Farm Bureau in County Planned Across Townships
Farmers in Belleville session endorse a permanent county farm bureau and agent. A countywide campaign follows with government funds about 1222 and local support roughly 1200. Memberships at 2.50, office and car funded, plan to enroll 250 before federal aid, with 375 already sold in preliminary effort. Scandia, Norway, and Beaver show strong early engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Scandia
Norway
Beaver
Immunization of Scandia School Children Complete
Immunization against diphtheria in Scandia schools is finished. Over 200 children in Scandia school district received the toxoid, now bringing the entire district into immunity. The program began in 1921 under the State Board of Health with county and local cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
State Board of Health
Kansan
Board of Health
State ‘Department ‘of Health
Norway Township makes overture for gravel road
Norway Township Board members propose graveling their section of the Norway Scandia road if Scandia Township completes surfacing. Officials favor the overture and hope to build a gravel link between towns soon amid growing traffic.
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Norway
Norway-Scandia
Ndia
Scandia
Engineers survey U S 36 plan for direct routes
Government engineers survey the proposed Highway 36 east of Belleville. The route would run east from the county poor farm to a point on the north side of Washington with a single 9 mile jog near Marysville. From Scenadia to Marysville the line would be mostly direct with minor curvature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Washington
Marysville
Sceandia
Amana Lutheran Church Notes Third Sunday After Epiphany
The Amana Lutheran Church lists gospel reading Matthew 8 1 13 and announces Sunday School and morning worship at usual hours. The Luther League social is planned in the church parlors Friday evening with oysters served. Pastor Chas Pehrson invites all to attend.
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Luther League
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Service Schedule
The church invites all to a Sunday program with Church School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Minister B. W. Selin extends a welcome.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
B. W
Selin
Community church notices outline meetings and gatherings
The United Brethren Presbyterian Sunday School meets at 10 A M with a 7 30 P M Christian Endeavor led by Maxine I ll for a novelty High School Meeting attendance invited. Welcome-In Circle hosts Jan 24 with Mrs Jim Mahan. Friendship club with Mrs Guy Ward Jan 25. teachers and officers brief after Sunday School next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Maxine
C. E
Jim Mahan
Frienship Club
Guy Ward
U. B.-Presbyterian Church
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Sunday School Service
Our Savior's Lutheran Church advertises Sunday School and Bible class at 10 o'clock led by Pastor Orlin Torgeson. The notice speaks of divine guidance for tomorrow, sunrise strength, and Jesus as guide and shepherd inviting all to attend.
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Jesus
T Orlin ‘Torgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Weekly Schedule
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley notes Sunday School and Bible classes at 10. Morning worship is at 11 in English with evening services at 7 30. Choir rehearsal follows. Tuesday evening service at 7 30. Monthly Sunday School teachers meeting at church parlors with Desmond Almquist speaking Friday Jan 19. Next Sunday minutes of the annual meeting read after morning services. Luther League meets Thursday Jan 25 with Miss Madeline Anderson leading. Ladies Aid hosted by Mesdames Sophia Monson and Orville Mosher Thursday Jan 25.
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Desmond Almquist
Luther League Bible
Sophia Monson
Orville
Mosher
Madeline Anderson
A J Floodberg Dies After Illness
A J Floodberg, early charter member of the loyal Lutheran congregation, died yesterday morning at 4 o clock after several years of illness. He presided at the home of Mr and Mrs Gust Larson, with Mrs Larson being a daughter.
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A. Ji.Floogberg
Loyal Lutheran
Gust Larson
Larson
Aged Pioneer Recalls 1871 Scandia Journey
A sixty three year old memory recalls January 8 1871 when a small Waterville group reached Serene Scandia wagon and team carried them over ice with twelve sacks of flour. William Linden and wife arrived at a sodhouse near Erickson farm enduring cold and showcasing pioneer gratitude. Mrs Linden now 91 notes today’s prosperity yet yearns for simpler times.
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Scandia
Waterville
Serene
Andrew Erickson
William
Erickson
Citizens wonder if Floyd was a Scandia visitor
On a Tuesday evening last week a Chevrolet with Iowa plates pulled into Scandia. A woman and two men entered the Royal Cafe and arranged to sit center floor with doors watched. They requested lodging in town and moved baggage at a resident’s home before fleeing east after a hurried quick departure.
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Iowa
Scandia
Royal Cafe
C.O. Thompson
Floyd
Ed Olson Becomes Sole Proprietor of Hardware
Announcement last week that Ed Olson purchased Charles Othberg's interest in Scandia Hardware. They had been partners for four years. Olson had run the business alone for two years prior. Othberg has new plans. Olson will maintain the current policy and stock a full hardware inventory, with plumbing work offered.
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Ed Olson
Chas. Othberg
Olson
Othberg
Sherdahl Hosts Oyster Supper for Anti-Horse Thief Units
Sherdahl division of the Anti Horse Thief Association entertained county units with an elaborate oyster supper last Wednesday evening. Attendees enjoyed a cordial gathering with generous provisions and warm hospitality.
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Sherdahl Division
Anti-Horse’ Thief Association
Kansas Income Taxes Paid Under New Law
Tax collections under the Kansas income tax act reached 10 413 by the close of last week with 245 individual returns averaging just over 10 dollars. Corporations on a fiscal year basis paid about 8 000 for part of a year before 1933 end. Individual exemptions are 750 for single, 1 500 for married, and 200 per dependent under 21. Rates start at 1 percent up to 2 000, 2 percent to 3 000, 2 percent above 5 000, and 4 percent over 7 000. corporate tax is 2 percent with no exemption. Returns due April 15 to the State Tax Commission.
