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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
2
Second class matter designation at Scandia Kansas post office under the act of Congress March 8 1879.
Publication notes weekly issue terms with subscription price of 1.25 per year. Rates include display both local and national by column inch, and classified per line. Other prices available on request.
A local barber Guy Ward threatened to discontinue an advertisement after its run last week. He cited increased business as the cause of overwork. The piece notes the long-anticipated adjournment of Congress following recent rains and critiques radio coverage for human suffering.
A fragmentary report from Scandia describes a morning clash over cigarette sales at a nearby restaurant and notes Ed Wires the town druggist seen delivering tax money to the county seat. Mention is made of a local youth tied to a crime rumor and rainfall readings from Topeka Daily Capital.
Sunday brought a Swedish community family tale of a wren nest in a backyard. Parents hunted bugs for five hungry hatchlings as the young fledglings began their world journey while the household pets faced scolding and confinement.
A local family watches wrens resist scolding and retreat to a porch shelter after tragedy as a dog named Pooch interferes with a baby. The trio bury the tiny chick with honors and plan a fresh nest in a new home as life continues with new babies to feed and hunts for insects.
A Fairbury Journal column condemns long skirts and silk hosiery as waste while a McPherson Republican quips that bicycle riders are not bothered by hitch hikers, highlighting contrasting views on modest dress and mobility.
The Exchange notes a humorous prayer request about vitamins in cake and candy replacing spinach and cod liver oil. The Formosa New Era ponders Noah's restraint with two fish-worms as spring returns each year.
A noisy mix of clippings includes a Oswego boy refusing a Mother's Day stamp, a 150 million cattlemen payoff, and playful if odd musings about congress salaries. The Pink Rag notes a Dorothy style radish row, Effingham wool wear, and farm chores at 4 am. The issue closes with a startling Jewish ventriloquist murder headline.
In Jamestown New York a furniture factory town the mood is grim with about 30 factories idle. Workers losing jobs and depleting savings face a serious predicament as economic downturn grips similar communities. Cobblestones can't be beaten.
The article extols Highway No 6 from New York to Pennsylvania offering memorable scenery. Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson leads travelers into picturesque country as the journey nears its end and daily life resumes.
A fragment from Christian Science features a Bible verse about divine guidance and protection. The passage emphasizes preservation of paths and future steps, reflecting a devotional tone on the page.
Judith Ward of Topeka visits Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Ahrens Ruth and Jeannette as guests in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs John Freeburg and Kat Schwahn were Sunday guests of the Rev and Mrs Charles Pehrson.
Mr and Mrs A C Thompson and Jennie were guests of Mrs Oberia Ryan and the Rev Charles early at dinner Tuesday.
Sunday evening visitorsincluded Mrs Ellen Johnson of Kackley Mrs Wayne Cunningham and son of McPherson and Mrs C C Cullers and her sons.
Dallas Mathis of York Nebraska spent Sunday with Mrs Amanda Maxell and Ella. Mrs Mathis and the children, who had been guests of Mrs Maxell and Ella during the past week, accompanied him back to their home.
Miss Yvonne Stromberg stayed with Miss Wilma Shivvers from Monday to Thursday as a visiting guest.
Mrs Crawford White of Olympia Washington spent Saturday evening in the company of Mrs F A Cullers.
Mrs. Myrtle Sanderson and Mrs. Arthur Coldazier spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Goodwin.
Margaret and Marilynn Poole of Manly Iowa spent the past week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Poole. They left Monday for a short visit with their other grandparents Mr and Mrs S M Shackleton in Montrose.
Max and Maxine Muth of Byron Nebraska spent Sunday with friends and relatives here.
Evelyn and Donna Jean Nelson of Jamestown visited relatives this week. They spent time with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Nystrom and with Vivian and John. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Merte Wright and Janet Ruth of Concordia, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hillery and Milton Clair.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson spent Saturday in Superior Nebraska on business and Sunday evening in Concordia. Several couples including Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin and Mr and Mrs Robert Nulty with others enjoyed a picnic at the park in Concordia. On Monday evening Mrs Lawrence Nystrom hosted visitors including Mrs Er nest Burns and Vivian Nystrom with Ray and Eugene Nystrom.
Mrs. Joe Frey of Lincoln Nebraska is spending the week at the home of Mr and Mrs Jake Weislogel.
A. Cameron of the Cameron Seed House in Belleville was seen in Scandia Monday morning.
Friday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Ward and Cleo with Mr and Mrs Melvin Hillery and Milton Clair and Miss Verham Wallin. E L Shepard of Wayne, a Republican candidate for state representative, was a Scan dia visitor. John Fraser left Monday for Lawrence to visit Mr and Mrs Stanley Schwahn for a short time.
The Rev. and Mrs. Otto Chellberg of Wayne were guests of Mrs. Aman da Brandstrom Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Carl Jensen of Indianola Iowa filled the Methodist church pulpit Sunday morning and returned to Wayne with them.
Chuck Strnad announces candidacy for Republic County Clerk on the Republican ticket subject to August primary voters. He asks for support and notes the decision rests with the electorate.
Mrs Roy Dyer of Marquette stayed with her sister Miss Helen Curry from Friday through Tuesday, visiting family and friends in the area.
Mrs Harriet West and Donald Gordon of Trinidad Colorado and Miss Mary West were supper guests Friday evening of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay.
Mrs Paul and two girls Patty Lou and Paula Sue have stayed with Mr Dc A McKee in Atchison since Tuesday. They plan to return home the last of the week.
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