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the STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Valley Falls Vindicator CLAYTON WYATT, Editor and Owner. Published Every Friday by The Vindicator Publishing Company. Subscription Two Dollars per Year in Advance. FORTY-SIXTH YEAR. VALLEY FALLS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1929 NUMBER 25 COUNTY HEALTH UNITS NATION WIDE It might seem strange that a nation-wide conservation and child welfare service sponsored by the United States government and the Rockefeller foundation, established in scores of in southern states that are supposed to be should be opposed in progressive Jefferson county in progressive Kansas.

But so it is. When Dr. Brown, State Health Secretary and a "formerly of citizen, went county commissioners of Shawnee a few days ago, he was told he did not need to put out any talk, that they wanted to renew the contract and would add the $100 that was asked- -didn't want to do without the Unit. Finding the main and only publicly expressed opposition, came from the doctors, we opened very slightly the bag that we thought might contain the cat, but in last week's Vindicator Dr. J.

M. Marks opened the bag wide and let the cat out. In a long and labored article he admits that it is professional jealousy the part of some and a personal ambition and peeve for himself. advent of an "The outside doctor is resented--he does not know local conditions," etc. We regret there is such a spirit in the "perfect" and glad that it doesn't extend to half of the doctors in the county.

As to there being so few counties in Kansas having the health unit, it has been repeatedly explained the aid extended to Kansas thus far is but $25,000 and it will not cover as many counties as could be wished. Geary county is supporting a fulltime unit at its own expense. How doctors disagree is shown by the fact that one doctor told the health doctor that his action in arresting contagions before they spread had cost him hundreds of dollars, I am for it, all the same because of what it is doing for the children," said he. And there you are! The health doctor found the eyes of the son of a resident physician were defective and needed glasses, and he was sent to the city and fitted. When next the twain met the wife of the doctor said they had known the boy's eyes needed glasses "but we just neglected the matter," said she, naively, "until you stirred us up." There you are again--if a doctor needs stirring up, what about the other fellow--the farmer and the workman and the business man? If Dr.

Marks, who article was well-tempered, will pardon us, we reiterate that we consider the most of his "argument" very weak, if that is a better word than "puerile." There are too many high-class doctors, educators and government and state officials all over the country who favor the wide movement and too much evidence of the good accomplished by this service to enable him to get far with his contentions with any intelligent, posted people who have no ulterior interest. Practically every day of school term some teacher calls up the health department to tell of some ailment among the pupils that they fear is contagious disease, and immediately response is made and the affected pupils placed under quarantine. This is the benefit of free service, and beyond a doubt has saved the spread of contagion in many instances. Part time service does not meet the needs and the Government so recognizes And what's the idea of a part time service when the difference would not save the averge taxpayer a dime of money? Nothing to it. One says, "I don't believe it workable where there is opposition to it." But it IS workable because it is working in a fine way.

Fault can be found with it and weaknesses shown, but so can there be with the working of the churches and the frat ernal societies, and the medical profession itself. Had you thought about that? Another says, "It costs too much for the good it does." But it is shown that its cost is trifling to the individual, and as to the good it does prefer to take the judgment of the experts of the Public Health Department at Washington and the Rockefeller Foundation, Governors of State and State Superintendents of Schools. We believe it is safer and saner company where the opposition comes from interested and prejudiced parties. The talk about "broken faith" all bosh -that worked-up opposition was based on condition and misunder standings, and scores of leading farm ers as well as others have changed front entirely and are strong for the Unit under present conditions, and some of the most prominent have personally told us so, including Farm Bureau men who are following National organization in favoring big child health movement. Just as a sample of the change sentiment, one man who helped up the protest said lately, "I realize now that I made a dashed fool of self, and spent more money for gasoline in fighting the thing than taxes would amount to in years.

am now for it." Remember this: As proposed now, with the consent of the State Health Department to cut off one nurse, is not asking for any increased taxes but A REDUCTION OF ONE-THIRD OF THE EXPENSE as now conducted. That was one of the things, placing of two nurses as a political expedient and not asked for by State Board, that Commissioner From Murray-Heer to Carmean, to Knowles to Irwin. Last week Murray Heer sold Dale Carmean a new model A Ford, Carmean sold his Nash to Clyde Knowles, who in turn sold his Dodge to Mel Irwin. And there the chain ended. A QUADRUPLE PLAY FAREWELL RECEPTION A farewell reception was tendered Rev.

