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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1929

Page

5

Cream Buyers Try New Plan in Scandia Cream Trade

Scandia cream stations inaugurate a flat 31 cent charge for weighing testing and computing checks. The Kansas Creamerymen's Improvement Association expects farmers to gain at least 5 cents a pound more for butterfat, with profits increasing for larger shipments. Local buyers like Billings Produce Beeman Scandia Produce and Metz Packing endorse the plan as leading to higher prices and closer producer consumer links.

Scandia Kansay Kansas Creamerymen’s Improvement Association Emporia Journal W. R. Billings Billings Produce Co E. W. Beeman Melvin Hillery Metz Packing Co

Isaacson Brothers Take Control of Republi can River Pumping Station

Coleman and Reece sold their pumping station on the Republi can River to Isaacson Brothers. Isaacson Brothers have assumed charge and operate the plant alongside Isaacson Grain Co. They retain the office, building, and garages separate from the new venture and plan to supply sand retail and wholesale to locals and other towns.

Coleman and Reece Republican River Isaacson Brothers Isaacson Grain Co

Improvements Made in Cafe at Royal Cafe

Laying of a new oak floor in the Royal Cafe operated by Peterson Brothers began Monday evening with Fred Brandstrom as the carpenter. The project aligns with the cafe policy of keeping the business up to date and should greatly enhance its appearance. The building is owned by Haggman and Wires.

Royal Cafe Peterson Brothers Fred Brandstrom Haggman & Wires

Local visitors tour gardens and meet friends in Lucus

Mr and Mrs H E Coleman and family plus Mr and Mrs J M Jensen and kin visited the Garden of Eden Sunday in Lucus. On the return they called on Mr and Mrs Claud Brennemer of Osborne for a lunch. Mrs Novia Hoel and son from California visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charley Martin. Ed Boman Mrs Chas Isaacson and Mrs Anna Boman drove to Concordia Friday to take James Stewart to the train.

H. E.coleman Eldora J. M. Jensen Garden of Eden Lucus Claud Brennemer Osborne Novia Hoel California Charley Martin Ed Boman Chas. Isaacson Anna Boman Concordia James Stewart

Mrs Shirley Foreman and Mildred Visit Brother in Lebanon

Mrs Shirley Foreman and her daughter Mildred of Lebanon visited Wednesday evening with her brother W P Shivvers and family.

Shirley Foreman Mildred Lebanon W. P. Shivvers

Peterson Bros Ice Service Promises Quality Ice

The Peterson Brothers reassure customers they continue in the ice business offering both artificial and natural ice. They invite calls for service and emphasize reliable, high quality product delivery.

Peterson Bros

Dynamite Found On School Grounds Shocks Students

Two sticks of dynamite were found this week on the Scandia grade school grounds just east of the Manual Training building. The duration and origin are unknown to school authorities. Gust Edgren discovered the explosives and can provide details.

Scandia Gust Edgren

Grocery Store Night To Be Again Next Tuesday

Another Grocery Store Night will be observed next Tuesday May 7 at the Scandia show house. Coupons issued with each paid admission last Tuesday entitle holders to ten articles of food and clothing. The Tuesday night program features The First Kiss with news reels and comedies and a first class orchestra.

Princess Theatre Management Scandia Princess Theatre Orchestra Jack Larson Frank Nimocks Harrison Mahan John Nystrom

Vacation Bible School Convenes in Scandia May 27

Daily Vacation Bible School in Scandia sponsored by local churches opens May 27 for ten days. Led by Pattie M. Eakins, pastor of the Presbyterian church, sessions run 9 to 12 at the high school with trained instructors. About eighty students have shown interest. all primary to high school ages may enroll. Interested individuals should contact Scandia pastors.

Churches of Scandia Pattie M. Eakins Presbyterian Church

Methodist Church Plans Summer Bible School

Services for Sunday May 5 invite curiosity about the Daily Vacation Bible School. Epworth League meets 7:30 PM and a push to win the cup again. No other services Sunday. Choir practice Wednesday, prayer meeting Thursday, and a special Mother's Day service on May 12 led by Pastor O. J. Lundberg.

