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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

4

Saviour’s Lutheran Church Announces Services and Activities

Norway Kansas announces Pastor H Severingly and Charles Carlgren. Confirmands meet Saturdays at 9 20. Sunday School Sundays at 10 00. Divine Worship 11 08 with Communion first Sunday monthly. Ladies Aid meets first Thursday afternoon at church parlors. All urged to attend.

OR Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Kansas H. Severingly Charles Carlgren Walter Darlington Ladies’ Aid

Sunday School and Bible Classes Schedule

Vernon Swanson superintendent leads morning services at 11 00 a m The schedule shows Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 80 am with a confirmation class on Saturday at 10 00 am Next week the church vacation school begins Monday at 9 00 am Children not attending elsewhere are invited.

Vernon Swanson

Mrs Lloyd Tebow Visits Mrs Gun Larsen

Mrs Tebow visited Mrs Larsen Monday afternoon in a brief social call between neighbors.

Lloyd Tebow Gunna Larsen

Candidacy Declarations From Republic County Nominees

Reis van’s son and Elsie Bowersox announce runs for Republic County offices. Elsie seeks County Clerk on the Democratic ticket in the August primary. Henry H. van Natta and Elmer H. Isaacson also appear as candidates.

Republic County Elmer H. Isaacson

Thomasson Announces Candidacy for Republic County Clerk

Candidate R. W. Thomasson declares bid for Republic County Clerk nomination in the August primary, stating intent to seek the votes of county residents and abide by the will of the voters.

Republic County R. W. Thomasson

Brummett and Servold Run in Republic County Election

For district judge in the 12th Judicial District and county commissioner from the second district Republic County, two Republican nominees seek public election at the August Primary. Includes call to voters and a note to patronize advertisers.

12Th Judicial District Marvin C. Brummett

Charles W. Mize Declares Candidacy for Second District

The candidate announces his bid for County Commissioner in Republic County's Second District. He submits his name as a Democrat and will seek the party’s nomination at the August Primary.

Sunday church notices and events announced

Mrs. O. W. Erickson serves as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Church services at 11:08 a.m. A council of administration meeting follows worship. Kansas U B annual Conference begins Wednesday at Camp Webster near Salina. Basket supper with program led by Mrs. John Stolander Sunday May 18 at 6:00 p.m. All members and friends invited.

Kansas UB Camp Webster Salina Ladies Aid Room John Stolander Ladies Aid

May 18 4-H day boosts church service attendance

Sunday services drew a large crowd and 4-H youth will participate on May 18. Sunshine Circle meets May 20 with named hostesses. Willing Workers plan May 22 at Mrs Peterson’s home if roads permit. Beulah Reitz to speak May 15 at 2:30. Vacation Bible School begins May 19 from 9 to 11 daily. Choir out this week. services at 10 and 11. Youth fellowships scheduled for 6:30.

Sunshine Circle John Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson John Naslund Carl Peterson Gust Nystrom Beulah Reitz Africa

Card of Thanks We Wish to Thank Our Relatives

A brief card thanks relatives for support and kindness following a bereavement, expressing gratitude and noting appreciation from family members.

Card of Thanks for 25th Anniversary Flowers and Kindness

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards and gifts at our silver wedding anniversary. Special thanks to Gost Hammer Guy Gardner Rev N Hi Pearson Mrs Agnes Cardwer and Mr and Mrs E Con Selmkn TM for the flowers. Cap Berger for taking pictures. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Spainl wanes mire and Mrs Ezra Anderson of Kansas City.

Gost “Hammer Guy Gardner Pearson Agnes Cardwer Conselmkn Cap Berger Charley. Cardwell Spainl Ezra Anderson Kansas City

Final Account and Heirs Petition in Olson Estate

The administrator of Harry E B Olson deceased files a final account and petition seeking approval, heir determination, fee allowance, distribution, and discharge. Defenses must be filed by May 10, 1952, in Belleville Kansas. The notice names J H Sandell as administrator and Frank G Spurney as attorney. Local social notes follow detailing visits among area families and neighbors over the weekend.

Ih Tie Scandia Journal Kpales Golinty Harry EB. Olson Matae Decres Belleville Kansas J. H. Sandell Harry EB. Olson Frank G. Spurney

Birthday Anniversary Celebration Among Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom were surprised Monday evening when several couples gathered at the Strom home with baskets and celebrated her birthday anniversary. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt and Mr. and Mrs. Guy French.

