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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
1
More than 210 families received aid from the county wide charity drive. The county committee led by Frank Bachelor and F. B. Weeks organized township canvasses and distributed food and clothing. Bedding mattresses shoes and additional clothing are still needed.
Rabies quarantine enforcement has been assigned to Mike English. He urges total cooperation to prevent spread by keeping dogs either muzzled or tied.
Mr and Mrs Henrickson marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home four miles north of Jamestown. Rev Ohslund officiated the ceremony with attendants and a large gathering of family and friends from nearby towns and farms joining the celebration.
Scandia's Flying Flicker girls defeated Agenda 20 to 9 on the Scandia court to extend their unblemished run in Republic County League play. Agenda boys edged Agenda boys in a close game as part of the doubleheader.
The Methodist Church invites all to services next Lord's day with Sunday school at 10 a.m worship at 11 a.m Epworth League at 7 p.m and evening service at 7 30 p.m A Swedish supper with northern delicacies follows the services Reserve the date B W Selin pastor A hearty welcome awaits.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school and Bible class at 10, morning worship with Holy Communion at 11. The Golden Rule annual meeting is this Saturday afternoon at P. P. Hammer home. Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30. Officers elected include Secretary Clarence Steensans Treasurer J Melhus trustees Edmond Carlgren Edmond Buer Lars Melby Superintendent Carrel Carlgren Assistant Supt Mrs Joseph Melhus pianist Opal Brewer. You are welcome. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson.
On the second Sunday after Epiphany the congregation hears Luke 19 1 10 about Jesus seeking the lost. Mesdames S J Swenson and J F Kullberg invite Dorcas Solley to the church parlors Friday afternoon with public invitation.
The Sunday school begins at 100 a.m. with a lesson from Mark 2 21 35. Each senior department member should read Mark in one sitting, about 40 minutes. Welcome In and Friendship group meet this week. C E at 7 p.m. Everyone invited.
Miss Anna Anderson left Tuesday morning for Little Rock Arkansas where she will visit indefinitel y with her sister Mrs Andy Larson and Mr Larson and son. Miss Gladys Nylund Miss Mable Bergge and Miss Ruby Sundine were in Concordia Saturday. Mr and Mrs Warren Breggen and son spent part of this week with Miss Mable Berggren. Mr and Mrs H G Hahn and Melvin Hillery were in Concordia Saturday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Hilery were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H G Hahn. Mr and Mrs John Carlson of Courtland were Saturday evening guests at the Adolph Nelson home.
The Andersons thank 21 friends and neighbors for helping husk corn during their illness. They express sincere gratitude for the kindness and appreciation.
News reports confirm the death of Calvin Coolidge thirtieth U.S. president from a heart attack. He died alone in a Northampton Massachusetts dressing room at age 60 on July 4 1932 and was buried in Plymouth Vermont. Funeral services were held in Northampton. He had served as governor and vice president and remained active as an advisor and writer. He later joined the New York Life Insurance Company board and the National Transportation Committee. He supported economy in government via the National Economy League.
The Methodist basket eers beat Kackley 29 to 9 in Republican Valley League action last week. This Thursday they host the First Baptist Church team from Concordia and invite the public to attend. Admission is 5 and 10 cents.
Mrs Hershel Kannier returned from Topeka after attending the governor's inauguration Monday. She was the sole Scandinavian at the biannual services and received a portion of the inaugural cake after a noon ceremony at the city auditorium. She and Mr Kannier also joined the governor at the state house reception in the evening.
Mr and Mrs Carl Westin and Frances Westin plus Mrs Julie Johnson of Topeka arrived Sunday to attend the funeral of Andrew Westin held Monday afternoon.
Following the regular meeting at the IOOF hall this Thursday evening the joint installation of officers for the Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges will take place. Belleville lodge members will perform the installing work with refreshments served afterward. All Rebekah and Odd Fellows are urged to attend.
Alf Landon was sworn in as Kansas governor in a simple noon ceremony at the Topeka auditorium. Several state officials also took oaths, with retiring Governor Woodring delivering his last message. Independence residents, including Landon’s father, attended as a large crowd gathered for the event.
Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family and Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and family were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs Anton Edlund near Formoso.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wallin and Richard were Saturday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom.
Three Scandia high school Swede teams defeated Republic City teams on their home court. Watson led the first string with 19 points in a 19 to 16 win, Nelson scored 32 of the girls 46 points in a rout, and the Scandia reserves defeated Republic City 7 to 2.
The Amanal Lutheran church conducted its annual meeting on a Tuesday in January with lunch served by the ladies. Officers re elected included C J Carlson as secretary A J Floodberg and J G Larson as deacons and Wm Swanson to fill the unexpired term of P E Kallman deceased J A Freeberg and E T Olson were re elected trustees Delegates to the conference and district conventions were Peter Pehrson C G Aspegren with E T Olson and Axel Bloomgren as alternates Mrs E T Olson organist and Mrs Ed Swanson assistant A Anderson sexton Carl Larson and Albert Swenson as Sunday School superintendent assistants The budget committee was elected C G Aspegren S J Swenson Carl Hammer Adolph Nelson C J Carlson and C A Forsberg The meeting was harmonious with a focus on Kingdom work despite reduced resources Over five hundred attended the play The Old Home Town by Chick Roye Troune with merchants providing tickets Admission was ten cents Opportunity Night featured local talent and prizes Walter Anderson won first Cecil Brand second and Lee Swanson third Other entrants included Mrs Adolph Pieschke and Miss Bessie Barnes Chick Boyes Co again performs January 21 presenting The Society Crasher.
Mrs Otto Nelson Mrs Anton Nelson and Mrs Axel Nelson hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid in the church parlors last Thursday afternoon.
Members and guests of the Community Y W C A were entertained at the home of Mrs H E Coleman on Thursday evening. Miss Edna Neher led the program and light refreshments were served by several members after the event.
Mr and Mrs Harold Gouldin of the Chick Boyes were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Jensen. Mr Gouldin is a cousin of Mrs Jensen.
Mr and Mrs Chase Nordmar moved Monday into the property they bought from Mrs C Freddin of Belleville. Mr and Mrs C O Thompson who formerly occupied the residence have moved into the G W Nimocks house, where Mr and Mrs Jim Mahan formerly lived.
Andrew Westin aged 91 died January 7 1933 at his son Nels home in Scandia after a ten day illness. A stone mason by trade he helped build many local structures including part of the M E church. He leaves three sons and three grandchildren with funeral services held January 9 1933 at the Methodist church.
We express thanks to all who extended kindness during our father's illness and passing. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings and support. your generosity will not be forgotten.
Citizens push for appointing the bridge foreman from Scandia to aid local unemployment. The county commissioners authorize the post, while social notes mention Mrs Chas Pentigon and Mrs Ec Disoni visiting. The Red Cross center will open Friday afternoon to distribute wearing apparel to valid card holders.
Fragmentary notice mentions a funeral in Belleville Kansas and a listed price of fifty cents for rock cockers, with unclear names and details. The readable items reference a funeral and scattered catalog-like text.
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