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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
1
The Kansas legislature moved swiftly to enact a mortgage moratorium. Governor Landon signed the measure within days, extending redemptions after foreclosures by up to one year to March 1, 1935. Senate approved thirty five to three. House eighty to four.
Jack Copley, a farm hand who worked for George Hanzlick northeast of Belleville, was brought from a Salt Lake City hospital to Belleville by Sheriff J. A. Moore on Feb 26. Neighbors reported Copley hauled five loads of wheat to Munden and telegraphed his employer before leaving due to his sister's death. He faces charges of wheat theft and is held pending trial.
Tillman Hillbish and Howard Scarlet, both of Republic aged 19 and 24, pleaded guilty before Judge Tom Kennett in Belleville district court. They received indeterminate sentences for grand larceny after entering Emery Van Nortwick’s home near Republic on Feb 11 while the family was at church and stealing 25 dollars and other valuables. The charge was amended from second degree burglary with intent to commit larceny to grand larceny by County Attorney Frank O Spurney.
Fragmentary notes indicate a person named Coombs running for the county clerk position. The text references the clerk’s office duties and purchasing agents, implying campaign content without full clarity.
A county mass meeting of young Republicans is set for next Friday at 8 PM at the County Court House in Belleville. Attendees include Willard Mayberry and state leaders John Peach Frank Carlson and Lee Stanford to organize a local county group.
Church notes announce Fourth Sunday in Lent with Gospel John 6 1 15 and morning worship at usual hours. Hi Y boys provide special music. Those who missed offering envelopes last Sunday may give them Sunday morning. Pastor Chas Pehrson extends welcome.
Next Lord's day services include Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with Epworth League at 7:00 and Evening Service at 7:30. The Official Board meets Tuesday evening March 13 at the parsonage. Epworth League hosts a St Patrick's party Wednesday evening March 14. Ladies Aid Society hostesses Mrs A Edlund Mrs G Ostberg and Mrs John Larson meet Thursday March 15. B W Selin minister.
United Brethren Presbyterian Sunday school starts at ten o'clock. The Friendship Club meets Thursday afternoon in the U B Aid building with a pot luck lunch served.
About twenty men from the Methodist church gathered on the Noble Isaacson farm north of Scandia last Tuesday to cut wood for next winter. They hauled several truckloads to the church as Emil Boman did the sawing and the Isaacson Grain Co. truck handled hauling. Ladies Aid served dinner and afternoon coffee.
A crowded workshop scene shows blacksmith De Lano insisting on advertising as farmers haul in gear and customers flood the shop. The bellows hum while the anvil pounds away, signaling a busy period of labor and potential profit.
Norma Jean Lindberg age is severely burned when a basin of hot water toppled during a shaving setup. She fell on a chair near the table causing the water to spill over her head and arms. Medical aid was summoned and first aid given for intense suffering.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway advertises Sunday School and Bible class at 10 o'clock, morning worship with Holy Communion at 11 o'clock. The pastor, Torlin Torgeson, invites worshipers with a hymn about counting gain as loss. You are welcome.
The Lewis brothers announce a closing-out sale of City Market groceries and meats. Ray Lewis has been injured and cannot run the store. the sale runs until stock is sold, with wholesale-level prices and deep cuts. The business may be sold to a buyer, and the store will stay open evenings during the sale.
Judge Henry H Van Natta announces candidacy for re election as probate and juvenile judge. The Probate Court handles estates of deceased and insane persons and minors with permanent records. The judge's office is salaried and fees go to the County Treasurer. He is praised for sympathetic and efficient service.
Fourth Sunday in Lent at Ada Lutheran Church Kackley includes Swedish morning worship at 1 o clock and evening service at 7 30 with choir rehearsal after. Smorgasbord rescheduled to March 9 at 7 with Dr Philblad as speaker. Swedish communion planned Sunday morning with Mrs Arvid Larson hosting Lutheran Wheel. Miss Alfrieda Monson leads Sunday evening service titled The Quiet Hour.
