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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1962
Page
2
A church notice lists 9 00 a m Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship The Methodist Church Rev Ted Duell Minister Everyone Welcome Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11 am
Community thanks volunteers and officials for help Saturday evening after a Rock Island Railroad bridge burned west of Scandia. Division and Local Officials express appreciation for all aid.
The family of Susie Ward expresses gratitude for flowers and acts of kindness shown during their bereavement. They returned to Topeak after visiting Lars and Mrs Hanson this past week. Dennis Cooper and Wm Moe joined others for a McFarland visit with George Hastings.
Mr and Mrs George Cristie visited Wm Moe Ticme on Friday afternoon in a brief social outing.
Paul B. Whnda declares his bid for sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to voter will at the August primary election. He frames his campaign around public service, law enforcement experience, and community safety in Republic County.
Candidacy notices for County Superintendent County Attorney and Register of Deeds appear on the Republican and Democratic tickets. W J Bill Matthias Frank Spurney Jr and R L Dick Jones file to seek the Republic or Democratic party nominations in Republic County Kansas August and primary elections.
Two candidates announce for Sheriff of Republic County. James Jim Snyder declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination subject to the will of voters at the August Primary. Paul Fairback also announces for sheriff in the Republican primary.
Mrs Hazel Skelton declares candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Republic County Kansas, subject to voters will at the August primary election.
Fragments note related names from the Simmons and Linden families including Mrs Don Simmons and Mr J A Stansbury with distant ties to Courtland Seattle Washington and community members Cheryl Niss Janice Forsberg Anna Hohman Maurine Larson and LaVerne Linden among others, indicating a shared notice or family gathering.
Helen A. Lane announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds of Republic County Kansas with the August primary approaching. Roy Blackburn declared his own Republican bid for Sheriff of Republic County subject to voter will.
Mr and Mrs Russell entertained Anderson and Pam Saturday at Lois Wires home. Grant Berggren visited Sunday with Frank Lervold. Warren Berggren and Don Burandt plus Maudie Farrell joined Great Berggren. Curtis Nelson from Lawrence and Bert Walton from Belleville visited Hans Nelson and Lloyd Nelson.
Earl J. Baldridge announces candidacy for the Clerk of the District Court position on the Republican ticket subject to the primary election. He emphasizes qualifications and commitment to public service.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neill of Concordia hosted Sunday evening guests. Oliver Simmons and family from Los Alamos New Mexico vacationed June 27 with Elmer Loring’s relatives. Kenneth Danielson visited Clarence Herrman’s family on Wednesday. Roy Thomas joined Glenn Currie’s supper guests Friday. Vic Gutscher and family from Smith Center dined with Glenn Currie. Don Bender and Eldon Hammeke with families from Manhattan and Topeka spent the weekend with R. E. Cooper and Eve Sandborn. Dean Sothers and girls of Courtland and Minnie Anderson were Sunday visitors to Carroll Anderson and Judith.
Mrs Sherman Robison and Martha along with Mrs Edith Norris and Miss Edna Robison left Saturday for a several weeks vacation in Idaho to visit relatives and then proceed to Seattle to attend the World Pair. Mrs Lena Fogelberg visited at the Richard Fogelberg home Sunday afternoon.
Last week callers for Mrs Eng lsh and Mrs Kemp included Mrs Eda Smith Mrs Florence Stafford Mrs Gottfred Larson Kelli and Kathy Mc Donald Mrs Lars Norgard and Miss Ida Isaacson.
Wednesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hall were Charles Fischer and family of California Mrs. Howe and children Kenneth Hall and children all of Hastings Nebr and Mrs. Ed Fischer of Republic.
Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Mrs Edna Muth returned home Saturday after a week in Fort Collins Colorado visiting Mr and Mrs C A Oth berg and other relatives.
Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and Pam included Mrs. Hugh Marquis of Seattle Washington Miss Barbara Wise of Tucson Arizona Mrs. Lois Wire and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crum.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson paid a visit to the Kenneth Danielson home on Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell with sons joined Mrs Mabel Cline and family as well as multiple relatives from Courtland Topeka Ottawa and Cawk er City for a Wednesday Lovewell Lake picnic supper. Seattle visitors J A Stansbury arrived July 4 for an extended stay with Elmer Loring and relatives.
Fourth of July dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Loring included Ma and Mrs. J. A. Stansbury of Seattle Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Simmons and family of Los Alamos New Mexico, and Rea Nordman.
Mr and Mrs O W Simmons and family left July 7 for their home in Los Alamos New Mexico after two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs Elmer Loring relatives and friends and Mr and Mrs John Loring of Ellis.
Mr and Mrs Norman Johnson Bry an and Shelley of Leavenworth spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs Don Freed and family. John Tony Clarence and Florence Gritten of Republic were Wednesday evening guests at the Don Freed home.
