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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1937

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Kansas Sales Tax Tokens Issued For Retail Use

The Kansas Retailers Sales Tax Act effective June 1 1937 requires registration with the State Tax Commission to sell retail and taxable services. Retailers must obtain a Certificate of Registration, and tokens for passing tax to consumers are sold in boxes of 500 or multiples at $1 per box plus postage. Applications and token forms are available from city clerks and banks, with payments by certified or money orders.

Kansas State Tax Commission Sales Tax Department Topeka The Tax Commission United States Postal

Mrs John McCrossan Buried After Brief Illness

Mrs John McCrossan 65 died after a brief illness and was buried Friday afternoon at Courtland. Services were held at the Christian Church with Rev B W Selin officiating. She was born northwest of Scandia and was mother of Mrs J H Nunn formerly of Scandia. The McCrossans lived in Courtland.

John McCrossan Courtland The Christian Church B. W. Selin Scandia J. H Nunn

New Ford Purchases Highlight Belleville Dealership

Lloyd Davis and Nick Fink bought new Ford cars Tuesday from L. F. Miller, the Belleville Ford dealer, marking a local retail win for the outlet.

Lloyd Davis Nick Fink L. F. Miller Belleville

Will Rogers Humorous Exchange About Hats and Raincoats

The piece presents a light dialogue where Mrs Friend offers Bettys old hat and raincoat to a child. The child contemplates his mother would do similar favors for Betty, though Mrs Friend quips Betty might stay for dinner until the rain stops.

Kansas Lumbermen Elect Ted Sanborn President

Ted Sanborn, manager of the A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co. at Belleville, was elected president of the Kansas Lumbermen’s association at a meeting in Salina last week. Sanborn and his brother Austin own five yards.

Ted Sanborn A. M. Sanborn Lumber ‘Co Belleville Kansas Lumbermen’ S Association Salina Ted Sanborn Austin

Our Savior's Lutheran Norw y Bishop T. O. Torgeson Sermon

Church notes report Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 o clock. A Baccalaureate service honors high school graduates with student James Claypool of Bethany College preaching. Pentecost services planned for May 23 at 11 o clock.

James Claypool Bethany College Lindsborg

Ada Lutheran Church May Activities and Events

Ada Lutheran Church Kackley led by Pastor Carl G Danielsen announces Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11 with evening service at 8. Activities include choir rehearsal Tuesday, Sunday School teachers meeting May 21, Luther League study May 27, Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs P J Slipsager and Mrs Ar ne Johnson May 27, confirmation rehearsal May 22 and a Sunday evening program outline. Kackley High School graduation is set for May 19 with the commencement next Wednesday.

Luther League Ladies Aid Kackley High School

Methodist Episcopal Church events and services announced

The Ladies Aid Society meets in the church parlors with hostesses listed. Refreshments will be served until seven. The choir will not meet Friday. Confirmation Class meets Saturday afternoon. Church School at 10 A.M. Morning worship at 11. League and evening service at 7 30 led by Alice Nelson and Mae Sothers. cordial welcome to all services.

Ladies Aid John” Naslund John Fredrickson E. Beck Russell Anderson O. Linden C. W. Johnson Alice Nelson Mae Sothers Methodist Church

The Little Friendly Church Amana Lutheran Listing

The Little friendly Church Amana Lutheran led by Pastor M D Linerson holds Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11 2 30 Friday Dorcas Society meeting with guests Mrs Pedro Ryder Mrs Carl Hammer and Mrs Algor Anderson Pastor Linerson to attend meetings in Page City and Herndon Delegates Adolph Nelson and Rev Linerson attend Kansas Conference synod in Omaha June 14 to 20 Redevelopment committee chosen Peter Pehrson Carl Hammer Adolph Nelson and Rev M C Linerson seeks donations for church auditorium refreshment

Omaha Adolph Nelson Linnerson Peter Pehrson Carl Hammer M. C. Linerson

Billy Sheridan Dies at 64 After Sudden Heart Attack

William Sheridan, longtime Concordia resident and community figure, died Sunday afternoon from a heart attack while at a baseball game. He was 64 and had been in poor health for some time.

William Sheridan Concordia Mr. Sheridan

Nebraska Wesleyan oratorical champ Hannah Johnston

Miss Hannah Johnston daughter of Rev and Mrs J E Johnston of Great Bend Nebraska and a Nebraska Wesleyan student won the 63rd Interstate Oratorical Contest at Evansville Indiana defeating 20 college orators from across the United States. She is president of Theta Alpha Phi and plans to attend June Methodist Church anniversary services in Scandia.

Hannah Johnston Great Bend Nebr Nebraska Wesleyan Evanston United States Miss Johnston Theta Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Society Miss. Johnston Nebraska Scandia Scandian

G R and Y W C A Hold Installation Service

The joint G R and Y W C A installation occurred May 6 in the high school auditorium with officers retiring and new cabinet members pledging to their roles. Ruth McGregor performed a violin piece and refreshments followed.

G. R Alice Greenslade Rockies Ruth McGregor Mildred Johnson Girl Reserve Girl ‘Reserve Club

Brandstrom House Moved to New Lot North of Scandia

Fred Brandstrom moves his house from north of the Scandia baseball grounds to a lot north of the skating rink. Ernest Fulcomer assists. The house is the last building relocated from land bought by the state highway department for Scandia river bridges approaches.

