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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
2
Establishment in 1871 and post office filing as second class matter in Scandia Kansas under Congress act March 38 1879. Subscription rate noted at one year for $1.50.
The State of Kansas to Ida M Ballard Della P Harvey unknown heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns of Emma E Poage deceased and all other persons concerned. Roy W Poage executor has filed final report and petition for discharge requiring defenses by September 27 1940 at 10 00 A M in Belleville court. If not the petition will be acted upon and the estate closed with distribution and costs set. August 31 1940. Vance Emery and Owsley Attorneys for Executor.
A cucumber grew inside a half pint cream bottle at the Journal office and proved too large to release. Fr K Reasoner and wife move to For mosa for an indefinite residence, with Reasoner having led the local school band. Political candidates spotted include Andy Moore Sheriff Republican Warran Scott District Court Republican Marvin Larson County Attorney Democratic Gus Sandell county commissioner Republican. A light frost touched the town Tuesday night with morning temperatures near 38 degrees.
In a speech the governor praised Willkie as a strong example of Americanism and endorsed Charles L. McNary as a Western statesman and friend of the farm. He highlighted Republican candidates for Congress and local tickets as part of the slate.
Governor Ratner enumerates key goals for his second term including a permanent merit system, Industrial Commission expansion, improved unemployment compensation, elder care, water resource development, free textbooks, a retirement plan for teachers, and agency consolidation with a finance department. He emphasizes aiding the needy and defending American democracy over party politics.
The Kansas party platform pledges free school textbooks and fearless law enforcement under Attorney General Parker and the state bureau of investigation. It calls for integrating law enforcement, supporting defense councils, aiding farmers, protecting water and mineral resources, and continuing bipartisan services and fiscal reforms. It also commends Kansas women in politics and River Ratner’s administration while urging targeted legislation and budget improvements.
The platform condemns Republican pledges as dishonest and pernicious while denying religion peace treason subversive acts trade practices farm relief and law enforcement as political issues. It calls for fair honest state ment of all party principles.
The platform calls for revising the state tax system and repealing a homestead tax. It demands distributing unallocated sales tax money to the aged, blind, crippled and dependent children, creating a labor department, reforming oil policies, improving school laws, and electing a nonpartisan state superintendent. It vows an honest merit system and denounces the Ratner administration for a vicious political machine while promising to curb state government extravagance.
Frank V. Cook a former Scandia resident and Jacksonville area shopkeeper hooked a 600 pound shark off Mayport with James Way. After a long fight across the channel they towed the 9.5 foot catch to Mayport and entered it in the Jacksonville Fishing Tournament.
Lela Ellanora Carlson born March 15 1912 in White Rock Township near Courtland died August 31 740 while visiting Pine River Minnesota after flu and pneumonia. She was baptized June 30 1912 in Amana Lutheran Scandia confirmed September 29 1929 and remained in the church until death. Funeral September 3 conducted by Rev M C Linerson, burial Ada Lutheran cemetery. She was preceded by siblings Swernia Mabel and parents Carl and Maria Carlson. Left are brothers Emanuel Victor Clarence Reuben and Swan Gottfred plus many relatives.
All ex-service men who have seen service in foreign lands are invited to attend a meeting at the Masonic Hall in Scandia on Friday September 18.
Divine service at 9 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Luther League meeting at 8 p m Let there be a perfect attendance at these three meetings It is sad to see anyone absent.
Sabbath School will be held next Sunday at 10 a.m. in Scandia. Morning worship in Rydal begins at 9:45 followed by Bible instruction. All who wish to worship and work with us are welcome.
Rev. Bertha Fogelberg, pastor, leads Sunday worship with Norway and Scandia Sunday schools at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. W M A meets Wednesday September 18 at the U B Church led by Mrs. Frank Larsen. Ladies Aid gathers Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the U B Aid room for a potluck lunch.
The Little Friendly Church led by Pastor M. C. Linerson holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 with Communion this Sunday. Dorcas meets today afternoon. Congregational meeting Monday September 16 to decide the amount to request from conference and Synod.
The Methodist Church invites members and friends to special services next Sunday marking the 25th anniversary of the temple dedication. Sunday School at 10 and a guest sermon by Dr. L E Cooke of Concordia at 11. Basket dinner follows in the church dining room, no evening service due to Community service. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 in the church parlor. New members welcome.
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves heart pressure from stomach gas caused by constipation. It touts a single dose clearing gas and cleansing both bowels, with brand names Haggman and Wires referenced.
Informational note from Kansas Social Welfare Department explains that the pauper's oath was repealed by the 1939 Kansas legislature. The Recovery Act allows recovery from some beneficiaries but not from aid to the blind or aid to dependent children. It imposes no liens on property. enforcement occurs after the recipient's death via probate claims, with protections for the surviving spouse or dependent children’s residence.
Mrs Arvid Larson and children and Miss Alma Olson spent Monday afternoon at the August Bands Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman and Paul visited last Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Krohn Mr and Mrs W Walters spent Thursday evening with Edgar and John Mainquist Mrs M A Larson and daughters spent Friday afternoon at the Arvid Larson home Mr and Mrs Enoch Hedin and Genevieve visited Friday evening at the Axel Lundberg home Genevieve and Winifred Larson were
Sunday dinner guests at the Char ley Sjolander home included Mr and Mrs M A Larson and Wilma. Mr and Mrs dwin Peterson called at the M A Larson home last Saturday.
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