Observation on Christmas Spirit and Santa Claus
The column meditates on whether Santa exists as a symbol of Christmas spirit. It argues the true Santa lives in unselfish acts that bring happiness to others, condemning modern gift exchanges as missing the day’s meaning. A reader praised for thoughtful gifting is highlighted, and the piece ends with a Merry Christmas to readers.
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Christmas Promises Create A Year Of Cheerful Gifts
Clare plans twelve thoughtful promises as gifts instead of money or items. Mrs. Jordan prompts a gift economy of time and service, from reading to neighbors to helping with after school care and school performances. The plan spreads goodwill through concrete deeds all year.
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Western Newspaper Union
Final settlement notice in Carl Aberg estate
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville the administrator Oscar E Johnson seeks a full and final settlement for the estate of Carl Gustav Aberg deceased at the next term on Friday January 17 1936 at 2 o clock PM for allowance of services attorney fees discharge from duties and release of surities.
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Letters to Santa From Scandia Boy Include Bee Bee Gun
A 1935 letter from Jimmy Jensen in Scandia requests a Bee Bee gun a wagon with real light and a new suit with candy and nuts. The note is dated December 17 1935. Mesdames Miller Ahrens and Barlen were seen in Concordia Tuesday.
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Scandia High notes and honor roll corrections
The Kansas State Historical Society acknowledged a High News issue and requested back issues to add to their files. Jean Shotzman, a junior, made his football debut this year and earned a letter as substitute guard. Vera Flesher and June Freed received AAAB and AA BC honors, respectively, with Bobby Ewing absent due to illness.
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Getting Along Without the Railroad in the Midwest
Abandonment of a 50 mile Sioux City Iowa to Wynot Nebraska branch line eighteen months ago due to truck competition harms the area. Grain rates rose from 3 to 10 cents a bushel, truck rates to close-in points at 2 dollars a ton, real estate values fall, and local taxes shift from the railroad to remaining taxpayers. The piece argues the area cannot prosper without rail service.
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Mrs W M Miller As Tuesday guest at E P Ahrens home
Mrs W M Miller was a Tuesday guest at the home of Mr and Mrs E P Ahrens. The social visit highlighted neighboring family ties and cordial hospitality.
Merry Christmas Subscription Offer
A festive appeal promotes low priced subscriptions to daily papers at the Journal Office and magazines as a holiday deal. It stresses value and seasonal savings for readers.
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Scandia Insurance Agency Named in Quality Inquiry
Scandia Insurance Agency is the focus of a quality assurance inquiry in the Scandia Journal. Officials say the review aims to ensure policy handling standards and customer service practices meet regulatory expectations.
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