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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
5
Armine, wary of charming men, is drawn into a terrace encounter with a blue eyed stranger. He challenges her judgment after she recalls lessons from Loring Brookes, and she debates whether to trust his words or leave. The exchange reveals tension over appearances and deception.
A dramatic scene unfolds on a terrace as Loring confesses lifelong love to a woman who fears she has lost him. He explains a past plane crash that killed his brother, Robert Brookes, and the pair reconcile after reading about the incident in newspapers. A later note mentions a shrinking American whaling fleet.
Bible study this week and no meeting next week. Choir practice Thursday at 8:00 PM. Urgent to be there. Children's practice for the Christmas Program Saturday at 2:00. Children prepared and hope all know their parts by Saturday. Christmas Children's Program will be celebrated December 25 at 7:30 PM. Come early for a good seat.
Our Savior's Lutheran-Norway under Pastor Torgeson schedules Sunday School and Bible class at 10 AM followed by Morning Worship at 11 AM. A Luther League devotional is set for 7:30 PM with choir rehearsals Thursday at E A Carlgren home. A Christmas program by Sunday School is planned for Thursday night December 24 with a festive Christmas service for the congregation and friends on Sunday morning December 27. The Sorosis Study Club held a 1 PM luncheon Tuesday at Mrs F L Miller's home with hostesses Mrs Ed Boman Mrs L Porter Mrs A E Anderson and Mrs O M Hardtarfler assisting.
A luncheon was served buffet style with lace tablecloths green candle can dles and a reindeer centerpiece. Seventeen members and three guests attended the meeting as Mrs J H Hooker and Mrs Ahrens spoke on Indian Tribal Costumes and Flowers and their Languages.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Baird of Linwood Kansas are visiting their son S L Baird and his family.
The Mystery Pinochle Club met on December 10 with a pot-luck lunch. Attendees included Mrs. J P Jensen and many other district members. The next meeting is set for December 22 with a Christmas box. Neighbors and families shared later visits and suppers at local homes.
Palezoic fossil beds near Abilene yield about 5000 specimens in lower Permian strata. Cockroaches predominate as the oldest insect group, with the early Permian roach measuring around four inches. Brown County lists two reservations including Sac and Fox, Iowa and Kickapoo in southwest. Cunningham is mapped as a plus sign, with a population near 500.
A newspaper promotion invites subscribers to give a year of Scandia Journal subscriptions for relatives or friends. The offer promises weekly gift wrapping and includes a free electric lantern valued at $2.65 for a $1.25 subscription.
An old advertisement urges readers to drink six glasses of boiled or distilled water daily to aid bladder issues. It claims hard water harms teapots, promises relief from night awakenings, frequent urges, and other symptoms by flushing acids and impurities with herbal tablets sold as Bukets from druggists.
Community members visit and host gatherings across Byron Nebraska and nearby Concordia St Joseph and Jamestown with multiple households sharing Friday Sunday and weekend events. Names include Ruth Sallman Inga Rydell J H Nunn Harold Coleman Chester Reed Max Muth Marilyn Walker Lois Jean Joyce Johnson Earl Dooley O J Werner Walter Henry Ray Chilcott J R Stofer W S English and G J Holzapfel among others.
Mesdames Carl Hammer Frank Tedrow May White and Otto Wetzel called Friday afternoon on Mrs. W S English. Mr and Mrs Lester Richards Norma Jean and Donald were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M O Brown.
Alex Daughtery of Burr Oak was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Porter, sharing time at their home.
Mrs Ora Tumbleson attended the funeral of her sister in law Mrs Alice Myers at Hardy Nebraska on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Lois Jean were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and Marilyn.
Friday afternoon callers were Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Conn who visited Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. R. Cooper.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Everett and Richard were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Emma Isaacson. Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson were afternoon callers.
Mr. and Mrs. George Jeandebeur and Adam hosted a Sunday dinner. The notice notes a warm gathering with family present and conversation centered on shared meals and fellowship.
A brief social notice lists Mr. and Mrs. C C Reece and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hi W Reece as the honored recipients in a local community acknowledgment.
Mr and Mrs Will Street and family entertained with dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson and Fern.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Frederick Bentsen visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Will Street and family Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson.
Oscar Johnson attended a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson and their son Junior, along with Mrs Nathan Isaacson, Ada and Paul.
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