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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
1
Farmers should salv age immature corn into silage or fodder as a dry period measure. J W Linn of Kansas State College ext says pasture only as last resort and to fence small field portions daily. Soil barns and careful packing with water aid ensilage. sorghum may wait for drier weather.
The narrator, a Kansas resident, laments drought and heat that kill corn and debt the farmer. From arid plains to weary cities, rain is desired as crops fail, funds are scarce, and families endure with grit and hope. Mrs. George Fike of Rydal, Kansas signs the piece.
Hem Cooper announces a farm sale to be held tomorrow near Scandia at his home one and a quarter miles north. The sale starts at 1 o'clock with J. W. Shotwell as auctioneer.
Rev. Ghas Pehrson leads services for Amana Lutheran Church on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity with Gospel Luke sixteen one to nine. Sunday school and morning worship at usual hours. How much has God entrusted to you.
The Church schedules a Sunday School picnic at the John Naslund farm with 10 o'clock pickup from the drug store. Sunday service at 11 am and union park worship in the evening. Youth depart Monday for Pawnee encampment. campers should bring bread and supplies for the stay. B W Selin minister.
The church announces Sunday School at ten and a friendship club meeting Thursday afternoon in the church basement. A pot luck lunch will be served, with G. Ei to be announced in Sunday School.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway announces Sunday school at 10 o'clock with Bible class. Luther League and evening services are planned at the C. J. Hugo’s home this Sunday. Ladies Aid meets at Edmund Buer’s home Thursday August 2. Pastor T. Orlin Torgeson extends welcome.
The weekly schedule lists Sunday school and Bible classes at 10, morning worship at 10 146 English, Servites at 8, choir rehearsal, and an annual Women’s Missionary Society meeting on Thursday July 26 with Mrs Abe Johnson as delegate. Mrs Ephraim Hedstrom and Mrs Isaac Stener host Ladies Aid July 27, rugs display requested. Luther League Friday July 27, Bible camp opens Sunday at Woodbine with delegates Thelma Larson and Arelia Carlson. Pomel Sunday School picnic Augy Lindquist guest speaker. C G Danielson, pastor.
Sunday July 22 responders noted the Life lesson sermon in all Christ Scientist churches with scriptural focus on John 5 19 21. Jesus declares the Son can do nothing of himself but only what the Father does and the Father raises the dead and quickens whom he will.
The Journal reports in Topeka an immediate 15 percent dividend for Bank of Scandia depositors and drastic cuts in liquidation expenses. Receiver Adolph Nelson urges depositors to sign certificates before the dividend day to speed payout, with Nelson noting ongoing efforts to raise funds and exceed initial investor hopes.
The Journal highlights local potato yields with Otto Nelson planting 100 pounds of early Ohio varieties and harvesting about 10 bushels this week despite drought. The report notes the crop showcases in this vicinity and reflects a decent return under dry farming conditions.
Work is in progress at the former City Market in the Weislogel Building to open a new local market next Saturday. The building is being cleaned and stocked by the new proprietor Fay Summers, son of Sam Summers, in Scandia. The city market has been closed since the Lewis Brothers quit business months ago. Summers plans a full meat supply for local trade area.
Harold Johnson son of Joseph Johnson sold two choice calves as part of a 4 H project to Oscar Johnson. The calves weighed about 925 pounds each and brought six cents per pound, yielding a neat profit after careful feeding.
Last Thursday afternoon children playing in the rear of Andy Bettis home noticed smoke from a window. An examination showed sunlight had set the curtains afire and they were burning when found. The fire was extinguished without help from the fire department.
Clifford Davis of Scandia has been accepted for service in the Citizens Civilian Corps and is to leave for preliminary training at Riley on Tuesday this week for a six month term.
An early alteration to the star route schedule changes departure times. Verle Hawkins and Scandia are noted in the carrier notice with a shift to earlier service at 8:00 a.m. instead of the prior 45 a.m. slot.
The Scandia city council arranged free water access for local farmers facing shortages. The former city well west and south of the Isaacson Elevator now runs with an electric motor to supply water, shareable while it lasts. The pump house key stays at Gus's Service Station for farmers to collect water to keep livestock alive, with no charge. Mayor Blakeley calls for cooperative action amid the emergency.
Brenda Rogers, 18, vanished Monday evening from her home near Scandia but was found later that night at a relative’s home near Stony Point, located about 14 miles away. She had walked to the residence.
Kansas state relief efforts expand as 47 counties are recommended for emergency drought aid. Republic County joins the emergency list with plans to purchase distressed livestock for government food relief and to open government packing plants at strategic points. Eastern counties Shawnee and Jackson are the only eastern areas on emergency relief.
The Viking 4-H Girls Sewing and Cooking projects met July 16 in the high school basement to discuss fund raising for an achievement day. A second gathering July 18 at City Hall Park included a short business session and lunch, with a future meeting set for August 8 and a special meeting in planning.
A transient man was stabbed Sunday night at Courtland coal works. Preston Clifton, aged 30, and another fellow were involved in the incident. The Rock Island line is noted in connection with the scene, and his current condition remains listed as unknown.
Miss Helen Curry former Scandia schoolteacher edited the Jour nal for a month this summer is a patient at the Security Benefit hospital in Topeka. She underwent an appendicitis operation and is improving daily.
The water conservation plan aims to relieve drought destitution with state and federal aid. Farmers may obtain wells or ponds by consulting the county poor commissioner before next Saturday. easements, access during emergencies, and farm valuation credits for dry-water-course reservoirs are included, with fencing and tree planting required and geologist services to locate supplies.
On Sunday afternoon Scandia defeated Republic 1-0 after strong pitching by Red Sims and sharp fielding. Eric Currie at third starred in preventing drives while Hink Ward started at first with solid defense. Next Sunday July 29 Hardy hosts Scandia.
Attention is drawn to Federita as an excellent forage crop for late sowing. Higiera, a sorghum, and millet are also good options. If rain occurs, many rye fields will likely be sown for fall pasture.
The motor vehicle department launches a drive to compel owners to procure valid tags for their cars. Vehicles without tags will be held until a license to operate is obtained.
A visitor asks about crops at a farm and the farmer identifies wheat corn barley and notes a federal crop expert, Ane Snort Brown, explaining the business. The exchange highlights recognition of crop types and the presence of an official expert.
The Forest Service backs a plan to plant a 100 mile wide by 1300 mile long strip of trees across the prairie states of the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. The aim is to raise rainfall and reduce wind erosion by creating shelter belts that can retain soil moisture and support crops.
Reports from across the state note extreme drought lowering water in the Republican River and many lakes. The Fish and Game Department asks sportsmen to move fish from shallow streams and pools to deeper water to conserve fish life. Contact warders or the department promptly with precise stream and water body locations to save thousands of fish.
Peterson's kittenball team defeated Reuben Bettis's lads 21 to 5 on Monday night. The following Tuesday Shorty Martin's gang beat Petersons 9 to 3. Martin aggregate leads the league without a defeat.
Frank J. Ryan, seeking reelection as secretary of state, praised loudly when Ronald Finney appeared at the state house. The report notes Ryan anticipated scrutiny of the state bond scandal and states he will not receive help from the Finney group in the upcoming election.
Horace Greeley urged young men to seek new horizons as Russell, Larson, and Loren Evert followed last week. The trio are now in Colorado near the Utah border, employed pitching hay with prospects of energy work as reports emerge.
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