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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
3
Mont L. Hill announces his candidacy for county clerk subject to the Republican vote in the August primary. The declaration comes from a group of friends who request support in the party contest.
W G Bill Campbell announces his Republican candidacy for sheriff of Republic County subject to the August primary. Campbell seeks voter support as the party nominates its candidate for the county law enforcement post.
Republican voters in Second District of Republic County face the August Primary to choose a candidate for County Commission. Chas G As Pegren seeks the party nomination.
Scan ia CART Larson seeks the office of Sheriff of Republic County subject to the will of Republican voters at the August primary. Local party supporters back the candidacy as a key race in the county.
For Sheriff Friends of Scandia and vicinity, I have decided to try for the nomination for Sheriff on the Republican Ticket and shall appreciate your support at the Primary August 2. W. H. HELFER, Republic, Kans.
Lester B. Beames announces his bid for sheriff of Republic County subject to the primary. He seeks to lead the county law enforcement with his stated platform and priorities.
Frank Granstedt declares candidacy for the office of commissioner from the second district Republic county subject to the will of Republican voters in the August Primary.
Ruth B. Nordman Loring announces candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Republic County subject to the will of Republican voters in the August primary election. The entry frames the bid as a party primary contest.
Nomination notice for Frank E Wil Iams as Republican candidate for Commissioner of the Second District Republic County subject to the August primary election. Voters are asked to support the nominee in the primary and in the general election.
Andy Moore declares his candidacy for sheriff in the August Republican primary. If nominated he pledges to run on a strict law enforcement platform and undertake a campaign emphasizing tough policing.
Henry H Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary election.
H. P. Herb Coombs announces re election bid for Republic County clerk on the Democratic ticket, subject to August primaries.
Marvin E. Larson announces his Democratic bid for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the August primary election.
In the Republic primary election the nomination for superintendent of public instruction highlights Laura M. Hill as a leading candidate. The contest centers on education policy and administrative credentials, with voters assessing experience and vision for statewide schools.
Dave Wallace declares his candidacy for Kansas State Superintendent of Public Instruction subject to the primary election. He pledges a businesslike and efficient administration if nominated and elected.
Tudor J. Charles announces candidacy for county commissioner in the second Republic County district subject to Democratic voters will in the August primary election.
Mollie Hadachek runs for reelection as Register of Deeds for Republic County on the Republican ticket in the upcoming August 2 primary.
WM R GOODWIN seeks the nomination for Clerk of the District Court of Re publi county subject to the will of the primary election.
Frank G. Spurney announces his candidacy for county attorney of Republic County Kansas subject to the Republican primary election on August 2, 1932. The notice names Frank G. Spurney as the candidate in the county race.
The article explains how Kansas wells produce crude oil refined mainly into gasoline, kerosene, and distillates. It highlights crackling processes yielding 65 to 68 percent gasoline and notes Derby Oil Company's Wichita refinery as an example of modern practices driving efficiency and product quality.
Derby Oil Company dominates Kansas sales of gasoline and kerosene in 1931 with 40 276 296 gallons of gasoline and 6 081 574 gallons of kerosene from 46 million gallons total. The Derby plant processes hundreds of thousands of barrels monthly and ships products to multiple states under a Kansas-owned, modern refinery model.
Infant Donald Leo Grim, son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Grim, was born May 6 1932 near Republic and died May 7 1932. Survived by parents a sister Margaret Louise grandparents M A Larson Courtland and O D Grim Republic an uncle L A Nondorf Courtland and several aunts in Topeka and Courtland. Funeral May 8 1932 at home Rev B W Selin officiating. Interment Lake Cemetery north of Republic.
Results show Formoso 2 Republic 0 Red Cloud 3 Lawrence 2 Superior 3 Mankato 3 in rain halted contest. Beloit 3 Downs 12 Tonia 8 Tipton 1 Gaylord 5. Beloit hosts Lebanon next Sunday. Standings listed for Formoso Republic Red Cloud Lawrence Mankato Downs Tipton Gaylord Beloit Ionia Lebanon.
The speaker, a farmer owning 200 acres with $7,600 remaining on mortgage, expresses contentment despite high taxes and delays in wage gains. He seeks dairy, crops, and animals, notes three meals daily, a comfortable home, and faith to endure financial stress without disaster. He recalls envy once felt toward city attractions.
Mrs Harriet West offers furniture and household goods for sale at 22 with appointments by calling 133.
Local notices list multiple for sale items including millet seed tomato plants two row corn and sumac cane seeds. Several residents travel or visit including Miss Jeannette Ahrens Miss Yvonne Nelson Mrs H C Grandall Miss Ruth Bell Mr and Mrs Art Emmert and others. Also ads for beds bird houses and farm equipment with contact notes in Scandia and Republic Kansas communities.
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