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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
2
A fragmentary local column notes Walter k Preble stopping in towns on a trip to Keokuk Iowa to discuss homewoodwich and memory. The piece weaves proverbs about thinking two sides to every question and mentions Arkansas and Roosevelt in a loosely connected humorous tone.
Fe i Adee county engineer reports the three mile Republic Jordan county highway gravel surfacing is finished. The courthouse PWA project was to start in October to meet the grant requirement and be completed within 14 months, with a new building expected by Christmas. Commissioners canvassed absentee votes and met with Hutchinson architects about the new structure. Regular commodity distributions to relief clients are planned Thursday through Saturday. Local officials and residents, including Sheriff Moore and families, travel and visit relatives in Oregon and the Northwest, with several locals hosting guests and sharing meals.
Esther Emelia Anderson Wilson born May 4 1887 east of Scandia died August 14 1938 at St Joseph hospital Concordia at 51 years four months and 11 days She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church April 30 1905 She is survived by husband William Wilson son Roy Wilson three sisters Tillie Ida Hilda two brothers Charles and Victor One son Winton preceded her in death She wed William Wilson October 2 1917 Funeral services were held August 16 1938 from the Charles Anderson home and Amana Lutheran church with Rev M C Linerson officiating Interment in the family lot Lutheran cemetery
Miss Lucretia Keys has returned home from Munford hospital in Belleville and is recovering well. Local events include Mavis Freed’s music class recital at Scandia M E Church on Friday August 26 at 8 15 pm and various family visits and picnics across Scandia and surrounding towns. A Luther an Sunday School picnic drew a large crowd at J O Anderson grove with dinner and ice cream. Freeads include Blue Grass Seed offered by Scandia Hardware and births noted for Gary Larson former Miss Maurine Larson. Numerous visits span Lincoln Nebraska Jamestown and Portis with family gatherings near Belleville and Rock Springs Wyoming.
News events from ten years ago recount Lester Richards noting the birth of a baby boy on August 11. Other items mention Myrtle Edgren starting nurse training in Kansas City, Frances Westin returning from Topeka, and updates on local sports, community plans, and local residents including E E Wyman and Frank Mikesell.
D L Crider visited Ellis and Wakeeney on Thursday and Friday. Mrs S D Blakeley and Mrs Geo Christie attended events in Belleville on Saturday. Everett and Carlyle Hanson of Omaha Nebraska were weekend guests at the Lars Hammer home acompañado by family.
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