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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
5
Frank Granstedt declares a public trust creed and pledges efficient service if elected, arguing the office should be run by a real estate owner and taxpayer who devotes full time to duties. He seeks support in his first bid for public office.
Sarah Berthakjellander born March 18 1845 in Skorphed Norrland Sweden died July 23 1932 in Scandia Kansas aged 87 years 4 months 5 days. She migrated to America in 1894 with Scandia Kansas as destination and endured several marriages. Survived by husband D J Kjellander and a brother and sister in Sweden and a niece in Stockholm. Funeral July 25 1932 in Scandia with Rev Chas Pehrson officiating and burial in Riverview cemetery.
Linn Donald Thompson, 7, son of Rolla and Lillie Thompson, died after a short illness. Born June 24, 1925 at the farm west of Scandia, he was known for his thoughtful outlook and cheerful reply of Just fine. Survived by parents a sister Katherine and brothers Andy George and Alva, with grandparents and many relatives. Funeral July 21 1932 at the Presbyterian Church, Rev Glen Megill officiating, burial in Courtland cemetery.
Village readers report threshing helpers and cooks at several farms, visits among neighbors, and a ball game north of the airport where the Johnson team beat Kackley and lost to Belleville. Marsh Beecher delivered mail this week and Pauline Skidmore visited her grandparents.
Two games set for Scandia field next weekend with Cuba facing Swede Juniors on Saturday and Agenda meeting locals on Sunday afternoon. Admission is ten cents. The Scandia junior team plays a brand of baseball that attracts support from fans and volunteers alike.
The Scandia junior baseball team beat the Mankato American Legion Junior 6 to 3 at home last Saturday and defeated Morganville 9 to 7 in ten innings on Sunday. Jackson earned the win against Mankato, Hall homered with two on to seal the Morganville victory.
Formoso lost both games of a doubleheader at Lawrence last Sunday as Nebraskans edged them 8 to 1 and 2 to 1 in a bid to stay atop the league. Red Cloud split its doubleheader with Mankato, taking 5 to 1 in game one and Red Cloud grabbing 5 to 4 in game two. Republic City fell 6 to 7 to Superior Cementers.
The Scandian Methodist Baseball team of the Republican Valley Sunday School Baseball league defeated Scandia United Brethren Presbyterian 11 to 0 last Monday evening. The win keeps the local Methodist team in undisputed league lead.
District 96 residents share visits and gatherings across families including the Andersons Grim Nondorfs Larson Mainquist and Petersons. Notable notes include Deloris Larson returning home after trips, a birthday lunch for Marvin Grim, Emma Falk’s goitre operation, and several church group visits with the Chapel Aid hosting a luncheon.
Mrs. D. J. Kjellander, an 87 year old Scandia resident and native of Sweden who came to Scandia in 1894, died Saturday after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the home with Rev. Chas. A. Pehrson officiating. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery. Miss Edna Moe of Lincoln arrived Thursday for a two week visit. Additionally notices list tomato sales and local ads for armorcote floor enamel, ice delivery, and a personnel update at the Sanborn Lumber Co.
Levi and Lawrence Olson called at the Oscar Bergstrom home Saturday afternoon. John Tingstrom and Walter Tedrow left Tuesday afternoon for Pueblo Colorado, then to the Dakotas for harvest. Mrs C C Cullers and son Johnnie, and Mr and Mrs Vincent Townsend of San Pedro California visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wayne Cunningham at Canton, Ohio.
Mr and Mrs D L Cady and family drove to Abilene on Sunday to visit Brown Memorial Park. Miss Faye Cady had been at the Mary Bell camp there and returned with them.
Otto Brand and his sons Cecil and Donald depart Tuesday morning to visit relatives in Maddock North Dakota Pelican Rapids Minnesota and St Paul Minnesota. The trip includes family members Martin Larson and Arthur and Albert accompanying them.
We express sincere appreciation for the kindness shown at our recent bereavement from Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Thompson and family and other relatives.
Gardening notes advise planting July 15 for cabbage cauliflower lettuce and celery then transplanting in early August on cloudy days or late in the afternoon after watering to germinate seed. Shade leafy crops after transplanting to prevent sunburn and use muslin or shingles for cover with light manure side-dressing to boost growth as rains arrive. Also brief local notices on haircuts and residents moving or visiting hospitals.
The Rev and Mrs Emily Malmstrom and daughter Ruth of Ishpeming Michigan and Reuben Malmstrom of Fairfield Nebraska called at Rev B W Selin and John Brandstrom homes Thursday.
L Payne advises feeding goslings starting at 30 to 36 hours old using stale bread soaked in milk or water with finely chopped hard boiled eggs. Feed three to four times daily for two to three weeks with chopped grass or greens. Add five percent coarse grit to the mix and keep clean water available.
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