Dams May Cut Land Valuation Under Kansas Law
Kansas law allows landowners outside cities to reduce assessed valuation up to 40 percent by building drought water dams or donating land for state dam projects. Valuation cut applies per acre foot and requires plans approved by the state chief engineer. Details appear in Report No. 208-A and are available from J C Mohler, Secretary, Topeka.
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Minneapolis
Division of Water Resources
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Kansas
Republic County Music Festival Set For Friday
The Republic County Music festival will be held Friday evening April 20 at the Belleville High School auditorium beginning at 7 o'clock. Admission is ten cents. All county schools will participate with trios trumpets vocal mixed chorus quartets orchestras and glee clubs performing. Scandia will close the program with the Mixed Chorus presenting Shortening Bread by Wolfe and Sailor Lads and Ladies a novelty number.
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Republic County
Belleville High School
Scandia
Wolfe
Miss Helen Curry Accepts Promotion to McPherson Junior High
Miss Helen Curry, English instructor at the local high school, has accepted a teaching position in the McPherson junior high. She has taught English and Journalism in Scandia for two years and townspeople, officials, and students regret her departure yet welcome the earned promotion.
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Helen Curry
McPherson
McGregor Haulage Truck Crashes Into Rail Near Clifton
A McGregor Haulage truck on the Scandia to Kansas City run crashed into a guard rail near Clifton Friday evening after the driver Greg Manning dozed. The impact snapped the coupling pin between body and chassis. Manning was uninjured.
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McGregor
Scandia
Kansas City
Greg Manning
Dozec
Clifton
Petersons Pool to Open Within Week
The Peterson Pool and Billiard Parlor will open for business within the next few days with Frank Peterson in charge. An invitation is extended to pool fans to sign a register for a free game. Workmen have been laboring for weeks remodeling the hall.
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Peterson
Frank Peterson
Norway Bank Grows Deposits Sharply in Latest Report
Norway State Bank reports deposits rising from 32,227.16 on May 31, 1933 to 58,899.81 as of March 31, 1984, a gain of over 82 percent. The growth signals a strong performance despite challenging economic times.
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Norway State Bank
Amana Lutheran Church notes and weekly events
The Dorcas Society meets in the church parlors Friday afternoon with Mesdames Wm Kallman C G Aspegren and C A Forsberg serving. This is church college Sunday with Sunday School and morning worship as usual.
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Dorcas Society
Mesdames
Wm. .Kallman
C. G. Aspegren
C. A. Forsberg
Church College
Chas.Pehrson
Methodist Church Announces Services and Meetings
The W F M S will meet this Thursday afternoon at Mrs. E K Erickson's home. All friends invited. Sunday schedule includes Church School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Evening Service at 7 30. Anton Nelson to lead the morning service next Sunday and Epworth League to sponsor the evening service. Zion National Park pictures to be shown courtesy of Union Pacific. B W Selin minister.
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E. K. Erickson
Anton Nelson
Epworth League
Union Pacific Railway
Zion National Park
United Brethren-Presbyterian Church Notices
Sunday School at ten o clock C E at 7 00 p m leaderless meeting Friendship club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Reuben Bettis as hostess in the Presbyterian parlors
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C. E
Friendship ‘Club
Reuben Bettis
Sunday Services Announced at Local Church
Bible class at 10 o'clock and morning worship at 11 o'clock this Sunday led by pastor T Orlin Torgeson. The junior choir will sing.
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T Orlin Torgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Services and Events
Ada Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m Bible classes at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Swedish services evening worship at 8 p m Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8 p m Sunday School teachers and officers meet Friday April 20 at 8 p m at church parlors Luther League Bible study Thursday April 26 at church parlors Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Victor Nelson and Mrs Elmer Nelson Thursday afternoon April 26 pastor C G Danielson invites all to programs including Bethany Quartet on April 29 Know ing Our Heavenly Father topic led by Mr Joseph Lundblade.
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Luther League
Victor Nelson
Elmer Nelson
Joseph Lundblade
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Topic on Sin Disease and Death
Sunday service in all Churches of Christ Scientist centered on Are Sin Disease and Death Real. Golden Text Jeremiah 30 17 promised restoration and healing. Psalms 67 1 2 urged God mercy blessing and shining face to spread divine health to all nations.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Scandia Loses Season Opener at Formoso
Scandia baseball opened the 1934 season with an 8 to 1 loss at Formoso. Pitcher Dale Logsdon allowed limited hits and two runs for Scandia, while Norman Currie went 3 for 4. Umpires were Logan and H. Moller. Next Sunday Formoso hosts Scandia for the home debut.
