Scandia Second in Tri-School Test Contest
On January 11 Scandia high school placed second with 1644 points in a triangular contest against Burr Oak and Formosa high schools. Formosa led with 13 points and Burr Oak followed with 18. Exhibits list top Scandia performers across subjects and individual scorers including Paul Fredrickson, Arthur Jackson, Phil Haggman, and Florence Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Burr Oak
Formosa
Scandia High School
Formosa High School
State Teachers College of Emporia
Formoso
Constitution
Paul Fredrickson
Carln Wennerston
Dean Bowersox
Gladys Cooper
Arthur Jackson
Reba Nordman
Alein Lundberg
Phil Hageman
Mildred Rydwall
Raymond Somers
Frankie Mikesell
Florence Larson
Maurine Larson
Frank Nimocks
Evannah Larson
Jeanette Ahrens
Miriam Mahaffy
John Nimocks
Genevieve Freed
Ruth Hageman
Lloyd Wetzel
Leanor Anderson
Gayle Tedrow
Phil Haggman
Mary Ellen Brewer
Lucille English
Obituary for Edward Cahill of Scandia Kansas
Edward Cahill born May 7 1859 in Avawa Fulton Co Illinois moved with family across Iowa Nebraska and Kansas to Jewell Co in 1879 He married Charlotte McMullen February 26 1890 had two sons He joined Pentecostal faith in 1898 and Christian Church Courtland Kansas in 1904 He farmed near Formosa Courtland Ontario Alberta Canada retiring after 1925 He died January 11 1928 at his son Earls home in Scandia aged 68 years 8 months 4 days Survived by two sons two daughters in law five grandchildren three sisters and other relatives Funeral held at Scandia and Courtland with Rev O J Lundberg and No Night There and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere sung Burial Courtland Cemetery The Royal Neighbors met and other local notices follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cahill
Avawa
Fulton County
Ill
Illinois
Iowa
Edward
Nebraska
Jewell County
Kansas
Charlotte McMullen
Christian Church
Courtland
Formosa
Alberta
Canada
Earl
Scandia
Earl Cahill
Leonard Cahill
Winfield
Emma Fields
Fannie
Whitman
Phillipsburg
Delra Cahill
Denver
Cole
O. J. Lundberg
Methodite Church
Ed Nondorf
Cahill
Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere
Paul
Courtland Cemetery
Honor Roll Students Highlight Strong Six Week Grades
The list names seniors and juniors with multiple A grades including Alein Lundberg Reba Nordman Na l y n d Naomi Nyland Flo r ence Larson Opal Brewer Evannah Larson Frank Nimocks Marceil Preble Dorothy Dutton and others from sophomores to freshmen. Lower grades show high percentages and top performers across sixth to eighth grades with several students earning above ninety percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alein Lundberg
Naomi “Nyland
Tbs
Reba Nordman
John Nystrom
Florence Larson
Opal Brewer
Evannah Larson
Frank Nimocks
Marceil Preble
Dorothy Dutton
Phil Haggman
Marcile Isaacson
Opal Currie
Dean Bowersox
Clifford Davis
Ruth Haggman
Genevieve Freed
Miriam Mahaffy
Jeanette Ahrens
Phil Cahill
John Nimocks
Jeanne Platner
Winnona Mahan
Albert English
Donald Somers
Wanda DeBerry
Alice Louise Nimocks
Alice Isaacson
Berggren heirs divide 800 acres and town properties
The F A Berggren children as heirs split nearly 800 acres of farmland and town parcels. Parcels sold to Lottie Lervoldeets, Oscar Berggren, Victor Berggren, Warren Berggren, Andy Berggren, Mabel Berggren, Mrs Robt Sundine, with cash proceeds shared among Grant and Charles Berggren and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Berggren
Lottie Lervold
Scandia
Republic
Oscar Berggren
