Arrival of, and first use at State House in 1752
A record notes arrival in Philadelphia in August 1752 and first use of the space at the State House on August 27, 1752.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
1
A record notes arrival in Philadelphia in August 1752 and first use of the space at the State House on August 27, 1752.
Film review praising Immortal Sergeant at the Princess theater. Henry Fonda and Maureen O Hara star in a Libya set war drama about an infantry corporal who leads after the sergeant dies. Flashbacks reveal thoughts of home and love as battle rages. Supporting cast includes Thomas Mitchell and Allyn Joslyn.
The film uses actual Marines in all roles and follows a Leatherneck from recruit through boot camp to combat. Produced and directed by Louis de Rochemont, it presents the South Pacific fighting force in a serious, action driven portrayal.
Mrs. I Penner of Republic with Karen Penner Billie Penner and Phyllis Thomas visited Geandia on Thursday and called at the Journal office about the Booster. Penner replaces Pauline Imler as Editor in Chief of the Republic Booster published by the Journal biweekly. Mr and Mrs M A Larson visited I A Nondorf family on Sunday.
Reports describe penicillin as a mold derived antibiotic vastly more potent than sulfa drugs. It treats wound infections and diseases, works systemically, but production is complex and yields are small. Civilian supply will be limited, with priority to the military.
The Navy seeks 100000 skilled tradesmen for Seabees construction battalions with CAN DO Day on July 1. Target trades include carpenters machinists electricians welders and riggers among others. higher pay and benefits plus chance to advance in war effort are emphasized. Encouragement to talk with friends and visit the nearest Navy Recruiting Station in Salina Kansas.
Kansas City Star reports ten Kansans cited for outstanding performance of duty in Japan theater. Albert English, co pilot of the 10th Air Force Bombardment group, served since early in the war. The unit had been based in Scandini before moving to California in May.
The Scandia State Bank will not open for business on July 5 1948 due to a legal holiday.
Herbert Haren of Chicago and William W Mooney will tour Kansas cities to address Townsend Club members. Belleville hosts July 22 at 8 p m, followed by Abilene July 28, Topeka July 24, and Chanute July 26 with district meetings in Central Park. County and town clubs expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs Foster Helvey and their party drove to Sioux Falls South Dakota to visit Paul Albro who is in a military cadet program. He undergoes a four and a half year radio course followed by gunnery and instructor training then cadet school and communications training. After reclassification he will have 27 months in electrical engineering and four months in OCS. The Helveys returned home late Monday reporting an enjoyable trip.
The south routes into Scandia have been a disgrace for years with washouts making impassable lanes. A two foot wash near the Rock Island depot now threatens farmer and grain delivery. County crews and graders are needed to relieve flooding, but a long term drainage solution is required to keep roads usable.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Burkhead principal of Belleville City School fell backward into a glass protected hot house near their home Friday. He sustained back wounds with lungs exposed and received emergency treatment at a local hospital. Doctors report progress toward recovery barring unforeseen complications.
The Scandia mayor proclaims Monday July 6 as a legal holiday in line with Governor Kansas Proclamation and urges all businesses to close. Also notes the death May 24 of RE P Emerson of Fullerton California, cousin to Mrs Eva Sothers and Mrs A C Florell.
Five valuable cows owned by Mrs. William A. Lowell and her son Howard were struck and killed by lightning during Sunday night’s storm on their Lincoln township farm. The loss is estimated above five hundred dollars at current prices and insurance status is unknown.
Rural delivery will be unavailable on Monday July 5 as the post office closes from 11 00 a m to 5 00 p m Lyle Ocobock P M notes the service interruption for the date and times specified.
Emil Larson is reported ill again and confined to his bed. No further details are provided about his condition or duration of illness.
The Office of Defense Transportation urges strict nonessential travel cutbacks on trains and buses as organized troop movements surge. Civilians face limits to travel to keep wartime logistics like 2,000,000 soldiers monthly, dozens of trains, and hundreds of cars running, with furloughs and freight needs prioritized. Kansas officials plan irrigation and dam inspections, flag donations for Pearl Harbor, and debt reductions amid wartime measures.
The Red Cross posts a list of items to help entertain convalescent soldiers at Ft Riley Hospital. Donations of comic books games books magazines records radios playing cards and many other items are requested. Items may be left at Phillips 66 station for collection by Mrs Lavern Currie and Mrs EF Lewis.
Government seeks women with at least one year of college training in mathematics and physics for a six month training course in Columbia Missouri starting August 9. Salary is 146 dollars per month during training. After completion a civilian position with higher pay awaits. Maximum age is 35. Immediate appointments for qualified applicants. If not in war work, apply at the Post Office for form 57 and mail to U S Civil Service Room 635 New Federal Building St Louis Missouri.
Beginning July 1 Y will handle applications for canning sugar and extra farm help, also furlough rations. Office hours are 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Josie May Robison Deputy Clerk. Miss Laverne Sicker of Hutchinson and Gene Larson were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and Valjean.
A political column blasts labor leaders for defying government and blocking Congress through anti corrective tactics. It cites the administration as failing to lead and supports the recently passed anti strike bill with provisions for union financial transparency political contribution controls and National War Labor Board authority. It urges passage into law and warns against renewed defiance after the coal strike.
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