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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
5
O. E. Davis of half a mile north of town suffered serious injuries after his team spooked a bar bed fence and wagon ran over him. He received deep cuts and bruising and was hospitalized in Belleville before returning home in good condition.
Families from the community spent a Sunday river outing a few miles north of town with provisions for the day. Attending were Mr and Mrs Chas Othberg and Richard, Mr and Mrs Geo Jeandebeur and Ada, Mr and Mrs Nels Nelson and Georgina, Mr and Mrs Edgar Roberts and children, Mr and Mrs Monroe Erickson, Mr and Mrs W E Anderson and children, Mr and Mrs Fenton Householder, Clarabelle Swartz of Republic, Priscilla Erickson of Agate Col, Mr and Mrs O Othberg and Elvera Brickson.
Churches Lutheran announces Sunday school at 10 a m next Sunday. Miss Agnes Christenson, a missionary from India, will speak on Foreign Missions next Wednesday at 8 p m with refreshments in the church parlors. The two Methodist churches plan a revival starting September 17 led by evangelist C A Kemp of Winona Kansas. Pastor C By Carpenter surveys upcoming vacations and visits Mrs W S English and children are visiting relatives in Lucerne Kansas this week.
A county wide American Legion meeting in Nescie county at Scene Lizon hall on Wednesday evening August 16, chaired by Bert L. Brown of Belleville, discussed general topics and the Kansas Compensation Bill to be voted on November 7. Posts represented included Belleville 5 Munden 3 Courtland 4 Scandia 14. Cuba Narka and Republic were absent. Auxiliary Ladies served ice cream and cake. Next county meeting set for Belleville on Monday evening September 4.
County residents from Sherdahl Scandia and nearby townships visited Belleville for business shopping and social calls. Many families including Isaacsons Ward Hay Polley Kallman Nelson Goodwin and others attended the county Normal Institute praised as highly successful with 103 teachers present.
Mr and Mrs C Z Magnusson and Alfred with Elmer Nelsones kin from near Kickley traveled to Brantford Sunday to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Magnusson stayed longer. Elmer Danielson and Lars Brown hosted Sunday afternoon. Several couples visited Walfried Westin and Lucile Beck spent Sunday in Scandia. Gertrude Magnusson visits Hilda Nelson near Kickley. Gust Isaacson returned from Canada. A Westin of Scandia spent days at W Westin's home.
A small leather purse with a small amount of money was picked up Thursday morning and may be reclaimed by the owner after proving ownership and paying for this notice. Mr. and Mrs. W P Shivvers and Mrs C A Smith, who had been to San Acacia Colorado, returned home Saturday. Dorothy and Agnes Jessen of Courtland are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs A Elingson this week. Mr D C Bliss of Neleigh Nebraska was here earlier this week visiting his sister Miss Ella E Bligs.
Prospects for a record year at Scandia schools with higher attendance and more courses. High school enrollment expected near 88, freshman class about 25. Football team looks strong with returning lettermen and new players. Several games scheduled with Chester Concordia Courtland. Faculty changes include O F Alexis and Miss Helen Marsh. Campground at Kansas Free Fair Topeka offers free camping September 11 to 16 with new grounds, water and facilities.
Beloit marble and granite works promotes cemetery monuments copings and burial vaults available through the furniture store. J. A. Freeburgs tf.
Federal Loan promoted as the cheapest option for farmers through the Jewell County National Farm Loan Association. Apply before the fall rush via Ing E H Smies secretary treasurer Courtland Kansas R R 1. Is your subscription paid up.
The Presbyterian church and Sunday school organize an all day outing at the L. Cooper farm east of town next Thursday. Children and parents meet at the church at 10 AM and will be transported to the grounds by autos. Cooked meals are prepared for dinner and supper.
Lee Godfrey son of Mr and Mrs Lige Godfry formerly of this place now of Topeka married a Topeka girl at Lawrence on August 1. He works for Edison Electric Co of Topeka and his bride taught at Stricker's business school.
Advertiser John Newcomb offers hauling and draying on short notice with prompt careful attention and reasonable prices. Seeks a share of your work.
Beloit marble and granite works promote burial vaults and furniture while naming J A Freeburg. The notice mentions Wegselman Stock Co and a Scandia Monday night event.
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