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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
4
Democratic candidate Chas W. Mizer seeks support for County Commissioner Second District. Elmer H. Isaacson County Clerk and Kenneth Meyers back his bid in the upcoming November election.
J H Sandell as administrator with the will annexed seeks final settlement of Minnie S Bettis estate in Republic County Kansas. He asks for court approval of final account determination of heirs and legatees contract approval distribution fees and discharge of bonds. Respondents must file defenses by September 10, 1948.
Joyce Johnson leads Sunday Sept. preaching at 11:00 a.m. with Harold Nelson in charge as Sabbath School classes open to all.
The Amana Lutheran Church invites parishioners to Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:00 led by N H Pearson and Vernon Swanson, with Morning Service at 11:00. Welcome to Amana.
Glenn D. Riley, Pastor, announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. The regular schedule continues with preaching in Norway at 11:00 a.m. on September 12 and in Scandia at 7:30 p.m. The W.S.W.S. meets at Mrs. John Sjolander’s home on September 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas lists Sunday 9:00 a.m. Divine Worship with Holy Communion and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Ladies Aid. Acting Pastor John C. Kilde.
Mr and Mrs Albert Moe thank friends relatives and neighbors for cards gifts flowers and calls on their 50th wedding anniversary. They express appreciation for the community support and kindness.
Thanks Very Much to relatives and friends at the Nystrom Reunion who contributed to replace items lost in the Vanport Flood. Also notes visits and greetings from Ray and Carol Johnson, Bill Haskins, Hilton Hammer, Axel Jensen, Lee Loring, Loren Carlgren, George Freed, Ed Jensen, Ray Allen, Albert Moe, Bill Moue, and others across Portland Bellevue and Phillipsburg.
A pink and blue shower at Mrs Roy Thomas home Friday afternoon honored Mrs George Fike Jr with co hosts Mrs Glenn Currie and Mrs Woodrow Anderson. Guests included Mrs N S Cooper Mrs W A Johnson Mrs H I Johnson and others. Kenneth Tuley Emma Powers and the Stroms plus Hilton and Mrs Waite visited Salina on business last Thursday.
Miss Mabel Haggman arrived from Chicago last Tuesday to visit her sister Miss Blanche Haggman and other relatives, staying for a time in the area.
Mrs Agnes Brooks arrived Saturday from Kansas City to spend a few weeks with her mother Mrs Myrtle Grubb and sister Mrs C J Nelson. Gene Spitler and Mrs Spitler welcomed a daughter born Monday August 30 1948. Leora Loring is the former name of Mrs Spitler. Ed Loring is grandparent. John Jones and sons Gerald and Donald visit Colorado this week.
Mrs. Frank Bryant and baby and Mrs. Thomas Hay and Jane visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Louise Hay. Bryant and baby left Thursday for Williamina Ore after two weeks with relatives.
Miss Elsie Walker of Santa Cruz New Mexico visits weekend with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby Rev and Mrs H L Walker stop by Norris home Friday afternoon for callers.
Miss Helen Haggman left Monday for Evanston to begin nurses training at Evanston hospital after a month’s vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haggman. Dr. C V Haggman returned Wednesday from a trip to Los Angeles California.
A Sunday evening picnic at Belleville Park celebrated Mrs. Vic Berggren’s birth day anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Vic Berggren, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Milner, Mr. and Mrs. Guy French, Mrs. Hlsie Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom and Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Waite.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Bowersox of Coffeyville were Friday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robson and family.
Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom visited Mrs Gus tava Astberg Ted and Haywood on Sunday evening. Steve Leibenborn and Irene were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Evan Walker and their family in Concordia.
Miss Leona Kelly employed by Sears and Roebuck Co in Seattle arrived last week to spend her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kelly in the city.
Olaf Norgard living with his daughter Mrs. George Christie and Mr. Christie fractured his hip in a Saturday fall. He was taken to St Joseph hospital in Concordia Saturday evening where he is reported as doing as well as could be expected.