Reid and family at the church last Thursday evening. A large num ber of friends and well-wishers was in attendance. Following the serving of the basket dinner Dr. A. H.

Braden presented Rev. Reid and wife with an electric floor lamp. Rev. Reid expressed his appreciation for the assistance given him during pastorate here and wished for his successor the co-operation of the entire church. CELEBRATES 80th BIRTHDAY The family of Mrs.

Kate Schuler gathered Sunday at the home of Albert Schuler to celebrate her 80th birthday. All of the children and grandchildren were present except Reed Schuler, who is in Wichita, Ks. Schuler has lived in Valley Mother, years-52 of which she has lived at her present home. From Sat urday evening until late Sunday cars from various towns brought callers laden with flowers and gifts to honor her. From Kansas City, Mo.

came five cars carrying Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marsh, Pauline, Carl and Mary Louise, Mr. and Mrs. S.

P. Dornblaser, Misses Catherine and Helen and the twins, Millard and Mildred; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schuler, and Emma Katherine; Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. Lange, Mr. Bud Fischer, Mr. and Mrs.

Eric Mother Schuler Miller, and son, Eric, Jr. From Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conradt, Misses Henrietta, Elizabeth Rosalie, Marjery and son, Harry. From Topeka-Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. Frank and son, J. Misses Quinn and Martin.

Monday noon a covered dish dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Kate Schuler in honor of her 80th Birthday Anniversary. The affair was a surprise -planned by the Forget-me-not club. The guests arrived in Mrs. Schuler's absence and when she returned the table was set and dinner ready to serve.

Again many beautiful gifts and floral offerings were received. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schuler, Mrs. S.

P. Dornblaser, and Mrs. F. P. Marsh stayed over for the event.

TO MOTHER A long time ago, In the spring of the year, To a small German town Came a baby so dear. This dear little babe With its wee little hands Grew up and departed For a strange foreign land. She worked and she toiled As the along Meeting her dutient And tasks with a song. She founded a home Made with love and with care And when she was needed She always was there. In the spring and in the Fall Her own babies came But she never complained Of the work or the pain.

To men and to women Her own babies grew, To the lessons she taught them They've always been true. 'Tis the Spring of the year And they've gathered today To celebrate with her Another birthday. Yes, the Spring of the year The sweet month of May We wish you God's Blessings And a Happy Birthday. -By Mrs. Carl Schuler.

Leech objected to. Then the taking of the money from the general fund was short already was another objection, and that has been met by the new law allowing a special levy. And that levy in this county on 31 million valuation is only one-seventh of a mill. These two facts and the betterment of the service lets the commissioners out of any charge of bad faith and give them perfect liberty to do the right thing to conserve the welfare of our greatest crop--the children of the county. F.

H. R. MRS. SCHULTZ IMPROVED Mrs. Frank Schultz, who underwent an operation at a Topeka hospital some two weeks or SO ago, is showing satisfactory improvement and it is hoped she may be able to return home within a few days.

CONCERTS START WEDNESDAY The regular weekly band concerts for this season will start with that of next Wednesday evening, at 8:30, in the bandstand at the city park. The concerts will be held each Wednesday evening until further notice. BRIDGE CLUB The Tuesday afternoon Bridge club was entertained by Mrs. R. C.

Lott at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. M. Marks held high score.

