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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
7
Three basketball games were played at the hall in Norway on Wednesday evening January 22. The Norway girls defeated Kackley girls 44 to 2, while the Norway boys won 83 to 3. The Norway grade team beat Kackley grade 82 to 1.
Mr and Mrs Charles Chizek entertained many friends with a card party at their home on Friday night January 24. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer with son Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mcgregor Mr and Mrs Joseph Melhus with son Mr and Mrs Harry Buer Mr and Mrs Fred Ames Mr and Mrs Arnie Wells Mr and Mrs Wesley Ames and Miss Mildred Kelly. Refreshments were served by the hostess at a late hour.
Mrs Burton Walters was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Hattie Harlow in Concordia Saturday. Numerous relatives and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Burton Walters, Mr and Mrs Will Adams and Lawrence, and other local residents.
State officials report Kansas seed corn germination at 82 percent across twelve counties, the lowest in nine years. Testing before planting is advised as 45 percent of samples fall below 90 percent and nearly 75 percent below 95 percent, with cold mid November weather blamed for the drop.
The notice urges sending samples to the State Seed Laboratory in Manhattan for free testing. Each sample should have at least 400 seeds and represent a fair average of the lot to be tested.
Snow and freezing cold dominate Union Valley news with temperatures plunging to twenty below and drifting roads. Local families visit, students stage an English contest, and teachers and hunters travel to Belleville and Kansas City for errands and sales.
Mr and Mrs Woodward departed that evening on their return trip to Wenatchee Washington as part of a brief travel note.
Mr and Mrs Will Lewis and son Boyd spent Sunday at the Leon Lewis home in Concordia. Charlie Campbell and son visited G W Wright home. Ice making is under way as cold weather continues. Tom Gile sold hogs to Concordia earlier in the week. Leona Kelly visited home folks. Mrs Lloyd McGregor hosted relatives and friends for Lloyds birthday with sandwiches coffee cake and fruit salad. George Barleen did trucking for Mr Anderson. Lavern Mahaffey visited Forest Tallent Saturday night. Jens Stensons spent Sunday with Mrs Edna Rickabaugh.
The State Fire Marshal reports December 1929 losses across 63 of 105 counties at 325,545 with 390 fires. Dwellings accounted for 142,780 of the losses in 2,538 homes, while 58 fires had unknown causes.
A county report cites electricity and incendiary events as the primary causes of seven fires in December, resulting in losses near $7,000. Sedgwick led county totals with $1,538, Bourbon $41,102, Rush $24,500, and Johnson $10.
Russell Moe, who had been in Chicago for several months, returned to Scandia on Monday evening.
A Day Insures You The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co announces an accident policy paying up to 100 a month for 24 months and 1000 for death at a cost of 3.50 yearly. Over 50,000 already hold protection, no exam needed, 10 days free inspection, return if not satisfied. Limited to 100,000 applications.
Mr and Mrs Cleave Hiatt and daughter of Hebron visit Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hiatt on Sunday. Mrs S M Hughes also visits for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson and family from Jamestown stop in Scandia for a Saturday business trip.
Miss Edna Rackey and Elizabeth Jones of Courtland spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. R A Rasmussen. Lem Cooper visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coleman in Concordia on business.
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