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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

2

Kannier elected to Kappa Delta Pi in 1927 class

Hershel Kannier of Medicine Lodge, a senior at Emporia Teachers College, is among 22 of 1927 graduates chosen for the national honorary fraternity Kappa Delta Pi. Twenty-two women and two men join the prestigious group. Kannier will become superintendent of schools at Scandia next year.

Kannier Hershel Kannier Medicine Lodge Emporia Teachers College Kappa Delta Pi Scandia Wyandotte County Margaret Hendrix Jamestown Charles Miller Wyandotte Ruth Hendrix Reidy Road

Court House News and Local Commerce Highlights

Distribution days set for May 20 to 22 with relief clients to receive 124 cases of grape juice and 968 pounds of dry skim milk. One new civil case filed in district court: Charles Johnson et al. vs W. P. Shivvers et al. Belleville school commencement speaker announced for May 25. Belleville post office drawings completed. new brick facing building planned. County commissioners discuss resettlement grant work on roads and bridges including Republican river earthwork. Courthouse repairs to 1001 building by E C O Neal progress well. New adjustable sunshades added to county clerk office windows. Next commodity distribution to May 20–22 at county stores plus Way Grocery in Wayne. Voight will of Knuyckells county, Neb. involves 240 acres in Republic county probate. Courtland playground project to start after NYA crew finishes Scandia retaining wall work. Monday visitors included Elmer Danielson family and guests Marker Lindekrantz and Robert and Georgine Johnson.

Victor Anderson L. M. Wheeler Scandia Harry Hohman Courtland Anna Loring Belleville Oscar Anderson Gus Samuelson Paul Johnston J. E. Johnston Paul Freddie Gulick Freddie John Isaacson Way Wayne

Scandia Lake Plan Amid Highway Changes Sparks Talk

Observers note altered scenery near the new highway between US 36 and Stand Pipe Hill as Scandia residents push for a lake site on the north side. Editorial voices debate national issues, flagging debt, court changes, and postwar democracy amid weather and crop outlooks.

Family visitors and birthday gatherings in district 96

In District 96, Ernest and Marcia Dickie and Edythe Larson visited M A Larson's family. Christina Olson Alma Peterson and several Olsons and Larsons joined for dinner for Mrs Larson's birthday. Numerous relatives from Topeka Kansas City and local farms stopped by for visits and Sunday dinners.

Ernest Dickie Marcia Louise Edythe Larson Topeka M. A. Larson Christina Olson Alma Richard Olson Carl Peterson August Band Arvid Larson

Daniel Fair Householder obituary notice

Daniel Fair Householder born November 16 1867 in Westmorland County Pennsylvania died May 44 19387 aged 69 years five months 18 days He was the last surviving child of Tanac and Margaret Householder one of five The family moved to Kansas when he was two years old

Daniel Fair Householder Westmorland ‘County Penn Tanac Margaret ‘Householder Kansas

Obituary: longtime home farmer remembered in Scandia

Located on the home farm he married Mamie Grover on March 14 1894. Survived by his wife, one daughter Mrs Glen Goodwin Concordia, four sons Floyd Elgin Glenn Dee Paul Scandia, seven grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral at home Sunday 2 PM led by Rev Dunbar with music by Mrs E C Wires and Miss Blanch Hageman. Interment Union Valley cemetery.

Mamie Grover Fenton Dunbar Blanch-Hageman Scandia Union Valley

George Nimocks Spending This Week at Norway State

George Nimocks has been spending this week at the Norway State facility suggesting a temporary stay or visit. The report notes his presence and the duration of the stay without detailing the purpose or surrounding events.

George Nimocks The Norway State

Local Social News Highlights Weekend Visits and Baptism

Mrs O M Hardtaker and Mrs C C Cummings were Thursday night guests of Mrs F Le Miller and Dolores. Weekend visitors included Kasper Hansoh and family from Mankato. A one year old child was baptized at the Ed Swanson home with Anna Swanson as godmother. The Stofer and May families hosted guests in Courtland and Stover family visited Emil Isaacson home in Courtland. Kansas City resident Mrs Raymond Carson moved to her home after surgery.