Methodist Church Bible School Epworth League

How shall the young secure their hearts and guard their lives

Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas invites families to Sunday School at 10 o'clock and an adult Bible class. The Luther League meets Sunday evening at 8 o'clock with the pastor present. The message emphasizes lifelong guidance by the Bible.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway Kans Luther League T. Orlin Torgeson

United Brothers Church Schedule and Elections

The United Brothers Church holds Sunday School at 10 00 P M with The Bible in National Life as lesson. Morning Worship at 11 00 A M and Christian Endeavor at 7 15 P M. Election and installation of officers. The W M A meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs John O D Larson home with Mrs Seabolt as leader. D V Herrick is pastor.

United Brothers Church Christian Endeavor W. M.A John OD. Larson Seabolt D. V. Herrick

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Study Events

The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 AM, church service at 11:00 AM, and Evening Worship at 8:00 PM. A missionary study meets Saturday at 8:00 PM with Mrs F Ahrens on the topic Great Africans. Wednesday May 8 the Welcome In Circle meets at Miss Mary West's home. Pattie Eakins, pastor.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor F. A. Cullers Ahrens Welcome In Circle Mary West Pattie Eakins

Amana Lutheran Fifth Sunday Easter Worship

The Amana Lutheran Church observes the Fifth Sunday after Easter with Gospel John seventeen eighteen to twenty three as Jesus intercedes for believers. Sunday School and morning worship at usual hours. Rev Gran tre preaches in the morning while the pastor assists at Ada Lutheran for communion.

Amana

Nimocks Details Bankers Convention Trip to Biloxi

George W Nimocks describes his and Mrs Nimocks journey from Kansas City to Biloxi Mississippi for the American Bankers Association Executive Council meeting at Edge Water Gulf Hotel They travel by Frisco railroad in a special Pullman car and attend council sessions discussing state banking taxes with brief remarks on the Kansas tax situation. The report continues on page eight.

Mississippi G W. Nimocks Nimocks The American Bankers Association Biloxi Miss Executive Council South Edge Water Gulf Hotel Missouri Kansas Ozark Memphis Gulf Port

Scandia Wins Second Game On Home Diamond

Scandia defeated Republic 17 to 4 Sunday afternoon on the Scandia diamond. Logsden and Bledsoe pitched for Scandia as Powers was knocked from the mound in the fourth inning, and Reike relieved. Scandia piled up ten hits and ten runs by the fourth, then added four more runs for the final margin.

Scandia Baseball Club Republic Scandia Ory Powers Reike

G R installs new officers at Girl Reserve service

G R installs new officers during a Monday April 29 service at the Presbyterian church. The Seandi­a Girl Reserve, tied to Seandi­a High School and sponsored by the local YWCA, includes Harriet Gordon Rhea Ensign and Elsie Wall among cabinet members. Old and new officers lit candles as they transitioned, with Maurine Larson passing light to successors. Mother attendees observed the brief installation lasting about half an hour.

Th PreSbyterian Church Seandia Seandia High School Harriet Gordon Rhea Ensign Elsie Wall Maurine Larson

Former resident near wildcat oil well boosts Caldwell farm value

Friends of C. O. Enderud of Caldwell Kansas and formerly Scandia read news of his oil strike near the Kansas Oklahoma line south of Caldwell. His 1000 acre ranch now valued at about 3000 dollars per acre, up from sixty dollars, after the gusher. Enderud sold the Scandia farm to L A Melby about 15 years ago.

C. O. Enderud Caldwell Kans Scandia Oklahoma Line Williams Well L. A. Melby

Dealers to attend Kansas Oil Convention in Wichita

Chan Cullers Georg Jeandebeur and Gust Bentson of Home Oil and Supply Co left for Wichita to attend a two day session of the Kansas Oil Dealers Association convention today and tomorrow. They were accompanied by Mrs Cullens and Mrs Jeandebeur.

Chan Cullers Geo. Jeandebeur Gust Bentson The Home Oil and Supply Co Wichita Kansas Oil Dealers Association Cullens Jeandebeur

Local Visit to New Jamestown Home by Sjoholm Family

Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen and the Sjoholm and Johnson families visited last Sunday at the new home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sjoholm in Jamestown.

August Rasmussen John Sjoholm Joseph Johnson Albert Sjoholm Arthur Sjoholm Jamestown

Clarence Larson Visits Sister in Scandia This Week

Clarence Larson of Wyoming is in Scandia this week visiting his sister Mrs. Albert Larson.

