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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
5
The community lists visits, dinners, and guests across Concordia and nearby towns. Families such as the Dickerhoofs, Dahl, Nelsons, and Oxen, plus many friends from Wichita, New York, Lindsborg, Caney, and Kansas City are noted visiting, hosting, and dining. Gift Shop ads highlight hats priced 1.25 to 8.50.
A long list of residents visiting relatives and hosting duties appears, noting numerous Sunday dinners and Monday calls. The write up names Emma Isaacson Ora Tumbleson and many local families including Rasmussen Berggren Davis Goodwin Wallin Johnson Erickson and others in Concordia Courtland and Scandia.
John Larson of Scandia aged 80 years 3 months and 23 days died Wednesday evening Alyse 1986. He was born May 3 1878 at Scandia and married Mary Hoel at Randall February 1 1898. They lived in Scandia until 1911 moved to Eagle Butte SD returned in 1920. He joined the United Brethren church in Scandia in 1900 and remained a member until death. Survived by wife Mary Larson daughter Mrs Dewey Squires of Scandia two grandchildren John Dewey Mary Louise two brothers Cartow Larson of Scandia and M A Larson Courtland and several nephews and nieces. He had been in failing health for years and was a devoted husband and father with a friendly spirit.
Maria Kajsa Gustefson Fogelberg born March 5 1858 in Vastra Sjuberg Sweden died August 30 1936 aged 78 years 5 months 25 days. Married to Olof Fogelberg June 24 1879 in Varmland Sweden. They immigrated in 1880s to a farm southeast of Scandia then moved to Scandia. Survived by husband five children Bertha Gus Elmer Ella Sylvia. Funeral details omitted.
The report notes Belleville residents and a twin sister Mrs Gust Aberg of Scandia among many relatives. A tribute by Reverend Grak Peal praised the mother. Swedish songs were sung at the home and graveside by mourners. Interment occurred at the Lutheran cemetery.
An estimate suggests about 5,000,000 dollars yearly are needed to improve under standard schools in Kansas. Opinion splits on consolidation and closing small schools to reduce state expenses. In 1935 Kansas had 1,010 schools with one to five pupils and 2,440 with six to ten, per state superintendent W. T. Markham.
Congressman Carlson announced a competitive Civil Service exam for a Naval Academy vacancy in the Sixth District. The October 17 test at Salina Norton Hays and Concordia offices is open to 16 to 20 year olds. the top scorer who is physically qualified earns the appointment. Interested applicants must notify Carlson by September 20.
The article explains that candidates who fail to file itemized statements with the county clerk face up to 1000 dollars in fines, removal from office, and two years of disqualification. Filing must occur within 30 days after the primary. It also notes spending limits: no more than 10 percent of the office’s first year salary for the primary or general election, with a 50 dollar allowance if the office pays less than 500 dollars.
The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus arrives in Concordia on Wednesday September 9 for afternoon and evening exhibitions. It features the first fleet of African Pigmy elephants and a herd of miniature African poners among its world touring zoo. The big top seats 16 000 and includes seven rings a hippodrome and grandstands with Col Tim McCoy leading a western village and rough riders during performances.
Ronald Clark departed Sunday for a weeklong visit with relatives in Munden.
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