Kline Kaur Ed Swanson Anna Swanson Raymond Carson Kansas City

Dinner Party Hosts Miss Mary West

Miss Mary West entertained last Sunday with a dinner for Mr and Mrs Elmer Nichol Dorothy Jessie and Lawrence Sjogren of Concordia.

Mary West

Decoration Day Guests Across the Area

Sunday visitors are listed including Mr and Mrs J H Hooker at Belleville with Mr and Mrs J L Douglas and family. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs John Berke from Council Bluffs Iowa staying with Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz and family.

J. H. Hooker J. L. Douglas Belleville John Berke Council Bluffs, Towa Carl Lindecrantz

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Republic County Court

The Sheriff of Republic County Kansas will sell at public auction on May 24 1937 at 2 PM the NW 1 4 of Section 27 and SE 1 4 of Section 21 Township 2 South Range 5 West to satisfy liens from Prudential Insurance and Davis Wellcome Mortgage. Bids must reach two thirds of appraised value.

E. D. Haney S Ephraim D. Haney District Court Republic County Kansas Said Belleville Said County Republic State of Towit Prudential Insurance Company of America Davis’ Wellcome Mortgage Company Curtisss. Moore

Albanys First Piano Arrives in Kansas Frontier Town

Albany in Nemaha County claims the first piano in Kansas after a trek from Addison New York. Bill Whittenhall delivered it by rail to St Louis then up the Missouri River to Iowa Point by steamboat and overland to Albany. Settlers used it to entertain while Indians watched in awe and fear.

Albany Nemaha County Kansas Addison N. Y Bill Whittenhall Addison St. Louis Missouri River Iowa Point

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Scandia Journal Congres Louis Stofer Jake P. Stofer Arteritan.News Features Inc Journal Grafton Nutter Republic City James Whitney Bert Ainsworth Ainsworth Lutheran Church Ruth Nordman Supt F. L. Miller Cuba Walter Chilcott Jess Smith Mankato Ray. Chilcott Ernest Kirk Mrs Arthur Jensen Court House News WM. Hay Charles Johnson Bank of Scandia W. P. Shivvers C. J. Webber Theodore A. Sanborn Fred H. Dawson Belleville Presbyterian Republic County Common School Bellevilles Federal Post Office Republican River E. C. O’neal Wm. A. Voight Knuyckells County Neb NYA Elmer Danielson Marker Lindecrantz Robert and Georgine Johnson George VI Edward VIII Supreme Court Spain Elmer Melby Kasper Hansoh Ben Stofer R. Stofer May. White Allen Stover St. Joseph, Mo Emil Isaacson Ada Jeandebeur Mag Roberts Peggy’ McGregor Howard Patrick Lindsborg Ernest Burns L. G. Nystrom Lois Jean Loyd Burns Concordia Decoration Day Reat Aay District Court OF Republic Oliver M. Haney John G. Haney Charles A. Haney Florence Haney Edward Haney Jessie L. Haney Clarence H. Haney Lewis G. Haney Albert E. Haney Laura B. Stephenson Eldon Haney Elva Haney Greenwood Bryce Haney Roy Haney, Jr Alfred Freed George Freed Peoples State Bank of Mary B. White Davis Wellcome Mortgage Company Alice E. Haney Brownlee Esther Erickson Roy D. Haney Frank G. Spurney Business Directory Scandia Sanitarium O. M. ‘Nichols Chiropractor Masseur Shorty Martin Clarence Brown Riverside, Calif Kathryn Nelson Henry Rosene Wv. L. Hoar Adv V. Haggman Freeburg J. A. Freeburg Mortician E. Porter Ahrens Ole’s Barber Shop Scandia, Kansas V.C. Hartig Courtland,’ Kans
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