Church: Colby – United Methodist (New Minister – Sep 1970)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Scott, Hagen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 03 Sep 1970

The Rev. Bervie Scott, the new pastor of the Colby and Spencer United Methodist Churches, will conduct his first services Sunday, September 6, 1970.

Rev. Scott succeeds the Rev. R. James Hagen, who left late in June. The congregation was served by interim pastors during this time.

Prior to his assignment at Colby and Spencer, Rev. Scott served the United Methodist Churches at Grantsburg, Lewis and Siren. His ministry covers a period of 30 years, having served churches in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. He is a native of Evansville, Indiana.

Rev. Scott received his theological training at Garrett and Southern Methodist University.

The Rev. and Mrs. Scott have two sons, John, who be a freshman this year at Wisconsin State University, Eau Claire, and Martin, who lives at Mazomanie, has served four years in the Air Force, and will be attending vocational school in Madison.

Rev. and Mrs. Scott are now at home at the parsonage at Spencer.