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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
4
The notice records Scandia Kansas post office entering second class mail status under the act of Congress dated March 3 1870. The entry marks a change in mail handling and official designation for the local post office.
County Attorney Ed Chapman announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Republic County's race for County Attorney in the August primary election.
Henry H. Van Natta announces candidacy for re election to probate judge of Republic County on the Republican ticket. He states the race is subject to voters will in the August primary in Republic County.
Chas H. Peterka announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County in the August primary election.
The Clerk of District Court Warren A Scott announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Republic County August primary election for the office of Clerk of the District Court.
A statement announces CHAS. W. MIZER as a candidate for State Representative in the 60th District, pending the will of Democratic voters at the August Primary election.
Elsie Bowersox declares candidacy for the Republican nomination in the August primary for Republic County Register of Deeds.
Community church notices list multiple services at Amana Lutheran Church with Pastor N H Pearson and other leaders. Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with first Sunday Communion, Dorcas Society meeting Friday at 2:30, and Young People Bible Class hosting Mother Day service under Mrs Walter Boyles.
Sunday marks Mother's Day as the Methodist Church invites all to worship with special services. Pastor Orville Bookless encourages attendees to bring their mothers and participate, noting no MYF Sunday activities.
Morning worship at 11 00 a.m. Morning worship services and choir practices scheduled with church programs at the high school. Choir practice Thursday at 8 00 p.m.
In Republic County Kansas the probate court will hear a petition by Ruth B. Loring to determine heirs of Charles P. Nordman deceased. Property includes Lots 35 and 36 Block 4 Original Townsite Scandia and one third of Lot 1 NW quarter Section 16 Township 3 Range 4 with two acres reserved for school use. Objections must be filed by May 19, 1950 in Belleville Kansas. hearing at 10:00 A.M. on that date. Fred Emery attorney for petitioner.
Acknowledges gratitude to all who sent cards letters gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home in appreciation from Mrs. John Carlson
A hospital thank you card from Mrs Charley Cardwell expresses gratitude for flowers gifts handkerchiefs cards and visits from relatives and friends during her stay at the hospital. Deep appreciation is extended for kindnesses shown during her illness.
I wish to thank all who were kind to me at the time of my accident and during my convalescence.
C. E. McKimson of Beloit visited Thursday to help print the Scandia high school annual. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. N Hedstrom included Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family.
Corporal Blaine L Berry is listed as home on a furlough, returning to his residence as part of military leave. Details on unit or location are not specified in the brief item.
George William Nichols born December 31 1867 near Springfield Illinois died May 1 1950 in Belleville hospital aged 82. He moved to Republic County in 1872 married Eliza Parmley September 6 1889 with three sons Alva Roy and Orville. Services May 3 Evangelical United Brethren church Scandia officiated by Rev Stephen Yemm interment Courtland Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite and Billy joined Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick of Belleville for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs A J Kallman.
Mrs. Clarence Strom Mrs. Regina Tuley Mrs. Warren Johnson and Mrs. Hilton Waite spent Thursday in Concordia attending a celebration marking National Demonstration week.
Sunday callers at the Sherman Robison home were Miss Edna Robison, Miss Adah Robison, Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Mr and Mrs William J Matthias.
Mr. and Mrs J A Swanson and Mr and Mrs Bud Swanson and family of Topeka were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs J F Swanson. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Clarence Swanson, Ruth and Fred and Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and Allen.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and Gary attended Tuesday dinner with Mrs Benny Lervold and LaVerne. Arnt Carlson and El dine spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Ernest Hedstrom in Palco.
Mr and Mrs Bob Brungardt of Salina were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Boyd Burge. Mrs Elsie Minard of Lincoln spent the weekend at the Boyd Burge home.
Virgil Reece and Adrian Shadduck of Republic were Monday overnight guests of Bobby Burge.
Mrs. Ben Russell of Concordia was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard, sharing time and hospitality in their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Muret and their daughters of Cambridge were weekend guests of Mrs. Clara Westin, sharing time at her home.
Mrs Carl Hammer visited Mrs Charley Nondorf Monday evening in a social call that highlighted neighborhood connections and cordial. no other details are provided.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nondorf of Courtland were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Charley Nondorf.
Mr and Mrs George Simmons were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson, sharing an informal gathering at their home.
Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Orville Nichols of Topeka were guests of Mrs Charley Nondorf Thursday evening, enjoying an informal social gathering.
Sunday supper guests at the A J Perry home included Mrs H W Dungan, Charles and Bobby of Kingsport Tennessee, Dr and Mrs C V Haggman, Miss Blanche Haggman, and Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens.
The Glen Elder District meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship was attended Monday evening by Patsy Nelson, Lawrence, John, and Rev. J. Orville Bookless.
The MYF attended Sunday evening Evangelistic Services at the Belleville Methodist Church. Rev. Joseph Brookshire and his Evangelistic party led the meetings.
Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard were Friday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera.
A Friday ceremony at the Isis Temple in Salina saw most community Shriners attend the initiation. Eighty-two candidates completed the work, including five locals R. E. Cooper Joyce Johnson Ralph Moe Hilton Waite and Eugene Spitier.
Beth and Jim Habiger joined W. W. Aspegren for Tuesday evening supper and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Habiger as they attended the show.
Mrs Arthur Danielson spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Charley Nondorf in a social meeting. The two women were seen chatting and sharing light refreshments during the visit.
Lewis Johnson of Portland Oregon and Mrs Don Bowersox and Janet of Los Angeles California were Monday afternoon coffee guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin.
Mrs 4H S McLain and Jim left Sunday night for Detroit Michigan after two weeks visiting the C S Sederlin and El Reno Sederlin homes.
Irvin Nondorf and Mrs. Johnson Jensen with Mr. and Mrs. Clare Nondorf called on Mrs Charley Nondorf Saturday. Arthur Danielson with Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen and Irvin Nondorf spent Sunday with her.
Mrs Jake Stofer and Mrs Louis Stofer called on Mrs May White on Saturday evening.
Wednesday supper guests of Mrs Anna McBride and daughters were Miss Edna Robison Mrs Kathleen Hacker and Miss Louise Zakostosky. Mrs Douglas Gunter called on Mrs Jane Thursday.
Mrs Bill Kallman served as a Tuesday caller for Mrs May White in a social exchange recorded by local notices. The entry notes routine visits and the weekly cadence of their interaction.
Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold were Monday evening supper guests at the Benny Lervold home in a local social gathering noted in society notices.
Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family.
Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Dewey Marshall in Belleville. Paul Peterson and family called at the Jim Briscoe home Sunday morning.
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