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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
2
The Scandia Journal notes the removal of its back wall gallery displaying pictures of beauty. Ed Wires donated the paper and William Wilson handled the transfer last Friday. The gallery, started by Hershel Kannier, has featured various contributors over nine years.
The message notes an annual meeting for the congregation on Tuesday the eleventh, urging voting members to attend. It mentions Prayer Week with the Lord’s guidance requested for the coming year, and Mrs. Bert Vineyman hosting a Lutheran Social event at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon January 12. It also predicts a cantata by the Scandia Lutheran choir at next Sunday evening services.
G. R. Cabinet met Monday evening January 3 with Matilda McDowell as hostess. Roll call prompted etiquette questions and answers. A 6 30 potluck supper followed. Lucille Larson to host next meeting at her home. Mr and Mrs Wilburt Hall of Salina visited Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and John Sunday last week.
Miss Helen Forsberg and Edward Forsberg were evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Reece and family. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and family were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nystrom and John. Floyd Eichelberger, employed in Plainville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. and Janet and Jerry. Eichelberger.
The Patterson Memorial hospital was bid in by Occidental Life Insurance Co. on December 27 for $10,000 to satisfy a $13,545 incumbrance. Dr. E R Beiderwell had previously purchased equipment and will continue operating under a lease to the new owners. A WPA sanitation project directed by E M Hudson at the fair grounds aids rural residents. County offices buzz over license tags and cigarette licenses for 1958. A new social welfare annex adds a waiting room in the courthouse basement. Joe Pimlott, Belleville, serves ten days in county jail for a $4 no-fund check to Penny Store drawn on People's National Bank.
District 7 Ls Mrs J P Jensen hosts Mystery Pinochle Club Friday with eight tables and lunch. Guests include numerous local couples and families such as the Browns Richards Anderson Moe and Jensen clans. Weekend visits feature Nordman Norgard Loring Jensen and Williams families with relatives from Emporia and Topeka.
Mrs Layton Conn and Peggy Ann visited Smith Center guests of Mr and Mrs C E Beach and Della Mac from Friday through Sunday evening.
Elwin Evert was left on a bus that stopped in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday night. The incident left him waiting for assistance and uncertain about next steps.
Mrs. Dale Thorngren, Peter of Ames, Joan England of Des Moines, Rev. and Mrs. England and families visited over the weekend. New Year’s Day dinners included Anna Mae Johnson of Stillwater and families of Johnson, Nystrom, and Reynold. Judging by gatherings, Bingo, pinochle, and multiple host households were noted with gifts and social meals.
Harold Johnson and Glenn Nelson left Saturday noon for Evanston Indiana where they are attending school after spending the holidays at their homes.
Miss Esther Smith of Denver Colorado visited her parents Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and family for Christmas time with relatives in attendance and holiday cheer noted.
Beatrice residents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Isaacson hosted Sat urday and Sunday with Nathan Isaacson and children. Belleville guest Verle Beck joined Mrs. Ed Kallman and Carl with Mrs. Dale Simonds in Topeka. Superior visitors Mr. and Mrs. Roy Larkins spent Sunday with May White. Several families hosted Fatfish supper and New Year gatherings including the Ras musen and Kallman circles plus Emma Swensen and Fred Forsberg. U B Church members assisted at the Norway parsonage move with Rev Miss Keys and Miss Bertha Fogelberg. Gene Nelson and Will Kallman hosted guests at Olson and Kallman in Sunday visit.
Winding through Scandia news, W. Hahn to close the Variety Store in retirement. Joe Cline set a corn husking record with 6,858 bushels and seven cents a bushel. Miss Dorothy Foreman visits Lebanon and Topeka while Arne Melby returns to Dallas as a mechanic. Christmas events at the Modern Woodmen lodge and the Scandia bank bring treats to local children. Snow, cold, and ice shape the week as residents celebrate gifts and community milestones.
An inspection report cites the F. and M. Bank for certain deficiencies. Details outline identified risks and recommended remedial actions to strengthen financial controls and customer protections. Officials pledge corrective steps and monitor progress in the coming weeks.
Miss Ethel Nelson arrives from Kansas City to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson and family. A series of weekend dinners includes Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom hosting guests John Bergstrom Ina Bergstrom Ted Ostberg Gustava Ostberg and others. The New Year guests include Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor Patty Agnes Albro and Mr and Mrs Grant Bergeron. Weekend visits feature Mr and Mrs FE Sjogren Ralph in Marquette and Barbara Ann Hampton. Anton Nelson with Willard Paul Oscar Novgard and Leslie Nelson drive to Salina. Willard remains for school. Bill Reece returns to Lawrence to attend K U.
Miss Agnes Albro of Phillipsburg was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Albro and Paul and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and family.
In the Probate Court Albert M Swanson deceased letters of Administration granted to Reuben G Fredrickson on January 4 1938. All creditors must present claims within one year or be barred. Henry H Van Natta Probate Judge attests January 1 2958.
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