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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1940

Page

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Princess Theatre Reopens With Our Neighbors The Carters

The Princess Theatre resumes showings this Saturday and Sunday with Paramount drama Our Neighbors The Carters depicting a typical American family. Fay Beider, Frank Craven star as Ma and Pa Carter alongside Edmund Lowe Genevieve Tobin and child actors. The rebuilt roof and facilities promise the latest pictures and community support is urged.

Maple Street United States Paramount Carters Fay Beinter Frank Craven

War Department telegram on Republican River report action

The telegram from Harry Woodring says the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors passed on the Republican River report and will submit it to the chief of engineers for decision to ensure prompt action. Harry H. Woodring Secretary of War.

RE. P. Ahrens Harry Woodring Board of Engineers For Republican River Chief of Engineers Harry H. Woodring Secretary of War

Paint Sale at Haggman and Wires Drug Store

The Haggman and Wires Drug Store starts a three day Paint Sale this Thursday and runs to Saturday evening. The event promises paints for every purpose with low prices and strong value during the spring sale period.

Haggman and Wires Drug Store

Under New Management at Hampton Danielson Business

Mr and Mrs Harry L Hampton assume control of the Hampton Danielson Funeral Home and Furniture Store promising continued efficient service and an open invitation to patrons to visit the shop.

Harry L. Hampton Hampton - Danielon Funeral Thome and Tekla Brown Lloyd Vernon Smith Marker Lindecrantz Robert Theo. Danielson

Silk Rogers Hemmerous Story

A humorous anecdote about a prize scholar's father and a pugilist. The father, confused by a fighter's question about his son John, asks him to tell John to focus on earning money rather than fighting, reflecting student misbehavior and parental concern.

John

County Wide Conservation Meeting in Scandia

The Scandia Community Club sponsors a county wide meeting on flood control and the Scandia Dam. It will be held Thursday April 11 at 7 30 p m at City Hall Princess Theatre. Citizens are invited to attend and hear about irrigation benefits and progress.

Scandia Community Club Scandia City Hall Princess Theatre Scandia City Hall

Patrolman Walker Speaks At Scandia School

Patrolman Walker Norton and Antrim spoke to Scandia School about highway safety as part of Kansas State’s War on Accidents. They highlighted the ABCs of driving be careful be courteous and be alert and urged adherence to the rule limiting front seat riders to three.

State of Kansas Scandia Walker Norton Antrim al Norton Don Antrim Kansas Rudolph Sam

Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Send Dues

A newspaper reminds readers to settle arrears with the paper. The note acknowledges hard times but urges payment, asking subscribers to check their label and mail the owed amount to avoid further action.

Paint Time Is Here in Spring Shopping Drive

The return of spring brings Cook Paint ads in the Journal over the past month. Sanborn Lumber Co. promotes paint and varnish lines weekly.

Journal Sanborn Lumber Co

Scandia Community Club Honors Local Basketball Teams

The Scandia Community Club honored the high school boys basketball team and the grade school county champions with a Thursday evening dinner at the high school, followed by a program led by Supt. Hodges and talks by Coaches Lemon and Rogers. Music numbers and performances by local students capped the evening. Seniors plan an April 6 ice cream social to fund-raise.

Scandia Lemon Rogers Couney Fern Thomas Betty Lhene Larson Harald Nelson Miss Buthiman Gay We All Scandia High School Hampton Pep Girls Hodges

Home Economic Class II Bakes Cakes for Basketball Feed

The Scandia Community Club hosted a Thursday night basketball feed with contributions from the Home Economic Class II who baked cakes for the event. English III Class plans to publish the April issue of the High News with help from the journalism class assistant. First year typing students prepare the library title and authors file cards.

Scandia Community Club High News

Hi Y Happenings Meeting Highlights Crime Prevention Talk

The Hi Y club held its regular meeting last Wednesday with group songs led by Mr. Lemon. Orville Nondort introduced speaker Mr. Helvey who spoke on crime prevention and shared incidents of tracking down offenders before the benediction.

Hi-Y Lemon Orville Nondort Mr. Helvey

American History Class Explores World War Topics

A class on American history examines World War II and related international relations topics. Students discuss key events, alliances, and outcomes shaping the postwar world.

