Rev Oscar Swan longtime Scandia resident passes away
Rev Oscar J Swan veteran Swedish Methodist minister died Tuesday after years of declining health. Born Sept 17 1848 in Tjaested Os t ergo tland Sweden he came to America in 1868 and served in many pastorates including Chariton Iowa Saronville Neb Lindsborg Kansas and Scandia Kansas He was married to Helma Peterson 1873 and leaves a large family including nine children and 37 grandchildren The Swedish Methodist church held his funeral at the local church while the high school enjoyed a full house for a recent play fundraiser
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Oscar J. Swan
Scandia
Rev. Swan
Tjaested
Ostergotland
Sweden
America
New Sweden
Iowa
Illinois
Little Swedish Methodist Church
Swedena, Til
Chariton
Helma Cr. Peterson
Keskuk
Melrose
Galesburo
Keokuk
Saronville
Neb
Lindsborg and
Clay Center
Kansas
Kapas City
Oakland
Maines
Wayne
Kans
Ong
Axtell
West Hell
Nebr
Warren
Kan‘pag
Nebraska
Susie Swan
Manuel Swan
Stoneham
Axel P
Gustavus, N
Victor A. Swan
Sioux City
J. S. Wadhems
Andrew Peterson
Lawton
G. D. Houson
E. Wahlstrom
India
Gast
E. C. Wires
R. T. Walkers
Poe
William Lagrand
Cecil Mollr
Ella Aspegren
Harry Moller
Rex
Tom
George
Tel
Jim
Polly
Rob
Mothers Day Services at United Brethren Church
Special Mothers Day observance planned at United Brethren Church next Sunday. Rev. Mrs. Williams of Republic will deliver the morning message and again preach in the evening helping mark the observance.
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U. B
Uited Brethren
Clara Cederstam Hosts Sendoff for Miss Violet Means
Clara Cederstam entertained a small group Tuesday evening honoring Miss Violet Means who leaves school for her Wichita home. Guests included Mrs. A. R. Morey Mrs. E. C. Wires Mrs. Stanley Schwahn Miss Roberta Sandborn Miss Ella Maxell Miss Mabel Berggren Miss Carrie Aberg and Miss Blanch Hageman.
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Clara Cederstam
Violet Means
Wichita
Miss Means
A. R. Morey
E. C. Wires
Stanley Schwahn
Roberta Sandborn
Ella Maxell
Mabel Berggren
Carrie Aberg
Blanch Hageman
The Blot Opens at Princess Theatre Tuesday
Lois Weber presents The Blot a drama of pride and sacrifice showing at the Princess with Claire Windsor Philip Hubbard Marie Walcamp Louis Calhern and Margaret McWade among the cast The film follows an underpaid teacher and his family facing poverty and hunger framed as a human interest story with a nationwide topical appeal.
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Lois Weber
Princess Theatre
Louis Weber
United States
Miss Webe
Ta W
Claire Windsor
Philip Hubbard
Marie Walcamp
Louis Cal‘hern
Margaret McWade
County Track Meet Honors and Allotments at Belleville
Belleville won the county track meet with 63 points followed by Norway 16 Scandia 14 and Republic 14. Scandia dominated field events and Blanche Burns won declamation while Jane Smith won oratory. Dee Householder Frank McHenry and Harry Moller earned top places. Students receive two new cups to retain for four years. Emery Berry Stanley Schwahn Vernon Homes head to Topeka for state American Legion events with Mrs Delma Nelson attending auxiliary meetings.
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Belleville
Norway
Republic
Scandia
Harry Moller
Dee Householder
Frank McHenry
Blanche Burns
Jane Smith
Emery Berry
Stanley Schwahn
Vernon Homes
American Legion
Topeka
Delma Nelson
Coreordia Battle Chronicle Highlights Local Event
Newcomb, a central figure at Coreordia, arrived Sunday with her mother Mrs John Newcomb to support the community gathering. The event drew local residents and emphasized town unity.
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Battle
Newcomb
Coreordia
John ‘Newcomb
Commencement events planned for Scandia Public Schools
The district announces a busy commencement period starting May 21 with baccalaureate at the Swedish Methodist church led by Rev. O J Lundber and special show Deliverance at city hall. Senior class day, eighth grade exercises, and high school commencement on May 25 with President Harmon of Conner College as speaker. Community day Friday invites baskets and park events.
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O. J. Lundbere
City
Harmon
Conner College
United States
Paige
City Hall
Hageman and Wires
Brent's
Hallowe’en
Brent
Ellen
Rex
Fifteen Ladies Host U and I Art Club Gathering
Fifteen members gathered at Mrs J J Smith's home for a delightful afternoon. Mrs Smith and daughters served a three course lunch with yellow and blue decor. Centerpiece featured hyacinths and jonquils. each place setting held a yellow basket with eyes and a bluebird on the handle delivering a sentiment to be read aloud. The club announces a May 19 meeting at Mrs Summer's home.
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U and I Art Club
J. J. Smith
Jane
Edna
Summer
Riverside Saturday Dance With The Southern Jazzers
Riverside hosts a Saturday evening dance featuring The Southern Jazzy Jazzers of Superior with music to entertain. Residents and friends are invited to attend and enjoy the performance.
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Riverside
Superior
Street Lundberg wedding at Belleville Presbyterian parsonage
Miss Amalyn Street married Fred V Lundberg at the Presbyterian parsonage in Belleville on Wednesday afternoon. The couple received relatives at the James F E Street home after the ceremony. Lundberg is a Courtland native, a World War veteran, and will reside on the Lundberg farm north of Courtland.
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Amalyn M. Street
Fred V. Lundberg
Presbyterian Parsonage
Belleville
Jas. FE. Street
Re. Lundberg
James FE. Street
Farmer
Lundberg
A. Lundberg
Courtland
Kansas
Kitchen Cabinet by Nellie Maxwell Recipes
The Journal highlights Nellie Maxwell’s Kitchen Cabinet as a premier feature. Her practical economical recipes appeal to all readers and promise tasty, wholesome results. Maxwell is praised as a noted domestic scientist with extensive cooking experience.
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Nellie Maxwell
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O. J. Swan
Wasell
Scandia Mercantile
Princess ‘Theatre
God
Nell Shipman
Neil Shipman
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Scandia Public Schools
Mrs. Smith
U and I Club
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