Primary race ends Tuesday in Scandia precinct contests
The state party faces a busy primary week with polls open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Six candidates seek the governorship, and races for insurance commissioner sheriff probate judge and township election board are debated. Names include Scott Reed Smith Hobbs Nordman Sprague Throop Van Natta Canfield and Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Scott
Reed
Smith
Hobbs
Insurance Department
Chas. Nordman
Sprague
Throop
Henry H. van Natta
R. Cameron
John Canfield
W. R. Billings
Adolph Nelson
Chas. Othberg
W. S
Nettie Helper and Ss L Platt Wed in Belleville Ceremony
The marriage of Mrs. Nettie Helper of Scandia and Mr Ss L Platt of Mankato occurred before the probate judge in Belleville on Tuesday July 31. The couple will reside in Mankato where Platt is building a modern home and they will enjoy social standing and family ties in the area.
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Nettie Helper
Scandia
Ss. L. Platt
Mankato
Belleville
Platt
Springfield
Ill
Ae J. E. Nondorf
Nondorf
Mr. Platt
Probate Judge Candidate R Cameron Urged For Nomination
For Public County, R Cameron is described as well educated with a law background and 30 years in business. The pol ad argues he is honest and fair, making him a strong nominee for probate judge.
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Republic County
R. Cameron
Pol. Adv
Union Church Service at City Hall Park
Rev. C. M. Mills of Manhattan district superintendent of the Solomon Presbytery will deliver the sermon at the union church service at City Hall Park Sunday evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
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C. M. Mills
Manhattan
Solomon Presbytery
Union Church
City Hall Park
Bremer Hosts Honored Guests For Informal Gathering
Last Friday evening Mr and Mrs QO Brewer entertained in honor of Mr and Mrs E G Bockoven. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Brewer and Opal, Mrs Mary Ewe, Mr and Mrs Howard Brewer, J E Brewer and sons, Mr and Mrs W E Brewer and son, and Mr and Mrs E G Bockoven. Ice cream cake and wafers served as refreshments.
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QO. F. Brewer
E.G. Bockoven
C.A. Brewer
Opal
Mary Ewe
Howard Brewer
J. E Brewer
Richard Othberg’s sixteenth birthday party at Erickson cabin
A pleasant party Tuesday evening gathered about 25 friends at the Erickson cabin to celebrate Richard Othberg’s sixteenth birthday. Games followed by ice cream and cake were served as refreshments. Note Iver Rodde’s sale ad on the last page lists a general farm sale on Thursday, August 9.
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Richard Othberg
Erickson
Iver- Rodde
Seandia Barbers Notice on Classic Services and Prices
After August 15 barber shop raises neck shave or clip to 10 cents plain shingle to 25 cents hair cut to 40 cents. Local ad for Seandia Barbers notes price changes and service lineup.
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Seandia
County seat visitors from rural townships call on Belleville
Mr and Mrs Carl Gile and family of N Norway township visited Belleville on Friday and Monday. Gust A Nystrom and family also called on Monday. G Gabrielson and Oscar Linden with families from White Rock township were in Belleville on Friday and noted extensive wheat cutting in their area during the visit.
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Carl Gile
Norway Township
Belleville
Gust A. Nystrom
G. Gabrielson
Oscar Linden
White Rock
Air Mail Rates Cut To Five Cents First Ounce
The postal department reduced air mail letters to 5 cents for the first ounce effective August 1, aiming to boost air mail volumes while additional ounces stay at 10 cents per ounce. Scandia post office notes eastern routes from Rock Island No 6 at 10 48 a m reach Lincoln by 2 45 p m then Chicago 7 30 p m and New York 6 43 a m next day, making New York about 20 hours away by mail with Cleveland and Louisville connections available for Akron Columbus Dayton Cincinnati and Louisville.
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Scandia
Rock Island No. 6
Lincoln
Nebr
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
New York City
New York
Akron
Columbus
Dayton
Cincinnati
Louisville
Nylund and Cooper Tie the Knot in February
Miss Alice Nylund daughter of Robt Nylund married Roscoe Cooper son of Mr and Mrs L E Cooper last February. Bride graduated with the high school class last spring and was popular among classmates. Roscoe works as foreman of a road crew for W P Shivvers and will live in Concordia while road work continues in Cloud county. Journal extends best wishes.
