Christmas Pageant Promises Village Interpretation of Nativity
A Christmas pageant titled And Then Christ will be presented at the Presbyterian church on Monday evening December 23. The program centers on an artist played by Lloyd Wetzel, an engineer by Philip Cahill, and includes a series of tableaus depicting the birth of Christ and gifts to suffering humanity in his name. The choir will sing carols with additional helpers from the Sunday School and Christian Endeavor. The primary department has a short pre pageant program. Readings feature Matilda McDowell and various named roles. twenty five other characters include shepherds, angels, and wise men. Many community members are listed among participants.
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Christ
Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Wetzel
Philip Cahill
Reader
Matilda
McDowell
Ruth
Ahrens
Norma Aspegren
Shepherds
Billie Reece
Jimmie Larson
Edward Forsberg
Happy Mixers Gather at Rex Farrel Home Friday
The Happy Mixers club met Friday evening at Rex Farrel home with Mr. and Mrs Olaf Free as guests. Present were Albert Moe, Verna Wallin, John Sother, Doris, Valjean, and many others. Albert Moe won high score and Verna Wallin was low. The next meeting will be at John Sothers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Farrel
Olaf Free
Ernest Burns
L. G. Nystrom
Lois Jean
Lewis Wallin
Verna
Charles ‘Farrel
Albert Moe
Eric Erickson
John Sothers
Doris
Albert Jackson
Valjean
Philroy
Verna Wallin
Contract
John Shaver
Rackley
Halsey Barber
ElRene Sederlin
Chas. Monson
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs J O Anderson
A pleasant surprise dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mrs J O Anderson honoring her birthday on Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters Mr and Mrs W S Henry and Philroy and Mr and Mrs J O Anderson. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs John Sothers and Doris Mr and Mrs Carl Veteran and family Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor Mr and Mrs M O Brown Mr and Mrs Walter Gilmore and family Mrs J F Jensen Mrs Esther Foley of Sharon Springs and Mrs Belle Etter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Anderson
Clyde Norris
Carrol Anderson
W. S. Henry
Philroy
J. O.anderson
John Sothers
Doris
Carl
Harry
McGregor
Brown
Walter Gilmore
J. F. Jensen
Esther Foley
Sharon Springs
Belle Etter
Farewell Party for Eastman and Dale at Home
Friends and neighbors gathered Sunday at the Eastman home for a farewell party with lunch of sandwiches cake and coffee. Those present included Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Pauline and Shirley Rae Rasmussen and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill ‘Eastman and
Dale
Homer
Cardwell
Pauline
Shirley Rae
R. A. Rasmussen
Albert Anderson
Emerson Mallory
Theodore Anderson
Thorval and
Mable
Glen Eastman
Paul
Ralph Rasmussen
Divelyn
Emer Larsen
Glen
Thelma
Myrtie ‘Sanderson
F.-Goodwin
Billy
A. L. Colelazier
Alice May
Norma Jean
Lulu Shotzman
Laura Rasmussen
Abe Thompson
Viking 4 H Club Holds Rally Meeting at School
The Viking 4 H Club met last Thursday evening at the schoolhouse for a rally. The president called the meeting to order and the group sang a song. Wilbur Sothers spoke on club work and Mr Hardtaker spoke on vocational agriculture.
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Viking 4-H
Wilbur Sothers
Mr. Hardtaker
Mildred-Johnson
Oyster Supper Hosts at Clare Nondorf Home
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nondorf entertained with an oyster supper Saturday evening at the Clare Nondorf home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clare Nondorf and Mr. and Mrs. Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Nondorf
Clare Nondorf
Fred
Entertain At Bridge by Mr and Mrs John Heimerich
Mr and Mrs John Heimerich hosted a bridge party Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs O M Hardtaker Mr and Mrs W M Miller Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and Misses Deda Louise Drake Christina Hays Jessie Nichel Laverne Larsen and Lois Decker Mrs Hardtaker won high score and Miss Decker had the low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Heimerich
M. ‘Hardtaker
W. M. Miller
Fred ‘Miller
Deda Louise Drake
Christina Hays
Jessie Nichel
Laverne Larsen
Lois Decker
Hardtakfer
Decker
Surprise Birthday party honors Mrs. Ora Tumbleson
A surprise birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Emma Isaacson's home Thursday afternoon honoring Mrs. Ora Tumbleson. Attendees included Emma Isaacson R A Rasmussen Amanda Brandstrom Joe Gray E W Crandall Fred Poole Ed Boman Rachel Vincent Noble Isaacson Loren Dean May White Grace Mitchell Anna Larson Albertina Isaacson and Idi J R Stofer plus other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Tumbleson
Emma Isaacson
Mesdames Tumbleson
Emma _ Isaacson
R. A. Rasmussen
Amanda Brandstrom
Joe Gray
E. W. Crandall
Fred Poole
Ed Boman
Rachel Vincent
Noble Isaacson
Loren Dean
May White
Grace
Mitchell
Anna
Larson
Albertina Isaacson
Idi
J. R. Stofer
Local Family Names Recited in Ancestral Notice
Helen Johnson of Kansas City and Anna Bengston appear in a fragmented notice listing married couples and their children including Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson, Richard, Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson and their children, and Rev and Mrs Carl among others.
