This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1957
Page
2
The church holds Sunday School at 10:00 and Divine Worship at 9:00 each morning with Communion on the first Sunday of every month. The Ladies’ Aid meets the first Thursday afternoon monthly. All members and friends are invited to attend Sunday School services and Ladies’ Aid.
Amana Lutheran Church announces Sunday activities led by Pastor George E. Nielson including Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, Potluck at 6:00 with Mrs. Wallace Aspgren in charge, and an installation service at 7:30. Thursday 7:30 Chair, Saturday 9:00 Confirmation instructions. September 14 Fall Rally of the Northern District Women's Missionary Society at Axtell Nebraska.
Rev R B Wilke leads Sunday services at 10 and 11 with choir rehearsal at 9 Saturday. Family night planned for September 8 at 6 30. Local gatherings include the 47 club hosted by Herrman and Larson families. Visits noted with Swan sor, Mahan of Salina, and hospital calls at Belleville and El Reno.
Family notes thank relatives for cards and visits during a hospital stay. Henry Rosene is seriously ill at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. Birthday parties and family visits mark the week with several local names mentioned.
Lottie Sophie Berggren born June 4 1878 on a Republic County farm died August 11 1957 at her daughter Ruth’s home aged 79 2 7 after a short illness. She married Benjamin M. Lervold March 31 1897 and had six sons and two daughters. Surviving are three sons Frank Ben and Ruth Johnson Chester and Florence Free a sister Mabel Nesmith five brothers and 13 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Memorial service August 13 1957 Amana Lutheran Scandia conducted by Rev. George E. Nielsen. Burial Prairie Rose Cemetery south of Republic. Funeral home Dart in charge.
The piece urges voters to reflect on the kind of men they want governing under the capitol dome. It notes many will be elected and many defeated and argues that even a mediocre option is better than none, calling for civic participation to place good men in office.
An analysis contrasts national leaders with local officials, arguing that city and county offices wield greater daily influence. It warns that good reforms fail when not supported by voters and urges active public responsibility to shape government. The piece notes Josiah as a reform example and stresses citizen power over local outcomes.
Vernie confronts a strained marriage after a night of arguing with Don. A taped confession from Emerald in her shop reveals her own plans to leave and a newfound respect for Vernie's husband. The trio share a moment of honesty and forgiveness as Don joins them.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.