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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
2
Announcements of candidacies for county offices in Republic County on the Republican ticket. Includes candidates for County Commissioner Second District, Sheriff, and Probate Judge with August primaries noted. Names include Gus Sandell J A Moore John Skelton Henry H Van Natta.
A stream of candidacy notices shows several Republic County officials and hopefuls seeking party nominations. Names include STANAD STAUBrusse CHAS H STANAD, JACK CARMONY, TED WILCOX, MISS FANNIE DILLAVER, and SEYBOLD, all signaling campaigns for County Clerk or County Superintendent on Republican or Democratic tickets with August primaries.
A political notice urging support for Elsie Bowersox for County Treasurer and Chas. E. Doupunk for Register of Deeds in Republic County at the August 6 primary. The message emphasizes Republican voters determine the nominations and asks for support.
Public probate notice in Republic County Kansas states executor J E Cole seeks final account, fees, and discharge. The hearing is set for May 24 1940 at 2 PM in Belleville with interested parties named, including George W Bowersox Edna L Cole and Alice May Schmidt.
G H Bramwell as administrator of the Thomas J Cunningham estate filed a petition in Belleville Kansas asking the court for an order to sell Lot 9 Block 19 Original Town of Belleville to settle indebtedness. Defenses must be filed by June 1 1940 at 2 PM in the county court.
Mrs. Homer Cardwell writes of Sherdahl residents visiting family homes from Friday to Sunday. Birth news reaches Art Colelazier in California as his granddaughter is born at Harry Whitman’s home. Several couples and families are listed visiting, including the Laurens, Cardwells, Stoms, Tiptons, and Nelsons, with trips to Concordia and Kansas City mentioned.
Church notes announce annual Vacation Bible School begins June 3 and runs ten days with all community children welcome. Luther League meets tonight and committees are asked to report. Friday features a Little Friendly Circle potluck at Albert Benson's.
The Sunday School opens for all ages at 10 a.m. The worship service at 11 a.m. features the choir and a sermon by Minister Joseph E. Englund titled God's Waiting Room. No evening service. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mrs. M. Lindecrant, Mrs. And. Stafford, and Mrs. Vernon Smith. all members and friends invited.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Norway invites worship at 11 a m with Sunday School for eight grades and two Bible Classes. The church seeks to be a house of prayer for all who love the Lord and seek Christ the Way. Confirmation class meets Saturdays at 10 a m.
The Rydal Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon in the church social room with an engaging program. Scandia Presbyterian Welcome-In Circle holds its bi monthly meeting next Wednesday at the usual hour. Look in the paper for the union vacation Bible school announcement and offer practical help for the Scandia children.
The United Brethren Church led by Rev. Bertha Fogelberg hosts services with Norway and Scandia Sunday Schools at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m The baccalaureate is held at the Lutheran church and district meetings converge May 21 at Pleasant Ridge near Greenleaf with Dr C V Priddle and district pastors and laymen attending Several Scandia and Norway members plan to attend
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Sabbath School in Scandia next Sunday at 10 a m and church worship at 11 a m led by Minister Jay C Everett. Earlier at Rydal there is a 9 45 a m preaching service with Bible study at 10 45 a m. Next Sunday's message from the minister is announced.
Card of thanks from Mrs. Guy Frazier expresses gratitude for calls flowers food and cards during illness. Also notes Eyes of Love presented by the Senior Class on May 21 at Scandia High School Auditorium. Family greetings from the Johnsons Haskins and Vance families observed.
Mrs Art Cardwell Mrs Charlie Cardwell and Manager Frank Peterson were Monday afternoon visitors of Mrs Dwaine Greenslade in her home discussion and social call.
A promotional weight loss notice touts Kruschen to reduce fat in 30 days. It claims women can drop pounds by taking a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning, reduce calories, and feel more vigorous, with a money back guarantee for dissatisfaction.
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