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Scandia
Formoso
Dale Logsdon
Norman Currie
Logan
H. Moller
Formosa
Ruth Hageman Honored Again at University Convocation
Ruth Hageman of Scandia a junior in the University of Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences was honored for high scholarship at the sixth annual honors convocation in Lincoln on April 18. About 466 students were honored. Recognition went to those in the upper 10 percent of their college.
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Ruth Hageman
Scandia
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Former Scandian Named Harper Kansas School Superintendent
Eric Tebow formerly of Scandia and current Glasco schools superintendent has accepted the position as superintendent of Harper Kansas schools for next year.
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Eric Tebow
Scandia
Glasco Schools
Harper
Kansas
Plan to Spoil Surplus Wheat by Chemicals
A Rome meeting of the world wheat advisory commission with 35 representatives from 15 wheat producing countries urged chemically denaturing surplus wheat to render it unfit for human consumption. Low quality grain would be removed from the world market, possibly made poisonous or unpalatable for humans yet usable as animal feed.
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Wheat Advisory Commission
Rome
Omaha District Meeting at Oakland This Week
The Omaha District Meeting is being held this week at Oakland Nebraska. Rev. B W Selin left Thursday morning to attend the sessions. Dr Leonard Stromberg is pastor of the Oakland church.
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Omaha
Oakland
Metz Produce Remodels Interior for Summer Prep
Metz Produce has updated its building interior over the past week with a new cooler installed in the egg room to improve service efficiency. Local manager Melvin Hillery oversaw the remodeling.
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Metz Produce
Melvin Hillery
State Police Radio Broadcasts Track Stolen Cars
Major Wint Smith reports Kansas State Highway Patrol broadcasts have led to the apprehension of four men and three cars in the first week. He urges all police to send descriptions of stolen vehicles and suspects to him at the State Highway Commission in Topeka. Broadcasts air on WIBW Topeka each morning at 10:45.
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WIBW
Topeka
Rebekahs Plan Instructional Session in Scandia
A Rebekah school of instruction is set for Friday April 20 at the I O O F Hall in Scandia. The program starts 10 AM with sessions through afternoon and evening led by Maude Crumpton, president of the Rebekah state assembly. District 81 officers organizing include Opal Rasmussen president Minnie Poole vice president Nellie Debeaur secretary and Viva Johnson treasurer Opal Currie will welcome visitors on behalf of the local group.
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Rebekah School of Instruction
Scandia
Maude Crumpton
Rebekah State Assembly
District 81
Opal Rasmussen
Minnie Poole
Nellie Jeandebeur
Viva Johnson
Opal Currie
Market dips amid grain and stock volatility
Market circles reel as powerful forces allegedly influence trading last Monday. Grain prices tumble with wheat down 5 cents while corn and live stock also fall, dampening optimism across investors.
Seed Loan Office Opens in Belleville
A seed loan office to distribute federal seed loans is opened in Dr. W. R. Barnard’s Belleville office. Loans range from 25 to 150 dollars. H. J. Adams, emergency agricultural assistant, will oversee operations in Republic County under the Emergency Crop Loan department.
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W. R. Barnard
Belleville
H. J. Adams
Republic County
Schoolmasters Club Plans County Music and Track Events
The Schoolmasters Club met at the Elliot Hotel Belleville to elect officers and finalize plans for a county music festival Friday April 20 at 7 PM and a county track meet Friday April 27 starting 9 AM. Admission 10 and 25 cents, Earle Carrol to start, L J Coleman scorer, B A Renner clerk. all county high schools except Belleville participate along with a girls meet featuring dash events and field events. The Ethicalmasters meeting on Tuesday was the last for the year.
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Schoolmasters Club
Elliot Hotel
Belleville
Earle Carrol
L. J. Coleman
B. A. Renner
Agenda
Trade Day Coming from Scandia Merchants
The Merchants of Scandia announce a TRADE DAY planned for Saturday May 5 with details to be released next week.
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Scandia
Scandia Telephone Conducts Annual Subscriber Survey
The Scandia Telephone Company undertakes its annual survey this week to collect knowledge and suggestions from subscribers to improve service.
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Telephone Company
Scandia Telephone Company
City to resume siren schedule for bird control
The city states that a single daily siren for an economy measure caused nesting and a short circuit. Beginning tomorrow the siren will sound at 7 AM 12 PM and 6 PM to deter birds and preserve the equipment.
