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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
2
The Scandia Journal from Scandia Kansas lists J W Plotner and Son as publishers and notes post office mailing as second class. Subscriptions cost $1.50 per year.
List of Rock Island timetable entries with east and westbound passenger and freight trains including numbers and departure times such as No 89 at 9 49 PM and No 38 at 4 25 AM, along with local freight and flag services.
Readable parts show listed times for trains and freight services with north and south designations. Entries include 641 Motor north 8 15 9 a.m. 642 Motor south 4:52 p.m. 691 Freight north 6:50 a.m. 690 Freight south 10:35 a.m.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his candidacy for re election as Probate Judge. He states the race will be decided by Republic county voters at the August 3 primary election.
Ww. A. Lowell announces candidacy for Republican sheriff at the August 3 primary in Republic County. John H. Griffin also seeks the nomination, stating the race is subject to voters’ will.
Mont L. Hill announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk subject to voters of Republic County at the Primary on August 3 1926. He frames the bid as a citizen’s reups and asks support from local voters and party members for the upcoming ballot.
Multiple notices announce runs for Republic County offices including Clerk of the District Court and County Attorney. Wm R Goodwin seeks Republican renomination for clerk, with Aug 3 1926 primary date. John M Hostetler also listed. William C Perry runs for county attorney in the same primary.
For Register of Deeds and County Superintendent of Public Instruction the Republic County slate lists May R. Collins for Register of Deeds and Clare C. Baldwin for County Superintendent, both subject to the voters at the August 3 1926 primary.
The church notice details the dedication of a $225,000 addition to Trinity Lutheran Hospital with capacity for 120 patients. The pastor, Dr. Brandelle, and delegates toured Kansas City and Topeka missions.Sunday services featured, with a Bible study on Abraham Lingon and a Lather League devotional planned for the evening.
The Epworth League holds its annual meeting next Wednesday evening at the church with election of officers and delegates. Last Sunday twenty four new members joined the church. those ill will be received next Sunday. The Methodist Church invites all to attend services led by Pastor O J Lundberg.
Presbyterian church schedules 11 AM service with children's talk and lessons. Mother's Day observed next week with a special service. Bible quiz questions on Mothers of the Bible. Noted traveler and lecturer Dr L E Smith from West Africa to speak May 6 in Scandia with slides and 200 pictures. admission free.
The region reports improving weather and growing church attendance with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Friendship class meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs May White's. orchestra at 7:00 p.m. and chorus practice at 7:30 p.m. A weekly study session and prayer service at 8:00 p.m. is noted. Local notices include revival meetings in Sherwin Junction Kansas and various sales and advertisements. Frequent names include Baker pastor Earley, J W Shotwell, Delco Electric Light plant sale, and multiple residents from Courtland and Superior Nebraska areas.
One of the era's famed stage productions becomes a film titled Siberia starring Edmund Lowe and Alma Rubens. The plot follows a White Snow Bound Russian amid Czars era revolutionists and Siberian wilderness dangers with a two reel comedy and tickets priced at ten and twenty five cents.
The Oldfield Road Show and Vaudeville, a nine member troupe with three American vaudeville artists and six native Hawaiians, is booked for Mankato Scandia and Belleville. This marks their third appearance at the Majestic in Belleville with Scandia chosen to gauge local interest. Thunder Mountain Thursday offers a family friendly comedy and musical lineup.
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