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THE F. T. V. (K A A SV THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1930 COUNTY BASKET TOURNEY AT SCANDIA NEXT WEEK Tweiity Teams to Compete in Anual county Round Is TJvursday fiames to be Played Tho annual Republic county basketball tournament will bo held in the Friday and Saturday of next weoK, with 20 teams of boys and girls competing; for county honors. The dates of the tourney are February 27 and 28 and March 1.

Eleven boys teams from eleven Republic county towns will take part, and nine teams of girls. The first game on tho schedule is Thursday night at between Courtland and Wayne. Tho only girls game Thursday night is between Scandia and Narka, the other sextets drawing byes. Eighteen games will be played in tho tournament. No Morning Games Arranged No morning games arc scheduled.

The second round games will be played Friday afternoon and evening, the seiiii-finals Saturday afternoon and thd final ,3 Saturday night. Silver trophies aro offered for first arid second place winners for both boys and girls. Hardisty of Mankato and Rliinohai't of Concordia are officials for the tournament. Season tickets aro already on sale, Vhilo single admissions are and 50 cents. If.

S. BOYS PLAY VOLLEY BALL American and National Leagues Engage in Round Robin Tournament. Belleville high school is showing high intei'est in tho volley ball tournament, staged in the school gym during noon hour. The boys of the school been divided into teams in two tho American and National, attd a rouii i robin tournament is in At tho close vf the league season, the winners of tho two divisions will meet; for th) vol'ej, ball tournament of tho ol. ,.4.., SCANDIA AND REPUBLIC DIVIDE Republio Boys Win 20-19, But Scandia Girls Take One 32-22.

Scandia and Republic divided honors ih a header conflict at Scandia Friday night, the Scandia gilis winning 32 to 22 and the Repub- Mc boys takmg a win by the narrow margin of 1 point, the final score standing 20 to 19. Both games were hard fought. The Scandia girls overcame an early Republic lead, and Republic weakned In the fourth quarter, allowing Scandia a wide margin in the final score. CLAY CENTER Manhattan 27 to 26 to Grab Undisputed Leadership Clay Center high schocd now holds undisputed claim on first place in the North Central League, with a win Friday night over Manhattan, 27 to 26, The game was played in the Manhattan gym, and the Clay county tads eked out a win after three extra overtime periods. Olay Center led at the half, dropped behind in the third quarter, brought the score to an even count in the final quarter, and then won the league leading game in the third avertime period.

Tho other teams in the North Central league are Concordia, Beloit and Juncttbn City, NORTON PITCHER TO PUEBLO "Red" Van Fleet Given a "Tryout" With the Western League Dwight Van Fleet, of "Red" Van -waB flpraior football and basketball star of Jtewell Rural high school and pitcher fijr tho Norton team in the Nebraska iState League, is to have a chance nract spring in the Western League. Ke ia to report to the Pueblo club ftr trial, and if June 1 finds him per- flrming to suit the Pueblo manager, re ageement for his sale to the Western loop will be made. LOSES AND WINS The Scandia high school basketball tpam lost to Lebanon 27-22 last Wednesday, Feb. 12, and the Scandia boys won from Munden after an extra play-off. It was the first victory ar the Scandia boys season and tke second victory in three years, Boc, Watson and Frankie Miksell were high scorers for Scandia with 11 and Id points respectively.

COURTLAND BOOSTERS LOSE. -The Courtland Boosters, town basket ball team, lost game to the Bastings Duttons last week, the final being 73-42. Both teams were hot, but defensive yfttB weak, as the scores would indi- gute. Brie Tebow of Glen Elder and Gates played with last, AGENDA TAKES COURTLAND When the Courtland basketball went to Agenda last Friday it met its but mot until a hard fought had beea played. Agenda high won by only one point, the score standing 19- NORWAY TOWNERS WIN Norway's town team took the.Court- land basketeers to a 41-21 defeat last Thursday evening.

