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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
2
County Commission in session. tax hearings and records move noted
The Board of County Commissioners held sessions all week except Friday as the first period of the Board of Equalization opened with protests and tentative valuations to be adjusted. Register of Deeds Josephine Hodek reports 10 new oil and gas leases filed in Wayne county on May 18 by Harry Mellor Oil and Gas interests of Wichita. County records moved from the old court house vault to the new brick courthouse headquarters vault. Examinations at Belleville High for normal training and elementary school were held May 20 21. About 150 rural and eighth grade students and families attend the annual commencement May 31 in Belleville High School auditorium after a Chamber of Commerce dinner and parade. Abatement occurred on a $16 check to $26.45 involving Loren Haney of Courtland after sheriff detention on complaint by Howard Motor of Belleville. See The Scandia Hatchery for Spring Fries. 21p-22. Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughter were guests Thursday evening of Mr and Mrs Rich
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Josephine Houdek
Wayne
Harry Mellor Oil and Gas Interests
Wichita
Jess Wague
Osborne County
Belleville High School
Chamber of Commerce
Courthouse Park
Loren Haney
Courtland
Curtis S. Moore
Howard Motor Company
Belleville
Anderson Houdek Seek Republic County Register of Deeds
Political notices announce candidates for Register of Deeds in Republic County both seeking re election and a first run The statements name Floyd E Anderson and Josephine M Houdek and note primaries in August under the Democratic banner
Clerk of Court race slate for August primary
The notice names WM. R. GOODWIN as a candidate for Clerk of Court in the District Court, subject to Republican voters’ will at the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. R. Goodwin
Henry H. Van Natta for Republic County Probate Judge
Voters on the Republican ticket at the August primary will decide the bid for Probate Judge of Republic County by Henry H. Van Natta. The race centers on the probate duties and county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Henry H. van Natta
Curtis S Moore Seeks Second Sheriff Term in Repub lice County
Curtis S Moore announces candidacy for Sheriff of Repub lice County on the Republican ticket for a second term subject to the August primary. He seeks voter support in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republice County
Curtis S. Moore
Ward Aims County Attorney GOP Nomination at August Primary
The office of County Attorney seeks the Republican vote in the August primary with Guy E. Ward as the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Guy E. Ward
Madison Coombs Seeks County Superintendent Nomination
The Democratic candidate Madison Coombs asks Republic County voters for support in the August Primary for the county superintendent of schools position. He urges ballots for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Madison Coombs
County Clerk Candidate Charles H Strnad Faces August Primary
Republic County voters will decide in the August primary as Charles H. Strnad commonly known as Chuck Strnad seeks the county clerk position. He emphasizes service to the community and efficient records management amid the party contest.
Scandia Kansas Adopts Malt Beverage Restriction Ordinance
The city council passes an ordinance regulating cereal malt beverages within Scandia. It bans sales within 300 feet of churches and 500 feet of schools, defines cereal malt beverage, and imposes up to 100 dollar fines plus jail for violations, effective after publication dated May 25, 1938. Mayor Adolph Nelson presides with council members E T Olson, E C Wires, Allen Gunter, Chas Freed, and Geo Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Adolph Nelson
E. T. Olson
E. C. Wires
Allen Gunter
Chas. H. Freed
Geo. W. Stromberg
Fireworks Ordinance Enacts Restrictions in Scandia Kansas
City ordinance defines fireworks to include powder or chemical preparations for Fourth of July celebrations. It bans sale before July 1 and after July 4 and prohibits use except on July 4. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 50 dollars and possible jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Local youths pursue varied pursuits from business to travel
Melvin Hillery plans to enter the produce business at Jewell City after leaving Scandia Produce, buying cream for Concordia Creamery and balancing school work with duties as business manager of the school paper. Raymond Cooper will visit Clay Center Friday, with full details next week. Frank Granstedt builds a summer cabin near Sherdahl for family recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hillery
Earl Beeman
Scandia
Jewell City
Concordia Creamery Company
Melvin
Mr. Beeman
Jewell
Raymond Cooper
Clay Center
Frank Granstedt
Sherdahl
Geo. W. Nimocks
Kansas Bankers Association
Lawrence
W. A. Miller
Conrad Sederlin
Manhattan
Mildred
Florence
el Reno
Sederlin
Mr. Sederlin
Clifton
C. O. Thompson
Bill Boggess
County Treasurer Candidate Named in Republic County
County voters hear for Republic county the nominee John W. Kuchera for County Treasurer subject to the will of the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
John W. Kuchera
Will of Republican Voters at Primary Election
Elsie Bowersox noted as a figure in the Republican primary held August 2, reflecting local party sentiment and voter will.
Watson to Graduate From Kansas Wesleyan
Everette Watson, Scandia high school graduate, will receive his degree from Kansas Wesleyan University this week. The commencement is Friday May 27 following baccalaureate services on Sunday May 22. Watson majors in business administration and ends a four year letterman career in football basketball and track earning all conference and all state honors. He belongs to Phi Gamma Epsilon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Watson
Scandia
Kansas Wesleyan University
Watson
Wesleyan
Phi Gamma Epsilon
Mrs ElReno Sederlin Visits Thompson Family
Mrs ElReno Sederlin and her sons spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs C O Thompson in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ElReno Sederlin and
Remarkable Four-Ounce Hen Egg Display At Local Store
A May 30 1913 item notes a four ounce hen egg on display at Morey Grocery signaling one hen in James Weis logel s flock laying oversized produce to cut living costs. Harold Coleman departs for Louisa City Iowa to work in a wholesale harness shop.
Orange curb parking lines improve Main Street stalls
Parking lines were painted orange on Main Street curbs to create more stalls and prevent corner and alley entrances blockages. Since Highway No 36 relocation, vehicles from north and east risk close calls. additional safety measures and visible highway markers are urged to protect motorists.
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THE
Scandia Journal
Scandia, Kansas
Congress
Louis Stofer
Jake P. Stofer
TION
Law & Heard
Court House News
WM. Hay
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equilization
Court House
Republic County State Normal
Fries
Carrol Anderson
Dghelert
Mrs. Rich
Shorty
Gene
Gwan
Msood
Cook
Carl Jaemen
Tne
Lor
Office of Register of Deeds
Josephine M. Houdek
Chas. H
Chuck) Strnad
R. E. Cooper
Abilene High School
Kansas Wesleyan
Morey
James Weislogel
Harold Coleman
Louix City
Iowa
J. W. Plotner
Norway
Union
White Rock
Scandia High School
Lutheran Church
J. H. Sandell
Muriel Grubb
Parlee Platney
Phi Jr. Bladea
Junior Blades
Business Directory
E. R. Ingersoll
O. D. Optometrist
Concordia, Kansas
Scandia Sanitarium
O. W. Nichols
Chiropractor
G. W. Nichols
Masseur
Shorty Martin
E. Porter Ahrens
Ole’s Barber Shop
V. C. Hartig
Courtland, Kans
Freeburg Undertaking
J. A. Freeburg
Mortician
Fred Evert
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