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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
6
Advertisement notice indicates a pushy offer for word-based ads at one cent per word, with payment required in advance and a minimum charge of fifteen cents. The terse snippet suggests a Want Ad promotion and pricing details.
Man wanted to sell Baker Products on an established route in Republic County. Prepaid freight and customers’ accounts offered. Requires a car. Write S.F. Baker & Co., Keokuk, Iowa 88q.
By the 5th of September the residence now occupied by Jim Mahan is available for rent with Mrs A M Bettis as the contact.
We thank the many friends and members of the church the auctioneer Mr Moree and Scandia business men for their loyal aid in making our community farm sale a success Methodist Church.
A meeting of Republican precinct committeemen in Republic County Kansas will be held at the courthouse in Belleville on Friday August 24 1934 at 8 P M to reorganize the Republican County Central Committee. Invitations extend to Republican candidates Young Republicans former committeemen and others interested in the party. Plans for the fall campaign will be discussed. W M Slopazxy chairman M L il secretary.
One pound large sugar coated gum drops priced at 12 cents and gum or candy bars at 3 for 10 cents. Bargain Spot ad notes value for shoppers with a simple sale for weekend shoppers.
Mr and Mrs Alva Nichols of Jamestown celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary at home Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Nichol and family of Kackley Mr and Mrs Logsdon and Merle Mn Mrs Sam Logsdon of Norway Mr and Mrs George Nichols Dr and Mrs O V Nichols and Levi Holgerson.
Mrs Frank Isaacson entertained a group of guests last Tuesday afternoon. The attendees included Mrs Gust Aberg Mrs Horton Johnson Mrs H S Robison Josie Mrs J O Anderson Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith Mrs C F Werner Mrs W E Dunnigan and Normy Jane of Washington D C Mrs W S Henry and Philroy and Miss Donna Jean Robison.
Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and family hosted a Thursday evening in honor of Lois Jean Nystrom's upcoming second birthday. Attendees included John and Vivian, Mr and Mrs Joe John, son and family of Kackley, Bobby Nelson of Jamestown, and Haywood Ostberg. The event occurred with Lawrence Nystrom and Lois Jean at the Nystrom home.
Mrs May White entertained at dinner with Mr and Mrs Garl McDowell and family. Afternoon and evening visitors included Mr and Mrs James McKenzie of Jamestown and Mr and Mrs Roy Larkins of Courtland.
Seventeen members attended the Community Club gathering at Mrs. Ed Jerlsen's residence on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Jack Lily Dorothy Courtland and several named members. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Wednesday September 12 with Mrs. Emil Larson hosting.
A group from Concordia enjoyed a neighborhood picnic in the city park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor and family, Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor, Mrs Dudley Doctor, Mrs RT Sanger of Goke Sordia, and Mr and Mrs C W Lyons of Topeka.
Sunday afternoon reunion of the Aspegren family gathered in Glasco Park with members from Salina Bavaria and Mentor. attendees included Dave Elmberg Ephraim Hedstrom Elmer Danielson Henry Egren Clarence Aspegren Lloyd Aspegren Carl Wallin Oscar Aspegren Arnt Carlson Albin Forsberg Noble Isaacson Loren Dean George Larson Clyde Norris Carrol Anderson Axel Hedstrom Charles Aspegren Wallace Asperren Layton Ada Aspegren Norma Dorothy Anna Kackley Maxine Helen Alice Peggy McGregor and others.
Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson honored their son Junior with a Saturday afternoon party. A birthday cake was cut for Junior and guests included Mrs J F Nelson and Margery, Mrs Axel Hagiwid, Wayne and Robert, Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson and sons of Kackley, Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson, Ada Mack and Paul, and Mrs Ida Johnson and Oscar.
Mrs. Allen Gunter entertained on Friday afternoon August 10 with needlework and a dainty lunch for the honoree Mrs. Parlee Gunter. Attendees included Mes dames Jake Howell of Chester Neb John Ball Belleville Wm Gunter Margaret Corbin Duane Greenslade Bill Moe Emery Berry Gregg Manning Verle Hawkins Grant Berggren C E Albro Andrew Perry Wm Addy Charles Jansen Earl Cahill Charles Cardwell Ralph Lewellyn Miss Helen Howell and others.
