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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
3
A retro column from Scandia offers memories of old ranch life in southern Kansas and small town humor. It notes local wheat yields by Max Muth, corn samples from George Stromberg, and corrections to recent notices including county clerk terms and tire prices.
Miss Nona Fay Mahan earned a Kansas State Scholarship contest certificate for placing among the top ten in Republic County in the Eighth Giwide Scholarship Contest held at Belleville last spring. The contest, sponsored by Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia, noted her high statewide standing among more than 3 500 state competitors.
Last Saturday marked the year's peak heat with readings from 105 to 110 degrees. Sunlit surfaces hit 120 to 125 on south-facing walls. Extreme heat persisted Sunday through Wednesday with little relief expected.
A. M. Sanborn Lumber advertises quick disposal on house and hog house lots. Also listed are cement blocks and second-hand bricks from Jake Weislogel. Mrs Hattie Bartlett left for Chino on a summer vacation with the Van Dusans. A group of Norway residents attended the Fourth of July Celebration in Courtland with picnics. Miss Zellah Mosher and Mrs Cora Campbell visited Norway on Thursday.
No injuries reported as Scandia residents joined crowds at the Republican River for picnics then attended a Scandia versus Formosa baseball game in Courtland. Courtland drew crowds with a new miniature golf course, gate receipts over $2000, and a day of races, stunts, fireworks, and a dance. Mrs Ida Carlson and Miss Mabel Carlson of Chicago ended a two week visit with Rev Bert Selin.
Fourth Sunday after Trinity gospel from Matthew 7 1 6 Be ye merciful Sunday school and morning services as usual Evening service at the park Rev Huber of Webber Presbyterian will preach Let us find our own faults first then we shall be able to help others Chas Pearson pastor
The Church School meets at 10 with an 11 o clock service under W F M S. The pastor speaks on Enjoying Religion. A Thank Offering will be taken. Evening Union service in the Park. July 17 Ladies Aid hosts an Ice Cream Social at the Johnsons. pastor B W Selin.
The Ladies Aid of Norway will meet at the United Brethren Church this afternoon. The Friendship Club will not meet this week but will gather one week from today at Mrs Andersons. Sunday services proceed as usual with union services in Scandia and regular services at Norway, following Christian Endeavor led by Pastor V Glenn Megill.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas hosts Sunday School at 10 o clock. The Luther League meets Sunday evening at 8 o clock with a brief program and pastor’s report. The Luther League convention is in Clear Lake Iowa. The children Chief will meet Friday at 9 o clock. Pastor TM Orlin Toreeson invites good attendance.
Scandia and Formoso meet Sunday at 3 p m in a key Republican Valley League game. Scandia, with a 2 5 game cushion for second, trails Formoso by four if defeated, while Formoso seeks its ninth straight win. Rugk and Doak to start for Scandia with Fraizer and Larson behind the plate. Irvin Currie returns from injury.
The first in a series of open aid Union Church services drew a large crowd at City Hall Park last Sunday evening. Guest preacher Rev. C E Magnuson of the Swedish National Sanatorium delivered the sermon, with Mrs. Bert W Selin as soloist. Services will rotate among Scan dia’s four churches each Sunday at 8 pm with guest pastors when possible.
Mrs. Vail Ward and children from Cheyenne and Mrs. Merle Ward visit Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ward and Mr. and Mrs. George Jeandeheur. Mrs. Merle Ward leaves for Kansas City Monday, and Mrs. Vail Ward will stay a week.
Mrs. Jack Retlan and her daughter Mary Jackline of Los Angeles stayed from Wednesday night to Friday visiting Miss Elsie Mitchell. Mrs. Retlan and Miss Mitchell were college friends at Pittsburg.
A. M. Sanborn Lange lists brooder and individual hog houses for quick disnest sale. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Brown and son Richard from Cordin Iowa visited Wednesday night with their cousin Mr. and Mrs. Lester Richards and family.
The Sunday School runs from 10:00 to 11:00. Reverend Huber of the Presbyterian church at Webber will preach at the union services at City Hall Park in the evening. On Wednesday evening July 16, Mrs. C. V. Haggama hosts the Welcome-in Circle at her home. All Circle members their families and Sunday school pupils are invited.
Miss Dorothy Aspegren and Miss Maurine Larson joined Miss Jetty Green and Miss Eleanor Jackson in Kansas City for the Fourth of July. They then spent Monday afternoon in Belleville with Mrs. Godfrey Larson Mrs. May Mead Mrs. C J Holmstrom and their children.
Miss Mildred Rydvall and Mrs Ester Simons visited Miss Marie Rydvall in Belleville Saturday afternoon. 150 hats priced at 1 2 and 3 dollars promoted as new. Gift Shop Concordia advertises early shopping for choice. Also notes include a fuel oil separator price and various local social blurbs about residentsMiss Ruth Bell and Helen Johnson visit and Belleville people in town.
The article notes a Sunday July 6 service at the Churches of Christ Scientist. The Golden Text from Isaiah declares God as the first and last and only true God. Citations include Isa 45 5 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Dwight Hardman and Reed and Wheelock begin surveying for a new rock island line spur to the gravel pit on the Republican River. Grading started and two to three shifts are planned daily, with completion expected in about three months. Kansas Power Company officials discuss electric power supply for the plant.
