Seedling peaches charm The Journal office crowd
Gust Nystrom brings six large seedling peaches grown from eight year old trees while George Stromberg donates twin peaches and a branch of tame plums. The item blends local humor on 1881 times with curious fruit, community exchanges, and reminiscences of era changes. The piece also notes disputes about a Belleville wrestling night and a satire on modern life.
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Gust Nystrom
Gust
George Stromberg
Better Exhibits at Annual Fair Opened in Belleville
The North Central Kansas Free Fair in Belleville opened with a record number of agricultural exhibits and five stock entries. Rain reduced attendance early, so a large tent was set near the live stock barns to house 4-H displays and overflow entries. Ball games, vaudeville acts, horse and auto races, and midway concessions fill the program, with visitors from Concordia and Courtland stopping by Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
American Legion
Islers
Methodist Church Sunday Services Announced
At the Methodist Church the Church School meets at 10 A M Next Lord's Day. Morning worship at 11 A M led by local preacher Anton Nelson. No evening service. All are welcome. B W Selin pastor.
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Methodist Church
Anton Nelson
The
B. W. Selin
Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity Gospel Message
Swedish Sunday School and morning worship at usual hours with gospel focus on Luke 17 11 19. Pastor Chas Pehrson notes Jesus is merciful and willing to save. Gratitude for mercy granted on this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amane Losheran
Jesus
United Prebyterian Church Services and WM A Meeting
United Prethren Church plans usual Sunday services at Norway and Scandia with communion after morning service and evening worship. Tuesday afternoon the Woman’s Missionary Association meets at Miss Jennie Nylund’s home. all women invited, led by Mrs Fred Everts. Glen Megill is the pastor.
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United Prethren
Norway
Scandia
Jennie Nylund
Fred. Everts
Glen Megill
Presbyterian Sunday School Plans Better Attendance
The church notes expected rise in Sunday School attendance after summer, with next Sunday's sermon titled Life and its Possibilities at 11 a m. It urges continued spiritual welfare as an individual matter and warns against religious depression harming faith and support. C B Campbell pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Our Saviors Lutheran Church Norway Kansas Events
Sunday School with junior and senior Bible classes at 10 a mornings. Sunday school teachers meet with Miss Ollie Hugos in the evening on Sept 4. Luther League to meet at 8 PM Sunday evening. Cai Aid will meet with Mrs Teds on Sept 10. TM Orlin Toreeson pastor.
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Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Norway
Kansas
Ollie. Hugos
Luther League
Cai ‘Aid
Teds
Orlin Toreeson
Lesson-Sermon Notes from Christ Jesus Topic
The article outlines the Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for all Christ Scientist Churches. It cites the Golden Text from I John affirming knowledge of God through the truth of Jesus Christ and references John and Moses with grace through Jesus. It notes passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, including a line about Divine Truth’s effects on body and mind and the demonstration of the science of being.
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Churches
Churches of Christ
Jesus Christ
John
Moses
Mary Baker Eddy
Ruskin Scandia Clash Ends Home Season Sunday
Ruskin visits Scandia for the final 3 PM game of the season with Simms pitching for Scandia and either Skinner or Vance for Ruskin. A win could lift Scandia into a tie for third as Republic City and Red Cloud chase position in the standings.
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Ruskin
Scandia
Republic City
Pawnee Park
Dope
Skinner
Red Cloud Crew
Red Cloud
Simms
Vance
Scandia Wins Tight Game Amid Stadium Riots
Scandia defeated Red Cloud 6 to 5 in a tense Sunday baseball clash on the local diamond. Riots and wrangling erupted as players disputed calls with Johnson tagged out amid a chaotic scene. the game history notes 25 differing versions of the same play and a tense finish as Red Cloud fought back with late runs.
