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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
1
The Journal editors announce the paper will fold after three years and nine months in Scandia and transfer leadership to Wesley J Cordon as they pursue Kansas Facts in Topeka. They reflect on highs and lows, thank readers and advertisers, and express pride in their effort and hope for the successor.
Health officer Dr. M. D. McComas issues a 40 day quarantine and orders township peace officers to shoot dogs and cats found running at large in Scandia Norway Beaver and Courtland townships. City marshals must kill pets in towns to prevent spread. Owners urged to keep animals tied.
The Methodist Church plans a New Year day program with morning worship and the Lord's Supper. A dinner will follow, then an afternoon service at 2 50 featuring Rev W S Smalley of Belleville. No Epworth League or evening service. Confirmation class planned for January through Children's Day.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Conva Kans invites Sunday School with Bible class at 10 o clock and Evening Worship New Year’s at 7:00 PM. The Ladies Aid meets the first Thursday in January with Mrs. Carleton as host. The annual meeting of the congregation is Saturday afternoon Jan 7. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson extends welcome.
The Amana Lutheran Church announces New Year greetings with gospel readings from Luke 13 6 9 and services in Swedish including Sunday School and morning worship. The Luther League hosts a social and watch night service on New Years Eve. An annual business meeting is set for Tuesday Jan 3 at 11 am with ladies bringing lunch.
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon topic for Christian Science in December 1885 centers on Psalms 119 105 the path of wisdom and I Corinthians 210 noting that God s plan remains hidden without divine healing proof. Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes that Mind is All in all and only real when demonstrated through healing.
Residents of Norway Scandia and UWhion townships needing clothing and food are instructed to call Red Cross Headquarters in the Hagman and Wires building between 2 and 5 p.m. Friday December 30 to request supplies. Donated food and clothing from last week’s drive will be distributed from Scandia Red Cross Headquarters to residents of the three townships.
The Journal reminds readers that all accounts except subscriptions are now payable. The subscription list will transfer to the new publisher. The current publisher will be in Scandia until Friday of next week and requests payment of all accounts by then.
Scandia merchants sponsor a ten cent admission as the Home Town Players perform Cheerful Liar at the Princess Theatre next Friday evening. The threesach comedy features Hastinasy Hassel J P John Nye Randolph Dearborn and a full local cast with entanglements and laughs from start to finish.
Scandia Public Schools discontinued class last Friday afternoon for the annual mid season holidays and will resume Tuesday morning at 9 o clock. Instructors returned to their homes for the vacation, except those who live here who will stay at home for the holidays.
El M Ivey plans January closure of his cleaning and dressing shop in Scandia while away. He aims to return February 1 and resume operations. Clothing held will be cared for before January 1. no staff in Scandia to handle business until Feb. 1. Local notices also mention visitors and trips of Miss Helen Johnson and Miss Helen Curry.
The Scandia Journal changes hands as editor Hershel Kannier leases the newspaper plant and job shop to Wesley J. Gordon of Jamestown Kansas. Gordon will take charge next Monday January 2 with Kannier moving to Topeka to publish Kansas Fuels after year end.
An aged citizen, Mrs. Theodore Davis, died at 74 at the home of her daughter in Scandia after moving to Republic county in 1870. She lived near Union Valley school and was among its first pupils. Survived by husband Theodore Davis and three children Chub Davis Denver Lloyd Davig and Mrs RL Cady. Funeral at Courtland Christian Church with interment in Courtland Cemetery officiated by Rev B W Selin.
A Goleman One Horse Store window shows prices for flour sugar potatoes coffee and matches in 1922 versus today. The display notes 154 in January to pay for these items versus 698 later, hinting at the depression. Local residents Allnutt Leedom Cowan Hamer Plotner Harris are mentioned visiting over Christmas.