The game played at Courtland arid drew a gfiod PAIRVIEW TAKES WAYNE The Pairrievr boy's basketball team Wayne graders for A 12-6 B. H. MEETS SCANDIA FRIDAY -Both Boys and Girls Play There Tomorrow Night. Belleville high school toys and girls meet the two Scandia teams in the Swede gym tomorrow (Friday) night. The Flying Swedes have been meeting with difficulties during the 1930 basketball season, but a victory over Belloville will atone for all other The Buffalo teams have only one otl'ier game on the regular 1930 sched- ulorat-Cuba-next-T-uesday-night.

Both boys and girls will go to Cuba. Those games wind up the schedule, ready for the county tournament. Agenda Beats Haddam, Girls Win by 79 to 16 When the Haddam girls' and boys' basketball teams journeyed to Agenda Monday evening, last week, it didn't take the Agenda high basketeers long to size them up. The Agenda girls scored almost at will, the score at the half standing 50-7, and as the, final whi.stle sounded 79-16. Leda Havel, Agenda forward, starred, making 43 of the 79 points for Agenda.

Olive Doupnik, running center was unable to play on account of sickness. The boys' gamo was a better tussle, however, and Haddam trailed closely behind tho Republic county team throughout the game. Tho final was 23-21, for Agenda. Haddam lias only lost two gamos this season. ANlf WAYNE DIVIDE A basketball game at Norway Friday evening, with Agenda fiirnishing tho vi.sitirig competition resulted in a win and a loss.

Wayne K'irls took Iho long end of the score in an easy game, rolling up a final count of 40 to Norway's G. Norway's boys team, however, showed up against the strong Wayne and defeated them l.y a olo-e score, 25-23. UEI'UBLIC TOWNERS WIN TWO B.H.S.TEAMS WIN OVER CUBA Boys Edge Out 24 to 18 Victory AVhilo Girls Swamp Cubans With 24 to 6 Score Sutton. Five Defeated in Two (inme Series Werfr The Republic Crosleys added two more victories to an imposing 1930 record Friday and Saturday, jyhen ihoy defeated the highly touted Sutton, quintet, in both games of a two-contest series. Tho Crosleys were held close in the first game, biit ran away from the Nebraska team in the Saturday night battle.

MUNDEN WINS OVER HUBBELL Both First and Second Teams yictors in Games with Nebraskans Munden high school won two basketball games from Hubbcll high Tuesday night, the Munden first string taking a close one, 21 to 20. An extra period was necessary to decide the winner, the regular session closing with an 18 to 18 tie. The contest was fast, with good defense shown by both teams. The Munden seconds had an easier time, winning from the Hubbell reserves, 23 to 20. Formoso Wins Close Game from Courtland Formoso won a close and fast basketball game from Courtland Tuesday night, 19 to 18.

The game was played Courtland gym, and had the crowdi on its feet most of the way. The Courtland second team defeated the Formoso reserves, 17 to 15, while the Courtland grade school quintet won over Belleville graders', 17 to 10, The three games furnished good basketball entertainment for the fans, who have been strong backers of the Courtland teams this season. Coach Carroll of Belleville refereed the MCCARTY OUT FOR SEASON Keith McCarty, Buffalo guard, is through with basketball for the remainder of the season, Rbeuniatism has put the H. S. ibasketeer on.

crutches. He was out of the Cuba! game, and will not be able to participate in the remaining court games, according to Coach Carroll. CUBA LOSE The Cuiba town teams suffered a double defeat Thursday evening they invaded the Clyde towners' territory. The Cuba girls lost by a score of 11-20, while the boys' final count was 40-28, Clyde has been playing fast basketball this winter, and has some hard games in the teams' string of victories. MUNDEN BEATS MAHASKA With a score of 10 to 3, Munden high's basketeers took the measure of tho high school's (luentet I'riday night, IJeb, 14.

The game was ragged throughout, both teams eitsplaying good defensive liut poor offensi REPUBLIC TOWNERS LOSE ONE. Republic town team journeyed to Linn, Kansas last Thursday, but suffered a defeat at the hands of the Linn quintet. Republic's team; has been playing some fast- basketball this year, but the Linn aggrega.tipn was "hitting" just right that night, B. H. S.

