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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
7
The Kansas Free Fair secretary Burdick credits hard work and a unified staff for strengthening every phase of the 1930 exposition. He notes last year’s praise and aims for the biggest fair in history, stressing Kansas as agriculture’s world show place.
A lavish nightly entertainment arriving from the Minnesota State Fair promises a grand program in front of the grandstand excluding Mondays. The Awakening unveils a multi discipline show with ballet ensembles and dramatic scenes from Adam and Eve to modern times, featuring over 100 performers, modern lighting, and spectacular fireworks.
A decade of the Fitter Families program began at the Kansas Free Fair in Topeka with 161 individuals competing. Organized by Dr. Florence Brown Sherbon, the event gained worldwide publicity and covers family history, health habits, psychometrics, and medical exams from eye to teeth.
Hartley performs with a talking harmonica at the Kansas Free Fair in Topeka from September 8 to 13. The famous musician was named an honorary 4 H Club member of Kansas, the first man so honored. Free harmonicas offered to every child attending.
Mr and Mrs Chas Barleen and family visited the Knoeges in Concordia for Sunday dinner. Lloyd McGregor and family were guests at the Harry Gile home. Vera Nichols visited Chas Kimmal in Concordia. Li and L W Engle shopped in Scandia. Leona Kelly visited Vivian Kelly. County teachers attend Normal at Belleville. Fred Ames celebrated his birthday with many friends including Chas Ames Will Cowle Marvin Kimmal and others. Ice cream and cake were served. Richard Loring and family shopped in Scandia Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer along with Mr and Mrs Matt Larson and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and families attended a ball game in Republic on Sunday and enjoyed a picnic supper in Pawnee Park.
Tuesday evening Miss Anna Thomas hosted Miss Mamie Daily and Miss Josie Fullen for dinner, gathering noted as a local social event in the community.
Mr and Mrs H H Mahan entertained Mr and Mrs John Mahan sr at Sunday dinner. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Clifford Brown and family of Smith Center Kansas who spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Brown.
A Monday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson home in Miltonvale gathered many local families. Attendees included Gust Nystrom and Vivian, Harry Nelson and family, Joe Johnson and family, Emmet Larson and family, Wesley Hall and son of Salina, Ruben Carlson of Concordia, Gotfred Carlson, Adelia Larson with Laura and Deloris, Charley Carlson and Lelia, Vic Carlson and daughter, Everett Yore and daughter, Clarence Larson, and Verna Wallin.
Community notes record various visits and travel including Mrs Oscar Linden and Pauline in Concordia, Joe Falk and sons visiting Stoneham Colorado, and Jay Cooper remaining in Atlanta Kansas for work. A stray Jersey cow with yoke and halter was found and offered to owner upon payment. Local visitors include Don Buckley of McCook Nebraska and Jake Weislagel home hosting.
Agnes Albro announces she is selling the Midget Lunch and will sever ties with the business at week’s end. She expresses sincere appreciation for the liberal patronage and recalls the public’s kindness in recent months.
Dorothy Dutton spent Saturday night with Mrs. Melvin Hillery. Mr and Mrs Morris McGregor entertained at dinner Sunday to Mr and Mrs Thos Hay jr. Arthur Weatley of Luray Kansas visited from Sunday until Tuesday with Mrs John Mahan Jr. Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell and Frances went to Manhattan Sunday to visit Fritz Florell and family. Miss Mary West returned home from Pueblo Colorado where she had visited relatives the past weeks. Miss Roberta Sandborn of Clay Center alias came Sunday for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper. Mrs L M Wheeler Dr and Mrs J W Ekblad and son of Duluth Minnesota and Mrs Oberia Ryan returned home from Oklahoma City Oklahoma Monday.
Henry H. Van Natta thanks voters of Republic County for loyal support in the August primary election.
Mrs. Otto Enderle and daughter Lois Jean of Kansas City Missouri join Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Getz and daughter Dorothy May of Monte Vista Colorado in Concordia hospital to be with their mother Mrs. A W Sandell who is hospitalized.
Miss Clara Hugos spent Saturday night with Mrs. Ida Satterfield. The Misses Asphild and Evannah Larson stayed Sunday night with Miss Carrier Aberg. Otto Wetzel family moved into the Al Mahan house on South Grant Street. ElRene Sederlin left Friday for a trip through Kentucky and southern states. William Linden, John Naslund, and Corinne spent Sunday evening with Reuben Fredrickson. Lucille Ahrens Ward and Sadie Alma Graham returned home after a week with Jeannette Ahrens. Rev R R Bloomquist and family of Taylor Texas visit at Rev and Mrs B W Selin.
For sale 132 acres of prime Republican River bottom land with barn well and crib. Fenced hog tight 1 mile from a good town. Corn looks fine. Ainsworth Realty Company Cordia Kansas.
Edwin Anderson left Sunday for Thomas county. Miss Glada Bell spent Friday night and Saturday with Miss Ada Samuel son. FOR SALE One Axminster Rug 9x12 Almost new Very reasonable Inquire at Journal Office. Helen Gunter won the 2.50 gold piece at Shady Sid Golf Course for the lowest score.
Mrs Lester Richards and Donald traveled to Hastings Nebraska on Saturday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs H W Griess. Norma Richards, who had been visiting there for two weeks, returned home with them.
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