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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
2
A column reflecting on public figures and social habits discusses money, weather, and marriage lore with satirical asides. It notes taxpayers' duty to work, jokes about wealth and a “mechanical taxpayer,” and comments on political allies and wives in modern times.
Sheriff and Mrs. Moore returned from Salem with Orval Stansbrough charged with forgery and work-crew escape. He faces trial at the October district court term after requisition papers secured from the governor. October court opens with 24 jurors summoned, alimony case filed, and new staffing in county welfare and courthouse programs. Distribution set for 792 cans of tomatoes and 800 pounds of dried beans.
Legal notices announce a summons by publication in a case where John Nixon and Wylie Myers sue multiple defendants in Republic County District Court. The sale notice lists property in Belleville including NE of SE 7 and NW of SW 8 with Lots 2 3 6 in Section 8, under a court order. Sheriff Curtis S. Moore to conduct sale October 31 1988 at 2 PM.
The column lists families and relations visiting or staying with relatives, including Jesse Jeardoe and sons Floyd Non dorf and others, with extended visits from Imperial Nebraska and Kansas City. It notes several guests at Courtland and surrounding homes and mentions Charles Nordman confined at home due to illness.
District 7 hostess Mr J P Jensen and Mrs Carl Veteto entertained the Mystery Pinochle Club on Thursday with four tables in play. Guests included Mrs Stella Downing Mrs Rex Farrell and baby and Mrs Alvin Peterson. Members listed include Mrs M O Brown Mrs J S Jensen Mrs Carroll Anderson and daughters Mrs Addison Carlson Mrs J O Anderson Mrs Chester Anderson Mrs Minnie Farrell Mrs Lewis Wallin Mrs Albert Moe Mrs Belle Etter Mrs Walter Henry Mrs Ralph Moe Mrs J P Jensen and Mrs Veteto. Next meeting planned with Mrs M O Brown in two weeks. Ed Thomas family hosts visited by Tom King Imperial Neb and Jane Thomas Earl. Rex Gardner visits with Allan Vannice. Charley Nondorf hosts 46th anniversary dinner and family reunion.
The article notes a strong corn hog crop with 50 bushels in some fields and 70 cents a bushel for new corn. Rolla Thompson and his father sold cattle in Kansas City for $16.60. Concordia high school defeated a top visiting team 6 to 0 in a notable game. Other items include a stove-pipe injury to a resident, alfalfa cutting, and a new fifty-year bank charter for the Bank of Scandia with historical notes on its founders.
New cement sidewalks on the west side of Cloud street from 3rd street south were installed last week.
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