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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1939

Page

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Clyde Defeats the Swedes 7-6 In Rough Battle

Clyde edged the Scandia Swedes 7 to 6 Friday night in a hard fought game marked by rough play and injuries. Harold Larson was sidelined by a carbuncle, while Clyde showcased strong passing and smart plays. The Swedes relied on running plays but weak passing defense, with Clyde sustaining a late fumble by Jackson that briefly shifted momentum. The contest remained close through the fourth quarter with Clyde scoring early and Scandia threatening late but unable to cross the line.

Scandia Clyde Jackson Cady Glasco

Rock Island Lines to Sponsor 4-H Prize Awards in Kansas

The Rock Island Lines will cooperate with Kansas 4-H clubs to offer 19 Educational Prize Awards to county winners in agricultural contests. Winners will attend the 18th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago from December 2 to 9, aligned with the International Live Stock Exposition. Announcement made by W. E. Bolton, Industrial Commissioner.

Rock Island Kansas Rock Island Lines Chicago W. E. Bolton

Sale of Benson household effects in Scandia a success

Guardian Frank Isaacson reports that the estate belongings of the late Caroline A. Benson were sold at a public auction on Scandia streets last Saturday. The sale, overseen for the heir Carl Fredrick Bentsen Isaacson, brought fairly good prices as Geraldine Ames visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Ames.

Caroline A. Benson Scandia Frank Isaacson Carl Fredrick Bentsen Isaacson

Will Rogers Humorous Traffic Cop Tale

Will Rogers recounts a New York story of a woman running a red light while a traffic cop on the far side signals him with a hand raise. He reacts by grabbing his side and blowing long blasts, but the driver ignores him throughout the incident.

New York Sory

Swedes Rally Boosts For Friday Football Game

Scandia residents urged to close businesses and homes for the Friday game in support of the Swedes. Everyone is asked to attend the game and help secure a victory.

Scandia

Community Club Elected New Officers and Appointed Roles

On September 28 the Community Club elected Carl Hammer president replacing H. L. Hampton who becomes vice president Walter H. Berger was named secretary treasurer Chester Lemon was selected historical committee chairman with two more appointees to follow The club has long sponsored civic projects and supported issues like U S Highway 36 and Scandia Dam in state water conservation debates

Carl Hammer H. L. Hampton Hampton Walter H. Berger Chester Lemon

Scandia State Bank Opens In Scandia Community

The Scandia State Bank opened Monday morning with Adolph Johnson as president and Walter Boyles as cashier The bank formed from Peoples State Bank of Courtland with a $20000 capital and $2500 surplus Local stockholders include Dr C V Haggman FE C Wires Mrs Louisa Kallman Miss Blanche Haggman C O Reece E H Lewis Carl G Hammer Miss Julia N Larson and Carl Westin The Journal joins the community in welcoming the new bank.

Scandia State Bank of Scandia Peoples State Bank of Courtland Adolph Johnson Walter Boyles Rudolph Stener Lizzie Whitcher Ruth Stener Kackley C.-. V. Haggman FE. C. Wires Louisa Kallman Blanche Haggman C. O. Reece E. H. Lewis Carl G. Hammer Julia N. Larson Carl Westin Larson Peoples State Bank of Courtland First National Bank of Belleville Commerce Trust Co Kansas City Interstate National Bank of Kansas

Gracie Allen Stars In Murder Case Farce At Princess

Gracie Allen and Warren Williams headline The Gracie Allen Murder Case a thrilling mystery farce at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday. S. S. Van Dyne wrote the tale with Philo Vance aiding in the detective work amid Allen's comic antics.

Gracie Allen S. S. van Dyne Princess Theatre Warren Williams S. S. Ian Dyne Philo Vance Burns and Gracie Police Department D. A

The Great Debate Over Arms Embargo and Isolationist Pressure

The article notes a likely delay before any cash and carry vote, with 44 senators in favor of repeal and 20 opposed. It cites a strong isolationist bloc, mail backlash against repeal, and influential nonofficial backers. It warns public opinion leans against entering war, despite low German support, and reflects on war debts and strategic missteps of Britain and France.

Congress White House Henry Ford Lindberg Eddie Rickenbacker Herbert Hoover Father Coughlin Germany Europe Britain France

Scandia Citizenship Class Elects Officers

The Scandia schools citizenship class elected officers for the year with Donald Freed as President Ted Cady as Vice President Irene Gritten as Secretary LaVern English as Treasurer and Louis Smith as Reporter Miss Nichols sponsor notes strong enrollment and says the group aids progress The piece includes commentary on the team’s poor experience and upcoming game against Glasco with expectations of hard plays and a win attempt.

Scandia Donald Freed Ted Cady Irene Gritten LaVern English Louis Smith Miss Nichols

Hoover Company Duplicator Shown To School Board

Mr. Henderson demonstrated the Standard Fluid Duplicator to the Board of Education and faculty. The machine can produce up to 1000 copies from a master, in four colors or any combination, and works from longhand or typed copy, offering speed and ease of duplication.

