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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
1
The state reports December 1934 fire losses reached 237,715 from 302 fires, with 124,425 in cities and 113,290 on farms. Norton county suffered the most with two fires totaling 35,000, Kiowa county second with 33,000, and a heavy church blaze in Winfield at 15,500.
Governor Alf Landon was inaugurated for a second term as Kansas governor with a 19 gun salute by Battery F 180th Field Artillery Kansas National Guard at Horton. Other state officials sworn in include Chief Justice W. Harvey and Lt Governor C. Thompson with Powers and Beck taking first state office oaths. Rhodes and Markham had filled unexpired terms by appointment.
Oscar Johnson, local stock buyer, appointed as local representative and buyer for Webb Livestock Commission Company in Grand Island. He will buy all kinds of livestock including serum pigs. Webb Livestock is described as one of the country’s largest livestock firms.
Nathan Isaacson left Monday morning for Kansas City Missouri to attend an Allis Chalmers tractor convention and returned on Wednesday.
The Viking 4 H club held its regular meeting at the high school on Wednesday evening January 9. The program opened with singing, featured a violin solo by Mildred Johnson, and a talk by Rev B W Selin. Mae Sothers conducted readings and installation services followed a brief business session. Guests included Bobby and Kenneth Sherwood and Guy Dewey, with Kenneth Sherwood giving a hopeful toast for 4 H club success.
County Commissioners met last Monday to organize for the year and arrange contracts. New county clerk Charles Strnad began duties and register of deeds Josephine Houdek also assumed office. G P Plotner will not take office until October 1935.
The Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church will hold its regular meeting in the church parlors next Friday afternoon January 18. All members will serve. The public is cordially invited. Rev. Chas Pehrson is pastor.
Next Sunday the church hosts a 10 A.M. school meeting and an 11 A.M. morning worship. Minister invited to preach the dedicatory sermon at Third Street Methodist Church in Clay Center. local pastor Anton Nelson in charge. Epworth League meets at 7 P.M. and evening service begins at 7 30 P.M. Welcomes extended by minister B. W. Selin.
Savier's Lutheran Church Norway schedules Sunday school at 11 o'clock next Sunday with Rev. Campbell and Gayle Tedrow leading Christian Endeavor on the topic How God Helps Us. The Friendship Club offers a Waffle Supper January 19 at the Aid Room from 5 PM. Friendship meets January 24 at the Aid Room. Sunday Bible class at 100 o'clock aims for high standards. Luther League program planned with Pastor Orlin Torgeson speaking this Sunday at 7:30 PM.
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley announces 2nd Sunday after Epiphany services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a.m. Meetings: Sunday School teachers and officers Thursday evening Jan 17 at the parsonage. Luther League Bible study Thursday evening Jan 28 at church parlors. Board of Administration organization Friday Jan 18 at 7:30 p.m. at church parlors. Pastor C G Danielson extends welcome.
Henry Rosene shipped a carload of Herefords to Kansas City last Monday. The entire load brought the top market price of 11.50 dollars per head.
Mr and Mrs Martin Lervold of Carney Nebraska are visiting Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson and family.
A readable fragment notes Mitchell and Wilma Mitchell donated six books to the Scandia library. The brief item highlights community support for local library services.
A historical study finds corn yields tend to rebound after severe droughts with normal or better levels in following seasons. After drought years such as 1894 1901 and 1930 the per acre output rose from about 19.6 to 26 bushels. Barley and oats also rose in two of three post drought years. The 1935 outlook expected normal corn yields influencing spring planting plans and farm adjustments under the 1935 AAA corn hog contract to curb acreage and align with reduced requirements.
Oyster upper highlighted the evening as the Girl Reserve served at the school. Don Hahn spoke with remarks by Professor Miler. Louise ar and Bh i Hays also presented. Don Brand thanked local business men for the treat.
Carl Hammer chairing the street and alley committee notes a $900 social fund in Belleville will cover the budget for streets and alleys for about a year. Committee members Chas Freed and Ed Olson report strict economy and aim to aid economical administration of funds.
