Oldest Scandia landmark Valley House torn down
Cardwell and Son purchased the Old Valley House built in 1877 and adjoining ground to run a modern filling station. The setup will include a 24 by 42 foot office and tire display, oil and greases, four standard pumps, and exclusive DX products. Opening aimed between now and November first.
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Old Valley House
Scandia
Cardwell and Son
Valley House
State of
Kansas
West
Cardwell’s
Carwell’s
Home Oil expands service station with wash and grease rack
Home Oil and Supply Company begins a new addition to its service station. A 25 by 30 structure extends the oil and gas storage area to the sidewalk, enlarges the lobby for two cars, and adds a rear wash rack. The building features a concrete floor and sewer drainage, completing improvements to make it one of the best equipped stations in the country.
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Home Oil and Supply Company
Home Oil Company
Born Republican claim tied to Sheriff Gerry Garman
The item from the San Francisco Examiner notes Gerry Garman of the sheriff’s office proclaims he is a born Republican. It states he was born in Republic City Kansas on the Republican River and that his parents and all four grandparents were Republicans.
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San Francisco
Cal
Examiner
Puebla
Colo
Gerry Garman
Sheriff's Office
Republic City
Republic County
Republican River
Kansas
Garman
Belleville
Republican
Sid Arbuthnot
Courtland
Jewell County
Will Rogers Humorous Story About Manners
Will Rogers quips about teachers guiding children to manners as a class session on courtesy meets stubborn or bored students. Joe is challenged to behave when offered good food, illustrating a humorous, folksy scene.
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Joe
Scandia to Play Belleville Here Friday
The Friday football game with Gypcum was canceled and Belleville B team will be the substitute at home. Officials hope for a large crowd similar to Concordia’s attendance last Friday and want Belleville back on the schedule.
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Belleville
Concordia
Register for Selective Service October 16 in Kansas
If you are 21 to 36 you must register with the U S government on Wednesday October 16. There are few exceptions and doubts should lead to registration. Register at your voting precinct or nearest location and your info will transfer to your home board.
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United States
Selective Service
United States of America
Kansas
P. T. A. Solicits Members for Parent-Teacher League
The piece urges joining the National Congress of Parents and Teachers to promote child welfare and home school cooperation. It notes the next meeting is Tuesday October 22 at 8 pm with local leaders Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Mrs. J. E. Englund. Also lists Sunday guests of the Fiesher and Fiesher families.
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America
Organized Parenthood of America
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
P.T. A
Duaine Greenslade
J. E. Englund
Swedes Lose To Concordia In Season Opener
Scandia fell 40 to 7 at Concordia in the third game of the season. Concordia had eight first downs to Scandia's six, and the hosts intercepted once while completing eight passes. Scandia managed two completions and committed one offsides penalty. Attendance showed strong school and town support as patriotism notes were emphasized in class each day.
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Concordia
Scandia
Six Weeks Tests This Week In State Schools
State Supt. McClenny requests schools to operate on regular schedule despite infantile paralysis close up. The plan ensures state school events proceed on time.
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McClenny
Vocational Class Honors Breakfast Unit and New Cupboards
The Vocational Home Making Class I girls studied the breakfast unit this week learning ways of preparing and serving breakfast. They completed the canning fruits and vegetables unit. New individual table cupboards were added this week for each group, cream colored and attractive for convenience.
Recognition Service Held by YWCA and Girl Reserves
The first meeting of the Y W C A and the Girl Reserves took place in the high school auditorium on Tuesday night October 3. Members wore white and conducted a candle service for a code recognition event. The Y W voted to continue the Silver Teas this year with dates to be announced and all members urged to participate.
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Girl Reserves
Y. W
New Music Arrives for Girls Glee Club and Chorus
Miss Dietrich received several new lyric songs and marches for the girls glee club this week. Next week the mixed chorus will receive their new music.
Scandia School News Briefs and Activities
Charles Dieckmann of first grade has chicken pox. Carla Reece spoke to grade schoolers about Panama. Grades 1 2 study the Community of Scandia. Grades 7 8 played softball vs Republic Friday with 7 1 and 11 6 scores in favor of Scandia. Pep club sold candy bars and gum. Frances Haser enrolled in eighth grade this week.
