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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
3
An 1871 establishment entry notes the document is entered as second class matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under the Wander Act of Congress dated March 8.
The article notes Washington Kansas resident Blomberg a senior citizen aged 87 who has been pardoned after 14 years in jail for non payment of $63.35 in costs. The pardoning judge is newly elected Chas Walsh of the 12th District. The writer praises Judge Walsh calling the act a mighty good deed.
Qe Erickson of Marquette spent the weekend in Scandia, enjoying local sights and activities and returning home with memories of the visit.
Sunday School meets every Sunday at 10. Preaching services are held monthly with Rev. C. E. Fisher delivering the sermon.
Sunday School begins at 10 a m with divine service at 11 a m. Midweek Lenten devotion is held every Wednesday at 7 30 p m through Easter.
Rev H L Walker pastor with Scandia Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Missionary meeting with Miss Bertha Fogelberg Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm at Miss Fogelberg's. Norway Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 pm. Choir practice Wednesday 7 30 pm.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor John R. Trimble invites the Ladies Aid meeting today and the Sunshine Circle gathering with Mrs. Carl Lindberg on Tuesday March 18. The Leadership Training School progresses with attendance. closing night is Wednesday March 19 with a public recognition service at 8 30 led by Rev. Butcher. Class sessions begin at 7 30. no enrollment fee. Nervices next Sunday with Sunday school 10 a m morning worship 11 Epworth League 7 p m Bible study 8 p m.
The Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor M. C. Linerson holds morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. No evening service. The high school uses the church for its Vesper service. Dorcas meets Friday with hostesses Mrs. Greenslade Isaacson Isaacson Berry. Sunday School teachers also meet Friday night.
Deacons and trustees installation planned for next Sunday. Trinity Circle hosts Mrs Hall Thursday. Little Friendly Circle meets with Mrs Nystrom Friday. Lenton service and women missionary society to gather Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Marvin Grimm from Imperial Nebraska visited relatives in the district from Friday to Monday. Edgar and John Mainquist joined the Larson family, and Mrs. M. A. Larson plus Mrs. Marvin Grimm hosted guests at the Arvid Larson home. Alma Olson spent time at the Arvid Larson residence and Paul Peterson called at the M. A. Larson home Saturday.
George L Boyles born June 22 1869 in Andrew County Missouri died March 9 1941 aged 71 years eight months and 17 days. He moved to Kansas then Jewell and Courtland and married Belle Ott in 1890 with son Walter and daughter Ethel. He was a Methodist, valued honesty and neighbor help. Survived by wife, son Walter, daughter and her family Henry Henrickson and Russel Lee, funeral March 11 1941 at Courtland Methodist Church with Rev Harry Riley. interment Courtland Cemetery.
Mrs Gayl Bollinger of Kansas City Mo formerly Miss Mona Lee Hohman spent last weekend with toy parents M and Mrs Harry Hohman and family.
Mr and Mrs Large Hammer and Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and Maurice were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family.
Mrs Arthur Cardwell was a Tuesday afternoon visitor of Mrs O M Willis, sharing a pleasant social call.
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