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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
2
A quirky column riffs on water flow over the Republican river aiding irrigation in Republic Cloud and Clay counties, jokes about a Scancian music composing typewriter, a foldable car wish in Kansas City, a bank marriage dream, and a jab at neighborly scrutiny amid wheat price and yield prospects.
County officials report final three day session ended June 8 though county commission meeting may delay completion. All Republican county school budgets must be filed by June 15 to qualify for Sales Tax Residue payments under state law. Sheriff Moore subpoenaed for a $20,000 damage case arising from a highway collision near Belleville last year. Taxes at Parkee Platner’s office rise toward June 20 with no penalties after that date. Victor Fredenhagen named manager of Limestone Creek Area Soil Conservation Service in Mankato.
Political notices announce candidacies for Republic County Register of Deeds. Floyd E. Anderson seeks re election on the Democratic ticket subject to August primaries. Josephine M. Houdek also appears as a candidate in the Democratic primary.
The notice calls for WM. R. GOODWIN as candidate for Clerk of Court in the District Court, subject to the will of Republican voters at the August primary.
Henry H. Van Natta seeks the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Republic County at the August primary. He runs on the Republican ticket and appeals to voters who follow party will in deciding the election.
The statement announces Curtis S Moore seeking a second term as Sheriff of Repub lice County on the Republican ticket, subject to voter choice at the August primary.
The August primary features Guy E. Ward running for County Attorney as a Republican candidate. Voters are urged to consider Ward in the party battle shaping local legal enforcement.
Madison Coombs appeals for votes in the Democratic primary for Republic County County Superintendent of Schools. He asks for support for a second term and invites voters to back his candidacy in August.
Charles H. Chuck Strnad files for the Republic County clerk race in the August Republican primary, aiming to win the party nomination.
Republic county selects John W. Kuchera as candidate for County Treasurer subject to the will of the electors. The filing names Kuchera as the nominee in the race for county financial oversight.
The record notes the will of Republican voters in the primary election held August 2 as recorded for Elsie Bowersox.
A candidate announces pursuit of the Republic County Clerk office, entering the race subject to Democratic primary voters in August. The statement signals campaign intent and party alignment for the county election.
Postmaster W S English was notified that Clarence Vandorn of Washington Kansas has won the Star Mail route contract from Belleville to Superior Nebraska beginning July 1. The four year term ends June 30 1942. Charles Cardwell started May 16 and will carry the route until Vandorn begins. Four bids were filed from Scandia.
Local social notes list numerous visits from Republic Milford Anderson Concordia Topeka and Jamestown among families including Beck Fogelberg Palmquist Loring and Larson. Court house brick cleaning progresses under James Buck ahead of a new structure.
June 12 1913 items include Grace Mildred Sandborn and Raymond E Cooper wed June 2 at the Sandborn home in Clay Center. Reuben Bettis buys a Whippet sedan. Farmers plan harvest with combines. sun and crops praised. J C McGlashen treated for carbuncle in Concordia hospital then home. Miss Mabel Brewer returns home after piano violin teaching certificate at Kansas Wesleyan. Courtrban routes 1 and 3 shift on June 15. Farmers discuss corn prospects. stand near 100 percent. Earnest Wennersten in Chicago now at Carson Pierce Scott store. J R Stofer remodels cottage into bungalow. E S Carter sells land west of tracks to O P McMurray. Concordia Electric Light talks advance. city council to act Friday. Local growers note early potatoes and new potatoes. exceptional season. Eric Jokander joins Farmers Phone Co. birth of Caroline Louise Berry June 4. J W Fullen travels to Beaver Crossing to check son Dell injured May 29. R Thompson builds house for ice cream manufacturing. Haying in half a day. first loads hauled from field. Carl Weislogel marries Mary Quaas May 27. Weilsgogel, a Scandia native, joined an Alburnet barber business with uncle.
For county clerk, of the Republican voters at the August Primary, August 2. William "Bill" Kesl seeks support in the race, listed as a candidate in the August primary.
State of Kansas Republic County Probate Court Belleville to hear final settlement July 9 1938 at 10 o clock a m. administrator E M Soth ers seeks allowance of fees discharge of sureties and heirs determination attorney for administrator Vance Emery and Eckhart attorneys seal and date June 7 1938.
The Rydal Presbyterian Church plans a morning worship at 9 45 Sunday with the Sabbath School to follow. Ladies Aid Societies of both churches hold weekly meetings. The minister requests calls to 130 for any special needs, including shut-ins or visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Aberg joined Mr. and Mrs. ElReno Sed erlin for a Sunday gathering. The event highlighted social ties within the community.
Miss Doris Sothers visits Mr and Mrs Arthur Freeman and their family this week. An advertisement from A M Sanborn Lumber Co notes a pressure range priced at 25.00 from 59.50.
A. H. James announces his candidacy for State Representative on the Republican ticket in the 60th district, seeking support ahead of the August primary. His bid targets the legislature and aims to win the party nomination.
Fourteen more oil and gas leases filed with Republic county Register of Deeds on June 1 in favor of J S Alcorn Oil Company of Tulsa Oklahoma. Leases cover land in Courtland Rackley and Beavertown townships amid rising oil activity and expectations the county will become an oil center soon.
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