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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
4
Lunaary School holds Sunday worship at 10 00 with Divine Worship at Hymn service and monthly Communion on the first Sunday. The Ladies Aid meets the first Thursday each month in the church parlors. Members are urged to attend Sunday School services and Ladies Aid.
The Little Friendly Church led by Pastor W H Pearson lists Bundsy School and Bible Glasses at 8:6200 a.m. Vernon Swanson conducts Sept morning service at 11:00 with Bethany College speaker Mr Kenneth Dahlstrom. Confirmation at Brantford. Thursday evening Sunday School teachers meet at the parsonage.
In Republic County Kansas the probate court issues notice of appointment for Olive Richards as administratrix of Milton O. Brown deceased. Creditors and other interested persons must file claims within nine months from August 16, 1956 or be barred. Frank G. Spurney is attorney for the administratrix.
Chad H. Freed files in Republic County Probate Court to determine heirs for the estates of Joseph Freed Axel J. Freed Augusta Freed and Oscar D. Freed. The petition seeks legal heir assignments for portions of the NW ¼ section 21 township 2 south range 5 west and sets a hearing date of September 14, 1956 in Belleville Kansas with defenses due by then.
Acknowledgments from Mrs Maurice Freed and family and friends thank readers for cards flowers food and gifts after a recent loss. Names given include Mr and Mrs Wallace Freed Mrs Mavis Rockwell and Mark and others. Flowers for all occasions offered by Mrs Irving Isaacson with contact line.
A five month study of 26 anti motion sickness drugs with 17 000 servicemen found 11 drugs helpful, with Sonamine Phenergan and Marezine most effective. Seasickness was lowest among passengers under 25 midship on midvoyage and given the drugs. Heavier individuals showed slightly higher susceptibility and westward crossings saw less sickness.
Australian scientists study the unpredictable tides of the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia. The gulf is 420 miles wide and 400 miles long, with shallow waters and many shoals making navigation dangerous. Its shoreline ranges from marshy flats to granite cliffs, with uncharted island coastlines and vivid nocturnal plankton blooms lighting waves in rainbow hues.
Washington reports the electron microscope opens vast unseen territory far smaller than optical limits. It can reveal objects down to about one hundredth the size of the smallest visible by light, crossing the barrier to view viruses and other tiny structures.
Guelph Ontario Frank Traplin watched a TV fire of the Whidsor Hotel blaze when his wife shouted fire. He replied he was watching and not to bother him. Minutes later firefighters extinguished a kitchen fire in the Traplin home caused by a neighbor’s call. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars.
In Little Rock a man stepped in front of a moving car then State Patrolman Leslie Caldwell had to brake hard. The pedestrian demanded to go to police headquarters. Caldwell told him to hop in, and the man paid a fine for drunkenness.
Local social notes list numerous visits and dinners across Kansas City Hastings Belleville Munson Denver and Hebron. Families mentioned include Sjolander Cardwell Swanson Grueber Davis Peterson Weir Hammer Carlson Novak and others with guests from Denver and Waterville.
A sequence of Friday through Monday visits weaved among local families. Leonard Erickson and family called on Carl Erickson and Gill, and at Clarence Aspegren's home in Courtland. Labon Marshall and Harold Stafford guests of Zenia Storer, with further calls to Belleville’s Lee Bowersox. Agnes Cardwel and Labon Marshall visited Florence Stafford, while Elmer and Kenneth Danielson joined Pat Sandell and family for Mrs. Sandell’s birthday, then Lloyd Brown’s home. Kenneth Danielson later called on Clarence Herrman.
Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eben Lundgren O Clifton included several neighbors and friends. The gathering followed a week of community events and highlighted hospitality in the local social circle.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson included Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Hedstrom and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hedstrom and family, all of Salina.
A Monday evening picnic honored Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sjolander of Kansas City. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Van Auken, John Peters, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sjolander.
Sonja Larson stayed as a Friday overnight guest at Debra Tuley’s residence, detailing a casual social visit. No further context or dates provided.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim celebrating Maxs birthday included Mr and Mrs Ray Muth Mrs Mauda Farrell Ed Anderson and Mr and Mrs Robert Flesher and family of Linn.
Loving memory of Sarah Erickson who died August 22 1953 remembered by her children Erie Delima Hildur Monroe Frances Priscilla Cherie and families The Marshal reunion was held at Belleville park on August 19 with many relatives attending.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Stolander of Lincoln Nebraska hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swanson, Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson, Bill and Ronnie Larson for Sunday supper at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and their girls of Jamestown were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Cart Wricksor and Bill Wricksor.
Mr and Mrs John Stolander were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson.
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