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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
5
A collection of famous thoughts on liberty from figures like Patrick Henry Abraham Lincoln Theodore Parker and Benjamin Franklin plus a note that Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and sons and Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Janice were Sunday evening guests at the Alva Thompson home.
A historical note on the Liberty Bell in Independence Hall detailing its weight, origin, recasting, and moments of proclamation and sorrow. It mentions inscription lines from Leviticus, the 18th century casting in London, and the bell’s famed crack after tolling for Chief Justice John Marshall. Obituary-like domestic notices follow about dinner guests and a trip to North Carolina.
Original Declaration copy kept safe shows a clause condemning slavery and the slave trade that was struck out under pressure from South Carolina and Georgia. Had it stood, the Constitution might have abolished slavery and altered US history, potentially avoiding civil war and Reconstruction conflicts.
A surprise birthday supper was hosted at Margie Lervold’s home Monday evening for Anita Anderson. Attendees included Anita, Judith Anderson, Lois Erickson, Irene Hammer, Wanetta Johnston, Arla Ocobock, Arlene Lervold, and Margie Lervold. Anita received a table lamp as a gift.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and Marilyn and Emil Boman joined Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family for Sunday supper. Vic Erickson and Vernon Erickson hosted with Lois and Janice. H A Bushby and Thelma of Boise visited with Parker Bushby of Meridian. Gladys Jasper of San Jose joined Mary West Lawrence Sjogren and sons for Sunday dinner with E C Nichol and Jessie of Concordia.
Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and their daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moe visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor, sharing a social gathering at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Currie and Mrs. Norman Currie are mentioned in a concise family notice.
Jim Currie was a Friday evening supper guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie.
Mrs. W. E. Dunigan of Flushing New York came home after a month visiting her mother Mrs. F. Werner.
Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson visited the Anton Nelson home on Tuesday afternoon and Miss Katherine Nelson was an evening visitor. Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and family of Winfield are visiting this week with Mrs Ada Aspegren and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola visited the Elmer Danielson home Sunday afternoon for a social call.
Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer.
Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregor of Ellis spent the weekend in Scandia visiting the George Haser and Carl McDowell households.
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt Evelyn and Donna spent Tuesday evening at the Grant Berggren home in a brief social gathering.
Misses Nina Berggren Norma Berggren Eva Marie Olson Glenna Freed and Gloria Swanson enjoyed a picnic supper at Belleville Park on Tuesday.
Mrs. Harvey Hammer Mrs. How ard Ames and Willard Ames spent a few days in Denver Colorado last week. They attended the wedding of Miss Maxine Ames.
Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor included Mr and Mrs Gilbert Owreeg Mrs Nellie Wells and Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and family from Belleville and Mr and Mrs Frank Williams.
Mrs M M Krummer of Concordia spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr Aed and Mrs Dobert Doctor.
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