Henderson Hoover Company Board of Education Kansas City Wichita Salina Dodge City

Kansas High Schools Restrict Football to Ten Games

Kansas schools face a ten game limit for football this school year set by the state activities association. Debate continues on basketball scheduling and total games for the season as educators and coaches weigh the plan.

Kansans State High School Activities Assn Kansas

Frances Haser Enrolls in 7th Grade Last Thursday

Frances Haser enrolled in the seventh grade last Thursday after moving from Sun City. Delores Brown returns to school after a two week absence due to mumps.

Frances Haser Frances Sun City Delores Brown

G. R. Cabinet Meets At Betty Larson Home

The G. R. cabinet gathered Monday night October 3 at Betty Irene Larson’s home with 12 members and five sponsors. After supper they sang Jacob’s Ladder and held devotionals led by Jean Johnson. The next meeting will be at Jean Johnson’s home.

G. R. Cabinet Betty Irene Larson Jacob’s Ladder Jean Johnson

Reward Paid by Capper's Protection Service

This week Capper's National Protective Service paid a cash reward of 25 dollars to Service Member O. B. Bergstrom. The service is sponsored in Kansas by the Kansas Farmer.

O. B. Bergstrom Capper National Protective Service Kansas The Kansas Farmer

Hi-Y Meeting Closes Friday with Conduct Talks

The Hi-Y held its regular meeting Friday afternoon September 29 featuring a song fest. Mr. Lemon and Mr. Hoiges gave helpful talks on conduct in classrooms.

The Hi-Y Lemon Mr. Hoiges

Medlin Spitler Loring families visit World’s Fair

Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin of Jamestown Mr and Mrs Gene Spitler of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Ed Loring were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Glenn The wires returned home Sunday after two weeks in New York City for the World's Fair and visits with friends and relatives

Maurice Medlin Jamestown Gene Spitler Courtland Ed Loring Richard Loring Glenn

Social and guest notes from Scandia region events

Peeg guests at a basket dinner hosted by Mrs. Myrtle McDowell and Ella Sunday included Arvada Weller of Ohio and multiple Currie, McDowell, Chopp, Be man and Ferguson families from nearby towns. In the regional visit roundup, LeSage and Johnson families hosted C O Johnsons. Dale Ainsworth of Kansas City helped open the Scandia State Bank with local officials.

Myrtle McDowell Ella Arvada Weller Ohio Joe Chopp Narka Carl McDowell Jim Currie Emil Beman Fred Currie Glenn Currie Joan Raymond Ferguson Carla Paul Nelson Dale Ainsworth City National Bank and Trust Co Kansas City, Mo Scandia Scandia State Bank

Mixed Chorus Begins Season Under Ruthman Guidance

The mixed chorus opened on September 25 with 15 boys and 18 girls totaling 33 students. Under instructor Miss Ruthman they have completed one song and will begin another as they meet every Monday and Wednesday morning.

Miss Ruthman

Hammer Family Social Guests At Local Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer and Nina Jean were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hammer and Iver. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and Maurice Harvey were evening visitors.

Harvey Hammer Nina Jean Lars Hammer Iver Harold Hammer Maurice Harvey

Scandia Team Faces Long Season Amid National News

The piece notes Scandia’s football team struggles after recent losses while shifting focus to Washington news over the coming weeks. It contrasts cash and carry supporters with isolationists who remain defiant, ready with potent weapons in a tense national scene.

Washington News

Local families share Sunday meals and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lervold and family were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hemmer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hampton and family and Mrs. Anna Swanson were evening guests.

Ben Lervold Carl Hemmer Harry Hampton Anna Swanson

Formosa Guests Dine With Local Nelson Family

Mrs Anton Edlund and Miss Florence Nelson visited Formosa residents Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and family for Sunday dinner. Mrs E K Erickson also joined the gathering enhancing the occasion with local ties and hospitality.

Anton Edlund Florence Nelson Formosa E. K. Erickson Anton Nelson

Moore Family Visit Stirs Colby Social Round

Mr and Mrs Moore of Colby are current guests with their daughter Mrs Will Cowle and family visiting this week in the community social circle.

Mrs. Moore of Colby Will Cowle

Birthday honors and dinner gatherings across families

John Baker of Downs and Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and children were guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and sons for a birthday. W C Pilcher of Los Angeles and Mrs R D Kier of Kremmling were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson and sons. Mr and Mrs C A Forsberg were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Lindberg and Clifford.

John Baker Downs Axel Smith Lloyd Norris Sherman Robison Robison W. C. Pilcher Los Angeles Calif R. D. Kier Kremmling Colo Alford Johnson and Sdons C. A. Forsberg Carl Lindberg Clifford

Prize Winners at State Fair Hutchinson Republic County

Glenn Stafford placed 8rd with a Guernsey heifer calf and won first with heifers or cows. Maynard Abrahams took first with Chester White swine. Donald McKenzie earned first and second on Poland China hogs. Mr and Mrs M A Elliott and Betty Charlotta Dorothy and Harold Lowman visited Mr and Mrs Paul Ewing and family Sunday.

Republic County Hutchinson Glenn Stafford Guernsey Maynard Abrahams Chester White Donald McKenzie Poland

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