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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
3
Labor officials from the AFL and CIO spearhead a large election drive aimed at registering 15 million union members and families, informing them on key issues, and ensuring turnout. They warn midterm turnout is low and fear rivals will outspend them, but express optimism about broader political mobilization.
The Labor League expands nationwide campaign activity to inform workers and drive turnout through leaflets radio broadcasts publicity and phonograph records. A new finance push aims to raise up to half a million dollars by November while four area directors spark union voting across the nation. The CIO PAC differs by basing its drive on broader issues and coordinating with CSO members to run voter education and rallies.
Sheriff Giles takes a hesitant couple to a baseball game in Shelbyville. Mary Bentley notices the romance blossom as the young man—Bill Hodges—admits he is visiting his Uncle Edgar Hodges and hints at a future meeting with Hillcrest.
Joan Caulfield, noted for plays and films from Pygmalion to Miss Susie Slagle, pursued ongoing study under a private Shakespearean teacher and Chekhov in Hollywood. She financed early training by modeling for Harry Conover at Columbia University and toured with a stock company with producer Frank Ross.
A column of reminiscences from readers in multiple states recounting early Texas settlement, Nome bread history, a rural North Dakota scare, and social visits. Contributions come from Pearl Minear Harwood Texas E G Meyer Duluth Minnesota Myra Day Merry Hudson Wisconsin Mrs H C Walcher Chicago and others.
Clinton County Re Hcan News reports Mr Benson battles Congress to modify a 90 percent parity formula aimed at boosting wartime crops. With nine years after the war, surpluses grow and price supports stay high while controls tighten. Affected farmers face acreage rules, penalties, and potential loss of price support across crops if diverted. The piece warns of gradual government control expanding beyond initial aims and questions the political fate of Senators backing a broad redistribution agenda.
Mrs E M Bastvedt entertained with a supper Sunday evening for Rev and Mrs H Bly Mr and Mrs M L Larson Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle Mrs and Mrs Harold Smith Sheryl David and Larry Smith were listed among the attendees in the local social notice.
A long list of visitors and calls across Belleville and nearby towns includes Mrs. H O Walcher of Chicago visiting Mrs. Pruett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Odgers and others, Mrs. Elva Pavlis from Washington, and news of surgeries for John Davis in Boise Veterans Hospital. A picnic in Belleville park and several calls to Mrs. Emily Willis, Alice Cahill, and Maggie Hohman are noted, along with S/Sgt John Cooper departing for Florida.
Mrs H O Walcher of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs Oscar Norgard, Mr Norgard and Boyd, according to the local society notes.
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