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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
2
A Scandia Republican notes Alf Landon bought a tractor and praises his judgment. A local man reflects on wealth, government, and foolish talk. Wheat prices rose to the limit before harvest hopes. A southern state resident touts Scandia as a big little town, while weather fears persist from drought to excess rain.
Sheriff and Mrs Curtis S Moore attended the Kansas Peace Officers Convention in Wichita then testified in a $20000 suit by a colored orchestra troupe against an oil transport company in Kansas City Federal Court. County Attorney and Mrs Guy E Ward were honored at a compliment dinner by courthouse staff. Claude Davidson received eight months in county jail for assault with $75 fine on two counts. County social welfare reports June Old Age Assistance totals and costs for disabled and blind residents. Ardith Strand, 10, was injured when hit in the eye by a raised chair at a Ward party. concern expressed for vision. Board of county commissioners and architect Mr Mann plan visits to several new projects starting Wednesday.
Floyd E Anderson announces candidacy for Republic County Register of Deeds seeking Democratic primary support. Josephine M Houder seeks Clerk of the District Court in Republican primary. William R Goodwin also listed as candidate.
Henry H. Van Natta runs on the Republican ticket for Probate Judge of Republic County subject to the will of the voters at the August primary.
A Republican candidate Curtis Moore announces his bid for a second term as sheriff of Republice County subject to voter choice in the upcoming August primary.
Guy E. Ward runs in the August primary for County Attorney on the Republican ticket seeking voter support in the upcoming election.
Madison Coombs asks Republic County voters for continued support in the Democratic primary for County Superintendent of Schools. He urges a vote to elect him for a second term at the August primary.
Republican voters in Republic County consider Chas H. Chuck Strnad for the County Clerk role. The contest hinges on the August primary and the will of local voters.
I hereby announced my candidacy for County Treasurer of Republic county subject to the will of the Re maries. JOHN W KUCHERA.
Elsie Bowersox is identified as a participant in the Republican primary on August 2. The brief notes the will of voters in the primary and names Bowersox in connection with the event.
Farle Hanel announces candidacy for Republic County Clerk subject to Democratic voters in the August primary.
Fragmentary OCR shows William "Bill" Kesl identified among Republican voters at the August Primary on August 2, highlighting local party activity and candidate participation.
A. H. James announces candidacy for State Representative from the 60th district on the Republican ticket in the August primary. Supporters are urged to back James as the party candidate for the legislature.
In Republic County the Republican nominee for County Treasurer is pursued by Chas Douponik. Two probate court settlements were finalized: Daniel Housholder estate from Union township and Josef Lachman estate from the Cuba community. Courthouse inspection trips aim to finalize plans for a modern new county courthouse.
Communion service planned for the last Sunday of the month. Evening services at 8 o clock each Sunday continue. Ruth Gircle meets at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon June 21. Boys camp at Wa-Shun-Ga June 10 16 in Junction City for ages 10 16. see pastor for details.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led Sunday School at 10 with all age classes, morning worship at 11 featuring special music and a sermon on Can a Person by Too Religious. Union evening service at 8 with Rev J C Everett delivering the sermon. Election of lay delegates to the annual conference set for Sunday morning June 26. The Brotherhood hosted Father’s Day program. Harold Johnson Otto Nelson readings. Nelson Male Quartet and Everett Johnson solo. Church ladies offered a fine fathers’ dinner after the morning service.
Extensive list of local visits and guests across Scandia Concordia Natoma and nearby towns. Residents and relatives from McPherson Topeka Salina Florence Florence and other places are noted visiting hospitals homes churches and farms. The item also mentions local business ad and a Sunday social at the Home Oil and Supply Co. with binder twine in stock.
News from Fort Snelling Minnesota notes Bert Lewellyn’s former Scandia ties and enlistment. He has been selected as a bodyguard to accompany President Calvin Coolidge on the Burne Wisconsin trip. The piece also mentions local upgrades and a promising potato harvest with notable garden yields.
Mrs A M Bettis and Miss Lucretia Keys spent Monday in Courtland with Miss Keys visiting Mrs C C Green. Elmer Palmquist of Hebron Nebraska and Miss Bertha Fogelberg called at the Gust Fogelberg home Sunday. Art Cardwell and granddaughter Phyllis Greenslade are improving after illness. Miss Vivian Slaughter of Concorda visits aunt Mrs Lars Norgard this week. Mrs George Young and Mrs Roy Young of Formosa visited Mrs S D Blakeley Sunday. Mrs W S English and Lucille visited at Charles Wagner home in Smith Center Sunday. The Misses Betty Irene Larson and Eldred Freed were guests of Miss Verlee Reece Saturday night. Mr and Mrs George C Larson and of Mr and Mrs Martin Larson. Mr and Mrs O E Beach and Della Mae visited Mr and Mrs Gilden Beach Sunday. Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family Monday. Mrs Francis Palecek and Barbara Ann were guests at the A W Freeman home last weekend.
On June 19 1913 Miss Winnifred Bechman accepted a position at Nywall Drug store to learn pharmacy. Mr and Mrs J M Weislogel left Tuesday in their car for Colorado for a summer outing and camping trip. C A Nywall of Chicago visiting his uncle D A Nywall. he studies medicine at Northwestern University. A good rain is needed for oats and corn. wheat is filling and harvest will start in about ten days.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville the matter of the estate of John W Sothers deceased. E M Sothers administrator will apply July 9 1938 at 10 o clock for full and final settlement allowance of fees discharge of sureties and determination of heirs. Attest Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta. Attorneys Vance Emery and Eckhart for Administrator.
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