Corn Hog Plan Under Way In Republic County
Preliminary session in Manhattan studied the corn hog contract as Kansas experts and local leaders finalize arrangements. W H Von Trebra directs plans with Republic County poised to sign up. county meetings to kick off later January following a mass gathering in Belleville.
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Kansas
Kansas State’ College
Manhattan
State Grain Inspection Department
Henry W. Behrens
Lyndon
H. Umberger
Kansas State
E. H. Hodgson
Little River
von Trebra
Republic
Belleville
Weather Bits from Scandia Mixed Cold and Snow
Over the past week Scandia experienced rain snow and cold with slick streets on Thursday and Friday. Drizzling rain froze then melted creating mud while Sunday turned colder giving a winter memory yet residents say there is little to complain about.
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Scandia
Fire causes brief blaze at Fordham home
Scandia fire company responded to Frank Fordham's residence on South Cloud Street last Sunday at noon for a chimney fire. The blaze was extinguished within minutes with only minor damage reported.
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Scandia Fire Company
Frank Fordham
South Cloud Street
Tax on Stored Corn Under Government Loans Upheld
Walter Pleasant, chairman of the state tax commission, ruled that corn stored in sealed cribs as security for government loans under the corn hog program is subject to taxation. He compared the lien to a mortgaged farm, noting the lien does not release the property from assessment.
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Walter Pleasant
State Tax Commission
Harry Umberger
Kansas State College
Pleasant
Norway Girls Team Beats Republic In Tight Match
Norway high school girls basketball defeated Republic 95 10 after a 17 6 first half lead. In the boys game Norway won 37 26 with a 16 16 halftime tie, delivering a strong second league victory for the year.
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Norway High
Repub‘igh
Pitterly
Noray
The
Republic
Norway
Beavis 4-H Club Meeting Held Amid Community Interest
A Beavis 4-H club meeting drew members and guests, with enthusiastic discussion and a sense of community involvement. The event showcased club activities and future plans, reflecting strong local participation.
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Bers
Amana Lutheran Church notes on Epiphany and social
The Amana Lutheran Church observes the Second Sunday after Epiphany with Gospel John 2 1-11 and morning worship and Sunday School. Luther League holds a devotional program in the evening and a morning offering benefits the American Bible Society. The Dorcas Society plans its monthly social in the church parlors Friday afternoon with all members serving. Admits Jesus and He will bless your home. Chas Pehrson pastor.
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Luther League
American Bible Society
Dorcas Society
Jesus
Methodist Church Next Lord's Day Services Announced
Church School at 10 00 Morning Worship 11 00 Epworth League 7 00 Evening Service 7 80 Next Sunday morning communion to be held with morning worship Welcome message from B W Selin minister
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Sunday School and Youth Meeting at United Brethren Presbyterian
The United Brethren Presbyterian announces Sunday School at 10 A M and a Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 P M A consecration session will discuss The Place of Youth in the Church All are invited to attend the Sunday School service and activities
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Christian Endeavor
Norway Sunday School and Church Officers Elected
The Sunday School Bible class meets at 10 o clock with evening worship and league program at 7 30 this Sunday. Officers elected at the annual church meeting include C B Stensans secretary J K Melhus treasurer H O Buer trustee for three years J H Hugos and Ed Buer deacons Mrs J K Melhus Sunday School superintendent Miss William Hedstrom assistant superintendent Miss Opal Brewer pianist Pastor Orlin Torgeson and wife express thanks for Christmas cheer and New Year greetings.
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C. B. Stensans
J. K. Melhus
H. O. Buer
J. H. Hugos
Ed Buer
William Hedstrom
Opal Brewer
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Services and Installations
Ada Lutheran Church in Kackley lists Sunday School and Bible classes at 10, morning worship at 11, and an evening service at 7 30. Mrs Oscar Johnson to host Lutheran Wheel on Wednesday afternoon January 10. Sunday School teachers and officers meet Friday evening January 19 in church parlors. Installation of deacons Pete Hansen and Frank Carson, trustees Levi Wormstrom and Edd Johnson occurred in morning services January 7. Rev Carl Danielson is pastor.
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Oscar, Johnson
Christian Science Sermon Topic at Churches of Christ Scientist
A lesson sermon on God as the subject was presented Sunday at all Churches of Christ Scientist. The report notes the service included discussion of divine nature and spiritual healing in keeping with Christian Science practice.
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Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mikesell Severely Hurt in Carbide Explosion
Frankie Mikesell, a Union township farmer, was severely burned Tuesday afternoon when a carbide lighting system tank exploded at his home. Levi Carter transported him to Scandia for initial treatment by Dr Hageman and then to St Joseph hospital in Concordia. surgeons fear possible arm amputation pending his parents’ arrival from the School for the Deaf at Olathe.
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Frankie
Mikesell
Union Township
Levi Carter
Scandia
Hage
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Frank Mikesell
School For the
Olathe
Political humor targets Kansas highway department
The item cites Topeka Capital Resolution No. 5, passed by the young Democrats at a Manhattan meeting. It condemns Governor Landon for turning the Kansas highway department into a political machine and calls for a non partisan administration like during Guy Helvering's tenure.
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Topeka
Manhattan
Landon
Highway Department of
Kansas
Highway Department
Guy Helvering
Kansas First State To Use All Road Funds
Kansas named by the Department of Agriculture as the only state on December 30 that had accounted 100 percent of public works highway funds from the National Industrial Recovery Act started by contract or day labor. The Kansas allocation of 10,090,000 will fund 235 projects. Nationwide work contracted or started by highway authorities involved 68.9 percent of the 400,000,000 allocation. A Bureau of Public Roads bulletin notes New York at 83.4 percent under contract as the next farthest along.