Victor Berggren
Warren Berggren
Andy Berggren
Hardy
Mabel. Berggren
At. Republic
Robt. Sundine
Grant
Charles “Berggren
Lutheran Church Announces Weekend Services and Meetings
The church calendar lists a bilingual morning gospel with Matthew 8 1 13 The Dorcas Society meets Friday afternoon The Luther League social and annual meeting Friday evening Jan 27 The Mariadahl District convenes at Mariadahl church Cleburne Kansas next Tuesday Jan 24 Delegate is Mr S J Swensen with A G Edgren as alternate The Mariadahl Receiving Home board meets Tuesday morning Rev Chas Pehrson pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Jesus
Dorcas Society
Luther League
Mariadahl
Cleburne
Kansas
S. J. Swensen
A. G. Edgren
Mariadahl Receiving Home Board
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Parish Services and Activities
The church lists Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Classes for all ages and Epworth League at 7 p.m. The second quarterly conference is set for next Thursday January 26 with District Superintendent Rev C A Holmgren in charge. Communion is on the last Sunday of the month. Rev Lundberg is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Stanley E. Jones
C. A. Holmgren
Lundberg
Presbyterian Sunday School Improves as Interest Grows
The Presbyterian Church notes rising interest in Sunday School activities and promises a preaching service at 11 o clock with a message of broad appeal. Evening service at 6:45 led by J. M. Mahaffy, minister, followed by C. BE. session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
C. BE
J. M. Mahaffy
Big Man on Bruner’s Sermon At United Brethren Church
United Brethren Church Sunday school meets at the usual hour with a preaching service at 11. Rev Bruner will deliver The Big Man. Families from James town Gust Nystrom and others attended visits and helped with wood. Scandia hosts Belleville town team Saturday January 28. May White visited Belleville friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren ‘Church
Bruner
Scandia
Belleville
May White
Court House Notes highlights local officials and tragic death
Don Gurnnessy visits Topeka for official business as Supt. Stark and Baldwin judge a Haddam high school debate. Henry Klauman 65, of Cuba area, found dead with shotgun wound. family suspects suicide. Bi-monthly rural exams and second semester finals completed. One Nebraska wedding Jo Vanllorn and Zella E. Miller. Baldwin returns from Topeka. Mrs. Anna Bailey admitted to state hospital. Jail and license updates, car theft recovered near Allville. Civil and criminal filings noted plus February jury panel list released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couty
Don Gurnnessy
Topeka
W. O. Stark
Belleville
Clare C. Baldwin
Haddam
Henry Klauman
Cuba
Nebraska
Joseph Vanllorn
Erickson
Nebr
Zella E. Miller
Grand Island
Meridian Highway
Cloud County
E. V. Ludwig
Lindsborg
Kansas
Carl Malmstrom
Ailville
Ray Gregory
Munden
B. J. Storer
Henry Pamercy
Martin Blosser
Victor Herman
A. M. Sanborn Austin
B. Sanborn
Theodore A. Sanborn
Jamestown
Henry Stinson
Republic
Chas. Barleen
Rydal
Matt Davidson
Hardy
Fred Johnson
Courtland
J. H. Hawks
Alfred Benyshek
Frank Krasnicke
Narka
Dave Bartel
J. W. Clark
Oscar Linden
Joe Hirman
Elmer Boyd
Wm. Bache
Chester
Farm Loans At Cost Offer Promises 5 Percent Rate
The Federal Loan is advertised as the cheapest farm loan with a single 5 percent rate. No annual one percent commission is added to interest and prepayment is highly liberal. Borrowers praise the government loan, and inquiries can be directed to E H Smies, secretary of the loan association at Courl and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Smies
