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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
2
In Scandia area residents hear about the proposed Republican river reservoir. George Knapp backs the local project and a Scandia committee forms to marshal facts and push legislation. Community changes loom as flood control science advances and trucks move to the hills.
In probate court Friday afternoon a final settlement was approved in the estate of the late Franklin Goodwin of Union township. Widow Alta A. Goodwin, as executor, was released from further service after all matters were satisfactorily adjusted. Distribution of commodities such as beef and prunes to relief clients will occur this weekend as in the past. A civil case, Peoples' State Bank vs J E Lindblade and Annie E Lindblade, was filed in district court on April 15 for money recovery and mortgage foreclosure. Horace Santry visited from Salina to review tree planting, school wall work, and Talmo street ditching. County commissioners and township boards held a special meeting to discuss the new Kansas beer law set to take effect May 1. details were not disclosed.
Scandia High News receives second class honor from the National Scholastic Press Association of the University of Minnesota for the All American Criticism Service. The rating matches the paper’s previous year. Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs L E Alexander and others. Mrs O E Davis hosted guests and traveled to Twin Falls Idaho.
Peggy McGregor expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters flowers and gifts received during hospital stay. She appreciates the kindness and support from those who reached out.
Belleville is first in the County Declamation contest held at Scandia High School. Maxine Patterson performed The Prisoner's Statement to take first. Virgintta Lee Marshall of Scandia earned second with Bobby Shaftoe. Lorene Dart of Narka claimed third with Bottled Sunshine.
The April 19 program featured films of California scenery. The main feature was The Red Oak Empire, with additional scenes of salmon fishing and Pacific Coast resorts.
Local social notes list Sunday and weekend visits among Republic residents Ruth Barber Roberta Mitchell Lois McCarty and La Dean Davies with Mrs Frank Newcomb and other households. Weekend guests include the Jensen Nystrom Ward and Cardwell families plus Johnsons and Isaacson. A Saturday candy sale at The Bargain Spot offers Rainbow Coconut Cubes for 13 cents.
Hi-Y seniors nominate cabinet members for the 388 group. election occurs at the Thursday meeting on April 29. joint Hi-Y G R picnic planned for Friday April 23. rest of year meetings cover freshman session April 23, officer election April 29, installation May 6, new officers May 13. Anklets 10c and 15c at The Bar gain Spot. Ate-18
Under an Order of Sale issued by the Republic County District Court a public auction will be held at the west front door of the Belleville courthouse on May 24, 1937 at 2 PM. The property to be sold comprises two parcels: NW quarter of Section 27 and SE quarter of Section 21, all in Republic County Kansas. The action involved is case number 9369 with Oliver M. Haney as plaintiff and multiple Haney relatives as defendants. The Peoples State Bank of Courtland Kansas and several corporations and guardians appear in the action.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Thelma FE Thompson and Mr ElReno Sederlin, prominent Scanadia youths, wed in Minneapolis Kansas on April 6 by Probate Judge A Ward. Also notes Park College acceptance for Martha Mahaffy and Grace Smith, and local updates on Homer Larson’s recovery and Ollie Johnson’s leg injury.
Cr G Aspegren sold 38 head at 100 dollars each to Somers and Son of Scandia. The sale highlights rising cattle prices and Aspegren notes his 15 years of profitability. Nearby, Scandia and Republic commit funds to support local teams, while road traffic and a trash fire incident are also mentioned.
Legal notices list a sheriff sale of NW quarter section 27 township south range five west sold to satisfy two mortgages with Prudential Insurance and Davis Wellcome Mortgage Company. First publication in The Scandia Journal April 22 1937. Also administrator’s notice for the estate of John W. Sothers with claims due.
The estate of John W. Sothers, deceased, through Administrator E. M. Sothers, asks heirs to present their claims within one year from April 17, 1937. Otherwise they will be forever barred. Attest by Henry H. Van Natta, Probate Judge. Vance, Emery & Eckhart, Attorneys for Administrator.
The Cameron Seed House in Belleville announces a complete new stock of farm and garden seeds. Alfalfa Clover Sudan brome grass seed corn canes various grasses and lawn mixes plus 1 000 kinds of flower seeds. Phone 68 open evenings. R Cameron proprietor. Price 1£16.
An old advertisement claims a 25 cent remedy to flush the bladder and aid nighttime urination. It urges returning for a second bottle if unsatisfied and mentions Buchy leaves and juniper oil in green jets sold by Hageman & Wires druggists.
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