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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
3
Sunday morning worship at 10:00 and Divine Service with Communion first Sunday monthly. Aid society meets the first Thursday afternoon every month at the church parlors. All members urged to attend Sunday School services and Ladies Aid.
The Amana Lutheran Church announces Sunday service at 11:00 led by Pastor H. Pearson. The Amana Group meets Friday afternoon October 5 and Brotherhood gathers Monday October 8 at 8:00 p.m. Also notes Ruady School and Bible Classes at 600 a.u. Vernon Swanser, Superintendent.
Rev R B Witke presides at the Methodist church Sunday with 10 00 am Sunday School 11 00 am morning worship featuring Anton Nelson as preacher and the high school youth in service 6 00 pm Intermediate MYF 7 00 pm Senior MYF led by Warren Nelson Bert Nelson in charge WSCS to meet October 11
Mrs Harold Pounds and Andean Kevin express gratitude for boards gifts flowers calls and visits since hospital and return home. They thank Amana Lutheran church neighbors friends of Scandia community pastors families and all who offered help and fare well wishes. Pastor and Mrs N H Pearson Mr and Mrs Bert Wickham and Leonard of Ellis visited from Tuesday to Saturday with Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe.
Republican treasurer candidate seeks support in general election while Democratic state representative contender from the 60th District awaits voter will. The remainder lists numerous local social visits, dinners, and weekend gatherings among families and friends in Republic County and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson visited at the Hugh Pelden home of Clyde Suhddiy evening. Rev and Mrs R B Willie Brabeby were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald and family. Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall visited Friday evening with Mrs Florence Stafford.
Mr and Mrs W J Matthias were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs E H Lewis.
Sunday attendance at the Swanson family reunion in Blue Rapids included Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson and families Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson and families Mr and Mrs Clarence Swanson and families Mrs Olive Isaacson Mrs Irving Isaacson and family Mr and Mrs Ted Larson Mr and Mrs Elmer Isaacson and Marsha Alfred Larson Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson and Joanna Jo and Mrs Clyde Boyles plus Mr and Mrs Laron Marshall who joined Mr and Mrs John Mahan for Sunday evening.
Mrs. Melvin Huffman and children visit Mrs. Lora Dell Freed with other families on Saturday. Several couples and individuals, including A C Freed of Goodland and Don Freed, dine and host across multiple homes through Sunday. A funeral service for Elmer Olson at Ada Lutheran in Rackley is noted with a lunch at Richard Olson’s home.
Sunday events feature multiple family gatherings across Wakeeney and nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Jensen in honoring an 80th birthday, plus visits by the Norgards, Christie, Hohman, Freeburg, Fowler, Dressler, and others. Travel notes mention trips to Belleville Wichita and a two week trip to New York and Bermuda.
Mrs. Bert Wickham of Ellis and several neighbors attended Thursday evening with Roy Tearow. Beloit visitors Mr. and Mrs. Doh Thomas and children spent the weekend with kin in Scandia. Ramona hosted Tekla Brown on Sunday with Vernon Smith. Vernon Smith and Ramona hosted Mr. and Mrs. John Vohs of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. John Vishnefske. E J Stafford of Formosa visited the Andrew Stafford home Thursday evening with Bernita.
Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean hosted Friday supper for Mr and Mrs Lester Richards honoring their 35th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Chris BE Nelson and Mrs Myrtle Grub as evening guests.
Mrs Reynold Johnson hosted a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson. Jane Ann Aspegren is recovering well after surgery at Belleville hospital. Thorval Anderson attended a Thursday evening gathering at the Marker Lindcrantz home. Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall were guests Monday evening at the Berggren home. Mrs Anna Lorimer of Denver visits sister Mrs Frank Lervold and John Ward. Pack 232 held a Monday afternoon meeting with eight cubs and two new members Arnold Loving and Gary Fréédé. Crafts included jewelled match boxes and Jim Erickson served popsicles. A prayer closed the gathering. Mr Charley Loomis and family visited the Ledn country home near Hsin.
The 222 of the cub scouts met Wednesday evening at George Cardwell's home with six cubs present. The meeting opened with each boy reciting the cub scout promise for roll call. They painted flower pots for winter bouquets and closed with the Boy Scout prayer. Refreshments were served by Steven Cardwell.
Mrs Clarence Barber and Mrs Minnie Farrell were Sunday evening visitors at the Robison home.
A group of friends gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander home to celebrate Mrs. Sjolander's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson and family, Mrs. Ea Larson and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Sjolander and family.
A family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs LaVon Bowersox and family, sharing a social visit and friendly conversation.
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