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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

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Jetty Green Opens Scandia Beauty Shoppe With Local Patrons

In Scandia the Jetty Beauty Shoppe marks a local comeback featuring Jetty Green as operator. She attracts patrons from Belleville Jewell City and the county east side, with mentions of Grace Montgomery Grace McElroy Ernestine Handley Violet Dabbins as recent customers. The piece notes a lively town scene at the Lincoln Sales Company sale and odd hometown anecdotes while praising Jetty’s enterprise and community ties.

Jetty Green Jetty Belleville Jewell County Grace Montgomery Grace McElroy Ernestine Handley Violet Dabinnus Jewell City Scandia Tow

Myrtle Edgren Among Sixteen Trinity Hospital Nursing Graduates

Miss Myrtle Edgren, a Trinity Lutheran Hospital nurse trainee, graduated with sixteen others in an annual commencement at the First Lateran Church in Kamsag City Missouri. She is a local high school alumna class of 1928, daughter of Mrs Amanda Edgren of Leonardville Kansas.

Hagemans Visit Relatives in Lindsborg Over Weekend

Mrs S A Hageman Bert Hageman and Helen Hageman with Miss Blanche Hageman and Emil Hageman drove to Lindsborg Friday to visit Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson over the weekend.

Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale This May

Alumni round up as Dorothy Aspe gren sells tickets for the Alumni Banquet before May 20 at a price of 50 cents each.

S.H Dorothy Aspegren

Baccalaureate Services Set at Lutheran Church

The 1931 Standia High School class will hold baccalaureate at the Lutheran Church next Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Chas. Pehrson will deliver the address. Graduates and faculty sit front. parents behind. rest of seating open to the public. Program includes processional, Onward Christian Soldiers, scripture, music, address, closing hymn. All local churches dismiss evening services.

Standia High School Frances Guthrie Chas. Pehrson

Mrs Robert Sundine Succumbs to Illness

Mrs Robert Sundine of Scandia died Saturday night at Patterson Memorial Hospital in Belleville after a two week confinement. She was sister of Andy Berggren who died of the same illness recently. Survived by husband Robert Sundine and daughter Ruby of Scandia. Funeral services held at the Methodist Church Monday. interment in Prairie Rose cemetery.

Robert Sundine Scandia Patterson Memorial Hospital Belleville Sundine Andy Berggren Ruby Methodist Church Prairie Rose Cemetery

Amana Lutheran Church Announces Baccalaureate Service

Sixth Sunday after Easter service with Gospel from John 15 26 16 4 welcomes Sunday School and morning worship at usual hours. Baccalaureate service at 8 00. Dorcas Society holds monthly social in church parlors this Friday hosted by Mrs C J Carlson Mrs Gust Isaacson and Ida. Are you a witness bearer for Jesus.

Amana

Christian Science Lesson Sermon on Everlasting Punishment

The May 3 Christian Science Sunday lesson centers on Everlasting Punishment. The Golden Text warns evil pursues sinners while the righteous receive good, and a Bible citation urges conversion to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Baker Eddy

United Brethren Church to Hold Services and Baccalaureate

The United Brethren Church and Norway meet in the church parsonage this afternoon. Sunday morning services will be as usual at both churches with a theme from John 3:19. In the evening all churches join for Baccalaureate services. no Christian Endeavor at either church. Pastor V. Glen Megill.

United , Brethren Women’s Aid Norway par‘Ors

Scout meeting notice for senior Boy Scouts

All senior Boy Scouts are asked to meet at the United Brethren Church tonight at 7 o clock. V. Glen Megill, Scoutmaster.

United Brethren Church Glen Megill

Ascension Day Services At Our Saviors Lutheran Norway

Morning worship at 11 o clock with an offering for the pension fund. Sunday school Bible class at 10. Baccalaureate services for Norway High School graduates to follow at 8 p m. Pastor Orfin Torgeson extends welcome.

