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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
2
The notice invites attendees to Gunnay School gatherings every Sunday at 16 00 and Divine Worship at 196 a m with Communion. The Lambs Aid meets on the first Thursday each month at the church parlors and urges members and others to attend Sunday School and services.
Sunday School and Bible Classes meet each Sunday at 600 a.m. Vernon Swanson leads Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Stanley Swanson conducts services. Luther League gathers 6:30 p.m. Dorcas meets Friday afternoon. Christmas program practice set for Thursday after school and Saturday at 2:00.
The Methodist Church announces Rev. R. B. Wilke leading services with Sunday School at 11:00 am and Morning Worship. Evening programs include Intermediate MYF at 6:08 pm and Senior MYF at 7:00 pm.
The notice thanks relatives and friends for cards gifts and letters during Vernon Smith's hospital stay and after returning home. It also expresses appreciation to neighbors for corn and to the ladies for meals. Various family visits are listed including Ericksons Johnsons and Danielsons.
A long list of local visits and family events is recapped. Everett Robison returned from Germany and shared photos at a potluck hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha. Numerous relatives and friends from nearby towns gathered for dinners, visits, and birthday observances through the weekend.
Mrs Clarence Herrman and LeRoy and Mrs Lloyd McGregor joined Mrs Clarence Gile and children Monday evening. Mr and Mrs L M Graham of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Genny Lervold were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold and family.
Mrs Dewey Squires of Coolidge Arizona arrived Sunday night to mourn the death of Mrs Mary Larson and was visiting Mr and Mrs Ted Larson along with other relatives and friends.
Den two pack 232 cub scouts met at the Lee Ulmer home Monday December 10 with 7 cubs present along with the den chief and two den mothers. They made Christmas presents and decorative cards each cub drawing a country in the Americas to learn its Christmas customs. Jimmy Hrickson served cookies after prayer. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Hanson of Concordia and several local families visiting Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Mrs. R. A. Williams called on Monday afternoon and spent time with Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen in a social visit.
The fragment references bauxite and pumice in geology terms, a note about Yorktown cannonballs in the Nelson House, and a broad claim that US nonfarm workweeks may fall to 36 hours by 1960 along with global metallurgical demand and tourism's economic role. Several garbled lines include mentions of Bud and New Jersey, New Mexico, and Rocky Mountains.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring and Neal Medlin visited with Mrs. Sherm an Skidmore of Manhattan Saturday afternoon.
Fragrant Cinnamon Raisin Wreath offers two wreaths per batch for holiday breakfasts or gifts. The recipe uses shorting, eggs, yeast, milk, flour, cinnamon, raisins, nuts, and a confectioners sugar icing. Shape into a ring, bake 25 to 30 minutes, then ice if desired.
Relatives and friends traveled from Coolidge Arizona Great Lakes Hr Concordia Hollis Smith Center Jewell City Courtland Randall to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Larson Mon Gay. Attendees included Mrs Dewey Squires Mr John Squires Mr George Hoel Mrs Syce Henderson Mrs Julia Anderson and others.
Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted hosted Friday supper for Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Dale Lewellyn and family dined with Mr and Mrs E F Kelley of Belleville. Miss Laura Rasmussen was Saturday evening guest of Mrs Clara Blakeley.
Mrs. Conrad Sederlin hosted a Sunday dinner guest list including Mr. and Mrs. ElRene Sederlin and afternoon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nulty. Mrs. Fred Evert visited with Mrs. Eva Sothers Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander hosted Sunday dinner guests Charley Sjolander and family, Mrs. Belle Whitley, and Eustace Sto lander, with Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen as afternoon guests.
Light fruit cake recipe yields seven pounds across three loaf pans or one tube pan. Includes coconut candied fruit dates raisins walnuts and spices with detailed mixing and baking times, including 275 F and 800 F stages.
Mr and Mrs Carl Baumgartner of Goodland were Wednesday and overnight guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Seedrlin.
Courtland couples Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring and others visited Riley and Manhattan families. Loring and Hehman hosted at local homes while Mahin guests gathered with Clifford and Warren Mahin in Manhattan. Various visits included Hanson, Sjolander, Stolander, and Wires households with William Allen Larson, Rose, and Vernon noted among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Bill Rockey of Randall were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O C Rockey.
Thursday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Price and Kipp Mrs Oscar Springer and Kim Mrs Marvin Linkstrom and Randy and Mrs Roger Bronco all of Riley and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark of Republic.
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