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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
1
Scandia and Kansas items run from Irene Granstedt’s return to Manhattan Parade to local library book donations and oddball quips about politics and public life. Notes mention theater, teaching moves, and small town humor tied to April events.
Democrats of Scandia township met in a caucus last Friday night and selected a full slate for township offices led by Robert Nylund for trustee and John Sothers for clerk. August Rasmussen was named treasurer with George Mathis and Chas Hohman as justice candidates who declined. Constable nominees also withdrew. no new names circulated.
The Methodist Church announces a Thursday Ladies Aid meeting at 2 PM with lunch until 7 PM. Saturday Junior Chorus meets at the parsonage at 2 PM. Sunday features a 10 AM Church School and an 11 AM Mothers Day service with special music and a sermon on Mothers. Epworth League gathers at 7:30 PM, last day of a church contest, followed by an 8 PM evening service. Pastor B. W. Selin invites all.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church schedules 10 oclock Sunday School and Bible Classes. A Mothers Day program will be rendered. Sunday evening at 8 oclock the Luther League will render a Washington program with Prof. Johnson giving the principal address. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. Mrs Logan Scott to entertain. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson welcomes all.
Amana Lutheran Church will not hold services this Sunday due to the pastor's attendance at a conference in Savanburg Kansas. Regular services resume on Pentecost Sunday with a janitor offering collected. Chas. Pehrson, pastor.
The Presbyterian United Brethren churches announce a Mothers Day tribute with special music and a sermon. The Friendship Club meets at the Aid Room with Mrs Guy Ward hosting. Sunday services urge all mothers to attend, followed by a Wednesday prayer meeting led by Mrs Frank Tedrow. V Glenn Megill, pastor.
Sunday services in all Christ Scientist churches examined the theme Everlasting Punishment. The Golden Text urged restoring a fallen brother with meekness, while Ezekiel urged the watchman to warn Israel. The Science and Health cites the duty to expose evil thoughts rather than conceal them.
A Stillson Trucking Company truck burst into flames on Fourth Avenue in Scandia and crashed into the Karl Huges Garage after the driver leaped to the street. Firefighters used chemical extinguishers to control the blaze, with the truck heading from Omaha to Western Kansas.
The Second Assistant Postmaster General awarded two star mail routes from Scandia to Republic City and Norway. Frank Peterson wins the Republic City contract at 696 dollars per year and Clifford Brown the Norway route at 515 dollars annually. Routes depart 8 a.m. and 3 30 p.m. six days weekly, mail back by 4 p.m. July 1 marks start of permanent two year term.
Norway high school swept both boys and girls titles at the first Republic County tournament held on Scandia courts last Saturday. Ringer defeated Larson in the girls final. Hammer beat Klimek for the boys title. Plotner and Nimocks reached semis with earlier byes and match results noted. Next Saturday features boys and girls doubles finals under the county activity association. Scandia officials praise the town cleanup efforts.
Evannah Larson daughter of Ruby Larson of Scandia joined six graduates from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing at Concordia exercises held Tuesday. Other diploma recipients included Sisters Mary Maurice and St. Mal, Louise Odette of Jamestown, Thelma Lillibridge of Waterville, and Cora Armstrong of Marysville.
W R Goodwin incumbent clerk of the district court of Republic county seeks the Republican nomination in the August primary. He cites his long service and past record as a capable public servant. Mr and Mrs Ray Muth visited Superior over the weekend with their son Max Muth returning home.
Mr D B Green and Mrs Steve Blakeley and Ian made a business trip to Jamestown on Monday.
Formoso defeated Mankato 6 to 1 on Formoso field to start the Republic Valley League 1932 season. Newest team Lawrence Nebr beat Republic City 9 to 6 at Pawnee Park, and Superior lost 7 to 0 to Red Cloud. Five former Scandia players joined Formoso and Republic City squads, including Gyp Frazier behind the plate and Glenn Currie at third.
Frank G. Sourney of Belleville announces this week in The Journal his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney of Republic County. He has practiced law in Republic County for several years and pledges honest enforcement of all existing laws. He seeks the nomination and election on the Republican ticket.
Preble and Walter Preble, tire dealers from Scandia, attended a district meeting of Goodrich dealers held at the Filiot Hotel in Belleville. A banquet was served at 6 p.m. followed by discussions on tire business problems.
A large crowd attended Scandia Public Schools annual Open House last evening in the local building. Classroom work from all grades was displayed including high school exhibits. A short program by students complemented the evening, sponsored by the Scandia Parent-Teachers Association.
Alf Landon, the Republican nominee for governor, announced Frank Carlson of Cloud County as campaign manager. Carlson, a Concordia native and former state legislator, will run the campaign from 935 Kansas Avenue, Topeka. Carlson, a Swedish American farmer, has long promoted tax reform and economy, serving ten years in farm groups and two terms in the legislature.
Scandia film star Greta Granstedt returns to town for the all talking comedy Manhattan Parade at The Princess Theatre. Irene Granstedt, known on screen as Greta, stars with an impressive cast in a tale of Doris and her husband John managing a theater costume company.
Scandia High School senior cast staged Tarkingtons Clarence at City Hall, delivering an unexpectedly seasoned performance. Despite limited stage experience, Genevieve Freed, Richard Haggman, and Lois Hiatt stood out, with Hiatt earning praise for a demanding, mature portrayal that carried the show.
Ben Goldbronson resumes active control of the West-end Filling Station and Cabix Camp, taking over from Al Allnutt who leased the station. Goldbronson, a longtime resident, will run Shelley products and offer full car services. He also operates the West-end Cabin Camp, a popular tourist stop with showers restrooms and shaded cabins.
Scandia vigilantes were called on Tuesday evening after the Ped Cloud Bank was robbed near Red Cloud. They set positions on the bridge over the Republican River on Highway 36 while Sheriff Chas. P. Nordman led patrols nearby. The bandits were reported traveling toward Scandia. Local residents reported additional moves and small community notices followed including names of residents relocating and leaving for Goodland and Jefferson City for business.
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