Walter G Ward Named Republic County Wheat Director
Walter G Ward has been appointed district administrator for Republic county and six surrounding counties as part of Kansas wheat allotment administration. District plans include local organizing committees to start signups by July 20 with all growers across 14 counties to sign by August 20.
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Kansas
Manhattan
H. Kerger
Kansas State College Extension Service
Walter G. Ward
Republic County
Smith, Jewell, Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud
Lincoln Counties
F. K. Reed
Rain Brings Optimism as Crops and Trade Rise
A light rain Wednesday night dropped about three quarters of an inch in town with heavier showers to the north and northwest. Farmers saw corn and elevator demand rise while officials reported a hopeful mood and crowded grain orders.
Peterson party takes month long Rocky Mountain vacation
Henry Peterson owner of Royal Cafe travels with Mrs August Brand Cecil and Don for a month in the Rocky Mountains. They plan extensive mountain hiking and fishing while Mr. Peterson's house truck vacation setup travels with them. Will Wilson will manage the restaurant in his absence.
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Henry Peterson
Royal Cafe
Scandia Travelers Triumph in Two Games at Belleville
On Sunday afternoon the Scandia Travelers junior baseball club led by Sherm English defeated Belleville second team 14-2 and the Belleville scouts 16-4. Munson starred for Scandia. Next Sunday the juniors host a game here in new uniforms.
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Travelers
Sherm English
Belleville
Belleville Boy Scout
Munson
Scandia
Dell Perry Dies in Obituary Note
A brief obituary note reports the death of Dell Perry with minimal biographical detail. The item records the name and the fact of death as read from the damaged OCR fragment.
Andia World’s Fair Picture Attracts Attention
State officials announced a picture of Highway No. West of Scandia for the Watlat Fair has drawn considerable interest. Will Wilson painted the scene in oils, now on display at the Journal office. W. P. Shivvers loaned a splendid photo showing the highway at the first curve from the bridge.
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Hese
Scandia
Will’ Wilson
Journal
W. P. Shivvers
The
Church Notes and Announcements for Sixth Sunday After Trinity
The article lists gospel readings for the sixth Sunday after Trinity from Matthew and notes Sunday school and morning worship at usual hours. It mentions the Cotton Blossom Singers performing negro spirituals at the park in the evening and an invitation to Dorcas society tea at the church parlors next Friday afternoon July 28 hosted by Miss Anna Swanson and Mrs Ed Swanson.
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Cotton Blossom Singers
Anna Swanson
Ed Swanson
Dorcas Society
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Picnic
The church outlines a 10 a m Sunday school session, 11 a m worship, and an evening union park service. A Thursday August 3 Sunday School picnic is planned at the John Naslund Farm followed by a Friday farm sale at Gust Nystrom farm.
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Union Park Service
John Naslund
Gust Nystrom
United Brethren Presbyterian Seeks Faith Relevance In Modern Society
On Sunday the United Brethren Presbyterian church asks if Christianity has outgrown by modern society and questions whether the church remains a force to turn the world upside down. Sunday morning’s theme is Things New and Old with Sunday school before worship. The Union evening service features Cotton Blossom Singers from Piney Woods Mississippi presenting negro spirituals and plantation songs. Welcome In hosts Mrs. Axel Smith on July 26 in church parlors. Friendship meets at the Aid Building on July 27. David Cunningham, Student Pastor.
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United Brethren- Presbyterian
Church
Union
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Axel Smith
Friendship
David Cunningham
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Announces July Junior Choir Concert
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas invites attendance at the Junior choir concert scheduled for Wednesday evening July 26 at the church. The Juniors will sponsor an ice cream social after the concert. Pastor Orlin Torgeson extends the welcome.
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T Orlin Torgeson
Ada Lutherin Church Kackley Sixth Sunday Events
Ada Lutherin Church Kackley schedules Sunday school Bible classes at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Swedish communion and evening services at 8 p.m. Confirmation rehearsal Friday 9 a.m. A concert Friday night July 1 by a colored quartet with free will offering. Ice cream social afterward to aid the conference budget. Women’s Mission Society of the Mariadahl District will provide further details on page four.
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Our Church
Women’s Missiona
Society of
Mariadahl
Legislature bungles law on tail lights and reflectors
State officials will not enforce the new tail light and reflector requirement. The law, criticized as bungled, was intended for trucks but applied to all vehicles causing confusion. Attorneys and insurance groups consider loopholes and possible court action. School boards resign amid red tape and new rules across counties.
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Topeka
Clyde Republican
Kansas
School House Being Cleaned and Painted
Painters and cleaners are working to clean and paint the school building for its opening. Bob Doctor, the new janitor, cleans grease from floors and sands desks as crews prepare the interior for a more presentable appearance.
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Bob
Courtland Businessmen Edge Scandia In Tight Battle
Courtland businessmen defeated Scandia All Stars 10 to 8 in a hectic Tuesday evening game. A rousing last inning rally sealed the Courtland victory.