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Alice Nylund
Robt. Nylund
Roscoe
Cooper
L. E. Cooper
W. P. Shivvers
Concordia
Cloud County
The
Journal
Marriage reception honoring Mabel Brewer and Ernest Bockoven
A July 30 reception at the C A Brewer home in Norway celebrated the marriage of Miss Mabel Brewer and Mr. Ernest Bockoven. Numerous guests attended, and the home featured summer flower arrangements with light refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. E G Bockoven and Mrs. Florence Lash later departed for Ann Arbor Michigan.
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C. A. Brewer
Norway
Mabel Brewer
Ernest Bockoven
Hattie Walter
Freddie
Florence Lash
Howard Ames
George Ames
Will Adams
Odell Maine
J. W. Cowle
W. H. Brewer
Mary E. Brewer
J. &. Brewer
O. F. Brewer
W. E. Brewer
T. E. Skagen
A. H. Larsen
Lars J. Larsen
P. J. Hammer
BE. A
J. K. Melhus
L. A. Melby
Alfred Hammer
N. P. Hanson
Alex Scott
Elmer Jensen
Richard Loring
G. W. Wright
W. A. Lewis
O. B. Wright
Chas. Chizek
R. A. Jacobson
Lillie Thompson
Clarice Ross
Bertha Hammer
Aldine Wright
Ruth
Jeanette Ahrens
Sibyl Rodde
Henry Gile
Fay Awalt
Arnold Rodde
Elmer Melby
George Cowle
Joe Chavez
E. G. Bockoven
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Methodist Church August 1928 Sunday Services
The church schedules for August 5 include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. An Open air service is planned for 8 p.m. with a sermon on Can a Christian Dance postponed to next Sunday due to rain. Epworth League will echo the Institute. The Ladies Aid meets Aug 9 at Mrs Emil Isaacson's home.
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The
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Emil Isaacson
E. K. Erickson
Roy Hall
Arthur Colelazier
O. J. Lundberg
Primary Election Set As Voters Urged To Support Candidates
County voters hear calls to vote in the August 7 primary while county highway plans progress with J O Gunnels traveling to Topeka for road business and a South Meridian sand and graveling letting set for August 20. Local officials report 24 precincts to receive ballots as 10 000 ballots must be prepared. crimes include forgery and theft cases. five marriages licensed or performed. State aid for Meridian graveling expected. Belleville water bond passes 27 to 1 with 621 votes cast.
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J. O. Gunnels
Topeka
Meridian Highway
South Meridian
State
Frank Ebright
W. R. Goodwin
Young Ebright
Hurley
Republic
John Simmons
Hope
Ark
Whitney
Belleville
Bert Wilkes
Frances Valek
Harold Warner
Archie Hupbard
Cuba
District Court
M. L. Hill
Hill
Joe Vishinefske
Geoge Rice
Rice
Justice Court
van Natta
Wm. CG. Raisch
Detroit
Mich
Elsa E
C. W. Lamar
Salina
Republic County
North Meridian
Nebraska Line
Cloud County
Meridian
Concordia
Royal welcome at new home across the river
Serenading Mr and Mrs Gust Edgren they hosted a four course supper and received praise. D S Booze and Charley Fancher departed for the mountains last week. John Henry Miller and Auno San dell left to join J P Heaton s concrete gang at Fairbury. Born to Mr and Mrs G M Pre ble a ten pound girl July 29 with Dr Ekblad in attendance. Dr J W Ekblad and Dr Haggman of Kackley form medical partnership to expand practice. Roy Riggins left for Kansas City for Missouri Pacific job. Kansas City cattle price at $5.00 and hog sales from $5.05 to $5.15. Axel Peterson, former Wyoming penitentiary night turnkey, plans a Scandia visit soon.
