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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1958
Page
3
A church timetable lists events from Thursday through Tuesday. It includes Senior Choir and Confirmation on first Sunday after Easter, Sunday School and Worship, plus a Churchmen Film and talk by a weatherman and a Kansas Conference meeting in Longmont Colorado.
Rev R B Witke leads a Methodist program schedule with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Commission on Education at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Sunshine Circle meets 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Devotional leader is Mrs George Fike Sr. Hostesses are Mrs Andrew Stafford Mrs Addison Carlson and Mrs Oscar Linden. Dorcas Society meets Friday April 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutheran church with Mrs Walter Boyles reviewing the book Mary by Sholem Asch. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Forsberg and daughter of Lindsborg and Mr and Mrs Arthur Swenson of Concordia visited Mr and Mrs S J Swenson Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson joined Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren for Tuesday evening social visit at their home.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family.
Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer, sharing an informal family gathering at their home.
Zula M. Sake announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Republic County Kansas subject to Republican voters at the August Primary. John E. Skelton seeks a second term as Sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to the August Primary voters.
For county superintendent of Public Instruction of Republic county on the Republican ticket subject to the will of the voters at the August Primary. W. J. Matthias ran a candidacy statement outlining his intent to seek re election and continue public service under party banner.
Register of Deeds records show the will filed by Marie McKenzie in the Democratic voters roll ahead of the August primary. The action formalizes party alignment and eligibility for the upcoming election.
The message expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards, flowers, and visits during and after a hospital stay.
John Roy Westrick born October 17 1890 in Dubois Nebraska moved to Bellevue as a child. He married Signa Isaacson June 28 1916 and lived in Belleville as a house mover. Survived by wife Signa daughter Madeline Musil son Raymond Westrick five grandchildren and five brothers. Funeral at Tibbett Brothers Belleville with burial in Belleville cemetery.
Mrs. Bessie Tedrow and Barbara Tedrow spent Monday evening in the company of Mrs. Conrad Sederlin.
Mrs Elsa Sandine joined Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson and Craig Bowersox for a Wednesday afternoon birthday anniversary celebration honoring Craig.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and family of Chicago and Tr and Mrs Chester Johnson and family of Concordia were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson.
New York report shows Americans boosted long term savings in life insurance, time deposits, and savings accounts to more than 253 billion by mid year. The rise, driven by life policies and bank deposits, offset declines in U S Savings Bonds and Postal Savings. The gain equates to over 5000 dollars per household.
A 1955 AMA study analyzes hospital data from 6 000 hospitals showing accidents accounted for 6.9 percent of discharges in November 1955. The average stay for accident patients was 10.7 days and they used 6.7 percent of total beds.
International Geophysical Year scientists seek when ships can traverse the Northwest Passage in summer. Data come from five weather stations on Canadian Arctic islands 1947 1950 and U S Navy Sea Transport Service experience. The DEW Line radar outposts stretch from Cape Lisburne to Baffin Island and are staffed mainly by Canadian and U S civilians.
The piece explains that glue binds objects across time from ancient furniture to modern tech. It notes natural glues from animal plant and mineral sources and highlights advances in synthetic resins as the strongest new adhesives.
Census Bureau data show half of all US families earned $4 780 or more in 1956 an eight percent rise from 1955. Figures are based on a median numerical middle rather than an average.
Mrs. Maudie Farrell arrived home Sunday evening from Greensille California where she had visited for several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ruggieri and family.
Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farrell and family honored Randy on his 3rd birthday. Attending were Mrs. Maudie Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Robbins and families.
Nels Florell of Burr Oak visited friends Saturday afternoon. Evelyn Hohman and Bob Pence of Kansas City called on Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Sunday. Lars Norgard Lena Fogelberg and Donald spent days in St Joseph. Additional visits included Mr and Mrs Wm Waite with family and Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson. Others hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Larson and baby, and Mr and Mrs George Larson. Mrs Walter Bowles and Mrs Arlis White visited Charles Peterson. Arnold visited Clarice Carlgren and boys. Mrs John Cady visited Lars Hanson.
New York life insurance companies report progress in insured pension plans that protect older workers by vesting benefits after leaving a firm. Experts say the best plans continue pension rights without higher premiums, enabling reemployment without extra obligations. A Labor Department survey notes no real barrier from pensions, though some employers use it as an excuse.
Mrs. Ruby Berry was a Tuesday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette.
Miss Blanche Haggmen Mrs Edith Forsberg Mrs Ed Olson and Mrs Mauda Farrell were Monday evening guests of Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys. Mrs Ellen Johnson and Mrs Fred Evert called on Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Hilton Waite hosted Monday afternoon guests including Mrs. Ralph Moe and the Waite family. The Ocobocks from Topeka joined relatives in Lincoln Nebraska for Vaughn Ocobock’s major surgery at Lincoln General Hospital and reports indicate he is progressing well.
