Washington Impressions from a Rural Observer
A reader describes farmers visiting Washington for short trips and recalls events at the Navy Yard welcoming Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd home after 14 months in the Arctic. The piece notes President Roosevelt social moments, debates over gasoline tax, and Knutson remarks on Interior Department appointments.
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Washington
Rages
Congressman Carlson
Washington Navy Yard
Richard E. Byrd
Arctic
Oklahoma
Byrd
Roosevelt
Kansas Power Company Examines Rural Extension Possibility
Representatives of the Kansas Power Company have surveyed its territory to assess the potential of extending utility service if federal aid is granted under the government works bill. If aid is obtained, service could reach two miles beyond existing power lines, benefiting rural districts.
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Kansas Power Company
Republic Epworth League to Give Program Sunday
The Epworth League of Republi will present a program at the Methodist Church next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. The meeting is sponsored by the local Epworth League. A fellowship hour will follow the service. An invitation to all is extended.
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Epworth League of
Family visitors include Mathis in Lincoln hospital
Adolph Nelson and Yvonne Mrs Ed Swanson along with Vernon and Vernice and Mrs D E Mathis of York Nebraska visited Thursday while Mathis receiving treatment in a Lincoln Nebraska hospital.
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Adolph Nelson
Yvonne
Ed ‘Swanson
Vernon
Vernice
D. E. Mathis
York
Nebr
Dallas
Mathis
Lincoln
Journal Prep Adjustments for Memorial Day Week
The Journal will be ready for distribution on the Web next week with a one day earlier copy deadline. Correspondents are asked to submit their copy in one day earlier and advertisers are requested to have ads ready earlier. Cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Amana Lutheran Church Honors Fifth Sunday After Easter
The Amana Lutheran Church observes Fifth Sunday after Easter with Gospel John 17 18 23 and a note on prayer. District Luther League delegates Cart Larson Fecha Stansat and Alice Kull berg attend Brantford church services. Pastor Chas Pehrson encourages a strong Sunday delegation.
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Amana
Brantford Lutheran Church
Cart
Larson
Fecha
Stansat
Alice Kullberg
Methodist Church Sunday services and Epworth League program
The Methodist Church lists church school at 10 A.M. and the morning service at 11. An Epworth League program is planned for 8:00 P.M. with a fellowship hour afterward. Minister B. W. Seliny invites all to attend.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Sunday School and Luther League
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway announces Sunday school and Bible class at 10 o'clock. Luther League devotional this Sunday evening at 6. Carrol Carlgren leads "Beginning a Home." Luther League social Friday at Hilma Stenson's home with kittenball game, weiner roast, and bring a cup and a dime. Contest begins 6:30. Pastor T. O. Torgeson invites all.
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Luther League
Carrol Carlgren
Hilma Stensons
T. O. Torgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Services and Events
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley invites Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 o'clock morning worship at 11 o'clock English evening services at 8. Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs Jonas Anderson and Miss Alice Anderson host the Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon May 23 at Miss Andersons home. District Luther League convention at Zion Congregation Brantford May 24 through the weekend. S. G. Danieleon, pastor.
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Alice “Anderson
Jonas ‘Anderson
Ladies’ Aid
Alice Anderson
Luther—League
Zion
Brantford
S. G. Danieleon
Church Activities Schedule for May 26 Community Events
United Brethren Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m on May 26 with a lesson on The Lord's Supper from Matthew 26 17 30 Pro Christ Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m all members urged to join in CE Inklet discussion Junior CE led by Ted Cady Friday 7 p m Welcome In meets in church parlor May 29 hostess Mrs C O Thompson Community Birthday Party held May 15 by Welcome In Circle attracted many friends Aunt Matilda's Party and lunch Friendship Club meets next Thursday May with Berggren hostess
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Christian Endeavor
C. E. Inklet
Ted Cady
C. E
Cc. O. Thompson
Ared
Memorial Day Proclamation by Scandia Mayor 1935
The mayor proclaims Memorial Day as a city holiday on May 30 1935 honoring departed dead and patriotic heroes. Businesses close from noon to 4 30 p m to allow participation in ceremonies at City Hall and Riverview Cemetery.
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United States
Kansas
Scandia
City, Hall
Riverview Cemetery
Annual Meeting of School District May 31
Patrons of school district No. will meet in annual session on Friday May 31 at 2 o'clock at the school auditorium. Two members will be elected to the board of education and the budget for the coming year adopted. The estimated need for the coming year totals 16750 dollars with about 11584 dollars to be raised by taxes, roughly two thousand less than last year, indicating a tax decrease.
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Board of Ecucation
Dentists Meet in Study Session at Jewell City
Dentists from Mitchell Jewell Republic and Clouds counties attended an educational meeting in Jewell City last Thursday evening. Dinner was served at 6 45 and the program followed. Dr O G Lowell of Scandia attended the meeting. Dr Sadil of Omaha spoke on children's dentistry stressing dentists responsibility in public education. Dr Cash B Prey of Hays gave an instructional on fillings.
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Jewell City
Mitchell
Jewell
Republic
Clouds Counties
O. G.lowell
Scandia
Sadil
Omaha
Hays
Doctor C V Haggman Heads to Army Medical Clinic
Dr. C V Haggman, a major in the Reserve Officers Medical Corp, leaves Sunday for St Louis to attend the Medical Reserve Officers clinic. The weeklong program will conclude when he returns the following Sunday.
