Annual Picnic Set for Scandia August 3 to 5
The three day celebration in Scandia August 3 4 and 5 will feature Central States Shows carnival rides midway games and ten concessions. Chick Boyes Tent Show vaudeville sketches amateur contest with cash prizes and a pavement dance nightly. Fitz Powell Lincoln Nebr leads a seven member band for all three evenings with a girl entertainer.
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Belleville
Carl Aberg
Fitz Powell
Lincoln
Nebr
Scandia
Irrigation Potential Highlighted by Elm Creek Plant
The Elm Creek alfalfa dehydrating plant reports a strong second crop with heavy yields and minimal hopper damage. It employs 45 workers across three shifts and anticipates five cuttings this season due to favorable moisture. The piece argues irrigation in Elm Creek and Scandia could provide steady incomes and jobs, easing drought hardships.
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the Tribune
Hastings
Nebr
Elm Creek
Scandia
Scandia Defeated by Agenda In Close 8–7 Baseball Win
Agenda edged Scandia 8 to 7 in a Sunday baseball game at Agenda Field. Agenda pitcher Jack Reid earned the win as Scandia could not close the gap late.
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Scandia
Agenda
July grace period for Kansas driver's licenses announced
Kansas motorists receive a July grace period to apply for new operator and chauffeur licenses before the July 1 expiration deadline. State Vehicle Department Superintendent C. M. Voelker announced the extension, noting licenses must be renewed by law.
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Kansas
C. M. Voelker
State Vehicle Department
Will Rogers Humorous Story About Charity Questions
Will Rogers humorously critiques charity inquiries as he recalls a tramp seeking a meal at a house door. A mistress asks if the man drinks, prompting a quip about whether liquor use should affect aid. The skit highlights self righteousness and misplaced scrutiny in giving.
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Yanka
Union Services At City Hall Park
A large crowd attended the first City Hall Park service with the Scandia band led by Fred K Reasoner. Next Sunday Rev F H Dawson of Belleville will speak. The program committees for July and August were named and rain plans call for Presbyterian church services. park streets will close to autos 8 to 9 p m.
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City Hall Park
Scandia
Fred K. Reasoner
F. H. Dawson
Belleville
J. E. Englund
E. P. Ahrens
R. Bettis
J. C. Everett
Irvin Currie
Bertha Fogelberg
Bob Ewing
LeRoy Nelson
Everett
Fred Evert
Joseph Johnson
Englund
Chris Nelson
Chas. Berggren
Miss Fogelberg
Local visitors Chuck McKimson and Ray Marken leave Scandia for Los Angeles
After a week in Scandia Chuck McKimson and Ray Marken depart for Los Angeles Tuesday morning. They enjoyed the visit and hope to return for a longer stay. Local observations note Bill Johnson's safe recovery from last Friday's auto accident and friends visit others including Walter H. Berger and families during weekend travels and birthday celebrations.
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Scandia
Chuck McKimson
Ray Marken
Los Angeles
Calif
Chuck
Bill Johnson
Booster Trip Planned for July 27 Ahead of Scandia Picnic
A July 27 booster trip for Scandia Picnic advertising invites community participation.Participants should wear old fashioned costumes with sun bonnets for women and clown or overalls attire for men. The tour departs downtown around 7:30 8:00 am and travels through 16 nearby towns with a potential Friday extension. Bring lunch and prepare for a noon picnic in Superior Nebraska. volunteers with cars should contact Walter Berger Johnny Nystrom or Max Muth.
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Scandia
Courtland
Formosa
Randall
Jewell City
Mankato
Lovewell
Webber
Superior
Nebr
Hardy
Byron
Deshler
Chester
Neb
Belleville
Concordia
Jamestown
Norway
Republic
Narka
Munden
Agenda
Cuba
Boosters
Walter Berger
Johnny Nystrong
Max Muth
Weekend visits span several towns in Concordia area
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Godsey visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Vader in Superior Nebraska. Mrs J P Jiensen dined with her parents Charley Nondorf. Bernice Granstedt returned to Chicago after a two week visit with the Olson family. Visitors to Mr and Mrs Arthur Sjoholm Jamestown Oliver Johnson Courtland Joseph Johnson Concordia stayed with them Sunday. Carl D Larson and Eldon visited Anna Nelson in Concordia. Verle Beck Ada Kallman and Clarence Figgins called on Emma Poage at St Joseph hospital. Artie Jensen and Richard spent the weekend with Joe Johnson and family.
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Lawrence Olson
Phyllis
Arthur Sjoholm
Jamestown
Oliver Johnson
Courtland
Joseph Johnson
Carl D. Larson
Eldon
Anna Nelson
Concordia
Verle Beck
Ada Kallman
Clarence Figgins
Emma Poage
St. Joseph Hospital
Artie Jensen J
Richard
Joe Johnson
Penny Bracket of Sales Tax A Success
The penny bracket system for collecting sales tax, in use since July 6, is rapidly gaining acceptance with the public. The Commission of Revenue and Taxation plans optional tweaks if needed, and citizens respond with varied opinions including a hamburger stand owner who urges standardized United States money to avoid token problems and service delays.
