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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
4
An item indicates the Lauer act of Congress is entered as second class matter at the post office in Scandia Kansas referencing the date March 8.
The City of Scandia Kansas grants The Kansas Power and Light Company a twenty year natural gas franchise. The agreement provides 1 percent gross revenue payments to Scandia, allows gas mains and pipes in city streets, and requires restoration of streets after work. Company must file acceptance within 60 days and complies with state statutes.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Superintendent Milton Stenson. Divine services at 9 a.m. Sermon The Spirit of Truth John 16 5 15. Ladies Aid May 1 at 2 p.m. Hostesses Mrs Russell Jacobson and Mrs C J Hugos. Choir rehearsal May 2 at 8 at Iver Rodde home. Confirmation class Saturday at 9.
The Methodist Church led by Rev. Hjalmar Larson lists 10:00 Sabbath School, 11:00 Morning Worship, and 8:00 Evening Worship. The Woman's Society will hold its May meeting on Thursday afternoon May 1 at 2:30 PM with hostesses Mrs Ebba Naslund and Mrs Millie Linden.
Esther Johnson Amanda Frederickson Christine Rasmus sen Tekla Brown Vera Cock rum lead devotionals and program reading for the organization. All members and friends are invited. Lunch will be served 4 to 6. Reminder of May 19 start for Vacation Bible School and a larger, better School this year inviting all children not attending another Bible School.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor M A Perkins lists Sunday School at 10 A M with Lavinia Evert as superintendent. Preaching at Scandia follows at 11 A M and evening worship at Norway at 8 P M.
Amana Lutheran Church notes list Sunday school at 10:00 with Vernon Swanson as superintendent and a morning service at 11:00. Friday meeting hosted by Mrs Joe N Johnson with future Confirmation Class planned. The Dorcas hostesses are Mesdames Frank Isaacson Carl Norgard and Bennie Lervold. Several family visits and dinners are recorded, along with a birth for Rev A B Helme's son Carl Edward born April 20, and multiple Sunday meals hosted by local families.
Mr and Mrs George Larson and family visited the Carrol Andersons Sunday evening. Mrs Minnie Anderson hosted a Friday overnight guest, with Carrol Andersons and daughters as coffee guests. Miss Sadie Robison from Salina stayed with the H S Robison family. Oscar Linden and family joined Russell Andersons for Sunday evening coffee.
C E McKimson of Beloit visited Scandia on Monday morning. Rev N H Pearson and wife attended a Mission meeting in Leonardville. Several ladies hosted a birthday coffee for Mrs Ahrens with guests including Mrs Perry and daughters. Algor Anderson and family visited Concor dia and stayed in Junction City with Miss Neander.
Alfred Jensen and Axel Jensen family visits Topeka with Alfred entering Winter General Ward B10. The Jensens stayed with Ralph Jensen in Manhattan. Albert Jackson and family visit Mrs. Frankforther in Concordia and Mrs. Peterson calls on Mrs. Anderson. The Hedstroms host Ivan Bergstrom family. Charlie Farrell visits Jamestown. Erickson and Jacksons travel to Topeka on business. Ava Thompson and daughter visit Loren Florell.
Walter Preble Jr plans a temporary stay with father W C Preble. Mr and Mrs E C Nichol of Concordia visited Miss Mary West on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coldazier shared Sunday lunch with Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and family.
Mrs John L Gack of Waukegan Illinois was a guest of Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and kin Anckley last week. Shirley Stewart visited Donna Walker for a weekend. Ralph Jensen and family traveled from Manhattan to visit Ed Jensen. Grant Berggren and family were guests of Reuben Johnson and family. Duane Greenslade spent days with Mr Greenslade in Dexford and returned with him. Archie Isaacson and Vialjean dined with Irving Isaacson family. Don Larson hosted supper for Gladys White Erma Graham Russell Lervold and Everett Lee Johnson.
Dev and Mrs. O L Wigdahl called on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E M Eastvedt for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and their daughter and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughter spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Estel Samuelson of Formoso.
Mrs W C Hedges Joyce and Shirley and Mrs Quentin Engwall of Courtland visited Saturday. Norma Jean Richards returned to San Francisco to resume work with United Air Lines.
Miss Evelyn Burandt was a Saturday overnight and Sunday guest of Mrs Phyllis Greenslade.
Mrs Stanley Moe was a Friday visitor of Mr and Mrs Clark Freed at their home, sharing a brief social call.
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