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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
3
The article lists numerous attendees and speakers at a Denver gathering. Topics include thrift, humane education, class size, and the need for child centered communities. Delegates from the United States, Germany, Japan, India, and other regions weigh education's purpose and the danger of overemphasis on technical training.
A reflection on the speeches delivered to world educators and a note of trust that the sentiment will join their own. The speaker expresses gratitude and names Fred W. Stueenbrosker as a recipient of the message.
Social happenings note a river side picnic Tuesday night at Gust Nystrom place with Ettie Nelson Ruby Peterson and families including Harry Nelson Jamestown Emanuel Tornquist Kackley Joe Johnson Emmit Larson and Lawrence Nystrom uniting Mr. and Mrs. in attendance.
The Mutual Benefit Club met Thursday August 138th with Mrs Edith Larson as hostess. Guests included Mrs Emma Milner Mrs Ray Milner Mary and Maxine Mrs Horton Johnson and Miss Mary Moe. Members enjoyed quilting and social conversation followed by luncheon. The next meeting is Thursday August 27 with Mrs Ruth Hall as hostess and reminder to bring thimbles for quilting.
Sunday Guests Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and daughter Patty Lou visited Mr and Mrs Herschel Kannier for a family gathering.
Friday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. LaVeryn Linden and Mrs. Emanuel Linden at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund.
Sunday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Jeandebeur, Miss Carrie Aberg, and Gust Bentson visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Kannier.
Guests from Fairbury Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Mathis and their family were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mathis.
The Misses Gayl and Audrey Tedrow along with Sadie Edna Ada Josie Robison Grace Smith and Lyla Lor ing and the Messrs Sherman Robison Robert Robison and Elwyn Isaacson enjoyed a picnic supper at Strom's pond Saturday evening. The girls were house guests at the Frank Gran stedt home that night.
Evening callers Mrs. August Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Charles Rasmussen visited the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Coleman Tuesday evening.
Friday noon dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Othberg for guests from Omaha Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Comstalk and Mr. and Mrs. John Comstalk.
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Wenda and son with Mr and Mrs George Mathis and Miss Stella Joe Wayland. The Othberg family drove to Lincoln for a wedding at First Methodist Church. Mrs Geoil Sargent and daughter visited from Riley. Dr and Mrs J W Ekblad and Mrs Oberia Riven arrived from Tulith Minnesota. Miss Alvhild Larson nursing at Junction City returned home and plans to enroll at the University of Kansas this fall.
The Garden Club thanks all who helped make the Scandia Flower Show a success, acknowledging every helper and participant in organizing the event.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Glover and son Junior Elvin Bettis and Leon Chilcott attended the Old Settlers picnic at Jewell City last Wednesday evening. Mrs B Garver and daughter of Teoville attended the Flower Show. Mr and Mrs Beecher Comstalk and Mr and Mrs John Comstalk of Omaha were Thursday night. Miss Mary West Miss Mabel Berggren and Mrs EF C Wires visited York Nebraska last Thursday. You are invited to visit the Ladies Shop for new dresses. Mr and Mrs Ray Muth moved from the Jake Stofer farm west of town to their own property last week. Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson and sons of Kackley were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Isaac son. Miss Emma Poage of Kackley attended the hand concert in Scandia last Thursday night. Mrs John McCrossen of Court Jand assisted Mrs J H Nunn at the Ladies Shop opening day.
The piece details a three billion dollar annual illegal beer industry, organized like a modern business with competing gangs. It describes gang warfare including murder and arson to corner profits, and previews the Warner Brothers film The Doorway to Hell at the Princess. The story highlights gang leaders and the cast of the film.
J D Andrews of Emporia, a former superintendent of Scandia Schools, was in town last Friday on business.
G. W. Nimocks and his son Frank drove to Great Bend on Friday for business. They returned home on Monday.
Mrs Christine Hawkins and her daughter Miss Ada arrived in Topeka for a short weekend visit with friends.
Mr and Mrs J H Nunn and their son from Courtland have taken rooms at the Day Green residence while awaiting a house.
Miss Mabel Berggren and Mrs Oscar Berggren motored to Superior last Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clyde Ward of Norcatur visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Guy Ward. Glenn Johnson and Arnie Johnson with Pete Hanson left Sunday for a ten day Colorado trip. Floy Anderson and sister from Belleville attended a flower show. Agnes and Irene Polly of Republic were weekend guests of Miss Marcell Preble. FOR SALE Wild grapes. Call SAO ES.
