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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
2
A readers’ fragment expresses amusement and irony about a London broadcast praising America and hints at wartime social observations. It mentions Germans in a cafe reading a morning newspaper and a remark about politics prompting a homeward response.
The city council of Scandia Kansas enacts Ordinance 217 setting 1940 property taxes for General Fund 2.4 mills Street Fund 2.0 mills Fire Department 1.0 mill Street Lighting 1.8 mills Bond and Interest 9.0 mills Library Fund 0.125 mill. The ordinance becomes effective after passage and publication in The Scandia Journal.
Church notes list services next Sunday at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with Pastor Courtland C A Beckman inviting worshippers to attend. Messages emphasize regular worship and welcoming attendees to the Mission Church.
The Methodist Church announces next Sunday services at usual hours. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. with A Nelson in charge assisted by others. Union services at 8 p.m. in City Hall Park with Minister Joseph E Englund.
Kack bey Carl G. Danielson, Pastor, Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11. Confirmation Instruction Friday at 9 a.m. Junior Mission Sunday next Sunday morning. Sunday School teachers and officers meet next Monday at 8 p.m. to prepare for Rally Day.
Sunday services set for August 27 with divine service at 9 a m Sunday School and Bible class at 10 a m Luther League gathers at 8 p m The Kansas Omaha Luther League Circuit convention held at Bradish Nebraska drew 13 of our boys and girls Next year the convention will be at Robinson Kansas
Sabbath School in Scandia next Sunday at 10:00. Church worship resumes by Dr. Everett at 11:00. Preaching at Rydal at 9:45, Bible School at 10:45. Union open air services next Sunday evening at 8:00 in City Park.
Norway parish holds Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m by Rev Bertha Fogelberg with an official board meeting Friday evening Aug 25 at the Norway church. Scandia invites Sunday School at 10 a m and a Friday picnic at 2 p m meeting at the church and going to Belleville park. Union services in City Hall Park Sunday evening marking the last union service of the summer.
Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor M. C. Linerson announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. next Sunday and no other services. After noting good attendance last Sunday the congregation aims for 100 percent by September 38. A special meeting is called for Monday September 4 at 7 30 p.m. to discuss finances and Home Mission aid petition.
Mrs Homer Cardwell notes a Saturday reception for Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas at Henry Elliott home. Local gatherings include Concordia visits by Van Nortwick and Pauline Cardwell, a Street family reunion at Rackley, and Sunday School and Rasmussen gatherings. Family visits span Topeka and Nebraska as kinship ties fill the weekend.
Strom spent Sunday at the Jess Thomas home. Mr and Mrs Joe Cline and family and Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and children attended a reception for Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg at the Charley Berggren home last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family spent Friday evening at the Homer Cardwell home. Callers at the Strom home to see O O B Strom who is ill were Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen, Mr and Mrs George Simmons, Elmer Thomas, Bill Haskins, Amanda and August Rosene, Mr and Mrs Emerson Mallory, Joe Cline, Homer Cardwell Emer Larsen and families, Mr and Mrs C W Strom and P T Strom.
Local notices from Belleville Kansas compiled by Anna C. Satterfield include wedding and guest announcements, family trips to Colorado and Denver, and social visits among residents. Distinct names appear with Saturday and Wednesday gatherings and travel remarks.
Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys joined Mrs. Sherman Skidmore and family Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wellman of Hebron Nebraska visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bensen. The Lutheran Ladies Aid held an Ice Cream Social Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wright and Mrs. Jans Stenson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gile of Republic.
Mrs Mary Brewer and Mr and Mrs C A Brewer called on Mrs Millie Dickerhoof of Courtland last Sunday afternoon. Anna Satterfield visited Miss Evelyn Hammer Friday morning. Dr Julius Olsen and Regina called on Mr and Mrs C A Brewer Saturday. Leona Christensen and Elnora Hammer were Sunday guests of Della Mae Greer. Trade in Scandia.
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