County prints split among Scandia Republic Courtland and Cuba papers
County commissioners awarded the job printing to four papers Scandia Journal Republic Vertiser Courtland Journal and Cuba Tribune with Belleville Telescope named official county newspaper for legals. Board elected C Gus Sandell as chairman and set wages for engineers, assessors, shop foreman, janitor and other staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Board of Commissioners
Scandia Journal
Republic / Vertiser
Courtland Journal
Cuba Tribune
Belleville Telescope
C. Gus Sandell
W. A. Carpenter
M. M. Fate
E. R. Beiderwell
J. H. Dittemore
E. O. Adee
John S. Rader
Charles H. Straad
James McNealy
Court House
Roy M. Ferguson
I. T. Gleason
Roof repairs at City Hall under Walter Anderson supervision
Workmen hired by the city repaired City Hall roof this week. Two large steel girders were installed on the exterior walls to strengthen the roof. Miss Leora Loring spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Elaine Loring.
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Walter Anderson
Leora Loring
Elaine Loring
Public Sale Planned on Johnson Farm Near Scandia
Auction set for Monday January 31 by W A Johnson and his son Warren on the Johnson farm one mile north and two and a half miles east of Scandia. A complete bill will be published next week in The Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Johnson
Warren
Johnson
Scandia
Journal
Church Notes and Announcements
Sunday School with Bible Classes at 10 o clock and League devotional program at 7 30 p m. The Scandia Lutheran Church choir led by Miss Johnson provided service in song. Pastor Linerson delivered the message and urged the Christ of the Word in hearts.
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Scandia Lutheran Church Choir
Miss Johnson
Pastor Linerson
Sunday Services at Methodist Episcopal Church
The Sunday School convenes at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 with special music and a sermon on Filled With The Spirit. Epworth League devotional meeting at 7 p.m. Gospel service with song at 7:30. A cordial welcome awaits all to continue filling the house of the Lord.
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Epworth
The Little Friendly Church Activities and Notices
The Amana Lutheran congregation invites eight Confirmation Class members to join the Little Friendly Circle at Gus T. Larson home this Friday. Sunday School and services will be held next Sunday morning, with no evening services due to the pastor’s absence. Priscillas meet at Carl Hammer home on Wednesday January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Friendly Circle
Gus T. Larson
Carl Hammer
United Brethren Church Services and Community Notes
The United Brethren Church announces pastors Rev. Bertha Fogelberg and Rev. L. M. Keyes with Sunday services at Norway and Scandia, Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11, C E at 7, song service at 7:30, and 8 pm preaching. A wood gathering bee on the Chas Hohman farm supplied fuel for the church. A hearty Ladies Aid dinner was served, and thanks are extended to all workers and supporters.
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Norway
Scandia
C. E
Chas
Hohman Farm
U. B
Nichols Plans Sanitarian Building on Cloud Street
Orville Nichols buys Grant Street plots a half block south of the Presbyterian church to erect a two story 30 by 46 foot structure. The ground floor will house the Scandia Sanitarium with living quarters for the Nichols family on the second floor. The Scandia Sanitarium, run for 13 years by George and Dr. C. V. Nichols, previously occupied the Kallman building then the Weisloge house on Cloud street. They specialize in hot bath treatments serving Kansas Nebraska and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Nichols
Grant Sceet
Presbyterian Church
Scandia Sanitarium
Nichols
George
C. V. Nichols
Kallman
Main Street
Weisloge
Cloud Street
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Gravel Tangled Car Flips Injuring Sorum Family
Mr and Mrs George Sorum of Belleville were injured when their car struck a gravel windrow along Highway 36 east of Belleville, overturning the vehicle. Mrs Sorum suffered a hip injury while her husband sustained an arm injury and bruises. Their two children were unharmed. Mrs Sorum formerly Miss Mable Brand of Scandia.
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George Sorum
Belleville
Sorum
Mable Brand
Scandia
Kackley Bearcats Routs Scandia Swedes for Sixth Straight Win
The Kackley Bearcats beat the Scandia Swedes 79 to 14 on Friday night. Johnson led with 39 points while Lindcrantz fed the ball for 14 Swede points. The Bearcats also won the preliminary 68 to 26 and topped Kackley town 26 to 14 as Scandia’s grade and Norway grades fell.
