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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
5
Courtland scores 85 points as Scandia meets tally Norway 26 Kackley 19 Republic 17 in a regional meet summary with listed scorers.
The report lists residents and guests with weekend visits and events. Individuals include Georgine Johnson Alice Colclazier Evelyn Brown Faye Cady Virginia Lee Marshall Matilda McDowell Ardith Curtis Irena Skidmore Eunice Gritten Ada Kallman Olive Kallman Lucille McDowell Wilma Mitchell Lorraine Lindgren Fern Johnson Adelene Sandell Floyd Johnson George Thompson Kenneth Danielson Herbert Johnson Andy Thompson and others. Attendees at the Pleasant Grove school homecoming program and a surprise birthday party for George Thompson are also noted with multiple names.
A Kansas special session may be held in summer to decide if a constitutional amendment is required to adopt social security legislation. After a Kansas legislative council committee discussed the issue, members hinted the amendment might be needed. The committee will report in April, with a summer session possible to place the measure on the November ballot.
Kansas state income tax department readies for its last minute rush as returns are due by April 15. Head Ellis Bever notes a sharp rise from last year with 30 percent more returns and $582,884 collected to date versus $415,314 previously.
Scandia boys enter the invitation track meet at Concordia on April 17 with many schools invited. Winning teams will qualified to enter the annual Kansas Relays at Lawrence. Victor Ahlstrom of Salina was Sunday guest of his father Jonas Ahlstrom. Eve Sanborn of Clay Center was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and daughters.
Mrs. F. C. Morey of Oklahoma City along with Mrs. Oberia Ryan and Blanche Hageman were Friday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Hageman.
Mrs. Erma Kannier of Topeka and Rev and Mrs B W Selin with Carl Mr and Mrs E C Wires Blanchy Haggman and Emma Swenson were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Larson.
The text lists multiple callers visiting the Johnson and Isaacson households in Kansas City area and nearby names. Families mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. H G Perrin Mary Dell Oscar Johnson Ralph Clark Emil Isaacson Alice Junior C A Johnson Lucille Marie Lawrence Olson Phyllis with several afternoon calls and Sunday dinners.
The text records numerous social visits and dinners among local residents including Peggy McGregor, E A McGregor, Mrs F C Morey of Oklahoma City, Mrs Oberia Ryan, A C Thompson and Jennie, Clarence Mahagan and Bud, Rene DeNoyer, Elmer Danielson family, Marker Lindecrantz, Vernon Erickson, Axel Hedstrom family, Eth an Hedstrom, W W Henry, Philroy, O V Nichols family, George Nichols, Levi Holgerson in Jamestown, and related Sunday and Monday gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Selin with Carl and Rev. B. C. Peterson were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and family.
The farm calendar notes disease-resistant tomato varieties on the market. Early cultivars include Phitch ard and Break O'day while midseason to late varieties include Marglobe and Louisiana Red. Planting these aids wilt control.
All hardy vegetable seeds should be in ground now while tender plants still wait. The article notes that rushing the season rarely yields savings and advises in many areas to avoid premature planting.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Alice Louise were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson and Phyllis were evening callers.
Young horses will be scarce this spring and many two and three year olds will be put to work but not too hard in their first year. Provide more liberal grain feeding so working young horses can maintain normal growth.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Haggman spent Saturday in Lindsborg visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Julius Olson of Abilene Texas were visiting in Scandia Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf were Monday evening visitors at the O V Nichols home, sharing a social call and light conversation in the evening.
All milk and cream cooling tanks should be provided with tight fitting covers. A cover offers protection from outside temperatures and helps shield the milk and cream from possible contamination by dust and chaff.
Mr and Mrs Alva Nichols and children of Jamestown visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs O V Nichols and their children. Mrs George Nichols also joined the gathering.
Miss Jeanette Ahrens substitutes for Miss Christina Hays at Scandia High this week due to Hays illness. Several local residents visited the area, including Rev and Mrs Connor Concordia, Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson, and Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson host. Visitors from Belleville and Kansas City called, with Mrs R Ey Tingstrom traveling to McPherson and Salina with Mr and Mrs Cooper and others returning home Saturday.
Jean Tingstrom stayed Wednesday through Saturday at the Ada Aspegren home with Mrs. Ada Aspegren and daughters. Lars Norgard and his wife and daughters joined events in Concordia on Saturday.
Early preparation of corn and sorghum land encourages weed germination which may be destroyed before the crop is put in. Weed killing before a raw crop is planted represents the most economical form of cultivation.
Mrs Hohman to be host at the next meeting. Oklahoma City resident Mrs Morey and Mrs Ryan were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bergstrom. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Rosene Mr and Mrs Linden Mr and Mrs Anderson Paula Sue and Mr and Mrs Freed.
A note on paint quality praising Good Paint for greater covering capacity and longer life compared with cheap paints loaded with inert pigment. The text mentions annual context but lacks full details.
Verna Wallin attended a Sunday dinner guest event hosted by Mrs. Jessie Ward and Cleo Clarice. Wallin and Warren Gunter were supper guests. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Downing and Gene left Sunday for Hoisington to visit Mrs. Downing’s mother, Mrs. B. E. Stephens. Mrs. Hilda Edlund, Florence Nelson and Anton Lund of Farmosa visited the parsonage Monday. Ella McDowell has been ill.
Clarence Nelson led a Hi Y meeting on April 9 with Rev B W Selin speaking on What Easter Means to Mankind. The session closed after a short discussion of tonight's party. John Nylund organized a postmeeting ping pong tournament and refreshments.
On May 8 the junior senior banquet will be held in the high school auditorium. A committee of three Vernon Everts Frances Cooper and Leora Loring was appointed by class president Jimmie Larsen to decide on the theme. Miss Drake and Mr Hardtaker are sponsors of the junior class.
The guidance emphasizes that the primary factor should be cost governance when choosing paint. It shifts focus from initial expense to long term value and quality, ensuring durable finishes align with budget constraints and project goals.
April 18 Orchestra picnic and County 8th grade examinations. April 21 Open house. April 22 Senior class chapel. April 23 Glee Club picnic. April 24 County track meet at Belleville. May 4 G. R. cabinet. May 5 Installation service. May 8 Junior Senior banquet. May 17 Baccalaureate. May 19 Class Night. May 20 8th grade commencement company. May 21 Commencement.
Seniors have made plans for the completion of their school term. A medium announcement card with an emblem and the year on the outside, the class roll, and a matte and color interior was chosen.
Paul Nelson, a Grand Island Nebraska Business College student, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson here.
Fragmentary notes mention Matilda and Lucille Mc Dowell left in charge amid a dispute affecting tennis play and a petition. No clear events, dates, or full names available.
A diarist Vera Flesher lists listless musings while seeking reading choices. She names Kipling Keats and de la Mare as options but ends by closing the book and placing it in a drawer. The mood is reflective and resigned.
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