Seen Loan Association
Courland
News From School Hill Senior Class Meeting Highlights
School notes report a Tuesday meeting to gauge senior announcements. G W Nimocks to speak at Boys Hi Y event Friday. Phi Epsilon Phi involvement glows with pep programs and girl participation. Kansas Y W C A state secretary visited to aid Hi Y setup. Junior class grows to 115 with Bessie Lewis joining and Florence Layson’s marriage noted. Football letters awarded to multiple players. Chapel featured community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetty Green
G. W. Nimocks
Phi Epsilon Phi
Scandia- Rackley
Guy Perry
Adolphus Nelson
Phi Epsilon Phi Ch
G. G. Cross
Kansas
Concordia
Scandia High School
Cross
Bessie Lewis
Florence Layson
Honoreul
Orville Linden
Courtland
Family Attends Abilene Funeral of Mrs Verle Bowersox
Mrs Verle Bowersox dies in January after illness. Her parents Mr and Mrs A Beem host funeral at their home in Abilene with burial in Abilene cemetery. Survivors include husband Mr Bowersox daughter Miss Elsie Bowersox and Mr and Mrs Roy Hall who joined the trip from New Mexico where the family had moved last fall seeking a healthier climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidore Bowersox
Elsie Bowersox
Roy Hall
Abilene
Kansas
Verle “Bowersox
A. Beem
Brown Family Exchanges Cars During Norton Visit
Mr and Mrs J M Brown and daughter Evelyn visited Norton from Friday to Sunday with their children Clifford Brown and Mrs Ollie Watkins and families. Jim brokered a deal to acquire a new Chrysler sedan with his Ford coupe as part payment. They were joined home by Mr and Mrs Watkins visiting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
Evelyn
Norton
Clifford Brown
Ollie Watkins
Jim
For Rent House and Three Lots
Property listing for rent including a house and three lots, with contact reference to Geo. Haser for details and scheduling viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Cloud County Praised For 1928 Road Aid Pact
Cloud County officials express satisfaction with a 1928 road aid plan approved by the state highway commission. A $109,500 allotment targets state routes 81 and N-40 for 1928 with grading, sanding and surfacing to be completed by year end. The agreement, favorable to most residents, may reallocate funds to N-40 and anticipates additional aid for 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Blade
Melvin Park
Topeka
Cloud County
State Highway Commission
Othe Market
Larson Linden Marriage at Concordia Formalized
Florenes Larson and Orville Linden were married before the probate judge in Concordia last Saturday January 14. Florenes is the elder daughter of Carl T Larson and wife, Scandia area residents. Orville is the son of Emanuel Linden, a farmer west of Scandia. They will reside at the Larson home and begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florenes Larson
Orville Linden
Concordia
Juide
Carl T. Larson
Orville
Emanual Linden
Scandia
The
Journal
Special handling stamp aids parcel post speed
Post office patrons are urged to use a 25 cent special handling stamp on parcel post items. The fee garners quicker, first class like service by segregating the parcel and drawing attention of postal staff. Special handling differs from special delivery which only speeds delivery from the office of address to the patron.
