Missouri Pacific approves tri weekly mixed train
The Missouri Pacific Railroad wins state approval to replace daily service on the Concordia to Scandia to Prosser branch with a tri weekly mixed train. Effective February 1, northbound trains run Monday Wednesday Friday from Concordia to Scandia 9:00 a.m. and southbound 3:45 p.m. Returns from Scandia to Concordia at 5:10 p.m. The change aims to cut operating costs and reduce the branch deficit, with hearings in Hastings and Concordia outlining earnings and impact on regional traffic.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Kansas Corporation Commission
Concordia
Prosser
Nebr
Scandia
Missouri Pacific
State Corporation Commission
Hastings
Scandia High School Purchases Thirteen Underwood Typewriters
Scandia high school buys thirteen Underwood typewriters from the Underwood Typewriter Company of Salina for the typing department. Two machines feature elite type and one includes a special twelve inch carriage.
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Underwood
Underwood Typewriter Company of
Salina
Scandia High School
Hi Y Council Hosts Oyster Supper at Schoolhouse
Members of the Scandia Hi Y Club attended an oyster supper hosted by the Hi Y Council at the schoolhouse on Monday night. Ed Wires Carl Hammer and Rev M C Linerson assisted by Miss Trella Reiber served oyster soup roast beef sandwiches pickles and celery. Several reels on scenes in foreign countries were shown after the meal.
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Scandia
Hi-Y Club
Hi-Y Council
Raenu
Ed Wires
Carl Hammer
M. C. Linerson
Trella Reiber
Will Rogers Humorous Story in France During War Time
In France during the late awkwardness a Prince encounters a pilot at a roadside repair. The pilot mistakes the Prince for the King, then learns the true identity. Three days later the pilot spots the Prince and shouts for assistance, triggering a lighthearted reveal.
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France
Prince of Wales
American News Features, Inc
Drainage District No 1 Plans Special Meeting
A special meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sarah Ericsson on February 4, 1988 at 2 p m to complete unfinished business from the last annual meeting. Ed Boman president asks all members to attend.
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Sarah Ericsson
Church Notes and Announcements Schedule
Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Sunday School at 10. Young People meet at 6 45. Dorcas meets 2 30 Friday. Mrs Maxell Mrs John Carlson and Mrs A Nelson to entertain. Illustrated missionary lecture Thursday. Collection Choir Monday. Everyone welcome.
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Dorcas
Maxell
John Carlson
A. Nelson
Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Activities
Sunday School at 10 a m for all ages Morning worship at 11 with special music Sermon titled Gods Choice Epworth League devotional at 5 pm Leaders Rita West Harold Nelson Song and Gospel service at 7 30 pm Brief pastor message Official Board meeting Monday February 7 Monthly Ladies Aid meeting Thursday church parlors Lunch served 3280 to 7 pm invitation to friends
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Epworth League
Rita West
Harold Nelson
The
Ladies Aid
Nathan Isaacson
F. C. Miller
Lester Richards
Arthur Anderson
Our Savior's Lutheran Norway Services and Missionary Talk
Sunday School with Bible classes at 10. Morning worship at 11 with A E Gunderson sermon. First quarterly offering for the Budget. 7 30 lecture by Gunderson. Free will offering for Sudan Mission Thursday. February 10 Ladies Aid assembles with Mrs Qistad and Mrs Scott serving. Missionary Gunderson speaks. Expect good attendance.
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A. E. Gunderson
Jesus
Gunderson
Sudan Mission
Ladies Aid
A. Qistad
TL. Scott
Ada Lutheran Church announces services and events
Ada Lutheran Church led by Pastor G Danielson lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Morning worship at 11 and evening services at 7 50 with Swedish services next Sunday. A missionary stereopticon lecture by A S Gunderson on Mission Work in Africa is set for February 5th at 7 30. Minutes of the annual meeting will be read after next Sunday services. Mrs Pete Hansen to host Lutheran Wheel on February 6th. all welcome.
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A. Gunderson
Sudan
Africa
Pete Hansen
United Brethren and Scandial Church Services Brief
Regular services listed for United Brethren Church and Scandial in Norway with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor activities mark Christian Endeavor Week with nightly services alternating with Presbyterian C E duties and evening preaching at 7 30 p m.
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Norway
Scandial
Presbyterian C. E. Long
Christian Endeavor
Thirteen Students Named On Honor Roll At School
Thirteen students earned the honor roll for the third six weeks and twelve for the semester. Freshmen Irene Gritten and Bill Pearson lead the six weeks list with AAAB and AABB respectively. Included are sophomores Valjean Jackson Richard Fogelberg Orville Nondorf and juniors Lucille Larson Adecene Sandell Irena Skidmore Corinne Naslund Ruth McGregor. The semester list features ten AABB and Bill Pearson AABB with sophomores Valjean Jackson Orville Nondorf and juniors Ruth McGregor Corinne Naslund Adeelene Sandell. Seniors Alice Coldazier Arlene Hugos Evelyn Brown and Herbert Johnson also appear. Honorable mention includes Sophia Thomas and Anjeannette Wetzel among sophomores and Eldon Larson among juniors.
