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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

4

Bible School Program Set For Sunday Night

The Bible School program is scheduled for this Sunday night June 3 at 8 00 p m Everyone is invited to attend and see what has been done during the school The W S C S will meet June 7 at the church Mrs R C Canfield will conduct the worship service and Mrs Lloyd Nelson is the program leader Hostesses are Mrs Dale Sanderson Mrs Max Muth Mrs Martin Johnson and Mrs Carl Peterson The Intermediate Camp runs June 18 22 at Camp Lincoln west of Cawker City for students who were in grades 6 7 8 this past year For more details see your pastor Sunday School is at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Meth Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m Bible School program at 8 00 p m

W.S.C.S R. C. Canfield Lloyd Nelson Dale Sanderson Max Muth Martin Johnson Carl Peterson Camp Lincoln Cawker City

Amana Lutheran Church Vacation School Closes

The Amana Lutheran Church plans a closing program for the two week Vacation School this Friday at noon. A basket lunch and a parish group meeting follow at 2:30 in the church parlor with hostesses Mrs. J Wesley Hall and Mrs. E Victor Carlson.

Amana J. Wesley Hall E. Victor Carlson

Notice of Appointment in Harley Carpenter estate

Bert W. Carpenter was appointed administrator of Harley Carpenter deceased in Republic County Kansas. Letters issued May 17 1951. Creditors and claimants must present claims within nine months from May 24 1951 or be barred. Frank G. Spurney attorney for administrator. Also brief local social notes from Scandia area.

Scandia Journal State of Kansas Republic County Harley Carpenter State of Kansas Bert W. Carpenter Arley Carpenter Frank G. Spurney

Visitors Bring News Across Nebraska and California

Bill Ellingson of Holdredge Nebraska came to attend his brother Art Ellingson’s funeral and is visiting his sister and relatives for several days. Ann Reuther and son from Concordia visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Lowe. Carl Swanson and Olive Isaacson visited Mrs. Ellen Day and Mrs. John Swanson. Jake Stofer and Gordon of San Francisco are visiting Mrs. Zena Stofer and other relatives.

Bill Ellingson Holdredge Nebr Art Ellingson Ed Jensen Mr Jensen Ann Reuther Son Cash Parker Concordia Cameron Lowe Carl Swanson Olive Isaacson Ellen Day John Swanson Jake Stofer Gordon San Francisco, Calif Zena Stofer

Mrs Lloyd Norris Visits and Social Gatherings

Mrs Lloyd Norris called Thursday evening at the Carl Hugos home. Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom and Mrs Ella Hugos visited. Monday afternoon Mrs May White hosted guests. Harry White of Lincoln Neb and family joined Monday supper with Mrs May White.

Lloyd Nelson Mrs Glenwood Freed Lloyd Norris Carl Hugos A. N. Hedstrom Ella. Hugos May White Harry White Lincoln, Nebr Robert White Bobby Charles Carlgren Carl Hammer Lawrence Hugos M. L. Larson

Local families visit for a Sunday gathering

Mr. and Mrs Joyce Johnson and Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson and baby were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins. Mrs Bill Haskins and Betty visited Mrs Carl Hedin in Courtland Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage, Joan and Peggy and Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen of Concordia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charlies Johnson.

Lee Hammer Betty Haskins Concordia Bill Haskins Joyce Johnson Addison Carlson Baby Betty Carl Hedin Courtland Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Chester Johnson Karen Charlies Johnson

Topeka Couples Share Sunday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Johnson and Mr and Mrs Albin Anderson and Mrs Lew Squires of Topeka spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson.

Rudolph Johnson Albin Anderson Lew Squires Topeka Charles Johnson

Belleville Visit Occurs Sunday Evening Guests

Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Everett visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Fike sr near Belleville.

QO. A. Johnson George Fike and Everett Roy Thomas O. A. Johnson George Fike George Fike, Sr Belleville

Cairo Typist Aims for World Eating Championship Title

Mohammed Riad an Egyptian typist in Cairo seeks the world singles two handed eating title. He claims a history of near misses and hopes to set a new record by eating 100 eggs, amid anecdotes of chocolate and pea soup interfering with a prior attempt.

Cairo Mohammed Hemisphere Mohammed Riad Riad

Novel Joke Twist Hurts Radio Give-Away History

In Youngstown Ohio a prank on a radio give-away promising $100 for tame your wife sparked a home spanking scheme. A housewife and neighbor staged the act after a phone offer allegedly from the station. The station denied any prize, calling it a hoax.

Youngstown Ohio

Local Visits and Reunions Highlight Weekends

Don of San Francisco and the Stofer couple hosted Mrs Zena Stofer for a weekend visit in Beloit. Rex Sandell and family attended a Republic recreation picnic with Joe Mallory, N E Sandell, and Ruth. Various visitors from Bay City Lincoln and Salina were noted as well as Methodist Youth Fellowship activities led by Rev Bookless.

