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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
1
Governor Landon campaigns across southwest Kansas delivering nightly speeches highlighting a record of tax cuts and savings. Omar B. Ketchum opens campaign in Salina as Landon vows further reductions and nonpartisan relief with federal funds.
Frank Carlson of Concordia attacks incumbent congresswoman for supporting gag rule and political manipulation, citing Congressional Record votes to argue for stronger district representation. He frames debate around constitutional rights and farmer interests, promising continued critique in the campaign.
Amana Lutheran notes mark the 60th anniversary with the Brantford congregation. Sunday school and services will be dismissed for the day. The Dorcas Society holds its monthly social Friday afternoon in the church parlour. all members will serve. Rev Chas Pehrson, pastor.
The first session of the P. T. A. will be held at the school auditorium on next Tuesday evening September 18. All patrons of the school are asked to attend.
Next Sunday the Church School meets at 10 A M. Morning worship follows at 11. Epworth League gathers at 7 30 and the evening service at 8 with Rev Otto Chellberg of Wayne preaching. A reception for the Chellbergs will follow as they move to Texas. Cake or sandwiches requested. Choir and Sunday School Board meet Wednesday evening Sept 19. B W Selin minister.
The migratory waterfowl hunting stamp law requires every hunter over 16 to possess the stamp. Sold for 1.00, it must be affixed to the state hunting license or face penalties up to 500.00 fine and imprisonment. Postmaster Sherm English has ordered stamps. Belleville post office already has a supply.
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway plans Sunday school and Bible class at 10 with morning worship at 11 this Sunday. Children will be catechized. Golden Rule group to meet at E A Carlgren home on Wednesday evening September 19. Church dedication postponed from September 28 to a future date. Pastor Orlin Torgeson notes worship in spirit and truth.
Last Friday evening Emery Mc Irvin's team faced a challenged group of pug ball fans. A single game ended with the challengers humiliated as the regulars pressed the field with rapid play and scattered hits, resembling a relay race more than a kittenball contest.
The Lutheran church at Kackley announces 16th Sunday after Trinity services with Sunday school and Bible classes, morning worship at 10 45, evening worship at 8, choir practice Tuesday at 8. Alma Olson hosts Lutheran Wheel Wednesday afternoon September 12 at her Courtland home. Board of Administration meets Friday evening September 14. Mission meetings in Brandford September 15 and 16. Brandford congregation marks sixtieth anniversary. June Hanson leads Sunday evening service on Christian Employer. Pastor Cc G Daritelson extends welcome.
Republic captured the Belleville kittenball tournament after beating Scandia in the title game. The northward squad dominated, winning the first match and then the final to take the high honors.
Miss Dorothy Aspegren has accepted the position of social reporter for the Journal. She replaces Genevieve Freed, who resigned to attend college in Manhattan. Aspegren previously worked at the Bank of Scandia and most recently at the CWA office in Belleville.
All interested in forming a Scandia band are urged to meet Wednesday evening September 19 at the school building. Music instructor Miss Drake will direct the new band to be organized. The meeting is called for 7 30 P.M.
Melvin, Hillery, Carl, Hammer and Mondo Tedrow made a short business trip to Kansas City Missouri on Wednesday. They returned to Scandia Thursday night.
A Thornton physician has accepted a position to manage the Swift Creamery station in Scandia. He begins duties this morning, taking over from Lloyd LaDow who previously operated the site.
A three day Pawnee Day event at Pawnee Park near Republic will feature Major Montana Mack representing General Pike and a parade on Saturday. The committee from Union Valley plans to recruit about 50 Pawnee Indians with equipment for ceremonies and a historical pageant.
Stanley Schwahn opened the Granada Theatre in Lawrence after months of planning and a four gala opening. The event drew thousands as a glamorous program and the Lawrence Journal-World published a six page Granada Theatre section honoring Schwahn and his achievement.
Former students Ruth Hageman Jeannette Ahrens Jeanne Plotner Wilhelmina Weitzel Nivian Hansem Cécil Brand and Gerald DeBerry visit school during days. Staff updates include Cleo Ward at Gus's Service Station and Nona Fae Mahan at Lyons Farm Bureau office. 4-H Hi-Y and Girl Reserves meet with songs talks readings and planned instrument lending and free class lessons. cabinet duties discussed.
Cecil Brand underwent an appendicitis operation at Mumford Hospital in Belleville on Saturday afternoon. He is reported to be getting along nicely.
The Journal launches a weekly contest running until October 15 with three prizes a grand trip to the World's Fair a $5 cash prize and a $2.50 prize plus cash commissions for each subscription. The contest is open to all except Journal employees and offers a reduced rate during the contest then reverts to $1.50 after October 15.
A central feed distribution plan for drouth areas, patterned after a Kansan program, received federal acceptance in Washington. A Kansas City clearing house will coordinate national feed information with county agents directing inquiries and directing farmers to nearest supply sources.
Local gas stations announced a slight drop in prices last Tuesday morning. Regular gasoline now listed at 16.3 and standard at 15.3, providing good news for motorists.
A colored quartet from Piney Woods School Mississippi will present a sacred concert at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening September 80 The Cotton Blossom Singers are well known nationwide for outstanding performances.
The Civic Club met at the U B Aid Building and elected new officers F L Miller president Carl Hammer vice president and Jake Stofery secretary treasurer. They discussed a $25 000 addition to the school plant with $7 500 funded by a federal grant and scheduled a mass meeting for September 20 to gather public input.
Mrs Ed W Ahrens 78 died last Saturday morning at the home of Dr and Mrs Ahrens in Norway after a long illness. She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Nelson Ward of Topeka and two sons Dr E Dotter Ahrens of this community. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church in Belleville with Dr Smalley officiating.
A steady rain fell Sunday afternoon with about an inch of precipitation. Farmers dry and hard ground rejoiced as wheat planting moved forward and labor eased for those who had not yet sown.
Gene Nelson of Belleville was injured last week while adjusting a target at the Cuba range. P E Tyler fired at the target and the charge struck Nelson in the knee, glanced upward to the hip, and one thumb was torn off.
Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Mr and Mrs George Jea Jeandebeur left Monday morning for Chicago to visit the World's Fair for a few days They will then travel to Wisconsin for several days of fishing and leisure pursuits
The Eighty eighth district topped the Kansas Free Exposition educational department at the County Fair collecting fourteen prizes including eight firsts four seconds and two thirds. The school had eight pupils seven boys and one girl with Miss Edna Robinson as teacher.
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