Masons Elect Officers At Lodge Banquet
The Masonic lodge held its annual election of officers at a Monday banquet in the hall. Grand Master Elmer F. Strain of Topeka spoke, praised Masonry, and left attendees in high regard. The evening remembered Daddy Cuthbertson, an enlarged portrait commissioned, and an oyster supper followed the meeting. Officers elected: W. F. Mathis master, N. P. Nelson senior warden, Ed Olson junior warden, Geo. Jeandebeur senior deacon, Ed Loring junior deacon, A. R. Morey secretary, C. E. Wyman treasurer. appointments: Andrew Wilson senior steward, Lloyd Tedrow junior steward, Hugh Vrasjer tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Strain
Topeka
Daddy” Cuthbertson
Lodge
A. Ellingson
W. F. Mathis
N. P. Nelson
Ed Olson
Geo. Jeandebeur
Ed Loring
A. R. Morey
C. E. Wyman
Carpenter McHenry Wedding in Concordia
Frank McHenry of Rydal married Gretta Carpenter of Belleville in Concordia last Wednesday. A reception and dinner at the bride’s parents home followed the ceremony. The couple are the children of Mrs. Jessie McHenry and Mr. Ellis Carpenter. Many friends extend best wishes.
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Frank McHenry
Rydal
Gretta Carpenter
Belleville
Concordia
Frank
Jessie McHenry
Gretta
Ellis Carpenter
Wright's Sale Postponed To December 23
G W Wright of ten miles south of Kydal postpones his sale to Tuesday December 23 a major local event. The notice lists items like embroidered handkerchiefs, buffet sets, scarfs, center pieces, small novelties, millinery and needle work. A lost blue line handkerchief with black net edge and embroidered corner may bring a reward for its return.
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Wright
G. W. Wright
Kydal
Ed Carter Runs Shooting Gallery at Burr Oak This Winter
Ed Carter operates a shooting gallery at Burr Oak this winter and reports solid business. He notes steady attendance and good takings as patrons enjoy the recreation site.
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Ed Carter
Burr Oak
Santa Claus Arrives in Scandia for Christmas Treat Day
Scandia businessmen plan a Christmas event on Saturday December 20 inviting all families by 2:30 pm. Children will receive candy and nuts from Santa with a street choir directed by Mrs Baker, followed by a free matinee of The Bad Man at the Princess. Businesses promise special bargains.
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Scandia
Santa Claus
Santa
Odd Fellows New Year Rally Planned With Supper Program
The local Odd Fellows lodge will hold a New Year rally with supper for members and families. Henry Peterson leads as toastmaster guiding prayers by Rev. J A Greene, address by T J Mahaffey, and musical items by Walter Anderson D B Green and Leslie Rasumussen.
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Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Henry Peterson
J. A. Greene
T. J. Mahaffey
Walter Anderson
D. B. Green
Leslie Rasumussen
Reading
Lenora Anderson
Adam Jeandebeur
Zena Moe
Henry B. Peterson
Odd Fellowship
W. S. English
Ruth Albro
Qtartette
Home Town Romance "Pack Home and Broke" Delightful
George Ade offers a tale in which a small town lad who goes to the world returns either wealthy or humbled. The Paramount story "Back Home and Broke" shows the hero coming home regardless, with Lila Lee starring in the supporting cast at the Princess Theatre next Tuesday.
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George Ade
Thomas’ Meighan
P Kncess
Lila Lee
Veterans Bonus Delays Cost to Dependents and Government
The Veterans' Bureau urges rapid filing of bonus applications to avoid higher administration costs and protect dependents. Nearly 3 million veterans have yet to apply, risking reduced payments. Example: John Doe, age twenty, would have received 1590 dollars instead of 625 in quarterly and lump sums. Applications available at 6801 Delmar Ave, St. Louis.
