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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
6
Salina based Rev Fred Danson formerly of Belleville Presbyterian will preach at the Scandia Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 9. Everyone is welcome and invited.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Joseph Methus and evening worship at 7 30 p.m. on February 6. The Ladies Aid meets at 2 p.m. at the church parlors and will be received by Mrs. Clarence Stensaas and Mrs. Ringer.
Scandia and Norway churches announce Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m for Scandia and 7 30 p m for Norway. Men s day noted with prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m and choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor Rev H L Walker leads.
The Amana Lutheran Church invites Mrs. John Swenson Mrs. Dena Anderson Mrs. Ada Aspegren Miss Evelyn Neander and Miss Norma Asperren to join. Morning worship 11 A M Evening 8 P M Sunday School 10 A M Young People 7 15 P M Communion Sunday.
The article emphasizes writing speed and accuracy, arguing that mastering typing boosts overall grades and practical value. It notes that success in skill subjects can raise standards in other areas and highlights Scandia high school's well equipped typing department as a strength.
Dr E P Ahrens attends a Topeka gathering of Colorado Nebraska and Kansas officials to discuss division of Republican river waters. George S Knapp presides with M C Hinterlider and Warden C Scott assisting. Data from the Republican headwaters survey was presented though not public. Ahrens travels with representatives from St Frances McCook Superior and others, and his daughter Jeannette joins.
The Republic County Selective Service lists volunteers for one year of service including Joseph Kennedy Talmo Meade Alvin Abbey Scandia Myron Phinney Belleville and others. It also names Class 1 A inductees or draftees such as Dale Fraser Scandia Euston Hall Belleville and Carl Peterson Scandia. A local Ash Grove School District 79 gathering was followed by a Friday evening luncheon attended by Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Will Street and families.
Notes from Ye Ed report a rare trundle bed at Sanborn Lumber in Belleville linked to Mrs Sanborn and John Hooker repairs. mention Gale Packard plans to move to Camp Funston and a barbershop change at Home Oil Co. Also public sale near Providence Chapel, a 70th Journal birthday cartoon by Thos McKimson, and Scandia hosts Sixth District Veterans of Foreign Wars convention on April 6 with hundreds expected.
Tuesday night the Scandia seconds edged Randall 29 to 28 after a late rally with 15 seconds left. The Swedes first team, hampered by illness, lost 46 to 18. Local social notes mention visitors and illnesses among Scandia residents.
A resident enlisted in Kansas City Missouri on January 21 and is now at the Great Lakes Training Station for recruit training. After five weeks of instruction he will be transferred to the fleet on the West Coast for active duty.
Mrs John Jensen returning home Sunday from Republic. Davaine Robison and Lorraine Lin decrantz of Salina spent the weekend in Scandia. Mrs R A Rassmusen visited Mrs Anna Swanson Sunday afternoon. Miss Evelyn Nylund stayed overnight Saturday with Miss Jean Johnson. Mrs Frank Granstedt visited Mrs Lena Lloyd Tuesday afternoon. Miss Bertha Millan of Republic weekend guest of Miss Norma Hight. Guy Frazier refereed a basketball game in Scottsville Tuesday evening. Miss Corinne Neslund visited Miss Anna Marie Jensen Sunday.
The people of Highland thank The Providence Chapel The Scandia pastor and the Methodist conference for gifts received. Mrs. Howard Ames Church Clerk Scandia Kansas.
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