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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
3
Scandia Sunday Scholar at 10 a.m. G. R. Y. W. vesper services at 4 p.m. Norway Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching by Rev. Fogelberg at 11 a.m.
The Methodist Church invites friends to services for Easter observance. Sunday School meets at 10 a m for Bible study and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the minister titled The Pilgrim s Sanctuary. Nelson Male Quartet provides special music. At 7 30 p m young people s services led by Miss Luella Buthman.
Sunday School and Bible Classes begin at 10 a m with Rev A W Almquist of Fort Lauderdale Florida preaching his first service on Palm Sunday. Holy Thursday March 21 features a Communion Service and choir practice at 7 30 p m. Parishioners are asked to assist with parish house work to welcome the pastor and his family.
Sabbath schools and church services will be held as usual at Rydal and Scandia locations. The Scandia young people meet at seven in the basement social room. A union vesper service at 4:00 p m in the United Brethren church, hosted by Scandia Y W and G R, welcomes the public. Easter week announcement to follow.
Divine worship with catechisation of the confirmation class at 11 a m includes infant baptism. Sunday School at 10 a m Luther League meets at 7 30 p m. Confirmation class instruction Saturdays at 10 a m. All are invited to join as a church home.
The Amana Lutheran church led by Pastor M. C. Linnerson thanks members for Monday’s turnout and work done. Dorcas meets Friday and the Little Friendly Circle with Mrs John Swenson gathers Friday March 15 for Easter practice. Junior choir meets Saturday afternoon. Sunday School Easter practice at 9 am.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cyr and family along with Mr and Mrs Emanuel Tornquist and Allwin Miss Lorene Mae Voshell and Mr and Mrs Roy Nichols and Ray were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Nornquist and family for Norman s 11th birthday. Several other local families visited across the weekend at various homes.
Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson visited Mr and Mrs A W Segerhammer and Albert on Tuesday. Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Lois Jean and Mrs Ernest Burns with Mr and Mrs August Johnson and sons. Thursday overnight guests were Mrs Floyd Nolan and Donald at Mr and Mrs Aaron Carlson and daughters. Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Desmond Almquist Doris with Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson. Mrs Aaron Carlson visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Sophia Monson. Tuesday evening guests were Mr and Mrs P J Slipsager at Mr and Mrs Philip Larson. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Bert Raggman Helen with Mr and Mrs Reuben Engwall for Mrs Engwalls birthday.
Local residents and visitors share weekends and weekdays with friends and relatives across Republic Concordia Munden and Scandia. Names include Harold Ocobock George Cardwell J R Storer Emily Willis Otto Wetzel Ada Jeandebeur and Virginia Paul among others.
Miss Julia Larson of Topeka spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Anna Larson. Miss Virginia Paul spent Saturday night with Miss Betty Irene Larson. Mrs C P Rydell is spending a few days at the Oscar Swanson home. Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom left for Des Moines Iowa Thursday. Mr Tingstrom is employed there. Mrs John Naslund and Corinne visited Mrs Oscar Linden Thursday. Miss Evelyn Neander spent the weekend at her home in Concordia. Mrs Amanda Maxell visited Mr and Mrs A M Bettis Friday eve. Mrs George Cardwell visited Mrs J H Hooker Friday evening.
Mrs Adella Farlee called on Mrs Fred Evert Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Hentry Rosene were in Belleville Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Paul Preble of Concordia visited in Scandia Sunday. Ada Asperr on Monday afternoon. Mrs Richard Loring visited Mrs Carl Hammer Wednesday afternoon. C E Albro Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lottie Johnson and Geneva spent Monsday in Belleville. Walt Preble was in Courtland on business Tuesday morning. Mrs A G Allnutt visited Mrs C E Beach and Dellamae Tuesday. Rex Brownley of Courtland called on Mrs May Meade Wednesday. Ardith English spent the week end with Evelyn Berggren.
Advertisement extols Kruschen weight loss for women urging a 30 day plan. Take half teaspoon in hot water each morning to spark liver bowels and kidneys, cut calories, eat wisely, and weigh after 30 days to see fat loss. Money back if not satisfied.
Mrs Frank Peterson visited Mim Duane Greenslade Friday afternoon. Thelma Larson spent Saturday afternoon with Evelyn Rasmussem.
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