(When the reporter asked who made "low" score he was told it was "none of his business" by one of the ladies present. Now we know!) CARLOT SHIPMENTS The following is a list of the carlot shipments for the past week: McLeod 1 car hogs to K. 1 car hogs to Centralia, Ed Walk er, 2 cars cattle to Kansas City; Williams Poultry and Egg 1 car eggs to New York; G. W. Cheatham, 2 cars hogs to Kansas City, Mo.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE pupils of the high school had perfect attendance records this year -having been neither a absent nor tardy: Mary Heinen, Anita Knowles, Lucile Weese, Charles Frakes, Josephine Sieve, Francis Woods, Kermit Knowles, Edith Pecinovsky, Clara Sieve. FORD DELIVERIES The Motor Co. reports delivery of the following Model A Fords the past week: Fred Legler, Tudor Sedan; E. G. Boughner, Town Sedan; Mat Chestnut, Denison, closed Pick-up; Dale Carmean; Tudor Sedan; Curt Ferrell, Tudor Sedan; Ed Brown, Tudor Sedan.

IT WON'T WORK Last week we suggested it might be a good idea to follow out Guy Young's system of traffic signs- -the displaying of ladies' lower limbs at the various corners about town and in this manner at least "slow up" some of the speeders. Since that time one of our readers says it won't work as Al Stockwell would never be able to see a law violator. ARM BROKEN Andy White, of Atchison County had the misfortune to meet with a painful accident a few days ago when his horse kicked him on the left forearm, breaking and splintering the larger bone. Mr. W.

is SO active that the fracture did not lay He is 73 years old and has served" as State representative for several He would appreciate hearing from those who know him. "HEN" PARTY a royal entertainer. TO PREACH SUNDAY The home of Mrs. C. B.

Gillispie, made fragrant and beautiful with flowers from friends, was the setting for an enjoyable hilarious "Hen Party" Monday evening, May 27th. The forty guests, divided into two groups, entered into the contests and games wih real zest making the victory of the Bantams over the Leghorns a hurricane A basket of real eggs with uncertain labels pertaining to age was presented to the winners. The hostess served delicious refreshments of ice cream hens, cake, strawberries and coffee. The guests reluctantly departing voted "Ann" Rev. Orlando L.

Sample, the new pastor of the Methodist church here, will fill the pulpit next Sunday morn ing and evening. Rev. Sample, who comes here from Medford, is a graduate of Baker University, Boston school of Theology, and holds a Master's degree from the Boston university, College of Liberal Arts and an honorary degree of Doctor 'of Divinity from Missouri Weslyan college Cameron, Mo. He has spent the past 8 years in the Oklahoma conference. He is a native of Indiana and was raised in Kansas.

Mrs. Sample is a native of Kansas -born near Topeka. Her mother now lives in Kansas City and her brother, C. F. Hobbs, is Kansas Insurance Commissioner.

RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS Linville Ferguson returned to St. Louis last Thursday after a threeday visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ferguson.

He is finishing his fourth year at Washington University, where he is studying medicine. His course requires three more years to complete. Linville is an exceptionally working student, and has won many school honors in addition to his prowess in basketball and important among them being membership in all of the four honorary fraternities of Washington University, the pre-medical society, Tau Pi Epsilon Pi, the Science fraternity, Sigma Xi, the military society, Scabbard and Blade, and the Honorary Scholastic Fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa. Linville also plays commercial baseball on the side, pitching two winning games against Roy Sanders at Sedalia, last week. Beside maintaining a high standard of schol arship the past year, he has been assistant instructor in Zoology at the University, and Gym instructor at a private school for boys.

He expects to spend the summer vacation as Physical Director at a boys camp in Michigan. GRANTED CERTIFICATES Miss Lois Lewton was granted a life certificate at State Teachers' college, Emporia, last week specializing in intermediate work. Miss Jessie Knouse was granted a like certificate for Junior high school work. ORCHESTRA BRADCASTS Virgil Murray and his orchestra broadcasted last Wednesday and Saturday from station WOAX, at Trenton, New Jersey, according to word re ceived here. They are doing well, and will go to New York, then to Canada, for a long engagement.

BUSINESS OF BOARD The Board of County Commissioners will meet in regular monthly session on Monday, June 3rd, 1929, for the purpose of auditing bills. Tuesday's meeting will be devoted to general business. By Order of County Commissioners, Jefferson County, Kansas. Attest: T. A.

