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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
8
A large crowd gathered Sunday August 26 at the Edward Carlgren grove for a basket dinner honoring Mike Stenson's birthday. Attendees included numerous families from Norway and Kadgeley and guests from nearby towns.
Mrs Helen Larsen hosted a slumber party on Saturday night August 24. Guests included Mrs Goldie Lindquist of Belleville Mrs Marie Stephens of Mankato Miss Clarice Ross Mrs Irene Mahan and Miss Bertha Hammer. After the show in Scandia the attendees returned to her home for lunch.
A birthday party for Mrs. Carrie Ross featured ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J R Hugos. Ollie Reba Clara. and the Alfred Trammer Pete Hammer Bud Darlington Philip Hammer and Lester Tate families.
Mrs. Charles Chizek hosted dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Chizek and their son Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chizek, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shindler with children Edward and Mildred.
Sunday guests of Dr and Mrs J C Sherrard included Mr and Mrs W L Sherrard and family of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Wayne Sherrard and family of Geary Ill Miss Irene Sherrard Harry Ferguson and Carl Cuthbertson of Scandia attended.
The United Brethren Sunday School held a picnic at Concordia Park on Thursday with forenoon departure and evening return. At Norway Lutheran Church Sunday morning Miss Coral Galbraith sang and read. Ruby Carlson was named principal of Norway High School for next year. Various visits and travels are noted, including families from Concordia and nearby towns visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Sunday School and Bible Study start at 10 a.m. with English services at 11 a.m. Evening services will be in Swedish. Ada church attendance improved weekly, reaching 133 this Sunday versus 80 a year ago.
Mrs. Elien Johnson hosted a reception in Rackley for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cunningham whose wedding occurred Sunday. Rev. C. G. Danielson led a program with music readings and speeches, then refreshments. Guests came from Kackley Formosa Norway Scandia and Courtland. Formosa residents later visited the couple.
A large afternoon and evening Sunday School picnic drew about 300 people at Segerhammar grove near Kackley. Races and games entertained in the afternoon while Courtland Community Band performed at night followed by a youth party. Cold drinks candy ice cream and a church basket dinner plus lunch were available. Lyle Peterson managed the evening electrical plant and A W Segerhammar owns the grove used annually for the event.
Ellen Johnson sold the general store in Superior Nebraska to O L Fisher of Superior. Fisher will take charge immediately with a restock of goods. Johnson had run the store since 1918 and will keep the post office currently in the shop while it moves to Buck Nelson building. The Rev and Mrs Lindberg drove to Belleville Monday.
Mr and Mrs W A Glasgow and Miss Edith of Helena Oklahoma with J C Glasgow Mrs George Johnson Mrs H Johnson and Jennie Thompson were entertained Friday evening at the Mentor Marty home south of Courtland.
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