Cotton Patch Rumors and Local Tidbits Echoed
A reminiscence of Ralph Bowersox in Union Valley as cotton grows, local jokes about a jimson weed plant, new library titles, and community notes including tax changes, school surplus, and a troublesome gas leak tale. Names include Wayne Hall, Herb Coombs, Harry Woodring, Jake Weislogel, and local shops like J. C. Penny Company.
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Ralph Bowersox
Dapper
Young Romeo
Union Valley
Ralph
Republic County
Journal
Jimson
Bargain Day Draws Scandia Shoppers October 15
Scandia merchants plan another Bargain Day on Saturday October 15 with widespread discounts on staple merchandise and prices lower than in neighboring towns. The event follows July’s successful turnout and aims to attract regional shoppers with special sales and entertainment.
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Scandia
Scandia Opens Up-to-Date News Stand by Tingstrom
Claude Tingstrom opens a new up-to-date news stand in Ward's Barber Shop the first of its kind in Scandia. He previously owned Scandia Clothing, and will stock magazines newspapers cigars candy chewing gum and fresh popcorn.
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Claude Tingstrom
Tingstrom
Scandia
Scandia Clothing Company
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Services and notices
The church holds Sunday School with Bible Class at 10 AM and evening worship at 7 30 PM this Sunday. The Ladies Aid chaired by Mrs Elmer Melby meets Thursday Oct 18. Officers will be elected. The Golden Rule meets Saturday at Logan Scott's home. The convention was a success and all are urged to read the Word at home and attend services. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson invites all to worship.
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Saviors Luthéran Church
Elmer Melby
Logan Scott
Augustana
Ladies Aid
T. Orlin ‘Torgeson
Amana Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Events
The Amana Lutheran Church holds the 20th Sunday after Trinity with Gospel from Matthew 13 44 46. Sunday School and morning service at the usual time. Luth er League devotional program in the evening. Dorcas Society hosts its monthly social in the church parlors Friday afternoon hosted by Mrs August Olson. Rey Oscar Bolander to speak on Swedish National Sanatorium at morning service. Chas Pehrson pastor.
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Amana Lutheran Church
Luther League
Dorcas Society
August Olson
Rey
Oscar
Bolander
Chas.Pehrson
Methodist Church to Hold Friday Canvass and Services
Officials will visit members and friends for a Friday canvass to balance the church budget. Next Lord's Day Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11 with special music, Epworth League at 7, evening service at 7:30 featuring Rev Oscar Bolander on the National Sanatorium in Denver. All welcome at the Methodist church.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Oscar ‘Bolander
National
Denver
Methodist Des Ch
B.W. ‘Selin
Unemployment Relief Funds May Reach Scandia
Kansas has been allotted 450000 in federal unemployment relief for Oct 1 to Nov 15. While details are pending, Republic County and Scandia may receive a portion of the funds already approved for Kansas.
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Scandia
Kansas
Republic County
Scandia Flying Swedes Begin Home Season Friday
Scandia High School opens its home football schedule with a Friday game against Mankato High School. The Swedes look to rebound after a 19 to 0 loss to Smith Center last week. Expected starters are largely the same as last week.
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Scandia
Mankato High School
Smith Center
Sparks Campaigns in Scandia for Re election
Hon Charles I Sparks congressman from Kansas Sixth district campaigned in Scandia spending Monday morning at the high school at 11 15 and at the Republic County Ministerial Alliance at noon He plans another stop in Republic county before the election.
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Charles I. Sparks
Congress
Kansas
Scandia
Republic County
Sparks
Scandia P T Meeting Set for October 19 at High School
The Scandia Parent-Teachers Association schedules a Wednesday evening meeting on October 19 in the high school auditorium. The program committee promises an old time pioneer program with historical sketches and old time music. A free lunch is planned.
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Scandia Parent-Teachers Association
Presbyterian Ladies Hold Rummage Sale
The Presbyterian Ladies Circle held a rummage sale and served a light lunch at the Haggman and Wires building on Fourth Avenue Saturday afternoon and evening. The sale attracted local patrons and cleared about $40 for church work.
First Freeze of Year Hits Tuesday Night
The first freeze of the year came Tuesday night with a low around 29 degrees. Gardens and plants in yards and gardens were damaged by frost as the region recorded minimal frost prior to the freeze.
Oscar Johnson Visits Miltonvale on Monday Business
Oscar Johnson travelled to Miltonvale on Monday for business matters. He aimed to discuss ongoing projects and meet local contacts to advance his work.
Prosperity via Eggs Leads the Way Back to Prosperity
The article notes egg prices rose to 21 cents for No 1 and 18 cents for No 2 in Scandia, praising foresighted farmers with flocks. Cream price at 15 cents lags, but egg price gains offset lower cream, suggesting prosperity returning led by farm eggs and Old Biddy.
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Scandia
Biddy
Alf M. Landon to Visit Here for Campaign Discussion
Alf M. Landon Republican candidate for Kansas governor will visit Scandia Friday at 1 30 pm accompanied by Congressman Charles I Sparks. He plans to meet voters in Republic county and discuss issues, delivering an evening address in Concordia. Landon emphasizes businesslike methods and definite stands on key questions.
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Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Scandia
Charles I. Sparks
Landon
Republic County
Concordia
Alf Landon
New Parcel Post Rates Raise Fourth Class Mail Costs
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher parcel post rates effective October 1 to offset postal losses. Rates vary by zone from 8 cents for the first pound and 1.1 cents per extra pound in the first two zones to 15 cents plus 11 cents per additional pound in the eighth zone. Mailings may now reach 70 pounds and 100 inches combined length and girth.
