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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1931

Page

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Scandia Flower Show Draws Crowd and Praise

The Scandia Garden Club hosts a lively flower show at The Journal office last Saturday drawing heavy male and female attendance. Notable attendees include Alfy Tingstrom Haggman and Carl Hammer while Mrs Emma Isaacson wins top honors for her floral display. The event features community donations of electric fans and tables and ends with plans for a larger showcase next year.

Alfy Tingstrom Dr. Haggman Carl Hammer Hageman Wires Dr. Hageman Agnes Albro

Scandia School Opens September 7 Plans Urge Parental Help

F W Stukenbroeker writes on the new school year urging cooperation. He notes employment through education, stresses the value of college for class of '81 graduates, and cautions students to budget funds while at Scandia High School. Readers are directed to continue on page 7.

Scandia Stukenbroeker Weiare

Sunday School at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas reports good Sunday School attendance with Bible class at 10 o'clock. Pastor Orlin Forgeson invites all to attend.

Our’ Saviors Lutheran Church Norway Kansas Orlin Forgeson

Norway Sunday School Picnic at Pawnee Park

United Brethren Church announces a Sunday School picnic at Pawnee Park near Republic today. Norway will not hold morning preaching. Sunday School at Norway begins at the final hour, while Scandia starts at 10 with Rev. McAferty present for the morning address. Congregational meeting follows, with McAferty to speak in the union church service in the park. Next Tuesday the annual S S picnic with the Presbyterians at Pawnee Park and the fourth quarterly conference follows the evening service at the church. Glen Megill, pastor.

United Brethren Church Norway Pawnee Park Republic Scandia McAferty Union Church The Park S. S Glen Megill

Soul as the Christian Science Lesson Text

The Aug 16 Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on Psalm 62:1 and 23:1-3 with the Golden Text and citations. Passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy discuss immortality and the radiance of Soul, underscoring spiritual salvation and divine guidance.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker—Eddy

Methodist Church Announces Social and Services Schedule

The Methodist Church invites members to an ice cream social next Saturday evening with a grand concert by the Covenant Chorus of Chicago. Regular worship is planned next Lord's Day with a church school at 10 and morning service at 11. The evening union park service features Dr. McAf district superintendent of the United Brethren Church. Pastor W. Selin asks that those who pledged to the church budget or World Service remit payments this month.

Methodist Covenant Chorus of Chicago Church Union Park Service McAf Pure ‘United ‘Brethren Church Ford World Service W._Selin

Amane Lutheran Church Sunday Service Plan

The notice outlines a Sunday after Trinity service at Amane Lutheran Church with Gospel readings from Mark 7 31 37. Sunday school and morning worship follow usual hours, and a union service at the park in the evening will feature a visiting pastor. It asks whether sin separates people from God and hinders service to Him.

Amane Lutheran Church Trinity Jesus Doeth Union Chaa, Pe

Superior and Scandia Set for Next Sundays Clash

Scandia in town to face Superior at Superior diamond at 3 pm after Formosa defeat. Scandia trails in series 2-1 this year with Simgns on mound for Scandia and Ericka likely for Nebraskans. Larson returns at first as both lineups stay intact with 35 cent adult admission and free for ladies.

Superior Scandia Simgns Ericka Nebraskans Larson

Formoso Takes Swedes Scar 4-2 In Tight League Battle

Formoso defeated Scandia 4 to 2 in a tight Republican Valley League game on the Formoso diamond. Gyp Frazier starred with two hits in three at bats, while Red Simms pitched for Scandia, keeping Formoso to three hits until late. An umpire dispute over a request from Scandia led to a Formoso umpire’s use, and Scandia rallied briefly but could not overcome the late-formoso scoring.

Formoso Scandia Formosa G. Currie Cuthbertson Red” Simms Gyp” Frazier Oo Scandia Ump Simms Umps Arate Ole” _Frazier Ward

Lions Clubs Sponsor Picnic At Pawnee Park

Members of the Lions Clubs of Scandia and Republic with their families attended a joint picnic at Pawnee Park yesterday. A basket dinner was served at noon followed by a short baseball game between the two clubs. The Republican Valley League teams from Scandia and Republic played, with admission set at 25 cents.