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Courtland
Down Scandia
Scandia
All Stars
Scandia Bats Rally and Slump Marked by Officiating
Scandia lost to Mankato 6 to 3 under floodlights in a novelty game with local players unused to night play. The Belleville league clash saw Scandia prevail 7 to 1 behind Dale Logsdon’s pitching and a barrage of hits led by Glen Currie Joyce Johnson Irvin Currie Art Jackson and Juddy Freed for strong batting showings. Norman Currie wowed the crowd with a sliding catch, and the next contest is set for Sunday at Narka.
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Scandia
Mankato
James
Belleville
Viking Swatsmiths
Dale Logsdon
Glen Currie
Joyce Johnson
Irvin Currie
Art Jackson
Juddy Freed
Norman Currie
Billy Watson
iNarka
Boxing Matches At Ball Park Next Saturday Night
A local committee sponsors an evening of five boxing matches at the ball park next Saturday. Bouts begin at 7 pm with local talent participating. no admission charge but a collection will be taken to aid in purchasing suits for the Scandia junior beam.
Moller Brothers Attend Dighton Funeral
Harry and Cecil Moller traveled to Dighton last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Carl Moller 23 who died from tetanus Tuesday evening at Garden City Hospital. She leaves her husband and two small children. Carl Moller is well known in Scandia. The Mollers returned Tuesday evening.
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Harry i
Cecil ‘Moller
Carl Moller
Ima Garden
Carl
Moller
Scandia
Harry
Cecil Moller
Prosperity Item Ed Wires Buys New Shoes Last Week
Ed Wires purchased a new pair of shoes during the previous week, reflecting a small consumer purchase in the Prosperity item.
Pirates Win 10-2 Over Giants in Cooper Fixture
The Pirates led by Emery McIrvin defeated the Giants 10 to 2 with sharp defense and timely hitting. Standings show Pirates at .3 2 behind Yankees and ahead of Cubs and Giants. rain caused a game to be postponed to Monday night.
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Pirates
Cooper’s Giants
Emery McIrvin
Giants
Yankees
H Moller
MecIrwin
R. Cooper
Cubs
F. Peterson
School Census Complete in Scandia District
Professor Fred L. Miller, new district superintendent, completed the annual census listing 222 school age children in Scandia District 6. There are 119 boys and 103 girls ages 5 to 20. 24 names were dropped due to families moving, while new arrivals did not offset losses.
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Fred L. Miller
Scandia
Miller
State Marshal Reports Republic County Losses
Republic county reported two fires with a loss of 405 dollars for June according to the last official report by retired state fire marshal John S. Gilmore. Total state losses for June reached 178,845 dollars, with McPherson county at 77,935 and Wyandotte at 12,789. Stores suffered the most, 55,648 dollars, as the retiring marshal notes 82 investigations, 20 arrests, 9 confessions, and 9 convictions from April to June, plus a 23 percent operating-cost reduction.
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Republic County
John S. Gilmore
New State Department
A. W
Logan
Quenemo
Inter-Ocean
Topeka
McPherson
McPherson County
Damags
Wyandotte County
Department of Inspections and Registration
Negro Singers Here Sunday In Scandia
A Piney Woods school colored quartet will perform old Negro Spirituals in Scandia on Sunday. The group, known as the Cotton Blossom Singers, has been well received in nearby areas. Plans are underway to host the Piney Woods ball club later this summer for a game in Scandia.
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Scandia
Piney’ Woods
Piney Woods
South
Mississippi
Jackson
Laurence, CG. Jones
Edward Nelson Taylor
Laffort
Ife
St Swithin Tradition and Weather Lore Feature
The piece explains the St Swithin prophecy linking weather on July 15 to the next forty days. It notes the legend's origin with English bishop Saint Swithin who died in 862 AD and mentions public fascination with this old superstition.
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St. Swithin
St. “Swithin
Officers Raid Carter Premises Net 21 Bottles Beer
County officers Sherm English E Ludwig and Jim Moore under Sheriff Andy Moore raided Ed Carter premises northwest of town. No liquor found inside but 21 bottles of home brewed beer and a pint of alcohol found in nearby cornfield. Carter fined 200 and jailed 60 days after pleading guilty following county attorney Spurney’s advice.
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Sherm
English
E. Ludwig
Jim’ Moore
Andy Moore
Scandia
Ed Carter
Carter
A. Ellingson
Spurney
Methodist Church Plans Annual Farm Sale at Gust Nystrom Farm
The annual farm sale to benefit the Methodist Church is set for Saturday August 11 at the Gust Nystrom farm. Livestock will be sold with a 3 percent commission. Several committees are organizing the event and inviting interested buyers to attend.
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Urday
Gust Nystrom
Call Intrested
Canning Factory Agent Sees Ideal Valley for Industry
A Missouri Pacific industrial department representative made a quick inspection of riverbank garden plots last Friday. He was favorably impressed and stated the valley is ideal for a canning industry.
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Missoupri Pacific
Td Local
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