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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
2
Mrs LaVerne Melhus leads Sunday School at 10 00 am and Divine Worship at 11 00 am with Communion on the first Sunday monthly. Gadign Aid meets the first Thursday afternoon at the church. Members and others are urged to attend Sunday School services and Ladies Aid activities.
George E. Nielson and Rev Ted Duell lead worship at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am. Methodist MYF meets at 7 pm and WSCS gathers Thursday Jan 3 at 2 pm. Anyone welcome.
A note from Sherman Robison at Norton Sanitarium extends thanks to relatives and friends for cards letters and gifts received during the holiday season. The entry also describes a Christmas Eve supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson for guests including the Smiths Huffmans Cady and daughters from Beloit, and other friends and relatives.
Mrs Ray Tingstrom was a Sunday guest of Mrs Elsie Johnson. Afternoon visitors included Mrs Buryl Thomas and children from Superior Nebraska and Bobby and Debbie Johnson. Monday hosts Mr and Mrs C W Strom entertained Mr and Mrs Melvin Moon and family and Mrs Minnie Gray of Concordia.
The obituary recalls the life of a Forest Ranger who lived in Washington State. Surviving relatives include brother G A Hallgren of Courtneyand, two sisters Mrs Lillie Hoyt Milwaukee and Mrs Ellen Sederlin Scandia, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral December 15 1962 at 11 00 a m in Walter O Ball and Son Chapel Sunnyside with Rev James Prouts officiating and burial in Sunnyside cemetery.
Danny buys for his family and gang after debating gifts in a snowbound appliance store. He settles on practical wishes for Mary Kathy and Kelly, swapping a planned hi fi purchase for items they truly want while the family celebrates by the fire.
The family endures a noisy holiday with pulled-together gifts and mess. Mom returns home after a day in town with a new outfit and facial while the kids wonder about missing exchanges and the cluttered house. Teddy comforts Mom as laughter returns.
Ralph Woodson, a late bus conductor, meets a mysterious spirit of Christmas Glee on a snowy night. His broken watch suddenly runs, transforming him as he helps stranded passengers and contemplates retirement. The encounter hints that holiday cheer can change a sour mood.
Walter O Gui born near Scandia March 28, 1883 died December 22 1962 at Los Angeles General Hospital interment was December 27 1962 at Forest Lawn Glendale California Survived by two sisters Anna Mrs John Martin Junction City and Olga Mrs Frank Marlin Oceanside California Two brothers Harry of Yuma Aziz and Arthur of Temple City California Also survived by parents J L Gui formerly of Scandia and Burdick one sister Cora Mrs Albert Danielson Burdick and Santa Fe New Mexico and two brothers Arnold and Elmer the latter recently of San Diego California
Norwegian immigrant Ole Hammer born December 5 1866 in Trondjelm Norway came to the United States in 1871. He lived near Yuma and Republic County then with his daughter in Hebron Nebraska before passing December 17 1962 at age 96. Funeral service held December 20 1962 at Our Saviors Lutheran Norway. Interment in Norway cemetery.
Fragmentary text references Mark chapter 1 verses 1 to 13 and a likely note on 1 Timothy chapter 4 verse 7. No coherent news content or event appears to be present in the material.
Readings centered on Mark portray Jesus as the Mighty One whose deeds reveal authority. The piece weighs readiness for life work beyond age or books, stressing divine calling and discernment over merely gaining knowledge. A missionary anecdote shows the truly ready say no to the Evil One.
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