Melon feasts and tax reform talk in Kansas small towns
A patchwork of local whimsy and serious tax policy unfolds in Kansas. Scandia residents host melon feeds for high schoolers while Gust and Mrs. Nystrom support student life. A statewide survey by the Kansas Income Tax association shows that millionaires pay far less in taxes than laborers under the current system, urging a graduated income tax to restore fairness.
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Kansas
Kansas Income Tax Association
Topeka
Johnson County
Altho
Scandia PTA Heads New Officers for Year
The Scandia Parent-Teachers Association plans a program for September 28 in the high school auditorium as new officers take charge. President Mrs Charles Freed leads Fred W Stukenbroeker vice president Mrs Nathan Isaacson secretary and Miss 2 Tedrow treasurer compose the program committee.
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Scandia Parent- Teachers Association
Chas. Freed
Fred W. Stukenbroeker
Nathan Isaacson
America
Gladys Cooper
Avis’ Larsenco
Jetty’ Green
Emma Poage
Jessie Nichol
Amana Lutheran Church notices and district meetings
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity services at Amana Lutheran Church include Gospel Mark 2 18 3 5 and evening worship. Dorcas Society meets at Mrs Anna Kullberg's Friday. Luther League social at Mrs Amanda Maxell's tonight. District Mission meetings at Ada and Scandia Sept 27 29 with all day session Sept 29. 60th Anniversary events at Norway Sept 30 Oct 2. Pastor Chas Pehrson invites attendance.
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Amana
Lutheran Church At
Norway
Chas. Pehrson
Presbyterian United Brethren Church Rally Cancelled Notice
No Boy Scout meeting tonight. Services follow the usual order with morning and evening sermons by Pastor V. Glen Megill. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 precedes the evening sermon. Sunday afternoon rally planned in Republic and Washington Counties inviting all young people.
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Christian Endeavor
Republic
Washington Counties
Haddam
V. Glen Megill
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Epworth League
The Methodist Church schedule lists Church School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Next Sunday. Evening service begins at 8 o'clock after the pastor returns from the annual conference. An Epworth League Cabinet meeting is held tonight at the church parlors. W Selin pastor.
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Epworth League
W. Selin
Subtleties of Christian Science Lesson Texts
The lesson notes on Christian Science Sunday sept 11 present the Golden Text about laboring for life eternal and cite Psalms and John verses. It cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy asserting God thoughts are perfect and eternal and material thoughts are errors and counterfeits of Spirit.
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Mary
Baker Eddy
Kansas Parties Reveal 1932 Platforms and Tax Plans
The two major Kansas parties announce their 1932 platforms at conventions. Republicans push tax limitations and a graduated income tax with possible property‑tax relief. Democrats seek comprehensive tax reform, real estate relief, and fairer bank taxation. Tariff and transportation planks contrast, with Republicans endorsing protection for farm, mine, and oil products, and Democrats urging removal of tariff barriers to restore foreign markets and an equitable marketing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Henry A Childs Begins Drive for County Votes
Belleville Republican Henry A Childs campaigns for county treasurer in Scandia and across the county. A longtime resident born in Iowa who moved to Kansas in 1870, he has taught school and served as district school director and township treasurer.
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Henry A. Childs
Belleville
Scandia
Mr. Childs
Iowa
Kansas
Childs
Chester
Business
Grand Island
Scandia High prep football aims for Smith Center opener
Gridiron prospects look good as practice continues despite injury to Raymond Isaacson 1932 captain. Coach Hahn runs long sessions daily as the Scandia squad prepares for the two week opening game at Smith Center with optimism of another win.
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Raymond Isaacson
Scandia
Hahn
Smith Center
Jewell County Rain Swells Republican River
Heavy rains and hail in Jewell County last Sunday caused the Republican River to rise toward the west. The river ran two-thirds bank full through Tuesday after the storm and continued into the early part of the week.
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Jewell
Republican
Republic
Douglas Fairbanks in Its Tough To Be Famous at The Princess
Douglas Fairbanks latest First National feature Its Tough To Be Famous plays Friday and Saturday at The Princess Theatre. The film follows a naval officer turned national hero whose fame exposes his private life and marriage as newspapers and magazines pry into his affairs and threaten his happiness.
