22 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
1
The Clay Center Times notes this spring and early summer resemble 1911 with similar weekdays and heat patterns. Through June 8 this year Kansas saw 102 degrees on June 4 and 96 to 102 degree days earlier than 1911, while 1911 peaked at 116 on June 25.
Republic County hosts a 4 H livestock tour on June 23 with Prof J J Moxley from the State College Extension Division teaching livestock judging and Fred Prymek instructing poultry judging A basket dinner is planned at the Kolbaba farm near Cuba Activities start at 8 00 with multiple project demonstrations through 5 00 including baby beef sheep swine and poultry judging Bring your own basket dinner and attend the schedule of judging events and demonstrations by local farmers and Extension staff.
Early Sunday a Ford sport roadster driven by Morgan Hangon and Jack Moon failed to make a turn west of Norway, leaving the road and crossing into a field. The car was damaged. Moon suffered cuts on the head and chin, while Hangon escaped serious injuries. Dr. J. C. Sherrard provided medical aid.
Uncle Eli and Aunt Jerusha sold five cows to fund a trip to the Chicago fair. They aimed for the opening day and attracted a large crowd at the entrance. Eli carried a lunch basket to avoid city prices, joking that Jerusha might get separated in the crowd.
Second Sunday after Trinity notes. Gospel from Luke. Sunday school and morning worship at usual hours. Delegates elected from Salem Lutheran Church Axtell Kansas include Albert Swenson Vernice Swanson Vernon Swanson Carl Larson Ralph Larson and Dena Kullberg. District League convention slated July 14 to 16. Pastor Chas Pehrson invites all to attend.
The W F M S sponsoring an ice cream social at the Noble Isaacson home invites all. Joash Day observed with 10 a m church school, 11 a m worship, basket dinner after, afternoon fellowship and devotional. No evening service. Pastor B W Selin announces.
The Vacation Church School continues with sessions for children who joined late. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00. Sermon of the morning follows. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:15 p.m. Youth activity invitation extended to all, regardless of affiliation. No Junior C E this week due to Bible School. No evening service. David Cunningham, Student Pastor.
Pirates beat Giants 23 to 11 in a high scoring Monday game as Big Poison and McIrvin fueled the attack. Elmer Jensen homered, Hammer made a fine catch, and lineup notes show Pirates, Giants, Cubs and Yankees set for tonight's tilt with strengthened rosters.
Six Republic County students enrolling in 248 courses during the first summer session at Emporia Teachers College are listed with towns including Belleville Scandia Courtland and Scandia. Among 82 of Kansas 105 counties represented and seven other states including Arizona California Iowa Michigan Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma are represented. About one hundred teachers taught the classes.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible class at 10 o’clock. Luther League meets Sunday evening at 8. Ladies Aid gathers Thursday. Mrs. Mary Thompson will entertain. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson invites all to attend.
Sheriff Andy Moore and deputies raided Wicks Restaurant in Cuba last Saturday evening. They located three cases of home brew a pint of alcohol and 10 gallons of brew in process of manufacture. Mrs. Wicks, operator, was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. She begins serving her sentence tonight.
Ada Lutheran Church details Bible study and Sunday School times. Morning worship at 11, evening services at 8, Swedish language services. Sunday School officers and teachers meet June 22, Mrs Philip Larson hosts Ladies Aid June 29, Luther League Bible Study June 29. Rev Carl Danielson is pastor.
Last Sunday at Elijah Hughes farm near Concordia a wife’s desertion triggered a fight. Harold Peterson was shot four times and died Monday. Hughes was wounded in the legs but not believed to be critically hurt.
Scandia opened with a 5 to 2 win over Mankato in Solomon Valley League action as Irvin Currie connected for a two run homer and Red Simms pitched well. Later at Haddam Scandia lost by one point after a hard fought contest with Logsdon earning two three base hits while Haddam used slow pitching to stymie the home club.
The Kansas Power Company has upgraded Main Street lighting with taller poles and new fixtures. Old poles and lights were removed to improve clearance for large trucks traveling Highway 36.
An order has been placed through Hageman and Wires for two flood lights to illuminate the park south of City Hall for union services. The lamps will provide added light enabling all to take part in the services.
Rev Carl Jensen district superintendent of the Omaha district preached at two Sunday services at the Methodist church and presided at the Fourth Quarterly conference held last Tuesday evening. His home is in Indianola Iowa.
Governor Landon is made Potawatomi chief and dedicates Lake Hiawatha in Hiawatha. The seven acre lake in a 20 acre city park is fed by Camel Springs, supplying city water and enabling bathing below the reservoir. Harry Shetter, a Hiawatha Boy Scout, receives a life saving medal.
Superior Court Judge W F Harding traveled to Greensboro North Carolina to learn the 1919 statute that allows a turnkey fee of one dollar charged by the Guilford county jailer demanding 50 cents to enter and 50 cents to exit imprisonment in civil or criminal actions. The judge noted no prior awareness of such a fee though the law is supported by public local and private North Carolina statutes.
Kansas shows a vast road system with 8,690 miles under the Highway Department and 132,240 total roads statewide, ranking 12th in the nation for state highway mileage and for total miles of improved highways. Of 8,242 improved miles, 3,643 were built without federal aid and 4,599 with federal funds.
Scandia Travelers coached by Sherm English defeated the Talmo ball team in a tight game on Scandia field. Cahill pitched steadily as the ninth inning surge produced the winning run. Lineup included Monson Cahill English Acree Thompson DeBerry Bavis Brand Ward.
George Cardwell of Scandia injured in a Sunday morning shooting after a dance at Pawnee Park pavilion. Duane Garman of Courtland charged after a struggle over a pistol. affidavits from involved parties show conflicting statements. Cardwell treated at Patterson Memorial Hospital. bullet located by X ray and removed. Garrman found guilty of concealed weapons and assault. fined $50.
Professor F. L. Miller travels the district visiting homes to list all children of school age for the ongoing school census. His purpose is to compile an up to date count of eligible students in the district.
Merrit Sigsbee purchases an eight 1914 Model T automobile to haul mail for the United States Postal Service. The purchase signals ongoing expansion of mail delivery capabilities in the era.
Scandia daily vacation Bible school began Monday at the Presbyterian Church after a plan to use United Brethren facilities changed due to basement access. Fifty five students attended the opening session with remarks from Miss Gayl Tedrow and Rev. D Cunningham. Classes cover music Bible study and handwork with new scholars admitted daily and a closing picnic and program planned.
Delbert Forsberg has been engaged by the Journal to visit homes in the trade territory. The visits aim to share information on trade opportunities and local news. Homes in the area will receive a friendly visit in the near future.
The well known song of the binder is heard in the Scandia vicinity. Farmers anticipate a fair yield as combines are not yet humming. Some areas show negligible wheat while poorer ground sometimes yields better than expected.
Bric H. Swenson 78, described as the outstanding man in Clay County, died last Sunday morning. He was a leader in church and business and prominent in state banking circles.
A Dodge TM Six reported stolen from Topeka was recovered by Liberty Missouri police. The vehicle was found stripped of fixtures and equipment, with most components removed. No further details on suspects or recovery timing were provided.
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