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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
1
The Journal announces April 12 as bid date for the Scandia school addition. Plans detail reduced excavation costs, revised room layouts, and a 400 seat auditorium. Bids must be received by 1 pm at the high school. changes align with bond funds and a government grant.
Governor Alf M. Landon visits Washington to confer with Hopkins Wallace Ickes and Capper on Kansas dust storms and wind erosion. He seeks federal aid for relief and supports anti erosion measures including furrow systems amid potential Roosevelt public works and social security actions.
Harry Moller visited relatives in McPherson last Saturday and Sunday. Ruth Ahrens accompanied him to Lindsborg where she visited her sister Jeannette Ahrens, a Bethany College attendee. Mrs. Guy Ward suffered a painful arm injury last Monday after catching it in a washing machine.
Reuben Bettis reports a new V-8 deluxe coach bought from Conley Motors and Concor Auto trailer, but the vehicle was damaged in a blaze last Tuesday, destroying the trailer and property. Jake jislight appears in connection with the incident.
Notice invites readers to submit social and local event news to Miss Verna Wallin, the paper's social reporter, for the next issue. Call I7FoO2 to share items and keep the community informed.
Fourth Sunday in Lent at Amana Lutheran Church invites parishioners to morning worship at 11 with Sunday school at 10. Gospel reading John 6 24 36 features I am the bread of life. Pastor Chas Pehrson extends invitation to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The church states Sunday School at 100 A.M. followed by the regular morning worship at 11. No Epworth League or evening service due to a county mass meeting at Belleville High School. Choir rehearsals are set for Wednesdays in preparation for the District Meeting in Scandia from April 25 to 28.
The United Brethren and Presbyterian churches announce Sunday school at 10 A M and a preaching service at 11 A M with Rev C C Campbell delivering the sermon. Christian Endeavor at 7 P M features a debate on whether nations are not justified in having grudges and a World Peace topic led by Ada Jeandebeur.
Ada Lutheran Church announces services for the Fourth Sunday in Lent with text Mark 14 48 50 The schedule includes Sunday school and Bible study at 10 morning worship at 11 and evening services at 730 Mrs John Bergstrom to entertain the Ladies Aid on Thursday afternoon March 28 Luther League Bible study March 28 church parlors Joseph Lundblade to lead Sunday evening program Choir rehearsal at the church Tuesday Ole Hansen to lead song service on Sunday evening April 7 Pastor C G Danielson extends welcome to all services
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway schedules Sunday school with Bible class at 10 O clock. Mrs Amelia Buer and Mrs Harry Buer will entertain the aid at the church on Thursday April 4. Devotional begins at 230 PM. Dr Chas M Sheldon to address World Peace at Belleville high school auditorium Sunday evening March 31. He is a capable writer and lecturer. You should hear him: may the message of the Cross of Jesus teach you to lay up for your self treasures in Heaven. T O Torgesen pastor.
Sunday evening at seven thirty the United Brethren Church announces a service led by Pastor Fred McClanahan. The gathering invites all members and neighbors to attend and join in prayer and reflection.
The article recalls Dr W M Jardine of the University of Wichita and the 1912 Kansas dust events near Colby. It explains turning furrows at right angles to wind to trap dust and suggests long term strips 100 feet apart. Jardine advocates Governor Landon’s proposed soil movement plan as effective to prevent future dust storms.
Plans are set for the 54th Messiah Festival in Lindsborg Kansas from April 14 to 21. The Bethany College chorus of 500 will perform Handel s Messiah under director Hagbard Brase starting Palm Sunday afternoon. Daily concerts lead to the 160th rendition on Easter Sunday, drawing visitors from many walks of life. reservations are available by writing Bethany College.
The Odd Fellows will sponsor a checker and cribbage tournament at the I O O F Hall Thursday evening April 4. The event starts at 7 o clock with an entry fee of 25 cents. Open to all, entries may be made at any time. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded to first and second place.
Congressman Carlson plans a competitive examination for a West District appointment. An exam will be held in Salina on Saturday May 25 for eligible young men aged 17 to 22. Interested applicants should write to the congressman for details.
