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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
1
Wheat farmers report headed fields and uncertain timing for harvest. Warm dry periods raise hopes for earlier cuts, but late April freezes and May rains slowed growth and may delay the week of June 20 harvest. River bottom and heavy soils risk lower yields if wet weather continues. No red rust reports in the county.
Hugh Fraser, a longtime resident of the community, died early Monday morning after a Friday heart attack. A prominent Mason, he received a fifty year award from Scandia Lodge in 1936. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and graveside in Riverview Cemetery led by Worshipful Master Carl Aberg.
Forty pupils enrolled Tuesday morning in the Bible School at the Lutheran Church. Miss Hildur Melgren of Olsburg, Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Linnerson, and Mrs. Joe Johnson teach, with Misses Maxine Perry and Dorothy Berry assisting.
A Will Rogers humorous tale argues sales skill is an American art. A man boasts as the best toothbrush salesman, fails after a month, and concedes that the first seller who brought him the brushes was the best.
The 1938 graduating class of Scan dia high school purchased a 20 by 56 inch French plate beveled-edge mirror as a memorial. It will be installed in the hall near the mathematics room door for commemoration of the class.
United Brethren Church pastors Rev. Bertha Fogelberg and Rev. L M Keys lead regular services. Norway hosts Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Scandia offers Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Long services and preaching at 8:00.
Our Savior’s Lutheran in Norway led by Pastor Torgeson announces Sunday School with Bible classes at 10 AM and morning worship with Holy Communion at 11 AM. Bible School closes Friday at noon. Friday evening program features children’s songs and catechism, followed by an 8 PM service and a 8 PM Sunday league devotional.
Ada Lutheran Church held Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11 with 8 pm evening service. Choir practice on Monday evenings and teachers meeting Thursday evening June 16. Lutheran Wheel social at the high school Friday night June 24. Lester Eugene son of Mr and Mrs Richard Olson baptised May 24.
Amana Lutheran M. C. Linnerson announces school continues next week and invites all to attend. Deacons and Trustees meet at the parsonage Thursday evening. Funeral for Oscar McMurray Friday at 2 pm. Dorcas meets Friday at 3 30 pm. Luther League hosts a weiner roast Friday at 5 pm. Regular services Sunday morning.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Minister Joseph E. Eriglund hosts a Children Day program at 10:30 with singing, recitation, and a pageant The Candle of Grace A Students Loan Fund offering follows A Ladies Aid basket dinner honors Fathers Day A Fathers and Sons program is planned for the afternoon Epworth League meets Tuesday evening The Ladies Aid holds Thursday lunch from 4 to 7 pm Invited are Scandia business people and friends Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs Hugh Fraser and family on the loss of a husband and father.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 10:00 a m and worship at 11:00 a m with a choir anthem and a pulpit message titled The Hand of God in Our Common Fight for Character. There will be no evening services for now, but all are welcome to attend on future Sundays.
The Scandia Community Club sponsors two band classes directed by F. K. Reasoner. Beginners meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 PM in the school music room. advanced players meet at 8 PM. No charge. Participation open to all musicians in the territory and others wishing to learn.
Six year old Charles Ames son of Fred and Mrs. Ames of east of Nor way was struck and killed on Highway 81 at Belleville’s north edge by Leonard Stephenson a farm boy from Belleville. He died shortly after at Patterson Memorial hospital. Funeral services were held and he was buried in Highland cemetery.
Mrs. Jim Weislogel of Loveland Colorado died Sunday at a Fort Collins hospital after a long illness. Interment was conducted Tuesday in Loveland.
Funeral services for Oscar P McMurray former Standard Oil agent and resident will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 45 from the Hampton Danielson Funeral Home and at 2 from Amana Lutheran Church He entered Veterans Hospital in Lincoln Nebraska last summer and was transferred to the Wadsworth Kansas hospital last winter where he died Sunday afternoon He had been in ill health for years.
Miss Dolores Miller departed Sunday to visit friends in Topeka, extending her weekend travel.
Andrew J. Bettis a 92 year old Civil War veteran from Republic County Kansas will attend the 75th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg in Gettysburg Pennsylvania from June 29 to July 6 1938. He and wife Minnie will travel if health allows and government will cover veterans expenses and medical care if needed.
Miss Edna Nehr serves as supervisor of a NYA girls center in Winfield Kansas this summer. She formerly taught home economics in the Scandia schools for five years and resigned last year to pursue more work at Kansas State College during the past term.
In Washington the House debated a Wage Hours bill while lawmakers logged 12 hour sessions and approved strict child labor limits. Congressman Boyer proposed circuses mark standing room tickets with a $500 fine if venues lack seats. Senator Bridges offered a $1000 reward for information on stolen Senate papers. The Capitol era nears adjournment by June 15.
Rev. M C Linerson and five delegates from Amana Luther League attended the Maridahl district Luther League convention at Swedesburg Lutheran Church near Morganville. About 45 delegates from eight leagues were present. Ada congregation members joined Sunday. Ole Hansen of Ada League was elected district president for the third year. The theme was Not I but Christ with Emory K Lindquist of Bethany College as guest speaker. Marceline and Marine Perry sang a vocal duet Saturday afternoon. Madeline Toarnquist of Ada and Carl E Largon spoke on the discussion topic on the same program.
Republic County farmers may obtain poison bait from the Farm Bureau at the Belleville fair grounds. Mixing occurs Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Bait uses Sodium Arsenite molasses mill feed sawdust and water with caution advised due to toxicity. Federal government supplies the chemical. county provides other ingredients and labor. Grasshopper eggs hatched 80 to 90 percent with young hoppers at wheat field edges.
City officials plan new roadway signs at Highway 36 and Main and Cloud streets to reduce danger. An arrow sign may hang over Main Street directing northbound traffic from the drug store corner and another over Cloud Street north of the corner to steer traffic east. A large stop sign is placed north of the Post Office to ensure vehicles from the old bridge observe the stop before Highway 36.
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hardtarfer depart Sunday for Halstead where Mrs. Hardtarfer will visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hefling. Mr. Hardtarfer attends the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Conference in Manhattan.
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