GIRLS GAME POSTPONED The H. girls team was scheduled to play at Clyde Tuesday night, but the game was postponed by Clyde school authorities because of conflicting arrangements, TO HARDY CHECKER TOURNEY A. Baldwiri and 0. S. Willett will be Belleville representatives at the annual checker tournament at Hardy tonight, A number of valuable prizes have been offered by merchants at Hardy for winners in the Belleville basket ball teams were victorious in two games with Cuba high school-in the gym Friday night, the Buffaloes climbing ahead in the la.st half, for a 24 to 18 win.

The H. S. girls had no trouble in their tussle with the Cuba lassies, hanging up a 24 to 6 victory. The Belleville girls had only half of the regular sextet in suit for the game, but the three first string mem- ibers, with the trio of substitutes played a winning game all the way. The score at tho half showed the local basketeers holding a.

14 to 3 lead, while the same system carried the B. II. S. team through to the 24 to 6 final count. Boys Tied at the Half Tho Buffaloes found plenty of competition in their game with Cuba, and half-time found the score knotted, 8 to 8.

Th'o B. H. S. boys came beck strong in the second half, however, and finished the game in the lead, 24 to 18. A flashy Cuba forward, who caged baskets, from all parts of the floor, scoring 16 of his team's 18 points, was the outstanding player in the game, Tho game was fast but rough, and furnished fans with plenty of excitement.

Seven B. H. S. players broke into the contest. RKT'UBIIC AND NORWAY SPLIT Republic Boys Win But Norway Girls Are Victorious.

Tlio Norway high school basketball teams win often, but tho boys and uirls teams have a hard, time winning 'oth games in their double headers. Tuesday night the Norway Basketeers journeyed to Republic for fi double header, where the. girls 'brought home the bacon with a 14 to 12 victory. The teams wore well-matched, the -'I ii 1 '-j throughout the entire period of play. The Norway boy's team was hardly up to standard with several of the regulars on tho bench on account of sickness.

NARKA H. DOUBLE. Boys and Girls Teams Win From AVayne; Wide Margin to Girls. Narka's high school basketball teams won- a double header from Wayne Wednesday night, last week, the girls taking an easy victory with a score of 55-0, and the boys winning by a wide lead, the final count at 174. REPUBLIC TOWNERS WIN The Republic town team took the Narka basketeers for a loss Tuesday evening of last week, when the two quintets met on the Prymek pavilion court.

Republic had a 2-point margin as the final whistle blew, the score standing at 27-25, Family Holds a Big Reunion In Caif.ornia story i.s taken from Tlio following: news a Xjong Beach, newspaper and will be interest- ins to- tlio many friends of the P. M. family; From five States of the Union six brothers and one sister, with their families, are gathered in Long Beach today for their first reunion in thirty years. The brothers have staged a reunion every two years? for the past fourteen -but this is the first occasion when their families and the sister have been present. The scene of the assembly of the men has rotated each two years.

This year the lot fell to Frank M. Johnson, Avenue. The. other visitors are Mrs. Theo.

J. Otto, Wenatchee, T. Johnson, Huntington Park; Johnson, Wenatchee, E. L. Johnson, Boulder, Lloyd Johnson, Belleville, and Fred W.

Johnson, Holdrege, Neb, All the children with the exception of were born in Kansas and lived there on a farm until they grew up. There were five other children in the family, but they died in early childhood. The Johnson clan began gathering in Long Beach on December 1, but it was not until a few days ago that all the family, arrived. Every day the brothers may be seen jjitching horseshoes at the park on Orange Avenue near Tenth Street. Up'to date E.

is the champion, with L. M. close on his heels for first honors. The visitors intend to remain in Long Beach until April, The last reunion was held at Boulder and the place of the next gathering will be decided upon before the visitors go to their various homes, WORD FROIVI DAVE HEDRICK Will Fulcomer has just received a letter from Dave Hedrick, former Republic county man who is a resident of California, in which Hedrick says he is "fairly well for a boy of his- He is now 86 years old and two years ago joined a neighbor in a hunt which netted them 108 rabbits, Hedrick's old Republic county friends will be glad to hear of him. Youthful Car Thieves Paroled to Parents (Continued from Pago 1) son he had been seeking fot ten days was in the hands of the law, charged with automobile theft.

