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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
4
The item is entered as second class matter in the Scandia Kansas post office under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
The Little Friendly Church led by Pastor N. H. Pearson lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:00 with Vernon Swanson as superintendent. Morning service follows at 11:00. Dorcas Society meets Friday at 2:30 in the church parlor with hostesses Frank Isaacson Carl Norgard Bennie Lervold and program leader Mrs C A Forsberg. Confirmation Class next Monday at 4 PM.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Milton Stensons as superintendent and Divine services with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Our Mother's God from John 16 23 38. Choir rehearsal set for Friday May 9 at 8 p.m. at the Iver Rodde home.
Rev Hjalmar Larson leads a Methodist Church schedule with Sabbath School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 Evening Worship at 8 The Sunshine Group meets May 20 at Mrs Martin Johnsons with Mrs Lloyd Brown in charge The Vacation Bible School begins May 19 with new supplies and strong Bible instruction for children and parents urged to enroll on opening day
Marine Pfc Marvin Alva Standley son of Eldon and Sarah Standley was born October 28, 1928, in Re public. He died April 24, 1947 at the Marine Base in San Diego at age 18 years 4 months 27 days. His sister Bessie Eldeen preceded him in 1924.
Marvin Standley known for a cheerful disposition and love of home and athletics. He leaves a large family across Nebraska California and Kansas. Funeral services were held May 4 1947 at Scandia Methodist Church with American Legion escort and Army style graveside honors.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Norris visited Sunday afternoon for coffee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Iona and Billy and Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold visited Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Leonard Seifert arrived from Denver to spend days with Ed Anderson and relatives. Several couples and families shared meals and gatherings in Concordia Republic Manhattan and Kansas City.
Mr and Mrs N E Sandell and Ruth visited and were Friday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson.
The Sei family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom for a Sunday midday meal, sharing conversation and hospitality in their home.
Mrs Ada Aspegren and Mrs Carrol Anderson joined lunch guests of Mrs Clyde Norris Monday afternoon. Hilton Hammer spent the weekend at the El Reno Sederlin home. Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and daughters visited Concordia and Mr and Mrs Charlie. Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson. Mrs R J Bettis left Friday for Savannah Mo for medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt dined with Mr and Mrs E H Lewis Sunday evening.
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