Second Class Matter Notice for Scandia Kansas
Entry filed as second class matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
3
Entry filed as second class matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
Rev Hjalmar Larson announces Christmas and New Year services at the Methodist Church with Morning Worship by Anton Nelson for Sunday, Christmas Eve watch night service on Tuesday December 31 at 8 PM followed by devotionals and social time.
Christmas Eve service held Tuesday at midnight with Sunday School and Bible classes at 10:00. Vernon Swanson oversees the program for New Year Eve Wake December 31 at 9:00 with a family evening. Pastor N. H. Pearson invites all to participate.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor M A Perkins invites residents to Sunday School at 10:00 with Lavinia Evert as superintendent and a preaching service at 11:00 in Scandia. Norway also hosts a 10:00 Sunday School with Myron Kellogg supervising. Ed Jensen and Jim host relatives Eddy and Susan of Manhattan over Christmas at the Jensen home.
Sunday school at 10 A M with Milton Stensons as superintendent Divine services at 11 A M Sermon Born To Suffer Luke 2 38 40 Ladies Aid Thursday January 2 at 2 00 p m Hostesses Mrs Harvey Hammer and Mrs Elmer Melby Annual business meeting Saturday January 4 at 10 00 a m Confirmation class Saturday at 9 00 a m
Earl Carson Nesmith born January 25 1900 in Belleville died near Belleville December 17 1946 at age 46. He married Ruby Sandine on August 19 1986 and they had a daughter Marilyn Jean. He worked for the State Highway Department and died in a duty related accident. Funeral services were held December 20 at Bachlor Faulkner Funeral Chapel with Rev N J Langmade officiating. interment in Belleville cemetery.
The Nesmith and Wyant families express gratitude to relatives and friends for assistance and flowers after bereavement. Ruby Nesmith, Marilyn Nesmith, Spencer Wyant, Jennifer Wyant. Spencer and Jennifer of Denver arrived to spend holidays at the C. H. Freed home. E. H. Lewis and Frank Granstedt visited Concordia.
The State of Kansas Probate Court in Republic County will hear a petition by Fredric E. Ames to determine the descent of Emma H. Ames deceased including her undivided share in lands in Section 24 Township 4 South Range 4 West. Defenses must be filed by January 17, 1947 at 3 PM in Belleville Kansas. Clarence Paulsen of Concordia is the attorney for the petitioner.
In the Probate Court of Republic County Kansas Adolph Johnson is named executor of the will and estate of Peter Gormson deceased after appointment November 30 1946 and qualification December 10 1946 Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must present claims within nine months from December 26 1946 or be barred Fred Emery attorney for the executor
In Belleville Kansas December 10 1946 Sarah Erickson named Executrix of the estate of Paul E Erickson deceased creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication or be barred Frank G Spurney attorney for Executrix also notes social notices of holiday visits among local residents with names and households listed
Mr and Mrs Almo Davis and their son David of Grand Island Nebraska were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Eldon Stanley.
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt were guests at an oyster supper hosted by E. H. Lewis on Sunday evening at the Lewis home.
Wallace Aspegren, plaintiff, sues multiple defendants including Andrew Johnson and Sophia Isaacson estates and the Scandinavian Agricultural Society in Republic County Kansas district court to quiet title to Lot 83 and the north half of Lot 82 in Block 10 Scandia Original Town Site. Defendants must answer by January 24 1947 or the petition becomes true. Local social notes report the Stensons and Simmons hosting holiday guests and birthday gatherings for Albert Westin with Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed and Nels Westin.
Miss Helen Haggman arrives from Evanston to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hageman. Friday dinner guests include Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Haggman Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires Walter H. Berger Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs. Margaret Sells and Miss Aura Lewis. Miss Joyce Hammer of Lindsborg and Miss Iona Hammer of Topeka visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Hammer. Mr. and Mrs. George Robison of Porterville Calif arrive for holidays at the H. S. Robison home with Carrol Anderson daughters and Walter Henry and Philroy guests at Sunday coffee with Mrs. Minnie Anderson.
Morning cleaning service to collect laundry. Leave items for Monday pickup. Scandia Journal submissions must arrive by 10 A M on Monday and Thursday.
A Illinois Experiment Station survey shows rural homemakers feel less fatigue with laundry help. Husbands often assist by pumping water and lifting on wash day. Children help with hanging and chores, while elderly relatives reduce interruptions.
J. W. Smith rushed to Jennings Sunday for his brother Ray who died that evening. Mrs. Edwin Isaacson visited Saturday night at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H S Robison.
Rev and Mrs Hjalmar Larson and Hjalmar Jr depart Monday for Greeley and Denver Colorado to visit relatives. Mrs May White leaves Sunday for Lincoln Nebraska to stay with Mr and Mrs Harry White for several weeks.
Mrs. Sherman Robison and family hosted guests Paul Marlow and Bob Robison for Sunday dinner at the H. S. Robison home.
Mise reports Anna Johnson of Stillwater Oklahoma arrived Monday to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A B Johnson.
Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Barbara were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sed erlin, sharing a quiet meal and fellowship in the household.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas left Saturday for Camarillo California to make their home there. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith of Kansas City arrived Saturday to spend time with Mrs. Martin Larson. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoagland and Kairy Karen of Jennings were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. Louise Hay.
Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Topeka are visiting the home of August and Amanda Rosene. The brief social note records a cordial, informal gathering at the Rosene residence.
Miss Aura Lewis was entertained to dinner Wednesday at Miss Mary Wests home. Attendees included Rev and Mrs N H Pearson Mrs Dorothy Heitman Nels Florell Mrs Margaret Sells and Miss Mary West.
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson, sharing a family meal at their home.
The Pleasant Grove School pupils and teacher entertained district patrons with a Christmas program on Friday evening followed by a community lunch.
Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel of Smolan were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and daughters arrived Friday evening from Carrol Iowa to spend the holidays at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Jarl
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Marshall and Mrs. Clara Price of Lakewood Colorado visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hohman. Mrs. Price stayed overnight as a guest.
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