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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
1
Scandia applies for 350 dollars as its share of the county’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation unemployment aid. Republic County is to receive 3849 dollars, with funds spent on hand labor for public projects January through February.
Mrs. Anna Larson hosted a quilting afternoon for a number of guests at her home on Tuesday. After quilting, a luncheon was served to Mrs. C. H. Freed, Mrs. G. Ostberg, Mr. Chas. Peterson, Mrs. Ruby Larson, Alphild, Mrs. C. F. Ericsson, Mrs. Mary Sederlin, Mrs. S. A. Hageman, Mrs. E. C. Wires, Mrs. E. S. Wilson, Miss Blanche Hageman, and Miss Emma Swenson.
Carl Cuthbertson hosted a neighborhood quilting bee last Thursday afternoon. A late afternoon lunch was served to guests including Mrs Ot Nelson and daughter Kathrine, along with Mrs Belle Etter Mrs Glada Peterson Mrs John Sothers Mrs John Jensen Mrs Albin Isaacson and Mrs W Gilmore.
The Friendship Club met in the U B Aid rooms on Thursday the 12th with Mrs. Guy Ward as hostess. Officers elected were Mrs. H. Mahan president, Mrs. N. Cooper vice president, Mrs. 9. Nichols secretary and treasurer. Next meeting set for January 26 with Mrs. May White as hostess.
The article notes rabies described by Aristotle remains unchanged for two thousand years with two forms. Pasteur’s cure uses nerve cord material from rabbits. A current outbreak around Scandia is spreading via wild animals, with quarantine leader Sherm English urging public cooperation in affected zones to stop dog killings.
The Local Methodist Church will serve an old fashioned Swedish supper on Thursday January 26 in the Church Parlors. A Scandinavian smorgasbord with herring lutefish cheeses and meats will be featured at Nordic style. Prices are 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. The public is invited.
The U and I Art Club met at Mrs G P Plotner’s home with Bridger played at three tables and a lunch served. Guests included Mrs Co V Hageman and many others from nearby towns. Week-end visits featured Mr and Mrs S J Summers and the Beck/families with furniture and quilting noted.
Scandia high school first team defeated Courtland 28 to 6 on Courtland Court last Tuesday night. Dec Watson led Scandia with strong scoring and Lorraine Jackson also played well. Barrett of Courtland refereed. Next, Scandia hosts Norway this Friday for three games including boys first and second teams and a girls game.
Mrs. O. J. Johnson welcomed members of the Garden Club last Tuesday evening at her home on South Grant avenue. An interesting program was given by Miss Blanche Hageman, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Adolph Nelson. Members present included Mesdames Algor Anderson, Hershal Kannier, Emma Isaacson, John Freeburgard, and Miss Blanche Haggman.
Mrs. Algot Anderson welcomed guests to a Monday Night Club at her home. After a six o'clock dinner, bridge was played at two tables with attendees including Mrs. C. C. Cullers and Miss Jetty Green among others.
Mrs Sam Greenslade is able to be out since having the flu and Mrs Ralph Lewlyn has been quite sick.
Mrs A Thompon and family spent Sunday with Bello Thompson. Miss Audrey Tedrow spent Saturday and Sunday in the country as guests of Miss Robinson. Mrs Adolph Nelson spent Wednesday afternoon at Webber visiting Mrs Philip Lyne while Mr Nelson transacted business at the Webber Bank.
Mr and Mrs E Swanson and family attended a birthday at Adolph Nelson home and helped Mrs Nelson celebrate. Duane Greenslade and daughters moved from the Fredin property to Mrs Sam Greenslade's home. Harley Christie and daughter moved into the Fredin property last Tuesday.
Silk dresses marked down with sale figures showing prices dropped from 10.95 to 4.95 and remaining items quoted at 2.95. Local ladies shop promotes stark discount event with vivid price display.
State authorizes improvements around Salt Marsh Lake southwest of Seandig with a road to be built and maintained year round. A caretaker will reside on the grounds and a $1 000 appropriation funds the project. The plan was approved by a committee from Republic and Jewell counties and the state fish and game commission of Topeka.
Coleman's One Horse Store launches a weekly advertising feature offering recipes and usage ideas for stimulators. A local lady writes the recipes, aiming to attract housewives and boost interest beyond price copying.
Concordia Baptist League players and boosters were hosted by the Epworth League at the Methodist church parlors after the local team won its game.