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Congress
Veterans’ Bureau
Legion Posts
Red Cross
Washington
John Doe
John
Delmar
St. Louis
Missouri
Two Men Return From Texas Lands Visit Noted
Henry Peterson and George Larson Sr. traveled from home after a month in Texas to inspect land owned by Mr Larson near Corpus Christi. In Corpus Christi they met John Hemberger wintering there and found Charley Forsstrom running a dairy with twenty cows, owning twenty acres in the Rio Grande valley on the Texas side.
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Henry Peterson
George Larson, Sr
Texas
Mr. Larson
Corpus Christi
John Hemberger
Old Mexico
Charley Forsstrom
Charley
Rio Grande Valley
Mrs Rosene Ill Helps from Courtland
Mrs Albert Sjoholm of Courtland assisted her mother Mrs Mary Rosene who had been ill last week, visiting her here at the start of the week.
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Albert Sjoholm
Courtland
Mary Rosene
Concordia Couple Visits Sunday
Mr and Mrs A Wilson, from Concordia, were seen visiting on Sunday adding a social note to the week.
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Mrs. A. ©. Wilson
Concordia
County Notes Highlight Local Activity Across Belleville Area
Belleville daily notes from Cu tba Scandia and nearby townships record visits and business in Belleville and surrounding towns. Residents like L M Brigham J R Stover Sr and W H Mikesell are mentioned along with court, county, and legislative plans. Farmers discuss corn prices above a dollar as flows to local buyers increase.
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L. M. Brigham
Cutba
Belleville
J. R., Stover Sr
A J. White
Scandia
Hogin
Hammond
Washington
L. A. Melby
Scandia Township
John W. Ramsey
Topeka
W. H. Mikesell
Will Eastman
J. J. Eastman
Ed Eastman
Frank Hawkins
D. A. Haney
Norway Township
J. R. Stofer
California
Wm. Walter
Courtland
Revival Meetings Begin Week of Prayer in Scandia
Revival meetings start January 4 in Scandia city hall during the Week of Prayer. The Rundus brothers, earnest Christian workers, lead the nightly services except Saturdays January 4 and 18. Ames, a graduate of the Bible Training School of Birmingham NY, delivers expository sermons and interprets Scripture for present day needs with singing as a key feature.
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Scandia
Rundus Brothers
Ames
Bible Training School
Binmingham
N. Y
Weks
Ward buys Mead building barber shop from Fulcomer
Guy Ward this week purchased from Henry Fulcomer the barber shop in the Mead building. Ward will manage the new shop and retain chairs at the pool hall while Fulcomer, long in barbering, has not announced future plans.
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Guy Ward
Henry Fulcomer
Mead Building
Box Slipper Event at Scandia District No 85
Ladies invited to a Monday evening gathering December 22 located 7 miles north and 1 mile east of Scandia. Edna Robison, teacher for School District No 85, asks if subscriptions are paid up.
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Scandia
National bonus law shifts work to veterans bureau
The passage notes the Adjusted Compensation Law and a new department under the Veterans Bureau was created to handle bonus applications. It laments delays and underutilization as filers failed to apply by the set deadline, with Washington facing piled blank forms and questions about time limits extending back to 1928. The piece critiques the handling and efficiency of the program and its funding.
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Washington
Congress
Veteran’s Bureau
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Clara Grindell
Marion: Walker
Bethlehem
O. J. Lundberg
J. M. Mahaffey Ira Bishop
Wilson
Mrs. Walker
Mr. Nimocks
Mr. Nylund
Mr. Johnson
Our Lord Immanuel
Ephrata
Phil Haggman
Flute
Jesus
Miss Haggman
Allealiah
Messiah
Mrs. Cederstam
Nondorf
Eit
Mrs. Wires
Sos
Rev
Chas
Pehrson
Cederstam
Andrew Wilson
Stewart
Ldoyd Tedrow
Junior Stewart
Hugh Vrasjer
Tyler
Arya
Colorado
Carload
Kansas
Peter Strom
North Union Township
Edna Robison
Wii
Kuppenheimer
O. K
A. L. Larson
Clothier
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