Dorothy Danielson celebrated her fifth birthday at her parents home with family friends attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson Mr and Mrs Henry Danielson Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and families Mr and Mrs Lars Brown and families Mrs Claire Tarn and sons from Gypsum and Mrs Lloyd Lindberg and children.
Last Sunday morning August 19 1934 Henry Henriksen and Ethel Boyles both of Courtland were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev B W Selin. Mr and Mrs Roy Larkins attended. The couple left for a short wedding trip to Lincoln Nebraska. The bride is the daughter of Mrs and Mrs G L Boyles of Courtland and was a 1927 Courtland High School graduate. The groom was born in Christiania Norway and came to the United States in 1928. he has farmed northwest of Courtland the past few years Meantime he has lived with his aunt Mrs Ole Johnsen.
Birthday celebration for Mrs Jay Bell held Sunday at her daughter Mrs Lloyd Hallgren s home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bell, Orvin, Mr and Mrs Hallgren, Mr and Mrs Att Poage and family, Lloyd Vergle Jay of Almera, Jessie Jeardoe and family, Harry Jearicoe and family, Al Danielson and Elwin of Talmo, Charles Nondorf and Orval, Jim Brown and Evelyn, Ed Kallman and family, John Poage and Irvin, Lawrence Nondorf and Genevieve, Robert Weir and family, Bobby Arlie Glenn Brown, Floyd Maston of Munden, and Ed and Lawrence Nondorf.
Members of the Anderson family gathered for a Sunday reunion and basket dinner at J. O. Anderson picnic grounds. Attendees included Elmer Olson of Longford. Kenneth Fleming and children of Caney. A C Olson and Alma of Courtland. Richard Olson and family. August Band and family. Arvid Larson and family. J. O. Anderson and spouse. W. S. Henry. Marvin and Philroy. Florence Swanson. and Truman Johnson.
Social Hour club hosted by Miss Mabel Berggren held Thursday afternoon August 16 with sixteen members present. Guests included Mrs Warren Berggren and son, Mrs Charles Berggren and daughters, and Miss Alme Strom, Goldie Miller, Ruby Lindine, and Gladys Nylund. The group will assemble September 13 with Louise Strom supplying a special.
A Belleville family celebrates the birth of a son on a Saturday in August. The notice records the new arrival and references the family's joy.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Forsberg of Dayton Ohio announce the birth of a seven and a half pound girl named Rita Virlee. She arrived on Wednesday August 8.
Dinner guests Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Alice Louise with Mr. and Mrs. John Fredrickson, Paul and Lilly, Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund and Cor Tine, and Mrs. Wm. Linden.
Lois Jean Nystrom turned two on August 18 as parents hosted a small gathering at their Jamestown home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burns.
Sunday supper at Mr. and Mrs. John Sothers featured guests Mrs. Lena Lloyd and family Mrs. Harrison Mahan Fred Granstedt John of Courtland Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Freeman and family Art Emerson and Mae Sothers visited returning home after weekend with the Freemans.
Mrs. Dudley Doctor of Concordia and her parents are host to Topeka visitors Mrs and Mrs JC Lyon. She will soon leave to join Mr Doctor in Texas where they will establish their home. Guests include Dr and Mrs Co V Hageman and Mr and Mrs E De Wires. Miss Violet Dabinnus and Soyer Johnson attended the wedding of Robert Haberly in Mankato with Dabinnus a bridesmaid and Johnson as best man. The Haberlys will live in Ionia where Robert Haberly is principal.
Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson Ver mice and Vernon and Miss Ella Maxell were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and family on Sunday.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs B W Vincent from Coricordia and Mr and Mrs Fredel with George from Manketo. They joined Mrs Rachel Vincent, Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison, Everett, Mrs A S Robison and Josie, at the home of Mr and Mrs John Manan Sr. Also present were Mr and Mrs Lester Hooker and Mrs Anna Chilcott of Mankato visiting Mr and Mrs Ray Chilcott for Sunday evening.
Thursday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Lars Brown and family Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman Will Street Irvin Paul Fredrickson Edward Forsberg and Malker Lindecrantz at the Danielson residence
Miss Maxine Lagle Beloit and Miss Grace Watson St Joseph Mo were guests of Miss Genevieve Freed from Thursday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walt Westing and Helen were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Johr Naslund and Corrine.
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