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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
1
Nonsensical musings, civic chatter, and small-town notices fill a page. Mentions include Haizlip’s transcontinental speed record, fair praise for Belleville and Cuba bands, school enrollment quirks, and diarist letters from Dorothy Foreman.
A large crowd gathered in Scandia for a Saturday night concert by the Republic City Band directed by Ed Randall of Belleville. The event, funded by Scandia merchants, drew shoppers from town and nearby areas and boosted trade alongside Harold Coleman’s new One-Horse Store opening and a Merchants Trade Show with ten cent admission.
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity gospel is John 11 1 45 Jesus resurrection and the life Sunday school and morning worship at usual hours Evening services at 8 00 Dorcas Society monthly social at Mrs Kallman home Friday afternoon Sept 16 Every member will serve Mariadahl District mission meeting at Brantford and Waterville on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week Chas Pehrson pastor
The Friendship Club meets this afternoon in the Aid Room with Mrs Walter Anderson as hostess. Older Boy Scouts meet at the Hugos Garage for a watermelon feed, bring 5c and their Scout Manuals. Sunday School at 10, sermon “At the Pool of Bethel,” evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. V Glen Megill pastor.
The Sunday Lesson Sermon centers on unity among all people through faith in Christ Jesus. It cites Galatians 3 28 and echoes St Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health linking man to the infinite Principle and distinguishing between visible and spiritual worlds.
The Church School meets at 10 A M and the morning worship at 11 with Local Preacher Anton Nelson in charge. There will be no evening service. Pastor W Selin extends the invitation.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church holds Sunday School at 10 o'clock. Bible class through the morning includes the junior and senior groups. The church invites families to attend and participate in the Sunday worship.
Phil Hageman, son of Dr and Mrs C V Hageman of Scandia, earned a top 5 percent ranking in general science at Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science Manhattan among over 1000 students. A four year high school honor student and valedictorian, he attended Park College before enrolling at Manhattan and will return as a junior to pursue his degree in mathematics.
Emery Crider's Scandia hurler Stubbs Hall pitched eight hitless innings before two ninth inning errors let Rydal Savages score twice. Thirty batters faced Hall with eleven strikeouts as the Swedes collected fourteen hits. Hall, bound for Emporia College, departs leaving the season in doubt for Scandia.
The North Central Kansas Free Fair closed last Friday with the smallest five day turnout in years due to earlier rain. Amusement losses are expected. auto races thrilled crowds but no records fell on the Belleville track. Accidents occurred with two drivers hospitalized Thursday and two more hurt Friday, one likely fatally. Agricultural and livestock exhibits were strong, sheds full, though carnival concessions and rides were below par.
Two men riding on a concrete mixer truck were injured when the mixer failed to clear a railroad viaduct and dragged to the ground two miles northeast of Belleville on a township road. Wetzel sustained body lacerations and bruises as the mixer toppled during worksite preparations for county culverts. W. P. Shivvers and a crew were moving equipment to the county’s northeast section for concrete culvert work. Mr Poole and family leave for Iowa for ten days to visit their son Ray Poole.
The text lists church activities with dates and names. Pastor Torgesson invites attendees for Sunday School, Friday church events, and Saturday confirmation enrollment at Oblock Pra. Mrs. Carl Benson hosts Golden Rule gathering and Lars Tiller hosts a Saturday event. The convention is set for September 30 and October.
The Scandia band concert on Fourth Avenue last Saturday was funded by local businesses and residents. Contributors include Haggman and Wines, Algor Anderson, Concor d Creamery Co., Sanborn- Lumber Co., Melvin. Hillery, Scandia Hardware, and many others led by Bank of Scandia and City Cash Market.
Kansas farmers indicate fall seedings of about 11 594 000 acres for winter wheat, a little below 1931 and the five year average. Actual planting will hinge on rainfall. much of the state reports dry conditions. Seed costs are low, labor cheaper, but financial conditions tight while demand for tenant farms grows.
