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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
2
Second class matter notice from Scandia Kansas under act of Congress dated March 3. Npn Association appears in filing and post office records.
The article argues that out of town firms using Cranes streets and facilities should pay a license fee to support city services. It credits merchants and taxpayers with funding roads police and community events, and urges Scandia-like firms to contribute as a condition for operating in Crane. The piece includes comments from local figures and notes snow damage and courthouse updates.
Senate bill by Kirk Dale of Cowley proposes a six member, party balanced fish and game commission with governor appointments confirmed by the Senate. The program also includes tax reforms, merit system for state workers, non political department, and broader economic and educational measures aligned with Governor Ratner's legislative agenda. The administration will delay appointments until the legislative program advances.
Mrs. Fred Currie and Dick visited at the H. E. Rosene home Friday, sharing greetings and conversation in the afternoon.
The note thanks Ada Jeandebeurr Scan dia Merchants and others for enabling participation in the Barnwarming at Concordia. Names Walt English Jean Clark Lee Swanson Guy Perry Walter Anderson are listed. Mr and Mrs Millard Sothers and Joyce visited A C Florell and Eva Sothers Saturday evening. Roberta Sandborn from Clay Center joined Mr and Mrs E C Wires and Miss Blanche Haggman for Monday dinner with Miss Mary West.
A note of gratitude from Mrs. Carrie Webber and family thanks friends for flowers cards and gifts received during illness.
Mrs. Paul Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson with family thank relatives and friends for flowers cards and letters during illness. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and children.
Mrs C V Hageman hosted the U and I Art Club with 14 attendees last Friday afternoon. Hobart West of Rydal and friends surprised the Wests Monday evening with a social visit and lunch. The senior class plans a three act comedy The Patsy on February 1 1929 directed by E C Wires. Ruth Ahrens sick with flu shows some improvement. W C Preble bought a new Whippet Coupe in Beatrice Nebraska. Scandia girls beat Courtland 62 17 and Courtland boys beat Scandia 42 16 last Friday night.
Mrs. Fry of Lincoln was the guest of honor at a Saturday afternoon luncheon from two to five hosted by Mrs. Jake Weislagel. The Farmers' Institute plans its annual meeting for Norway on Monday February 2. J J Smith offers select seed corn from the 1912 crop. A new maple floor was installed at the F and M Bank last week. Miss Bertha Wilson hosted her girls club Tuesday evening with a notably large turnout.
Walter P. Pollock of the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee spoke at an agricultural conference. He urged farmers to assess soil needs with plots, consult County Agents for fertilizer formulas, and adhere to recommended grades to boost fertility and crop yields. The talk emphasized adding plant nutrients to sustain farm value and productivity.
Thursday evening visitors Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford called on Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson with their sons and Marylin Cooper were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs A B Johnson.
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