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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence from 1929 to 1933 features brief, humorous maxims and anecdotes from Scandia residents. The list includes patient reflections on manners, parenting, work, and everyday life, with quips about buttered toast, salad etiquette, and a speed watch in town.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Culberg of Seago presented a musical concert last Thursday evening at the Methodist Church. The program featured instrumental pieces and vocal selections in a community recital setting.
Mrs Alnutt and Belleville visitors spent part of last week with their parents Mr and Mrs Cowilit 62 in Downs.
Large crowds attended the Pawnee Park celebration last week with cold weather reducing turnout on Thursday and Friday but a big parade army maneuvers flag raising and speeches drawing crowds on Saturday. Speakers included Go mer Davis of Concordia and F L Miller of Scandia, with Senator McGill and Congressman Frank Carlson headlining on other days.
The Dorcas Society hosts its annual birthday social in the church parlors on Friday afternoon October 11 at 3 oclock. Tables arranged by birthday month, with a penny offering for each year of life. Supper served at 5 30. Pastor Chas Pehrson invites all to attend.
The local Methodist church invites members to Rally Day next Sunday with a 10 39 morning church school and service and an Epworth League program at 7 30 in the evening. A reception precedes the service and all Local League members should assemble for the reception and supper. Ladies Aid meets Thursday October 10 with Mesdames Poole Nystrom and Nystrom as hostesses. B W Selin minister.
The Saviour's Lutheran Church announces Sunday School with Bible Class at 10 o'clock, a devotional league program at 8:00 p.m. Sunday. The Ladies Aid annual business meeting with officer elections is Thursday in the church parlors. Mrs Hinev Enstvedt and Mrs Martin Larson will serve. Junior Girls meet Monday evening at the church with Miss Lillian Hedstrom presiding. Thursday evening teacher meeting at the Buer home. Confirmants meet Saturday at 9 a.m. Welcome from Pastor T O Torgeson.
The United Brethren Presbyterian Sunday school plans a morning session next Sunday with the 58th chapter of Isaiah focusing on the Suffering Servant. Special music readings and a friendly rally are scheduled, with the Aid room events and Endeavor conference in Clay Center Kansas noted.
The Scandia library has received a donation of 70 books from Mrs Guy Ward. The gift is appreciated by the library and will bolster current collections.
Donkey baseball comes to Scandia with Texas-trained mules and a five inning game lasting about ninety minutes Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children The fun emphasizes riding mules to bases and fielders delivering throws from muleback The Community Club sponsors the event and floodlights will light the Scandia field for the 8 PM start
Dr Chubb and Dr McCleave will speak at Republic County Sunday school convention in Belleville on Friday October 25. An all day and evening meeting is planned. Narka church youths will present a play Lydia A Seller of Purple in the evening session. A bold thief shot a cow near Belleville and hauled the meat away, leaving no blood traces. The cow belonged to John Myers and the crime is being investigated.
A farmer argues that home grown seed corn can yield about eight bushels more per acre, making good seed worth over $100 per day in wages. The tale cites tests showing 13.9 bushels per acre more than inferior imported seed and urges proper drying and timely harvest for seed quality.
Household effects of Mrs. Guy Ward will be sold at her home. The sale is set for Saturday October 12 with a bill to be distributed later that week. Mrs Ward plans to stay at her son Melvin Hillery’s Washington Town home during the interim.
Otto Nelson notes several favorable head counts indicating ample chicken feed for the community this winter. The observations suggest potential improvements in local poultry conditions and farm readiness.
A Methodist church in Clay Center hosts a community program Sunday evening at 7 80. The Epworth event invites all residents to attend and participate in the service and activities.
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The Sanborn Lumber Company relocates to a larger site west of the Metz Packing plant in Scandia after flood damage showed the need for a nearer town location. The new building, completed for business, includes updated fixtures and a planned Saturday sale with low prices led by J. H. Hooker and Boggess, highlighting community confidence and new hardware and lumber facilities.
The Hi Y club presented plays labeled Getting the Evidence and Dashing Darkies as a featured playlet during devotionals and discussions on a ping pong tournament. Dues were set at 50 cents annually with half sent to the state. A few members planned to attend the Hi Y conference in Jewell City at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
A small Monday evening event was held about a mile east of the building on September 28. Attendees played games and sang songs. Paper sacks containing drinks and snacks such as pickles, apples, and plums were handed out.
Visitors at Chapel assembly include Mrs Fy Mitehal Mrs Es ter and Mr Tony Gritjen along with others noted in the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a sports item with unclear team names or results. Readable bits mention a game, a score reference, and a possible date or period but lack concrete identities or outcome details.
Hershel Kannier 38 former editor of the Scandia Journal died in Salina after a gallbladder operation on Sept 19. A Emporia Teachers College graduate, he served as Scandia superintendent of schools, bought the Journal in 1929, and became a state highway department official and personnel director under Gov. Lange. Survived by wife and parents, funeral services were in Coats with a Topeka pastor delivering the sermon. Memorial service followed in Scandia.
Rev Chas Pehrson and wife plan to move from Scandia late this month or in early November to a new home in Salina. He has led the Amana Lutheran Church since April 1924 and has made many friends in the community. He hopes a younger man will be called to succeed him. The Pehrsons are building a modern home in Salina and he will preach at central Kansas pulpits and engage in radio work.
The Presbyterian church has been cleaned and refinished over the past week by a group of ladies and hired helpers. Names listed include Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Petts Bertha Wires Mary West Alice Wilson Amanda Freed Fred Miller Carl Reece and Bertha Wires.
Reported blaze at the McDowell residence ended with an oil stove explosion. Witnesses described smoke and urgent calls for help as responders arrived to control the fire.
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