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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
5
A devotional study discusses Jesus temptations in Matthew 4 1 11. It notes temptations target central interests and pose as good deeds that are not the best path to the Kingdom of God. It highlights economic miracles and demonstrations as tempting but not the highest calling. It contrasts good versus best choices and previews six temptations.
Sunday evening and Saturday guests visited families in Kansas City Riverside California Denver Canyon Chicago and Lincoln Nebr including Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson the Freedland and Florell households with numerous relatives and friends from Beatrice Munden Courtland Republic and Cawker City.
Mr and Mrs Ted Woods called at the A C Florell home Wednesday evening en route home from Texas where they enjoyed fishing. Mr and Mrs Wm Palecek of Mun den and Ernest Palecek of Concordia were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell. Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren of Republic were Saturday evening callers at the A C Florell home. Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson were Christmas day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Snyder and family of Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold Br Eugene Lervold Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jim Eileen Thompson and Mr and Mr Phil Dulaney and boys were Christmas day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Rod Deal and family of Wichita.
Mr and Mrs John Hanson of Yankton South Dakota and Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens visited Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family as overnight guests.
Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry included Mr. and Mrs. John Hianson of Yankton South Dakota Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hanson of Courtland and Dr and Mrs E Porte Ahrens Also Mr and Mrs Ken Wagner and Stacey of Wichita and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg Kenny and Denise visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Harry Fischer and Dale of Republic
Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hanson spent Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Cady in a social visit. The gathering highlighted friendly correspondence between local families and emphasized community ties.
Mrs Grace Kallman of Belleville, Mrs Elmey Van Nortwick, their sons, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe were listed among attendees in a community notes item highlighting extended family connections and social ties.
Mrs Ralph Moe and Mrs Ed Olson attended a Coffee hosted by Mrs Verl Beck at the Bel Villa Belleville on Monday for Mrs George Beck of Albuquerque NM. In attendance were Mr and Mrs George Larson Larry Lorraine Mrs Carro Anderson Judith Mr and Mrs Loren Qarlgren and family and Mrs Minnie Anderson. They also joined Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris for Christmas day dinner. Evening guests included Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers and family.
Mrs. Eva Stolander visited Phillipsburg to spend Christmas with relatives, enjoying holiday time away from home.
Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and John were Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Janice and Mr and Mrs Jim Fredrickson Kenneth and David all of Salina Ron Fredrickson Mrs Louise Fredrickson and Mrs Ebba Naslund.
Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers and family joined Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith and Mrs Minnie Anderson for Christmas Eve dinner. Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mrs Carrel Anderson with Judith visited In Independence with Harold Bowling. Elsie Johnson spent Sunday at the Robison home and Gene Hammer called on the Neal McBride home Monday.
Lists common evergreen species for Christmas trees with notes on Balsam fir scarcity, top Douglas fir as commercial leader, Scotch pine needle clusters and retention, Black spruce color, White spruce odor, and tips to check for needle retention, symmetry, limb sagging and fragrance.
In Newfoundland during Christmas week, locals fish for the church by bringing their catch to be sold for the local parish. The custom centers on supporting the church through a community sale of fish.
Friday evening guests at the Mrs Anna Hohman home were Mr and Mrs Alfred Swenson Mrs Bertha Christie and Oscar Norgard.
Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson visited the Albert Hanson home of Riand on Sunday afternoon.
Paragraph lists numerous families from Larned Hastings Amerila Bayard Topeka Norton Belleville Norway Jewell City and Wichita visiting or dining with Mrs. Eunice Canfield Mrs. Una Gatton and others. It notes several Sunday and weekend gatherings as well as Christmas time visits.
Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald hosted guests including Jim Homan and family from Wichita Ase Harvey Fogelberg of Omaha Neb and Richard Fogelberg with Larry and Dianne. Anna Honman hosted with Pence Winfrey Ivans Bollinger Bol linger Webb all of Kansas City and Vic Brown family of Republic. Appel hosted guests Ann Bertha Granstedt Lena Lloyd Franklin Sybil Kelly of California Vernon Swanson Frank Isaacson and Mabel Garrett of Riverside California.
Mr and Mrs Charles Klima and Bradley spent Sunday at Frank Trecek home of Cuba. Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald and family spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs G L Henline of Atlanta Nebr. Mr and Mrs Rex Stransky and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Janacek. Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson of Beloit and Mr and Mrs B L Betterton and Rhonda Vee of Denver Colo were Christmas day dinner guests of Mrs Gunda Larsen.
Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Mrs. Paul Kuchera and family from Lincoln visited, with Mrs. Kuchera and children returning home with her parents and staying overnight for a visit.
Mrs Vernon Erickson was joined by Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera and family of Lincoln, Mr and Mrs John Kuchera of Munden, and Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson for a gathering.
