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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

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Landon Radio Interview Sets Presidential Possibility

First time a presidential possibility was interviewed on radio H V Kaltenborn asks Landon about campaign education honesty and nonpartisan administration. Telegraphs from newspapers political and business leaders flooded the governor's office after the Kansas Day speech and January radio hook ups.

H. V. Kaltenborn Columbia Broadcasting” System Landon Kaltenborn London America

For Once Pat O'Brien Wins Cagney's Girl

Pat O'Brien enjoys a reversal in Ceiling Zero where his character wins the girl, contrasting with James Cagney’s usual luck in other films. The Princess Theatre brings Ceiling Zero and Devil Dogs of the Air to screens this weekend, featuring Cagney in multiple titles.

Pat O'Brien Cagney’s Girl Pat O’brien James Cagney Princess Theatre Navy

Hessian fly damage risks to Kansas wheat this spring

Damage from Hessian fly is expected to intensify in many Kansas wheat fields that were lightly infested last fall. E G Kelly of Kansas State College Extension warns fields may be badly damaged if not ruined, advising field inspection and prompt harvest or plowing practices to minimize loss.

G. Kelly Kansas College Extension Service Kelly

Unusually Large Plymouth Rock Egg on Display

The Journal window shows a four ounce egg three inches long and two inches thick brought in by Robert Nylund from his Plymouth Rock hen.

Journal Robert Nylund Plymouth Rock

Church Notes and Announcements

Next Sunday the church school meets in the morning worship service will be held. In the evening we join in the union baccalaureate service at the school auditorium. On Sunday May 24 a temperance play will be held at the Methodist church with all Scandinavian churches taking part. Decoration Day services at city hall and cemetery followed by refreshments at the church.

Amana Lutheran Church Dorcas Society Schedules Activities

Amana Lutheran Church plans a Friday Dorcas Society meeting in the church parlors with Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Miss Ida Isaacson serving. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. next Sunday. Rev Danielson will conduct services at 2 30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Dorcas Society Albertina Isaacson Ida’ Isaacson Danielson Lutheran Church

Ada Lutheran Church Services and Events

Ada Lutheran Church hosts Sunday worship at 11 with Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 Morning services at 11 Evening services at 8 Vesper services planned Mrs Henry Johnson to entertain the Women's Missionary Society Thursday afternoon May 21 Pastor Carl G Danielson extends welcome to all

Our Church Henry Johnson The Women's

Our Savior's Lutheran Sunday School and Bible Class

Our Savior's Lutheran announces Bible class at 10 and morning worship at 11. Beginning Monday, May 18, the Bible school runs half days for two weeks with three teachers and a lass for every child. A call for parents to enroll as Norway community children arrive with books and prayers. Thursday evening commence high school graduates with congratulations and prayers. Pastor T. O. Torgeson welcomes all to services.

Norway T. O Torgeson

Miss Rosenquist to Teach in Scandia Grade School

Miss Madeline Rosenquist will succeed Miss Lois Decker as fifth and sixth grade teacher in Scandia school system next year. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Kid Rosenquist of Courtland and has studied at Stevens College Columbia Missouri and Kansas State Teachers College Emporia. She is currently teaching in a western Kansas school.

Madeline Rosenquist Lois Decker Scandia Kid Rosenquist Courtland Stevens College Columbia Missouri Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Rosenquist Kansas

Free Show At Princess Theatre For Students And Public

A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co sponsors a matinee at 4 PM for school students and an 8 PM show for the general public at the Princess Theatre. The program features The Home of the Wooden Soldiers and Harvesting of the Western Pines with Charlie Murray and Lila Lee, plus a film on lumber manufacture from timber to finished product. The company invites Scandia residents to attend this entertaining and educational free attraction.

Wooden Soldiers Princess Theatre The Charlie Murray Lila Lee North Pacific Coast A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co Scandia

Republican River rises to bankfull near here weekend

The Republican River rose to 9.32 feet Saturday afternoon and crest reached at 5 AM Sunday before receding to eight feet. By Sunday night it rose 0.5 foot and fell to six feet by Monday morning. Floods caused bridge and road closures in Red Cloud and Superior as rains swelled the river and dike watch continued.

Red Cloud Nebraska Kansas

Three Civil Cases Set for Trial by Jury

Three civil cases were set for trial by jury beginning Monday May 11 as Judge Tom Kennett opened the May term. Alice Price Concordia pleaded guilty to liquor transportation charges and received a $100 fine and costs with sentence to the Kansas industrial farm. Beulah Fisher was released from all charges.

Tom Kennett Alice Price Concordia Beulah Fisher Price Kansas

Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises Present One Act Play

The eighth grade class of 16 will stage Graduation at Gayville during the annual graduation exercises in the high school auditorium next Wednesday evening. Valjean Jackson delivers the salutatorian address and Alice Goodwin the valedictory. Superintendent F L Miller will award the diplomas at the end.

Gayville Valjean Jackson Alice “Goodwin F. L. Miller

Hay returns home after hospital stay for injuries

Arthur Hay, hospitalized in Concordia at St. Joseph’s for serious injuries from being run over by a disc harrow, is improving at the Thomas Hay, Sr., home.

