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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
7
A column from Scandia Kansas blends oddities and local color. It covers a neighbor shooting dispute worth 35000, a warehouse paper cutter unload, gossip about politicking, sock swaps, theater goings, and human interest prompts. It invites readers to write in and share experiences.
Scandia Public Schools and the Scandia Parent-Teachers Association present a Christmas cantata directed by Frances Guthrie. The program at City Hall on Thursday features grade school pupils in two parts The Toy Shop and a nativity pantomime with music by the upper grades. The event replaces the PTA December meeting and is open to the public.
Kackley High School students performed the comedy Hurry Hurry Hurry before a large crowd at the high school building last evening. Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen were in Belleville Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H G Hahn drove to Superior Nebraska Saturday.
Sunday School at ten at both Norway and Scandia with morning preaching at Scandia as Rev. R. McGlanahan speaks. Union Christian Endeavor and evening worship with Presbyterian Church. No services at Norway. A food sale at Hiatt's Store Saturday afternoon. Pastor Glenn Megill.
The notice outlines a church day program with Sunday School at 10:00 A M Morning Service at 11:00 A M theme Long Live Gamaliel Evening Service at 7 30 P M theme The House of the Lord s Prayer and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 P M
The Methodist Church will hold a prayer meeting tonight at the parsonage at 7 30. Next Sunday morning at 11 the sermon titled The King's Highway and at 7 30 p m Dangerous Walking. Choir singing at morning service. Christmas week includes a Joy to the World program December 22. Christmas morning service at 6 A M and Christmas Day program by Sunday School. B Selin pastor.
An editor's note honors Claes H. Herrman, a 19th century Scandia settler and Concordia Elks Club member. George W. Nimocks recalls Herrman's 1868 Kansas arrival with the Scandinavian Agricultural Society, his varied work from blacksmith to mail carrier, and perilous frontier experiences including a Navajo or Indian attack on a New Mexico caravan.
The W P Shivvers Construction Company acquires the Coleman and Reece office building and lots south of Highway 36 between the Republican River and Missoula Pacific tracks. Possession is immediate with Shivvers moving his office from the F and M Stores area to the new premises. Coleman and Reece will relocate their sand pumping business to Isaacson Brothers Grain Company.
Mrs Olga Dutton opened a new variety store on Main Street Scandia this week occupying the former Guy Ward barbershop. The business will also house a millinery shop in the same location offering Christmas goods mitts and assorted varieties. Dutton previously ran a Scandia millinery and later managed W Hahn’s variety store before it was sold. She had recently been in Kansas City trade.
A printed roster lists eligible American Legion members inviting those named to connect with Gust Bentsen or local veterans for reorganizing the chapter. The list may omit others but is described as the most complete available. Names include Aberg Ames Anderson Berggren Berry Chambers Clark Cooper Davis Erickson Erickson Fritch Gustafson Hanson Hammer Haomer Jensen Jensen Jensen Jensen Jacobson Janson Johnson Loring Loring Larson Mahan Nondorf Peterson Rasmussen Reece Sandell Tingstrom Tingstrom Tedrow Wilson Young Leweke Megill Skidmore Stensons.
The corner of Cloud and Main Street building once The Journal is being remodeled by owner Jake Weislogel. Scandia Hardware will move from its current location after holiday trade ends, with stock likely after year’s start. Building work includes wall refinishing and painting with extensive case construction planned. Chas Othberg and Ed Olson of Scandia Hardware are involved.
The Cocoanuts play at The Princess features the Marx Brothers in a riotous comedy. Critics praise the Broadway hit as fun and laugh filled and urge repeat viewings.
Relatives from distant places attended the funeral of Mrs. August Forshere who died at her Scandia home last week. Among the mourners were Mrs. Elien McKenzie of Burbank California, Eva Waite and Jack of Los Angeles, Frank Forsberg of Kansas City, Clifford Townsend and Earl Palmer of Kansas City, John Lind of Omaha, Martha Lind, Arthur Lind and Earl Hendrix of Fairbury Nebraska, and Mrs. Charles Anderson of Osawatomie Kansas.
Norway grade school pupils will present The Spirit of Christmas a Dickens inspired drama at Norway Town Hall this Friday evening. Admission is 15 or 25 cents and the event is billed as one of the year's biggest at Norway schools.
