25 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
1
In Belleville the Republic County basketball tournament crowned Norway girls champions with a 30 16 victory over Scandia. Norway boys edged Kackley in a tense 21 19 finish after a 5 5 half, then lost a morning rematch 20 19 to Norway.
The Methodist Brotherhood met on February 17 at the parsonage to hear Dr. E. Stanley Jones on the radio. New officers were elected: Paul Fredrickson president, Martin Johnson vice president, Noble Isaacson secretary. The next meeting is March 16 at the Joseph Johnson home.
Prominent backers including A. Q. Miller advocate a Conservancy Bill in the Kansas legislature. Backers expect passage this session with support from the Planning Board, Agricultural Society and key groups. District cooperation and organized effort are anticipated to bolster the plan.
The John Moe Estate will hold a sale next Monday March 1 at the Moe farm three miles north and one mile east of Scandia. Horses farm machinery feed and seed will be offered starting at 1 00. The Swedish Methodist Ladies Aid will serve lunch.
Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Morning worship at 11. Prayer circle at 7 15. Evening services at 7 30. Choir rehearsal on Sunday evening. Mid week service on March 3 with Rev. Linnerson in charge. Mr and Mrs Frank Ericson of Andover Ill were with us during our morning service last Sunday. We thank Mr Ericson for his talk. Welcome to our services.
Our Savior's Lutheran Norway led by Pastor O Torgeson lists Sunday School at 10 with Bible class, morning worship at 11, and the first quarterly synod offering. A devotional program at 7 30, a League social Thursday, and Lenten services led by Rev Danielson. Circuit Sunday School convention set for Manhattan March 20 with Dr Tanner of St Paul speaking.
The Class B Elimination tourney will be held in Scandia on March 3 to 6 with twelve teams entered including Scandia James town Norway Republic Kackley Formorso Courtland Narka Munden Agenda. Two more teams to be added. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Winners advance to the state district tourney.
Mr and Mrs A H Lorentz long time Scandia Telephone Co workers move to Belleville on March 1 with Mr Lorentz appointed wire chief for United Telephone. Mrs Lorentz will not transfer. Lucille English will become cashier and chief operator. Tedrow Gays day operator Vivian Bettis relief operator and Vernice Swanson night operator remain.
Morning worship and Sunday School services are listed for Norway and Scandia churches. The County Christian Endeavor party met Monday at First Christian church in Belleville with a strong church delegation. The sermon quote about Jesus highlights belonging to the Father’s work and invites all to join in faithful, regular service.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists choir and Confirmation Class at the parsonage this Thursday and Saturday respectively. Sunday includes Church School at 10 AM, morning service at 11, and League and evening service at 7. A silver wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson follows the Sunday service. Next week Rev L Indlecoffer of Lincoln Neb will lead Victorious Life Week services with multiple evening talks and morning service on March 7. Ladies Aid hosts meet March 4 in church parlors. Cordial invitation extended to all services.
Mr and Mrs Victor Hoar took possession Monday after purchasing bakery equipment from Ray Chilcott and supplies from Alford Johnson. Hoar brings sixteen years in the trade with stops at Dilley Brothers Bakery in Herington Gillen Bakery in Concordia and a Plainville shop. He promises the community the best in bakery products.
R E Cooper manager of the Princess Theatre announces a new RCA Victor Photo Phone High Fidelity Sound System will be installed in early March at considerable expense. The upgraded system promises clear full undistorted sound and will allow the theatre to offer modern talking pictures and new shows. Scandia will be among the first towns in Northern Kansas to receive the equipment.
Township Soil Conservation Administration committees continue personal farm visits despite bad roads and weather to collect data on all county farms. Interest in soil conservation is rising with more farmers joining than last year. In 1936 about 1,500 of 2,300 farms were in the program.
Fd Olson installs a new oak hardwood floor this week at Scandia Hardware as part of ongoing modernization while material prices stay low. The trend shows each year brings another store’s pine floor replaced with hardwood in Scandia businesses.
Amana Lutheran M C invites all to Sunday School at 10 A M and morning service at 11 Sheng evening service at 8 P M Prayer meeting at the church tonight Thursday
Scandia High's Flying Flickers travel to Clyde for the District Tournament this Friday March 26. Seventeen teams compete with trophies awarded to first through third places. Scandia girls face Riley at 10:30 A.M. Friday. Mrs. Fred Poole visited Thursday with Mrs. May White.
The HI Y group held a songs festival on February 18 with nine familiar airs sung by the group. LeRoy Nelson read Scripture and the program closed with John 3 16.
Mrs Pearl Glover of Morrowville District Deputy of the Royal Neighbors Lodge was a guest of Mrs Geo Jeandebeur a few days last week. Members of the local lodge had four meetings with Mrs Glover Wednesday afternoon at the Jeandebeur home.
R T Walker, former special agent for the Bankers Life Insurance Co of Topeka and former school superintendent, spent several days last week in town as a guest of Mr and Mrs E C Wires.
A column reviews the origin of the phrase Go West Young Man and notes Washington mud history. It cites Supreme Court history, Congress spending plans, and Vice President Garner’s vacation hint. A debt figure of 12,556,32,369 dollars is quoted, and a failed signature in a district business ad is described.
The article notes the 1789 appropriation bill set 637000 for government expenses with 91000 for war pensions and tracks growth to 401000000 annually. It lists 596750 veterans and 250943 dependents, arguing 400 million yearly pensions should deter war. It warns of 10000 more hospital beds needed for rising mental cases in ten years.
Report notes drivers endure frequent use of windshield wipers as rain and freezing conditions persist. The snippet highlights cold weather impact on commuting and vehicle maintenance during the period.
Mr and Mrs Lars Melby celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Norway Lutheran Church Sunday. About 150 guests attended a dinner and program with a gold and white theme and a four tier cake. The couple, born in Norway, have lived in Illinois Kansas Colorado and finally Cloud County before settling in Scandia. They have four children and seven grandchildren.
Through the Scandia Community Club, a county grade basketball tournament will be held at Scandia High School Auditorium on Saturday March 13. Ten schools have been invited including Scandia Munden Narka Norway Kakley Agenda Republic Courtland Fairview Cuba and Wayne. The club will award six trophies with first through fourth place and first and second consolation trophies.
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