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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
2
Reports note tele scopes monitor daily gasoline price shifts in Scandia. Residents share quirky habits from dental runs to oatmeal diets and rising car rust above five gallons, with advice to buy new or well used autos rather than misused ones.
The district court and clerk move operations to the American Legion hall for the courthouse emergency with Mr Goodwin retaining an office there. County funds receive second half of State Aid Tax totaling 6203.78 for distribution to state aid schools. May 5 and 6 a State Bindweed meeting is set at Hays with Republic county invited to demonstrate the Duckfoot cultivator. County commissioners held midweek and monthly sessions including a Farm Security board meeting with John Sherke as speaker. A workman uncovered an old mason’s trowel in the courthouse debris, likely half a century old, which James Kasparek kept for a relic of the courts.
Floyd E. Anderson seeks re election as Register of Deeds on the Democratic ticket subject to August primary. Josephine M. Houdek also appears as a Democratic candidate for the same office.
The statement announces WM. R. GOODWIN as a candidate for the office of Clerk of the District Court, subject to the will of Republican voters at the August primary.
Republican primary readers assess Henry H. Van Natta for Probate Judge of Republic County. Voters decide at the August primary under party guidance and the will of the voters.
A campaign notice states Curtis S Moore runs on the Republican ticket for Sheriff of Republice County seeking a second term subject to voter approval in the August primary. The notice declares Moore’s allegiance to the Republican slate and invites support.
Republican candidate Guy E. Ward seeks the county attorney post in the upcoming August primary.
Madison Coombs appeals for support of a second term as Republic County Superintendent of Schools. He asks voters to back the Democratic nomination at the August primary.
For county clerk post of Republic County, CHAS. H. Chuck Strnad runs in the August Republican primary seeking the party nomination.
County officials confirm John W. Kuchera as candidate for County Treasurer of Republic County subject to residents' vote and the will of the people.
In Belleville Republic county the I O O F and Rebekah lodges marked 119 years with a morning business meeting and afternoon program. Delegates from Scandia Munden Agenda Wayne Courtland attended. Duayne Greenslade became next year president. Ivan Howard and Frank Peterson elected officers. The 1939 convention was set for Scandia. New Rebekah officers include Adda Doctor Minnie Pool Utole Fike. Evening degree work added eleven Belleville members. Scandia and Munden participants performed. A drill team parade accompanied by the Belleville High School band, with guests Annie Bettes and Miss Maxine Muth in attendance.
Sixteen high school students earned the honor roll and four received honorable mention after the fifth six weeks. Seniors include Evelyn Brown Alice Coldazier Arlene Hugos Herbert Johnson. juniors Adelene Sandell Irena Skidmore Ruth McGregor Corinne Naslund Alice Nelson. sophomores Anjeannette Wetzel ValJean Jackson Orville Nondorf. freshmen Bill Pearson Geneva Flesher Irene Gritten Betty Irene Larson. Honorable mention went to sophomores Dwaine Robison and freshmen Verlee Reece Anna Marie Jensen Norbert Helvey.
We express sincere appreciation to all who assisted during illness and the death of our father and brother. Names listed include the Rasmussen and Cardwell families and several related individuals. Visits noted from Mrs. Mayell and Mrs. Peterson, with other visits to Courtland and Belleville.
Local society notes report Earl Hawkins earning a third degree in Masonry. Beatrice trip sees W C Preble and daughter Marcell return in a Whippet coupe delivered to Geo. Miller. Lyle Ocobock and wife welcome a baby girl Patricia. Anderson and Son upgrade Dr. Hageman's office with partitions for an X Ray machine. Carl Westin of Topeka visits his parents and will teach at Security High School next year. Elmer Crider, released from Fort Snelling, aids his parents. Mr and Mrs Joseph Melhus welcome a son born May 4. Mrs Melhus formerly Clara Melby. "Here’s to Our Bethany" composed by Stoy Swanson from Bethany College, performed by Scandia men’s glee club. Postmaster at Scandia likely Ellingson. Bertha Wilson to remain assistant. Mrs Hugh Fraser loses voice and possibly speech. past electric treatment affected sight. District Court opens for May. jurors listed from several towns. A J Kallman builds windmill in east Union. Horton Johnson plows for M O Lervold. A new sanitary drinking cup device appears on public fountains. Floy Anderson of Belleville to teach primary grades next year with first class certificate.
The message extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during a recent bereavement. Specific mentions include Mr. and Mrs. John Figgins and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Greer, and Mr. Henry Figgins. Also noted are Miss Anna Larson of Monrovia California who called at the W S English home, and Miss Marjorie Douglas of Belleville visiting Mr and Mrs J H Hooker this week.
Max Ellison a crane operator for Hansen Construction Co on the bridge project west of Scandia suffered severe burns last Thursday when a gasoline soaked rag used to wipe grease ignited from a spark in a closed circuit. He tried to throw the pan containing gasoline but spilled it on himself causing burns through his clothing.
Church notes mention a visiting Lutheran Synod speaker and mothers receiving flowers, with services at the High School Auditorium. Visitors include R. E. Downing from Marion and Virgil Danielson from Lindsborg. County records show 63 coyote scalps sold at $1 each, and contractor J. B. Brewster discusses courthouse insurance matters with the county board. Subscription notices appear at the end.
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