Revival Effort Aims to Rebuild Scandia American Legion
An effort is underway to revive Albert Isaacson Post No. 249 in Scandia. Gust Benson, the present commander, reports difficulty rallying ex service members, but renewed memberships have kept the charter active. Local citizens are urged to back an active post to lead community projects and civic engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Scandia
Albert Isaacson
Gust Benson
G. A. Benson. Co. GC. Cullers
J. A. Davis
Herbert
Goodwin C. V. Haggman K
A. Hugos
B. O. Marshall
Lars Nordgard
E. T. Olson
Ralph Rasmussen
Mike Thompson
T. J. West
Elmer Aberg
Fred Ames
George Ames
Algor Anderson
Vic Berggren
Oscar Berggren
Emery Berry
Ed Carter
O. Diegel
Carl Erickson
E. E. Erickson
Eric Gustavson
Harold Hanson
Carl Hammer
Ray Haney
P. L. Hugos
Richard Jensen
John Jensen
A. B. Johnson
Alf Leweke
A. H. Larson
Mat” Larson
Carl Lindecrantz
Dallas Mathis
Arne Melby
O. P. McMurray
Chas. McGregor
John Nondorf
Henry Peterson
Albert Sandell
Roy Tedrow
Alfy Tingstrom
Ray Tingstrom
Wm. Wilson
John Young
Union News Column to Continue From Belleville Move
The Journal will keep its Union writer Miss Pearl Bowersox sending weekly items though she has moved with her mother Mrs Isadore Bowersox from the Scandia farm to Belleville. She has long served readers and will be aided by her niece Helen Hall who will collect information for her reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Union
Miss Pearl Bowersox
Isadore Bowersox
Scandia
Belleville
Miss Bowersox
Union Valley
Helen Hall
Kennett Nominated by Democrats for Twelfth District Judge
The Kansan endorses Tom Kennett as the Democratic candidate for Judge of the Twelfth Kansas Judicial District covering Republic Washington and Cloud counties. Kennett a 38 year old Concordia native is a Penn Law graduate and former County Attorney praised for fiscal restraint and public service. The Concordia Kansan backs his candidacy as the party’s strongest choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Tom Kennett
Kansas Judicial District
Republic
Washington
Cloud Counties
Conecordia High School
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington, Pa
University of Pennsylvania
West Point
Democrats
Concordia Kansan
Wanted cash price for sale from owner farm
A terse classified note from D. F. Rush of Minneapolis Minnesota seeks cash price from owner for a farm sale. The brief asks, for sale terms, price and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Rush
Minneapolis, Minn
KU commencement awards near 1000 degrees in 56th year
Lawrence Kansas June 5 nearly 1000 degrees and diplomas were awarded at the University of Kansas 56th annual commencement. W Y Morgan chairman of the board of regents presented diplomas after Chancellor E H Lindley spoke. Republic county was represented by William Henry Burt Agenda and Russell L Rosene Scandia both with degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agenda
Russell L. Rosene
Scandia
Amana Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Events
At Amana Lutheran Church the First Sunday after Trinity features gospel reading Luke 16 19 31 with usual Sunday school and morning worship. The Luther League devotion program is planned for the evening, postponed from last Sunday. Delegates for the District League convention will be elected, and an European relief offering will be collected during the morning service. Ada Lutheran church service was postponed a week. Trustees meet Monday evening. Pastor Chas Pehrson notes the Word brings judgment for those who hear not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church
Luther League
District League
Europe
Ada Lutheran
Methodist Church Activities Schedule and Events
The choir meets Friday at 8 15 pm at the church. Children practice for Children's Day with a program on Sunday June 17. Epworth League hosts a Food and Bake sale at the F and M Store Saturday afternoon and evening. Ladies Aid meets Thursday June 14 at Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson’s home. Lunch and desserts served. hosts listed. Jr Lundberg, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Fredrickson
Wm. Linden
John Naslund
Oscar
Linden
Jr. Lundberg
United Brethren Church Services and Community Warnings
The message urges timely arrival for Sunday services at the United Brethren Church and Sabbath school at 10 am with preaching at 11 am led by Rev. Bruner. It notes dangers of roughs deterring auto riders and warns farmers about trespassing and shooting of livestock, urging kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Rev
