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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
1
Governor Ratner spoke at the North Central Kansas Free Fair in Belleville presenting 4-H Club awards during the 4 H Club and Governor’s Day event. He praised 4 H members and leaders, highlighted agriculture as a national strength, and urged support for farm programs and youth leadership.
The season began Monday with forty four boys checked in for football, the largest squad in school history, surpassing last year by six. Thirteen are lettermen. The first game is September 20 against Republic at home and strong support from the fans is urged.
Judge Tom Kennett of the 12th Judicial District died at his Concordia home on Tuesday. He presided over a district including Republic Cloud and Washington counties.
An American argues that Americans invented most things, while a German cites old castles and a tele hone found by professors, and an Englishman recalls London Bridge claims. A Irish voice jokes that Blarney may have birthed the first wireless, long before Noah’s flood.
All county schools closed Monday by order of the County Health Officer for an indefinite period due to a state polio epidemic. No reopening date announced at this time.
The county clerk released official results for all offices, confirming no change in plurality from unofficial returns. Key figures include Republican candidates Frank Carlson for Congress 2065 and Jay Welch for Governor 355, with various others listed for Supreme Court, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and more. The report also notes a cattle shipment of 12 White Face two-year-olds to Kansas City and campus visits by Scandia residents from the Boys Industrial School publication.
Notes from ye ed suggest Republicans back Ratner economy and efficiency while Democrats avoid third term talk. writers visit farmers and towns, hinting at farm program support and bingo incentives. Democratic platform emphasizes concise principles and avoids Roosevelt third term, opening path for cross party support and Willkie voters.
Rep Frank L Hagaman Johnson County ridicules the Democrats rival claiming their gubernatorial candidate is an amateur and a novice in politics. He notes the man held a $4000 yearly Board of Administration post under the prior administration and later became a $6500 yearly New Deal tax collector.
The county produced twenty five garments for refugees including five women's and five men's sweaters plus ten children's sweaters. Five women's and five children's dresses were completed with two layettes. Dozens of local volunteers led by Mrs. Guy Frazier and Mrs. Creager sewed and knit to standard quality, earning wide gratitude from the community.
A report to Kansans shows Governor Rat's administration cutting overhead and operating costs across agencies. Highlights include a June 30 1940 year end in the black, Welfare saving 61474, Highway saving 1.75 million in 1939, Vehicle Dept costs cut 324590, and revenue units merged into a single Department of Revenue and Taxation.
The Deshler Broom Factory will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary on September 17 18 and 19 with daily speeches and a carnival. Organizers promise a genuine good time for all and urge attendance.
A compilation of Roosevelt quotations criticizes the New Deal era and his personal emphasis on principles over personality. It cites Madison Square Garden 1932 remarks, a Jefferson Day 1932 speech, a New York City address in 1932, and a Jackson Day dinner 1938 reflecting on leadership, democracy, and party alignment.
The Journal offers a 25 percent discount on subscriptions through Saturday September 7th. Delinquent subscribers are urged to settle arrears to avoid the end of the promotion and a return to the regular price of $1.50. Gerald Reece is working in Washington this week.
The Posts or Standards for memorial marker on U S 36 east of the Republican River bridge await a plaque. Scanlia Community Club will sponsor a dedication. The marker will recount Pike’s 1806 expedition through Kansas and his meeting with the Pawnee, noting the first flag raised in Kansas. The Journal will continue Pike’s report next week.
The Y W C A neighborhood group invites all Community Y W C A members to Agenda on Monday September 9. Registration starts at one o clock with no fees. A covered dish supper at six asks members to bring fruit chicken vegetable salad tomatoes pickles or similar. If changes occur due to State Department word posters will be placed in store buildings.
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