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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
3
An excerpt extols self reliance and persistent toil as keys to greatness. It urges rising after falls, proving worth through work, and avoiding dependence on others. Judge Consents to address, with Dr Scott organizing the event and P. J. Paulsen handling secretary duties for further details.
Preparations are underway for a large July 4th celebration in Dr. Scotts grove west of Norway described as a premier county grove. The day’s program is not finalized yet but N. B. McCormick of Phillipsburg, former congressman and district official, is named in connection with the event.
A program for Decoration Day is planned at Cits Hall at 2 00 P M Friday with addresses by local talent. After the program the assembly will march to the cemetery to decorate the graves.
A special train with over one hundred Kansas City business leaders will pass through Scandia on the Rock Island line and spend twenty five minutes in town to entertain residents with a band. Arrival is scheduled for 12518 and departure at 12543 on Decoration Day Friday May 30.
Union memorial services held at City Hall Sunday were well attended. Rev Gale of the U B Church delivered an apt sermon. Nine old soldiers and their wives plus widows attended to honor our nation’s defenders.
Tommy Doctor defeated Gana in a second match at Courtland last Thursday night. Gana won the first fall but Doctor wore down his giant opponent to claim the second and third falls.
The Scandia High School alumni held their annual reception for the class of 1931 at the Lutheran church Saturday night. About thirty five attendees enjoyed a program in the main auditorium then a four course banquet in the basement with invited guests. J. H. Sandell acted as host or organizer.
As toast master of the occasion and received many hearty responses new officers were elected as follows Muriel Grubb Pres and Pariee Plotner Sec y and Treas The members of the Alumni are very pleased with the success of the affair and from reports the decorations and program were elegant.
Six graduates, all boys, received diplomas as the Hall glowed with gray and cardinal decor. Arthur Sjoholm gave the Salutatory, Geo. Sigsbee delivered the Valedictory, Prof. Olsson spoke on The Treasures at The Foot of The Rainbow, and Prof. Olsson presented diplomas with praise. Rev. Carlson gave the benediction sealing a memorable ceremony attended by families.
A local Decoration Day program includes the song Marching from Georgia and Tramp tramp tramp, a scripture reading, brief addresses by comrades, a Lincoln address, a flag pageant by children, and a procession to the cemetery for grave decorations conducted by sons, daughters, and other children. Everyone is invited Friday at 2 p.m.
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