Scandia Notes and Local Happenings Report
Estancia July 30 1932 letter from Fred H Ayers of Scandia Kansas reflects on friends and family, local elections, library additions, and community events in Scandia County with mentions of Moe, Hedstrom, and Moonshine politics. The piece notes old Union Valley ties and recent primary results, plus library book arrivals and upcoming baseball at the local diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estancia
New Mexico
Will McDowell
Fred McDowell
Gary McDowell
Scandia
Kansas
Beandia Journal
Ll. Hess
Union Valley School
Republic County
Pete Moe
Emil Rauschenbach
Head
Annie
Santa
N. M
Porter
Fred H. Ayers
Methodist Sale Set for Friday at Gust Nystrom Farm
The Scandia Methodist Church sponsors a community sale at the Gust Nystrom farm southwest of Scandia Friday afternoon starting at 10 p m Donations of property fill most listings with live stock on commission The event seeks to raise funds to cover church debts before the conference year end Auctioneer J W Shotwell works pro bono and all advertising is donated All sale proceeds go to the church budget Lunch will be served by the ladies Anyone may bring items for sale at a 3 percent commission to the church
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Scandia
Nystrom
J. W. Shotwell
Church Frids events Auction Sale and Plans with Mr Low
On Friday August 12 the church bids at the Gust Nystrom farm auction. Sunday School meets at 10 am and worship at 11 with Richard Low the Chinese baritone singing. Sunday union park concert by Low follows. Pastor leaves August 28 for conference. world service pledges should be paid beforehand. Monday afternoon boys depart for Pawnee encampment at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Nystrom
Richard’ Low
Union Park
Low
World Service
Pawnee
Amana Lutheran Church August Activities
Amana Lutheran Church observes Twelfth Sunday after Trinity with gospel from Matthew 12 33 37. Sunday School and worship at usual hours. union park service in evening. Pastor attends Luther League conference at Woodbine Kansas Thursday. Sunday School picnic at Hammer cabin Friday Aug 19. Dorcas Society social Aug 26 led by Miss Anna Swanson and Mrs Ed Swanson. Luther League social at Gust Larson home Aug 17. Jesus alone can give you a new heart. Chas Pehrson, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Anna Swanson
Ed Swanson
Luther League
Gust Larson
Jesus
Friendship Club Meets This Afternoon With Mrs Mahan Hostess
The Friendship Club gathers in the Aid Room this afternoon with Mrs Jim Mahan hosting. Boy Scouts pause meetings until September 8. Sunday services include a baritone solo by Mr Richard Low at 10 am and union services in the park. Prayer meeting Tuesday, ministerial and layman group at Republic United Brethren church with transportation offered. York College quartet scheduled Wednesday evening to entertain and introduce the school. Glen Megill pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Jim Mahan
Richard Low
Republic United Brethren Church
York College Quartette
Glen Megill
Our Saviors Lutheran Church Sunday School and Pastor Plans
Our Saviors Lutheran Church announces Sunday School with Bible Class at 10 oclock The pastor returns from Iowa to Norway parish on Wednesday August 10 He will lead evening worship at Norway church Sunday August 14 at 8 oclock Attendees are invited to the League convention in Kansas August 19 21 Pray for God blessing on all attending Pastor T Orlin Torgeson welcomes all to participate
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Our. Saviors
Norway
Iowa
Norway Church
Sse Kans
Welsome
T. Orlin Torgeson
Voter Call to Compare Campaigns Before Election
A historical plea urges voters to stay informed and vote in November. Citizens are encouraged to read, listen, inquire, and act as a patriotic duty to determine the country’s best path through the campaign season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Republic
Guest Speaker Appears on Lions Club Program
Curtis Guise a professor from India spoke at the Lions Club dinner at Club Cafe last Monday. He and Mr Plotner were longtime classmates and discussed India’s current home rule challenges and church and government education work. Fifteen Lions attended the 6 45 p m address arranged by Mrs Earl Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Guise