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Charles’ Dieckmann
Carla Reece
Panama
Scandia
Republic
Frances Haser
Dr J C Everett Delivers Kilmer Poem Talk To Hi V Boys
On October 1 Dr J C Everett read Joyce Kilmer s Trees to the Hi V club reflecting on western Kansas trees and maple trees from his youth in New York He urged thinking of a bright future rather than longing for Scandia High He plans to depart in November for Solomon to continue his ministry work.
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J. C. Everett
Hi-V Boys
Joyce Kilmer
Everett
Kansas
New York
Scandia
Solomon
Future Plans for G. R. G. R. committee meetings
G R G R committee met on Thursday October 30 for the first time this year and elected a secretary and a devotional leader. The music committee named Ruth Larson as substitute for Lorna Mahan when attendance is impossible. The social committee discussed planning future dates and menus for all parties and banquets. The program committee planned topics to keep meetings interesting. The next committee meetings will be on Thursday October 31.
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Ruth Larson
Lorna Mahan
G. R
Sunday Visitors Share Meals Across Families
Mr and Mrs Oscar Abby and Norma Jean visited Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Glen on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Harry White of Lincoln Nebraska dined with Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and family along with Miss Virginia Paul and Mrs May White.
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Oscar Abby
Norma Jean
Richard Loring
Glen
Harry White
Lincoln, Nebr
Virginia Paul
May White
Carl McDowell
Felmily
School Will Salute Fleg
Superintendent Hodges called a special assembly Friday to report a message from the Attorney General about a year of great importance from bottom to top.
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Fleg
Hodges
Hearing Set On October 25 To Decide Rock Island Station Fate
A forthcoming hearing on October 25 at the Scandia station will decide whether to discontinue the Rock Island station. The public argues the station’s elimination would harm the town and regional progress, and attendance is urged to show interest and influence the decision.
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Rock Island
Scandia
Sanborn's Fifth Anniversary Sale Opens Thursday
A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co marks its fifth anniversary with a 10 day sale starting Thursday the 10th and running to October 19. The store advertises a full stock of lumber hardware building materials and a complete line of house furnishings with notable savings on display. Visit to inspect stock and take advantage of anniversary bargains.
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A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co
Sanborn Lumber Company
Reservoir on Republican River Authorized for Defense
The Senate approved 35 million dollars for navigation improvements as War Department urged for national defense. The House completed action this week and sent it to the White House for signature. The project covers the Reservoir on the Republican River in Harlan County Nebraska replacing the Milford site.
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Senate of the United States
War Department
House
White House
Republican River
Harlan County
Nebr
Millford
Neighborhood Y W Meeting Adds Scandia Delegation
The postponed Neighborhood Y M C A meeting will be held October 15 with a 5:45 covered dish supper. Attendees are asked to notify Mrs Hodges by October 11 if they can attend or provide transportation. The group plans to depart at 12:15 p m with a fried chicken, vegetable salad, tomatoes, or pickles dish option.
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Scandia
Wm. E. Hodges
Ratner praises Kansas progress and GOP unity
Governor Ratner thanks Kansas citizens for cooperation over 20 months in office. He praises legislators and department heads, says 20 of 21 1938 platform pledges were fulfilled, and notes opposition-sourced batting average of 89 percent. He endorses Willkie McNary and party candidates.
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Ratner
Kansas
Republican Party
Newton
Wendell L. Willkie
Charles L. McNary
Congress
Governor Payne Ratner Campaigns Through Republic County
Monday crowds greeted Governor Payne Ratner in Belleville Scandia and Courtland as he campaigned for re election. Reported strong turnout from farmers, businessmen and students with schools dismissed to hear him.
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Republic County
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Belleville
Boot found behind plaster in Old Valley House ruins
A boot discovered in the wall behind plaster of the Old Valley House, soon to be razed for a mortern filling, is not from the current show but a relic. its owner is unknown, possibly from past occupants who never woke up. The note recalls wooden pegged boots from the writer's boyhood.
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Valley House
Mortern
Cardw 1
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