Johnson Sells Scandia Store In Walk To Topeka Couple
Mr and Mrs L A Benedict of Topeka purchased the City Market in Scandia from Henry Johnson who will move to a farm west of Rackley The Benedicts will operate a meat market and grocery in Scandia and continue Johnsons policy The sale involved trading the Topeka store for land west of Miltonvale then for the Scandia market
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
L.A. Benedict
Topeka
Ben Stofer
West of
Scandia
Brick Realty Agency
Haddam
Johnson
Rackley
Benedict
Miltonvale
Scandia Ball Club Set To Start Season With 14 Games
Scandia will open its baseball season next Sunday April 2 with Republic City as the opponent at Scandia. Bledsoe and Frazier will be the battery for Scandia with Johnson at first, Housholder second, Currie third, Cuthbertson short, and F Johnson Whipps Hale and Caldwell in the outfield. Mike Johnson directs from the bench. The schedule shows home games on eight dates and includes matchups with Republic, Rydal, Secandia, Courtland, Haddam, Superior, Narka, and Mahaska through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Republic City
Bledsoe and
Frazier
J. Johnson
Housholder
Currie
Cuthbertson
Haddam
Superior
Narka
Mahaska
Businessmen Back Scandia Ball Club With Subscriptions
Through manager Mike Johnson the Scandia base ball club raised about 150 from local business leaders for new uniforms and equipment for 1929. Subscribing firms include Metz Packing Co. Hageman & Wires E W Beeman Scandia Produce Home Oil Co Scandia Hardware Co Frank Mahan Night Hawk Cafe W R Billings Green's Billiard Parlor and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Johnson
Scandia Baseball Club
Scandia
Metz Packing Co
Hageman & Wires
E. W. Beeman
Home Oil Co
Scandia Hardware Co
Frank Mahan
Night Hawk Cafe
W. R. Billings
Green’s
W. E. Bedard
Royal Cafe
Gunter Hardware
Agnes Albro
Hiatt’s
West End
J.A. Freeburg
Isaacson, Grain Co
Oscar J
Johnson Stock Buyer
Fred Hausermann
Scandia Hide & Fur Co
Star Grocery
Coleman & Reece
M.A. Preble & Son
Former Journal Girl Joins Capper Co At Topeka
Dorothy Foreman promoted from first substitute lino type operator to regular operator at Capper publication in Topeka. She trained under Parlee Plotner, former Journal editor and owner, and is niece of W P Shivners of Scandia. Community Sale listed for Rock Island Garage Saturday April 27 after noon. attendees urged to check list of articles elsewhere in issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Foreman
Capper
Topeka
Miss Foreman
Parlee Plotner
The
Journal
W. P. Shivners
Scandia
Shirley Foreman
Hallam
Nebr
Howard Mahan
Rock Island
Peterson Bros Ice Offer Promises Superior Service
The Peterson brothers advertise both artificial and natural ice and urge customers to call for service. They insist reports claiming otherwise are false and emphasize ongoing business in supplying ice to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Bros
For Sale Cang Seed Black Amber and Kansas Orange
For sale seed varieties Cang Black Amber and Kansas Orange offered at $1.00 per bushel. Contact Belleville at phone 5804 or inquire with A. J. Kallman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Belleville
A. J. Kallman
Handy Postmaster Fixes Linotype in Two Minutes
Postmaster G. P. Plotner and wife of Scandia visited Republic on Tuesday. He was invited by the News editor to repair a malfunctioning linotype. In two minutes he located and fixed the issue, proving his ongoing help to printers despite selling the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Plotner
Scandia
Republic
Emerson Lectures on Law Enforcement at Presbyterian Church
Dr. F A Emerson national lecturer of the Ten Thousand Prohibition Club of America spoke at the Presbyterian Church on April 22 about enforcing the Volstead Act. The audience was small. He offered a clear analysis of the liquor situation in America with proposed remedies and impressed listeners with his wit and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Emerson
Ten Thousand Prohibition Club of America
Presbyterian Church
Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
America
Scandia
