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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
8
Shultz outlines farm mechanization driving rural depopulation and broader school bases. He forecasts county wide high schools, possible dorms for remote students, and transport solutions. An illustrated exchange notes a Roosevelt statue placement joke and a Lutheran church social with guests from Warren and Salina.
The item records the Scandia Kansas post office being established in 1871 and entered as second class matter under the 1879 act of Congress on March 8. It notes postal status and filing details for the period.
Oliver L N Wigdahl pastor leads Sunday school at 8 00 a m instead of usual time Shivine service at 7 00 a m Sermon Born of the Spirit John 14 23 34 Ladies Aid gathering at 2 30 p m hostesses Mrs Elmer Melby and Mrs Harvey Glammer
Sunday School at 10:00 Morning Worship at 11:00 led by Rev Hjalmar Larson. Choir Rehearsal Thursday evening at 7:30. Isaiah 56 7 quoted as house of prayer for all people. Clarence Nelson mentioned.
The Willing Workers postpone their Thursday gathering at Mrs H J Johnsons home to Thursday June 8. W S C SS June meeting set for Thursday afternoon June 1 at 2 30 with Mrs Clarice Fredrickson guiding devotionals and Mrs Miriam Nelson as program chair. Hostesses are Mrs Hbba Naslund, Mrs Christine Rasmussen, Mrs Amanda Fredrickson and Mrs Lillie Nelson. All members and church friends invited to attend.
Sunday School at 10:00 led by Mrs. Levinia Evert with a September schedule. Preaching service at 11:00 at Scandia and evening service at 8:30 at Norway. Quoted Bible verse Luke 14:16.
The Little Friendly Church announces no morning service this Sunday at Mana with Rev. N. H. Pearson, pastor. Evening service remains at 8:30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes led by Vernon Swanson at 10:00 a.m. scheduled but canceled for morning worship.
A note from Domna Duneaan thanks the seventh and eighth grade students and their teacher Miss Pohl mann for a thoughtful gift.
The piece argues farmers should invest in War Bonds, noting their strong patriotism and desire to maintain independence. It highlights substantial bond purchases in farming counties, the role of agriculture in supporting democratic life, and farmers' hopes for funds for home, family, and future security including old age benefits.
The community reports various travels and gatherings including Mrs O E Searcy and Norma visiting Kansas City, Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson at Topeka, local dinners and Sunday visits with numerous neighbors and relatives from Concordia to Wichita. Several residents plan trips north and east while others host guests and attend funerals and school events.
Mr and Mrs Berd Dredsler and family Mr Bert Nesmith and Mrs Dorothy Duncan and Peggy of Los Angeles California were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Nesmith and Marylin.
A batch of scanned notices shows multiple Republic County residents announcing Republican candidacy for local offices. William S. Trask seeks re election as County Superintendent and Sheriff nomination. P B Bill Milner runs for Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta announces for Sheriff Register of Deeds Elsie Bowersox and Warren A Satt seek Clerk of the District Court nomination.
Chas H Strnad announces he will not seek the office of County Clerk on the Republican ticket in the August 1st 1944 primary, stating his candidacy is withdrawn subject to voters’ will.
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