In a regional judgment, several utility companies face liability for regulatory violations. The decision cites substantial penalties and potential damages totaling thousands of dollars, with critics urging stricter enforcement and compliance measures.
The Kansas National Guard earned a high readiness score of 87 and ranked second among states. Kansas totals over 8,000 guard members and placed third in overall measures with strong state performance.
A Prairie Rose Cemetery district organized after a meeting held Friday. Members discussed district formation and operations, with planning details behind the effort noted in local records.
Mrs Andrew Aberg died Sunday after a period of illness. She is survived by son Elmer Aberg and daughter Mrs Zena Appel of Kansas City. Funeral services were held Wednesday January 16 at the Lutheran Church with Miss Bertha Fogelberg officiating. Interment followed at Lutheran Cemetery.
Miss Mervin Elliot has returned home Sunday after an appendectomy at St Josephs hospital Concordia. Eva Lewis assisted in bringing her home.
Twenty young people from Scan dia attended a County Christian Endeavor rally at a Belleville church Sunday afternoon and evening. Bill Tice state do E Bre¢atent and Jessie Grimes spoke as principal speakers. Lucille Johnston county president presided. Ralph Ye ated was elected. Gayle Pedrow secretary. Phil is county ity committee member. The new leadership take charge in March with a revival vote supporting the Christian Endeavor Society.
Local notice reports the funeral for Mrs. Leimkuhlar to be held Tuesday afternoon. The obituary notes her daughter Mrs George Leingublar and speaks of family mourning.
An article fragment reports Cahill breaking his arm during an operation on a Tuesday evening. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Scandia women under Mrs Wilbur Miller have sewn nine complete basketball outfits for the Scandia girls. The white blouses and blue trunks will cost under 20 dollars and be ready by February.
Lloyd Wetzel was severely burned last Monday while blasting logs at the Webber farm west of Scandia. Kenneth Cooper and Lyle Wetzel assisted. a powder keg ignited causing burns to his head body and legs. He received first aid in Scandia and was returned home with expected lengthy recovery.
The Kansas tax commission mailed 200000 individual and corporation income tax forms for 1934 to banks cities counties and school districts. More than 73000 returns were filed for 1933 and the state tax take was about 1 million dollars. Calendar year 1934 returns are due April 15.
Both boys and girls teams lost badly last Friday on the local court as Norway swept all three games. Scandia’s girls were held to 8 by 25, Faye Cady scoring all for Scandia. First team girls fell 38 to 14, Wanda De Berry leading Scandia. Backs Don and Leo Thomas were quarantined for scarlet fever and R. J. Bettis had the flu, draining Scandia’s depth in the boys’ game, which ended 89 to 6.
The Junior High Pep Club selects sixth through eighth graders for the school basketball team under Mr John Heimerich. Members include Jane Ewing Anna Marie Jenson Verlee Reece Helen Forsberg Eldred Boman Arrabelle McDowell Mona Hohman Ruth Mes Gregor Thelma Acree Ming Alein Lunderg is sponsor. Arrabelle McDowell chosen as cheerleader Verlee Reece as secretary at first meeting Monday afternoon.
Kansas lawmakers press the 1933 session after introducing 125 bills before a weekend recess. The Senate led with 68 bills and the House with 57. New senators are Walter Jones Hutchinson Frank Oberg Clay Center and Henry Diefendorff Riley. Speaker Bloss names committees. the House roster shows a farmer majority with 40 farmer members and 35 general businessmen. Noted publishers Ewing Herbert Brown and others are listed among local press figures.
Sheriff reports a man passing a forged check bearing Claude Hansen’s signature in Scandia. The check to Elmer Arnold was not genuine when deposited at Claud County Bank. Suspect described as young, dark, about 5 feet 10 inches, driving a Model T roadster.
A 4-H club organizing session was held at the 99 School building Saturday evening. Mr. Adams of Belleville attended as guest. Officers elected included president Bertil Olson, secretary treasurer Evelyne Tornquist, and reporters Aileen Nelson and Andrew Olson.
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