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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
2
An article passage notes Indian boys urged into a reforestation unit amid wartime fears of deployment. It mentions train movements to Denver, rising wheat prices as an economic indicator, and crowds at a ballpark enjoying kittens. It comments on highway changes and traffic hazards on Main Street, plus congratulations to Mr and Mrs Fogelberg after fifty four years of marriage.
Columnists reference a quick wit and a joke about time flies. Notice announces a sheriff’s sale July 17 1933 at the Belleville Kansas Courthouse sides for property tied to Albert J Jackson and Hildur H Jackson in Republic County with multiple defendants and a pending district court action. sale to satisfy judgments and costs of the case.
Harry White of Lincoln Nebraska made a trip Friday to visit his mother Mrs May White. The brief note records the family visit and confirms the two together in the city.
The editorial argues Independence Day celebrations once caused many deaths from fireworks and accidents. It cites AP figures for last year including 119 motor vehicle deaths and 90 drownings, plus fireworks fatalities and other deaths, and calls for stronger safety efforts amid eye injury estimates from the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness.
A commentary compares Mitchell the banker accused of tax fraud with a farmer selling a bull for far below value. It warns against using stock losses to offset income and notes the jury found Mitchell not guilty of defrauding the government. The piece cautions readers that juries may not be available in similar cases.
A Scandia resident seeks a sideline advertising opportunity that won’t interfere with current work. Send a stamp for full particulars to Advertising Mer. 515 Goodale, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Delbert Forsberg and Darlene visited Mrs. El Reno Sed erlin on Friday.
Probate Court of Republic County Kansas will hear final settlement for the estate of Herbert O Kelly on July 10 1933 at 10 oclock A M at the Belleville courthouse. Administratrix Florence Hope Kelly requests allowance of fees and release of sureties and asks for heirs determination. Attest Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta. June 10 1933.
Ordinance 203 authorizes the City of Scandia to issue bonds totaling 2400.00 to retire prior debts including 1530.00 and 699.90 plus 171.15 overdrawn funds accrued to July 1, 1933. Bonds range 50 to 500 dollars with due dates from 1937 to 1941 at 5 percent interest paid semiannually.
After a morning service at the Methodist Church a basket dinner was served in the church dining hall. A large number attended the dinner and devotional service that followed. Plans were made by the newly elected Ladies Aid officers led by president Mrs E Danielson and officers Mrs B F Mitchell vice president Mrs John Naslund treasurer and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz secretary.
District residents from Mr. and Mrs. Tom George to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamil and families gathered for a river picnicking Sunday while others, including Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Larson and children, spent Friday evening at the Milner home.
Mrs. O V Nichols entertained her Sunday School class with a party Wednesday evening to the Misses Matilda McDowell Anrabelle Mc Dowell Ruth McGregor Evelyn Brown Ellen Steele Thelma Acree Thene Skidmore Pauline Skidmore Evelyn Nylund Luella Green An jeannette Wetzel Helen Forsberg Nina Jean Hawkins Lorene Strom berg Vivian McIrvin Mae Berggren and Alice Goodwin.
Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs O O V Nichols were Miss Brown and Mr Barrett of Belleville and Miss Pierson of Herndon Kansas. Cook's Black Screen Enamel 39c per quart. A M Sanborn Lumber Co.
Emma V. Svenson administratrix announces a final settlement hearing in Republic County Probate Court Belleville Kansas for the estate of Anna C Svenson deceased. The hearing is set for Wednesday July 5 1933 at 2 PM to approve fees discharge duties and determine heirs. Attested by Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta.
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