Annual School Meeting Reelects Ernest Nelson as Director
Ernest S. Nelson was reelected director of the Board of Education at the District No. 6 annual meeting held Friday at the school house. The $13 621 budget was approved, with 500 added for an emergency fund. Contracts were set for teachers previously tentatively engaged, with salaries listed for the high school and grade staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Nelson
Ernest S. Nelson
Board of Education
Nathan Isaacson
F. L.miller
Scandia
H. G. Hahn
W. M. Miller
Edna Neher
Jessie Nichol
Christina Hays
Deda Louise Drake
Audrey Tedrow
Floy, Anderson
Hazel. Olson
Emma Poage
Sixteen S H S Students on Semester Honor List
Scandia High School reports 16 students on the second semester honor roll. Seven earned full honor, nine received honorable mention. eligible names include James Larsen, Alice Isaacson, Nona Fae Mahan, Paul Nelson, Jeanne Platner, Helen Westin, and others. Six weeks honors listed separately with additional names.
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Scandia
Supt
F. L. Miller
James Larsen
Veen , Tingstrom
Veen , Tingstrom, ‘Alice Isaacson, Nona Fae Mahan, Paul Nelson, Jeanne Platner
Helen Westin
Billy Reece
Lennora_ Isaacson
Norma’ Aspegren
Minstrel Benefit Planned for Scandia Band
The Scan dia Commercial club plans a minstrel show to benefit the Scandia band. Proceeds fund music and instruments for those unable to obtain them. E. C. Wires, a local druggist with experience in such work, is chairman. No date yet, but the event will be around July 4.
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Scandia Commercial Club
Scandia
E. C. Wires
Minstre
Wreck of Truck Near Smith Center Voids Cream Cargo
A heavily loaded truck from Smith Center heading to Omaha ran off the road five miles west of town early Sunday when the driver dozed. Both occupants escaped injury but about 100 gallons of cream were lost from 190 cans, and the other trailer was damaged.
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Smith Center
Omaha
Miss Fulcomer Suffering From Finger Infection
Miss Maxine Fulcomer suffers an infection in her finger. The report notes her condition and indicates the illness began earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Fulcomer
Fulcomer
Landon Announces Candidacy for Re-Election
Governor Landon formally launches his bid for another term. He pledges strict government economy, relief of distress, aid to agriculture, business and industry, and preservation of educational institutions, arguing past performance proves his case.
Amana Lutheran Church Notes and Service News
First Sunday after Trinity observed with Gospel Luke 16 19 31. Sunday school and Swedish morning worship at usual hours. Invitation extended by Rev. Ghas Pehrson, pastor.
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Trinity
Ghas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Promotes Sunday Services and Meeting
Next Sunday the Church School meets at 10 A M with Rev Otto Chellburg of Wayne delivering morning worship. The male chorus will sing. Evening Epworth League follows at 7 30. On Tuesday June 5 the W F M S meets at Mrs John Brandstrom with missionary Ruth Larson as speaker.
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Otto Chellburg
Wayne
Chellburg
Scandia
United Epworth League
John Brandstrom
Ruth Larson
Community church notices announced schedule and events
United Brethren Presbyterian Church sets Sunday School at 10 A M and C E at seven in city hall park Kathrynn Doctor leads Lives of Missionaries Friendship club hosts Thursday afternoon May 31 at U B Aid building Mrs Newell Cooper hostess Welcome In Circle June 5 at church parlors change of date Missionary society meets June 5 at Mrs J W Plotner home all members urged to attend
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City Hall
Kathrynn Doctor
Friendship Club
Newell Cooper
U. B. Aid
Dallas Cady
The
Missionary Society
J. W. _Plotner
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Services and Meetings
Morning worship this Sunday at 9 o clock. Sunday School and Bible class at 10 o clock. Ladies Aid to meet first Thursday in June at Mrs Loyd Hammers home. Pastor Orlin Torgeson.
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Ladies Aid
Loyd Hammer
I Orlin ‘Torgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Sunday Services and Events
On Sunday after Trinity Ada Lutheran Church in Kackley hosts Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 and morning worship at 11 in English. Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8. Ladies Aid entertained Thursday afternoon May 31 by Mrs Magnus Nelson and Mrs Tomi Tornquist. Luther League meets Thursday May 31 for Bible study. Bethany Gospel team from Bethany College gives program Friday June 1 at 8 pm. Women’s Missionary Society serves rice cream pie cake and coffee. Sunday evening led by Miss Thelma Larson on Our Congregation.
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Magnus Nelson
Tom i Tornquist
Luther League
Bethany Gospel Team
Bethany College
Women’s Missionary ‘Society
Thelma Larson
Soul and Body Sermon Topic at Christ Scientist Church
The May 27 Sunday service at Christ Scientist church featured a Lasson Sermon on Soul and Body. The program highlighted the Golden Text and related readings continuing on the page.
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Lasson
Christ
Eighth grade diplomas granted in Republic County
Belleville hosted a May 26 commencement for about 175 graduates from rural and graded schools. The event began with a 11:30 a.m. program and 1,000 diners at noon, then moved to the Belleville High School auditorium for diploma presentations led by Marvin E. Larson. Helen Nelson of Wayne and Francis Splichal of Munden were valedictorian and salutatorian among rural and town students.
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Republic County
Belleville
Concordia
Louise ‘Fuller
Marvin E. Larson
Helen Nelson
Wayne
Francis Splichal
Munden
Evelyn Smith
Ralph Pettyjohn
Antarctic Blizzard Traps Byrd at Shack Amid Severe Cold
A recent Arctic blizzard with winds up to 50 mph and temperatures over 72 degrees below zero confined Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd to his one room shack 128 miles south of Little America.
