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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
7
Community brief listing garage for rent and multiple small sales including three Shorthorn bulls for Aaron B Johnson, heatrola range for sale by W E Eberhardt, and misc visits among residents such as Mabel Swanson and Beulah Barrett. Ada Hawkins returns from Topeka, and several natives are noted visiting relatives.
For sale the 7 hp Admiral day press in early model condition. Contact W A Lewis at phone 3202, located one fourth mile east of Norway.
Henry Jennings, operator for the Rock Island at Colby Kansas, arrived Wednesday night for a few days visit with his father J J Jennings.
Mrs. Addie Swanson of Colorado Springs visited Tuesday morning with her father Wm. Garber and sister Mrs. Botts and Mr. Botts.
Chas Wohlfort of Woodston joined his mother for a family visit. They traveled to Concordia on Wednesday to visit relatives before returning home.
Miss Ella Hawkins who finished her Courtland grade work last week is home for the summer. She has been reemployed for another year.
The Rev. G L Rarick recovers from a difficult winter and walks about town visiting old friends. He reports feeling well again and glad to be out among the community.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling of Kingman are visiting this week with Mrs Bowlin s parents Mr and Mrs A L Aspegren and other relatives and friends in the community.
The Community Club held a pleasant Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Hugh Etter's home with good attendance. After the business session and social hour, a delicious lunch was served.
Mrs. Ray Tingstrom and her daughter Jean depart Sunday for St. Louis to stay with Mr. Tingstrom who is employed in railroad construction near the city, planning to remain there most of the summer.
Joe Nelson and his mother Mrs Matilda Nelson spent months here then traveled to Omaha last week where he will take carpenter work for the summer. He plans to return here next fall.
The United Brethren Sunday school classes with Miss Pauline Nylund and Miss Jetty Green hiked north of town Wednesday evening and shared a picnic supper. W. E. Green escaped injury Monday when C. E. Hall nearly hit him with a coupe as Green stepped into the road from a drag, a quick maneuver averting harm.
A group of friends gathered Monday evening at Miss Pauline Nylund’s home for a birthday surprise. Refreshments were served and a pleasant time was reported by those in attendance.
Mrs Irene Mahan and Mrs W Brigle were in Concordia on Wednesday visiting local friends and taking part in community events.
Lost last Friday, a small black and white terrier. Finder notify this office. Protect vines from pests with Paris Green. Haggman & Wires. Virginia and Virgene Tynar of this city will sing from station K F E Q at Oak Nebraska on June 2 in the matinee program.
The C E Society will serve lunch and ice cream at the U B building beside Allnutt's garage Monday afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs C E Nelson and son Warren of Topeka are due Friday evening for a few days with Adolph Nelson and family. Jake Stofer Sherm Robison and Horatio Wyman came up from Manhattan last week to visit home folks and attend high school alumni festivities.
Harry Moller Paul Marlow and Warren Berggren traveled to Everest Kansas on Wednesday to join the road construction crew of Rickel Coleman and Reece.
For sale or trade on out-of-town property, southeast Scandia residence. Contact Robt. Rickabaugh at phone 197. Mrs. Noda Bettis and children Lloyd and June visit relatives at Courtland, stopping by the A. M. Bettis home on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Preble hosted Sunday at Concordia with guests M. A. Preble, Mr. and Mrs. P. Plotner, and Jeanne Alice along with Mrs. J W. Plotner.
G. W Nimnocks, recently back from Wichita where he attended a bankers convention, says the wheat crop across central and southern regions is in excellent condition.
Scandia defeated Bellevue 6 to 5 last Sunday at the county seat as Harvey pitched for the locals and the defense squandered a four run lead through errors. Local social notes mention dances and visits from relatives including Mr and Mrs Clifton Henrickson and Lydia Weller family in town.
Mr and Mrs G W Nimnocks and daughters visited relatives in Great Bend Tuesday. Their two sons John and Frank, who stayed a week, will return home with them. Henry Johnson purchased new refrigeration equipment for City Market including a counter and showcase to display meats and perishable goods, kept sanitary by the artificial refrigeration plant already in use.
M. A. Preble advertises Westinghouse light bulbs for sale locally. The notice lists available wattages and prices and invites buyers to inquire in person.
E. Albro enlarges his residence by extending a wall of a section. Cafeteria lunch follows the program with ice cream and cake served at the U. B. Ladies' Aid building Monday.
Mrs E Campbell of Concordia is visiting her niece Mrs W E Eberhardt and family this week. Also notes advertise Air-o-Gas stoves by Coleman Lamp Co and a garage for sale by M A Preble with contact 8 J Nelson 411 W 20 St Omaha. Chas Freed and daughters visited Ed Larson in Concordia Sunday. Tires and Tubes offered at mail order prices with immediate delivery.
A Monday evening cafeteria lunch was served at the U B Aid building on Main Street by the C E Society girls.
Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens and daughters visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs M O Brown near Courtland. the social event featured multiple family hosts and attendees in a neighborhood gathering.
Miss Ella Maxell of Superior visited Sunday at her home here. FOR SALE Hobart M Cable Piano See it at Jeandebeur's.27
The Holton Signal criticizes politicians who abandon their convictions for votes. It contrasts representatives who follow voter will with those who act on personal judgment, noting debates over who truly guides legislative action and who remains loyal to constituents.
Poultry catalog offered for sale with Quality chicks including Reds Rocks An conas at $10.50 per 100 Leghorns at $39.50 Wyandottes and Orpingtons at $12 Jenkins Poultry Jewel in Jewell Kansas 427.
Miss Anna Johnson of Manhattan visits her brother Aaron Johnson, Mrs Johnson, and other relatives after teaching at St. Francis high school for the past year.
The United Brethren Sunday school Young People’s class spent an evening at the church clearing the tennis court on the real lot. Sides were chosen and refreshments supplied by the losing side. Mrs. Baker teaches the class. Used 2-H. P. C sale. See Ushman engine for M. A. Preble.
Miss Blanche Burns called on Thora and Clela Yeager in Republic this week, spending a few days with them during her visit.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Burns with Blanche and Lester Sanderson visited Lloyd Burns and family at Concordia Sunday.
Dorothy Foreman spent Sunday and Monday at her home in Lebanon.
Miss Poage reports honor roll for six weeks and year figures. Seventh graders Leanoree and Alberta Larson top the list with averages around 90. Eighth graders Opal Currie Lucille English Marcile Isaacson and Jay Cooper show high six week marks from 91 to 94 percent. Year averages place Opal Currie Lucille English Marcile Isaacson and Phil Hageman around 91 percent with Alberta Larson at 90.
J R Shivvers of Bellaire visited Thursday morning for a few days with his son W P Shivvers and family before heading to his farm near Norway.
For sale the Beckman house listed by W. E. Eb erhardt with price 3500 dollars. Down payment 1500 dollars requested and balance to be paid in installments.
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