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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
3
Notice records the Scandia Kansas post office established in 1871 and entered as second class matter under federal act of March 8 1879 with B W Selin listed as business manager.
The town laments weak policing and calls for a hardhanded approach. Citizens argue a stronger marshal is needed, even at risk, to deter repeat offenders and curb drunken youths. A new strict policy is demanded after recent incidents and council promises action.
Senate debates a mortgage moratorium as four bills show promise for passage. The measure includes appropriations for session expenses and impeachment trial costs while others aim to fix defects in highway funding law and validate bonds for third class cities. Copies of the moratorium will be mailed to county attorneys and banks.
The new act transfers foreclosure rulings from a general moratorium to court action in each case. It allows extension only to March 1, 1935, with the court fixing a reasonable rental to be paid by the mortgagor. A ten day notice before redemption expires is required to file for a hearing.
Laura Irene Stanton born February 9 1867 in Omaha Nebraska lived in Missouri Republic County Kansas Shenandoah Iowa and South Dakota. She married Joseph Chapman in 1886 and had eight children including Amy Towler Martha Richards and Richard Chapman. Funeral services were held March 2 1934 at Scandia Methodist Church with Rev B W Selin and interment at River View. She leaves six children twenty two grandchildren four great grandchildren and surviving siblings and relatives.
Experts describe a deadly internal war between life forces and enemy germs thriving in acidic conditions from stomach liver and kidney disorders. They claim acidity fuels germ growth causing dyspepsia headaches neural pains and fatigue. Williams S L K Formula is touted as an alkaline treatment available via drug stores with a money back guarantee.
Mrs A M Bettis Mrs Lou Haser and Lee Bettis drove to Munden where they were guests of Mr and Mrs George Haser and family for a Sunday visit.
W. L. Adams suffered chest pressure as stomach gas made his heart miss beats after meals. Adlerika relieved the gas, and now he eats freely and feels fine. Haggman and Wires, Druggists advertise the remedy and relief claim. Gift Shop, Concordia promotes a spring millinery showing with varied qualities, styles, and prices.
Mrs Carl Cuthbertson was a dinner guest Wednesday of Mrs Oberia Ryan in a social note.
Courtland notes show Mrs. Edgar Nelson hosting a diminutive tea with several ladies. Weekend activities include Epworth League events, visits among Concordia and Scandia residents, Priscilla club luncheon with a prize, and multiple family gatherings at various homes.
Saturday evening with Mrs. J H Nunn and Mrs Morris Hypolite of Jewell spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Liddie Davidson and Dr Garmen with DeWayne Garman of Cottonwood Falls visiting their mother Mrs Mary Garman and other relatives Doris Johnson and Wilford Rupert were quarantined for scarlet fever Monday Clark Glenn was released from scarlet fever quarantine started Saturday.
A group of Belleville high school girls traveled to Belleville and back but found their car dead near a gas station. After exhausting attempts to restart it, the driver’s father, from Scandia, towed the car using a rope, parking it by a tree in the schoolyard.
We thank the many friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our mother and sister Mrs Laura Chapman and family. Also thanks to Mrs Sid Towler and family Mrs John Richards and family Dick Chapman and family Mrs John B Jensen and family Mrs S H Spivey Gee Stanton John Stanton and party.
District 87 residents Elsa Johnson and Maxine Haskin from Concordia visited the Chas Johnson home on Wednesday. A large group from Midwest Wyoming led by relatives of the late Laura Chapman attended the funeral, including Geo Stanton and son. Various locals hosted and visited family and friends across Belleville, Jamestown, Belgrade, Vernon, and El Reno with several Sunday gatherings and dinners noted.
Rydal residents report Mr. and Mrs. C L Dyas and sons drove to Formosa Saturday evening. Ed Kallman has been on the sick list the past week. Georgine and George Bottorf visited an aunt at Montrose. Don Brown was a Sunday supper guest at the Ed Ka home. Mr. Ora Ball and Mr. James McGlashen are ill at their homes this week.
Charles Leveke is ill at the Bettis home. The Doctor family and Albro couple attended the funeral of Charles McKee in Atchison. E Coleman and family visited the Bowersoxs. Silas Perry of Hardy spent the weekend with the Willis family.
Ed Ivey drove to Miltonvale Saturday afternoon and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W F Ivey.
Ira Richards of Courtland visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Lester Richards and their family to spend time together.
Mr and Mrs Albert Moe spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Farrell in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs J H Nunn of Courtland spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Day Green Mrs Amanda Brandstrom was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family Sunday Mr and Mrs George Stromberg and family were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr and Mrs George Trimmer in Belleville Ted Larson and Carl and Clarence Swanson returned Monday after a short business trip to Imperial Neb Mrs Walter Anderson and Leanor spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman Carl Reece left Tuesday morning for a two days business trip to Chautauqua County Seneca and Sedan
Mrs Melvin Hillery and Mrs H G Hahn spent Saturday in Concordia. Many social visits noted including Miss Ella Wennerston of Evans ton arriving to visit relatives. O M Willis recovering from pneumonia. Community announcements mention sales and repairs for M A Preble Estate machinery and local dinners hosted by the Fogelbergs and neighbors.
Henry H Van Natta announces candidacy for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket in Republic County Kansas. The campaign targets the August primary as voters decide the race.
A candidate files for the county clerk race. The notice outlines the submission claim and related filing details for the election year.
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