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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
2
Observations note Roosevelt and Garner may be renominated while women’s groups press for Mrs Roosevelt as vice president. Grasshopper and potato beetle damage threaten farmers as political debate intensifies. Schmeling defeats Louis in a noted bout, and chatter grows over the Hamilton Farley contest shaping the Democrats’ vote.
H J Adams county farm agent and Republic county commissioners cooperate with local farmers to control grasshoppers. Poison solutions are being distributed at a reasonable cost, and residents may consult Mr Adams for more information.
Mrs. Fred Moe returns from Kansas City on Thursday after receiving medical treatment.
The report lists Hildur Melgren Mildred Floberg Matilda McDowell and Wilma Shiv attending Ada Lutheran church services on a Tuesday evening Clarence A Bartholomew youngest son of Mrs Lena Bartholomew and grandson of the late J W Cridler graduated from Santa Monica High School on June 11 A local ad notes a Saturday sale offering Pint of Fly Spray and 12 oz Spray for 39 cents at The Bargain Spot
Pastor Charles Pehrson born April 19 1872 in Norway Republic County Kansas. He earned a BA from Bethany College 1898 and a BD from Augustana Seminary 1905 and served as pastor in multiple states before retiring to Salina Kansas in 1935. He preached 31 years in the Holy Ministry and remained active, delivering sermons and radio messages including a Good Shepherd Sunday homily with emphasis on Jesus saving sinners.
C Sandell announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Second District in Republic County subject to the will of Republican voters in the August primary. Henry Johnson also announces seeking the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Second District in Republic County subject to voters at the August primary.
Announcement dated February 2 1910 names Lydia Lovina Berg of Windom Kansas as a sheriff candidate. The notice recounts a couple planning a life in Salina and notes Pastor Pehrson attended the Kansas Conference at Lindsborg in early May before illness led to hospitalization in Kansas City Missouri where he died June 10 1936 aged 64. Survived by wife Lydia Pehrson two brothers Peter and Andrew and sister Betty Moe along with other relatives and friends. Funeral held June 15 at Salina Funeral Home with Dr E F Pihlblad officiating.
Multiple candidates announce for the office of sheriff of Republic County subject to August primary voting. Curtis S Moore Charles P Nordman W G Bill Campbell Milek Keprta appear as contenders under Republican and Democratic ballots.
County subject to will of Republican voters at the Primary election August 4. Chas. Peterka seeks the county post.
For clerk of court William R Goodwin seeks a second term as County Clerk of Republic County subject to Republican voters in the August primary. Charles H Strnad (Chuck) also runs in the same Republic County primary seeking the clerk’s post.
Arthur K Art Childs and J F Jack Carmony announce their candidacy for Clerk of the District Court. The campaign stresses fidelity to Republican voters and adherence to party will in Republic county.
Republican Henry H. Van Natta runs for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas in the August primary, seeking voters support under the party banner. The notice outlines candidacy on the Republican ticket subject to voter will.
Bessie Lamona Summers born October 30, 1904 in Otego Kansas died June 19, 1936 in Concordia Kansas at 81 years 7 months 20 days. Survived by husband Fay Summers son Jack Lynn sister Mrs Earl Howell and brother Lynn Pierce. Funeral held June 21 at Scandia Presbyterian Church with interment at Riverview.
G P Plotner seeks the Republican nomination for Republic County treasurer subject to the will of the Republican voters at the August primary.
J B Angle announces candidacy for the office ofState Representative for this district subject to the will of the Republican voters in the August primary.
Laura M appears to run for a second term as county superintendent in Republic County, subject to the will of Republican voters in the upcoming primary. The notice emphasizes party backing and voter support for the incumbent.
Candidate Guy E. Ward announces his bid for Republica County Attorney. The statement notes nomination by the Republican party for the August primary and outlines campaign goals and qualifications.
Frank G. Spurney announces as a Republican candidate for County Attorney of Republic County subject to voters of the upcoming primary. He seeks nomination through the party process and the will of the electorate.
E. L. Ernie Shepard declares his candidacy for the office of State Senator representing the 82nd Senatorial District, which includes Cloud and Republic counties. He emphasizes service and local leadership as he seeks the seat.
A Clay Center resident named Sanborn spent a weekend as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and their daughters.
P H Jorgensen declares candidacy for Representative of the Republic County on the Republican ticket. He states he will loyally and conscientiously work to the interests of his constituents if elected, subject to the August primary.
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