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Helen_ Johnson
Kansas City
Anna Bengston
Joseph Johson
Richard
Emil Isaacson
Nathan Isaacson
Carl
Helen Johnson
Kansas
City
Mrs
Lawrence Olson
Phyllis
Kackley
Birthday Surprise Honoring Co H Freed Held at Home
A birthday surprise party was hosted in the evening at the Freed home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Freed and June, Mr. and Mrs. J R Stofer, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene forming the guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Freed
Freed
J. R. Stofer
Oscar, Linden
Henry Rosene
Meeting Notes From Y W C A Cabinet Social
The Y W C A cabinet met with Mrs. George Cardwell Sunday afternoon. Present were Mesdames J T Davis F L Miller Alford Johnson George Jeandebeur Duane Seenslade George Cardwell Joyce Johnson and Misses Clarice Walkin Opal Currie Jessie Jehel and Ana Neher Gifts were exchanged. A six Welock potluck supper was served. Mr and Mrs Manford Rose Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and Joan Astrid of Concordia were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C O Johnson and family.
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Y. W. ‘Cabinet
George Cardwell
Mesdames J. T. Davis
F. L. Miller
Alford Johnson
George Jeandebeur
Duane Seenslade
Joyce Johnson
Clarice Walkin
Opal Currie
Jessie Jehel
Ana Neher
Manford Rose
Leonard LeSage
Joan ‘Astrid
Concordia
C. O. Johnson
Local Social Notes From Scandia and Nearby Towns
Union News reports Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen Joyce and Carol visiting Mrs. O E Davis in Scandia last Monday. C I Banks spent Wednesday at Howard Millen home. Families of Coldazier Sanderson and Dale helped last Thursday. Walker family moved to Elijah Goodwin farm formerly Roy Thomas. Illis Banks and others visited Howard Millen Friday. Rasmussen illness with flu noted. Dale Sanderson and A F Goodwin sold horses to Ottis Collins and Carl Ulum. Oscar and Judy Freed visited Fred Currie at St Joseph hospital Concordia Sunday. Glen Eastman visited Fred Moe at Concordia hospital Friday.
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Leslie Rasmussen
Joyce
Carol
O. E. Davis
Scandia
C. I. Banks
Howard Millen
A. L. Coldazier
Myrtie Sanderson
Dale
Alfred Walker
Elijah Goodwin
Roy Thomas
Illis Banks
Leslie
Quotable Exchange Sparks Debate Over Political Aptitude
A brief facet of family banter contrasts a skeptical mother with a father touting political rhetoric. The exchange highlights concerns about chosen career paths and the weight of persuasive speech versus substance.
Sunday Visit Noted By Mrs Wobklfort Family
Mr and Mrs Ed Loring and Leora were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs T Wobklfort.
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Ed Loring
Leora
T. Wobklfort
Rite-Fine Stationery Cabinets For Letter Writing
The Journal lists Rite-Fine Stationery cabinets with 100 sheets and 100 envelopes priced from 1.50 to 2.00. Each cabinet holds a drawer for ink pens erasers and address books and includes printing. Suitable for anyone who writes letters regularly.
Basketball Schedule for Scandia Area Teams
The schedule lists upcoming games in January and February. Norway plays at Scandia and Cuba travels to Cuba while Jamestown and other crews visit Scandia or their home courts. The County Tournament runs February 20 to 22 at Scandia.
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Norway
Scandia
Cuba
Narka
Belleville
Kackley
Republic
Jamestown
James
Courtland
Noon hour school basketball coach session announced
Professor Miller coaches a boys group during noon hours with Mr Hardy tarfer and Mr Wilbur sharing weekly turns. About fourteen boys currently participate and more are expected as interest grows in this physical education program.
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Miller
Hardtarfer
Wilbur
R. E. Downing Makes Business Trip to Salina
R. E. Downing traveled to Salina on Sunday for a business trip and returned the same day.
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R. E. Downing
Salina
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Orville—Nondorf
Frank Fordam
Keith Faulding
Opal
Irvin
Norman Currie
J. T. Davis
Jake Weislegal
Lawrence Nondorf
Chase-Sanborn
Food Headquarters
B. Pkg
Raisins
Union News
George Myers
Hardy, Nebr
The
Lenora Isaacson
Silvertone Beauty Service
Peggy McGregor
Lin
Radio Wits
Zenith
Haggman and Wires
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