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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
1
Mankato area records show the driest January to July period on record with 6.92 inches. Thirty observational wells monitor groundwater levels while 20 rain gauges and five self-recording gages are deployed to track rainfall and runoff for the Soil Erosion Service and Geologic Survey efforts.
The Kansas Safety Council warns drivers to watch for loose animals on highways as drought drives farmers to graze stock along road rights of way. Motorists should slow and scan ahead while farmers keep stock from straying onto the road.
Public advisory warns residents to avoid burning trash without safety measures. Use a trash burner if available and take precautions to prevent property damage.
Mrs HH Granere returned last Wednesday from a visit to York Nebraska where she attended a wedding ceremony. Her granddaughter Pearl Granere was wed to Mr Price on Sunday Aug 19 by Rev Elmer Peterson of Polk. The couple will live in Thaper where he teaches high school. Mrs Granere said conditions in Nebraska were better and plans to return to York after a few weeks to spend the winter with her son Joseph Granere.
Miss Alice Isaacson has secured part time work at Bargain Spot. She began her duties last Saturday and will fill in as needed in the store.
A Lincoln Neb. firm Van Sickle Paint and Glass sent a skilled artisan to the Presbyterian Church last Thursday. He reloaded the loose stained glass in the art windows with remarkable speed, leaving the panes in excellent condition.
Amana Lutheran Church notes list the 14th Sunday after Trinity service with Swedish Sunday School and morning worship at 10 and an 11 o clock talk by Professor Miller on modern education. A watermelon sale is planned for Saturday evening on the east side of the F and M Store. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon September 6 in church parlors hosted by Mesdames Otto Nelson Anton Nelson and Axel Nelson. The Methodist Church welcomes all.
The United Brethren Presbyterian Church schedules a 10 o clock Sunday School, a seven o clock C E service for officer installation led by Ada Jean Debeur, and various meetings. Mrs Albert Jackson hosts Welcome Circle on Sept 5, Frank Larsen hosts Friendship Club on Sept 6, and Missionary Society meets Sept 4 with Mrs Tedriw leading.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway announces Sunday School and Bible class at 10 o'clock and morning worship at 9 o'clock this Sunday. Ladies Aid meets at the home of Mrs. C. J. Hugos on the first Thursday in September. You are welcome. T Orlin Torgeson, pastor.
Ada Lutheran Church in Kackley lists the 14th Sunday after Trinity with Luke 17 11 19. Sunday school and Bible classes start at 10am, morning worship at 10 45 English, evening service at 8pm, choir rehearsal Tuesday evening Sept 4 at 8, Luther League Bible study Thursday Sept 6 at church parlors led by Pastor C G Dartelson.
Paul Moe, reputedly the oldest resident in Republic county near Scandia, celebrated his ninety third birthday at home on Tuesday August 21 despite heat stroke earlier in summer. Family members visited his home throughout the day to honor the occasion, marking a rare day without voting due to poor health.
Mayor Blake requests all business concerns in Scandia to close at noon today for the North Central Kansas Free Fair Scandia Day. Several businessmen indicated they will attend the event this Thursday afternoon.
High school enrollment begins today with freshmen and sophomores from 8 00 to 12 00 and juniors and seniors tomorrow 8 00 to 12 00. School starts 8 40 Monday with high school classes assembling and grade school at 9 00. Special offer lowers tuition to one dollar per month for district children whose families attend the high school. A drive is underway to recruit new students for the local school.
Anton Nelson Wilbur Sothers and Rev B W Selin left last Tuesday for Minneapolis Minnesota where the annual session of the Central Northwest Conference will be held. The session runs from August 29 to September 2. The party expects to return early next week.
Wallace Boman son of Mr and Mrs Walter Boman east of town fell from a wagon loaded with corn last Thursday and the rear wheel passed over his left foot. He was rushed to Scandia where Dr Haggman gave first aid. The wound is healing nicely.
