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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
1
The Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association issued Circular No 1 urging a Scandia dam to curb floods and boost irrigation. Circular No 2, with 10 000 folders, promotes conservation and farm prosperity, urging readers to study flood control and irrigation benefits.
A petition is being circulated to keep 0. M. Willis living in a small shack on the Missouri Pacific Right of Way. The railroad company reportedly objects to occupancy due to potential liability in a casualty, while the building was donated and used as a rest room and park caretaking site.
The Jayhawk Press criticizes the council for changing an estimated value of the new courthouse from 300000 to 250000. Officials shrug, noting large figures and shifting to millions and billions.
Will Rogers recounts an amused encounter in an antique shop where a blind spot in a polished headboard reveals a shopper’s own reflection. A light-hearted tale highlights perception and wit as the buyer mistakes the panel for a portrait.
Carla Reece was honored with a farewell party by the third and fourth grades Friday in their room. Games and light refreshments followed. Initiation services for Vocational Agriculture boys not yet at Belleville are set for January 19. Scandia's District Tournament will be held in Belleville due to the gym disaster, with Scandia maintaining jurisdiction over proceedings. Republic County School Masters met in Belleville discussing the County Tournament and athletic committee duties.
The Booster Club gathered at the Christian church basement in Belleville on Monday January 8 for a banquet then moved to the county courthouse for a business meeting with the County Superintendent and a book review session. Twenty two were present from the local school including Misses Sjogren Neander Johnson and Mr. Rogers. Perfect attendance is listed for numerous grade school students across all grades.
Republic County High School women faculty members gathered at the Elliott Hotel in Belleville on Monday evening January 8 with twenty teachers in attendance. Sunflower decor honored Kansas Day and a social hour followed. Attendees included Miss Nichol, Miss Reiber, Ruthman, and Nichols from Scandia.
The Hi Y meeting Friday January 12 was led by Edward Larson on Personality and Character. Boys answered questions and gave interesting digressions as Edward guided the group.
The Girl Reserve Cabinet held a 5:00 PM meeting at Betty Jo Cox's home with the president presiding. Helen Forsberg gave devotionals and roll call used tongue twisters. They discussed income ideas and writing love notes, then shared a potluck supper before attending the Rackley Scandia game in Belleville. Next meeting at Anjeannette Wetzel’s home will begin with baby-picture roll call. J W Hall and Wilbur visited Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom Friday.
Dr. C. V. Haggman provided original images of the school auditorium fire. The pictures depict the blaze in progress the roof collapse and the aftermath from multiple vantage points around the building and auditorium.
Miss Eva Lash daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Lash of Scandia and a sophomore at Emporia State Teachers College has been elected secretary treasurer for the History and Government Club for the second semester. Judge Henry H Van Natta Probate Court was in Scandia Monday. Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and family were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Lois Jean at Courtland.
The Scandia Community Club holds a regular meeting next Monday evening January 22 at the new City Office building. This meeting will appoint committees for the 1940 Picnic.
Scandia Flying Swedes lose to undefeated Kackley Bearcats 28 18 after tied 12 12 first half on Belleville court. Ernie Nelson scores 15 for Kackley while Jackson adds 11 for Scandia. Courtland game follows with 29 23 loss as fouls slow pace. Scandia seconds win 20 15.
County Supt Madison Coombs reports the next regular teachers meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday January 27 with two speakers of state renown planned for elementary and high school teachers.
Social notes list several dinner invitations among Tingstrom Cooper Johnson and Robison families. Donna Jean Robison returns from Stormont hospital Topeka and travels with Edward Robison to Topeka for an overnight with the Nelsons. Fern Johnson comes home from Kansas City after hospital observation. Mrs Day of Belleville visits Rev Bertha Feigelberg while Mr Day works at the Sinborn Lumber Co.
Allen C. Godsey announces a WPA street rock remodeling project in Scandia starting Friday January 19. About 30 to 50 men will work, sourcing rock from Carl T. Larson farm, layering graded roads with rock shale and crushed rock to a 28 foot width, funding split between the WPA and Federal Government, expected to take six months.
Tax payments arriving daily through December 31 total $269,856.60, about $10,000 more than last year, indicating a healthier financial condition as the tax collection window closes. The county treasurer notes entries reflect regular payments from November 1 to December 31 without penalties after December 20.
The Topeka State Journal was sold last week to Oscar S. Stauffer, who owns papers in several places. Former Governor and U S Senator Henry J Allen was among earlier owners. The transfer was immediate.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Reece with Carla and Verlee travel from New Orleans by boat Saturday for a four day voyage to Havana and then Panama. They expect a six month stay with Verlee attending school as a high junior and Carla in the fourth grade.
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