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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
3
Thanks to relatives and friends for flowers gifts letters and cards also to Mrs Robenhouse for kindness during my illness. Mrs A J Kallman Robert Nylund Norma Nina and Donna Berggren were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny.
The Scandia Journal published that Aaron B. Johnson Jr was appointed executor of Hannah Johnson deceased on August 17 1948 by the Republic County Kansas Probate Court and qualified September 2 1948. Creditors must present claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. N J Ward is attorney for the executor.
Mrs Joseph Johnson Mrs George Simmons Miss Amanda Rosene and Mrs Noble Isaacson visited Friday afternoon for lunch with Mrs Rex Sandell, sharing conversation and refreshments.
Mrs. E. Nelson and Miss Mary West spent Thursday in Manhattan visiting friends and taking in local sights.
Regular services are listed with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. The message will be delivered by Mr. O. T. Floodburg with the topic The Indestructible Church. Youth Fellowship is at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m.
Glen D. Riley preaches at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Services at Norway on September 26. Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
N. H. Pearson pastor at 4mana Lutheran Church with telephone 2781.
Morning services listed with times in September. Sunday School and Bible Classes begin at 10:00, followed by a 11:00 a.m. morning service. Welcome to attendees.
The church offers Divine Worship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:40 a.m. A movie titled The Power of God plays at 8:00 p.m. and a Teacher's Training Class is at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Olaf Norgard born April 23 1864 in Sparbu Trondshem Norway died September 6 1948 at St Joseph Hospital Concordia aged 84 4 14. He came to the United States at 25 settling in Republic County and lived there six years. Married Karl Myrum in 1892 she died October 28 1928. Survived by three sons Lars Carl Oscar and three daughters Bertha Christie Christine Swanson and a daughter lived with his granddaughter in Scandia. Funeral Friday September 1 at Scandia Funeral Home and Amana Lutheran Church with Rev N H Pearson officiating burial Riverview Cemetery.
The Norgard family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during their father and grandfather's illness and death. They appreciate floral offerings and those who visited or sent cards while he was in St. Joseph hospital in Concordia.
Mrs. Eugene Spitler and Anity Jeanne express thanks for cards gifts flowers and calls received during their stay at St Joseph hospital in Concordia.
Miss Blanche Haggman arrived home Saturday evening from Kingsport Tonn. Her niece Mrs. Hubert Dungan and her sons Charles and Robert accompanied her for a month with her parents Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Haggman.
Eighteen Brownies and two sponsors Mrs. R. E. Cooper and Miss Josie Robison held a party at the Library Friday evening to honor Peggy Weir who is soon to leave Scandia. Games were played and the group then visited a drug store for treats.
Mr and Mrs Mondo and their daughter from Imperial Nebraska are spending a few days with his parents, Mr and Mrs Charlie Tedrow.
Mrs H I Johnson and Mrs W A Johnson attended the Rydal Ladies Aid meeting held at the C H West home last Thursday afternoon.
Miss Laura Larson returned to her Kansas City home last Friday after spending a week with relatives here. Mrs Etta Nystrom accompanied her home for a visit.
Mr and Mrs Ray Duncan of River Grove Illinois spend the week with their nephew Arnold J Perry Mrs Perry and daughters on their visit continuing through the week.
Carl Erickson and Erick Thompson spent Sunday afternoon at the Lars Norgard home.
Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and daughter hosted Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Harry Fischer and family and Fred Fischer of Republic and Mrs Edith Forsberg.
Mr and Mrs Axel Smith were last Monday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs J R Stofer.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Williamson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard in a cordial social gathering highlighting local community ties.
Mr and Mrs Walter Berry Mrs Mary Barnes and Miss Anna Maxton were Sunday evening callers of Mr and Mrs George Duncan.
Mrs. Etta Nystrom entertained last Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wall at Miss Laura Larson's home with Clarence Larson attending as part of the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry were dinner guests Sunday of Miss Ann, Pete and George Maxton, Mrs. Mary Barnes and Ira Berry.
Mrs Lars Norgard and Mrs Rus hosted a visit with DeWitt and Judy spending Monday afternoon with Mrs George Christie.
Monday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melby and family were Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson of Denver Colp, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson and baby of Tucson Ari.
Mrs Noble Isaacson Mrs Joseph Johnson Mrs George Simmons and Miss Amanda Rosene were Friday afternoon visitors of Mrs Rex Sandell.
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell visited Monday evening at the Elmer Danielson home.
Miss Chlores Edom of Courtland appears in a Friday evening event. The notice highlights a social gathering or engagement hosted or attended by the local resident with possible community interest.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mizer and Marilyn visited Friday evening at the Oscar Berggren home.
Mr and Mrs Ed Fosburg of Chen ey were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Smith during a social visit.
MSgt. M. J. Gardner and Penny arrived last Wednesday from Indian Head Maryland for a family visit and time with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kirk and Linda and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kirk of Belleville were last Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and sons.
Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim entertained to dinner Thursday for M Sgt and Mrs M J Gardner and Penny and Mrs Jack Lilly and Jac quelin of Hawthorne Calif.
Mr and Mrs M J Gardner and Penny were dinner guests Sunday at the Will Gardner home in Republic.
Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and their sons spent Saturday evening at the Ed Jensen residence, sharing a quiet family gathering in the community.
Mrs Frank Larsen entertained Thursday evening for Rev Bertha Fogelberg Cpl Boyd Black Burn and Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson Verlee and Wanda in a social gathering noting hospitality and community ties.
