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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
2
War threats rise in the Orient due to fragmented Chinese power with war lords in control. The piece notes lack of central authority and poor cooperation among officials. It also mentions a new Rock Island train idea and a Scandia band potential.
District 87 notes Mrs. Walter Henry entertained the Mystery Pinochle Club Thursday afternoon with a pot luck lunch. Guests included Mrs. Alice Cahill and Miss Ruth McGregor. The report lists many members and families attending future meetings and social outings. Ed Thomas and family along with John Kelly and children visited Courtland and Mankato relatives over the weekend.
The John F Moe estate in West Union Township received final probate approval on Saturday August 7 1937. Three confiscated cars used in liquor cases were sold at sheriff Curtis Moore’s auction Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Wilma Milner Nona Clair and Karen called on Mrs Ytale Fike Monday afternoon. Anna Maxton Mrs Noel DeWolf and Mrs Meril Moorehead helped Mrs Albert Berry cook for threshers. Howard Donaldson called on Mrs Earl Hammil Monday afternoon. Emma Ann Diggins and Vivian Nondorf of Belleville were guests of Flossie Nondorf. Bill Milner and family vacationing at daughter Ernie Saltis home in Saratoga Wyoming. George Fike Aunt Dora Norris visit Clayton relatives. Glen Barleen staying in Bill Milner home during absence. Thornton Doctor family guests of C A Nichols south of Belleville. Robert Doctor and Thornton Doctor visited T A Nichols in Belleville.
The Bargain Spot lists a fresh stock of New Fall Silkk dresses, highlighting a limited collection and in store availability.
Home Oil and Supply Co added a full car of Texaco Motor Oil to its Bay area stock last week. Dealers hope the recognized national brand will boost business volumes. Also noted: Elmer Jensen bought Harold Coleman’s Cloud street property. Lylia Loring started at Western Union in Concordia. Robert Simpson suffered a light paralytic stroke and stays with John Vandeveer’s home. Miss Ella Wennerston arrived from Chicago for a two week visit with her aunt Mrs. John Larson.
Ackley retires as agent at the Missouri Pacific. E P Laird of Pauline Nebraska takes charge in Scandia after nine years of Ackley’s service. The move prompts Hal to move to Mankato for a larger role and higher pay. Local happenings include W B Gulick at a Belleville political meeting and social visits between Belleville and Sherdan.
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