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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1935

Page

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Kansas Sets Closed Season on Bass and Other Fish

Kansas fishermen face a closed season on bass crappie rock bass and channel catfish during spawning under a new law. The state forestry fish and game commission will set dates. penalties range from five to fifty dollars or 60 days in jail. Infantile paralysis serum distribution funded by a 1000 grant and health board purchase program also authorized.

Kansas Net Forestry Fish and Game Commission Minnesota State Board of Health A. Foulks Landon Foulks Ren. S. Pauleén

Scandian Toastmaster Honored in Kansas City Banquet

Journal reports J H Sandell formerly of Scandia was selected as toastmaster at a John Ericcson League banquet in Kansas City. County meeting hosted Christian Endeavor at Scandia with installation services at the Presbyterian church and a skating party at Miller's rink drawing about 125 youths.

Kansas the. Journal J. H Christian Endeavor Scandia Miller's Rink

Arlene Nelson Dies After Illness in Scandia

Arlene Nelson, age thirteen, died early Wednesday morning at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. P. Nelson, in Scandia after a pneumonia illness that began Tuesday. Funeral services are planned for 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church.

Arlene Nelson Nelson Scandia Methodist ‘Church

Amana Lutheran Church notes and announcements

Third Sunday in Lent Gospel John 7 19 31 Jesus says None of you keepeth the law Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 Dorcas society social Friday afternoon March 22 hostesses Mesdames Sigvart Rodde Ernest Burns John Nystrom Gust Larson Church board meets at parsonage 2 o'clock Pastor and wife thank you for your cordial welcome Let us all now follow Jesus more closely on the way to the Cross

Dorcas Society Mesdames’ -Sigvart Rodde Ernest Burns John Nystrom Gust Larson Jesus

Methodist Church Postpones Cleaning and Painting

Chas Pehrson pastor announces that cleaning and painting at the church scheduled for Thursday is postponed until further notice. Sunday services proceed with Church School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 7, and 7 30 evening service. On March 31 Dr Charles M Sheldon will address the Belleville High School Auditorium under country churches auspices.

Epworth Belleville ‘High School Methodist Church

Peter Describes the Christian Life and church services note

United Brethren Presbyterian Church screens Sunday school at 10 A M with lesson on Peter Describes the Christian Life. Christian Endeavor leads services at 7 80 subject Managing Our Selves. Last Sunday featured girls night. this Sunday is boys night. Friendship club meets Thursday March 28.

Peter Christian Endeavor Friendship Club

Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Lent Services and Events

Ada Lutheran Church in Kackley holds Sunday worship at 11 with Sunday school at 10 and Bible classes, Swedish morning service, 7:30 pm evening services. Ladies Aid to host Thursday Mar 28 Bible study. Luther League also meets. Community Sale sponsored by Ada Lutheran on Mar 26 with lunch served. Miss Arelia Carlson to lead Sunday evening services. Pastor Co G Danieleon welcomes all.

John. Bergstrom Ladies Luther ‘League Ada Lutheran Kackley Ladies Aid

Savior's Lutheran Church Sunday School and Bible Class

The Norway congregation schedules Sunday evening program at 7:30 with topic Prayer Getting Direction and Power. A service scriptural reading includes prayer solo by Mrs T Oo Torgeson and Mildred Tiller reading. Junior choir presents discussion led by Carrol Carlgren and selections. Lord Teach Us How to Pray led by T Orlin Torgeson pastor.

Norway T Oo. Torgeson Mildred. Tiller Carrol Carlgren T. Orlin Torgeson

New Day Coming The Millennium Hype In California

Rev. C Pehrson clips a poem noting California waits for the millennium as the Townsend Plan takes effect. The snippet suggests broad public anticipation for sweeping reforms and a future era. The source emphasizes a national economic reform mindset amid policy debate.

California Townsend

Cheer Up Grandpa and Uncle Sam’s Pension Dream

Bernice Elkins writes from Tucumcari in the American column promoting Old Age Pension laws. The verse imagines seniors enjoying wealth from government aid, creating a gleeful vision of diamonds, luxury, and carefree travel after retirement.

Grandpa Sam League of Nations Palm ‘Beach Bernice Elkins

Election caucus sets April first city race slate

A city caucus at City Hall selected candidates for mayor council and police judge for the April 1 1935 election. Incumbent S D Blakeley seeks mayor unopposed. Council nominees include Stromberg Hammer Olson Freed and Nelson with J Stofer Sr withdrawing. Police judge nominee Lem Cooper with election board Allen Gunter L E Cooper and Lewis Stofer. clerks Mrs Guy Ward and Mrs Verle Hawkins.

S. D. Blakeley J. Stofer, Sr Adolph Nelson George Stromberg Carl Hammer Ed Olson Cham Freed Lem Cooper Allen Gunter L.’E. Cooper Lewis Stofer Guy “Ward Verle Hawkins

Senior Play Presented At City Auditorium

The High School Senior class presented the play Skeet last Friday evening to a packed city auditorium. Casts were well chosen and performed well despite a storm outside that drew attention from the program. Specialties included a minstrel number and a roller skating feature that earned much applause.

Weather Spikes to 85 Sparks Brief Early Spring Bloom

The week brought several days of real spring warmth with temperatures reaching 85 degrees. Birds sang and buds sprouted as residents joked that youth's fancies turned to love, though the spell did not last.

Income tax receipts rise 32 percent over last year

State tax chief Ellis Bever reported income taxes to March 14 total $192 177 with 17 317 individuals and 995 corporations filing. Individual returns average about 10 per person and the April 15 deadline applies to 1934 incomes.