Arthur Hay St. Joseph’ Hospital Concordia Thomas Hay, Sr

George B Smith Dies in Texas at 91

George B. Smith known as Dad Smith died at his home in Lissie Texas after influenza illness He was born November 1 1845 in New York State and lived 27 years in Scandia before moving to Texas He served 25 years as postmaster at Lissie and left a large family including four daughters and four sons Funeral services were held in Lissie with burial in Lissie cemetery Apr 2 1930 anniversary of his wife’s death

George Smith Scandia Texas Lissie Texas Eagle Lake George” B. Smith Dad? Smith Lissie Smith Alice Burns Portis Kansas Bart Delia Kimmal Concordia Kate Loofburrow Westmoreland Silby Coulter Lucy Edwards Houston Spokane, Wash W. UF. Smith Eagle. Lake Charles W. Smith

Decoration Day Memorial Plans For Scandia Event

Plans are made for Decoration Day observances at City Hall Scandia on Saturday May 30 with Hon George Robb Auditor Kansas as principal speaker. Dr E P Ahrens presides and various musical numbers are planned. Children to bring flowers for grave decorations and ponies may join the parade. Program committee Adolph Nelson Dr E P Ahrens Rev W Selin business houses will close for the afternoon to allow full participation.

Scandia George Robb State of Kansas E. P. Ahrens Adolph Nelson W. Selin Will

County Supt. Larson to Deliver Norway Address

County Superintendent of Schools Marvin Larson will speak at Norway High School commencement exercises Thursday evening. Six students will graduate from Norway High School: Loren A Carleron, Lorain Christenson, Mary Nell Darlington, Naomi Hammer, Elaine Loring, and Eva Lash.

Marvin Larson Norway High School Norway School Lorena Carleron Lorain Christenson Mary Nell Darlington Naomi> Hammer Elaine Loring Eva ‘Lash

Doctor Attends Meetings Across Midwest

Dr. GC Vz Haggman attended a medical meeting in Chicago Illinois and returned to Scandia Friday evening. He then left Sunday to attend another medical meeting in Kansas City Missouri.

GC. Vz. Haggman Chicago Scandia Kansas City

Play cast chosen for temperance play Death Takes the Steering Wheel

The cast for the temperance play Death Takes the Steering Wheel has been selected for a Sunday May 24 presentation at the Methodist church. Twenty one participants from Scandia churches will perform at a union church service.

Scandia

Mack Drovetta Leaves for Topeka Job with Brother Bill

Mack Drovetta departed Tuesday evening for Topeka to take a position working for his brother, Bill Drovetta.

Mack Drovetta Topeka Bill Drovetta

Mrs Charles Cardwell Joins Midget Coffee Shop Staff

New employee Mrs Charles Cardwell started at the Midget Coffee Shop last week, joining the local cafe team. Her hire marks a small staffing update for the community venue.

Charles, Cardwell

Funeral for Mrs Rodabaugh Held in Logan

C J Wetzel and Annjeanette spent the weekend in Logan to attend the funeral of Mrs Wetzel's mother Mrs Rodabaugh on Sunday. Mrs Wetzel has been in Logan the past week caring for her mother.

C. J. Wetzel Annjeanette Logan

High News Earns Second Class Honor Rating

Scandia High News receives Second Class Honor Rating in the Sixteenth All American contest. The National Scholastic Press Association awarded 620 of 1000 points for news values sources writing editing headlines typography makeup and features. Staff awarded a diploma 11 by 15 inches for the achievement.

Scandia National Scholastic ‘Press Association

Cleo Ward Passes Civil Service Examinations

Cleo Ward reported this week to have successfully passed the civil service examination taken in Concordia six weeks ago with an average of 1 percent. The required passing grade is 70 percent.

Cleo Ward Civil

Closing Week for Seniors Starts With Baccalaureate

The graduating class proceeds with a Sunday baccalaureate service at the high school auditorium. Rev. B. W. Selin delivers the sermon as orchestral and vocal groups perform. Class Night follows Tuesday with varied programs leading to commencement on Thursday. Alumni banquet Friday at 6130 I. O. O. F. Hall.

Selin

Munford Hospital Open House May 17 Celebration

The Munford Hospital and Home, under Dr. Munford, invites the public to an Open House on Sunday May 17 from 2 to 4 PM to mark National Hospital Day and Florence Nightingale's birthday. Tea cream and wafers will be served to guests.

Munford Hospital Munford National Hospital Florence Nightingale

Wilbur Miller Chosen as Linn High School Teacher

Wilbur Miller, a four year Linn- Palmer Record noted commercial teacher in Scandia schools, was hired by Linn high school board to join the teaching staff next term. He plans summer study at Fort Burg and has two years experience with John Deere Plow Co. He will teach typing I and II, commercial law, shorthand, and bookkeeping. He and his wife plan to move to Linn late August to settle before the term begins.

Linn- Palmer Record Wilbur Miller Linn High School Linn High School Board Miller F. Burg John Deere Plow. Co Linn’ High School Linn

Funeral Attendance Noted for Mrs May Meade

An obituary brief records Mrs May Meade attending a funeral at an unnamed location with pallbearers and family members paying final respects. The notice notes the gathering as a solemn farewell and mentions related ceremonial details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Broadcasting ‘System Amana Lutheran Church Ada Lutheran Church Our Savior’s Lutheran Fern Shotzman Floyd Johnson Ruth Ahrens Edward Forsberg Wilma’ Mitchell Clarence Nelson Irvin ‘Street Norman Aspegren Raymond Anderson Geraldine Samuelson R. J. Bettis Eunice Gritten Bernice Jackson Christina Hays Supt F. ‘L. Miller Jean ‘Tingstrom George, Smith Delia’ Kimmal Larson High News B. W. Sev ‘Lin Cy Petry McPherson College FL. Miller Washington County High School May Meade
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