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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
3
Kansas property owners continued fire prevention efforts yielding lower August losses. The monthly report shows $253 053 in losses across 187 fires, down from $398 948 for the same month last year with 288 fires. Wyandotte County led with 24 fires totaling $47 722. 59 counties reported fires.
The Scandia Journal reports Swedes defeat Republic in the season finale. Details highlight final score and key plays from the closing contest.
Public notice to Mary Stevens et al and unknown heirs of Ludlam Dunfee that they are defendants in a district court action filed by Ray Tingstrom. They must answer by October 15, 1931, or the petition will be treated as true and judgment may confirm plaintiff's title to a described Republic County property and bar mortgage liens.
Maxine Noble files for divorce from R O Noble Jr in Republic County Kansas alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Court action requires answer by October 24 1931. case seeks restoration of maiden name Maxine Fulmer. Attorneys W D Vance and Fred Emery represent plaintiff. clerk Wm R Goodwin seals document.
State of Kansas Republic County Probate Court grants Emma V. Svensson administratrix of Anna C. Svenson deceased dated August 29 1931. Creditors must present claims within one year or be barred. Henry H. Vannatta Probate Judge attests. First published Scandia Journal September 10 1931.
Charlie Ruggles, the droll cherubic comedian seen in Young Man of Manhattan and Her Wedding Night, returns to the Princess Theatre for his first starring film The Girl Habit next Tuesday and Wednesday. Made at Paramount's New York studio, the release marks his launch to screen stardom.
Ruggles earned early fame in San Francisco and New York musicals before thriving in silent films with Lenore Ulrich Elsie Jamison and Cyril Maude. His talkie breakthrough came in Gentlemen of the Press followed by Roadhouse Nights and Honor Among Lovers. He heads a lively cast including Tamara Geva and Donald Meek in The Girl Habit plus a parade of local social notes and theater references.
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