Army Survey Planned for Republican River Flood Control
The War Department is preparing a detailed flood control survey for the Republican River basin in Kansas and Nebraska. Secretary Woodring says Captain A M Neilson has completed extensive field surveys and the Army Chief of Engineers expects final reports by March 1, 1940 with Sturdevant’s comments. Local flood irrigation advocates seek dual purpose reservoirs.
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Army
Concordia
Harry H. Woodring
Charles H. Blosser
War Department
Republican River
Kansas
Nebraska
Harry H. Woddring
Chas. Blosser
Army Engineers
Woodring
Blosser
A. M. Neilson
Kansas City
N. C. Kansas
Chief of Engineers
Neilson
Col. C. L. Sturdevant
Will Rogers' Flamorous Story
Will Rogers recounts a humorous tale about a bricklayer named John Ryan and a worried preacher. The preacher fears Ryan’s sinful past will bar him from heaven, while Ryan jokes about his fate and how judgment might unfold, in a lighthearted exchange reflecting Rogers style.
Princess Theatre Closed This Weekend In Scandia
Owing to cold weather and heating problems the Princess Theatre will be closed for the time being. There will be no picture shows in Scandia until further notice.
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Princess Theatre
Scandia
Scandia Swedes Edge Washington 23 21 In OT
The Scandia Swedes defeated the Washington quintet 23 to 21 in overtime. White tied the game with a late shot and again set up the decisive play in the extra period. Fred Miller’s prior tenure as superintendent adds historical note to the contest.
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Washington
Fred Miller
White
Directors Elected at Scandia State Bank Meeting
Stockholders elect five directors for the year 1940: E. C. Wires C. V. Haggman Adolph Johnson Rudolph Stener Walter Boyles. The board then elected Adolph Johnson president and Rudolf Stener vice president with Walter Boyles and Norma Aspgren continuing as active bank personnel.
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Scandia State Bank
E. C. Wires
C. V. Haggman
Adolph Johnson
Rudolph Stener
Walter Boyles
Rudolf Stener
Norma Aspegren
Madison Coombs to Instruct at Republic County School
County Superintendent Madison Coombs remains active in Sunday School and church work and begins his third year as one of six instructors at the Republic County School of Leadership Training. The program starts Monday January 8 at 7 15 p.m. in Belleville High School for a three week run on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Sponsored by the Republic County Council of Christian Education. Coombs teaches a methods class as in prior years.
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Madison Coombs
Republic County School of Leadership Training
Belleville High School
Republic County Council of Christian Education
Coombs
Mrs Hannah Larson Injured In Fall At Farm Home
Mrs Hannah Larson sustained serious injuries after a fall in the pantry at her home on the Larson farm southwest of Scandia Sunday evening. Neighbors helped briefly but she remained in bed unable to move her injured leg until Monday morning. pneumonia risk noted and removal to hospital considered unlikely. She is grandmother to Mrs A D Johnson.
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Hannah Larson
John Stolander
Tennant
Larson
Scandia
Stolander
Court to Open February 5 for Regular Term
The February term of court opens February 5 with fewer criminal cases than October and a civil docket near the previous volume.
Local School Happenings After Fire Incident and Program
Report from a school event recounts a brief fire aftermath with desks moved and a missing bathing suit among the losses. Alumni portraits show smudges of time while Anjeannette Wetzel led a closing prayer and Fern Thomas read the poem A Prayer for the New Year. Girls discussed conference talks at Clay Center before committee meetings.
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Anjeannette Wetzel
Fern Thomas
G. R
Clay Center
Swedes To Courtland Friday In Courtland Tilt
The Scandia Flying Swedes travel to Courtland Friday night January 12 to face the Tigers and seek a victory. Fans are urged to attend and cheer the team to a win on the road.
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Courtland
Scandia
Tigers
Y W Members Meet in Church Basement January Fourth
Y W met January 4 at 8 p m in the Methodist church basement due to an auditorium not ready. About 35 members attended despite bad weather. Mrs Hodges led an inspirational New Year program. Miss Reiber reported on the Clay Center G A and Y W conference. Lunch and a social hour followed.
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Y. W
Methodist Church
Hi Y group plans street name project this week
Hi Y boys discussed upcoming projects at their regular Wednesday meeting on January 3. They will place street names on Washington, Kansas Avenue, Grant and Cloud streets and number the blocks one through six. Other topics were also reviewed.
