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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
2
Second class notice indicates mailing at Scandia Kansas under act of Congress March 8 with EBT marking and approved post office handling.
Notice in Republic County Kansas that a petition has been filed to determine the descent of the estate of Nevada W Wilcox deceased and to appoint hearings for interested parties including W R Wilcox and other heirs in the probate court of Republic County. Hearing date and further details to follow in official notices.
W R Wilcox petitions to quiet title to lots 24 25 26 Skinner's Addition Munden and a 153% by 450 ft tract. Defendants must file four written defenses by December 20 1940 at 10:00 AM in Republic County Court. WITNESS MY HAND at Scandia Kansas November 28 1940. Guy E Ward attorney for petitioner.
Church schedule lists service at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Evening service and Young People Choir Monday. Luther Leaguers meet with Eldon Larson next Wednesday. Junior Missionary Society plans a Christmas party Saturday the 14th with Norma and Phyllis Green Slade. Has the small fee been paid.
Deacons and Trustees meet at 2 30 Monday. United Brethren Church Rev H L Walker pastor Scandia Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Prayer meeting next week at Fred Evert home Tuesday evening at 730. Otterbein Guild meets Airroom Monday at 430 pm, Norway Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 730 pm. Choir practice at parsonage Wednesday evening at 730 pm.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Norway announces Sunday School at 10 a m with Joseph Melhus in September and a Christmas program for all children. Luther League meets Sunday evening. Evangelist Rev P A Nordsletten from Wallingford will conduct meetings December 19 to 22, inviting all to attend a full house.
In appreciation I express sincere thanks for the many cards visits and flowers received during my hospital stay. This note comes from Mrs Albert Jackson and mentions a subscription inquiry phrase.
Joe Wood and wife from Manhattan spent Thanksgiving with W. C. Preble and family before returning home Sunday. Congressman Frank Carlson is expected to leave Washington and be in Concordia late this week. Local families shared meals with friends including Carl Hedin Courtland and Harry Rank Jamestown. Other gatherings included N. S. Cooper family and Ralph Cooper for Thanksgiving dinner and Bud Hallgren joining Jim Weir and family.
Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey and Gary and Mona Lee Hohman of Kansas City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman from Wednesday to Friday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay and Mr and Mrs Tom Hay Jr and son were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay in Aurora. The Y W C A plans its Christmas meeting on Thursday December 5.
A letter from Forest Frosty Ward of Seaside California requests the Journal be sent to his address. Truman Walter was a Saturday visitor of Mr and Mrs Bert Ful comer. Miss Thressa Kelly spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr and Mrs Glen Hougholder and family. Mrs S D Blakeley has returned from visiting friends in Coldwater Topeka and Wichita. Arthur Freeman was a Thursday afternoon visitor of Mr and Mrs Jim Weir and family. Robert White was a Thanksgiving Day dinner guest of Mr and Mrs A D Paul and Virginia. John Freeburg was in Belleville on business Saturday afternoon.
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