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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
2
Notice indicates the item is entered as second class matter at Scandia post office in Kansas under the 1879 act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
The Roosevelt administration tax bill imposes a hidden tax on workers and farmers, taking about one-fourth of their wages or income. The levy targets labor earnings, reshaping take home pay and financial burden across the economy.
Governor Landon addresses Eastern states on taxation as a core campaign issue. He says heavy burdens fall on wage earners, cites a 25 percent tax rise for those under $25 a week, and calls for simple bookkeeping, direct taxes, and repeal of the corporate surplus tax to protect jobs and future costs.
Fanny Boyles Davidson sues Guy E. Ward in District Court Republic County Kansas alleging grounds for divorce and permanent alimony. Plaintiff seeks division of real estate in Courtland including multiple lots in Chapman Dahlastros additions with specified exclusions and city blocks. Respondent must answer by October 28 1986 or petition may be judged true.
Belleville residents will decide Soon whether to approve a county supported municipal pool. County support needed as residents travel to nearby cities for swimming while Republic county seeks a local facility. The piece notes local hope that the county seat proposal carries amid regional swim needs.
The column mulls when bridge work may start by October 15 while noting uncertain forecasts for local racing outcomes. A Brown county farmer grows a single ear of corn on 14 acres. Kansas newspapers praise a candidate’s rainmaking travels as part of a lengthy national campaign route.
The Garnett Review quotes Ben Hudson WPA district director in Colony saying workers who disbelieve in his program or President Roosevelt lose their jobs. The letter argues federal relief workers are employed by the government, not by Roosevelt or his funds, and contrasts with private employers. The Lola Register urges instruction for Mr Hudson.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson of Hallam Nebraska visited in Scandia Saturday. Mrs Mariel Sederlin returned home with them for a visit.
Probate of the estate of Jason W. Haines completed in probate court. Ralph Morrison convicted as a suspect in multiple bank robberies including Munden and Bartley cases. he was returned from New Mexico for trial. Marriages recorded: Leslie Ward and Doris Summers. Carl Aspegren and Anna Hendricks. Several promissory note suits filed in Drainage District 1. Foreclosure action against Sigsbees and Garbers involving HOLC. Appeal in State of Kansas versus Strait for unlawful fishing. Belleville WPA sewing room moves to Republic City to ease crowded conditions.
Miss Marjorie Ward named Miss Belleville in Topeka State Fair beauty pageant remains in top five of 128 original entrants in the state wide Jubilesta contest.
Notice of a full and final settlement in the Estate of Mary L. Chase Deceased filed in Republic County Probate Court with a hearing at Belleville on October 9 1936. Also summons by publication in Republic County District Court against Eldon Haney Laura B Stephenson and others for a $1500 claim plus interest and a first lien on SE 1/4 of Sec 21 T2S R5W. Jury. Miss Ward chosen to represent Belleville in a beauty queen contest at Kan sas City Jubilesta in October after winning a theatre popularity contest.
The 1936 Kansas Senate concurrent resolution proposes adding a new section to article 7 to authorize unemployment compensation and contributory old age benefits funded by employer and employee taxes. It would prohibit direct ad valorem taxes on real property for such purposes and set the amendment to appear on the 1936 general election ballot. The document is certified by Secretary of State Frank A. Nash.
Kansas Senate concurrent resolution proposes amending section 4 of article 7 to allow state participation in relief for aged and infirm residents with county and state funding oversight. The measure, designated The State Participation in Relief Amendment to the Constitution, would appear on the 1936 general election ballot.
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