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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

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Corn Hog Reduction Contracts Rise in Kansas Sign-ups

Kansas county corn hog control groups advance toward final signing stage for reduction contracts. By March 17 first signatures reached 68 248 with final signatures at 3 037 across 75 of 105 counties covering 2 388 699 acres of corn and 1 925 629 hogs. Officials estimate 5 000 to 10 000 more contracts possible before closing.

Kansas Kansas State College Extension Service Extension Service Cornbog Control Associations State Board of Review

Johnsons Injured as Car Overturns North of Jamestown

C O Johnson and son Lewis were hurt Friday when their car was driven into a ditch and rolled over after meeting a speeding car on the wrong side of the road four miles north of Jamestown. Johnson suffered severe facial cuts and a glass wound in his hand. the other vehicle fled the scene. Medical aid arrived from a nearby farmhouse.

C. O. Johnson and Son Lewis Jamestown Mr. Johnson C. Johannson G. W. Wright Norway

High School Teams Prepare for Friday Baseball Games

Three local high school squads the Cardinals the Monarchs and the Cubs resume after last Friday's snow postponement. Coach Hahn Superintendent F L Miller lead the squads with Norman Freed Wyatt Corbin and Paul Nelson as players while one to two days weekly will be devoted to games and practice.

Norman Freed Cardinals Wyatt Corbin Monarchs Paul. Nelson Cubs Hahn

Baltimore Hotel Advertises in Journal

An advertisement from the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas City appears in the Journal. The hotel is described as one of Kansas Citys fine hotels with reasonable rates and a central location guiding travelers to stay at Baltimore for convenience.

Journal Baltimore Kansas City

Local Masonic Lodge Plans Formoso Visit Friday

Members of the local Masonic lodge plan a trip to the Formosa lodge next Friday evening. Lodges of the 38th Masonic district hold a special meeting honoring D. A. Nywall formerly of Scandia, now elevated to Grand Junior Deacon of the state in Kansas. Scandia lodge is the only one invited from the 30th District.

Formosa Masonic District D. A. Nywall Scandia Kansas

Amana Lutheran Church Easter Services Planned

Amana Lutheran Church announces Easter Sunday services with Gospel reading Mark sixteen one to eight and planned special music. The annual organist offering will be lifted at the service and Good Friday services will be held in the church parlors. Swedish services postponed a week. Chas Pehrson, pastor.

Amana Lutheran Chas. Pehrson

Methodist Church Plans Easter Services and Parish Events

The church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with a candlelight Good Friday service. Easter Sunday features baptisms and special music, an Easter cantata at 8:00 PM, and an eggs for Bethany Home drive. Ladies Aid meets April 5 hosted by Mesdames RosenÉ, Lindecrantz and Miss Rosene.

Bethany Home For Gle Ladies Aid Society Henry Rosené Carl Lindecrantz Amanda Rosene

United Brethren Sunday School and Society Meetings

The Presbyterian Sunday School opens at 10 a m with the adult Bible class in charge. Friendship meets April 5 at the Aid room. The Missionary society gathers Tuesday April 3.

Sun‘day School Friendship Aid Room the Missionary Society

Savior's Lutheran Church Easter Services

Savior's Lutheran in Norway invites families to Sunday School at 10 and Easter Worship at 11 with a junior choir. It notes this will be the last Easter in the old church and the pastor T Orlin Torgeson will offer a word of appreciation. Lenten service Thursday at 7 30 and Ladies Aid meets first Thursday in April at the parsonage.

Ladies Aid T. Orlin Torgeson

Ada Lutheran Church Easter Services and Programs

Ada Lutheran Church announces Easter events with Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m., Evening services at 8 p.m., and choir practice on Tuesday at 8 p.m. English communion Thursday at 8 p.m. plus an Easter morning program by Sunday School pupils led by Arnold Erickson. The Lord's Table kneeling admonition, emergency appeal envelopes lifting Sunday morning. No closing Sunday School services. Opie Arnold Erickson leads April 8 program My Lord and My God.