Drs. Frank Vandeveer spent Saturday afternoon with Lawrence and Elven. Miss Dorothy Aspegren visited Miss Maurine Larson Saturday night. Miss Francese Florell was taken to her home last Saturday morning due to illness.
Doctor and daughter Patty Lou relocate to Scandia for the winter season in a family household move.
Mrs. Charles Rasmussen and Mrs. August Rasmussen were Sunday evening callers at the Carl Hammer residence, visiting with the family.
Miss Emily Swanson returns to her Greeley residence after spending a month at the Anderson sisters home.
Mr and Mrs Bert Nording of Kansas City visited the home of Mr and Mrs John Naslund last Friday.
Gust Bentson and M C Chambers traveled to Herrington on Monday to attend the Fifth District meeting of the American Legion.
Mrs Carl McDowell and her son Ed win and daughters Matilda and Arabelle motored to Lincoln Nebraska on Saturday and returned home Sunday in a family outing noted by locals.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson and Elwyn and Mr and Mrs Walter Gilmore and children were Friday eye callers at the Emmit Larson home.
Wheat and corn ground at 120 cents per hundred. Oats at 15 cents per hundred. Prices valid in lots of 500 pounds or more. Fred Ward. 32
Mrs. George Thompson of Phillipsburg returned to her home Tuesday afternoon after visiting her sister Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson and Mr. Cuthbertson.
Art Emmert and Miss Betty Kenninger from Randall traveled there after Mrs. Emmert cared for Mrs. Chilcott from Thursday through Sunday.
Vernon Erickson and Harmon Sankey with their families travel Saturday morning to California to visit relatives. Harold Ray Sankey, Elsie Sankey, and Edith Sankey accompany them on the trip.
Mrs Lillie McGregor and her daughter Helen Merle Logsdon with Rev W G Megill and Mrs Hunt traveled from Concordia to York College Nebraska on Monday. Miss McGregor and Mr Logsdon plan to enter York College this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Linden spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry for a social evening.
Mr and Mrs Lester host Thompson and children for Sunday evening. Mr Thos Hay Jr and Miss Vada Forsberg with Miss Lucille Wells and Warren Woodrow of Concordia visit Miss Frances Florell Sunday.
Tom Pease and family, Dorothy and Lester, and Milton Weislogel returned to Alburnett Iowa, after a visit. Ellen Loring offers a finger wave or marcel with purchases of three dollars, valid for hats or any item in her shop.
Mr and Mrs Frank Fudge and their children traveled to Beloit last Sunday where the kids underwent tonsil and adnoid surgeries.
Miss Betty Creagor of Milwaukee returned to her home last Thursday after visiting Mrs. Mary Creagor and Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Hageman.
Mrs Clyde Stumbo of Kansas City visits her mother Mrs Minnie Jewel and leaves Tuesday morning for Fort Dodge Iowa to spend time there before returning home.
Rolla Thompson A C Thompson and Jay Bell accompanied Frances Larson and Ruth Bell to Topeka yesterday. The Messrs. Thompson and Bell will return home today.
Dr Geo R Miller Remedy Co promotes Hog-o-Vita to prevent necro swine flu and intestinal trouble in pigs. Suggested dose is feed once a week. Phone 136 Scandia.
Mr and Mrs Davide L Megill and family of Hays Kansas and Mrs Har old Megill and children of Woodstown were guests of Rev and Mrs W Glen Megill Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
Mr and Mrs Earl Hawkins and their children of Prairie View visited Erp from Monday to Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Hawkins. The Hawkinses returned last week from a three week vacation in California.
Agricultural economics urges farmers to reevaluate wheat’s role in the farm business amid low prices. It suggests replacing some wheat acreage with alternative crops after weighing all relevant facts.
In western Kansas, increased summer fallow of land is seen as desirable to lower wheat production costs. W. E. Grimes notes these practices will reduce expenses and improve efficiency in farming.
Extremely early wheat seeding should be avoided as it favors the Hessian fly, drains soil moisture, and increases susceptibility to Helminthosporium foot rot. Best yields occur when seeding is on or just before the fly-safe date, per R. I. Throckmorton.
Kansas fruit growers are urged to exhibit at state fairs to showcase the state’s abundant high quality fruit. Wm F Pickett notes the local market is strongest when consumers learn more about Kansas fruits, benefiting both growers and the market.
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