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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
1
The Philadelphia Republican gathering ended with Wendell Willkie’s nomination shaped by gallery pressure and street demands lasting five dramatic days. Delegates and millions chanting Willkie’s name drove the choice, while political bosses were said to have limited influence.
John Hooker and wife attended a fish bake in Belleville last week. He said he had all the fish he could eat. The fish were sent from Minnesota and weighed 23 pounds, including pickerel pike bass and catfish.
Cloud County audiences will be entertained with a wide talent lineup. The American Legion Auxiliary of Concordia sponsors the Barnwarming from July 11 to 13 at the Concordia high school athletic field. Kansas Barnwarming Shows supply talent for the outdoor festival. Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family and others visited the Hammer and Hampton families Thursday evening.
A humorous tale describes a boy George who bets constantly and his father seeks help from a teacher. The teacher tries to cure him with a lesson about losing and gains. George insists he never loses and has a perfect system. In a final coin flip, a dime on the desk leads to a surprising turn while the father watches.
Three year old Marilyn Nesmith daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Nesmith took first prize at the Annual Martin Studio Baby Contest in Belleville. The contest was open to babies from three months to six years and Marilyn is the granddaughter of W C Nesmith of Scandia.
Albert Neil Ahlstrom of Reading has been elected to the elementary principal post and to teach agriculture in the Normal Training Dept at Scandia schools. He earned a 1939 Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State Teachers College and held multiple campus roles there.
A local band announces a July 17 concert with selections by J. J. Richards Ernest Weber and others. Rehearsals run Monday and Thursday at 8 p.m. marching practice starts July 15 at 7 p.m. Beginners band Friday at 1:30 p.m. Free beginner lessons. instruments rentable or sale by Eugene Tice.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Gilliland visited Holt and Muscotah with relatives and friends from Wednesday to Sunday. A Fourth of July picnic was held at the Hammer cabin attended by multiple Hammer and Hamner relatives. The Coffee Shopper reopened with free coffee and cookies for about 500 guests. Sandborn relatives visited from Stafford Buffalo NY Washington DC and Clay Center with Mrs Cooper.
Deputy J. A. Moore announces he captured Virgil Badgett, longtime suspect from Burchard Nebraska, after tracking him to Montesano Washington. Badgett faced extradition back to this county for numerous bad checks totaling about $1250. Weather notes show temperatures reached 103 degrees with hotter conditions expected.
The Mankato Advocate, a longtime Jewell County paper, was sold to the Boyds of Phillipsburg from the Hale Estate. The Boyds now own newspapers at Phillipsburg Agra Kirwin and Mankato. Frank W. Jr. will manage the Advocate.
Report from Lester Branson AAA district assistant notes heavy cattle losses in Western Kansas with some counties reporting up to 50 head per area. State executive warns Pigweed can poison livestock along with Russian Thistles in certain cases.
Joseph W. Martin of Mass. was elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee and head of the Campaign Committee for four years with John Hamilton as Executive Director. Gov. Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota was named Chairman of the Advisory Committee. About 50 members form the Advisory Committee to oversee the coming campaign.
Charles Cooper on a bicycle struck the back of Fred Evert s parked truck in front of The Bargain Spot on a Tuesday morning. Cooper suffered facial and arm bruises and was knocked breathless in the minor crash.
The wheat harvest for 1940 is mostly complete with good yields and quality. Prices averaged around 60 cents per bushel, making the crop financially favorable and boosting circulation nationwide.
Radio Pastor Theo H. Epp of Grand Island Nebraska leads camp meetings at the old settlers camp ground White Rock two miles northeast of Lovewell and eight miles northwest of Formosa. Services begin 8 p m Sunday the 21st and run nightly through August 4 with several neighboring pastors and congregations joining in a cordial invitation to all.
Mr and Mrs O E Beach and Dellamae spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Billie Brown at Bellaire. O E Beach Jr who had been visiting at the Beach home returned to his Bellaire home with them.
Sheriff Curtis Moore and his wife are spending two weeks in Wenatchee Washington visiting relatives and friends and enjoying the region’s good fishing during the Northwest trip.
A Sunday basket dinner was held at Anton Johnsons home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Johnson and Clinton, Mrs. Emanuel Tornquist, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and their sons.
Loren Etter joined Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and family for Sunday dinner. Courtland guests included Mr and Mrs Geo Freed and Delores plus Mr and Mrs Jack Lily and daughters. Axel Jensen and Loren also called in the evening.
Mrs. Frank Beesman and children hosted Sunday dinner for multiple families including the Farlees and Monsons from Lasey and neighboring guests. Various visits occurred with the Nystroms, Hall, Johnsons, and others joining dinners and afternoons. A quilting gathering took place at Mrs. Rasmosgen’s home with several women in attendance.
The 1940 Pioneer Picnic in Scandia progresses with voting for the Picnic Queen through July 15. Parade entries are sought for a three day event featuring old-time elements, horse teams, and an ox-led procession. Acts include Danny the midget clown and Weir Acro bats from Beloit, with square dances, water fountain pageant, and KFBI orchestra entertainment each evening. Organizers urge community participation and booster tours on July 25.
J F Robertson and Lowell Houghton announce that the North Central Kansas Production Credit Association board and officers will attend a conference of production credit officials in Manhattan on July 17 and 18 next week.
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