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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
2
Observation from the tower voices public outrage at secretive officials and stalled plans for a Scandia bridge and nearby dam. The letter urges clear project ranking, transparent funding use, and direct answers to residents about timelines, site legitimacy, and who pays. It condemns bureaucratic evasions as harmful to trust and local business.
The Sixth District Republican Publicity Committee announces a five week campaign to explain candidate merits and campaign issues. The committee will present ads in The Journal, discussing facts for readers to consider.
Mrs. H. J. Adams traveled to Hutchinson for the Kansas State Fair with 4 H club members returning. On Tuesday Sept 29 county Commissioners and others appeared before the tax commission in Topeka to propose a bridge across the Republican River at Republic. The commission will decide if the project is an emergency and act accordingly. County Commissioners and the county engineer were in Salina on official business Friday.
Marriage licenses issued to Arthur E. Jensen 24 and Vivian A. Nystrom 20 of Scandia with B W Selin performing the ceremony. The county treasurer’s office will be closed starting Thursday Oct 1 for the annual settlement and no regular business will be transacted during that period.
The regular October term of the district court will convene on Monday October 19 according to the clerk.
Abatement of two checks for 2.50 each cost H. C. Severson of Mankato twelve dollars when settled in justice court. One check for 7.50 by Harold Krug of Minneapolis cost sixteen dollars.
Richard J. Hopkins in Federal court in Wichita last week returned indictments against Chester Hill and William Burwell in liquor cases. They were charged with handling alcohol without a government license. Sentence will be made following a trial, to be held later. Sheriff Andy Moore was a witness in the case.
Last week cases filed in district court include foreclosure and recovery actions. Names listed include Anna Peterka versus Lodis Havel Matilda Havel and Ed Junek and Peter Gormsom versus Eric Gustavson et al. Also Norway State Bank versus Joseph Chizek et al and Ray Chilcott versus Johnn F Paige et al. A divorce action by Myrtle Hill against Charles Hill includes custody and child support issues.
International Harvester dealer Gus Isaacson announces his appointment as local representative of the IH Company. He will sell any IH product from trucks to threshing outfits and service all sold machinery, leveraging his outstanding repair skills for noted success.
Courtland plans to provide natural gas to residents as a petition for enough potential users is presented to the regional gas company. The move awaits approval and possible rollout once the required signatories are reached.
Los Angeles reports Argentine corn at 20 million pounds weekly flowing into the harbor. Twenty tramp steamers chartered to bring 150,070 tons to San Pedro in three months, totaling 10,714,286 bushels since Jan 1 1935. Erwin cites $23,571,427 loss to American producers. A Greek ship unloaded 7,200 tons, 257,155 bushels, would have needed 10,800 acres and 259 workers. South American imports since movement began could have cultivated 449,609 acres and employed 24,708 farm workers. Roosevelt crop program cited. last year imports 12.3 times 1932 levels.
Governor Landon declares the federal government weighs about five dollars per month from the average family budget. He argues the national debt, now over 34 billion dollars, will be paid by taxes and future generations, urging voters to oppose the New Deal to protect economic rights. The San Antonio Express notes the claim.
Extension Market Specialist Vance M. Rucker analyzes corn market trends as prices hover near late August levels, noting Kansas City futures around 9 to 12 cents above current feed prices and a September government crop forecast of 1.458 billion bushels. He compares 1934 and 1935 crops, discusses livestock feed demand, and weighs how a smaller crop with reduced livestock use may influence winter prices.
Notice is hereby given that on September 1 1936 in Republic County Kansas the Probate Court appointed and qualified 21 E C Wires as Guardian of Swan J Nelson an incompetent person All interested parties should govern themselves accordingly
Miss Marjorie Boman of Willard Colorado receives a three year full scholarship to Beth-El hospital nursing school in Colorado Springs. The award from Sterling and Greeley units of the Colorado Conference of Beth-El hospital guilds honors scholastic standings.
Kansas State College agronomists urge farmers to save all corn for seed this year noting drought resistant nubbins may be worth three dollars a bushel next spring. A. M. Brunson explains natural selection will favor strong drought resistant plants, while L. E. Willoughby warns growers to save the best seed corn and harvest timing to protect seed stock.
The Bargain Spot advertises a Penetro promotion aimed at cooling prices and attracting shoppers. Details are sparse with unclear specifics on items or dates.
Mankato high school patrons voted by a large majority in a special election Friday to issue bonds totaling 61 700 to supplement a Works Progress Administration grant for constructing a new 110 000 dollar high school building.
R. J. Bettis left Sunday for Topeka to enroll in Strickler's Business College.
Joe E Brown and Joan Blondell star in the Warner Bros hit Sons O Guns an army themed comedy based on a Broadway show at the Princess Theatre this Saturday and Sunday The item notes oil cloth patterns and table patterns.
The article notes influence from Argentine corn movements and ongoing rains, shaping prices for livestock and grains. It highlights a push toward larger wheat acreage as a key factor for future market dynamics.
A Kansas Senate Concurrent Resolution proposes amending Article 7 to add Section 5, allowing unemployment compensation and contributory old age benefits with possible employer and employee taxation. It clarifies limits on the state constitution while prohibiting direct ad valorem taxes for these purposes. The measure is to be voted on at the 1986 general election under its designated title.
The Kansas Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article 7 to allow counties to provide aid to age infirmity or other misfortune with state financial participation and oversight. The measure to be placed on the 1936 general election ballot under the title The State Participation in Relief Amendment to the Constitution. The Secretary of State confirms the true copy of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3.
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