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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
1
A reader expresses gratitude for flowers letters and gifts while in the hospital and the paper notes humorous local anecdotes from past events. It mentions a Hi Y conference in Wichita a 66 ton 55 foot whale on a flat car and a secret wedding between Scandia and Belleville students.
Raymond Cooper and Hershel Kannier acquire The Princess Theatre from E. C. Wires T. J. West and Jimmy Mahan. Cooper named sole manager. new owners maintain existing policies and continue weekly talkies with Paramount titles including Charming Sinners and The Cocoanuts. Possession taken Tuesday night.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas invites families to Sunday School at 10 with Bible class and to Luther League programs at 7:30 pm featuring a devotional, talks on the Sacrament of the Altar, musical numbers by Ruby and Harry Ringer, Loren Hedstrom, and others. All welcome.
Arch Bible Sunday on December 8 features Sunday school at 10 A M and morning service at 11 A M with the theme For Such An Age As This. Evening service at Rydal. community study class led by Mrs Selin December 10 at 2 30 P M with Mrs F Tedrow guiding Pattie M Eakins.
United Brethren Church holds Sunday School at Scandia and Norway at ten with a preaching service in Norway by Rev. Fred R. McClanahan. No evening service due to the pastor's absence. V. Glenn Megill serves as pastor.
The Amana Lutheran Church advertises Second Sunday in Advent services and Sunday School. The Luther League plans a Bible Sunday program in the evening. Dorcas Society to hold its annual meeting Friday afternoon December 13 in the church parlors. All members urged to prepare for the Christ Child. Pastor Chas Pehtson.
The Methodist Church invites the community to a Thursday prayer meeting at the parsonage. A Ladies Aid food sale is planned for Saturday afternoon with Hiatt's as the evening venue. Sunday morning sermon titled In the Beginning God features the newly formed Ladies Chorus and the evening topic Joseph.
The Journal announces a forthcoming memorial eulogy for Slaes H. Herrman a Concordia Elks member and longtime Scandia resident. Delivered by George Nimocks at the Elks memorial service last Sunday, the tribute will be printed next week by consent of the Herrman family and editor.
Nine Scandia High School Hi-Y members plus sponsor Supt. J D Andrews attended the state Hi-Y convention in Wichita last Friday and Saturday. Over 1000 Kansas youths joined statewide speakers and round tables with Wichita providing housing and entertainment. Attendees included John Nystrom Lester Burns Harrison Mahan Phil Cahill Don Bowersox Joe Mallory Phil Smith Keith Belveal and Frankie Mikesell.
Scandia High School hosts its annual carnival in the building with side shows a short play eats stands and novelties. Students run booths and prepare for a record crowd urging patrons to arrive early to avoid crowding in the small space.
Elwyn Isaacson, a member of the Flying Swede football squad, was accidentally shot last Sunday when a 22 rifle being cleaned discharged. The bullet caused a slight flesh wound to the chest and lodged in his arm. he was not seriously injured.
Chick Boyes Dramatic Co. will not return to Scandia for at least six weeks due to a bookings conflict. The troupe must fulfill contracts in another town this winter. The show last Monday night was the best of the year, and locals regret his departure. Creditors are urged to settle accounts as books close December 16 to 20 per C. E. Friend.
Mrs Ida Altman of Hardy came last week to visit a daughter Mrs Alfy Tingstrom. The Rev and Mrs Bert Selin along with Mrs Anna Larson Mrs Charley Isaacson and Mrs Anna Bowman were in Belleville on business Friday.
Mrs Gust Aberg and Miss Carrie Aberg relocated to a new Grant Street residence on Thursday. Mr Aberg will stay on the farm with Carl. The Farlee family returned home after weeks in Almena and Nebraska. Lincoln visitors Mr and Mrs Chester O Neal came for a visit with Mr and Mrs Mike O Neal. Mrs F W Kykale of Mankato and Mr and Mrs S S Benedict were guests in the past week.
The Scandia yard of C. E. Friend Lumber Co in Belleville has been sold to Sandborn Lumber Co of Belleville. E. M. Boggess will remain as manager. Inventory work begins December 16 and possession is planned by December 20. The Sandborn firm operates five yards in northern Kansas.
