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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

2

Amana Lutheran Church Bible Classes Schedule

Amana Lutheran Church updates show Bible classes at 9 00 am led by Vernon Swanson superintendent and a Holy Communion service at 11 00 am conducted by Pastor C A Lofgren. Luther League at 6 30 pm. Choir practice tonight. Bible School closes Friday with dinner at noon and program. Bible study group meets Wednesday June 5 at 2 00 pm hosted by Mrs Algot Anderson.

C. A. Lofgren Luther League Algot Anderson

Community Church Schedule and Events Overview

Sunday School at 14:90 am and Pr adtic pone at 16:66 am mark a morning and worship program. Morning worship at 6:00 pm, intermediate and senior at 6:30 pm. Family Night Fellowship includes a potluck supper. Vacation Bible school program features Mr. Pahman from Pakistan. WSCS meets June 6 with Mrs. Sherman Robison leading. worship by Mrs. Rich ard Fogelberg. Hostesses listed as Mrs. H. W. Reece, Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and Mrs. H. C. Quantic.

Mornhing War Pahman Pakistan WSCS Sherman Robison Richard Fogelberg H. W. Reece Reynold Nystrom H. C. Quantic

Marthe Cards of Marthe Visit Harold Larson Family

Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family hosted Tuesday evening guests at the Charley Sjolander home in a cordial social gathering with the Marthe cards on display.

Mrs Harold Larson Charley Sjolander

Notice of Hearing in Estate of Sarah O Cooper

In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Raymonf B Coop er, as administrator of the estate of Sarah O Cooper deceased, seeks court authorization to privately sell an undivided one half interest in Lot 108 Black Heights Original Townsite Scandia Kansas to pay debts. Defenses due by June 7 1957 at 10 am in Belleville Kansas.

Scandia, Journal Kansas Republic Sarah O. Cooper Raymond B. Coophr Scandia Belleville

Don Lee Bowersoxs Funeral Rites Held in Bakersfield

Funeral services were held in Greenlawn Chapel Bakersfield for Don Lee Bowersox 43 of 2613 Charleston Drive who died May 9 of a coronary ailment. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Born December 28 1912 near Scandia Kansas he lived in Bakersfield six years worked in oil production and belonged to Messiah Lutheran Church. Survivors include widow Mildred daughters Janet sons Allen and Craig mother Mae Bowersox brothers LaVon and Larry Bowersox and numerous out of town relatives.

Greenlawn Chapel Bakersfield Calif Don Lee Bowersox Charleston Drive Emil J. Johnson Messiah Lutheran Church Greenlawn Memorial Park Don Scandia Kansas Union Valley Scandia High School Mildred Johnson Messiah ‘Lutheran Church Mildred Janet Allen Craig Mae Bowersox Belleville LaVon Larry Bowersox Hughes Springs Texas Mae Bowerson LaVon Bowersox C. QO. Johnson Lewis Johnson Portland Ore L. LeSage Phoenix Ariz Maurice Johnson Houston Jarl Johnson Pasadena Anna Mead Los Angeles L. Schmitt Burbank C. L. Nelson Sepulveda Don Johnson Dee Stafford M. Johnson Sacramento Leonard Johnson Charles Johnson

Bubble Background Scripture Notes

Scripture references noted with Genesis 25 27 and I John 4 14 21. Reading emphasis unclear but these verses suggest themes of birthright and proclamation of love among believers.

Werstioval I John

Roots of Hatred Lesson on June Two Thousand Fifty Seven

The commentary argues that Arab Jewish hatred threatens world peace. It links ancient feuds in Genesis between Jacob and Esau to present conflicts, asserting that in-family animosities echo broader hostilities. Dr. Foreman presents the discussion.

Israel Jacob Esau

Tornado Season Approaches Across Many American Regions

A New York report outlines tornado as a violent, region-spanning threat from the Gulf states to Iowa and Kansas from spring through early fall. It offers safety steps for open country and urban settings including seeks shelter, lie in depressions, or use reinforced basements, and warns against windows and unsecured areas. It also notes the piece on Jacob and Esau links hatred to family roots and personal behavior, implying inherited quarrels and envy can fuel malice and violence.

Esau Jacob Billy Sunday Isaac New York Nature Rockies Atlantic Gulf States Iowa Kansas Christ d U. S.A Community Press Service

Gasolines Now Being Tested On Bay Area Streets

Bay Area tests use experimental high compression engines with 12 to 1 ratio and octane ratings over 100. Thousands of miles of downtown driving assess wear and tear while new motor oils promise superior lubrication and protection from deposits. Laboratory indoor tests log hundreds of hours simulating high speeds and heavy loads under varied weather.

