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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
5
Scandia editor reflects on long efforts to beat records held by women, notes odd local anecdotes and headlines, laments power outages during printing, honors a dog named Mike, and hints at community campaigns and editorial petitions.
The Scandia Ministerial Association opens an open air union series at 8 p.m. in City Hall Park. Four Scandia churches rotate conducting duties each Sunday through July and August with planning committees announced. Rev. Chas Pehrson leads the first service next Sunday.
Miss Zella Mosher announces her candidacy for the office of superintendent of public instruction of Republic County in the upcoming Republican primary on August 5. A Scandia native, she taught in Courtland schools for three years and served as county superintendent from 1926 to 1928 after graduating from Belleville High School and joining Pi Gamma Mu.
Alvin Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Nelson, eastern town area, suffered serious bruising when the driving team driver panicked and bolted. No bones broken and only several cuts noted, no stitches needed.
Mrs. A. Stromberg, mother of George Stromberg, returned to her home in Republic after a six month visit in California. Mr. and Mrs. Stromberg met her at Belleville and then brought her to Republic that night after supper.
G. W. Nimocks Frank Nimocks H. H. Mahan and John Magnussen of Formosa drove to Salina last Thursday where Nimocks purchased a Chrysler car through Mahan and Cardwell local dealers.
Third Sunday after Trinity Gospel Matthew nine Jesus calls us to be disciples Sunday school and morning service in Swedish at usual hours Open air park service begins at eight p m Pastor Chas Pehrson urges gratitude for liberty and responsibility on Independence Day.
The Church School meets at the regular hour before the 11 o'clock service where the pastor will speak on Enjoying Religion. Sunday evening at 8 the union meetings with Scandia Churches are at City Hall Park. W F M S collects July egg proceeds for the Society. Ladies Aid plans July 17 Ice Cream Social at the Johnson home. Pastor B W Selin notes humor about a flivver.
This afternoon the Ladies Aid meets at the church in Norway. Scandia offers Sunday School 10:00 to 11:00 with a sermon talk from 10:20 to 10:40 and evening services in the park with other city churches. Norway provides Sunday School 10:00 to 12:00, sermon in the last twenty minutes, Christian Endeavor at 7:30, and an official board meeting after morning service. Pastor V. Glenn Megill invites the public.
The 1910 Scandia High School annual shows a decade of shifts in local business and school life. It lists a one teacher high school, Joe Finch as superintendent and instructor, a four grade staff, and a district board including J. P. Vandeveer B. E. Beckman and C. C. Wilson. It also names graduates Clarence Larson Lillie Johnson Andrew Granstedt Florence McGlashan Helen Brotchie Lilith Jordan Ralph Hopper Margaret Paul Esther Isaacson and many area advertisers such as Bank of Scandia Star Grocery Beckman Cash Store Gulick Mercantile Co Weisloger Meat Market and The Journal.
The Layne Western Well and Pump Co of Kansas City won a city council contract to lay 1800 feet of six inch main, build a reinforced concrete pump and well house, and connect the new well to the system near the Smith farm and Fifth Street. Total cost estimated at 3000 to 3500 dollars with minor plan changes. Local contractor W P Shivvers sublets the well house. Work to start soon and well operation expected in 30 to 60 days.
Nelson filed the first protest of a Republican Valley League regular season against Republic after a disputed umpire decision in Sundays game. Republic won 10 to 9 in ten innings and the board of directors must decide whether the game stands or a new contest is played.
John Tingstrom, employed on W. P. Shivvers contractor’s road gang in Butler county, suffered a broken leg last Friday when a horse fell into the ditch where he worked and struck his leg against the bank. Ed Wondorf drove the injured man back to Scandia on Saturday. The fracture is just below the knee.
Claude Tingstrom Henry Nystrom Jim Currie Carl McDowell G W Nimocks and many couples visited Asukin last Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs C C Cullers Mr and Mrs Hershel Kannier Mr and Mrs R E Cooper Mr and Mrs Guy Ward Mrs Paul Doctor Agnes Albro Andrew Wilson and Mrs Mutt Larson and children among the guests
Miss Mabel Berggren stayed with Miss Anna Rhodde in James town from Saturday to Tuesday. Rhodde brought Berggren home Tuesday evening for a days visit.
Miss Ruth Haggman and Mrs Mary Creagor returned home last Friday night from Milwaukee Wisconsin where they visited Mrs Creagor s son and family.
Gayle Sorjck of Belleville filled the linotype duties at the Scandia Journal this week while Harry Moller was absent. The temporary change kept production steady as the paper reported local news and notices.
Mr and Mrs A M Bettes are reported as owners of a new Ford sedan purchased from the Morris Motor Co located at Court and.
Chas. McGregor becomes owner of a new Chevrolet coach purchased from Karl Hugos of the Hugos Motor Company. The transaction marks a notable local automotive purchase.
Mrs. Frank Isaacson was taken to Joseph Hospital last Tuesday night for medical attention after an incident. Authorities have not released details and the condition is listed as not available.
M. C. Chambers sent two fat cattle by wagon train to Chicago last Tuesday morning.
In a pitchers duel between Scandia and Ruskin, Ruskin won 3 to 2 on a run in the last of the ninth. Rugg of Scandia and Skinner of Ruskin struck out 14 each. Aspergren led Scandia with two base hits and a walk, while Hayden and Johnson contributed key hits in the ninth. The game featured several decisive strikeouts and a disputed safe call at home.