Local Hi Y group sets Sunday for church attendance. The club will assist in morning music at the Lutheran Church. Rev. Chas. Pehrson to deliver the sermon.
The Scandia Community Club will meet next Monday at 6 30 in the Lodge Hall. Guest speaker Mr Adams discusses the corn hog plan in Republic County. Mr F L Miller will show motion pictures of Washington D C and the World's Fair. All members urged to attend.
The play When a Woman Decides will be shown at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday evening March 14 at eight o clock. Van Jones orchestra from Belleville will provide music before the show and new specialties will be featured between the acts. A small admission price will be charged.
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Norway home of Mrs Harriet Walter on Wednesday. Only a small portion of downstairs furniture was saved while the upstairs rooms were a total loss due to dense smoke. The house had been unoccupied since 8:30 AM and was already beyond control when reported just after noon.
Dr. Leonard Stromberg of Oakland Nebraska well known in Scandia was awarded a gold medal decoration by the King of Sweden and made a member of the Royal Order of Vasa.
The Scandia Journal celebrates its second year of operation after a year of economic hardship. The staff pledge to deliver quality news, support local merchants, and maintain fair, constructive editorial policy as gratitude is extended to merchants, citizens, and subscribers.
The Scandia city council, at a special session, banned all dances in the city for two months. A permit must be secured afterward. Mayor Blakeley said the order will be enforced to curb rowdy crowds from nearby towns and alcohol-related trouble.
Darrell Garman of Republic appointed deputy game warden in this district by state warden W. G. Strong. He replaces James Carlson, who moves south toward Salina. Carlson’s work in the area earned him many friends.
Hink Ward, state fish and game trapper, reports about twelve beavers trapped in his district from Scandia to Concordia. Furs from roughly 100 beavers will be sold on March 15 in Ottawa State Lake near Bennington, with sales focused on beavers caught on farms causing damage.
The Golden Text from I Corinthians 3 11 and Isaiah 9 6 7 are cited in the Lesson Sermon. The lines reference Jesus as the foundation and the prophecy of a divine child with names Wonderful Counselor Mighty God the Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
Thomas Ward aged 78 died last Saturday morning at the Scandia area farm where he lived with his brother Walt. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from an undertaking chapel in Belleville.
A temperance play Prisoner at the Bar was presented by Rev. Herbert Ford to a large congregation at the Methodist Church last Sunday evening.
Miss Gladys Swenson of the Kackley area died early Saturday in a Salina hospital after a brief illness with pneumonia. She had been living and working in Salina with her sister. She was 25 years old.
Mrs. Ole Hammer, 63, died Monday afternoon at her home after a period of illness. A long-time resident of Norway for 32 years, funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the home and at Norway United Church in Norway.
Officers announce the P T A meeting will be held Tuesday evening March 20 at the school.
Illinois mayor S D Blakeley is ill at home with influenza. While he recovers, Fred Moore of Lebanon serves as substitute mayor at the Rock Island depot.
Notices direct property owners to apply to the Water Commissioner and have meters receipts registered in their name. R E Cooper, City Clerk, forms the instruction and urges compliance for proper meter records.
Cuba selects Emma Jehlik as postmistress to succeed Ed Dannefer, announced by local officials. Jehlik takes over duties at the Cuba post office amid routine staff changes.
The Courtland Journal reports Labon Johnson and Geo Rupert houses quarantined due to scarlet fever. The actions reflect a public health response in Courtland.
The Kansas Power Company filed with the State Corporation Commission new lowered residential and commercial rate schedules for 86 towns, effective May 1 1934. The plans include a Falk Residential Use Rate with time clock off peak leverage and reduced first 100 KWH for commercial, cooking, and heating rates to promote broader electric use.
Representatives of Goodyear visited the Journal office last week to finalize the annual advertising contract. The deal increases space for the coming year, with J. P. Storer Jr. signing for the Journal while Home Oil Company remains the Goodyear distributor in the area.
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