Watch Night Service Planned by Local Congregations
The Christian Endeavor and Epworth League organize Watch Night at the Methodist church in Reading on December 31. A varied program includes quartet Dee Householder Harry Moller Alex Nylund Shellman Robinson and Elsie Mahaffey Duet Ada Hawkins Fila Weinersten Woodl Solo Elvira Erickson Louise Smith Violin Solo Helen Baker and others. A fifteen cent luncheon follows at a later hour. The devotional hour begins at eleven o'clock with scripture and prayer by Rev. Green, an address by Rev. Baker, and a candle light service led by Rev. Mahaffey and Rev. Lundberg with several assistants. The event invites all ages to participate in a wholesome religious observance. Also notes James McGlashan in Scandia and C B Beymer involved in local business. Mrs Beymer still oversees the Rydal post office amid station discontinuation.
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Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Methodist
Reading
Blanche Burns
Dee Householder
Harry Moller
Alex Nylund
Shellman Robinson
Elsie Mahaffey
Ada Hawkins
Fila
Weinersten
Woodl
Elvira Erickson
Louise Smith
Helen Baker
Jidve
So-Lhour
Mrs. Baker
Rev. Green
Fedna Erickgon
Alein Lundberg
Vada Forsberg
Prances Larson
Grace Smith
Thora Yeager
Edna Moe
Martha Mahaffey
Dorothy Larson
Local Notices From Belleville and Rydal Districts
Scattered items record social calls and events. Merry Barrett transacted in Belleville and Scan st Saturday. Emery Berry was in Rydal Thursday afternoon. Milo Johnson and wife called on H. J. Johnson and family Friday afternoon.
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Iss
Merry. Barrett
Belleville
Emery Berry
Rydal
Johnson
H. J. Johnson
Cross Word Puzzles Headline Hype in Daily Issue
Readers are invited to solve a new crossword puzzle in this newspaper. Directions are provided, and the solution will appear in the next issue. The feature promises word learning and dictionary expansion as solvers tackle the brain testers.
Bettis-Haser Nuptials At Courtland Methodist Parsonage
Mrs Merle Bettis of Scandia married Monday evening to Mr Geo Haser of Courtland. The vows were held at the Courtland Methodist parsonage. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Bettis residents of the community. Mr Haser is a farmer of the Courtland area and they will reside on the farm. The Journal joins with friends in extending congratulations.
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Merle Bettis
Scandia
Geo. Haser
Courtland
A. M. Bettis Eld
Haser
Goodwin Sale Postponed to January Second
The sale of Frank Goodwin advertisement items has been postponed to Friday January 2. The notice appears in this issue with the updated sale date and instructions for bidders.
Let Me Do Your Hauling Services Offered
A local hauler advertises two trucks ready for town or countryside hauling. Prices are described as reasonable. Contact RusgelL Moe at phone w452 for services.
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Rusgell
Moe
Notice on Hog Haul Costs and Distance Rule
A brief notice states future hog hauling rates will be reduced by 169 for truck transport unless the distance exceeds four miles. The source appears archaic and garbled but centers on transportation pricing and distance limits.
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Brudevold
Scandia Community Christmas Celebrations Highlight Town Spirit
Scandia earns praise for a three night Community Christmas with the Parent Teachers Association leading, the Community Chorus practicing faithfully, and a youth turnout that filled City Hall. The Junior Chorus performed Silent Night and a pantomime of the Holy City, while the Senior Chorus sang The Bright and Morning Star. Mrs. Clara Cederstam directed the piano, and local high school students formed the orchestra. Decorations and program readings reinforced the sacred Christmas spirit across Scandia.
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Scandia
Kansas
Holy City
Winnie Wilson
Angel Chorus
Clara Cederstam
Gus Nystrom
Burns
Hageman
Albert Jackson
Ed Boman
Mesdames A Tedrow
Chas. Othberg
Weiislogel
W. E. Erickson
G. W. Nimocks
Jackie Coogan Stars in A Boy in Flanders at Princes
Jackie Coogan in the new Met u picture A Boy in Flanders opens at the Prince’s Theatre for two days starting New Year’s Eve. The Flemish tale follows a boy and a dog amid hardships after an unfair barn fire accusation with Teddy the Great Dane as the canine star.
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Jackie Coogan
Flander
Prince S Theatre
Flanders
The
Little Star
Nelt Craip
Nahn Wepote
Vanione
Jdeset
Swinckard
Nicel- de ‘Stulier
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Tan Dog
Seery
Teddy
Great Dane
Wapartine Gigven
Schertzinger
Jack ‘Coogan, Sr
Fire at Lundin Home Delays Fire Truck Arrival
Fire alarm sounded on Monday as Gast Lundin's Kansas Avenue residence burned with the kitchen in flames and smoke filling the house. Neighbors rushed to help before the fire department arrived with equipment, leaving the home a near total loss and Mrs. Lundin moved to the Anderson home for care.
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Gast Lundin
Kansas Ave
Vsiehbons
Lundin
Anderson
Tapdin
Kackley Man Involved In West of Consord Accident
A Kackley man was driving a truck that failed to turn and crashed six miles west of Consord. The driver was thrown and landed on a wall weld, suffering injuries to the back and neck but will recover.
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Tadsen
Consord
Kaeklen
General Auto Repair Advertisement Promises Satisfaction
A compact ad offers auto repair services with acetylene welding equipment and a promise of customer satisfaction from Moe at Mahaffey Building. It asks readers if their subscription is paid up.
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Moe
Mahaffey Bldg
Made in Four Cities The Impossible Mrs Ballew previews
A Paramount picture titled The Impossible Mrs Ballew stars Gle Savansen and qdi reetced by Sam Weed. Filming took place in New York Los Angeles and San Francisco with Miss Bara gon in Pecosh capital last summer. Conrad Nagel leads the cast in a clever production. Nearby incidents include a Christmas auto wreck injuring Tam er Siexon and a serious wrist injury to a local observer. Mrs May Vohos Harty reports nine years with the Lincoln Telephone company. College View notes show evolving vines at the local scene.
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Vee Crones
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Mrs. Ballew
Paramount
Glee Savansen
Sam, Weed
Parisis
Miss Baragon
Conrad Nagel
Fiaci, White
Lincoln
Nes
May Vohos Harty
Lincoln Telephone Company
College View
Kin Visit From Pratt Area Brings Several Relatives
Mrs. Bruce Patterson and children from Pratt Kansas stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Yeager last Thursday for a short visit. Mrs. Edith Anderson of Lincoln and Miss Anna Anderson of Salina are also visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson.
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Bruce Patterson
Pratt
Kansas
Merle Yeager
Patterson
Edith. Anderson
Lincoln
End
Anna Anderson
Salina
Gust Anderson
Concordia Family Guests Christmas Day Visit
Mr and Mrs Art Walker and son Jimmie from Concordia visited Christmas Day as guests of Mr and Mrs J E Nonderf.
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Art Walker
Jimmie
Concordia
J. E. Nonderf
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Rock Island
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Mathis
Bettis—Haser
Slon
Dackia Coogan
F.& GH. Stoves
F. & M. Stores
Courtland Merc. CO
Kackley Man
EAC
Gododwill
Adolph
Nelson State Grocery
Tamer Siexon
Odee
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