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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
4
A government plan proposes using the county as a temporary stock holding point for cattle purchased elsewhere. Animals would be shipped to farms with ample water, where farmers receive a fixed price for caring for the livestock until conditions improve.
Elizabeth Aberg born June 9 1893 near Scandia Kansas died July 27 1934 at Hebron Nebraska aged 41 years 1 month 18 days She grew up on the farm and later worked in the F and M Stores Scandia She married G Bentsen of Scandia at Hiawatha Survived by husband mother sisters Gerda Elvina Esther Marie brother Carl Gustaf nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the home and Lutheran church with pastor Chas Pehrson officiating The remains were buried in the Lutheran cemetery north of town
Sunday afternoon and evening gatherings featured many local families. Guests included Mrs. Amanda Brandstrom, Gosta Rydell, Inga Rydell, and others visiting various households. Audrey Tednow returned from Emporia summer school. more visitors were hosted by Will Street, Leslie Rasmussen, and families, with several couples listed among the attendees.
Fragmentary OCR lists several names including Mrs Axel Haglund of Kansas City Missouri Mr and Mrs Emil Tonschon and Mr and Mrs Charles Freed in a partial social note from a historical paper.
Mrs Howard Donaldson and daughter visited her mother Mrs Minnie Logan in Belleville for a few days. Rev and Mrs Ed Steward and grandsons were visitors at the Charles Dooley home. Mr and Mrs Bill Milner and family were Belleville visitors Thursday. Bill Whitley family spent Thursday evening at the George Fike home. Mrs Earl Hammil and Eddie visited Mrs Clare Lash Wednesday. Charles Fike went to Burr Oak Saturday evening to sing at an open air event sponsored by local businessmen. Rev Roberts of Belleville Methodist church spoke at Highland church Sunday evening.
The Scandia travelers lost a 16 inning game at Courtland by 9 to 10. Cahill pitched for the locals. Next Sunday the Travelers travel to Hemble for a league game.
Kansas offers a limited duck hunting season this year with 30 days total. Hunters may choose 30 consecutive days or specify a number of hunting days per week for a longer period. Missouri will run Fridays Saturdays and Sundays for ten weekly hunts. Preferences should be sent to Warder W. G. Strong in Pratt Kansas.
Producers shipping hay or feed may obtain a 50 percent freight rate reduction by applying to the Courity Agent for a certificate. Stockmen are also entitled to reduced rates when moving cattle to pasture in other sections and returning later. Patronize our advertisers.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt hosted a dinner Tuesday in honor of their daughter Mrs. Harrison Mahan whose birthday is July 25. The Mahans also marked their third wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mahan, Mrs. Lena Lloyd, Geraldine and Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Robison and Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Everett, and Fred Granstedt and son of Courtland. Hipps of Belgrade Nebraska left after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson, who will host them for two weeks.
Mrs Frances Gallup of Downs has returned to her home after visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Gray.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd family and Mr and Mrs Reuben Frederickson plus Alice Louise spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson, Vernice and Vernon Anderson and Mr and Mrs Russell.
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