The Carl Reece family, who had lived three months in Kansas City due to Reece Construction road projects in Kansas and Missouri, moved back to Scandia last week so their children can start the new term at their home.
Gust Bentsen left Sunday for Topeka to attend the state American Legion convention. He serves as a delegate from Albert Isaacson Post No 249 of Scandia. Accompanying him was Phil Hamner, a member of the Minneapolis post and Legion Band player. The Minneapolis band won first place previously in the state Legion Band Contest at the Wichita convention.
Chan Cullers and Lawrence Nim ocks traveled to Kansas City Sunday for a Monday business transaction.
Mr and Mrs Sam Benedict and family moved Monday into the house recently vacated by the W E Hiatt family. The brief notice notes the residence change within the community.
Nels Nelson earns a humorous caution as he forgets his wife and child in a back seat mix up. He and Georgiana ride home with groceries and a suitcase thinking the sleeping son is with Mrs Nelson. The mistaken identity comes to light on arrival, prompting a full confession.
Seven Letterman Report notes Hahn death and Isaacson named captain as Swedes begin practice for the 1932 football season.
Republic football coach H. G. Hahn welcomes seven lettermen eight from last year's second string and five newcomers as the 1932 Flying Swedes begin practice. Captain-elect Raymond Isaacson will lead the squad with Doc Watson again the primary ball carrier. Estimated opener scheduled for September 30 against Republic City with hopes of repeating past success.
Wayne Hall known as Stubbs Hall left Tuesday for Emporia to enter Kansas State Teachers College next week as a freshman. He graduated Scandia High School in 1931 and starred in athletics especially football. Local boosters will watch his progress with interest.
George Nimocks president of the Bank of Scandia and an official of the First National Bank of Concordia will spend a full Friday each week in the Scandia bank. Previously he spent only a half day on Wednesdays in the local bank.
At the regular September meeting of the Scandia City Council Ed Olson was appointed to replace George Nimocks who moved to Concordia and Jake Storer was appointed to replace Wilbur Hiatt who moved to Lincoln Nebraska. Regular routine business was transacted and monthly bills allowed.
I A Melby purchased the Sjoholm property in Scandia from the Sjoholm estate and will move to the new residence with Mrs Melby to make their future home. The Melbys retired from the farm south of Scandia last year and have been living in rented property in Scandia. Mr and Mrs Al Mahan of Salina Mrs N S Cooper and George Mahan returned from visiting relatives in Town and Minnesota. Mrs Morris of Salina accompanied them and remained in Minneapolis for a long visit.
Mrs Dallas Mathis spent the week end with Mrs Amanda Maxell and other relatives and friends in York Nebraska visiting Raymond Carllson and family during the weekend full of hospitality and chat.
Enrollment reaches 149 in eight grades and 110 in class work with 23 seniors 24 sophomores 31 juniors and 29 freshmen. A 12 member faculty leads classroom and extracurriculars including music Hi Y and Girl Reserve while post graduates join.
The County Ministerial Alliance held its first post summer meeting at the Belleville Christian Church. The group elected Rev. Roberts of Belleville as president, Rev. B W Selin of Scandia as vice president, and Rev. Conduff of Cuba as secretary-treasurer. Next gathering is planned for Scandia at the Renbyenia church in October.
An official notice from the state fish and game warden lists Phillips and Norton counties among twelve where pheasants may be hunted on October 21 and 22. A two bird bag limit applies per day.
George Bancroft, a popular actor, will appear at The Princess in Scandia during the Merchants Trade Show Friday and Saturday. Admission is ten cents with a Merchants Trade Ticket, good for either night. Bancroft is expected to draw a strong audience.
The W. E. Hiatt family leaves for a new home in Lincoln Nebraska to allow Lois Hiatt to enter the University of Nebraska this fall. They have lived here three and a half years and leave many friends who wish them well. Mr and Mrs CG Obh here and Richard traveled to Manhattan where Richard will attend Kansas State College. TE Koon returned home in Manhattan with Othberg after visits here.
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