Scandia Odd Fellows Visit Fairbury for Third Degree
Twenty three members of Scandia Lodge No. 165 I O O F including the third degree team traveled to Fairbury Nebraska on Monday evening April 22 to perform the third degree work for the Fairbury Lodge. Fourteen candidates were initiated. Names on the trip include Frank Peterson Henry Peterson PDP B Green John Poage W R Billings Vic Bedard Guy Ward John Davis Leslie Rasmussen G W Nichols Harry Brown Joe Etter Harry Hohman Carl Hugos Chas Hohman George Larson Carl Aberg George Fike Elmer Aberg Ralph Rasmussen John Hemberger Ralph Cooper and Clare Nondorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Lodge No. 165
Fairbury
Nebr
Fairbury Lodge
Frank Peterson
Henry Peterson
Pdp. B. Green
John Poage
W. R. Billings
Vic Bedard
Guy Ward
John Davis
Leslie Rasmussen
G. W. Nichols
Harry Brown
Joe Etter
Harry Hohman
Carl Hugos
Chas. Hohman
George Larson
Carl Aberg
George Fike
Elmer Aberg
Ralph Rasmussen
John Hemberger
Ralph Cooper
Clare Nondorf
Rainy Day Brigade Boosts Church Attendance
At United Brothers Church three country families visited despite mud. Sunday School meets next Sunday at 10:00 with The Suffering Savior. Evening service at 8:00 on Jesus the Man Hebrews 2. Bible topic for Christian Endeavor is Triumph of the Bible on Mission Fields led by Marvin Larson. Ministers and Layman's meeting for Beloit and Mankato on April 30 at Tonia. Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Chas Hohman on May 5. Pastor D V Herrick invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothern
Marvin Larson
Jesus
Beloit
Mankato
Tonia
Chas. Hohman
Ladies Aid
Friendship Club
Aid Building
Methodist Church Invites Community for Missionary Message
The morning service is led by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society with Miss Winnie Gabrielson speaking about her years in mission fields. A thank offering will be received and the Ladies’ Aid Society moves its meeting to next Wednesday May 1 with hostesses Amanda Rosene Mrs Carl Lindecrantz Mrs Henry Rosene and Mrs Albert Sjoholm. Lunch will be served after noon until 6 30 at the church social gathering. O J Lundberg pastor asks attendees Are you with the Church or against it. Which way does your example vote.
Amana Lutheran Church Fourth Sunday After Easter
The church holds morning and evening services with Sunday school. Pastor Chas Pehrson leads Gospel John 17 9 17 and the Dorcas Society hosts its monthly social in the church parlors Friday afternoon. Faithful living urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church
Jesus
Dorcas Society
Chas. Pehrson
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Events
At 10:00 Sunday School then 11:00 Church Services with theme He who is in you. 7:15 C. E. at United Brethren Church. 8:00 Pioneers of Africa meeting. Come and worship with Pattie Eakins, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
C. E
United Brethren Church
Pattie Eakins
Fifty Years Since Scandia Became Incorporated City
Fifty years ago in April 1879 Scandia became an incorporated city in Kansas. Petition signed March 28 1879 by L C Hanson and 69 residents led Judge Andrew S Wilson to grant incorporation with first election April 15 selecting A D Wilson mayor and councilmen Gulick Longenecker Nelson Hanson Wilder Whitney. City council met April 18 and passing of the first ordinance licensing saloons marked Scandia’s birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Adolph Nelson
L. C. Hanson
Andrew S. Wilson
Twelfth Judicial District
State of
Washington, Kans
Scandia Journal
A. B. Wilder
A. D. Wilson
G. W. Gulick
D. F. Longenecker
T. A. Nelson
R. L. Whitney
Scandia High to Stage Ace High Senior Play at City Hall
Ten seniors perform the three act comedy Ace High at City Hall tomorrow night at 8. Miss Elsie Wall oversees specialties with Ed Wires directing. Cast features Kit Mack and Mack as leads with Parker Jones family roles and a variety of underworld characters. Reserved seating limited to about 400, available at Haggman and Wires drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Ace High
City Hall
Parker Jones
West
New York
Mack
Ace
Underworld
Marcell Preble
John Nystrom
Kit
Thornton Doctor
