Jubilee and highway opening draw big crowd in Scandia
Scandia hosted a large Friday turnout for the Jubilee and highway opening. Cuba band directed by Dr. E V Kalin performed before Cape Wurtz orchestra of Concordia took the platform. Dancers filled the new pavement, with square dances called by J W Shotwell. A ride of acts included a motion picture shown at Princess. Local vendors benefited from the event and Mrs. Cullers’ Sunday school booth served treats.
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Scandia
Cuba Band
E. V. Kalin
J. W. Shotwell
Courtland
Fred Hauserman
Missouri Pacific
Commissioner Aspegren’s highway dream comes true at jubilee event
County Commissioner C. G. Aspegren of Republic hosted a celebration marking the highway opening after years of work. federal and state funds totaled over 160000 dollars, with Harold Coleman as master of ceremonies and attendees sharing praise for community cooperation. Local filmmaker Fat Canfield captured the event while J. W. Shotwell entertained with a jig.
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C. G. Aspegren
Republic
Aspegrén
Aspegren
Irvin Currie Sets World Batting Mark for Abilene
Irvin Currie, Abilene shortstop from Scandia Kansas, hit three home runs in a game against Milford led by Dec Brinkley. Currie drove in six of Abilene's 13 total homers, tied to a world record for a single game. Pearson added a second inning homer, and Undersheriff Dutch Taylor followed with a fifth inning long ball to give Abilene a one run edge.
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Irvin Currie
Abilene
Dec Brinkley
Milford
Irvin
Scandia
Irv
Pearson
Taylor
Mrs Nylund Dies Unexpectedly at 49
Mrs Robert Nylund age 49 died unexpectedly early Wednesday from heart failure at her uncle Frank Berggren home. She had been in ill health two years. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 PM from United Brethren church with burial in Riverview cemetery. Community expresses sympathy.
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Robert Nylund
Frank Berggren
United Brethren Church
Riverview Cemetery
Scales at Missouri Pacific yards to be sold at auction
The Shipping Association offers for sale to the highest bidder a set of scales at the Missouri Pacific stock yards. Bids will be opened Monday August 2 at 8 30 PM.
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Shipping Association
Missouri Pacific Stock Yards
Paving Complete on Main Street in Scandia Project
Federal Aid cement paving spanning two miles on Main Street from North Kansas Avenue through the Republican River valley was finished after four contracts. Richel Coleman Reece won culverts, W P Shivvers built two bridges, Cook Construction graded to the county line, and Geiger Rutherford sub let the paving to finish Main Street. The project began in February, with the first cement slab poured March 16 and opened to traffic July 16 after minor traffic pauses.
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Scandia
Kansas Avenue
Ottawa
H. J. Taylor
Belleville
Geiger-Rutherford Construction Co
Leavenworth
Main Street
W. P. Shivvers
Gook and Co
Weislogel
Brown
Omaha
Nebr
C. F. Zeigler
Salina
Joe Gunnels
Rutherford
Birthday Party for A Berggren Guests Celebrate 84th
A Berggren celebrated his 84th birthday on Sunday July 18 with about forty five relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Stenson R Nylund and children and several Berggren relatives. Guests wished him many more happy birthdays as a pleasant day closed with cake and ice cream.
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A. Berggren
Harry Stenson
R. Nylund
Oscar Berggren
Mae
Lottie Lervold
Florence and Russell
Clara Sundine
Ruby
Photo Session Ad at Jeandebeur Furniture Store
Have your photo taken at Jeandebeur Furniture Store with the offer labeled 12 for 25e available day or night. The ad promotes in-store portrait opportunities for customers.
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Jeandebeur
Fourteenth Mariadahl Luther League Convention Held in Ada Kansas
The fourteenth annual Mariadahl District Luther League Convention met July 16-18 at Ada Lutheran Church Courtland with delegates and visitors from district churches. Programs included openings on Friday, business Saturday, and communion services Sunday led by Dr G A Andreen. Ed Boman family returned from a ten day trip to Kansas City and Pittsburg visiting Mrs Boman's parents.
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Luther League
Ada Lutheran Church
Courtland
Kansas
G. A. Andreen
Ada
Ed Boman
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Musical Trio Coming to Chautauqua Next Wednesday
A company of young women from Solomon will perform at Chautauqua next Wednesday night offering varied music and readings. Miss Kennison, praised for charm and talent, is compared to Marion Talley. Season tickets may rise if Svandia’s show gains strong interest. prices will drop for the remaining four numbers. The Scandia Shipping Association sent a car of hogs and a car of cattle to Kansas City earlier this week.
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Solomon
Miss Kennison
Marion Talley
Svandia
Scandia Shipping Association
Kansas City
Exchange photos at Jeandebeur Furniture Store
A small classified note offers to exchange photos with friends at Jeandebeur Furniture Store, priced at 25 cents for 12 items. The ad urges shoppers to support local advertisers.
Republic County Farmers Union Picnic at Pawnee Park
The Republic County Farmers Union Picnic will be held at Pawnee Park Republic on Wednesday August 18 with an all day program including readings music sports and an address by a prominent speaker. Watch for further notice.
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Republic County Farmers Union
Pawnee Park
Republic
Mahan couple spends Sunday at Lon Engle home
Mr and Mrs Jim Mahan spent Sunday at the Lon Engle home with informal social visiting and neighborly conversation noted in local society circles.
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Jim Mahan
Lon Engle Home
Gospel Team to Perform at Open Air Service in City Hall Park
The Concordia Gospel Team will appear at the open air service Sunday night at City Hall Park. Music features a male quartet a cornetist a violinist and a fife. Mr Sidi Knapp Concordia Post Master is in charge and crowds are promised a fine program.
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Concordia Gospel
City Hall Park
Cuprimahy
Sidi, Knapp
Concordia
Ocloei Sunda
Mathis Move Into Huard House Vacated by Chas Huard Family
Mr and Mrs Geo Mathis relocate to the home recently left vacant by the Chas Huard family, marking a new residence transition in the neighborhood.
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Geo. Mathis
Hovy
Chas. Hu’ Hard
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Milton
George
Leonard
Alfred Freed
Maria Sederlin
Anna Hallgren
Johnnie Freed
Gus Hallgren
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