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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
3
Report notes no arrests as of January 4 and ongoing police inquiry into the killing of Oscar and Ed Lundquist. Witnesses are scarce and investigators provide no new clues beyond car tracks and footprints. The piece questions whether Oscar Lundquist knows the assailants and laments the violence of the event.
The marriage of Miss Beryl E. Benell to Mr Verle E Hawkins occurred at the bride’s home in Hillsdale Oklahoma on January 7. The couple has since visited Scandia and stay with the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Joe Hawkins. Verle works as an operator for the Santa Fe railroad at Hillsdale and they will reside there. Mrs Hawkins is praised for charm and health and the Journal offers congratulations and best wishes.
The Welcome In Circle will meet with Mrs Wyman next Wednesday afternoon. The event is planned as a routine gathering with the group discussing local matters and community interests.
Edw Lundquist died from injuries after a murderous attack on him and his brother Oscar while asleep in their home Monday night. Services were held Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev O J Lundberg officiating. Burial followed at Riverview cemetery. Lundquist family with roots in Sweden and Scandia, survivors include sister Mrs Tilda Felbeck and brothers Oscar Constantine Gust L. plus nieces and cousins.
Tim Galavan of the Rock Island bridge crew working between here and Belleville fell from the east rock island bridge near Scandia last Saturday while lifting a guard rail. He died the same evening in Belleville from a broken leg a broken rib and a punctured lung. He had no fixed residence and left a surviving sister in Lincoln who was notified.
Scandia publicized a Christmas cantata broadcast from Zona Berg studio in Superior last Tuesday night. Mrs. Baker and about twenty choral club members performed with solos and duets, entertaining listeners in town and nationwide. Limited studio space prevented full turnout, and Supt R T Walker lauded the city’s enterprises amid thanks to the Zona Berg Music Company.
Mrs Richard Loring hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home last Tuesday for Miss Esther Johnson ahead of her wedding to Mr Carl Hammar. About twenty five neighbors’ friends attended. Christmas decorations and many useful gifts were shared with a luncheon served by the hostess and Miss Alice Johnson assisted.
Henry Peterson purchased a new Ford truck from Allnutt this week. The purchase details are limited in the available text.
A large West Side Community Club meeting met at John Sothers home last Wednesday with twenty two families attending an all day event hosted by Mrs Sothers. Officers elected for the next term included Jennie Thompson president Mrs Burns vice president Mrs Florell secretary and L E Erickson treasurer. Guests included Mrs Brown Mrs Woods Mrs Sothers Mrs Thompson and Mrs Lervold. Meeting adjourned to Jan 27 with plans for a similar future gathering.
Verner Haggberg will hold a public sale in Union Township on Monday January 25 selling livestock machinery and household goods. Special attention is called to the milk cows. See his ad and bills next week. Chas Hohman redecorates the Royal Cafe interior with black and orange color scheme. Ern Riggins
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