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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

4

Second Class Mail Notice for Scandia Kansas

Entry indicates mailing status as second class matter in Scandia Kansas under congressional act dated March 8 1979.

Scandia Kansas

Sunday church services and meetings schedule

Sunday School and Bible classes start at 10:00 with Vernon Swanson as Superintendent. Morning service follows at 11:00. The Priscilla Group meeting, postponed last week, will be held Thursday at Mrs. Tena Isaacson's home with Mrs. Isaacson and Ida as hostesses. The Church Board meets Sunday at 2:30 at the parsonage. Welcome to our services and activities.

Vernon Swanson Priscilla Group Tena Isaacson

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Service and Sunday School

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Milton Brensaas and Divine Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Oliver L. N. Wigdshl presides with the Ladies Aid hosting a birthday party at Mrs Ber’s home.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway, Kansas Oliver L. N. Wigdshl Milton Brensaas Divine Services Ladies Aid

Vacation Bible School Closing and Local Gatherings

The notice lists a closing program for Vacation Bible School on Friday July 4 at 11 a.m. with a picnic lunch. A pot luck lunch is planned for Sunday afternoon. Ladies Aid meets Thursday July 3 at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs Archie Brewer and Mrs Anton Thorkelson.

Dyrdahl

Methodist Church Ice Cream Social in July Supper Hour

Rev Hjalmar Larson leads Methodist Church with Sabbath School classes and morning worship. Joyce Johnson speaks September 11. Ice Cream Social set for Saturday evening July 12 invites community. a cordial social with home made ice cream cake and coffee. Board of Trustees election to be held during morning service on the coming Sabbath.

II Thessalonians Joyce Johnson Board of Trustees

Card of Thanks for Hospital Help from Mrs Bettis

Mrs. R. J. Bettis thanks relatives neighbors and friends for cards letters gifts and flowers during her hospital stay in Savannah Missouri. She says it was greatly appreciated.

Savannah R. J. Bettis

Bereavement Appreciation for Emma Porter and Family

We wish to thank friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. Emma Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Porter, and Mr. and Mrs. Elden Sallman.

Porter dies at 64 in Scandia after long life of family service

Thomas Henry Porter born October 21 1882 in Republic County son of David and Laura Porter died June 27 1947 at his Scandia home aged 64 years 8 months 6 days He married Emma Hamil July 25 1906 with three children Howard David Erma Celia one son Henry died in infancy Survivors include wife two children son-in-law Elden Sallman mother four sisters and four brothers Funeral services Sunday at the Scandia Funeral Home with Rev N H Pearson and burial at Pleasant Ridge cemetery

Thomas Henry Porter David Laura Porter Republic County Porter Norway Scandia Mr. Porter Emma Hamil Henry Emma Porter Howard David Erma Celia Howard Porter Mankato Elden Sallman Concordia Michal David Porter Lois May Joyce Ann Sallman Delphos Agnes Giles Martha Grimm Tillie Grimm Mary Smith Miltonvale James Porter Andrew Porter Ben Porter Delhart Texas Dewey Porter Yuba Calif N. H. Pearson Pleasant Ridge Cemetery

Community guest list notes hospital stay and visits

The notice lists numerous relatives and friends visiting or dining with local families during a hospital stay in Concordia and surrounding areas. Names include Van Nortwick Brown Anderson West Tinker Othberg Davis Tornquist Jewell Isaacson LeSage Nelson Loring Rasmussen Cardwell, with several in Des Moines Kansas City Jamestown Superior and Courtland.

Flood Era Visiting Guests and Gatherings Reported

The notice lists several local households hosting or receiving visitors during the recent flood. Vernon Erickson and wife stayed with Max Muth. Carl Peterson family and Clarence Smith visited Ben Hanzlick. Wilbur Zener hosted Carl Peterson family for Sunday dinner. Clarence Anderson and family of Des Moines arrived for visits with Lester Richards and M O Brown. Jim Davis and Dale joined Artie Jensen and Virginia at Joe N Johnson’s home, and Daniel and James Tanner stayed with Joe Johnson during the flood.

M. O. Brown Clarence Anderson Des Moines Iowa Lester S. Richards Vernon Erickson Max Muth Don Jim Davis Dale Artie Jensen Virginia Joe N. Johnson

Local Families Share Visits and Meals Across Concordia

Mr and Mrs L K Johnson and family of Concordia were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W A Johnson. Mr and Mrs George Bush of Belleville were afternoon guests. Joan and Peggy LeSage spend this week with grandparents Mr and Mrs C O Johnson. Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt entertained Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed and Theodore Granstedt.

