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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
4
Pannie Dillaver announces re election bid for County Superintendent of Public Instruction Republic County on the Republican ticket. Elsie Bowersox announces candidacy for Measure or Webds office in Republic County subject to Republican primary on August 4.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his run for Probate Judge of Republic County on the Republican ticket in the August 1942 primary, subject to voters' will.
A resident announces candidacy for the Clerk of the District Court in Republic County subject to Republican primary voters on August 4. The submission identifies the candidate as Wiarrign A. Scott.
Albert Siqholm seeks the unexpired term as county commissioner in Republic County Second District amid the August primaries. He competes for the office with voters deciding in the primary election.
Herbert S. Graham announces his bid for re-election as Sheriff of Republic County on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primaries. He states the campaign aims to continue public safety under voter will.
County residents will choose a Republican candidate for county clerk in the August 4 primary. Chas H. Strnad appears on the ballot as a contender for the office.
May R. Collins seeks the office of Treasurer of Republic County on the Republican ticket subject to Republican voters at the August primary.
The Democratic voters at the August Primary selected Marvin E Larson for the office of County Attorney of Republic County. The contest centered on legal enforcement and public service within the county seat and surrounding towns. Larson will face independent or Republican challengers in the general election.
Church notes announce Sunday School at 11 a m every Sunday with welcome extended to all not attending elsewhere, inviting community members to attend services and participate in church activities.
Amana Lutheran announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Robert Seger of Lindsborg leads the service. Mrs. Cline Kauer hosts the Amana Circle Friday June 5 at 8 p.m. Swedesburg Chorus, directed by Paul Allen, performs Sunday June 14 at 3:30 p.m. No admission. all welcome.
Local church activities note a regu lar social meeting at the Methodist Church led by John R. Trimble. Weekend guests include Lottie Lervold Bill Free and children with the Nesmiths, plus visitors from Beelleville Las Vegas and Fort Collins. Various residents travel to Riley Manhattan and Fairbury for events and family visits.
This Thursday afternoon the serving committee includes Mrs. A Buckelheide Mrs. M Sanderson Mrs Glenn Housholder and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom. A youth meeting at the parsonage Friday at 8 30 pm combines party business and devotional hour for Methodist youths.
Mr and Mrs Joe Dickerson and Shirley of Prairie Acres New Mexico visit this week with Mr and Mrs Lais Melby and other relatives Mr and Mrs Victor Sothers return to California Tuesday evening Miss Carol Jean Carney James town was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz and sons
Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and their two sons were Sunday afternoon guests, sharing time and family hospitality in a quiet social call.
The 155 millimeter gun is the modern version of WWI’s GPF with a 15 mile range and a 95 pound shell. It offers high road speed and costs $50 000 each. Arsenals of America race to produce long range firepower for the armed forces. Citizens are urged to buy War Bonds, investing 10 percent of income to meet county quotas.
Missy Verlee Reece visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Archie Larson and Betty and Eddie Holmgren. Clarence Albro showcased his potato crop describing them as fine specimens about walnut size. Mrs Algot Anderson returned home Tuesday from a week in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson and Joan.
Mr wand Mra Glenwood Freed and children visited Mr and Mrs Duaine Johnson and daughters Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and daughters were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs H S Johnson and Geneva and Betty Johnson. W Pilcher of Courtland visits daughter Mrs C R Carlson and Eugene for a few days. Lewis Smith of Topeka visits his parents from Wednesday to Saturday. Ruby and Agnes Freeman of Topeka spend weekend with A W Freeman and relatives. Mrs Ray Spitler and Mr Gene Spitler of Courtland visit Ed Loring on Monday.
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