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Kackley Bearcats
Johnson
Bearcats
Lindecrantz
Bearcat
Scandia
Kackley
Norway
Norway P T A To Meet At High School
Norway Parent-Teachers Association will hold a meeting at the high school this Thursday at 7 30 PM. A timely debate is planned on an issue affecting the community and lunch will be served.
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Norway Parent-Teachers’ Association
Norway
The Covered Wagon to Be Shown at School Tonight
A free moving picture titled The Covered Wagon will show in the school auditorium at 7 o'clock tonight with no admission fee. Lead actors are Ernest Torrence and Lois Wilson as frontier families crossing to Oregon and California during 1848. A free will offering will help defray expenses.
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Ernest Torrence
Lois Wilson
Hardy
Old West
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Harry L. Hampton Receives Masonry Master’s Degree
Harry L. Hampton earned his Master's degree in Masonry during the Scandia lodge regular meeting on Monday night.
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Harry L. Hampton
Scandia Lodge
Loveland Woman Ruth Weislogel Weiss Dies
Miss Ruth Gethel Weislogel daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Weislogel of Loveland Colorado formerly Scandia died at 5 20 Monday morning Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Loveland
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Ruth Gethel Weislogel
Jim Weislogel
Loveland
Colo
Frmerly
Scandia
Farewell Party Honors Kullbergs Before Lincoln Move
Mr and Mrs John Kullberg were guests of honor at a Fairview School farewell gathering Sunday afternoon. They will leave later this week for Lincoln Nebraska where they will make their home.
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John Kullberg
Fairview School
Kullberg
Lincoln
Nebr
Supper Guests Of Rasmuss Hosts Include Local Residents
Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. R A Rasmuss on Friday evening were Mr and Mrs. Arthur Sjohelm of Jamestown, Mrs and Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland, and Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Olzon of Kackley.
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R. A. Rasmuss
Arthur Sjohelm
Jamestown
Oliver Johnson
Courtland
Lawrence Olzon
Kackley
Southwestern Bell to Acquire United and Scandia Telephone Units
The Kan sas Corporation Commission authorized Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to take over the United Telephone Company of Abilene and Scandia Telephone Company last Saturday. United Telephone served 55 exchanges and many miles of lines in northern and western Kansas, developed by the late C. L. Brown of Abilene. Scandia has operated under United since 1984, with United previously operating as a separate Bell unit. The United Company had been locally owned and independent until its sale in 1934, with past owners including the late A. J. White, Dr. Hiatt, Harvey Sandell, George W. Nimocks, and Mrs. F. A. Cullers.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Kansas Corporation Commission
United Telephone Company of
Abilene
Scandia Telephone Company
United Telephone Company
Kansas
C. L. Brown
United Company
Bell
A. J. White
Dr. Hiatt
Harvey Sandell
George W. Nimocks
F. A. Cullers
Scandia Beats Norway In Rocky Basketball Tilt
After a slow start the Scandia team won against Norway 31 to 12 on the Norway court Tuesday night January 18. Lindecrantz led with 12 points, Jackson 10, Cady 8 as Scandia swamped the Norway squad. The Scandia Flickers lost to Orange and Black 45 to 14. Scandia seconds fell 18 to 16 in a tight finish.
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Norway
Norway Court
Lindecrantz
Jackson
Cady
Scandia Flickers
Orange and Black Girls
Scandia
Scandia Hardware Opens Shoe Repair Shop
Scandia Hardware installs shoe repair equipment and will offer all forms of shoe and harness work. E. H. Lewis, formerly with Maute Caldwell Shoe Co in Concordia and later a Scandia shop operator, will assist.
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Scandia
E. H. Lewis
Maute-Caldwell Shoe Co
Concordia
Scandia Community Club Plans Meeting At Masonic Hall
The Scandia Community Club holds its regular meeting at the Masonic hall next Monday night with dinner at 6 30 served by the Royal Cafe. All business and professional men are urged to attend. K V Cox and Alford Johnson are solicitors.
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Scandia Community Club
Masonic Hall
Royal Cafe
K. V. Cox
Alford Johnson
Fred Walter of Norway Breaks Wrist Cranking Car
Fred Walter of Norway suffered a broken wrist Saturday while cranking a car.
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Fred Walter
Norway
Sunday Visit Brings Nelson Family to Ericksons
Sunday afternoon guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Erickson included Mrs. Anton Edlund, Miss Florence Nelson of Formosa, Paul Nelson of Vicksburg Mississippi, and many Nelsons led by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson Otto Nelson Axel Nelson Anton Nelson Elvira Mrs. Oliver Nelson Katherine Nelson Ethel and Alice Nelson Leslie Nelson Clarence Nelson and Gerhardt Nelson.
