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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
2
The Scandia Journal informs readers it is entered at the Scandia Kansas post office as second class mail matter and lists a subscription rate of $1.50 per year.
A list of train numbers and times for island lines including passenger east and west bound services, local freight movements, and rocky mountain limited departures. Entries show times ranging from early morning to late night with no full service pattern given.
An OCR fragment lists locomotive numbers with times for north and south freight runs. Entries include 641 M north 8 15, 642 M south 4 52, 691 Freight north 6 50, 90 Freight south 10 35 a m p m.
Henry H Van Natta announces candidacy for re election as Probate Judge in Republic County subject to voters in the August 3 primary.
W A Lowell announces Republican nomination for Sheriff in Republic County August 3 primary. John H Griffin also seeks Republican sheriff nomination. W S English seeks Democratic sheriff nomination, subject to voters in August primary.
Mont L Hill announces his candidacy for re election as County Clerk in the upcoming primary on August 3 1926. He seeks continued public service in the county office and urges support from voters.
Wm R Goodwin announces re election bid for Clerk of the District Court pending Republican nomination and August primary. John M Hostetler also declares candidacy for Republic County clerk with primary August 3, 1926.
William C. Perry announces his candidacy for Republic County Attorney subject to the Republican primary on August 38, 1926. He seeks the office through party renomination and qualification for the role.
The notices announce MAY R. COLLINS and PRUDENCE STRONG running in Republic County primaries for Register of Deeds and County Superintendent of Public Instruction respectively. CLARE C. BALDWIN is also listed, reflecting multiple official bids subject to Republican voters on August 3rd and 8th, 1926.
The statement requests the will of the voters at the August election for the Republican nomination to the office of County Treasurer. S. J. Henry.
The matter titled changes in telephone rates for Scandia Kansas is scheduled for hearing before the Public Service Commission in Scandia on Tuesday June 22 1926 at 7:00 PM. EN Cummings secretary public service commission.
Local itemization records visits and travels of residents and relatives from Formosa, Concordia, Kensington, Kansas City, and Norcatur. Shifts include Blakeleys visiting friends, Fields visiting family, the Schwahns moving, Mamie Dailey seeking treatment, and Nimocks returning from Great Bend.
Marion Madison from Lindsborg returns home for the summer to teach a piano class during vacation. Miss Elvene Edgren celebrates a birthday with a surprise party from friends last Monday evening. Horatio and Everett Wyman, Jake Stofer and Sherman Robison from K S A C are also home for the summer vacation.
The U and I Art club met with Mrs. G. P. Plotner last Friday afternoon. Mrs. P. H. Preble of Concordia was guest and assisted the hostess.
Mrs Walter Anderson endures a lingering head gathering after a flu illness. Medical attention sought to address ongoing symptoms.
E H Lewis advertises shoe repair with a call to bring in worn footwear. Osawatomie visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson and their son Melvin traveled to stay through Memorial Day to visit relatives and friends.
J M Siggsbee underwent another serious operation at the hospital in Concordia on Wednesday morning. The procedure was difficult but he emerged in fine shape, according to hospital reports.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Kershner and his mother Mrs D Kershner of Concordia placed flowers on the family lot in Riverview cemetery on Saturday. Mrs Chas Othberg plans a summer trip to Los Angeles to visit her aunt and enjoy the coast sights.
Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson of James Town announce the birth of a daughter on May 26 named Betty Mae. Mrs Nelson formerly Miss Dorothy Street.
Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and baby of Topeka Mrs 8 E Schwehn and Mr and Mrs E C Wires were entertained at dinner Tuesday evening by T J and Mary West.
Mrs Hildur Cook and children of Kansas City and Mrs Ray McCollough and children of Fairbury Nebr spent the weekend visiting their parents Mr and Mrs P E Erickson.
Ophel Chapter No 115 schedules an initiation on Thursday evening June 8 at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be served. All members of the Order are invited. Maude Smith, Secretary.
Repair shop ad and travel plans plus local moves and social events. E H Lewis and family announce auto trip to California in about two weeks. Mr and Mrs R T Walker move near school. Peterson Bros. complete new bungalow. Poultry catalog from Jenkins Farm. Hogue to Minneapolis for Western Union job. Mrs Nondorf to open beauty shop. Christian Endeavors Society hosts fundraiser for Hutchinson state convention. Children Day planned at United Brethren church with cantata. Carrie Aberg visits Concordia. Marie Palmquist to Europe June trip.
R. J. Gouldin, visiting his daughter Mrs. Elmer Jensen, drove to Wichita Sunday. He was accompanied as far as Newton by S. E. Schwahn and Andrew Wilson, who returned in Stanley's car left there the previous week.
Miss Floy Banks daughter of Mrs Elwood West of Belleville married L J Bowers of Pittsburgh Pa at the bride's Belleville home Tuesday. Mrs Bowers has taught at Hardy high school this winter. The groom is a ministerial student. Attendants from here included Mr and Mrs John Botts Mrs Frances Swanson and Wm Garber.
Dr O V Nichols drives a new Chevrolet sedan in Scandia Kansas. K C Lorimer well driller reports. Aaron B Johnson advertises 27 three young Shorthorn bulls for sale. The Welcome In Circle meets next Wednesday June 9 with Mrs John Larson. Heavy hail reported around Courtland and Norway. Mrs May White visited at Bet Stofer and Mrs Stofer at Lovewell earlier this week. Dance at River side pavilion this Thursday with music by the Clay Center orchestra.
Ruby and Esther Smith came home last week from Bethany Nebraska where they had attended Corner College for the past year.
W R Barnard a Belleville Kansas veterinarian advises absence from June 3 until July 1 to complete work. Pet owners needing services before departure may call or write at his expense Phon 428 J Belleville Kansas.
The Presbyterian congregation held a Wednesday evening farewell in church parlors for the Eberhardt and Wyman families. A fine supper was served and attendees enjoyed the event despite regret at losing two prominent families. The Eberhardts will spend the summer in Mankato and then move to Kansas City, while Mr and Mrs Wyman and their sons will relocate to Manhattan.
Mr and Mrs R T Walker came back Friday from Lincoln where they spent a week visiting relatives. They were joined here by Mrs Walker’s sisters Miss Clyde Gingles of Lincoln and Mrs Homer Young of Mitchell Neb who will stay a few days.
Mrs S J Swenson will entertain the Doréas Society at the Lutheran church parlors next Friday afternoon.
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