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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
2
The Republic County weekly paper, established in 1871, announces its status as a fast growing publication. It is entered as second class matter at the post office in Scandia Kansas under the act of Congress March 3 1879.
Weekly publication notes Thursday issue schedule and subscription price with advertising rate details. masthead lists editor B W Selin and business manager Jake Stofer Jr.
A columnist argues voters rely on party or friends for state races and urges adoption of a short ballot. Voters would directly select governors and state officials, making the chief executive accountable and limiting graft by tying heads of departments to the people.
In Elkhart Tri-State News a Scandia farmer says he will build and dedicate a new barn funded by corn hog allotment money. He jokes the barn may bear the name of Franklin Roosevelt or another Roosevelt successor if payments delay as Wheat money did.
A fragmented report recalls the Dillinger gang acts in October, including Dillinger's arrest in Lima, Illinois, and subsequent gun raids. The narrative mentions bank robberies in Racine and Chicago, police fatalities, and further raids across Ohio and Indiana.
The account highlights how criminals linked to the Indiana prison break may have harmed victims. It credits Arizona police with capturing the gang after a swift pursuit, noting Dillinger's infamy and the enduring stain on the state’s criminal administration.
A Gary Indiana Post editorial criticizes Chicago politics as rotten while defending Indiana as weak and corrupt yet less extreme. The piece condemns Dillinger’s escape as a disgrace and urges reform from the bottom up, arguing Chicago’s failures outpace Indiana’s.
The report notes the Sunday March 11 Lesson Sermon focusing on “Behold what manner of love” from I John and cites James 1 18 about being begotten by the word of truth as part of the lesson in all Churches of Christ Scientist.
Kansas 4-H Model Meeting contests slated for March draw growing county participation says M H Coe state club leader Kansas State College. Clubs must be 1 year old or more and be scored by a uniform panel with five judging areas business program ceremonies attitude and secretary's record book.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nondorf and Orville with family and others visited E. J. Fike to celebrate Mildred Nondorf’s 14th birthday. Howard Donaldson and family called on Mrs. Cora Oliver. George Fike and sons visited his mother north of Munden. Mrs. Harlow is seriously ill.
District 87 notes show Mr and Mrs John Carlson and Ike Smith visiting Chas Johnson home Sunday afternoon. Carl Aberg joined Sunday dinners with ElRene Sederlin and family and Marie Sederlin at Conrad Sederlin’s home. Robert Nulty of Jewell City and Herman Anderson visited and ate at Conrad Sederlin’s. Carl Ehard and Mrs Aaron Carlson visited Floyd Nolan and Donald in Courtland. Carl Bhphard and Aaron Carlson went to Randall Monday to Edwin McMillan’s home.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family.
Miss Mary West and Miss Jessie Nichol spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichol and Dorothy near Concordia.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas on the Republican ticket and states it is subject to the voters at the August primary.
Mr and Mrs Lee McCarty and Billy of Belleville were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Eric Erickson in Orland and Chester.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Ila Marie spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin along with Clarice and Verna in a social gathering.
Mrs. C. P. Rydell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Leedom of Belleville spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Allnutt.
The C. E. cabinet met Monday evening with Miss Gayle Tedrow to discuss plans for the coming month. Present were Billy Reece and the Misses Edna Neher Wilhelmina Wetzel Ada Jeandeheur Kathrryn Doctor Genevieve Freed Nona Fae Mahan Jeanne Plotner and Gayle Tedrow.
In Republic County Probate Court Letters Testamentary have been granted to Lucinda C. Torbert Executrix of Horace G. Torbert deceased. Creditors must present claims within one year from March 9 1934 or be barred.
The Welcome In Circle met in the U B Presbyterian church parlors on Friday March 9 with Mrs Albert Jackson as hostess assisted by Mrs Carl Hugos and Gladys Jeannette Ahrens and Genevieve Freed. A lunch was served to members and guests including E P Ahrens E C Wires Reuben Bettis E S Wilson Mary Creager C V Hageman F A Cullers Oberia Ryan C H Freed Dallas Cady Lena Lloyd O J Wetzel F L Miller H E Coleman Carl Reece and Misses Mary West Helen Curry Edna Neher LaVerne Johnson Alice Morgan Jessie Nichol Blanch Haggman. The next meeting will be Wednesday afternoon March 21 with hostess Mrs Reuben Bettis.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Snyder of Mankato and Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Johnson drove to Topeka Sunday on business. They returned home Monday. Mrs. John Naslund and Mrs. Wm. Linden spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Fredrickson and Paul.
Fred Jackson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hohman and family. Evening visitors at the Hohman home included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis and family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Carl Lindberg entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family and Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson.
County Clerk H. P. Coombs announces candidacy for reelection in Republic County subject to the Democratic primary in August. The statement emphasizes formal party ballot processes and official eligibility for the post.
Marvin E. Larson declares his run for the office of superintendent of public instruction in Republic County on the Democratic ticket, subject to the August primary election.
J A Andy Moore declares on the Republican ticket his bid for a second term as sheriff of Republic County subject to primary voters. He seeks re election and vows to uphold law and public safety with continued service.
Ed Ivey drove to Miltonvale Saturday afternoon and spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs W F Ivey. Ira Richards of Courtland spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Richards and family.
Mr and Mrs Albert Moe spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Farrell in a social gathering.
WM. R. GOODWIN announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket subject to August primary.
Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen and others hosted a basket dinner Sunday at Will Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reuber Fredrickson and baby, Mr and Mrs Lester Rasmussen and family, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and family. The gathering honored Mrs Street's birthday.
Report says gunmen from a Sove Chicago gang tried to abduct an editor for ransom but the editor resisted and was released. No details on back subscriptions or final outcome are given.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Burns spent time with Ed Olson and Mrs P E Kallman in a short local social note.
Mr and Mrs Lars Brown and family welcomed dinner guests including Lorraine Malker Lindecrantz and Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz on Sunday.
A Norcatar Dispatch aphorism notes that a young man can fund college by joining a backfield, implying football aid as a pathway. The remark blends social observation with sports humor about college costs and opportunity.
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