Par And Below Par And Below By Law & Heard
A local man received a cheap cigar after helping a Jewish motorist out of mud west of town last week. The piece reflects on summer, strikes, and odd old-fashioned sayings tied to life in the area.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
2
Court house plans discussed by county board in bid preparations
County commissioners reviewed proposed preliminary plans for a new courthouse with county officials. A. E. Mann, son of A. R. Mann of Wichita architects, prepared blueprints and ideas. Bids, contracts, and start of work are hoped to follow after finalization of the changes. The welfare distribution included peas, dried apples, beans, dried milk, potato flour, prunes, and rice. A temporary district judge desk and chairs for attorneys were provided for the American Legion hall quarters and courthouse spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
A. E. Mann
A. R. Mann
Architect Company of
Wichita
Tom Kennett
American Legion
Wim, R. Goodwin
Widow District 96 Social Notes Reflect Local Visits
District 96 reports show Mrs. M. A. Larson hosting Thursday guests Mrs. M. E. Mainquist and family. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Grimm of Republic and Delbert and Margaret Grimm of Imperial. Genevieve Hedin and the Larsons also hosted and visited with neighbors and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Larson
M. E. Mainquist
Alvin Anderson
L. A. Nondorf
Winifred
Wilma Larson
Genevieve Hedin
O. D. Grimm
Republic
Delbert
Margaret Grimm
Imperial
Nebr
A. W. Walter
Gerald
Political Announcements for Republic County Officials
Candidacy notices for Republic County offices include Floyd E Anderson seeking re election as Register of Deeds on the Democratic ticket. Josephine M Houder seeks Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket. William R Goodwin also appears in the notice.
Henry H. Van Natta for Republic County Probate Judge
Voter information indicates Henry H. Van Natta runs on the Republican ticket for Probate Judge of Republic County. The race is subject to the August primary as part of the will of the voters. He seeks support for the office and upholds party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Henry H. van Natta
Curtis S Moore Runs For Sheriff In Republice County
An unnamed Republican candidate seeks a second term as Sheriff of Republice County on the party ticket subject to voter will at the August primary. Curti s S Moore appears as the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republice County
Curtis S. Moore
Ward Seeks Republican Vote for County Attorney at August Primary
Guy E. Ward announces his campaign for County Attorney as a Republican candidate in the August primary seeking support from voters.
County Superintendent seeks Democratic nomination again
Madison Coombs asks Republic County voters for support in the August primary to win a second term as County Superintendent of Schools. He appeals for votes in the Democratic nomination race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Madison Coombs
C T Strnad Files Candidacy for Republic County Clerk
Charles T. Strnad announces his candidacy for Republic County Clerk in the Republican primary. He emphasizes seeking the office subject to the will of Republican voters in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. R. Goodwin
Republic County
Chas. TT
Chuck) Strnad
County Treasurer Nominee for Republic County Named
County Treasurer for Republic county subject to the will of the Re maries. John W. Kuchera named as candidate by the County.
Will of Republican Voters Cited at August 2 Primary
Elsie Bowersox noted as a participant or recipient in the August 2 Republican primary by the newspaper report.
Farm Calendar Notes On Population And Livestock Practices
Population shifts show larger cities rely on farm-born in-migration to sustain numbers as birth rates fall. Rural areas keep higher birth rates, while farm families supply urban growth. Additional tips cover refrigeration benefits, bull conditioning, barley smut losses, egg size in pullets, and hog shade needs.
Belleville Social Round Trio Visits Mrs. White
Sunday visitors Miss Ada Burandt and Charles Burandt along with Mrs. Will Shaver and daughter called on Mrs. May White. Patricia and Mary Lou Wanes from Fairbury Nebraska are staying with the Foster Helvey family this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Burandt
Charles Burandt
Will Shaver
Belleville
May White
Patricia and
Mary Lou Wanes
Fairbury, Nebr
Foster Helvey
Kesl Seeks Republic County Clerk Nomination
William “Bill” Kesl announces his candidacy for Republic County Clerk subject to Democratic voters in the August primary and Republican voters in the August primary on August 2.