Joe Mallory Bay City Texas N. E. Sandell Ruth Rex Harlan Sandell John Bookles Marianna Ward Salina

Local Residents Attend Sunday Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and Mr and Mrs Harry Hollmdan visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Elmer Loring.

Sam Mahin Harry Hollmdan Elmer Loring

Booklesses Visit Lincoln Camp West Of Cawker City

Rev. and Mrs. J. Orville Bookless drove to Lincoln Camp west of Cawker City for a Tuesday afternoon meeting with the Intermediate Camp staff. Rev Bookless serves as business manager of the camp.

J. Orville Bookless Lincoln Camp Cawker City Rev. Bookless

Social Guests and Visits Reported in Local Circles

Mrs M C Lanning of St Louis entertained guests including Celia Stromberg and Paul Stromberg. Sunday visitors at George Freed's home included Iver Ham mer Sonja Vernon Nelson Lynn Ernest Nelson Ralph Jensen and Ed Jensen Bill Ellingson. Other gatherings featured Carlgren Hammer Hugos and Larson Tuley Waite groups. A Florida resident visiting relatives and plans to return to Imperial Nebraska.

Ed Jensen Jimmy Artie Jensen George Freed Bill Ellingson Ralph Jensen M. C. Lanning St. Louis, Mo Celia Stromberg Paul Stromberg Clare Lash Iver Hammer Sonja Vernon Nelson Lynn Ernest Nelson Holdredge Nebr Florida Paul Erickson Imperial

Freed Family Visit Across Topeka With Mrs Hannah Freed

Mr and Mrs Norman Freed and family of Topeka are visiting with Mrs Hannah Freed and other relatives. The friendly gathering highlights family ties and local reunion links in the Topeka community.

Norman Freed Topeka Hannah Freed

Sunday dinner guests listed for McDowell and Harold

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell and Harold were Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin White and Maker of Lincoln, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Gregory and

Carl McDowell Harold Robert White Bobby Edwin White Lincoln, Nebr Arlis White Gregory May White

Sister attends Topeka graduation exercises

Mrs. Robert White traveled to Topeka on Wednesday to witness her brother Max White graduate. She stayed as a guest of Mrs. Mildred Grubb and Max and Marjorie Grubb.

Robert White Topeka Max Mildred Grubb Marjorie

Sicilian Builds Salt Empire After War Destruction

In Trapani Sicily Rocco Ricervuto runs the salt marshes and yields about 200000 tons yearly earning around five dollars a ton totaling near one million dollars. He rebuilt after 1943 German destruction with a 500 man crew and a new chain system to load ships weekly for buyers in Europe and Asia.

Trapani Sicily Rocco Riceruto Ricevuto

Dinner guests join local families for weekend

T/Sgt. and Mrs. Robert White and their son Bobby were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson and Warren and Mrs. Myrtle Grubb.

Robert White Bobby Chris Nelson Warren Myrtle Grubb

Legion Hall Party Honors Multiple Military Family Members

Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell entertain with a party at the Legion Hall Saturday evening honoring T/Sgt. and Mrs. Robert White, Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Nystrom.

Arlis White Charley Cardwell The Legion Hall Robert White Max Berry Johnny Nystrom

Belleville lad helps with Rasmussen and Allen work

Rex Mahan of Belleville spends a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen helping with tasks at the Cecil Allen home. Keith and Ila visited Sunday evening with the Rasmussens and Carol.

Rex Mahan Belleville Leslie Rasmussen Cecil Allen Keith Ila Carol

Local families share weekend visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola. Virginia Persinger of Cedar Creek visited from Friday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson. Roy Davis of Hoopeston is visiting her brother Bill Wilson and Mrs Wilson. Rodney Dovel and Fannie Dovel attended a family reunion at the Hart home in Lebanon, and Junior Rasmussen and baby were Sunday dinner guests of Ralph Rasmussen.

Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Raymond Cardwell Frank Trecek Cuba Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Virginia Persinger Cedar Creek Nebr Mrs Roy Davis Hoopeston, NL Bill Wilson Mrs. Wilson Rodney Dovel Fannie Dovel Frank Hart Lebanon Junior Rasmussen and Baby Ralph Rasmussen

Sunday Evening Guests at Sandell Residence

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and sons, and Mrs. Tekla Brown, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and Lola.

Pat Sandell Lola Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Marker Lindecrantz and Sons Tekla Brown

Walter H Berger Spends Sunday in Clay Center and Abilene

Walter H Berger traveled Sunday visiting Clay Center and Abilene. Miss Emma Svenson served as caller on Saturday at Anton Nelsor’s home.

Walter H. Berger Clay Center Abilene Emma Svenson Anton Nelsor

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