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Richard E. Byrd
Little America
Shepard Announces Candidacy for State Representative
E L Shepard a Wayne farmer and stockman has announced his candidacy for state representative in Republican County subject to the August primary. He previously served eight years as county commissioner and is described as a public spirited man involved in county and state affairs.
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E. L
Ernie”. Shepard
Wayne
Republican
Shepard
Beck Elected Chairman of Republican Committee
Will T. Beck, Holton editor of the Holton Recorder, was elected chairman of the Republican State Central Committee at a meeting held last week. Beck, active in state politics with wide ties among Kansas newspaper folks, is brother to Edward Beck, longtime Chicago Tribune editor.
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Will T. Beck
Holton
Holton Recorder
Republican State Central Committee
Mr. Beck
Kansas
Edward Beck
Chicago Tribune
Beck
Athol to resume weekly newspaper after period without one
Athol, a progressive town in Smith County, plans to launch a weekly paper after a year without a local publication since the Smith County Review moved to Smith Center. The new print shop is in the former Review building and owners are reportedly from Alma, Nebraska.
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Athol
Smith County
Review
Smith Center
Smith County Review
Alma,Neb
Bettis Home Gets Fresh Coat on Grant Street
Mrs. A. M. Bettis is having her Grant Street house repainted. Occupants Mr. and Mrs. Realan Tig painted. Elvin and Lee are doing the work.
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A. M. ‘Bettis
Grant Street
Realan
Scandia Triumphs 5 3 Over Republic In League Opener
Scandia won their State Line League debut 5 to 3 against Republic on a windy Sunday. Walstrom led off with a single and scored, Frazier drove him in, Republic built a 3 run lead by the third inning, Scandia rallied in the eighth with three runs aided by Republic’s seven errors and a new left handed pitcher.
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Scandia
Republic
Walstrom
Frazier
Stolen Kentucky Stallion Held for 250 Dollar Ransom
A large stallion owned by a former county judge in Kentucky was abducted and held for a $250 ransom. A note in the empty barn warned that payment instructions would follow.
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Kentucky
Poppy Day Observed Nationwide by American Legion Auxiliary
Poppy Day was observed across the United States on Saturday May 26 with millions wearing red flowers to honor World War I dead in France and Belgium. In Scandia Mrs Dewey Squires sold poppies and proceeds aid disabled veterans and families of those who died.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
France
Belgium
Scandia
Dewey Squires
Wagon Wheel Survey Opens In Four Townships
John Schlutow A A A supervisor for Norway Scandia Beaver and Big Bend townships has begun rolling his wagon wheel over contracted wheat acres. About ninety farms will be measured in the next days. Scandia work starts this week. farmers should have maps ready and all family members aware of map locations. Delays occurred due to missing or unavailable maps.
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John Schlutow
Norway
Scandia
Beaver
Big Bend
Scandie Township
Schlutow
County Commissioners Inspect Scandia for Tax Protests
Republic County commissioners visited Scandia last Thursday to review protests against property values. Real estate was examined and decisions made on tax assessments, as yearly reviews address objections to high taxes.
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Republic County
Scandia
South Siders win kittenball clash on Monday
The South Side team led by Shorty Martin won the second kittenball game Monday evening by a score of 7 to 8, tying the series with Murphy Jensen's side which won the first game. The next contest is set for 6 15 Monday evening.
Merton Frye Wins Mickey Mouse Radio Prize
Merton Frye won the Emerson Mickey Mouse radio given away to the holder of the lucky ticket Sunday evening at the local theatre.
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Mickey Mouse Radio
Merton Frye
Emerson
Farmers protest wheel method for measuring wheat acreage
Farmers in Kansas complain that government land measurements for wheat allotments use a wheel method that overstates land. They say revolutions are counted inaccurately and stake markers cause excess idle land to be recorded, reducing plantable area and pay. The issue draws on older survey practices and notes a Topeka Capital feature.
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Kansas
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Topeka Daily Capital
Cheney
Sam
Memorial Day Observed in Scandia with Smith Address
Memorial Day activities in Scandia featured Justice William H. Smith of the Kansas Supreme Court as the principal speaker. A parade with the Belleville Drum Corps led to Riverview cemetery where Civil War veteran Andy Bettis was honored. The program included prayers, songs, and the address by Judge Smith.
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Scandia
William H. Smith
Kansas Supreme Court
Belleville
Riverview Cemetery
Andy” Bettis
Legion
E. Porter Ahrens
Mary West
Adolph Nelson
America
Chas. Pehrson
Kansas Considers 1941 Coronado Exposition Plan
Kansas Chamber of Commerce directors weigh a statewide 1941 coronation exposition to mark Coronado’s 400th Kansas visit. Plans call for 20 to 25 cities to host 20 to 40 acres of uniform exhibits connecting highways with entertainment and major athletic events. Public reaction will drive progress.
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Prosepal
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Coronado
Kirke Mechem
Kansas State Historical Society
Train Schedule Change for Rock Island Trains
A slight change has been made in the Rock Island train schedule. No. 5 now arrives at 6 18 p m instead of 6 20 and No 6 at 11 18 a m instead of 10 45.
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Rock Island
William Gulick Funeral Attended by Scandia Residents
Scandia citizens and the family attended the funeral of William Gulick, former Scandia resident, in Topeka on Monday. Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson were among the attendees.
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Scandia
Topeka
William, Gulick
Mra
Adolph
Nelson
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Amana Lutheran’ Church
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Kackley
C. G. Danielson
Pastor
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Byrd
E. L. Shepard
Republican Committee
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Nystrom
Stransky
C 'Freed
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Genevieve Freed
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Kansas,exposition
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State
Gulick
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