Bruner
Luncheon Honored Guests From San Jose and Local Hosts
Mrs. Adolph Nelson entertained at a Saturday luncheon honoring Mrs. B. E. Beckman and Mrs. Wright of San Jose California. Attending were Mrs. John Freeburg Mrs. Jake Weislogel Mrs. Wm. Wilson Mrs. Maxell Mrs. D. E. Mathis Mrs. Adolph Swanson Vernice and Mrs. Beckman and Mrs. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
B. E. Beckman
Wright
San Jose
Calif
John Freeburg
Jake Weislogel
Wm. Wilson
Maxell
D. E. Mathis
Adolph. Swanson and
Vernice
Beckman
Ladies attend rally and report muddy roads in Fairbury
Mrs Chas Nondorf and Clare and Mrs John Poage joined a Fairbury rally of the Rebecca and Odd Fellows lodges. Lincoln Neb team performed well, but mud on the graveled roads challenged travel. Scandia residents report relief from gas and indigestion using W D Special Stomach Medicine from Hageman & Wires Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Nondorf
Clare
John Poage
Fairbury
Rebecca
Odd Fellow Lodge
Lincoln
Scandia
Hageman & Wires Drug Store
Public sale of household goods by Ed Carter
Ed Carter will sell all his household goods at public sale this Saturday afternoon at the back of the F and M Bank. Sale starts at two o'clock. Buyers pay their own price.
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Ed Carter
Reed's Studio Portraits and Film Finishing
Have portraits made at Reed's Studio over Quater's Hardware and bring Kodak films for finishing. Studio open every Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s
Quater’s
Kodak
A. B. Johnson Moves to Help Family Farm
A. B. Johnson of Manhattan arrived Tuesday to stay with his son Aaron and family for several weeks to assist with farm work.
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A. B. Johnson
Manhattan
Aaron
Mrs Otis Bixler Visits Kin in Kansas
Mrs. Otis Bixler of Saffordville Kansas spent last week visiting her mother Mrs W Parmley and sister Mrs Geo Nichols in Belleville. Mr and Mrs Steve Blakeley were in Belleville Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Bixler
Saffordville, Kansas
W. Parmley
Geo, Nichols
Steve Blakeley
Belleville
Belleville Notes Report Local Court Events And Marriages
Rolla Verley freed after a 30 day jail term plus costs for assaulting his wife. Harold Warner jailed 10 days for no fund check, later released after paying fines. District court hears quieting title case, judges depart for Washington term. corrections issued on prior report. Local construction: grandstand and cattle barn contracts under Belleville Chamber funds. Commencement and Booster Day planned June 15. Several marriages performed at the judge’s office between May 29 and June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Verley
Belleville
Recorder
Lloyd Beecher
Fair Grounds
Belleville Chamber of Commerce
A. G. Buerman
Republic County
Newton Shields
Kansas City
Courtland
Scandia
Riverside Dance Hall
Shields
Hogin
John C. Hogin
Washington
District Court
Wilbur Washington
Carmen Hampton
Sceandia
California
Wallace I. Travis
Concordia
Gladys M. Quackenbush
Hoxie
Donald A. LaGoe
Scottsville
Iva M. White
Beloit
Chas
E. Wailes
Phil P. Franly
Hastings
Nebr
Flood Crest Passes as Kaw River Ravages Region
In June 1903 the Kaw river flood roared through valleys driving thousands from homes. May rainfall reached 14.25 inches, with Kansas towns reporting bridge and crop damages soon to be tallied. Passengers stranded at Rock Island yard found transport scarce while locals urged patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw
Republic County
Homer Clark
Republic
C. G. Bulkley
Newell Cooper
Grant Street
Oliver Nelson
Scandia
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Limon
Colorado
Manhattan
Mayor Wells
Belleville Freeman
Barrett Wenda wed in Concordia ceremony
Miss Merle Barrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barrett of Rydal married Mr Paul Wenda of the same neighborhood at Concordia. A reception followed at the Barrett home with a dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs Wenda Mr and Mrs Glen Walker Mr and Mrs Dewey Marsh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Barrett
Joseph Barrett
Rydal
Paul Wenda
Concordia
Barrett
Wenda
Glen Walker
Dewey Marshall
Geo. Nichols
Orville Nichols
Christine
Farmers Union Meeting Draws Countywide Attendees
A large crowd of farmers is expected this Saturday for the quarterly Farmers Union meeting with a full afternoon program. President Talbot of the South Dakota state union will be the principal speaker. President Geo Bundy of Belleville helped arrange the meeting venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