Social visits note Misses Ahrens Keys and Fogelberg
Miss Jeannette Ahrens was a Saturday night guest of Miss Genevieve Freed. The Misses Lucretia Keys and Bertha Fogelberg called on friends at Jamestown Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Ahrens
Genevieve Freed
Lucretia Keys
Bertha Fogelberg
Jamestown
Disorganization of Republic County Drainage District No. One
Notice declares that on June 22 1938 the Board of Supervisors disorganized Drainage District No. One and now acts as its Board of Trustees. Creditors must file verified itemized claims by August 10 1938 with Lloyd W. Davis Secretary and with the Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Republic County
Kansas
Board of Trustees of
Lloyd W. Davis
Board of Trustees
District Court
Drainage District NO
G. A. Nystrom
Lloyd Davis
N. J. Ward
Joe Fuller Family Leads Republic 4-H Club Boosters
The Joe Fuller family near Scandia supports 4-H with six children in club work. Phyllis Jean 10 joins baking, Bud 14 leads swine and crops, Louise 17 shifts to clothing, Alma Deane 19 trains as a leader and organized Rackley club, Alma Deane 19 won a 1936 Chicago trip and a 1937 Danforth Scholar. Evelyn 20 presides over Republic 4-H. Mrs Chester Anderson and Mrs Walter Henry visit Kirwin with Mrs Floss Simon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fuller
Scandia
Phyllis Jean
Republic
Bud
Louise
Alma Deane
Rackley
Chicago
Danforth Foundation
Evelyn
Wednesday Tea Guests At Mrs Hanson’s Home
Mrs ElRene Sederlin and Mrs Loren Etter and Ruthie visited Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Evert Hanson’s home for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ElRene Sederlin
Loren Etter
Ruthie
Evert Hanson
Destructive hail storm hits Republic county area
A severe hail storm swept across Republic county last Saturday afternoon moving northwest to southwest. The storm caused widespread devastation from the northwest corner, with accompanying rain over a broad area. Local residents included Earl Hawkins of Kensington visiting family, Theo Hanson preparing threshing gear, and W P Shivvers buying a Fordson with a derrick for bridge work near Republic. Manly Ia resident T Orlin Torgeson became minister of the Norway parish serving Norway Jamestown and Mankato. Chas P Nordmar paused sheriff campaign to help farmers with machinery repairs needed for rapid harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Earl Hawkins
Rock Island
Kensington
Theo Hanson
South Dakota
W. P. Shivvers
Republic
T. Orlin Torgeson
Manly
Norway
Jamestown
Mankato
Chas. P. Nordmar
Wheat quotas explained as emergency measure for farmers
The article describes how marketing quotas would be based on normal production of acreage allotments and how actual yields could adjust quotas downward. Wheat quotas, if adopted, would be new and raise questions and difficulties, but farmers are urged to view quotas as emergency tools and to try them fairly before deciding.
Jeandebeurs Reported in Superior and Beatrice
Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur were in Superior Nebraska and Beatrice Nebraska on Thursday with travel noted. Their movements are recorded as part of county society briefs in the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jeandebeur
Superior
Beatrice
Nebr
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of John W Sothers
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court the estate of John W Sothers deceased seeks a full and final settlement on July 9 1938 at 10 oclock a m for allowance of services and attorney fees discharge of sureties and determination of heirs E M Soth ers administrator Belleville Kansas June 7 1938 Attest Henry H Van Natta Probate Judge Vance Emery and Eckhart attorneys for the administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Kansas
County OF Republic
Republic County
John W. Sothers
Court House
Belleville
E. M. Sothers
Kansas
Henry H. van Natta
Vance, Emery and Eckhart
A. H. James Seeks Republican Primary Victory in 60th District
A. H. James submits candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative in the 60th district at the upcoming August primary, seeking supporter backing from party members and local voters.
County Treasurer Candidate Announcement in Republican Primary
Chas E Dou gpsn ik announces bid for Republic County County Treasurer nomination subject to August primary. Support appreciated from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Chas. E. Doupnik
Clerky Notice Mentions Republic County Election Ticket
Court of Republic County on the Democratic ticket subject to voters at the August primary. Sam Seybold Mrs Linden and Mrs Naslund and Corigne were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs Russell Anderson and Paula Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Republic County
Sam Seybold
Wm. Linden
John Naslund
Corigne
Russell Anderson
Paula Sue
Wallin Family Hosts Visit From Carl Wallin Family
Mr and Mrs Carl Wallin and their two sons were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin and their two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wallin and
Lewis Wallin
Miss Mildred Rydval Leaves for Omaha Employment
Miss Mildred Rydval departed Thursday for Omaha Nebraska where she has secured employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Rydval
Omaha
Nebr
Visit at the Anderson Home Sparks Family Reunion
A brief note records a visit lasting several days at the Anderson residence, detailing a family gathering and plans for shared meals and conversation. The report highlights kinship ties and hospitality extended to relatives visiting from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Local business changes headline Scandia town ad and bar plans
Last week E H Van Natta sold the Hotel Brunswick to Mrs Snyder of Belleville and Mr Weir sold the Royal Cafe to Wm Seabaugh. A Scandia resident urged moving from Scandia to a town with liquor access, praising the town’s upgrading. Wm Herbert McClure seeks state bar exam in Emporia. Judge Plotner relocates Chadwick Building to Valley House. Scandia Central Office installs a new switchboard to improve service. Scott's Grove near Norway hosts a big Fourth of July celebration called the Big Doin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. van Natta
Brunswick
Scandia
Nebraska
Herbert McClure
Republic
Emporia
Plotner
Chadwick
Valley House
Scandia Central
Scott's Grove
Norway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scandia, Kansas
Congress
Louis Stofer
Jake P. Stofer
TION
Law & Heard
Hoys
Court House News
WM. Hay
Office of Register of Deeds
Josephine M. Houder
Guy E. Ward
John W. Kuchera
Earle Hanes
William “Bill” Kesl
Chester Anderson
Walter Henry
Mrs. Anderson
Floss Simon
Kirwin
Probak Junior Blades
Probak Jr
PROBA
Business Directory
O. D. Optometrist
Concordia, Kansas
Scandia Sanitarium
O. W. Nichols
G. W. Nichols
Masseur
Shorty Martin
A. H. James
E. Porter Ahrens
V. C. Hartig
Courtland, Kans
Freeburg Undertaking
J. A. Freeburg
Mortician
Fred Evert
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