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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
4
A historical note shows Scandia Kansas post office records with an 1871 establishment date and a 1879 act of Congress filing. The entry mentions second class matter status and a press association designation, reflecting late 19th century mailing practices.
Rev Hjalmar Larson leads services at the Methodist Church with morning worship and evening Lenten services. Holy Week features messages on the seven last words from the cross, special songs, and the Lord's Supper on Maundy Thursday. W S C S and Willing Workers host meetings. April 3 nightly services begin. Also includes Lutheran Church Palm Sunday and Easter program details with sunrise service.
Sunday School begins at 10:00 with Mrs. Levinia Evert as superintendent. Morning worship and communion follow at 11:00 in Scandia. No evening service at Norway because the community Easter fantasia will be at the High School. A union service is urged at the Methodist church Thursday at 8:00.
AANA Lutheran Church under Rev. N H Pearson invites parishioners to Sunday school and Bible classes at 10:00 a m and morning service at 11:00. An upcoming cantata at the high school auditorium, a Lenten communion at 8:00, and a suggested Swedish sermon service on Good Friday are noted. Local services and a Thursday Lenten Community Service at the Methodist church are highlighted.
Neighbors and friends held a birthday party Thursday at the Rydal Churen basement for George Duncan. The event featured games, conversation, music, and a late potluck lunch with guests including Ben Doctor, Mary Cornett, Clarence Cornett, A J Dickermann, Kimery Johnson, Elmer Farlee, Carl Kallman, Frank Vandeveer, Chas Cornett, and Glenn Cornett.
The Scandia Journal reports the death of Maude Cowan Allnutt in Concordia Kansas with details of her life and family. It also lists probate notices for Oscar R Emerson and estate matters in Belleville including administrator Neal Cady and property descriptions, plus a public summons in the Lorimor land dispute.
Political notices announce candidacies for Republic County Sheriff on the Republican ticket. Bill Milner and William S. Trask declare their intent to run in the August primary and pledge to perform duties diligently if nominated and elected.
Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman Mr and Mrs Gayle Bollingee and Eddy Lee and Mrs EM Olson were Monday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Mrs Axel Smith spent Saturday afternoon visiting Mrs Frank Granstedt, sharing conversation and companionship in a cordial social call.
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