State and County Ticket Listing for Election Officials
The document lists a full slate of state and county officers for election. It names Governor Payne H. Ratner and a lieutenant governor candidate, plus justices, secretaries, auditors, treasurers, attorneys general, inspectors, clerks, clerks of court, sheriffs, and various county and township posts with the named candidates and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne H. Ratner
Carl E. Friend
Justice Supreme Court
Wm. A. Smith
W. W. Barvey
Frank J. Ryan
George Robb
Walter E. Wilson
Jay S. Parker
Chas. F. Hobbs
George L. McClenny
W. C. Austin
M. V
L. E. Cooper
Carl J. Hugos
Frank Williams
W.C. Preble
Geo. Stromberg
Victor Erickson
Gus Nystrom
Ordinance on Street Parking Enforced in Scandia
The city council of Scandia Kansas passes Ordinance 126 restricting trucks with wheel bases over 125 inches from parking on Fourth or Main Street between Grant and Water Streets. Violators face misdemeanor charges and fines from 1 to 50 dollars. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the Scandia Journal dated October 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Grant Street
Water Street
Scandia Journal
E. T. Olson
L. E. Cooper
Publication of newspaper ownership and management details
The document lists C. E. McKimson of Scandia Kansas as publisher editor and business manager and owner. It notes Stofer Brothers and C. E. McKimson as principal security holders owning at least 1 percent. The sworn notice is dated October 4 1940 with notary L. E. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Journal
Scandia
Kansas
Republic
E. McKimson
C. E. McKimson
C. E. MecKimson
Stofer Brothers
L. E. Cooper
Obituary of Mary Ellen McCrossin Garman
Mary Ellen McCrossin Garman born May 23 1863 near Magnolia Wisconsin died October 2 1940 at Courtland. Pioneer child of a wagon trek to Courtland area. married John S. Garman in 1881. lived on farms near Scandia and Courtland. Survived by seven children Lavinia Edith Eva rt Alice Elma Shotwell Lloyd Earl Nina Juanita John Henry Dwight Conrad Wayne Kenneth and nine grandchildren. Her husband, infant son, daughter Emma Roxie and son Albert preceded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen
Daniel and
Emma McCrossin
Magnolia
Wisc
Courtland
Southlands
John S. Garman
Scandia
Albert
Alice Bland
John MacCrossan
Ida Whitly
Lavinia Edith Evert
Alice Elma Shotwell
Lloyd Earl
Nina Juanita
John Henry
Dwight Conrad
Wayne Kenneth
Los Angles
Calif
Funeral Services Held for Courtland Resident
Funeral services were conducted Thursday October 3 at the Christian church in Courtland with Rev C A Beckman officiating. Burial followed in Courtland cemetery. The deceased left eight great grandchildren, three nieces, many relatives and a host of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church In
Courtland
Rev
C .A. Beckman
Courtland Cemetery
Church Notes and Announcements
Sunday service at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am. All are invited. The choir will present a concert on Friday evening October 11, followed by lunch.
United Brethren Church News and Services in Scandia
Scandia church notes announce Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Rev Bertha Fogelberg as pastor. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at the aid room with a pot luck lunch. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Elections lunch by Ladies Aid. Norway services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m. Rev Walker and family move into their Norway home this coming Friday. Come hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Ladies Aid
Aid Room
Norway
Walker
Amana Lutheran Church Events And Greetings
Morning worship at 11 and Evening worship at 8 with Sunday School at 10. Young People meet at 7 15 p m. The Doreas meet Thursday entertained by Mrs Albert Jackson Mrs George Larson and Mrs Carol Anderson. Brotherhood at S J Swenson home Tuesday. Little Friendly Circle with Mrs Albert Swenson on Friday October 18. Thanks for the birthday surprise and gift from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas
Albert Jackson
George Larson
Carol Anderson
Brotherhood
S. J. Swenson
Little Friendly Circle
Albert Swenson
Methodist Church Programme Announces Sunday Events
The new Sunday School superintendent Hodges invites all people to Bible Study next Sunday at 10 a.m. Anton Nelson will lead the 11 a.m. worship service. The Willing Workers plan an all day meeting in the church parlor with a potluck lunch. Women are invited. The pastor and Otto Nelson depart Wednesday for Hutchinson to attend the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Hodges
Pees
Anton Nelson
Otto Nelson
Hutchinson
Organ Rededicated After Rebuild At Local Church
The rebuilt organ was rededicated for service last Sunday morning. Parishioners enjoyed the tones under organist Mrs. Joseph Johnson during the session. The annual conference will meet in session over next Sunday October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Joseph Johnson
Thank You Note From Ralph Rasmussen
Ralph Rasmussen expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during his hospital stay and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rasmussen
Birthday Gatherings and a Burr Oak Wedding Reported
Several birthday celebrations are noted including Ralph Rasmussen and Mrs Jake Stofer with multiple family guests. A wedding occurred at U B Parsonage with Miss Jane Elda Moard and Mr William Dillon witnessed by Mrs Agnes Hoard and others from Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rasmussen
Will Street
Leslie Rasmussen
Reuben Fredrickson
August Rasmussen
Burr Oak
Jane Elda Moard
William Dillon
Andrew Hoard
Dillon
Agnes Hoard
Belleville
Jake Stofer
Buster Moe
Alvin
Ralph Moe
Illa Marie
Standley Moe
O. E. Beach
H. E. Rosene
Stofer
Social and civic notices from Concordia and Scandia
Tuesday evening guests of Mrs Lawrence Sjogren included Blanche Haggman and others. Derby Grain reports nine cars of corn and two of wheat shipped for 38 39 crops with most moving to Kansas City. Aviation Cadet Earl Everette Watson named by Navy Department for Pensacola training. Numerous Sunday dinners and visits across Scandia and nearby towns. George Haser family moved from Toronto to Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sjogren
Concordia
Blanche Haggman
E. C. Wires
Trella Reiber
Evlyn Neander
Ruby Johnson
Jessie Nichol
Esther Sjogren
Mary West
A. C. Wilson
Charles Sjogren
Alice Sjogren
Derby Grain Company
Kansas City
Navy Department
Pensacola
Fla
Earl Everette Watson
Beloit
Earl
Doc) Watson
Scandia
George Haser
Tor
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Loney
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Our Saviour
Lutheran Norway
V. O. Aaker
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Bertha Fogelberg
Amana Lutheran “the Little Friendly Church
M. C. Linnersom
the Methodist Church
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C. O. Monson
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Victor Florell
Esther Simmons
Clara Johnson
Hannah Freed
Avis Mallory
Hink Ward
Mother Nature
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Ed Jensen
Jimmy
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Alfred Freed
Clark Freed
Shirley
Mayme Freed
George Freed
Delorese
Hays Walker
Miss Salisbury
U. B. Church
Fogelberg
Richard Loring
Glen
John Hugos
Ollie
Lawrence
Sherman Skidmore
Arnold Medlin
Maurice Medlin
Jamestown
Woodrow Anderson
Roy Thomas
Albert Anderson
Edwin Anderson
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McPherson
C. O. Reece
Raymond Cooper
Philbuster Shaw of
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Rachael Vincent
May White
Bliss
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