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Commission of Revenue and Taxation
United States
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Reported Across Town
Rev and Mrs J E Englund, Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman visited the Elmer Danielson family. Eve Sandborn of Clay Center dined with the Coopers. Jacqueline Cooper accompanies her home for a Clay Center visit. The Bowersox Cooper and L E Cooper families attended Levi Cooper's funeral in Sioux City Iowa. Mrs John Kelley and children of Mankato returned home after visiting Ed Thomas and relatives. J P Jensen and Evert Hanson households shared Sunday company. Lervold and Larson families enjoyed river picnic. Reuben Carlson and Robert visited Lela Carlson Sunday.
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J. E. Englund
Martin Johnson
Norman
Elmer Danielson
Eve Sandborn
Clay Center
R. E. Cooper
Jacqueline Cooper
Ralph Bowersox
N.S. Cooper
L. E. Cooper
Don Newton
Kansas City
Sioux City, In
Levi Cooper
John Kelley
Mankato
Ed Thomas
Claims Record Wheat Yield by Frank H. Larson
Frank H. Larson a farmer two miles south of Scandia claims a record Republic county wheat yield. The Tenmarq variety produced 40 acres at 40 bushels an acre and 45 acres at 29 bushels. He asserts the ground was measured and the yields are absolutely correct.
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Frank H. Larson
Scandia
Republic County
Mr. Larson
Leahy retires after 52 years with Rock Island Lines
W J Leahy, Passenger Traffic Manager of the Rock Island lines, retires July 1 after 52 years of continuous service. His career began as a traveling passenger agent in New York City and advanced through Buffalo Philadelphia Chicago St Louis to reach the top traffic manager post in 1936.
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Rock Island
W. J. Leahy
Rock Island Lines
Mr. Leahy
E. M. Durham, Jr
Road
Willian J. Leahy
New York City
Buffalo
N. Y
Philadelphia
Leahy
Special Picnic Edition to Feature Scandia History
The Journal announces a special edition printed on Thursday July 27 as a picnic souvenir issue. It will cover modern and ancient Scandia and other historical topics with favored articles included. Order extra copies before July 26.
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Scandia
Week-end visits roll through Republic community
Mr and Mrs Verl Beck and son and Miss Ada Kallman joined Mrs Frank Beck of Republic for a weekend visit. George Freed Delores Jack Lilly and family and Elmer Jensen Jerry Merle visited Ed Jensen and family. Ed Johnson of Boulder and Lloyd Johnson of Belleville dined with Alford Johnson and family. Will Adams and Claud Adams visited Salina relatives. Ralph Fisher and son from Nebraska visited Truman Walters family. Anna Loofbourrow returns from Manhattan to visit father Chester Loofbourrow before Omaha departure. Will Mahaffey, long based in Topeka, visits Geo Barleen family. Patricia Cooper spent Thursday and Friday with Carla Reece.
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Verl Beck
Ada Kallman
Frank Beck
Republic
George Freed
Delores
Jack Lilly
Elmer .Jensen
Jerry Merle
Ed Jensen
Six People Injured In Car Wreck Near Clyde
Six injured, including Republic County commissioners Joe Rizek C Gust Sandell and Maurice Fate, Parlee Plotner, Adolph Nelson and W A Johnson, after a 1988 Oldsmobile driven by Sandell punctured a tire between Clyde and Clifton Friday night. Car overturned twice. victims treated at St Joseph Concordia Belleville hospital and at home.
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Republic County
Joe Rizek
C. Gust Sandell
Maurice Fate
Parlee Plotner
Adolph. Nelson
W. A. Johnson
Scandia
Topeka
Clyde
Clifton
Mr. Sandell
Plotner
Scandia Journal
Scandia Post Office
Rizek
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Adolph Nelson
Sandell
Patterson Memorial Hospital
Belleville
Journal
Meet After Fifty Years A Logsdon Family Reunion
A sister and two brothers visit for the first time in half a century. Charles and Sam Logsdon from Norway township welcome their sister who traveled from Missouri with her family. They recount early life on the western plains and reflect on shared memories.
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Charles
Sam Logsdon
Norway Township
Missouri
Western Plains
Bindweed Eradication Program Faces Busy Days
Lewis E McEwen county bind weed supervisor says his assistants are kept busy eradicating bindweed over about 600 acres in Republic county using cultivation and approved methods since the 1937 bindweed control law. Cc E Albro reports losses after a predator killed over 50 young turkeys, estimated over $100 in losses.
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Lewis E. McEwen
Republic County
Cc. E. Albro
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Abilene
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Florence
Axel Nelson
Otto Nelson
Clarence Nelson
Katherine Nelson
Albert Anderson Home
Mrs
Axel Lindberg
Richard Jensen
Japan
Ata
Rome
England
Italy
Lawrence Godsey
Mrs. L. B. Vader
Superior, Nebr
J. P. Jiensen
Charley Nondorf
Bernice Granstedt
Chicago
The
Tax Commission
J. P. Jensen
Ben Lervold
Geo. Larson
Reuben Carlson
Robert
Lela Carlson
C.R. J
P. R.R
William J. Leahy
Ed Johnson
Boulder, Colo
Lloyd. Johnson
Alford Johnson
Will Adams
Claud Adams
Salina
Ralph Fisher
Nebraska
Truman Walters
Anna Loofbourrow
Manhattan
Chester Loofbourrow
Omaha
Will Mahaffey
Geo. Barleen
Patricia Cooper
Carla Reece
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