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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

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Senior Play a Big Success at Delaware Rooming House Comedy

Eleven seniors presented Bashful Mr. Babbs directed by Miss Nola Stark to a large audience Friday night. Adelene Sandell played landlady Mrs Wiggins with Obadiah Stump mischief by Bobby Ewing. other roles included Wallace Boman Virginia Paul Eldon Larson Leo Johnson and Irena Skidmore. The high school orchestra under Miss Jean Hartman provided pre show and intermission music. Proceeds were satisfactory.

Mr. Babbs Nola Stark Delaware Fredrick Katherine Henderson Wallace Boman Virginia Paul Robert V. Bobbs Eldon Larson Marston Bobbs Leo Johnson Marston Robert Bobbs Jean Graham Eldred Freed Celesta Vanderpool Mona Lee Tohman Kathleen Gunn Verlee Reece Fern Thomas Alice Goodwin Betty Larson Fern Johnson Gene Clark Adolphus Nelson

County seeks start date for 1939 bindweed eradiation drive

County Supervisor IL E McEwen and aides prep the 1939 bindweed cultivation eradication campaign slated to begin around April 15. About 800 acres targeted this year in addition to farmer efforts. Last year 448 acres on 48 farms were treated with 95 percent kill. Bernan Samuelson was a Sunday dinner guest at Andy Perrys.

IL. E. McEwen

Will Rogers Humorous Story In San Francisco

A professor visiting with friends in San Francisco boasts about his work. A little girl asks what a geologist does and he explains using a hammer to track rocks. The tale pivots on wordplay and a family joke about a logist.

San Francisco

Good Friday Program at Scandia Schools and Churches

The Scandia Schools and Churches present a Good Friday program at the high school auditorium starting at 2 30 p m Friday. Local ministers will participate and all high school and grace children will join the event. Everyone is invited to attend.

Scandia Grace

State income tax due by April 15th

Kansas tax notice warns individuals, married couples, corporations and partnerships to file returns by April 15, 1930. It outlines filing thresholds, payment installments, and forms by class, with rates from 1 to 4 percent on net income and instructions for where to file and obtain forms.

State Income Tax Department Kansas WITEN Income Tax Department State Tlouse Topeka

Courthouse Fire Recalled On Anniversary Day

County officials and others remembered the courthouse fire of last year on April 1 at midnight. The piece notes relocation of offices to temporary quarters, ongoing planning for a new courthouse, and rapid progress toward construction beyond initial hopes.

Glee Club Presents Easter Cantata at Scandia High

The Scandia high school glee club performed the Easter cantata Christ Triumphant Sunday evening in the school auditorium under Miss Je Hartman. Alice Nelson accompanied the chorus with several soloists and hymns, with Rev. J E Englund delivering the invocation and benediction.

Christ Scandia High School Glee Club Je. Hartman Alice Nelson J. E. Englund Jessie Nichol Alice Goodwin Betty Larson Fern Thomas Fern Johnson Marcelene Maxine Perry Eldred Freed Lorna Virginia Mahax Victor Anderson Forrest Johnson Dwaine Robison Gene Larson Orville Nondorf Marnard Johnson

Katherine Nelson at Paul Fredrickson Home Work Detail

Miss Katherine Nelson is working at the Paul Fredrickson residence as part of a domestic labor arrangement. The report notes her employment status and location.

Katherine Nelson Paul Fredrickson

Easter Sun of Joy Prompts Lively Observances Worldwide

Easter Sunday, called the Sun of Joy, marks the end of Lent and the coming of spring. The festival, dating from early Christian times and tied to lunar calculations, celebrates the resurrection and inspires churchgoers with symbols like Easter lilies and renewed life.

Jovy

Haussermann Buys Furs At Beaver Sale In Concordia

The Beaver Fur Sale conducted by the State Fish and Game Commission in Concordia last week saw Bert Lyon of Kansas City lead with 1270.50 dollars, Nelson of Clay Center at 1196.75, and Fred Haussermann of Scandia Hide and Fur Co. at 93.00. Overall hides offered were generous but quality and prices lagged behind previous years. A. B. Johnson traveled to Little Rock to visit relatives, stopping in Wichita and Stillwater en route. Mrs. Ed Swanson and Mrs. Amanda Maxell joined Mrs. Swenson as delegates at the Women's Home Mission Society district meeting in Mariadahl.

State Fish and Game Commission Concordia Bert Lyon Kansas City Nelson Clay Center Fred Haussermann Scandia Hide and Fur Co Scandia Ed Swanson Amanda Maxell J. Swenson Women’s Home Mission Society Mariadahl Swanson Swenson

Mysterious River Western at Princess Theatre

Zane Grey tale of a masked, feared rider who robs to aid the poor and saves a ranch from rustlers. The Mysterious River screens Saturday and Sunday with bold gunplay and daring justice as its central romance unfolds.