Thursday afternoon Jeannette Ahrens Ada Jeandebeur and Harry Her drove to western Kansas for a short visit. Miss Ahrens visited Norton with Miss Francés Guthrie former music teacher here Miss Jeandebeur visited relatives in Nor catur and Mr Moller drove to his home in Dighton to visit relatives there. They returned Sunday after.
Darrel Stanley was fined five dollars and costs on an assault and battery charge filed by Joseph Johnson before Justice Forman in Belleville last Friday.
The Scandian Community Club will resume monthly meetings on Monday evening September 10 at the U. Be Aid Building. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
Campaign platforms for the Republican and Democratic parties debut in Topeka this week. Governor Alf Landon seeks re election, promising continuation of his economy program with federal relief. Omar B Ketchum, Topeka mayor and Democratic nominee for governor, campaigns on restoring Topeka and uniting the state under a Democratic governor.
The Concordia paper carried a prophecy that the drought would end with a big rain on August 24. The day brought only light showers, leaving the dry spell intact. An updated date of September 12 was later proposed, but results remain uncertain.
Farmers in this community have signed corn hog contracts and wait eagerly for government checks. They recall childhood days waiting for Santa as they scan daily for Uncle Sam letters. Next comes rain then a shower of checks, cashable and good, the next move depends on federal authorities.
Chester Samuelson and Warren Dean Tebow, boys living west of Scandia, were injured last Thursday when a Chevrolet sedan they were driving struck a culvert near the Tebow farm. Warren Tebow was taken to Scandia with a badly injured leg placed in a cast. Chester Samuelson was severely stunned by the crash.
Republicans rallied in Belleville last Friday as a county organization meeting elected officers John Schlutow Courtland chairman Hester Houghton Kackley treasurer and W R Barnard Belleville secretary Adolph Nelson named local committeeman Enthusiasm grew amid belief the GOP is returning to power after a heavy defeat.
Local impresario Emory Melrvin leads plans for a Belleville softball tournament starting the first week of September. A large number of teams have entered and preliminaries run Sept 4 5 6 with finals on Sunday Sept 9. Games begin 5 PM.
Mrs. John Mahan sr 68 of north of Scandia died early Saturday after a long illness She was a respected resident survived by five sons Howard John Jim Clarence and Frank and one daughter Mrs Les Steele and her husband John Funeral services were held Monday from United Brethren Church with Rev Ralph Holt officiating Interment at Union Valley Cemetery
On Friday evening the Presbyterian U B and Methodists played a kittenball game on the local field. The score stayed tight until the late innings when Presbyterian U B surged ahead. Final score Presbyterian U B 12 Methodists 7.
North Central Kansas exposition opens with rain clearing for today and tomorrow’s auto races. Purse totals 2300.00 with over thirty cars entered led by J M Fahnstock as starter. Event features safe deep banks, exhibits, vaudeville, midway attractions, and strong crowds expected.
Last Sunday Belleville defeated Scandia in a drab contest amid poor coaching and faulty plays. Scandia had five pay station calls to Belleville's two, leaving Scandia's home crowd downcast as the county seat team headed home with spirits lagging.
A 1903 horse era automobile, tagged by the Motor Vehicle Commission as a sample, is owned by Ralph H. Curry of Winchester Kansas. Built by Elkhart Carriage and Harness Company of Elkhart Indiana, it features a motor suspended under the seat and hauls three persons with ease. Will Orr of Winchester owned the museum specimen for 25 years.
Citizens welcome the sudden temperature drop after a heat record week. A nosedive last Thursday brought the thermometer to 58 degrees, delivering raw chilly air and reassurance that the hot spell will be brief.
Last Sunday night a large congregation gathered at Union Park for the final park service of the year. Mrs Pettibon of Republic was unable to attend due to illness, and Professor Miller spoke in her place, delivering an optimistic address on human progress and its destined continued advancement.
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