Farm and Home Week Opens February 8 in Manhattan
The 1938 Farm and Home Week runs February 8 to 11 in Manhattan. Each day features talks and demonstrations on homemaking, dairy, livestock, crops, and bee keeping with programs from Kansas Dairy Products Manufacturers and other associations. Awards include the Kansas Master Farmers for 1937.
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Kansas Agriculture
Dairy Breed Association
Kansas Dairy Products Manufacturers
Kansas Dairymen’s Association
Kansas Horse Breeders Association
Farm Homemaker
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Little American Royal
Kansas Master Farmers
Tigers Challenge Swedes at Scandia Court Tomorrow
The Courtland Tigers travel to Scandia Friday night to face the Swedes. Courtland holds a higher win percentage and is a fast breaking team, while Scandia has shown improvement in recent games and could balance the season series.
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Courtland Tigers
Scandia
Tigers
Lt Cartier
Rocket To Quit Ends Seandia Run Feb 3
The Rock Island Rocket will make its last Seandia run February 3 before being taken out of service for an unannounced period on the Kansas City Denver line.
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Rocket
Rock Island
Seandia
Katnsas City
Denver
Kansas City
Drainage District No 1 Calls Special Meeting
A special meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Sarah Ericsson on February 4, 1938 at 2 pm to complete unfinished business from the last annual meeting. All members are urged to attend. Ed Boman is president.
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Sarah Ericsson
Church Notes and Announcements
Sunday School with Bible Classes at 10 o clock League devotional program at 7 30 p m Mission service Sunday morning February 6th Missionary Anderson will preach He will also address the Ladies Aid on Thursday February 10th Welcome.
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Anderson
Ladies Aid
Ada Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Ada Lutheran Church presents Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 with worship at 11. Evening vesper service at 7 30. Rehearsal after coveter by Nene. Ladies Aid to be entertained by Mrs Oscar Borgstrom and Mrs C O Downs Thursday afternoon January 27 in the church parlor. Luther League meets in Sharen parlors Thursday evening January 27.
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Ladies Aid
Oscar Borgstrom
C. O. Downs
Luther League
Sharen
Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with special music. Sermon by the pastor on God’s Choice. Epworth League devotional at 7 p.m. Leaders: Miss Rita West and Harold Nelson. Song and Gospel service at 7 30 p.m. Brief message by the pastor. Monday January 31 prayer 7 p.m. Official Board meeting Thursday February 3 Ladies Aid monthly meeting in church parlors. Luncheon served 2 30 to 7 p.m.
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Epworth League
Rita West
Harold Nelson
Ladies Aid
Nathan Tsaneson
Foo. Miller
Ed Boman
Lester Richards
Arthur Anderson
Revival Revival Meeting Planned at Norway U B Church
United Brethren church pastors Bertha Fogelberg and L M Keyes announce revival meetings at the Norway U B Church starting February 6. Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday School and 11 a m preaching with week night services at 7 30 p m. Honor roll being started for Sunday School.
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United Brethren’ Church
Bertha Fogelberg
L. M. Keyes
Christian Endeavor Plans Week of Services
The Scandia Christian Endeavor schedules Christian Endeavor Week from January 380 to February 6. Services honor the group’s birthday, with gatherings at 7:00 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. other evenings.
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Scandia Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Swift and Company Opens New Produce Station
Swift and Company has leased the building north of the Haggman and Wires drug store to operate a new produce station with Joyce Johnson in charge of the station.
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Swift and Company
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
Joyce Johnson
Final dividend due tomorrow for Bank of Scandia depositors
The Bank of Scandia refund final installment will be distributed Friday January 28 at the bank building. A total of SP8,410, 16.3 percent per certificate, goes to depositors. Send certificates to Adolph Nelson for mail delivery if distant. total paid in three dividends equals $46,262.90.
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Bank of Scandia
Adolph Nelson
Scandia
Railroads Pay Heavy Taxes in Republic County
In 1937 the two railroads serving Scandia paid a total of 82 772 10 in Republic County taxes. The Rock Island contributed 27 684 11 and Missouri Pacific 5 087 58. Missouri Pacific's share was distributed to state 8 505 05 county 1 206 455 Scandia Township 70 25 county road and bridge 203 42 township bridge 415 35 Scandia Schools 2 705 41 and City of Scandia 345 68. Missouri Pacific taxes fell from 544 18 in 1936 by 256 84. No itemized distribution for Rock Island taxes was yet received by the Scandia agent.
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Scandia
Republic County
Rock Island Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Township
Rock Island
Council of Administration Meets in Topeka Next Week
The Katftsas Council of Administration of the Kansas State Teachers Association will gather in Topeka February 3 to 5 at the Jay Hawk Hotel. More than one thousand principals superintendents school boards and college professors will attend the Kansas Educators Club events. Superintendent FL Miller serves on the Kansas Activities Delegate Assembly and the Kansas Educators Club and plans to attend the council convention and related meetings.
