Kansas Lutheran Conference Elects Dorf Reelects Leader
More than two hundred pastors and delegates from Kansas Colorado and Kansas City attended the five day Kansas Lutheran Conference at Amane Lutheran Church. Dr G A Dorf was reelected president with A T Lorimer as vice president Paul Engstrand secretary and J O Stromquist treasurer. Rain did not dampen attendance and missionary D W Wikner showcased China images noting his narrow escape from bandits. The conference voted to meet next year in Longmont Colorado with C W Segerhammar serving at the host church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Colorado
Kansas City
Kansas Lutheran Conference
Lutheran Brotherhood
The
Women’s Missionary Society
G. A. Dorf
Marquette Lutheran Church
Kansas Conference
A. T. Lorimer
Denver
Colo
Paul Engstrand
Vilas
Kans
J. O. Stromquist
Lindsborg
Raing
D. W. Wikner
China
Vikner
Longmont
C. W. Segerhammar
Lutheran
Scandia Students Named to County Honor Roll
Scandia seniors Arlene Hugos Alice Colelazier Evelyn Brown and Herbert Johnson lead the term honor roll with multiple chevrons. Juniors Avelene Sandell Ruth Mc Gregor Corrine Naslund and Alice Nelson. Sophomores Anjeannette Wetzel Orville Nondorf Val Jean Jackson. Freshmen Betty Irene Larson Irene Gritten Anna Marie Jensen Geneva Flesher Ver Jee Reece Bill Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Arlene Hugos
Alice Colelazier
Evelyn Brown
Herbert Johnson
Avelene Sandell
Ruth McGregor
Corrine Naslund
Alice Nelson
Anjeannette Wetzel
Orville Nondorf
Val- Jean Jackson
Betty Irene Larson
Irene Gritten
Anna Marie Jensen
Geneva Flesher
Ver- Jee Reece
Bill Pearson
Will Rogers Humorous Tale At Dinner
A friend marries a sweet woman known to say the wrong thing at gatherings. At a dinner she asks the doctor observing a man nearby, “Can you tell me who that terrible-looking man is over there?”
Rocky Mountain Eagle Seized by Local Taxidermist
George Stromberg, a Scandia taxidermist, has the live Rocky Mountain Eagle in custody for mounting. George Green and another man from Concordia captured the bird in a field nearby before it could take flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
George Stromberg
Scandia
George Green
Concordia
Our Savior's Lutheran Norway Announces Sunday Services
Our Savior's Lutheran Norway invites members to Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Baccalaureate services for Norway high school graduates are Sunday at 8 p.m. Morning worship is Sunday May 22 at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway High School
United Brethren Church Pastors Named Bertha Fogelberg and L M Keys
The United Brethren Church announces the appointment of Rev. Bertha Fogelberg and Rev. L M Keys as pastors. Both ministers assume leadership roles within the denomination, guiding congregation activities and outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Bertha Fogelberg
L. M. Keys
Sunday Services At Norway And Scandia Churches
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. are listed for Norway and Scandia. Scandia adds C. E. at 7 p.m. every other Sunday alternating with the Presbyterian C. E. and preaching at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Scandia
Presbyterian C. E. Long
Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 with choir music. Pastor delivers sermon on Tarrying. Epworth League discussion at 7 30 p.m. Leaders Jessie Nichol and Georgine Johnson. Song and Gospel service at 8 p.m. brief pastor message. Ladies hold all day cleaning Thursday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrying
Epworth League
Jessie Nichol
Georgine Johnson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Pastor Carl Danielson Services
Ada Lutheran Church at Kackley led by Pastor Carl G. Danielson holds morning worship at 10 and evening services at 11. Choir rehearsals on Monday evenings and a WM. S. meeting at Mrs. Robert Lundblade’s home Thursday May 19.