Notable Chicago Visitors Privately Entertained
Gosta Rydell and Martin Johnson of Chicago and Pedro Rydell were guests of the John Brandstrom family who hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Gosta Rydell
Martin Johnson
Chicago
Pedro Rydell
John Brandstrom
For Sale Thoroughbred Rhode Island Red Cockerel
Ed Boman offers a Rhode Island Red cockerel for sale. Patronize our advertisers in this community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
S H S Basket Ball Schedule From 1903 Week
Journal items from January 16 1903 note S H S basketball schedule and social snippets. Mentions Mrs C Strand returning to Randall after visiting her parents M O Lervold, talk of a town mandolin club, J P Heaton mingling with Topeka politicians, Mrs W D Brotchie hosting Helen's ninth birthday, a birth on January 10 to Mr and Mrs Arthur Norris, John Packwood visiting Samp Scrivner, Ella Larson boarding in Concordia for Nazareth Academy lessons, Peter Kallman selling mares for 300 dollars, D J Churchill trading his livery barn stock and house for a farm near Heber Cloud County, and P T Strom friends gathering for a surprise party with old time games, oysters, and popcorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Heaton
Topeka
W. D. Brotchie
Helen
Arthur Norris
John Packwood
Denver
Samp Scrivner
Ella Larson
Concordia
Nazareth Academy
Peter Kallman
D. J. Churchill
A. R. Tucker
Heber
Cloud County
Movement to Expand School Faces Crowding and Obsolete Facilities
After a state inspection marks Scandia as crowded, the high school board plans a movement to enlarge facilities. Edgerton notes lacking gym, labs, and proper high school space while non resident pupils bring in tuition. An open meeting is set for next Tuesday at 7:30 PM to organize action and outline a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Edgerton
Scandia
Kannier
Rebecca Lodge Holds January 12 Installation of Officers
The Rebecca lodge met Thursday night January 12 for the installation of officers. Mable Etter was named noble grand and Maggie Hohman vice grand. Myrtle Jensen district deputy president installed officers with Lucy Billings assisting. Emma Weislogel chaplin and Nellie Jean Debeur conductor led roles. Anna Gunter inside guardian Josie Fullen outside guardian. Mr. and Mrs. Walt Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Walt Billings served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lodge
Mable Etter
Noble Grand
Maggie Hohman
Myrtle Jensen
Lucy Billings
Emma Weislogel
Chaplin
Nellie
Jean Debeur
Anna Gunter
Guardian
Josie Fullen
Walt Anderson
Walt Billings
Miss Erickson Injured in Fort Riley Accident
Cherry Erickson of Lindsborg resumed studies at Bethany College and was seriously injured when an interurban car struck her auto near Fort Riley on Sunday. Her hand required 17 stitches. she was the sole serious injury in the group traveling to Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Erickson
Lindsborg
Bethany College
Fort Riley
Manhattan
Miss Erickson
Scotlandville Fur Co Advertises High Market Prices
The Scandialide Fur Co invites customers to sell hides and furs at top market rates. A Norfolk lodge held a special meeting. Mrs Hattie Bartlett won a quilt and the gathering cleared about $20 after serving pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandialide & Fur Co
Rebecca Lodge
Norway
Hattie Bartlett
Local boys hoop clash ends in 18 to 10 score
Kackley and Scandia met at Miller's court on Wednesday evening with Scandia taking the win 18 to 10. It was the first game for the local club and a note of improvement is expected as players gain experience under Coach W. J. Matthias of the high school. The report lists the lineup and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Scandia
Belleville High School
Currie
Nystrom
Eee Rasmussen
Hillery
Edgren
Wetzel
Wlorell
Cuthbertson
Somers
Kackley
Republic Boys
Larson
Johnson
Kaspatek
Swenson
A Harris
Gee
Cardwell
Omar
J McClure
G. Oy
Nelson
Scandia Girls
FT Preble
Dutton
Dateh
Oz Currie
Brewer
Jackson
Strand
R. K
James Ay
Rezek
Miller’s Court
Évériing
W. J. Matthias
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doctor
Brandstrom
Tingstrom
Carl Wallin
John Bandstrom
Olaf Larson
Alex Stanley
Gunnison
Colo
Marcel and
Bob ‘Curl
Ray Tingtsrom
Fred Ward
Division OF Real Estate
Harry Nelson
Joe Johnson
Gust Nystrom
Gust
Albert Sjoholm
Cline Kauer
Ernest Bech
C. T.’ ,Magnusson‘ Home
Court House
Wm. Hay
Linden
Scandia Produce Co
Mrs.c. Strand
Randall
Mrs. M. O. Lervold
P. T. Strom
Thia
Agenda
Bes
Lebanon
Seandia
Scandia Mar
Republic Girls
Barnet
F. Et Phy Ee
Kasparek
F. Is i van ‘Nortwick
T. van Nortwick
Thomas
Stafford
G. Mullen
Ae ‘High ‘School
Rebecca
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