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Hi-Y
Hi-Y Boys
Washington, Kansas Avenue
Grant
Cloud
School Turmoil After Auditorium Fire Closes 1pm–3pm Basketball Practice
The recent auditorium blaze caused turmoil at the school Monday morning but Mr Hodges praises smooth operation. Book losses are small. daily schedules are rearranged so basketball players can travel to Belleville from 1 to 3 pm for practice, and students are adjusting.
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Hodges
Belleville
Scandia Thanks Belleville Fire Department and Board of Education
The Scandia community thanks the Belleville Fire Department for aiding in saving part of the Scandia school during a recent fire. The Belleville Board of Education is praised for letting Scandia use the gym for basketball practice free three days a week from 1 to 3 and to rent it for matching games.
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Scandia
Belleville Fire Department
Belleville Board of Education
Seandia Fire Department
Seandia
City of
Belleville
Vocational Ag Boys to Attend Meeting at Concordia
Borrowers from the Production Credit Association Harold Nelson Elvin Ball Bill Figgins Maurice Freed Dean Johnson Glen Johnson Lester Isaacson and Jarl Johnson will attend the association's annual meeting. It will be held on Friday January 12 at Concordia with Mr. Clair also present. The G Rs met in the study hall Wednesday January 8 prior to the meetings.
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Production Credit Association
Harold Nelson
Elvin Ball
Bill Figgins
Maurice Freed
Dean Johnson
Glen Johnson
Lester Isaacson
Jarl Johnson
Concordia
Mr. Clair
Russell Lervold Dies After Sleighing Accident
Russell Victor Lervold died January 9 at age 34. He sustained a thumb amputation on Christmas Day causing blood poisoning leading to his death. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p m at his home and 2:30 p m at Amana Lutheran Church with burial in Prairie Rose cemetery.
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Russell Victor Lervold
Amana Lutheran Church
Prairie Rose Cemetery
United Brethren District Ministers Meet in Session
The United Brethren District Ministerial gathering convened at the U B Church on Tuesday afternoon with eleven ministers from surrounding towns in attendance. A dinner was served at the parsonage and the group proceeded with the day’s agenda, though a late line in the source ends abruptly with an unclear note.
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United Brethren District
U. B
Ghuneliey
Fire destroys new school auditorium and gym
A new school auditorium and gym, built in 1935 at a cost of 30 000 to 35 000 dollars, was a total loss to fire. The old building suffered some damage, with the Belleville pumper aiding in response.
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Belleville Pumper
Scandia
Scandia High School Auditorium and Gym Burned
A fire at Scandia high school on January 4 destroyed the new auditorium and gym addition completed in 1985. Roof collapse after 10:30 am caused extensive loss of equipment, including stage scenery, seating, music room instruments, and football gear. Cause suspected from a faulty wire. insurance details pending after weather delays.
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Scandia
Republic County Board reorganizes at New Court House
The Republic County Board of County Commissioners held its reorganizational meeting at the New Court House. William Rizek was named Chairman for 1940, following Sandell and Fate in prior years. J. H. Dittemore named County Doctor. E. O. Adee appointed County Engineer. J. E. McNealy reappointed Custodian. County Health Officer appointment postponed pending details.
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Republic County
New Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Sandell
Fate
Rizek
J. H. Dittemore
Belleville
E. O. Adee
J. E. McNealy
Court House
Board of Commissioners
Million Dollar Snows Hit Kansas With Forecast for More
The state endures heavy snowfall described as a Million Dollar snow with 12 to 15 inches already fallen. The blanket is uniform and drift free, praised as beautiful and beneficial for future moisture, wheat and spring crops. A new storm potential looms as press time nears.
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Kansas
Harold Coleman stages eight day eight cent sale in Arcadia
Harold Coleman marks his second anniversary at Coleman's Variety Store in Arcadia California with an eight day eight cent sale ending January 13 The former Scandia resident previously worked with Reece Construction Co and owned a store later sold to D L Crider Lois Jean Courtland visited Mrs B W Burns on Sunday
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Arcadia
Calif
Harold Coleman
Coleman’s
Coleman
Scandia
Reece Construction Co
D. L. Crider
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Marar
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