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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
1
Paul Ewing has a newly equipped shoe and harness shop open in Scandia in the former Scandia Clothing Co building. He bought the latest equipment and is ready to do all kinds of repair work with E. H. Lewis assisting for a time, former Scandia repair operator.
S G Porter of Hagler Nebraska visited Scandia last week to promote flood water control and irrigation projects in the Republican Valley. The plan, funded by a federal appropriation, aims to extend Nebraska efforts into Kansas with Porter's assistance.
A Republican Valley League meeting in Republic City heard Ruskin protest that Superior used an ineligible baserunner in a three week old game. The protest was denied and Superior kept the win. J W Kephart of Salem Oregon died July 5 after a stroke two years earlier. He attended Scandia Schools and was brother of Mrs Barto Vincent.
Miss NonaFae Mahan returned home after a seven week visit with EF Laybourn and Mrs Laybourn. Miss P H fr and Plath also accompanied or were mentioned in the report. The text is fragmentary and names appear inconsistently.
Mrs August Swanson made a visit as Mr and Mrs Adolph Pieshke who spent last week with daughter Mrs Swanson. Mr Pieshke was hurt in an auto wreck but is improving at this time.
Lloyd Hummer and family thank neighbors for help during the home fire last Friday. The note expresses gratitude for support received at the time of the incident.
Dr. and Mrs. John Larson of Elgin Illinois announce the birth of a baby boy. Dr. Larson is the son of Mrs Anna Learson. Miss Ruby Sundine returns home from Belleville hospital and stays with her uncle Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren. Several families return from trips and visits in Minnesota and Missouri. Local grinding prices listed by Fred Ward for wheat corn oats. Supt and Mrs F W Stukenbroek and family return from a three week Missouri vacation.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Glenn Eastman on the birth of a baby boy. Dorcas Society will hold its social in the church parlors on Friday afternoon August 7. All members and others at home.
Preparations underway as White Rock citizens appoint permanent committees for the annual Old Settlers Picnic. Scandia to play ball in the major afternoon event with a Swede team expected and Republic City as a probable opponent. The day will feature morning to evening entertainment and visits with old neighbors. Mrs Earl Cahill and sons of Lakin visited relatives and handled business matters.
Gospel reading from Luke 16 1 9 on stewardship in Swedish service. Sunday School and morning worship at usual hours. Union service at park in the evening. Dorcas Society social in church parlors Friday August 7. Trustees meet in J A Freeburgs office Friday evening at 8. Chas Pehrson pastor.
The Methodist Church invites the community to a Thursday evening program and ice cream social hosted by the Ladies Aid. Services are planned for Sunday with a church school at 10 am and union ark service in the evening. Boys from the church school will attend camp at Pawnee starting Thursday and a Sunday School picnic is set for August 6 at the Nelson home.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church meets this afternoon at Norway church parlors. Next Sunday's planned services are postponed to the 9th unless a further notice. Mrs Megill's father died Monday afternoon, delaying preaching at both churches.
Readings and Bible study at Our Saviors Lutheran Church Norway ross School with Pastor Sander. Sunday service at 11 am followed by a church meeting. August event listings include guest speaker Mrs Verill. Parish members invited to attend.
Sunday schedule lists morning school at 10 oclock with preaching at 11. Next service follows with morning and evening sessions described as morals and finance. City context appears throughout as part of the church timetable.
Miss Hazel Bettis becomes owner of the Night Hawk Cafe in the Al Mahan building at Washington and Fourth Ave Scandia after purchasing from Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan who have run the restaurant for years Bettis took possession immediately and remodeled the interior while planning a general restaurant operation for transient and home trade with slightly lower prices to fit the times
Miss Genevieve Freed Miss Jeanette Ahrens and Miss Bernice Bowersox returned from Camp Wood near Elm Dale Kansas where they attended the Girl Reserves Camp. Mrs. E Porter Ahrens and Ruth accompanied them, and Wilma Shivers accompanied by Mrs. Porter Ahrens joined for the trip.
City Council will hear taxpayer complaints at Scandia City Hall tonight at 8.00, marking the first opportunity for residents to discuss the proposed municipal budget for the coming year. Officials hope for constructive input to ease taxes and guide spending.