Our Saviors Lutheran Church Norway Kansas Galilee Jesus Norway Lutheran Church

Methodist Church Plans Morning Service and Baccalaureate

Next Lord's Day the Methodist Church holds morning worship at 10 o clock with a sermon titled Beyond Its Reach The evening service will unite with Scandia Churches for the Baccalaureate at the Lutheran Church Pastor B Selin leads the services

Scandia Lutheran Church B.w.selin

Daisy Gulick Leads Topeka Good Government Club

Daisy L Gulick is named president of the Good Government Club of Topeka in the club yearbook received by friends in Scandia. The former Scandia resident, wife of ex state senator W B Gulick, is active in civic affairs and the club promotes better government, women’s political interest, and supports the Kansas Pioneer Womans Memorial Association while planning sister clubs statewide and backing a Topeka city hospital.

The Good Goverment Club of Topeka Scandia Woman Daisy L Good Kansas Pioneer Womans Memorial Association

Superior Defeats Scandia 5–1 Amid Rainy Diamond Clash

Scandia Rebel Valley League suffers its second loss in as many starts as Superior wins 5 to 1 after nine innings played under steady rain. Gunter injures ankle, Currie foot amid drives. Gunter leads with two extra base hits and a .500 average. Nebraskan box score shows Superior 11 hits to Scandia's 7.

Scandia Frazier Scanidia Gunter Johnson G. Currie Currie Red Cloud John Hunsaker Cuthbertson Currié I. Currie Ward Gunter Sors Sok Cunningham Hamel G. White Owens Haberlan Wendt T. White

Hallowells Visit Omaha Friends For Summer Start

Mrs. M. A. Hallowell and Miss Martha Hallowell of Omaha stayed in town from Tuesday to Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John Newcomb and Little Helen. Hallowell then returned home with her mother for the summer.

M. A. Hallowell Martha’ Hallowell Omaha John Newcomb Helen Hallowell

Rasmussen Hosts Afternoon Callers at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kathrineberg Laura Rasmussen Mrs Chas Ras muesen and Mrs Acnes Cardwell visited the home of Mr and Mrs Aug Rasmussen Monday afternoon.

Chas Kathrineberg Laura Rasmussen Rasmuesen Acnes Cardwell Aug

Swanson and Maxell Families Host Mother's Day Dinner

Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Adolph and family were Mother’s Day dinner guests at the home of Mrs Amanda Maxell and Miss Ella Maxell.

Ed Swanson Adolph Amanda Maxell Ella Maxell

Swyhart Visitor From Geneva Nebraska

Miss Hazel Swyhart of Geneva Nebraska arrived Saturday evening to visit her mother Mrs Hulda Swyhart and other relatives in town.

Hazel Swyhart Geneva, Nebr Hulda Swyhart

Nelsons and Johnsons Share Sunday Afternoon Visit

Mr and Mrs Levi Nelson and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ch Johnson.

Dinner Guests at John Thomas Home

Miss Josie Fullen and Guy Frazier were dinner guests Wednesday at the John Thomas home.

Josie Fullen Guy Frazier John Thomas Home

Miss Currie Spends Weekend With Miss Johnson

Opal Currie spent the weekend with Elsa Johnson, sharing time and fellowship in a quiet social visit.

Opal Currie Elsa Johnson

Mr and Mrs Ray Chilcott Visit Mankato and Jewell City

Mr and Mrs Ray Chilcott were in Mankato and Jewell City on Sunday for unspecified reasons as recorded in a local society note.

Ray Chilcott Mankato Jewell City

Scandia Seniors Present The Phantom Pilot Mystery Play

The Scandia High School senior class staged The Phantom Pilot a three act mystery comedy at City Hall last Thursday. Ed Wires directed the production with standout turns by Richard Othberg and Carl Wennersten who revealed detective roles. Other strong performances came from Wayne Watson Avis Larsen Gladys Cooper Edna Farlee Clifford Davis and Gayl Tedrow. the high school orchestra supplied music before the show.

Scandia High School Ed Wires Richard Othberg Carl "Wennersten Othberg Young Wennerston Wayne Watson Avis Larsen Gladys Cooper Edna Farlee Clifford Davis Gayl Tedrow Wayne Hall Leona Hohman Swith Joe Mallory Don Bowersox Gene‘“vieve Freed

Sheriff Nordman Detains Transient in Scandia

A transient was picked up on Scandia streets Tuesday by Sheriff Chas P Nordman acting on orders from Hiawatha Kansas authorities. The man claimed he was broke and had wired a brother for money. He was held in city jail then Belleville county jail Tuesday evening.

