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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
2
A collection of satirical observations on Derby bets fashion and marriage trends. The writer jests about Kansas and pairing hats worn backward while noting long marriages and changing gender roles. Veiled social commentary accompanies playful quips on relief and courting behavior.
Court House News reports strong progress in Republic county rural electrification with wide farmer support after canvassed areas including Norway and Rydal. HW Adams notes a successful bindweed meeting at Hays and demonstration of the duck foot weed cultivator. Old Age Assistance payments for May total 4249.61 with state reimbursement. Yvonne Nelson returns to Kansas City after visiting Kansas relatives.
FLOY E. ANDERSON announces candidacy for Register of Deeds in Republic County as a Democrat seeking re election. JOSEPHINE M HOUDEK, also listed, supports the August primary process with Houdek seeking a position in the same race.
The notice states WM. R. GOODWIN runs for Clerk of Court in the District Court, subject to Republican voters support at the August primary. The action seeks voter guidance and endorsement from the party electorate.
Henry H. Van Natta runs on the Republican ticket for Probate Judge of Republic County subject to the voters will at the August primary.
Republican candidate Curtis S Moore announces bid for a second term as Sheriff of Republice County pending August primary voter choice. He emphasizes experience and public safety leadership.
The county election file shows GUY E. WARD seeking the Republican nomination for County Attorney at the August primary.
Madison Coombs urges Democratic voters to nominate him for a second term as Republic County County Superintendent of Schools, asking for support at the August Primary.
For County Clerk for the office of County Clerk of Republic County subject to the will of Republican voters in the August primary. CHASH, Chuck Strnad.
County Treasurer of Republic County sought for the Republic county position by Joseph Maries. John W Kuchera listed as candidate, subject to the will of the voters.
Courtland residents welcomed guests from Clay Center Lincoln and Falun over the weekend. Oliver Johnson Olson Englund families hosted Eve Sandborn Opal Currie and other relatives. The Reece and Rasmussen households noted guests and brief trips to Burkeville.
Local notes from Norway and nearby towns include weekend visits among the Ainsworth Eastvedt Gile and Carlson families. Residents like Julius Jensen Pete Brewer and Bertha Buer visit schools and assist with street graveling and bank work. Community members travel to Concordia Loveland and Verdi for family events and illness.
The Cook Paint and Varnish Company celebrates 24 years of growth with a large anniversary sale backed by A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co. The partners offer substantial savings on paints and varnishes and distribute a free booklet titled What Shall We Use to Paint Our House explaining Cook laboratories’ primer principles.
The yearbook style list includes graduates Lawrence Bowersox Agnes Isaacson Myrtle Edgren Melvin Hillery Dud ley Doctor Alice Nylund Naomi Nylund Jetty Green Wilbur Sothers Glenn Currie Frances Florell Daly Sanderson Arthur Jackson Reba Nordman Alein Lundberg Susie Lervold Allen Gunter return from Tacoma Allen trained in aviation A seven o clock dinner honors Grace Sandborn future June bride C E Allexis to teach manual training at Pairbury High School Mrs Ed Kallman operated on for abscess Lervold block sold to Haggman and Wires Royal Cafe Scandia Produce Co lodge hall Rev Carl Segerhammer called Mrs Ed Carlson leaving Lervold block occupants listed Graduating class John Garman George Sigsbee Arthur Sjoholm Harold Coleman Stanley Schwahn Paul Preble Frank H Larsen eye condition improves after Kansas City visit Barber Shop south side change Shaver buys Forsythe location D A Nywall attends Bethany College trustee meeting Oscar Sjoholm civil service exam Railway Mail Service post in Denver C C Wilson death founder of Scandia and first town store.
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