Hatfield, Co. Clerk ERECTING SIGN The large directional sign made some time ago by the Chamber of Commerce is being erected on the hard surface highway near the corner east of Boyle this week. A three year lease was signed by Mr. O. C.

Bodde owner of the land. This sign gives the mileage to Topeka, via Valley Falls, as well as calling attention to hotel and camp ground facilities here. IMPROVING STREET At last the street from the west end of Broadway pavement to the Peters Creek bridge has been improved. After several months of almost impassable roadway a blade was put to work Monday and the "rough spots' taken down somewhat. Farmerg had been complaining they were unable to bring eggs to town on that piece of road without considerable breakage.

SECOND OPERATION Mary Catherine Diehl underwent the second operation at a Topeka hos pital Tuesday. About two weeks ago an operation performed at which time a tube was inserted to drain the pus from an infeced lung. A few days ago X-ray pictures showed the lung to be "spotted" and when the operation was performed Tuesday it was found clots of pus had formed, which could not drain out the tube. These were removed and a larger tube inserted; and it is hoped the little girl will now make rapid recovery. L.

T. ELECTS OFFICERS J. E. Waddill yesterday afternoon was re-elected president of the Leavenworth Topeka Railroad company at the annual stockholders meeting held at the Leavenworth Y. W.

C. A. last week. The annual meeting was attended by aproximately 60 of the 814 stockholders. S.

C. Porter is secretary and G. W. Hanna, treasurer of the company. Jesse Davis is general manager and auditor of the L.

T. The directors are: George Casebier, William Edmonds, H. H. Kimmell, Ira Puderbaugh, Louis Puderbaugh, S. H.

Hill, D. C. McCreight, Foy Weishaar, Roy Johnston, G. W. Hanna, J.

W. Waddill, S. C. Porter, Julius Abeles, E. H.

Hougeland and T. C. Whitaker. After the election of officers, a res olution was passed to ask the voters of Jefferson County, in the aid district, to vote a half mill tax to cover part of the yearly operating deficit. 8th GRADE GRADUATION There were 27 graduates from the 8th grade in the Valley Falls school, 21 from the rural schools and two from St.

Mary's Parochial school. The rural school graduates are from ten districts around Valley Falls. The names of the gaduates are as follows: Valley Falls Junior High SchoolEugene Allen, Lloyd Barker, William Blake, Raymond Gragg, George Haup tfuehrer, James Jackson, Everett Koons, Charles Olden, Howard Reid, Marion Simons, Russell Smith, George Stafford, William Strawn, Louis Williams, Elbert Turner, Bessie Anderson, Aleen Cheatham, Cleo Connell, Dorothy Delk, Myrtle Hecker, Ethel Hyman, Eva Lowman, Martha McLeod, Dolores Miller, Elnora Shonfelt, Florence Smith, Fernanda Triggs. Rural School Eighth Grade Graduates -Pauline Hefty, Helen Hayward Marguerite Koons, Lorena Miller, Marie Walker, Esther Moltz, Twylia Gordon, George Albert Pope, Ross Watkins, Loreen Elkinton, Robert Newman, Hollis Fletcher, Ruby Wun der, David Groner, Orville Turner, Herbert Shane, Elsie Beerbower, Frederick Baumgart, Verla Reicherter, Etha Brown, Willie Baumgart. St.

Mary's Parochial School Graduates: Bernard Tholl, James Writt. The Eighth grade commencement exercises were held in school auditorium Tuesday evening of last week. The many parents and friends packed the auditorium to the walls. Rev. I.

H. Hauptfuehrer gave the commencement address. Mrs. Emma Booth, who has been quite ill for some days, is showing some improvement at this time. Mrs.

Uncapher is in charge of the case. The cemetery is in a beautiful condition--weeds and grass all cut, in shape and the blooming flowers make a beautiful show. Bill Tall, caretaker, is entitled to quite a bit of credit for its appearance. CHILDREN'S CLINIC Dr. Munger of the County Health Unit will conduct a clinic for children from the age of 6 months to 6 years at the Valley Falls high school on Wednesday, June 6th, hours from 9 to 5.

