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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
1
Two inches of rain revive crops near Scandia improve oats yield prospects and pasture for livestock. Strong winds with showers caused some minor damage but no major losses reported as farmers note better moisture and renewed optimism.
The annual all school dinner and picnic will be at Miller's Friday May 18 starting 12 15 with athletic contests and seniors of 34 to be welcomed into alumni at 3 30. Committees led by Mrs Ray Tingstrom prepared tables serving and other tasks with prizes donated by local merchants.
Road between Scandia and Belleville is being graded ahead of oiling by the Highway Department. Weather heavy rains slow work but plans call for oiling the gravel road to provide a dust free, maintenance saving western county highway.
Chan Cullers has leased the Derby Oil station at Kingman Kansas and he left this week for his new location. The family will move within a few days. Kingman lies on Highway 60 about thirty eight miles west of Wichita. Cullers has service plating experience and was part owner of the Home Oil Company in town.
Amana Lutheran Church invites worshipers to Pentecost services Sunday school and morning worship at usual hours Rev Chas Pehrson pastor announces a janitor position offering prayer for the Holy Spirit to bring refreshing seasons Welcome to our services
Church services on Sunday include School at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, Epworth League at 7:30, and Evening Service at 8:00. Next Sunday a delegate to the annual conference will be elected. Memorial Day features an open house and fellowship hour with the Ladies Aid serving refreshments in the church parlors. Minister B. W. Selin.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 A M and C E at 7 P M at United Brethren Presbyterian Church. The item specifies times for regular worship and evening activities.
Savior's Lutheran Church announces worship this Sunday at 9 o'clock with Pentecost services. Sunday school and Bible class at 10 o'clock. Pastor TI Orlin Torgeson invites all, reminding to remember the hour change and the importance of prayer. You are welcome.
Ada Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and Bible classes, morning worship at 11, evening service at 8, choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8. Board of Administration meets May 23. Bethany Gospel team performs June 1. Sunday evening leader Florence Swanson on My Mother and My Home. next week Carl Johnson on Guidance in Life. Swedish service Sunday at 2:30 at Magnus Nelson’s Rackley home. C. G. Danielson, pastor.
Scandia was plunged into darkness several times during last Saturdays storm with power outages at supper hour and again around nine in the evening. Officials note long lines increase opportunities for failure during severe weather.
Scandia School District No 6 posts notices for an annual meeting in the school auditorium at 2 PM on Friday May 25. Voters will consider the election of a board member and adoption of the coming year’s budget with a small wage increase for low paid grade school teachers. Ernest Nelson serves as chairman with Nathan Isaacson and G P Plotner on the board.
Poor weather halted play last Sunday as the Deshler team could not field a game. Players were slated to travel to Chester, with a makeup date to be arranged. Next Sunday Deshler is set to host Scandia.
Foreign nations increasingly blend alcohol with motor fuel to replace foreign oil. Reasons include supporting agriculture, reducing petroleum imports, nationalist aims, and higher fuel prices. Sweden stands out where alcohol is a woodpulp by-product, while other nations rely on surplus crops like potatoes beet roots or fruits.
The business establishments of Scandia will close at 12 noon and reopen at 3 30 in the afternoon following a decision by the Scandia merchants. The Community Club urges all places of business to cooperate.
Dr Hageman witnessed a distressed young dog on Main Street last Monday and ordered Marshal Alfy Tingstrom to perform an execution due to fits. The event was noted by the physician.
The county 4-H chorus met at Scandia Thursday evening, May 10. Five new members were added. Due to school activities the chorus will not meet next week and adjourned until eight o clock, May 23.
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon in Christ, Scientist Churches centers on everlasting punishment. Golden Text cites Genesis 18 25 asking Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right. Another Scriptural focus from Galatians 6 7 warns Be not deceived God is not mocked for what a man sows he shall reap.
Local hog raisers report a large number of roaming dogs disturbing night feeds. Several hogs in feed lots near Skandia have been crippled by large dogs. If owners do not keep them at home a united effort will be made to end the destruction.
W A Johnson accompanied a shipment of hogs to Kansas City on Monday. The event notes the transport by ship and the involvement of Johnson in the hog shipment process.
Norway high school seniors gathered at United Brethren church Sunday evening May 13 for a Baccalaureate service. Rev. Chas Pehrson of Scandia delivered the sermon from Joshua 24 15. Choir and soloists accompanied the service with hymns and quartet numbers led by Miss Winifred Olds and Miss Alice Ringer.
State Board of Review at Topeka will use county summaries and listing sheets as the basis for state and county quotas. After quotas are set, contracts may be finalized and sent to Washington, D.C., for approval and payment. Hodgson of Little River chairs the board with Reed and Ward among members. 79,912 contract signatures were reported, covering over 96 percent of farms with hogs in 1930, short of the projected maximum. Publication of contract data in local papers still pending in 16 counties.
Sherm English, newly appointed post master, has taken his oath of office and is learning his duties in the post office. G P Plotner has not been notified when he will relinquish the office, with official word expected soon.
Three units of U S mechanized cavalry swept into Scandia to find the Republican River bridge blown out by the enemy. The force from Camp Knox and Fort Riley conducted a field test to assess speed, reconnaissance, and bridge crossing capability. Spectators watched as the armored cars and radio-equipped vehicles demonstrated swift movement and coordinated signals.
A powerful tornado near Scandia and Pawnee caused extensive damage to farms and structures. At the Albertina Isaacson farm Victor Isaacson saw two large buildings destroyed and debris scattered. a large cottonwood broke near Clarence Strom. a tree fell at Billy Weir’s home. power lines were toppled plunging Republic into darkness.
Farm supervisors are busy checking planted and contracted wheat acreage to prove compliance with contract terms. Verifications will be sent to Washington for second instalment checks of 1933 wheat crop benefits. Appointed supervisors in Republic County include John Kuchera, F Lisher Agenda, John Schlutow Courtland, Joe G Benyshek Cuba, J B Angle Courtland, with reserves Vv. M. Baxa Jr. Wayne and T. W. Moore Republic.
The alumni association plans to initiate the graduating class Friday afternoon on Main Street beginning at 3 30. The committee in charge has decided to start the initiation on Main Street at 3 30 Friday afternoon.
The contract for building the new Lutheran church at Norway was awarded. Foundation forms were built Wednesday and Thursday and concrete was poured. J A Peterson of Branford swept.
Harold Shaver started work in Gate Cardia Monday morning for the deduction Credit Association. He was formerly a clerk at the Kackley State Bank.
Dr. C V Hageman attended medical meetings in Wichita and New York Manhattan from Wednesday until Sunday evening.
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