Measure Wheat Land Acreage Methods for Fields and Stakes
State College guides farmers on measuring contracted wheat acreage. Inspectors and corn hog committees verify acreage with stakes and accurate measures. Advice includes steel tapes or wire with end chains, walking sticks shaped like the letter A, and calculating area by length times average width over 160 square rods per acre. For irregular fields, average widths, largest rectangles, or many small rectangles reduce error.
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Kansas State College Extension Service
Governor Lands on Rest Away from Duties
Governor and Mrs Landon departed Kansas late last week for a brief rest likely to be spent in Mississippi. This marks their first substantial break from official duties since a three day fishing trip almost a year ago.
Tax receipts rise as income payments top early totals
State income tax payments reached 170000 by March 16 and daily receipts exceeded 10000 on several days. Returns may be filed on time until after April 15.
Drug Store Undergoing Spring Cleaning and Painting
The Hageman and Wires drug store is being cleaned and repainted this spring. White walls and ceiling are being applied by Brn Riggins who is handling the project.
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Hageman and Wires Drug
Brn Riggins
Roof Shingled and Porches Rebuilt at English Residence
Fred Brandstrom and Sherm English have worked for several days repairing the English residence. A new set of shingles has been put on and the porches have been rebuilt.
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Fred Brandstrom
Sherm English
Prosperity Item Lena Lloyd Featured in Society Note
A fragment notes Lena Lloyd as a proud owner in a Prosperity society page. The clipping offers limited context but suggests a social display or listing within a local community section.
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Lena
Lloyd
Scandia Residents Consider Tough Measures Against Street Rowdiness
The Western Advocate notes Scandia residents tire of weekly disturbances by intoxicated youths and discuss hiring a strong youth to rough up troublemakers while seeking sources of illegal liquor. The piece recalls past rumors that bootleggers were widespread, making enforcement difficult.
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Scandia
Mankato
Church Notes Palm Sunday Services and Dorcas Social
Palm Sunday services noted with gospel reading from John 12 1 16 and Sunday School. Dorcas society to hold monthly social in church parlors Friday afternoon. Gust Larson Esther Wilson Albertina Isaacson Ida serve. Public invited. Pastor Chas Pehrson delivers parish message.
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Dorcas Society
Mesdame
Gust Larson
Esther
Wilson
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
Chas. Pehrson
State Sues Over Federal Highway Fund Borrowing
Kansas seeks legal validation from the Kansas Supreme Court to borrow up to 22.1 million dollars from the Federal Public Works Fund for highway construction. The suit tests a fee loan and a matching 5.1 million grant with future legislative protections and a 2 percent interest rate over 30 years. Gasoline tax money would cover annual payments of about 1 million dollars.
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State Highway Commission
Federal Public Works Fund
Kansas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Highway Department
Children Hurt In Main Street Collision Near Bank
Donald Lee 3 and Marie Duncan 9 were struck while crossing Main Street near the Bank of Scandia. Marie was knocked to the curb as a Model A front wheel passed over the boy, who suffered a severe head laceration. both were bruised. Medical aid was given. the girl returned to school and the boy was recovering.
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Donald Lee
Marie Duncan
Main Street
Bank of Scandia
J. W. Bickel
Haddam
Marie
C. V. Hageman
William Duncan
Profit on Winters Feed Henry Rosene Feeder Nets Gains
Rosene a Republican county, Kans., feeder marketed 34 handyweight steers at 1 109 pounds for 5 90. He bought them October 18 last year as heavy feeders averaging 793. Cost was 4. Carrying through winter on limited feed, the 34 head gained over 300 pounds and price rose nearly 2 percent, according to the Drovers Telegram.
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Henry. Rosene
Republican County
Kans
Methodist Church Plans Lord's Day Services and Talks
The church outlines Sunday activities with Church School at 1:00 PM and Morning Worship at 11:00 AM, Evening Service at 7:30 PM. Epworth League sponsors the evening program and John Fraser will speak on choosing a life path. Good Friday communion at 8:00 PM. Easter Sunday considers immortality. Notify minister for child baptisms.
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Epworth League
John Fraser
B. W. Selin
United Brethren Presbyterian Church Week Ahead
Sunday School meets next Sunday at 10 A.M. with Georgiana Nelson leading. C. E. at 7:00 p.m. features a novelty field meet. Mrs. Reuben Bettis hosted the Circle on Wednesday. Mrs. H E Coleman hosts the Friendship club at the Aid Room this afternoon.
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C. E
Georgiana Nelson
Reuben ‘Bettis
H.E. Coleman
Friendship Club
Aid Room
Savior's Lutheran Church Palm Sunday Notice
Savior's Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday School and Bible class at 10 00 am Palm Sunday begins Holy Week Lenten mid week service Thursday March 29 at 730 pm Pastor Orlin Torgeson invites members and friends to join in services and devotion.