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Douglas Fairbanks
National Pictures
Princess Theatre
Fairbanks
Devot
Alfred E. Green
George Arliss
Disraeli
Mary McCall, Jr
Miss McCall
Mar Yiara
Gas service expands in Scandia as residents install natural gas
Scandia residents rush natural gas installations as 21 homes and businesses contract or receive lines. Kansas Power and Light crews have worked ten days, offering burner rental and free service lines. Over fifty people expected to use gas by cold weather, with many already on file through manager E C Wires and local dealers.
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Scandia
Kansas Power and Light Company
E. C.wires
Scandia Hardware
A.M. Sanborn Lumber Company
H.&. Hahn
J. W. Plotner
Harrist * West
Mary. West
C. C. Cullers
J. R. Storer
John Vandeveer
West End Filling Station Robbery Reported
Ben Goldbronson owner and manager of the West End Filling Station and Cabin Camp reports thieves stole about $500 from the station office cash register on Monday evening. No break in was evident as the office hadn’t been locked and no signs of entry were found.
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Goldbronson
West End
New Dresses and Hats Offer Fall Styles
Ladies Shop promotes fall dresses and hats with low prices and an invitation to view the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Shop
Local Social Notes from Oklahoma City Visit and Events
Mr and Mrs Orden Monson and Mrs Guy Dalton of Oklahoma City visit their parents Mr and Mrs Enoch Monson and family. A painting request from Cook's Barn Paints barns and outbuildings before winter. Rev and Mrs V Glenei and Faith attend W C T U convention at Highland Church last Friday. Harold Coleman and Hershel Kahnier attend county wide Lions Club meeting at Belleville Tuesday evening.
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Orden Monson
Guy Dalton
Oklahoma City
Enoch ’Monson
V. Glenei
Faith
Highland Church
Harold Coleman
Hershel Kannier
Belleville
Flying Swede captain suffers broken arm in practice
Raymond Isaacson captain of the 1932 Flying Swede from Scandia High School broke an arm in a football practice last week. The injury occurred during dummy tackling and will sideline him for the season. Isaacson, a senior four-year football man, was to be a key lineman and occasional backfield player. Coach Hahn doubts any late season return.
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Raymond Isaacson
Scandia
Young Isaacson
C. V. Haggman
H G. Hahn
Marksman HugoS Leads State Rifle Shoot For Republic County
Karl Hugos of Scandia led Republic county rifle team at the state vigilantes shoot at Fo Riley scoring 185 of 200. He made 938 on 200 yard range 43 on 800 and 49 on 500 yards. Teammates Gene Nelson Bud Huntington and W P Shivvers also posted scores.
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Karl Hugos
Scandia
Republic County
Fo Riley
Mr. Hugos
Gene Nelson
Bud Huntington
Belleville
W. P. Shivvers
Huntington
Nelson
Shivvers
Rev Selin Returns to Scandia for Another Year
The Rev. B. W. Selin, pastor of Scandia Methodist Church, was reassigned to Scandia for another year by the church conference in Geneva Illinois. The Selins have served three years, returning at the unanimous request of the local congregation. The Rev and Mrs Selin and Carl travel home from Illinois today.
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B. W. Selin
Scandia
Christian Endeavor Plans Two County Rally Next Sunday
The Christian Endeavor Societies of Washington and Republic counties will hold a joint rally at Hadden next Sunday September 18. Scandia Christian Endeavor will send representatives. The theme is Our Task with ten cents registration and ten cents for a light lunch for all guests.
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Christian ‘Endeavor Societies
Washington and
Republic Counties
Haddam
Scandia
Christian’ Endeavor
Legion Headquarters Opened in Kallman Building
Scandia Legionaires cleaned and redecorated the hall leased by Albert Isaacson Post for local headquarters in the Kallman building on Fourth Avenue. Alfy Tingstrom donated wallpaper hanging. others helped clean. The post held its first meeting last Friday evening.
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Scandia Legionaires
Albert Isaacson
Kallman
Fourth Avenue
Alfy Tingstrom
Post
Forsbergs and Mrs. Saul Visit Then Return Home
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Forsberg and their daughter accompanied Mrs. Nelson Saul to Omaha Friday. She returned to her home in Ohio after visiting the Forsberg home. The Forsbergs and their daughter returned home Friday evening.