Local brief notes Stanley Moe suffered a dislocated shoulder last Saturday after a corn husking team panicked and ran away. He received medical care and is improving rapidly. The report also lists several local visits and family news from Fairfield to Belleville and Concordia with multiple names and movements.
All members and those interested in the Svandia Y W C A are urged to attend a meeting at the high school building at 7 45 this evening.
Ten men and five teams gathered at the Chas. Hohman home last Thursday to husk corn for Mr. Hohman who has been ill. The I O O F Lodge sponsored the event and the Rebekahs served lunch to workers at noon.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas lists Sunday School with Bible study at 7 p.m. for Christmas season. A Christmas program requires perfect attendance. The Golden Rule will meet Saturday, and Mrs M Stenson will entertain. Missionary club meets Friday, Dec. 20. Choir meets Sunday afternoon for Christmas anthems. Pastor T Orlin Torgason urges Christ to reign in life for Christmas joy.
Mr and Mrs Frank Eastman sold their restaurant at Belleville this past Saturday and visited Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen before departing for their new home in Twin Falls Idaho Frank has rented an irrigated farm there.
Barto Vincent, long ill, has nearly fully recovered after an operation at St Josephs Hospital in Concordia and was up town last week for the first time since returning home. Mrs Ben Denover Mrs Jake Stofer and Josy Guy Ward accompanied Mrs George Jeandebeur and Ada to Superior Neb Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hawkins come home from a Tuesday night trip to see their daughter in Omaha after an eleven week stay. Mrs Hawkins had been ill for some time but is improving now.
Sunday evening guests included Glenn Faylee Miss Edna Farlee Pat Fousholder Everette Howard and Edwin Boman. Mr and Mrs George Stromberg enjoyed The Cocoanuts at The Princess Theatre in Republic and Lee tonight tomorrow and Saturday. Mrs Nels Nelson not well. Dr Kiene and a nurse consulted Tuesday. Jean Richards visited Hastings Nebraska last Sunday. Mrs John Downing of Kansas City visiting. Lester Richards and Harry Moller traveled to Superior on business. Hershel Kannier went to Concordia on business Saturday afternoon. Mrs Raymond Cooper in Cordelia Saturday.
Burr Stofer and Mrs. May White visit for treatments with Dr C Hageman. Erma Davis Irvin Currie and Fred Curries spend Sunday with J K Curries. R H Rasmussen sees Mrs C T Johnson. Otto Nelson Irene visit Mrs John Brandstrom. Isaacson family visit Mrs C G Johnson. Andrew Wilson joins Sunday dinner. Eva Waite and Jack Waite visit from Los Angeles. Frances Guthrie absent sick. Carl Lindgrenz entertained Lundin for Sunday dinner. Eric Gustavson and E C Larson host Sunday guests.
The Dorcas Society holds its annual meeting in the church parlors on Friday afternoon this week. Members are reminded to bring fruits worthy of repentance as part of the usual Sunday School and morning service schedule, with evening services at 7 30.
Scandia prepares a city wide Christmas celebration with decorations funded by a 160 dollar campaign. A finance committee will cover expenses while a decorating committee arranges the display and a week of free entertainment including a children's matinee and free picture shows is planned for all residents.
T H Gile of Scandia is among six Kansas Aggie cross country members awarded a varsity K. He contributed as a regular on an undefeated duel-meet season and a third-place finish in the Big Six meet at Lincoln. The Aggies have not lost on their home course in seven years. Gile, a senior in agriculture, completes his competition with the team.
"Sonny-Jane" a hilarious three act comedy will be presented in the Courtland opera house by the Epworth League of the Methodist Church of Courtland on next Tuesday evening December 17. Reserved seats are on sale and those wishing to see the performance should get their seats immediately.
The regular December Parent-Teachers meeting is canceled due to Scandia High School and pupil Cantata preparations. The annual Christmas program moves to City Hall, with Cantata at 7 p m on Thursday December 19.
George Nichols Orville Nichols and Miss Josie Fullen attended the funeral of Albert Jossett in Courtland reflecting local health news. Ralph Miles broke his shoulder on icy walks. the Miles Bakery continues as the owners travel. The page also mentions theater showings and varied social visits including Miss Anita Medlin, Gladys Cooner, and Clarice Ross, with notes on staff changes at The Journal and residents traveling to Concordia and California.
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