Scandia Picnic Event and Local Red Cross List
The notice invites attendance at the Scandia Picnic on August 1 2 and 3 1917 and lists Red Cross contributors with amounts including CG Peterson and Mrs Larson plus church groups. Scandia Volunteer Fire Co held a meeting electing Adolph Nelson as fire chief and Chas Nordman as assistant chief. New member candidates were named for initiation. Will Fulcomer and Gertrude Jensen wed July 10 in Gem Kansas with Rev Wiles officiating. The couple plan to reside in Colby and friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
J. Peterson
Jake Weisloger
John Larson
Julia Larson
C. G. Johnson
Rydal
Sam Fparlee
M. E
Scandia Volunteer Fire Co
Adolph Nelson
R. A. Doctor
Chas. P. Nordman
Andrew Wilson
Roy Nondorf
Paul Preble
C. A. Othberg
John Shotzman
Will Fulcomer
Gertrude Jensen
R. A
Gem
Kansas
Wiles
Scandia
Will
Colby
Fulcomer
Gertie
Gilbert Jensen
Scandia Volunteer Fire Company Meets July 26 at Hendrix Office
A meeting of the Scandia Volunteer Fire Company is scheduled for Thursday evening July 26 at the office of L. N. Hendrix. Attendees are urged to attend for an interesting program. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Three taps of the Fire Bell will be sounded. T. J. West, Sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Volunteer Fire Company
L. N. Hendrix
T. J. West
Sec’y
Scandia Webber game ends in swat fest 25 to 5
Scandia hosts Webber in a high scoring game dominated by hard hitting. Bledsoe hit two home runs including one with the bases loaded while Jennings disrupted the pitcher’s rhythm. Wrigley performed well on the mound and the team prepares for a clash with Munden. Local minstrel cast plans another benefit performance and Kansas farmers announce 10,000,000 acres of wheat to be sown this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Webber
Bledsoe
Jennings
Davis
Wrigley
Munden
Kansas
Farmer Walter Kelly Sells Property Before Enlisting
Walter Kelly, a young farmer four miles southwest of Norway, advertises a public sale of livestock and farm implements on Friday July 27 before he joins the army. A recent arrival from Pennsylvania, he has earned local respect for his industrious work and accumulated property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kelly
Norway
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Norway church colony hosts surprise tribute to Rev Henry
About eighty members of the Norway church gathered Thursday evening in cars to surprise Rev and Mrs Henry Surprised. They thanked him for his work on the new church and presented $33 in cash and gifts with refreshments for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Norway Church
Norway
Boys Camp Becomes Beaver Lodge Success in Scandia
The Invitation Camp of LaVelle F. Hicks opened at Enoch Larson grove with 23 boys forming Beaver Lodge. Tents arranged around a central fag pole as the camp operates on a rotation schedule including swimming and fishing. Rev. M. J. Wickman spoke Tuesday, Miss Tebow played violin, and visits are welcome each evening. Wednesday the group toured Pawnee Monument. W. W. Boman spoke in the evening. more talks are planned with H. M. Templin and Senator L. Cherries scheduled for Friday and weekend events with music by Scandia musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVelle F. Hicks
Enoch Larson Grove
M. J. Wickman
Concordia
Scangia
Dr. Wickman
Miss Tebow
Hicks
Pawnee Monument
Senator Gulich
Rev
A. A. Norden
Clarence Tebow
Wm. Johnson
Albin Isaacson
W. W. Boman
Topeka
Kansas Bankers Association
H. M. Templin
Mankato
Ll. ©. Cherries
Lincoln
Nebr
Scandia
Motorcycle crash near Gar man residence leaves rider injured
Earl Schwahn traveling from Courtland on a motorcycle hit a dust pocket near Albert Garman’s place and was thrown unconscious. He regained consciousness after reaching the Garman house, received medical care, and nine stitches were required for a knee gash. Hart Schwahn is recovering but not yet fully himself.
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Courtland
Earl Schwahn
Albert Garman
Garman
Hart
Pearson Impersonator at Norway Chautauqua Promises Laughs
An entertainer billed as a Mr Pearson impersonator performs at the Norway Chautauqua from July 21 to 25 assuring audiences 60 laughs per minute or a money refund. The act plays at PM Oak De aie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pearson
Oak de Aie
Hedberg-Bergren Wedding in Clay Center Community
A pretty home wedding was celebrated Wednesday afternoon July 11 at the Hedberg home. Miss Anna Caroline Hedberg married John Bergren with Rev. O. W. Strombom reading the service. Attendants included Emma Alm and Arthur Hedberg with Hedberg cousins as flower girl and ring bearer. A three course luncheon followed. The couple will reside in Weskan Kansas after a short wedding trip through Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Hedberg
Anna Caroline
John Bergren
O. W. Strombom
Emma Alm
Arthur Hedberg
Lillian Hedberg
Ruth Hedberg
Clay Center
Reigren
Weskan
Kans
Colorado
P. O. Bejgren
Scandia
Kan
Scott
Kansas City
P. O Bejgren
Peterson
Bellman
Walsburg
Herman Bejgren
Wyoming
Conrad Anderson
Clyde
Lindstrom
Local residents visit Belleville for business and band events
Gust Venestein of Scandia and C A Brewer with daughter of Norway visit Belleville for business. Henry I Johnson from east of Scandia attends a band concert. Wm A Berry and wife travel from Norway township for business. Owen F Brewer family from Norway visiting Ohio. T J West of Scandia visits band and friends. Ed Fraser family from Norway Township visits Mrs Lash. Dr L Hammond from Sherdahl transacts business. J H Sandell of Scandia with Lars and Alfred Hammer visit Belleville. A B Cerny of Cerny Bros Hardware in Narka attends from distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lash
Providence Chapel
Scandia
Belleville
T. P. Teagarden
Wayne
Manhattan
Geneva Johnson
George Nimocks
Harvey Sandel
Emma Anderson
Republic County
Sam Summers
T. B. West
Trux Tudor J. Charles
Republic
Maude McGlashan
Saling
R. E. Scrivner
White Rock
Jas. McGlashan
Thomas Hay
Hugh McGowan
C. A. Brewer
Little
Norway
Henry I. Johnson
Wm. A. Berry
Norway Township
Owen F. Brewer
Ohio
T. J. West
Ed. Fraser
Cerny Bros
Narka
A Ragtime King Gage Shines At Norway Chautauqua
Ragtime artist Mr. Gage, a member of Seres nader's Glee Club, performs at the Norway Chautauqua July 21 25 earning praise for playing more notes to the square inch on the piano than any other ragtime player on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Mr. Gage
Seresnader’s
Norway Chautauqua
Death of Former Scandia Resident Reported
Wm Conor Dead Word received note of the death of a former Scandia resident at his home. Court proceedings and funeral details list a Thursday evening death with services set for Courtland Sun at 2:30 in the afternoon at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Scotch Plains
McGleasham
Ryda
Courts
Courtland Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meson
Toile du Nord
Gulick's
Gulick’s
Gullick Mercantile Company
VW. B, Gullick, Manager
Fulcomer - Jensen
Hedberg - Bergren
Ternoon
D. Nelson
James
Navy
Chan Cullers
Mr. Thomas
Rubs Day
Grandma Day
Mrs. Thomas
Mrs. Day
Gust Venestein
Wm. Conor
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