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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
6
Scandia reports total bonded indebtedness of 23889.42 with water works bonds and sewer bonds outstanding. The city touts modern improvements including water, sewage, a crowded school, and a hard surfaced street funded by three bond series dating from 1910 to 1927, with specific repayments and assessments noted.
The Pawnee Indians of Republic defeated the Scandia Gravelers 7 to 6 on the Scandia diamond. Parker pitched six solid innings before Currie hit a seventh inning home run and Scandia added runs in the eighth. Currie was later replaced by Boman. The crowd paid to watch a well played game despite low attendance.
The Presbyterian congregation held a pleasant Church Night with a social hour last Thursday. About eighty attended including the teachers of our school as special guests. The program featured songs, vocal and piano solos by Berniece Granstedt and Miriam Mahaffy, flute solo by Phil Haggman, a minister’s talk, and a closing song led by the orchestra. Refreshments were served by the Welcome-in-Circle and games followed for all ages.
E E York of Mankato drove his Ford sedan into a highway guard post half a mile north of town Monday morning. The collision damaged the bumper and radiator and bruised York’s chest while his body struck the steering wheel. He was en route to Clay Center with a dog in the back seat.
Miss Priscilla Erickson and Mr Herman V. Carter wed in Elmira New York last week. The bride is the daughter of P. E. Erickson of this place. The groom, formerly from Wichita Kansas, works as a traveling salesman for Dodge Brothers. Mrs Carter earlier served at Dodge offices in Atchison and Elmira.
Coach Bill Matthias detects strong turnout at practice with at least nine lettermen for the 1927 Swedes. The first game is set for Sept 23 at Scandia field against Republic with Mankato and several other teams on the schedule. Potential players include Melvin Hillery Clifford Farlee Lee Andre Edgren Dudley Doctor Thornton Doctor John Nystrom Glen Currie and many more.
The Methodist Sunday school held its annual picnic Saturday September 10 at Robison's grounds north of Scandia. A large crowd enjoyed lunch at noon then participated in games for all ages. Prizes were awarded, followed by a baseball game for men and women. Ice cream cake and lemonade were served around four o'clock before departures.
Dorothy Wright twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Wright of Norway died at home early Wednesday after falling ill Sunday with a sore throat. Specialists diagnosed diphtheria yesterday. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home with burial at Highland cemetery.
Journal items note the Old Soldiers' Home Mutual Aid Society plans an outdoor camp fire at Scandia in October with the meeting site to be decided by then. Other notes mention births, marriages, moves to Scandia, a G A R reunion trip to Hastings, and Rev. Swan’s tenure valued by Scandia residents.
Series opening article highlights Scandia Republic County resources and growth. It credits local firms for campaign support and invites readers to share the paper and obtain extra copies.
Republic County Kansas showcases diverse farming with 460,074 acres and 58,000 harvested wheat acres. Corn dominates at 166,588 planted acres yielding two to two and a half million bushels annually valued around one to two and a half million dollars. Wheat, oats, alfalfa, and other crops fuel a robust regional economy and dairy and cattle feeding. Scandia serves as a key marketing hub supporting local farmers.
Belleville judge and peace officer N B McTaggart died Tuesday after a sudden appoplexy. A Civil War veteran, he served 30 years with Rock Island railroad as inspector and was pensioned five years ago. Survived by two sons R E McTaggart in Belleville and R C McTaggart in California. wife preceded him in death. The McTaggart Bros. formerly edited Scandia Journal.
The first school party of the year was held at Gust Nystrom's home last Friday evening. Students gathered at the drug store at seven and traveled to the Nystrom residence. The initiation of the teachers and freshmen in a decorated barn provided the evening's highlight with thrilling experiences followed by games and a watermelon feed.
A three day baseball tournament will be held Wednesday through Friday as part of a Scott Shows company stand. Teams from Clyde Courtland Formosa and Republic compete at the park west of the Missouri Pacific depot. The Scandia Gravelers play multiple games with neighboring clubs. A football game between Republic and Scandia high schools follows Friday’s ball games. Each evening features dances at Miller's hall with the Shamrock Orchestra from Concordia.
The first PTA meeting of the year will be held in the high school this Tuesday evening September 27. Prof. W H Carothers of Emporia head of the School Administration department at the State Teachers college is the main speaker and is cited as one of the three best public speakers in Kansas. Officers named are Emil Isaacson president Hershel Kannier vice president Emma Poage secretary and Mrs Guy Ward treasurer.
The Home Makers club met on Wednesday September 14 with Mrs Elmer Danielson hosting. A large crowd attended and celebrated her birthday with three cakes. Attendees worked on quilt blocks for the hostess and enjoyed a fine luncheon afterward.
Sunday school at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M feature Loving Greetings. An Epworth League rally and hike is set for Friday evening with Men s chorus in the morning and Young People s chorus in the evening. A friendly welcome to all services during warm September days.
The article notes Luke 4 23 30 gospel and service language English for Sunday worship. An annual offering for the Deaconess Institute will be taken at the morning service. Pastor Rev Chas Pehrson returned from Herndon Kansas Monday evening after a Sunday there.
The notice invites a larger Sunday school attendance as classes resume. A preaching service is set for 11 o clock with a timely topic. Solomon's Presbytery will meet at Concordia Church on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 20 and 21, led by J. M. Mahaffy.
Scandia high school opens with four class groups and active plans. Supt. Kannier leads efforts for classes glee clubs athletics school paper and PT association. Girls glee club 45 members and an upcoming operetta, Flying Swede paper to be issued twice monthly with editor Alien Lundberg.
Miss Emma Lavinia Heim and Mr. Arthur Wrigley were wed in Fort Morgan Colorado on September 8. Heim is sister to Mrs. Walter Billings and has lived with the Billings family. Wrigley, a World War veteran, was noted as a skilled local ball player and now directs the tourist camp.
Albert Jackson and a Scandia friend visited Belleville on business along with Thomas Gile of Norway township. Glenn Eastman and family plan to occupy the Elijah Goodwin farm near Scandia next year. Mr and Mrs Glen Housholder and baby visited from south of Rydal. Mrs Clarence Ball died at her home near Rydal early Saturday. funeral at the Dunkard church with burial in the local cemetery. A W Segerhammer and daughter Eldred of Beaver township visited forenoon business in the county seat. John P Nelson of Kansas City laid the brick and tile for Segerhammer’s new bungalow near Rackley, a 25 by 44 foot modern farm home under construction.
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