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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
5
The township will host a Red Cross meeting at city hall next Tuesday May 21 at 8 00 pm to raise about 1450 for a county and war relief fund. Notable speakers include Rev Boyle T D Leedom Belleville and Rev Conn Republic.
Miss Hilda Nelson and Chan C. Cullers wed Friday May 10 at the Presbyterian manse in Jamestown. They depart for a short honeymoon to Kansas City and will reside in Scandia while Cullers awaits army service. Rev Henry from Funk Nebr led Lutheran services with Swedish morning and English evening services to follow.
Mrs Martha Anderson died May 13 1918 aged 83 years 3 months 21 days born January 22 1835 in Elfsborg Sweden married to Olof Anderson March 23 1856 eight children five predeceased three surviving Anna Olson Sophia and John O Anderson. She homesteaded near Republic county moved with husband in early 70s to traceley area buried Ada cemetery May 18 with Rev E P Olson officiating.
Star Grocery lists rye flour barley flour corn flour and buckwheat flour among its baking essentials. Locals can find these grain flours in select aisles with other specialty ingredients.
About thirty five young people from School Dist S8 visited Miss Mae Swhercinsky at Carl D. Larson’s home for a surprise party. They played games, then refreshments were served by Mrs Larson and helpers before departing, wishing her a return next year. The piece ends with an appeal from the Bank of Scandia about banking and subscriptions.
Governor Arthur Capper proclaims May 20 to 26 1918 as Red Cross Week in Kansas urging liberal subscriptions and broad participation to support the war effort and aid to soldiers and civilians. The proclamation emphasizes Red Cross work as vital to morale and humanitarian relief in wartime.
Obituary details the life of Thomas West born October 17 1838 in West Turrinton Lincolnshire England who died May 14 1818 in Scandia Kansas aged 79 years 6 months 28 days. He emigrated to America 1868 lived in Illinois two years then Republic County Kansas homesteaded in Scandia Township for 38 years moving to Scandia ten years ago. He loved the Golden Rule and Christian faith. Survived by wife Jessie McGuire West, five children, seven grandchildren, four sisters in England and one brother in Belleville Kansas. He served his country through his son James West en route to France. The article includes a long farmers institute premium list for boys exhibits in corn kafir and canning with cash prizes.
County wide meeting in Belleville Sunday May 19 with Hon W Y Morgan speaker and Pershing soldier promise. County meetings May 20 21 22 at multiple township sites. Emphasizes sacrifice, duty, and fundraising timing with no local solicitations until canvass.
County training exams set for May 17 18 at Belleville High School with folk law topics. Friday covers Psychology Civics Management U S History Physiology. Saturday Geography Arithmetic Reading Grammar. A $1 fee for Senior candidates. high school credits also offered. List of examinees provided with many names and districts.
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