Clarence Strom Wm. J. Matthias Frank Granstedt Guy French Strom

Brotherhood meeting at Lutheran church hosts large turnout

Algor Anderson Don Larson and Elmer Melby hosted the Brotherhood meeting at the Lutheran church Monday evening with a good attendance. Carla Westin spoke for the evening. Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman visited the Del Bert Aspegren home Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson and Mr and Mrs Jim Hansen and Karen visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.

Algor Anderson Don Larson Elmer Melby Lutheran Church Carla Westin Charles Hohman Delbert Aspegren Harry Nelson Jim Hansen Karen Joe N. Johnson

Mrs Hicks and Mrs Frank Hafn Visit Robison Home

Mrs Hicks and Mrs Frank Hafn called at the Robison home Sunday, marking a social visit. The two women stopped by to chat and extend greetings.

Hicks Frank Hafn Robison Home

Community Socials Mention Moe Ellen Day and Swanson Visits

Last week callers dropped by the home of Moe Ellen Day and Mrs John Swanson. Mrs Vic Erickson, Mya Olive Isaacson and Mrs Ted Larson hosted. Saturday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson Clarence Swanson Ruth Fred and Mr and Mrs Ted Larson. Halibert Thomas of Red Cloud Nebraska visited Sunday after noon with Mr and Mrs Carl Scott. Thomas chairs the Bostwick Irrigation Division. Mrs Bill Wilson heard from her son John Peters in Korea reporting a promotion to a CGL.

Emil Beyer Linda Omaha, Nebr Elmer ‘Isaacson Belleville Olive Isaacson Ellen. Day John Swanson Moe Ellen Day John’ Swanson Halibert ‘Thomas Red. Cloud Nebr Carl Scott Thomas Bostwick Bill Wilson John, Peters Korea

Social visit extends to local families this week

Mrs. Darrell Standley and Dev ryn visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Ellen Day and Mrs. John Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Charity Othberg of Fort Collins, Colorado are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Vic Erickson and other relatives and friends.

Darrell Standley Devryn Ellen-Day John Swanson Charity Othberg Fort Collins, Colo Vic Erickson

Family Visit Highlights Beloit Weekend

Mrs Gunda Larsen spent the weekend in Beloit visiting Wayne Watson and daughters. Leo Johnson and family from Wichita joined Joe N Johnson's household for the weekend.

Gunda' Larsen Beloit Mrs. "Wayne Watson

Mrs Elna Johnson Arrives From Eagle Butte

Mrs Elna Johnson arrives May 3 from Eagle Butte 8 Dak to stay with Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson while Mrs Jackson convalesces from illness.

Elna Johnson Eagle Butte Dak Fred. Jackson

Dinner guests of Concordia residents listed

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson with Chester Johnson Karen and Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and Joan and Peggy of Concordia, also Mr and Mrs Albert Sandine and Mrs Helen Johnson.

Charles Johnson Chester Johnson Karen Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Concordia Albert Sandine Helen Johnsofi

Social visits noted at Courtland and area homes

Mrs Charles Johnson hosted Saturday evening coffee guests of Mrs Rudolph Johnson in Courtland. Monday evening guests for Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith included A P Sanborn L L Hobson and Jack Davis with families. Mrs Claude Goodwin was Sunday evening supper guest of Mr and Mrs W F Kallman.

Charles Johnson Rudolph Johnson Courtland Wayne Smith A. P. Sanborn L. L. Hobson Jack Davis and Son Claude Goodwin W. F. Kallman

Sunday Dinner Guests Mentioned in Local Social Column

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family included Mr. and Mrs. George Fike jr and Everett George Fike sr. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sayler and their children and Mrs. Gertrude Farlee.

Floyd Johnson George Fike, Jr Everett George Fike Eldon Sayler Gertrude Farlee

Sunday Evening Guests At Johnson Residence

Sunday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. O A Johnson included Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and family Mr George Fike Everett and Mr and Mrs Adam Wenda Also Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson Pay and Mrs Maurice Hipolite at Jewell Carl Erickson and Bily attended a birthday party for Walter Lee Hocker at the Leonard Erickson home.

O. A. Johnson Floyd. Johnson Paul Housholder George Fike Everett Adam Wenda Carl Erickson Pay Maurice Hipolite Jewell Carl Erickson Bily Walter Lee Hocker Leonard Erickson

Mrs El Reno Sederlin Guests With Mrs Johnson

Mrs El Reno Sederlin spent Tuesday morning as a guest of Mrs C Q Johnson for coffee and conversation in their home.

el Reno Sederlin

Rasmussen shares day with grandmother on Tuesday

Craig Rasmussen spent Tuesday with his grandmother Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen, sharing time and conversation in a family moment.