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Delbert Forsberg
Nelson Saul
Omaha
Ohio
Forsberg
Concordia Visit Returns with Miss Florence Russell
Mrs Paul Doctor and Patty Lou and Miss Frances Florell were in Concordia Friday afternoon. Miss Florence Russell who had been visiting at the Paul Doctor home here returned to Concordia with them.
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Paul Doctor
Patty Lou
Frances Florell
Concordia
Florence. Russell
Acetylene Welding Notice At Scandia Blacksmith Shop
Public notice invites customers to bring acetylene welding services to the Scandia Blacksmith Shop with guaranteed satisfaction offered by O V Vermillion. A9.
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Scandia
O.V
Mrs Harriett West and Donald Gordon Plan Wisconsin Uni Arrival
Mrs Harriett West and her brother Donald Gordon left Monday morning for Madison Wisconsin to enroll at Wisconsin University this fall. There is no substitute for perfection butter. Available at Scandia grocery stores.
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Harriett West
Donald Gordon
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
Gale
Scandia
Local Social Notes and Visits From Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Emil Boman and Mr and Mrs Will McDowell left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Pennsylvania. Misses Gladys and Helen Johnson were guests of Miss Mildred Larson Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Sanders returned Monday from a trip to the Black Hills. Harry White of Lincoln spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Mayt. Mrs Oberia Ryan spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Della Colley.
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Emil Boman
Will McDowell
Pennsylvania
Misses Gladys
Helen Helen Johnson
Mildred Larson
Harry White
Lincoln
Mrs
May Ite
Oberia
Ryan
Della
Colley
Scandia Units Propose Relief Projects to Create Local Jobs
The Scandia school board city council and township trustees plan relief projects funded by federal unemployment aid. Proposals include dirt removal, curb and gutter work, street cleaning, water main lowering, road excavation, hedge trimming, township road work, and city wood pile labor. Estimated county share about $10,000 if Kansas qualifies.
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Scandia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Republic County
Kansas
Local Library Closes Saturday Evening Hours
Scandia Public Library will not be open Saturday evening hence forth. Ladies managing the reading room kept the library open between eight and nine on Saturdays in summer for rural residents. With the harvest season ending, the library will be closed in the evening and open only on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons.
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Scandia
Red Cloud Clinches A. V. League Pennant
Red Cloud defeated Formosa 1 to 0 in five innings to claim first in the Republican Valley Baseball League standings. Public City beat Mankato 7 to 2, and Lawrence toppled Superior Cementers to complete the final results.
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RED Cloud Cops
A. V. Baseball League
Formosa
Red Cloud
Kansas _ offering
Republic City
Mankato
Lawrence
Criders Team Falls to Jamestown in Narrow Loss
Crider's Swede Baseball Team suffered a 2 to 1 defeat at Jamestown last Sunday after nine innings. L Jackson pitched well for the Swedelettes, giving up six hits while the team produced eight safeties but only one run.
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Emery Crider
Jamiestown
L. Jackson
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Rudy Vallee
Journal
Hugh Fraser
Songster
Clay Center
Sherm
Gust Nystrom
Scandia High School
Gust
Albertina
Isaacson
Ralph Snyder
Manhattan
Kansas Farm Bureau
P.T. Association
United Brethren ‘Church
Christian Science
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Transportation Republican
Jewell County
Douglas
Fairbanks AT the Princess: Theatre
Power and Light Company
Cook
Sanborn. Lumber ‘Co
Marksman
Selin
Legion Headquarters
Kallman Building
Mrs. Wilbert
Sanders
the Black Hills
City, ‘Schools
Townships “Co
National Reconstruction Finance
Corporation
Crider
Jamestown Crew
Carl Hammer
el Reno
Sederlin
Som Eugene Arlan
St. Joseph
Lewis Stofer
Kansas City
J. R. Stoffer
Ellen Loring
F. A.’ Cullers
G.W. Nimocks
Mr. Nimocks
Mrs. Victor Floral
Moscow, Idaho
Mrs. E. Florell
Axel ‘Nelson
Martin’ Larson
Ray. Tingstrom
Lawson, Mo
Ruth Benson
Clay’ Centers
Nebr
Carl Benson
John Johnson
Tomoeka
Rosene
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