Arnold Erickson Ieader

Dairy Control Plan Aims Surplus Milk Relief and Prices

A $165 million dairy adjustment program announced by Secretary Wallace targets balanced production. Farmers would cut sales 10 to 20 percent below 1932 1933 quotas, with regional meetings starting April. Benefits include higher prices, payments for reduced butter fat, surplus milk relief for underfed children, cow transfers, and disease eradication funding. Financing comes from a processing tax rising to 5 cents per pound as supply tightens. The program may extend to $300 million if Congress approves.

Henry A. Wallace Kansas State College Extension Service

Scandia Telephone Company Sold to United Telephone

At the March 19 1984 annual stockholders meeting Scandia Telephone Company ownership passed to United Telephone Company. Directors elected for the year are Will Green Karl Rugh D Schaefer and B H Smith. Officers chosen include Will Green president C R Hamilton vice president B H Smith secretary and H W Rohrer treasurer. D E Schaefer will direct exchange operations.

United Telephone Company Will Green Karl Rugh D. Schaefer B. H. Smith C. R. Hamilton B.H. Smith H. W.rohrer D. E. Schaefer

Corn loan deadline set for Saturday in county

Sprague the county corn sealer announced the final date for obtaining loans on sealed corn is Saturday. After that no loans are available unless the government grants a time extension. About 200 cribs hold roughly 4400 bushels. loans cover about 75 percent of these, with the government loaning roughly 45 cents per bushel as sealing nears completion.

Sprague Republican Valley

Easter Hike and Sunrise Service Planned

The G. R. Easter hike occurs Sunday morning April 1 with girls meeting at the drug store at 4 30. Jeanne Plotner leads an Easter sunrise program including scripture poems prayers songs and a story followed by breakfast of bacon eggs buns fruit and coffee.

Jeanne Plotner

Finishing Up Work April 2 Set for Corn-Hog Signatures

The State Corn-Hog Advisory Committee named April 2 as the closing date for first signatures on corn-hog reduction contracts in Kansas. The March 23 announcement followed a committee session at the Kansas State College extension service. Chairman Henry W. Behrens said most signings were complete and the date allows late signers to meet the deadline. County advisory notices were sent to producers, and committee members include Behrens E H Hodgson of Little River and H Umberger of the extension service.

Kansas Kansas State College Extension Service Henry W. Behrens Lyndon All County Corn-Hog Control Association Mr. Behrens E. H. Hodgson Little River H. Umberger The

Westin Farm Sale Slated Next Wednesday Near Scandia

J W Shotwell to auction livestock and equipment at the Westin farm northwest of Scandia on April 4 starting at 1 o clock. W Westin has rented the land and will not farm actively while the family remains in the farm home. Walt and Albert Westin conduct the sale.

W. Westin Westin Scandia J. W.shotwell Walt Albert Westin

Doors of City Market Closed After Sale

The City Market operated by the Lewis Brothers closed after a closing out sale. The illness of Roy Lewis prompted the decision, stock has moved, and the final closing occurred last Tuesday. Proprieties have no plans for the future.

Lewis Brothers Roy Lewis

Day Green sells pool hall interest to Henry Peterson

Day Green has sold his interest in the billiard parlor he operated for many years to Henry Peterson. The parlors are closed at present while complete renovation is taking place.

Day Green Henry Peterson

Judge Van Natta Ill After Appendicitis Attack

Judge Henry Van Natta of the county probate court has been confined to his home for several days due to an appendicitis attack. He is reported in stable condition and is receiving medical care.

Henry van‘ Natta

Gardens and chicken penning order issued by Scandia mayor

Citizens are required to pen up all owned chickens as gardens are planted. The order takes effect April 1, 1934, and residents are urged to cooperate. Signed by Mayor 8. D. Blakeley.

Scandia D. Blakeley

Governor Landon to headline Colby Young Republicans convention

Governor Alf Landon will speak at the Sixth district Young Republicans spring convention in Colby on April 6. About 300 attendees are expected, with Fred Seaton Frank Carlson O O Osborn and Mrs Jonathan B Carter among speakers. The day includes a banquet a tea for Young Republican women and a morning county chairmen meeting.