Lions Clubs Scandia Republic Pawnee Park Républican Valley League

Deshler Boosters Visit Scandia To Advertise County Fair

Fifty Deshler and Thayer County Nebr citizens arrived in Scandia for a booster trip to promote the Thayer County Fair set to be held in Deshler next week. The visitors were treated to a short band concert and a dinner served by three local restaurants. Augusta Morris of Courtland attended the event at Scandia Tuesday.

Deshler Thayer County Nebr Scandia Hagues

Flower Show Draws Crowd in Scandia Garden Event

The Scandia Garden Club hosted its first flower show with 109 entries across 33 events. About 600 attended at the Journal office venue, with participants from Formosa Courtland Republic City Norway Kackley Belleville and Concordia. Twenty two prizewinners shared 44 awards funded by Blue Valley Nurseries Blue Rapids Kans Mrs Harry L Hunt Concordia Greenhouses Henry Field Seed Company and local Scandia merchants.

Scandia Formosa Blue Valley Nurseries of Blue Rapids Kans Harry L. Hunt Concordia Greenhouses Henry Field Seed Company

White Rock Valley Band Brought To Scandia By Local Drive

Thirty two Scandia businessmen raised 16.00 to bring the White Rock Valley Band to town. Ed Wires led the list of donors with fifty cent asks and completed the round of all local business houses with full support. Names include Haggman Wires Guy Frazier F and M Stores D L Cady We C Preble Glenn Currie Sanborn Lumber Isaacson Grain J A Freeburg Metz Packing Scandia Hardware Carl Hammer Sam Benedict G P Plotner Scandia Journal George Mathis Paul Ewing Bank of Scandia S D Blakeley Karl Hugos John Brandstrom Mahan Cardwell Elmer Jensen Coleman Reece Hiatt's Jake Stofer Henry Peterson Midget Lunch John D Glazier Alf Tingstrom Dr Ahrens Dr C V ertes a

Scandia White Rock Valley Ed Wires Haggman Wires Guy Frazier D. .L. Cady Ww. C. Preble Glenn Currie Sanborn Lumber Company Isaacson Grain Company J. A. Freeburg Metz Packing Company Scandia Hardware Carl Hammer Sam Benedict G.P. Plotner The Scandia Journal George Mathis Paul Ewing Bank of Scandia S. D. Blakeley Karl Hugos John Brandstrom Mahan and Cardwell Elmer Jensen Coleman Reece Hiatt’s Jake ‘Stofer Henry Peterson

Scandia Council Grants Natural Gas Franchise

Scandia City Council granted a franchise to Kansas Pipe Line and Gas Company at a special meeting Tuesday night to erect a distributing system within Scandia city limits. The company has until Oct. 1 to accept the franchise, and the journal this week carries the ordinance detailing the terms.

Scandia Kansas Pipe Line and,Gas Company

Princess Theatre Cuts Prices Weekend Show

The Princess Theatre lowers prices to 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children drawing crowds. The bill features Lew Ayres in The Doorway to Hell with short subjects and Paramount sound news. Mrs Jokander and daughter from Rapid City visited relatives.

Princess Theatre Lew Ayres Hell Warners Paramount Sound News Eric Jokander Rapid City S. D

Mr and Mrs Stofer Attend Old Settlers Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stofer traveled to Jewell City last Wednesday to attend the Old Settlers reunion.