West Zane Grey Princess Theatre

Pulmotor Demonstration At Scandia High School

A pulmotor demonstration will be held Friday afternoon at 2 15 in Scandia High School auditorium under Belleville Lions Club. The event aims to show pulmotor use as Republic County considers purchasing the device. Public invited to attend and learn.

Scandia Belleville

Homecoming at Pleasant Grove in District 61

Pleasant Grove Ambrose hosts a district 61 homecoming on Saturday April 8 with a noon basket dinner a short afternoon program and a three act play in the evening.

Pleasant Grove Ambrose District 61

Band Benefit Play The Wolf slated April 20 21

Scandia Community Club presents The Wolf a two night band benefit at the high school auditorium on April 20 and 21 The aim is to raise 150 to 200 dollars to fund the band through summer with Ed Wires directing the drama and Miss Mary West at the piano Cast includes Dolores Miller Carl Aber Johnny Nystron Vernon Holmes Jimmy Larsen and Walter Berger Ole Frazier and Harry Hampton handle ticket sales Proceeds support band maintenance this summer Tickets are printed and available from band members

Scandia Community Club Northwoods Canada Ed Wires Mary West Dolores Miller Carl Aber Johnny Nystron Vernon Flolmes Jimmy Larsen Walter Berger

Republic County Grade School Music Festival Draws Large Crowd

The second annual Republic County Grade School music festival at Belleville attracted many students, teachers, and parents from 25 schools. The program featured a massed chorus, solos and instrumental items, with each school performing one number, showing strong training by teachers and pupils.

Belleville

Amana Lutheran pastor hurries to see newborn daughter

In Concordia this week Rev Linerson of Amana Lutheran rushed past a mud hole near the post office to visit his newborn daughter. He apologized for hurrying ahead as father and family rejoice. Mother and baby are reported doing nicely and the pastor is said to recover from the dash.

Concordia Linerson Amana Lutheran Church

Special Sorosis meeting set for Thursday at 2 30 p m

Notice to Sorosis members announces a special business meeting at the high school Thursday at 2 30 p m led by President Mrs O M Hardtaker. Attendance requested by all members. Honored With Housewarming Party Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters hosted a party Saturday evening with many neighbors and relatives present. A pinochle game followed by a potluck lunch. A gift was presented to the hosts.

Sorosis Study Club O. M. Hardtaker Carrol Anderson Lewis Wallin Addison Carlson Chester Anderson Charles Farrell Carl Veteto Alvin Peterson Ralph Moe Ila Marie M. O. Brown Albert Moe W. S. Henry and Philroy J. O. Anderson George Larson Clyde Norris Belle Etter Ada Aspegren Norma Jean Tingstrom Anderson

Belleville Visitors Spend Afternoon at Andy Perry Home

Mrs. Edna Patrick and Marlene of Belleville were afternoon visitors at the Andy Perry home Friday.

J. R. Storer Home Sarah and Frances McCune Robert George McCune Joe Early Nina Formoso Edna Patrick Marlene Belleville Andy Perry

Record vote at city election in Scandia ends in mayoral tie

The Scandia city election produced a historic turnout of 297 ballots. A 146 to 146 tie decided the mayoral race for E. T. Olson, with Lester Richards winning Police Judge and five candidates elected as Councilmen after the final canvass confirms the tie and selection.

Scandia E. T. Olson Wm. Mac Lester Richards C. E. Albro Allen Gunter George Stromberg E. C. Wires Art Cardwell Guy Frazier O. W. Nichols John Hooker Foster Thelvey Ware Clark Judas Lieved Jessie Ward C. O. Thompson J. M. Tedrow Co. E. Albro FE. C. Wires

Oranges From California to Mrs Preble Delights Journal

A shipment of Blue Goose oranges from Corona California arrived for Mrs W C Preble as a generous gift from her brother G H Simms. The Journal praises the fruit as very choice and excellent in quality and taste, with thanks to Cotton for samples.

Journal Force W. C. Preble G. H. Simms Corona California

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Miss Stark Will Rogers Glee Club THE Pocketbook OF Knowledge U.S United States George Washington England Oen Haussermann A. B. Johnson Little Rock Ark Abe Johnson A. C. Johnson Wichita Anna May Johnson Stillwater Oklo Aaron Carlson Eva Sothers Doris Conrad Florell Loren Florell Janice Rae Emma Florell Nels Florell Floyd Nolan Donald Courtland Alfreda Monson C. O. Mhoson Alfred Konovalsky ElRene Sederlin and Sons O. G. Lowell Donnie H. L. Hampton Carl Hammer Lawrence Nystrom Lois Jean Algor Anderson Mr. Anderson Lowell Low Sorosis Apeice Eid Olson Col James Bowie Texas McCue Newspaper Syndicate
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