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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
4
Entry recorded as second class matter at the Scandia Kansas post office under the Congressional act dated March 3 1978.
Lars Johan Elias Othberg born April 7 1864 in Orebro Gottland Sweden died May 12 1948 at his brother Alex Othbergs home in Courtland at age 84. He came to the United States at seven lived in Chicago Kansas and California helped rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. He married Elzora Rowe in 1916 who died in 1922. Survived by sister Mrs John Swanson brother Alex Othberg stepson Russell Rowe and many nieces nephews and friends. Funeral at Amana Lutheran Church with Rev N H Pearson. Interment Lutheran cemetery.
Warren A. Scott announces his candidacy for the District Court on the Republican ticket, seeking nomination and re election subject to voter will at the August primary.
Republican primary candidate Ben Ler Vold enters the race for County Commissioner in the second district ahead of August polls.
Henry H. Van Natta seeks re election as Private Judge on the Republican ticket subject to August primaries. Chas H Peterka files for nomination as Sheriff of Republic County on the Republican ticket subject to August primary voters.
William S. Trask announces his candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to the August Primary Election.
Elsie Bowersox announces candidacy for re election as Republic County Register of Deeds subject to the Republican vote in the August primary election.
W. D. Vance declares candidacy for Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District and seeks favorable action from voters at the Republican Party Primary Election on August 8 1948.
Chas Strnad announces run for County Clerk subject to Republican voters in the August primary. County Superintendent of Public Instruction seeks a second term on the Democratic ticket and asks for support at the primary election.
Mrs. Reynold Nystrom entertained to dinner Sunday honoring the birth day anniversaries of Reynold Nystrom and Glenn Johnson. Those present were the honorees. Mrs. Mary Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson and Mrs. Nystrom and daughters.
Mrs H I Johnson spent Sunday with Mr Mile Johnson and Elaine at their home for a family gathering.
Rev Hjalmar Lason leads morning and evening services at the Methodist Church with Sunday School. The May Willing Workers meet May 27 at 2 30 pm in the parlor. open house Friday 7 30 to 10 pm to showcase remodeling and decoration work.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Kansas holds Divine Worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Acting Pastor John C. Kilde.
The Amana Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:00. Morning services and Holy Communion begin at 11:00 with Pastor N. H. Pearson. The Priscilla Group meets Wednesday at 2:30 PM next week.
At the home of Mrs. E Porter Ahrena the Church Vacation Bible School will continue next week. Several able teachers and assistants are on hand and the program invites attendance. We appreciate their fine service and welcome to services and church activities.
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mrs Hannah Freed traveled last Thursday to Kansas City to stay at the Fred Granstedt home and with other relatives and friends for a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Earl Howell plus Bob and Nancy and Mrs. Francis Palecek traveled from Fairbury Nebr to attend the commencement exercises and were supper guests at the S. J. Summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carney were evening guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson attended the funeral for L. L. Burchinal in Formoso on Monday.
Glenn Johnson son of Mr and Mrs C O Johnson is being transferred as Sheffield Steel and Wire Representative of Iowa Territory to District Representative of Tennessee and Arkansas with headquarters in Little Rock Ark.
Don Richards and Tom Donhak of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L S Richards. James Currie was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs S J Summer on Sunday. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Nelson Miss Evelyn Eisenhauer and Harold Nelson of Salina Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Sammy and Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family enjoyed a basket dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family.
Chester Johnson, longtime employee of Sheffield Steel Co. in Kansas City, resigns and takes a new position with Gillen Bakery in Concordia. The move shifts personnel between two regional firms and reflects career changes in Kansas City area industry.
Mr and Mrs M O Brown and Don Richards with Tom Donhakl of Kansas City were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs L S Richards on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Earl Pease and Gene of Ellsworth visited in the afternoon.
Mrs. Hilton Waite Mrs. Ralph Moe and Mrs. Elmer Van Nortwick attended the HDU Spring Tea at the Christian church in Belleville last Wednesday afternoon.
Duaine Greenslade left Sunday night for Herrington where he is employed by the Rock Island.
A. C. Freed Wallace Donald and Mrs Lorraine Lindecrantz and Karla of Fort Collins Colorado were guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed and family for Sunday dinner in honor of Maurice Freed's birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker hosted a Sunday supper for Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Mrs Myrtle Sander son Mr and Mrs Dale Sanderson and Marianna Ward to honor the Walkers wedding anniversary. Ivan Bergstrom and family visited Renold Johnson and Shirley Sunday evening.
Gwendolyn Linden is spending a few days with Kay Rasmussen, enjoying a brief visit and social time together.
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