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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
5
A string of opinion fragments and satirical notes recount local and regional chatter. Highlights include a Kansan Farm Bureau leave for Ralph Snyder, mock wedding reportage from Chatta nooga and Scandia, editorial digs at Gutzon Borglum, and snippets on reporters like Robert Quillen and Mike Gunter the dog in Scandia.
Scandia churches unite for a town memorial service next Sunday at 8 p m at the Presbyterian Church The Rev W Glen Megill will preach and the American Legion will have a reserved section All churches in town will join no services at other churches program includes hymns scripture solo and benediction with a male quartet participating
The 1930 graduates presented a program at the high school auditorium including Salutatory by Miss Marcile Isaacson Class poem by Miss Lucille Linden Class prophecy by Miss Opal Currie Class song by the Class Class history by Glenn Farlee Class will by Lester Burns piano solo by Frances Larson Advice to Juniors by Frankie Mikesell and Valedictory by Phil Haggman.
Raymond E. Cooper was taken ill last Saturday and admitted to St. Joseph hospital in Concordia. He underwent an appendicitis operation performed by Dr. Otto Kiene and is reported doing well with a possible two week stay at home. Cooper serves as secretary to W. P. Shivvers, contractor and manager of the Princess Theatre.
At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 25 there will be a Community Memorial Day service at eight o'clock with Rev. Megill preaching. Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with the theme The Deeper Authority. Pattie M. Eakins invites attendance.
The Scandia United Brethren Church schedules Sunday School from 10 to 11 30 with a pastor talk 10 20 to 10 40. Union Memorial services are set for the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Norway Sunday School from 10 80 to 12 00 with a pastor talk at 11 30. Christian Endeavor at 7 00. Pastor V Glenn Megill identified.
Amana Lutheran notes Fifth Sunday after Easter with Luke 11 gospel. District Mission meeting planned in Brantford and Waterville on Sunday and Monday weather permitting. Norway choir scheduled to perform in church. Dorcas Society social set for Friday afternoon June 6 in church parlors. Union Memorial services to be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Pastor Chas Pearson cites prayer for Holy Spirit.
The Methodist Church holds a Memorial service at 11 AM with a sermon on Render unto God and Ceasar. An evening coop Memorial service will be at the Presbyterian Church. World Service pledges are urged before May 31 to aid the church’s closing books.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas hosts Sunday School with Bible class at 10 o clock. The Luther League presents two program this Sunday evening at 6 o clock. The Golden Rule meets this Saturday. Mrs Lars Tiller to entertain. T Orlin Torgeson pastor.
Scandia High School holds commencement at City Hall tonight with Edwin J Brown of Emporia State Teachers College delivering the address. Honors and diplomas will be announced by Supt J D Andrews and a Board of Education member will award diplomas. Special music from the Girls Glee Club completes the program.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks star in an adoption of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew at the Blair Theatre Belleville. The comedy features a battle of wit and will as Mary lands Downe preens as a fiery Amazon and Doug plays the cave man suitor in a lively talking picture. Performances run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with the legendary duo in their first and last appearance together.
Scandia High School juniors edited this year’s last edition of Scandia High News printed as The Journal-Prints-Shop. Editors Misses Mladys Cooper and Alberta Larson led the issue with help from fellow junior English students.
All business houses in Scandia will close from 12 to 4 30 p m for the annual School Community Picnic. Merchants will attend the noon basket dinner and join stunts and a ball game in the afternoon.
Fred W Meyer principal of Jewell City Rural High School is secured to deliver the Memorial Day address at City Hall program May Memorial Day at 2 o'clock. Meyer is a popular speaker in northern Kansas, in demand at teachers meetings commencements and other events.
Twenty seven students will receive diplomas at the city hall commencement at 8 oclock. The largest class yet, surpassing the twenty five graduates of 1925 and 1929, includes Ruth Bell Mary Ellen Brewer Opal Currie Lucille English Elda Isaacson Marcile Isaacson Elsa Johnson Gladys Johnson Helen Johnson Frances Larson Mildred Larson Florence Lervold Lugille Linden Mildred Rydwall Wetzel Raymond Somers Kie Mikesell Lennie Linden Verence Johnson Elwyn Isaacson Elmer Isageson Phil Haggman Glenn Farlde Jay Cooper William Clark Lester Burns Edwin Anderson.
The Ruskin club meets the Scandia Swedes in the Republican Valley League opener at Scandia diamond next Sunday at 3 pm. Ruskin, among the league’s strongest clubs, opened with a 7 4 win over Republic. Swedes add pitcher Rugg, in Swede uniform for first time, with 35 cent admission and free for ladies.
Rain halted the Scandia Nelson league baseball match on the local diamond last Sunday marking the second postponement for the club. Wet weather canceled all league games that day with postponed games to be made up at the next home meeting between the same teams. Also noted are social visits and a cattle shipment by Enoch Larson to Kansas City.
Victor Herrman returned home Thursday from Kansas City where he had gone to market with four cars of fat cattle. He is a leading farmer and stockman near Norway who still feeds a herd. He estimates about $1,800 loss from the recent market drop as his four car loads weighed 90,000 pounds.
The newly formed Sundawn school baseball league opened Tuesday as the Presbyterians beat the United Brethren 12 to 6 on the local diamond. The game had been postponed from Saturday due to rain.
Vacation Bible School opens next Monday at the public school building with Mrs. Pattie M. Eakins as superintendent. Over two weeks, departments led by Mrs. Hershel Kentery, Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom, Ruby Smith, Rev V Glen Megill and others will guide beginners to music. Parents urged to send children and bring Crayola crayons and scissors.
Miss Mary Ellen Brewer a local high school senior earns the top award at commencement based on scholarship loyalty and achievement. The Balfour Honor Plaque and Key will be presented tonight by class officers and the faculty. Elda Isaacson received second place.
Frank Rugg, a lanky 6 foot 4 inch pitcher from Scottsville, joins the Scandia Republican Valley League club after pitching for the Concordia Travellers. Manager Guy Frazier expects him to hurl solidly and handle any league opponent.
George Nimocks arrives home Thursday night from Point Comfort and other eastern points after a ten day business trip with the American Bankers Association. In Concordia were Mrs. Carrol Anderson and several others while Miss Dorothy Aspégren and Miss Aenes Albro visited Tuesday afternoon.
The annual School Community Picnic is set for Friday May 23 with a noon basket dinner at Muller's rink and free coffee provided by the Parent-Teachers Association. After lunch, sport contests and stunts lead to a north versus south side baseball game with local and country players. Scandia merchants close 12 to 4:30 p.m. Awards include cash, goods, and merchandise from area businesses for various age and gender events.
Concrete base for the pump and motor at Scandia’s new municipal water well has been poured by a crew from local contractor W. P. Shivvers. Layne-Western Co. will install equipment soon and pipe lines to the main will begin after.
John Hamberger, noted local figure aged over 80, was reported to be in serious condition after a heart attack. His daughter from California arrived to be with him as case details indicate ongoing concern. Mr and Mrs Jake Stofer returned from North Platte on business.
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