Mrs. C. O. Johnson attended a social visit at the Leonard LeSage residence in Concordia on Wednesday.
Miss Vernice Swanson in nurses training at Immanuel Hospital Omaha Nebraska arrived Saturday evening for a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swanson.
Mrs Albin Forsberg hosted the Amana Circle at the Lutheran Parsonage on Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Clana Westin Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mrs Algot Anderson. Mrs Forsberg was helped in serving by her daughter Mrs Bill Sanders.
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams spent Monday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor, sharing a quiet afternoon social call.
Charles Robison was able to return home from St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia Saturday evening.
Mrs Myrtle Sanderson was a Sunday dinner guest at the Alfred Walker home, joining a family gathering. The visit highlights social ties within the community.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener and Mrs Earl Smith spent last Wednesday in Salina.
Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and Dale visited Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and their sons for a social evening last Tuesday.
Mr Harry Marty and his wife from Courtland spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Bill Haskins, visiting together and enjoying the afternoon.
Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Holt and families of Concordia joined Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gransted and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Holt and families in Jamestown for Sunday afternoon guests.
The Norway Lutheran Sunday School held a picnic dinner Sunday at the Alfred Hammer Grove with a large crowd in attendance.
Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal spent Saturday with Mrs Gene Spit ler and Anita Jeanne, sharing a social afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg were Sunday afternoon visitors hosted by Mrs Esther Lindberg in Courtland.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and their daughters, sharing time in a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Wright were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal.
Mrs M J Gardner Penny Mrs Jack Lilly Jacquelin and Mrs Ed Jensen were Thursday afternoon callers at the Harry McGregor and George Freed homes.
Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and their daughters visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred Freed and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Albert Moe were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mrs Lena Lloyd for a Friday evening coffee visit.
Mr and Mrs Johnson were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall, sharing an informal gathering at the Marshall residence.
Mr and Mrs W H Weir and daughter of Saginaw Michigan were last Monday evening supper and oversight guests of his brother Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir.
The daughter departed Monday morning for her home in Saginaw Michigan following a three week visit with relatives and friends in the area.
The article notes Elizabeth Toepperwein of Winchester broke 1952 of 2000 clay targets in three hours fifteen minutes. Her husband Ad Toepperwein, age 76, set a world aerial target record with a .22 rifle, breaking 72491 of 72500 in twelve days with only nine misses.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and family hosted guests at Sunday supper, with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Smith, and Miss Emma Svenson among the attendees.
C A Williamson left Monday morning for Rexford where he has employment.
Mr Warren Johnson and Mrs Warren Johnson were Sunday evening guests of Mr John Vishnefske and Mrs Vishnefske in a social visit noted by the local society page.
The piece frames a modern view of aging, suggesting that turning 60 resembles a prolonged sleep of equal years spread across life. It contrasts the fable where Sleep fell in the woods with a real life pattern of rest interwoven through adulthood for restorative balance.
Mr and Mrs Ed Vosberg of Chen ey and Mr and Mrs Axel Smith were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family. Bob Florell son of Mr and Mrs Carl Florell left Monday night for Lincoln Neb where he is a student at Nebraska University.
Glada Thompson spent Friday overnight with her sister Mrs. Ernest Kirk and family.
A new test from the U S bureau of dairy industry can detect milk not pasteurized at one pound per 2000 or cream at one pound per 5000. The test, originally for Cheddar cheese, has been improved for most milk products and can reveal a temperature shortfall of one degree below the standard pasteurizing point.
Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins and Betty were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Studer in Norway. Miss Cassa Johanson left Monday night for her home in Oaklawn after visiting Aaron Carlson and other relatives near Kackley for a while.
Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens and Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry Diane and Marcia drove to Holdrege Nebraska Sunday to spend the day with Miss Jeanette Ahrens of Denver Cole who was in Holdrege attending the wedding of a friend.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Herb Wilson of Salina were weekend guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tedrow.
Mr and Mrs W A Johnson left Saturday for Sterling Cole where they will be guests of Mr and Mrs O E Swan for a few days.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed traveled to Topeka Saturday to attend the State Fair returning Monday evening.
Misses Pearl and Alma Strom returned last Thursday afternoon from a month long vacation in Southern California.
Clarence Larson left last Wednesday for his home in San Diego California after spending the past week here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. David Dorsey arrives Tuesday morning from Los Angeles California for a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Acree.
Mr and Mrs Will Street of Osage Iowa arrived last Friday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Mr and Mrs Ed Vorberg of Cheney visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and their family for a Sunday dinner.
Mr and Mrs Cap Russell and family entertained Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnston of Concordia, and guests Mr and Mrs Ben Russell of Hollis and Mrs Louise Hay.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Forchty of Delphos joined Monday lunch with Mrs Louise Hay for a social visit.
Miss Anna Swanson entertained Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson, Vernon, and Vernice, with guests in attendance and hospitality noted.
Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom hosted a Sunday dinner for Mrs Mary Nystrom A B Johnson Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Glenn, with their daughters attending the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold hosted Sunday dinner at the Benny Lervold home with Miss Velma Wineinger of Belleville and Larry O'Brien as guests Ed Nelson of York Nebraska visited Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson Patsy and Darrell were also mentioned in the gathering
Mrs. Millard Sothers and her children spent Monday evening as guests of Miss Anna Swanson, sharing a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and their family were Sunday callers of Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom, sharing greetings and companionship during the afternoon visit.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir visited Thursday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs R V Godsey in Belleville.
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