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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1957

Page

3

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Various Local Families

Jamestown residents Mr and Mrs Onnie Cooper Joyce and Carl Huston joined R J Bettis Mr and Mrs Dean Allen and family of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan of Phillipsburg for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen and Keith Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson and Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith were Sunday evening supper guests of Clyde Norris in Belleville Bra Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade stayed with Clyde Blakeley in Belleville Saturday night

Onnie Cooper Joyce Carl Huston Jamestown R. J. Bettis Dean Allen Topeka Charley Duncan Phillipsburg Cecil Allen Keith Ada .Aspegren Minnie Anderson Carrol Anderson Judith Clyde Norris Belleville Duaine Greenslade Clyd Blakeley

Saturday Socials and Weekend Visits Gather in Area

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bettis of Haddam visited Fred Evert and R. J. Bettis. Lars Norgard joined Sunday dinner with Mrs. Lena Fogelberg and Donald. Raymond Cardwell and family of Salina and Kenneth Cardwell of Manhattan spent the weekend with Charley Cardwell and Janet. Last week visitors to Rodney Dover included Herb Goodwin Ernest Riggins Burl Cuthbertson Mrs. Olive Isaacson Mrs George Christie Harold Everhart Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berggren and Mrs. Neal Cady.

Mrs Lee Bettis of Haddam Fred Evert R. J. Bettis Lars Norgard Lena Fogelberg Donald Raymond Cardwell Salina Kenneth Cardwell Manhattan Charley Cardwell Janet Rodney Dover Herb Goodwin Ernest Riggins Burl Cuthbertson Olive Isaacson George Christie Harold Everhart Charlie Berggren Neal Cady

Sunday dinner guests in the Danielson home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Novak and Cynthia, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and Viola. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Swanson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and children, and Mrs. Ruby Berry.

Mrr Kenneth Danielson Marvin Novak Cynthia Harold Swanson Carl Peterson Alfred Swanson Viola Clifford Swanson Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell Ruby Berry

Visitors List for Nelson Home Includes Notables

Recent callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelson include Art Berggren of Morganville Florence Nelson of Formosa John Frykman of Lindsborg Dr and Mrs Porter Ahrens Margaret Wicklund Jake Lewis George Christie CG V Hageman Axel Smith L Hobson Anton Nelson Hans Nelson Arnold Perry Otto Nelson Emer sort Mallory and Agnes Cardwell.

Axel Nelson Art Berggren Morganville Florence Nelson Formosa John Frykman Lindsborg Arnold J. Perry Otto ‘Nelson Emersort Mallory Agnes Cardwell

Birthday and Anniversary Supper Hosted by Ericksons

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson hosted a Sunday evening supper honoring Ed Thom as birthday and honoring Mr and Mrs Thomas of Emrick North Dakota Mr and Mrs John Kelly Harald and Katherine of Mankato Mr and Mrs Leonard Breed and family and Paul Kuchera with family attendees.

Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Ed Thomas Thomas Emrick No. Dak John Kelly Harald Kathrine Mankato Leonard Breed and Family Paul Kuchera

Dinner guests of Ellen Johnson and Theodore Danielson

Mr and Mrs Donald Freed and their family were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Ellen Johnson and Theodore Danielson, sharing a meal and conversation in a neighborhood gathering.

Donald Freed Ellen Johnson Theodore Danielson

Mrs Taylor SheNhammer Visits Denver Parents

Mrs Taylor SheNhammer and Port er of Denver Colorado visit her parents Dr and Mrs BE Porter Threns and Mr and Mrs A J Perry and family during a hometown trip.

Taylor SheNhammer and Porter Denver, Colo BE. Porter Threns A. J. Perry

Out-of-town attendees at Fred McDowell funeral

Relatives and friends traveled from several states to attend Fred McDowell's funeral Saturday afternoon. Ivor King and wife came from Burbank California while A R and family from Wichita joined others from Manhattan Narka Belleville Republic Superior and more.

Fred McDowell Ivor King Burbank Calif A. R. and Wichita Harold McDowell Manhattan Joe Chopp Narka Fred Roman Belleville Bertha Emmert Republic Allen and LeaAnn Superior Nebr

Belleville Woman Returns from California Trip

Corbin spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Cecelia Stromberg of Belleville who had just returned home from California after a three month stay. Mrs. Stromberg is feeling better after undergoing a major operation.

Corbin Cecelia ' Stromberg Belleville California

Family visit at Glenn Larsen home near Jamestown

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gite and family spent Sunday at the Glenn Larsen home near Jamestown.

Clarence Gite Arid Glenn ‘Larsen Jamestown

Jamestown Guests Attend Clarence Gile Home Visit

Mr and Mrs Stanley McMillan and Marion of Jamestown joined Mr and Mrs Trvin Currie as Monday evening guests at the Clarence Gile home for a social visit.

Stanley’ McMillan Marion Jamestown Trvin ‘Currie Clarence Gile

Jamestown Visitors Call on Clarence Gile Home

Min and Mrs Glenn Larsen and Freddie of Jamestown visited Wednesday evening at the Clarence Gile home.

Min Glenn Larsen Freddie Jamestown Clarence Gile

Mrs. Hanah Freed Visits Kansas City Relatives

Mrs. Hanah Freed accompanied Mrs. Harry Appel to Kansas City last Wednesday for a short visit with relatives and friends.