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Ada
WM. S
Robert Lundblade
Emanuel Tornquist
Aaron Carlson
Kackley High School
Amana Lutheran Church Activities Announced
Trinity Circle meets at Mrs. Ruben Johnsons home this Thursday. The choir meets each Monday. Children’s Bible School begins early next month with 104 enrolled last year. Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship 11:00, young people 7:00, evening service 8:00 for a conference discussion. Plan to attend. no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Circle
Ruben Johnson
State Approves Home Economics Course at Scandia High
The Kansas State Board of Vocational Education tentatively approves a half time Home Economics course for girls at Scandia High. Miss Trella Reiber will teach the program with about 150 minutes daily dedicated to class and project work. The course aims to prepare girls for employment as family members and homemakers with state supervision and wage reimbursement support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas State Board of Vocational Education
Trella Reiber
State Department
New Star Route to Begin Monday Between Belleville and Superior
The Star Mail route serving Belleville Scandia Superior Nebr and towns Rydal Lovewell Webber will start Monday May 16 with Charles Cardwell as carrier. Cardwell bid 1698 dollars yearly and the schedule shows 6 00 am departure Belleville 6 45 Scandia 9 05 Superior with return at 2 00 pm 3 55 Scandia 4 50 Belleville. Dorothy Lowell to replace Cardwell as Scandia assistant postmaster.
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Charles Cardwell
Scandia
Belleville
Superior
Star Mail
Nebr
Rydal
Republic
Lovewell and
Webber
Cardwell
Rock Island
Dorothy Lowell
Coombs to Speak at Norway PTA Meeting
County Superintendent Madison Coombs will address the Norway Parent Teachers Association meeting tonight at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Coombs
Norway Parent-Teachers’ Association
Rites Held for Mrs. Sarah Cline in Copeland Area
Funeral services for Sarah Ellen Cline, who died Monday near Copeland Kansas, were conducted yesterday at the Hampton Danielson Funeral Home. A long-time Scandi a area resident, she was mother to Mrs. Oscar Berggren Joe and Fred Cline and sister to John Vandeveer of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ellen Cline
Copeland
Kansas
Hampton-Danielson
Regional Meet Set With Lindecrantz and Johnson Competing
Lorraine Lindecrantz and Herbert Johnson will compete at the regional track meet on Saturday May 14 at Smith Center. Johnson runs the 440 yard dash while Lindecrantz enters the high jump and broad jump events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Lindecrantz
Herbert Johnson
Smith Center
Johnson
Lindecrantz
Trade Cars As Rev Englund Sells Plymouth
Rev. Joseph E. Englund traded a 1934 Plymouth sedan for another vehicle last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Englund
Plymouth
Moore and Lynch Visit Raymond Moore Family
Mr and Mrs S W Moore and Mrs E C Lynch visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Moore and family at Bennington on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Moore
E. C. Lynch
Raymond Moore
Bennington
Norway Junior-Senior Banquet Held May 6 at U B Church
The Norway junior-senior banquet took place Friday evening May 6 at the United Brethren church. A lovely Rainbow themed room and a three course dinner were served by the U B Ladies Aid at 6 o'clock. Waitresses included Ila Marie Larson Leona Christensen Elizabeth McGregor and Della Mae Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
United Brethren Church
U. B
Ladies Aid
Ila Marie Larson
Leona Christensen
Elizabeth McGregor
Della Mae Greer
TO TOUR EUROPE BY RICHARD HAGGMAN STARTS MAY SAIL
Richard Haggman leaves New York on May 21 to sail for England for a four month tour. He will travel via England to Denmark Lithuania Finland Sweden Germany Austria Italy Switzerland France and Belgium.
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Richard Haggman
New York
England
Denmark
Lithuania
Finland
Sweden
Germany
Austria
Italy
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Courthouse Fire Loss Settlement Reached
Settlement on courthouse fire losses reached 44 663 19 on the building destroyed April 1 with 57 000 insurance. Equipment had 4 000 previously agreed. Officials tour potential new designs while petitions from taxpayers secure permission for a higher levy to fund a new building.
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Republic County Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Charles H.strand
Rain totals boost soil moisture for upcoming planting
Heavy rains last week measured over three and a half inches, soaking soil to a good depth for corn and feed crops. No major washouts occurred in the area with about two inches on Wednesday and a half inch on Friday and Saturday.
Tedrow Family Returns Home After Ten Day Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tedrow and Erman of Pueblo Colorado returned to their home Tuesday after visiting friends and relatives during the past ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Tedrow and
Erman
Pueblo, Colo
Englund Couple and Mrs Johnson Visit Miss Edlund in Concordia
Rev and Mrs J E Englund and Mrs Joyce Johnson visited Miss Florence Edlund of Formaoso in St Joseph hospital at Concordia last Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Englund
Joyce Johnson
Florence Edlund
Formaoso
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Local Families Attend Sunday Service Reception
Mr and Mrs Abe Johnson hosted guests including Clinton and Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson and Keith after church services at the high school auditorium Sunday. The gathering followed the service hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Johnson
Clinton
Fred Jackson
Keith
Joe Johnson
Monrovia youth guest of Jack Reece over weekend
Junior Cullers of Monrovia California visited Jack Reece as a weekend guest, sharing time and hospitality in a social visit.
