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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
1
Kansas reports strong drought relief actions with cattle shipments rising to processing centers. Relief programs allow higher daily cattle intake, reduced freight rates, and broader corn-hog rule changes enabling unlimited feeder pig purchases and expanded pasture plantings to feed crops.
The ninth Farm Credit district offers loans up to 75 percent of stored grain value in bonded warehouses and 50 percent when stored on the farm, aiding farmers to finance the crop and stabilize markets. Officials led by Chas. B Memminger of Wichita highlight these provisions as tools to prevent dumping and to assist farmers needing cash without selling wheat.
The Scandia Ramblers all star team defeated the county seat squad 18 to 5 in Belleville last Sunday. Scandia slugger hit four home runs in the high scoring contest.
Myron McGregor of Norway was taken to Topeka hospital on Monday for a tooth operation due to a troublesome wisdom tooth. The procedure to remove the tooth became necessary after ongoing dental pain.
Arrangements for the grand opening of the Bargain Spot variety store are rapidly completing in Scandia. R. E. Downing, formerly of Genesrdia, will operate the store with a large stock of merchandise, including nations, toilet goods, candy and general merchandise. The management invites Scandia citizens to inspect the new stock and meet the proprietors.
Ariana Lutheran Church announces the eleventh Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school and morning worship at usual hours. Union services at the park at 8 o'clock led by Rev. Carl G. Danielson. Annual Sunday school picnic set for next Thursday August 16 in woods near Ed Swanson's residence.Next Sunday church school at 10 A M and 11 A M worship with union park service in the evening. Farm sale planned for August 17 at Gust Nystrom farm. B W Selin minister invites to Methodist Wi nk the Church.
The notice lists Sunday school at ten and union services at the city hall park in the evening. Mrs. Robert Doctor will entertain the Friendship Club Thursday afternoon at the Aid building. C. BE. will meet Sunday evening at seven.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway announces Sunday school and Bible class at 10 o'clock. The junior choir will sponsor a social at the township hall tomorrow evening starting at 8. Lunch will be served at popular prices after the program. The Golden Rule will meet Wednesday, August 15, at the Anton Ofstad home.
Ada Lutheran Church at Kackley schedules Swedish language worship at 10 45 with morning and Sunday School. Evening service at 8 oclock. A Thursday August 9 church grounds picnic features Dr Emory Lindquist of Lindsborg as speaker with a Luther League lunch and cake or sandwiches brought by families from North and South. Mr Frank Carlson and the Courtland band attend. A social at Samuel Nelsons home Friday evening August 24. Missionary pastor Anton Lurdeen visits Monday evening August 18 for a lecture. c G Danielson pastor.
Nebraskans report buying alfalfa hay at 18 dollars per ton with only 25 or 26 bales per ton instead of 35 or 36. They accuse shippers of soaking hay with water and note large rocks found in bales.
A historic note records the first public performance of the rosary hymn in 1898, marking a notable moment in religious music history. The event highlights the spread of devotional songs and their reception in public worship.
Parlee Plotner went to Scandia to assist Mrs Emma Isaacson who was babysitting Joseph Johnson’s infant while Mrs Johnson served on the Union Township Board. When the baby refused to sleep Parlee stayed to help and finally ensured the vote was cast.
Last Tuesday morning a heavily loaded corn truck crossed the Republican River bridge causing stringer damage and a buckled highway. State highway crews rushed to repair, traffic rerouted via Skerdahl and Norway bridges, with work completed and road opened again yesterday afternoon.
Last Saturday a large crowd gathered at the Bank of Scardia as depositors received dividends. Patrons presented deposit certificates to collect checks representing 15 percent of their failed bank deposits, with 40 16,540.36 as the total dividend amount. Stores and banks nearby also circulated cash from smaller checks while larger sums moved to other banks.
The sale last Saturday afternoon at the Coleman residence drew a large crowd to hear J. W. Shotwell auction high bids with good humor. Many articles sold at good prices. The Coleman family left Tuesday for a Nebraska visit and plan to travel via Yellowstone Park and Oregon, intending to reside near Los Angeles with no definite California business plans.