Dr. Anna Rimol has departed after months with Mrs. Olga Hugog and will stay at the Eugene Herrman home for an undetermined period.
Thursday afternoon callers at Mrs. Anna Hohman included Mrs. Carrol Anderson, Mrs. George Larson, Mrs. Carl Reeve, Mrs. Loren Carlgren, Mrs. E. P. Ahreng, and Mrs. Bertha Christie.
Saturday dinner guests of Mrs Anna Hohnman included Mr and Mrs Dale Key and Kipp Mr and Mrs Gene arckly and Jose Dick Pence James Raymond Mr and Mrs Bob Pence Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey Mr and Mrs Ed Bollinger Mr and Mrs Steve Bollinger Denny Winfrey and Judy Webb all of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and family of Republic Kansas City guests and Republic residents attended.
Sunday guest Viole Florell joined the Conrad Florell household for Christmas via Mr and Mrs Ken Wagner and Stacey of Wichita visiting the Edward Forsberg residence during the holiday weekend.
Christmas Eve hosts Mrs. Eeith Forsberg entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wagner and Stacey of Wichita along with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg Denise and Kenneth in a family gathering noted in society columns.
Mrs. Merle Hager spent from Thursday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White, Greg and Pam of Beloit.
Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family were Christmas Eve supper guests of Dr and Mrs E P Ahrines, sharing a festive gathering with the couple.
A/c3 Harvey Fogelberg of Omaha Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Jim Homan and family of Wichita are weekend guests at the Richard Fogelberg home for Christmas.
Mr. Rex Sandell and Mrs. Sandell and Mrs. Oscar Berggren called on Miss Chloris Edom of Concordia on Tuesday. Mr. Sandell visited Hilton Waite and Mrs. Labon Marshall at St. Joseph hospital.
The group includes Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell with their boys, Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville, and Mr and Mrs Frank Berggren with their girls from Norton in attendance at the event.
Mr and Mrs George Stromberg were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mia Jack Davis and family.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Theressa Brown attended a school program at Labon District a consolidated rural school with 45 pupils and two teachers. Mrs Mabel Cline and Charles visited Newton on Monday to see the Rev Mrs Bennett and were guests of Miss Alma Strom of Concordia with Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell also being guests.
Christmas Eve supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Larson included Mr and Mrs Rodger Larson and daughters, Mr and Mrs John Odell and Bradley, Yvette Sanderson and Mrs Flossie Larson.
Mr and Mrs Max Berry and their sons joined Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford for Christmas Day dinner in Formoso suggesting a small community gathering during the holiday.
Mr and Mrs Ed Stansbury of Formosa marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday with family and friends attending the celebration.
Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berggren and family were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Reed and family of Sun Valley California. Mr. and Mrs. Don McIntyre and family of Salina, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Scrivner and boys, and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Cady and family host afternoon guests including Mr and Mrs John Cady Keith Cady Becky Mike Rockey and family Mike Cady and Gary Killer, sharing a social visit with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Marion Stolander and family of Bayard Nebraska Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan and boys of Slater Missouri and Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspgren were Christmas night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill
Mr and Mrs Howard Brewster and family of Clay Center Nebraska visited the Jack Davis home for Sunday dinner. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys Mrs Jennie Stromberg spent Saturday and Sunday at the Jack Davis home.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis were Christmas Eve guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family.
Mr and Mrs Norman Currie joined Mr and Mrs Herry Reiber of Kincaid for Christmas. Mrs Clarence Fialstrom of Kansas City also attended. The group helped Mr and Mrs Reiber mark their 62nd wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Donna of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite with Mr and Mrs Marions Stolander and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
Donna and another visitor from Topeka were weekend guests at the residence of Carl Erickson, indicating informal social ties within the community.
The Bayard Nebraska family celebrated Christmas by visiting relatives in Scandia and Belleville.
Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family join Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cook and their boys of Belleville along with Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade in a social gathering detailed in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade joined Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City along with Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspengren and family and Mr and Mrs Jim Davis with Dale and Bill in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Jean Clark and family of Manhattan and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clark and family of Topeka visited for Christmas. Billy Clark of McCook Nebraska and Mrs. Anna Kobes of Narka joined Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark for the holiday weekend.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell were Christmas Eve supper guests of Mrs Agnes Cardwell, sharing a family gathering in a quiet holiday observance.
A crowded roster names numerous McPherson residents and relatives including Tekla Brown Mark er Lindecrantz Lawrence Lindecrantz Vernon Smith Gerald Fisher Brenda And rew Stafford Bernita Adams Cynthia Willard Gabrielson Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell and children Lola Danny among others.
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