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Christ
T Orlin’ Torgeson
Frank Granstedt Wins Flour Prize at Freed's Store
Frank Granstedt won a 48 pound sack of Gold Coin Flour after bringing in the largest sack size at Freed's Store. He presented 78 dozen ears to claim the award on Saturday.
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Frank Granstedt
Freed’s
Grans
Scandia Council Grants Power to Hire Outsider Officer
Citizens in Scandia paraded drunk on Main Street provoking a public nuisance. A special council meeting voted unanimously to empower Mayor Blakeley to hire a nonresident police official to restore order. Townspeople await decisive action.
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Scandia
Main Street
Blakeley
School Masters Map Belleville Music Festival Plans
The Republic County School Masters met at the Elliot Hotel in Belleville on Tuesday evening March 20 to finalize details for the all county music festival at Belleville High School auditorium on Friday April 20 at 7 PM Eleven high schools will participate with programs limited to fifteen minutes each A general admission of ten cents will be charged Inter school track meets are planned in coming weeks with a county track meet discussed for the next meeting scheduled the second Tuesday in April.
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Republic County
Elliot Hotel
Belleville
Belleville High School
P T A Elects Officers At Open House Meeting
The Parent Teachers Association held a meeting at the school auditorium last Tuesday. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Ray Tingstrom Vice President F L Miller Secretary Mrs Nathan Isaacson Treasurer Adolph Nelson. The new officers will lead the April open house.
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Ray Tingstrom
Parent-Teachers Association
F. L. Miller
Nathan Isaacson
Adolph Nelson
LaVerne Johnson
Hazel Olson
Violet Dabinnus
B. W. Selin
Otto Nelson
Robt. Nylund
Harry ‘Marty
Courtland Pta
Chas. Freed
Hi Y Banquet for Scandia High School
A Father Son banquet hosted by the Hi Y clubs of Scandia high school is planned for next Tuesday evening March 27 at an announced location. All high school boys and upper grade boys with their fathers are invited and urged to attend. If a father is unavailable a substitute is requested. Tickets go on sale Thursday. Home Economics Club and department under Miss Neker will serve. Program details are forthcoming.
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Scandia High School
Home Economics Club
Home Economics
Ada Lutheran Church Activities and Services Schedule
Sunday School and Bible classes start at 10 with morning worship at 11 in Swedish. Evening services at 7 30. Choir rehearsals on Tuesday at 8. Ladies Aid hosts March 22 at Mrs John Larson’s home. Bible study Friday March 28. Brantford choir and Rev Nordell plan a song service March 27. Luther League serves lunch with contributions from families. English communion on Holy Thursday at 8. Synodical Institutions appeal continues.
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John
Larson
Luther League
Brantford
Rev Nordell
North Side
South Side
Dhe Synodical Institutions
Frank Spurney Seeks County Attorney Office Again
Frank Spurney announces this week in the Journal his candidacy for County Attorney. He has held the office for the past two years and cites a satisfactory record and experience as a qualified lawyer seeking reelection.
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Frank Spurney
Spurney
Robison Wins Quilt at Coleman’s Store Raffle
The Saturday raffle at Coleman’s Store awarded the quilt to H. S. Robison. Supt. F. L. Miller won the pillow. The quilt was pieced and quilted by members of the Mutual Benefit club.
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Colemans
H. S&s
Epworth League elects officers for Methodist Church
The Epworth League elected officers for the Methodist Church. Joyce Johnson was named President with Lyla Loring as first vice president, Glenn Nelson as second vice president, Wilma Mitchell as third vice president, and Miss Nichol, Opal Currie, and Clarice Nelson as fourth vice presidents. Paul Nelson is Secretary and Paul Frederickson is Treasurer, with Miss Alice Morgan and Miss Hazel Olson serving as Counsellors.
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Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
Joyce Johnson
Lyla Loring
Glenn Nelson
Wilma Mitchell
Nichol
Opal Currie
Clarice Nelson
Paul Nelson
Paul Fredrickson
Alice Morgan
Hazel Olson
Mathis Moves to Home Martin To Old Location
George Dad Mathis moved his shoe shop from Main Street to his home near the post office last Monday to save costs. He will continue shoe repair at the new home site. Shorty Martin has rented the former Mathis location and will move his barbershop there when ready, as he is currently in Green Billiard Hall.