Clarence Larson Wyoming Scandia Mrs Albert Larson

Luther League plans evening devotional program

The Luther League will host an evening devotional, as the Kansas conference of the Augustana Synod meets next week at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver Colorado. Rev A T Lorimer presides with delegate Adolph Nelson from our church. Jesus is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him.

Luther League Kansas Conference The Augustana Synod Augustana Lutheran Church Denver Colo A. T. Lorimer Adolph Nelson Our Church Jesus

Senior Class Presents Ace High at Scandia City Hall

More than 500 attendees enjoyed the three act comedy Ace High staged by Scandia High School senior class at City Hall last Friday night April 26. Ed Wires and Miss Elsie Wall directed with student cast delivering strong performances led by Marceil Preble John Nystrom and Thornton Doctor. The orchestra and student acts between acts featured Maxine Fulcomer Marguerite Bedard and others with Opal Brewer on piano and Everette Somers and Lee Ander Edgren as stage managers.

Scandia High School City Hal Scandia Ed Wires Elsie Wah Marceil Preble John Nystrom Mack Ave Thornton Doctor Dorothy Dutton Parker Jones Frank Nimocks Katherine Moe Laurance Rasmussen Evannah Larson Duane Johnson Fleanor Jackson Maxine Fulcomer Marguerite Bedard Miss Bedard Mary Ellen Brewer Marcile Isaacson Gladys Cooper Bernice Granstedt Avis Larsen Elda_ Isaacson Ruth Hageman Anita ‘Medlin Elizabeth Billings

New Postage Stamps To Be Sold Here In Kansas Nebraska

Parlee Plotner announces new stamps printed with Kansas across the lower side will soon arrive at the local post office. The federal experiment covers Kansas and Nebraska with branded stamps in Nebraska and unbranded stamps in five cities. The marking aims to trace stolen stamps from post offices in the two states.

Parlee Plotner Scandia Kansas Union Nebraska Plotner Kansas City Topeka Wichita Omaha Lincoln

Strands Barber Shoppe Ad in Courtland Kans

Special guaranteed permanents from round of marcel waves with Ring letts priced at $6.50. Names listed include Shelton Eugene Fred eric Vita-Tonic and LeMur. Call for appointment at Strands Barber Shoppe Courtland Kansas phone 99 24.

Marcel Ringletts Shelton Eugene Frederic

Beaver seized by state warden at Pratt hatchery

Fred Hausermann loses his pet beaver to state fish and game warden Alva Clapp who plans to keep it at Pratt hatchery. The warden notes the animal is the cutest rascal and hopes to raise it after Morley delivered it Saturday.

Fred Hausermann Alva Clapp

Auto Wreck West of Town Involves Mahan Miles Drivers

An evening crash west of town damaged two cars driven by Harrison Mahan and Ralph Miles of Belleville. Both occupants escaped serious injury as Miles was blinded by headlights from an oncoming eastbound car driven by Lewis Wallin.

Harrison Mahan Ralph Miles Belleville Mahan Gust Nystroms Miles Lewis Wallin

Fire damages Andrew Perry home in early morning blaze

Fire believed caused by a defective chimney partially destroyed the one story frame house owned by Adolph Nelson and occupied by Andrew Perry and family. Neighbors aided moving furniture to safety as firemen cut holes in the roof to douse the flames.

Andrew Perry Adolph Nelson

Scandia Rydal Set for Return Sunday Game

Scandia hosts Rydal next Sunday at 2 30 after a 7 to 1 season opening win by Scandia on April 21 on the Rydal diamond. Logeden and Bledsoe will start for Scandia with Frazier at bat as the Swedes seek a third win in a batting slugfest showing they may be among the region’s strongest teams.

Rydal Scandia Logeden Bledsoe Frazier Republic

Mahans Refinish Nighthawk Cafe After Remodel

Painters and paper hangers began interior refinishing of the Nighthawk Cafe last Monday. The ceiling is being redecorated and walls repapered. When done, proprietors Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan will offer first class surroundings for their restaurant business.

Nighthawk Frank Mahan

Special Chapel at Courtland High School May 7 Program

A 45 minute intramural chapel program will be presented in Courtland High School's assembly room at 1 o'clock on Tuesday May 7. The event is open to all and promoted as the best program of the year.