The Scandia city election will be held next Monday April 1 at City Hall. Voters will choose a mayor five councilmen and a police judge. Nominees include Mayor S Blakeley and council candidates George Stromberg Ed Olson Carl Hammer Chas Freed Adolph Nelson with L E Cooper for police judge. Citizens urged to vote.
The P. T. A. elects officers at the Tuesday evening meeting led by president Mrs. Ray Tingstrom. New officers include Mrs. Tingstrom as president, F. L. Miller as vice president, Mrs. Carl Reece as secretary, and Mrs. Carl Hammer as treasurer. The program features musical numbers and talks on teeth care and local birds, with plans for April 16 open house and a display of the year’s work.
Twenty two rural schools invited to Scandia field for an all day track meet beginning 1 PM. Ribbon awards for top three in each event and a trophy for the best scoring school. Events include sprints, relays, throwing and jumping with two boys and two girls classes by weight. Officials Hahn Heim erith Moller Miller Selin Ocobock Cahill Miller Stofer.
Scandia high school glee clubs will present an Easter choir cantata Morn of Victory by Lee Rogers on April 14. Miss Deda Louise Drake will direct with Alice Isaacson Mavis Freed and Ruth Ahrens as assisting accompanists. The program features two orchestra numbers a violin solo by Ruth McGregor and a duet by Lenora Isaacson and Floyd Johnson with numerous named participants listed.
A Guymon Oklahoma motorist sees a ten gallon hat atop drifted dust and finds a man’s head beneath it. The driver offers help. the rider replies he is on a horse and aims for town, highlighting a dramatic roadside moment during the dust storm.
The Nathan Isaacson and Emil Isaacson families plan a trip to Kansas City Saturday to attend graduation exercises at the Research Hospital. Misses Elda and Marcile Isaacson graduate Monday evening and the families will return Tuesday.
Another pioneer passes away as Nels Rosene Sherdahl dies Saturday night at his Scandia area home age 81. Survived by wife and nine daughters a son. Immigrated from Sweden in 1871. Funeral held Tuesday from home and Methodist Church with Riverview Cemetery interment.
The Reece Construction Company has won a seven mile grading contract on State Road No. 21 south of Norton. They will install several culverts and one bridge, with completion planned in three months.
Wednesday morning merchants and housewives resumed digging out after a northward dust storm Tuesday evening. One storm has followed another and cleaning up has become part of the daily routine.
Minnie Jewell of California is very ill with pneumonia. She had been in an auto accident and contracted pneumonia while recovering. Mrs. Jewell is the sister of Mrs. Ray Chilcott and once lived in Scandin ia for about three years.
The first blossoms of spring appeared this week with apricot trees in full bloom at the Carl Hammer residence.
Visitors from Ellis County arrive Saturday to visit with Mr and Mrs D L Crider and Gloria.
Several new trees were planted this week in City Hall Park by Werner and John Bo man. Some trees were cut during the winter as they were being destroyed by worms.
Miss Deda Louise Drake spent the weekend in Manhattan visiting her parents. Christina Hays spent the weekend in Laray with friends.
A county mass meeting is set for 7 30 Sunday evening in the interest of world peace. Dr Chas M Sheldon will deliver an address on The Outlook for a Warless World with Belleville High School orchestra to open the meeting. Ushers from the Hi-Y club will assist. Admission is free.
Two Scandia girls Wanda DeBerry and Beulah Anderson were slightly injured when the car they rode in turned over Saturday evening near Concordia. Injuries listed as cuts and bruises.
Workmen cut down a tree at the residence of Mrs. B Vincent. The tree fell and knocked the front porch completely off. A new veranda has replaced the destroyed porch.
The Gus Freed family plans to move to Savage Minnesota within ten days. Mr. Freed will work at a gasoline filling station in the new location.
Prosperity Item reports Jim Brown purchased a new Ford V-8 this week from Miller Motor Company in Belleville highlighting a local auto purchase.
Mr and Mrs Hahn and Lois Ann spent the weekend in Marquette visiting friends and relatives.
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