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Postal Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
County Road Gravel Contract Let Today
The board of county commissioners will let a gravel contract today for seven miles of county highway from one mile north of Scandia on Highway 36 straight north seven miles. The contract will go to the lowest responsible bidder. Eight miles of gravel also will be let for the southeastern part of the county.
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Board of County Commissioners
Republic
Scandia
Mrs Weislogel accompanies Hausermann to Colorado medical care
Mrs Weislogel of Clay Center traveled with Don Hausermann to Colorado on Tuesday where Mrs Hausermann has been undergoing medical treatment for several weeks.
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Jaké Weislogel
Ty Don Hausermann
Clay Center Trove
Colorado
Hausermann
Scandia Faces 19 to 0 Setback at Smith Center
Scandia High School, led by Coach H G Hahn, opened the football season with a 19 to 0 defeat at Smith Center. An inexperienced line and a mixed backfield stalled the Swedes while Smith Center’s seasoned squad controlled the game. Watson stood out for Scandia but could not break through.
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H. G. Hahn
Scandia High School
Smith Center
Smith
Pigskin Warriors
Conger
Watson
Ward
Florell
Brand
White
Bettis
Thompson
Cahill
Corbin
Larson
North Central District Christian Endeavor Convention at Belleville
A large turnout of youths from Republic and Scandia areas is expected for the North Central District Christian Endeavor convention in Belleville Kansas October 14 to 16. More than 300 delegates from Jewell Mitchell Cloud Republic Clay Washington Riley and Marshall counties are anticipated. The program centers on The Victorious Christ with sessions at the Presbyterian church and a Saturday evening banquet in the Christian church basement. Registration is 50 cents with free lodging and breakfast for delegates in Belleville homes. For more information contact convention chairman Mrs A R Moss.
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Republic County
Scandia
Christian Endeavor
Belleville
Kans
Jewell
Mitchell
Cloud
Republic
Clay
Washington
Riley
Marshall
Christ
State Christian Endeavor
Noice
Beloit
Kan
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
A. R . Moss
Rev V G Megill to Leave Scandia for Edmond Church
The Rev V G Megill will leave the United Brethren Church in Scandia after three years due to U S Conference action at Topeka. He will serve in Edmond Kansas for the next conference year. During his pastorate the United Brethren and Presbyterian churches combined their local memberships and he has led the union churches.
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V. G. Megill
United Brethren Church
Scandia
U. S
Topeka
Edmond
Kans
Oat Johnson Team Defeated Again In Season Finale
Emery Crider's Sandia squad beat Oat Johnson 9 to 6 on the local field to close the season. G Currie pitched effectively as Oat Johnson's team, the Rydal Cow Punchers, suffered back to back losses after a previously split series.
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Oat Johnson
Rydal Cow
Emery Crider
Oat
G. Currie
Sandia
Epworth League Sponsors Evening Service at Methodist Church
Last Sunday evening the Epworth League sponsored the service at the Methodist Church. A splendid musical program was presented and Miss Opal Currie led the service. Mrs. Wilbur Miller spoke on Pilate. A fellowship hour followed as the auditorium was packed to capacity.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Wilbur Miller
Nurse Association Elects Geneva Johnson to Secretary Post
Miss Geneva Johnson and Miss Maurine Larson traveled to Saline Friday evening to visit friends. Johnson attended the Fifth District Nurses Association meeting at Hays on Saturday and was re elected secretary for another year.
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Geneva Johnson
Maurine” Larson
Saline
Johnson
The
Nurses Association
Hays
Win Perry of Belleville in Scandia on business
Win Perry of Belleville was in Scandia on business on Monday.
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Win
Perry
Belleville
Scandia
Guy Ward Barber Shop Opens in Gunter Building
Guy Ward completes move from Weislagel Building to the Gunter Building. The barber shop and pool hall now offer more space for pool tables and better service. Claude Yingstrom will run a magazine stand in the same building.
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Guy’ Ward
Weislagel
Gunter
Claude Yingstrom
Gunter Building
George Mathis Buys Kjillander Residence in Town
George Mathis purchases the Kjillander residence just south of the postoffice building. The house, long occupied by the late Mrs Kjillander and Mr Kjillander, will undergo remodeling before the new owner moves in.
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George’ Mathis
Kjillander
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Anne
Canada
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Ireland
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Sue
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Cubs
Andy Thompson
George Stromberg
George
Wayne Hall
Emporia
Emporia. Teachers Yellowjacket
J. C. Penny Company
Herb Coombs
Harry Woodring
Ak Kas
Ak Pee Tees
Jake Weislogel
Jake
PT Association
Miscel
Mrs. Chas. Freed
Audi‘ttorium
Scandia: Parents-Teachers Association
Chas. Freed
Association
Frances Guthrie
Helen Curry
Edna Neher
Yvonne Nelson
Frances Cooper
Jetty Green
Avis Larsen
Reuben Betts
Emma Poage
Jessie Nichol
East Coast
West Coast
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Miss Poage
Scandia Enterprise
Presbyterian Ladies
Oscar Johnson
Miltonvale
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Shotwell
Royal Cafe
the Ladies Shop Jetty
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V. G Megill
Edmond Church
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Guy Ward
George Mathis
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