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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1935

Page

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Court Items At Belleville Hearings and Bonds Set

Court actions in Belleville include H A Ingram observing the Anderson preliminary hearing. Vic and Annie Anderson are bound over on 5000 bonds each for trial in February on charges as accessories after the fact in the Sigsbee murder. Marriage license issued to Albertson and McCullough. County treasurer notes stronger tax payments and auto tag season delayed until after January.

H. A. Ingram Concordia Belleville Anderson Vic Annie ‘Anderson Sigsbee Gene F. Albertson Republic Wilma J. McCullough G. P. Plotner

Attorney Swarner assists Spurney in Belleville hearing

Asst. State Attorney Earl B. Swarner of Topeka assisted county attorney Frank G. Spurney at the preliminary hearing for Vic and Annie Anderson in Belleville. Sheriff and undersheriff Andy and Curtis Moore were involved. Merton Fry, a former Scandia resident now in Belleville, was charged with possession of 15 pints of hard liquor found in his home and released on a $200 appearance bond for a later hearing.

Earl B. Swarner Topeka Belleville Frank G. Spurney Vic Annie Anderson Andy and Curtis Moore Merton Fry

Record Mortgage Tops County Title Hold by $30 Million

A record mortgage of 30 million dollars was filed by Josephine Houdek register of deeds. The Kansas Power and Light Co holds the document in favor of Harris Trust and Savings Bank. The 371 page instrument carries a $103.15 recording fee and forms part of a 75 million registration among 34 counties with holdings in Scandia Narka and Belleville.

Mre Josephine Houdek Register of Deeds Kansas Power & Light Co Harris Trust and Savings Bank Kansas Republic Scandia Narka Belleville

Lake Cabin Rebuild Planned. Dam Won't Be Raised

State game warden Fred Hans and deputy Don Seward discussed reconstructing the caretaker’s cabin at Republic County State Lake after a fire. Hans indicates the dam will be repaired but not raised to avoid buying more land, due to excess water for duck hunting.

Fred Hans Republic County Don Seward Hans

Famous Kid Star in Film at Princess Saturday

Jane Withers the child star from Bright Eyes and Ginger appears in The Farmer Takes a Wife in Janet Gaynor's film. It opens at the Princess theatre with showings Saturday and Sunday.

Jane ‘Withers Janet Gaynor Princess Theatre

Kenneth Moore Buys Noble Hill Grocery Interest

Kenneth Moore purchased the remaining interest of Noble Hill in the Hill and Store and plans to operate the local meat and grocery market with partners Mehta and Gesu. The deal consolidates ownership and aims to keep the business running in the community.

Kenneth Moore Vee ' Moore Ene Mehta Gesu

Courtland Druggist Sentenced for Arson

F. L. Burchett, Courtland druggist, was sentenced to one to five years in the State penitentiary for arson. He attempted to burn his drug store last Wednesday night, was detected by Fire Chief Wayne Marty, and confessed. Judge Tom Kennett presided at Belleville.

F. L. ‘Burchett Courtland State Penitentiary Wayne Marty Tom Kennett Belleville Burchett

Swedish Supper Invited With Methodist Church Event

Next Sunday the Church School meets at 10 A M for all Scandinavian children. Morning worship at 11. Evening service and Epworth League with Paul Fredrickson at 7. Swedish supper Friday December 13. Methodist Church invitation from Minister B W Selin.

Paul Fredrickson

Saviour’s Lutheran Sunday School and Evening Program

Our Saviour's Lutheran schedules Bible class at 10 o'clock and a Sunday evening talk on Justification at 7 30. Ladies Aid hosts Thursday event with Mrs Melhus and Mrs Loring. A fancy work quilt and antique display will be shown. Bring any items early for devotional at 2 o'clock. L D R meets Monday evening Dec 9. Welcome, T O Torgeson pastor.

Ladies Aid

Amana Lutheran Sunday Activities and Dorcas Meeting

Amana Lutheran church announces Sunday school at 1 00 p m and services at 2 00 p m led by Rev Carl G Danielson of Ada. Saturday 2 00 p m children practice for Christmas. Choir practice at Adolph Nelson home Sunday evening. Dorcas Society holds annual meeting and social Friday December 13 with all members serving.

