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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
5
Farmers anticipate the husking season starting within weeks with new or repaired cribs ready to handle loads of corn. Wages are expected around six cents per bushel as harvests may yield forty to fifty bushels per acre, boosting local employment. The article cautions the farmer faced long depressions and seeks fair economic support alongside growth.
James R. Heaton of Hood River and sister Mrs Blaylock of Grass Valley visited Scandia to reconnect with old friends. Their mother, 75, died Sept 22 in Hood River and was laid to rest in Washington Kansas beside her husband who died in 1911 while working for Rock Island.
The board of education names Mr Frank Jehlik of Belleville to direct the high school orchestra this winter. Jehlik is an experienced conductor for bands and orchestras and has led opera companies and taught at Teachers College Emporia. He will stay in Belleville and visit weekly for lessons and practice at the school.
The Gravelers won a close 4 to 3 baseball game against Rydal last Sunday. The local team has performed well this season and supporters look ahead to next year for another strong squad.
A fragmented notice offers potatoes for sale at 1.50 per bit with orders to be placed at the Royal Cafe. The source text is damaged but indicates a local sale listing and vendor reference.
Jake Eastman and his son Roy are building a garage on East 15th street while county trucks spread sand on highways west of town and near Patterson Memorial hospital. John Goodman and his son worked for Claude Hanson Alex Scott and others west of Norway. Mr Barnard returned to Kansas City after visiting Dr Barnard and family. Belleville hosts a large group of teachers and school boards with talks by Prof Ise and Supt Jagard from Concordia, plus a musical program enjoyed by all.
Miss Mollie Hadachak and family visit near Munden as county treasurer closes for final settlement. Naturalization hearing set for November 15 with four applicants. County commissioners meet in regular session amid routine business. An alarmed fainting incident in the courthouse involves Mrs. C. D. Clark. New cases filed in clerk of court, and local licenses issued for marriages and chattel mortgages totaling 569 for July September including 120 auto mortgages.
Series article in the Scandia Journal highlights Scandia and Republic county resources. It credits local firms for support and urges citizens to share copies with friends to spread awareness of opportunities in the city. Extra issues available at the office.
A historical sketch outlines Republic County's early settlers and native conflicts, detailing Indian raids up to 1870, the 1868 county organization, Pleasant Hill and Belleville seats, and the 1869 establishment of New Scandinavia with J R Sandell as early merchant. It notes geography, rivers, and soil shaping agriculture and settlement patterns.
A fatal infantile paralysis case in Belleville prompts two weeks of school closings. County health officer Dr M D McConias issued the order in an effort to curb spread as Mae Collins’ 13 year old son, a former deeds register, dies after a brief illness.
The 1927 World Series begins in Pittsburg with the Yankees beating the Pirates 5 to 4 in game one. Today New York won again 6 to 2. Friday's game moves to New York as locals gather around radios for field reports.
School reports from Scandia during the past week include class topics for Freshman English Sophomores Juniors and Seniors. The first Girl Reserve cabinet met in chapel, and Supt Kannier will mail progress slips to parents for students scoring 70 or below.
McGowan Bros shipped a carload of yearling steers to fatten this season. Farmers expect to feed cattle this winter. Joseph Blosser and family are snowed in in the mountains about a hundred miles from rail service. Rock Island section hands gain 25 cents daily starting October 1. Godfrey McDowell leaves for the Grand Army encampment in Washington and a trip to Pennsylvania. Nathan Garber hauled 29 bushels of corn from one third acre. Mead couple attend United Brethren conference at Hoisington. Fred Granstedt injures foot on a rusty nail while unloading lumber. Bettis Rowe Poage attend Pawnee picnic with their round swing. Mrs. E. C. Wires and Mrs. E. R. Blaylock of Hood River visit Dr. Anna Rimol at Norway.
The text notes Scandia’s first school started in summer 1870 as a three month subscription class taught by Marie Young in the old colony building. It mentions a 4000 acre salt marsh in the county’s southern part attracting promoter interest but never commercially developed and lignite coal deposits that slack into dust despite usable burn when first mined. The county seat was laid out by a townsite company in 1869 and the city offers a view across five to twenty miles.
The Flying Swedes beat Mankato high 6 to 0 with Glen Currie’s 91 yard interception return and finished 3-0 after a 20-0 win at Morrowville. Scandia totaled 301 yards to 81 for opponents and will host Hebron Academy next Friday.
The second Parent Teachers meeting is set for Wednesday October 12 at eight o clock in the Scandia school building. The program includes Music First Grade dramatizations and stories Reading paper addresses and a duet. Fifteen minutes are reserved for open discussion on school affairs and lunch will be served by Phi Epsilon Phi Girls.
The church lists 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 Morning Worship with an Epworth League at 7:00 and Evening Service at 7:30. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday Oct 18 at the church with Mrs H S Johnson and others hosting. Pastor Dr J Lundberg is in Omaha at a Bishop Mead conference Oct 4 6.
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity gospel from Mark 7 1 23. The Oyreas Society holds its monthly schcial in church parlors this Friday afternoon hosted by Miss Augusta Swanson and Mrs Gust Isaacson. Beginning Tuesday Mariadahl District begins monthly mission meeting at Ade Lutheran church continuing Wednesday Plan to attend The choir meets Thursdays at 8 00 p m Rev Chas Pehrson pastor.
The Sun day church presents a Sunday night service with orchestra choir and Sun day school youth. It emphasizes the value of Christian education and asks a special offering for education work. Service at 7 30 with SS at 10 AM and E at 6 45 PM Pastor J M Mahaffy. Beauty services advertised with Marcelis 40c and phone 122.
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