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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
1
Mrs Frank Carlson attends a state ceremony honoring the Bard. The event highlights literary achievements and cultural ties, with Carlson representing state interests and acknowledging notable works and speakers.
A Washington report notes Mrs. Frank Carlson represented Kansas at a Shakespeare anniversary event and planted a tree while exposing tensions among government aides. The piece references the Roosevelts, the AAA corn hog rules, and warns officials to shield family matters from outsiders.
The Chick Boyes players present the final play of the season Friday evening at city hall. A musical program opens the evening with vaudeville between acts. Low prices will procure admission.
John A. Lewis aged 78 father of Mrs. Will Fiesher died last Monday at the Flesher home. He leaves seven children. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. B. W. Selin with interment at Riverview.
An outbreak of measles spreads through the area with many recovering and many more becoming ill. The report notes widespread illness and ongoing affliction across the community.
Governor Landon left Topeka last week for a short rest from executive duties, accompanied by Mrs Landon who recently recovered from a several week illness. This marks one of his few absences from the state since January 1933. He previously visited Washington in 1938 and March 1935 seeking federal funds to combat wind erosion. The break may precede a summer special session of the Kansas legislature.
Second Sunday after Easter gospel reading John 21 15 25. Sunday school at 10. Morning worship at 11. Dorcas Society monthly social in church parlors this Friday afternoon hosted by Mesdames Ed Olson C R Carlson and Chas Pehrson. Chas Pehrson pastor.
The Methodist Church invites all to a Thursday afternoon Ladies Aid Society meeting in the church parlors hosted by Mesdames Geo Jéandebeur and Ren DeNoyer. Next Sunday features church school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with Epworth League at 7 30 and evening service at 8. The minister thanks contributors to last week's district meeting and notes the new later evening service start time.
The church announces May 5 Sunday school on Sin Repentance and Faith with 10 A M session and 8 P M evening service. County C E rally at Belleville May 5 with Endeavor meeting at 2:00 P M and rally at 2:30 P M at the Presbyterian church. Friendship club May 8 hosted by Mrs Hohman. Women’s Missionary Society meets May 7.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway presents Sunday school and Bible class at 10 and morning worship at 9. Ladies Aid is hosted this week with Mrs Mary Thompson serving. Pastor T O Torgeson welcomes all to services and cites I am the good shepherd.
Ada Lutheran Church announces Second Sunday after Easter services and Sunday school at 10 o'clock. The choir meets Tuesday evening at the church for rehearsal. The confirmation class will meet Saturday morning at the church at o'clock. Matthew 9 36 38 is the chosen gospel text for the day.
Ministers from four states gathered for the Omaha District conference with Rev. Carl Jensen as chair. The four day meeting featured public services, a Swedish supper, meals for visitors, and resolutions of thanks. The next session is planned for May 1936 in Denver, Colorado.
The Cosmopolitan production Devil Dogs of the Air from Warner Bros comes to the Princess Theatre on May 4 and 5. Cast and crew trained on bicycles at the North Island marine flying field in San Diego to traverse the island’s long distances between paracks, mess, and hangars.
Joint installation services for the G R and Y W C A will be held Thursday evening May 2 at 8 00 at the Presbyterian church A social hour will be held following the services All Girl Reserves and Y W members are urged to attend.
Sunday evening services will be dismissed after the regular morning worship. A song service will follow led by Rev Carl Danielson with delegate Edd Johnson attending the conference meeting in Denver Colorado this week.
Chain letters promising prosperity circulate after reaching Scandia and Colorado recipients urging people to send dimes to a list of individuals. The post office has declared the plan illegal. Some may receive a batch of dimes but most contributors face a headache.
Scandia prepares for the season opener this Sunday afternoon at three o clock when Byron from the State Line League visits. Sherm English, manager, has used good weather to drill the squad while locals fund new uniforms with support from merchants and fans. Admission is 25 cents with free entry for ladies and children.
The Belleville American Legion Post met at the I. C. O. F. Hall in Scandia last Friday evening to accommodate many Scandia men in the county post. The bugle and drum corps performed an exhibition on Main Street before the gathering.
The Rexall One Cent Sale began yesterday at the Hageman and Wires Drug store. The sale continues today, tomorrow and Saturday with a large number of remarkable money saving values offered to the public.
Miss Delores Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred L Miller a student at William Woods College Fulton Missouri presented in recital April 29 by the speech department. She performed scenes from The Fool a religious drama by Channing Pollock to an enthusiastic large and attentive audience.
Kansas farmers prepare for a May 25 vote on a four year voluntary wheat adjustment contract for 1936 to 1939. The plan preserves base periods 1930–32 and 1928–32, sets 54 percent allotments, allows regional referendums, and grants flexibility to adjust acreages and production under county control associations.
The Board of Education has secured the services of Miss Laverne Larson for next year to replace Miss Audrey Tedrow whose resignation becomes effective at the close of this term. Jeannette Ahrens has returned home from college for the past week as she goes back to school.
A county relief notice outlines new rules for first time applicants needing in person applications at the Poor Commissioner’s Office. Work relief funds cannot repay debts except where prior arrangements exist. Case workers set weekly meeting afternoons. office hours include Tuesday through Friday with specific staff schedules.
A pre convention rally for Christian Endeavor is set at Belleville Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 5. Rev P B Nance of Topeka will be main speaker with other district officers attending. The rally themes and program include devotionals reports and talks by local leaders ahead of the International convention in Philadelphia July 2 7.
Gus Bentsen works on painting the Skelly station and cabins this week. Rev. H Weaver of Genoa and Rev. Joel Borgman of Axtell spoke to students in the chapel Friday morning exercises. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. from Miltonvale.
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