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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

3

Norway Kansas Church Notice Announces Services and Roles

Norway Kansas church announces H Severin Bly pastor and Mrs Chas Carlgren secretary treasurer Myre lay reader LaVerne Methus organist. Divine worship at 10:00 with communion the Sunday morning of each month. Ladies Aid meets first Thursday. All members urged to attend Sunday School service and Ladies Aid.

Norway Kansas H. Severin Bly Chas. Carlgren G. S Myre LaVern Methus Iag Ladies’ Aid

Amana Lutheran Church Notices

The Little Friendly Church under Pastor J H Pearson lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 1600 am Vernon Swanson superintendent. Morning service at 11 00 am Advance for Christ Sunday. Saturday at 10 00 am the Confirmation Class meets.

Anday School Vernon Swanson Sunt Christ

Community Church Announcements for May Events

Sunday morning guest speaker John F Horner from Kansas Wesleyan University Salina will speak at worship. Family Week pot luck May 9 6 90 followed by film and songs. W S C S meets May 6 230 led by Mrs Reynold Nystrom. Sub district Methodist Youth Fellowship May 4 730 pm here. Choir practice Friday 8 pm. Morning Worship 11 am Sunday School 10 am Inter Youth Fellowship 3 pm.

John F. Horner Kansas Wesleyan University of Salina W.s.cs

Card of Thanks for Fire Helpers

We thank neighbors and friends for help and kindness after our fire Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Max Thompson and Cynthia express gratitude for support received.

Max Thompson Cynthia

Thank you for cards gifts and flowers to Mrs Godfrey Boman

Mrs. Godfrey Boman thanks relatives and friends for the cards gifts and flowers she received during her hospital stay and expresses gratitude for kind thoughts and support.

Godfrey Boman

Gratitude Expressed After Death of Husband and Father

The family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for kindness flowers and cards after the death of their husband father and brother. Mrs George Haser and daughters and several relatives hosted Sunday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs E H Lewis.

George Haser Clarence Haser N. E. Ames Arlis White Gregory of Kirwin Carl McDowell Harold

Special City Bond Election for Scandia Kansas May 18 1954

The qualified electors of Scandia Kansas are notified a Special City Bond Election is called for May 18 1954 to decide on issuing general obligation bonds up to 27000 dollars to fund a sewage treatment and disposal plant south of the city. Polls open 8:08 AM to 6:00 PM at the City Clerk's office.

Scandia Kansas Assue Kankag WM. Moe Chas. H. Freed Chris E. Nelson John C. Dart

Kansas Corporation Case Docket Details Filed Request

Fragmented docket text indicates a Kansas Corporation Commission matter scheduled for Monday at 10:00. Mentions Raymond and a docket number 17.276-0 with interested party filing a request related to a stock matter.

Statesion Kansas Commis Steok Raymond Seeretan Briereey

Haser Rites Held for George R Haser

George Robert Haser born February 10 1904 near Holton died April 19 1954 in Fort Worth Texas He lived in Scandia most of his life and worked for the Rock Island railroad He is survived by Merle and two daughters two grandsons a brother and a sister Funeral services were held April 28 at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia with Rev J Orville Bookless officiating Interment Riverview Cemetery

George Robert Haser Lewis Fredrick Nannie Haser Holton Fort Worth Tex Circleville Courtland Merle Mettis Edna Mae Frances Hasers Scandia Murden Haser Rock Island Railroad Odd Fellow Lodge Belleville Merle Alfred Hallowell McCook Nebr Arlis White Kirwin Terry Lee Hallowell Gregory White Clarence Haser Edna Ames Hawthorne Calif Amana Lutheran Church J. Orville Bookless Methodist Church Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Riverview Cemetery

Funeral for George Haser Draws Distant Relatives

Relatives and friends traveled from Ullysses Norman Ludell Atwood Bennington Belleville Courtland Lincoln Munden Aurora Cowger City Concordia and other places to attend the funeral for George Haser held last Thursday. Attendees included G J Bettis Jr Estel Samuelson Junior Samuelson and many others listed in the funeral notice.

