From the Observation Tower and scattered notes
A collage of quotes and musings on Edwin Johnson in Colorado politics James Russell Lowell reflections on heroes and Cantor Edinburgh jokes about Eddie Cantor Huston’s career shift to Seattle laborer Massachusetts regret over Roger Williams welcome in Bay State a local father’s wood shed incident and a voter prompt from Australia Serials list of baseball projections for National and American leagues naming teams and cities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Roger Williams
Bay State
Scandia High Two Debutants In Concordia Track Meet Hurdles
Scandia high school sent two entrants in the high hurdles at Concordia track meet Friday. Neither John Nylund nor Leo Thomas had prior hurdle experience yet both ran respectably. Jensen competed in the low hurdles and matched the others' effort. Helen McGregor, ill with pneumonia, is recovering at her parents’ home after serving as a student nurse at St Joseph hospital.
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Scandia
Concordia
John Nylund
Leo Thomas
Yace
Jensen
Helen
McGregor
St. Joseph Ital
EB. A. McGregor
Me.Gregor
Bt. Joseph
Hospital
Courthouse News Briefs and Court Actions
The courthouse has moved to the county clerk and treasurer offices and will extend to others as possible. Only one new civil case was filed last week in district court, Charles A. Haney vs John G. Haney et al, for partition accounting and interest determination. WPA cataloging of farm mortgages from 1917 to 1935 begins in the Register of Deeds office led by Mrs. Ollie Witt with assistants. A Belleville death ends the tenure of Mrs. L. O. Bransfield, longtime restaurantwoman and wife of former boiler maker Tom Bransfield. Court house park beautification continues as evergreen and grass planting begins under WPA workers directed by Floyd Sims. A Federal case in Sacramento under the Dyer Act sent A. R. Baxter to six months in jail plus three years probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. A. Haney
John G. Haney
WPA
Register of Deeds
Ollie Witt
Belleville
Ted’ Anderson
Alice Lahodny
Joe Fort
Cuba
L. O. Bransfield
Tom Bransfield
Court House Park
Floyd Sims
Sacramento
Calif
A. R. Baxter
Brother-Inlaw
California
Y W C A Cabinet Meeting Attended by Noted Members
The Y W C A Cabinet met Monday evening with Mrs F L Miller presiding Both old and new cabinets were present along with Mesdames George Jeandebeur J T Davis Duaine Greenslade Alford Johnson W S Henry Fred Poole George Cardwell L G Nystrom A N Lorentz Carl Hammer Joyce Johnson L Miller and Misses Jessie Nichol Edna Neher Clarice Wallin Opal Currie Gayl Tedrow and Alice Isaacson The gathering highlighted the transition and participation of senior and junior members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Miller
George Jeandebeur
L. Miller
Jessie Nichol
Edna ‘Neher
Clarice Wallin
Opal Currie
Gayl Tedrow
Alice Isa‘acson
Birthday Basket Dinner For Duaine Greenslade
A birthday basket dinner was served at the Greenslade home on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Greenslade and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cardwell and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, and Sam Greenslade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Greenslade
Art’.Cardwell
George Cardwell
Chas. Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Sam Greenslade
Local visits mark Monday and Sunday evenings
Mr and Mrs John P Jensen Irvin Nondorf and Richard Jensen were visitors at Edwin Isaacson s home Monday evening. Mr and Mrs O V Nichols and family were visitors at the W M Miller home Monday evening. ElRene Sederlin was a Monday afternoon visitor at the O V Nichols home. Roy Nichols and family of Kackley were Sunday evening visitors of the Nichols family. Russell Dooley George Fike Jr Vivian Nondorf Orville Nondorf and Marjorie Doctor took county exams in Scandia Saturday.
