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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
2
The piece notes 1928 export trade supported 2.4 million families, but a 50 percent drop since then has left about 1.2 million families and roughly three million individuals stretched as buying power shrinks. It warns isolation could cause industrial decline and unemployment. President Hoover cautions measures help but public fear remains amid Washington events.
In Men Money and Mergers Dr. George L Hoxie argues most paternalistic and socialist remedies fail to lift the economy. He advocates individualism and a virtual barter system where each pays for what he produces. He predicts a final crash unless buying resumes and notes Congress may face voter backlash.
During Alfred M. Landon's visit to our county an informal Belleville Chamber of Commerce discussion weighed national and state course. The talk urged firm administrations, honesty, courage, justice, and sacrifice to steady the nation amid world unrest and rising crime.
Marion Ellet summarizes Anne Lindbergh’s radio narration from three months ago describing the Yangtse flood district, the mobbing of Lindbergh’s plane, and an old woman’s quiet defiance. The piece contrasts Lindbergh’s ease with the enduring despair of victims, ending with a reflection on tragedy and flight.
A Missouri editor notes folks miss opportunities by staying home. A girl boasts of a long appendix scar in new bathing suits. Life insurance agents bother old folks less. A neighbor’s kids are watched. the mother discovers the husband is the big redheaded child. A boy prays Boston should be Vermont’s capital, saying he got it right on an exam. England’s drink issue is compared to U.S. prohibition debates. A frog-jumping contest in California pays $100 to the champion for 13 feet 5 inches. A motor boat race near Manhattan disappoints spectators. A Chicago policeman shoots a gangster’s bullet with his teeth, seen as evidence that law can break crime.
The Scandia township Republican caucus was moved from seven o clock to a later date due to early hour attendance. Precinct committeeman Adolph Nelson announced no township ticket was nominated and notice will be given on the rescheduled time. Also listing rentals and engines for sale with prices.
Local ads list Everlasting Bouquets from 50 cents, Everlasting Wreaths, and screen paint prices. Community notes mention Lions Club activity in Kansas with J Fuller Groom and Claude Cain visiting Scandia. Various social updates include ill health, visits, clothing sales, seed for sale, and livestock for sale in Scandia and surrounding areas.
Miss Frances Tedrow visits relatives at Randall this week. Osa Godfrey of Topeka calls on friends here Wednesday. Belleville Greenhouse advertises peonies for a dollar. Mrs. Chas Poole of Belleville visits Mrs. May White. Ice delivery offered by Henry Peterson. Fly time and screen time promotion from A M Sanborn Lumber Co. Mrs. G E Hughes and son visit Beaver Crossing Nebraska relatives.
The ad promotes Everlasting Bouquets and Everlasting Wrestles with prices from 50 cents and up and 75 cents. It notes locations in London and Belleville, and features clothing items like Tam outfits and Pajama Suits from the Ladies Shop. It also touts Cook's Interior Glass for easy cleaning and Cook's House Paint from A M Sanborn Lumber Co as a cost saver with long life. A four burner New Perfection Oil Stove and Alaska refrigerator are for sale from Mrs OO Reece.
Everlasting Bouquets priced from 50 cents and up and Everlasting Wreaths from 75 cents. Belleville Greenhouse advertises seasonal memorial décor available for Decoration Day.
The 1931 32 honor roll for Scandia Public Schools lists first grade Rosie Megill Norma Jean Richards and Charles Green second grade Paul Albro Donna Jean Christie Ada Mae Isaacson Harold Lee Jensen Virgil Megill James Tingstrom third grade Verle Reece Anna Marie Jensen fourth grade Eldred Boman Luella Green Martha Jansen.
Various brief items from Scandia including hospital progress and marriage news. Mrs C E Albro returns from Concordia after her husband’s appendicitis operation. Telephones gain linesman Chan Cullers. Red Cross pledges reach 100 dollars from Lieut and Mrs Haggman in Kenosha. Birth announced for Emil Forsberg and wife. Fort Logan draft list includes Chas F Lysholm John F Nondorf Carl O Reece Joseph R Tedrow William R Stelzer. Decoration day address planned by Gomer T Davies of Concordia. Junior Red Cross two act play at Herbert Sandell home. Veterans services scheduled at City Hall. Red Cross drive continues with goal 1450 in Scandia area.
The list records honors and perfect attendance for Scandia High School across grades from second through post graduates. Names include Bobby Ewing, Evelyn Brown, Frances Cooper, Richard Hiatt, Leona Kelly, Frances Larson, Lilly Mae Dunn, and others with multiple mentions of classes and students recognized for achievement or attendance.
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