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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
A batch of handwritten Santa letters from Scandia Kansas dated December 19 1934 and 1984 express simple wishes. Children request items such as sleds bikes dolls trains books and clothing while noting economic concerns and goodwill toward others.
A handwritten note from Harold Dean and Joyce Rasmussen of Scandia Kansas asks Santa for a toy guitar green doll candy and nuts for Christmas Joyce is nearly five and Harold is eight years old they mention their teacher Miss Banks and their cousin Rex in the letter dated December 19 4984.
Courtland pioneer Benoni Tilley, longtime resident, died at his Courtland home last Thursday at age 76. Funeral services were held at First Church with Rev. B. W. Selin of Scandia officiating. Interment followed at Courtland Cemetery.
Fourth Sunday after Trinity gospel readings and morning worship at the usual hours. Sunday school and choir practice at 7 30 PM. Christmas morning service at 5380. Both languages used. Children's festival December 26 at 7 30 PM. Rev. Chas Pehrson invites all to attend.
Friday evening members will decorate the church for Christmas. Sunday 10 a.m. Church School meets and 11 a.m. worship with choir, then Sunday School program at 7 30 p.m. Candy distributed after. Christmas morning service at 5 30. The minister and church extend Merry Christmas wishes and a cordial welcome to all. B W Selin minister.
On December 23 the United Brethren Presbyterian Church will combine Sunday School and morning worship at 1 oclock for a Christmas program. Classes furnish the program with a talk by Rev C C Campbell and a special duet by Rev and Mrs Campbell. Ada Jeandeber leader of Christian Endeavor next Sunday. The Welcome In Circle met with Mrs Jake Weisloger and held a white elephant social.
Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 AM, morning worship at 11. Christmas program by Sunday school Monday Dec 24 7 30 PM Festive Christmas service Wednesday Dec 26 10 30 AM Peace on earth hymn and carols. Pastor Torlin Torgeson. Advent texts from John 3 22 36. Swedish service 10 AM 7 30 PM Choir cantata The Christmas King at Our Savior Church Christmas Matins 5 30 AM Christmas morning. Sunday school festival continues.
City of Scandia mayor S D Blakeley proclaims December 25 1934 a Christmas holiday. Citizens are urged to honor the day and all stores are requested to remain closed for the entire day by order of the City Council.
The Scandia Schools present a Christmas program in the city auditorium this Thursday evening at 7 30 P M. The show features folk songs various numbers and a 34 member all school orchestra making its first public appearance under the direction of Miss Deda Louise Drake with assistance from the music department teachers and P T A members providing costumes and support.
Erik Nilson, 78, died at his home near Kackley on December 12 after a long illness. Funeral services were held last Friday at Ada Lutheran Church, of which he was a faithful member. Rev. Danielson conducted the service with interment in Ada Lutheran Cemetery.
Scandia churches announce a series of Christmas services and programs. United Brethren Presbyterian and Sunday School hold a morning service at 10 AM with Rev. Campbell delivering the Christmas message. Methodist children’s program Sunday at 7:30 PM with mixed chorus. Early Christmas Day services at 5:30 AM by Lutheran and Methodist churches. Lutheran programs set for December 26 and 24 for Norway and Ada congregations respectively.
The city library will be closed on Christmas Day. Books due on that date may be held without fine until Saturday December 29.
Stores in Scandia will remain open evenings for shoppers until Christmas. The change aims to boost convenience and boost holiday shopping through the season.
W. C. Preble sold a new John Deere tractor to August Rosene this week. Delivery is planned for the spring.
Architect W. E. Glover, retained by the board of education to direct the school addition, was in Scandia last week for a site survey. He conferred with board members to determine the desired building type and will submit preliminary plans soon.
The gate and A W Sandell farm northwest of Scandia were held last Tuesday afternoon as bad roads reduced buyers. Col Shotwell acted as auctioneer.
Raymond Cooper, who served on the federal grand jury in Kansas City Kansas, returned last week after the jury had finished its work.
The school Christmas vacation will begin next Friday and run through Wednesday January 2, 1985.
Scandia town team recently formed lost to Norway last week 25 to 1. Monday night they played at Ackley and were defeated 27 to 17. Ackley’s first and second teams meet here Friday at 7 30. Scandia players include Cahill Jackson Ocobock Walstrom Wetzel and Flesher.
Kansas plans new drought purchases with 435000 allocated to drought relief. 30000 head of cattle expected to be bought in 50 western counties. Funds were set in motion after a December conference with extension service and AAA cattle officials. Buying aims to finish by January 1, with most purchases completed by December 31.
The State Highway Commission calls for bids due in Concordia on December 28 for a project across Ellsworth Dickinson Washington Clay Lincoln Cloud Saline and Republic counties. It includes 48 miles of sand gravel resurfacing half a mile of concrete paving five miles of earthwork and culverts plus an overpass at Concordia and three bridges.
The newly elected Epworth League cabinet of the Methodist Church was formally inducted into office last Sunday evening in a candlelight installation service. John Fraser gave the main address, followed by a fellowship hour and refreshments in the church parlors.
T J Charles was elected secretary of the North Central Kanagas Free Fair at last week’s association meeting. He succeeds W R Wale, who served many years. Homer Alkire was elected president of the association.
Crowds gathered last Saturday for a free gifts event in Sandia with Santa Claus delivering candy and pennies. This Saturday promises even larger crowds and more gifts, with local merchants inviting shoppers to visit Scandia daily for reasonable prices and complete information on the gift offer.
One of Belleville's wild nights unfolded when three gunmen struck a hay rack on Highway 81 near Settle Hill. They killed one bandit, forced Cecil Carpenter of Concordia Creamery to surrender his car, and fled after failing to seize a Colwell Drug Co. vehicle. They abducted A Hellcotter, slugged Louise Carstenson, and fled in Peter Jorgensen’s car, releasing the captive four miles east. James Wharry, 27, of Wichita, was later identified as the man killed in a collision tied to the stolen car ring operating across Kansas and Nebraska. police sought the attackers Thursday morning.
Rev. Chas Péhrson officiated the funeral of Charles L. Anderson 57 of Talmo last Friday afternoon at Saron Lutheran Church northeast of Concordia. Interment followed at Saron Cemetery after illness.
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