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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
2
Notice states the item is designated as second class matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under the act of Congress dated March 3 1879.
Published weekly with a yearly subscription price of 1.25 dollars. Advertising rates show display 20 cents per column inch for local and 80 cents for national. classified lines cost 5 cents each. Other prices available on request.
Observation Tower reports Frank Carlson, ex-service man with farmer's insight, announces his bid for Congress. Supporters praise his integrity and principled stance while noting state political heat and a looming Democratic primary derby.
A fragmentary newspaper gag about listening to jazz bands on the radio and two stations on one wavelength. A pun about an editor, a linotype operator, and a joke at a fish market follows in a casual exchange.
A cluttered clipping mentions people paying up to 40 to become nudists and jokes about mood, with Ruth from Burr Oak Herald commenting on men and a quip about Mary and a car. The fragment cites Glory B. in the Kansas City Journal Post Galley Three and a remark on front wheels and back ones.
The stainless steel Zephyr will run non stop from Denver to Chicago in about 15 hours, averaging 70 mph. It aims to reopen A Century of Progress on Saturday May 26 with a daytime, 1017 mile run ending near the Lake Front and then parking at the Fair transit area.
Mrs Alice Bell Wolf Parmley died May 18 1934 at 64 years 10 months 5 days after a long illness in Scandia Kan. She was born July 18 1869 in Craborchard Kentucky and moved to Kansas as a child. Funeral held at Courtland M E church with Rev Grant Smith in charge. She leaves 9 children and 19 grandchildren plus sisters and a brother.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Martin Larson and family. O O M Willis left Saturday for Seneca for work with Reece Construction. Harry Ferguson of Belleville and Elmer Jensen went to Beloit Monday for a Phillips 66 oil dealers convention.
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Cady hosted Sunday supper for Neal Cady and family near Jamestown. George Stromberg and family with Mrs Barto Vincent dined with Mrs EB Stromberg in Republic. Mrs. Bursey Stofer and Ruth of Canon City plus Mrs. Ruth Bennett of Burr Oak visited Mrs. May White. Eve Sandborn from Clay Center spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. M M Sandborn and relatives.
Mrs Walter Anderson and Leanov spent Wednesday with Mrs Charles Hohman, sharing time and hospitality in a cordial social call.
Mr and Mrs Hershel Kannier of Topeka were guests of Mr and Mrs Parlee Plotner and Jeanne Friday night and Saturday.
Miss Lillian Robertson of Jamestown along with Miss Ruth McElroy and Mrs. Rachel McMillan of Randall were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evert and family on Friday.
Mr and Mrs H W Reece and Mr and Mrs Carl Reece with family spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman and family in a friendly social gathering.
Miss Georgiana Nelson, Miss Helen Green, and Miss Wilhelmina Wetzel were supper guests Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. George Jeande Beur and Ada.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson hosted Ada Mae and Paul for a Sunday afternoon gathering. The group enjoyed refreshments and shared family news in a casual, homey setting.
Noon gathering with Mr and Mrs Henry Johnston and family at Kackley. Mrs M M Snyder and Billy visit Mr and Mrs C J Johnson. Miss Georgiana Nelson leaves Sunday for Imperial Nebraska. Mr and Mrs C F Jandebeur Irvin and Norman Currie dine with George Jandebeur and Ada.
The Y W C A cabinet met Tuesday evening at Miss Opal Currie’s home to discuss plans for a neighborhood meeting planned for Tuesday October 9. Other business was also addressed.
Mr. A Hultquist stays with John Carlson to assist with work. Mrs. Algor Anderson and Don Ronalds return from St Joseph Hospital Concordia. Harold Wilkies and family of Concordia visit the Grays. Harold Jean Wilkies returns home with them. George Haser and family from Munden visit Bettis Ward and others. Verna Wallin, J H Nunn, and Max enjoy a lawn picnic at the Nunn home Courtland.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay sr hosted a Tuesday evening gathering with guests Mr and Mrs Lowden Brown of Guymon Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Will Currie.
Mrs John Miller of San Diego travels two weeks with her father Joe Jennings and sister Mrs Margaret Corbin and other relatives.
Maxine Muth spends the summer with her brother Max Muth in Byron Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Ed Rosenquist of Courtland spent Friday morning in Scandia on business. Mrs Rosenquist was a guest of Miss Emme Swensen.
Mr and Mrs Vern Parmore and Billy Ray of Logan spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel and family. Mrs Wetzel Anjeannette and Wilhelmina returned to Logan with them where they are guests of Mrs E D Rodebaugh.
Mr and Mrs Harley Christie and Donna Jean and Mr and Mrs Fred Poole drove to Glade Sunday to spend the day with Mrs Poole s brother J C Leydig and Mrs Leydig.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene and Miss Katherine Nelson spent Thursday afternoon in Concordia enjoying social time and acquaintances.
A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co advertises a 50 foot garden hose priced at $2.50. Sold by A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co in the local hardware supply section.
An ad claims Adlerika washer relieves gas, nervousness, and sleep problems by acting on both bowels. It asserts one dose provides immediate relief and credits Haggman and Wires as druggists for the product.
Art Emmert Norma Jay and Billy Jay of Randall were Sunday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Chilcott and Miss Violet Dabinnus.
Cameron Seed House of Belleville Kansas advertises cane seed all kinds seed corn millet and various farm seeds to farmers seeking planting supplies.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas on the Republican ticket subject to the voters will at the August primary.
Mr and Mrs E E Erickson and Mr and Mrs John Isaacson with their children were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Sallman at Concordia.
H. P. Coombs announces reelection bid for Republic County Clerk subject to the Democratic primary in August.
Charles H. Strnad announces candidacy for Republic County Clerk on the Republican ticket. He pledges to work for the voters following the August primary decision and asks for support.
Marvin E. Larson declares his bid for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary election.
J A Andy Moore announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket for a second term, subject to voters in the primary.
The statement announces WM. R. GOODWIN's Republican candidacy for Clerk of the District Court subject to voters at the August Primary. The notice identifies Goodwin as the candidate seeking the office.
Frank G. Spurney announces candidacy for a second term as Republic County Attorney with the August primary election as the voting date in a formal party declaration.
A notice indicates Mollie Hadachek seeks re election for the Register of Deeds of Republic County on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary.
For County Treasurer of Republic County, Charles J. Skala runs for the Republican nomination in the primary on August 7. Skala emphasizes fiscal stewardship and local services to voters.
Nels P Florell announces candidacy for Clerk of Court in Republic County on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary. The statement appears as a formal notice from the clerk of court.
J F Harmony announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary.
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