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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
2
Classified notice notes second class matter at Scandia Kansas post office and references the wander act of Congress with a March date fragment.
A series of GOP and Democratic notices announce candidacies for state and local offices in Republic County. Names include JOHN W. NEILSON for State Senator, C. GUS SANDELL for County Commissioner, J A MOORE for Probate Judge, HENRY H. VAN NATTA for County Clerk, CHAS H STANAD for Superintendent of Schools, and TED WILCOX for Clerk of District Court, all subject to August primaries in 1940.
Guy E. Ward announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Republic County subject to the will of Republican voters at the August primaries. He also seeks re election as Register of Deeds pending the primary election of the Republican voters.
Frank Novak announces candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Republic County subject to Republican voters at the August primaries. He emphasizes campaign aims and support from local Republicans.
State of Kansas Republic County Probate Court announces administrator's notice for the estate of Glena Anderson. Court requires all creditors and claimants to present claims within the designated period or be barred from further proceedings. Published first March 21, 1940 in the Scandia Journal.
Notice calls all creditors to present claims against Olena Anderson estate within nine months from March 21 1940. Walter Anderson administrator. Also published is summons by publication to Ed Carter in Republic County Kansas for a divorce action against Edith Carter with a May 2 1940 response deadline. Final settlement notice for Elias V Moore estate seeks heirs and discharge of executor Alfa Moore with defenses due by April 19 1940. Additional local notices discuss irrigation association plans and community events across Courtland and Belleville areas.
Sabbath Schools and church worship services planned at Rydal and Scandia next Sunday morning with special Holy Communion at Rydal. Annual business meetings for both congregations to be announced next week. The Women Presbyterial of Solomin meets in Belleville next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sunday School at 11 a m for all grades with two Bible classes encouraged. Divine services at 11 a m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday April 4 hosted by Mrs Einar Eastvedt and Mrs Martin Laregon with devotion at 2 30 p m. One day Sunday School Teachers Institute at Manhattan Saturday April 6. Confirmation class instruction every Saturday at 10.
Rev. Bertha Fogelberg leads Easter week services with Sunday school at Norway 11 a.m. and Scandia 10 a.m. followed by preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on April 2 and 3. A Tuesday meeting at Mankato with speakers, then the Ladies Aid hosts a quilt-making session and potluck on April 3.
The Methodist Church invites scholars to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with a sermon on The Last Beatitude by the minister. A Young People's service follows at 7 30 p.m. led by Paul Fredrickson. The Willing Workers meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. A B Johnson’s home and Ladies Aid holds its monthly meeting on Thursday April 4 at 2 30.
Amana Lutheran reports 211 attendees at Easter services and thanks choirs, children, and teachers for the Easter program. Sunshine Circle plans meet at Mrs. Otto Nelson home on Tuesday April 2. Priscillas meet with Mrs. Paul Erickson on Wednesday. Woman's Missionary Society meets at Olsburg Thursday. Chorus to sing from Lindsborg April 12. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. Young People L L, 7:45 p.m. evening service. Parish seeks gifts for organ blower.
Final report shows 120 families represented in Scandia Schools as of January 1. P T A total members this year 66, last year 46. Publicity plan followed, publicity books prepared, convention mailing planned. Founders day observed February 27, 1940.
An old home remedy advertises Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pains. The ad promises relief within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement, noting the product is sold by druggists such as Haggman and Wires.
Gift money totals and membership figures give a snapshot of Scandia Parent-Teachers Association in 1939 40. They list funds 3 48 dollars dues 17 new members 49 women, delegates planned and sent, and projects from safety programs to The American Youth course plus community events and honors for Kansas Day and Founders Day. Plans include a community dinner and annual officer installation.
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