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Gust Edgren
D. S. Booze
Charley Fancher
John Henry Miller
Auno Sandell
J.P. Heaton
Fairbury
G. M. Preble
Ekblad
J. W. Ekblad
Haggman
Kackley
Roy Riggins
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Denver
Axel Peterson
Wyoming
Scandia
Arrow Club Reunion Honors Mrs Bockoven Before Move
The Arrow Club of Norway high school alumni met at Irene Mahan’s home on Thursday to honor Mrs Mabel Bockoven who is moving to Ann Arbor Michigan. Members recounted old times, took photos, and shared a chicken salad lunch. Present were Bertha Hammer Clarice Ross Alice Hammer Helen Larsen Goldie Lindquist Stella Lowell Marie Stephens Gladys McGregor Esther Hammer Irene Mahan. missing Mrs Helen Howe.
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The
Arrow Club
Norway High School
Irene Mahan
Mabel Bockoven
Ann Arbor
Mich
Helen Howe
Belleville
Bertha Hammer
Clarice Ross
Alice Hammer
Helen Larsen
Norway
Goldie Lindquist
Stella Lowell
Narka
Marie Stephens
Mankato
Gladys McGregor
Esther Hammer
Scandia
Scandia Epworth League Wins Silver Cup at Lincoln Institute
At Epworth Lake Park Lincol n Nebr Scandia Epworth League won the silver loving cup for top points based on presence mileage class attendance and sportsmanship Thirteen members and three sponsors attended The cup would become permanent if won again This marks Scandia s second consecutive victory with Alein Lundberg joining the student council and John Nyström on sports committee Lester Burns qualified for finals but rain prevented play
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Epworth League
Epworth Lake Park
Lincoln
Nebr
Scandia Epworth League
Scandia
Scandia League
Alein Lundberg
John Nysstrom
Lester Burns
Institutors
New Owners for Nighthawk Cafe Take Possession
Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan sold the Nighthawk Cafe to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller of Kansas City who take possession today. Miller brings restaurant experience and is a grandson of Rube Sears. Mrs Miller is daughter of Otto and Mrs Brand. The Mahans ran the cafe four years and plan to relocate to Oregon next week.
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Frank Mahan
Lloyd Miller
Kansas City
Miller
Rube Sears
Courtland
Otto Brand
Mahan
Nighthawk
Frank
Oregon
Highland and Vicinity Social Roundup and Visits
Mrs Cora Young and Gladys visited Concordia Monday with LeRoy Patterson returning for a short visit. Lester Tate and son stayed with Decker family in Jamestown Tuesday night. Jens Stenson family visited Vernon Wright home Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lester Tate and family dined with W C Tate in Belleville. Alfred Kelley visited Montrose and Almena relatives. Dr Barnard treated a horse at Geo Ames place with stitches. Charles Walter and Miss Minta shopped in Concordia. Mrs Chas Ames joined Mrs Cora Young and Gladys at Aid at Chester Woodka’s. Elda Kelly hosted a party. she plans to teach near Norton this fall. Mrs Gene Fraser recovering at Belleville hospital expects to return home soon. Highland Ladies Aid and Masonic circle met with Mrs Chester Woodka. quilting and White Cross work done. Next society meeting with Maud Young on Aug 9. Mission circle hosted ice cream and cake social at Will Adams’ home Friday. crowd attended and treats sold well.
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Cora Young
Gladys
Concordia
Mrs. Young
LeRoy Patterson
Lester Tate
Tate
Decker
Jamestown
Jens Stensons
Vernon Wright
Belleville
W. C. Tate
Alfred Kelley
Bert Kelly
Montrose
Almena
Roy Clinkenbeard
Tom Clinkenbeard
Barnard
Geo. Ames
Charles Walter
Belleville Hospital
Highland Ladies Aid and
Miscian Circle
Chester Woodka
Maud Young
Highland Ladies Aid and Mission Circle
Will Adams
Notice D Left to Enter Free Fair All Entries Closing
Notice warns 17 days remain to enter Educational and Live Stock at the North Central Kansas Free Fair August 27 to 31 with specific closing dates Poultry August 25 6 pm Domestic Science Farm Products and Horticulture August 27 6 pm Entries must be in place by 9 am Tuesday August 28 Mail or in person entries accepted Secretary W R Barnard Belleville Kansas notes no solicitors at Strickler's Topeka campus and invites visits for information.
