Norwegian Lutheran Church to Dedicate New Brick Temple
The Norwegian Lutheran Church announces the dedication of its new brick temple seating about 250. Construction began in April after a January decision to build. Pastor Rev. T. Orlin Torgecon leads the project with the building committee including P.P. Hammer and J.K. Melhus. Dedication events Sunday Nov 11 1934 feature a cornerstone service at 10 AM with Dr. N As Garson presiding, a 10:45 service, an afternoon missionary service by Dr. Larson, and a 7:30 PM Christian Workers Service with Rev. K C Grundahl and Rev. C H Hjortholm preaching. Dinner and supper served by the Ladies Aid.
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New
Norway ‘Lutheran
Peterson
Brantford
Sted
the New
P.P. Hammer
J.K. Melhus
E. Ai -Carlgren
N As “Garson
Larson
K.C. Grundahl
Robinson
Kansas
C.H. “Hjortholm
Eureka
Rain Falls Here Delighting All As It Aids Pasture
A good drizzling rain began last Thursday evening and continued through the night. The city gauge recorded half an inch, with higher totals east and north of town, boosting pasture conditions for winter feed. Farmers welcome the timely moisture aiding stock.
Teachers Return From State Institute Meetings
Scandia school teachers returned from state institute meetings held Thursday Friday and Saturday. Schools closed at noon to allow instructors to rest and attend institute centers in the evenings.
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Scandia
Swedish visitors arrive in New York en route to Scandia
Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom and Jar Johnson arrived in New York from Sweden after visiting the Chicago Fair. They planned to continue to Scandia on Friday October 26, traveling homeward after their sightseeing stop.
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Oscar Bergstrom
Jar ‘Johnson
New York
Sweden
Scandia
Chicago
Granere Move Noted in Local Notices
Mrs Hannah and family relocate Granere to a new residence for the winter. The move is recorded as the Granere household, with Mr and Mrs Geo 7apy listed among the residents.
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Hannah
Granere
Joseph
Geo
Doubleday faces swift contest in football clash
The article notes a 20 to 6 defeat despite Scandia’s solid play. Republic’s defense held until a late Scandia touchdown by Corbin. Observers saw marked improvement since the local match as Scandia prepares for a Friday 3 PM alumni versus school game.
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Redin
Scandia
Republic
Corbin
Scindia
Red Cross reports record disaster relief and long service
American Red Cross releases official year report detailing disaster relief expenditures totaling 1 627 600 and 230 000 to disaster relief from general costs. 103 calamities aided. home service helped 329 725 ex service members and families. hospital work aided 67 599. 6 979 in regular service and 28 494 in field operations aided. Chapter officers reelected with Laura Hill chairing.
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National Red’ Cross
Nationa Organization
Red. Cross Field
Laura Hill
George E_Fulcomer
R. H. Munford
C. W.noland
W. A. Fulcomer
Red “Cross
Wm. Hay
Telephone Company in Agement Change
Fragmentary notice reports Mrs Jonteny plans to move and hear future changes in a telephone company arrangement. No clear names, dates, or places available.
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Telephone
Church Notes from Amana Lutheran and Local Methodist
Amana Lutheran Church observes the 24th after Trinity with Gospel of Matthew and notes the Corner Stone laying and dedicatory services at Our Saviors Lutheran in Norway. Methodist Church reports Ladies Aid gathering Thursday at 2 with hostesses listed and lunch served, church school at 10, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 1, and evening service at 7:30 with Rev. B. W. Selin preaching.
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Our Saviours Lutheran Church
Norway
Jesus
Lord
Chas.Pehrson
Ladies Aid Society
Lars Brown
Martin Johnson
Henry
Aspegren
Epworth ‘League
Methodist’ Church
B. W.selin
Ada Lutheran Church Plans Dedication and Services
The Ada Lutheran Church at Kackley announces a Sunday after Trinity service with text from Matthew 9 18 26. Sunday school and Bible classes start at 9 30 morning worship dismissed. Evening service at 7 30. Dedication service at Norway next Sunday 10 45 with missionary service at 2 30 and evening program at 7 30. Lead talk by Quentin Engwall Church Architecture. Mrs Emanuel Tornquist hosts Lutheran Wheels on Saturday November 17 at church parlor. Pastor C G Danielson invites all to attend.
