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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
1
A Beloit church Friendship Class hosted a reception in the parlors to honor a newly married couple, with a bountiful dinner and unique program. A comedic letter and musical readings featured songs from love and nostalgia as guests joined in celebrations.
County Clerk and Assessor Chas. H. Straad releases the 1940 valuation table for livestock and farm products. Items include horses ponies mules cattle sheep poultry and crops with values ranging from 2.50 per bushel for alfalfa to 12.00 per dozen turkeys and 80 cents per bushel for wheat. The schedule aligns with practices in 15 Northcentral Kansas counties.
A humorous piece notes Americans increasingly visit battlefields at home after France trips. A young woman tours U S sites including Gettysburg and meets a man claiming historic significance. He jokes that many have lost items here, highlighting lighthearted battlefield tourism.
The Journal regrets leaving W. A. Johnson off the February 26 list of 25 year Silver Button recipients at the Masonic Lodge. The error occurred due to Linotype oversight and was apologized to Mr Johnson for the omission.
Local vocational boys miss the District Poultry Judging Contest at Concordia due to bad roads. They will focus on livestock judging for the May 2 and 3 State Judging contest at Manhattan. They build a pole vault take-off box and a shot put ring, finish painting hurdles for the high school track team, and plan a Father and Son banquet. Plans also discuss new cabinet members and a prayer to close. Bethany College Choir to sing at Amana Lutheran April 12 under HS auspices during a nine state tour.
Howard Lowell announces in The Journal as a Republican candidate for sheriff. Born in Republic county, he attended Republic county schools and has been active in Belleville and White Rock Townships. He notes his father W A Lowell previously served as sheriff and undersheriff, and pledges to fulfill duties to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
The Regional Tournament begins in Concordia on Wednesday March 6 with Scandia drawing a bye to Thursday night. Other Class B matchups include Delphos vs Greenleaf and Kackley vs Portis while Mahaska joins to play Glasco. Miss Nichols and the G A assembly highlight school history with Scandia’s first championship trophy. Y W G R Mothers and Daughters event postponed to March 12 with appreciation notes planned March 13.
On good Friday ministers will hold religious observances for students. At 2 p.m. grade school children meet and at 3 p.m. high school students attend a service in the study hall. A Union service at 8 p.m. follows at the Methodist church inviting all people to participate.
Mr and Mrs Andy Perry along with daughters and guests Mr and Mrs Guy Perry and Clarence Hammer visited Robert Murray and Mr and Mrs A W Tracy and family in Mankato for a potluck dinner held Sunday.
Scandia High School Mixed Chorus presents Morn of Victory on Palm Sunday March 17 with a full program of choral numbers and solos led by Lee Rogers Betty Larson and student performers. The meeting venue is to be announced.
Mrs. Bill Currie, 60, died at home after a year of illness and extended bedrest since last April. She leaves husband Wm. Currie and two sisters Mrs. Margaret Sells of Rydal and Mrs. Howard Brown of Hardesty, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Rydal Presbyterian Church with Dr. J. C. Everett officiating and burial at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Vernon Humphrey visited Mr and Mrs. A. M. Bettis Friday.
Scandia Bowling team defeated Belleville at the Scandia Bowling Alley by 147 pins. Belleville totaled 2263 while Scandia posted 2410. players for Scandia included Lyell Ocobock Cap Berger Chester Lem on Foster Helvey Elmer Danielson and John Nystrom.
The Scandia Community Club hosts a Wolf Hunt on Monday March 11 starting at 10 a.m. with a round-up at noon at Lincoln church. Boundaries follow White Rock creek and township line to US 386, then west to Jewell county line. Captains are Lester Nystrom, Tom Weir, Chad Nordman, and Claude Stinson. Lincoln church Ladies Aid will serve lunch. Rifles or dogs are prohibited.
Frank Novak a farmer and auctioneer of Lincoln Township announces his candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket. Born and raised in Republic County he is known for farming and auctioneering and says he seeks the office to perform duties impartially and according to law. He pledges an active campaign and asks for voter support.
Last Saturday brought rain and snow across this part of the state with an inch or more of moisture. Snow blocked some highways but did not drop below freezing, melting soon after. The writer sees this as a strong sign for a thumper crop if moisture continues, and endorses irrigation and the Scandia Dam as beneficial for soaking the ground to enhance crops.
Mrs Reuben Bettis of Scandia underwent an operation at St Joseph hospital in Concordia last Monday to remove her left eye due to a small tumor. She is reported in good condition. Her husband Reuben Bettis of Hoxie and Mrs Clair Nowjorf accompanied her to the hospital and afterward returned to Scandia Monday evening.
Farmers in Republic County sponsor a seventh anniversary AAA event in Belleville. The potluck supper, authorized by President Roosevelt for Secretary Wallace, will be in the Catholic church basement at 7 p m Friday. A short program follows. all interested in agriculture invited.
Mrs. Chas. Day of Belleville and Ellis Day of Emporia visited Miss Bertha Fogelberg Saturday stating cordial calls and social visits.
The Scandia Flying Swedes upset top teams to capture their first championship in the Class Bi District tournament. Gene Larson starred on offense and Val Jean Jackson on defense as Scandia defeated Norway 27 21, Narka 29 27, Agenda 17 16, and Munden 28 18 before a strong start in the final. Larson scored early baskets to build a 10 2 lead and the Swedes dominated with controlled defense en route to the title. This marks Scandia’s first regional appearance with a showdown against Portis Kackley Thursday at 3:35 PM.
Mrs. Clara Blakeley of St. Joseph Missouri reports the death of Mrs. Robert Shaw, sister of the late S B Blakeley. The death occurred Saturday with funeral services and interment on Monday.
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