Our Savior's Lutheran Church 90th Anniversary 1962
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Norway marks its 90th anniversary with services on August 4 and 5 1962. The article traces the congregation from humble Scandinavian beginnings in 1872 to its 1893 church dedication and 1934 rebuilt church, noting key pastors and milestones. It invites the public to multiple sessions and a communion service over the weekend.
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Our: ‘Savior’s Lutheran Chrch of Norway
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Norman J. Hammer
Hawaii
Evelyn Carlgren
A. B.heitne
Our
Honor Roll of Recent Subscriptions and Renewals
The list names new and renewing subscribers for the past week. Among them are Glenn Currie Mrs. Jack Davis John Nylund Joe N. Johnson Glenn Loring George Cardwell Carl Erickson Don Runst Darrell N. Nelson Overbrook Sherman Robison Leslie Cady Beloit Alfred Kennedy Norton A E Floyd R. Johnson Overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Currie
Jack Davis
John Nylund
Joe N. Johnson
Glenn Loring
George Cardwell
Carl Erickson
Don Runst
Darrell N. Nelson
Overbrook
New Sherman
Remembering Precious Moments With Your Children
A sentimental verse by Mrs Oliver Johnson Courtland Kansas urges parents to explain the world to little ones and cherish every moment. It laments toy messes and ice cream cravings but stresses that children grow quickly and memories stay in the heart.
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Oliver Johnson
Courtland
Kansas
Primary Election Nears With Key Races Developing
The upcoming primary election will be held Tuesday August 7 with several hot races at the state level. Local polling places open at 7 and close at 6. The Senate and Congressmen contests are generating interest as voters prepare to cast ballots.
Neal McBride 25th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Neal McBride celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at their home Sunday August 5 1962 from 5 00 to 8 00 p m. Relatives and friends are invited to call.
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Cand
Neal
McBride
Tozcall
Thursday Amateur contest shines with crowd pleasing acts
Thursday night contestants showcased vocal solos by Phyllis Aspegren Judy Thompson and Ron Petersen along with duets group numbers and piano acts. Saturday night featured Everett Lee Johnson Ray Mach and Paul Kuchera songs plus Judy Overchaesky June White and Joe Dozla prize winners. The event committee Don Lawson and Ray Mach earned praise for the outstanding entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Aspegren
Gary Hammer
John Nyhuind
Judy Thompson
Joe Dozia
Cuba
Reading
Peggy. Erickson
Duane Gile
Ron Petersen
Republic
Gary
Phyllis
Aspegren
Joe Dozla
Everett Lee Johnson
Ray Mach
Paul Kuchera
Volcal
June White
Nancy Boman
Judy
Kay Overchesky
Duane Gite
Piamo
Acecordia
Joe Dolza
Pat
Peggy Hallgren
Hula Cance
Rose Jotrson
Jolefe
Peggy Havel
Avere
Kay Overcaesky
Joe Dojza
Don Lawson
Scandia Rest Home welcomes new patient and visitors
Scandia Rest Home lists callers including Mr and Mrs Jake McDonald Burr Oak Pastor Knudson Ruth B Johnson Mrs Dora Davis Mankato Mrs Ethel Michael Star Iowa Axel Jensen John O Neal of Hebron Nebraska Henry O Neal Maywood Calif iBoy Hyder Josie Robison Sandra Robison Amanda Rosene A new patient Russell Larson Topeka former resident of Scandia visited by his son and wife from California on Monday.
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Scandia Rest
Jake McDonald
Burr Oak
Pastor Knudson
Ruth B. Johnson
Dora Davis
Mankato
Ethel Michael
Star
Iowa
Axel Jensen
John
O’neal
Hebron
Nebr
Henry O'Neal
Maywood
Calif iBoy
Hyder
Josie Robison
Sandra Robison
Amanda Rosene
Russell Larson
Topeka
Scandia
Mr. Cole
California
WSCS Meeting Set For August Budget Presentation
WSCS members are called to a Thursday meeting on August 2 at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. The session will present the new budget followed by a potluck lunch.
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Methodist. Church
New Music Instructor at Overbrook Rural High School
Darrell D. Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson, is named the new music instructor at Overbrook Rural High School. He began teaching August 1 as this week marks his first duties with the school musical groups during Osage County Fair events in Overbrook. Nelson is completing his Master Degree at Kansas University Lawrence, needing nine more graduate hours. Having spent ten years in Overbrook, locals expect him to lead a strong music program.
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Darrell D. Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Overbrook
Darrell
Kansas University
Lawrence
Osage County
Boy Scout Camp Highlights At Brown Memorial
Everette Fike Bill Erickson Dickie Larson Robert Perry Sam Sanderson Erick Erickson and Scout Master Don Wilson spent last week at Brown Memorial Boy Scout Camp south of Abilene. Wednesday was visitors day with George Fike family visiting. Troop 232 Scandia presented a skit We Sank A Row Boat. Others performed skits and the boys enjoyed an educational but fun trip.