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John P. .Jensen
Irvin Nondorf
Richard Jensen
Edwin Isaacson
O. V. Nichols
W. M. Miller
ElRene Sederlin
O. VY. Nichols
Roy Nichols
Kackley
Russel “Dooley
George Fike, Jr
Vivian Nondorf
Orville’ Nondorf
Marjorie” Doctor
Scandia
Mystery Club Hosts At Mrs. McGregor Home
Mrs. Harry McGregor entertained the Mystery Club at her home last Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames Ed Jensen Jack Lis ly and George Freed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Belle Etter. Mr. and Mrs. W W Henry Phil Roy and Mr. and Mrs. J O Anderson spent Sunday in Beloit. Frank Fordham spent Saturday night in Deshler Nebraska. Mrs Frank Sallman of Concordia was a Friday afternoon visitor at the R A Rasmussen home.
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Mystery Club
Harry McGregor
Mesdames Ed Jensen
Jack Lisly
George Freed
Belle ‘Etter
W.W. Henry
Philroy
J. O. Anderson
Beloit
Estate of Adalbert Hawkins probate sale planned
In Republic County Kansas the administrator Earl E Hawkins filed a petition on April 20 1936 to sell real estate to pay debts. The property includes the NE quarter of Section 32 Township 22 Range 39 Hamilton County and Lots 10 11 Block G East Scandia Addition Scandia Republic County. The hearing is set for May 2 1936 at 2 PM in Belleville before the probate court. Attorneys Vance and Emery represent the administrator.
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Republic County
Kansas
Adalbert Hawkins
Ito
Hamilton County
Scandia
Adalbert ‘Hawkins
Belleville
West Side Jurors Called for May Term Service
The regular May term of Republic county district court will convene in Belleville on Monday May 4 with Judge Kennett hearing cases. Twenty four jurors have been selected and notified to report for duty Monday May 11, including Guy O. Frazier Scandia John A. Erickson Courtland W E Kelly Rydal Gust A Bengston Scandia Alfred Day Ry dal Charles Sare Tony A Gritten Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
District ‘Court
Guy O. Frazier
Scandia
John A. Erickson
Courtland
W. E. Kelly
Rydal
Gust A. Bengston
Alfred Day
Charles Sare
Tony A. Gritten
Republic
District Court
Republic County
Belleville
Kennett
Kansas teachers' salaries show 1931 drop deeper than tax cuts
A review of Kansas teacher pay since 1980 indicates salaries did not rise with tax limitation. The steepest cut occurred in 1931 with a 12.4 percent state average drop as farm income fell from 419.3 million in 1929 to 230.4 million in 1931, a 45 percent decline.
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Kansas
Local Social Guests Reported Across Wilsey and Nelson Homes
Miss Leroy Lefever of Wilsey visited Saturday as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. OQ M Hardtaker. Otto Nelson and family hosted Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and Elvira. Amanda Rosene and Alice Nelson were Saturday visitors at the Otto Nelson home.
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Leroy Lefever
Wilsey
OQ. M. Hardtaker
Otto Nelson
Alice Nelson
Anton Nelson
Elvira
Amanda Rosene
Home Visits and District 24 School Events Noted
G R White of Mankato visited Scandia with friends. Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad of Washington were Sunday guests at the O K Martin home. Edwin Isaacson and family joined Carl McDowell and family for Sunday. District 24 holds a homecoming program on Friday May 1 at the schoolhouse. Mary West Mrs E S Wilson and Mrs E C Wires visited Concordia A G Wilson. The District 24 school held a last day of school basket dinner and program Friday.
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Mrs
Jerry Straad
Washington
O. K. Martin
Edwin Isaacson
Carl McDowell
District 24
Mary
West
E. S. ‘Wilson
E. C. Wires
A. G. Wilson
Concordia
Local families host Sunday dinner gathering
Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson and children were guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson and sons of Kackley. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Joe Cline with Joe and Fred Strom and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family, guests of Mr T and Mrs Oscar Berggren.
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Nathan Isaacson
Henry Johnson
Kackley
Joe Cline
Joeline
Fred Strom
Grant Berggren
Mr. T
Oscar’ ‘Berggren
Sande ll seeks Republican nomination for Second District commissioner
Nome city records show G Sande ll announcing candidacy for the Republican nomination as Commissioner of the Second District in Republic County. Voters face August primary to decide the race.