Ellis Bever State Income Tax Department Chamber of Commerce Bever

Washington Impressions from The House Session Sat

The House opened for the 74th Congress on a sunny Saturday with wrangling over H U S C. A minority member moved to adjourn as leaders clashed. The piece lauds Jack Houston of Kansas as Roosevelt-like and notes Communist employment at Washington Navy Yards.

House Jack Houston Roosevelt Jack Kansas

Mrs J Chase Taken by Death at Hebron

Mrs J V Chase 93 longtime Scandia area resident died last Sunday at her daughter’s home in Hebron Nebraska. She came to the community in 1878 and was mother of Ray Chase who lives south of Scandia. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Church with interment at Riverview.

J. V. Chase Scandia Norway Hebron Neb Ray’. Chase Methodist Church Riverview

Sweet Adeline at Princess Theatre Weekend Showing

Irene Dunn billed as first lady of romance appears in the screen version of Sweet Adeline at the local motion picture house. Jeanne Plotner, a student at Lindsborg, spent the weekend with her parents.

Sweet Adeline Princess Theatre Iréne Dunn Romance Will Adeline Motion Picture Jeanne. Plotner Lindsborg

Rock Island Officials Probe Burglary After Tip

Rock Island and county officials investigated a burglary at the Rock Island station. Suspicion pointed to visitors as they traveled to Mankato to continue the inquiry on Tuesday.

Rock Island Scandia Mankato

Gas Prices Rise In Local Move

A brief report notes gasoline prices increased by three cents at local stations. No further details on affected brands or dates are provided.

Cars Crash at Foot of Hill Last Thursday

Two cars driven by Bill Haskins and Dewey Squires collided at the foot of a hill on the highway last Thursday afternoon. Squires turned to go up the hill while Haskins came down. Mrs Haskins was cut and bruised. both vehicles damaged.

Bill Haskins Dewey Squires Squires Haskins

Rural School Track Meet Planned for March 30

At a Community Club meeting a committee organized a rural school track meet for Saturday March 30. About sixteen events are planned starting at one o’clock with invitations sent to twenty three nearby schools. Merchants of Scandia and the local school sponsor the events and awards will be given to top finishers and participating schools.

Scandia

Norway All School Play Friday Night

Tomorrow evening March 22 the Norway school presents The Man From Nowhere at the Norway Town Hall. The program begins at 8 oclock with cast members Maxina Ames Ellen Ofstad Elaine Loring Rosie Jensen Chas McGregor Eva Lash Loren Garlgren Lorine Christiansen Lyle Medlin and Dale Fraser. Specialties will be presented between acts and lunch will be served.

Man From Norway Norway Town Hall Maxina Ames Ellen Ofstad Elaine Loring Rosie’ Jensen Chas. McGregor Eva Lash Loren Garlgren Lorine « Christensen Lyle, Medlin Dale Fraser

Spare the Trees by Kansas Highway Department Planting Plan

The Kansas State Highway Department aims to preserve native plants along roadsides and add necessary plantings. Landscape architect Franklin T. Rose oversaw tagging to identify which trees and shrubs should be protected during and after construction to avoid mistakes.

Landscape Department Kansas State Highway Department Franklin T. Rose Kansas

Chick Boyes Players Stage Maggie and Jiggs in Society

The Chick Boyes troupe presents Maggie and Jiggs in Society a three act comedy at City Hall tomorrow evening. Special songs scenery and effects will be included. Merchants offer popular low price tickets.

Harold Tingstrom to Move from Skandin to Chehalis

Harold Tingstrom, an electrical tradesman, plans to move from his long-time base to Chehalis Washington in the near future. He has operated in the electrical business locally and will relocate to pursue new opportunities.

Harold Tingstrom Chehalis Washington

PLAN SALE OF ADA LUTHERANCE ITEMS MARCH 26

The Ada Lutherance plans a sale on March 26 with articles to be sold. Local organizers urge community participation.

Ada Lutherance Spen

Scandia Township Names Patrol Leader For Roads

The Scandia Township board appointed Clar Nondoif to patrol the township roads. He has started working and is tasked with overseeing road maintenance and safety responsibilities.

Scandia’ Township Clar ‘Nondoif Ita

Dust Storm Clouds City Forcing School Closures

A suffocating dust invasion swirled over the town on a Friday into Saturday. Residents and students faced blocked air, homes filled with dust, and train service delayed by ten hours near Colby. Many attendees at the senior play could not return home and stayed in town overnight.

Kansas Oklahoma Nebraka Colby

Scandia Student Teaches at Two Hays Hospitals

Ralph Larson of Scandia a student at Fort Hays Kansas State College assists in teaching school work to crippled children at Protestant and St Anthony hospitals. Under school education department direction 113 children attend grades at both hospitals with four high school students. Teaching is largely individual as many children cannot move easily. Textbooks are provided by the American Association of American Women and reading by the Business and Professional Women's Club.

Ralph Larson Scandia Fort Hays Kansas State College St.Anthony’ S Hospitals Lince American ‘Association

Norse Gospel Trio Hour Sponsored by Epworth Lengo

Fragmentary OCR reads about a gospel trio event hour hosted or sponsored by Epworth Lengo with an unclear program sequence. No clear names, dates, or locations are determinable from the readable text.

Epworth

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R. E. Cooper Arlene ‘Nelson Amana Lutheran Church Chas. Pehrson United Brethren - Presbyterian Ada Lutheran Church United Brethren Church City Hall Impressions The Journal’ 8 Washington Correspondent Washington ‘Navy Yards Connecticut Mission ALL School State Highway Department Chick Boyes Annals of State Bulletin Hays Hospitals Hays TRIO
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