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Scandia
Red Cloud
Red” Simms
Larson
Frazier
Brothers
G. Currie
Ward
Cuthbertson
Gunter
Simms
Cloud Outfit
Cloud
Red
L. Frazier
Johnson
Out of Town Guests Attend Scandia Millers Rink Dance
Many visitors attended a Wednesday evening dance at Millers Rink in Scandia. Kansas Kitties from Salina provided the music for dancing as local management continues to book top orchestras for Friday night events.
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Scandia
Millers Rink
Kansas Kitties
Salina
Mollers Return Home From Salina Trip
Miss Marie Moller of Dighton and Miss Helen Moller of La Crosse returned to their homes on Friday. Mrs. Ray Muth and Maxine accompanied the girls to Salina.
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Marie’ Moller
Dighton
Helen Moller
la Crosse
Ray Muth
Maxine
Salina
Tedrows Return Home From Pueblo Visit
Mr and Mrs Joe Tedrow returned to their Scandia home Friday after a month visit in Pueblo Colorado with their sons Walter and Lloyd Tedrow.
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Joe ‘Tedrow
Scandia
Pueblo
Colo
Walter and
Lloyd Tedrow
Miss TM Fullen Returns From Month-Long Visit
Miss TM Fullen arrives Sunday evening from a month's visit with her parents in Lenore Kansas.
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Josie“ Fullen
Lenore
Kans
Legionaires to State Meeting in Wichita
M C Chambers and Karl Hugos will represent Albert Isaacson Post No 249 at the Kansas American Legion annual two day convention in Wichita. More than 5000 World War veterans expected. parade Monday afternoon may last four hours with labor unions joining the event.
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Kansas’ Department of the American Legion
Wichita
World War Veterans of Kansas
State Legion
Albert Isaacson
Scandia
M. C. Chambers
Karl Hugos
Legion
Thrilling Air Pictures At Princess Theatre
The Princess presents Men of the Skies starring Jack Whiting and Irene Delroy, an outstanding air production. Next Tuesday and Wednesday the theater offers Up Pops the Devil a lively New York comedy with Skeets Gallagher, Stewart, Erwin, and Carole Lombard at Merchants for 10 cents.
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Jack Whiting
Irene Delroy
Local Barbers Cut Prices to New Schedule
Scandia barbers announced last Thursday a price reduction from 20 cents to 15 cents for shaves and from 40 cents to 25 cents for hair cuts at Basement Barber Shop and Wards. The lower prices apply permanently only if business justifies the cut.
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Scandia
Well-Known Formosa Resident Dies After Illness
Anton Edlund a 67 year old Formosa northwest resident and former Scandia resident died at his home last Saturday morning after a lingering illness. He was well known in Scandia where he spent years and visited to look after property affairs. Funeral services were held at the local Methodist Church Monday afternoon with Rev Bert W Seling officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery.
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Anton Edlund
Northwest
Formosa
Scandia
Edlund
Bert W. Seling
Riverview
Rain Helps Mature Corn Crop Across Counties
An inch of rain fell in Scandia and vicinity Monday evening with lighter showers Sunday. Belleville also received heavy rain Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon. The moisture improves ground condition for fall plowing and aids in maturing the corn crop.
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Scandia
Belleville
Last Union Open Air Service At City Hall Park
Rain threatened last Sunday so a small crowd attended the final Union Open Air Church Service in Scandia. Special music marked the event, with services held at City Hall Park each Sunday evening in July and August.
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City Hall Park
Scandia
County A. T. A. Meeting in Scandia
Scandia hosts the County A. T. A. meeting next Monday evening at the I. O. O. F. Hall. Representatives from every Republic County lodge will attend after the regular business is finished. Entertainment plans are being prepared for visiting members.
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T. A
Scandia
Republic County
Cunningham visit ends after Canton couple joins locals
Mr and Mrs Wayne Cunningham of Canton arrived for a visit with Mr and Mrs C Cullert and Mrs Ellen Johnson at Rackley. Mrs Cunningham remained two weeks while Mr Cunningham returned home Monday evening.
