Washington Impressions from Capitol Sketches
Congressman Frank Carlson of Kansas is praised as a sharp, progressive legislator with a bright future. The piece notes busy congressional sessions, possible cabinet additions, and a joke about the NRA and prosperity, plus Miss Darlyne Barnhill witnessing her first forest fire near Atlantic City.
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Washington
Congress
Darky
N. R.A
Rastus
Blue Eagles
Rufus
Darlyne Barnhill
Carlson
Atlantic City
New Jersey Forest
Scandia Jail Cleaned and Improvements Made
The local jail south of Scandia City Hall has been thoroughly cleaned and improved over the past weeks. Interior painting and new furnishings have been added, and the building will no longer house hoboes.
New Screen Lovers Star in The Woman in Red at Princess
The first National picture The Woman in Red stars Gene and Barbara Stanwyck. The duo, long noted for opposite great leading ladies, appears together for the first time on the Princess Theatre bill beginning May 12.
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Princess Theatre
Gene
Miss Stanwyck
Water damage at drug store after pipe break
A drug store building suffered light water damage last Friday evening when a broken pipe in the telephone office caused a spill. The Hageman crew reported the break was repaired quickly and damage remained slight.
Plotner Resigns From School Board
G P Plotner, clerk of the board of education, has turned in his resignation as school board member to County Superintendent Marvin Larson. No action has been taken yet. He cites extensive absence due to other work until next October when he becomes county treasurer. The annual school board meeting will be held late in May.
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G. P. Plotner
Board of Education
Marvin Larson
Amana Lutheran Church Notes for Eighth Sunday After Easter
Amana Lutheran Church announces the eighth Sunday after Easter with gospel from John 17 1 8. Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11. Pastor Chas Pehrson urges belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
Methodist Church Announces Mother's Day Services
Friday evening the Ladies host the Junior-Senior banquet in the church parlors. Next Sunday is Mother’s Day with morning worship at 11 o’clock. Epworth League meets at 7:90 and the evening service at 8. Official Board meets Wednesday May 15 at the parsonage. Lent offering banks should be returned Sunday. B. W. Selin, minister.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Mother's Day events at United Brethren-Presbyterian Church
The Junior CGE meets Friday at 6 30 led by Geraldine Lloyd. Mother's Day observed May 12 with 10 A M Sunday School lesson The Christian Church. Rev Campbell preaches at 11 00 Solo Little Mother O Mine by Julia Bettis. Mothers invited to an evening meeting at 7 30 with Lyle Wetzel. Welcome-In Circle hosts community birthday party with program and lunch May 15 at 3 30.
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CG. E
Geraldine Lloyd
Cc. Co. Campbell
Julia Bettis
Lyle Wetzel
Scandia Elects New City Officials After Quiet Vow
Scandia's city officials took office last Friday with Raymond Cooper continuing as clerk and Jake Stofer Jr. as treasurer. Adolph Nelson returns as chairman, S. D. Blakeley remains mayor, and council members are Carl Hammer and others. Committees were appointed across licenses, streets, parks, and finances.
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Raymond Cooper
Jake P. Storer, Jr
Scandia
Jake Stofer
Adolph Nelson
Chason
Carl Hammer
Raymond ‘Cooper
Jake Stofer, Jr
Reuben Johnson
Night Marshall
Alfy Tingstrom
Freed
Nelson
Stromberg
Hammer
Olson
Poor
Chain Letters Sweep Community As Dollar Ante Rises
The town watches a widespread chain letter craze as people fill forms and pass along dimes quarters and now a dollar. Rumors swirl of a rich harvest for a few while the post office has yet to act. The pay-as-you-go scheme appears to fade gradually with many holding the bag while a few gain briefly.
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Concordia
Mankato
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Sunday School and Baccalaureate
Savior's Lutheran Church invites at 10 o'clock Sunday for Sunday school and Bible class and 8 o'clock Sunday evening for high school graduates baccalaureate. Pastor T. O. Torgeson extends welcome.
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Torgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Services and Notices
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley announces 4th Sunday after Easter service with Bible study at 10 and worship at 11. Baccalaureate services at 8. Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8. Miss Ethel Freeman to entertain Lutheran Wheel at her home Wednesday afternoon May 8. Confirmation class Saturday 9 am. Women’s auxiliary meeting moved to later date. Kackley High School commencement Wednesday evening May 16 at Ada. Anenderan church speaker from Concordia welcomed. G G Daziuleon poster.
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Ethel. Freeman
Orj
Luther ‘League
Womens Amistiiary
Oechaveh Nhsiors
Kackley High School
Ada. _Anitheran
Scandia Loses to Byron in Hard Ball Game
Scandia fell 4 to 1 to Byron in a rough Sunday game amid poor practice. Dale Logsdon pitched for Scandia while Gruber shut down Byron. Lydig caught for Scandia. Next Sunday Belleville lines up here, prompting turnout to boost the home team.
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Scandia
Byron
el Arte Dale Logsdon
Gruber
Lydig
Belleville
Goodwin Sr. Takes Own Life After Daughter’s Death
Frank Goodwin Sr., a well known farmer from northeast of Scandia, killed himself early Sunday morning with a 410 shotgun. He had suffered since the August death of his daughter Alta Marie in an Utah auto accident. Funeral services were held at the family home with ministers and Masonic Lodge assistance. Interment followed at Belleville Cemetery.
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Frank Goodwin
Scandia
Temple
P. C. Davis
Masonic Lodge
Belleville Cemetery
Scandia Community Club Set for Monthly Meeting
The Scandia Community Club will hold its regular meeting at the Aid Building next Monday at 6 30 P M. All members are urged to attend. Solicitors for the meeting are John Freeburg and Emil Isaacson.
