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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
4
The column recounts weddings including Floy Banks and Bowser in Union Valley and Myrtle Strom and Homer Cardwell, plus numerous visits among families like the Mikesells, Erwins, and Goodwins. It notes travel, moving into new homes, a minor horse riding accident, club gatherings, and local social details across Union and nearby townships.
County residents from Scandia Republic and west of Scandia visit Belleville for business and greetings. Notables include J C Price, Tudor Charles, Reuben Sayre, John Vandevere, Percy Shivvers, and Mrs Lucy West Doctor returning from Los Angeles after her father fell ill.
Sunday visits and Monday gatherings span Scandia Belleville and Republic areas. Notables include Mrs Clara Jacobson improving at home, families like Barleen and Walters attending events, and Mrs Sadie Walters hosting Ladies Aid. Also listed are shopping trips, visits, and kin from Norway and Wayne with multiple small-town names.
Concordia residents John Mahan Sr and Mrs Les Steele with Alfred Fessler and child Doll visited business locals Wednesday. Chas Hohman and wife traveled to Garrison Kansas to see Mrs Hohman’s ill uncle Mike Weaver returning Monday morning. Emil Isaacson and children drove to Kansas Tuesday and will return Monday with Mrs Isaacson visiting relatives there. Nada Bettis and children June and Lloyd went to Courtland last week to visit relatives. Harold Coleman and Frances plus the Coleman and Tedrow families enjoyed a river picnic Sunday.
Frank Nimocks suffered painful burns to his right hand after fingers got caught in hot tar during cable work last week. The incident occurred while handling materials for the stalled gang, with injuries described as painful but not serious.
Chan Cullers and family with Mrs. Cullers' mother Mrs. Johnson of Kackley joined Chas. Othberg Geo. Jean Debeur and family Carrie Aberg and Chas. Freed and family for a Sunday afternoon at Chan's cabin on the river. They reported catching enough fish to go around.
Dr and Mrs J W Eckblad and son John Edward of Duluth Minnesota are coming Thursday evening to visit relatives. They traveled via Rock Island Illinois where Dr Eckblad attended commencement exercises and marked the 380th anniversary of his medical school graduation.
Gerald DeBerry on the milk route sustained a leg injury Sunday morning. Invitations note John J. Henry of Lawrence, son of Dr. and Mrs. Henry, will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Kansas. A wedding reception at the Berry home featured many relatives and a radio and games in the afternoon. A birthday party near Curie Lodge celebrated June 2 for Fr Currie and Claire Nondorf with guests from Republic, Belleville, and Lawrence among others.
Gustavus Adolphus crown prince will present robes to New York Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church and Chicago Gustavus Adolphus Church while visiting Minneapolis for an altar antependium. He will also witness diploma ceremonies at Upalasa College and inspect Augustana College and Theological Seminary. The visit includes laying a cornerstone for a new orphan asylum in Vasa Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom and daughter Jean came home Saturday from St Louis where Ray had worked for the Rock Island railroad. He has been laid off temporarily.
Elvira Erickson, a college student at Lindsborg, came home for the summer Friday evening.
Public notice for Scandia Kansas owners liable to special assessments for Fourth street improvement. Appraisers have filed a full appraisal on file for inspection. A special Mayoral Council meeting at Farmers and Merchants Bank Scandia will occur Friday June 18 1926 at 8 pm to hear complaints on valuations.
Officials state the Mayor and Council may adjust any land valuation deemed too high or too low. Any altered appraisements will be approved and confirmed by the Mayor and Council. Dated June 4, 1926. I. J. West, Mayor.
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