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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

6

Scandia Forms Red Cross Unit and Christmas Drive Aimed

The Scandia town Red Cross group organized on November 26 with Mrs. Bobo as chair and a long list of local volunteers. Meetings are set for Thursdays at 2:30 in the Domestic Science building as the community canvasses for the Christmas drive to aid front-line servicemen.

Scandia Red Cross Hicks Henry Clara Jellison Belleville Bobo Ahrens Malot Wyman Haggman Craeger Malott Emile Nelson Stelzer Wires Nimocks Summers Parlee Pl United States

Progress noted as Scandia high school praised by state inspector

The state high school inspector commended Scandia for its well arranged building equipment and progressive approach. He compared favorably with nine other schools, calling this district likely to have one of the best facilities and educational privileges in the area if current efforts continue.

Scandia

Subscription Notice Urges Renewal in Scandia Journal

Readers are asked to check the date on their address to see if their subscription has expired. Paid in advance is preferred, with options to send a check by mail. The editor notes a few overdue subscribers will be dropped, stressing value of the paper at one dollar and a quarter per year.

Gus Fredrick William Arthur Dix Deutschland Dix Scandia Journal John Jones Jones Uncle Sam Journal

Masons Elect Officers and lodge events reported

Lebanon Lodge No. 221 elected J. C. Wires as W M and A R Morey as S W with W C Preble J W CE Wyman treasurer L C Hohr secretary others appointed Joseph McGowan Wim Johnson George W Nimocks and George Sigshee as stewards Joe Tedrow tiler A post-meeting banquet followed with speeches A Christmas program planned at Methodist church with The Cunning of Santa Claus and related events at United Brethren and Lutheran churches plus a Christmas service note and upcoming annual meeting details.

Lebanon Lodge No. 221 J. C. Wires W. M A. R. Morey S. W W.C. Preble J. W Wyman L. C. Hohr Joseph McGowan Wim. Johnson

Holiday church programs outline town services

The article lists Christmas Eve and Christmas Day observances at town churches with Swedish language readings and a Kinder program. It notes Epworth League events on New Year’s Eve, a watch night service, and Sunday school programs with refreshments in the newly equipped basement.

Peru Lir Easoir Ecus Prince of Peace Epworth Leage Aha

Busy New Year Cash Store Rushes Through January 4

A bustling cash store scene on January 4 shows a busy but cheerful start to the year with customers and staff in motion. The note captures a lively, optimistic tone of commerce and community activity.

Piano and Viola Recital to Benefit Ladies Aid Society

Thursday evening December 27 the St. Peter and Paul parish will host a piano and viola recital at the M.E. church. Assisted by Lovell and I. Hicks, proceeds go to the Ladies Aid Society with admission priced at 10 and 25 cents.

Hursday Stp Altha Lois Tebow M.eb Lovell I. Hicks Ladies Aid Society

Remarked New Year Coffee Menu At Town Star Grocery

A fragment notes Morning Glory coffee featured at Town Star Grocery during January New Year promotions. Unclear details mention coffee quality and rush, with stray words about bus ilass and best in town.

Star Grocery

Jersey horse listed by Fogelberg Brothers

A Jersey thoroughbred mate hog is advertised with contact details for Co over' Ranmers ph:ne 205 or to see Fogelberg Bros.

Hog, Co Fogelberg Bros

Lutheran Ladies Aid Plans Strong Year Ahead

The Lutheran church Ladies Aid held its annual meeting on December 19 with cheerful reports and a financially strong past year. Officers elected: Mra L L P Kallman president, Mrs Chas Masmean vice president, Mrs Anna Swenson secretary, Mrs A W Leverhammer treasurer. The Dorcas Society also met with similarly positive reports and elected Aug Norden president, J O Anderson vice president, Anny Forsberg secretary, Anna Swenson treasurer. Small charitable donations were made to denomination institutions. Refreshments and social hour followed, with gratitude to God for blessings.

Ladies Aid Lutheran Church Mra Ll. P. Kallman Chas. Masmean Anna Swenson A. W. Leverhammer Dorcas Society Young Ladies League Aug. A. Norden J. O. Anderson Anny Forsberg

The House Play To Be Staged At City Hall

A charitable home mission play titled The House at My Lay will be staged next Saturday evening at the city hall. Attendees are urged to support the fundraiser, with proceeds aiding community efforts. Tickets are encouraged for a worthy cause.

Manmier

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