For appointment call Mrs. James Mitchell, telephone 234. A like clinic will be held at the school building in Rock Creek on June 7th. appointments call Mrs. Guy Peck, Rock Creek telephone exchange.

VISITS OLD HOME Otto Elling of Lawton, was here ti the latter part of last week visit ing with his sister, Mrs. Ricka Fisher and other relatives and friends. While here he "looked over" the old home place, which Roy Groner now owns. Mr. Elling left here 30 years ago to homestead near Lawton and has been there since.

He had been to Manhattan, where his daughter graduated from K. S. A. C. ENTERTAIN Mrs.

Wesley Arthur and Miss Dorothea Ela, of Kansas City, Mo. entertained a number of their friends at the home of Mrs. C. B. Gillispie Tues day afternoon.

The time was spent playing cards, after which refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Guests were: Mrs. Merrill Stafford, Mrs. Lester Brown, Mrs. Hewitt, Ina Ratz, Miss Bernice "Jackson, Miss Gertrude Blake, Miss Sarabel Smith, Mrs.

Alvin Matthews. BEDWELL- Miss Pearl Bedwell and Mr. Troy M. Cook left here Wednesday morning, accompanied by Miss Margaret Cook, and at 11:30 that morning they were united in marriage by Dr. I.

M. Hargett, pastor of the Grand Avenue Temple, Kansas City. From there all three stated for Rhinebeck, New York, where the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.

L. Cook, now live; the trip being made by auto. The bride and groom will make their future home in New York state. Miss Margaret will return here in the fall to again take up her work in the schools as instructor. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Herb Bedwell and for the past two years has taught in the rural schools in this vicinity. We join with their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous married life. COUNTY GAINS Population of Jefferson county for past year up to March 1, 1929, was virtually the same as the previous year's, a slight gain of 50 beshown in the totals turned in by township assessors. The figure for 1929 is 13,854 as compared to a 1928 total of 13,804.

The 1828 total was higher than 1927, an indication that Jefferson county is creeping slowly to the 14,000 mark. Eight townships showed a loss from last year's population, while four gained. Only two cities, however, lost in popu lation, all others, including Ozawkie show slight increases. Union township gained 45, the highest of any township. Jefferson lost 60.

the greatest loss by any township. tucky township lost one; Oskaloosa township lost two. Others showed decrease of a score or more. the cities Valley Falls turned in 62 increase, Meriden and Nortonville a gain of 27 each, McLouth 25, Ozawkie 22, and Perry 8, Oskaloosa and Winchester lost 16 and 4 respect lively. The totals for the cities show 477 for 1929, an increase of 142 over the 1928 figure of 4,335.

Inasmuch as the figure for was 92 less from totals of township, 9,377 this year and 9,469 last year, total gain in the county is The township with the largest population is Delaware with a total 1,393. Rock Creek comes next with 1,020, and all others are below the thousand-mark. of the cities Valley Falls has a population nearly twice as large as any other. The 1929 mark for Valley Falls is 1210. Oskaloosa is second largest with 744, Nortonville third with 606.

Following are the figures for all townships and cities with 1928 figures given for comparison: TOWNSHIPS 1929 1948 Delaware -1393 1418 Fairview 477 520 Jefferson 937 997 Kaw -684 725 Kentucky 896 897 Norton" 577 598 Oskaloosa 890 892 Ozawkie 665 627 Rock Creek -1020 1011 Rural 693 671 Sarcoxie 444 457 Union 701 656 Totals 9469 CITIES 1929 1928 McLouth 477 452 Meriden 400 373 Nortonville 606 579 Oskaloosa 744 760 Perry 425 417 Valley Falls 1210 1147 Winchester 381 395 Ozawkie (village) 212 Totals -4477 4335 County Totals 13,804 Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Olden attended the funeral of Mr.

Olden's uncle, W. C. Allison at Horton, Ks. Tuesday. G.

