Scandia High Girls Hoop Team Eyeing Lead in 1929
The Scandia High School Girls basketball squad, led by Opal Brewer and seasoned by four all star veterans, opens the 1929 season against Cuba on Friday January 4 at Scandia. Key players include Marcell Preble Dorothy Dutton Florence Lervold and a strong lineup under coach Harriet Gordon who aims to repeat county titles and contend for the Republic county championship.
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Scandia High School
Qaba
Scandia Court
Opal Brewer
Brewer
Marcell Preble
Dorothy Dutton
Kansas
Preble
Morrowville
Dutton
Florence Lervold
Lervold
Avis Larsen
Mildred Larson
Dotty Anderson
Mary Ellen Brewer
Edna Farlee
Maurine Larson
Margaret Mikesell
Marie Rydwall
Lucille Linden
Harriett Gordon
Miss Gordon
Randall High School
Phillipsburg
Miltonvale
Republic
Cuba
Marriage of Lottie TurneYite and Gottfrid Larson at Concordia
The couple Mrs Lottie TurneYite and Mr Gottfrid Larson were wed before the probate judge in Concordia last Saturday. They farm and raise stock at their south Concordia homestead where Mrs Garson has assisted with domestic duties. Journal extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie TurneYite
Gottfrid Larson
Concordia
Lars Larson
Garson
Robi
Brewsted
Concordia Residents Share Weekend and Holiday Visits
H L Gile visits Concordia Saturday. Many locals host and visit relatives over Christmas and New Year. Husking corn, family gatherings, and extended visits connect residents like Charlie Morgan Vernon Wright and the Gile Engle Wright and McGregor families across Nortonville and Matam- tán while Mrs Lloyd Ealy recovers from flu.
Harriett Gordon Returns to Scandia High
Miss Harriett Gordon domestic science and art instructor at Scandia High School returns to Scandia after spending holidays with her parents in Trinidad. Her subscription status appears unsettled.
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Harriett Gordon
Scandia High School
Scandix Iesday
Rinidad
Cole
Obituary of Mrs Gertrude Axel Bowersox
Mrs Gertrude Axel Bowersox born June 24 1844 near New Madison Ohio died Dec 24 1928 at her daughter’s home in Courtland Kansas on her 62nd wedding anniversary. Survived by five children eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren three sisters and a brother in law. Funeral at Belleville Kansas with Rev W A Reece officiating and interment in Belleville cemetery.
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Gertrude Axel Bowersox
New Madison
Ohio
St.he
Daugther
Lars Larsen
Courtland
Kansas
Corpn Reform Church
John R. Bowersox
Greenvill
Illinois
Galesburg
Republic County
Seft
Union Towns
Belleville
K. Street
Longmont
Colo
Dora May Larsen
U.S. Grant
Minnie O. Erwin
Miami
Florida
Arlie E
A. E. Bowersox
W. A. Reece
M. E. Church
Eldred Shaw
Ruth Randall
Church Announces New Year Service and Meeting
Happy New Year greetings shared at the Norway church. Divine services planned Sunday evening January 13 with the annual congregation meeting set for Saturday January 5 at 2:00 pm. Voting members urged to be present, led by Pastor T. Orlin Torgeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Ehoucech
T. Orlin Torgeson
Presbyterian Church to Welcome Rev C M Mills
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00. Rev. C M Mills of Manhattan will preach both morning and evening and conduct a communion service in the morning. Baptisms for children will be offered, and parents are urged to bring their kids for baptism at this service. Members may join the church roll, and Christian Endeavor Union meets at 6:45 at the U B church. Pattie M Eakins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
C. M. Mills
Manhattan
Rgr. Mills
Christian Endeavor Union
U. B
Pattie M. Eakins
Amana Lutheran Church Epiphany Service notes
Amana Lutheran Church announces Epiphany with I Am the Light of the World. Sunday School and Swedish morning service at usual hours. no evening service. Annual business meeting for voting members set in church parlors Tuesday Jan 2 at 10 30 a m. Pastor Chas Pehrson urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church Epiphany
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Plans Week of Prayer Services
Sunday January 6 1929 features morning worship at 11 with Unknown Path and 730 evening service One Thing I Do Jr League Epworth League at 7 PM Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs Isaacsons home Tuesday after noon Week of prayer January 6 12 includes four 730 PM services Rev D W Herrick preaches Wednesday Choir practice after preaching J Lundberg minister notes three former Scandia men speak Emil Nelson sings at both services and Oscar Peterson shares Philippine Islands stories in evening remarks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth
The
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Nathan ‘Isaacson
D. W Herrick
Scandia
Charley Early
Oscar Peterson
Philippine Islands
Emil Nelson
J. Lundberg
United Brothers Church Announces Sunday Services and Activities
The church plans regular Sunday services and a new Sunday School series on The Fatherhood of God. Evening preaching is scheduled this Sunday. Christian Endeavor at the usual hour, led by Maurine Larson, Topic: Personal Connection vs Following the Crowd. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon at the Aid Building. Sympathy extended to those with the flu. Pastor D. V. Herrick.
