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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
4
The article lists a wave of local moves in Scandia as residents shift homes among families including the Fogelbergs Tedrows Richards Granstets and Streets. Social visits marked the week with birthdays and church Dorcas gathering drawing about fifty attendees.
A Sunday surprise dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. E O Whipps of Belleville before their move to Illinois on March first. Guests from Belleville shared a basket meal with families listed and music and games provided afternoon entertainment.
The Cardinal Club hosted a gathering Thursday with Mrs Clovis Hodgson and members including Mrs Carl Hammer and Miss Clarice Ross among attendees. High score went to Mrs Martin Larson and Miss Ross won consolation with a gift exchange held due to Christmas. A basket dinner celebrated Carl and Minta Hammer’s 15th anniversary with extended family. Various bridge, dinner, and pinochle events followed at local homes with multiple guests and hostesses noted.
Mrs Archie Isaacson and Bill Figgins identified as Mr and Mrs John Isaacson and family and Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson in a social column item detailing local households and relations.
Honors for Mr. Norris birthday bring Belleville Concordia Lovewell Mankato and For mosa visitors. Multiple gatherings include dinners and afternoons with neighbors and relatives. An ad mentions Peanut Clusters for Saturday at Downing's.
Local barber ads announce prices at Scandia Barber Shops featuring Haircuts for 25 cents and Shaves for 20 cents. Names OLE FRAZIER and MAX MUTH appear as shop operators or advertisers.
Land owners near Scandia and Republic County are invited to describe and submit land for sale with a commission only if sold. C E McKimson at The Journal Office handles listings. Also for sale a Blue Enamel Quick Meal range offered by Frank Peterson. Blue Grass Seed available at Scandia Hardware. U B Missionary Society met at Mrs May White’s home last week.
For Rent a seven room house newly redecorated with heat not gas. good wash house and garage. Found a blue denim jacket near highway northeast of Norway. Owner may claim by identifying property and paying ad. Wanted small house or apartment see Kelley at 66 Service Station. Found a bunch of keys call this office and pay for ad. Items mixed chocolates full pound 15e at Downings Variety Store.
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