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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
5
James K Currie, director of the school board, submits a report on the present status of facilities and future growth. He urges expansion over building bars to control enrollment and proposes rural high school districts to extend access, including Scandia and nearby townships, to avoid denying education.
Nearly seventy relatives of the Aspegren family gathered at Minneapolis last Sunday for a daylong outing centered on a large basket dinner. Attendees came from Republic Salina Scandia and included numerous couples and children with extended family listed by town.
Hageman Wires runs a new one cent sale at their Yeu store this week beginning today Thursday. The event offers a second article for one cent after the first at regular price. Last year’s sale moved a large volume of goods and this year is expected to match that success.
The Scandia Gravelers set to meet the Rydal team on Scandia’s grounds next Sunday afternoon weather permitting. Last Sunday Scandia defeated Lune by six runs.
Fragmentary ad reads Marcelo 40c phone 122 and name Zella Hawkins 48-p appears as a beauty service listing with contact reference and page marker.
Rumor says Rock Island plans to reroute its Pacific Coast trains through northern Kansas once the Moffat tunnel is finished. The Golden State Limited, serving celebrities between Chicago and Los Angeles, could pass through Scandia daily as heavy steel is laid along the line and the distance between McFarland and Denver division terminals may widen.
County residents and out of town guests are noted in a Belleville area roundup. Mentions include Edgar and Mary Roberts of Scandia, Farlee and family from Belleville, and Jake Storer from Scandia visiting for business and friends. Other items cover geology student Claude Barrett’s visit, Masons meeting in Cuba, and fishing success on the Republican river.
Mr and Mrs A R Morey and L A Seabolt traveled to Kansas City Saturday night for potential treatment for Mrs Moreys heart issues. Friends here hope for favorable results as she seeks specialized care.
One of the escaped monkeys from Scott's Shows was caught by Emmanuel Linden's crew near their residence. Show organizers retrieved the animal Sunday.
Mrs Werts of Smith Center spent a few days early this week with her mother Mrs Frank Cuthbertson and attended Rebecca Lodge Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Chas Brown depart Des Moines Iowa after a two month stay visiting relatives and friends before returning home Wednesday evening.
Rev O J Lundberg visited Clay Center on business connected with the old people's home. J J Smith of Lawrence came for a short stay in the Old Home Town. Isaacson broke his arm in a car crank accident. Berggren has been ill the past week at home. Dry film wood for sale at 3 dollars per 80 inch load at the Place Chas Mans on.
This sixth article in a Scandia Journal series highlights the city’s resources and growth in Scandia and Republic County. It credits local firms for support and urges readers to share the paper to spread opportunities in the garden spot of the United States. Extra copies available at the office.
The article argues for local spending to support farmers and merchants in Republic County Kansas. It outlines how shopping out of town drains cash, raises taxes on local buyers, and harms community development. It praises Scandia merchants for quality, fair prices, and community efforts.
Officers chosen at a Presbyterian church meeting include Miss Gordon as president Alice Nylund as vice president Miss Pohlman as pianist Gayle Tedrow as secretary treasurer and Maurine Larson as chairman of the devotional committee. Meetings will be held each Sunday evening at 6 45 alternating between the Presbyterian and United Baptist churches.
Kackley News reports a Kinetoscope show at Woodman hall next Saturday. Chas Pehrson plans to attend Rock Island with a subscription. A B Crossley becomes Gulick's new dry goods clerk. A birth noted for Mr and Mrs N R Garber. River rises again backing water in the big ditch along Cloud street. Tom Hay adds 30 acres of wheat. Belleville Driving Club race meet October 8 and 9 with nearly $500 in purses. Overton replaces Harry Hallenbak at the lumber yard. G L White visits Ohio relatives. Mrs White to Republic during absence. Cullers and Johnson unload four carloads of hardware stock. John Nywall returns to Chicago after months here. Mrs J M Loofborrow plans an extended Iowa visit, likely returning mid October.
The Flying Swedes defeated the Republic Wildcats 19 to 7 on the local gridiron in a cautious opening game. Somers scored two rushing touchdowns and Currie added one as both teams relied on forward passes for their kicking points. Attendance was sizable as Scandia players and substitutes were listed with officials from nearby towns.
The piece argues residents should support local merchants over mail order houses. It notes mail orders often demand prepayment or checks before shipping, unlike local stores. It urges consolidating purchases to boost local resources and economy.
The first Parent-Teachers Association meeting at the school was held Tuesday evening with low turnout due to rain. President Emil Isaacson opened the session as Supt Kannier promised a fuller program next time.
Warm first of month weather prompts a second cherry blossom display at the Frank Goodwin Sr. farm. The trees bloom again despite advancing fall hints, likely reflecting gratitude for Mr. Goodwin's attentive orchard care.
The church outlines Rally Day next Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 A M, program and sermon by the pastor, and souvenirs for attendees. Epworth League events include 7:00 P M activities and 7:30 P M worship. Church notices also list a Brotherhood gathering Friday evening Sept 30 at Mr August Rasmussen’s home and a rescheduled First quarterly conference to Oct 13.
On the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity the gospel John five twenty one underscores Jesus raising the dead. Swedish language used in morning service. A special Home Mission offering will be taken. Dorcas Society will entertain guests Friday afternoon October 7 in church parlors hosted by Miss Augusta Swanson and Mrs Gust Isaacson. Rev Chas Pehrson is pastor.
The Sunday school will start a new series studying the prophets of Israel this week. It promises to be a profitable Bible history study with classes for all ages taught by competent teachers. A preaching service is held at 11 o'clock, and all are welcome. Pastor J. M. Mahaffy invites everyone.
A monument shop announces a special sale on monuments and markers running from September 27 through October at Pacific depots in Beloit. The event marks the beginning of fair week with first inclusive pricing.
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