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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
3
Mr and Mrs B D Blakeley acquire C A Swanson 120 acres along the river one and one half miles north of town formerly Weld farm. The deal includes Formosa town property owned by Mrs Blakeley. Swanson land valued at 16000 dollars and features Riverside Park era entertainment.
Coach Alex is of Axtell became the only Kansas basketball instructor rewarded by the Athletic Journal for December. His play was among six selected and published in Chicago. Last month his work also featured in the National Football play contest.
Eskil Lundberg of an Omaha bank arrives home Wednesday evening to spend holidays with his parents Rev. and Mrs. O J Lundberg. The note also cites milk and cow body water content to discuss dairy needs and hydration.
The American History Class outlines presidential administrations and tests after reading World Book biographies under Mrs. Walker. The Girls Glee Club rehearses a Christmas Cantata with the Choral Club for two public performances starting December 22. After Christmas, the operetta The Maid on the Bamboo Screen will be staged later. Snip Snap Girls performed grace notes in gray dresses to an enthused audience. Dr. Ahrens spoke to the Journalism class on Dentistry on December ninth.
Mrs Daisy L Gulick director of women s work and factory inspection from Topeka spent a week in Leavenworth in her official capacity and returned home praising local working conditions She represents the Public Service Commission created to replace several abolished agencies and says the state saves 3500 yearly by combining duties in women and children's work and factory inspection Her remarks follow visits with local officials and business owners and she plans to revisit Leavenworth to study its history and operations
Union watch service under the aus pices of the young people's societies will be held at the Presbyterian Church with a 3 o'clock program, social hour and refreshments, then service at 11 with The Scales of Destiny and a song service. Chas Nordman named deputy game warden for the territory by State Warden Morehead. A light outbreak of chicken pox affects grade children with many absentees. Some vandals damaged Christmas trees on Main Street Wednesday night.
Poem reflects universal welcome and annual peace message. Angel chorus and distant voices unite in greeting. The Christ child’s birthday is celebrated again, spreading goodwill to all people.
A large Tuesday audience enjoyed the grade children pageant Homage to the King with high school girls, plus a Tidings of Great Joy cantata by the Community Choral Club and Girl Glee Club. The program featured costumed roles, a manger scene, solos, an octette, and orchestra accompaniment, concluding with a benediction. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mitchell of Pittsburg Kansas visited relatives for the holidays. Mrs May Meade sent holiday greetings from Boston Lins Red England.
Anna Anderson of Salina will be home to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Gust Anderson. Marguerite Schafer of Hastings Nebraska spent a few days this week visiting at the Hugh Fraser home and with other friends.
Mr and Mrs Walt Preble and Marceil will spend Christmas at Mrs Preble's mother Mrs Ellen Simms home in Republic. Marcel costs 50c and Phone 61A. Mrs Ray Tingstrom is mentioned in the notice.
Local residents and visitors stop by the county seat for business and family visits. Names include John Gile, John Fredrickson, James Doctor, Louise Hay, A W Seggatham, J A Mosher, Claude Barrett, Arthur Colelazier, and families from Rydal, Beavertown, Scandia, and nearby towns. Taxpaying rush described with grace period and penalties. county treasurer S J Bay notes busy season and recent weekend activity.
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