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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
2
Entry indicates publication of a periodical as second class matter at Scandia Kansas under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
Belle Etter hosted the Mystery Pinochle Club at her daughter Mrs. Carl Vete’s home with 16 members attending and a covered dish luncheon. The next meeting is set for Wednesday June 8 with Mrs. Addison Carlson. Birthday honors were given to Mrs. Alvin Peterson at a party Friday night with guests including Alvin Peterson and others.
Floyd E. Anderson seeks reelection as Register of Deeds on the Democratic ticket subject to August primary voters. Josephine M. Houdek also appears as a candidate for the same office in the Democratic primary.
A satirical column mocks housewives needing birds to curb pests and cites Sam’s struggle to persuade people to own homes while preferring cars. It notes war avoided with press agents, a Scandia man’s pride in shoes vs old slippers, mentions bootleg liquor with fatal outcomes, and ends with men seeking fair play yet wanting to be umpires.
The south Munden highway project near Belleville is finished and crew of about 40 moved to other contracts. Field Day June 3 at Limestone Creek project west of Mankato showcases erosion control methods with national and state speakers. Final insurance loss payments total 48 663.19, aiding courthouse rebuilding plans. County officials eye new courthouses and start replacing old one later in summer. Graduation ceremonies mark next steps for 153 graduates in Republic County. Tax protests rise as 10 day filing period ends with a 20 day recess.
For Clerk of Court for the office of Clerk of the District Court the candidate WM. R. GOODWIN states his bid is subject to the will of the Republican voters at the August primary.
Henry H. Van Natta announces candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County on the Republican ticket. The primary election is in August as voters select the will of the people.
The Republican ticket presents Curtis S Moore seeking a second term as Sheriff of Repub lice County subject to voter will at the August primary.
The August primary features Guy E. Ward for the Republican nomination as county attorney. Voters decide party preference in this local race.
Sunday School children should assemble in church at 7 30 p m Saturday for practice. A Fuller Concert Company program is at the high school auditorium tonight. Rex Mahan of Belleville visits his aunt Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family.
Madison Coombs urges Republic County voters to support a second term as County Superintendent of Schools. He requests Democratic nomination in the upcoming August primary.
Republican voters in Republic County are urged to support Chas. H. Chuck Strnad in the August primary for County Clerk as the party’s chosen candidate.
Mr. and Mrs. Verle Beck and son greet Ralph Noble of Republic at Sunday supper hosted by Ed Kallman family. Des Moines visitors Charles Batterf and Georgine join C. O. Reece family. Glenn Loring trips to Kansas City. Minneapolis guests Lewis Hahn and children visit Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Everett. Royal Neighbors group meets with hostess S. J. Summer. Eng lish and Tedrow assist. Noble Isaacson and Loren Dean visit Joe Johnson family. Carl Hammer costs at dinner with Harvey Hammer. Lincoln Nebraska guests Carl Wennerstein visit Anna Larson. O. E. Beach Jr. visits grandparents with Della Mae. Eve Sandborn week-end guest of R. E. Cooper family. Reuben Fredrickson welcomed a baby boy born Sunday May 29.
Miss Clara Blanke visited her parents Mr and Mrs D Blanke in Herkimer last weekend.
Will Weislogel milks twelve cows with an Ottoway machine saving time. Vic Anderson repairs steam press and services garments for townsfolk. A fine rain falls over the weekend. Agnes and Ruth Albro return from California for visits. Harry White heads to Mayo Clinic Rochester for operation. Wm Mikesell visits Ohio after selling the Rydal elevator. Robert Brewster reports wheat looking excellent. Normal class earns $300 surplus. principal Eric set to lead Admire high school next year. Parlee Plotner to Concordia for Daily Kansan work. Claude Holmes marries and moves to John Peterson house. Bethany Commencement prompts Schwahns’ trip to Lindsborg. L C Hohr buys Rev Williams property. Delma Erickson gains window decorating fame at Gulick store. Ellingson to be postmaster at Scandia with Wilson’s certificate.
County official announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Republic County subject to the will of the residents. John W. Kuchera enters the race.
Elsie Bowersox is named in a report of the will of Republican voters at the August 2 primary election, outlining candidate support and party preferences.
A candidate announces intent to seek the office of County Clerk of Republic County subject to Democratic voters at the August primary. The statement frames the bid as contingent on the primary election outcome and party support.
Work crews under foreman James Buck resumed cleaning and sorting old courthouse bricks for sale as part of preparations to tear down the building and rebuild on the site. Henry B. Swanson, former Republic County treasurer now auditing in Topeka, visited Belleville to audit city records this week.
Eric Larson arrived from Emporia on Tuesday evening and is spending several days in the old home before returning for summer work at the end of the season.
Mrs. Roy C. Peterson of James town visited Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson on Tuesday. Sunday evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gust Fogelberg and song at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max. Mrs. Ed Boman and Eldred called Saturday afternoon on Mrs. J. R. Stofer.
Rains varied from one to five inches near Scandia over the past week with a heavy two and a half inch downpour Tuesday morning.
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