Open House Boosts Community Spirit at Scandia Schools
Nearly 300 patrons attended an evening open house at Scandia schools, showcasing student work from lower grades, domestic arts and science, and a manual training room. Supt. Walker and C. E. Wyman led welcoming remarks and a vote to form a parent teachers association, followed by a buffet in the domestic science rooms.
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Scandia
Lake
F. Ww. Kreitzer
Pauline Nylund
Elvira Erikson
Janet Doctor
Ella Aspegren
Elda
Marcile Isaacson
Alexander
Ruth Albro
Raymond Holmes
Cecil ‘Moller
Lawrence Nystrom
Harry Moller
Parent-Teachers Association
Walker
C. E. Wyman
R. T. Walker
F. W. Krefitzer
Haggman
Miss Means
Supt. Walker
WHI Establish Game Refuge On Farm South Of Town
Dr BE P Ahrens plans to form a state game reserve on his farm south of town with the state frame warden. The refuge aims to introduce Chinese pheasants and allow no hunting except vermin control. If approved, a brood of birds may be provided, with maximum refuge size possibly 640 acres.
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BE. P. ‘Ahrens
Lunch Wagon at Sates Crowds Attention
An invitation from Roy Nondorf to meet at the Royal cafe promises a well fed crowd at the sale. The note urges attendees to connect for catering and attendance details.
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Royal Cafe
Roy Nondorf
Large crowd attends C A Cline farm sale auction
One of the era’s largest crowds gathered at C A Cline’s auction on a Wednesday. Bidders fired bids and figures suggesting ongoing wartime demand. Cline’s success stemmed from printed notices, newspaper ads, and selling well-conditioned items. auctioneers were Col N S Hoyt and G E Waring. Odd Fellows plan for April 27 Courtland event with speakers, parade, and all-day program. attendees include Scott Eastman Norris Cherplan.
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C. A. Cline
Cline
Journal
Col. N. S. Hoyt
G.E. Waring
Courtland
Et Pelleville
Estee-Rng
Show Was Good Shepherd of the Hills Play Score
The Shepherd of the Hills home talent show at the hall by the Scandia American Legion was a grand success Saturday night with strong audience support and lively performances.
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Shepherd of the Hills
Hall
Scandia American Legion
Local Play Impresses Under Legion Support
The Hardy American Legion backed a community show with performers praised as real pros. The Hardy Herald notes the cast delivered professional gusto and the event boosted the mess fund with extra contributions from the home boys.
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Dia
Hardy American Legion
Hardy Herald
Pioneer Norwegian Immigrant Ole Olson Dies at Age 84
Ole Olson of Scandia passed away aged about 84. Immigrating from Norway in 1867, he lived in Chicago eleven years before moving to Kansas and settling in Norway township. He married in Chicago and moved with wife to Kansas, leaving two children Julius Olson of Abi lene Texas and Mrs. Carl Eastvedt of Norway Kansas. An early settler, Olson trained as a furniture maker and cabinetmaker.
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Norway
America
Chicago
Kansas
Norway Township
Scandia
Olson
Julius Olson
Abilene
Texas
Carl Eastvedt
Joont Meeting Postponed by American Legion and Auxiliary
The Amer ican Legion and Auxiliary announce the postponed Joont Meeting from January 25 to February 1 at Legion hall. Both groups will provide entertainment and serve refreshments. All members are urged to attend for a social evening with an expected good time. Altro now has authority to establish and operate camps beyond Scandia camp. Subscription status queried.
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Legion Hall
Altro
Woadmer
Eylatred
Scandia
Local Notes and Wrestling Match Report
The wrestling event at the oe ven Chas Midler venue drew a small crowd with Miller winning two straight falls in 30 and 20 minutes. A Swyhart Lewellyn bout ended in a draw. Community items include birthday wishes for Ross Johnson and local social updates.
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Alhberteen
Republic
Chas
Larson
J. J. Free
Belleville
T. J. Maliffer
Fd McKay
Bowersox
Attention Legion
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Rydal News
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Ross Johnson
Ifrley
Christe
Mack Drovetta
Walter Bowman
Henri’ “Ames
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Sr. Fuhenstock
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Mack
Drovella Butcher
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