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Katftsas Council of Administration
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Educators Club
Feacers
Jay Hawk Hotel
FL. Miller
Kansas School Activities Delegate Assembly
Miller
Council of Administration
McEwen Named County Bindweed Supervisor
Lewis E McEwen of Belleville was appointed county bindweed supervisor for Republic County by the County Commissioners. He will oversee equipment and chemicals for bindweed eradication on farms this year in cooperation with County Agent Hl J Adams, the Farm Bureau, and the county committee.
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Lewis E McEwen
Belleville
Republic County
Hl. J. Adams
Farm Bureau
Kansas
Farm Bureau elect officers at Belleville meeting
Ross Swenson of Belleville was chosen president of the Republic County Farm Bureau. Joe Rizek of Munden was named vice president, John Kuchera of Fairview Township secretary treasurer, and Ralph Beck of Republic designated as delegate to the 1988 state board of agriculture meeting at the annual Belleville gathering.
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Ross Swenson
Belleville
Republic County Farm Bureau
Joe Rizek
Munden
John Kuchera
Fairview Township
Ralph Beck
Republic
State Board of Agriculture
Thirteen Wolves Killed in Round Up Near Map-Kaito
Report from Map-Kaito area describes a wolf hunt west of Map-Kaito where thirteen wolves were killed in a roundup and one more was slain by dogs. An estimated three thousand people watched from the line as the event drew crowd attention.
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Scandia
Map- Kaito
Mankato
Dr. Mervin Kallman Dies in Sioux City Iowa
Dr. Mervin Kallman died yesterday morning in Sioux City Iowa. He is survived by his wife and two sons. He was a grandson of Mrs. Louisa Kallman of Scandia and a son of the late Mike Kallman.
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Mervin Kallman
Sioux City
Iowa
Louisa Kallman
Scandia
Mike Kallman
Holzapfels Visit Relatives in Miltonvale Sunday
Mr and Mrs C W Holzapfel visited relatives in Miltonvale on Sunday and enjoyed a brief family reunion in the town.
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Mrs. C. W. Holzapfel
Miltonvale
Elm causes temporary shutdown of west bank telephone lines
A high wind toppled a large elm tree north of the F and M Store, severing communication between the local telephone office and subscribers on the west side of the river. Belleville linemen were summoned to repair the downed lines.
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F and M
Belleville
Leather Coats Distributed to Farm Security Families
County Welfare office received the public allotment of leather coats and immediately delivered about 225 coats to Farm Security families. The supply will aid recipients if cold weather returns before spring.
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Republic County
Summer couple attends funeral for Harry Dicker
Mr and Mrs S J Summer attended the funeral of Harry Dicker roof Tuesday morning. Mr Dicker roof died Sunday January 16 and lived with his sister Mrs Lucy Dut ton near Concordia.
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S. J.summer
Harry Dickerhoof
Mr. Dickerroof
Lucy Dutton
Concordia
Johnson Public Auction Next Monday
W A and W L Johnson announce a public sale on the Johnson farm Monday January 31 at 1:00 PM One mile north and three miles east of Scandia on U S Highway 36 The sale includes fourteen head of young horses and mules a good line of farm machinery cattle and harness A complete property list appears on page four of The Journal.
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W. A
W. L. Johnson
Johnson Farm
Nort
Scandia
O. U. S. Highway 36
The
Journal
Public Health Estimate and Political Musings Stir National Debate
A US Public Health Service canvass in 4 cities and 23 rural areas across 10 states estimates 6,000,000 people miss work daily due to illness. The column notes political commentary on Supreme Court nominee Stanley Reed, naval funding talks, LaGuardia’s work relief stance, and a costly velvet ball in Washington that failed to aid lunches amid a shady promoter.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Carter
Family visit routes through Lindsborg and McPherson
Mrs. H. L. Hampton and Barbara Ann accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Les lie Johnson and Barbara Louise of Republic to Lindsborg Monday and went from there to McPherson, where they visited with relatives.
Kansas requires 24 hour accident reports under 1937 act
The 1937 Kansas general traffic act mandates motorists report any accident causing injury or property damage of 50 dollars or more within 24 hours to the motor vehicle commissioner. Reports use blank forms available through sheriffs, police chiefs, and city marshals. if forms are unavailable, a letter to the commissioner suffices.
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Kansas
State House
Topeka
Strong winds sweep area with dust and cold temperatures
A harsh wind developed Sunday afternoon and persisted until Tuesday evening. Temperatures fell to around ten degrees above zero as dust swept across fields and ravines. A few snow flurries fell Monday afternoon, but there was no material damage reported.
Bombing of Panay screened at Princess Saturday and Sunday
The Princess Theatre presents actual scenes of the bombing and sinking of the Panay. Footage shows the U S gunboat sunk by Japanese planes and the crew seeking safety aboard a battleship, with scenes of wounded and medical care. The feature includes The Bombing of the Panay and a second picture with Bing Crosby and Martha Raye.
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Patsay
Princess
Bing Crosby
Martha Raye
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