Twenty Attend School Election As Roof Levy Passed
At the high school auditorium last Friday afternoon April 12 only twenty persons attended the annual meeting presided by James K. Currie. The levy rose from 14000 to 15500 to fund a new roof with extensive ceiling repairs planned for the study hall. Dr C V Haggman was re elected treasurer, auditing committee members were named, and books were found balanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Currie
Board of Education
C. V. Haggman
T. J. West
L. E. Cooper
Ernest Nelson
Currie
Gust Nystrom
Local Social Roundup from District 96 Gatherings
District 96 notes include dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Larson and family with relatives visiting. Church meetings led by Rev. Paulson and Rev. Christenson at Swedish Mission Church Courtland. Ladies Aid served lunch. Also reports of birthdays, dinners, afternoon calls, and community visits among Larson, Nondorf, Kellogg, and Carlson households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Larson
Arvid Larson
Elner
Mae
Stamm
Dist
Ruth
Glada Bell
John Carlson
M. A. Larson
L. Nondorf
John Sjolander
Melvin Kellogg
Grace Gallaway
Courtland High School
Halsey Barber
Velda Henrickson
Earl Clark
Gertrude
Salina
Winnifred
Ruth Peterson
Eric Gustafson
Ernst Freeman
Local social notes highlight visits and weekends
Miss Leona Kelly spent a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs L O Kelly. Mr and Mrs Jim Mahan Mr and Mrs Lon Engle and Henon Bartlett visited Jack Larson’s home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Simpson and Mrs Harry Gile visited Charlie Lewis on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Dulin and their son from Wayne visited Amos Dulin last Sunday. Minnie Wilson stayed overnight with Dorothy Gile. Will Cowles were in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Barleen
Concordia
Dave Thomas
E. A. McGregor
Clarence Gile
Kenneth Wilson
Nomer Christensen
Nelson
Inga Cuthbertson
Montana
John Hugos
G. W. Wright
Hattie Cartlett
Nora Bowling
Jens Stensang
Edna Rickabaugh
H. L. Giles
Norway
Leona Kelly
L. O. Kelly
Jim Mahan
Lon Engle
Henon Bartlett
Jack’Larson
Clarence Simpson
Harry Gile
Charlie Lewis
Mrs. Dulin
Wayne
Amos Dulin
Minnie Wilson
Dorothy Gile
Will Cowle
Dorcas Society Hosts Meeting This Friday Afternoon
Miss Anna Forsberg and Mesdames Carl Hammer and Algor Anderson will be hostess to the Dorcas Society on Friday afternoon April 26. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Anna Forsberg
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Tingstrom in Scandia
Mrs Ally Tingstrom was surprised by relatives at her Scandia home last Sunday. Present were Mrs Adella Tingstrom, Mrs Ray Tingstrom and daughter Jean, plus Claud and John Tingstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingstrom
Ally Tingstrom
Scandia
Adella Tingstrom
Ray Tingstrom
Jean
Claud
John Tingstrom
Friends Surprise Rev. Lundberg on 50th Birthday
Friends of the Rev. O. J. Lundberg and Scandia Methodist church members gathered at his home last Monday evening to surprise the pastor on his fiftieth birthday. A purse of money was presented and refreshments of sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundberg
O. J. Lundberg
Scandia
Mrs Etter Entertains Community Club Guests
The Community Club met with Mrs. Belle Etter last Wednesday afternoon. Eighteen members and three guests attended. Guests included Mrs. Lee McCarty Mrs. John Jensen and Mrs Blanche Burns. Light refreshments were served. The next meeting will be on May 1 with Mrs Fred Servo.
