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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
4
A collection of quirky items from Scandia and nearby towns includes census chaos, fashion notes from Flo Ziegfeld, a knife chase by an Omaha citizen, and musings on women's habits. Scandia reports an accident at a ball diamond, a city bus incident, a court ruling on pool halls, and comments on radio furniture. Local lore spans actors, poets, goats, and dating quirks.
Layne Western Company crews drill on the Smith Property south of Scandia to supply the municipal water system. A rich gravel vein was found and officials expect the well to be in use in about a month to six weeks after pump and motor installation and mains connection.
Lions Club members met in the I O O F Hall to plan Memorial Day observances. A committee was appointed to report on an additional summer picnic and a Fourth of July celebration. Another committee will coordinate with the Parent-Teachers Association for the School Community picnic on May 23 the Scandia schools closing day. Agnes Albra served dinner. guests included Reverends W. Glen Megill and Bert Selin and Gust Bentson.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas invites all to Sunday School with Bible study at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM this Sunday led by Pastor Orlin Torgeson.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society holds a 2 30 pm quarterly meeting and social at the parsonage with Miss Winnie Gabrielson of Wayne as speaker. Sunday features church school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 with the sermon Moral Economy.
The United Brethren Church announces no preaching service this Sunday due to the pastor's absence. Sunday School will be at 10:00 in Scandia and 10:30 in Norway, with Christian Endeavor at 7:30 in both locations. The Scandia congregation will attend the Baccalaureate service at the Methodist church. Pastor Glenn Megill.
Fourth Sunday after Easter services at Amana Lutheran proceed with Gospel John 7 37 39 in morning hours. Christ s invitation to the thirsty and Sunday School. Morning services at usual hours. Baccalaureate services at Methodist church in the evening. Delegates to conference will report Sunday morning.
Presbyterian Church invites worshipers for Sunday with Sunday School at 10 and morning service at 11 led by Rev Mills. A church dinner follows at noon in the basement with a covered dish. Pattie Eakins offers Christian tran at 7.00.
George Stromberg delivered the first strawberries of the year to The Journal office on Tuesday. The berries came from the Stromberg garden noted for its wide variety of fruit and vegetables in Scandia. Strawberry shortcake is now on the editor’s menu.
The 3 act comedy Alabama Bound by Scandia High School seniors played at City Hall last Thursday. Directed by E. C. Wires with Frances Guthrie and Supt. J. D. Andrews assisting. Cast included Frankie Mike Bell as Stubby Sammie Bell Mary Ellen Brewer Elda Isaacson Marcile Isaacson and other students. The event grossed over $100.
The Parent Teachers Association and Lions Club organize Scandia's annual school community picnic on Friday May 23 the last day of this term. Mrs E Porter Ahrens leads arrangements with Wilbur Hiatt Melvin Hillery Harriet Gordon Supt J D Andrews Harold Coleman Emil Isaacson Raymond Cooper and others coordinating prizes sports tables and the dinner. Dinner at 12 30 at Millers Rink closes local businesses 12 30 to 4 pm for civic participation. Contests follow dinner and the north south baseball game pits two sides.
The first neon sign for Scandia was erected at Hagemann and Wires Drug Store last Saturday by Ed Wires and C. V. Haggman. The big red sign is visible along Main Street and enhances the downtown night scene. Neon lights also surround the store show window.
The Scandia High School Alumni Banquet will be held at the Y O F Hall Friday evening. Dinner starts at 6 30 with initiation of this year's class immediately afterward. Public initiation occurs during the afternoon and at the School Community Picnic on the same day. Raymond Cooper and Miss Audrey Tedrow urged attendees to contact them.
A small twister struck the E. J. Fike farm last Friday evening after a hail and rain storm. It tore a hay rack, damaged fruit trees and outbuildings, and severely damaged the hen house at the farm occupied by George Fike, with the twister moving north and east.
Miss Evannah Larson, training as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, attended the senior play last Thursday night at Scamdia, according to local notes.
Scandia fans will see the Swede team of the Republican Valley League open its home season next Sunday at 3 p.m. against Nelson Nebraska. Manager Guy Frazier builds a stronger infield and pitching staff, with Cuthbertson at short and Logsden, Johnson, Crider, Davis, Housholder, and Jackson in the outfield. Rugg may join from Concordia Travelers. ladies admitted free. general admission 385 cents. game called promptly at 3.