South Dakota State Union
Geo. Bundy
Belleville
Haddam Baseball Team to Visit Local Club Sunday
Haddam baseball club plans to visit the local club Sunday weather permitting. The Haddam team recently beat Scandia 3 to 1 on Haddam grounds in a prior matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam
Scandia Boys
Mrs. Carl D. Larson Hosts 88 Circle Meeting
Mrs. Carl D. Larson entertained the 88 Circle on Friday June 1 with about 47 attendees. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Falk Hazel and Gladys Houghton Mrs. Frank Larsen Avis and James Miss Lena Melby Mrs Benny Lervold and two children. The group spent the afternoon sewing carpet rags and embroidering tea towels for the hostess. A fine lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ed Loring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Larson
E S Carter Sells Property and Schedules Public Sale
E S Carter sold land west of the Missouri Pacific track to O P McMurray. He will auction all household effects this Saturday afternoon and plans to travel with fairs and carnivals as a concessionist after liquidating belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Carter
O. P. McMurray
Vic Anderson Repairs Steam Pressing Machine at Emporium
Vic Anderson fixed his steam pressing machine and installed a new boiler at his clothes cleaning emporium. He stays busy turning out fresh garments for locals amid strong compliments on his work. Mrs. M Brown and Mrs. John Jensen attended the Needlecraft club at Mrs. Harry McGregor's home in Courtland on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Anderson
Vic
John Jensen
Needlecraft,club
Harry McGregor
Courtland
Olson's Hardware Sells Wallpaper in Special Sale
Olson's Hardware advertises a special sale on wallpaper with reduced prices for a limited time. Customers are invited to visit the store to view patterns and take advantage of discounts.
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Olson
Local social women host Tuesday afternoon gatherings
Mrs John Loring and Miss Lyla entertainéy hosted with Mrs B E Beckman Mrs Winifred Wright and Mrs dolph Nelson Tuesday afternoon. Miss Della Booze returned from Missouri Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loring
Lyla Entertainéy
Winifréd Wright
Dolph Nelson
Della Booze
Missouri
May Weather Report From Concordia 1928 Summary
May 1928 at Concordia shows average temperature 1.8 degrees above normal. High 94 on May 30 and low 43 on May 22. Rainfall 1.24 inches, 2.94 inches below normal. year to date precipitation 4.2 inches below normal. A 1908 record for May rainfall is noted, with 13.15 inches that month and historic floods in the Republican valley Kaw and Missouri river basins.
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Concordia
Republican
Kaw
Missouri
County Seat Notes Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Victor Berggren of Scandia transacted business in Belleville Monday forenoon. Mrs. Katherine Brown of Guymon Oklahoma came to be with her seriously ill mother Mrs. Margaret Lowden of Rydal. Mrs. Robt Sundine of Scandia attended baccalaureate services at the Paterson Memorial hospital Baptist church. her daughter Ruby graduates this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Berggren
Scandia
Belleville
Katherine Brown
Guymon
Okla
Margaret Lowden
Rydal
Robt. Sundine
Paterson Memorial Hospital
Baptist Church
Ruby
Grace Sandborn Weds Raymond Cooper in Clay Center Ceremony
Grace Mil dred Sandborn youngest daughter of Mrs A V Sandborn and Raymond E Cooper of Scandia were married Saturday morning June 2 at the Sandborn home 526 Blunt street The service was read by Rev J H Beitel of Franklin Neb The attendants were Betty Sandborn Lynne West and Tom J West The couple plan residence in Scandia after July 1 and will be welcomed by friends across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mildred Sandborn
A. V. Sandborn
Raymond E. Cooper
Scandia
Sandborn
Blunt Street
Miss West
J. H. Beitel
Franklin
Nebraska
Betty Sandborn
Buffalo
N. Y
T. J. West
Blue Rapids
University of Washington At
Seattle
Clay Center
Cooper
Alzo
N. S&s. Cooper
Scandia High School
Business College
Shivvers Construction Company
Nebr
Lynne
Tom J
Mary West
Roberta
Eva Sandborn
H. P. Campbell
Rlay Center Dispatch
Notice to Trespassers on P. P. O. O. Highway Property
Property owners warn against hunting or shooting on land extending 80 rods north of the highway and one mile west of the river to the Geo. Jensen place. Offenders and parents of minors will be held strictly accountable.
