Christmas Choir and Worship Schedule
The notice lists church activities including Junior Choir Thursday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. practice for Sunday School Christmas service, Senior Choir involvement, Confirmation at 9:15 a.m. on the 4th Sunday in Advent, Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m., Sunday School Christmas Service at 7:30 p.m., Junior Choir Caroling and party Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m., and Christmas Eve worship on December 25 at 11 p.m. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadign Aid
Perfors
Ladies’ Aid
Methodist Church Christmas Programs and Schedules
The Methodist Church announces a WSCS Christmas program today at 2:00 with a joint Circle meeting and kitchen gifts. Final Christmas practice and party for children through 7th and 8th grades Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Includes Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and annual Christmas program at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Joint Circle
Obituary Notice for Navao Ida Etter Scandia Resident
Navao Ida Etter, born November 28 1871 in Navoo Id and died December 6 1960 at age 89 years 8 days at her daughter's home Glada Peterson. She moved from Scandia to Concordia as a child and married Albert Loren Etter May 6 1900. Survived by two daughters Glada Arlene Peterson Alberta Belle Veteto and son Allen Loren Etter plus in laws and many grandchildren. Funeral December 9 1960 at Scandia Methodist Church. Burial Riverview Cemetery. Funeral home helped with arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Faye
Sid
Glada ‘Arlene Peterson
Alberta Belle Veteto
Scandia
Allen Loren Etter
Tucson
Ariz
Edith Wells
Kansas City
Etter
Methodist Church
Ford R. Miler
Riverview Cemetery
Faulkner - Dart Funeral Home
Devotional Reference Ts484: Isaiah 42:1-10
A devotional note cites Isaiah 42 1 10 as a guiding scripture. The fragment references a ts heritage of faith and a call to witness righteousness and justice through steadfast devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Weekend Socials Mention Local Residents and Guests
The fragment lists visits and gatherings among area residents. Merlyn Farlee and Mr. Hallgren hosted and visited friends including Bud Hallgren of Hutchinson, Ernie Kirk with Edward Forsberg family, and Mabel Cline with Jolene and Pearl Strom at Oscar Berggren’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hallgren
Republic
Warren Hallgren
Wichita
Merlyn
Farlee
Bud
Hallgren
Hutchinson
Mabel Cline
Jolene
Miss Pearl Strom
Oscar Berggren
God Not Bent To Man's Image in December 18 1960 Lesson
The text discusses how people shape images of God and how Jesus, the Son of God, did not fit these expectations. It argues that divine reality often diverges from human pictures and invites reflection on how Jewish expectations of a Deliverer compared with Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Son of God
What if God walked among us in Jesus
The piece argues that if God appeared on earth he would not flaunt power but serve. Jesus showed divine presence through daily healing and helping, bearing burdens with a "yoke" rather than a crown, inviting friendship through shared work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Shining Angels
Christ
God
Local social notes include Topeka visit and Sunday dinners
Mrs Le Lk bert Boling spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Matt Georg of Courtland and with Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson who are visiting Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson and Mrs C P Rydell in Topeka. Harold Melbus and Scott of Hays spent the weekend with Todd Cardwell and Joseph Melhus. Carl Erickson and Bill joined Eugene Dunstan for Sunday dinner in Formosa. Elgene Sederlin visits Topeka to see her mother Mrs C C Thompson and her brother Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Lkbert
Boling
Algor Anderson
Topeka
Oscar Swanson
C. P. Rydell
Harold
Melbus
Scott
Hays
Epent
Todd Cardwell
Joseph Melhus
Carl Erickson
Bill
Eugene Dunstan
Formosa
Mrs. Elgene Sederlin
C. C. Thompson
Minor
Mrs. Snidow
American Hereford Association
Sunday Caller Visits Courtland Residents
Edgar Lindblade of Courtland visited the L. L. Hobson home on Sunday to see Albert Boline and Jim Taggert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Lindblade
Courtland
L. L. Hobson
Albert Boline
Jim Taggert
Sunday Dinner Guests Share Fellowship at Ahrens Home
