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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
2
A clipped vignette reflects on spending and divorce, noting the distrust surrounding stock markets and wartime scarcity. It muses how small acts and home life, from jam on keys to cookies in the cupboard, reveal priorities and the urge to have the last word amid marital strain. A waffle supper is seen as a church draw.
Oleen Cleburne Monday morning business meeting at 9:00 a m Swedish services led by Rev L N Dahlsten Leonardville Dinner in Church parlors Discussion 2 30 p m Our Church Liturgy led by Rev C Danielson Courtland Church Differences led by Rev T Torgeson Norway Supper in Church parlors Evening communion services at 7 30 Preparatory service Given and Shed for Thee by Rev C A Julius Axtel The Victory of Faith by Rev L Carlson Clay Center
County officials discussed tax collection timing and anticipated increases ahead of December 20 payments. The Board of County Commissioners toured highway work with the county engineer. Thanksgiving was observed by courthouse staff. State officials including Gov. Walter A. Haxman spoke at a county-wide school officers and teachers meeting at Belleville High School on December 4 with a noon banquet and afternoon sessions. Roger Reignier addressed the 4-H Club Achievement banquet, drawing 400 to 500 attendees.
Local society notes many visits during Thanksgiving week. Guests include Mrs. S. W. Grubb of Topeka with daughter, plus Ed Boman recently returned from Greeley carpentry work. Numerous relations and friends in Belleville Concordia Norways and Courtland shared meals and stories across the holiday.
The Scandia United Brethren Church announces a December 5 homecoming with a 9 30 a m bell ringing after six years of silence. Local and visiting pastors from Norway and Republic join in morning services, with glee clubs from Norway High School and a range of musical offerings. A preliminary quarterly conference is set for December 4, led by Dr C V Priddle.
The Scandia football team edged Concordia 13 to 9 in a hard fought game on Thursday. The Swedes showed clock like precision and with weight advantages the Concordia squad could not prevail despite their size. Victory left players bruised and eyes black but the team earned a hard won win.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Fred Evert moved to Scandia and plan an auto livery. John Bandstrom builds a storehouse behind his blacksmith shop. The Bank of Scandia building gains paint and curb appeal. Tingstrom Bros painted. Erick Erickson delivered a threshing outfit through town. The Summers and Dr Henry families go to Lawrence for a weekend visit. O N Bettis finished a new house for Jake Stofer Jr. Carpenter work at Mr Blankenship's last Wednesday. Scandia football wins 29 to 0 over Republic, setting up a possible third game. Former Ry dall grain buyer Joseph McGowan handles business at county seat. Swedish Miss Frida Gustafson marries Frank Johnson near Kackley on November 20. Paul Preble makes a 125 mile motorcycle trip from Scandia to Hiawatha via Clifton in six hours.
The Princess Theatre lists December dates for the season. Varsity Show December 4 5. Saturday Heroes December 7 8. Artists and Models December 11 12. Over The Goal December 14 15. Life of the Party December 18 19. Annapolis Salute December 21 22. Souls At Sea December 25 26. Back In Circulation December 28 29. Fit For A King January 1 2.
An old advertisement promotes Bukets as a 25 cent kidney and bladder remedy. It links juniper oil and buchu leaves to flushing kidneys and eliminating wastes and acids. It promises a 25 cent refund if not pleased within four days and lists Haggman and Wires as a local outlet.
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