Claude Goodwin announces candidacy for township trustee under Republican voters with nomination at stake. He states intent to run in the party nomination process and seeks voter support.
Miss Virginia Ward Miss Anita Munford and Mrs Ed W H Ahrens of Belleville were in Scandia on Wednesday. Ward received dental work from Dr E Porter Ahrens.
Mr and Mrs Chas McGregor purchase a Chevrolet touring car from Hugo Karl’s local dealership. The sale marks a notable local auto purchase with the new model debuting in the community.
Eric Jokander departed for Rapids City North Dakota last Monday. Mrs Jokander and their daughter will stay for another week on visit.
Mrs W E Dunigan Norma Jane and Mrs O F Werner were visitors at the home of W S Henry on Monday afternoon.
Mrs Ray Chilcott is slowly improving and able to receive callers at the present time, according to a brief health bulletin.
Ed Wires purchased a new Ford coupe from Morris Motor Co in Courland. Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Mrs N Cooper drove to Concordia yesterday. Mr and Mrs C C Culler drove to Belleville last Tuesday evening.
Adolph Nelson mayor of Scandia proclaims business houses closed tomorrow at noon and remain closed for the rest of the day to observe the nation's birthday. The proclamation follows presidential and state orders and invites all to observe the anniversary as they see fit.
The Scandia Telephone Company completes its annual directory printing in The Journal shop. 787 numbers listed with 57 in Kackley and 114 in Norway. Norway and Kackley have separate sections. Twenty total pages with four covers. Fifty three local businesses in Scandia Norway Kackley Concordia and Belleville use it for advertising. The directory cross indexes three towns served and aims to improve service.
Public service corporations in Kansas will pay taxes this year on 7 156 458 more than 1929, with total valuation 592 287 642 up from 585 131 184. Pipeline valuations rise sharply due to past tax dodges and new lines. railroad valuations dip. Bell Telephone Co. up. Santa Fe remains largest at 162 476 900, with Orient Rail included in Santa Fe this year. motor buses and trucks up by 265 895 to 1 213 971.
Nancy Carroll, popular red haired film star, returns to Scandia this weekend for her first starring role in Dangerous Paradise at the Princess Theatre. Local observers call it her best picture yet. Admission remains 10 25 and 35 cents for the show.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin and daughters Mrs E C Wires Miss Mary West Miss Mabel Berggren Mr and Mrs G P Plotner and Jean Mr and Mrs R E Gooper Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and family Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens and daughters Miss Ela Maxell Miss Genevieve Freed and Joyce Johnson were visitors in Belleville Thursday and attended the band concerts.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Colman and daughters along with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reece and children came home Saturday evening after a two week vacation in Minnesota and Canada.
The Welcome In Circle of the Presbyterian church organized a food sale and served dinner at Hiatt's Store on Saturday afternoon and evening, drawing local participation.
Mrs Anna Clodin of Peoria Illinois is undergoing two weeks of treatment at the Sandia Sanitarium. People from thirteen states have now taken treatments at the local sanitarium.
Mrs Roy Tedrow and daughter Frances Mrs Joe Tedrow Mrs C E Martin and Mrs Ben Denoyer spent Tuesday in Concordia joining other locals for a social outing and visits.
Mr and Mrs S N Van Dusen of Chino California are visiting Mrs Van Dusen's brother W S Henry and family during a holiday period.
Mrs W Es Dunnigan and her young daughter visited Scandia last Friday with Mr and Mrs C F Warner. Harry Moller Evertte Watson and Wayne Watson left Sunday morning for Dighton to harvest. W P Shivvers departed yesterday for the southern part of the state to inspect construction crews.
Courtland prepares a grand Fourth of July with a $100 purse horse shoe tourney, races, baseball, a Rex Theatre show, and an 8 30 p m fireworks display. Lions Club and local businessmen back the event, free entertainment for about ninety minutes, then dancing to Blue Chasers.
Sally the First National Vitaphone musical comedy will return to the Princess on July 20 after midnight for a special engagement. Manager Raymond Cooper arranged the late show starting 12:05 a.m. Monday and the theater will also hold over the film for another Monday showing.
Republic City battles the Swedes of Manager Guy Frazier in the Scandia diamond Sunday at 3 p.m. Scandia sits second behind Formosa while Republic City tied with Ruskin for fourth. Frazier plans his best lineup to avoid an upset.
A. A. Nelson of San Jose California visits Scandia with Lars Melby and relatives. He formerly lived in Scandia in the early days and has not been back for 46 years. Nelson, cousin of Melby, was impressed with the country and its progress since 1884.
Mrs E R Moses Isabel and Grace and Edd from Great B and Miss Blanche McKenda of man Mont visited at the G W Tocks home from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning.
Mrs M M Sandborn departed for Eaton Kansas to visit for several weeks at the homes of Mr and Mrs Robert Sandborn and Mrs Josephine Sandborn and children.
Mrs May Wright grandmother of Mrs Melvin Hillery left for Washington after spending the winter at the home of her son G W Wright in Norway.
Mrs John Rohrs and her son Eugene from Orange California spent a couple of days last week visiting at the Anderson home located north of town.
Mr and Mrs George Simmons and their daughter Bernice paid a call at the home of August Rydwalls Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Jim Green and family of Carroll Iowa visited at the Day Green home and with relatives in Jamestown. Mr and Mrs Harold Tingstrom of Lincoln Nebraska visited in Scandia last Sunday with relatives. Frank Goodwin is driving a new Ford touring car purchased from Miller Weeks Motor Agency.
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