Open House at City Library and Museum April 20
An open house Sunday April 20 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM invites Scandia residents to view the City Library and its museum. The museum, begun from the Strom heirs gift, preserves pioneer and local artifacts including a cookstove, sewing machine, spinning wheel, early tools, Indian arrowheads, and notable relics donated by locals. Mayor Moe will display a single horse sleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
P. T. Strom
Old Colony House
Walt Hawkins
Dr. Haggman
William Moe
Scandia City Library Board
Triple L Club Meets at Mrs Roy Thomas Home
Mrs Roy Thomas hosted the Triple L club at her home on Thursday afternoon April 10 with all 17 members present. After the business meeting pinochle was played at four tables with prizes to Mrs Duaine Greenslade Mrs Wm Moe and Mrs Wm Clark. A lunch was served and the club planned to meet with Mrs Merle Haser on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Triple L
Duaine Greenslade
Wm. Moe
Wm. Clark
Merle Haser
Death of Rodney Dovel in Denning New Mexico
Rodney Dovel died at his home in Denning New Mexico after a long illness. He had lived for years in Scandia and was well known in the county. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Martin Merrill and a granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church in Munden and burial followed in Munden cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dovel
Denning
N. M
Dovel
Scandia
Martin Merrill
Methodist
Munden
Scandia HDU Meets at Pickel Home
Mrs. Hugh Modlin hosted the Scandia HDU at Mrs. Wayne Pickel’s home on Wednesday afternoon April 9 with 12 members attending. Mrs. Edward Forsberg led the first half of the lesson on Broiling Meals. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Modlin
Scandia Hdu
Wayne Pickel
Edward Forsberg
New Teen Dance Club Forms in Scandia Hall
A teen age dance club formed April 12 at the Scandia Legion Hall with about 40 youths present. Officers elected were Shirley Thompson president Larry Johnson secretary and Bob Currie treasurer. They set 15 cents admission to repay a 35 dollar juke box with additional donations welcome. Dances will be sponsored by two sets of parents each time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Legion Hall
Shirley Thompson
Larry Johnson
Bob Currie
Bergstroms Return Home From Germany After Service
Mr and Mrs LeVern Bergstrom and LaVanna arrived home on Tuesday from Schwienfurt Germany. The Bergstroms had spent one year in Germany while he served in the armed forces. He has now received his discharge from the service.
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LeVern Bergstrom
LaVanna
Schwienfurt
Germany
Bergstrom
Beverly McBride 16th Birthday Supper Held
A birthday supper was held in honor of Beverly McBride's sixteenth anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Natha Carman and her mother Mrs. Gann along with Sue Reece Lois Quantic Shirley Thompson Carole Nystrom Phyllis Hammer Larry Johnson Gene Hammer Dennis Jengen Jackie Gritten ValGene Isaacson Ronnie Odell Charles Robbins Gary Reed Hans Olsen Larry Newcomb Paul Osborn and Eugene Lervold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly McBride
Natha Carman
Mrs. Gann
Sue Reece
Lois Quantic
Shirley Thompson
Carole Nystrom
Phyllis Hammer
Larry Johnson
Gene Hammer
Dennis Jengen
Jackie Gritten
ValGene Isaacson
Ronnie Odell
Charles Robbins
Gary Reed
Hans Olsen
Larry Newcomb
Paul Osborn
Eugene Lervold
Red Cross Drive Raises 1958 Scandia Total
Thanks to Mrs. Ruby Berry and the committee and generous Scandia residents the 1958 Red Cross drive exceeded its quota. The Scandia quota was 132.00. funds collected reached 181.20. Virgil J. White, County Red Cross Chairman.