Scandia members of the Republic county vigilante committee joined authorities after the Bell Aire State Bank of Bellaire was robbed at noon. The bandits fled east on No. 86 toward the Scandia crossing of the Republican River. Vigilantes led by Karl Hugos guarded the bridge west of town until learning the robbers abandoned their car east of Mankato. About $300 was taken and no suspects were found.
The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson announces a Cow Callers contest to be held September 13 to 19. Entries must be mailed to A. L. Spensler Secretary Kansas State Fair Hutchinson Kansas with judging rounds in the arena and final judging Thursday afternoon September 18.
Mr and Mrs Jay Bell and family visited Monday afternoon at the Martin Larson home near Courtland. Miss Glada Bell stayed several days with Miss Edith Anderson.
Joé Mallory has accepted a position as clerk in Hiatt's Store and will continue to work there after school starts while completing the remaining year in high school.
Mr and Mrs Art Rasmussen of Grand Field Oklahoma visited Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs August Swanson.
Mr and Mrs Al Mahan of Salina spent Thursday through Sunday with relatives in Scandia, visiting and traveling between the two communities.
Jos Mallory and Richard Othberg arrived back home from Topeka on Thursday evening.
Paul Haglund of Kansas City spent from Friday until Sunday with relatives.
Mrs Henry Johnson and two sons Norman and Donald visit from near Rackley. Miss Roberta Sandhorn from Clay Center spends Fourth of July with Mr and Mrs R E Coope. Mr and Mrs Paul Preble of Concordia visited M A Preble home. Helen and Gladys Johnoh visit Miss St CREAM. Gift Shop Concordia advertises hats 1 to 3 dollars. Mrs Helen Johnson visits Ruth and Mrs Rosene in Topeka.
The Rev Hugh P Cooter formerly of Scandia and pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Gothenbury Nebraska is dead from pneumonia after attempting suicide by drinking tainted water near Bradshaw Webb He had spent 29 years in the ministry across Nebraska Kansas and Colorado Survived by his widow a daughter three brothers and a sister Burial took place at York Kansas City visitors include Mrs C J Holmstrom and children from Kansas City Kansas
Swedes split two games last week with Formosa 9 10 loss in Courtland on July Fourth and a 4 3 win over Republic City in Republican Valley League play at Scanadia. Rugg, Hurt Arm, started vs Formosa and left in seventh as Aspegren allowed three hits and two runs in three innings. Formoso pitcher Frazier closed with three scoreless frames. Sunday’s tight win saw Rugg win five innings before Aspegren relieved with bases loaded and no outs in the sixth.
Al Mahan building owner from Salina supervised painting on the east wall to stop water leakage. Interior redecorating will follow to refresh the Night Hawk Cafe with a more modern look.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Haglund and their two sons Wayne and Bobby traveled from Kansas City to visit Ida Johnson and other relatives this Friday.
Dr and Mrs E G Bockoven and daughter Marlyn Joyce with Misses Opal and Mary Ellen Brewer traveled to Niagara Falls for a three day sightseeing trip over the Fourth of July.
Mr and Mrs Harold Tingstrom visited at Kensington with Mr and Mrs Ray Ting strom during a few days last week.
Mrs Jokander and daughter Donna returned to Rapids City South Dakota last Monday. Miss Mabel Berggren and Richard Hugos spent Saturday evening in Concordia. Mr and Mrs Day Green and family were Sunday evening visitors in Jameson with relatives. Mr and Mrs A C Wilson of Concordia were Sunday callers in town. Mr and Mrs George Simmons and Bernice visited Archie Persinger Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Simmons and Bernice were dinner guests of Charley Ross at Randall Kansas Sunday. Wanted to Buy Shin sows See S S Benedict at City Market. Miss Lucile Fretd left for Kansas City Thursday evening. Why not burn Skellgds See ae Ward.
An early morning fire at 4 o clock in the Hageman and Wires Building damaged the second floor lodging rooms and first floor businesses. The I O O F Lodge suffered the main loss with damage to partitions and rafters while smoke and water damaged the Royal Cafe and Scandia Produce stock. Firemen controlled the flames within twenty minutes and insurance covers all losses. Rebuilding and interior redecorating will commence promptly.
Linemen of the Kansas Power Co have finished the power line to the new municipal well and the motor is installed and ready. The pump was installed earlier and the system awaits Layne-Western Co to finish the mains, then they will hook into the water network. Ditches for the mains may begin this week.
The Scandia city council postponed its regular meeting to Monday at 2 p.m. due to Independence Day. They approved regular bills and handled business regarding the new water main and the installation of the pump and machinery at the new well.
A report from Miltonvale notes the Old Settlers Reunion and Fourth of July celebration drew more than 2,000 attendees last Friday. Attendees include S S Benedict and A M Sanborn Lumber Co. staff, with other local residents traveling to nearby towns for visits and events. Gift Shop in Concordia advertised hats and baby bonnets reduced to 1 or less.
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