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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
4
The Scandia Journal Weekly Newspaper, established 1871, is noted as a second class matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under the March 3 1879 act.
Church notices list services and events for Methodist and Amana Lutheran churches. Rev Hjalmar Larson leads Methodist worship with lent service Jan/Mar dates referenced. Amana Lutheran notes pastor Rev N H Pearson, Sunday School 10 00, no morning service Sunday due to pastor's travel, Lenten service 8 00 pm. Luther League and church meetings appear with dates and hostesses.
The Belleville church schedules Friday afternoon and evening sessions starting at 2:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. covered dish luncheon. Rev Paul D Womeldorf will attend as the conference seeks a week of Passion Week special meetings for members and friends to attend and gain blessing.
A sermon titled A Brand from the Burning is delivered at 8:00 p m referencing Luke 23 88 43. The message centers on conversion and divine mercy.
Pastor M A Perkins leads Sunday School at 10:00 with Mrs Bertha Nondorf as superintendent Preaching at Norway at 11:00 Worship at Scandia Sunday 8:00 p m Second quarterly conference Sunday at 3:00 at Norway Rev Harry Cook Concordia to chair No prayer meeting due to Lent service at Methodist Church Thursday evening
The article notes a larger shortage this month and heavier calls ahead. It contrasts Kansas with other states in exams and mentions eminent Protestant church leaders from the U S and Great Britain in Topeka with Governor Schoeppel hosting. It includes a quotation on rekindling core values and youth guidance, plus Sunday visitors honoring Staff Sgt. Alfred Anderson from California.
Mrs Inga Maria Sederlin nee Lagerstedt died at her home in Scandia Kansas on March 4 1944 aged 93 years 8 months 24 days Born in Willstad Smalad Sweden June 10 1850 she emigrated to the United States in 1872 marrying Andrew Sederlin the same year They were Beaver township s first wedding couple and lived on a Scandia homestead for over 30 years Her husband died 1898 She leaves son Conrad and three grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services were held March 7 1944 at Hampton Funeral Home and Amana Lutheran Church with interment at Riverview Cemetery Rev N H Pearson officiating
Edwin Rosenquist 69 died after a short illness at his Courtland Kansas home. Born near Sherdahl he married Olive Pearson in 1914 and had a daughter Adeline Blair. He managed the Farmers Cooperative Association in Courtland for 30 years. Funeral services were held March 6 at the Courtland M E Church with burial at Riverview Cemetery.
Discussion of Harry Woodring's new party as a potential independent ticket or Republican-aligned slate. Analysts warn the group could fracture Democratic support in the South and border states, risking the Roosevelt administration despite possibly small vote totals. Kansas faces a June 20 deadline to secure a ballot spot.
P BR BILL MILNER declares for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County subject to the August 1 primary. He states his intent to seek the office and asks voters to support his bid.
William S. Trask announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County at the August Primary. He vows to perform the duties of sheriff to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
Mrs M J Gardner visits Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and their son Jimmie, sharing time and hospitality during the afternoon.
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