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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
2
Notice records that the Scandia Kansas post office was entered as second class matter under the act of Congress dated March 8 1870, indicating its mailing status designation.
Engineers from the Army and Bureau of Reclamation finished surveys and urged continued correspondence with Washington. A plan favored by delegates would dam the Republican River to unite White Rock Creek in South Central Nebraska with a Scandia dam to regulate irrigation for about 500 000 acres. Kansas and Nebraska would share 200 000 acre feet each for irrigation, with Colorado cooperating. Governors Carr Ratner and Cochran and their water engineers discussed a binding compact in closed session, funding sought from the Bureau of Reclamation, and intra state policy of diversion.
Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 led by Wesley Samuelson. The annual congregation meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon January 9 at 1 o'clock.
The Methodist Church invites members and friends to begin the New Year with worship this Sunday and throughout the year. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 with special music. Sermon titled The Best Definition of Life. Evening union service with the Presbyterian church at 7:30. Union services in the church Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor M. C. Linnerson invites members to a 1940 blessing. Dorcas meets Friday January 12 with hosts Mrs. Erickson Swenson Frazier and Anderson. Trinity Circle hosts Friday. Choir practice Monday. Teachers training next Wednesday. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. evening 7:45 p.m. Envelopes available from Carl Larson.
Scandia United Brethren Church led by Pastor Bertha Fogelberg invites the community to Prayer Week activities. The schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m., a Monday missionary meeting, and a Tuesday district group meeting with pastors and laymen from Beloit Concordia Green Mankato Republic Tonia Greenleaf Norway Scandia.
The Presbyterian Church in Scandia hosts Sabbath services at 10 am and 11 am with Holy Communion, plus an evening service at 7 30 pm as three churches cooperate. Rydal minister conducts worship at 9 45 am and Bible instruction follows with Mrs. Ralph Ball supervising. The Week of Prayer begins with a Call for Prayer inviting the public and a Rydal Ladies Aid meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 pm. The Scandia Welcome-In Circle met yesterday. The Republic County Church School of Leadership Education dates January 8 11 15 18 22 25 at Belleville high school.
Mrs Homer Cardwell writes Sherdahl. Crowded out last week. Mr and Mrs Geo Simmons entertained Albert and Nels Westin Fred and Albert Larsen at dinner Sunday honoring Albert Westin s birthday. Guests at the Emer Larsen home Sunday were Pearl Alfred and Ern ie Strom and Mr and Mrs Joe Cline and family and Miss Alma Strom of Concordia.
The long list details numerous families visiting kin across Concordia and nearby towns during Christmas and New Year. Attendees include Strom, Mahagan, Findley, Alspaugh, Rasmussen, Cardwell, Berggren, Hugos, Wright, Chappell, and many others from Concordia and surrounding Nebraska and Kansas locales, with multiple gatherings, dinners, and a birthday celebration.
Anna C. Satterfield reports holiday social news from Belleville Kansas with visits among the Purtzers Duttons Medlins Lahodnys Ainsworth Eastvedt and Larson families. The Norwe high school glee club presented a Christmas cantata The Prince of Peace in the school auditorium Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Doctor with daughters spent Christmas with Mrs. Nellie Wells in Belleville. W. B. Currie and family joined guests at C. H. West home for Sunday dinner. Christmas Day was shared by various couples with families in Rydal and nearby homes. The Ry dal Presbyterian church held well attended Christmas services led by Rev. J. C. Everett with gifts from a tree by the West family. Mrs. Currie, a regular attendee, enjoyed the services.
Mr and Mrs Gus Fogelberg and many friends joined New Year Eve celebrations at the Norgard Burng and Nystrom homes in Courtland Hutchinson and other nearby towns. A party group visited the Burng family while Arnold received care in Providence hospital in Kansas City before returning home. Additional visits included the Blakeleys Aberg and Lewis households in St Joseph and Norton for family gatherings and support.
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