George Haser G. J. Bettis, Jr Ullysses C. N. Bettis Norman Oklo Estel Samuelson Ludell Junior Samuelson Atwood Guy Perry Bennington Don Andrews Belleville Melvin Jeorg Formoso Bernard Samuelson Courtland Lee Bettis Haddam Gus. Samuelson Edwin White Lincoln Nebr C. E. Searcy Will Edwards Frank Houdek Mundeén Clyde Blakley Belle

Local visitors call at Bastvedt and friends homes

Mrs. Carl Hugos was a Thursday afternoon caller at the E. M. Bastvedt home. Mr. and Mrs. M L Larson, Rev. and Mrs. H S Bly, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith, Sheryl and David were Friday callers.

Carl’ Hugos E. M. Bastvedt M.l.larson H. 5. Bly Harold Smith Sheryl David

Formosa Couple Guests Of Mrs Isaacson In City

Mr and Mrs Eawin Isaacson of Formosa visited Sunday evening with Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida.

Anniversary gathering in Belleville and Formosa families

Mr and Mrs Berry and Gordon and Mrs Stella Scott of Belleville hosted Gordon's birthday party. Mr and Mrs B Blackly of Pratt and Mr and Mrs Walter Berry of Scandia attended. Mr and Mrs Glen Sunduland of Belleville were guests. Bennyking of Formosa and Mr and Mrs De Berry joined Saturday supper. References to many local families marking birthdays and visits.

Berry Gordon Stella Scott Belleville Pratt Walter’ Berry Scandia C- A. Crawford A. W. Horn Formosa Glen Sunduland Weyburn de Berry

Social Evening Guests and Brownie Scout Wrap Up

Mrs Ellen Elmberg visited Friday with Mrs Ivan Bergstrom hosting Loren Hedstrom family attended Sunday supper. Evening guests included Mr A N Hedstrom Ella Hugos. Margaret Wicklund of Mongan visited Rasmussen. Berry hosts welcomed Lester Thompson Betty Patsy and Max Berry Gordon Beleville. Brownie Scouts and leaders hosted mothers Friday April 16 with a candle lighting for new member Lynette Boyles as 18 scouts attended.

Loren Hedstrom Ivan Bergstrom A. N. Hedstrom Ella Hugos Margaret Wicklund Monganville Axel Nelson Leslie Rasmussen Lester Thompson Betty Patsy Max Berry Gordon Beleville Walter Berry Lynette Boyles

Local Social Circle Notes From Tuesday Evening

Norman Sankey and Fulte and Mr and Mrs Don Larson along with Sonia and Kent were Tuesday evening guests at the George Larson home. Harvey Sandell and wife were called to Kansas City Wednesday due to their son Herbert Sandell’s serious illness and surgery at 9 00 a m Thursday with no report of his condition at this writing.

Mr. Larson Glenn Larson and Lyle BE. M. Eastvedt Norman Sankey Fulte Republic Don Larson Sonia Kent George Larson Harvey Sandell Kansas City Herbert Sandell

Birthday Surprise for Edna Robison at Robison Home

Miss Edna Robison’s anniversary celebrated with a Tuesday evening surprise party at the Sherman Robison home. A pot luck supper included many relatives and friends such as Sadie Adah Edna and Adair Robison, Albert Moe and others. Sunday visits and dinners filled the social weekend with neighbors and local residents attending.

Sadie, Adah Edna Robison Sherman Robison Robison Albert. Moe Robert Doctor O. A. Johnson Frank Granstedt Lena Lloyd and Franklin Edith Forsberg Minnie Farrell Adair Josie Robison

Estate Organizational Meeting of Future Teachers at Wichita

The Future Teachers of America held its estate organizational meeting at Friends University in Wichita on Saturday. Delegates from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina attended, including Miss Lolg Erickson and Miss Glada Thompson. Erickson was elected secretary for the coming year.

