New Corn Hog Plan Training Meetings Across Counties
A statewide drive for the 1935 corn hog program moves into the field with district training schools held over five days. Countys and districts across Kansas schedule meetings from January 7 to January 11 to train county agents and acquaint leaders with contract provisions before county and community meetings and applications for signatures begin.
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Paola
Oskaloosa
Colby
Ellsworth
Iola
Hiawatha
Scott City
Anthony
Eureka
Manhattan
Stockton
Ashland
Erie
Clay Center
Larned
Garden City
Emporia
Beloit
Newton
Hugoton
Flying Swedes defeat Courtland Tigers in fast game
The Scandia Flying Swedes beat Courtland Tigers 15 to 11 on Friday night on the local court. Don Thomas and Leo Thomas led Courtland with 14 of the 15 points. Starting five included Donald Brand Wyatt Corbin R Bettis Don Thomas and Johnny Nylund with Leo Thomas as substitute. Courtland second team defeated 18 to 8 by Scandia's second team.
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Courtland Tigers
Courtland Boys
Don Thomas
Leo
Thomas
Courtland
Donald Brand
Wyatt Corbin
Johnny Nylund
Leo Thomas
Bob Cahill
Bernard Cahill
Alvin Nelson
Billy Reece
Rea Nordman
School Addition Plans Progressing Slowly
Architect W. C. Glover notified the local Board of Education that the plans are complete and submitted to PWA officials for approval. After approval they will be sent for further approval here before bids on the structure are announced, with bids expected around February 1 and construction to begin a few weeks later.
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W. C. Glover
Board of Education
PWA
Town basketball team defeats Belleville 41 32 on home floor
The town basketball team met a Belleville squad last Monday and won by 41 to 32. Twenty two points were scored in the final period with Phil Cahill contributing 20 points. The next game is scheduled for Monday against Formoso.
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Belleville
Phil Cahill
Formoso
Township Statements Appear In The Journal
State law requires annual publication of a statement so taxpayers know how funds are being spent. The Journal reports this week on township statements appearing in state newspapers to inform residents about budgeting and expenditures.
Remodeling contract awarded for Chan Cullers house
J. O. Anderson received a contract to repair the Chan Cullers house now occupied by Professor Miller. Porches will be refinished and a new roof will cover the present roof.
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J. O. Anderson
Chan _Cullers
Miller
Corn hog cycle warned in droughted year 1935 36
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration warns that excessive corn production may occur in fall 1936 if many farmers do not limit plantings. Past droughts show a pattern where large corn plantings boost yields then depress hog prices and livestock production. The 1935 36 program offers farmers a way to avoid repeats of such cycles.
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Agricultural
Community Club Meets At High School Monday Evening
The Scandia Community Club will meet next Monday evening at the High School. The Girl Reserve will serve an oyster supper to the club and football squad. Meeting starts at 6 30 with solicitors Cleo Ward and H G Hahn.
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Scandia ‘Community Club
Cleo Ward
H. G. ‘Hahn
Methodist Church Notes and Announcements
Tomorrow afternoon the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets at the Joseph Johnson home. All friends invited. Sunday Church School at 10 A.M. Morning worship at 11. Epworth League at 7 and evening service at 7:30. You are welcome at the Methodist Church. B. W. Selin, minister.
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Womian’ S ‘Foreign’ Missionary Society
Joseph. Johnson
Church
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Savior's Lutheran Church announces Sunday services
Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway invites members to Sunday school with Bible class at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM this Sunday. After the service a fellowship hour will be held in the parlor. bring lunch baskets. Mr and Mrs J A Peterson and family of Brantford Kansas will be guests. The annual meeting has been held and prayers are offered for blessings this year. Pastor PY Orlin Térgeson invites all to attend.
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J. A. Peterson
Brantford
Kans
PY Orlin ‘Térgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Service Schedule and Events
The Ada Lutheran Church at Kackley holds Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 oclock, morning worship at 11, and evening services at 730. Mrs A W Walters will entertain the Lutheran Wheel Wednesday afternoon January 9 in the church parlors. Sunday school teachers and officers meet Thursday evening January 17 at the parsonage. The morning offering goes to the American Bible Society as part of a Synodical resolution. Pastor C G Danielson invites all to attend.
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A. .W. Walters
Ee Ee
American Bible Society
Cc. G. Danielson
Frank Carlson Reports Washington Move and Outlook
Representative Frank Carlson writes that his family arrived safely in Washington and he has located his office in the House Office Building. He predicts an interesting coming session with Democrats controlling both chambers but notes divisions on federal expenditures emergency relief and the bonus question.
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The
Journal
Frank Carlson
Washington
House
Local man finds five dollar bill in winter coat
City officials discover a $900 fund by mistake in the upkeep account for Kansas Avenue. The city clerk Cooper uncovered the extra money in funds set aside by township and county since about 1923. Taxpayers will see the impact when the next levy is made.
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Kansas Avenue
Cooper
Republic City News May Move Shop to Belleville
Rumors say Republic City News may relocate from Republic to Belleville. Publisher Nutter plans to move operations to a larger field and has rented a building adjacent to the Republic County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Equipment will be moved in the near future.
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Republic City News
Belleville
Republic City N
Graugh Nutte
Nutter
Republic
Republic County Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Mrs Mervin Elliott Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Mervin Elliott was taken to St Josephs Hospital Concordia last week for an appendicitis operation. She is recovering as well as can be expected according to reports.