Mary West James West James, Jr William Tinker Portland, Ore Margaret Sells E. C. Nichol Lawrence Sjogren James Robert Concordia Joan Peggy LeSage Mrs. C. O. Johnson Frank Granstedt Oscar Freed Theodore Granstedt

Courtland Visit Accounts For Jensen Family

Mrs Artie Jensen along with Richard and Virginia Jensen and Mrs Eq Jensen visited Mr and Mrs Orange Leveke in Courtland on Monday afternoon.

Artie Jensen Richard Virginia Eq Jensen Orange Leveke Courtland

Glendale social notes honor Mrs McKinzie and Mrs Kallman

Mrs D R McKinzie of Glendale California and Mrs Will Kallman joined Mrs Claude Goodwin for Thursday afternoon lunch in a cordial social exchange highlighting local community ties.

D. R. McKinzie Glendale, Calif Will Kallman Claude Goodwin

Mrs. E M Sothers Visiting Courtland Family

Mrs. E M Sothers of Courtland is spending this week with her son Millard Sothers and family.

E. M. Sothers of Courtland Millard Sothers

Visitors From California Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Donald Rayburn and family of Burbank and Mrs D R McKinzie of Glendale are visiting at the W F Kallman home. Mr and Mrs Phil Smith and son of Hiawatha spent the week visiting his parents Axel and Mrs Smith. Elmer Jensen and family arrived from Denver for a ten days visit with Ed and Mrs Jensen.

Donald Rayburn Burbank, Calif D. R. McKinzie Glendale, Calif W. F. Kallman Phil Smith Hiawatha Axel Smith Mr. Smith Elmer Jensen Jerry and Donny Denver Col Ed Jensen

Jacksonville Residents Visit A B Johnson Couple

Mrs. ElVera Ricketts and Mrs. Wilford Leake of Jacksonville Florida called on Mr. and Mrs. A B Johnson Thursday afternoon. Jake Weislogel who had been ill for the past month is slightly improved.

ElVera Ricketts Wilford Leake Jacksonville, Fla A. B. Johnson Jake Weislogel

Mrs J P Vandeveer Sidelined by Illness for Two Weeks

Mrs J P Vandeveer has been sick for two weeks and confined to bed, affecting daily routines and household duties in the community.

J. P. Vandeveer

Local couples visit Claude Goodwin home Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kallman and Mr. and Mrs. Kay Goodwin spent last Tuesday evening at the Claude Goodwin home.

Carl Kallman Kay Goodwin Claude Goodwin

Probate notice of C. E. Hall estate in Scandia Journal

In RE PUBLIC COUNTY Kansas the probate court appoints J. W. Werts as executor of the last will and testament of C. E. Hall deceased. Creditors must file claims within nine months from June 19 1947 or be barred. Fred Emery is attorney for the executor.

Scandia Journal Probate Republic County Kansas C. E. Hall J. W. Werts Fred Emery

Deshler Visit By Mr and Mrs Summer

Mr and Mrs 8 J Summer spent Sunday and Monday in Deshler Nebraska as guests of his cousin Mrs Mabel Behnson.

J. Summer Deshler, Neb Mabel Behnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scandia Journal Weekly Scandia, Kansas Feensas Tees Fanembers National Editorial Association Amana Lutheran Church the Little Friendly Church Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Howard Porter Mrs. Elden Sallman Hammer Grocery Business Directory Vernon “Babe” Evert Currie & Cooper O. K BR. Porter Ahrens GV. Baggman V. C. Burtig St. Joseph Hospital D. E. van Nortwick Portland Ore ElRene Sederlin Eugene R. E. Cooper Audrey Rose Thompson Eli Othberg Nora McBratney Belleville Dean Emanuel Tornquist Minnie Jewell Kansas City Mr. Johnson Archie Isaacson Valjean Irving Isaacson Leonard LeSage Daughters of C. O. Johnson Harry Nelson Jamestown Lee Loring Paul Cline Superior, Nebr Ralph Rasmussen Claudia Kay Carl Cuthbertson Lawrence Nystrom Ella Burns Leslie Tate Joe Carlgren Jerry Art Cardwell Laura Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Pauline Carl Peterson Clarence Smith Ben Hanzlick Munden Wilbur Zener Daniel James Tanner Joe Johnson Bachelor-Faulkner Company ENT P Corporation Aron Lees BSA Paton
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