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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
4
Elsie Bowersox announces candidacy for Republic County Register of Deeds. She runs in the Republican primary as she seeks voter support in August.
Miss Wilma Fletcher, noted as a 80piano singer, will return to perform in a concert here on Sunday evening March 30 at 7 30 p.m. Friends who heard her last year praised her program and urged another appearance. The church plans Holy Week services from Sunday April 6 to Easter Sunday with evening services at 7 00 p.m. Cleanup day at the church is Friday. ladies should come early after dinner by 1 00 if possible.
Pareppa Shivvers Wilma Rockey John David Shivvers and others sue N J Ward trustee for Carrie J Webber in Republic County Kansas for claims on described lands including Northeast Quarter Southeast Quarter Section Seven and other lots and quarters. Creditors and claimants must file written claims in district court within thirty days of first publication or be barred. Wilma Rockey owner. N J Ward attorney.
James West 65 a Portland attorney and former deputy city attorney died Friday night in Veterans Hospital He was a 32 year Oregon lawyer and former assistant attorney general 1921 to 1924 Born January 26 1887 in Scandia Kansas he studied at Kansas State College 1912 and later taught in Ashland and Oregon City West served as major in the judge advocate general office during WWI and fought in St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne In Portland he was active with the American Legion Masonry YMCA and church circles He is survived by his wife Jeasie a daughter Mrs M S Cummings two sons James B West and John M West and siblings listed with Boise Scandia and Concordia Funeral set for A J Rose and Son.
Mrs Dorothy Reed thanks relatives and friends for flowers visits and cards during hospital stay and after returning home. She expresses appreciation for the support received.
Mrs Maureen Hanson of Hastings Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Hal Barber of Courtland were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson, as reported in the local social column.
Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin included Kay Goodwin of Concordia and Ellery Forney of Marikato. Saturday evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mr and Mrs Wm Matthias to the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom. Leonard Freed and family visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson, Lolg and Janice.
Mrs. Oscar Odell and Janice visited Friday with Mrs. Leonard Freed. Vic Anderson, formerly of Scandia, is reported quite ill in Belleville hospital.
Sunday visits include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans of Republic at Oscar Odell home. Several groups travel to Lindsborg Beloit Red Cloud and Courtland for dinners and hospital updates. Jarl Johnson from the Navy plans to work in Pasadena Texas after discharge.
L L Hobson thanks friends for flowers cards and encouragement during hospital stay in Salina and at home. The note expresses gratitude and states they will never be forgotten.
Mr and Mrs Nelson Ward of Belleville were Saturday evening supper guests of Dr and Mrs EP Ahrens.
Loren Jensen spent a Saturday night and Sunday with Larry. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson hosted on Wednesday evening. Leonard LeSage hosted Joan and Peggy in Concordia. Joel N Johnson visited Sunday evening with Harry Nelson in Jamestown.
Mr and Mrs Wine were Sunday evening guests at the E. H. Lewis home. The event reflects a cordial social visit among local residents in the community.
Mrs. Lena Fogelberg and Donald visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard, describing a casual family gathering at their home.
Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Hohman hosted Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kink and their boys in a community gathering.
Afternoon and supper guests were hosted by Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnston and their daughter at Hollis. The gathering reflected a family social event in the community.
Mrs. Frank Hain learned of the death of her niece Mrs. Fred Jorgensen of Beloit who passed away Thursday morning. Funeral services were held in Beloit on Tuesday afternoon. Fred Larson recently visiting in California returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs Keith Lowe and Helen Marie of Hardy Nebraska were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe.
Mrs Splichal and Janet of Belleville were Sunday overnight guests of Mr Harold Stafford and Mrs Stafford.
Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey and Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sania visited Mr and Mrs George Larson and family for a Sunday dinner, sharing a meal and conversation with relatives.
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