Red Cross launches 10 million euro relief drive nationwide
Local Red Cross chapters begin a house to house canvas to raise the 10,000,000 fund for European relief. Wm M Baxter Jr reports early strong support and 200,000 already pledged to Belgium and the Netherlands. The campaign follows 1.5 million already spent, with 300,000 garments produced and ambulances ordered for war zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
Wm. M. Baxter, Jr
St. Louis
Belgium
Netherlands
Baxter
War Fund
Nationaal Red Cross
Roosevelt
American Red Cross
Poland
Finland
Mary West
Cherie Frazier
C. V. Haggman
Will Rogers Parrot Joke From Colorado Tale
Will Rogers recounts a Colorado man in New York who buys a parrot as a gift. The man mistakes the parrot for a bird and humorously reacts when the parrot speaks, revealing his confusion about the shop and his own purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
New York
Paper printing moves earlier for Decoration Day week
The paper will publish on Tuesday next week because Decoration Day falls on Thursday and there is no mail service. Residents on affected routes will receive papers before Friday, so all news must be submitted by Tuesday morning to be included.
Senior Class Play Eyes of Love a high school success
The Senior Class of 1940 staged Eyes of Love in the new auditorium Tuesday night. A three act comedy drama featured Valjean Jackson as the Judge and Laveda Ball as Mrs Berry with Betty Jo Cox as Gailyn and Gene Larson as Royal Manton. The cast included Helen Forsberg Fern Thomas Vernon Nelson Evelyn Nylund Alvin Stolander Jim Rankin Harold Johnson and others. Musical numbers and awards were presented by Supt Hodges Mr Lemon Mr Clair and Miss Reiber to a well pleased crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lovely New Auditorium
Valjean Jackson
Mrs. Berry
Laveda Ball
Berry
Gailyn
Betty Jo Cox
Royal Manton
Gene Larson
Carolina
Helen Forsberg
Reeta
Fern Thomas
Burt Wade
Vernon Nelson
Lora
Evelyn Nylund
Clark
Alvin Stolander
Jim Rankin
Harold Johnson
Supt. Hodges
Lemon
Mr. Clair
Miss Reiber
Alumni Banquet at Masonic Lodge May 24
The annual Alumni Banquet will be held at the Masonic Lodge Hall Friday evening May 24 at 7 00. Twenty two seniors of the class of 1940 will be guests of honor with a pavement dance to follow sponsored by the Alumni Association. Officers listed include President Jimmy Larsen Vice President Mavis Freed Secretary Josie Robison Treasurer Clifford Hugos.
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Masonic Lodge
Jin
Scandia High School
Alumni Association
Pries Nt
Jimmy Larsen
Mavis Freed
Josie Robison
Clifford Hugos
Parade Notice for 1940 Picnic Float Creations
Reminder to report to the committee or M. C. Linerson about float plans for the 1940 Picnic Parade. Start early and share ideas to help make the event the best yet.
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M. C. Linerson
Scandia FFA Chapter Gains Momentum and Plans Tours
The Scandia Future Farmers of America chapter formed November 19 1939 with officers Ed Larson president Maurice Freed secretary Waldren Sandell treasurer Frank Larson reporter and Dean Johnson farm watch dog. A seed treater is built at Mesen for local farmers and members own a Hampshire ram for shared use. Edward Larson and Maurice Freed were chosen to attend Camp Wood May 25 to June 1 to gain leadership ideas and bring back improvements while the group aims for 100 percent vocational agriculture enrollment.
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Scandia
The
Future Farmers of America
Ed Larson
Maurice Freed
Waldren Sandell
Frank Larson
Dean Johnson
Belleville
Harold Nelson
Mesen
Edward Larson
Neal Hi
Othr
United States
Vocational Home Economics Department Upgraded to Full Time
The Vocational Home Economics Department becomes a full time department for next year with Miss Reiber hired for ten months. She starts two weeks before the year and stays two weeks after to prepare and conclude projects. The program covers physiology child care home nursing general science with two credits per subject and two hour classes open to sophomores freshmen and next year’s sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Reiber
Notice to file bills and announce school term end
Any bills against classes or organizations must be turned in by Thursday May 23. The books of school will be closed Friday May 24 until the coming term, Mr. Lemon Treasurer.
