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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
3
Sunday and weekend visits featured LAHODNY Funeral Service in Belleville and gatherings of Olson Tornquist and Nelson families. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Concordia Argonia Kansas City and beyond attended late week socials and birthdays while teachers and spouses prepared a surprise party for a mother.
Anna Lustella Meacham born July 4 1875 near Mason City Iowa died August 27 1933 at her sister Mrs W E Keil home near Concordia Kansas aged 58 years 4 months 27 days She moved with her family to Kansas in 1878 settled Center Township grew to womanhood married Fred Ward 1886 and later lived in Concordia Scandia Kansas where Mr Ward ran a mercantile business She is survived by husband four sons Miltin Forrest Lyle Loyal Dean a granddaughter Regis Sigsbee and three sisters Hattie Atkinson Nellie Keil and one other sister The obituary notes her kind nature and readiness to help others and mentions a daughter Fern Sigsbee who preceded her in death.
Mrs Hazel Gates of Cloud County is remembered by a host of relatives and friends in a fitting obituary note highlighting her community ties and family connections.
Mrs Charley Bottorf called Monday at Ed Kallmans. Mr and Mrs A J Kallman called on Mrs P E Kallman Friday. Mr and Mrs Wil Johnson spent Sunday with Grandma Bushby in Belleville. Miss Eunice Lundblade, Dist 9 teacher, boards at Melvin Tallent home. Mr and Mrs Nathan Cornett and others visiting relatives in eastern Kansas this week. Mr and Mrs Emills Carson and son Glen Housholder and family, Mrs John Nelson and daughter were supper guests at Will Johnson home Tuesday. Hobart West drove to Abilene on business. Mr and Mrs Will Johnson and Warren, Mr and Mrs Hugh McGowan and Joe McGowan attended the Masonic picnic at Pawnee Monday. Mr and Mrs Ed Kallman visited Sunday evening with Mrs P E Kallman.
A. W. W. Logan heads a drive to collect cigarette taxes and tighten gasoline tax collections. Nebraska and Cornhusker representatives discussed assistance at a conference. During the week two trucks were fined $25 each for gasoline tax violations. The director urged retailers to stamp all cigarette packages and asked smokers to ensure subscriptions are paid.
Mae Murphy, chosen as Irish Queen, presides over Irish day at the Chicago World’s Fair. She also serves as a lecturer at the Firestone exhibit, sharing insights during the exposition.
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