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Irene Gritten
Bill Pearson
Valjean Jackson
Richard Fogelberg
Orville Nondorf
Lucille Larson
Adecene Sandell
Irena Skidmore
Corinne Naslund
Ruth McGregor
Scthoys
Rock Island to Change Time Schedule February 13
Rock Island plans a new timetable effective February 18 after removing the Rock Island Rocket between Kansas City and Denver. Scandia agent C. E. Beach notes changes: No. 5 westbound arrives RidBop later. No. 6 eastbound arrives at 8 20 a m. No. 7 westbound at 2 40 a m. No. 8 eastbound at 2 00 a m.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Denver
Scandia
C. E. Beach
RidBop
Scandia to Play Norway Friday and Munden Tuesday
The orange and black teams from Norway clash with the Scandia Swedes here Friday February 4 in three games. At seven o clock the second team boys play followed by the Flickers comeback bid and the first team seeks a repeat win. The first and second team boys meet Munden on their home court Tuesday February 8 in their first meeting this year.
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Norway
Munden
Canvass for Rooms Aids Lutheran Conference in Scandia
A Scandia Lutheran church committee canvasses the community for lodging for visiting pastors during the Kansas Lutheran Conference the week of May 4. Rooms for one hundred guests have been solicited so far.
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Scandia Lutheran Church
Kackley Bearcats Extend Winning Streak in Trio Wins
The Kackley Bearcats crushed Scan dia Swede squads in three contests on Tuesday night. First team overwhelmed 70-14 earlier, then 68-26. second team fell 53-20 after a 64-19 defeat. Close halves. grade school also played hard but lost 12-8.
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Kackley Bearcats
Scandia
Kackley Court
Kackley
February 14 Jury Called for District Court Term
Jurors for the February term of District Court have been summoned for Monday February 14 at 4 p m The panel includes two women Mrs Ida Livingood and Mrs Minnie Logan both of Belleville along with a long list of names from Belleville Republic Scandia Courtland Agenda Cuba Talmo and other towns.
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District Court
Ida Livingood
Minnie Logan
Belleville
Nels Johnson
Agenca
Frank
Splichal
Munden
J. ©. Pilcher
Courtland
George Fraley
Chester
Otto Nelson
Scandia
Justin Holmberg
Agenda
Axel Nelson
Orville Cory
Talmo
Guy Noble
C. B. Simms
Republic
Arden Jewell
Ivan Vance
Carl L. Johnson
W. TW. Lahodny
Cuba
W. E. Cooper
Joe Elliott
Joe PL Skoeny
C. BE
McClure
R. L. Sisson
Coyotes Count Rises After Two Jewell County Hunts
Ten coyotes were killed south of Mankato last Thursday bringing two week total to 23 in Jewell county. Seven were killed in the roundup and three back of the lines in the two hunts conducted in the area.
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Mankato
Jewell County
Soil Conservation Sign-Up May Begin Thursday
County Agent H. J. Adams says the Soil Conservation payment sign-up for the 1987 set-up will likely begin today. The locations and dates for signing up have not yet been arranged.
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H. J. Adams
Drama Players Present Hullabaloo Comedy
Local group The Drama Players reform to stage a three act farce titled Hullabaloo on Friday February 11. Watch next week's Journal for further details.
Berggrens Visit Repulic Family Friends on Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Charles Berggren and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Mrs Vie Berggren in Republic on Tuesday. The social call highlighted family ties and local connections.
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Charles Berggren
Grant Berggren
Vie Berggren
Republic
Mules Fetch High Prices at Johnson Sale East of Scandia
At the W. A. and W. L. Johnson sale east of Scandia on Monday a pair of coming three year old mules sold for 392 dollars while a four month old mule brought 85 dollars.
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W. A
W. L. Johnson
Scandia
Birthplace of Washington Draws Visitors to Wakefield
Wakefield Virginia cites George Washington’s birth site as a key tourist spot. A monument marks the lot where his house stood, with a calendar discrepancy noted in the Old Style dating. The piece also muses on Roosevelt's potential Solicitor General pick and references long Senate speeches, crime cases, and political chatter.
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Wakefield
Westmortland County
George Washington
O. S
Washington
Blender
Senate
Tigers Fall to Swedes in Close Court Battle
In Friday action at home, Scandia Swedes beat Courtland Tigers 15 to 11 as Scandia Seconds fell 21 to 16. Earlier Scandia Town Team edged Belleville Town Team 30 to 29 after a 20 to 29 deadlock.
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Courtland Tigers
Scandia
Courtland
Belleville
Assistant County Engineer Resigns for Osborne County Post
Assistant County Engineer John S. Rader resigns after four years with the county. He handed in his notice last Friday January 28 and will start as Osborne County Engineer February 15.
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John S. Rader
Osborne County
Peterson boy absent from school with severe cold
Delbert Peterson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson, has been absent from school due to a severe cold.
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Delbert
Frank Peterson
Kansas Solons Trek to Topeka
Kansas legislators prepare for a special session called by Governor Walter A. Huxman to consider amendments to the social security and sales tax laws. The aim includes directing more funds to poor relief and old age assistance and expanding sales tax allocations for local communities. Lobbyists, school groups, and conservation supporters push for action to join the Federal Soil and Water Conservancy program.
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Kansas
Walter A. Huxman
Huxman
House
Waxman
Tie
Statehouse
Cnmael
Philharmonic matinee for Concordia students planned
Over twenty students from the Scandin Stheals have already planned to attend the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra performance under Karl Krueger in Concordia. Student tickets for the matinee are on sale at the school for 25 cents each.
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Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Karl Krueger
Concordia
Supper Guests From Berry and Fogelberg Families
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max visited Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fogelberg and their sons for supper last Thursday evening. The social gathering highlighted by family hosting took place in the local community.
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Walter Berry
Max
Gus Fogelberg and Sons
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