Dorothy Dutton
Duane’ Johnson
Katherine Moe
Morey
Gladys
Jones
Frank Nimocks
Blair Chailman
Laurance Rasmussen
Fulton
Eleanor Jackson
Dora Cowen
Evannah Larson
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
All-School Day to Be May 3 in Belleville
Belleville hosts an all school day on May 8 sponsored by the Belleville chamber of commerce. The program includes the county track and field meet and a music exhibit at Blair theatre with no charges. Morning events feature combined high school choir singing and May Pole winding by county schools along with other school entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Belleville
Belleville Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Republic County School Activity Association
Blair Theatre
Sophomores Hold Sneak Day at Scandia High
Sophomores at Scandia High School with W. J. Matthias and Mrs. Raymond Cooper used last Thursday to celebrate their Viking subscription drive. The trip to Alexandria Nebraska was by truck as a reward for achieving 100 percent class membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
W. J. Matthias
Raymond Cooper
Viking
Alexandria
Nebr
Henry Peterson Purchases North of Hageman & Wires Lot
Henry Peterson completed a purchase last Tuesday becoming owner of a house and lots just north of Hageman and Wires drug store. The former owner was George Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peterson
Hageman & Wires Drug Store
George Larson
Clean-Up Week Urged in Scandia by Mayor West
Kansas statewide clean-up week urged by Gov Clyde M Reed proclamation. Mayor T J West of Scandia asks citizens clubs chambers of commerce civic groups schools and fire departments to cooperate with state authorities including the state fire marshal to reduce fire hazards beautify the city and improve sanitation and public health in spring campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Clyde M. Reed
T. J. West
Scandia
Chambers of Commerce
Odd Fellows Anniversary and Degree Work at Agenda
Scandia's I O O F third degree team and Norway's second degree team will exemplify the orders work at the 110th anniversary celebration in Agenda Republic county. Activities begin 2 30 p m with visiting lodge members, then at 730 p m the Odd Fellows perform at the high school and the Rebekahs showcase work in the I O O F hall. A large Scandia delegation plans to attend the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Norway
Agenda
Republic County
Odd Fellows
Rehbekahs
Wreck West of Scandia Causes Two Damaged Cars
An automobile collision west of Scandia on a Wednesday evening left two cars badly smashed. Don McGowan's sedan and J. W. Weislogel's vehicle collided at the Weislogel driveway entrance. The McGowan car rolled over. the Weislogel car stayed upright but incurred heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Don McGowan
J. W. Weislogel
Weislogel
McGowan
Mr. Weislogel
Methodist Ladies Host Lunch and Food Sale at Curren Building
A large crowd attended the Methodist Church Ladies Aid food sale and lunch at the Curren building last Saturday despite rain. They raised about $28.00 from the afternoon and evening event, drawing on country deliveries to supply the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Curren
Marine Porter Hammer Returns Home on Furlough
Porter Hammer of the United States Marines stationed in Nicaragua is home on a 30 day furlough and is spending the vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Hammer of Norway. He has served three and one half years of his four year enlistment and will return to San Francisco next week to complete his term in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Hammer
United States
Nicaragua
Peter Hammer
Norway
Scandia Boys Visit Fairview For Return Baseball Game
Scandia grade baseball team travels to Fairview for a return game after last week's 14 to 14 tie that ended with a forfeit. Friday marks the last day of school at Fairview and the contest is billed as the main afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Fairview
Scandia Young Ladies to Perform in Vaudeville