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United Brothers Church
God
Christian Endeavor
Maurine Larson
Ladies Aid
Aid
D. V. Herrick
Court House Notes Reflect 1928 Year End Movements
Court house officials finish quarterly reports and year end tasks as 1928 closes. J O Gunnells departs for Colby to arrange new road equipment with Chas Hennen. License applications begin Jan 1 while deeds, mortgages and county audits push ahead.
25 Years Ago This Week Journal Items
A brief note recalls items from the week around January 1, 1904. The column highlights notable events, appearances, and happenings from that era, reflecting local history and community milestones.
Local Notes of Scandia and Nearby Areas
Fred Ayres visits from Kansas City for the holidays with his parents. Chas Nordman reported a large grey wolf shot at 70 yards. Harvey Sandell resigns as assistant cashier at Bank of Scandia. Rankin of Idana Kansas named successor. Newfield plans to start a business soon. Harry Heaton helps free Mogul engine in Phillipsburg round house. L M Newberry to ship fat cattle to Liverpool seeking new markets. Jim Brown to farm Mrs. McGregor's land next year. Born Dec 27 to Mr and Mrs Guy Loofbourrow a son. H A Wrigley visiting from Independence Missouri. Rev Herrick conducts meetings at Dist 81. Carrie Nation to speak in town January 8.
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Fred Ayres
Kansas City
Chas. Nordman
Harvey Sandell
Bank of Scandia
Rankin
Idana
Kansas
Round House
L. M. ‘Newberry
Liverpool
England
Beef Trust
Jim Brown
MceGregor
Guy R. Loofbourrow
H. A. Wrigley
Independence
Rev. Herrick
Carrie Nation
Providence Chapel Residents Report Flu Links
Mr and Mrs Walter Billings family spent Sunday at the Geo Fike home. Goldie Mae Hammil helped Mrs Chas Berggren who had the flu. Ed Fraser's party visited Belleville Saturday. Miss Bessie Hammil worked for Mrs Chester Woodka while they had flu. Mack Drovetta shelled corn for Everett Tavenner Oren Hammil and Chas Larson the past week. Flu conditions noted in the vicinity. Mr and Mrs Chas Berggren and one family visited E J Fike home Christmas day. Oren Hammil also in Belleville. Mrs Geo Fike and sons called on Mrs John Snedden Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Billings
Geo Fike
Goldie Mae Hammil
Chas. Berggren
Ed Fraser
Belleville
Bessie Hammil
Chester Woodka
Mack Drovetta
Rydal
Everett Tavenner
Oren Hammil
Chas. Larson
Rydal Notes Include Social Visit And Personnel Moves
Mrs. Hugh McGowan hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid near Rydal with help from sister Mrs Margaret McGlashen and Marguerite McGowan as attendees. Sheridan Robison and son visited counties while Joe Rogers of Almena moved to Scandia to manage the Dooley elevator, succeeding Fay Dooley. Ed O Brien and nephew visited the Nelson home with Eugene L Nelson of Belleville in attendance. Clarence Cooper plans to leave for Strong City to lead a highway crew for Roscoe Cooper near Scandia.
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Hugh McGowan
Rydal
W. S. Farlee
Scandia
Rogers
Dooley
Fay Dooley
Harry O’brian
Florence
Kansas
Eugene L. Nelson
Belleville
Ed O'Brian
Nelson
Clarence Cooper
L. E. Cooper
Scandia Township
Strong City
Roscoe Cooper
Mrs. Anna Wohlfort Dies in Chicago
News reached Scandia of the death of Mrs. Anna Wohlfort at her sister Mrs. C. W. Jones home in Chicago last Sunday after years of poor health. Heart trouble was the cause. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wohlfort
C. W. Jones
Chicago
Scandia
Public sale of dairy cattle planned by G. O. Freed
G O Freed will publically auction a portion of his dairy cattle on Thursday afternoon January 10. The notice notes the pasture season is near and the sale offers milch cows viewed as choice stock. See the Journal for the advertisement.
