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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
3
The Parent-Teachers association prepares a Christmas tree and program to be held in the city on December 20 evening. Previously the event was staged outdoors in Scandia when weather aided its success. this year the program moves indoors to avoid wet conditions. The PTA is an active community body and residents anticipate an engaging event.
Last Friday evening the Modern Woodmen lodge held its annual officer election with a good turnout. Refreshments followed the meeting as new officers were announced: venerable council Co. E Albro, worthy advisor L R Denoyer, clerk W R Billings, banker Wm Wilson, manager Merle Yeager, escort Emmerson Mallory, watchman Lawrence Nystrom, sentry Gilbert Mitchell, physician Dr Haggman.
F R Bachelor and George Jeandeur form an undertaking partnership in Scandia linked to the Jeandebeur Furniture Store. A complete mortuary goods stock will be carried. Rooms above the store display caskets. Bachelor will lead embalming and funeral services. Ernest Moller traveled to Osage City Sunday to fetch a Ford for Robert Sundine and returned Tuesday night.
Norma Talmadge presents Smilin Through based on Allen Langdon Martin's play. The Sidney Franklin directed production is billed as the Princess's big screen achievement and features an unusually excellent cast this Friday and Saturday.
Miss Telmadee portrays dual roles as Monyeen and Kathleen in a dramatic love tale on the wedding day tragedy. Norma’s performance is praised as emotionally powerful in a First National attraction with supporting cast including Wyndhan Standing and Grace Griswald. The piece features strong review of acting and stage presence.
Gust Forstrom aged 85 died at his home six miles northwest of Scandia Tuesday morning. Funeral will be at his home at one o’clock Friday then services at the Swedish Methodist church. Burial in Riverview cemetery. He came to the area in 1869 from Chicago then returned before moving here in 1880. Survived by his widow and son Charles. Red Cross membership drive planned for next Saturday with local banks aiding to reach about 100 percent community participation.
Christmas shooting match set for Friday December 22 at Scandia with rifles and shotguns. Jack rabbit system pays 5 cents per target broken, prizes for top shooters, entry 60 cents with shells provided, balance split between two high guns, sixth race prize fee added. Also notices cleaning and pressing services by W E Anderson nearby.
The Legion and Auxiliary will serve lunches Saturday afternoon and evening in the Mead building. Sandwiches, pie, coffee and related items will be available for guests.
Public notices urge county residents to attend the agricultural fair meeting set for December 12 at 2:00 PM in Belleville Kansas Courtroom. Officials invite police and business leaders to discuss four day displays and community progress while promoting rural education and investments. Miss Roberta Sandborn returned from Kansas City trip and Tops with teaching assignment at Catx Kans.
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