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Lemon, Treas
Scandia Vocational Ag Wins at Washington Contest
The Scandia vocational agriculture class won the junior judging contest near Washington with 685 of 750 points. Linn took second, Barnes third, with Scandia earning the beautiful silver loving cup. senior judges included Maurice Freed Alva Thompson and Warren Gritton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Vocational Ag
Linn
Barnes
Belleville
Marysville
Hanover
Haddam
Washington
Clay Co
Geenkaf
Scandia Ag
Scandia
Maurice Freed
Alva Thompson
Warren Gritton
Erwin Dunsman
Ivell Barber
New Music Instructor Meets Band Students
Eugene Tice, Beloit resident, new music instructor for Scandi a schools, spoke with 27 grade and 30 high school students Friday. He will teach vocal and instrumental music and plans a meeting for interested students Saturday at 1 30 in the band room. Regular rehearsals start in June and run through summer. prospective baton twirlers or instrumentalists should contact Supt Hodges or Mr Tice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Tice
Mr. Tice
Beloit
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Tice
Supt. Hodges
Miss Marc Roberts Spends Sunday with Jacobsons
Miss Marc Roberts spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Art Jacobson at their home, sharing a quiet afternoon together.
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Marc Roberts
Art Jacobson
Memorial Day Program Opens With Band and Hymn
All school band performs an invocation and introductions for speaker Rev. M. C. Linerson Vernon Holmes Paul Albre Foster Helvey. Madison Coombs, Republic County Superintendent of Schools, introduces the program. Girls Sextette sings God Bless America. Benediction closes followed by committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Coombs
Republic County Superintendent of Schools
Scandia Picnic Association offers whiskers contest prize
The Scandia Picnic Association announces a $5 prize for the best crop of whiskers. Entrants must sign up at the Journal office and be clean shaven on June 1. Sign up deadline is June 1. Advertising Committee.
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Scandia Picnic Association
Journal
Swedes Track Boys Compete at State Meet in Empona
Swedes track team competed at the state meet in Empona on Friday May 17 placing fifth in their heats. Despite a solid showing the result missed finals and the disappointment was clear. The experience is valued for next year’s competitors.
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Empora
Scandia Community Club Meets Tuesday May 28
The Scandia Community Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the City Clerk's office on Tuesday evening May 28. All committee chairs for the Scandia picnic and every member are requested to attend.
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Scandia Community Club
Scandia
Republican Caucus Selects Township Ticket for August Primary
A Republican caucus at the Journal office last Friday night under Committeeman Fred Evert formed a full township slate for the August primary. The ticket includes Lem Cooper Trustee Frank Williams Treasurer Carl Hugos Clerk W C Preble and George Stromberg Justice of the Peace Gus Nystrom Vic Erickson Constables Chay Nordman and Fried Evert Committeemen. Attendees showed keen interest and made remarks on how to secure a fall victory.
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Journal
Fred Evert
Lem Cooper
Frank Williams
Carl Hugos
W. C. Preble
George Stromberg
Gus Nystrom
Vic Erickson
Chay Nordman
Fried Evert
Do Not Shoot The Birds Warning From Fish and Game
The Fish and Game department issues a notice urging youngsters and other hunters to refrain from shooting birds. It emphasizes that harming wildlife is against the law and reminds readers of the seasonal chirps and dove calls in spring.
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Fish and Game Department For the Protection of Birds
Baccalaureate Service Held at Lutheran Church Sunday
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Bertha Fogelberg delivered the address on Christ's Call to Youth. The program included a processional, scripture read by Dr. and C. Everett, a vocal solo by Ruth Larson, and a mixed quartet. Benediction by Rev. Englund. An eighth grade and class of ’4 towns banquet followedTuesday at the Presbyterian basement hosted by the P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templin
L. R. Templin
First Methodist Church of Concordia
Bertha Fogelberg
Linerson
Power of Jesus
C. Everett
Ruth Larsor
Betty Larson
Fern Thomas
Forest
Johnson
Marnard Johnson
J. E. Englund
Presbyteriane Church
Supt. W. E. Hodges
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Dan Stephenson
C. J. Hugos
Will Rogers
Oeya
Lyle Marshall
Alice Goodwin
Dwaine Robison
Miss Nichol
Aujeannette Wetzel
LaVon Bowersox
Viola Peterson
Orville Nondorf
Pauline Skidmore
Harold Larson
Jean Johnson
William Jensen
Darlyn Standley
Camp Wood
Vocational Ag
City Hall
America
Rev. M. C. Linerson
Vernon Holmes
Paul Albre
Foster Helvey
R. J. Bettis
J. C. Everett
Guy Frazier
Chris Nelson
Blanche Hag
Ruth McGregor
Kathyrn Nelson
Dorothy Berry
Vivian Bettis
American Legion
A. M. Bettis
Republican
California
Los Angeles
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