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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
2
Huey Pierce Long is gone and questions grow whether his killing was plotted. The mood condemns the gang method used to remove him while praising his rise from humble roots despite questionable methods. Indictments for contempt target Plattsburg farmers who blocked a court sale, amid war and storm anxieties.
Relief funds for Republic county set at 2995 dollars for a two week interim. About 300 residents qualify for direct relief or dole. Raymond Lee 14 of Trenton Missouri ran away hitchhiking toward Boulder Colorado to attend school. he was picked up at the port of entry in Belleville and returned home with his mother.
Bernard Cahill returns from Citizen's Military Training Camp at Fort Leavenworth Kansas where he served in Company B. The camp closed on August 30.
H E Coleman and C G Reece attended the funeral of Mr Blair at Mankato on Sunday.
Kansas Republic County Probate Court grants Hugh McGowan as administrator for the estate of Merton R. Roberts deceased. Claims must be presented within one year from September 9, 1935. Attest by Probate Judge Henry H. Van Natta. Also mentions local residents and Scandia Jamestown football opener details with a score from last year.
In Republic County the Probate Court granted letters testamentary to George Stromberg on September 16 1935 for the estate of Sarah Emily Stromberg deceased. Creditors must present claims within one year from the letters date or be barred.
Miss Lois Decker and Miss La Verne Larsen spent the weekend at their Concordia homes. Christina Hays and Miss De da Louise Drake were in Belleville and Concordia Saturday afternoon. Christina Hays and June Freed were in Belleville Saturday morning. Jessie Nichol and her aunt and Edna Neher spent Sunday at Nichol’s home near Concordia. Ruth Ahrens visited her aunt in Belleville Sunday. Leora Loring spent Sunday in Esbow visiting friends. Deda Louise Drake’s parents visited her Sunday at the Charley Freed home where she is staying.
The freshmen named for enrollment this year include Thelma Acree Victor Anderson Wallace Boman Oscar L. Garman Mary Dunn Bobby Ewing Robert Ewing Eldred Freed Ruth McGregor Gerald Hawkins Philroy Henry Mona Hohman Leo John ak Lucille Larson Lorraine Linde-
The County Faculty and Women of Republic County met Monday evening at the Eliott hotel in Belleville. Officers for the coming year were elected. Attendees from Scandia included Misses Neher Nichol Drake and Hays.
The Belleville meeting of the County School Masters opened the year with the first session Monday evening at the Hotel Elliott. Officers for the coming year were elected.
The Phi Epsilon Phi pep club met Tuesday afternoon and elected Ruth Ahrens president Mildred Johnson as vice president and Faye Cady as secretary and treasurer.
The G R club held a Sept 12 welcoming service for new girls led by Norma Aspegren the new president. Wilma Mitchell supervised activities and a short pantomime To Become a Girl Reserve was read by Mrs George Jeandebeur who acted as aunt to a freshman. Other attendees included Ella Larson Corrine Naslund M Mildred Johnson Mavis Freed Matilda McDowell Eve Lyn Brown Ruth Ahrens and Arlene Hugos with Miss Neher closing in devotionals. Mrs Ivan Consae visited 1735 AN girls in school attended.
A high school faculty meeting discussed sponsoring class activities for the year. Superintendent Miller named a committee to organize initiation events led by Miss Neher, Miss Drake, and Mr. Miller. The six-member student group includes sophomores Kenneth Danielson Ardith Curtis Maytilda McDowell and juniors Mildred Johnson Billy Reece Max Bowersox with seniors aiding planning for noon activities assisted by Miss Nichol and Miss Hays.
Mr and Mrs Ed Olson visited Sunday at the Gene Nelson home in Belleville. The brief note places the visit in Belleville and mentions the Nelson residence.
Arabella McDowell spent last week at the Emil Boman home. Audra DeanMilner of Scandia visited June Verlee Olson and Alta Goodwin hosted by Ted Milner. Virginia Lee Marshall visited relatives near Republic. Alice Coldazier stayed with Evelyn Brown in Scandia. Mrs Howard Millen called on Elwood West in Belleville. E K Erickson spent Friday afternoon at Less Rasmussen home. Glen Eastman and sons were Sunday guests at J W Eastman.
A second natural gas line is planned to cross the Republican River at Lawrenceburg. The construction contract was let September 10 and the company will house a large work force on site. The double line aims to improve flood resilience after damages to the older line from June floods.
A compact fragment announces a bargain on gum priced at three for a dime with the Bargain Spot advertisement. The brief reads like a classified deal note in a late edition.
Kansas firm A.M. Sanborn Lumber promotes Wash Nut Coal as on track for delivery this week with an advertising blurb highlighting product readiness and availability.
A family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson honored their daughter Anita June. Attendees included Ada Aspgren Norma Dorothy Clyde Norris A C Olson Alma J C Anderson Arvid Larson Band family Richard Olson Leger Walter Henry and Philroy.
Vincent Selin of Harrison New York arrives in Scandia en route from Los Angeles to New York where he is employed by a New York newspaper. He plans to continue his trip Thursday morning.
Eve Sandborn of Clay Center was a weekend guest at the R. E. Cooper residence, visiting for leisure and local engagement.
Kansas City visitors Peggy McGregor Lenabell De Noyer and Cecil Brand spent the weekend in Kansas City Missouri. War ren Gunter accompanied them to Manhattan.
Visite in Emporia Mrs G P Plother visits this week with her sister Mrs G M Harris of Emporia, staying for social calls and family time.
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