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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
1
Tony Gritten suffered a rye beard injury in his left eye while harvesting. The fragment pierced near the pupil and was removed by Dr. C. V. Hageman.
The proposed city budget for Scan dia projects a 17.63 mill tax levy to raise about 5 683 25 for next year. Tangible property value rises to 309 816 with intangible at 43 660, enabling a lower levy despite existing bonded debt of 16 140 82 and 2 200 to be paid next year.
A. L. Hampton arrived in Scandia and plans a modern funeral home and furniture store. He will partner with Clark Danielson, brother of J Arvid Danielson, longtime Lindsborg funeral director. The funeral home will occupy the Nimocks residence on East Main Street and the furniture store the former Ed and Babe's Cafe building. A Henney funeral coach arrived Tuesday, with more equipment and stock to follow.
Notice states streets near city hall will be used for parking during the Courtland Band concert in the park. Mayor Adolph Nelson signs the notice informing attendees of the street closure and parking plan.
The Sunday School picnic scheduled for today Thursday has been postponed to a later date due to delays in farm work from recent rains. Sunday School meets at 10 A M with morning worship at 11, then community park service in the evening featuring the Courtland Band. Cook books are available from Ladies Aid officers. A cordial welcome to all Methodist Church services.
Sunday school with Bible classes at 9 oclock morning worship at 11. The children will sing. Sunday evening the Luther League invites your presence at their devotional program. Thursday study session on Romans chapter four. Friday meet with our group. Sunday annual peace day basket dinner at Victor Herrmah picnic grounds.
The Norway and Scotland churches announce Sunday School at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with Norway evening service at 8:00. An ice cream social at the Norway church is planned Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. Axel Smith. The Welcome-In Circle will be entertained Wednesday August 4 in the church basement.
The Amana Lutheran church led by Pastor M. C. Linerson invites all to Sunday services at 11:00 with a 10:00 Bible class for adults. An ice cream social, Vesper services at 5:00, and a covered dish supper follow. Women are organized into four groups with coordinators named. church beautifying funds are noted as appreciated.
Bill Adams 22, Formoso merchant, was killed when the car he rode in crashed into a truck around 2:30 am during a rain storm near Montrose. Mrs Adams suffered head wounds while Joe Kingsley and another passenger had minor injuries. Both were taken to St Joseph hospital in Concordia.
Large crowds attended the Scandia Picnic last week with three days of events. Attendance rose in the evening sessions though afternoon turnout lagged due to harvest. Chick Boyes' show drew steady support and local concessions funded a financially successful celebration.
Rainfall measured two sets of amounts with Friday and Saturday totals. Scandia gauges show six tenths of an inch Friday evening and over an inch in other areas. Saturday night added one and a quarter inches. Good corn and feed crops expected if grasshopper damage remains limited and hopper poisoning helps control pests. Wheat land is in good condition for tillage after the rains, though heavy stubble fields dry slowly and delay work.
Art Wallin bought the farm five miles north of Courtland at auction. The sale occurred Monday afternoon. The price paid was 7050 dollars. The transaction was handled by the Swedish State Bank of Courtland.
Next Sunday evening at 8 o clock the Courtland municipal band of 30 pieces will give a concert at the city hall park. Directed by Frank Leshovsky the band is esteemed as a fine musical organization. The program lasts about an hour with intermission and a brief talk on the charms of music by Rev R W Selin. Parking will be provided on Third Street and Washington Street. Officials invite all to attend this community service.
The annual farm sale of the Methodist Church will be held at the Gust Nestor farm on Tuesday, August 17. Col. J. W. Shotwell serves as notes. Articles sold on commission: livestock 3 percent merchandise 5 percent and old articles 10 percent. Notify minister or Journal office with items to give or have sold.
County Agent Adams reports free poison for grasshopper control remains available to farmers. Mixing stations operate at Belleville on Saturdays and at Scandia Agenda Republic and in Beaver township on listed weekdays, as part of a cooperative effort to save corn worth thousands of dollars. Farmers respond well to the campaign.
Rev and Mrs J P Miller of Chicago will present several reels of motion pictures taken on recent trips to Sweden. Mrs Miller is a noted singer and songwriter and will take part in the program at the Scandia Methodist Church Tuesday evening August 10.
Members of the Epworth League visited White Rock Sunday evening to present a program at the M. E. Church service. Sponsored by the White Rock League, youths later played games on the church lawn and refreshments were served.
The column notes Huntsman sparing that crow to curb grasshopper pests amid Washington heat. It cites American Nature Association head Arthur Pack on crows eating grasshoppers and a record of 148 insects in an hour. It mentions Senator Bilbo and Representative Bulwinkle planning private adjournments to return home.
Representative Carlson spoke to House about Kansas pond building for flood control. Representative Ferguson of Oklahoma, after flying over Kansas during a heavy rain, praised the project saying the state now stores water that would have been wasted and likened the plains to a lake region of Minnesota.
Congressman Knutson cites a total travel expense of 206 million dollars for fiscal years 1936 through 1938 with agriculture leading among departments. He notes Secretary Wallace's department spent 7.7 million in 1936 and 7.7 million in 1937 while agencies studied distant regions to apply findings to the Great Plains and dust bowl relief.
Dr. JR Overmiller, president of York College, spoke at the community park service Sunday evening. He showed motion pictures of campus activities, and a large congregation was present for the service.
Kansas to start old-age assistance within weeks with benefits averaging about 14 dollars monthly. State director RB B Church says 11,000 on direct relief will switch to old-age rolls within two months. Program largely run by county commissioners and appointed directors with applicant checks issued after approval.
Dr and Mrs G W Hageman entertained with dinner Sunday for Miss Mabel Hageman of Chicago and Miss Blanche Hageman with Mr and Mrs E C Wires Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman and Helen all listed as attendees in the social record from the event.
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