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Junior Cullers of
Monrovia, Calif
Jack Reece
Sothers Host Family Guests at Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sothers Mr and Mrs Conrad Flores and Mrs Enoch Monson were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Eva Sothers.
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Wilbur Sothers
Conrad Flores
Enoch Monson
Eva Sothers
Bemis Family Returns From Elk Heart Visit
Marvin Bemis arrived back Tuesday night with Mrs. Bemis and their daughters from Oakley where they had spent two weeks visiting Mrs. Bemis's mother.
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Marvin Bemis
Elkhart
Mrs. Bemis
Oakley
Paul Erickson Leaves On Texas Business Trip
Paul Erickson departed Monday morning for a business trip to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Erickson
Texas
Locals Seen On Screen At Princess Theatre
Local residents watched footage of themselves on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Princess Theatre. The program included scenes from Scan dia streets and highlights of winners from the Republic county track meet.
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Princess Theatre
Scandia
Republic County
Justices of the Peace Could Surpass Supreme Court Authority
A whimsical note imagines a Washington widow seeking Justice McReynolds to perform a marriage, while Justice McReynolds doubts a Supreme Court justice’s power. The piece cites an 1854 department store code and ends with a historical tidbit about Rev. Gabriel Richards serving in Congress in 1823 at age 56.
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Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court of the
United States
Washington
McReynolds
Supreme Court
Gabriel Richards
Michigan Territory
Rock Island Foreman Buys New Willys Sedan
O. C. Rockey section foreman purchased a new Willys sedan from Archie Isaacson, the local Willys agent, in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Rockey
Rock Island
Willys
Archie Isaacson
Phil Haggman to work in Concordia creamery department
Phil Haggman will travel to Concordia Friday to join the Concordia Creamery Company in the fruit and vegetable department. He has spent the past fall working in a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Haggman
Concordia
Concordia Creamery Company
Miss Peggy McGregor Visits Cleveland Relative Ties
Miss Peggy McGregor departed Tuesday night for Cleveland Ohio to visit her brother C H McGregor and his family She will return via St Louis Missouri where she will call on Mrs Emma Scannell and family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy McGregor
Cleveland
Ohio
C. H. McGregor
McGregor
St. Louis
Emma Scannell
Mr and Mrs Pete Dillins Sunday guests in Man kato
Mr and Mrs Pete Dillin of Mankato were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Dallas Cady and family.
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Pete Dillin
Mankato
Mrs
Dallas Cady
Minstrel Show to Benefit Scandia Bank Tonight and Friday
A home talent minstrel program titled The Radio Minstrels will be held in the Scandia school auditorium for two nights to aid a new Scandia bank. Tickets cost 10 cents for children and 23 cents for adults. E. C. Wires directs with a unique speciality number. The cast features thirty locals including six end-men, four soloists, and a chorus, with Cornelia Furry in charge of musical numbers. The Watermelon County Court will close the program with a skit The Pilfered Pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Bank
E. C. Wires
Scandia
Cornelia Furry
Jake Stofer
Jr W. C. Preble
O. M
FE. Cooper
Foster Helvey
Art Cardwell
Johnny Nylund
Jimmy Larsen
Louis Stofer
Axel Bloomquist
Watermelon County Court
Soil Conservation Field Day Set Near Man kato
A Field Day on June 3 1938 is announced by Paul R Hoff acting project manager of the Limestong Creek demonstration Area of the Soil Conservation Service near Mankato The program focuses on erosion control methods used by over 300 farm operators in the demonstrational area Visitors can inspect many farms and speak with the farmers operating them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Hoff
Limestong Creek
The
Soil Conservation Service
Mankato
New Chevrolet Truck Acquired for Tile Plant
W. P. Shivvere purchased a new Chevrolet truck last week for use at his tile plant here, signaling an upgrade in local production capacity and logistics.
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W. P. Shivvere
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G. A. Dorfs
D. W. Vikner
Will Rogers
Our Savior's Lutheran - Norway
T. O. Torgeson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph E. England
NEW Star
Coombs
Sarah Cline
Europe
Frank
Justices of the Peace
New House
Mahar
Russia
E McQure Newspaper Syndicate
Caspian Sea
Asia
Globe
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