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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
4
In loving memory of Paul Erickson and his wife who passed away in August and November. A silent prayer and secret tear keep their memory dear. Daughter Celia Stromberg honors their legacy, with sorrow and memories turning every leaf.
The Melby family expresses thanks for the cards letters and plants received during the hospital stay and after returning home. Mrs Earl Melby and Donald Lee express appreciation.
The family of S. B. Riley expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness after the death of their husband and father. The Riley family visited Mr. and Mrs. Emery Berry and family Friday evening with guests including Paul Freeman.
In Republic County Kansas the probate court appoints Olive Richards as administratrix of Milton O. Brown deceased. Creditors must file claims within nine months from August 16 1956 or be barred. Dated August 8 1956. Attorney for administratrix.
The family of Grandma Willis extends sincere thanks for flowers cards and neighbors and friends for food and help after the service. Gratitude to Amana group for dinner and to Bachelor Fauinerdart firm and Carl Hammer for arranging and fixing flowers for the great great grandchildren.
Emily E Willis daughter of a ward and Sarah Erickson was born in Sudan province Sweden on June 9 1862. She immigrated to America with her family and endured loss and hardship before dedicating 25 years to nursing in Kansas and Texas. Funeral services were held at Amana Lutheran church Scandia with interment in Riverview cemetery.
John A. Freeburg dies at 91 after a life in Scandia Brantford and Clay Center business ventures. Funeral details given and local Lutheran church ties noted plus a city ordinance establishing sewage disposal service charges with liens and fund provisions.
Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg of Re public spent Wednesday with Mrs Agnes Cardwell. The fleeting social meetup reflects local courtesy and neighborhood ties.
Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed were Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, Mr and Mrs Oren Reed, and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Lots.
Dean Milner of Belleville spent Tuesday through Thursday afternoon with Bob Currie, detailing a short visit and time together.
Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J E Freed included Mr and Mrs Fred Currie, Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Norman Currie and Jim Currie.
Friday evening guests of Mrs car Odell and children were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stephenson and family of Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Skinner and family of Munden, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dow and family of Belleville and Mrs. Olga Hugos, Clifford and Gladys, Steven Freed spent Friday with Janice Odell.
Mr and Mrs wm Skinner and Bob Skinner spent Wednesday evening at the Oscar Odell home. Ronnie Odell was a Thursday overnight guest of Kenny Swhercinsky. Mr and Mrs E W Kitchen Earl and Bill of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs F M Jackson drove to Lincoln Nebraska Tuesday and visited Mr and Mrs H C McMullen Marjorie and Stephen. Mr and Mrs BE W Kitchen Earl and Bill of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs F M Jackson were guests of Mr and Mrs Keith Jackson and Jimmy of Belleville Wednesday evening.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Art Jackson and children gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate Joyce's birthday with an 8th birthday party. Mrs Jackson served a delicious birthday supper.
Mrs Bill Moe and Billie visit Mrs Eliza beth Cooper of Belleville and Harold Cooper of Salina on Sunday afternoon as guests of Mr and Mrs W E Cooper.
Mrs. Bill Wikis and family of Pueblo Colorado are spending the week with Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Wednesday callers of Mr and Mrs Vie Berggren of Republic.
Mrs. Oscar Odell and her children and Don Folkerts of Concordia were Monday afternoon visitors at the Glenwood Freed home.
Mrs Paul Albro and Paula Joane of Los Angeles California and Mrs Foster Helvey of Fairbury Nebraska were Thursday guests of and Mrs Grant Berggren.
Loretta Freed and Glen Kirk stayed with Mrs. Gaylord Freed and family in Manhattan on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Glen completed pre enrollment exams at the college and will be a junior next year.
Chuck Robbins stayed as a Thursday overnight guest of Roger Freed. The neighborly visit highlighted a casual social gathering at Freed’s residence with Robbins sharing time and conversation with local circles.
Virginia Lee Corbin visited Thursday as dinner and supper guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Cady and Deanne Deanne spent last week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Cady
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed are described in relation to Mrs Bill Cooper in a brief society note. The item highlights a social tie between the Freed and Cooper households without additional context.
Mr and Mrs Ford Olson visited Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family Sunday afternoon, meeting relatives and enjoying afternoon conversation.
Mrs Glenn Currie was a Friday morning caller at the Glenwood Fred home.
Mr and Mrs J D Greenslade and their son Sam Greenslade left early Saturday for a two week vacation in Twin Falls Idaho.
Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Mauda Farrell. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith of Belleville visited Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren. Glen Scrivner, David and Donna Berggren of Salina were Sunday guests of the Berggrens. Mrs. Ted Osborn and baby of Eureka visited several days with her mother, Mrs. Claude Goodwin.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Goodwin of Jamison City visited with Mrs. Claude Goodwin and Mrs. Ted Osborn and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Linden of Wahoo and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Linden with girls of Meade spent Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Linden. Rev. and Mrs. N H Pearson left for Derby to visit their son and family Nels Pearson.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family attended the State Baseball Tournament in Lucas where the Norway Cookies participated.
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