Welcome In Circle at Miss Mary West's home featured a Wednesday afternoon gathering with lunch for Edith Forsberg Robt Doctor NY S Cooper H E Coleman May White Guy Ward H G Hahn Melvin Hillery G P Plotnst Chas Freed Chas Othberg Geo Jeandebeur Ed Olson R B Cooper H Kannier Mary Creager W S Farlee C V Hageman J H Nunn Jim Mahan and E C Wires. Mrs E C Wires to host circle again on Wednesday afternoon January 25.
Mr and Mrs C Q Reece and Verlee visited Kansas City Friday and Saturday. Mrs H Kannier and Miss Carrie A berg joined George Jeandebeur family Sunday. EZ Reno Sederlin and sons and Ruby Larson with Evannah Alphild visited Conrad Sederlin Monday. Chas Tedrow and Monds dined with Conrady Sederlin Friday. Elmer Olson family and Hannah Olson of Alvo Nebraska visited relatives and friends here last weekend. Don Hausserman and daughter from Clay Center were guests of J M Weislogel last weekend.
Last Tuesday afternoon mist formed and a few drops of rain froze on impact. Sleet and a light rain persisted through night into Wednesday morning. By Wednesday afternoon skies cleared and the day improved until press time. Very little moisture fell during the bad weather period.
The article lists the Church School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m next Lord's Day. Epworth League meets at 7 p m and the regular evening service at 7 30 p m. A Swedish Smorgasbord is set for Jan 26 in the evening. All are welcome. B W Selin is the pastor.
The Lutheran church in Norway Kansas offers Sunday School followed by evening worship at 7 30 this Sunday. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson will speak on Modern Amusement. Public invited.
Amana Lutheran Church holds Third Sunday after eeanae Gospel Matt 8 14 Sunday School at usual hours. The Dorcas Society meets in the church parlors Friday afternoon with Mesdames Swenson and Kullman serving. Public invited. Pastor Chas Pehrson.
The Presbyterian United Brethren Church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. with small attendance last week. C. E. was led by Vivian Stukenbroker. meetings in the church basement at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Co. E Rally is set for January 29 with afternoon and evening sessions. Officers elected include Mrs Wires as vice-president and Mrs C Freed as secretary-treasurer.
Miss Lyla Loring entertained at her home Saturday afternoon for her Sunday School class at the Methodist Church and the class taught by Miss Alice Morgan. Guests included Miss Alice Morgan and many others with games and a lunch served.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin were guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Aspé gren Sunday evening.
John Davis assists at Scandia Hardware during Olson’s absence due to illness, keeping store operations running.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Kans Nat Coal and Colorado Jump briquets and A. My Sanborn Lumber Co. in a terse, unclear sequence of names and products. The readable portion lacks date, location, or context to form a full report.
Sam Summers of Scandia is named superintendent of the county poor farm by the county board of commissioners. At the first meeting the board organized with W. R. Carpenter as chairman and new members Frank Beck and Frank Wasacheck. Adee named county engineer. Gant becomes courthouse janitor. Herb Coombs reelected purchasing agent. Dittimore named health officer. Hull chosen county physician.
Christian Endeavor Rally of Republic County will be held at the Presbyterian church in Scandia on January 29. A 10 cent registration fee and 10 cent lunch are noted. The theme is Meeting the Spiritual Needs of Young People with talks and three conference hours led by the Scandia group. The evening main speaker is from Topeka with societies from Scandia Belleville Cuba Mill Creek Fruit Hill Narka Munden Republic Courtland and Norway represented. Everyone is welcome.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer marked their seventh anniversary with a noon basket dinner at home attended by relatives including the Hammer and Wallin families and Reuben Johnsons sons. Visitors from Vernn Colorado Jim Weisloger and others joined the gathering. Blasting powder offered by A Mi Sanburn Lumber Co appears in the text.
Y W C A cabinet met at the home of President Mrs H G Hahn on Saturday evening. They planned a joint meeting with the G R to be held Thursday evening February 2 with a pot luck supper at 6 30 and a program to follow. A waffle supper is set for Saturday February 18. After the meeting Mrs Hahn served refreshments to Mrs Geo Jea noble geur, Mrs E P Ahrens, Miss Dessie Nichol, Miss Alice Morgan, Miss Opal Currie and Miss Gay Tedrow.
Mr and Mrs John McCrossey of Courtland were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Nunn.
A fragment reports Kansas Nut Coal and Briquets in connection with Colorado markets. Mentions Sanborn Lumber Co and a brief note on supply or trade, with unclear context and few readable details.
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