Amana Lutheran Carl G. Danielson Ada Adolph Nelson Dorcas Society

Junior Play Friday Night at New School Auditorium

Miss Christina Hays directs the junior class comedy Kicked Out of College to be staged Friday evening in the school auditorium. Miss Deda Drake handles costumes, music, and specialties with other sponsors and student aides coordinating tickets, seats, props, and ushers for the performance.

Christina Hays de Louise Drake Mr. Hardtaker

Journal Seeks Letters to Santa Claus for Holiday Issue

This year the Journal will publish letters written to good old Santa Claus. Send or bring your letter in. Teachers are requested to submit letters as early as possible.

Santa Claus

Philharmonic Program Slated for Concordia

The Concordia Blade reports a signed contract bringing the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra under Karl Krueger to Concordia next spring likely February or March. Attending arrangements were Rotary Kiwanis Community chorus Chamber of Commerce and Parent-Teacher groups. The 85-member orchestra will travel by Pullman train and pricing is expected between $1 and $2.

Concordia Blade Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra Karl Krueger Concordia Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Community Chorus Chamber of Commerce Kansas City Philharmonic Kreuger Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Young Republicans to Convene in Topeka for State Meet

Kansas Young Republicans prepare for the third state wide convention December 6 and 7 in Topeka. Officers likely to be re elected include Fred Seaton who has chaired the group for two years. Speakers include Don Hults Kenneth Brandley and Charles P Taft. Delegates from Republic county include Earl Graham Hugo Erickson Jake Stofer Truman Johnson. alternates Clair Lindahl Lester Houghton Paul Wilbert William Slopansky Jr.

Kansas Topeka Fred Seaton Seaton Don Hults Lawrence Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Ohio Kenneth Brandley National Young‘ Republican Organization Republic County Earl Graham Belleville Hugo Erickson Courtland Jake " Stofer Jr Scandia

Johnsons to Open New Restaurant in Town

Last week Earl Cahill closed the Club Café which he and Mrs Cahill ran for years. This week Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson take charge and plan to serve by midweek with an official opening Saturday and a special opening day bargain. They will move household goods to town quarters soon.

Earl Cahill Mrs. Johnson

Installation Services for Epworth League Held at Methodist Church

The Epworth League held its installation services Sunday evening at the Methodist church. Officers elected weeks ago were installed during a candle light service. During the service Mrs Selin and Mrs Alford Johnson sang two duets.

Epworth League Rhew B. Www. Selin Alford Johnson

Family visitors from Kansas City share Thanksgiving in Kansas towns

A Kansas City visitor group including Mr. and Mrs. Axel Olson and Roberta visited relatives in Scandia and Concordia for Thanksgiving. Lester Burns returned to Kansas City with them Sunday afternoon.

Kansas City Axel Olson Roberta Scandia Concordia Lester Burns

Lincoln Visitor Adna-Moe Spends Weekend in Scandia

A visitor from Lincoln Nebraska Adna Moe stayed in Scandia from Wednesday through Saturday with friends and relatives.

Lincoln Adna-Moe Nebr Scandia

Music room nearly ready at school

The manual training room at the school is being remodeled into a music studio. Floor work remains, but walls are papered, woodwork painted, and many improvements completed.

Kansas City Student Visiting Family for Thanksgiving

Lester Burns of Kansas City attending Huff Business College spent Thanksgiving vacation here visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Burns.

Kansas City Lester Burns Huff Business College Ernest Burns

Six Week Examinations Held Across School

The entire high school completed six weeks of exams on November 26 and 27, marking a mid term assessment period for students and faculty.

New Auto Towing Surge Moves Through Kansas Ports

From September 14 to November 8, 246 new cars were checked at Kansas ports of entry mainly destined for California. October peaked with 263 cars. The Kansas Corporation Commission notes the state mileage tax of 5.50 per two car unit. California charges higher tax. movement along US 36 through Scandia is common.

Kansas Pacific Coast California Kansas Corporation’ Commission South Dakota

Literary Society Planned at Rydal Schoolhouse

An effort is being made to organize an old fashioned literary society at the Rydal schoolhouse Superior No 2 one mile west of Rydal in the near future. There has not been such an organization in the community for several years.

