Stofer Rites Highlight Kansas Community Life
Jacob R. Stofer, born August 30, 1872 in Illinois City, Illinois, died January 3, 1950 in Scandia after a yearlong illness. He and Zenia Moe married September 26, 1900, and built a farming life near Lovewell and Scandia. Survived by his widow, two sons, one grandchild, a brother and two sisters, with services held January 6, 1950 at Scandia Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob R. Stofer
Jacob G
Nancy A. Stofer
Illinois City
Scandia
Jewell County
Kansas
Lovewell
Formosa
Zenia Pauline Moe
Belleville
Sherdahl
Jacob Paul
Louis Fredrick
Stofer
Jacob Gordon Stofer
Ben Stofer
Superior
Nebr
Rose Jennings
May White
Bachelor- Faulkner - Dart
Scandia Methodist Church
J. Orville Bookless
Reynold Nystrom
Joyce Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Whispering Hope
Isle of Somewhere
Glenwood Freed
George Freed
Raymond Anderson
Earl Hammil
Russell Lervold
Robert Lervold
Obituary for Ora Higbee Swearingen of Courtland
Ora Higbee Swearingen died December 31 1949 at age 65, wife of Robert J Swearingen, mother of seven with two daughters and five sons. Survived by husband, children Vera Hadsell Howard Ralph Rita Evert Glen Rex, grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held January 3 at Courtland Christian Church. burial in Courtland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Higbee
Robert Higbee
Courtland
Omio
Formosa
Mankato
Robert J. Swearingen
Vera Hadsell
Topeka
Howard
Channelview
Tex
Ralph
Jamestown
Rita Evert
Salina
Glen
Rex
Ora
Hook and Needle Club
Christian Church
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Rev
C. G. Scouten
Norway Kansas Church Plans Sunday Services and Installation
Pastor H Severin Bly will lead Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. followed by Divine Worship at 11:00 with installation of officers and special singing. Mrs Walter Barlington on piano welcomes visitors to both services.
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Norway, Kansas
H. Severin Bly
LaVern Melhus
S. S
Walter Barlington
Revival Meetings at Methodist Church Announced
Revival meetings directed by Dr. Robert J. Kennedy of Dallas will be January 24 to February 5. Kennedy is approved by the General Board of Evangelism and will serve as song leader and preacher. Sunshine Circle meets January 17. Sunday activities listed include Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, M Youth Fellowship at 7, and Choir Practice at 8 Thursday.
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Robert J. Kennedy
Dallas
Texas
Kennedy
General Board of Evangelism
Sunshine Circle
Ethel Nelson
Amana Lutheran Church Offers Sunday Services
The Little Friendly Church invites all to Sunday School and Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. and a morning service at 11:00 a.m. A Friday 2:30 session is noted. The Dorcas Society meets at the church parlor with hostesses Mrs Claude Goodwin, Mrs Arnt Carlson, Mrs W E Erickson, and Mrs Frank Lervold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Claude Goodwin
Arnt Carlson
W. E. Erickson
Frank Lervold
Card of Thanks for 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson express gratitude to all who remembered them with calls cards letters and other remembrances on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Carl Cuthbertson
Stofer Family Thanks for Sympathy After Death
The J. R. Stofer family extends heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and kind deeds shown at the death of our husband, father and grandfather.
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J. R. Stofer
Thank you note from Mrs. Wm. Clark
A hospital patient Mrs. Wm. Clark expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for beautiful gifts flowers and cards received during the stay.
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Wm. Clark
Hospital thanks and New Year visit notes
A thankful note expresses gratitude for cards letters and gifts during and after hospital stay. New Year Day visitors at the Carl McDowell home include C V Ferguson daughters Mrs Mary Kasson of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory of McCook Nebraska.
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Carl McDowell
C. V. Ferguson
Mary Kasson
Topeka
Arlis White
Gregory
McCook
Nebr
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper Host Guests Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin, sharing a cordial visit in their home.
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Raymond Cooper
ElReno Sederlin
Medlins and Lorings Spend Sunday Afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin and Neal visited Mr and Mrs. Richard Loring for a Sunday afternoon gathering.
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Maurice Medlin
Neal
Richard Loring
Dinner Guests Honor Linden Household
Mr and Mrs Elmer Loring along with John ny and Don were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Loring
Johnny and
Don
Mrs
Oscar Linden
Sunday Visits Highlight Johnson Family Social
Mr and Mrs John Stolander visited Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and Susan were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and Susan and Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were guests at the Abe Johnson home in Jamestown Sunday afternoon.
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John Stolander
Joe N. Johnson
Dean Johnson
Susan
Mrs
Fred Jackson
Abe Johnson
Jamestown
Funeral Attended by Local Residents for Ingrid Gunlicks
Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Mrs Minnie Farrell and Mr and Mrs Walter Henry attended the Lutheran church funeral for Ingrid Gunlicks in Mankato on Friday.
