Whiskey Surplus Tops History in Nation Said to Grow
The article notes the country has the greatest whiskey supply ever, while bread meat and potatoes may be imported. It cites New Deal politics and mentions Champ Clark James Farley and Roosevelt third term talk. It also covers local events from Scandia to Belleville and plans for an Old Age Pension debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
United States
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Congress
Social Security Board
Francis EK. Townsend
Administrator Named in Ellen Johnson Estate
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court grants letters of Administration to Adolph Johnson for the estate of Ellen Johnson deceased. Claims must be filed within one year from November 21 1938 or be barred. Henry H. Van Natta Probate Judge seals the notice. Attorneys Vance Emery and Owsley represent the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandian Journal
State OF Kansas
Republic County
Ellen Johnson
Adolph Johnson
Henry H. van Natta
Seal
Vance, Emery and
Owsley
Obituary and Local Notes From Belleville District
Obituary recalls Charles Wm. Downing born 1873 in Illinois and died 1938 in Denver. He lived in Denver since 1895, married Celia McLaughlin in 1896, and left a wife, two sons, four grandchildren, and three sisters and three brothers. Local items note courthouse work delays, Farm Bureau meeting December 7, tax collections, and community visits by county supervisors. Thanksgiving activities in Anderson and nearby families are also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wm. Downing
Hanececk County
Ilinois
General Hospital
Denver
Colo
Scandia
Celia McLaughlin
William E
Howard F. William
Charlie
Olcar Free
Courtland
Elmer Sothers
George Tebow
District 96 Residents Visit at Larson Home
Mrs. M. A. Larson hosted District 96 visitors with Mrs. Arvid Larson on Monday afternoon. Elmer and Evely Larson spent Tuesday evening at the M. A. Larson residence while Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Anderson visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Larson
Arvid Larson
Elmer and
Evely Larson
Alvin Anderson
John
Scandia Ends 1928 Football Season In Turkey Day Finale
The Flying Swedes meet Jamestown on the Scandia gridiron to close a strong 1928 season. Scandia finishes with a high scoring run of nearly 200 points, holding opponents to 6, a margin carved by Concordia. Coach W J Matthias oversees four seasons. captain Lee Ander Edgren leads this year. Charles H Herrman, 87, founder of the community, dies near Scandia after a cerebral hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Scandia
W. J. Matthias
Lee Ander Edgren
Charles H. Herrman
Clarence
Raymond Cooper
Alex Othberg
H. H. Mahan
Howard Mahan
Eli
C. McMurray
Salina
Joe Vandeveer
Mr. Vandeveer
Chas, Freed
Otto McMullen
Bank Interior to Receive Water Color Redesign
Monday progress begins on the F and M Bank with radical interior changes including water color walls new floor and ceiling and fine electric lighting fixtures. The moving picture show management announces it will open on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with electricity improving results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Concordia
F. and M. Bank
Scott
Buer
Moore
Norway Township
Norway
Oliver and Thompson
Chan Cullers
Free Masonry
Hawkins
Rev. Swan
Norway, Della Mae Greer
News from Belleville Kansas notes numerous Thanksgiving visits and dinners. Families including Mahin Barleen Medlin Gile Marham McNary Brewer Guiot Reed Chizek Scott Sherrard and many others holidaying with relatives across nearby towns. Neighbors Ellen Hammer Lars Larsen Owen Brewer Gust Fogelberg and Gustava Ostberg featured in household gatherings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mahin
Courtland
Tom Barleen
Maurice Medlin
Richard Loring
E. A. McGregor
Lizzie Evert
Harry Gile
Clarence
Jim Marham
Jimmie
A. Hi. McNary
Chas. Logsdon
Dale
George Sutton
Clarence Brewer
Owen Brewer
Joe Brewer
Bill Brewer
Walter Guiot
Leland
Merrian Dickerhoff
Margaret
Wichita
Dora Huffman
Charles Chizek
Alex Scott
Ethel
J. C. Sherrard
Fred Ames
Margaret Davis
Baby
Harry Buer
Lewis Pyle
Concordia
Chas. Chizek
Alfred Hammer
Karen Ross
Clarice
John Graham
Margaret Stensons
I. O. Ross
Webber
Oscar Abbey
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Scandia Journal
Kansas
C. E. McKimson
Sansas
Joe Billy Harris
Tie
Haliway
G. J. Holzapfel
The
Jamestown Optimist
J. T. Davis
C. T. Holzapfel
City
American Legion Post
Russell Thomasson
Belleville
W. C. Nesmith
Fis Scandia
Nesmith’s
Bachelor
Bachelor-Faulkner
Chas. H. Katz
Asst
WPA
Carl Swanson
Mitchell
Jewell
Highway 14
Brown's Creek
Princess Theatre
Cooper
American News Features, Inc
Court House News
Madison Coombs
Charles Wm, Downing
Leola Kipper
D. L. Maxwell
Farm Settlement Administration
Washington
Helen Thomas
Farm Bureau
Christian Church
Parlee Plotner
Journal
F. and M. Stores Co
St. Joseph, Mo
Della Mae Greer
Mary Brewer
Howard Brewer
Gust Fogelberg and Sons
Lars Norgard
Ilene
Walter Berry
Max
Elmer Nelson
Kackley
John Carlson
Victor Herrman
Gustava Ostberg
Ted
Carl Hugos
Gladys
Einar Larson
Thelma
Ralph Rasmussen
Family
Business Directory
Scandia Sanitarium
O. W. Nichols
G. W. Nichols
Masseur
E. R. Ingersoll, O. D
Optometrist
Concordia, Kansas
Dnr. E. Porter Ahrens
V. Haggman
Scandia, Kansas
V. C. Hartig
Courtland, Kans
Freeburg Undertaking
J. A. Freeburg
Mortician
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