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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
2
Entry notes that the item is filed as second class mail matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under Congress act of March 8 1879.
A former Berlin and Vienna resident now living in Topeka described life under Hitler. He recounted home searches by Nazi officials demanding money, confiscation of goods, and a 24 hour rule for Jews. He contrasted ballots marked Ye and a pool of watchmen with dire consequences and concentration camps.
In heartfelt thanks the family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers and prayers extended during the illness and death of their husband and father. Signed by Mrs Axel Ell and the Billing ton family along with Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and families.
Divine services at 7 30 p m Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a m Ada Lutheran Church Kackley invites all. Choir practice Sunday evening at 7 30 p m Congregational meeting called for Tuesday afternoon February to consider a call to Rev Arthur W Almquist Ft Lauderdale Fla Attendance requested.
Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor M. C. Linerson holds morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. A Teachers Training class meets at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m. Dorcas circle meets February 9 hosted by Mrs A Maxell, Mrs Adolph Swanson, Miss Anna Swanson and Vernice Swanson.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A special urging seeks full attendance at Rydal’s 9:45 a.m. service, weather permitting. The last Sunday before Lent marks a ministerial message and later Sunday School at 10:50 a.m.
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Bible study classes, 11 a.m. morning worship with special music by Georgine Johnson, and a sermon by the minister. At 7:30 p.m. Epworth League devotionals. Ladies Aid social and meeting Thursday Feb 8 at 2:30 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. Martin Johnson, Mrs. Elmer Danielson and Mrs. Archie Paul. Lunch at 4 p.m. for friends.
Sunday school at United Brethren led by G W Wright with Miss Fogelberg to preach at 11. Plans for a Valentine party. Scandia Sunday School also at 10 with 11 oclock service. Ladies Aid meets Feb 6 at Mrs Gritten’s home. potluck lunch. Gifts and visits noted including 91st birthday of Mrs Rachael Vincent and social calls by local families.
Scandia grade school shines with a 7 win 2 loss record under coach Otis Rogers. Seventh and eighth grade players are listed, while the piece urges appreciation for the young team amid a broader local notice.
The Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra visits Concordia High School Auditorium on February 8 for a fifth straight year. The matinee, starting at 2 45, offers student admission of 25 cents with tickets from Mr Hodges. About 40 local schools have reserved seats.
Supt. Hodges will attend the annual Council of Administrations meeting in Topeka on February 1 2 and 3. Kansas school administrators will discuss school problems with all speakers from out of state.
Axel Ellingson born February 14 1856 in Oslo Norway died January 24 1940 at his daughter’s home age 83 years 11 months 10 days. He emigrated with his parents to Chicago at age 11 then homesteaded near Scandia Kansas before returning to Chicago. He married Helga Hogerson May 25 1881 in Chicago and had six children two died in infancy. Survived by wife one sister Mrs Arthur W. Frazier of Elmhurst Illinois daughter Grace of Scandia and three sons George Conrad Arthur William 19 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. He helped his father on the farm and attended the first school in Scandia at Old Colony House before returning to Chicago.
Community notices list visits among Cardwell, Larsen, Strom, Rasmussen and other families. Ellard Simmons is bedfast from a recent injury. Social events include meetings February 8 and 9 and the Union Valley Social on February 16. Local travel includes C W Strom to Lincoln. Funeral services for Axel Ellingson were attended in Scandia.
Bachelor-Faulkner Funeral service offered with no extra charge due to distance. Belleville Kansas area residents and extended family visited and hosted multiple Sunday gatherings and weekend visits at various local homes.
Norman Jean and others were guests of the Guiots and Chizeks. Chizek and Aaker families visited Concordia. Mrs. Carney joined the Dickerhoofs and Frank Dickerhoof for a Saturday visit. Mrs. Gile attended a Tuesday visit with the Wrights. E. M. Eastvedts celebrated birthdays and their wedding anniversary with about 30 relatives Monday. Cooper family and daughters shared Sunday supper with the Davises of Miltonvale.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ellingson of Republic stayed with Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Summer from Friday through Sunday. They came to attend the death of Axel Ellingson, the father of Arthur Ellingson.
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