Boss McKimson Weds Lena Goudy in Salina Nuptials
Saturday morning in Salina the boss C E McKimson married Mrs Lena Goudy of Beloit. They travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras then onward to Mississippi Arkansas and St Louis before returning to Scandia. The note adds family details and a lighthearted photo caption.
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Salina
C. E. McKimson
Lena Goudy
Beloit
New Orieans
Mississippi
Arkansas
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Kansas City
Scandia
Root
Methodist Church
Red Cross Workers Meet for Clothing Prep
Red Cross volunteers led by Mrs. Emery Berry and others gathered Friday at the J. W. Smith home to sew and repair clothing for local distribution. The group is also pursuing a study course and plans another meeting next Thursday at the Smith residence.
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Emery Berry
George Stromberg
Charles Cardwell
Dwaine Greenslade
Edward Robison
Frank Peterson
Guy Frazier
Frank Lervold
J. W. Smith
Red Cross
Smith
Will Rogers Relates A Soldier Tale Of Court Martial
A humorous Will Rogers story recalls a drunken officer court martialed after overwhelming evidence. An Irish sergeant is the sole defender, prompting recalled memories of a tense night in the quarters.
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Sorr
Queen of the May Claim Sparks Morning Call Request
A brief exchange reveals a man allegedly insisting on early morning calls, claiming he must be Queen of the May. The dialogue questions his sobriety and motivation as the caller notes the unusual request.
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Americen Nowe Fostaree, Inc
City Council Meeting Highlights Cooperation With Scandia Club
The city governing body met Friday evening with Mayor Olson and Council members present. Visitors included Cap Berger and others. the note praised cooperation with the Scandia Community Club and thanked officials Olson Cardwell Wires Stromberg Gunter Albro and Cooper for help. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary at home, recounting their long move from Iowa and early life in the Colony School house, with a small gathering of relatives and neighbors.
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E. T. Olson
C. E. Albro
Allen Gunter
George Stromberg
E. C. Wires
Art Cardwell
L. E. Cooper
Parlee Gunter
Chas. P. Nordman
Vernon Holmes
Yours Trully
Cap Berger
Scandia
Olson
Cardwell
Wires
Stromberg
Gunter
Albro
Cooper
N. S. Cooper
Mrs. Cooper
Belleville
Iowa
Floyd Johnson
Talmo
O. A. Johnson
Paul Housholder
R. E. Cooper
R. BE. Ting‘strom
Jean
Ralph Cooper
Swedes Lose To Kackley Bearcats In Local Rivalry
The Flying Swedes fell 25 to 20 to the Bearcats after a close game tied sections through the first and third quarters. Mr. Cox shared travel impressions from New Orleans including above ground burial practices due to clear waters. In class, Miss Nichols leads psychology habit studies while commercial arithmetic explores income tax with a several week project.
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Kackley Bearcats
Bearcats
County Schoolmasters Plot Tournament Schedule in Belleville
The Elliott Hotel hosts a monthly county schoolmasters meeting to draft a tournament bracket set for Belleville from Wednesday to Saturday. Matchups include Republic vs Norway, Narka vs Agenda, Cuba vs Courtland, Munden vs Scandia, and Kackley vs the Republic-Norway winner with two games Friday and two on Saturday culminating in a 9 PM championship. A second team tournament is planned alongside the main event.
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Elliott
Belleville
Republic
Norway
Narka
Agenda
Cuba
Courtland
Munden
Scandia
Kackley
Junior High Boys Triumph Over Cuba 27 to 9
The Scandia junior high basketball team defeated Cuba 27 to 9 on Tuesday January 27. The game highlighted solid defense and efficient scoring as Scandia secured the win at home.
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Cuba
Scandia Boys
Skating Party for Seventh and Eighth Grades
The seventh and eighth grades enjoyed a skating party on Wednesday evening January 28 at the city skating pond. Afterward the skaters gathered at Carl Hammer's home to enjoy bowls of chili.
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Carl Hammer
Grade School Tournament Starts in Courtland Friday
The county grade school tournament unfolds in Courtland on Friday and Saturday February 9 and 10. Schedule lists five Friday games at 1:00 to 4:00 pm including Kackley vs Norway and Courtland vs Cuba. Final slated for Saturday at 8:15 pm after two sessions.
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Courtland
Kackley
Norway
Republic
Wayne
Cuba
Scandia
Agenda
Munden
Kackley - Norway
Easter Cantata "Morning of Victory" March 17
Music notes indicate the Easter cantata Morning of Victory is under Miss Ruthman and will be presented March 17. Miss Ruth Peterson and Betty Irene Larson will serve as accompanists for the performance.
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Miss Ruthman
Misses Ruth Peterson
Betty Irene Larson
Cox Describes Unusual Burial Custom
K. V. Cox spoke to an audience about a peculiar burial practice, outlining its origins and cultural implications. The remarks highlighted ritual details and the community’s reaction to the tradition.
Negro Life theme marks Y W meeting at church
Mrs Harry Hampton led the Y W meeting at the Methodist church on February 1 with the program titled Negro Life. Mrs J C Everett opened devotionals and the program included songs solos quartets and a biography of George Washington Carver.
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Harry Hampton
Y. W
Methodist Church
J. C. Everett
Mary West
Fern Thomas
Betty Larson
Ruth Peterson
Maxine Perry
George Washington Carver
Irvin Currie
Cuba Beats Scandia in Slow-Paced Basketball Showdown
Cuba defeated Scandia 37 to 23 after Scandia returned from Cuba on January 30. Slow play due to a slick floor and weak passing by Scandia contributed to the loss. A junior scoreless second game had Cuba winning 87 to 12.
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Cuba
Scandia
Scandia High May Offer Normal Training Course
Scandia high school may offer the Normal Training course next year if demand is sufficient. The entry notes a bake sale of "Hot Rolls" on Tuesdays and Fridays with orders via Metz Packing Company and Mrs Roy Thomas.
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Scandia High School
Metz Packing Company
Roy Thomas
Ite
Pioneer Picnic Dates Set for August 1 2 3
Scandia community schedules a three day Pioneer Picnic from August 1 to 3 1940. Committees mobilize preparations and urge residents to share ideas or suggestions for entertainment and activities.
Lincoln a Humble Leader With Common Touch
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln highlighting his humanity honesty and sympathy for the common people. The piece notes his cabinet and general selections were flawed yet his integrity justice and mercy defined his presidency. Also covered are Vocational Agriculture students building benches and track team hurdles with local donations and visitors in Mankato area.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln and Herndon
Lincoln
Vocational Agriculture at Scandia High
A discussion on the value and goals of Vocational Agriculture notes that many local graduates plan to work in farming or related fields. It argues the program develops practical skills and correct attitudes, aiding future plans whether in farming or other vocations, and stresses community benefit.
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Scandia High School
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England
Miss Nichols
Nichol
Washington Tower
Illinois
Vocational Ag
Vocational Agriculture
Gus Sandell
Hap Williamson
Ed Larson
Future Farmers of America
Joe Stanbaugh
Mankato
George Cardwell
Uncle Sam
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