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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
2
Public notice states second class matter at Scandia post office under act of Congress March 3 879. Subscription prize $1.50 yearly. Advertising rates provided on request.
Social note reports a pleasant birthday surprise for E. W. Burns last Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Nystrom and Reynold, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson and sons, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Olson, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Nystrom, and Miss Margaret Nelson.
G R and Hi Y members of Scandia High School enjoyed a mixer at the L O F Hall last Friday night. Sponsored by Hi Y and G R clubs with faculty chaperones, the Halloween themed event featured prize for best costumes worn by Miss Yvonne Nelson and Miss Vernice Swanson. Lunch was served by committees from both organizations.
Mrs Day Green and Mrs Robert Doctor hosted a Friday evening party at the Green residence honoring Mrs Guy Ward on her birthday. A YW birthday cake was baked by Mrs Green. Guests included Mesdames Jake Storer Henry Nystrom Ray Chilcott Melvin Hillery Robert Doctor Jake Weisler Jim Mahan and Misses Anges Albro Violet Dabinnus.
Sunday dinner guests at Republic included Mr and Mrs Joe Tedrow and family, Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow, and Frances. In Ward home Wednesday evening friends honored Mrs Ward's birthday with Mr and Mrs Jake Storer and others attending.
The Welcome-In Circle met Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors for a regular meeting. A delicious lunch was served by hostess Mrs. Jake Weislogel. Several guests attended the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Erickson of Bird City Kansas announce the birth of their daughter Phylis Ann The mother was formerly Miss Lilly Farrell The couple celebrate the new arrival in their home community with family and friends
Prayer and Bible study discussed at the group meeting. The Halloween event is set for Friday night November 1 at Mrs. Cora Young's home. Next regular meeting will be with Mrs. Chester Woodka on November 7. Attendees included Mesdames Reta Cowle Nellie Awalt Lena Lloyd Chas Freed Pattie Eakins Frank Granstedt Bernice Isaacson and Frank Isaacson's family.
Sunday guests at the L. G. Nystrom home include Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Olson Mrs. August Olson and Miss Helen Westerberg. The Dorcas Society will hold its monthly social in the church parlors on Friday afternoon Nov. 8 with hostesses Mesdames Gust Larson Esther Wilson and Ida Greenslade.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen announce the birth of their son on October 26. The brief notice notes the new arrival and parental names in a concise family announcement typical of local section listings.
Rebecca Lodge held a regular session at the I O F hall last Thursday with 26 members present and several visiting sisters from Portland. Lunch was served by Mrs Merrit Sigsbee Mrs Jake Weislogel and Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Nystrom entertained last Wednesday evening at home for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nystrom and family of Jamestown, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Johnson and family of Jamestown, Miss Helen Westerberg of Miltonvale, and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Burns. Light refreshments were served late in the evening.
Local notices announce 1980 wallpaper samples at Haggman and Wires. Social items list visits by Ben Vincent family and friends to the Vincent home and at the bluffs. A milk delivery schedule change and hospital update for Virginia Mahan are included along with rental ads and a sick outreach in Red Cloud Nebraska.
I express sincere appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown by friends and relatives in my bereavement following the death of my wife. Clarence Hammer. Ip.
Mr and Mrs John Mahan sr entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Fredell and family of Mankato. Mrs O E Davis hosted Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs Frank Eastman and children and Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family. A fountain pen was found on the football field and the owner may call at The Journal office to claim it.
A notice suggests replacing an old battery at Prebles Garage to avoid winter trouble. It also mentions eating chicken at the Royal Cafe on Thursday and Sunday with no issues reported.
Mr and Mrs Mike O'Neil entertained Sandy at dinner along with Mr and Mrs Louis O'Neil and family of Chester Mr and Mrs John O'Neil and family of Chester and Mrs Geo White and family of Scandia.
Highland Ladies Aid and Mission Circle gathered at the home of Mrs Mertie Walter on Thursday afternoon with sixteen members six visitors and eighteen children present. The meeting opened with songs and prayers and continued with focused discussions and plans for upcoming community support activities.
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