India
Lions Club
Prof. Guise
G. ‘P. Plotner
Plotmer
Campbell College
Holton
Oxford
Earl Cahill
Methodist Boys Will Hold Camp at Pawnee Park
Sunday School group from the Methodist Church will depart Monday afternoon for a short encampment at Pawnee Park. Camp directors Joyce Johnson Emil Isaacson and Rev B W Selin plan wholesome activities with pavilion use, no tents, and a buy list including bedding, personal supplies, baseball gear, and food items for the camp sponsored by the Methodist Brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otlock
Methodist Church
Pawnee Park
Joyce Johnson
Emil Isaacson
B. W. Selin
Methodist, Brotherhood
More Rain Boosts Republic County Corn Prospects
A quarter inch of rain Monday evening improved conditions for corn in Republic county. The moisture follows a week of rain and keeps ground in good growing condition as the crop approaches the roasting stage. Weather reports indicate more rain may come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Scandia Council Meets in Regular August Session
The Scandia city council met Friday evening in regular August session. Bills were allowed and R. E. Cooper was appointed city clerk by Mayor S. D. Blakeley and confirmed by the council. Officials will meet next Tuesday to levy the next fiscal year’s budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
R. E. Cooper
S. D. Blakeley
Scandia Savages Take Win Over Mankato in Baseball
Emery Crider's Scandia Savages defeated the Mankato town team 4 to 1 on the Mankato diamond with Hall pitching. Local juniors fell to Agenda town team 8 to 8 on Sunday in Agenda.
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Emery Crider
Scandia Savages
Mankato
Hall
Agenda
Ice Cream and Cake Social Planned by Royal Neighbors
The Royal Neighbors will host a homemade ice cream and cake social on the sidewalk west of The Home Oil Station on Saturday afternoon and evening, Aug. 13. Everyone invited. mentions Myre Robt Docter Miss Frances Flores and Cec'l Moller as workers at the Midget Lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Will Spangler and daughter from Kensington visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo Jean deheur Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Robt
Docter
Frances Flores
Cec'l Moller
Paul
Agnes Albro
Will’ Spangler
Kensington
Geo
Jean Deheur
Rock Island Lines Threaten Taxes Over School Treasury Surplus
Scandia School District faces a legal limit on its operating balance. The Rock Island Lines notified authorities it would protest taxes, prompting a special public meeting Friday at 2 p m to reduce the levy from the spring amount of 12 500 to about 6 000. Local officials had 7 000 in county funds not yet drawn and plan cuts to meet the law.
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Scandia
Rock Island Lines
Railroadompany
Rock Island
Board of Education
Red Cloud Tops Formoso to Lead Republican Valley
Red Cloud rises alone atop the Republican Valley Baseball League after a 5 to 1 victory over Formoso last Sunday. Lawrence, tied with Formoso and Red Cloud, fell 8 to 5 to Superior. Republic City beat Mankato 8 to 7 at home with Harvey pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
Republican Valley Baseball League
Formoso
Lawrence
Republic City
Mankato
Harvey
Mrs Ernest Anderson Injured in Highway Car Wreck
Mrs Ernest Anderson of west of Scandia is hospitalized at Concor dia after a Sunday highway crash near Jamestown. Her husband suffered lesser injuries and a small baby escaped unharmed while the family car was struck by another vehicle.
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Ernest Anderson
West of Scandia
Concordia
Jamestown
Anderson
Marvin Florell
Nyhind
Thompson
C. V. Hageman
Florell
Former Scandia Woman Dies at California Home
Mrs. P. A. Albers of Hawthorne California formerly Minnie Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Peterson of Scandia died Aug 4 after illness. She is survived by her mother father brother husband and one child. Funeral services and burial were held in California.