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Wayne Cunningham
Canton
C. Cullert
Ellen’ Johnson
Rackley
Scandia Day Declared For Activities At Belleville Fair
At the request of Scandia residents Mayor Blakeley designates today as Scandia Day at the North Central Kansas Fair in Belleville. Local businesses will close in the afternoon to allow Scandia merchants to attend the automobile races and fair events.
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Scandia
5. D. Blakeley
Belleville
School Enrollment Age Rule Set by County Superintendent
The County Superintendent announces children must be six years old by January 1 to enter school, aligning with state rules. Those hoping to enroll later in the year face the limit, and the ruling must be followed. Fred W. Stukenbroeker, Supt.
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Fred W. Stukenbroeker
Legioncon To Wichita State Convention Transportation Arranged
All Legionnaires planning to attend the State Convention in Wichita next Monday and Tuesday must contact post commander Karl Hugos or Gust Bentson immediately. Additional transportation options have been provided.
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Wichita
Karl Hugos
Gust Bentson
Swedes Beat Mankato In Old Settlers Game Crowd Soars
About 5 000 fans watched the Scandia Swedes defeat the Mankato club 8 to 5 at White Rock during the Old Settlers Reunion. Gyp Frazier pitched for Scandia with strong support from Ole and Scrappy Bledsoe while Caldwell struggled for Mankato. The game featured a decisive eighth inning homer by Gyp’s brother and a lively crowd at the reunion events.
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Frazier
Qle
Republican Valley League
Mankato Club
Solomon Valley League
Old Settlers
White Rock
Scandia
Mankato
White Rock Valley
Formosa
Caldwell
Gyp
Ore
Ole
Waterloo
Napoleon
G. Currie
Currie
Mr and Mrs Hahn Arrive From Maryowinter for Scandia High
Mr and Mrs H G Hahn arrived Tuesday from Mary owinter. Hahn is a training teacher and coach at Scandia High School. The couple will reside again in the E M Boggess residence.
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H. G. Hahn
Mary Owinter
Hahn
Thé
Vette
Manual
Scandia High School
Will
M. Boggess
Mrs Alfy Tinestrom Confined at Home by Illness
Mrs Alfy Tinestrom is confined to her home by illness. The notice notes her condition and current inability to attend public functions.
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Alfy’ ‘Tinestrom
Enrollment figures rise at Scandia High School
Enrollment at Scandia High School last Friday reached 108 students with freshmen making up 30, sophomores 28, juniors 26, seniors 17, and two post graduates. Principal Fred W. Stukenbroeker notes expected higher figures as class work begins and outlines the upcoming year’s schedule and duties.
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Scandia
Local minister leaves for annual conference
The Rev Bert W Selin and Mrs Selin with son Carl depart Tuesday for Chicago then Rockford to attend the Methodist Church annual conference. The Scandia church asks him to return for another year and he has expressed a desire to do so. The conference meets next week with pastor appointments to be made at its close.
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Bert. W ‘Selin
Carl
Chicago
Rockford
Ill
Methodist Church
County Fair at Deshler Attracts Local People
A Thayer County Fair in Deshler Nebraska drew many Scandia residents last weekend. Auto races underperformed but other fair features surpassed previous years, with Deshler noted for fine shaded grounds and above average agricultural exhibits.
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Deshler
Scandia
Thayer County
Nebr
Scandia Gas official outlines early city distribution plan
Patton general manager of Kansas Pipe Line and Gas Company says after receiving city franchise Scandia will begin building a distribution system in the city. Plans call for work to start soon on Belleville street and within the city limits as the company advances its distribution network.
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Howard
Patton
Kansas Pipe Line —and Gas Company
Scandia
Belleville
Oes
Frazier Sand Rugg and Jamestown Team in Valley League Game
Frazier Sand Rugg joined Jamestown to back regular catcher Guy on the Bwede team of the Epahlt Valley League. Former pitcher Frank formed part of the Sc battery as Jamestown defeated Mankat last Wednesday with a solid team effort.
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Guy
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