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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
2
Walter Preble was seen washing the windows of his storefront early this week signaling a possible clean up campaign. The column muses on post emergency efforts and highway signs claiming men at work while noting changes in comfort during a cold wave.
Miss Clarine Beyer delivered the principal address at the Republic County Teachers Association session in Belleville on October 22. W L Miller of Scandia was named president. Madison Coombs, secretary treasurer. Sessions announced for November 4 and 5 in eight cities. The Scandia Journal owner details and ownership statement follow.
The Epworth League holds a devotional at 7 p.m. with evening worship at 7:30 and a choir rehearsal led by Miss Jean Hartman. A Christian religion class starts Saturday, November 5 at 2 p.m. for ages 12 to 14. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 p.m. with hostesses listed. Also, subscription reminders and a family visit from Mrs. Elmore of Denver to the Cardwell household are noted.
Red Top school hosted an Indian Pow Wow on the grounds with tepees a wigwam totem pole and a large fire. fourteen Red Top Indians in war paint and feathered regalia were introduced the night included dances games and a weiner roast. Birthday surprise party honored Roy Lewis at Beloit with guests from Ewing Lewis and Beloit.
John Harvey Poage born October 16 1871 in St Joseph Missouri died October 20 1938 aged 67 years and four days. Survived by wife Dora Brees a step son and daughter and several siblings. Funeral services held October 23 at United Brethren church Scandia with interment in Courtland cemetery. Local notes mention visitors and relatives in Stayton Belleville Republic and other areas.
Mrs. R. H. Munford and Mrs. N. J. Ward of Belleville were Sunday afternoon callers at the Dr. KE Ahmes home. Ed Ahrens joined them and remained with his daughter Mrs. Ward until Monday afternoon. The Trinity group of Cerens will meet with Mrs. W. J. Leckberg on November 10 shifting from the previously stated November 11 in the Scandia Journal.
Grace Smith of Parksville and Esth er Smith of Topeka visit parents Mr and Mrs C A Smith. Football game Scandia Belleville postponed to next week due to weather. Frank Eastman sale draws crowd as they quit farming for Belleville lunch room. First snow of season October 28. Myrtle L Larson and Lawrence A Nowcorf wed in Manhattan. Austin Kelly's farm barn fire causes large loss with little insurance. Dr C V Haggman attends Rock Island physicians meeting in Chicago. Earl and Stanley Schwahn visit from KU. Scandia U and I Club hosts Tom Thumb Wedding at City Hall with staged pageantry and songs. Elmer Farley returns from Nebraska land drawing and reports a fine time. District 88 Swedes school recreation noted as village center with 25 pupils and home-made playground equipment.
A Norwegian saw mill will be at Isadore Bowersox farm this week to mill lumber from cottonwood trees growing on the property. Isadore plans to use the cottonwood timber for local construction and woodwork projects.
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