Rev and Mrs George Nielson along with David and Paul and Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family were Sunday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs BE Porter Ahrens at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lervold
Benny Lervold
George Nielson
David and
Paul
Arnold J. Perry
BE. Porter Ahrens
YWCA Cabinet Hosts Pot Luck and Gift Exchange
The YWCA cabinet met for a pot luck supper and gift exchange at Mrs. Edith Norris home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hallgren and their daughters on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Mrs
Kenneth Danielson
Ywca Cabinet
Edith Norris
Bud Hallgren
Courtland Family Dines With Ericksons
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Johnson and their daughters of Courtland visited Thursday evening for supper with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Johnson
Daughters
Courtland
Carl Erickson
Bill
Wednesday Guests At Mrs. Johnson List Attending
Wednesday evening guests of Mrs. Elsie Johnson were Mr and Mrs Glen Housholder Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and Linda Mrs George Fike and Everett Mrs Bill Clark and Mr and Mrs Adam Wenda of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Johnson
Glen, Housholder
Paul Housholder
Linda
George Fike
Everett
Bill Clark
Adam Wenda
Republic
Social Guests Share Weekend at Various Homes
Sunday and Friday evening gatherings featured Mrs. Jack Reece and Mrs. Loren Hammer with families, plus Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cooper and others. Saturday morning coffee rounds included Mrs. Don Bender, Mrs. Jim Ryan, and Julie with Mrs. Max Berry and Wade at Agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Max Berry
Gordop and
Wade
Sven
Jack Reece
Loren
Hammer
Don
Bender
Alma
Jim
Ryan
Local social notes from Belleville and area
Mrs Glenwood Freed visited Wednesday morning with her mother Mrs Alta Goodwin of Belleville. Mrs Gundam Larsen was a Friday guest of Mrs J W Smith. Mr and Mrs Harold Larsen and callers the past week of Susie Vold include Mrs Harley Shaffer Mrs Ben Denoyer and Dr Haggman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Freed
Gundam Larsen
J. W. Smith
Harold Larsen
Susie Lervold
Harley Shaffer
Ben Denoyer
Dr. Haggman
Dinner Guests Highlight Local Social Kinship
Mrs. Robert Van Way and Donnie of Smith Center joined Mrs. Richard Rockey for Thursday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newcomb. Mrs. Van Way is a sister of Mrs Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert van Way
Donnie
Smith Center
Richard Rockey
Herman Newcomb
van Way
Newcomb
Strombergs Visit Boman Family on Sunday
Mr and Mrs George Stromberg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman, Lonnie and Larry, sharing a social visit in a small community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stromberg
Godfry Boman
Lonnie and
Larry
Dinner visit from the Carlsons to the Blazers of Belleville
Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Thurm Blazer in Belleville, sharing an evening meal and friendly conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnt Carlson
Mrs. Thurm Blazer
Belleville
Fredricksons Visit Housholders and Family
Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Darwin Housholder and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fredrickson
Darwin Housholder
Dress orders and Scout merit badge update
A department store was contacted to order children’s dresses advertised in the paper for the speaker’s two nieces. A Boy Scout called seeking a merit badge review, with the counselor noting growth from agriculture and animal husbandry to broader roles.
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Congress
National Advertising Representative
Kansas Press Service, Inc
Jackson Topeka, Kansas
J. P. Knudson
Paster
Norway
Kansas
Ivan Carlgren
LaVerne Melhus
Tord R. Miller
Allen Larson
Harold Larson
Leslie Cady
E. M. Eastvedt
Alice Wammer
Edith Forsberg
Co. A. Smith
Carl Hammer
Frank Berggren
Nancy of
Norton
Co. T. Emory
Roberta Vickery
Fairbury, Nebr
Robert Doctor
Doctor
Iran
E. Porter Ahrens
Fred Evert
Grand Island, Nebr
Jim Mick
Jim Norris
Morris Moravek
Leo Smith
Carl Moline
Arthur Freed
Salina
Oscar Linden
Warren Nelson
Superior, Nebr
Lester Richards
Earl Melky
Mark
Lanch
L. A. Noors
Anna Gunter
Olive Isaacson
Merle Haser
Una Gatton
Lloyd ‘Hallgren
Ernie Kirk
Edward Forsberg and
Dr. Foreman
eEac
National Council of the Churches
O Christ
Community Press Service
Mrs. Allen Gunter
J. L. Bennett
Scandia, Kansas
V. C. Hartig
Courtland, Nd
Kirisas
Frontier
Saya
Southwestern Bell
Hilda
Bud Sindow
Fairway
Nebraska
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