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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
1
A collage of quips and anecdotes from a small town column features mockery of wedding licenses, jokes about eggs and bases, radio advertising wisdom, and reflections on newspaper as a community mirror. It references Bartons, Hopxie Sentinel, and John Barrymore in a lively if rambling parade of phrases.
Claude Tinstrom sustained a fracture near the hip from a December fall on icy pavement. He remained at home for over six weeks, aided by assistance to walk, with the Tinstrom family reporting ongoing recovery.
A Santa Fe motor bus struck a car one mile south of Webber injuring Mrs. Roy Chandler of Mankato severely and her husband with minor wounds. The sedan was demolished and both occupants were removed to Superior for treatment. The collision occurred after noon at a crossing. the bus driver did not see the oncoming car.
The Church School meets at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 features a choir and a sermon on Belshazzar's Feast or The Handwriting on the Wall. Epworth League devotionals at 7 led by Beulah Anderson. Evening service at 7:30 with the first Sunday set for Question Night to discuss liquor systems, lynching, church progress, and Christianity. Ladies Aid to meet Feb. 5 hosted by M. Sanderson J. Brandstrom and Miss Ellen Anderson. Plans for Victorious Life Week Feb 16–22 with Rev. Eric P. Swan of Des Moines as guest pastor. Meetings nightly at the church and some afternoon meetings in one country. Selin, pastor.
Lutheran church services in Swedish morning worship and Sunday school follow the gospel of Matthew chapter twenty. Luther League hosts a devotional program in the evening. The Dorcas Society holds its monthly social Friday afternoon in the church parlors. Annual congregational meeting minutes will be read in the morning.
The Norway Kansas Lutheran church announced Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11. A Ladies Aid meeting was set for Thursday February 5. Mrs Ey As Cargren to entertain. Pastor Orlin Toreeron urged readers to become Loyal Church-Goers by attending church next Sunday.
The text notes the weekly Lesson Sermon in churches of Scientism on a Sunday in January. The Golden Text cites Isaiah 25 1 and praises God for wonderful deeds and faithful truth. The study quote from 2 Timothy 2 15 urges believers to study to show themselves approved unto God and rightly handling the word of truth.
Albert Isaacson Post No 249 of the American Legion plans a home talent minstrel show in late February. M Chambers post commander says Scandia post will sponsor with B C Wires directing. About thirty people will perform with local color and non members may appear in blackface. Date to be announced.
Supt. Fred W. Stukenbroeker of the local school system attended the annual meeting of the Council of Administration of the school executives of Kansas held in Topeka last weekend. The gathering drew one of the largest attendances on record as school leaders from across the state gathered each January.
Representatives from Norway and Scandia high schools played three games on the Norway court. The Scandia girls won 46 to 29 while the Norway boys lost 12 to 15. Norway reserves defeated the Swedes 13 to 5 in the opening clash. Stensans starred for Norway and Larsen led Scandia in scoring. Continuous fouls sidelined Watson and Harvey Hammer.
Two truck loads of equipment belonging to W. P. Shivvers Construction left Wednesday morning for Leavenworth where the crew will begin a new road project. Walter Anderson and Roscoe Cooper drove the trucks. more men will follow to join the crew.
The sermon titled turning the other cheek is planned for next Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday evening features Dr Smalley of Belleville visiting Rydal and Belleville for services at 7 30 p m with Sunday School and church. A social dance last Sunday drew a good crowd and there is still space for new attendees as the pastor B Campbell invites all to join.
The young people of the Norway church will meet this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs M C Chambers for choir practice All are invited to attend Sunday services as usual with the evening services following Christian Endeavor at Norway
Clifford Scott son of Mr and Mrs Roy Scott Norway and Sterling College sophomore is again on the Sterling boxing team in the junior heavyweight division He won first in that division at last year’s Hutchinson amateur tournament and is expected to contend for another title in the February Hutchinson meet Six Sterling College boxers trained under Art Kahler former Southwestern College athlete will compete Scott is among local collegians seen as strong contenders by Hutchinson News Fans hope to travel to Hutchinson to watch the Republic county standout in action
At a Belleville meeting of the Republic County Schoolmasters Club officials awarded the annual county basketball tournament to Cuba pending satisfactory rental terms from the privately owned court owner. If Cuba cannot reach terms the event may move to Narka. Officials chosen include scorekeeper Clare Baldwin and time keepers FE Simms and Harry Moller.
Health officials ordered quarantine at the Megill home in Scandia amid illness feared to be scarlet fever. The Rev Megill remains at the Vincent home and continues church duties for Norway and Scandia United Brethren as authorities investigate exposure risk.
Republic City High School sends both boys and girls teams to Scandia High tomorrow night for a pair of games. The boys lost both earlier meetings in thrilling fashion 13 to 15 after two overtimes while the Scandia girls won 35 to 10. A pair of victories could keep county title hopes alive for Republic City.
Merritt Sigsbee, seriously injured after falling from a hay loft more than two weeks ago, is slowly improving. He has been confined to his home since the accident. He initially delayed medical aid but later sought care from Dr. Slageman of Scandia and Dr. Ayers of Concordia.
Miss Helen Gunter leads the cast of twelve in the three act comedy drama Marys Millions to be staged by Dr Scandia High School on Thursday Feb 12. Faith Green directs intense practice with a choir and a roster of roles including Mrs Jafie Stoneham Ruth Hageman and Ezra Stoneham among others.
Editor notes a series on the 1893 Topeka Legislative War written by W. F. Brown of Pratt County. He recalls partisan spin on events, the populist view, and the political upheaval that shifted Kansas from solid Republican to a new leadership amid old soldiers and prairie settlement.
A lone bandit robbed the First National Bank of Mankato around noon Monday taking about 3000 dollars in cash. Assistant cashier Ralph Drake was ordered to unlock the vault and lock the bandit inside briefly while the suspect escaped. vigilantes were alerted and a possible confederate was suspected but not located.
Scandia High reports changes for the new half year with the Constitution class split into two due to conflicts. Twelve students attend one section and fifteen the other led by Miss Rhea-Hnsign, and Faith Green teaches a new commercial arithmetic course replacing pennidriship with twenty four enrolled.
Scandia Lions Club held a bi monthly gathering at I O O F Hall Monday night with 25 members and guests. Agnes Albro hosted a Midget Lunch dinner at 6 45. Supt Fred W Stuken broker welcomed as a new member. Clark Baird Glen Megill and Aske Beman attended as guests.
A car with a Nebraska license tag crashed into Gust Bentson’s oil truck on a highway south of Scandia near the Missouri Pacific tracks Saturday evening. The northbound car failed to clear the crossing after Mr J Renteau had crossed, leaving the truck undamaged but the car badly smashed and the driver unknown. The incident ended with no injuries to the truck driver.
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