Berggren Guests Honoring Bolton Leaving Plainview Visit
Miss Mabel Berggren hosted Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bolton who depart for Plainview Texas after a visit with relatives. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and family, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold, Russell Lervold, and Robert Nylund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Berggren
Mabel Berggren
J. E. Bolton
Plainview
Tex
Oscar Berggren
Grant Berggren
Frank Lervold
Russel Lervold
Robert Nylund
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Granstedt in Pleasant Gathering
Mrs F C Branstedt enjoyed a birthday surprise Sunday as friends arrived with baskets. Attending were Mr and Mrs F C Granstedt and Bernice, Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson, Mrs Robt Lloyd and children, Mr and Mrs O D Freed and family, Mr and Mrs Sheridan Robison and family, Mr and Mrs Ed Robison and family, Albert and Nels Westin, Frank Smith, Carl Brown, Ole Johnson and Harry Moller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granstedt
F. C. Branstedt
F. C. Granstedt
Bernice
Frank Isaacson
Robt. Lloyd
O. D. Freed
Sheridan Robison
Ed Robison
Albert and
Nels Westin
Frank Smith
Carl Brown
Ole Johnson
Harry Moller
Relatives Visit Bettis Family in Scandia Gathering
Mrs. Frank Bettis of Santa Anna California hosted relatives at M E Humphrey's home on Saturday April 13 for a day of visiting. The group brought baskets and shared a bountiful dinner. Attending were S S Bettis and family from Hollis Kansas Mrs Roy Evert and family and Mrs G A Samuelson and family from Courtland and Mrs A M Bettis and Mrs Geo Haser and family from Scandia.
Surprise for Mrs Jenkins Birthday Party
Mrs Chas Jenkins of near was surprised on April 18 when neighbors from Union Valley neighborhood gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday. They arrived with well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Chas. Jenkins
Near
Union Valley
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Hall With Cake and Gifts
At noon a cafeteria style dinner marked a birthday celebration for Mrs Ruth Hall. A large three tier cake with candles served as centerpiece. Gifts included a handkerchief shower and multiple well wishers listed among family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hall
H. O.marshall
Emery Hall
Archie Larson
Vera Odell
Ralph Bowersox
Charlie Larson
Dewey
Bernard Marshall
Roy Hall
Chas. Jenkins
Opal Bowen
Mrs. Granstedt Hosts Mutual Benefit Club Meeting
The Mutual Benefit Club met April 11 with hostess Mrs. Bertha Granstedt. Fifteen members attended with guests including Mrs. Jack Ambrose and others. A pot luck dinner followed by quilting in progress and two quilts nearing completion. The next meeting will be April 25 hosted by Mrs. Aileen Housholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granstedt
Mutual Benefit Club
Bertha Granstedt
Jack Ambrose
Fred Currie
Sheridan Robison
Ada
Edwin Isaacson
Frank Isaacson
Aileen Housholder
Club Dance Draws Forty At Lodge Hall Event
Approximately forty young people attended a club dance at the I. O. O. F. lodge hall on Friday evening April 12. Music was provided by Mrs. Jack Larson John Nystrom and Harrison Mahan. Attendees included Opal Brewer Evannah Larson Naomi Nylund Marcell Preble Avis Larson Leona Hohman Jetty Green Katherine Moe Leanor Anderson Dorothy Aspegren Mildred Powling Beulah Barrett Maurine Larson Leona Davis Helen Gunter Vernice Denoyer Gladys Gooper Wilma Thompson Clarice Wallin and more. The list of young men includes Lois Swierczynski Dallas Nylund Lawrence Bowersox Frank Nimocks Glenn Currie Carl Smith Ralph Miles Harry Moller Don Bowersox Laurance Rasmussen Clifford Edgren Arthur Jackson Lee Ander Edgren Dudley Doctor Wayne Smith Joyce Johnson Juddy Freed Kenneth Cooper Everette Somers Lawrence Johnson Jay Cooper Don McGowan Raymond Somers Duane Summer and Mr and Mrs Melvin Hillery and Mr and Mrs Ed Swierczynsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Hall
Jack’’ Larson
John Nystrom
Harrison ‘Mahan
Opal Brewer
Evannah Larson
Naomi Nylund
Marcell Preble
Avis Larson
Leona Hohman
Jetty Green
Katherine Moe
Leanor Anderson
Dorothy Aspegren
Mildred Powling
Beulah Barrett
Mauri
Juddy Freed
Kenneth Cooper
Everette Somers
Lawrence Johnson
Jay Cooper
Don McGowan
Raymond Somers
Duane Summer
Melvin Hillery
Ed Swiercinsky
Hammer Family Reunion Marks 90th Birthday at Peter Hammer Home
The Hammer family reunion gathered April 15 at the Peter Hammer home near Norway to honor Mr. Hammer on his 90th birthday. Of 117 living descendants, 116 attended across five generations of children, with many named attendees listed among relatives and spouses.
