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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1958
Page
1
Lebanon Lodge No. 221 AF and AM offers 75th anniversary history booklets. Each 22 pages plus cover sell for 1.00 with imitation blue leather cover. Notify secretary Rene Denoyer of desired copies. Book measures 8 inches by 5 1 2 and will be continued in next Journal issue.
The Journal will publish the best set of younger community pictures in next week’s issue from received cuts. Readers may request extra copies by Saturday evening to ensure printing.
On her 80th birthday, Mrs. C. P. Rydell of Topeka was feted at her daughter’s home by March 27. She received an orchid corsage, flowers, and gifts. Numerous Topeka friends attended including Mrs. Oscar H. Swanson, Mrs. Esther Lind berg, Mrs. Charles C. Johnson, and many others. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Aspegren of Republic.
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson included Mr. and Mrs. John O. Miller Jim and Jack and Miss Mabel Haggman all of Topeka. Miss Paula Anderson of Concordia and Sr. C. V. Haggman attended along with Miss Blanche Hageman Mrs. Henry Rosene Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haggman Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson.
In Belleville at the American Legion Hall on March 24 over 80 attendees heard Labor Leader Gene Carroll discuss Labor and Farm Cooperation with NFO. The event followed a brief protest note about packers feeding livestock and competing with farmers. A short musical program preceded the talk.
The Red Cross campaign in Scandia will start later this spring because of bad weather. With Mrs. Ruby Berry as fund chairman and a capable group of ladies, Scandia aims to meet its 1958 quota of $133, under county chairman Virgil J. White.
Social Hour club met at Mrs. Cecil Allen's home March 28 with five members and guests Mrs. Stanley Moe Julia and Amanda Rosene. Merlyn Farlee was elected president Dale Stafford vice president and Homer Cardwell secretary treasurer. Committees were appointed and serving duties drawn. Next gathering set for April 11 at Mrs. Qecar Berggren with an April Fool Yoke as roll call.
Mrs Ada Aspegren Mrs Carl Reece and Mrs George Christie spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Anna Hohman in a small local visit reflecting civic social norms of the era.
The notice lists new subscription renewals received this week: John Freed Buena Park Albert Jackson Leonard Freed Albert Jackson Denver Cole M L Larson Valjean Jackson Oak Ridge with a religious Easter poem praising resurrection and salvation attributed to Luther A Merker.
The Willing Workers Circle met at the Methodist church parlors on Thursday afternoon March 27 with hostesses Mrs. Raymond Cooper Mrs. Charlie Berggren and Mrs. Everett Johnson. Officers elected were President Mrs. Raymond Cooper Vice-President Mrs. Otto Wetzel Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Hobart West. The worship service included song The Old Rugged Cross and a lesson on the cross and Easter symbols.
Mrs. Wm. Moe hosted the Triple L club Thursday afternoon with 16 members present. Prizes went to Mrs. George Cardwell, Mrs. Carl Erickson, and Mrs. Ben Denoyer. A lunch followed and the club adjourned to meet Mrs. Roy Thomas on April 13.
Mrs. R B H Cooper hosted the RAR club Friday afternoon March 28. Members present included Mrs. E H Lewis Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs George Cardwell Mrs Vie Berggren Republic Mrs C W Strom and Mrs W J Matthias. Guests were Mrs George Fike Jr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin. The group visited and played bridge with a lunch served. The club plans to meet with Mrs C W Strom in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stensaas entertained Sunday evening guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Graham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Loring, Bette and Arnold.
Courtland residents Mr. and Mrs. Gust Samuelson were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. Merle Haser, sharing an evening visit at her home.
Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson in a social visit noted by the paper.
Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs. Boswell. Robert Eugene Boswell faced a police court for running a stop sign speeding and reckless driving fined 21 dollars and costs. Mr and Mrs Everett Robison and Johnny visited the Robison home with Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Mrs Lena Lloyd on Sunday evening.
Scandia School discusses Sputnik influence on curriculum and a visit by John Clelland State Education to assess plans. It lists current and proposed unit changes, notes North Central Association membership and A school status, and reports on Melod y club, grades, tests, and student activities across elementary to sophomore levels.
Friday afternoon visitors to Mrs. Arlis White included Mrs. Lloyd McGregor, Mrs. Clark Freed and Bobby, Mrs. Russell DeWitt, Mrs. Al Kennedy and Debbie, Mrs. Wm. Clark, Mrs. Duaine Greenslade, Mrs. Leslie Cady, Mrs. Hugh Modlin, and Mrs. Merle Haser.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on April 9 to assist the public. People seeking information should call at the Welfare Office in the Courthouse from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Easter Services for Concordia Commandery No. 42 Knights Templar take place at Scandia Methodist church at 3 00 p m. Master Masons are invited to meet at Scandia Masonic Hall at 2 45 p m and march to the church with the Sir Knights commanded by E Commander ElReno Sederlin The public is invited and urged to attend.
Notice invites all interested in baseball for the boys to attend a meeting at 8:00 at the City Office. Also notes a family gathering and potluck honoring March birthdays at the Danielson home with many local families in attendance.
Mr and Mrs B E Cox of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and family to honor Mrs Davis on her birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and their boys were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Art Molzham in Belleville. The social visit highlighted local hospitality as families shared time together on a weekend.
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson Pamela Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Runft and family in honor of Myron Runft s birthday anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson visited Friday evening at the Kenneth Danielson residence, sharing a social call and brief conversation with the host family.
Mr and Mrs R E Cooper spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Don Bender and family of Rossville. Greg ory and Gail Bender returned home with them to spend this week. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cardwell of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and Janet, also with Mr and Mrs Clark Preed and family.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Agnes Cardwell, extending hospitality in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen and Keith and Alan Kirk spent the weekend in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Dean Allen and family. Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren, Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family.
On Friday Rose David and Roslind visited as Roslind Newbauer joins incoming first graders in September. Mrs Dick Rockey and Mrs Harold Larson attended and celebrated a spelling perfect score by Lonny Ulmer Kenneth Garst Kenny Yorsberg Diane Fogelberg Jackie Rockey Paula Lewellyn Danny Sandell and Paul Kallman. Every member of grade two made 100, a record the school is proud of and hopes to maintain in upcoming weeks.
Auxiliary Post 198 met March 26 at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Wm. Wilson presiding and Mrs. Dale Sanderson as secretary. A card of thanks from Veterans Hospital for 18 lbs of cancer rags and a County Council note were read. The April program highlighted Child Welfare and Pan American Study with Honduras as the study focus.
East Wednesday Ben Lervold attracted attention with a 21-pound catfish from the Sand Pit. The fish measured over a yard long and took more than two hours to land. Photos exist at The Journal office for verification. The echo: a fishing hero may run for the State Legislature on a platform built around such a catch.
The 1958 Kansas Clean-Up Week proclaims April 13 through 19 to promote fire hazard reduction and home beautification. Governor George Docking urges statewide participation by leaders, businesses, and schools to improve safety and welfare across Kansas. Secretaries note date inaccuracies and misspelled names in the closing lines.
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