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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
5
The Republican Central Committee will meet in the courthouse in Béllé Ville on Monday September 10 at 2 PM to organize the county Republicans. all Republican committeemen sub committee men sub committee women and Young Republican leaders are urged to attend.
Pleasant Valley School District No 24 hosted a watermelon feast for students and parents last Monday afternoon. Thirty six people attended and the event also welcomed new teacher Miss Myra Sherwood.
Harold Johnson spent the week end in Kansas City visiting relatives. Helen Johnson returned with him for a brief visit here. They arrived home on Monday evening. Gift Shop Concordia.
Announcements from Washington last week say a national organization to handle roughage and other feeds for livestock is being developed. It would operate in Kansas and other drought affected states, with state plans first considered in Kansas and later expanded nationally.
Mr and Mrs Pete Peterson celebrated their forty seventh wedding anniversary at home Sunday August 26. Guests at dinner were Frank Peterson and family and Henry Peterson. Evening visitors were Ray Martin of Clay Center and Ed Carter with Billy. Concurrently Missouri visitors Mr and Mrs Harvey Johnson Sikeston attended events with Selma Victor Anderson and Aaron Johnsons family and Nordstroms from north of Clay Center. Mrs Tillie Lundquist of Chicago and Mrs Cross of Ets visited Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Thursday through Saturday. Mrs Cross and Mrs Lundquist are cousins of Mrs Granstedt.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Aspegren hosted a Monday afternoon birthday gathering for themselves and Lewis Wallin. Attendees included multiple Aspegren and Wallin family members, friends from Courtland and Downs, and neighbors, sharing a basket lunch. Also noted was a Sunday basket dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gottfrid Larson with relatives and friends from Belleville Janes, Neb., and area communities.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson Ms Lars Brown and family Mrs B W Selin and Carl Mr and Mrs John Carlson Mrs Sophia Johnson Mary and Edward Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family Mr and Mrs Dewayne Lindberg and Beverly Lloyd Lindberg and family and Malker Lind erantz enjoyed a four basket dinner and supper Sunday at Carl Lindécrantz home.
Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer and family joined by Allen Vannice Ring er Walters Rex Gardner Benny Lervold Carl Hammer and families Misses Mabel Bar Stensons and Lewis Edwards of Emporia and Ole Hammer for a Sunday river side picnic dinner at the cabin.
Mr and Mrs August Johnson and family of Jamestown accompanied by several relatives from Concordia E T Olson Ford Olson Lawrence Nystrom Lois Jean John Nystrom Reynold O Rodde enjoyed a basket dinner at the Ernest Burns home. The honored guests were Mr and Mrs Axe Olson and Roberta of Kansas City Mo.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene and Marvin and Mr and Mrs Albert Moe spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs J R Stofer sr in honor of Mr Stofer’s sixty first birthday which occurred August 30.
Miss Ruth MacElroy of Randall stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evert and their family from Thursday to Sunday.
A Wednesday afternoon party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGregor celebrated Mrs. MecGregor's arm injury with a pot luck lunch. Attendees included Mesdamen Harry McGregor M.O. Brown and several named friends and family.
Mr and Mrs George Larson entertained with a basket dinner at their home Sunday for the birthday of their son Gene Their guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Loring and Leora Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Judith Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and Judith Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs John Fike and Eldon Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and sons and Mrs Adam Aspgren Norma and Dorothy.
Ab Jenkins, famed AAA record holder, offers six driving safety tips. He emphasizes keeping both hands on the wheel, front tires best, test brakes in the first hundred yards, and extreme caution at twilight due to increased accident risk.
A historical note warns that night driving increases fatality risk by 42 percent and advises skid recovery methods. It stresses avoiding brakes in a skid, steering to align front and rear wheels, and gradually reestablishing traction. It also urges reducing speed when changing road types and keeping a wheel about one foot from the outer edge to prevent running off the road.
Estelline residents face daily visits from door to door salesmen and roofers offering cheaper goods at high prices. The Journal urges support for home merchants to keep money in town and pay taxes that help the community. Edith Forsberg and children visited Albin Forsberg Sunday afternoon.
Courtland society notes report a string of visits and relocations. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Chas Billups at the Art Larson home and Oren B. Tilley from Oklahoma with relatives. Local pupils total 97 at Courtland High as the community hosts friend visits and household shifts.
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