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Scandia Community Club
John Freeburg
Emil Isaacson
Almanacs Predict Spring Amid Winter Stubbornness
Almanacs and calendars hint at spring but harsh weather endures. Overcoats emerge from mothballs as the season’s fashion mood shifts yet temperatures lag behind the new edge.
Scandia Water Supply Tested and Found Good
Kansas Board of Health report confirms Scandia water supply as of excellent bacteriological condition after inspection by A Tingstrom, Superintendent, and staff. Layne well along Rock Island railroad is only functioning. other wells abandoned. Three samples sent to Lawrence lab showed excellent results.
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Kansas Board of Health
A. Tingstrom
Scandia
Enti Layne
Rock‘Island
Lawrence
Scandia and area seniors celebrate closing school year
Scandia and nearby towns mark the end of the school year with varsity kittenball wins over Belleville and a full slate of senior activities. Junior senior banquet May 10 at the Methodist Church. May 17 Class Night. May 21 Baccalaureate at the Lutheran Church. May 21 commencement with Dr J A Blair. May 22 closing picnic and athletic events. Alice Isaacson named Valedictorian. Verna Wallin Salutatorian. graduates include Donald Brand and Ralph Larson among others.
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Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Chas.,Pehrson
J.A. Blair
McPherson College
Alice Isaacson
Verna Wallin
Donald_Brand
Scandia
Donald Brand
Bernard Cahill
Wyatt Corbin
Wanyda DeBerry
Lenabell DeNoyer
Ada Jeandebeur
Ralph Larson
Ella McDowell
William Mitchell
Alvin Nelson
Willard Nelson
Vivian Nystrom
Wilma ~ Shivvers
Regis Sigsbee Conzelman
Lee Swanson
Kathryn Thompson
Verngn Wallin
Farmers Asked to Study Plan Before May 25 Vote
Farmers urged to study six facts before voting in the wheat adjustment program referendum on May 25. H Umberger Kansas extension director cites export market limits, stable domestic demand, drought effects, and the protection of payments and allotments as key factors shaping wheat prices and policy.
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H. Umberger
Kansas State College ‘Extension Service
Manhattan
Kansas
Forteign
No-No At a Recent Entertainment Program
A line from the Kingman Journal notes a performance moment where a number titled No No a Thousand Times prompted bankers to stand when the orchestra played it, as the crowd mistook the theme for the national anthem.
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Kingman Journal
Presbyterian Ladies To Give Play At Church May 15
Presbyterian church program on May 15 features musical numbers and a playlet titled Aunt Matilda's Birthday Party. Characters include Mary West Lena Lloyd Grace Robison Ruth Doctor Dorothy Aspegren Lena Tingstrom Lottie Summers Manda Freed and Cora Ahrens. Aunt Matilda's surprise party is presented by Mary West. Lunch will follow the program and all are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Matilda
Mary West
Gasoline Prices Rise by Small Margin Last Week
A brief note records a gasoline price increase of 17 cents, about eight tenths of a cent higher than the previous level, indicating a modest uptick in the market during the prior week.
Worker Marvin Rosene Appointed County Case-Worker
Marvin Rosene has been appointed Republic County case worker and began his duties last week. The move adds a trained staff member to county social services and aims to improve case management for residents.
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Marvin Rosene Hav Been
Republic County
Printer Wanted at Illinois State Penitentiary
The Illinois State Penitentiary seeks a printer to take over its paper publication when the current term expires this month. Prisoners wonder who will edit the issue as winds shift and sheriffs are asked to seek a capable printer to assume the work.
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Ilinois
Hospitalized Man From Concordia After Suffering Illness
Raymond Cardwell was rushed to a Concordia hospital last Monday with illness described as measles and possible infection or appendicitis. This report notes the patient’s condition prompted medical evaluation and care at the facility.
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Raymond Cardwell
Concordia
Attend Meeting Gust Bentsen and Lars Ded An Ame
The fragmentary OCR entry hints at a meeting attendance involving Gust Bentsen and Lars, with an American context. Details are incomplete, but names and event type suggest a formal gathering or discussion.
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Gust, Bentsen
Lars Ded
Phillips 66 Station Change in Scandia Rides In New Manager
Elmer Jensen relinquished control of the Phillips 66 station in Scandia last Wednesday and Morris Mutt McGregor assumed management. The new operator promises efficient service and quality gasoline with a courteous approach while Jensen has no definite plans for the future.
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Scandia
Elmer Jensen
Phillips 66
Morris “Mutt” McGregor
Jensen
Scandia Baker Injured In Dough Mixing Accident
Ross MacKennon, a baker at Chilcott Bakery in Scandia, was badly injured at 6 A M Tuesday when he slipped on dough and his hand entered a doughbreak machine. Doctors reported the right palm badly torn with broken bones and surgeons uncertain if the hand could be saved.
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Ross* MacKennon
Chilcott
Hydia
Highway 36 Dust Clearing Underway By Crews
Crews are working on Highway 36 in the vicinity clearing dust piled on the right of way. Graders push dust back to create a runoff path in case of rain. Trucks will move much of the dust as needed.
Lawrence Lindecrantz Ordered to Bed After Athletics Injury
Lawrence Lindecrantz has been ordered to bed for two weeks as a result of injuries caused by over-exertion in athletics. The strain came from broad jumping.
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Lawrence
Lindecrantz
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Frank
Frank Carlson
House of Representatives
Amana Lutheran .Church
Chas. Pehrson
B. W. Selin
United Brethren-Presbyterian Church
Council
Norway
Ada Lutheran Church
Kackley
G. G. Daziieleon
F. Goodwin, SR
Winter
Scandia Kittenballers
Presbyterian Ladies
Phillips Management
Morris ‘McGregor
Scandia Baker
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