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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
1
Review shows farm income rising and purchase power improving in most states, with 31 states ahead after adjusting for a 10 percent price rise. The improvement reflects diverse factors including drought driven price gains and farmer buyouts of acreage, while urban workers lag.
Notice to real estate owners in Drainage District No 1 Republic county Kansas. Annual meeting to elect one board member for five years and transact other business. Meeting set for Friday January 4 1936 at 2 PM at the Town Board office Scandia Kansas. By order of the board of supervisors.
Mr and Mrs Co Reece with Mr George Tedndebenr Miss Aud rey Tedrow and Miss Adeline Sjo elm spent the weekend in Kansas City with local acquaintances and sightseeing.
Fragmentary notice refers to a person named Nona Fae and a return in Wichita. Details are unclear but indicate a local event or notice related to arrival or transfer in the Wichita area.
Rev and Mrs Chas Pehrson left Scandia last Thursday for a visit in California. They intend to remain in the Golden State until March and will make their home in Pasadena. The Lutheran church services here will be dismissed but Sunday School will continue until the pastor returns.
The Methodist Church releases its week ahead: Sunday school at 10 A M, morning worship at 11, Epworth League devotional at 7, and evening service at 7480. Monday afternoon the Republic County Ministerial Association meets at the parsonage. Friday afternoon January 11 the W F M S meets with Mrs Joseph Johnson. You are welcome at the church led by B W Selin.
Sunday School at the usual hour followed by an 11 o clock worship with Rev Campbell. Christian Endeavor at 7 P M for the consecration service read by Miss Neher. Welcome-In Circle meets Wednesday Jan 9 with Mrs Ed Wires as hostess. Officers to be elected for 1935. Friendship meets Thursday Jan 10 at the Aid Room.
Savior's Lutheran Church of Norway lists Sunday school and Bible class at 10 oclock. An annual congregation meeting is set for Saturday January 5 at 1 oclock. The Ladies Aid meets in the church parlors on Thursday January 3 with Mrs E A Carlgren and Mrs Ellen Hammer to serve. The pastor Orlin Torgeson offers Christmas greeting wishes and New Year blessings.
Ada Lutheran Church hosts Epiphany Sunday with John 8 12. Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 morning worship at 11 evening service at 7 30 English service. Annual meeting of congregation January 8 at 1 30. Confirmed members urged to attend. Volunteers sought to host two evening gatherings. Winnie Walter to entertain Lutheran Wheel Wednesday Jan 9 at the church. Parish notices and welcome to services.
A National Education Association survey links crime prevention to education funding. It notes prison costs about 300 dollars per year versus under 100 for schooling and cites a total annual crime bill of one and a half billion dollars. The piece urges expanding school facilities to reduce illiteracy and foster better citizenship.
Mrs Elmer and the buyer of Sablina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carl D Larson, visiting friends and sharing social greetings.
Walter Henry brings three large oranges from his father in southern California. One weighs one pound nine ounces and is grapefruit sized. The Journal force plans to make orangeade this week.
Mrs. Merritt Sigsbee died early last Saturday at age 74 after a brief illness from pneumonia and heart trouble. Funeral services were held from the family home and United Brethren Church last Sunday afternoon with Rev. B. W. Selin and Rebecca Lodge officers officiating.
The text describes a December 8 crisis over the Yugoslavian Hungarian dispute after the assassination of Alexander. It notes Europe split into three camps with Hungary Yugoslavia seeking territorial revision and Italy Russia France Czechoslovakia Romania backing different sides. England remains neutral as tensions heighten the risk of war.
Federal statistician and the state board of agriculture report Kansas crop values rose to 118,139,000 dollars for the year despite drouth. Wheat production reached 79,700,000 bushels, valued about 27 million dollars more than 1933, with 71 percent of normal prospects for 1935.
The Community Club announces a banquet on Monday evening January 14. Scandia High School football players will be guests of the club. The banquet venue and meeting solicitors will be announced next week.
The Kansas Safety Council says falls in homes were a major source of fatal accidents in Kansas in November. cluttered basements dim stairs and back steps caused many, with injuries common. Good lighting on enclosed stairways prevents missteps that can be deadly.
The Y W C A holds a Thursday evening gathering at 7 45 at Mrs Lena Lloyds home with Mrs Ed Boman and Mrs Nathan Isaacson in charge The topic centers on movies and related discussions.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Schwahn of Lawrence spent from Monday until Thursday with Mr and Mrs Hugh Fraser in Scandia.
The Courtland Epworth League staged The Empty Room before a large Methodist Church congregation last Sunday evening. A fellowship hour followed in the church parlors. A return program is planned in Courtland in the near future.
The text lists Kansas rivers including the Kaw as the largest draining the northern half of the state. It notes the Arkansas at about 500 miles as the longest, Smoky Hill as the deepest, Blue River as having strong water power, and Saline noted for its high salinity with many salt springs in its bed.
Governor Landon resumes duties at the desk after several days of illness in the executive mansion. He plans to release his legislative session recommendations soon, likely reflecting his tax policy focus and campaign themes. He previously announced support for remodeling property assessments as part of his business like government program.
Ted Larson has sold his milk route to Ivan Conzelman after negotiations over the past few days. The deal is expected to close soon with Conzelman taking charge. Conzelman will buy milk from Milo Johnson.
Judge Henry Van Natta married Rosa Belle Bradley of Chicago on December 20. The ceremony was performed by Judge Harvey Hess of Hebron Nebraska. Mrs Van Natta formerly lived in Belleville.
Mrs. Gertrude Stown and son Lee Franklin of Kansas City join Mr. Mat Sanger of Concordia to visit sister Mrs. Robert Doctor and other relatives Saturday.
Miss Nell Severson, school nurse for Atchison City schools, was a weekend guest of Miss Geneva Johnson.
The Christmas season lingers a few days longer in the old country but in these parts the New Year winds it down in ten swift days of Yule festivity. Scandinavians have filled social calendars with family reunions and visits. Coffee and dopp sustain gatherings as visitors sit long, but merchants expect business to rise after the heavy eating season ends.
Kansas statehouse gearing for the 1935 legislature to convene January 8. S C Bloss of Winfield favored for speaker after Frank McFarland withdraws. Lee Cowden and George Plummer named among possible leaders. Plummer eyed as speaker pro tem. Tax policy looms large with possible sales tax and assessments likely to face debate.
January 1 1935 marks the twentieth anniversary of the partnership between Dr C V Haggman and Edwin C Wires in the drug business in Formosa They bought the business from D A Nywall now postmaster in Formosa The two have earned many friends and enjoyed steady business over twenty years and their friends wish them continued success.
Mrs Kannier, who recently underwent a goitre operation, returned to her Topeka home last Sunday and is regaining strength rapidly.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Johnson of Belgrade with Maurice Johnson spent Christmas at home. They arrived last Saturday and returned Wednesday morning. Maurice remained at home for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson returned to Kansas City Tuesday after spending Christmas with relatives and friends. Mrs Chas Johnson and others accompanied them.
A social note lists Miss Virginia Ware of Safir and Miss Lucille Abbots visiting Emporia Thursday. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E Pa Ahrens and their daughters at a tending school event.
In Scandia Mrs Scofield of Po arrived Sunday to spend the winter with Mr and Mrs C V Nichols.
A brief fragment notes Mr A G Downing and Mrs R E Downing associated with VISIR REPUBLIC and sons in a wine related context. The text is sparse and lacks clear event details or dates.
Incomplete clipping from Yuma society page mentions Mr and Mrs Clarence Young and the Young family of Yuma. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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