Courtland Courtland High School

Hay Barn Burns for Lars Larsen near Courtland

A hay barn belonging to Lars Larsen southeast of Courtland was completely destroyed by fire last Monday evening around 8 o clock. The barn and its contents including several loads of hay were a total loss. Origin of the fire is unknown.

Lars Larsen Lars Larssen Courtland

Local social crowd attends Uncle Tom's Cabin in Belleville

Miss Carrie Aberg Miss Harriet Gordon Tom West Gust Bentson Mr and Mrs James Mahan Mr and Mrs Chan Cullers and Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur attended the performance in Belleville on Monday.

Carrie Aberg Harriet Gordon Tom West Gust. Bentson James Mahan Chan Cullers George Jeandebeur Uncle Toms Cabin Belleville

Sunday Guests From Carlson Johnson Families

Mr and Mrs Ernest Carlson of Clay Center and Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and daughter were Sunday guests of Carl Lindecrantz and family.

Ernest Carlson Clay Center Martin Johnson Carl Lindecrantz Fami

All School Day Observed in Republic County

Chamber of Commerce schedules a countywide day at Belleville with a chorus of over 200 voices, a 60 piece orchestra, a grade school pageant, May pole dances, and free events. The county track and field meet and a music exhibit follow at the courthouse lawn, fairgrounds, and Blair Theatre with awards presented after the music program.

Republic County Belleville Court House Lawn Fair Grounds Scandia Republic Courtland Rockies Norway Narka Cuba Munden Agenda Blair Theatre Whch

Hi-Y Banquet Highlights Scandia High School Club

About forty members of the Triangle Club of Hi-Y at Scandia High School attended the second annual banquet at the Presbyterian church. Outgoing president Everett Fombrs acted as toastmaster. Toasts covered The Old Year Clean Living Clean Speech Clean Athletics Clean Scholarship and The New Year. Phi Epsilon Phils served a menu of pork, baked apples, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, pickles, rolls, jelly, pineapple salad, pie and coffee.

Triangle Club Scandia High School Seeverette Fombrs Wotlawing Frank Nimocks O. 0. Lundberg Vernon Erickson W. O. Matthias Harrison Mahani Lester Burns Phi Epsilon Philirs

Modern conveniences for Wallace Aspegren home

Wallace Aspegren, northwest of town, hires Haggman & Wires for complete farm home wiring and engages Andrew Wilson to start work once materials arrive. Another local farmer plans to equip his home with modern conveniences, aiming for one of the finest homes in the region once current and new equipment are installed.

Wallace Aspegren Haggman & Wires Andrew Wilson Wilson Artegren

Girl Reserve Members Serve Annual Dinner

Scandia High School Girl Reserve members hosted their annual chicken dinner at the United Brethren Ladies Aid building last Saturday. About 32 dollars was cleared from proceeds used to fund state convention delegates and Estes Park trips, with all food donated and members handling service.

Scandia United Brethren Ladies Aid Building Estes Park Girl Reserve

Community Sale At Rock Island Garage Draws Crowd

Howard Mahan organizes a well attended sale at the Rock Island Garage last Saturday offering items no longer needed by owners. Proceeds are described as fair and another sale will be scheduled as needed.

Rock Island Howard Mahan

Denoyer Family Birthday Dinner Attended by Relatives

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer and daughters attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Denoyer it being Leonard s birthday Their niece Hazel Powers returned home with them for a short visit.

Ben Denoyer Leonard Denoyer Leonard Hazel Powers

Miss Ella Larson Plans Return Visit to Brother Near Kackley

Miss Ella Larson of St Louis returns to Scandia on Thursday and will visit her brother Sven Larson near Kackley.

Ella Larson Scandia Sven Larson Near Kackley

Jamestown Couple Visits with Aberg Family Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Jamestown visited on Sunday with Gustr Aberg and family, sharing time with the household and extending greetings.

Oscar Johnson Jamestown Gustr. Aberg

Miss Julia Larson and Mrs Chan Cullers Visit Belleville

Miss Julia Larson and Mrs Chan Cullers visited Belleville on Tuesday, sharing social updates and local greetings.

Julia Larson Chan Belleville Tuessday

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ALL Produce Isaacson Bros. Bay Station Coleman Vacation Bible School O. J. Lundberg George W. Nimocks Logsden Chase Powers G. R New Oil Pool Scandia City Hall Miss Elsie Wall Mahans CAFE Chamber of Commerce Sale
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