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Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
New York
Bank statements show rising deposits and improved strength
In this issue of the Journal the Bank of Scandia reduces its obligation to the REC and increases cash on hand. Norway State Bank and Belleville First National report growing deposits and solid reputation for soundness nationwide.
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Scandia
Bank of
Norway State Bank
Belleville First National
Drunken brothers charged in Christmas death case
Two brothers from Ili dois face charges for driving their mother from home on Christmas Day leading to her freezing death. The incident is tied to debate over alcohol policy as local politics discuss legalizing liquor.
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Ilidois
Jewell Republican
Scandia Football Banquet Highlights Student Talent and Plans for Park
Scandia football players and local merchants gathered at the I O O F Hall after an oyster supper on January 8. The program featured readings songs and speeches led by President F L Miller with remarks on athletics lasting value and football sketches. Dr E P Ahrens outlined Pawney National Park plans and urged business support for government interest.
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Scandia
Unce
F. L. Miller
Hazel Olson
LeVerne Johnson
Melvin Hillery
Edwin White
Luella Green
Nina Hawkins
Eldred Boman
Martha Jansen
Vernon Nelson
Junior Isaacson
Wanda DeBerry
June Freed
Mildred Johnson
Pawney National Park
Mrs Tom West In Auto Crash Near Smith Center
Mrs Tom West former Scandia resident now teaching in Milton Wisconsin and her brother Donald Gordon were shaken but not seriously hurt when their Plymouth coupe was hit by a car driven by Harry Meade of Alma Nebraska eleven miles east of Smith Center. Meade lost control on icy highway. The wrecked car was towed to Scandia and Mrs West traded it in before leaving for Wisconsin.
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Tom West
Scandia
Kansas Banks Lagging in Deposit Insurance Participation
Only 165 of 581 state banks in Kansas had filed for membership in the federal deposit insurance corporation by the end of last week. Reports show 426 banks had not applied, with many not expecting to apply. Officials cite poor experiences with state deposit insurance as a major reason for reluctance.
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Kansas
Federal Deposit Insurance ‘Corporation
Norway and Scandia Teams Clash Next Friday Night
Norway High School hosts Scandia on the local court with games at 7 30 p m The Scandia squads showed strength but suffered losses last Friday with Courtland boys first team 18 0 and Courtland 20 11 in a later matchup Scandia guards Helen Green Jeanne Plotner led the visitors while Georgiana Nelson Wanda DeBerry scored for Agenda in a separate girls contest
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Norway High School
Scandia
Courtland
Paher
Agenda
Helen Green
Jeanne ‘Plotner
Georgiana Nelson
Wanda DeBerry
Parent Teachers Group to Meet Wednesday Evening
The Parent-Teachers Association will gather Wednesday January 17 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Leisure time will be the main topic with community singing a talk by Rev. Charles Pehrson a reading by Miss Alice Morgan's class a violin solo by Miss Jeannette Ahrens and special performances from the high school music department.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Charles Pehrson
Alice Morgan
Jeannette Ahrens
Gasoline Stove Explodes in Parlor Fire
A gasoline stove used to heat water at Shorty Martin's parlor exploded last Monday morning. Kenneth Nylund extinguished the flames with a hand extinguisher from Home Oil Co. Nobody was injured.
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Martin
Kenneth Nylund
Home Oil Co
Skelly Service Station Changes Ownership in Norwich
Skelly Service Station in Norwich has new ownership with Donald Wright appointed manager. Wright assumes responsibilities as the station reopens under new leadership.
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Skelly
Norway
Donald Wright
Ed Boman Announces Farm Sale February 6
Ed Boman plans a public sale of livestock and farm machinery on February 6. Sale bills with full details will be published shortly.
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ED Boman
American Legion Urges Schools Aid Nationwide Crisis
The American Legion urges posts to actively support schools amid grave crises, citing 2 million deprived children and 400,000 underpaid or unhoused students. It calls for immediate Post committees on education to work with school leaders to safeguard children’s rights and foster national recovery.
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American Legion
Thas
Scandia
Russell Cook
National Commission’ of the Legion
Scandia School District Considers Federal Grant for Addition
A proposal asks Scandia School District to pursue a federal grant covering 30 percent of a new building and equipment. If approved, preliminary work could start under Civil Works Administration with no district cost, funded over twenty years at low interest, aiming to modernize facilities for future educational needs.
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F.L. Miller
Civil Works Administration
Scandia
Bids Open For Star Route Mail Carriers
Bids for carrying the mails on the Scandia Republic and Scandia Norway star routes are open for a four year period starting July 1 1934. Proposals due by 4 30 p m January 16 to the Second Assistant Postmaster General Washington D C with bids bonding required. Successful bidders announced by February 20.
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Washington
D. C
Concordia- Prosser
Frank ‘Peterson
Republic
Clifford Brown
Norway
Johnson Auto Turned Over West of Scandia
A new car owned by Oscar Johnson driven by Mrs. Johnson left the highway west of Scandia Sunday evening about eleven o'clock after a rear tire blew out. The vehicle overturned but details are incomplete.
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Oscar Johnson
Scandia
Johnson
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Republic County
Fordham
Beats
ECE
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Amana Lutheran Church
Chas. Pehrson
Pastor
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Ada Lutheran Church
Kackley
YOUNG
Democrats
Smith Center
Gordon
Wisconsin
Millers Rink
New Norway Skelly
America
Aew
Lvery
Star Routes
BENG
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