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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
2
The church holds Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 and Divine Worship at 6:00 am with Communion on the first Sunday each month. The Ladies’ Aid meets the first Thursday afternoon monthly. Members are urged to attend all services and events.
The Amana Lutheran Church under Pastor M. H. Pearson invites worshipers to a Sunday service at 11:00 with guest speaker Kenneth Branch from Bethany College Longmont Colo. A men’s special program is planned with choir practice on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Luther League meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Rev R B Witke leads Sunday School at 10:60 with morning worship at 11 08 and evening programs at 6 08 and 7 60 in local church. Saturday dinner guest lists include Mrs Albert Sandine and Mr and Mrs C Johnson. Several local families hosted guests and attended events including the National Corn Picking Contest in Columbus Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson of Garden City announce the birth of a daughter Judith Lynne on September 30. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and the great grandmother is Mrs John Nystrom.
Voter notices from Norman Burandt, Democratic nominee for County Treasurer and Zula M. Lake, Democratic nominee for State Representative from the 60th District. Arthur F. Hanel listed in materials. General election support urged.
An essay argues that schooling begins at home not in a classroom. It highlights that most learning occurs before age six and continues daily through family life, shaping language, movement, social skills, and attitudes.
Local readers share благодарности for cards sent during Mrs Verton’s Concordia hospital stay. Numerous gatherings feature Mr and Mrs Vernon Verton, Gene, the Aspegrens, Florells, Hay family, Berry family, Norgard, Dolezal, Larson clans, Sankey, and others enjoying meals, theater, and visits across Scandia, Lindsborg, and nearby towns. Fred Strom arrives from Paramount for several weeks.
A preacher argues that home religion matters more than weekly Sunday lessons. He compares faith to a seed bed and warns against teaching religion by school alone, urging parents to actively teach and answer children's questions from Deuteronomy. Also advises farmers on using home grown lumber and proper seasoning methods.
Saturday evening visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener included Mr. and Mrs. David Gueldner from El Paso Texas Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bruner of Hutchinson Miss Evelyn Nelson of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman with Mrs. Edna Richardson.
Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Troxal Mellinger and their daughters of Topeka. They also called on Mr and Mrs Orville Nichols during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson and Gerhard Nelson were Sunday afternoon guests at the Anton Nelson home.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moe and Albert Moe visited Friday evening for supper with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark and Billy.
Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson spent Friday in Columbus Nebraska to attend the National Corn Picking contest.
Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson were Mrs. Lora Dell Freed and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and Nancy and Mr. and Mrs. Don Freed and boys.
Weekend guests of Mrs Edna Richardson included Mr and Mrs David Gueldner from El Paso Texas Mr and Mrs Sam Bruner from Hutchinson Kansas and Miss Evelyn Nelson from Lawrence.
Mrs. Lora Dell Freed and companions joined Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and daughters for Monday evening supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener Jr. of Denver who visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener Sr. from Wednesday to Friday.
Rev and Mrs R B Wilke and Steven visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Thursday morning Den 2 of pack 232 met October 15 Mrs S J Swenson visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Carl Hammer
Mrs Frank Isaacson and associates joined Mr and Mrs Richard Loring for Tuesday evening. Sunday dinner brought together Mr Carl Peterson with Mrs Lena Appleby in Formosa. E F Kelly visited Dale Lewellyn’s home. Rex Sandell and family dined with Oscar Berggren. Pat Sandell and children visited Bud Hallgren. Rev R B Wilke and Steven stayed with Pat Sandell family. Verle Florea of Lincoln Nebr visited Bob Robbins and Barbara from Saturday to Monday.
FDA tissue tests confirm State and USDA findings that no detectable stilbestrol remains in meat from cattle fed the hormone-like substance. The study used a sensitive tissue assay capable of spotting two parts per billion and tested over 700 mice, countering claims of unsafe meat quality.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Linden of Wahoo Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Jo on October 3. Grandparents are Mrs Carl Goetz of Bartley Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Orville Linden. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Emanuel Linden and Mrs Carl T Larson.
Mr and Mrs Bob Allen of Concordia were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests at the Bob Robbins home, sharing a weekend visit in town.
A gardener notes a technique to prevent rolling eggs after removing infertile ones. A piece of garden hose is placed between tray sides to keep the remaining eggs in place during incubation.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Herrman and LeRoy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Herrman. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDowell and Larry Hammer, all of Manhattan, spent the weekend with Mrs. Alice Hammer. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDowell of Manhattan were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White, Gregory and Pamela.
Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville included Mr and Mrs Denny Cooper senior Mr and Mrs Dennis Cooper junior and baby and Mr and Mrs William Moe.
Mrs. Bill McClure along with Alana and Alan honored Bill's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson W H McClure and Mr and Mrs Don McEwen and family.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and Loren and Larry Jensen included Mr and Mrs Bud Cloud Pamela Corbin and Mr and Mrs Wyatt Corbin and family all of Fairbury Nebraska and Virginia Lee Corbin.
Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and family of Belleville were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Wyatt Corbin and Pamela of Fairbury Nebraska visited Harold Larson and Mrs Maggie Corbin on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Merle Morehead of Denver Colorado are visiting a few days with Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and girls and Mr and Mrs Glenn Swearingen with family and Mr and Mrs Darwin Housholder visited Belleville Saturday for a dinner at Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder home honoring Mrs Darwin Housholder on her birthday and the wedding anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and Mr and Mrs Glenn Swearingen.
Mrs. Rod Deal family left for Wichita after visiting relatives. Denver guests Anna Lorimer Merle Morehead and Frank Lervald dined with Joe Evans in Republic. Lena Fogelberg and Donald visited Lars Norgard. R B Wilke and Roy Thomas visited Pat Sandell.
Coln Nebraska and Mrs. Bob Robbins and Barbara visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen of Concordia.
Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and family visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold and family entertained with a party on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Lervold Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley Mr and Mrs Max Thompson Mr and Mrs Glenn Swearingen and Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mrs Harry Appel were Wednesday afternoon lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera.
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