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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
A bold Triangle-Ray Bee feature invites readers to enjoy Hart Pictures style and the studio’s familiar appeal. The teaser suggests fans who appreciate Hart Pictures will find the showcase engaging.
The Treasury offers a two billion dollar War Savings certificate program authorized by Congress. In Kansas, bankers and county representatives promote sales with educational campaigns. Stamps cost 4.12 in Dec 1917 rising monthly. 1923 redemption at 5.00 with 4 percent interest. Purchases limited to 100 per time and 1000 per holder. Thrift stamps 25 cents each can be added to thrift cards.
A two day county tour visited eighteen rural schools covering nearly 300 miles. Oak Creek and Center Valley near Norway and Republic will standardize soon with others likely within one to two years. A four county association meeting is planned for December 8 at Cliftor with all day sessions and separate conferences for departments. Republic county expects about seventy teachers to attend and a Junior Red Cross is being organized in schools.
The Methodist Church of Scandia has been remade into a nearly new building with a redesigned belfry, white and green exterior, expanded seating, a new basement, enhanced Sunday School facilities, and a revised pulpit area. Rev. L. C. Hicks designed the architectural work. Dedication are scheduled for next Sunday with John F. Harmon delivering sermons. Other town churches join in the dedicatory services.
Crowds attend the dedication of the $11 000 Community Church at Norway with services led by Bishop Kep hart and Rev Henry. Kansas City guest Bishop Kep hart attended. $5 000 was raised to liquidate debt. Local pastors and choir members contributed to a day of fellowship and worship.
Andrew Granstedt has earned a commission as second lieutenant at the officers reserve training camp. He returned home to visit family before sailing for France and spoke about the camp’s demanding program. He notes some non commissioned men were capable and deserved more time for training.
Lieutenant C. V. Hageman moved from Camp Funston to Kenosha Wisconsin to serve as head medical officer at the Nash Motor Factory now under government control for war machine production. Family plans disrupted by indefinite absence. Creager departed for Wisconsin and Beckman’s prepared for Christmas visit.
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