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Ruby Berry
Scandia
Virgil J. White
County Red Cross
Lynette Boyles Birthday Skating Party in Courtland
Lynette Boyles celebrated her 11th birthday with a skating party in Courtland on Wednesday April 9. After skating she opened gifts and guests enjoyed ice cream cake and pop. Attendees included Beth Erickson Kathy Gile Clair Johnston Sonja Berry Jane Ann Reece Judy DeWitt Sonia Larson Judy Hanson Marsha Perry Deanell Reece Bette Lea Loring Arlene Darlene Nystrom Betty Hammer Susan Dart Belleville. Mrs Don Larson and Mrs Lee Loring assisted with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Boyles
Courtland
Hinoree
Beth Erickson
Kathy Gile
Clair Johnston
Sonja Berry
Jane Ann Reece
Judy DeWitt
Sonia Larson
Judy Hanson
Marsha Perry
Deanell Reece
Bette Lea Loring
Arlene
Darlene Nystrom
Betty Hammer
Susan Dart
Belleville
Don Larson
Lee Loring
Boytes
Sunday Supper Guests at Anderson Home
Sunday evening guests included Mrs Ada Aspegren, Mrs Minnie Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs George Larson and Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Anderson
Judith
Ada Aspegren
Minnie Anderson
Clyde Norris
Belleville
George Larson
Loren Carlgren
Dorcas Society Hosts Meeting at Amana Lutheran Church
Mrs Reugen Johnson and others hosted the Dorcas Society Friday at Amana Lutheran church parlors. Mrs C W Strom led scripture and prayer. After a brief business meeting Mrs Walter Boyles reviewed the book Mary. The ladies quartet sang Rock of Ages and a lovely lunch was served to members and guests of the WSCS of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reugen Johnson
Benny Lervold
Harvey Hammer
Russell, Lervold
Rogert Lervold
Dorcas Society
Amana Lutheran Church
C. W. Strom
Walter Boyles
Mary
WSCS
Methodist Church
Four Attend Des Moines Funeral for Clint Anderson
Walter Anderson Lloyd Davis Jim Davis and Mrs Ruth Nelson traveled Friday to Des Moines Iowa for the funeral of Clint Anderson who died after a heart attack. Services were held Saturday afternoon with burial in Des Moines cemetery. Mr Anderson was brother to Walter Anderson and Mrs Lloyd Davis of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anderson
Lloyd Davis
Jim Davis
Ruth Nelson
Des Moines
Iowa
Clinton Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Scandia
Sun Day Guests From Cady Family In Mankato
Mr and Mrs John Cady were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lyle Cady and family in Mankato.
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John Cady
Lyle Cady
Mankato
Mr and Mrs Keith Cady and Becky Visit John Cady Family
Mr Keith Cady and Mrs Keith Cady together with Becky spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Cady
Becky
Mrs
John Cady
Scandia FFA Meeting Hosts Guest Speaker from Belleville
Scandia High and junior students joined a Friday banquet themed Deep Blue Lea after a Scandia FFA meeting April 10. Guest speaker Don Springer, County 4H Agent from Belleville, spoke on the Livestock Association and its annual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Ffa
Don Springer
Belleville
Livestick Association
SSA representative to visit Belleville on April 23
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on April 23. Individuals seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Social Security Administration
Belleville
Courthouse Welfare Office
Sunshine Circle Hosts April Meeting at Methodist Parlor
Mrs Andrew Stafford Mrs Addi on Carlson and Mrs Oscar Linden hosted the Sunshine Circle Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church parlors with 13 members present. The business meeting was led by Mrs Ellen Johnson. The next main meeting is moved to May 9 with a Mother's Day program and guest invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stafford
Addion Carlson
Oscar Linden
Sunshine Circle
Methodist Church
Ellen Johnson
All Circle
George Pike
Otto Nelson
Dale Uhrich
Maudie Farrell
Sunday Visits From Lincoln To Cedar Creek Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs Axel Jensen visited Mr. and Mrs Loren Florell and daughters Sunday evening. Other guests included Carl Erickson Billy Charley Dun Scottie and Marion Stolander and Janet of Lincoln Nebr. Also present were Duaine Greenslade B E Cox Belleville Guy Persinger Cedar Creek Ernest Kirk Loren Fiorelli girls Rev. George Nielson Carl Erickson Bill Robert Larson and Mrs Wm Clark at various gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Jensen
Loren Florell
Carl Erickson
Billy
Charley
Duncan
Scottie
Marion Stolander
Janet
Lincoln, Nebr
Duaine Greenslade
B. E. Cox
Belleville
Guy Persinger
Cedar Creek
Nebr
Mauda Goodwin
Ernest Kirk
Loren Fiorelli
George Nielson
Bill
Robert Larson
Wm. Clark
Senior Class Play "If Mother Only Knew" Set for Friday
The seniors stage the play If Mother Only Knew this Friday. The event is organized by SHS and will take place on April 18.
Duncan and Scottie Visit Phillipsburg Hosts
Mr and Mrs Charley Duncan and Scottie from Phillipsburg were Friday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
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Charley Duncan
Scottie
Phillipsburg
Carl Erickson
Bill
Colonial Times In English US Class Theme
The class explores colonial era topics and daily life notes to understand early American society. Focus is on language, culture, and governance in colonial contexts.
