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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1937

Page

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Road worker jailed after Jamestown car theft and forgery

Donald Decker, a Concordia road construction employee, is jailed on forgery and automobile theft charges after passing forged checks and stealing a 1986 Chevrolet town sedan in Jamestown. Robert Moore of Whittenberg, Texas, is linked to the forgeries and also jailed. both men face charges in Cloud County authorities.

Donald Decker Concordia Stamey and Tidd Construction Company Jamestown Robert Moore Whittenberg Texas Decker Cloud County Vern Twibell Moore Mandy Hac Emery ‘Mondy Stanford Emery Mondy Gamble Scandia Missouri’ Pacific Hutchinson Coffeyville State Reformatory

ReDecorate Building for Hampton-Danielson Store

The Kallman building, once Ed and Babe's Cafe, is being papered and painted this week for the Hampton-Danielson Furniture Store. Their formal opening for funeral home and furniture store is set for Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29.

Kallman Babe

Rural School Teachers Near Scandia Named in List

County superintendent Madison L. Coombs forwards the coming year lists of rural school teachers near Scandia. Named are Margaret Esenman Courtland Poplar Grove Dist. 84 Superior No. 1 Velda Smith Dist 9 pga No. 2 Sybil Davidson Elaine Loring Dist 48 Ednardson Dist 38 Maxine Muth Dist 42 Thressa Kelly Dist 112 Elvie Monson Dist 87.

Scandia Madison L. Coombs Margaret Esenman Courtland Poplar Grove Superior Velda’ Smith Pga Sybil Davidson Elaine Loring Ednardson Maxine Muth Thressa Kelly

Will Rogers Humorous Story About a Bug in Money Tale

A fragment depicts Will Rogers faced with a money problem and a stubborn bug. The family tries water, applejack, and oil to remove it, and a doctor guides a procedure ending with a humorous, puzzled money question to Dr. Fordyce.

Ana

Half Pints Win At Belleville Under Lights

The Scandia boys traveled to Belleville last Monday for their first game under the lights. Belleville showed class but Scandia pulled ahead in the fourth inning and won 14 to 11. Scandia’s lineup featured D. Berry C Figgins pitching D English Mickey MacMurray P Albro V English R Clark C Selin D Anderson and A Cardwell.

Scandia Belleville D. Berry C. Figgins D. ‘English Mickey, MacMurray P. Albro English R. Clark C.selin D. Anderson A. Cardwell

Church Notes and Announcements

Sunday the Church School meets at 10 a.m. The morning worship service is at 11. In the evening a community park service features Rev. L. R. Templin. Sunday School picnic set for August 25 at John Naslund farm. Date change noted.

L. R. Templin John Naslund

Ada Lutheran Church schedule notice

Ada Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 8. Confirmation rehearsal set for Friday and Monday mornings at 9. L L Bible Study on Thursday evening August 26. Mrs J L Johnson to host W M at her home Tuesday afternoon August 24. Missionary Rally at Brantford Sunday afternoon August 22. Ruth society sponsors August 29 services. Welcome to our services.

L. L J. L. Johnson W. M Brantford The Ruth Society

Two Vacancies Open in Scandia Schools

Scandia school board faces two vacancies after Adeline Rosenquist resigns to teach in Pratt. Rosenquist, popular with students, and Larry Porter, who left to join the state highway patrol, have not yet been replaced. Several applicants are under consideration with approvals expected soon.

Adeline Rosenquist Pratt

North Central Kansas Free Fair Opens Aug 30 At Belleville

The North Central Kansas Free Fair returns August 30 in Belleville for a five day run featuring world record pace auto and motorcycle races, vaudeville, the Merry Whirl revue, and a new stadium increasing grandstand seats. Reserved seats go on sale across Republic county with high speed action continuing through September 3. Thousands will view agricultural displays livestock and poultry competitions all free except grandstand seating. Education entertainment and thrills converge at the fair along with the State Fair Shows carnival midway rides and other concessions.

Belleville Republic County Los Angeles Chicago Kansas N.C. ‘K. Fair N. C.K

Community church services set with guest preacher

The U B Presbyterian invites Nor way and Scandia residents to morning worship at 11 and evening worship at Scandia with Union Services in the park led by Rev. Lester R. Templin from Concordia. Special music planned. a strong call to attend these closing services.

Norway Scandia Lester R. Templin Concordia Templin

The Little Friendly Church Sunday Service Update

The Amana Lutheran Sunday School will meet at 10 o clock with no other services next Sunday due to a two week vacation for Pastor Linnerson and family. Linnerson will speak at a Denver pastors conference and several Sunday School children will attend a Maryadahl district rally in Brantford with transportation planned. Hostesses Mrs Bergstrom, Mrs Erickson, and Mrs Forsberg host the Dorcas Society gathering in church parlors on Friday August 27.

Colorado Linnerson Denver Brantford S. S Mariadahl Oscar Bergstrom Victor Erickson Albin Forsberg Dorcas Society

Radio artists perform at Sunday park service

Scandians at the community park service last Sunday evening featured Miss Elva Clark and Elson and Emmett Clark of Salina, with KFBI radio providing music. Rev. Luther Broiles of Salina preached for Kansas Wesleyan and Rev. B. W. Selin led the service. The Clark siblings and Miss Clark impressed attendees with marimbaphone and trumpet performances.

