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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
2
Amana Lutheran Church announces services and activities led by Pastor George E. Nielson. Thursday programs include Junior Choir at 4 p.m. and Confirmation I at 5 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 08 a.m. Wednesday features Confirmation at 6 30 p.m. and 2 additional activities listed.
The Methodise Church outlines weekly choir times and meetings led by Rev. Ted Duell. WSCS gathers Thursday May 2 at 2:00 p.m. Fourth Quarterly Conference Friday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Concordia District Conference Sunday May 5 at Jewell Methodist church with Kansas Wesleyan Philharmonic concert to close the sessions.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer entertained at a Saturday evening pitch party at their Belleville home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Loren Isaacson Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell Mr and Mrs Robert Larson Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspelgren Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby Mr and Mrs Everett Robison Mr and Mrs Charles Robison and Mr and Mrs Robert Champlin.
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson, sharing a family meal and conversation.
Mrs. Ernest Kirk Mrs. Delbert Aspgren Mrs. Archie Isaacson Mrs. Abel Scott and Mrs. Duaine Green Slade attended the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Topeka on Wednesday and Thursday. They represented Scandia Chapter No. 481.
In Kansas probate notices the Scandia Journal publishes two estate actions. Leo Joseph Johnson named administrator of Joseph N Johnson estate with nine month claim period from April 18 1963. Homer Cardwell named administrator of Pearl Strom estate with nine month period from May 2 1963.
A collection of thanks from families in gratitude for flowers cards visits and gifts during illness and after funerals. Thorval Anderson expresses lasting remembrance and praise for hospital field help. Multiple family groups thank relatives friends for flowers food sympathy cards and acts of kindness during illness or loss.
Emelia Nystrom a Scandia resident born April 17 1875 died April 22 1963 age 88 funeral services held April 25 at the Scandia Methodist church with burial in the Scandia Lutheran cemetery. She married John R Nystrom April 17 1895 and they farmed southeast of Scandia for 50 years leaving two children, several grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Sunday through Tuesday events marked by dinners and parties honoring birthdays anniversaries and farewells. Numerous families from Concordia Beloit Randall Formosa Wichita Belleville Republic Courtland Jamestown and neighboring towns attended or hosted gatherings with extensive lists of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Lee Loring and Mrs. Ralph Larson hosted the Friendly Group at Mrs. Loring’s home on Friday afternoon. Members spent time making bandages and enjoyed a lovely lunch served by the hostesses. Nearby residents and friends of Thorval Anderson assisted with farm work during his hospital stay.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kuchera of Munden and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family.
Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold entertained with a 6 30 dinner and bridge party Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Reece Mr and Mrs Martin Larson Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs R E Cooper Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspgren of Republic Mrs EiRene Sederlin Mrs Alice Hammer Mrs Ray Tingstrom C H West Robert Lervold Morris Steven Sandell Myron and Donna Runft. The Fort Hays Judging School and Contest was attended in Hays on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville spent Tuesday at the Grant Berggren home.
Mrs Bretta Evans was a Thursday evening guest at the Labon Marshall event, sharing company and conversation during the visit.
The report lists numerous Sunday dinners and visits across multiple households. Families including the Hammonds, Marshalls, Cardwells, Milners, and Denoyers shared meals and greetings with relatives such as the Lewellyns Berggrens Lervolds Tadrows and Smiths, across Republic Concordia Randall and surrounding towns.
Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson visited the Albert Hanson home of Randall Archie Isaacson and Floyd Johnson joined Walter H Berger to Marysville on Tuesday night April 23 for Cap s official RAM visit James B Swenson of Belleville El Renoe Sederlin Archie Isaacson and Floyd Johnson accompanied Walter H Berger to Clay Center Wednesday night for his inspection of Clay Center RAM chapter
Walter H. Berger spent a Saturday and Sunday in Newton attending the School of Instruction for District Deputies and Grand Chapter Officers of the RAM.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and their daughters from Beloit were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady reflecting a family gathering reported in local social notes.
Mrs. John Mahan spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Labon in Marshall. The two women visited, sharing conversation and companionship during the idle hours.
Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin and their boys included Lt. Col. and Mrs. Jack Loomis of Roswell New Mexico. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs and Pam, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Garst and family, with evening guests Mr. and Mrs. James Garst and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Modlin and Terry.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera and family in Lincoln.
Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and Bill visited Alva Thompson on Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Wm Moe spent Sunday afternoon with Elizabeth Cooper and the W E Cooper family of Munden. M L Larson and Wayne Boethe hosted Friday dinner in Waterville. Rex Sandell met Gladys Stinson in Republic on Monday. Arthur Allen visited Warren Johnson and family on Sunday afternoon. Nels Florell stayed in Osage City visiting Aaron Carlson and Edgar Mantz. Mrs Wm Wilson spent last week with John Peters family and baby in Formoso.
Mrs. Alvin Woodford visited Mrs. Wm. Wilson Monday evening. Numerous calls and visits filled the week with relatives and neighbors visiting in Scott City Wichita Manhattan Courtland Formosa Belleville Denver Stockton and other locales. Mrs. Byrnie Barbera remains hospitalized at Scott City.
Mag gie Corbin visited Mrs Celia Stromberg Monday afternoon to discuss arrangements involving Miss Gladys Hugos. The details remain limited in the report.
Michael, Mary Ann, Melvin, Marilyn and Maurice Waite stayed Monday overnight with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite.
Mrs Hilton Waite spent Monday afternoon with her mother Mrs Grace Kallman of Belleville.
Ed Loring fell on Monday and broke her left arm below the shoulder in an accident, doctors say.
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