17 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
1
A large group of local wheat farmers heard Dr. E. P. Ahrens explain the plan for farm relief and the proposed Wheat Allotment. The discussion covered U S wheat surpluses, exports, carryover stocks, and the goal to restore buying power to the farmer's dollar while reducing persistent surpluses.
Haywood Ostberg and John Nystrom, with Wilma and Georgi McCullough of Belleville, were seriously injured when their car struck a culvert near Settle Hill south of Belleville on Monday morning. The Gust Nystrom Chrysler sustained heavy damage, possibly beyond repair.
The Scandia junior baseball team defeated Byron Sunday with a long home run by Wyatt Corbin as the feature. The team wore new uniforms. The ball club has been sponsoring boxing matches at Miller's Rink each Saturday evening with large crowds. another match is planned for next Saturday.
Lord's Day school at 10 A M and regular morning worship at 11 A M. Sunday afternoon gathering at Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnsons home honoring Mrs J Johnson pianist. Four new trustees to be elected August 27. All conference obligations should be paid by August 20 if possible. You are invited to the Methodist Church.
United Brethren and Presbyterian churches announce a Sunday School picnic Thursday at Granstedt cabin with two o clock meeting for rides and a basket supper. A Republic County C E Rally follows at Norway next Sunday afternoon starting three o clock. All interested youths are invited.
Ada Lutheran Church at Kackler announces Tenth Sunday after Trinity with English morning worship at 11 oclock and Sunday School and Bible classes at 10. Miss Elvie Monson leads the evening service at 8 with the topic Personal Appeal to Youth. Luther League picnic at Frank Carlson s home Thursday evening Aug 17. Aid will be entertained Thursday afternoon Aug 24 at the church parlors by Mrs Carl Larson. Board meeting for third quarterly period Wednesday evening Aug 23 at the church parlors. Confirmation rehearsal Friday morning at 9 oclock. Rev Garl Danielson, pastor.
Our Savior's Lutheran in Norway Kansas hosts a Sunday School with Bible class at 10 AM and Luther League worship at 8 PM this Sunday. Pastor Orlin Torgeson preaches on What is God's Plan with the World. Junior Choir sponsors an ice cream social Friday at the township hall with Belleville municipal band concert.
Mrs Dwight Burns of Portis Kansas former Scandia resident died at home in Pix tig last week after an appendectomy months earlier. She was buried last Saturday at Yuma.
At the council meeting last Monday H W Ganstrom presented plans for a swimming pool and bath house in the northeast part of Concordia City park.
Governor Landon directs a probe into a major state bond scandal with Fred M Harris named special prosecutor. The state treasurer’s office is guarded by the National Guard as authorities seize records from the attorney general state auditor and state superintendent of public instruction. About three quarters of a million forged hands found in the treasurer’s office and elsewhere. Ronald Finney a bond broker and Leland Caldwell his aide are jailed. U S district attorney S M Brewster aids the investigation as more officials may be pulled into the case.
A group of Methodist Church youths attended a Pawnee camp during the first three days of the week. The camp was directed by Mrs. Martin Johnson, Mrs. Lindecrantz, Mrs. Woelin, Mr. Emil Isaacson, Joyce Johnson and Rev. B. W. Selin with a list of attendees including Lorraine and Lawrence Lindecrantz, Paul and Willard Nelson, Harold Nelson, Buddy Nelson, and many others.
Masons of Republic County under District Deputy Ed Wires plan a Labor Day picnic at Payne Park. Masons and friends from all county lodges will attend.
Mr. Percy Shivvers was taken to a Concordia hospital last Friday due to diabetes related illness. A series of special treatments will be administered.
The long awaited gold mining machine reaches Republic by truck from Kansas City. First trial run expected late this week or early next. Focused on concentrates from sand with gold as the main hoped recovery. Initial test at Aaron Price farm northeast of Republic overseen by J J Malk Jr. with engineering testing to decide recovery method in Kansas City. Refinery planned in Republic after method chosen. Hardy refinery rumors denied. Promoters say no new land leases now, but 6,800 acres leased near Republic with 3,200 more to come if results prove satisfactory.
W. H. VonTreka named administrator of the government domestic allotment wheat plan in the county. He will lead the county wheat plan committee and help organize a permanent county wheat production control association. Community meetings to elect township representatives and explain allotment contracts will be announced soon.
Clarence Stensang bought 153 acres of the Krogstad estate in Cloud and Republic counties for 10600 dollars. Lars Tiller of the Norway city reportedly purchased 200 acres of the same estate in Cloud County for 10600 dollars.
The Scandia All-Stars played Thursday in Jamestown with the women losing 11 to 1 in the opener and the men winning 11 to 7 in the final. It marks the fourth win for Scandia from the same group.
Scandia beat Courtland 10 to 3 in Belleville on Sunday afternoon to decide the fourth place in the league standings. Courtland showed early life but Scandia, energized by local fans, pulled away as Eric Currie and Logsdon drove in runs.
In Topeka Governor Landon weighs issuing four election proclamations to fill two resignations and two deaths in the legislature. A special election would cost about one thousand dollars, with the interim to be led by Senator Claude Hansen. Leaders from Democratic and Republican parties are urged to seek unity and economy rather than political wrangling.
The county taxpayers meeting aimed at injunctive action to block the fair failed as a large majority voted in favor of the fair. Debates grew heated though the outcome left county affairs to elected officials, with remarks urging fixes at the polls.
Local detectives worked all day Monday chasing two cases of beer stolen from Tingstrom Pool Hall last Sunday but could not capture the robbers.
Scandia High School plans a new four year Normal Training program in the senior year to qualify graduates for teaching. Readiness includes completing the first three years with courses in English, algebra, geometry, agriculture, physiology, psychology, methods, management and geography. State examinations are required in seven senior year subjects.
The Republic County Normal Institute will be held at the Belleville High School Auditorium from August 21 to 25. A strong faculty includes Professor F. L. Miller, superintendent of Scandinavian Schools, with leading educators from Pittsburg and Manhattan on the program. County Superintendent Larson has sent programs to all county teachers urging attendance.
Vernon Nelson son of Ernest Nelson was seriously injured last Friday morning when he walked into a knife wielded by his brother Glenn while cutting weeds. He was taken to Dr Haggman and later rushed to Concordia for surgery on the mangled left wrist where muscles and an artery were cut to the bone. He is improving at the hospital.
County officers consider selecting a woman to investigate all relief cases. Law requires a qualified case supervisor to be appointed, with commissioners now accepting applications. In many counties the poor relief commissioner adds duties to the case supervisor's office. A E Bowersox is the present poor commissioner.
An accident occurred last Friday evening on East Highway injuring driver Me Jsee. A Dodge four‑door car collided with another vehicle, leaving unclear damage and details as reports remain fragmentary. Authorities are investigating to determine cause and liability.
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