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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
A Thursday meeting at the City Clerk's office drew 40 to 50 Scandia property owners and County Attorney Guy Ward to discuss rock removal and street improvements. Residents defended the project but criticized the appraising board, while Ward defended the process as required by law.
Voting concluded Monday with Miss Verna Wallin winning the title of Picnic Queen. The four top runners up named as Lady Attendants are Dellamae Beach Maye Roberts Betty Jo Cox and Ruth Peterson.
Census data for the Sixth Congressional District shows 29 of 40 cities posting population gains since 1930. The report highlights urban growth across the district amid nationwide shifts in city size and distribution.
A humorous Will Rogers anecdote from an American tour in England describes how Scots, Irish, and Welsh influence the government. The Englishman claims Scots dominate, noting many are born in London to save railroad fare, while joking that Scots are capable leaders.
A street dance is set for Saturday night on Main Street just west of the Gunter Service Station. Admission is ten cents for ladies and 25 cents for men, with a call to tell friends before the Scandia Picnic.
Governor Ratner appeals to the President and the National Defense Commission urging balanced national defense plans. He warns that coastal expansion drains the Midwest of workers and stresses using agricultural regions to build industry while supporting military aims.
The Democratic National Convention began in Chicago with about 3,000 delegates and alternates. Report notes a lack of enthusiasm, with performances run from Washington by a single director, and no nominations yet as press time.
A all day sports program sponsored by the Republic County Purchasing Association will take place in Belleville on Wednesday July 24 for county farmers. Events include a ball game bicycle races foot races and other entertainments with a noon Basket Dinner. Entrants may contact Thos Brown Farm Security Board or Geo Fike Scandia.
The F. and M. Stores Co have installed a new Koch cooling system described as an overgrown Frigidaire. It is spacious with ample bottom storage and a large display compartment. They plan to stock cured meats and later possibly fresh meats.
A banner stretched across Scandia's Main street Tuesday, courtesy of Charley Nordman and Parlee Gunter, promotes the Pioneer Picnic with dates August 1 and 2. Bud Elliott of Bill City visited Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bettis Saturday.
Union Services in the park welcome Rev. Dunbar of Belleville's Wesleyan Methodist church as guest speaker. Special music by a male quartet accompanies the program. The Scandia Band is set to perform on July 28 as part of the services.
In Scandia several businesses installed home made cooling systems. Vic Haar of Scandia Bakery and Cafe led with a self designed unit keeping interiors near 80 degrees. Ole Frazier, Kansas Power Co., Haggman and Wires drug store, Royal Cafe and Coffee Shop followed with similar cooling systems.
Chairman Linnerson of the Parade Committee calls a meeting Friday night July 19 at 8 pm in the City Clerk's office. The gathering is described as very important and all committee members are urged to attend.
Verlee Reece will be the new reporter on the Journal, replacing Thelma Acree who has covered news for weeks. Reece, a lifelong Scandia resident, asks reporters to call 112 if she misses them, and notes their news helps the paper produce the best local newspaper in the area.
The pheasant season will run November 1 through November 3 this year. Counties included are Cheyenne Decatur Ellis Gove Graham Logan Norton Osborne Phillips Rawlins Rooks Russell Sheridan Sherman Smith Thomas Trego Wallace Mitchell Jewell and Republic.
A historical note explains the late summer bug known as chigger or Trombicula imatans, a six legged red insect with two hornlike feelers. It details how people rarely recognize the creature by sight but feel its bite and dislike its lingering presence.
Johnny Nystrom, chairman, invites all committee members and interested parties to a meeting at the City Clerk's office tonight at 8 p.m. Those who can furnish a car or are interested in making the trip are urged to attend.
A shipment of Plug hats arrived this week for advertising the Scandia Pioneer Picnic set for August 1 2 and 8. The hats recall vintage campaigns and have quickly been worn by local men at the Royal Cafe, aiding crowd attraction and enjoyment.
Clipped item notes Democrats placing Republicans in office and Republicans selecting a former Democrat as presidential candidate. It mentions North Carolina Young Democrat clubs being organized by Mr Hoover Taft. Also a local note: Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and sons spent Saturday evening in Burr Oak.
The Scandia Community Club plans its regular meeting next Monday at 8 p.m. in the City Clerk's office. This will be the final gathering before the picnic, and all members are urged to attend.
The author listened to Alben Barkley’s Democratic National Convention keynote in Chicago and found it lacking. They question gains for farmers and job creation since 1933, compare national debt rising from 24 to 49 billion, and criticize demonstrations around Roosevelt and Hoover while evaluating the administration’s record.
Town readers are urged to support a possible Rat Day as a promotional effort to reduce the rat population. Mrs. Art Jacobson visited her mother, Mrs. Paul Hrickson, from Sunday evening to Wednesday.
The 1940 Pioneer Picnic at Scandia runs August 1 to 3 with a Pioneer Parade led by oxen teams and no modern vehicles. Horse and mule judging offers $25 in prizes, Booster Tour July 25, and nightly dances with KFBI orchestra. Activities include rodeo roping, water carnival, trained pig, midways, and independent concessions. organizers urge car pools and word of mouth promotion.
The community has a notable display of whiskers despite scarce rainfall. Men with sider whiskers, chin whiskers, mustaches, full beards, and various colors parade along the main street discussing whiskers, a common scene in this drought period.
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