Jake Stofer Jewell City Old Settlers

Scandia Men Convicted on Three Counts in Cloud County Court

Wm Moe John Freedland and Chester Lervold all of Scandia were convicted on three of five counts in Cloud County after last Friday’s hearing. Moe was fined 10 dollars and costs on disturbing the peace unlawful assembly and 20 dollars and costs on reckless driving and carrying concealed weapons totaling 60 dollars. Freedland and Lervold each paid 10 dollars plus costs on disturbing the peace unlawful assembly and carrying concealed weapons. The men were arrested in Concordia on July 21 and charged with intoxication assault and battery disturbing the peace unlawful assembly and carrying concealed weapons. Moe also faced an additional reckless driving charge and held a liquor investigator commission later revoked by the attorney general.

Wm. Moe John Freedland Chester Lervold Scandia Cloud County Moe Concordia Freedland

Local Grocery Converts to Cash and Carry Policy

Mr. and Mrs. Benedict plan a Saturday launch of City Cash Market as an I G A store. The business will drop delivery and credit to cut overhead and lower meat and grocery prices while joining the Independent Grocers Association for bulk buying power.

S. S. Benedict Benedicts Scandia Independent Grocers Association I.G. A

Our Cash Policy Response To Credit Business Question

A grocer explains that quitting credit was not due to excessive bad accounts though some debts may be uncollectible. The statement signals a policy shift and references continuation on page 3.

Wrens

Ekblads Tour to Randolph and Iowa Relatives

Dr and Mrs J W Ekblad and their son left Monday afternoon for Randolph to visit Mr and Mrs Conrad Ekblad and Miss Cora Ekblad From Randolph they will motor to Iowa to visit relatives before returning home to Duluth Minnesota

Randolph Conrad. Ekblad Cora Ekblad Iowa Duluth Minn

Fall Shades Highlight at The Ladies Shop

A new line of fall hosiery debuts at The Ladies Shop featuring refined colors for ladies. The display spotlights elegant shades suitable for daily wear and special occasions.

National Singers to Perform Saturday at Scandia Church

A Covenant Chorus of Chicago led by A L Houseman will present a grand concert at Scandia Methodist Church Saturday evening. Soloists Oscar Green and Ruth Svedburg join a renowned program expected to draw wide interest. Tickets available at the Scandia Journal office and Scandia Hardware Co. lawn ice cream social planned.

Scandia Methodist Church Scandia Methodist Church Covenant Chorus Chicago A. L. Houseman America Europe Oscar Green Radio Land The Scandia: Hardware’ Co

Nine-Year-Old Alta Marie Goodwin Dies in Idaho Crash

Alta Marie Goodwin, nine, of Scandia, died after a car overturned between Declo and Burley Idaho during a vacation trip. Her neck was broken. she died in a Burley hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin Sr were injured but survived. Funeral set for 2:30 PM at the Goodwin home with Rev B W Selin.

Alta Marie Goodwin Frank Goodwin Scandia Burley Idaho Goodwin Alta Marie Alta Marie Hig Belleville B. W. Selin

White Rock Valley Band Delivers Scandia Concert

One of the year's largest crowds attended the Scandia concert of the White Rock Valley Band. Adolph Nelson of Scandia directs the group, now one of the region’s best, with all 35 members present. Scandia businessmen funded the $15 cost for the music tour, and the performance was free to locals.

Scandia White Rock Valley Adolph Nelson Nelson Gunters

Drainage District May Organize South of Town

About fifty men attended a meeting at the I O O F Hall on Friday evening to discuss forming a drainage district immediately south of Scan dia. No action was taken. a petition will be prepared to gauge public support. County officials Fok ter Ahrens and County Engineer Freden hagen attended to provide input.

Scandia Gould Fredenhagen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scandia’s Journal the Journal Moller Garden Club Gust’ Bentson South Dakota Dakota Ray Chilcott Frances Florell W. P. .Shivvers Hugh Fraser Anton Edlund Frank .Sallman Alfred .Olson Elizabeth Davis Chas. Freed Flowers Lars’ Brown Lars Scandia Garden Club F. W. Stukenbroeker March Republican Valley League Formoso Field Gyp Frazier Lions’ Clubs Deshlers Boosters Morris Courtland Scandia Council Cloud Lervold White Rock Valley Band American. Legion: Post
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