Named Families Gather for Community Reunion
A long list of attendees includes Kathryn and Charley Hatcher, Vernetta Fae, Earl Medlin with Anita, Maurice and Lyle Hugos with Alta, Cleve Satterfield clan, Walter Darlington party, Phillip Hammer group, Carl Hammer group, Lloyd Hammer group, Benny Lervold family, Dale Ainsworth kin, Marlin Larson circle, Allan Vannice crew, Harry Ringer party, Clarence Stenson family, Rex Gardenier pair, Clarence Widens clan, and others, reflecting a large local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn
Charley
Hatcher
Vernetta Fae
Earl Medlin
Anita
Maurice
Lyle
Arnold
Earl Hugos
Alta
Neal
Phyllis
Cleve Satterfield
Charles
Anna
Clara
Reba
Lawrence
Richard
Ollie Hugos
Walter Darlington
Mary
Doris
Bertha
Porter
Norman
Hammer
Phillip Hammer
Leo
Elaine
Madrie
Carl Hammer
Willetta
Iona
Lloyd Hammer
Benny Lervold
Robert
Russel
Norma
Iver
Harold
Harvey Hammer
Dale Ainsworth
Aileen
Marlin Larson
Ila
Glenn
Pauline
Allan Vannice
Floyd
Leslie
Elsie
Mabel
Opal
Harry Ringer
Alice
Ruby
Clarence Stensons
Margaret
Dorothy
Rex
Gardenier
Betty
Clarence Widens
Max, Merrill
Clarice
Hiatt Families Visit Scandia Over Weekend
Mrs. M. C. Hiatt from Hebron Nebraska and her daughter visited Scandia to see her husband and his brother who recently bought the Farmers Union store. They plan to move to Scandia after Hebron school ends. Mrs. W. K. Hiatt and children visited Scandia earlier to review the local school situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hiatt
Hebron
Nebr
Scandia
Farmers Union
Hiatt
W. K. Hiatt
Hay and sale notices from Scandia Journal 1928 ad
Classified items list hay for sale by A H Jack Larsen and one horse with harness and machinery by Hugh Fraser. Also contains a 1929 statement of ownership for Scandia Journal by Hershel Kannier, listing publisher, editor, and bondholders Plotner & Son and others, sworn April 6 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fraser
Congress
Scandia Journal
Scandia
Kansas
State of Kansas
Republic
Hershel Kannier
Tiershel Kannier
Kans
Plotner & Son
J. W. Plotner
Icyball Display Opens at Scandia Hardware
Scandia Hardware Co displays the new Icyball inviting the public to visit and see the modern invention in operation starting next Saturday and continuing through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Hardware Co
Mrs Albert Jackson runs 900 egg incubator operation
Mrs Albert Jackson operates a 900 egg incubator producing 724 healthy vigorous chicks from 755 fertile eggs. The eggs are from pure red Buff Orpingtons bought from Mrs. E. E. Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jackson
E. E. Erickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Haggman
Ford
Morris Motor CO
Courtland
A. H
Jack” Larsen
The
Kansas City Star
Star and Times
Missouri
the Star and the Times
Associated Press
the Star and Times
Phil C. Haggman
Kansas, City Star
Main Street
Vic Anderson
Norway State Bank
County of Republic
Chas. Chizek
Chas, Chizek
J. R Hugos
Justice of the Peace
John Chize
J. W. Cowle
Edith P. Chizek
Ames Pee
Charles Chizek
Topeka
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