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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

2

Obituary Mrs Ruth Chilcott Dies After Long Illness

Ruth Chilcott 47 longtime Scandia resident died December 23 1939 after a long illness. She won prizes for handmade fancy work at the Belleville Fair and loved flowers and social visits. A Rebecca Lodge member and church worker she was survived by husband Ray daughter Violet and four siblings. Funeral services were held December 26 at the family home and Methodist church with burial in Riverview cemetery.

Ruth Chilcott Sheen Belleville Rebecca Lodge Christian Hope Jewell Ray Chilcott Fairbury Nebr Scandia Chilcott Violet Johnson Four Lakes Wash Minnie Jewell Kansas Cuy Katie Henninger Jewel Lena Lamb el Modeno Calif Methodist E. Englund Riverview Cemetery

Benson Smith Elliott Pioneer of Scandia Dies in Colorado Springs

Benson Smith Elliott aged 82 years nine months and 20 days died at home in Colorado Springs on November 26, 1939 after a long illness. He resided in Scandia until 1900 and later moved to Colorado Springs. He was survived by his wife Cora Elliott two sons three daughters nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. They married September 20, 1887.

Benson Smith Elliott Scandia Colorado Springs Colo Cora _ Elliott Elliott Cora F. Cottrell

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

Wee thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of our wife and mother Ray Chilcott and Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson express heartfelt gratitude for support and prayers.

Ray Chilcott Joyce Johnson

Christmas baskets aid from Lutheran group and community

Cherie Frazier and families thank Lutheran friends Community Club and Mrs Chris Nelson for clothing toys and cash contributions for distribution to neighbors. Mothers and others sewed filled and delivered baskets while families visit Granite City for Christmas at the Melby home and relatives in Dallas.

Lutheran Community Club Chris Nelson Cherie Frazier Wm. Eicharker Wharlene Granite City, Sl Ya. A. Melby

Church Notes and Christmas Gatherings in Local Community

Church notes list Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 led by Wesley Samuelson. The annual congregation meeting is set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. A 30-voice choir presented The Heavenly Message cantata directed by Lorene Voshell. Numerous Christmas visits and family gatherings are recorded from Dec 24 to year end, with many local names attending meals and events.

Wesley Samuelson Lorene Mae Voshell Luther League

New Year Activities at Our Saviour's Lutheran Norway

Our Saviour's Lutheran Norway schedules a Luther League gathering on Sunday evening December 31 at 9 p.m. Holy Communion on January 1 at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets January 4. annual meeting January 6 at 1 p.m. Sunday School and Bible classes held each Sunday at 10 a.m. All members and friends welcome.

Luther League Ladies Aid Charles Chizek Harvey Hammer

Amana Lutheran Church New Year Wake and Meetings

The Amana Lutheran church announces a social gathering in the church parlors at 10 p m followed by a New Year wake upstairs. Trustees meet Thursday at 2 p m at H Hampton home. Luther League meets with John David Shivvers Thursday evening. Morning worship is at 11 and Sunday School at 10. The congregational yearly meeting is Tuesday January 2 to discuss church business.

H. Hampton Luther League John David Shivvers Congregational Yearly Meeting

Scandia and Courtland Churches Plan Week of Prayer

Last Sunday services listed with Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11. Special music and a sermon on the prayer that prevails. Epworth League hosts social hour and lunch. Watch Night service at 11 p.m. with Hodges and pastor talks. Epworth League social and business meet Jan 2 at Otto Nelson home. Week of Prayer starts Jan 7 with daily services and pulpit exchanges between Scandia and Courtland churches.

Epworth League Supt. Hodges Otto Nelson Christian Churches of Scandia Courtland

Christmas guests and travels noted in local notes

Mrs Lizzie Evert spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Rob bins and family and Mrs Grace Dear also celebrated her birthday. Many local families hosted or visited relatives during the holiday period including Mr and Mrs C P Rydell Oscar Swanson Joanne Algor Anderson and Ronnie S J Summer Ila Republic Faye Summer and Jackie. Bob Acree left Friday for Savage Minnesota where he is employed.

Lizzie Evert Robert Robbins Grace Dear C. P. Rydell Oscar Swanson Joanne Algor Anderson Ronnie Art Ellingson Ila Republic Faye Summer Jackie S. J. Summer Bob Acree Savage, Minn

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