The Colorado sheriff brought the boys to Denver, where Sheriff Nordman took charge of them for the return trip to Republic county. All Trenton had been worried about the vanished youths, and a dozen broadcasting stations sent; out the message to look out for the runaways. When the lads were taken over to the coui'thouse Satui'day morning, they found a dozen people from their home town here, ready to' testify to their- former good conduct and spotless reputations, The parents, Mr. and Mrs, Garrett and Mr. and Mrs.

W. A. Boyle, as well as Mr. Ilambleton, had met the boys in Denver, W. H.

McDonald, superintendent of schools; Ed Spickard, sheriff of Grundy county; Lewis, scoutmaster; Rev, Runion, Methodist minis- etr, and Bob Phillipsac, Rock Island special agent, were Trenton people who wei-e here to testify for the boys. Parole Follows Sentences Young Hambleton was in district court before Judge Tom Kennett. Following his plea of guilty, testimony was received from the boy, his father, minister, school superintendent, scoutmaster''and the Grundy county sheriff, relative to his former reputation. He was sentenced to the state reformatory at Hutchinson, and then paroled to his father during good behavior. Norman Garrett and Max Boyle were tried before Judge Henry Van Natta, juvenile judge, received like sentences and were paroled to their parents and Mr.

McDonald, Trenton school superintendent. The case aroused much interest hero, and the entire Trenton delegation expressed their gratitude for the courteous treatment they received in connection with the case. Collins Hardware Sold to W. Belclier Son (Continued from Pago 1) father was traveler in this territory for the Bailor Implement company until both moved to Clyde after the purchase of the hardware there. Fred Hruza, who purchased the plumbing department, has been em- ihn firn-i -fnr gpvprni years, in charge of tho plumbing and heating Furnaces, gas heating equipment, and kindred lines will be L.

F. Collins has made no definite plans for the future following the sale -of the store. Mrs. E. J.

Bambauer entertained -Sunday, February 16 with a one o'clock dinner in honor of the 63rd ding anniversary of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Humrich of Bellgrade, Nebr.

Rev, Humrich served in the Civil War and is now 84 years of age whilo Mrs. Humrich is 79. Besides tho guests of honor, those who helped make the day a pleasant event were Mr. and Mrs. E.iJ.

Patrick of Havensville, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs, J. Frey and Mrs. Bambauer. The Star Study Club held a covered dish luncheon at the home of i -Mjss Nora Collins Tuesday," 'February 18.

Following the lunch, the afternoon was spent in playing Rook and at a late hour the memljers of tho club departed. The Presbyterian' Calendar will moot in the church parlors Thursday, February with Mrs. A Norris hostess. She will be assisted by Mes- damos Glenn Poarcy, Warren Waite, John Black, C. Arbuthnot, Lloyd Olson, and Harry Bobenhouse and Miss Genevra Fraser.

A good attendance is desired, The Monday Night Bridge Club met with Miss Lucille Griffin Monday evening, February 17. Mrs, N. Arrasmith received a lovely gift for high score and Mrs. Alvin Weyh was given the low score prize. The hostess served a dainty lunch to the members of the club and the following guests: Mrs.

F. V. B. Weeks, Mrs. Geo.

0. Faulkner, Mrs. D. Dana Bramwell. Mrs.

T. A. Sanborn, Mrs. A. Q.

Miller, and Mrs. C. T. lins. A regular meeting of the W.

R. Cl will bo held in the Corps Hall Saturday, February 22. A Washington's liirlbday program will follow the regular session, which all are cordially invited to attend. Tho program will be as follows: Ellen Fulcomer; Solo, lona Wait; Reading, Grace Humphrey; Quartet, Misses Nosmith, Parrott, Ewons and Doolcy; Rending, Elaine Kollins; Instrumental Music, Mrs. Orfa Fry.

Ml-, and Mrs. W. S. Ball were guests of honor at a family I'dinner February 16, at the home of their son, Chas. Ball.

Tho members of the family gathered there to help Mr. and Mrs. Ball celebrate their 48th redding BIRTHS tourneyr Man Wanted For Republic Cpunty Wc have a splendid opening for a reliable man to sell our line of Tea, Coffee, Extracts, (Spices, and Pure Food Products, Our "Free Gift" plan opens every door to you. You sell where others cannot. Old, established company with cqntract that beats all others four ways.