G. R. Committees Meet on March 27 for Banquet Plans

At the regular G. R. period on Wednesday March 27 the social service and program committees met together to discuss the Mother Daughter banquet and related problems for the month.

Pioneer Resident Died After Long Community Life

Mrs. John Boman 77 a pioneer settler died last Saturday March 30 after living in the community since 1869 She was survived by husband John Boman and two sons Emil and Walter Funeral services were held April 1 at the late home and Methodist church with Rev J E Englund officiating Interment in Riverview Cemetery Hampton Funeral Service in charge

John Boman

Garage Changes Hand Across Allnut Property

An item of game interest was overlooked last week in the transfer of ownership of the Allnut Garage property, purchased by Archie Isaacson. The transfer took effect as of the week before last.

Allnut Archie Isaacson

Homecoming at Pleasant Grove School April 13

Pleasant Grove School hosts its annual Homecoming on Saturday April 13 with a basket dinner and an afternoon program. Former teachers and pupils and their families are invited to attend.

Pleasant Grove School

Bethany College Choir to Visit Scandia April 12

Bethany College Choir from Lindsborg will give an eight o clock concert at the Scandia Lutheran Church on April 12. Dr Hagbard Brase directs a mix of sacred and secular pieces in English Russian Finnish and Norwegian styles. The program features Christansen arrangements and extends with vocal solos and instrumental pieces by choir members.

Scandia Bethany College Bethany College Choir Lindsborg Hagbard Brase Brase Christiansen St. Olaf Lutheran Choir Luther Dett Wood Arkhangelsky Brother James Air Jacobs Gounod Luvaas Erase Teackesnokoff

Carmony Seeks Republican Nomination for County Clerk

J. F. Jack Carmony announces his candidacy for the office of County Clerk on the Republican ticket. He cites business experience and two years of college as qualifications and plans to campaign across the county for the August Primary. He has lived in Republic County 25 years, with five years in the army and veterans hospitals.

J. F Jack) Carmony Mr. Carmony Jack Fice Carmony Republic County Army

Sixth District Republican Convention at Beloit Chooses Elector and Delegates

The Beloit convention elected Chas. Mann from Osborne as Presidential Elector and L C G McNally of Minneapolis with Fred Ferguson of Colby as National Convention delegates. Alternates were G J Archer of Dinsmore and Fred Beeler of Jewell. Congressman Frank Carlson gave the keynote on the New Deal, with various officials and local figures speaking at a large banquet.

Beloit Chas. Mann Osborne L. CG. McNally Minneapolis Fred Ferguson Colby Philladelphia G. J. Archer Dinsmore Fred Beeler Jewell Alf Landon John Hamilton O. O. Osborne Stockton Harrison Glidden Frank Carlson Robb Jay S. Parker Mendenhall Belleville Ralph Rodgers Lincom Young Republicans Gomer Davies Concordia Kansan

Appropriation Bill Up May Aid Scandia Dam Project

A Daily Capital report notes a flood control appropriation of 266 million dollars for consideration. President Roosevelt signaled he would likely sign the bill. If enacted, the Missouri River system including the Scandia Dam could advance, turning local efforts into realized plans.

Daily Capital Roosevelt Missouri River Scandia Scandim

Ties for First in Scholastic Contest at Rackley Meet

District 88 and District 48 tied for first with 66 points each at the Rackley field meet. Ribbon winners from 88 include Norma Jean Lervold Earl Melby Russell Lervold Charles Rogers Helen Larson Bobby Larson LaVerne Lervold Gladys Rogers and Alice Rogers. Mrs Elmer Melby Mrs Will Rogers escorted the pupils and their teacher Miss Eina Robison to the event.

Rackley Norma Jean Lervold Earl Melby Russell Lervold Charles Rogers Helen Larson Bobby Larsen LaVerne Lervold Gladys Rogers Alice Rogers Elmer Melby Will Rogers Eina Robison

Baby Chicks on Display at Swift Produce

Swift Produce led by Joyce Johnson displays 200 baby chicks with brooders. Watering and feeding troughs are on the side and the brooders are heated by an electric light. Visitors are invited to see the chicks and brooders.

Swift Joyce Johnson

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