Future Teachers of America the Friends University Wichita Lolg Erickson Glada Thompson Kansas Wesleyan University of Salina Miss Erickson Association Kansas Wesleyan

Ambrose School Ends Term With Community Dinner

Friday at Ambrose school district 61 a closing term event drew patrons with baskets for a pleasant dinner. Miss Garnett Davidson taught the final term as the community enjoyed visiting and games.

Ambrose Distriet Misa Garnett Davidson

Visitors Traveled Between Salina Emporia And Fairbury

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson spent Monday and Tuesday in Salina. Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel and Mrs Chris Hiner visited in Emporia with Mrs Fred White from Friday evening until Sunday. Mrs Hiner returned to her home in Fairbury Nebraska Sunday evening.

Elmer Danielson Salina Rodney Dovel Chris Hiner Emporia Fred’ White

Birthday gathering at Mrs. Dovel’s home

A group of friends met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Rodney Dovel’s home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. George Christie Mrs. Herman Newcomb Mrs. Jerry Strand Mrs. John Nendorf Mrs. Hazel Ellis Miss Laura Rasmussen and Mrs. Ralph Lewellyn.

Rodney Dovel

Mark Brewer Spends Tuesday with Mrs. Joseph Melhus

Mark Brewer spent Tuesday in company with Mrs. Joseph Melhus, visiting at a local residence. The occasion appeared social and routine in nature, with no further details provided in the brief entry.

Mark Brewer Joseph Melhus

Smith Center guests spend Sunday night with Bill Clark family

Mrs. and Mrs. Jean Clark and their daughters along with Janie Schell of Smith Center stayed overnight Sunday at the Bill Clark home.

Jean Clark Janie Schell Smith Center Bill Clark

62nd Wedding Anniversary Celebration Noted

Sunday marks the 62nd wedding anniversary of the couple. Attendees included Mrs Tekla Brown, Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson, Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson, Mr and Mrs Don Freed and family, and Mrs Gabrielson and Willard.

Dovel Visit Spreads From Fairbury to Scandia

Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel traveled to Fairbury Nebraska Tuesday evening and visited the homes of Mrs Chris Hiner and Harry Sprague. Mrs Hiner accompanied them back to Scandia for further visit.

Rodney Dovel Fairbury Nebr Chris Hiner Harry Sprague

Moe couple as evening guests at Bill Clark

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe attended an evening event at Bill Clark's home on Mom day. The gathering featured informal socializing and hospitality.

Mrs Bill Moe Bill Clark

Norway Community Residents Attend Lutheran Choral Union Practice

Mr and Mrs Bud Darlington and several local couples attended the Lutheran Choral Union practice at Concordia Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon. Later Mr and Mrs Joe Brewer and sons and Mr and Mrs Archie Brewer and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Dean Brewer and Dana.

Bud Darlington H. S. Bly Eugene Herrman Archie Brewer Norway Lutheran Choral Union Concordia Lutheran Church Joe Brewer Concordia Archie ‘Brewer Dean Brewer Dana

Dinner guests at Loomis home with Modlin Garst Thompson

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and their boys Mr and Mrs Darrell Garst and Kenneth and Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and children sociably hosted by Mr and Mrs Charley Loomis.

Charley Loomis Hugh Modlin Darrell Garst Kenneth Andy Thompson

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Soandia Walter H. Berger Tollewe Aia Se Association Y H. van Natta Republic County Howard Lowell Elmer H. Isaacson OUR Saviors Evangelical Lutheran Church Mov J. Urville Bookiess Wm. J. Matthias Frank Gransteiit Lloyd Norris E. H. Lewis Josie M. Robison J. L. Bennett Scandia, Kansas J. D. Thayer WM. F. Splichal Clark’s Cleaners Scandia Leather Shop Milo Johnson Rex Farrell Grant Berggren Kenneth Christensen E. M. Eastvedt Morganville Anton Nelson Glen Swearingen Kim Allen Glenn Housholder Paula Anderson Russell Anderson Roger and Pamela Paula Charlie Berggren Ellen’ Elmberg Mrs. Dwaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Martin Johnson Pat Sandell Reylon Martha’s Revlon Fifth Avenue Hair Insurance Company RCC UL Alou Els Walter Boyles State Bank
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