Irrigation plan eyed by Army for Missouri River flood control
The Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association cites Army support to build a flood control reservoir on the Missouri River tributaries. The plan would create a permanent lake for irrigation and flood protection, funded within the Missouri River Division budget, with a detailed soil and boundary survey planned for about 120 000 acres.
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Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association
Mid- West
Army
Mississippi
Missouri River
Missouri River Division
Congress
Woodring
Association
Topeka
Washington
Whittington
St. Louis
Republican Valley Association
Corps of Engineers
Will Rogers Humorous Story About a Boy Swallowing a Quarter
A reader tale notes a boy who swallowed a quarter and seeks help from a preacher rather than a doctor. The preacher offers caution and humor, while the boy explains his father urged him to seek money. The anecdote reflects on truthfulness and trust in storytellers.
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American News Treatures, Inc
Hamburger Fry Tonight Sponsored by Scandia Club
The Scandia Community Club sponsors a Hamburger Fry at the high school tonight to honor Grade and High School basketball teams. Women are invited along with men to attend a short program will be presented.
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Scandia Community Club
Father and Son Banquet Held at Lutheran Church
The annual Father and Son banquet sponsored by Hi-Y took place in the Lutheran church basement last Monday evening. A relishing meal was served by Hi-Y mothers. Rev. M. C. Linerson gave the invocation and Concordia High School principal Mr. Karns spoke on the theme “A Chip off the Old Block.” Senior sextette sang two numbers, and Orville Nondorf served as master of ceremonies. The event ended with the Hi-Y gong and benediction by Rev. J. E. Englund.
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Hi-Y
Lutheran Church
Hi-V
M. C. Linerson
Karns
Concordia High School
Foster Helvey
Chester Lemon
Valjean Jackson
Kentucky
Orville Nondorf
J. E. Englund
Scandia
Ask for flood control reservoirs for Kansas
Representative Frank Carlson urged the House Flood Control Committee to authorize additional flood control reservoirs in Kansas. An omnibus bill under Chairman Whittington would sanction projects near $200 million, aimed at controlling flash floods and providing water storage. Knapp, Kansas water resources engineer, backed the bid.
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Kansas
House
Frank Carlson
Whittington
D. Miss
Carlson
Great Plains
George i. Knapp
Topeka Capital
Box of California fruit sent to Mrs Anna Larson
Mrs Anna Larson received a box of California fruit from her son Dr John A Larson of Anaheim. The assortment included oranges lemons grapefruit avocados and assorted nuts. The gift delighted her especially as it came from her son and was a beautiful box of fruit valued by the family.
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Anna Larson
California
John A. Larson
Anaheim
Calif
Larson
Closing date to accept 1939 applications March 31
E H Leker Kansas AAA committee official warns no payments under the 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program will be accepted after March 31 1940 in county offices. Farmers who have not signed must contact their county office promptly to allow State Office to certify for payment. Also notes a Concordia family dinner at the Swensen home.
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E. H. Leker
Kansas Aaa
Sophomore Assembly Features Aldrich Life Sketch
The sophomore assembly showcased a life sketch of The Aldrichs with Henry Aldrich played by Donald Anderson and a cast including Mrs Aldrich and Grandmother. A duet "Wishing" and "Sail Along Silvery Moon" was sung by Lorna Mahan and Norma Bowersox.
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Aldrichs
Henry Aldrich
Donald Anderson
Cives Assembly Program at Concordia Schools
The Concordia Power and Light Company presented an assembly program to the high school and grade school on Thursday morning March 21 at 10 00.
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Concordia Power and Light Company
Good Friday Chapel Honors Faith and Prayer
The annual Good Friday chapel on March 22 featured Rev Englund as speaker. Ruthman led hymns Faith of Our Fathers and Master Let Me Walk With Thee, Fern Thomas sang Upon the Cross, and Rev Everett offered prayers. The talk centered on Christians Need Not Fear Death, ending with Onward Christian Soldiers.
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Rev
Englund
Miss Ruthman
Fern Thomas
Everett
Arbor Day Emphasized as Kansas Expands Tree Plantations
State Extension Service highlights Arbor Day March 29 and rising interest in tree plantations in Kansas. Last year 1,270 men established farmstead windbreaks under the Clarke McNary act with trees supplied through State Forester L. F. Smith in Manhattan.
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Kansas
L. F. Smith
Manhattan
Seniors Pictures Taken at Belleville Studio
Seniors went to Belleville on Thursday afternoon March 21 for graduation pictures at the Thomas Studio. Kansas Nebraska Hi Y supervisor Fred Jarvis visited the Hi Y club and cabinet, spoke on Opportunities and Religion, and urged students to study hard and use learning opportunities wisely. He cautioned that those who fool others fool themselves.
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Belleville
Thomas Studio
Fred Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis
Silver Jubilee planned for Rocky Mountain National Park
Plans near completion for the Silver Jubilee observance in June at Estes Park the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park established in 1915. Secretary Ickes and staff are expected to attend as Rocky River representatives note. Rock Island Railway adds special train service via Denver and Colorado Springs during June to September to handle crowds. Mrs. Clara Blakeley visited Belleville on business.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park
Ickes
Washington, D. C
Rock Island Railway
Rocky Hountain National Park
Rockies
Colorado
Denver
Congress
Springs
Scandia Names Acting Postmaster Cora Ahrens
Cora Ahrens sworn in as acting postmaster replacing Sherm English who served six years. The staff remains Walter English and Maye Roberts as clerks, continuing the same personnel at the Scandia post office.
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Cora A. Ahrens
E. Porter Ahrens
Scandia
Sherm English
Notice to subscribers on arrears and due dates
After winter, the Journal notes about $600 in arrears among subscribers. Check the corner of your paper for the dates 3 28 40 or 1 1 40 or 6 1 40 to verify status. If in arrears, please mail or bring a check to bring the account up to date.
Scandia Club Sponsors Dam Meeting Across County
At a Scandia Community Club meeting it was decided to sponsor a county wide dam discussion. The meeting will be at City Hall on Thursday April 11 at 7 30 p m. Attendees urged including chamber of commerce delegations from various towns.
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Scandia Community Club
Scandia
Chamber of
Rebuilding at Scandia High School Gym Progresses
Scandia high school auditorium gymnasium, destroyed by fire on January 4, is rapidly rising again. Workers from Scandia replace worn steel, install new beams, and near completion of the roof with plastering due in 10 days. Superintendent Dutch Peters says the structure should be ready by commencement barring material delays. Tests on brick by State College at Manhattan show strength remains adequate. some wall sections replaced due to misaligned steel trusses.
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Scandia High School
Scandia
Peters
State College At
Manhattan
Courtland reception honors Beloit pair at Mentor Marty home
Mr and Mrs Alford Johnson and others attended a reception at the Mentor Marty home in Courtland in honor of Mr and Mrs Wayne Tilt of Beloit.
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Ed Kauer
Grover Simmons
Floyd Kauer
Kline Kauer
Alford Johnson
Song
Mentor Marty
Courtland
Wayne Tilton
Beloit
Dial System Debatesed for Scandia Farm Area
In conversation with Southwestern Bell management the community discusses upgrading Scandia to a modern two wire dial system. Town and country subscribers could gain unlimited dialing, reduced cross talk and noise, and potential wider reach with only moderate cost. Residents urge cooperation to secure improved service and prevent continued reliance on outdated crank lines. Alumni Banquet committees to meet April 1 at City offices. other local notes mention Belleville and Topeka visitors.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone. Co
Scandia
Southwestern Company
Southwestern Bell Co
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