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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
4
Ed Chapman announces candidacy for Republican nomination for County Attorney of Republic County in the August primary. Henry H. Van Natta also announces re election bid for Probate Judge of Republic County on the Republican ticket, subject to voters in the August primary.
Chas H. Peterka announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County in the August primary election.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and church services at 11:00 a.m. at Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev Mrs John Jackson. Our Savior’s Lutheran in Norway Kansas with H Severin Bly as pastor and LaVern Melhus as S S Superintendent holds 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Divine worship with monthly Communion. Ladies' Aid meets, Lenten services Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. through Easter.
The Amana Lutheran Church under Pastor N. H. Pearson invites attendance at Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00, morning service at 11:00, and Thursday evening at 8:00. The Bethany chorus, the well known A Cappella group, will sing in concert at the high school auditorium. Vernon Swanson is noted for September.
The Sunshine Circle meets at Mrs. Martin Johnsont home on Tuesday March 21. The Willing Workers gather in church parlors Thursday March 23 hosted by Mrs. Virgie Peterson and Mrs. Peggy Haskins with Ila Johnston as devotional leader. Choir not practicing Thursday due to Bethany concert. practice Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Morning worship at 11 00 a.m. Meth Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p.m. Choir practice Sunday at 7 30 p.m.
Christen Olsen born May 13 1872 near Copenhagen died March 11 1950 at Belleville hospital aged 77 years 9 months and 28 days. He came to Jamestown in 1882 with his brother Pete, married Eva May Gray in 1905 and leaves son Omer D. and four grandchildren. Funeral at Scandia chapel with Rev J Orville Bookless, interment River View Cemetery.
I express appreciation to all relatives friends and neighbors for calls visits cards and other acts of kindness during my recent illness.
Friday evening guests gathered at the Nelson home for Irvin Currie and Lloyd Nelson birthdays. Various couples visited or stayed with the Hansons, Wallins, and others, with multiple calls and dinners reported. One entry notes Mrs. J. F. Swanson ill with the flu.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Chad at Courtland in an informal social visit.
Mrs Wilbur Zener joined Mr and Mrs Carl Petergon and Arlene and Ann for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny for a Sunday dinner gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Kay and Mr and Mrs Ed Buss with daughters were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Cuthbertson at Belleville.
Junior Rasmussen was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady and family, sharing a meal and conversation.
Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen attended a Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Alfred Kallihan with H D A members present. Saturday evening the Martin Johnson residence welcomed Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola Jean for a waffle supper.
Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Whitley spent Sunday afternoon at the Charley Sjolander home.
Mrs. Edward Forsberg entertained the NOYB club on Thursday afternoon, hosting members for a social gathering.
Robert Robison remained at his residence over the past weekend, with neighbors noting no unusual activity. The period marked a quiet domestic spell for the local resident.
Mrs Annie McBride is reported to be on the sick list this week with no further health details provided.
Friday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Har old Hammer and Gary Mr and Mrs Martin Larson Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen Jimmy and Benton Mrs Lloyd Blosser Afternoon callers were Mrs Alfred Hammer and Mrs John Graham Mrs Carl Veteto and Harold visited Mrs Belle Etter at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson
Mrs George Stromberg called on Mrs Charley Nondorf Monday morning.
Sunday afternoon visitors to Clyde Norris of Belleville included Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren Mrs. Ada Aspegren and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson Judith and Anita.
Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson spent Monday evening with Mrs Ida Johnson at Jamestown.
Mrs Charley Farrell and Mrs Eva Sothers visited Rol lo Thompson on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia.
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden.
Arthur Freed and Donald visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden for a Sunday evening gathering at their home with friends and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf of Belleville visited Mrs Charley Nondorf on Sunday evening in a brief social gathering.
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