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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
1
Amana Lutheran church hosts a district annual meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday with delegate attendance from each church. Program begins Tuesday at 7 30 p m with two sessions and Wednesday at 9 30 a m for business and prayer services. Supper is at six o'clock Tuesday. Rev M C Linnergon invites all.
The Kansas Press Association outlines its annual weekend meeting at Hotel Kansan Topeka with a national broadcast of Alf M. Landon from Lima Peru during the banquet Saturday January 21. W A Riley delivers Friday welcome, Dolph Simons responds, L L Robinson gives president’s address. R E Downing visits his father Art Downing in Marion.
A light tale about American tourists in England highlights Will Rogers humor. The narrator jokes that if all such stories were laid end to end and burned it might be beneficial.
The closed season on bass and crappie changes to March 1 through May 15, replacing January 1 to May 15. State Fish and Game Warden L. C. Webb notes the update to fishing regulations.
Our Savior's Lutheran Norway announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a Sunday afternoon service led by Rev. Linnerson at 3:00 p.m. on January 22.
Rev. Bertha Fogelberg and Rev. L. M. Keys lead United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and study on God s Will in the home. Scandia Church holds Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Choir practice at the parsonage Saturday 7 30 to 8 30 p m.
The church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. with graded classes, morning worship at 11 a.m. led by the minister on Workers of Miracles, and 7:30 p.m. Fireside Fellowship with a brief pastor’s message. W. W.'s Ladies Aid meet Tuesday Jan 24 at 2:30 at the M E parsonage hosted by Mrs Dallas Cady and Mrs Joyce Johnson. Our nation believes in religious freedom and the church invites all to services.
The Bell rings at six each Saturday evening for contemplation of spiritual things. Morning worship at 11 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m. Luther League at 6 45 p m and Evening worship at 7 30 p m. The Little Friendly Circle meets at Albert Bengston home Friday afternoon. Amana Circle pot luck supper at Frank Isaacson home Friday evening. Mission meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday beginning Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Ada Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening services at 7 30 p.m. Minutes of the annual meeting will be read next Sunday after services. Mrs. Jake Jeorg and Mrs. Aaron Carlson host Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon January 26 at the church parlors. Luther League Bible study Thursday evening January 26. Mari Dahl district annual mission meeting at Amana Lutheran church, Scandia, on January 24 and 25. Blanche Hageman is delegate. Members and friends invited.
The Scandia church holds Sabbath School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with minister Jay C Everett. In Rydal services start 9 45 a m and Bible school at 10 50 a m. Friday January 20, 2 p m tea by Rydal Ladies Aid with travelogue by Mrs Armstrong of Belleville. Young people meet next Sabbath evening on Luke 4 16 21 and Psalm 119 97 104. Guests welcome. Mr and Mrs Eroler Nelson and family of Formosa visited Carl McDowell family for Sunday supper.
Congressman Frank Carlson was elected to the House Ways and Means Committee on January 11 by 168 of 169 votes. The panel, the chamber’s most powerful, has 25 members, and Carlson will represent the Midwest as the sole Kansas Republican on the panel. He may leave his prior posts in flood control, claims, pensions, post office and post roads. The last Kansas Republican to serve on the committee was Victor Murdock in 1920 24.
Local Scandia citizens and business leaders raised funds to cover expenses for a group traveling to the Barnwarming in Concordia next week. Ada Jeandebeur led solicitations with contributions from many individuals and local businesses. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper hosted relatives during a Sunday visit in Clay Center.
Fred MacMurray and Bing Crosby co star in Sing You Sinners at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights. Also on the bill is the Beebe family biography from Paramount with lively songs and comic violin laughter. Tuesday and Wednesday sees Lawless Valley with George O'Brien and an all star cast offered for 10 cents.
The tenth annual Kansas Women's Republican club meeting will be January 28 at the Women's Club house in Topeka. Tickets are on sale at the Republican headquarters in the Kansan hotel. Guest speaker is Miss Anna Steele Richardson of New York City, noted lecturer and magazine writer.
WPA Recreation Hill Billy Band and others take part in the Barn Warming imitation of the WLS Barn Dance at Concordia high school auditorium January 17 18 and 19. Exploration hikes occur each Saturday from Recreation park at 1 00 pm. Football and soccer games draw interest at the Recreation park. A new Recreation bulletin board is installed in front of the Post Office and at the Recreation park. Miss Jean Johnson visited Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronnie over the weekend.
The Scandia Bakery places trade mark slips inside 10c loaves offering a free Rose Glass Berry set or kid friendly airplanes as rewards. Visit the bakery to learn details and how to claim your gift.
Kansas lawmakers debate a sweeping Conservancy Bill that divides the state into watershed based districts to conserve land and water and curb topsoil loss. Backed by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce Bankers Association and farm groups, supporters urge citizens to travel to Topeka to lobby for passage while opposing voices are few but influential.
A newspaper note recounts Algor Anderson’s birthday on Tuesday the 17th with telegrams from California and well wishes from old friends. Ed Wires and Walter Berger hosted a birthday dinner at the Royal Cafe featuring breaded pork chops strawberries and cream and a decorated cake to honor the celebrant. Anderson also mentions a trip to Kansas City where he drove a 1989 Oldsmobile sedan.
Scandia Swedes fall 44 28 to Courtland Tigers in a tight Tuesday night game at the local auditorium. Lindecrantz leads Scandia with five field goals as the Flickers beat Alumni 13 20 in the girls game. Scandia seconds win 19 17 and Kackley town team triumphs 57 24. Upcoming: Scandia squads travel to Norway and Cuba invades Swedes on January 24.
At the last meeting the Scandia Community Club formed committees for Water Conservancy and Scandia Dam project with city and farmer members, Band Committee, Light System and civic problems, Permanent Flower Committee, and Grade School Basketball Tournament organizers.
Mrs. C. J. Carlson, 68, died at her Courtland area home on Friday January 13. Funeral services were held January 15 at her late home and Amana Lutheran church with interment at Ada Lutheran church. Rev. M. C. Linnerson officiated.
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