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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
3
Howard Lowell announces Republican bid for Sheriff of Republic County Kansas. Elmer H. Isaacson seeks Democratic Clerk nomination. W J Matthias runs for County Superintendent on Republican ticket. All announce for August primary elections subject to voter will.
Maude Anderson declares a bid for a second term as County Treasurer on the Republican ticket with August Primary voters to decide.
Marie McKenzie files with the Register of Deeds office on the Democratic ticket subject to voters in Republic County's August primary election.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Hobson Linda and Ronald of Oklahoma City visited from Friday evening until Monday with Mr and Mrs L L Hobson.
Afternoon gathering at the church parlors invites all members to join Sunday School services and Ladies Aid activities.
The Amana Lutheran Church lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:00 am led by Vernon Swanson, a morning service at 11:00 am, and a Thursday 2:30 pm Amana Group gathering. Vacation Church School ends Friday with a 1:30 pm program and basket dinner. District Luther League Convention plans include Friday evening through Sunday at First Lutheran in Clay Center Nebraska.
The church invites all Master Masons and their wives to a Sunday morning service on June 6 at 11 o clock. The Vacation Bible School sharing service follows Sunday evening at 8 o’clock with children’s work shown. WSCS meets this afternoon at 2 30 with a social for new and honorary members.
Objections to accounts will be heard June 18 1954 at 10 a clock A M in Belleville court. The hearing will determine heirs devisees and legatees of the testatrix approve administrator c t a and trustee in administering the estate assess assets and make assignment to beneficiaries under the will. Orders necessary for final closing and payment of administration expenses will be entered. Fred Emery administrator c t a and testamentary trustee.
Johan Gustaf Larson born May 5 1873 four miles southeast of Scandia died May 27 1954 at 81. Organist and band enthusiast and longtime Amana congregation deacon survived by wife Carolina Flodberg and son Carl Ralph and daughter in law three granddaughters cousins and other relatives. Funeral services were held May 29 at Amana Lutheran church with Rev N H Pearson officiating. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery.
Ernest Glendale Beck born August 31 1885 in Scandia died May 20 1954 at his Concordia home at age 68 married Hulda A Mahan September 5 1906 in Belleville He lived 53 years in Scandia 1938 in Concordia He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints He leaves wife two daughters Leota Benjamin and Lucille Olliver one son Kenneth W Beck nine grandchildren ten great grandchildren two sisters and many friends
The Gust Larson family expresses gratitude to about 50 friends and relatives for their thoughtful words and deeds during their bereavement.
Last week visitors included Kenneth Flesher of Aurora Pearl Denoyer and Henry Seler Joyce and Janice of Grand Island Nebraska who are leaving next Sunday for California.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Goodwin and Riley of Concordia Mr and Mrs Jack Denman of Wichita Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley and daughters and Mrs Don Cox
Mrs Mable Hyde and Elmer Isaac son of Osborne visited the Carl Hammer home on Sunday afternoon joining dinner guests Mr and Mrs Leon Wick Linda and Robbin of Wakeeney Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family and Robert Robison Mr and Mrs Jim Goodwin and Riley and Jack Denman at the Glenwood Freed home also calling. Dale Hansen of Lincoln Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspgren attended the alumni meeting in Republic Saturday evening.
Sunday evening supper guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Hansen and Cheryl and Mr and Mrs Raymond Mercer of Lincoln Nebraska and Mr and Mrs M M Ginter of Fairview. Mrs H R Reynolds and daughters of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Freed.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Jamestown visited the Charles Freed home Saturday afternoon. Sunday dinner guests honoring Mr. Muth's birthday anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson of Osawatomie, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Flesher and family of Concordia, Mr. and Mrs. Max Muth and Jim, Ed Anderson and Mrs. Beulah Seifert.
Fred Tarkowski of Belleville was Sunday supper guest of Ed Anderson and Mrs Beulah Selfert.
Lincoln Nebraska couple Mr and Mrs Guy Muth stayed with Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim C H West. West joined L H Rucker of Belleville and Chris E Nelson for a Beloit banquet in Beloit Saturday evening.
Eva Louise West had a tonsillectomy at St Joseph hospital in Concordia on Thursday morning. The operation proceeded without complications and she rests post procedure.
Tuesday evening supper guests of Mrs. H. I. Johnson were Oscar Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Haglund, and Milo. Emil Isaacson of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson also attended.
Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Denver Colo and Lewis Elmberg visited from Saturday until Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and sons Jack and Jim of Topeka joined Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Denver for a Saturday evening visit with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson, along with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson and Lewis Elberg.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Jamestown visiting Mrs. Ettie Nystrom.
Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Denver Colorado and Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson spent Sunday in Jamestown and Concordia.
Mr and Mrs Harry Appel of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Bert Barrett of Belleville.
E C Wires and W H Berger traveled to Abilene and Kansas City on Friday. Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of Osawatomie were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Muth. Mr and Mrs Hugh Phares of Osawatomie were weekend guests of Ed Anderson and Beulah Seifert.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Boman of Colorado Springs Colorado were Monday dinner guests of Ed Anderson and Mrs Beulah Seifert.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Bomar of Colorado Springs spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ray Muth.
The passage notes the enduring role of regalia in coronations, recounts Cromwell’s destruction and post restoration replicas, and describes St Edward's Crown as worn briefly at coronation. It also explains the Imperial State Crown created for Victoria in 1838 with famous gems including the Black Prince's Ruby and the Second Star of Africa.
New York University chemistry professor Dr. Ma asserts ancient Chinese herb cures are scientifically valid. He notes schizandra chinensis and citrus acids act as germ killers, with malic and citric acids showing antibacterial activity and potential for treating chest diseases and tuberculosis.
STATE COLLEGE Pennsylvania mural artist Stuart Frost 28 works on murals in the Mineral Sciences Building auditorium after previously painting at 74 feet in Washington DC’s Capitol dome. He describes a cage like scaffold and a three story descent. His Penn State murals highlight Pennsylvania’s mineral resources and industries.
Col James H Defandorf of the Federal Civil Defense Admin warns that new toxic chemical warfare agents and faster longer range aircraft raise the risk of chemical attacks on critical U S population centers. He urges plans for warning detection identification protection and decontamination.
A New York report details a device that clips to a desk, reflecting text in a mirror to dyslexic students. The two brain hemispheres and eye dominance are discussed, with the mirror method allowing improved reading and eventual independent copying within two weeks to three months.
The Edison Electric Institute reports over 50 million U S electric customers as of January 1 with the 50 000 000th customer connected between 1 and 2 PM on January 28 EST. Utilities celebrated the milestone as service expands, while about 98 percent of homes have electricity and roughly 80 percent of customers are residential.
Mrs. Marie Harrison, wife of the Venetian blind factory owner in St. Louis, filed for divorce after leading a strike to demand higher wages and support. She and her 19 year old son George W. Jr. picketed the business, arguing for a wage increase and family support.
William Jones Roberts charged that his wife Hilda Irene Roberts snored from the third night of their honeymoon. She charged that he hit her when she denied snoring. Judge Samuel Edgedale granted the wife a divorce and dismissed the husband's countersuit, calling his conduct on honeymoon 'queer.'
Police warn that a thief could die from a single drop of unlabeled cobra venom concentrate stolen from a drug salesman’s car near Hyattsville Maryland. Thirty vials were taken and pose a deadly poisoning risk if it enters the bloodstream.
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