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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
1
Congressman Frank Carlson resumes his 1936 Sixth District bid with a Friday night stop at ScanDia City Hall. A 6:30 banquet precedes a Republican mass meeting where Carlson is the main speaker and local office seekers are introduced. Refreshments follow at the drug store and ScanDia restaurants.
The A. M. Sanborn Lumber Company announces an anniversary sale starting Friday October 30 and ending Saturday November 7 with specials on building materials and hardware.
The notice outlines a broad slate of Democratic tickets for national state and local offices, naming Roosevelt Garner Connelly Huxman Lindsay McManigal Powers Gaston Harris Markham Edwards Runyan Kennett Hansen Sanford Packard Houdek Strand Graham Coombs Betas Grant Beck Nylund Hohman Nichola Brewer Hanson Barleen Barleen and multiple township and county officers with various clerks and constables listed. The dense roster reflects a full election slate across districts towns and counties.
The city of Scandia invites all youth and families to a Halloween jamoree at City Hall on Monday evening November 2 starting at 7 30. Refreshments will be served and those entering the amateur contest should notify Larry Porter or Rev. B W Selin.
This Thursday evening the choir meets at the parsonage. Sunday School starts at 10 A M and the morning worship follows at 11. Evening service at 7 30 with Caroline Street as leader. Ladies Aid meets Thursday November 5 hosted by Mesdames Isaacson Wallin Nelson Nystrom and Nystrom. Cordial invitation to Methodist services.
Amana Lutheran Church invites members and friends to next Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 and the 11 o clock worship led by Rev Linnerson marking his first sermon at the congregation.
Sunday School with Bible Class at 10 o clock. Rev Knock of Minneapolis will preach Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Beginning Sunday evening Nov 1 and continuing every evening and Friday Rev Knock conducts a Bible Conference at Ada Lutheran church near Kackley. Ada friends invite good attendance from Norway. Tuesday Nov 3 is general election. Pastor T O Torgeson invites all to welcome to church.
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley lists 21st Sunday after Trinity with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Sunday school Bible classes and choir rehearsals noted plus Tuesday 7 30 Ladies Aid meetings and Halloween social events. Pastor Carl G Danielson announced with Bible conference starting November 1 for five evenings.
About 40 000 will be distributed to Republic county farmers this week from the office of County Agent H J Adams. Farmers will receive cards when their checks arrive in final payment of AAA wheat reduction compliance prior to Supreme Court action annulling the setup.
The treasury department recommended acceptance of Mannell, Collins & Douglas offer for the site opposite the Elliott Hotel. The 220 by 113 foot parcel was bought for 7,780 dollars for the Belleville post office location.
The Princess theatre features The White Angel a portrait of Florence Nightingale with Kay Francis as the nurse. The film screens Saturday and Sunday detailing the famous war nurse's life.
A Belleville Telescope dispute replies to a Journal editorial over county legal notices and county business allocations. The Journal questions why the Telescope receives far more in county job work and supplies despite paying similar taxes, and argues for fair distribution of notice printing within Republic County.
The Scandia Swedes lost 13 to 7 to Jewell City on October 23 at Jewell Field. Jewell scored in the second quarter after Scandia punt return and again in the fourth on an interception return. extra points both good. Scandia had 9 first downs and completed 2 of 14 passes while Jewell managed 2 of 8.
Rev and Mrs R C Conn moved into the United Brethren parsonage on Wednesday after staying with Mrs May White during redecorating and remodeling of the parsonage.
Clifford Kelly, 20, living with his mother south of Rydal, shot himself with a 410 gauge shotgun Monday afternoon. The bullet struck between his eyes and caused instant death. Despondency is believed to have caused the act. Kelly farmed the past year and worked on the WPA this fall. his father has been in the Missouri Ozarks the past year.
Hageman Wires Drug Store announces a Rexall 1-Cent Sale from Wednesday to Saturday offering many items as two for the price of one plus one cent. The event doubles as the shop’s 21st birthday celebration with a free Boulder Dam picture show at the Princess theatre and tickets available at the store.
The Journal invites all readers to attend the election party next Tuesday night. The office will stay open all night with telephone connections to inform local people on national, state, and county tickets. Come, watch candidates rise or fall as results come in.
The Scandia community hosts a city hall jamboree for youth with amateur acts contests and prizes for costumes. Rev B W Selin and Mr Porter coordinate participation, a free film Moonlight on the Prairie screens after contests, refreshments follow, and students from rural schools are invited. The event honors pledged good conduct on Halloween.
The North Central Kansas Free Fair amusements department closed with a $631.95 net profit. Amusement receipts reached $8,426.59 with disbursements of $7,794.64. Grandstand construction costs total $1,118.77, drawn from this year’s reserve fund of $7,332.34. An estimated $1,500 sponsor share remains. Belleville Chamber of Commerce treasurer’s report notes strong farmer and business cooperation fueling the fair’s status as Kansas’ third largest.
Mrs. Elizabeth Coleman known as Grandma Coleman, aged over 90, fell Friday morning and broke her hip. Despite frail health, she is listed as doing as well as can be expected for her age under these circumstances.
Voters in Scandia and Republic County head to the polls next Tuesday November 8 to choose local state and national officers for the next terms. Kansas voters face a presidential choice between Landon Knox and Roosevelt Garner with three gubernatorial candidates also on the ballot. The Sixth District selects between Carlson and Connely, while two state constitutional amendments address relief participation and employment compensation and age benefits.
A list of Republican candidates for state and county offices includes Frank Carlson for U S Senator Hugo Wedell and R A Burch for governor Will G West and C E Friend for Governor Frank J Ryan for Secretary of State George Robb for State Auditor J J Rhodes for State Treasurer Clarence V Beck for Attorney General Scott for Superintendent of Public Instruction Chas F Hobbs and W GC Austin for Commissioner of Insurance John C Hogin for District Court Judge 12th district E L Shepard for State Senate 30th District P H Jorgensen for Representative 60th District Chas H Strand for County Clerk and a county slate listing Minnie M Howard as Register of Deeds Guy E Ward as County Attorney Henry Van Natta as Probate Judge Curtis S Moore as Sheriff Laura M Hill as Clerk of District Court Wm R Goodwin and C Gus Sandell listed in county offices.
The county treasurer Parley Platner received the annual license plates on Saturday. The 1937 shipment includes 4,150 auto tags and 550 truck tags.
The upcoming Scandia election assigns roles for next Tuesday. The receiving board includes Carl E. Larson Kathryn Jensen Nellie Jeandebeur Allan Gunter and W A Johnson. The counting board lists Vernon Swanson Lyle Ocobock Carl G Aberg Mrs Robert Deetor and Regina Nelson.
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