Last Sunday Scandia defeated the Narka team with a final score of 10 to 2. Red Sims delivered a superb hurling exhibition striking out 13 Narka batters and Scandia showed plenty of class with hard ball smashing as they head to Belleville next Sunday.
Members of Local 4-H attended the Wayne contest during an achievement day held last Wednesday. Attendees included leaders Wilbur Sothers and Joyce Johnson, and members Mac Sothers Ruth Ahrens Edward Forsberg and Harold Johnson.
Kansas Governor Landon pressed relief duties in the final days of the primary race. He limited campaigning to focus on disaster relief and gave little attention to securing the Republican nomination. He spoke on radio urging continued aid as the contest concluded.
Phil Haggman son of Dr and Mrs Co V Haggman was honored at Kansas State College commencement exercises. He was one of four grads from the summer term to receive high honor awards and the highest honors in general science. Sisters Lorena Heidrick Concordia Alice Bozaruth Leora and Edna Fritz Manhattan also honored.
A fragment outlines reasons for a woman's purchase. The list includes motives such as influence by a husband, appearance, sales, origin, neighbors, affordability, scarcity, ubiquity, uniqueness, and an unfinished tenth item. The text reflects a dated conversational exchange on consumer behavior.
Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson and Fern and Miss Ruby Brown left Monday for Kansas City for Ferns treatment at Providence hospital The Johnsons returned home Wednesday while Fern remained for three weeks of treatment at Providence hospital
Dr and Mrs C V Haggman and Ruth attended the summer school commencement at KSC in Manhattan Friday evening. Phil Haggman graduated that night and returned home with them to spend the remainder of the summer there.
Mr and Mrs Harold Jordan hosted a weekend visit in Topeka with friends including Rosemary and Mrs Wu Wolford a house guest. Joe Huger and Gene Vieve joined in the Monday return.
Mr and Mrs Joe Gray will leave Monday for Springfield Missouri for a two week vacation. They will visit friends and conduct business during their stay.
Between two and three hundred people attended the Sunday park service at City Hall Park. Bertha Fogelberg presided and selected "Trees" for a reading. The United Brethren Presbyterian chorus sang a special number. Next Sunday evening Rev. Carl Danielson will preach the sermon.
Visitors to a two day Kansas Soil Erosion Service demonstration near Limestone Creek will see methods to prevent runoff from heavy rains. Regional director Dr. F L Daley highlights farm pond construction and silt capture with brush dams as rural engineers guide the exhibit in a 128000 acre drainage area along highways 14 28 and US 56.
Harley G. Johnson of near Concordia forecasts no rain until about August 24. He cites a Bath moon omen, claiming shadows on the moon show a girl pouring water, and notes this is the year's first such sight, with records to verify if he is a major or minor prophet.
Last Tuesday the election board officials listed include Lem Cooper Receiving Ann es Allen Gunter Clerk Researving Board Mrs Adolph Nelson Receiving Board Clerk Vernice Swanson Receiving Board Judge Mrs Geo Jean debeur Counting Board Clerk Ernest Nelson Counting Board Judge Mrs Verle Hawkins Counting Board Clerk and Jennie Thompson Counting Board Judge.
Partial primary tallies show Landon Victor ahead by about four votes over Dr. John Brinkley with Scandia Township reporting 349 voters. Thurman Hill wins by a single vote in Scandia while G P Plotner leads county treasurer race 1367 to 619. Final outcomes were still uncertain with incomplete returns referencing Governor Landon and other statewide races.
The Scandia junior baseball team visited Republic last Sunday and defeated the local boys 15 to 4. Cahill pitched, striking out 14 and allowing all four runs. Next Sunday Deshler will host Scandia here.
The laying of the brick for the new Lutheran church was completed Monday. Plans for this week call for plastering the basement and installing basement windows. Work will pause until the arrival of the art glass window from Lincoln.
Dr and Mrs O V Nichols with Joyce and Kenneth left last Sunday morning for Topeka where they are guests of relatives.
Mr and Mrs Donald Walstrom and Denalee Grace travel Tuesday to Manson Iowa to visit Mrs Esther Walstrom and the family.
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