San Francisco Bay Area

Builder Predicts Impending Return From Suburbia

Chicago realtor Ralph W. Applegate predicts a major reversal from suburbia to the city as demand for apartments grows. He points to Phoenix Towers in Arizona, a $3 million 14 story cooperative, where over half of units sold from blueprints. He argues cities must grow upward near downtown to avoid traffic and sprawl, noting horizontal saturation in larger communities.

Chicago Ralph W. Applegate Phoenix Ariz Phoenix Towers Applegate

Uncovered Missing Link in Mammal Evolution

Washington scientist C Lewis Gazin of the Smithsonian reports a fossil jaw and skull fragments from the Wind River basin Wyoming indicating the ancient mammal Dilophodon. The creature resembled a fox sized herbivore living about 45 million years ago in the upper Eocene period as part of the branching from odd toed ungulates toward modern horses rhinos and tapirs.

Washington, D. C C. Lewis Gazin Smithsonian Institution Wind’ River Wyoming Dilophodon Wind River Desmatotherium

Preparation Important To College Education

Ann Arbor Michigan. Clyde Vroman University of Michigan admissions director says parents should begin guiding children toward college by eighth grade. He foresees three trends from rising demand: more serious students, higher standards, and tougher programs unless students show strong ability and purpose.

Ann Arbor Mich Clyde Vroman University of Michigan Vroman

Men at 21 top auto fatality lists

New York study shows men at age 21 have the highest motor vehicle death rate among industrial policyholders. The rate for men peaks at 64.1 per 100000 at age 21, eight times the female rate, with rapid climb from teen years and possible links to dangerous driving practices.

New York

Traffic toll in 1956 hits new record

The Institute of Life Insurance reports 1956 motor vehicle fatalities produced 45 000 life insurance claims and 97 million dollars in death benefits, up from 1955 by 3 000 claims and 7 million dollars, reflecting growing highway carnage. The figures compare to wartime battle deaths.

Instituteé ° of Life’ Insurance Institute Council Bluffs Iowa U.S

Chosen Career Medicine Draws Young Students

The American Medical Association reports 7,686 students entered medical schools in the 1955-56 academic year, a record number. The trend shows medicine as a preferred profession appealing to youth in Chicago and across the country.

Chicago The American Medical Association

Candles Brighten Even in Electric Era

Washington notes that the simple candle remains a major light source after 20 centuries of use. Despite gas lamps and incandescent bulbs, tens of millions are lit yearly in churches and on festive tables, birthday cakes, and other special corners.

Washington

Total Construction to Set New Records in 1957

Armour Research Foundation expert John M Neff predicts 1957 will again push total construction past records while private home building remains stagnant. He notes 1956 total volume at over 44 billion dollars with residential construction down eight percent from 1955 and cites cautious buyer sentiment and long term planning as the slowdown.

Chicago John” M.' Neff Armour Research Foundation Iihois Instituté Technotozy Néff Résid&htidl Neff

Human Body Reacts To Hunger and Pain

Los Angeles observers report on a study by Dr. Bernard Engel of UCLA noting the body’s responses to hunger and pain. Fasting up to 24 hours caused minor blood pressure changes and increased stomach contractions while ice water provoked higher blood pressure and heart rate with reduced finger blood volume. Anticipation of pain yielded similar, though not identical, effects, challenging earlier ideas that hunger and pain are physiologically indistinguishable.

Los Angeles Bernard Engel University of California Engel

Official Asks for Gets Speedy Service

In New York a top optical firm received a urgent request from a Washington State Department official. John Foster Dulles lost his bifocals at sea after a wave swept them away while fishing. The firm rushed a new pair by afternoon plane, and the official had them in the Bahamas by sunset.

New York State Department Washington Airlines State’ Department Bahamas John Foster Dulles

Med Students Liable For Military Duty

A Chicago report notes that 81.5 percent of male medical students in 1955 56 were liable for military service under the draft. The AMA survey covers 76 four year schools and excludes disability factors in eligibility.

Chicago The American Medical Association

Lords approve longer voting time for members

The House of Lords votes to extend the voting lobby time from three to four minutes for legislation. A spokesman notes that many members are aging and will benefit from the extra minute.

London House of Lords

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