Mayor Urges End to Sidewalk Scribbling
Notice from Mayor S. D. Blakeley requests parents and residents to stop children and others from writing on sidewalks. Officials seek cooperation to keep walks clean and maintained.
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S. D. Blakeley
Scandia Third in Triangular Track Meet at Courtland
Scandia placed third with 34 points in the Courtland triangular. Narka won with 48 points, Courtland 36. Scandia swept first in half mile, medley relay, shot, and discus amid several absences due to low grades. A dual meet with Norway is set for tomorrow at Scandia field with no admission.
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Scandia
Courtland
Narka
Norway
Scandia Field
G. R
Ruth Ahrens
Regis Sigsbee
Mildred Johnson
Bernice Jackson
Helen _ Westin
Mable Stromberg
Katherine Thompson
Maxine Muth
Marie Johnson
Clarice Nelson
Nona
Fae Mahan
Georgiana Nelson
June Freed
Genevieve Freed
S.lo
Pauline Milner
Kenneth ‘Nylund
Paul ‘Boman
Ralph Larson, Sr
Hi- Y
Edward Forsberg
Billy Reece
Clarence ‘Nelson
John Nylund
Wilbur Miller
F. L. Miller
Nichol
Presbyterian Church
Concordia
Miss Neher
H. Q. Hahn
Lois Ann
Emery Marclay
Tescott
Hazel Olson
Clyde
Insurance Agency Sold to Scandia Firm
Chan Cullers sells his insurance business to Scandia Insurance Agency. Jaks will manage the Cullers agency going forward. Ir. Stofer named as manager to handle the business duties.
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Chan Cullers
Scandia
Journal
Jaks
Stofer
Cullers
Seniors Stage Comedy at Hall April 26
The senior class presents the three act comedy Poodles at city hall on Thursday night April 26 starting at 8. Admission 15 cents for adults and high school students 10 cents for children up to eighth grade. Seats reserved at the drug store for an extra five cents.
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City Hall
Denver
Bates
Mr. Higgins
Hull
Shackatree Valley
Edwin White
Roscoe Bates
Jeanne Plotner
Mrs. Bates
Kenneth Nylund
Herbert Bates
Mable Stromberg
Betty Bates
Glenn Nelson
Hugh Russell
Nona Fae Mahan
Helen Mathis
Marvin Henry
Jeremiah Hull
Helen Westin
Mrs. Dale
Pauline Milner
Elvina DuMans
Miss Curry
Georgiana Nelson
Miss Johnson
Paul’ Nelson
Ralph Larson
Cleo Ward
Fire destroys brooder house and 200 chicks
A Friday April 6 fire at the Clyde Norris home destroyed the brooder house and about 200 chicks. The family was away in the evening and returned to find the structure burned to ashes.
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Clyde Norris
Kackley Man Injured Loading Wood
Alvin Nichols of Scandia, son of Dr. George Nichols, was loading wood near Kackley when a wood fragment struck him. The impact caused a blister and a serious infection led to his removal to a hospital in Hongardia.
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Alvin Nichols
Kackley
George. Nichols
Scandia
Hongardia
Epworth League Program At Clay Center
Twenty five Epworth League members visited Clay Center last Sunday. The Epworth League of the Third Street Methodist Church served an excellent supper for the Scandinavians and in the evening service the young people of Scandia presented a program. The church was filled to capacity for the program.
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Epworth”. League
Clay Center
Pl TA Holds Interesting Meeting At Schoolhouse
The Scandia PTA met last Tuesday evening at the school. A varied program was presented and plans were made for the school picnic to be held May 18. Mrs. Ray Tingstrom presided.
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Scandia P. T. A
Ray. Tingstrom
Cleanup Week Urges Residents to Clear Yards
Local cleanup week continues as citizens tidy properties and haul away trash. Seven loads have already been removed, reflecting community effort to improve neighborhoods this week.
Courtland Pastor to Salina Rev Kenneth Cornwell Methost
Courtland pastor delivers message to Salina pastor Kenneth Cornwell at Methost in a noted church event. Details remain sparse in the garbled OCR but identify two clergy figures and a meeting at a named location.
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Courtland
Salina
Kenneth. ‘Cornwell
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Norway Bank Grows
Amana Lutheran. Church
W. Selin
United’ Brethren-Presbyterian Church
Savior’s Lutheran Church
Ada Lutheran Church
Christian Science
Ruth Haggman
Harper, Kans
METZ
Rebekahs
Rebekah
Ethicalmastera
School Hill
Hall
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