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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
1
In Scandia, locals mock Roosevelt and Hoover while praising thrift and debt repayment. A Hiawatha World refrain urges paying creditors to restore confidence, with anecdotes of small payments gradually clearing large loans. The piece notes Roosevelt’s nomination talk, Haig whiskey in window displays, and a Democrat backing Hoover amid campaign imagery.
Scandia hosts a day of entertainment on Saturday July 23 with a free Webber High School Band concert at 7 30 pm led by Adolph Nelson. cash prizes reward the largest family and the farthest distance registrant at The Scandia Journal office by 8 10 pm. A 3 pm baseball game between Scandia Junior and Mankato American Legion Junior teams charges 10 cents. The Princess Theatre offers The Miracle Man all talking feature for ten cents with merchants providing tickets totaling an all day event.
Norton resident Ida M Walker the only woman candidate for Congress on the Republican ticket in Kansas Sixth District visits Scandia campaigning. Former Norton county legislator with five years in the state house, she urges Washington government change. Opponents in the primary include Slopansky Belleville Mitchell Mankato and Sparks Goodland the incumbent.
The Miracle Man returns to the Princess Theatre this Friday and Saturday in a new all talking edition. An all star Paramount cast features Sylvia Sidney Chester Morris Irving Pitcher Hobart Bosworth and Robert Coogan. Tickets at the door cost 10 cents with the Merchants Trade Ticket available from local merchants.
Several residents reported minor injuries this week. Lee Loring hurt his foot on a sand bar in the Republican River. Norma Jean Olson broke a shoulder in a Sunday car incident. Everette Crider, Percy Shivvers, and Carrie Aberg also sustained non serious hurts while Ruth Benson returned to KMMJ after a vacation with her parents.
Mr and Mrs John McClain of Moline Iowa were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer. The social outing highlights a local cross state visit with no further details provided.
The Methodist Church schedules a 10 A M Sunday School and 11 A M worship with the sermon Lovest Thou Me. Special music and a union message at City Hall grove by Rev James G Roberts of Belleville. Auction sale committee reports favorable progress and contributions listed to balance the year's deficits. Reverend W Selin is the pastor.
Ninth Sunday after Trinity service notes gospel Luke 12 42 48 and stewardship. Sunday School and morning service at usual hours. Union services at the park in the evening. Conference convention declares Sunday a day for penitence confession of sin and prayer. Chas Pehrson pastor.
The Friendship Club has been postponed until a week from Thursday with Mrs. Clifford Davis as hostess. Older boy scouts twelve and up are asked to meet at the parsonage at 7 for a swimming trip. Sunday services include a union park service with Rev. Robert of Belleville preaching. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening and Circle hostess Mrs. Carl J Hugo afterwards. The Circle plans an ice cream social Saturday by the F and M Stores on Main Street.
Joe H Mercer longtime Kansas Livestock Association leader announces Republican candidacy for U S Senator. He profiles as farmer stock raiser advocating strict law enforcement and equal penalties, urges revival of agriculture with higher livestock prices, and highlights 25 years on farm and livestock causes including roles in the Kansas legislature and National Livestock and Meat Board.
Oscar Johnson is confined to his bed by illness. Mr and Mrs Sam Summer visited in Fairbury Nebraska last Sunday.
The notice invites the congregation to attend Sunday School with Bible class at 10 o'clock and morning worship at 11 o'clock this Sunday. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson urges good attendance and emphasizes that the Word of God should matter more than property or money.
Civil War veteran Godfrey McDowell died at his Scandia area home after a stroke. Born June 13, 1846 in Ligonier Pennsylvania, he moved to Kansas in 1871 and lived on the same farm for 61 years. Survived by five children, his wife preceded him in death. He served in the Union Army and was a longtime Mason and community figure. Funeral services at Union Valley Church with Mason and American Legion honors.