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Ada Lutheran
Kackley
Our
Sunda
Norway
Quentin Engwall
Emanuel Tornquist
C. G. Danielson
Saviors Lutheran Church Norway Dedication Services Planned
The church extends invitation to friends for dedicatory services next Sunday with a cornerstone ceremony at 10 AM followed by morning worship and dedication at 10 45 AM. A missionary service is set for 2 30 PM and offerings will be taken during daytime services for the building fund.
Pastor and church events listed for Sunday
Orlin Torgesen is announced as pastor at United Brethren Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 and preaching by C Campbell at 11. C E meets at 7. delegates report from Beloit conference. Christian Endeavor thanks donors for Kansas Dry program. Metz Packing Co names corrected. Welcome-In Exhibit at church park open from 4 with ten cent lunch. Scandia ladies’ handiwork showcased. Friendship meets November 15 at the Aid Room.
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C.campbell
C. E
Beloit
Kansas
Metz Packing Co
Melvin Hillery
WAB- Left
Park
Zerved
Scandia
Hog Note Leads Merchant to Buy Corn and Lose $7.50
A local merchant sold merchandise secured by hogs as collateral. Deterred by a bad market, he bought corn instead and fed the hogs. The corn cost more than the sale proceeds, leaving a shortfall of seven dollars and fifty cents. He absorbed the loss and returned to his usual livestock feeding business.
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Aerchandise
Kedi
Hillery Accepts Nutrena District Manager Post
Melvin Hillery has accepted a district manager position with Nutrena Feed Mills. He will continue operating his local cream station with Cleo Ward while dedicating much of his time to travel across the district to supervise sales and promote Nutrena products. Hillery is recognized as a business leader in the area.
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Melvin Hillery
Nutrena Feed Mills Ae
Cleo Ward
Hillery
New Chicago Stock Show Home Nears Completion
Finishing touches are under way on the mammoth new home for the International Live Stock Exposition at Chicago Stock Yards. The structure will debut at the exposition’s 35th anniversary, December 1 to 8, and its central amphitheatre will nearly double seating compared with the old building destroyed by May fires.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago
Day Rally At Presbyterian Church Draws Crowd
A youth rally was held Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Speakers included Ralph Bureman of Belleville Carl Larson of Scandia and the Rev Carl Jensen of Indianola Iowa. The church was well filled for the meeting.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Ralph Bureman
Belleville
Carl Larson
Scandia
Carl ‘Jensen
Indianola
Iowa
Community Club Scandia Meeting Set for Monday Evening
The Scandia Community Club schedules a meeting next Monday at 6 30 P M in the U Aid Room. Members are urged to attend with solicitors listed as Car Hammer and Dallas Cady.
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Scandia
U. Aid
Car
Hammer
Dallas
Cady
Man Recovers Lost Ring After Three Years While Picking Persimmons
Gust Bentsen, while gathering persimmons, again visited the spot where he had lost a ring with a Masonic emblem. He remembered the good place and, while searching, found the same ring he had misplaced three years earlier, bringing a big smile to his face.
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Gust Bentsen
Bering
Kansas Highway Patrol records show drop in bank robberies
Kansas patrol reports a sharp fall in bank robberies with 10 bandits captured in state custody and four others jailed outside Kansas. Notable captures include the Eno Brothers, Jim Clark and Jim White. In 1933 there were 61 attempts. 1934 shows 17 to date, a 75 percent drop. The Kansas National Guard supports pursuing bandits.
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Kansas” Highway Patrol
Kansas
Eno Brothers
Jim Clark
Jim
White
Kansas National Guard
J. R. McLean
Adjutant General
Landon
Kan Sa National Guard
Gravel project on US 36 in Republic County set for bids
The Kansas State Highway Commission announced 165.¢ miles of sand gravel resurfacing on US 36 in Republic County will be let at Ellsworth with bids taken on November 20. The project will be funded by regular highway department maintenance funds and runs from Belleville east to the Republic Washington county line.
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Kansas State Highway Commission
Us‘36
Republic County
Ellsworth
Belleville
Bie
Republic
Washington County
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London
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Ted
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Chas Straad
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Congress
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