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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
2
Two Scandia businesses benefited from a recent robbery incident. Ray Chilcott, ex bakery owner, misplaced his cane and sought help through the Journal, with a misprint in a lost item ad noting Scandia to Norway. A neighbor advises returning if found.
Deacons and Trustees must attend Wednesday afternoon December 15. Sunday School practice Sunday at two for the Christmas program. Sunday School at ten. Services at eleven. Evening services at seven thirty.
The Rydal Ladies Aid met December 2 at Mrs Gladys Mikesell’s home. Members planned the church Christmas gift exchange and tree for December 16. Lunch was served to 17 members, six visitors, and six children.
A fragmented OCR item shows a storefront display with a large assortment of Christmas candies prominently on display at The Bargain Spot. The copy hints at a seasonal promotion and holiday emphasis in a retail setting.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer visited Mr and Mrs BE Eastvedt on Sunday afternoon. Bert Fulcomer and host couple Glenn Housholder welcomed guests at supper Wednesday in honor of Mr Fulcomer's birthday.
In Belleville a man paid fines for violations at the Port of Entry and later release followed settlement. District court aims to resume jury cases December 15 with sentences due for McComas and Blair after a prior guilty plea. Auto tag sales began with first numbers issued to Beightol and Richecky, while tax commission hearings favored Republic County against Farm Bureau Levy for 1936. Social notices list many local guests and gatherings across Belleville, Kempton, and surrounding households.
Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson and sons visited the Hagemans and Helen Monday evening. Fred Johnson joined the Johnsons for a Monday visit with Charley Johnsons family. Evelyne Tornquist with Ren ald and Wilbert Johnson attended Madeline’s birthday at the Tornquist home Thursday. August Johnsons and family visited Oscar Johnson John Olson Vernon Fred Jackson family and Abe Johnson Clinton Monday with the Tornquists. Rev C L G Danielson called on Mrs Frank Carlson at Concordia hospital. Ben Meadows joined Emanuel Tornquist and Carrie McMillen for Saturday supper. Carrie McMillen and Emma Florell were noon guests of O W Carlson and family. Russell Anderson and Paula Sue were Friday afternoon guests of Bert Hageman and Helen. Mrs Ivan Bergstrom visited her parents Axél Hedstrom Friday. Pete Hansen Frank Carlson and Leonard Johnson were guests of Arne Johnson and Sylvia Sunday evening. Tom Tornquist visited Alva Nichols Tuesday afternoon. Claus Freeman and Ethel were Wednesday afternoon guests at Ed Johnson’s home. Emanuel Tornquist and Allwin were Tuesday evening guests of Joe Johnson and family for Dean’s birthday. O W Carlson and Arelia visited Frank Carlson at Cordia hospital Tuesday afternoon. Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs August Johnson. Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson were also mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry visited Mr and Mrs J O Anderson Tuesday. Several couples and families shared Sunday visits including Mr and Mrs Charles Walter at Chester Loafborrow home and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson with Theodore Daniels. A large stock of Christmas cards offered by Gift Shop Concordia at 50 for 1.00. Elwyn Evert returned from Grant Nebraska after employment. Ronnie Anderson stayed weekend with C P Rydell Oscar Swanson and families. Miss Clarice Nelson was a gallery attendant at A M Bettis. Continued social visits among local families including Hammer and Lindey households and Vannice family.
Oscar Johnson and Joyce Johnson hosted a Sunday dinner with Earl Dooley Dorothy Dooley and other Talmo area guests. Several families from nearby towns visited in rotation, and a group including Dr. C V Priddle and Rev H H Williams joined Misses Lucretia Keys and Bertha Fogelberg for weekend entertaining.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Letters Testamentary were granted to Martin L Larson and George Cc Larson as executors of the will of George L Larson deceased dated December 2 1937. Creditors must present claims within one year from the letters dated December 2 1937 or be barred.
The Princess Theatre presents a series of films including Artists and Models and Over The Goal in December. Other titles shown through early January include Life of the Party Annapolis Salute Souls At Sea Back In Circulation Fit For A King Adventurous Blonde and Submarine D-1 ad.
An old advertisement offers a 25 cent kidney and bladder aid claiming juniper oil and buchu leaves as ingredients. It promises to flush kidneys and relieve frequent urination, burning, and backache with a Bukets product, with a 25 cent refund in four days, local to Hageman and Wires.
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