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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
4
20:00 Sabbath School classes for off Joyce Johnson superintendent. No church services. The Willing Workers meet Thursday afternoon with Frs. Robt. Doctor. Miss Amanda Rosene as sting hostess.
Vernon Swanson superintendent announces a 10 o’clock start for school and Bible classes with no morning services. Friday evening visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moe Mrs. Margaret Sells Mrs. Louise Hay and Miss Mary West at the Robt Doctor home.
Savior's Lutheran Church in Kanees announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. with Milton Stenson as superintendent. Divine services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bernhard Helme of Bradley South Dakota delivering the sermon.
Florence Fike born August 4 1866 in Marshall County Illinois died August 13 1947 in Concordia aged 81. She married Eli jah Fike and had ten children with four sons-in-law and many grandchildren. A lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren she lived near Rydal Kansas for decades and celebrated a Golden Wedding in 1934. Funeral August 16 at the Church of the Brethren Belleville with Rev. W W Gish.
We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for the quick response to our call for help in our recent fire. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Isaacson and Loren thank all who assisted.
Mrs Margaret Sells of Belleville and Mrs Louise Hay were weekend guests of Miss Mary West. Mrs Emily Willis, previously ill at home, is improving.
Sincere thanks and appreciation go to friends and relatives for flowers cards and letters. Visitors included Mrs C J Hugos and Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim visiting Mr and Mrs George Freed and family. Mr and Mrs George Fike and Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder with families celebrated Mr John son birthday with lunch at O A Johnson and Lucille’s home.
Monday morning caller H S Robison visited Gottfrid Larson. Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson hosted supper for Mrs Leslie McBratney and Bill and Miss Joyce Johnson of Belleville, Ralph Larson, and Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Frank Isaacson Carl and Mr and Mrs Richard Loring spent Sunday with Alfred Swanson. NOYB Club and families enjoyed a picnic supper at Belleville Park Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Nelson of Evanston Ill were lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim last Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gus Fogelberg and Downey visited the Lars Norgard home Sunday evening. Frank Whittley and family of Republic dined with Charlie Stolander and family and attended the Rodeo. Russell DeWitt moved to the Lars Norgard farm the Tom Williams place. Ed Ehly of Burr Oak visited the Nelsons Saturday evening. M C Bemis and family of Oakley spent Wednesday afternoon coffee with Reuben Johnson and family. Mrs Charlie Stolander and children visited Mrs Lars Norgard Monday. Mrs John Naslund visited Miss Anna Swanson and Mrs Clara Westin Monday.
Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson of Cuba and Leonard Vonda of Fairbury Neb were last Monday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family. Mrs Lottie Lervold Mrs Bill Free and Benny Mrs Chester Lervold and Mrs Ruby Nesmith were Thursday afternoon visitors of Mrs Reuben Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogelberg and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson spent Sunday evening at the Benny Lervold home.
William Eichacker of Granite City Illinois visits Joe Melhus and Elmer Melby homes. A Larson family and Barleen couples plus Ralph Barleen and others spend the weekend in Kansas City with Harold Smith. May White hosts dinner for Ben Stoffer and Martin Dahl families.
Mrs. C. O. Johnson visited Friday with Mrs. ElRene Sederlin. Art Wallin of Courtland called on Sunday evening at the Isaacsons. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Isaacson of Formosa spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Tena Isaacson and Ida.
Mrs Carl Hammer and Billy spent Wednesday with Mrs ElReno Seder lin in Candia in a family social visit.
Mrs. Clara Westin is spending a few days with Miss Anna Swanson, visiting for a short stay.
Mr and Mrs Arne Melby and family of Dallas Texas are spending this week at the Elmer Melby and Joe Melby homes.
Mrs Louise Hay Mrs Margaret Sells and Miss Mary West were Saturday evening supper guests of Miss Bertha Fogelberg.
Am and Mrs Sherman Robison and family and Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and daughters enjoyed a picnic dinner at White Rock Sunday.
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