E M Boggess spent last weekend visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City and Richmond Missouri. Miss Mable Berggren and Miss Ruby Sundine spent Friday night with Miss Mary Wert. Mrs Oberia Ryan was a guest of Mrs Della Colley Christmas Day.
A Tuesday afternoon corn husking at H S Robison’s home saw thirty five neighbors and fourteen teams harvest forty acres. Listed workers include Carl Lindecrantz Melcher Lindecrantz Joe Johnson Edward Olson Fred Olson Edward Robison Himner Larson Noble Nearson Leslie Rasmussen Jud dy Yreed Albert Westin Nels Westin Sherman Robison Charlie Cardwell Robert Robison Theodore Moe Stanley Moe Dale Sanderson Horton Johnson Frank Goodwin Elwyn Isaacson George Simmons August Rydwall Ernest Strom Clarence Strom Howard Millen J K Currie John Davis Herbert Goodwin Gerhard Nelson Norman Currie Buster Moe Glen Eastman Ralph Cadper Frank Granstedt. A meal of pie doughnuts cookies and coffee followed served by Mrs Horton Johnson Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Edwin Isaacson Mrs Sherman Robison Mrs H S Robison and Mrs Frank Granstedt.
A dense 1930s forecast reflects on 1932 to 1934 as dark years in American and world history. It predicts a new era in U.S. politics, war debts easing, and a turning point toward prosperity if economic conditions improve in the East and Old World, with optimistic notes for a happier, prosperous future.
Christmas observances led to widespread store closures in nearby towns last Monday with many shops shutting for the holiday. Scandia did not coordinate closures, leaving decisions to individual businesses. Ad text from Baker & Co. promotes investment free, while Harriet West and Donald Gordon visited Madison before heading to Trinidad for holidays.
Miss Mary West, confined at home due to illness, is improving.
Miss Mable Hageman of Chicago arrived Saturday evening for a week's visit with her mother Mrs. S A Hageman and other relatives and friends.
The Presbyterian United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. Mills of Manhattan. A holiday greeting hopes for a happy and prosperous year 1983. parishioners are invited to attend as the year begins.
Owners of land in Drainage District No Republic, Kansas are notified the annual meeting will be held Saturday December 31 1982 at 2 p.m. at Reece Constructions company office Scandia Kansas. The meeting aims to elect one board member for a five year term and transact other business. By order of the Board of Supervisors.
Richard Othberg and Phil and Richard Hageman, students at Manhattan schools, arrived Thursday to spend Christmas holidays with relatives. Louis Stofer of Kansas City visited his parents Mr and Mrs J R Stofer for Christmas. A M Sanborn Lumber Co. announces holiday greetings.
Miss Elsa Johnson began nursing training at St Joseph Hospital on Concordia last Monday. Miss Daly of Norton is visiting for a few days as a guest. Mrs Ed Wires reported.
Scandia township trustee Gust Sandell praised a county wide charity drive raising money food and clothing for the needy and unemployed. Local volunteers including Lloyd Davis Eric Gustavson Ralph Cooper and others gathered contributions with Scandia named as distribution point for Norway Scandia and Union townships. Livestock grain and cash were collected for redistribution and grain will go to a Belleville mill while the Red Cross handles distribution locally.
Chick Boyes and his troupe packed the Princess Theatre last Saturday in Scandia for a seven-piece orchestra three act comedy and acts between. Merchants and businessmen sponsor the performance. The group will return for another Merchants Show on January 7 with more than 500 in attendance.
Scandia High School Flying Swedes defeated Kackley 31 to 11 in the first game of the season. Swede center Watson led with high point total while Lar son Jackson and White Cahill contributed as forwards and guards. The Scandia Alumni Girls team then won the second game of the twin bill.
Scandia Missouri Pacific section foreman Chrank Russell is transferred to Republic City. Scandia section discontinued and Republic City section extends south to near Scandia and north toward halfway to Superior Nebraska. Change results from curtailment program. Russell and family relocate this week.
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