Elva Clark Elson Emmett Clark Salina KFBI Luther Broiles Kansas Wesleyan B. W. Selin Clark Brothers

Cafe to Open by Mr and Mrs Alford at O K Martins building

The Johnsons will open a restaurant in the former Barber Shop building next Saturday. They previously operated the Scandia Bakery until last Spring.

Alford Johnson O. K Martin’s Johnsons Scandia

Visit to Lena and Monastery Revives Bettis Family History

Mrs. Al M Bettis stayed with her nephew Edwin Koller in Mason City Iowa. They traveled to Lena NL and spoke with old pioneers who guided them to the Bettis family home site from 1870. They revisited the old schoolhouse church of her baptism and met longtime locals. The trip included a visit to the Old Monastery near Dubuque before returning via Waterloo.

al M. Bettis Edwin Koller Mason City Iowa Kollers Lena Lees Boyer Franny Heyer Charles Albright Wm. Aldinberg Dubuque Bettis Mrs. Keller

Rev L R Templin to Speak at Park Services Sunday

Rev L R Templin of the Methodist Church Concordia will be the speaker at the community park service next Sunday evening. Rev R C Conn will lead the service and the United Brethren Presbyterian Church will provide music. The public is invited to Scandia's popular outdoor Sunday evening service.

L. R. Templin Methodist Church Concordia R. C. Conn United-Brethérn-Presbyterian Church Scandia

WPA Workers Eligible for Old Age Pension in Kansas

Kansas WPA director Clarence Nevins says 1100 workers are eligible for county old age assistance under a new state law and will stay on WPA rolls until eligibility is established. Thousands seek pensions, but must be in real need and over 65. attorney Ed Rooney warns many are misled about awaiting pensions.

Kansas WPA Clarence Nevins Ed Rooney

Electric worker injured by 2300 volt line in Scandia

E C Wires, a local druggist and emergency electric worker for Kansas Power Co., touched a 2300 volt line while repairing a street light near Home Oil Co. He received a shoulder injury after his body completed a circuit with a second bare wire. He escaped serious harm and vows greater caution in future line work.

E. C Kansas Power Co Home Oil Co

Charles Saterfield Injures Foot In Town Hall Incident

While in the town hall on Monday Charles Saterfield ran a sliver into his foot. He tried to pull it out but an inch remained. He was taken to Dr. J C Sherrard who opened the foot and removed the sliver.

Charles Saterfield J. C. Sherrard

Mules and Sugar Bills Stir Washington Reflections

A Wichita like column laments the national debt nearing 36 billion dollars and the printing bureau nearing completion while lawmakers fear home heat. It notes the drop of horses and mules from 26 million in 1919 to 16 million now, and mocks misinformed questions about state borders and sugar import limits. It closes with tongue in cheek classified mule ads from Uncle Sam and the appeal of a real boss swapper.

Agriculture Department United States Sam

Charles Kathrineberg dies after illness near Republic

Charles Kathrineberg, 66, died last Wednesday at the family home south of Republic after a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Gertrude Pettibon officiating. Burial was in Prairie Rose cemetery.

Charles Kathrineberg Republic Gertrude Pettibon Prairie Rose Cemetery

Methodist Farm Sale Held at Gust Nystrom Farm

The Methodist farm sale was held last Tuesday at the Gust Nystrom farm. J. W. Shotwell served as auctioneer. A good crowd attended and church officials were pleased with the results, thanking all who contributed to the success of the undertaking.

Nystrom Farm J. W

Land Bank Celebrates 20 Years of Farm Loans in Jewell and Republic

The Jewell County National Farm Loan Association marks its twentieth anniversary observing charter grants on August 8. Since inception it has loaned about $4,000,000 across Jewell and Republic counties, with 566 members and average loans near $3,600. The agency ranks second in the Ninth Farm Credit District for total lending and is part of a nationwide system of 152 Kansas associations, aiding local farm mortgage financing through the Federal Land Bank.

Jewel Republic County Jewell County National Farm Loan Association Jewell County Association Kansas W. Guy Parker Jewell County Nfla Federal Land Bank Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner Jewell Republic Parker Jewell County ’Association L. M. Bothwell Webber JR. E. Bucknell Hardy, Nebr Lloyd W. Davis Scandia W. E. Balch Wm. H. Ferguson Formosa Secetary Courtland Lovewell Wichita Land “Bank, i Kan‘sas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Federal Land Bank of National Farm Loan Associations

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Stamey and Tidd Will Rogers New Hampshire Methodist Episcopal Church U. B. -Presbyterian R. G. Conn the Little Friendly Church Amana Lutheran M. C. Linnerson Sunday Park NEW ‘Cafe Charles ‘Saterfield Frank Bureau of Printing and Engraving Washington Brooklyn N. Y Examiner Fiji Islands Missouri Arkansas House Hawaii Puerto Rico Congress Land Bank Republic County ‘Farm Loan Agency Jewell and Republic Counties Atlantic ‘City
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