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Sig
Students win spelling honors and grade projects noted
The report lists Peggy Erickson Cheryl Larson Emil Milner Judy Thompson Pam Anderson Pat Brown John Odell and Diane Perry among those who earned hundreds in spelling last week. In geography the seventh grade studies Egypt while the eighth grade focuses on Our Neighbors in North and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Erickson
Cheryl Larson
Emil Milner
Judy Thompson
Pam Anderson
Pat Brown
John Odell
Diane Perry
Egypt
North
South America
Birthday celebrations at Johnson home honor Johnson family
A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson and Brian Sunday afternoon to honor Brian Johnsons birthday and Mrs Richard Johnsons birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Loren Harris and Susan of Salina, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Johnson and Eugene, Harold Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Johnson
Brian
Brian Johnson
Richard Johnson
Loren Harris
Susan
Salina
Lawrence Olson
Oliver Johnson
Eugene
Harold Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Local Silver Tea Hosted by Belleville Presbyterians
Mrs A J Perry Mrs E Porter Ahrens Mrs George Nielson and Miss Blanche Haggman attend a Silver Tea sponsored by the Presbyterian Calendar of Belleville. Mr Shanks of Salina displays a collection of music boxes.
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A. J. Perry
E. Porter Ahrens
George Nielson
Blanche Haggman
Presbyterian Calendar of
Belleville
Shanks of
Salina
Gill McClure Guests of the Carlsons Sunday
Mr and Mrs Gill McClure and Alan and Alana were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill McClure
Alan
Alana
Arnt Carlson
Last Week Callers Visit Mrs Hohman Attendees Mentioned
Last week callers listed include Rev. Lowell Thuma of Republic and Mrs. Otto Wetzel Mrs. Robert Scrivner Mrs. George Stromberg and Mary and Aura McBride all named as visitors to Mrs Hohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hohman
Lowell Thuma
Republic
Otto Wetzel
Robert Scrivner
George Stromberg
Mary
Aura McBride
Friday Evening Guests Visit Swanson Family Party
Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgord Judy DeWitt Mr. and Mrs. George Christie and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Norgord
Judy DeWitt
George Christie
Carl Peterson
Harold Swanson
Beloit Area Families Share Sunday Dinner
Mr Bill Farrell and family and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and family near Beloit.
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Bill Farrell
Harold Swanson
Eugene Brown, Jr
Beloit
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson Visited Mr and Mrs Lester Richards
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Richards. The social visit was hosted at their home during the weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Johnson
Mrs. Lester
Richards
Mr and Mrs Warren Zimmerman dine with the Zeners
Mr Warren Zimmerman and Mrs Zimmerman were Monday evening guests for supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener.
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Warren Zimmerman
Wilbur Zener
Mrs Roy Tedrow Visiting Beloit With Thomas Family
Mrs Roy Tedrow is spending this week with Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family in Beloit.
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Roy Tedrow
Mrs
Don Thomas
Beloit
Salina Families Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Lewis Lane and their children of Salina spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and family. Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lane
Salina
Dale Stafford i
Carl Peterson
Harold Swanson
Alfred Hammer
Cardwells and Denoyers Host Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ren Denoyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Steven
Ren Denoyer
Herrman Family Hosts Danielson Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and family were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
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Clarence Herrman
Kenneth Danielson
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Hospital Patients
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sanlell and children were Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson. They visited Mrs Tekla Brown and Mrs Omar Olsen at St Joseph hospital in Concordia.
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Pat Sanlell
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth Danielson
Concordia
Tekla Brown
Omar Olsen
St. Joseph Hospital
Milner and Haegert Family Guests Visit Wednesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family and Mrs Daryl Haegert were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs.
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Frank Milner
Daryl Haegert
Loren Florell
Local Social Visit Noted by Florell Family Members
Mr. and Mrs. Carl W Florell and Mrs. Joyce Goddard with Mr. and Mrs. A C Florell and Roger McCaulley were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell, Janice and Vickie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W Florell
Joyce Goddard
A. C. Florell
Roger McCaulley
Loren Florell
Janice
Vickie
Sunday Evening Guests Visit DeWitts and Judy
Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and Charla spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy in a social gathering on the town.
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Leslie Cady
Charla
Russell DeWitt
Judy
Williamses Host Dinner Guests in Belleville Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor of Belleville.
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Frank Williams
Robert Doctor
Mrs. Thornton Doctor
Belleville
Mrs Clark and Billy Visit Mrs Kobes in Narka
Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy visited Mrs. Anna Kobes at Narka Saturday morning.