Rydal Superior No. 2

John Mahan Announces Farm Clean Up Sale

John Mahan announces a farm clean up sale at his Scandia area farm one-half mile north of Scandia to occur Tuesday December 10 starting at noon with J W Shotwell serving as auctioneer. Six horses and eight cattle listed along with many implements furniture and other items.

John Mahan Scandia J. W. Shotwell

Red Cross Roll Call Finished in Scandia Drive

The local American Red Cross annual roll call for 1935 membership is complete. Officers report hearty approval and list participating individuals and Scandia firms including Acree Ahrens Albro Anderson Garage Bargain Spot Crandall Hageman News Scandia Hardware and others localized in the drive.

American Red Cross Scandia Carl Acree E. P. Ahrens Clarence Albro Floyd Anderson Anderson Garage Aspegren Bargain Spot Gus Bentsen Reuben Bettis Steve Blakeley E. M Boggess Card G. P. Plotner J. W. Plotner Peterson Pool Hall Walter Preble C. O. Reece Royal Cafe Oberia Ryan Scandia Hardware Scandia Journal Scandia. Telephone Co Marié Sederlin B. W. Selin Silvertone Beauty Shop Percy Shivvers Alfie Tingstrom Ray Tingstrom C. QO. Thompson John: Vandeveer Mary West Mary White Elise Wilson E.C. Wires C. V. Hageman

Swedish Supper and Bazaar Planned at Methodist Church

A Swedish supper will be served at the Methodist church on Friday evening December 13 at five o clock. Menu includes lutfisk pork sausage meat balls herring potatoes gravy summer sausage cheese brown beans salad pickles rye bread ostakaka sponge cake whipped cream sprits and coffee for 25 cents. A bazaar with a parcel post booth offers donated articles mailed for 25 cents each.

Hi Y Boys Attend State Conference in Topeka

Five Hi Y boys sponsored by Wilbur Miller represented the Scandia Hi Y organization at the state conference held at Topeka High School from November 22 to 24. They also attended the Topeka Manhattan and Washburn Hays football games with Clarence Nelson serving as president and Edward Forsberg Johnny Nylund Woodrow Anderson Billy Goodwin plus Mr Miller and Mrs Miller accompanying.

Hi-Y Wilbur Miller Scandia Hi-Y Topeka Washburn-Hays Scandis Clarence Nelson Edward Forsberg Johnny Nylund Woodrow Anderson Billy. Goodwin Miller

Gasoline Testing Lab Planned for Nebraska Port of Entry

A new gas and liquid fuel testing setup will be established at the Chester Port of Entry under the Nebraska State Department of Agriculture. Additional testing sites will be in Omaha Scotts Bluff Superior North Platte and Falls City. The Chester facility will employ one inspector.

Chester Port of Entry Nebraska State Department of ‘Agriculture Omaha Scotts. Bluff Superior North ‘Platte and Falls’ City Chester

Postoffice in Yale urges early mailing for Christmas

Scandia postmaster W. S. English asks mail patrons to prepare for holiday volume. mail increases about 200 percent and early sending ensures on time delivery of presents, cards and letters. patrons should mail a week to ten days before Christmas and parcel packing should be secure and clearly marked fragile or perishable with complete addresses and return cards.

Scandia W. S. English

Mason's Annual Meeting and Banquet Held Monday

Lebanon Lodge 221 held its annual meeting and banquet Monday with wives and friends enjoying a oyster repast. Hobart West elected Worshipful Master Jake Storer Jr Senior Warden Earl Hawkins Junior Warden S D Blakeley Secretary E Burns Treasurer Ed Olson Trustee. Past Master jewel presented to Reno Sed erlin retiring head of the lodge. Visiting Masons from across the county attended.

Lebanon Hobart West Jake Storer, Jr Earl Hawkins S. D. Blakeley E. Burns Ed Olson Etreno Sederlin

Thanksgiving Feast At Lutheran Dinner Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Lutheran church. Fancywork and other items were on sale with most selling. The program featured songs, scripture, and prayers led by Rev. Danielson of Ada and Rev. Anderson of York Nebr. Lunch followed, and proceeds matched prior years.

CG. Danielson Ada

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