The Misses Marguerite Bedard and Maxine Fulcomer travel to Simpson Kansas Saturday April 27 to headline a vaudeville act at the Electric Theatre in dance and musical numbers booked via Sherman English Scandia booking agent. Belleville Band members Bebard West and Ahrens join a Salina Kansas band convention with Frank Jehlik directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Bedard
Maxine Fulcomer
Simpson
Kans
Electric Theatre
Sherman English
Scandia
Belleville
Salina
Vic Bebard
T. J. West
Dr. E. P. Ahrens
Kansas League of Municipal Bands
Frank J. Jehlik
Republic High School Wins Scandia Triangular Meet
Republic High School edged Scandia and Norway by two points to win the Scandia triangular track meet on April 24. Final tally Republic 58.5, Scandia 56.4, Norway 11.0 with Republic winning both relays to clinch the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic High School
Scandia
Norway
Republic
Kasparek
Somers
Carlgren
Nall
Alle
van Nortwick
Repubie
Mikes
Rasmussen
Carleton
Harris
Mahaffey
Nelson
Secandia
McClure
Nimocks
Edgren
Mikesell
Moliére
County Examinations Held at Scandia High School
County examinations for rural school students were held at the Scandia high school last Saturday with Miss Emma Poage assisted by Miss Blanche Sanderson. Questions are prepared by the state and given to local teachers chosen by the county superintendent. Students from nearby schools attended the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Emma Poage
Blanche Sanderson
County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Hillery Receives Broken Arm Cranking Car
Melvin Hillery local Metz Packing Co. manager suffered a broken arm Sunday night when his hand slipped from a crank and struck the bumper rod. Dr. C. V. Hageman set the broken bones.
Harriet Gordon Chosen Scandia High Principal
Harriet Gordon, four year home economics instructor and girls athletics coach at Scandia High, has been elected and accepted the principal post for the 1929-1930 term. She led girls basketball to county and invitational success and has been active in Girls Reserve and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Gordon
Scandia
Scandia High School
Miss Gordon
Coadies
Jewell
Morrowville
Washington
Board of Education
Nimocks Return From Southern Bankers Trip
Mr and Mrs G W Nimocks returned from a southern tour through Mississippi and Louisiana after attending an executive council meeting of the American Bankers Association in Biloxi. Nimocks, Kansas representative, spoke on Kansas tax matters during the council session and explored historic sites in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
G. W. Nimocks
Mississippi
Louisiana
Nimocks
American Bankers Association
Kansas
Biloxi
Miss
Kansas City
Old South
New Orleans
Mr. Nimocks
Executive Council
Ten winners prize list at Grocery Store Night at Princess Theatre
Ten winners receive prizes from the theatre event with items including flour sugar silk hose aluminum roaster and coffee. Winners listed: E H Bartlett Lewis Wallin Dorothy Asperren Genevieve Freed Wm Clark Elsie Wall Jetty Green Marvin Larson Naomi Ny Lund Glenn Currie. Next Grocery Store Night scheduled for May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
E. H. Bartlett
Lewis Wallin
Dorothy Asperren
Genevieve Freed
Ams
Wm. Clark
Elsie Wall
Jetty Green
Marvin Larson
Naomi Nylund
Glenn Currie
Surprise Night at F and M Stores Draws Crowds
Next Saturday evening will bring another Surprise Night at the F and M Store. The special attractions at the local store attract much attention among customers and large crowds attend Saturday evenings for the novel entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scape
Night Hawk Cafe Adds Frigidaire Ice Cream Offerings
Frank Mahan installs a Frigidaire at the Night Hawk Cafe to serve cold drinks and ice cream. The shop carries Superior Creamery ice cream with a wide variety of flavors for all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night’ Hawk Cafe
Frank Mahan
Night Hawk Cafe
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Johnson Sells
L. A. Benedict
Ball Club
Capper CO
DR. Emerson
Nebraska City
D. V. Herrick
Miss Wall
LODGE
U. S. Marine
F. and
M. Stores CO
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