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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

3

Obituary Harold Claude Thomas Dies at 20

Harold Glaude son of Edward H. and Mayme Thomas was born near Formosa November 4 1919 and died at St Joseph hospital on April 21 1940. He left behind his father sister Andrey Janet and many relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Hampton Funeral Home with Rev M C Linerson officiating and burial in Caldwell cemetery.

Harold Glaude Edward H Mayme Thomas Formosa St. Joseph Hospital Harold Hope Faith Rackley Mankato High School Hampton Funeral Home Rev. M. C. Linerson Caldwell

John W. Figgins Dies After Sleeping Sickness at 51

John W. Figgins of Saline County Mo born September 2 1888 moved to this state at 20 and married Maude Wilson November 4 1908 in Concordia. A farmer devoted to family he died April 16 at 1 30 pm age 51 years seven months and 14 days survived by wife four daughters four sons eight grandchildren and siblings. He was mourned by relatives and neighbors.

John W. Figgins Saline County Norway Figgins Maude Figgins Naoma Barrett Chcago, Jr Blanche Milner Haigler Nebr Wanda Isaacson Scandia Mable Morgan Chicago John, Jr Walla Walla Wash Berle Billy Joe

Make Your Summer Vacation Go West

This travel pitch promotes Western destinations like Colorado Rockies Carlsbad Caverns Yellowstone and California plus Canada. It advertises opening dates for the Golden Gate Exposition May 25 and New York World's Fair May 11 with low round trip train fares on Rock Island lines offering air conditioning safety and economy.

Rockies Colorado Carlsbad Caverns Yellowstone California Canadian Rockies America Rock Island

Church Notes and Announcements

Services at 11 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Luther League at 7 p m Evening services at 7 45 Choir meets Monday Luther League meets at Frank Isaacson s Thursday evening A pot luck lunch will be served Sunday evening the Luther League will lead the services and an offering will be taken.

Luther League Frank Isaacson

United Brethren Church Revival Continues All Week

Rev Bertha Fogelberg leads revival meetings with Norways and Scandias Sunday services. Attendance is strong with good speakers and special music each evening. Baptismal services planned for next Sunday evening. all are invited.

United Brethren Church Bertha Fogelberg Norway Scandia

Our Saviour's Lutheran Norway Bulletin Notice

Sunday School for eight grades and two Bible classes meet every Sunday at 10 am. Doctrinal note from St Paul quoted. Ladies Aid holds monthly meeting on Ascension day May 2 at 2 30 pm in church parlors hosted by Mrs Melhus and Mrs Loring. Confirmation class sits for instruction Saturdays at 10 am.

St. Paul The Ladies Aid Joseph Melhus Richard Loring

The Methodist Church Service Announcement

The Methodist Church invites all to hear God’s Word with Morning Worship at 11 a.m. The Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. with Bible study in the Men’s Class led by Prof. Hodges. Music by the Young Men’s Quartet. Pastor’s sermon titled A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved.

Hodges

Community groups announce social meetings this week

No evening service as Epworth Leaguers visit White Rock League. Willing Workers meet Thursday at Mrs Archie Paul’s home with Mrs W Hodges assisting. Sunshine Circle gathers next Tuesday afternoon April 30 at Mrs Andrew Stafford and Mrs M Lindecrantz homes. Members and friends invited.

Epworth White Rock League Archie Paul Wm. Hodges Sunshine Circle Andrew Stafford M. Lindecrantz

News Notes on Local Visits and Illness in Concordia Region

Dr. J C Everett remains in St Joseph hospital in Concordia as his condition fails to improve. Mrs. Everett is ill at her daughter’s home in Minneapolis. Several couples and individuals, including Gene Larson Valjean Jackson Ruth Peterson and others visited Lawrence Topeka McPherson and Formosa area over the weekend and Sunday dinners with local families.

J. C. Everett St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Everett Hahn Minneapolis Gene Larson Valjean Jackson Lawrence Bill Reece Ruth Peterson Topeka Roy McNorton Algor Anderson Harry Hampton McPherson Mr. Anderson Hampton Lutheran Brotherhood Lloyd Falk R. L. Falk C. J. Falk Anise Galloway Jamestown Carl D. Larson Eldon

Local visitors call on Hastings area families

Mr and Mrs C E Beach and Dellamae spent Sunday in Hastings with Mr and Mrs L E Conn and children. Mrs Conn and children returned home with them to spend the week. Mr and Mrs N J Ward and Ed Ahrens of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens. Mr and Mrs F L Miller of Washington were afternoon callers there. Mr and Mrs Marvin Larson and Jan of Topeka and Miss Evannah Larson of Lawrence were Saturday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson and family. Mr and Mrs Bert Bettis Mrs Jenny Clark and Bert Cannon of Piper visited from Wednesday until Friday with Mr and Mrs A M Bettis and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Frankie Mikesell and Beverly Robert Nylund and John and Lem Cooper were Sunday evening supper guests of Mrs Roscoe Cooper and family.

C. E. Beach Dellamae Hastings L. E. Conn Marvin Larson Jan Topeka Evannah Larson Lawrence Chas. Johnson Bert Bettis Jenny Clark Bert Cannon Piper A. M. Bettis Frankie Mikesell Beverly Robert Nylund John Lem Cooper Roscoe Cooper

Lemon juice recipe claims rapid relief for rheumatic pains

A home remedy promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice. The ad claims many users see quick improvement within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and lists Haggman and Wires Druggists as sellers.

Miss Geneva Johnson Spends Weekend Away

Miss Geneva Johnson spent Sunday with Miss Evelyn Neander while Miss Roberta Sandborn hosted a weekend gathering in Asherville with friends.

Geneva Johnson Evelyn Neander Asherville Roberta Sandborn

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Harold Claude Thomas Joe N. Johnson Arthur Jensen Richard L. G. Nystrom Lois Jean Courtland O. E. Beach Rock Island System Amana Lutheran “the Little Friendly Church M. C. Linerson Our Saviour’s Lutheran - Norway Vv the Methodist Church Joseph E. Englund Cline Kauer Clifford Brown C. A. Williamson Max Muth Gust Halgren Verle Marie Grimm Ray Muth Baldridge Hatchery Belleville, Kansas Kansas Bell Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Haggman and Wires Druggists Washington St Scandia Bakery and Cafe Ilidy Cook Peale Cook Paint & Varnish Company House Paine CBS Cement A. M. Sanborn Lumber CO
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