Surveyors completed surveying the county road between Scandia and Republic. Plans call for grading the road to a 28 foot bed and graveled surface once funds are available. The Scandia to Norway route was also surveyed for future upgrade. Mrs Elfen Johnson and Ted Nelson returned home from a two week Yellow Stone Park vacation.
Mrs. Wry and Mrs. Gust Freed along with Mr. Clay of Center Nebraska visited the KMMJ broadcasting station on Thursday.
Wake Stofer Jr. returned to his job at Concordia Creamery after a two week vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stofer.
The readable fragments note Shivvers and Re. B. Cooper conducting business in Belleville on Tuesday. Names such as Mr and Mrs Hazel Trapatrom of Lincoln are listed with weekend and July references. Other snippets mention Shamnoo and Pee Shoppenae with unclear context and several personal names.
Record heat grips Scandia with temperatures 104 to 118. The heat drives people and animals to shade and outdoor sleeping. No rain for two weeks places corn and crops at a critical point needing moisture soon. Southeast winds offer the only relief.
More than 300 people attended the Union Church service at City Park Sunday evening. The Republic City Band of twenty pieces, joined by Lois Hiatt and Tom West, performed a half hour concert. Rev. Bert Selin of Ideal Methodist Church delivered the sermon. The open air services are sponsored each July and August by four Scandia churches and the Ministerial Alliance.
The annual two week Union Services commence next Sunday at the White Rock Pavilion and White Rock Old Settlers Grove. The Rev. Cookson of the First Methodist Church of Salina, formerly pastor at Topeka, will lead the services. Special readings and music will be provided by the White Rock community.
Harold Coleman left Monday for Macon Missouri to submit bids on road construction for the Coleman and Reece Construction Company of Scandia. With Kansas road work largely at a standstill the firm will seek projects out of state while finishing current Kansas jobs for Republic County.
The Courtland Boys team meets the Scandia Boys at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Gust Nystrom and John and Vivian with Dr Lester Burns departed Tuesday morning for Jack Hills in Dakota where they will spend a week or 10 days vacation.
Mr and Mrs Walter return from a week long Ozarks vacation ending in Kansas City. Mrs Parlee Plotner and Jeanne sent them home. Mrs Harris of Los Angeles visits sister Mrs Fred Brandstrom while helping at the John Brandstrom blacksmith shop this week.
Fragmentary item notes Mra. May White and Max Muth elsewhere. Ziincoln Nebraska attendance at barber college referenced. Lea Swarth visits home near Corxicordia with Charley Emery. Miss Hazel Kasparek from Cound spent a weekend with Florell.
Scandia travels to Ruskin's field next Sunday for a decisive league game. If Scandia wins, they tie for fourth. if they lose, they drop to cellar as Ruskin climbs to fifth. Pitchers Skinner for Ruskin and Simms for Scandia are slated to start.
The Princess Theatre shows Skippy the all star Paramount kid picture starring Bobby Coggan, Jackie Cooper and Mitzi Green. It comes highly praised as the best of kid pictures. Admission 10 25 and 35 cents.
In a see-saw Nebraska baseball clash, Scandia defeats Red Cloud 6 to 3 in nine innings. Simms allowed nine hits, Haines eleven, with costly Red Cloud errors shaping the outcome. Frazier and Currie paced Scandia’s offense while Red Cloud rallied late but could not overtake the lead.
Preliminary hearing held in Concordia reveals Bill Moe six counts while John Fredlund and Chester Lervold face five counts each. State requests delay to collect more evidence. Moe’s commission as private liquor investigator was revoked. The trio, known locally in Republic County, were arrested after a bootlegging complaint.
John Nystrom defeated Bill Moe in the snooker final by 12 34, 36 21, 45 16 at Ward’s Pool Hall Monday night to claim the tournament title.
A large crowd filled Millers Rink last Wednesday for a pajama dance with Elmer Opepentander and his orchestra from York Neb providing music. Prizes were awarded as attendees, including Mrs. Carl Benson and sen. Marcus, traveled to Hastings and Clay Center.
Melvin Hillery appears in a series of notices alongside officials identified as Mr. and Mrs. GW and Dorald Weight sanhgun. The records show names connected to a public tax matter and related proceedings in the local area.
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