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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
2
Second class matter at the Fike Post Office in Scandia Kansas under the act of Congress March 8 279 obscured by OCR fragment.
An account describes an old man taking down the Spanish flag and presenting the American flag, which was elevated to the staff, marking the first American flag raised in the area. The Journal promises more of Col. Pike's report next week and notes upcoming service details. Hodges and faculty welcome prospective students and thank the community for its cooperation and friendship.
Ordinance No 225 fixes year 1941 property tax levies for Scandia Kansas. General Fund 2.5 mills, Street and Alley 2.0 mills, Fire Department 1.0 mill, Street Lighting 2.0 mills, Bond and Interest 8.0 mills, Library Fund 0.18 mill. Effective after publication in the Scandia Journal on August 23, 1940.
Regular services Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10 a m. At 11 a m Sept W E Hodges will speak.
Rev Bertha Fogelberg leads services at United Brethren Church Sunday School at 10 a m Scandia Sunday School at 10 a m preaching 11 a m Sunday evening service 8 p m at the park prayer meeting Wednesday evening 8 p m Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon at T A Gritten home pot luck lunch Everyone welcome
The Little Friendly Church led by Pastor M. C. Linerson holds eleven o clock Sunday worship with no Sunday School this week due to precaution. Priscillas meet with Mrs. Carl Hammer on September 4. The church survey is underway and needs volunteers.
Divine service at 11 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Ladies Aid meets September 5 in church parlors hosted by Mrs V O Aaker and Mrs Arthur Swenson Luther League gathering Sunday evening promises a good program
Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin of Jamestown visited the Lorings and family for Sunday dinner. Various couples and families from Jettmore Republic Chapman and Belleville shared visits with local residents over the weekend. Labor Day and Scandia Schools opening on September 2 headlined the local notes.
A series of small town visits and cordial guests are recorded. Geraldine Lloyd hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John McGregor and Ruth. Irene Guitten and Irma Gunter guests of Belleville families. Eva Sothers weekend in town. visitors from Kansas City Denver and Belleville noted among local households.
The column lists numerous visits and trips among Belleville area residents. Names include Stolander, Wallin, Frazier, Rosene, Hohman, Isaacson, Nesmith, Hedstrom, Warner, Naslund, Sothers, Sothers, and others. Several trips to Atwood, Lincoln, Greeley, Concordia, and Houston are noted along with hospital and vacation mentions.
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