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Mervin Elliott
St. Joseph's ‘Hospital
Concordia
Martin Larsen Former Scandia Resident Dies at 52
Martin Larsen, born in Norway and a former Scandia resident, died last Wednesday of pneumonia after a illness under two weeks. He was 52. Funeral services were held at the family home and Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. T. O. Torgeson of Norway, with interment in the Lutheran Cemetery.
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Martin Larsen
Scandia
Norway
T. O. _Torgeson
State Senator McCarthy Returns for Kansas Legislature
State Senator Dan McCarthy arrives from Washington to attend the Topeka session. Mrs. McCarthy remains in Washington. He announces plans to introduce a resolution seeking an investigation of relief administration in the state.
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Dan ‘McCarthy
Washington
Topeka
McCarthy
County Ministers Meet at Methodist Parsonage
The Republic County Minister's Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Methodist parsonage Monday afternoon. Rev Burres of Agenda Dr Wikgren of Belleville and Rev Clark of Narka presented papers. Officers elected: Rev B W Selin president Dr A Wikgren vice president and Mrs Pettibon Republic secretary. Next meeting at the Christian Church in Belleville.
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Republic County Minister’s Association
Methodist Parsonage
Burres
Agenda
Wikgren
Belleville
Clark
Narka
B W. Selin
A. Wikgren
Pettibon
Republic
Christian Church
Al Boesch Household Goods Sale Held Saturday
The Al Boesch sale of household goods was held last Saturday afternoon. A small crowd attended with John Anderson as auctioneer. Buying was brisk on smaller items but high priced woods did not meet their value.
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John Anderson
Life Insurance Sermon Moves Globe Readers to Tears
A Globe excerpt notes a life insurance man preaching on "Man's Duty to His Family." The observer says they cried listening and returned home to give their wife a quarter and their son a penny, illustrating how the message touched ordinary readers.
Kansas lawmakers begin 29th session with Landon message
Kansas legislators open the 29th biennial session focusing on organization and budget. Governor Landon urges public economy and prudent use of funds, proposing tax relief, revised assessment, lower inheritance exemptions, and stronger enforcement. He calls for state‑federal cooperation, unemployment placement, and a short ballot vote option.
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Kansas
Landon
Shivvers Cement Plant Adopts New Quick Dry Cement
The Shivvers Cement Plant has adopted a new type cement for tile and other cement equipment. The cement hardens in twenty four hours and is ready for use. It is more expensive but saves time and expense in rapid drying, used in concrete road work in the east where roads are opened the day after pouring.
Milford and Scandia reservoirs proposed to aid flood control
The Clyde Republican reports a PWA committee substitute dam plan for the Republi can river near Scandia. State planners study Scandia prospects due to poor water gauge data and lack of long term records. Five US Coast and Geodetic Survey engineers have established bench marks at Topeka to support future levee and dam surveys.
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Clyde Republican
PWA
Kiro
Republican
Scandia
State Planning Board
Kansas
Mississippi Valley Committee
Public’ Works Administration
Congress
United States’ Coast and Geodetic’ Survey
Topeka
Kansas State Planning Board
Harold L. Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Milford
Union Pacific Leaves County for Track Changes
Union Pacific plans a January 10 shift of agents north of Concordia with household goods ready for shipment. A new line from Junction City to Concordia will reroute via Miltonvale and Santa Fe, as tracks are abandoned into Concordia and Belleville.
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Concordia
Union Pacific
Ww. F. Jacobs
Junction City
Belleville
Miltonvale
Santa Fe
U. P
Clay Center
Union
Pacific
Drainage District No 1 Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Drainage District No 1 was held last Friday afternoon at the Scandia township headquarters. About a dozen members attended. Chas. Monson was elected to the board, joining Ed Boman Albert Larson Chas. Hohman and secretary Lloyd Davis. Plans were set to clean the drainage ditch within the next month.
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Scandia Township
Chas. Monson
Ed_ Boman
Albert Larson
Chas. Hohman
Lloyd Davis
Freed-Fulcomer Farm Sale Announced
Announcement in the Journal states a farm sale at Gus Freed farm five miles west of Scandia tomorrow afternoon. Gus Freed and Ernestoulcomes will sell 8 horses 1 mule 16 head of cattle and farm implements. Auction starts at noon with J W Shotwell as auctioneer and the Bank of Scandia as clerk.
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Gus. Freed
Scandia
Gus Freed
Ernest
J. W.shotwell
Bank of Scandia
P. T. A Meeting Set For Next Tuesday At School Auditorium
The Parent-Teachers Association will meet at the School Auditorium next Tuesday evening. The subject for discussion will be Patriotism. The date is January 15.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Students Return to School After Christmas Break
Students from Scandia and nearby areas resume classroom work after Christmas vacations. Many have returned to higher learning institutions, continuing studies after a period away.
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Scandia
Donates Books to Library Highlighted by Mr E My Boggess
Mr. E. My. Boggess donated recent books to the library in a foyer presentation. The act adds to the library’s collection and supports local readership.
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E. My. Boggess
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Savior’s Lutheran Church
Ada Lutheran Church
Kackley
Comaits Congress
Methodist
Alf
Shivvers Cement
Leaves County
Republic County
Freed-Fulcomer
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