A fragmentary note mentions Kenneth Danielson in relation to evening meals with no clear event or context provided.
Mrs Harold Swanson and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson. Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren visited Vernon Kavanaugh and Rex Sandels Sunday afternoon. George Cardwell and Steven stayed with Ben Denoven. John Kuchera and Vernon Erickson visited Paul Kuchera and family in Lincoln. Howe, Kenneth Hall and families from Hastings were guests of Russell Hall and family Tuesday overnight and Wednesday.
Mrs Josie Medlin of Manhattan spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, sharing a brief social visit.
Wednesday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring included Mr. and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family of Riley and Mrs Josie Medlin of Manhattan.
Mrs. Richard Loring spent Friday morning with Mrs. Arnt Carlson of Republic in a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford and Dean Taylor of Formosa were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Max Berry Gordon and Wade. Rev and Mrs Theodore Duell Rom lona and Chery were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs Loren Isaacson.
Tuesday coffee guests of Mrs Celia Stromberg were Mrs Edith Kelly Mrs Agnes Partick Mrs Meda Clute Mrs Grace Tata and Mrs Josephine Cote all of Belleville. Mrs Ernest Kirk and Mrs Reuben Johnson were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Tholstrup and boys of Salina.
Debbie and Delphia Fike of Wichita and Mr and Mrs John Fike were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring.
Mrs Eben Sederlin and Josie Robi son called on Mrs Minnie Anderson one evening last week, sharing conversation and a friendly visit in her home.
Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Alvin Stolander and Scotty. Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and girls were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Isaacson. Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Vickie were afternoon guests there. Mr and Mrs J W Smith were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner.
Mrs Max Berry and her boys were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J W Smith in a social visit noted in local society items.
Mr and Mrs Howard Tebow and Lonnie of Concordia were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson.
Mrs. Everett Hanson Mrs. Hannah Band and Mrs. Alvin Peterson spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Larson and children.
Mr and Mrs Ym Wilson were Friday evening guests at the Charley Sjolander home for a social visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson of Belleville.
Mrs. Leonard Freed Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Mrs. Neal McBride traveled to Woodston on Monday to attend funeral services for their uncle and cousin Maynard Crawford.
Liz McBride and Charles Gillen of Salina were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Neal McBride and Beverly.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson spent Saturday in Lincoln helping Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera and family who moved to Lincoln from Piedmont. Their new address is East School St Lincoln Kansas.
Tuesday evening guests included the Norman Johnson party from Leavenworth with Shelley and Bryan, Ed and Mary Johnson, Glenwood Freed, Elmer Danielson, and Kenneth Danielson, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Don Freed and family.
A list of area residents and visitors is noted with gatherings on Sunday and a two day School Lunch Cooking session held in Concordia on June 21 and 22. Delegates include Mrs. Kirk representing the district for Rest Homes administrators.
Miss Ida Isaacson visited Mrs. Wm. Wilson on Sunday afternoon. The Sederlin and Lervold families hosted and joined guests across Belleville Concordia and Wichita. July 4th visitors included the Shaffers from Concordia and relatives. Elsie Johnson teamed with Robison hosts for Thursday evening visits. Swanson families shared multiple evenings with relatives in Concordia. Mrs. LeSage of Phoenix and Mrs. Johnson were afternoon guests of Mrs. Duell.
Mrs Gunda Larsen served as a Sunday caller of Mrs Byrtie Barber, exchanging greetings and updates during a quiet afternoon visit.
Mrs. Charles Robison and family and Mrs. Grace Robison spent Monday evening at the Robison home with Mrs. Gunda Larsen and Josie Robison calling on Mrs. Fred Event Sunday afternoon.
A.M. Cherrington of Concordia called on Cap Berger Thursday evening. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Onna Hohman included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pence and Mrs. Mona Bollinger from Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown with children and Steve Bollinger. Alva Thompson and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Isaacson.
Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland and Mrs Anna Hohmann called at the Emanuel Linden and Elmer Loring homes Friday evening. Mrs Rex Sandell and boys visited Mrs Francis Cornett Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Riichard Loving spent Sunday evening with Mrs Anns Heh men in a simple social gathering. The short visit highlighted neighborhood hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Morten Jensen spent Homer Cardwell in a local social event noted in a brief society column. The report records the couple’s participation and the venue details are limited in the accessible text.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell spent Friday at the Eugene Brown Jr. home near Beloit. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Gottfrid Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake at the Berggren home on Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Carl Reece spent Thursday and Friday in Topeka for an unspecified purpose, staying in the city for the duration of the visit.
Wm Wilson spent Tuesday afternoon with Walter Bassart in Mankato meeting to discuss local matters.
A sermon interpretation discusses Habakkuk questioning why God allows violence in Judah, the rise of the Chaldeans as a scourge, and the need for patient faith. It emphasizes God’s control, the long view of justice, and the prophet’s transformation from questioning to trust, based on Christian education outlines.
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