Three Big Days Of Celebration In Scandia Picnic
Scandia hosts a three day festival August 1 2 and 3 featuring a Pioneer Parade each afternoon and a pavement dance each evening. Crowning of a Picnic Queen Miss Verna Wallin with attendants Della mae Beach Maye Roberts Betty Jo Cox and Ruth Peterson. Continuous attractions include free acts bands rides stock show and a water carnival with popular acts from Beloit and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Verna Wallin
Dellamae Beach
Maye Roberts
Betty Jo Cox
Ruth Peterson
Weir Acrobats of
Beloit
Danny
Peters Serum Co
Kansas City
Hageman and Wires Drug Store
Peters
Esther Applegarth
Glenda Cuthbertson
Frank Loren
Jimmy
Gus Sandell
E. Porter Ahrens
Jimmy Kyle
KFBI
Chick Boyes
Jamestown
Red Cross War Relief Effort Kicks Off in Republic County
Republic County becomes the sole town in the area to back European War Refugees through the Red Cross. Mrs. Guy Frazier leads the local drive, aiming to meet weekly with a committee to reach quotas of 10 dance dresses, five women and five children’s outfits, two layettes, 20 sweaters, 10 adult and 10 child garments.
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Republic County
Red Cross
Europe
Guy Frazier
Paul Erickson
Floats Entered in Pioneer Parade by Local Groups
Parade organizers list entries include Veterans of Foreign Wars and Legion Scandia Journal Ole Frazier Hampton Furniture Ernest Fulcomer Fred Ward Bessie Larson Jack Reece Mrs E Porter Ahrens Skelly Oil Derby Grain Vic Erickson Frank Lervold G A Nystrom Wm Clark Frank Peterson Scandia Hardware and invite others to contact the parade committee Mrs Wm Clark Mrs Frank Peterson Gust Nystrom or Rev Linnerson to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Legion
Scandia Journal
Wm Clark
Frank Peterson
Gust Nystrom
Linnerson
Twin Calves Attract Local Notice In Quiet Farm Week
Gus Sandell reported a rare event as his registered Shorthorn cow Sally gave birth to twin red and roan bull calves named Joe and Maurice. Parlee Plotner suggested the fitting names. A.D. Johnsons announce Porky and Mrs. Porky arrived in Kremmling Colorado July 4. W. H. Chappell of Manhattan visited the Journal office after trips to Pratt Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Sandell
Gus
Sally
Gust
Parlee Plotner
Joe
Maurice
W.H. Chappell
Manhattan
Journal
Bill
Pratt
Norton
Lotta Apricots Sampled and Social News
Mrs Frank Peterson brought a sample of apricots to the Journal office. A twig held 21 fine apricots and she noted six bushels on one tree. Miss Evelyn Rasmussen hosted Miss Irma Haskins and Miss Betty Haskins on Wednesday afternoon.
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Frank Peterson
Journal
Misees Irma
Betty Haskins
Evelyn Rasmussen
Needs for Scandia Highlight Youth Athletics and Civic Space
The article urges Scandia to build an athletic field and stadium to boost youth sports, a new picture house, and a safer city hall. It also calls for a new post office, a band stand, and a city park or civic center to keep residents home and provide comfortable concert space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
City Hall
Republican River Project Practically Assured
Frank Carlson visited Scandia and stated the Republican River project has been approved by all needed departments and boards and is effectively before Congress. He noted a presidential request to pause due to the defense program, but the project is top priority and practically assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlson
Scandia
National Reservoirs Planning Board
Congress
A Good One Inch Rain Brightens Local Corn
After a one inch rainfall on Sunday the corn worsened to a dark green, looking healthy and on track for a real crop. Dry conditions threatened crop recovery and fed feed shortages, but the unexpected rain lifted spirits among farmers and local businessmen.
Roosevelt Wallace Nomination Sparked at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention nominated Franklin D Roosevelt for president and Henry A Wallace for vice president after a drawn out balloting process. Despite objections to a third term, Roosevelt and Wallace were declared the ticket with Wallace winning the vice presidential nomination amid mixed reactions.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Congressman Carlson Visits Town During Vacation
Congressman Frank Carlson stopped by the Journal office during a short Washington D C break while in town. Trinity Club of the Lutheran church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Joe N Johnson to focus on missionary work and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlson
Journal
Capitol City
Washington, D. C
Trinity Club of
The
Lutheran Church
Joe N. Johnson
Scandia Picnic Celebrates 72nd Anniversary
The Scandia Journal invites readers to a three day anniversary picnic August 1–3 hosted by the Community Club led by Walter Berger. Highlights include a Picnic Queen chosen by popular vote Verna Wallin with attendants Dellamae Beach Maye Roberts Betty Jo Cox Ruth Peterson, parade daily with horse drawn floats, a Midway with concessions, whirling rides, band concerts, and a pavement dance. Local families hosted picnic suppers by the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Journal
Walter
Cap) Berger
Verna Wallin
Dellamae Beach
Maye Roberts
Betty Jo Cox
Ruth Peterson
Scandia
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Pavement
Algot Anderson
J. E. Englund
Chris Nelson
Robert Doctor
Gus Nystrom
J. Swenson
Mary West
C. V. Hageman
Belleville
Louis Stofer
Bob and
Pinky” Ewing
Lester Richards
Thelma Acree
Carl Hammer
Wm. Clark
Dr. Hageman
A. D. Johnson
Kremmling
Colo
Porky
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Wallace
Bankhead
Farley
Mr. McNutt
Carlson
Scandia Community Club
Joyce Johnson
John Naslund
Corinne
Jimmy Larsen
Frank Larsen
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