Scandia Chas. P. Nordman Hiawatha Kans Republc Belleville

Post Office Building Remodeling Complete

Extensive remodeling has been completed in the Post Office building. The dental office of Dr. O G Lowell and the Basement Barber Shop have been redecorated. Second story halls were cleaned repainted and a general renovation finished.

O. G. Lowell

Lawrence visitors J. J. Smith and N. Schwahn return home

J. J. Smith and Stanley Schwahn of Lawrence arrived Sunday morning for a short visit with relatives and friends. They left Monday returning home with Mrs. Schwahn who had spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hugh Fraser.

J. J. Smith Stanley Schwahn Lawrence Schwahn J. Hugh Fraser

Birthday visit honors Mrs Petersson's son

The Rev and Mrs B W Selin and Carl with Mrs John Brandstrom and Mrs Emma Isaacson visited the Chas Peterson home Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Petersson's son's birthday.

B. W. Selin Carl John Brandstrom Emma Isaacson Chas. Peterson Peterson

Bettis and Haser families visit Gust Samuelson kin

Mrs A M Bettis and Mr and Mrs Geo Haser with their daughters spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Gust Samuelson.

A. M. Bettis Geo. Haser and Gust. Samuelson

Local families share Sunday dinner visits

Mr and Mrs Joel Johnson and family were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson. Roy Thomas and family were Sunday guests at John Thomas's home. Rev B W Selin and Carl and Mrs John Brandstrom spent Wednesday afternoon at Anton Edlund’s home near Formosa. Jay Bell and family visited Friday evening with M A Larson and wife. Jim Brown and family were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr and Mrs Jay Bell and family.

Joel Johnson Harry Nelson Roy Thomas John Thomas B. W. Selin Carl John. Brandstrom Anton Edlund Formosa Jay Bell Ith M. A. Larson Jim Brown Diner Jay ‘Bell

Suits Sought for Scandia Junior League Players

A notice asks baseball players in or near Scandia with discarded or privately owned suits to donate them to the Scandia Sunday School League for junior players. Donations may be left with Rev. W Glen Megill or Rev. B W Selin or at The Journal office.

Scandia W.glen Megill B. W. Selin Journal

Swede Team to Meet Red Cloud Next Sunday

Swede team missing two regulars due to injuries will face Red Cloud on Red Cloud field Sunday at 3 p m in the third 1931 league game. Currie and Gunter may miss positions. Weteran Wires shifts to first base, Ward to second, Cuthbertson to third, Jack Davis to right field. Frazier brothers to battery, Currie at short, Cunningham and Johnson in the outfield.

Red Cloud Aggregation Republican Valley Baseball League Red Cloud Cope Superior Scandia Ruskin Currie Gunter Ward Cuthbertson Jack Davis Frazier Brothers I. Currie Cunningham Johnson

Home Economics School to Be Held Next Wednesday

The Kansas Power Company will host a Home Economics Service School at the Jetty Beauty Shoppe building next Wednesday May 20 at ?. Mrs J Cecile Lambert, an economics expert from the Federal Electric Company in Chicago, will lead the session. Those without transport may call 48 for free pickup and dropoff.

Kansas ‘Power Company

Red Cloud and Formoso Win in Sunday Games

Red Cloud and Formoso tallied decisive victories Sunday as Red Cloud beat Ruskin 5 to 1 and Formoso defeated Republic City 14 to 0. Formoso shares top league position with Superior, while Red Cloud and Republic City sit at .500 as Ruskin and Scandia remain winless in the standings.

RED Cloud Formoso Ruskin Republic City Formosoy Republic Scandia

Miss Alphild Larson Graduates From Concordia Nurses School

Alphild Larson will graduate with a class of ten from St. Joseph Hospital Nurses School in Concordia on May 25. Exercises are at Mazarth Convent. She is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Larson and a Kackley High School alumna.

Miss. Alphild. Larson Nurses ‘School St. Joseph ‘Hospital Concordia Mazarth Convent Mis. Larson Enoch Larson Kackley High School

Miss Hoyland Guthrie Visits Sister Miss Frances Guthrie

Miss Hoyland Guthrie of Norton spent the latter part of last week with her sister Miss Frances Guthrie.

