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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
2
Entry as second class matter at the post office in Scandia Kansas under the act of Congress dated March 3 1870 announces a formal mailing designation and processing setup for the item.
A series of notices announce candidates for local Republic County offices. Names include John W. Neilson for State Senate, Gus SANDell for County Commissioner, J A Moore for Probate Judge, Henry H. Van Natta for Probate Judge, Charley H. Stanad for County Clerk, W R Ted Wilcox for Superintendent, and Sam Seybold for Clerk of District Court, all subject to the August 1940 Republican primary.
The Scandia Journal notes citizens filed candidacy announcements for Republic County races including County Attorney, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, and County Superintendent. Also included are probate notices for Elias V Moore and Carl Fredrick Hedstrom estates with final settlement and appointment details.
A sequence of notices announces a Farm Security Administration meeting in the Court House on April 15 at 2 30 pm with informed speakers, a Union Valley Cemetery District 12 meeting on April 18 at 2 pm, a homecoming program for district 87 on April 21, a Concordia visit by Mr and Mrs Billasking, and various local society gatherings. It also covers a Republican State Convention in Wichita, delegation details for Scandia and Rydal, and lists national and district delegates led by Alf M Landon with descriptions of the convention dynamics.
Trinity Circle gathers with Mrs. Berry for a church event and chorus performance. An offering of 25 cents is encouraged to show appreciation for the organ. Brotherhood banquet at McPherson planned for next week on Friday the 19th. Conference attendees will be present from the 17th to the 20th.
The church invites all to Sunday School at 10 with Bible classes for all ages and morning worship at 11 with special music. The pastor will preach on What Does My Religion Mean to Me. Young People meet at 7 30 p m. Official Board meeting Monday evening April 15.
Sunday School at 10 a m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m invite all. Church notes promote a home remedy using Ru Ex Compound with lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain. The ad lists a money back guarantee and druggist purchase, by Haggman and Wires Druggists.
The Women’s Missionary Society will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. E. K. Erickson’s home with Mrs. F. K. Reasoner assisting. All women are invited. The Sunshine Circle had a well attended meeting at Mrs. Otto Nelson’s home last Tuesday afternoon.
United Brethren Church in Scandia invites Norway residents to revival runs April 14 to 21 led by Rev C A Beckman Courtland and guest speakers Rev J H Mars radio talent from Salina Abilene. Nightly at 7 30 children programs and 8 p m preaching plus delegations from nearby towns.
Sherdahl society column lists Wednesday supper guests Mrs Homer Cardwell Mrs Margaret Sells Miss Marry West and others. Chicago visitor Miss Mabel Haggman calls on relatives while Leo Johnson stays with uncle Anton Johnson near Kackley. Multiple home visits are noted among local families including the Kathrineberg, Larsen, Strom and Cardwell households.
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