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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
2
The writer recalls a weekend trip through Beatrice to Lincoln noting paving progress and detours. Omaha’s municipal election stirs charges and tax promises while Joslyn Memorial rises as a three million civic monument. Steam of trains and buses to Chicago, dust storms, and Nebraska beer law mark the era.
Citizens in Omaha rush to drinkable beer as Carter Lake’s diversion redirects the Missouri River. Nebraska residents flock to buy 3.2 beer at 20 cents a bottle, with trucks delivering and returning quickly. Beer purchase remains for consumption only.
The piece argues that a family facing deep poverty may defend using a car for recreation as a way to sustain morale. It warns that depriving such families of even a Sunday country ride could push them toward despair or fracture community courage.
A Clay Center Times report describes Knights Templar in full regalia marching past the Methodist church on Easter Sunday as Sunday school children depart. A boy shouts a wary question about war amid the solemn procession.
Karl Gustaf Aberg born December 16 1855 in Romnas Sweden died April 27 1933 at Scandia Kansas at age 77 years 4 months 11 days. He immigrated to the area in 1880 worked as a laborer and tenant farmer then built a home southeast of Scandia. He married Anna Stina Gustafson on November 29 1883 at Scandia. Survived by wife three daughters and one son five grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held at their home and Lutheran Church with interment in Lutheran cemetery. pastor spoke on resurrection.
Scandia Township notes a warrant issued to Martin Tractor and Harvester Co for 612.00 with interest from December 1932 through April 1933 and 600.00 principal, held by Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Shawnee County Kansas. Notary L A Dodge confirms the debt sworn April 15, 1933.
Letters testamentary granted April 20 1933 to B W Vincent executor of Barto Vincent deceased notices to creditors must present claims within one year from date of letters or be barred W D Vance and Fred Emery attorneys for the executor cited by probate judge Henry H Van Natta Kansas county record remains a dated archival notice
In Republic County Probate Court Belleville Kansas the estate of Margaret Craft deceased will have a final settlement hearing on May 20 1933 at 2 PM. Creditors and all interested parties may appear for allowance of services and attorney fees and to determine heirs. Executor IRA G Craft requests discharge from duties and release of sureties. Attest Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta.
Justus Timberline recalls a Washington store at Tenth and E Streets N W once a saloon with a faded inscription claiming John Wilkes Booth took his last drink there on April 14 1865. He proposes the site be bought and donated to the nation to preserve the message.
We express sincere gratitude to relatives and friends for generous assistance and friendly sympathy during illness and death of our husband and father. Signed by Mrs Gust Aberg Mrs William Mahaney Mrs Oscar Johnsen and Carl Aberg.
Miss Frances Guthrie spent the week end at her home in Norton, enjoying a quiet holiday with family. She was seen about town on Saturday and returned to her Norton residence late Sunday.
Ray Leveke of Fairbury spent the weekend with Junior Cullers, sharing time in town. The pair enjoyed local activities and familiar surroundings during the short visit.
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