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Wm. Clark
Billy
Anna Kobes
Narka
Wm Clark Spends Weekend with Mrs Clark and Billy
Wm Clark who works at Bucklin spent the weekend with Mrs Clark and their child Billy, enjoying time together away from routine duties.
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Clark
Bucklin
Mrs. Clark
Billy
Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Denoyer And Mrs Cardwell
Mrs Denoyer and Mrs Cardwell were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Warren Zimmerman, sharing an afternoon gathering with neighbors and friends.
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Ben Denoyer
George Cardwell
Warren Zimmerman
Scandia forms Ground Observer Corps post for air defense
Sgt Don Bowers USAF helped Scandia organize an observation post under the Central Air Defense Force 20th Air Division with Kansas City HQ. North Platte Neb is the filter center. Volunteers elected Miss Josie Robinson chief observer Allem Gunter assistant and Mrs BE Conzelman public information officer. Training starts April 22 at 7 30 p m City Office Command Post. If tornado seen call 2568 2551 2571 4961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bowers
USAF
Scandia
Scandia Civil Defense Organization
Ground Observer Corps
Central Air Defense Force
20Th Air Division
Kansas City
North Platte
Nebr
Bowers
Central Air Defense
Wm. Moe
Josie Robinson
Allem Gunter
EB. Conzelman
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club News Highlights
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club items include Patricia Clark and Paul Osborn joining the club at April meeting. Judy Freed Rex Freed elected delegates to Round Up with Eva West and Ronald Odell as alternates. Scholarships awarded to leaders Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen for conference attendance. May events include church visit May 4 and Spring Tour May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Clark
Courtlang
Paul Osborn
Scandia
Sherdahl Boosters
Judy Freed
Rex Freed
Eva West
Ronald Odell
Homer Cardwell
Leslie Rasmussen
Pennsylvania
Gary Reed
Sharon Freed
John Odell
Myron Runft
Pleasant Grove School District 61 Holds 23rd Annual Homecoming
The Pleasant Grove School District No. 61 held its 23rd annual homecoming on Sunday April 13 1958 with a noon basket dinner attended by 67. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs Bill Waite president Homer Cardwell vice president and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen secretary treasurer. The program included group singing a flag salute remarks by County Superintendent W J Matthias and performances by local residents and school children. Those traveling from afar included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thomas of Menlo and Clarence Mahan of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove School District No
Irvin Currie
Vie Berggren
Russell Lervold
Clarence Strom
Bill Waite
Homer Cardwell
Leslie Rasmussen
Strom
America
Mabel Cline
Bertha Emmert
Lowell Thuma
Phyllis Aspegren
W. J. Matthias
Ambrose School
Mrs Schou Guests of Mrs Joe Johnson Tuesday
Mrs Calvin Schou Einer and Celege were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Joe N Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Schou, Einer and
Celege
Joe N. Johnson
Pacita Couple Celebrate 80th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen attended an open house honoring the 80th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Vincent Pacita at the Catholic church in Belleville Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Vincent Pacita
Belleville
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Edith. Swanson ElRenoy
Sederlin
Creed
Luther A. Merker
NEW Dance Club
RED Cross
Scandia School
Deep Blue
Lea
Phyllis Newcomb
Marlene Erickson
Jeanette Isaacson
Linda Reece
Shirley Guest
Mike Stansberry
Carol Fogelberg
Hilton Hammer
Elizabeth McBride
Paul Kallman
Mike Freed
Davie Isaacson
Jack Davis
Sammy Sanderson
Dianne Fogelberg
Kenny Forsberg
Paula Lewellyn
Jackie Rockey
Robert Perry
Patty Hallgren
Maurice Lervold
Jimmy Nylund
Dickie Larson
Erick Erickson
Vickie Florell
David Hansen
Karen Pollock
Betty Jo Tedrow
Duane Gile
George
Beth Lervold
Gordon Berry
Beth
Gordon
Scandia High School
By Donald Payton
Heyer Publishing Company
Cedar Rapids
Janet Maxwell
Connie
Janice Erickson
Betty Lou
Bernadine
Wilbur Maxwell
Carol, Fogelberg
Janet Cardwell
Alice Cady
Alan Kirk
Hercules
Nelson, Wilbur
Marcus Benson Hilton Hammer
John Maxwell
Gladys Gooch
Charles “Brains’ Burke
Glenna Johnson
Jeffry Gooch
Gladys
Badge Burns
Dick Milner
Mike Rockey
Robert Boswell
Allen Ward
Jim Math
Grace Robison
Maxwell Living Room
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