Craig Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen

Local Families Named in Belleville Social Notes

Mrs. Carl Hammer and family. Joyce and Billy. Hilton. Mrs. Mary Lacey. Al bina Evans of Belleville. Mr. and Mrs Don Cox of Scottsville. Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Tuley and Debafa referenced in social diary entries.

Carl Hammer Joyce

Local Families Attend Weekend Dinner in Eustace Area

Mr and Mrs Frank Whitley of Republic and Mr and Mrs John Sjoland er and Eustace were Sunday dinner and lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and family in a neighborhood gathering highlighting family ties and extended visits.

Frank Whitley Republic John Sjolander Eustace Charley Sjolander

Supper Guests at Sjolander Home

Tuesday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sjolander, Mr. and Mrs. Van Aken of Belleville, Johnny Hulquist, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike White visiting for a few weeks with grandparents Carl McDowell and Harold McDowell.

John’ Sjolander Frank ~Sjolander van Aken Belleville Johnny Hulquist Charley Sjolander Mike White Mr. and Mra Carl McDowell and Harold

Sunday Dinner Guests From Concordia And Formiso

Mr and Mrs Doran O'Brien and children of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Rex Patrick of Formiso were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and Larry.

Doran O'Brien Concordia Rex ‘Patrick Formiso Jack Smith Larry

Sunday Dinner Guests From Local Families

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Moravek and Leo Smith. Mrs. Ellen Hammer also attended. Alfred Rosner of Superior Nebraska visited Mrs. Fannie Dovel.

A. C. Smith Sherman Robison Lloyd Norris Morris Moravek Leo Smith Alfred Rosner Superior, Nebr Fannie Dovel

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mrs Lottie Lervold Attendees

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Lottie Lervold included Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold with Margie and Eugene, Mr and Mrs Bill Free with Pilly and Benny, Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson with Miss Peggy Johnson and Elaine Gold of Concordia.

Lottie Lervold Frank Lervold Margie Eugene Bill Free Pilly Benny Reuben Johnson Peggy Johnson Elaine Gold Concordia

Local families enjoy Sunday dinner with Lervold clan

Mr and Mrs Ben Lervold hosted a Sunday dinner with visiting guests including Mr and Mrs Larry O'Brien Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren and Mrs Lottie Lervold Also present were Mr and Mrs Robert Lervold Maurice and Mr and Mrs Russell Ler vold plus Gary and Mr and Mrs Larry Brien and family at Benny Lervold's home.

Ben Lervold Larry O’brien Vic Berggren Lottie Lervold Robert Lervold Maurice Russell Lervold Gary Larry Brien Benny, Lervold

Mr and Mrs Swenson Named in Concordia Item

Mr and Mrs S J Swenson were identified as Arthur Swenson near Concordia in a brief local notice.

Edith Forsberg Attends Tuesday Coffee at Smith Home

Mrs Edith Forsberg visits on a Tuesday afternoon as a guest of Mrs C A Smith and Emma Svenson for a social coffee gathering.

Edith Forsberg C. A. Smith Emma Svenson

Sjolander Visit and Illness Report From Concordia

Mr and Mrs Frank Sjolander spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander and other relatives. They left Wednesday for their home in Lebanon Oregon. We are sorry to report that George Freed is quite ill with pneumonia. Concordia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson.

Frank Sjolander John Sjolander Lebanon Ore George Freed Peggy Johnson Elaine Gold Concordia Reuben Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reis van Henry H. van Natta Register of Deeds Elsie Bowersox Ben Servold Charles W. Mize O. W. Erickson J. Orvillé Bookless Rteet Business Directory J. L. Bennett Scandia Optometrist Dogley E. Phil Smith Andia Iron and Metal CO W. L. Mills Jeaithin CAS Sleaners Jim Davis Lloyd Davis Jack Davis John Simmons Belle Hellman Mrs George Simmons Elmer Thomas Lars Hanson Norman Sankey Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Leonard Freed John Sankey Everett Anderson A. Noble P. B. Graham Frank Hain Johnson Marc and Scotty Wichita Ellen Hammer Harvey Hammer Ham Arthur Swenson 20Th Century-Fox Presents Vawn Lowes
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