Grant Thompson of Belleville township completes his active bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Republic County. He traveled to Scandia this week to press his campaign, has lived in the county 49 years, and pledges strict enforcement of state laws. The Journal carries his formal announcement.
Donald Thompson nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Rollo Thompson of west of Scandia died Tuesday morning at his parents home from an ailment of the heart following a siege of the flu about two months ago. He had been taken to St Joseph Hospital at Concordia but doctors could not save him.
Postmaster G P Plotnet reports higher charges for postal money orders up to $20 starting yesterday. Fees are 6 cents for up to $2.50, 8 cents for $2.51 to $5, 11 cents for $5.01 to $10, and 13 cents for $10.01 to $20, with over $20 remaining at old rates. Warren Malmstrom of Oakland, formerly of here, died Monday July 11. his father Rev Emil Malmstrom was a local Methodist pastor.
E. P. Ahrens traveled to Topeka on Friday accompanied by Herbert Coombs of Belleville. Miss Ruth Ahrens, visiting at the N J Ward home there, returned home with them.
Miss Eva Sandborn of Clay Center visited on Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper.
Mrs. Mary Creagor left last week for Abtwank to visit her son M. H. Creagor and family. Harry Moller was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. KE Wires.
Mr. Leo Swanson of Clay Center Nebraska was a guest at the Carl Benson home Sunday. The Rev and Mrs Chas Peterson attended the Luther League convention at Olberg Kansas last Friday. FOR SALE Your cucumber pickles and tomatoes see Frank Peterson phone 89.
Six Scandia young women plus leader Miss Mapfeil Preble depart Sunday for Abilene to attend a one week session at the Mary Dell Camp in Brown Memorial Park. The Abilene camp offers boating swimming and various recreations attracting participants from across Kansas. Names of Scandia party include Faye Cady Alice Nimocks Gertrude Nimocks Genevieve Reed Jane Freed Jeanne Plotner and Jane Preble who will stay for the week.
Charles H. Hatton of Wichita was elected president of Lions International at the Los Angeles convention, becoming the first Kansas man to hold the post. He heads 2650 clubs across five countries and has long promoted youth ethics programs and civic improvement in Wichita.
Mr and Mrs Stoy Yeager spent Wednesday night and Thursday at the Runert home north of Court. Their daughter Wrean ies accompanied them home after visiting her grandparents for a few days.
Notable items include a Scandia shopper promotion offering guaranteed satisfaction and quick service. Visitors mentioned are John Brandstrom of Vermillion, Leo Johnson from Jamestown with grandparents, Gust Nystrom family from Wednesday to Saturday, Jeannette Butt Ahrens with Sadie Alma Graham visiting Republic, Bobby Turk of Wichita visiting at the Howard Afahan home.
Local Scandia merchants unite for a one day price blitz offering below cost merchandise to nearby farmers and residents. Stores advertise the first major honest bargain event in town history with vast selections at unmatched low prices. Travel is encouraged to take part in the single day sale.
The Citizens State Bank of Republic City closed its doors Monday morning after directors ordered a 30 day suspension to protect depositors. The action follows recent bank runs sparked by a failing Byron Nebraska bank and aims to stabilize the local institution.
A Sanborn Lumber Co statement notes repainting buildings slows depreciation and boosts property value, underscoring the impact of exterior maintenance on real estate worth.
Miss Helen Pollock of Chicago and Miss Blanche Hageman with Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman and daughter Helen motored to Concordia last Friday.
Everett Washington couple Mr and Mrs Buddy Fogelberg spent Monday night at the O F Werner home. Lincoln Nebraska travelers Mr and Mrs Dunigan Norma Jane and Mr and Mrs O F Werner visited Mrs Hulda Bengston and Anna. Mrs Frank Law of Kansas City arrived Friday to visit sister Mrs A L Lerson and Mr Lerson before returning home. Mrs Westin and Mrs Cullers with Mrs Nimocks drove to Concordia for business.
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