The Scandia Sunday School Baseball League begins next Saturday at 2 30 pm on the local diamond. United Brethren vs Presbyterian teams play first, followed by Methodist vs Lutheran. Seven inning games. Umpires Emil Isaacson and Hershel Kannier. Managers Joyce Johnson Carl Larson Harry Moller and Phil Cahill. Schedule runs Saturdays through Sept 13 with trophy planned for the winner. All youths under 17 urged to attend and report to their preferred manager.
Greta Granstedt, former Scandia girl, stars in Sunny Skies at Belleville with Benny Rubin. The comedy drama set in a college background features songs like You for Me and Sunny Days. Tickets are free with calendar promo.
William Clark a Scandia High senior was struck by a city service car while playing third base in a local baseball game last Monday afternoon. He was not seriously injured.
Straw hat day is set for today urging wearers to discard old felts and derbies for new straw hats. Claud Tingstrom at Scandia Clothing Co offers a complete lineup and right prices, encouraging shoppers to buy a fresh straw today.
Courtland Public Schools finish another strong year with commencement exercises tonight at the Courtland Opera House. Supt. E B Albaugh of Concordia delivers the address. seventeen seniors from Hirsh School perform class day events and receive diplomas including Edna Kackley Evelyn Neil Violet Reed Luella Nelson Florence Pilcher Elizabeth Jones Eunice Lindblade Edna Larson Hazel Runyan Rubly Runyan Eldon Haney Robert McIntosh Theo Garman Ercell Lindblad Kenneth Haney Chester Douglas Elmer Johnson.
Next week closes Scandia Public Schools with five days of activities for faculty and graduates. Examinations run Monday and Tuesday, senior day Wednesday, commencement Thursday May 22 at City Hall with Dr. Edwin J. Brown delivering the address. Friday includes report cards and a School Community Picnic plus alumni initiation after the annual banquet at 6:30 p.m.
A faculty meeting at the home of Rev V Glen Megill set plans for the two week Vacation Bible School. Churches of Sear on sponsor the program with efforts to secure use of the Tulsa school building. Classes begin May 25 and run for two weeks. Open to all children in Scan ia.
The Love Parade opens tonight at the Princess Theatre for a three day run. French star Maurice Chevalier headlines opposite Jeannette McDonald in this lavish musical with popular admission prices of 10, 25, and 35 cents arranged by Raymond Cooper, manager of the venue.
Mr and Mrs James Mahan and Miss Ella Maxell left Tuesday morning for Topeka to attend the three day session of the convention of the Association of Independent Telephones of Kansas. They were joined by George Nimocks of the local telephone company who has been in Wheeling Va with the American Bankers Association executive council meeting.
The Scandia Ministerial Association schedules Memorial Sunday services on May 25 at 8 p m at the Presbyterian church. Rev W Glen Megill will deliver the sermon and the American Legion is invited to attend in a body. The Journal will publish the program next week.
Memorial Day events are planned with an American Legion led parade to the cemetery after a City Hall program. A Lions Club meeting formed a general committee and subcommittees for speakers music decor seating and grave decorations. Members include Adolph Nelson J D Andrews Rev V Glen Melgill Rev B W Selin Emil Isaacson and others.
Miss Virginia Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Ward of Belleville and niece of Dr E P Ahrens of Scandia will teach voice and piano this summer in Scandia. She finishes a three year music course at Emporia the twenty eighth of this month and has sung in the College Glee Club and Vesper Chorus under Dean Walter Hirch i. She is elected to Mu Phi National Music Sorority for her grades and qualifications. Information about lessons may be obtained by calling Mrs E P Ahrens at her home.
The Mothers' Council auxiliary of the Scandia PTA will hold a meeting in the High School building Thursday at 3 40 PM. Subjects include whether to implement a medical examination for all pupils at the start of the school year. All interested mothers and supporters urged to attend.
Eastman Kodak distributed gifts totaling over a quarter of a million kodaks to children born in 1918. Twelve winners in the Scandia territory received kodaks through Haggman and Wires Drug Company. Names listed include Ruth Ahrens Alice Nimocks Jean Tingstrom Vivian Mahan Durward Billings Geraldine Samuelson Edward Forsberg Jack Reece Maxine Muth Norma Aspegren Edna Larson Wanda Deberry.
Readers are invited to attend The Love Parade at the Princess theatre this Thursday Friday and Saturday. The notice mentions new Dodge Brothers sedan purchases by Haro Coleman.
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