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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
6
A page of Christmas letters from Scandia Kansas children dated December 1937 requests gifts including dolls trains candy and nuts. Kids mention outfits, toys like a guitar a bugle a monopoly board and a tractor, along with care for family members.
Readable lines reveal two young writers requesting Christmas gifts. Marie Duncan asks for leather gloves a wrist watch and lots of candy and nuts. Maxine Perry asks for candy nuts and a leather pair of gloves and sends a greeting to a teacher Mr Slide.
Community brief from Norway Kansas recounts funeral arrangements for a local resident, social visits by Belleville residents, and a Wednesday Club gathering. A Tuesday silver wedding anniversary at Hans Jensen’s home drew numerous local families and neighbors.
Reopening and homecoming of the United Brethren Church on December 5 drew large crowds. A combined Presbyterian United Brethren Sunday School was led by Mrs. E Porter Ahrens, Dr. C V Priddle spoke, and a recognition service honored past and present members.
Old Come back Club to meet with Mr and Mrs Jake Eastman on December 23. Norway boys fell to Cuba 19 to 38 on their court while Norway girls edged Cuba 30 to 29 led by Norma. Jean Abbey joins Dog Show at Scandia Saturday. Ollie Hugos hosts Cardinal Club with 16 members. Norway P T A program at High School December 16 features F L Miller of Scandia speaking. Mr and Mrs John Figgins visit with Mrs J R Figgins and Henry. Clarence Greer also joins. Rudolph Johnson of Courtland visits Ham mer home Thursday.
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