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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
6
Local residents visit the Rock Island Garage to view the PE22 model Putck touring car on display. A pie supper at City Hall proceeds a short program at eight o clock tonight. Tudor J. Charles, state senate hopeful for the 32nd district, touts his 1917 Republic County voting record.
Population notes include Dancing at Riverside Club Saturdays in Vernon Colorado visitor Lloyd Downing from Vernon stays with relatives. Several residents travel to Belleville and Missouri for family events with visits to Courtland and Culver. A local farm advertises potatoes at 2.50 per bushel and mentions various local names and trips. Frances J. Fickel, a candidate for county superintendent, notes rural school experience and Kansas State training.
In Republic county reports Dr. E. P. Ahrens was in Kansas City late last week. Omer Olson of Jansens Nebraska spent Saturday with his parents. Mrs. Larvis Lervold and Mrs. William Wilson traveled to Belleville on Wednesday. Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Kackley visited her relatives the Gust Aberg family Sunday. Grace Sandborn and Lutie McElroy of Clay Center attended the A. V. Sandborn home Sunday. Mrs. P. E. Ahrens and others visited Ahrens in Bellevue Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson and children of Topeka visited Mrs. Johnson’s parents Saturday and Sunday. John Sjoholm returned from Waconda Springs improved after treatment. Frances J. Fickel’s Dist. No. 84 school is Republic county’s first Superior School. Fickel seeks the Republican nomination for superintendent. Esther M. Isaacson hosted a Sunday School gathering at Noble Isaacson’s north of town Friday. The evening featured music, games, and a lunch.
The State Office requires exams to be held on October 29-30 rather than November 5-6. They will be administered at the superintendent's office under the supervision of Mary Jnansky, County Superintendent.
Frank Weenan stars in The False Code a Pathé picture booked for the Princess Theatre for one day. Advance notices promise edge of seat suspense as the story unfolds a man robbed of home wife and good name by conspirators who foist blame on an innocent person.
Edith Lawson returns from Concordia hospital and several residents visit kin in Formosa. H W Stancliff fills third shift at Rock Island. Ward's Medical Co offers a salesman post in Republic County for a Ward's wagon with full details in Winona Minnesota. Established in 1856.
Harry P. Taber and two children formerly of Poronta Canada are leaving after a three week stay with relatives here. They depart last Friday for Tulsa Oklahoma where they will spend a month before returning to Cuan wedi.
Beoverend Gustaf Melmquist preaches at the Swedish church on Sunday as Rev. Wood Slay Costor plans services. Lige Fike drove to visit Pike’s sister Mrs. Chas Slonihost. Mrs. Fike stays through Thursday and attends revival meetings by the Brethren church. Mrs. M. F. Jackson hosts a luncheon on Cloud Street with several ladies. Skating rink offers skating, music, and open nights Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday. Wm Miller is proprietor.
M. M. Watson and G. L. Campbell passed through Scan dia on their way to Mankato. They visited the Journal office to advocate the Good Roads amendment up for voter consideration. A state senator from the 32nd district is described as a progressive farmer and booster in his community.
The Princess theater regrets Hart pictures failed to arrive and apologizes to patrons. A Win S Hart film is advertised for this Saturday re issue with action and thrills and is expected to open despite prior delays.
Residential property description lists the Eric Nelson estate near the blacksmith shop with sale details attributed to J. W. Plotner. The fragment notes ownership and sale arrangement but provides few conditions or price specifics.
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