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C. V. Haggman
Army Medical Clinic
St. Louis
Medical Reserve
Officers Clinic
Reserve Officers Medical Corp
Haggman
School Graduation Program at Belleville May 24
The high school auditorium hosts a graduation program next Friday afternoon May 24 with many graduates. Ray Hodgell, assistant state superintendent, will be the speaker. The Chamber of Commerce dinner begins at 3:80 p.m.
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Ray Hodgell
Chamber of Commerce
Rain Lifts Statewide Crop Hopes With Millions in Benefits
Rainfall across Kansas this week totals several inches with gardens and pastures revived. Garten City reports nearly two inches, Dodge City one and a half, Liberal over an inch, and Reno County about three inches. Eastern areas also received heavy moisture, easing feed shortages and improving grazing for livestock.
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Kansas
Garten City
Dodge” City
Reno
Scott County
Flint Hills
Alumni Banquet Slated Friday Evening at I C F Lodge Hall
Graduates and alumni of Scandia schools will gather Friday evening at 6 30 at the I C F Lodge Hall. A program is planned and this year’s graduates will be welcomed into fellowship. The Midget Lunch is serving the banquet.
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Scandia
I,.c,.c. F. Lodge
Wheat plan vote set for May 25 in county
Farmers will vote on the proposed wheat plan for the coming year next Saturday May 25. Preparatory meetings explaining the plan have been held in various parts of the county.
Hospital to Home Move Improves Carl Kallman
Carl Kallman, hospitalized in Concordia with spinal meningitis, was moved to the Kallman home on Tuesday and showed considerable improvement.
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Carl Kallman
Concordia
Kallman
Lincoln visitor hosts weekend at May White residence
Visitor from Lincoln Nebraska stayed as a one weekend guest at the home of Mray May White, sharing hospitality during the visit.
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Lincoln
White
Cyclones Strike Western County Causing Flooding and Destruction
Severe storms Sunday swept western parts of the county with tornado activity near Courtland and Union Valley. Farms including Elmer Danielson and E K Erickson reported major damage and loss of livestock while roads and bottom land were flooded. Missouri Pacific and state crews restored rail and road access after waters receded.
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Kansas
Jack Haskins
John Isaacson
Courtland
Elmer Danielson
Danielson
John Thomas
Vernon Erickson
Elmer Everts
Forth
Scandia
Horton Johnson
Albert Anderson
Union Valley
E. K Erickson
Missouri Pacific
Republic
Teachers Plan Summer Travel for Scandia Staff
Scandia instructors outline summer plans with Supt F L Miller traveling for educational work and extended trips. Several teachers will attend conferences, summer schools, or visit relatives in Colorado, Indiana, Philadelphia, and Chicago before returning home for the season.
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Miller
Scandia
Supt
F. L. Miller
Wilbur ‘Miller
Emporia
Jéssié
Nichol
Boulder
Colo
Colorado University
Edna ‘Neher
Conference of the
Church’ of the Brethren
Winona Lake
Indiana
Kansas
International Christian Endeavor
Philadelphia
New York
Niagara Falls
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Neher
McCune
Christina Hays
Cherokee
Deda Louise - Drake
John Heimerich
Emma Poage
National Educational Association
Denver
Kackley
Alein- Lundberg
Omaha
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Floy Anderson
Belleville
Audrey Tedrow
School Program Marks City Closing Events
The district held a sequence of ceremonies marking school year end. Class Day awards were presented at city hall last Friday. A baccalaureate at the Lutheran Church featured Rev. Pehrson. Commencement followed Monday, with Dr J A Blair speaking Tuesday on The Heart of the Human Drama and diplomas awarded. Wednesday featured a closing outing with field events, a dinner, and a ball game.
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Lutheran Church
Pehrson
J.A. Blair
Mr and Mrs Carl Westin Visit Topeka From Town
Mr and Mrs Carl Westin of Topeka were here visiting last week, staying briefly and touring local sites.
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Carl Westin
Topeka
Woman Recovers Lost Wedding Ring After Nine Years
Mrs. Waller Boman thanks winds and dust storms for guiding a boy to a long lost treasure near the house. The wedding ring, found recently, remained un tarnished and looked just as it did when she lost it nine years ago.
Memorial Day Speaker from Mankato to Address City Hall Meeting
Representative Joh. R. White of Mankato Jewell County will speak at the Memorial Day patriotic meeting at the city hall. The program begins at 8 oclock and will be followed by a parade to Riverview Cemetery with Belleville American Legion Post invited to participate. Committees plan the day with General Adolph Nelson as chairman and a decorations group led by Mrs. C. V. Haggman and others.
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Joh. R. White
Mankato
Jewell County
Hesgin
Riverview Cemetery
Belleville
J. Davis
Garl
Hammer
C. V. ‘Haggman
Ed Wires
A. Nelson
A. M. Bettis
C. Freed
Ed Olson
Joyce: Johnson
Clifford Nelson Wins State Half Mile Run
County athlete Clifford Nelson captured the state high school half mile title at Wichita last Saturday. He clocked 2 minutes 10.3 seconds on a slow track, earning top honors in the event.
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Clifford ‘Nelson
Wichita
Visit in Kansas City Briefs
Mrs. Elsie Wilson and Mr. A C Wilson visit in Kansas City with attention to Concordia property matters. Details suggest discussions of realty and locality concerns.
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the Journal
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Brain Trust
Congressman Knutson
Minnesota
Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas Power ‘Company
Republic Epworth League
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church
Savior’s Lutheran
Hurch
Norway
Ada Lutheran Church
United. Brethren-Presbyterian
Friendship ‘Club
Berggren
County Sunday
Rudy~Vallee-and-Ann-Dvorak
Princess Theatre
J. White
Kansas City
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