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P. A. Albers
Hawthorne
Calif
Palitirate
Albers
Minnie Peterson
Chas. . Peterson
Scandia
Peterson
California
Proposed City Budget Approved by Citizens of Scandia
A single taxpayer attended the public hearing at Scandia City Hall on the proposed budget for May 1933 to May 1934. The document covered estimated expenditures and was published with last year’s disbursements as required by law. The report also notes family travel and visits by Otto Wetzel and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Hageman Arrives for Month-Long Visit in Manhattan
Phil Hageman, attending summer school in Manhattan, arrived Saturday for a month visit with his parents Dr and Mrs C Vi Hageman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil.Hageman
Manhattan
Mrs. C. Vi Hageman
Helton Family Visits G P Plotner and Jeanne
Mr and Mrs Curtis Guise and their son Gordon of Helton Kansas spent Monday and Monday night with Mr and Mrs G P Plotner and Jeanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Guise and Son
Gordon
Helton, Kans
G. P. Plotner
Jeanne
Legionnaires Called to Election at Post Meeting
Notice urges Albert Feath e on Post members to attend regular meeting Friday night at the I O O F Hall for the annual election of officers for 1932 33. Lunch will be served after the meeting. Commander Karl Hugo s asks for turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaires
Albert Feathe
Karl Hugos
Normal Institute Held for Local Pedagogues
The annual Normal Institute for Repub lic county public school teachers is in Belleville this week. Miss Laura Hill directs sessions with high attendance. Earl K. Hillbrand of the University of Wichita leads lectures for local teachers. Faculty also includes Fred Meyer and Lena Davis. Classes run 8 p m to 3 p m with noon recess in Belleville junior high building.
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Republic County
Belleville
Laura Hill
Earl K. Hillbrand
Graduate School
University of Wichita
Fred Meyer
Jewell City Rural High School
Lena Davis
Lowman Hill School
Topeka
Hall
Chinese Singer to Appear Here At Open Air Services
Richard Low, radio s renowned Chinese baritone, will headline Open Air Union Church Services at City Hall Park next Sunday. He will discuss conditions in China and perform Chinese songs, highlighting his training in the United States and extensive concert and radio experience across forty two states. He has sung for religious leaders and recently toured in Providence Boston Cleveland and Springfield. The program includes sacred songs, hymns, and a Chinese song with brief remarks by the pastor.
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Richard Low
Redpath Chautauqua
Low
Campbell Morgan
England
Edgar Blake
Ralph Ward
Earl Bryant Harper
Bert Smith
Providence
Boston
Cleveland
Springfield
Ohio
Mr. Low
Deer River
Flower Show Planned by Scandia Nurseries August 20
Scandia garden club announces its second annual flower show sponsored by Scandia Garden Club. Entries accepted 1 to 3 PM at the show room with judging after all entries. Open to the public 3 PM until late. Prizes totaling over $100 provided by nurseries nationwide. The exhibit will feature dozens of floral classes including roses, zinnias, phlox, dahlias and petunias with various prize blooms and bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Scandia Garden
Garden Club
United States
Eluse Nursery
Earl May Nursery
Earl May
Henry Fields
Marshalls Nurseries
Blue
Emma Isa
Zennia
Marssall
Deutzia
Blue Valley Nurrseries
Philadelphia
Zinnia
Phlox
Harrison Nurseries
Ferris Nursery
Forsythia
Belleville
Harrison W Nurseries
Petunia
Emma Tsaason
Belleville Greenhouse
Interstate Nurseries
Weigela Eva Rathke
Neville
Ege— Mahal
Nur
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Missouri University
Jim
Axel Hedstrom
Carlson
Clyde
Paul Moe
Scandia Township
Moe
Alf Landon
Lacy Simpson
Henry van Natta
Henry
Wm. Slopansky
A.Q. Miller
Merritt Sigsbee
Merritt
Steve Blakeley
Scandia Public Library
Lord Jim
Shanghai
Red House
Age of Innocense
Rover Boys
Colby Hall
Chas, Pehrson
Pastor
Presbyterian
Brethres Church
Wih
G.P Plotner
Methodist
Brotherhood Society
Treasury
Rock
Island
RED Cloud Head
Otto Wetzel
Lyle
Lloyd
Wilhelmina
Logan
Wetzel
Anjeannette
Mr. Wetzel
Normal Institute
Inelleville School
Hillbrand
UNION
China
Mr. Postlude
Gertrude Nimocks
Evelyn Brown
Oberia Ryan
Berths ‘Johnson
Formosa
Ray Chilcott
Boulder
Colo
Scandia’ Garden Club
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