Hoyland Guthrie Norton Frances Guthrie

Harris Patarion Receives Ice Trade Phone Offer

A terse note indicates a 100 dollar price for ice trade phone contact with Hanis Patarion. The fragment suggests a local business exchange or listing involving a telephone inquiry. The readable text provides minimal context and no additional names or locations.

Hanis Patarion

Real Estate Listings and Local Social Notices in Scandia Kans

Real estate and farm for sale notices appear with names such as JR Stofer and Scandia Kansas contact. Social notes mention Mr and Mrs Ervin Lewis and Mrs S D Blakeley in Concordia and visits from Chas Rasshseen from Hamilton and Frank Peterson sidelined by rheumatism. Sunday visits include Lloyd Agroepgren, Lewis Wallin, G A Nystrom, Joe Johnson and others.

JR. Stofer Scandia Kans Ervin Lewis D.blakeley Concordia

Lincoln Sales Co opens big sale in Scandia

The Lincoln Sales Co purchased the Scandia Clothing Co stock and opened a three to four week sale with drastic reductions on all items. Suits shoes underclothes shirts caps hats socks and more are priced at fifty cents on the dollar. G Van Horn and A C Crist lead the local staff directing the sale. The big safe is on and all merchandise is offered at ruinously low prices.

Lincoln Sales Cmpany Scandia’ Clothing Company Lincoln Sales Co Scandia Clothing Co Scandia Lincoln Company Sa Fig Lincoln

Annual Picnic to Be Held at School Grounds

The community event sponsored by the Parent Teachers Association will take place at the school grounds. Attendees can expect student performances and fellowship as the PTA supports school activities.

Basket Dinner and Picnic at Miller's Rink Friday

Annual School Community Picnic sponsored by Scandia Parent-Teachers Association set for Friday May 22 at Miller's Rink and local baseball park. Mrs Joseph Johnson leads basket dinner arrangements to be served at noon with coffee. North versus South Side baseball game follows with track and field events coordinated by Mrs Tom West and H G Hahn.

Miller’s Scandia Parent-Teachers ‘Association Joseph Johnson Furm South Siders Tom West H. G.hahn

West-End Oil Station Leased to Skelly Oil Co

Ben Goldbronson has leased his West-End Filling Station to Skelly Oil Co and Skelly will take charge soon. No attendant has been procured yet and negotiations for a manager are under way. Goldbronson has not announced his future plans after relinquishing effective management of the business.

Ben Goldbronson Skelly Oil Co Skelly Goldbronson

Nimocks Mother Dies in Warren Ohio

G W Nimocks mother Mrs H E Nimocks died in Warren Ohio after he was summoned to her bedside. She was 84 and had been in poor health for years. Funeral services attended by Nimocks and Cullers families were held at Great Bend Kansas, her former home, last Monday.

W. Nimocks Warren Ohio E. Nimocks Great Bend Kans Nimocks

Local social notes and classifieds from Scandia area

Mrs Clyde Norris and Miss Marcile Issaacson work at Scandia Clothing Co now owned by Lincoln Sales Co. Mr and Mrs Chas Rasmusserm visited Carl Cuthbertson Sunday evening. Miss Hulda Nelson of Courtland spent a few days at the Chas Freed home. Miss Helen Johnson visiting Kansas City spent the weekend with relatives here. Miss Violet Johnson and Inga Pydell visited Mrs Aggot Anderson Thursday. For sale Bleck Amber Cane seed at 8b nema. Hostels ate Thompsony at 4 de 88p. Subscription status noted. School events include finals May 20 and Class Night Commencement.

Clyde Norris Marcile Issaacson Scandia Clothing Co Lincoln Sales Co Hulda‘ Nelson Courtland Chas. Freed Home

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America United States Preble Day Green Pratt Genevieve Myrtle, Edgren Trinity Hospital Lutheran “Church Rev. Pearson Robert V. Glen Megill Orfin Torgeson Glenn Currie Allen Gunter Levi Nelson Wires Chas. Nordman Rasshseen Hamilton, Kans Sun Frank Peterson Try. Semesan, Jr Lloyd ‘Agpegren G._A. Nystrom Joe Johnson Lincoln * Sales Co Parent-Teachers Association West-End Rasmusserm Cuth Berts Helen “Johnson Kansas City Violet Johnson Inga Pydell Babeale Areata
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