Sunday gatherings included the Ocobocks hosting Junior Ocobock and family of Topeka, the Mach and Loring families, and visits by Melbys to Topeka. Other guests came from Belleville, Phillipsburg, Manhattan, Concordia, Formosa, Ottawa, and Wichita for meals and activities with local households.
A national life insurance medical department states radiation hazards from nuclear tests are too small to affect life expectancy or insurance calculations. They warn that within 15 to 20 years safe disposal of radioactive waste from peaceful atomic power could become a significant issue.
Rev. and Mrs. George Nielson and Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and Mrs. An jeanette Isaacson attended the Messiah at Lindsborg Sunday evening and were lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Larson and family.
Bonnie Cady attended a Wednesday supper at the George Rockey residence. Weekend guests included Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and family, Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and family, Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson and Darrell Nelson of Lawrence Kansas City Mo, and Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family of Riley visiting Mrs Anna Hoh man.
Mrs. Dale Price of Riley and Mrs. Anna Hohman with Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City Missouri visited Saturday afternoon hosts Mrs. Maggie Hohman and Mrs. Walter Anderson.
Mrs Emery Berry returned to her home Friday and, though confined to bed, is reported to be feeling much better.
Mrs Clifford Hayes and Phyllis of Fairbury Nebraska were Sunday evening and overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock keeping a cordial family visit in town.
New low power radio transmitter plugs into any outlet to capture nursery sounds without interfering with standard radio bands. It promises parents a window into baby activities by tuning in to emitted noises through a dedicated frequency.
Mrs Agnes Cardwell visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Anna Hohman. They spent time together at an informal social call.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Price and family of Riley Evelyn Hohman and Bob Pence of Kansas City Mo and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and Mark of Republic were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman.
Mrs Alfred Marcott Debbie and Chris of Junction City visited Mrs Darrell Standley and Darlene on Friday with Mr and Mrs Pete Rasmussen of Concordia and Mrs Don Ranft also joining the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bower and Alan and Linda of Salina were Friday overnight and Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West and Eva and Mrs. H. I. Johnson. Additional visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Junior Jacobson and Carl and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Linden spent the weekend with relatives in Lincoln and Meade, Nebraska.
Arlene Tebow of Concordia spent Friday to Sunday with Mrs. Maurine Larson and children. Esther Thornberg was a Sunday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Isaacson.
Miss Vernice Swanson of Omaha spent Wednesday to Sunday with Mrs. Edith Swanson and Vernon. Adolph Nelson, Yvonne King, and Michael King of Belleville joined Sunday dinner with Mrs. Edith Swanson and Vernon.
Mrs. Russell DeWitt Mrs. Lars Norgard Mrs. Al Kennedy and Mrs. Wm Clark spent Thursday in Salina.
Mrs Olive Isaacson spent Tuesday evening with Mr Archie Isaacson and Mrs Archie Isaacson at their home.
A sequence of social visits in Kansas links the Doctor and Kauer families with the Doctors of Belleville and Wichita. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Bob, Mr and Mrs O A Johnson, Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr, Everette, Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas, and Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom.
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles H Freed.
Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen hosted Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson for supper Sunday evening at the Frontier Cafe in Concordia.
A family trip sent the children to Kansas City Tuesday morning to visit relatives before returning to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson accompanied them to spend a few days in Missouri.
Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family and Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leonard Dirks and family of Hutchinson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper of Homer Alaska are the parents of a baby boy named Paul Edward born March 27. Grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. BE R. Carter of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper of Scandia. Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville is the great grandmothe r.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper and Harold traveled to Tulsa Oklahoma to visit Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow and family for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Sam Bayles their daughter and Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson of Superior Nebraska attended the Messiah at Lindsborg Sunday evening.
Mrs. George Nielson and five others including Mrs. Jay Faje Mrs. Richard Rockey Mrs. Ed Olson Mrs. Frank Lervold and Miss Joyce Hammer participated in a Monday afternoon event details follow.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson and Mrs. Mary Nystrom were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson called on Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Saturday evening in a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Tom Brough Christine Margaret and Anita Brown of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener, sharing a quiet social afternoon.
Mr and Mrs E V Perry and their daughters of Beloit were Easter Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson.
Easter Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford of Formosa included Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry with Gordon and Wade, Mrs. A. W. Horn, Mrs. Zenia Stover, and Mrs. Ruby Berry.
Mrs Rugsell Lervold and Mrs Robert Lervold host Mrs Bey Lervold. Mrs Harvey Hammer and Mrs Reuben Johnson join Monday afternoon at the Lervolds for social tea and conversation.
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