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Kansas
Ellis, D. Dever
State Tax Commission
Shivvers Construction Co Moves to Winter Quarters
Shivvers Construction Co has moved into a heated, large building on the west side of the Riverside Garage. The firm reports tile production weekly with enough work to keep men busy until spring. A special heating bin and tin whistle conduit heat sand for processes. land lease extends from the Missouri Pacific station to the river, with plans to enlarge the site next spring.
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Shivvers Construction Co
Riverside Garage
Missouri Pacific
Wayne Hall Secures State Vehicle Dept Typist Post
Wayne Hall of Union Valley has secured employment as a typist in the state vehicle department. He left Scandia yesterday for Topeka to begin the new position.
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Wayne
Union ‘Valley
State Vehicle Department
Scandia
Topeka
Postmaster Test Announcement With February Deadlines
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for the local postmaster position. Applications must be filed by February 2 and the test is expected around February 17. Roosevelt directs appointment to the top three candidates by the Postmaster General. Further details available at the Journal office or Post Office.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington
Roosevelt
Journal
Post
Senator Hansen Named to Kansas Planning Board
Senator Claude Hansen of Jamestown was appointed to a special Kansas planning board to coordinate public works with the federal Public Works Administration. Gov. Landon announced the nine member panel will study water storage for farms and other long term projects, with members serving without pay.
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Claude Hansen
Jamestown
Landon
Kansas
Hansen
State Senate
Topeka
Kansas Planning Board
Public Works Administration
Walter Innés
Wichita
Charles F. Scott
Iola
E H. Lindley
State University
F. D. .Farrell
State College
J. H. Mercer
Giles Atherton
Earle Brown
J. &. Johritz
Abilene
Jess Harper
R. J. Laubengawer
Salina
C. C. Isely
Dodge City
Public Works’ Administration
Mrs. Herman Anderson Dies at 59 Near Kackley
Mrs. Herman Anderson, age 59, passed away early Saturday at her home near Kackley. Funeral services were held Monday from the home and Ada Lutheran Church with Rev. Charles Pehrson and Rev. Carl Danielson officiating. Burial followed in Courtland Cemetery.
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Herman Anderson
Kackley
Ada Lutheran Church
Charles Pehrson
Carl. Danielson
Courtland Cemetery
River Dike Work Halted After Railroad View
Work on the river dike along the Republican River was halted when Missouri Pacific railroad engineers said they must inspect the project. The railway has not yet given consent and engineers will decide if the project will be completed.
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Republican River
Missouri Pacific Railway
Norway Lutherans Consider Plans for New Church Building
The building committee of the Lutheran Church met at the parsonage Friday evening to review plans for a new church. Members include Axel Hedstrom Edward Carlgren Harry Buer Joseph Mélhus and Einar Enstvedt. The committee also prepared for an Agenda Tuesday discussion about a new Methodist church.
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Axel, Hedstrom
Edward Carlgren
Harry
Buer
Joseph Mélhus
Einar Enstvedt
Notice of Election for Drainage District Board Term
Owners in Drainage District No Republic county Kansas are notified of the annual meeting to elect one Supervisor for a five year term. Additional business may be transacted. Date February 8 1934. Location the office of the ma.
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Republic County
Kansas
College Singers to Perform at Scandia Next
About 35 members of the Emporia College Glee Club under Director W Bender will sing at Scandia next not. The event features the college chorus in a local engagement.
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College of ‘Emporia
Scandia
Scandia School Tax Rate Shows Low Burden in 1933
The Scandia School district with a 1933 valuation of 875585, after a 16 percent reduction, has a total tax rate of 30.69 mills for residents, combining school and local taxes. Compared with 50 similarly sized towns, Scandia sits in a favorable financial position with 64 percent carrying bonded debt, and federal grants under the PWA plan are expected to supplement improvements.
Public Sale Planned by Nels Nelson at His Farm
Nels Nelson announces a public sale at his current farm with preliminary plans in preparation and a formal announcement to follow. The sale is scheduled for Monday, February 5.
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Nels Nelson
City to lay gravel on local streets under CWA plan
The city will repurpose remaining gravel from the San-Oro pit for local streets. Work is funded and performed under the Civil Works Administration plan with labor provided by CWA crews.
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CWA
Scandia
San-Oro
Matthias Appointed Lane County Agent
W J Matthias named Lane County agent in a move reported from the local farming office. The appointment follows Matthias’ prior service in Scandia and recent selection by county supervisors to lead agricultural programs this season.
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W. J. Matthias
Lane
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Farm Bureau
County Farm_ Bureau
Haggman
Wnship
Cut Hill
Engineers Survey
U. S. 36
Amana Lutheran .Church
United _Brethren- Presbyterian
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
A. J. Floodberg
Sherdahl
Ira
Benjamin Franklin
Statesman
Empire
Miller and
Wilkes
Panama Canal
Henry Miller
Tax Commission
Shivvers Construction. Co
Winter Quarters
Wayne Hall
Norway Lutherans
College Singers
F. L. Miller
Scandia Bank
Scandian
P. W. AL
W. Ds
Matthias
Agen
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