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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
2
Frances Willard is in Spa planning a peace effort using the new act. The report notes a focus on cooperation and public sympathy for a serene social reform.
County districts consider uniform school journals for primary and advanced grades and note plans for flag display and patriotic observance. First bi monthly exams set for October 30 381 and dental inspections to begin once blanks arrive. District 871 shows promise with a new piano and strong school spirit while pursuing standard plate recognition.
District 42 visited notes poor lighting and uncomfortable seating in a deteriorating building. Repairs or a replacement are urged while progress continues under Miss Mary Haney, with Mary Janksy as County Superintendent coordinating upcoming Teachers Association plans.
Kansas City visitor Miss Roberta Harris visits the High School. The agriculture class expands soil work. two new freshmen enrollments since last week. Football is not played this year due to lack of a suitable field and small turnout. The D. S and S. girls served ice cream and sherbet. a few reported illness but no deaths. The library gains new books titled The Book of Knowledge. Sophomores and freshmen report some illnesses. cold weather humor noted. A “Pussy” sweater trend appears among girls. Trials of students Stephen Humphey and Miss Thomas mentioned. Candied peppermints referenced. Grounds contain burrs. ventilation in Miss Neil’s room after a football mishap. Custodian Bob Brewster remains active. A cow owned by Vandeveer provides music for civics class, sometimes a duet. Claude Goodwin has joined the KSA C at Manhattan. Sixth graders earn a half holiday for thirty stars. traveling libraries arrive with new titles.
Governor Henry J. Allen proclaims October 9 1919 as Fire Prevention Day urging state wide observance. He calls on residents schools churches and women's clubs to promote fire safety amid high losses totaling 317 014 285 nationally and 4 701 663 in Kansas with emphasis on preventing needless destruction and supporting fire prevention programs. He asks churches to support the cause and notes the Fire Marshals Association endorsement and Toronto convention backing. The proclamation is signed at the state capitol in Topeka September 17 1919.
The drama centers on Azali a princess whose fate drives vengeance for her mother and ends in restored happiness. Grand settings underscore a tale of love sacrifice and destiny with strong performances by Zazimova and Azan. Local notes report Grace Wyatt’s return to Concordia after a visit and various community updates.
A welcome party for new pastor Gustav E Malmquist and family was held Tuesday afternoon September 23 at the Swedish M E church parsonage. Rev O J Swan led the invocation and address, a purse was given to the pastor, gifts were presented, and refreshments served.
Sunday School begins at 10 A M church services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M The Dorcas Society plans to meet in the church basement on Friday afternoon October 8 Mrs Maxwell will provide refreshments All are cordially invited
On Sunday Scandia holds Sunday School at 10 A M and evening service at 7 45 P M. In Rydal Sunday School at 9 A M and morning service at 11 A M. Pastor J C Boyce leads both congregations.
A. B. Church lists Sunday activities including Sunday School at 10 A M Morning worship at 11 A M with sermon topic Moabs Prayer and Christian Endeavor at 7 P M All are invited to attend these services.
Real estate notices advertise three properties in Jewell county and a 360 acre stock farm. No. 2 offers 80 acres with 40 cultivated, 20 alfalfa, 20 pasture, new two story house, barn, arches, cash and March 1 terms. No. 3 features 360 acres 120 cultivated, rest pasture, eight room house, outbuildings, cross fences, water, estate settlement sale by J W Plotner.
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