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George
Dad” Mathis
Main Street
Mathis
Shorty
Martin
Green Billiard Hall
Farm ruling: 54 percent planting not breach of contracts
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration ruled that failing to plant 54 percent of the average seeded acreage last fall does not constitute a contract breach. 1934 payments remain unaffected. 1933 and future adjustments depend on meeting fall 1934 planting requirements for 1935 crop.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Snow and Dust Sweep Across Over Town
Last Friday strong winds stirred up dust and dark clouds filled the sky. The dusty wind chilled the night as dust entered homes and a gray snow blizzard raged. By Monday the wind eased and the snow melted, leaving a restored town.
Intend to Organize Band A Meeting in Scandia Bank
Citizens interested in starting a band in Scandia are urged to attend a meeting at the Bank of Scandia Thursday evening at 7 30. All who can play an instrument should be present. The proposed band is sponsored by F L Miller and Adolph Nelson.
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Scandia
Bank of
F. L. Miller
Adolph Nelson
Dr Walter Scott Dies in Kensington Kansas
Dr Walter Scott of Kensington Kansas died last Sunday of pneumonia. Born on a farm east of Rydal he was well known locally. Survived by his wife and five brothers. Funeral services were held and burial at Poplar Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
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Walter Scott
Kensington
Kansas
Rydal
Scott
Poplar © ‘Grove
Hausserman Buys Big in Ontario Fur Sale
Fred Hausserman of the Scandia Hide and Fur Co attended the Ontario county State Park fur sale last Thursday March 15 and was among the most active bidders purchasing pelts worth nearly 9000 dollars.
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Fred — Hausserman
Scandia Hide and Fur Co
Ottawa County
Hausserman
Sibley Bettis Dies at About 45 in Oklahoma City
From Oklahoma City comes word that Sibley Bettis died last Saturday. He was a nephew of Andy Bettis and a brother of Mrs. M. E. Humphrey and Mrs. Roy Everts. He was about 45 years old.
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Oklahoma City
Chicken theft at Larson residence last Wednesday
Thieves stopped a car near Mrs Anna Larson's home, entered the chicken coop, and stole ten Buff Orpington and other hens before fleeing. No traces or clues have been found yet.
Gold Promoters Along the River Reported by Local News
Reports from a river region describe efforts by promoters in gold ventures. The article notes activities, locations, and community reactions to the prospect of mining along the waterway.
Safety Council urges care at railroad crossings
National Safety Council Kansas chairman George Mark Jr warns motorists to stop look and listen at crossings. He notes trains cannot be stopped quickly and accidents often hurt motorists more than train crews. Even unguarded crossings need full attention with proper stopping and low gear approach.
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George Mark, Jr
Kansas
National Safety Council
Highway crew scrapes oil road between Scandia and Courtland
Two state highway department trucks have spent days hauling sand onto the oil surfaced stretch between Scandia and Courtland. Oil is seeping to the surface and sand, with quick sand used, is spread to maintain the road. Labon Johnson of Courtland is on the state crew, with sand supplied by Isaacson Grain Co.
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Scandia
Courtland
Tingstrom Takes Exam at Belleville Monday
Alfy Tingstrom local marshal and city engineer traveled to Belleville Monday afternoon to take examinations on first aid and directing men for leadership in the New Deal program set to begin April 1 to fill roles as the CWA shifts out March 11. All 16 foremen previously in charge of CWA work were expected to be present for the tests.
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Alfy” Tingstrom
Belleville
Plan State Line League Formed By Local Towns
Matt Larson and Irvin Currie attended a meeting in Byron where residents from Scandia Belleville Republic Narka Deshler Hardy Byron and Chester agreed to form a state line baseball league. The plan includes joining these towns in a regional league lineup.
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Matt” Larson
Irvin Currie
Byron
Scandia
Belleville
Republic
Narka
Deshler
Hardy
Chester
Mollie Hadachek Seeks Re Election as County Registrar
In Republic County Journal this week Mollie Hadachek announces she will run again for county registrar of deeds. She is known countywide for courteous efficient service and has many friends who will help her bid for re election.
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Mollie Hadachek
Republic County
the Journal
Hadachek
Park Is Distributed Last Friday in Red Cross Effort
A brief notice reports park materials distributed last Friday as part of a Red Cross relief drive led by local warehouse staff and directed by Mr. A Ellingson and Joyal.
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A. Ellingson
Joyal Red Cross
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State College
Boqze
Amana Lutheran Church
Donald
Lée
Auto
United. Brethren Presbyterian
Savior’s Lutheran Church
Norway
Freeds
Council
Republic County School
P.T.A
Ada Lutheran Church
Kackley
H. S. Robison
Hausserman Buys. Furs
Sibley Bettis
R. RR
National Safety ‘Council
Landing Oil Road
Ttingstrom
Plan State Line League
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