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Geo. Jensen Place
Local figures listed in historical roster
A fragmentary list names 27 individuals including Will Weislagel Albert Larson G. A. Nystrom Harry Hohman Ed Boman Lloyd Davis Chas Hohman Eric Gustavson and Geo Jensen among others as part of a historical community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Weislagel
Albert Larson
G. A. Nystrom
Harry Hohman
Ed Boman
Lloyd Davis
Chas. .Hohman
Eric Gustavson
Geo. Jensen
Beel’s Classified Solicits Property for Sale Trade
Local notice from W C Beel of Mankato Kansas seeks to solicit all kinds of property for sale trade or exchange including dwellings farms and businesses. The brief item appears as a generic classified solicitation from a Kansas address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.beeler
Mankato
Kans
Rain Brings Needed Relief For Local Farmland
A misty rain plus 1.75 inches over three days improved subsoil moisture and pasture growth. Wheat stands vary, with some fields promising fair yields though overall crop prospects remain cautious. Bad roads followed the rainy spell.
Rock Island Adds Four Passenger Trains on Colorado Division
The Rock Island announces four new trains on its Colorado division starting last Sunday. The Colorado Flyer Nos. 89 and 40 plus the local Express Nos. 25 and 26 adopt similar schedules to before with 40 running east through Scandia at 5 4 in the morning. schedules list eastbound and westbound timings with flag, local, and limited services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Scandia
Blakeley
Shower for Mrs Norgard at Mrs Geo Christie home
A Thursday afternoon shower honored Mrs Oscar Norgard prior to her marriage as Miss Hilma Larsen. Ice cream and cake were served to guests including Mrs Thos Hay Mrs Walter Berry Mrs Frank Larsen Avis Mrs Blanche Mahan and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Christie
Oscar Norgard
Hilma Larsen
Thos. Hay
Walter Berry
Frank Larsen
Avis
Blanche Mahan
Albert Bengston
Geo. Fike
Philip Hammar
Jack Larsen
Mack Drovetta
Bill Milner
Martin Larsen
Esther
Anna
Millie
Gustavo Ostberg
Lars Norgard
Gust Fogelberg
Grenere Couple Attends 50th Swedish Lutheran Anniversary
Rev and Mrs C F Grenere returned from Pollk county Nebraska where they joined a 50th anniversary celebration of a Swedish Lutheran church. Grenere once served as pastor for eight years and was invited to participate. They traveled with son Joseph Grenereé of York Nebraska who runs a garage business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Grenere
Pollk County
Nehr
Rev. Grenere
Grentre
Scandia
Joseph Grenereé
York Nebr
York
Nephew Drowns in Kaw River Outing Near Topeka
Mrs. E. M. Boggress reports the death of her nephew Richard Seaman of Topeka by drowning during a Kaw River outing. A companion named Jordan also died, and Seaman, aged 30, was thought to have been attempting a rescue. Seaman is survived by his wife. their families shared a summer cottage west of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Boggress
Richard Seaman
Topeka
Kaw
Jordan
Seaman
Will Improve Property at Second and Washington Streets
J R Stofer has begun remodeling his cottage at Second and Washington streets to enlarge the house into a fine modern bungalow. J O Anderson and son perform carpentry. The Stofer family stays at the Eberhardt property during the work. Sermon Will Weislogel milks twelve cows with an Ottoway milking machine, claiming it saves time and works well. Mrs Albin Forsberg and daughter Vada call on Mrs Algot Anderson. Mr and Mrs Ed Drake visit Deshler and Phy lis Moe returns from a week with her grandparents. Piano and violin students are wanted by Mabel Brewer of Norway Ka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stofer
Second
Washington Streets
J. O. Anderson and Son
Stofer
Eberhardt Propery
Will Weislogel
Bill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benson
Post
Union, News
K. U
Chas. Pehrson
Jewell County
Court House
Wm. Hay
Farmers Union Meeting
R. I
Mrs. Norgard
Albin Forsberg
Vada
Anna Forsberg
Algot. Anderson
Ed Drake
Deshler
Phylis Moe
Mabel Brewer
Norway
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