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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
1
Morning services and Sunday School at 10 o clock with preaching at 11. A children’s crayon sketch activity and a special Christmas program planned for December 28. Evening service at Rydal with a blackboard talk for youth at 7 o clock and preaching at 7 45.
Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Bring children to church. Junior League meets 11 30 a.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Children practice Saturday at 2 p.m. Pastor O. J. Lundberg extends a heavy welcome to all.
M E Church notes list Sunday School 10 am preaching 11 am Epworth League 6 45 pm Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon prayer meeting 7 pm at the parsonage. The message urges attendance and mentions farm sale bills and subscription status.
Lutheran church announces Sunday School at 10 a m Swedish service at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. All welcome. Blind minister Cc F Granere extends invitation to attend and seek spiritual life.
John Carrol Henry son of Walter and Esther Henry was born November 17 1908 and died December 11 1923 at age 24 days Funeral services were held at the home by Rev Peniston of the First M E church and burial followed at Poplar Grove Cemetery The closing poem speaks of empty cradles beds and gravesites in the sky
A Sunday evening scene at First Methodist Church ends with masked individuals presenting Old Glory and the Burning Cross in front of the altar. A speaker delivers a stirring but troubling pro Ku Klux Klan message, pledging to back Protestant ideals and advocate exclusive benefits. The crowd remains spellbound as the group exits.
Ten years experience sought in electric wiring with satisfaction guaranteed. Contact Frank Kier Scania. Phone 106.
Slaughter's garage advertises alcohol sales in a local notice. Red Headed sale skills are printed at the Journal office.
Mrs L Bowen recounted months of fear of a large rat in the cellar. She said the rodent chewed matches and started a kitchen fire, leading to the purchase of Rat-Snap from Haggmann & Wires Drug Store. Also noted: Belleville visit by Mr and Mrs Ed Ahrens and grandson to Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens.
Notice to real estate owners in Drainage District No 1 Republic County Kansas that the annual meeting for electing one board member for a five year term and other business will be held Saturday December 22 at 2:00 PM at the Bank of Scandia Scandia Kansas designated by the district board.
The east half of the west half of section 1 township 3 range 5 containing 160 acres known as the Henry Anderson farm is offered for sale by owners Mrs Mary Rosene Mrs Emma Isaacson and Mrs Anna Boman Sealed bids may be deposited with the Bank of Scandia Scandia Kansas up to December 1 1923 A $100 check must accompany each bid as faith guarantee Sellers reserve the right to reject any or all bids 52-4
Frank W Swainson of Greeley Colorado visited friends and relatives to discuss business. He says Wellington is buzzing over a gas strike after a California firm drilled about 4000 feet and found gas, with workers scrambling to check the escape.
Representative James G. Strong of Kansas's Fifth District has been chosen by the Committee on Committees to chair the War Claims Committee. The post places him in a key position to oversee millions of dollars in World War related claims as the panel from each state selects its leaders.
Mr Strong retains membership on the Banking and Currency Committee for agricul ture support including farm financing and marketing. Kansas selects him to represent the state on the National Congressional Committee. Lane Dutton of Salina named secretary of the War Claims Committee. A L Walker of Blue Rapids named messenger to the committee. Charles Sessions of Topeka visited Washington on official business.
Daintily designed stationery in gift boxes offers a refined present for a friend or acquaintance. The set is marketed as a universal gift suitable for various occasions and relationships.
A brief item notes Jewelry as a sensible gift choice with emphasis on The Gift Phat Easts selection. It hints at practical gift solutions and endorses the store’s jewelry offerings for gift giving.
A local listing promotes perfume gift bottles with a pleasant array of scents in beautiful bottles. The note highlights perfume as a delightful gift option and emphasizes variety and presentation.
Toyland invites children to see a wide array of toys from Santa Claus. Low prices on all offerings entice shoppers to buy gifts for their loved ones this Christmas season.
The piece promotes practical electrical gifts for daily convenience. It lists items like waffle irons heaters flashlights curling irons and flat irons plus holiday greeting cards and engraved folders.
Most every woman has one or two pieces of Ivory and is anxious to complete her set, so selecting several articles from this display of desirable pieces is a sensible way to complete your Christmas shopping.
Choosing books as gifts is a problem but this showing highlights the best books published to aid selections. The list emphasizes popular titles and reputed authors to simplify shopping for readers.
A festive display offers a big assortment of fancy candy boxes and bonbons freshly made. Ideal gift for her with a wide range of sweet treats and seasonal wrappers.
A local store promotes radios as ideal gifts for all shoppers. It suggests that those without radios will welcome one, while current owners will enjoy added attachments and features this holiday season.
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