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G. O. Freed
Journal
New Life Policy Offers Higher Payout at Low Cost
A 20 year old can take a life policy that increases from 1000 to 3112 in 23 years and costs 11.65 per 1000 of insurance. Write or phone 122 J H Rost Belleville Kansas for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rost
Belleville
Kansas
Opportunities for youth in coming year at Topeka college
A brief note highlights that the next twelve months will offer unprecedented chances for young people to achieve, urging readers to consider Strickler's Business College in Topeka Kansas as a path to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickler’s Business College
Topeka
Kansas
Local families dine with Mr Algot Anderson Sunday
Chicago guests including Mr and Mrs R Rydell Inga and Gosta Vitus Johnson Oscar Bergstrom C O Johnson and families attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson. Eric Leander was among the attendees at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Rydell
Inga and
Gosta
Chicago
Vitus Johnson
Oscar Bergstrom
C. O. Johnson
Eric Leander
Ire
Algot Anderson
New Year's Watch Party for Sunday School Class
Mrs A R Morey hosted her Sunday School class at her home last Monday for a New Year celebration. The youngsters played rock and other diversions then exchanged gifts via a grab bag. Mrs Mary with her mother Mrs Seabolt and sister Mrs Puckett served a two course lunch to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Morey
Mary
Birthday Celebration Honors Miss Eleanor’s Sixteenth
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson entertained guests on New Year’s Day for Miss Eleanor’s sixteenth birthday. Attendees included Tony Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tornquist, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson, Leo and Dean Johnson, Allwin Tornquist, and Glinton Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jackson
Tony Johnson
E. A. Tornquist
Abe Johnson
Joe Johnson
Leo and
Dean Johnson
Allwin Tornquist
Glinton Johnson
Eleanor
Income Policy pitch for life income in Belleville
An advertisement urges the reader to plan for aging by purchasing an Income Policy offering income for life. It signs as J. H. Rost of Belleville Kansas and uses a brisk, personal appeal directed at a young man.
J R Shivvers Returns From Lebanon and Bellaire
J R Shivvers returns home this week from visits with daughters Mrs S M Foreman and Mrs Post and their families in Lebanon and Bellaire during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Shivvers
Lebanon
Bellaire
S. M. Foreman
Post
Concordia Business College Player Arthur Jackson Sets Forward Role
Arthur Jackson visits his parents Mr and Mrs F M Jackson during the holidays and says he will play forward for the Concordia Business College basketball team this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jackson
F. M. Jackson
Concordia Business College
Congressman's Tariff Reform Proposal Raises Agricultural Rates
Kansas congressman James G. Strong introduces a broad tariff schedule boosting prices on corn butter margarine eggs and various dairy and meat products. The bill, to be sent to the Ways and Means Committee, seeks hearings in about a month and aims to advance farm relief in a upcoming special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
James G. Strong
Kansas
Strong
Ways and Means
Christmas Dinner Held by 88 Home Circle Club
The 88 Home Circle Christmas dinner took place at the A L Aspegren home on Sunday December 30. In the afternoon the club ladies exchanged gifts and drew names for heart sisters. Families listed include Carl Larson Anton Ofstad Aaron Johnson A L Aspegren Axel Smith E P Ahrens E W Burns Gustava Ostberg F A Olson L G Norris J R Nystrom Gust Fogelberg Carl Reece Richard Loring G E Loring Geo Larson Harold Bowling Jr Mrs Gide Norris Carrol Anderson Mrs Wim Loring Jetty Green Geo Larson Sr Elmer Loring and Ruth Nordman.