Fred Brandstrom Scandia Ernest Fulcomer Mr. Brandstrom Brandstrom State Highway Department

Mrs Fuller and child visit Sugarite kin this week

Mrs Richard L Fuller and her children of Sugarite New Mexico spend the week with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Kaliman Mrs Fuller plans to travel to New York later this week to join her husband who is taking a special medical course there.

Richard L. Fuller Sugarite New Mexico E. C Kaliman

Dinner Event Hosts Mention Mr and Mrs Jeandebeur

Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur and Ada hosted a Sunday dinner. Attendees included Ray Reager and Merle of Mankato, Mrs Chris Jorn of Oberlin, and Mr and Mrs C F Jeandebeur.

George Jeandebeur Ada

Methodist Church Plans 60th Jubilee Celebration

Plans for the 60th anniversary of the Methodist church near completion. Jubilee events run May 30 Confirmation and class exercises, June 2 historical program, June 4 anniversary banquet, and June 6 anniversary services. Speakers include Dr. L E Cooke, Rev. Joel Borgman, Rev. J E Johnson, Dr. J Andrew Arnett, and Hannah Johnston.

Methodist Church L. E. Cooke Concordia M.E. Church Joel Borgman J. E. Johnson Great Bend Nebr J. Andrew Arnett

Strong Aurora shuts out Scandia 5 to 0

The Aurora club defeated Scandia 5 to 0 on the Aurora diamond last Sunday afternoon. Scandia pitcher Cahill allowed four hits. Scandia, managed by W. S. English, faces Republic Lutheran next, with word of an excellent opponent pitcher.

Scandia Aurora Cahill W. S. English W. H. Berger Journal Republic Lutheran

Mrs Behrens Injured After Fall From Building Steps

Mrs Ed Behrens sustained internal injuries and bruises after falling from the back steps of the Kallman building on Friday. She was transported to St Joseph hospital in Concordia for treatment.

Ed Behrens Kallman St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Neighbors Do Good Turn for Injured Farmer

Last Friday neighbors finished discing the corn ground for Harry Benjamin who is off work after a circle-saw injury three weeks ago. Emerson Mallory Leslie Rasmussen Orin Reed and Howard Vandeveer assisted.

Harry Benjamin

Topeka Visit and Hospital Stay Noted

Mary Lou Squires and family traveled to Topeka with Mr and Mrs Lewis Squires. Mrs Squires and Mary Lou stayed in Topeka while others returned to Scandia. Mary Lou entered Stormont hospital for a cast change before coming home. Mr and Mrs C C Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Lewis Johnson and Gerry of Kansas City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom.

Topeka Lewis Squires Mary Lou Don Burant C. C. Johnson Lewis Johnson Gerry Kansas City Oscar Bergstrom

Topeka Man R. Walker Travelled Through Scandia

R. Walker of Topeka visited Scandia on business Tuesday and Wednesday.

R!t. Walker Topeka Scandia

Coyotes Capture Eight Near Stromberg North Of Scandia

A report notes eight young coyotes captured about three miles north of Scandia near Stromberg. The mother coyote was not seen during the dig site operation.

Stromberg Scandia

Turkey Bulletins and a Jefferson Memorial Library

Washington Impressions notes that Bulletin No 1409 on Turkey Raising is available via Congressman Carlson. It also mentions a proposal to rename the Library of Congress the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Library and recalls Ann Royall pursuing John Quincy Adams for an interview by the Potomac as he swam.

Carlson Department ‘of Agriculture Thomas, Jefferson Washington Ann Royall John Quincy - Adams Potomac

Government war on grasshoppers begins with arsenic bait

The Department of Agriculture will mobilize a one million dollar program to fight grasshoppers and chinch bugs using bran and sawdust bait laced with sodium arsenic. The plan aims to attract pests with bran, while arsenic does the killing, extending the bait with filler.

Department of ‘Agriculture

Graduation plans outlined for 1937 seniors

Senior class of 1937 at the Kansas Wesleyan University High School will graduate with a sequence of events starting May 21 with class night. Activities include history prophecy and class will, awards, baccalaureate May 23, and commencement May 25 headed by Dr B F Kimpel. Eighth grade rites May 24. Class size is 23 with 13 boys and 10 girls. Community dinner and alumni banquet follow May 26 and 27 respectively.

M. C. Linerson B. F. Kimpel Kansas Wesleyan ‘University Salina Woodrow Anderson Max Bowersox Ference Burge Robert Cahill Vernon Everett

North Central Kansas Free Fair stadium work progress

Work on the stadium stone work at the North Central Kansas Free Fair is expected to take six weeks. The back wall and front grandstand abutment remain, with a new wrought iron gate replacing the wood gate. A bandstand will be erected between the two stadiums per P. E. Tyler.

Kansas Free Fair Stadium P. E. Tyler Fair Board

Playground Project At Courtland Under Chamber Sponsorship

A playground project is expected at Courtland under Courtland Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. Labor provisions for the NYA county forces have been arranged by Glenn Wilkes, county NYA supervisor, who spoke at a Courtland meeting held last week.

NYA Courtland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Rogers Kansas Lumbermen Our Savior’s Lutheran — Norway T. O. Torgeson Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Carl’ G. Danielsen Methodist _Episcopal Church Little Friendly Church Amana Lutheran , M. D Linerson Billy Sheridan Illinois G. R. and Y. W. C. A. Hold Installation Service Methodist Mrs. Behrens Coyotes Turkey Frank England Japan Italy Iti B F. Kimpel Kansas Wesleyan University
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