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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
1
Railroads Rock Island Missouri Pacific publish daily time cards with east and westbound departures and arrivals. Entries include No 8 Rky Mt Lt No 34 Jersey No 40 Passenger No 6 Passenger 84 Local Freight No 7 Rky ME Lt No 33 Jersey No 39 Passenger 5 Passenger 83 Local Freight North Motor 41 and South Motor 642 freight and 91 90 freight with morning and afternoon times listed for each.
On the 28th Sunday after Trinity the sermon cites render unto Caesar and seek heavenly citizenship. The Dorcas Society meets in the church parlors Friday afternoon. Thanksgiving dinners and Bazaar planned. Sunday school and services at usual hours. Pastor Chas Pehrson extends cordial welcome.
The church lists 10 30 morning worship 11 30 Sunday school Swedish service 7 00 Epworth League 7 30 evening worship. A Friday afternoon and evening program includes a Sunday school party for children and an Epworth League birthday party on November 20th. Father and Son banquet is set for next Wednesday at Rodge Hall with 60 cent plates.
The U B Church invites members to a football game Sunday at 10 A M inside the church hall, between Scandian G B Church and a local eleven. The 11 A M preaching service and choir music follow, with Union CEB meeting at 6 45 P M and illustrated pastor talks at 7 30 P M. Various weekly meetings and practices are announced.
Expressions of sincere thanks from the Ett er family and children for the kind deeds and beautiful feelings during the illness and death of our loving dad and father.
Albert Loren Etter born February 14 1870 in Adams County Iowa died November 4 1925 at home near Scandia Kansas He came to Kansas with parents in 1878 settled southeast of Scandia He helped build the Rock Island right of way He was vice president of the Farmers Union Courtland and of the Free Fair Association Republic County He married Belle Guster May 6 1900 and left three children Glada Alberta and Loren with daughter Faye preceded in death Surviving are his mother and two brothers Hugh and Eugene He was a devoted husband and father and a pioneer citizen quoted with Psalm 90 on frailty and wisdom.
The board names Albert L Etter a pioneer and valued member of the Farmers Union Grain and Supply Association and Farmers Union Cooperative Association of Courtland. It honors his dependable counsel and notes his loss as deeply felt, offering sympathy to his wife and children and requesting copies for publication and minutes.
An ordinance authorizes the mayor and city clerk of Scandia Republic County Kansas to execute a contract with Kansas Power Company Cloud County for the sale by the Company and the purchase by the City of a 15 horsepower 1200 RPM 220 volt 3 phase slip ring general electric motor as described in the contract terms.
Scandia City and Kansas Power Company sign an agreement dated November 6 1925 for the city to purchase a 15 horsepower 220 volt three phase motor with installation by the company. The city will build a cement foundation and pay 574.07 dollars with 250 due on delivery and 324.07 by January 1 1926. If the motor fails to meet work requirements within 30 days the company will install a larger motor at cost difference. The agreement requires three phase power and becomes binding after city ordinance adoption and publication. The document is signed by City officials and the company president with city clerk and seal.
Postal guidance urges prepaying postage and completing addresses clearly. Instructions cover return cards, sturdy packing, avoiding light tissue, sealing only with printed labels, and insuring valuable parcels while allowing certain Christmas markings to encourage early mailing.
Farmers Alliance Insurance Company seeks an individual to fill a vacant Scandia Agency post in Kansas. The firm, with 38 years in Kansas and $800000 in resources, promises 20 to 40 percent premium savings to property owners and invites qualified applicants to write Me Pherson Kansas for agency contracts.
Saturday morning a severe snow and wind storm swept through Rydal, contrasting with the milder weather earlier in the week. Residents faced reduced visibility and drifting snow as utilities and roads were impacted.
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry near Courtland visited Robert Lund and Paul Milner homes Sunday. Mr and Mrs Howard Donaldson welcomed a nine and a half pound daughter born Friday morning. Merle Barrett Pauline Nyland and Thora Yeager attended the Teachers Association at Salina last week with Mrs Joe Barrett and Beulah. Charla Ella Larson visited Union with Pauline and Nona Clare Milner and at Red Top school. Elmer Farlee family visited Carrie home Sunday. Is your subscription paid up.
A line of Christmas cards is on display at the office, showcasing seasonal greetings and designs for visitors and staff to view. The display signals a holiday theme across the workplace with varied cards and messages.
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