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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

2

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.

Santa Santa Claus

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.

Clare Mrs.Simmons Biddy Mothers’ Club Mina Hillman Mina 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.

Kansas County of Republic Republic County Carl Gustav Aberg Belleville State of Kansas Oscar, E. Johnson Carl’Gustav Aberg

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.

Santa Jimmy Jensen Mesdames W. M. Miller E. P. Ahrens, and Lawrence Barlen Concordia

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.

Scandia High News The Kansas State Historical Society High News Isend Kansas Journalis Jean Shotzman High News and Journal Jean Vera Flesher June Freed AABC

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.

Sioux ‘City Iowa Wynot Nebraska Atia Interstate Commerce Commission Minneapolis Grain and Feed Review Sioux City Branch

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.

Journal-Office

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.

Scandia Insurance Agency THE Scandia Journal

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