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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
1
The text records a postal classification statement indicating the item is entered as second class matter at the Scandia post office in Kansas under the act of Congress dated March 3.
Sheriff candidate Chas P Nordman announces he seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff of Republic County. He has served the past term and will be subject to the party’s will at the August primary election.
County officials announce candidacies in the GOP August primary. J West Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta proclaims Republican ticket bid for Probate Judge. County Clerk L E Cooper seeks nomination for Republic County Clerk in August primary.
A fragmented note hints at a county clerk race tied to the August primary. The text mentions Republican alignment and the office’s fate in the election cycle, with limited readable details about candidates or dates.
A notice directed to Republican voters outlines the county attorney nomination in Republic county ahead of the August primary election. The document cites WM. C. Perry as a key figure in the county attorney race.
Register of Deeds candidate Mollie Hadachek announces her run on the Republican ticket for Register of Deeds of Republic County, subject to voters at the August primary.
The notice lists candidates for the August primary including Joe E. Peterka Clerk of District Court WM. R. Goodwin State Representative and Cc. G. Aspen gen. The message notes a World War veteran and announces candidacy for the Clerk of the District Court and State Representative positions.
W H Mikesell and Laura M Hill announce candidacy for county offices. Mikesell seeks sheriff in Republic County with August primary voters as the deciding factor. Hill runs for county superintendent of public instruction subject to Republican primary choice in August.
Republic County election notes the county attorney race under the will of Republican voters in the August primary. Frank G. Spurney is referenced as a key figure in the ongoing contest.
V E Throop announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Sheriff subject to approval by Republican voters at the August primary.
The record lists Zella H Mosher as seeking the Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in the primary, stating the election is to be decided by voters. The note reflects historic biographical detail and a family obituary fragment mentioning Eunice Gertrude Boman and a late spouse.
The deceased was survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. B F Mitchell two sisters Elsie and Wilma two brothers William and Gilbert two half brothers Albert and Lewis Mitchell and sister in law Blanche Garber plus many relatives. Funeral services were July 12 1930 at the Methodist church with Rev B W Selin in charge. Interment followed at Riverview cemetery. She had long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and later joined the First M E church of Clifton Kansas then transferred to the M E church of Scandia. Rest in peace.
Hilda M. Swan sues George B. Johnson Nell J. Threedy Ruth C. Johnson and unknown heirs in Republic County Kansas District Court to quiet title to Lot 531 Block 14 Original Townsite Scandia and bar all claims. Defendants must answer by August 29 1930 or judgment for plaintiff. Dated July 12 1930. Clerk Wm R Goodwin. Attorney W D Vance for plaintiff.
Mrs Charles Dooley visited Mrs J J Lewis Monday afternoon Ollie Johnson sought windmill repairs in Belleville George Junior Fike spent time with Russell Dooley Spivey threshing machine active in area This week Mrs Elmer Farlee and Edna and Dorothy visited Mrs Mack Drovetta Wednesday Pauline Milner aided Mrs George Fike cook for threshers Friday Mrs Mack Drovetta helped Mrs Lloyd McGregor cook for threshers Saturday Carl Norgaard called on Albert Bengston Sunday afternoon A group from Cuba Clyde visited the Harlow home north of Munden
Obituary note recalls Mrs John Summer who passed away a year ago July 16 1929 with a daughter and grandson among mourners. Other items mention household screen doors at A M Sandborn Lumber Scandia Kansas and visits by Opal Currie Gladys and Helen Johnson to Pauline Linden. Clarice Verna Wallin visit Almafrieda Monson week end.
A confusing fragment mentions a person named Bill and an officer or suspect, with a reference to gas and a street scene. Readable details are limited, but the note implies an incident around a burn or gas safety in the city.
Miss Opal Currie spent Sunday evening with Gladys and Helen Johnson, sharing conversation and light refreshments in a friendly social gathering.
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