E. Whiteraft of Nutwood, Ohio came in Wednesday and spent the day visiting friends. Some years ago Mr. Whiteraft was superintenIdent of the Oskaloosa schools. FAREWELL PARTY Misses Martha McLeod and Dolores Miller and Lloyd Barker entertained a group of their friends at a farewell party at the home of the latter Wednesday evening, May 22 in honor of Miss Dorothy Delk and Howard and Paul Reid.

FUMES START BLAZE Last Friday Jimmie Burns drove in to the Marland station to have his gas tank filled. While the operation was in progress he struck a. match to light a cigar. A flash of light startled both he and Clifford McGinnis and it was only by the prompt use of an extinguisher that serious damage was averted. Moral: -Never smoke or light matches while having your gas tank filled.

DR. MARKS IMPROVING to return here soon and live there under the care of a trained nurse. The Old Family Doctor's smiling countenance is missed in Valley Falls and we hope he will be able to soon "get back among us." SCHOOL RESOLUTIONS I--The Valley Falls High School shall continue to maintain in its program the various forms" of athletic activities, common in the many high schools of the State. The coach and athletic and gymnasium instructors are employed for taking care of these activities. Any student may participate in foot ball, basket ball, track or any game or contest only after the written consent of a parent or guardian has been given, wherein the parent or guardian and the participating student will assume all responsibilities for injuries of any kind that may occur during the practice for such contests or in the games of contest.

The school district and authorities shall assume no responsibility for injuries, nor pay any doctor bills that may be made in the care of any injur les or damages to the participant. Every, possible measure, however, be taken by the school to protect the health of the students and to prevent any injuries of any kind at any time. IL Any student or students who enter any room or place in the school build ing and take or carry away any form of supplies, as foods from the Domestic Science rooms, laboratory supplies and equipment, refreshments provided for any group or student groups or other groups, at any time during the school year, shall upon the first occasion, be suspended from the school and be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. student found guilty of these offenses shall further be denied the privileges of any and all forms of ath letie activities of the school for the entire school year and if the board should further deem it expedient the entire high school athletic program for the ensuing season be may suspended. IT- The high school student activ ity heretofore designated as "color "color fights" or "color night" shall henceforth be prohibited in this school.

No class color materials of any kind shall placed upon any school property with the purpose of contesting with any other class or group. Parents and students shall be directly responsible for any public or private property destroyed or defacin an attempt to violate this resolution. Students persistent in the violation of these resolutions shall be Thursday of last week Dr. M. F.

Marks was taken to a Topeka hospital for examination and treatment and since that time has been confined there. His home here is being made ready and it is hoped he will be able expelled from the school. The parents shall be held directly responsible for their children for the violation of these rules when outside of the control of the school authorities or after the school day. IV -All adults, children or students are prohibited from entering the school building after the hours of the school day, on Saturdays and Sundays and during the summer vacation except by permission of the prop er school authorities. Anyone entering the buildings by crawling in through a window or forcing open a.

door, at any time, is guilty of breaking into the school building, in viola tion of the law and may be prosecuted. Parents are held directly respons ible for their children entering the building defacing or destroying any property outside of the regular school day. Anyone found guilty of scratching on desks, tables or chairs, or writing or scratching on the school woodwork, lockers or walls, shall be compelled to pay a fine, according to the law, on the first offense. V--Parents who permit their children to drive cars to school shall caution them in regard to the use of the car during the school day, at noons and after school. Unless parents have given special permission the car shall not be driven away from the school building, where it is parked in the morning, during the noon hours.

It shall not be used for pleasure rides, nor raced through the city streets at any time during the noon hours. Students have been cautioned by the city police for careless driving and speeding. Arrests and prosecutions will be made on further offenses of this kind. -Board, School Dist. No.

16. Mr. and Mrs. W. A.

Wiseman of Long Beach, announce the birth of Dorothy Grace on the 23rd of May. Weight 6 and 14 oz. Mrs. Wiseman was formerly Miss Grace Scovlille of this place..