hchm-curator, Author at Harvey County Historical Society

The Architecture of Learning: Newton Public Schools

Posted on August 19, 2016 by hchm-curator

A look back at school buildings in Newton, Ks from the 1880s to 1950.

The earliest school in Newton was opened September 2, 1872 with Mary A. Boyd as the teacher. Classes were held in the Ringolsky Building on the east side of Main between 5th & 6th Streets. A wood frame school building, located in the area of Military Park today, was constructed and in use by January 1873. In 1879, a six room brick structure was built near 1st & Pine in Newton.

Lincoln School

Constructed in 1884, the Lincoln School cost $15,000. This building also served as the High School for a number of years. The first class graduated in 1884.

Lincoln School, 1884, 4th & Ash, Newton. Torn down in 1914.

Lincoln School. Newton Kansan 50th Anniversary Ed, Aug 22, 1922 p. 70.

Lincoln School, W 6th, Newton. Newton Kansan 50th Anniversary Ed, Aug 22, 1922 p. 70.

McKinley School

McKinley School, 1st & Pine, Newton, 1910

McKinley School, under construction, E 1st & Pine, Newton, 1938.

McKinley School, March 1947

McKinley School, 1950.

Cooper School

Cooper School served as the high school from 1889 to 1914.

Cooper School, E 7th & Oak, 1900.

Cooper School, ca. 1900

Cooper School, 1937-38

Cooper School, 1939

Roosevelt School

Roosevelt School, 1920.

Roosevelt School, Newton Kansan 50th Anniversary Ed, Aug 22, 1922 p. 70.

Roosevelt School, E Broadway, Newton. Newton Kansan 50th Anniversary Ed, Aug 22, 1922 p. 70.

Washington School

Washington School, 1920.

Washington School located “at the foot of Main Street” in Newton.

Washington School in the background. June 17, 1939 two vehicles collided near E.E. 4th & Washington Rd.

Newton High School

In 1914, Newton High School was built, with a dedication ceremony on May 11, 1914. Samuel Greenebaum, a Newton High graduate, was the architect for the building that cost $95,000.

Newton High School, Newton Kansan 50th Anniversary Ed, Aug 22, 1922 p. 69.

Sources:

Newton Kansan 50th Anniversary Edition, Aug 22, 1922 p. 69-70.

Champions Past: the Harvey County Fair 4-H Events Photographs

Posted on August 5, 2016 by hchm-curator

A 4-H Farm

Eulalia & Arnold Keller Farm, Halstead 4-H, 1936. “Landscape Demonstration Farmstead” Harvey County Extension Collection.

A Girl and her Jersey Calf

Doris Mueller and her championship Jersey calf. Harvey County 4-H Fair, Newton, Ks 1936. Harvey County Extension Collection.

Champion Poland Fat Barrow

Goodson Wright, Jr shows his champion Poland Fat Barrow, Harvey County Fair, 1936. Harvey County Extension Collection.

Cooperation was not always guaranteed.

Phil Adrian and championship Poland breeding gilt. Harvey County 4-H Fair, 1936. Harvey County Extension Collection.

The 4-H Parade Float

4-H Float in the Harvey County Fair Parade, 1954.

Harvey County 4-H Fair Events Photographed by Dr. C.M. Brown

Harvey County Fair 4-H Events Photographed by Dr. C.M. Brown. Duane Steeler is at left. ca. 1970s.

Brett Gilmore at Harvey County Fair 4-H Events photograph by Dr. C.M. Brown, ca. 1970s. Harvey County Extension Collection.

Brett Gilmore at Harvey County Fair 4-H Events photographed by Dr. C.M. Brown, ca. 1970s.

Rhonda Brown giving her project talk. Harvey County Fair 4-H Events, photographed by Dr. C.M. Brown, 1976.

Pam Dicken, Helen Sizelove and Claudie Sizelove with steer. Harvey County Fair 4-H events, photograph by Dr. C.M. Brown, 1978.

Norma English, Champion Clothing Construction Style Review. Harvey County Fair 4-H Events, photograph by Dr. C.M. Brown, 1978.

Cory & Rory Stahly, Best Groomed Boy, Harvey County Fair 4-H Events, photograph by Dr. C.M. Brown, 1978.

Shelly Dicken with Grand Champion Steer, Harvey County Fair 4-H Events photographed by Dr. C.M. Brown, ca 1980. Harvey County Extension Collection.

“Enthusiastic 4-H Girls:” Harvey County Extension Office Collection

Posted on July 29, 2016 by hchm-curator

by Kristine Schmucker, HCHM Curator

There is a wealth of information in the Archives at the Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives in Newton, Ks. As the repository for Harvey County, records from various agencies and eventually find their way to us. One collection contains the Annual Reports from the Harvey County Extension Office from 1913 to 1968.

The Reports begin in 1913 and include statistics, descriptions and photographs related to farming in Harvey County. Many of the reports feature the activities of the Harvey County 4-H Clubs.

John Whitlock, photo curator, has been working his way through a collection scanning the photographs that were often included.

Front Cover of the 1920 Harvey County Extension Annual Report.

These are just a few.

“An Enthusiastic 4-H Girl”

“Helen Sharits, an enthusiastic 4-H girl, who has the ambition of becoming a leader. She attended the 4-H round-up and has attended a number of community meetings since her return, helping entertain with games and recreation. She was also one of the leaders of the 4-H stand at the Wheat Festival, August 6th. At the reorganization meeting she was elected secretary of the Newton 4-H club.”

Helen Sharits, 1928.

“Helen Sharits and Irene Wantland . . . both are good leaders and very enthusiastic over the work.”

Helen Sharits & Irene Wantland, 1928.

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“These Women are Interested in Remodeling Woolen Garments”

IV Unit of Clothing, 1929.

“Miss Loretta McElmurry holds her IV Unit of clothing with her clothing leaders in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. These women are interested in remodeling woolen garments.”

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Millinery Class, November 1927.

“A group of women wearing fall hats made a s a result of the training school held at Newton, Kansas by Miss Maude Deely, Millinery specialist of K.S.A.C., the early fall of 1927. This picture was taken at the Farm Bureau Women’s Annual Picnic held at Halstead, November 9, 1927. Miss Deely is standing to the extreme right of the group.”

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Household Management, 1929.

“Miss Harper, Household Management specialist and her leaders rest long enough to have their picture taken. They are making ‘Whatnots’ and hooked rugs.”

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Carmen Gillmore, Walton Club with her blue ribbon ;Shropshire ewe, 1934.

Carmen Gillmore, Walton Club, 1934.

“Carmen Gillmore, Walton Club, with her blue ribbon Shropshire ewe.”

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Margaret & Lois Spangler, State Representative at National Dairy Show, 1935.

Margaret & Lois Spangler, 1935.

Margaret and Lois Spangler, State Representatives at National Dairy Show.”

These are just a few of the photos related to activities of women and girls as reported by the Harvey County Extension Office during the 1920s and 30s. As John works through the collection, we will share more photos and activities that give a glimpse into life in Harvey County.

Sources:

Harvey County Extension Collection, 1913-1968, Harvey County Local Government, HCHM Archives, HCHM, Newton Kansas.