Let us tell you how. Write THE LANGE e0MPAN Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Janousek, Belleville, a boy, Wednesday, February 5.

Mrs. Janousek was formerly Miss Maggie Blanchard. Ml', and Mrs, Jesse Graham, Mahaska, a girl, Tuesday, February 11, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Everts, Courtland, a girl, Friday, February 14.

and Mrs. Lon Mauk, Talmo, a girl, Friday, February 14, Mrs, Mauk was formerly Miss Myrtle Blackburn. SELL BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT The Baldwin Monument Works recently sold a beautiful monument for the John and Mary Duey lot in the Chester, cemetery. The administrator of the Duey estate compi- mented the Baldwins on their artistic work and was pleased over the purchase which amounted to several hundred dollars, TO METZ DISTRICT MEETING Ira Steward, manager of the Metz Packing Co. in Belleville, attended a meeting and banquet for Metz managers at Concordia Tuesday, Mr.

Steward was on the program, speaking on the importance of feed business in conjunction with produce stations. Dr, Thomas, who has been confined to his home in Belleville for several months, following a serious infection in his finger, was able to be at his office for the first time Monday, Betts Produce Co. Special Saturday 3 LBS. COFFEE 59c Only one deal to a customer. We want your poultry, cream and eggs.

Phone 412 666 is a Prescription for Colds, Grijppe, Flu, Dengue, Bilious Fever and Malaria. It is the most speedy remedy known. SORE BLEEDING GUMS Only one bottle Ijeto'a Pyorrhea Remedy 1 needed to convince anyone. No matter how bad your get a ''Ottle, uie aq directed, and It you are not aatlafled druggists will return your money. rn your money.

URTTG CO. besides honor guests wore Mr. and Mrs. Levi Daggett and family, Bonnie Pearl Williams, and Mr. and Mrs.

Ball and family. A miscellaneous shower was given Tuesday night, February 18. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hamilton at the home of Mr.

and Mr's. Sam Hamilton. They wore the recipients of many beautiful gifts and good wishes from all. The evening was spent with games and visiting and at a late hour Mrs. Hamilton, assisted by Mrs.

Eldon Scoficld and Mrs. Roy Nixon, served a delicious lunch. Those who enjoyed the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hamilton, Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. White of Agra, Mr and Mrs. Leo Weaver and Laurel, Mr.

and Mrs. Dave Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

White, Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Smith, Mr. and Mi-s. Spencer Dan ielson, Mr.

and Mrs. Eldon Scofield, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nixon, Mr, and Mrs. Riley Hamilton, Marjorie, Lynn and Paul Hamilton, Marvella, Clyde and Maynard White, Laurel Weaver, Marjorie Scofield, Irvin Lee Nixon, Virgil and Delia White, Bertha Gleason, Gerald Hamilton and Mr, and Mrs.

Sam Hamilton, and. Mi's. S. Hitchcock entertained Monday, February 17, in honor- of the 55th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Hitchcock's parents, Mr, and Mrs, Sylvester Jones.

They were married in Marshall February 17, 1875. Leaving Illinois later, they located at Blanchard, Iowa, where they lived'until 1909 when they came to Kansas. Locating in Belleville, they have lived here since that Home Made PI And Good Coffee. What more could you ask for a Lunch? But, of course we have all kinds of Sandwiches and Cold Drinks, too. EAST SIDE CAFE ime, Mr, Jones is 81 and Mrs, Jones 71, Those present for the dinner were: Mr, and Mrs.

Jones, Merrill Hitchcock and Mr, and Mrs. Hitchcock. Miss Olive Wells was hostess to a one o'clock dinner at her home Sunday, Clever cards announced each guest's place in the prettily decorated dining room. The invited guests were Mrs, Jas, Elliott, Mrs, Goldie Lindquist, Misses Edna Smith, Hazel Oberg, Frances Policy, Gwendolyn Gregg, Velma Coppers and Helen Hogin. -f- Telescope Classified Ads pay the greatest interest on tho amount expended of any form af advertising.

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