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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
2
George E. Nielson pastor schedules midweek confirmation junior choir and communion services. LCW district meeting topeka on Friday. Easter season activities include Sunday School worship and Luther League with light supper. Norway invited.
The Methodists Church led by Rev. Ted Duell invites all to attend choir sessions on Wednesday and a community canvass on Thursday. Sunday services include Sunday School, worship, and a rally featuring Nancy Eastridge of Wichita. Several local residents are noted traveling or visiting relatives around Easter week.
Mr and Mrs George Hastings of McFarland and Mrs Wi Moe spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Will Burandt. They also called on Miss Ada Burandt and Mrs Helen Murphy of Belleville.
In the Probate Court of Riverside County Kansas the estate of Joseph M Johnson deceased receives Letters of Administration granted to Leo Joseph Johnson as administrator dated April 11 1963. Creditors and heirs must present demands within nine months from April 18 1963, or be forever barred. Spurney and Spurney serve as administrators' attorneys.
The article discusses how adults shape children and the rise of youth rebellion. It notes some teens retreat from conventional morals, seeking a new world, while others become reformers. It argues that positive leaders must define identity and accept responsibility to improve society.
Pearl Olivia Strom daughter of Olaf B and Josephine Strom was born June 11 1885 in Republic and died April 13 1963 there at age 77 10 2. The family moved to Sherdahl in 1886 and later farmed northwest of Sherdahl. She lived most of her life in Republic and Concordia period. She worked as a clerk in Courtland and at a store in Republic while helping grandparents and living with parents.
Aunt Pearl Strom died aged in 1961 and is remembered for kindness. Survived by three sisters Alma Strom Concordia Homer Cardwell Mabel Cline Republic two brothers Ernest and Clarence Strom Scandia many nieces nephews and friends. Funeral at HUB Church Republic April 15 Rev Loren Silsby officiating burial Prairie Rose Cemetery.
Burl Cuthbertson and family thank those who sent flowers for the April 13 open house and those who offered cards gifts and good wishes during the hospital stay. Special thanks to Dr Haggmay for care. Johnson and Larson Grain and Feed Co Scandia Kansas.
The family of Joe N. Johnson thanks relatives and friends for cards flowers gifts and visits during the illness and after his passing. Special appreciation to LCW Amana Lutheran Church Easter Star and to the family and grandchildren Mauda Goodwin for support and kindness.
Mrs. Mabel Nesmith and several Anderson family members from Belleville were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Celia Stromberg. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sothers and their daughters for Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson and Judith, and Mrs. Minnie Anderson.
A Beloit report notes Floyd Johnson was omitted from the list of men who accompanied Cap Berger to Beloit printed last week. The writer apologizes to Floyd for the omission.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West and other couples from Salina Courtland Republic and Belleville visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson and Nyle Miller in Belleville for a Sunday dinner. The gathering included Dick Anderson A E Anderson Dave and Virginia Anderson and Mrs. Alvin Milner.
Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saunders were her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ballard of Topeka. Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dungan, boyhood friends of Mr. Saunders of Newark, Nebraska. Sunday afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Vern Binderup, Miss Martha Christensen and Harold Hecox and son, also old time friends from Newark, Nebraska.
Wichita visitors including five guests attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ames at Highland Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Delbert Aspegren and family and Duaine Grindle were guests of Jack Thull and family in Cawker City.
Mr and Mrs Frank Berggren and Nancy of Norton and Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and family visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and Mr and Mrs Vic Gutscher shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family.
Mr and Mrs Bill Kennedy of Ellis Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of For mosa and Earl Melby were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Max Berry and boys.
Last week visitors included Mr and Mrs G P Plotner of Kansas City Mrs Blanche Stafford and Mrs Wayne Watson of Belrit Mr and Mrs Vernon Nelson of Concordia spent Sunday afternoon with Ernest Nelson in the community.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson, sharing an afternoon meal and social visit.
Dr. C. V. Haggman and Miss Blanche Haggman were Sunday evening guests at the Russell Anderson home. The social visit highlights local residents sharing an informal gathering on weekend party plans.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry and boys joined Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith and Mrs. A. W. Horn of Formoso for Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford of Formoso, sharing a family gathering.
Mrs. Mabel Nesmith of Belleville was a Tuesday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggrei.
Mr and Mrs Wm Clark spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and family of Lincoln. Mrs Bernice McMullen of Lincoln Neb came for her uncle Joe Johnsons funeral Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Graham of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Russel Lervold and family.
Mrs. Pete Rasmussen of Concordia spent from Saturday until Tuesday with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Don Runft and children.
Mr and Mrs Dick Rockey and family of Cedar Rapids Iowa join Mr and Mrs George Rockey and Kathy of Norton for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs O C Rockey and family.
Delton and Debbie Robison spent last week in Manhattan with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Odell, returning home on Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Gene Carlson and Kands of Courtland Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson and Mr and Mrs Alvin Sjolander and Scotty were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander.
Bruce and Lois Quantic of Manhattan spent the Easter vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cc. Quantic.
Friday morning visitors included Barry L. Olsson of Rock Island Illinois Albert Englis of Ridgewood New Jersey John Van Gundy and wife of Salina Nelson Ward and wife of Belleville and Mrs Arnold J Perry all greeted Dr. and Mrs. B Porter Ahrens.
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