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W. R. Barnard
North Central Kansas Free Fair
Belleville
Kansas
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Gifts During Illness
Esther Larsen expresses gratitude for flowers gifts and cards received while in the hospital. She thanks the Scandia Luther League for the beautiful flowers and notes appreciation for the support.
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Scandia Luther League
Esther Larsen
Bond Election Votes In 119625 To Fund Water Supply
Belleville voters approved a near unanimous bond measure of 119625 to build an exhaustless water system bringing supply from wells ten miles north to the city standpipe and reservoirs. Work aimed for completion by November and was praised by the Burlington railroad as supplying the best water between Denver and Chicago. Separately, Belleville police and residents pursued two escaped reformatory youths after a fatal chase in Hutchinson. Seven officers joined the search, connecting to the theft of a new Essex car and a Roswell, New Mexico fugitive capture reported Sunday.
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Kansas
Belleville
Burlington Railroad
Denver
Chicago
Hutchinson
Glenn Belfield
Jake Schell
Hetchinson “State Reformatory
Essex
Nelson Ward
Roswell
New Mexico
Kansas Republicans nominate for Insurance Commissioner
Kansas Republicans will nominate a candidate for Insurance Commissioner at the primaries. The office collects over a million dollars yearly in taxes and fees and helps settle claims totaling more than a hundred thousand dollars annually at no cost to policyholders. It holds over five million dollars in escrow for contested fire premiums. John B. Smith, the present assistant commissioner, is a strong candidate due to his service in France and broad support among service members. His training and familiarity with office routines are cited as key factors in supporting his bid.
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Kansas
John B." Smith
Smith
France
Shim
Pol. Adv
Address by Chas F Scott Lifts Union Church Service
Chas F Scott spoke to a sizable crowd at the union church last Sunday despite bad roads and weather. He urged Christian living and church support to curb youth delinquency and stressed the church as a moral driver in communities. Theodore Norris, son of local residents, sang a baritone solo as part of a program by the choir and orchestra.
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Chas. F. Scott
Union Church
Scott
Iola
Theodore Norris
J. H. Norris
Scandia
Theodore
Community visitors and local family gatherings noted
District 96 residents J M Ostand and Frei Engwall visited Mrs M B Mainquist on Wednesday. Various local families including the Larsons and Freemans hosted or joined weekend and weekday gatherings. August Band Martins Larson and others helped with farm tasks and visits across the week.
Dairy mishap on train platform sparks dairy flood tale
The Journal recalls J Frank Smith's story of Strong turning a worn wheat farm into a dairy venture. A sour cream shipment fermented on arrival at Belleville Rock Island depot. the lid blew off, butter-fat splattered bystanders, and the scene drew editor county attorney and a governor candidate’s attention.
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Journal
J. Frank Smith
Congressman Strong
Rock Island
Belleville
Ein
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Helper-Platt
Union Church Service
County Seat News
Nylund
Carl Wardrum
Court House
Wm. Hay
Highland and Vicinity
Strickler’s Business College
Chas. Scott
J. M. Ostand
Frei
Engwall
M. B. Mainquist
Arvid Larson
Elmer Mac
Allan Larson
Hurtig
Albin Anderson
August Band
Martin Larson
Ruth Peterson
Mary Larson
Henry Aspegren
Arthur Freeman
Ernest Freeman
Jonas Anderson
Annie
Adeline Sinholm
Mary
Fdana Larson
Harold and la Verne
Sjnholm
Elmer Johnson
Carl Peterson
Esther Garman
George Morgan
Marvin Grim
Iola Kaufman
M. A. Larson
August Henrickson
Frank Freeman
Bert’ Saylers
Wichita
John Anderson
Myrtle Larson
Lawrence Nondorf
Claus Freeman
Christine Olson
Alma
Lloyd Garman
Elder Sothers
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