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Everette Fike
Bill Erickson
Dickie Larson
Robert Perry
Sam Sanderson
Erick Erickson
Don Wilson
Brown Memorial
Abilene
George Fike
Scandia
Arnold J. Perry
Wilson
Thompson Family Weekend Visit in Tulsa and Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson and family of Tulsa Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family during a family gathering.
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Roy Thompson
Tulsa
Okla
Harold Swanson
Veterans Hospital Checkup Schedule Noted
The Journal notes a group plans a trip to Wichita Veterans Hospital for their annual checkup and expects to be back on schedule next week.
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Wichita
Veterans Hospital
Iwe
Parade Highlighted 1962 Scandia Picnic Child Pageant
The Pet Parade at the 1962 Scandia Picnic showcased 86 entries with prizes for first to third places and blue red and white ribbons. Winners included Gary Householder Rickie Farrell Carol Davis Jane Ann Aspegren Mark Melby and many others. Ice cream treat distribution followed the parade at the City Office.
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Highligh
Scandia
Gary ‘Householder
Rickie
Farrell
Carol Davis
Jane Ann Aspegren
Connie ‘Huffman
Rose Johnson
Gary Loring
Lois Onn Tuley
Dennis Moravek
Bradley Klima
Randy Farrell
Cindy Erickson
Greg Trauer
Peggie Hallgren
Randy Hall
Don Melby
Terry Gile
Dianne Fogelberg
Jeff McDonald
Gary Sandell
Bryan Scrivner
Rickie Cardwell
Cynthian
Thompson
Lue Thompson
Kathy McDonald
Charles Johnston
David Scrivner
Tari ‘Trauer
Gary Hobson
Brian Larson
Kenneth Garst
Bobby Johnson
Bryan Johnson
Diaries ‘Larson
Joey Thompson
Debbie Johnson
Death of Mrs Ejner Larsen at 72 in Concordia
Mrs. Ejner Larsen died at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia Friday night at age 72. Funeral services were held at BUB church in Norway and burial followed in Prairie Rose cemetery. She was born in the Sherdahl community and is survived by her husband Brier, a daughter Mrs Don Larsen and family, a son Glen Larsen of Long Beach California, four sisters Miss Pearl Strom Mrs Mabel Cline and Mrs Homer Cardwell Republic and Miss Alma Strom of Concordia, and two brothers Clarence and Ernie Strom of Scandia.
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Ejner Larsen
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
BUB
Norway
Prairie Rose
Larsen
Sherdahl
Brier
Don Larsen
Glen Larsen
Long Beach Calif
Pearl Strom
Mabel Cline
Homer Cardwell
Republic
Alma Strom
Clarence
Ernie Strom
Scandia
Pee Wees Roundup Ends With Mixed Results
Scandia Pee Wees lost to Norway 10 6 on Thursday. Friday saw the team split into two groups for a separate game. Saturday featured Cookies versus fathers,Cookies winning 8 3. Parents enjoyed the clash and look for more such exhibitions before September school starts. Pee Wee Tournament and District Tournament dates will be announced later.
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Norway Pee Wees
Norway
Carl Kallman Takes Over Local Used Car Business
Carl Kallman has assumed control of the used car business from Tallent Repair Shop. He has months of experience in the field and offers quality bargains to the public.
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Carl Kallman
Tallent Repair
Carl
Art Guild Exhibit Opens in Courtland Larson Building
Courtland Art Guild members present a public exhibit in the Larson building on Main Street Courtland from August 4 through August. People may vote for first second and third place on August 18 with no charge. Some paintings will be for sale and free refreshments offered on August 4 and 18.
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Courtland Art Guild
Larson
Main Street
Courtland
Youth Center Bake Sale Raised 54.53 At Center
The Youth Center held a bake sale on Friday with afternoon and evening servings. The event raised 54.53 and organizers thank everyone who contributed food donations money and helpers while noting they cannot list all names.
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Rasmus Lehn
Ole Hugos
Ole Ingebrigtson
Lars Tiller
Gust Nielson
Severt Lehn
Amund Larson
Andri. Larson
C. Peterson
H. C. Boernes
Highland
Poernes
Joseph Melhus
C. O Hugos
Ole Tiller
H. Nelson
C. H. Hjortholm
Pp. P. Hammer
Anna Tosseland
Charley Hugos
T. C. Torgeson
Pastor Torgeson
E. A. A. Bastvedt
B. A. Carlgren
J. K. Melius
H. E. ‘Linsbaugh
St. Joseph,Mo
Brantford
N.as-Larson
Siin
sAaker
Severin
Daddy
Mary
Susie
Legion Bingo
Scandia Rest Home News
WSCS
BOY Scout
Lloyd Barleen
Waterville
Glenn Larson
Lyle and
Lori
Harold Smith
Haysville
Dale Ransworth
William van Auken
Kansas City
Martin L. Larson
Haid Corvcert
Fidelis
Steel King
Police and Welfare Department
Takes Iver Used Car
ART Guild
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