Scandia I O O F Lodge sponsors a corn shucking bee at Chas Hohman's farm for Monday December 9. The I O O F backs the event with neighbors invited to help. Hohman has been ill and unable to husk his corn. Rebekah lodge ladies will serve lunch at noon.
Fred Anderson, 75, a longtime Scandia resident, died last Saturday morning after a two week illness that progressed to pneumonia following a heart attack. He is survived by his wife and grown children. Funeral services were held at his home and the Scandia Methodist church. burial followed in Riverview cemetery.
Olof Norgard plans a sale next Tuesday December 10 at his farm southeast of Scandia. A large lineup of horses and mules cattle and farm implements will be offered. The sale begins at noon with Frank Mahan serving lunch.
Mrs. J. B. Downing, Carey, and grandson John Mirton of Kansas City Kansas visited Belle Etter. Downings left Reis County in 1880 and are former residents. Also noted are Mrs. Stofer’s improved health after hospital stay and Kenneth Bedard returning from Ft. Morgan Colorado for a death in the family. C. O. Anderson of Osawatomie traveled for his father Fred Anderson’s illness and death.
Mr and Mrs S A Hageman entertained as dinner guests Sunday Mrs Marie Sederlin and Mrs H J Anderson. Mrs Anderson will remain a week visiting her parents. Mrs Ellen Johnson of Rackley spent Thanksgiving with her daughter Mrs Wayne Cunningham and Mr Cunningham of Wichita. Bertha Fogelberg of McPherson Kans came Sunday to see her mother Mrs Olaf Fogelberg who is ill. Ruth Ahrens visiting her aunt and uncle at Belleville Mr and Mrs Nelson Ward from Wednesday until Sunday. Alfred Fessler went to Fairbury to spend the holidays with his father Orville Fessler. Edwin White went to Lincoln Nebr to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs S A Benedict were in Concordia Friday afternoon.
Scandia merchants prepare displays of a complete line of novelty and staple gifts for the Christmas season. Shoppers are urged to visit local shops first and watch The Journal pages for merchant Christmas advertisements.
Clark Green and his son Clarence died five miles north of Concordia after ice broke as they tried to pull him from a pond where the boy had skated. A younger brother summoned help, but the father also perished. Clark leaves a wife and twelve children. a daughter died last spring. No life insurance was carried by either man.
Tenants settle into the Weislogel block last week with most moving completed Friday and Saturday. Ray Chilcott relocates his bakery to the east room, Guy Ward occupies the west room with barber shop and pool hall, and The Journal operates from the middle room. Finishing touches are underway aiming for a formal opening by year’s start.
Mrs. August Forsberg, longtime Scandia resident, dies at home after a lingering illness. She was preceded in death by her husband a few years ago. Funeral services set for 2 p m at Scandia Lutheran Church today.
At the Scandia Rebekah Lodge meeting in the Z Oo. O. F. Hall last Thursday Mrs. Mary Green was elected Noble Grand and Mrs. Bertha Anderson became Vice Grand. Visitors included Miss Mildred Sederlin from Manhattan and Miss Florence Sederlin from Sharon Springs. Marvin Rosene of KU Lawrence and Arthur Jackson of Concordia College visited home during the holidays.
Mr and Mrs George Harris of Kansas City returned to their home Sunday night after visiting M A Preble and other relatives during the holidays.
Students present the comedy Hurry Hurry Hurry at Kackley High School on Wednesday December 11 at 8 o clock. Admission is 35 cents and 25e.
Scandia High School’s Flying Swedes held Belleville to a 6-0 win on Scandia Field in a celebrated Thanksgiving battle. Edgren mishandled a punt, King returned it 10 yards for Scandia’s only score. Wetzel starred for Belleville but Swedes’ defense dominated, with Isaacson Hall and Reedline key in holds.
Oscar McMurray and Wayne Hollis traveled from Mankato on Thursday to attend the football game and visit with old friends at the OOF lodge. Mrs. John Smezer, visiting her sister Mrs. Orville Nichols and Mr. Nichols, returned to Topeka on Sunday. The Misses Cecile McHenry Alice Griffin and Marguerite Keith of Belleville were guests of Marguerite Sorick for Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs Vic Bedard hosted Thanksgiving with guests Guy Mellick of Superior and Mr and Mrs Edna Falconier Walter Billings drew the lucky number for the 12 pound turkey at Green's billiard parlor on Wednesday.
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