Curtis S Moore announces candidacy for Republic County sheriff
Curtis S Moore declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County pending voter choice in the August primary. He states his intent to seek support from Republican voters and emphasizes bringing experience to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Curtis S.— ‘Moore
Goodwin Seeks Republican Clerk Nomination in August Primary
The office of Clerk of the District Court is presented as a contest to be decided by Republican voters in the August primary. WM. R. Goodwin is named as a candidate.
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WM. R.’ ‘Goodwin
Nordman Declares Candidacy for Republic County Sheriff
Charles P. Nordman announces in a formal declaration his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County subject to the August primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Charles P. Nordman
Strnad Seeks Second Term as Republic County Clerk
Chas. H. Chuck Strnad announces candidacy for a second term as Republic County Clerk, stating the race will be decided by Republican voters in the August primary.
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Republic County
Chas. “H
Chuck) Strnad
Henry H. Van Natta Seeks Probate Judge Post
Republican candidate Henry H. Van Natta runs for Probate Judge in Republic County Kansas. Voters in the August primary will select the candidate to serve as judge under the will of the people.
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Republic
Henry Van-Natta
Republic County
Kansas
Henry H. van Natta
Plotted Bid For Treasurer Nomination In Republic County
Statement notes G. P. Plotner seeks Republican nomination for treasurer of Republic County subject to will of GOP voters at August primary.
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Republic County
G. P. Plotner
Angle Announces Candidacy for State Representative
J. B. Angle declares candidacy for State Representative in the district, seeking Republican primary support in August. Local voters are urged to consider his bid as the party fields its choice.
Laura Hill Runs for County Superintendent in Republic County
I announce my candidacy for a second term as county superintendent in Republic County in the August primary. Laura TM M. Hill.
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Republic County
Subabans
Laura ™ M. Hill
Henry Johnson Announces Candidacy for Second District Commissioner
Henry Johnson announces his Republican bid for Commissioner in Republic County's Second District. He states the candidacy is subject to voters at the August primary.
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Republic County
Henry Johnson
Campbell announces candidacy for Republic County sheriff
W G Bill Campbell declares his candidacy for sheriff of Republic County subject to the Republican primary in August. He outlines intent to seek the office through the party vote and asks for support from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
W. G
Bill) Campbell
Guy E Ward for Republic County Attorney
Candidate Guy E Ward seeks the Republic County Attorney post subject to the August primary in the county. The notice indicates the office is to be filled via partisan election and invites Republican voters to participate.
Court Clerk Nomination Ad During Republic County Election
Public notice announces J. F. Jack Carmony seeking the post of Court Clerk in the District Court subject to Republican voters in Republic County. The item calls for voter support in the upcoming election.
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District Court
Republic County
J. F
Jack) Carmony
Keprta Announces Candidacy in County Primary
Milek Keprta declares his political bid for the county race subject to Democratic voters in the upcoming August primary. The statement signals election plans and party alignment.
Frank G. Spurney Enters Republic County Attorney Race
A Republican candidate, Frank G. Spurney, announces for Republic County Attorney subject to voter will at the coming primary. The notice emphasizes party affiliation and electoral timing.
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Republic County
Frank G. Spurney
Charles Peterka Announces County Sheriff Candidacy
Charles Peterka announces his candidacy for county sheriff subject to Republican primary voters on August 4. He urges support from party members as the campaign begins.
Lorentz Guests Visit Currier and Aberg in Marysville
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lorentz were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Currier of Marysville. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Crider and Gloria Lee Nelson were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. C. Aberg.
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A. H. Lorentz
R. M. Currier
Marysville
Cand
Gloria Lee
Nelson
Mra. C. Aberg
Courtland and Deshler Residents Visit Greenslade Home
Mr and Mrs Bruce Horner of Courtland and Scott Horner of Deshler were Sunday evening visitors at the Duaine Greenslade home.
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Bruce » Horner
Courtland
Scott ‘Horner
Deshler
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