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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
2
Neighborhood news from Scandia includes thanks for cards during hospital stay, softball team support, a resignation as fire chief, local reflections on town improvements and street plans, and social notices about church meetings and the Cowle reunion with attendee lists.
A historical note recalls Ruby Johnson teaching 1st and 2nd grades in Scandia several years ago. The town's Thanksgiving play featured Beth Nelson as the fairy and students like Patsy Nelson, Barbara Hanpton, Arlene LaVoix, Shirley Richards, Lois Erickson, Yonna Burandt, Arla Ocobock, and Ronnie Anderson in turkey and costume roles.
Ella A Burns born October 24 1883 southeast of Scandia died August 10 1973 at Saint Anns Home Concordia aged 89 10 17. Survived by daughter Blanche and husband Lawrence Nystrom Courtland son Lester Burns and wife Peggy Liverpool Texas two sisters Amanda Palmquist Edlie Kodde brother Ford Olson ten grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral August 14 Courtland United Methodist Church Rev Larry Harvey officiating with casketbearers Reynold Nystrom Thomas Hay Max Johnson Sloan Johnson Carl Vesteberg Harold D Johnson interment Fairview Cemetery east of Jamestown Kansas Bachelor-Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia in charge.
Miss Janet Lervold and Miss Sandra Eilert honored Jane Aspegren with a bridal shower at Amana Lutheran church Friday evening August 3. Attendees included Mrs Clarence Aspegren and many others from Belleville and nearby towns. A later note mentions a Past Matrons and Past Patrons picnic at 4 Ts & J Pond and various visits and gatherings across towns.
Classifieds list a mixer of hardware and service items including Hutchinson augers Sukup round-top hog shelters and insulation services Peabody Kansas. A 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is for sale with details on engine and mileage. Rentals include an unfurnished house after August 24. Local social notes cover county fair attendance in Springfield Nebraska and several visits among residents, with moving plans and gatherings across Scandia and nearby towns.
An advertisement emphasizes rapid agent action after loss, promoting independent agents who serve customers first. It highlights the Big I symbol as a sign of professional standards and dependable service for home, auto, and business insurance.
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