14 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
1
A large citizen committee from Kackley and Norway pressed county commissioners to address neglect of county highway No. 9. They argued the southwest was overlooked while eastern roads were favored, urging a surfaced outlet to U S 81 before Cuba to Agenda road completion.
The Scandia school will present a Christmas program next Tuesday evening December 19 at 7 30 in the city auditorium. The Awakening a musical playlet by Miss LaVerne Johnson features seasonal themes and Christmas meaning with students in roles from mother Matilda McDowell to Santa Claus. Admission is free with a collection taken for expenses. decorations and staging are by a PT A committee led by Mrs Chas Freed.
Jewell County Kansas will receive a share of a 10 region soil erosion program set by the Federal government. The Kansas State College Extension Service reports about 200 000 acres near Mankato are included, with about 200 tons or more to be covered across ten regions. Arrangements were made with the Secretary of Agriculture for the plan.
The Journal will print children’s letters to Santa on page two. Jolly Old St. Nicholas will read them, and he will be in Scandia Saturday afternoon December 23. He plans candy gifts and pennies tossed in the air for children to find.
Third Sunday in Advent with gospel reading from Matthew 11 2 10. Sunday school and morning worship at the usual hours. Devotionals with choir at 730 PM. Dorcas Society social and annual business meeting Friday afternoon in church parlors. Folger coffee bands due by Friday December 15. Luther League social and annual business meeting Friday evening. Christmas matins on Christmas morning at 530 led by Pastor Chas Pehrson.
The Ladies Aid Society will serve a Swedish supper Friday evening for 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Saturday afternoon children meet for Christmas rehearsal. Next Sunday church events include 10 A M Sunday school and 11 A M morning worship. No evening service due to Christmas program. a juletta service is at 5 30 A M Christmas morning. Church school program on Christmas evening December 25. Pastor B W Selin announces details.
The United Brethren Presbyterian Sunday School will hold its annual Christmas program this Sunday evening at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday School and Bible class at 10 o clock. Luther League and evening worship at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Einar Enstvedt home. Golden Rule meets Wednesday evening December 20 at Mrs Hilma Stenson home. Let Jesus help you enjoy Christmas you will be happy. Pastor Orlin Torgeson extends welcome.
The Ada Lutheran Church announces Third Sunday in Advent with Text Matthew 11 2 10. Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 and morning worship at 10 45. Evening service dismissed. Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening at 7 30 and Sunday at 7 30 to prepare a Christmas cantata The Heavenly Message by the Ada Lutheran choir. Mrs Arvid Larson hosts Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon December 14 annual meeting. Communion next Sunday morning English language. Christmas program rehearsals Sunday at 2 with dialogues and group singing. attendance appreciated. Wednesday December 20 welcome.
At a Community Club meeting, members voted unanimously in favor of adding about five rooms and a gymnasium auditorium to the Scandia school. The plan would use a 30 percent federal grant and low interest financing, with local labor. The project aims to ease crowded classes, improve health and ventilation, and boost local employment.
The Scandia CWA workers have been divided into several gangs and sent to approved county projects. Some are at Stony Point, Courtland, and Belleville. Over 300 men are at work and nearly a thousand applications have been received.
Glenn L Morris gave a scientific demonstration of electricity at the city hall Lyceum course. The stage held apparatus as spectators watched devices perform seeming miracles and Morris explained each move and its scientific basis.
Last Monday Dr. C. V. Haggman aided by Miss Blanche Haggman vaccinated the Scandia school children for diphtheria. The serum was supplied by the state. All children except those previously vaccinated or whose parents objected completed the process.
A decorating committee led by Ed Wires was appointed last Monday evening to adorn the city. Plans call for all decorations to be in place before Saturday of this week.
Mrs. A M Bettis finishes building a garage on her property south of the Methodist church using lumber from the former barn northwest of the F and M Store razed two weeks ago. Carpenters were Charles Leveke Reuben Bettis and Conrad Lundin.
Jake Stofer Jr Harry Moller F L Miller and Parlee Plotner drove to Topeka Saturday. Moller and Stofer took part in the Young Republican convention Miller and Plotner transacted other business.
The Isaacson Grain Company announces premium payments on corn. On Friday and Saturday they will buy yellow corn at increased prices and white corn will be accepted at the premium rate. The notices specify premium above market price for all corn they purchase.
Merchants invite Scandia residents to a Saturday event at 3:30 pm offering free gifts. Local stores contributed merchandise and will provide details of the plan. A great silver shower is promised for Saturday December 23. attendees should keep the date and time in mind and be present.
A county committee of three will be named to assist a deputy state sealer in arranging government loans for farmers on their corn. Farmers receive 45 cents per bushel by presenting a receipt at the bank, with repayment or surrender by August 1, 1934. If corn rises in value, the farmer profits. if it falls, the government bears the loss. Farmers must sign the corn hog plan.
Gold production in Republic county mines rises with concentrates fetching as high as 516.46 per ton and gold sand at 13.40 per cubic yard. The new highs surpass Joe Malk Jr.’s earlier assays of 392 per ton for concentrates from roughly a month ago.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson of Clay Center and Marion Knier of Wichita were badly cut and bruised when their car failed to turn ten miles east of Clay Center on the way to the Young Republicans convention in Topeka. Wilson is Fourth district chairman and Knier a Jefferson county delegate. Mrs. Wilson is Agnes Tedrow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Tedrow. The Wilsons were taken home after receiving treatment, and other relatives visited over the weekend.
The Scaridia football squad, noted for strength, will be guests of a local club in a forthcoming match. The visit underscores a promising clash as both sides prepare, with fans awaiting details of venue and timing.
Frank Carlson reports broad GOP support in Kansas Sixth District after touring the area. He cites Governor Landon’s policies as widely approved and says Republicans shout “Carlson for Congress” in praise. Carlson plans a formal announcement if no new developments arise.
The Republic county advisory committee on federal farm loans will hold a meeting in Belleville Friday December 15 at 1 30 p m. Applications for loans go to federal farm loan representatives E H Smies and Court land. The committee does not file the loan but helps creditors and debtors adjust differences when loans do not cover the indebtedness. Farm owners with difficulties should attend for assistance. Members include T J Charles chairman Charles W Hanzlick secretary E A Fulcomer Otto Vacha and John Sothers.
Concordia officials announce a new Highway 81 routing with an overpass at Lincoln Street near the fire station and crossing railroad tracks. The bridge will be about half a mile east of the present one, with the route continuing north to intersect the existing road east of Four Corners. Highway Commissioner B A Pinkerton and Engineer E J Siler visited Concordia last week to review the plan.
Methodist Ladies Aid society plans a Swedish supper next Friday evening to raise funds. Proceeds support church activities and local programs.
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