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Carroll Anderson
Minnie Farrell
Walter Henry
Ingrid Gunlicks
Lutheran Church
Mankato
Storing Fertilizer Safely on Farms for 1950
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee and agricultural economists urge farm stores of fertilizer this winter to meet increased 1950 demand. Dr H B Cheney Iowa State College recommends dry barns or elevated pallets, compact piles no more than seven to eight sacks high, keep bags intact and separate, and protect from moisture to prevent caking.
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Middle West
Improvement Committee
U. S. Department of Agriculture
H. B. Cheney
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State College
Birthday Guests Gather for Moe Home Celebration
Sunday supper guests at the Stanley Moe home honored Mr Moe's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson Mrs Floss Simon of Kerwin Mr and Mrs Albin Moe of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Johnny Freed of Silver Lake who also stayed overnight. The same Anderson and Simon were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman.
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Stanley Moe
Mr. Moe
Chester Anderson
Floss Simon
Kerwin
Albin Moe
Concordia
Johnny Freed
Silver Lake
Floss Simon of
Bert Haggman
Mrs Isaacson and Carl Visit Alber Tina Isaacson Ida
Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Alber tina Isaacson and Ida.
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Frank Isaacson
Carl
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
Beloit Resident Cc E McKimson Visits Town
Cc E McKimson of Beloit was in town Saturday and called at The Journal office.
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Cc. E. McKimson
Beloit
Journal
Lutheran Brotherhood Elects Officers At Sunday Meeting
Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Judith and Anita were guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Henry Sunday. The Lutheran Brotherhood met at the church parlors after the business session officers were elected President Carl E Larson Vice President Carl Hammer Secretary Treasurer Vernon Swanson. Refreshments were served by Carl Latson Ralph Latson and Verson Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Carroll Anderson
Judith
Anita
Walter Henry Sunday
Lutheran Brotherhood
Carl E. Larson
Carl Hammer
Vernon Swanson
Carl
Ralph Latson
Verson Swanson
Amana Group Hosts Women Activity with Talks
The Amana Group met Friday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Reuben Johnson and Mrs. Frank Isaacson. Rev N H Pearson spoke on The Wise Men and Mrs Ed Swanson led a brief meditation and praise. Miss Vivian Ocobock from Phillipsburg visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Ocobock of Republic.
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Amana
Reuben Johnson
Frank Isaacson
Ed Swanson
Vivian Ocobock
Phillipsburg
Mrs
Harold Ocobock
Republic
Dorcas Priscilla Amana groups map 1950 yearbook plans
Executive officers of the Dorcas Priscilla and Amana groups met at the Amana Lutheran parsonage on Wednesday afternoon to plan the 1950 yearbook.
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Dorcas, Priscilla and
Amana
Amana Lutheran Parsonage
Waite Couple Attends Kansas Home Demonstration Council Meeting
Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite traveled to Manhattan on Friday for an executive meeting of the Kansas Home Demonstration Council. Waite met Loren Whipps and Mr and Mrs Ed Fraser during the visit. Callers for the week at the Lewis Wallin home included Mr and Mrs Allen Gunter Mr and Mrs Oscar Aspegren Art Wallin Clarence Larson Warren Wallin and Mr and Mrs Noble Tsaacson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Waite
Manhattan
Kansas Home Demonstration Council
Mr. Waite
Loren Whipps
Mrs
Ed Fraser
Lewis Wallin
Allen Gunter
Oscar Aspegren
Art Wallin
Clarence Larson
Warren Wallin
Noble Tsaacson
Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow Visit Ren Denoyer Home
Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow spent Sunday afternoon and evening visiting at the Ren Denoyer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tedrow
Ren Denoyer
Mrs Roy Tedrow Calls On Mrs George Stromberg
Mrs Roy Tedrow visited Mrs George Stromberg on Monday afternoon, continuing social calls in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tedrow
George Stromberg
Stolander Family Hosts DeWitt Anniversary Gathering
Mr and Mrs Chagley Stolander and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy to honor the DeWitt wedding anniversary. Guests of Mrs Emily Willis Friday included Harold Ocobock and family of Republic and Junior Ocobock of Byron Nebr. Nina Hammer stayed with Loretta Freed Friday night and Saturday.
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Chagley Stolander
Russell DeWitt
Judy
DeWitt
Emily Willis
Harold Ocobock
Republic
Junior Ocobock
Byron Nebr
Nina Hammer
Loretta*Freed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scandia Journal
Scandia, Kansas
State of
Riverview Cemetery
Robert Swearingen
Las Ak
National
Editorial
Ass‘n
Kansas Press Service, Inc
National Advertising Representative
Jackson
Topeka, Kansas
Evangelical United Brethren Church
John Jackson
the Little Friendly Church
N. H. Pearson
Esther Lindberg
Business Directory
Albright - Smith Funeral Home
W. 6Th St
Concordia, Kansas
Phil Smith
V. Haggman
V. C. Hartig
Courtland, Kansas
R. S. Sederlin Chiropractor
West
ANEAD
Oldsmobile
America
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