Approved Plans and Election Call for School Creek Drainage District
The Board approved plans and specifications resubmitted by the engineer and call an election for taxpaying voters on February 4, 1946, at Elmer J. Melby’s residence in Belleville Kansas. Plans available at the County Engineer’s office until election day. Benny Lervold, George Larson, Elmer Melby. First published January 24 1946 in The Scandia Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Creek Drainage
Elmer J. Melby
Belleville
Kansas
Benny Lervold
George Larson
Elmer Melby
Scandia Journal
Albert Bengtsson
Republic County
Mabel Bengtsson
N. J. Ward
Junior Class Box Supper and Amateur Hour Contest
The Junior Class hosts a box supper and amateur hour at the High School Auditorium on February 22. Rural graded and high schools are invited to participate. eight minute time limit per number. Prizes of 5, 3, and 1 dollars go to top acts. 10 cent admission at the door. The Girl Reserve Cabinet meets at Evelyne Berggren's home.
Gossip and romance rumors brew at Republic High
A high school gossip column teases romances between a homecoming soldier and a senior girl while reporting junior and sophomore crushes. The piece notes a Class B District Tournament at Scandia High on February 26 27 and 28 and hints at lost class rings and frequent social sightings around Republic Norman Concordia and Hammer households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High Auditorium
Republic
Norman
Helen
7th and 8th Grade Win Holiday for No Absences
Mrs. Raymond Cooper visited the 7th and 8th grade room last Wednesday. The 7th grade earned a quarter day holiday for four weeks without unexcused absences or tardies and chose next Friday for dismissal at the last recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cooper
Woman ninety swears it helps keep her alive
A ninety year old woman describes severe bowel and stomach problems and gas. She credits Prulax laxative with relief, noting it stopped gas and improved her condition, urging others not to wait if constipated. The ad ends with a money back claim and a caution to use laxatives as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prulax
Seven grade finishes English pads and orders new ones
Mr and Mrs N J Ward of Belleville joined Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens for Friday night dinner. Reynold Johnson and Mrs Aaron Johnson visited Sunday at the August Johnson home near Jamestown. Donald Goodwin joined Alvin Moe for Sunday supper at the Stanley Moe home. Mr and Mrs Earl Hamil and Foldy were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Jake Stofer. Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Joseph Johnson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Ward
Belleville
E. Porter Ahrens
Reynold Johnson
Mrs
Aaron Johnson
August Johnson
Jamestown
Donald Goodwin
Alvin Moe
Stanley Moe
Earl Hamil
Foldy
Jake Stofer
Mrs. Oliver Johnson
Joseph Johnson
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Scandia
Girl Reserve
Evelyne Berggren
General Fund Water Fund
Bindweed
Lester S. Richards
City of
Mrs. W. C. Nesmith
Scandia, Kansas
M-G-M
du Teery
Hatfield
Donna Reed
ILA Lansbury
Peter Lawford
Richard
Fraser Sy Aire
Aly Agean
Decor Wilde
Albart Lew
Pandro & Berman
Yen
Don
Norma
Lee
Irma
Pat
Dorothy
Heaven
Gene
Joey
Alice
Duke
Iona
Glenn
Gwen
Mike
June
Francis
Evelyne
Jack
Abbey
Joe
Hous
Barbara
Dean Mitchell
Hammer
Dean
Eloise
Concordia
Betty Jo
Ralph
Haggman and Wires
Bachelor-Faulkner Company
Hansen’s Cleaners
Scandia Leather Shop
Bachelor Faulkner Furniture
Col
Art Cardwell
C. C. Thompson
Carl Hammer Clerk
Nelson’s Grocery & Market
California
Texas
MILK
Monarch
Blackbird
Wheaties
Carey
Salt Box
Hershey
HEMO
Borden
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