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A. L. Aspegren
Carl Larson Anton Ofstad
Aaron Johnson
Axel Smith
E. P. Ahrens
E. W. Burns
Gustava Ostberg
F. A. Olson
L. G
U and I Art Club Holiday Party Held New Year's Eve
The annual holiday party at the Guy Ward home featured a formal New Year’s Eve gathering where men accompanied the ladies for a seven o'clock turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W J Matthias, Mr and Mrs Geo Jeandebeur, Mr and Mrs Chas Freed, Mr and Mrs G W Nimocks, Mr and Mrs W C Preble, Mr and Mrs C C Cullers, Mr and Mrs G P Plotner, Dr and Mrs C V Hageman, Mr and Mrs J R Storer, Mrs Mary Creager, Mrs F A Cullers, Mrs Oberia Ryan, Mrs May White, Mrs J M Weislogel, and Miss Carrie Aberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U and I Art Club
Guy Ward
W. J. Matthias
Geo. Jeandebeur
Chas. Freed
G. W.nimocks
W. C. Preble
Cooper visit includes Dona Jean with Nylund family
Mrs Roscoe Cooper and her baby daughter Dona Jean of Strong City visit Robt Nylund home. Miss Jennie Nylund who had stayed with Mrs Cooper returns with them.
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Roscoe Cooper
Dona Jean
Strong City
Robt
Nylund
Jennie Nylund
Christmas Day Dinner At Home With Families
Gust Nystrom hosted children for Christmas Day dinner and a tree. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and family.
Dinner Guests Of Cooper Family Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs N S Cooper hosted dinner with Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson and family Fred Boman and Ralph Cooper Sunday December 30 in a social gathering reflecting community connections.
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N. S. Cooper
Ollie Johnson
Fred Boman
Ralph Cooper
Raymond
Cooper
School Creek flood control discussed by officials in Scandia
Township and county leaders plus farmers met in Scandia to plan a regional flood control program for School Creek. A three member committee was appointed to survey farmers and gauge support, with county officials pledging cooperation on viable solutions to protect land highways and the Missouri Pacific railroad.
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School Creek
Scandia
Fred Lowe
Narka
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Fredenhagen
Joe Gunnels
C. G. Agpegren
Missour Pacific
F. H. Larsen
Aaron Johnson
A. R. Morey
Lowe
News From School Hill S by Marceil
Local column by Marceil presents brief items from School Hill, including community notes and small-town updates. Readers get short summaries of activities, names, and dates shared in the school district.
School Absences Pile Up Amid Illness and Busy Week
The district reports multiple first through high school students absent due to sickness including Eldred Boman Helen Forsberg Loretta Lewellyn Martha Janson Ivan Shotsman Nina Hawkins and others. Teachers note health posters reviews arithmetics growth while senior play plans advance despite many illness-related absences.
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Eldred Boman
Helen~Forsberg
Loretta Lewellyn
Martha Janson
Ivan Shotsman
Nina Hawkins
Marcéline Perry
LaVern English
Leon Mathis
Bluebirds
Elson
Alta Marie Goodwan
Mcl Irvin
Concé6ria
Adolphus Nelson
Arlene Nelson
Anjeannette Wetzel
Clinton Addy
Dean Clark
Gerald Hawkins
Guy Perry
Evelyn Brown
Cullers
Vivian Addy
Jack Laverne Jansen
Ralph Hawkins
Evelyn Hohman
Wilfred Corbin
Jean Shotsman
Tom ‘Taylor
Thursay
Radio Repair and Electrical Wiring Services Offered
Local radio repair and electrical wiring business advertises service with experience in radio and electrical work. Contact details suggest shop name, hours, and location near Barricklow with a phone or call option.
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Barricklow
Haggpie
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Alex Scott
Lester Thompson
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Lon Engle
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Lloyd Kelly
G. W. Wright
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Minta Welter
Tom Gile
Donald Wright
Earl Hyder
Jim Mahan
H.L. Gile
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Charlie Walter
Helen Loofbourrow
Mat.mattan
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Mita
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Clark Murphy
Lloyd Ealy
Ee A. McGregor
Elmer Everett
Martha Dodge
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Barleen
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Colby
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A. A. Baldwin
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Henry H. van Natta
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Enry B. Swanson
Caton Auditing Company
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York
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Kan
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Exeter
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Haddam
Aspe_gren
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Jamestown
Rene Sederlin
Equippee
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Orville Linen
Gust Edgren
Edgren
Chas. Johnson
Leanordville
Providence Chapel
County Seat News
Congressman Strong
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Woodrow Anderson
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Lee Swanson
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Wayne ‘Hollis
Paul
Concordia Bottling
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Ruth
M. ‘C. Brown
Della Booze
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