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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
1
West campaigns for governor as a popular candidate with a seven point farm program aimed at protecting American markets, limiting foreign imports, expanding domestic crops, creating new uses for farm products, addressing distribution costs, and improving agricultural credit amid pest challenges.
C. E. Albro becomes owner of a Deluxe Plymouth four door sedan and E. H. Lewis buys a Deluxe DeSoto sedan from the Howard Motor Company in Belleville last week.
The Journal introduces Life Of Landon a caricature series by a nationally known artist. It will run 12 weeks and portray Alf Landon from early days to his rise as Republican presidential nominee. The first installment appears on page 2 of this issue.
Mr and Mrs C Q Reece returned Friday from Kansas City Missouri where Mr Reece underwent a minor throat operation.
The high school elected officers for each class on Tuesday. Senior officers include President John Nylund and Treasurer Billy Reece with council members Everett and Larsen. Junior and sophomore leaders, sponsors, and council members are listed with names such as LeRoy Nelson, Ralph Hawkins, and Leo Johnson. Freshman officers name LaVon Bowersox and Evelyn Nylund with council members Alice Goodwin and Donald Freed.
A Topeka hearing set for next Tuesday September 29 will involve the Republic river bridge matter. The county board of commissioners and county engineer expect to declare the bridge an emergency and waive cash basis law to start immediate construction.
Gus Nystrom reports four ears of yellow Sunflower corn grown on his farm southwest of Scandia. He owns about 90 acres in corn and expects an average yield of 25 bushels per acre with Artie Jensen farming the land for him.
Warner Baxter leads an all star cast in King of Burlesque coming to the Princess theatre Saturday and Sunday. He offers a view of Hollywood as heaven dropped near the studios for retakes. Alice Faye plays Baxter's leading lady with Fats Waller providing the syncopation in this Vina Delmar story.
A nostalgic voice chides modern farming progress and urges singing the old song plainly. The piece recalls a rural past with sorrel horses, apple trees, and farm life, contrasting it with today’s dole and expert-driven farming. It ends urging plain singing to perhaps spur some good.
The church league plans an outing at H I Johnson farm leaving the drug store at 5 30. Sunday school meets at 10 A M. Morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7 30 with LeRoy Nelson leading. Friday October 2 Every Member canvass to be held. cordial invitation to all Methodist services. B W Selin minister.
The Christian Endeavor meeting preceded a social hour for new members Sunday night. Junior C E met Wednesday with Geneva Fletcher leading and Verlee Reece acting president. Sunday school starts at 10 with Mr Miller teaching the high school class and Mrs Chris Nelson the older young couple class. Members and friends will picnic at the grove east of town after Sunday school with a short afternoon program.
Amana Lutheran Church sets Sunday school at 10 o clock and services at 2 30 in the afternoon led by Rev Daniels. Dorcas Society to hold annual birthday social next Tuesday with supper at 6 30 priced at one cent per year of age. Parishioners invited to subscribe to the Kansas Lutheran at 25 cents next Sunday before subscriptions are sent in. subscriptions expire October 1.
Ada Lutheran Church schedules Kackley Sunday School and Bible Class at 10. Morning worship at 8 oclock with evening services at 7 30. Text John 5 19 21. Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Mrs Edgar Johnson and Mrs Arthur Johnson host the Ladies Aid at the church parlors this Thursday afternoon.
A traveling man stops in town, meets locals including Walt Preble who claims kin in Seneca. The crowd teases him as Walt insists on distant relatives while a recall misfires. He finally admits his relatives actually live in Sabetha, not Seneca, leaving the stranger bemused.
Luther League Bible study Friday Sept 25 and choir practice Tuesday. Leader Sept 27 Allwin Tornquist on What Confirmation Has Meant to Me. Sunday school Bible class at 10. League Devotional Sunday evening 8. Ladies Aid meets Thursday for officer elections and convention duties. Meeting 2 pm. Mrs Lars Hammer to serve. Circuit meeting Oct 2 with pastors Gronli of Minneapolis and C J Corillior at convention program. Pray for this convention.
Clerk R E Cooper notes the Republican River bridge work orders cannot be issued until 30 days after land title rights are cleared, with delay extending past October 84 due to authentication and land clearance.
Jamestown High School starts the 1936 grid season Friday hosting the Flying Swedes at 2:30 pm in a revamped schedule. Scandia misses R J Bettis but brings much of last year’s roster. Clyde game for Nov 20 was canceled, opening two dates for Swedes.
A large barn and its contents on Henry Johnson's property southeast of Rackley were destroyed last Tuesday evening. The blaze, fanned by strong winds, consumed oats straw, about 15 tons of alfalfa hay, and several thousand feet of lumber. the house nearby was saved after multiple roof fires. The barn was insured, but the contents were not, totaling several hundred dollars.
Republic County farmers plead for general rain to moisten wheat and sustain fall and spring pasture. About 75 percent of local land will be planted to wheat this fall, with a wheatless year a risk if rain fails in coming weeks. Some farmers delay planting as corn fields suffer grasshopper damage. hoppers may move to new wheat fields.
The Welcome In Circle announces Mrs Weislogel will host the meeting on Wednesday September 30. Members gather for an informal welcome and discussion.
Seqnoiia Community Club will hold a meeting next Monday evening September 28 at the Aid building. Dinner will be served by the Mrs Grethel Weir Cafe at 6 30 and the business meeting will follow. E Cooper and E T Olson are the solicitors for the coming meeting.
Governor Landon spoke to Kansas youth leaders and national attendees in Topeka praising America as on the upgrade. He argued for limited government versus centralized control and urged youth to vote to shape the nation's future.
Republic County 4-H groups posted a splendid showing at the Topeka State Fair last week and continued strong entries at the Hutchinson State Fair this week. They dominated pig and colt exhibits and set high records in other livestock classes. Names and prizes are not listed, but the 4-H team remains consistent in taking top honors with their displays.
Will Rogers presents a humorous tale about a jockey who struggles to win and faces blame for losses, illustrating the tough life in racing with light satire and keen observation.
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