Alf M. Landon Colby John Peach Salina Republic County Landon Fred Seaton Kansas Young Republican Club Frank Carlson Republican Central Committee O. O. Osborn Jonathan B. Carter Myrtle Herrick Thomas County

Oil boom looms as sands near Republic lure investors

Rumors rise that oil may be found in the Republic area after heavy gold prospecting. News reports say eighteen thousand acres around the triangle of Scandia Republic and Deshler are financed for tests, with drilling planned to begin next week.

Republic Scandia Deshler

Journal Signs Firestone Advertising Contract

The Journal and Firestone representatives solidified an advertising contract last week doubling the ad volume from the previous year. Local Firestone dealers Mahan and Cardwell will handle the gum-dipped Firestone tires and the full line of quality accessories distributed by the company.

Journal Firestone Company Mahan and Cardwell Firestone

Mrs Otto Nelson Souses Foot in Hot Grease Accident

Mrs Otto Nelson burned her foot last Thursday while canning meat. Hot grease splashed on the foot causing painful burns.

Otto Nelson

Easter Cantata at Methodist Church Directed by Miss Johnson

The Easter cantata Crown Him and Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah will be performed Sunday evening April 1 at the Methodist church. Miss LaVerne Johnson directs the glee clubs with solo numbers by Frances Cooper Ruth Ahrens Nona Fae Mahan Edwin White and duets by Helen Green Kenneth Nylund Regis Sigsbee Glenn Nelson Jeanne Plotner accompanies. The program includes pieces from King of Glory and Christ Victorious forming the finale of Handel’s Messiah setting.

Frances Cooper Ruth Ahrens Nona Fae ‘Mahan Edwin White

Dual track meet with Kackley at Scandia field today

A dual track meet with Kackley will be held on the Scandia field Thursday March 29 at 3 30 p m. A track has been laid around the baseball diamond for events and a pit has been dug for some field events. This is the first of five meets Scandia will attend this track season.

Kackley Scandia Field Scandia

Miss Velma Henrikson Dies Near Concordia

Miss Velma Henrikson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Henrikson north of Concordia died last Thursday at her home from pneumonia She was twenty years old and had taught in rural schools for two years Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Concordia She was a cousin of Mrs Ed Wires

Velma Henrikson Gus Henrikson Concordia Miss Henrikson Ed Wires

Livestock Shipments Reported From Local Buyers

Last Sunday Oscar John son a local buyer shipped two carloads of hogs and one carload of cattle to the Kansas City market via Rock Island Gust Fogelberg shipped a carload of cattle Monday evening Dallas Nylund also shipped a carload of cattle

Oscar Johnson Kansas City Rock Island Gust Fogelberg Dallas Nylund

HI Y Banquet Honors Fathers And Sons

Over one hundred attended the HI Y Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church last Tuesday evening. The Home Economics class served an excellent supper and Rev. Allen Wikgren of Belleville Baptist church gave the address.

Methodist Church Allen Wikgren Belleville

Young Republicans Meet in Beaver Township at Kackley School

The Young Republicans of Beaver Township held a meeting at the Kackley School last Wednesday night with about 80 attendees. Speeches were given by Frank Carlson and J P Storer, and Harold Shover was elected captain with Florence Swanson as co captain.

Beaver Township Kackley School Frank Carlson J. P. Storer Harold Shover Florence~ Swanson Beaver Town

Ford Coupe Delivered to Sanborn Lumber in Belleville

A Ford coupe was delivered to the Sanborn Lumber Company in Belleville. The buyer was A. G. Allnutt, with the vehicle described as a 19808 model.

A. G. Allnutt Sanborn Lumber’ Company Belleville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Masonic Lodge United Brethren Presbyterian Ada Lutheran Church Dairy Control Wallace Scandia ‘Telephone, Company United Telephone Co. of Judge van Natta Ill Miss Johnson Hallelujah Chorus Velma ‘'Henrikson Young Republicans OF
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