Mrs Minnie Jewell paid a Wednesday visit to Mrs L S Richards, visiting at her home and exchanging greetings.
Mrs J R Stofer entertained Saturday evening in honor of Mr Stofer whose birthday anniversary occurred on Monday. Lunch was served to the honoree and to Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene Mr and Mrs Louis Stofer of Beloit and Carl Peterson.
Mr and Mrs H C Quantic traveled to Riley on Saturday for funeral services for Mrs E J Abell. Abell was former superintendent of schools here about 45 or 50 years ago.
Mrs Carl Norgard and Mrs Louise Hay visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Alfred Swanson.
Warren Nelson returned from Columbia Missouri this summer. Mrs Francis Cornett visited Highland Tuesday. Mary West spent the weekend at the E C Nichol home near Concordia. The Social Hour Club met August 26 at Mrs Floyd Johnson's home with thirteen members sharing birth dates. Doris Kathrineberg, Mabel Cline and Marjorie Stafford won prizes. Lunch was served. Next meeting is September 9 at Mrs Elma Allen's home. Maurice Medlin and Neal moved to their new home recently purchased from Lee Swanson while the Anderson family relocated Saturday.
N B Keibler of Denver was a Monday overnight guest of his daughter Mrs W C Smith and Mr Smith. Oscar Abbey and Mrs Jack Smith of Emporia visited Monday evening. Lloyd Norris attended the Silver Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Roy Gile in Concordia Sunday afternoon. C O Thompson of Topeka arrived Tuesday to spend time with daughter Mrs ElRene Sederlin and family.
Albert Jackson and Erick Erickson drove to Salina Monday on business. Patricia Cooper was a Tuesday guest of Mrs. ElRene Sederlin. Kenneth Tuley and Hilton Waite spent Wednesday in Smith Center.
Miss Georgina Nelson of Washington DC visits relatives in Scandia Mrs Frank Lars en Hilda Edlund and Florence and Anton and Axel Nelson families. She heads next to Volga South Dakota to stay with Mr and Mrs Erick Nelson.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe entertained to supper on Monday evening August 23 for Mr and Mrs Russell Moe Terry Miles Mr and Mrs Albert Moe and Mr and Mrs Wm Moe and Billy. Mrs George Heisz of Colby Mr and Mrs Lester Allen and family of Courtland visited Mrs Emily Willis Monday evening.
Ray Sederlin arrived home from St Louis Missouri Sunday and will stay this week with his parents Mr and Mrs Elgeno Sederlin and Eugene.
Mr and Mrs L S Richards and Donald were dinner guests Sunday at the M O Brown home in a quiet social gathering.
Donald Richards of Kansas City visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Richards for the weekend, sharing time with his family.
Mr and Mrs C E Nelson of Warren and Paul Mrs Agnes Brooks of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs L S Richards and Donald shared a picnic supper at Belleville Park.
Thursday evening Coffeyville visitors called on Mr and Mrs Carl Mc Dowell. The brief social call was reported by local residents.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Arlis White hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and Harold, according to social notes.
A. B. Johnson and his daughter Miss Anna returned Sunday evening from a three weeks vacation. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson in Indianapolis Indiana. They also called on Mrs. Earl Johnson and family in Milwaukee Wisconsin and Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wettig in Valley Falls.
Mrs Norman Currie attended the State Vocational Conference in Topeka from Monday until Wednesday of last week and also visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Reiber of Kincaid and her sister Mrs Clara nce Falstrom of Kansas City.
Following a summer vacation Scandia Chapter No 481 CES will meet Tuesday evening September 7 at 8 00 p m at the Masonic Hall All members are urged to be present.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson Patsy and Darrell attended a reunion and picnic dinner Sunday at City Park in Clyde. Others included Mr and Mrs Elton Ripple and family of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Hugh Selden with family from Clyde.
Grandma Evert spent part of last week at the Elmer Evert home in Republic while Mrs. Fred Evert attended the Evangelical United Brethren Conference in Salina.
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