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E. K. Erickson
Anton Edlund
Florence Nelson
Formosa
Paul Nelson
Vicksburg
Paul Fredrickson
Otto Nelson
Axel Nelson
Anton Nelson
Elvira
Oliver Nelson
Katherine Nelson
Ethel
Alice Nelson
Leslie and
Clarence Nelson
Gerhardt Nelson
Local visitors share Sunday afternoon with families
The note mentions Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Mrs taximan Rebineon avid Everett and harles visiting with M2 and Mrs Sketidan Robinsom on Sunday afternoon reflecting a social gathering.
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Axel Smith
Taximan Rébineon
Avid Everett and
Harles
Sketidan-Robinsom
Ebony root found on McAllen farm linked to Ben Johnson land
Frank Granstedt brought an ebony root to The Journal office discovered on the Ben Johnson farm near McAllen Texas by Lou Johnson. The root is as hard as Branite and very dark in color. The Johnsons formerly lived near Scandia.
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Frank Granstedt
Journal
Ben Johnson
McAllen
Texas
Lou Johnson
Johnsons
Scandia
Ludlow War Referendum Pigeon Holed By Roosevelt Appeal
The House defeated the Ludlow war referendum 209 to 188 after Speaker Bankhead read Roosevelt’s direct appeal. A stretch of comments followed about Supreme Court vacancies health of Justices and costs of Jackson Day dinners profits. Rep. Costello was carried in on a stretcher to uphold the administration in the fight.
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Ludlow
Roosevelt
House
Bankhead
Congress
Washington
Kansas
Rep
Costello
California
Uncle Sam
Jim Farley
Democratic Party
Swedes Defeat Republic in Fast Court Battle
Scandia Swedes beat Republic Wildcats 22 to 17 on Scandia home court on January 12. Lorraine Lindecrantz led with 11 points as Republic Flickers girls lost 24 to 10 and the boys second team fell 20 to 9. Scandia, despite not sweeping all three games, played strong basketball all evening.
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Republic Wildcats
Scandia
Plan tag campaign targets highway motorists after February
J B Jenkins superintendent of the Kansas highway patrol orders state patrolmen to arrest motorists on the highway without 1938 license tags after February 1 and to clamp down on drivers license requirements. Penalty to be added to the cost of the tags after the deadline.
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J. B. Jenkins
Kansas Highway Patrol
Mrs Q S Bergstrom Seeks Meeting With Mr and Mrs Thornton
A clipped item notes Mrs Q S Bergstrom called on Mr and Mrs Thornton for a Friday appointment. The brief entry records a social interaction without further detail.
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Q.'S. Bergstrom
Thornton
Tragic Crash Claims William Roe in Concor dia
Three youths from Belleville and Highland were in a Sunday night crash on county roads east of Norway. William Roe died at St Joseph hospital after the wreck that seriously injured Donald Runft. Pauline Fraser escaped with minor injuries and a sprained ankle.
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William Roe
Ole Roe
Belleville
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Donald Runft
Highland
Norway
Joseph Melling
Pauline Fraser
Melhus
Roe
Donald Ranft
Melhus Yard
Miss Fraser
Ed Fraser
Scandia
Arnie Wells
Rydal
Young Roe
Semester Exams And New Courses For Second Semester
Semester tests are being given today and tomorrow after a one week postponement due to the October paralysis scare. Students will enroll next week for subjects across the term. Commercial law psychology and sociology are new for the second semester. Home economics classes will study foods in the second division of work.
Swede Teams Host Cuba on Home Court Tuesday
The Scan dia Swedes face Cuba on January 25 in a double bill with both boys and girls teams at home. Cuba brings three strong squads, while the Swedes show notable improvement for an interesting matchup.
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Cuba
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Gus Sandell
Republic Papers
Will Rogers
Long Island
New York
Our Savior’s Lutheran
T. O. Torgeson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Englund
the Little Friendly Church
Amana Lutheran
M. C. Linnerson
United Brethren Church
Bertha Fogelberg
L. M. Keyes
Cloud ST
Kackley Cagers
Ruth Weislogel
Bell System
Scandia Exchange
United Co
Frank
Supreme Court
Cardoza
Republic
Flickors
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