Hanah Freed Harry’ Appel Kansas City

Arpin Family Visits Wichita Relatives This Weekend

Mr and Mrs A R Arpin and family of Wichita spent the weekend with Mrs Theressa McDowell and other relatives.

A. R. Arpin Wichita Theressa McDowell

Mrs Carl McDowell Hosts Dinner Guests

Mrs Carl McDowell entertained Wednesday evening with guests Mr Arlis White and wife Gregory and Pamela Thomas and Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas attending the supper at her home.

Arlis White Gregory Pamela Roy Thomas Carl McDowell

Duncan couple guests at Carl Erickson home

Mr and Mrs Charley Duncan of Phillipsburg were Friday overnight guests at the Carl Erickson home.

Charley Duncan Phillipsburgh Carl Erickson

Mr and Mrs Dunstan visit Carl Erickson home

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dunstan of Formosa were Thursday evening visitors at the Carl Erickson home according to local social notes from the community page.

Eugene Dunstan Formosa Carl Erickson

Belleville Guests Visit Ericksons and Family

Mr and Mrs Brickson of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Erickson with family visited Sunday with Chester Erickson and his family.

Brick’ Brickson Belleville 0. W. Erickson

Local Belleville Visit Highlights Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Robert Doctor hosts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor and guests including Clayton Kadiaha Cindy and others from Belleville during a Sunday gathering at the Doctor residence.

Thro Bobby Mes Clayton Kadiaha Cindy Belleville Robert Doctor

Jamestown guests dine with Ericksons and Bill

Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and their daughter and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill hosted a Saturday evening supper for Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson in Jamestown.

Mrs.' Dewey Johnson Jamestown Carl Erickson Bill

Formoso Couple Marks 45th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill and Mrs Delbert Aspegren with children attended the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Matt Jeorg near Formoso on Sunday.

Carl Erickson Bill Delbert Aspegren Matt Jeorg Formoso

Clark Family Spends Weekend Together

Clark who is working at Bucklin spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Clark and Billy, sharing time at home and highlighting family routines in a local note.

Wmn. Clark Bucklin Mrs. Clark Billy

Mrs Ralph Larson Lew Ann Visit Mrs Arlis White

Mrs Ralph Larson and Lew Ann spent Monday with Mrs Arlis White and Pamela.

Ralph Larson Lew Ann Arlis White Pamela

Strand Couple Frits Visit Clark Household

Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark.

Jerry Strand Mrs Wm. Clark

Dinner guests of Dr and Mrs Porter Ahrens

Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Taylor Shellhammer Porter of Denver Cole Joan Frykman of Lindsborg and Mr and Mrs A J Perry and their family.

Porter Ahrens Taylor Shellhammer Porter Denver Cole Joan Frykman Lindsborg A. J. Perry Std

Sunday Afternoon Guests At Mr and Mrs Rodney

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Rodney included Mr and Mrs Jerry Dejmal of Munden.

Rodney Doves Jerry Dejmal Munden

Birthday Supper Honoring Mrs Bertha Granstedt Observed

A Sunday evening birthday celebration for Mrs Bertha Granstedt brought together Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson with Beth and Ann, Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and children, Robert Adah Josie and Edna Robison, Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and Martha, Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin, and Mrs Wilburn Zener, sharing a basket supper.

Bertha Granstedt Warren Johnson Beth Ann O. A. Johnson Robert Adah Josie Edna‘Robison Sherman Robison Martha Lena Lloyd Franklin Wilburn Zener

Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin Attend Sunday Dinner

Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Bertha Granstedt, sharing a quiet meal and social visit in a community gathering.

Lena Lloyd Franklin Bertha Granstedt

Mrs Zenia Stofer and Guests Visit Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Zenia Stofer and Mrs. Axel Smith visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Gunda Larsen, sharing time together in a social call.

Zenia Stofer Axel Smith Gunda Larsen

Tyler Woman Calls On Miss Isis Erickson

Mrs. John Ballew of Tyler Texas called on Miss Isis Erickson Wednesday afternoon.

John Ballew Tyler Texas Isis Erickson

Moe Family Reunion Highlighted by California Visit

Albert Moe returned home Friday after five weeks with his children in California. Mr and Mrs Wm Moe and Billie and Albert Moe visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville.

Albert Moe California Wm. Moe Billie Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Robison Home Hosts Sunday Evening Visit

Mrs. Bertha Granstedt and Mrs. Lena Lloyd called on the Robison family for a Sunday evening visit at their home.

Bertha Granstedt Lena Lloyd Robison

Larsen Families Attend Confirmation Service in Hastings

Mr and Mrs Brier Larsen visited from Friday through Sunday with Mr and Mrs Glenn Larsen and family of Hastings Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Don Larsen and family spent Sunday in Hastings. JoAnn Larsen was confirmed at the Confiration services in St Paul Lutheran church Sunday morning.

Brier Larsen Glenn Larsen Hastings Nebr Don Larsen St. Paul Lutheran Church JoAnn Larsen

Mrs Harley Staffer and Susie Lervold Visit Mrs Ren Denoyer

Mrs Harley Staffer and Susie Lervold spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Ren Denoyer, sharing time at her home. The visit highlighted community ties among local residents.

Friday Evening Guests at the Doctors Home

Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor included Mr and Mrs Clark Danielson and Sharon and Carole Nyström along with Helen Arlene and Darlene Nyström.

Mrs. Rbert Doctor Clark Danielson Sharon Carole Helen Arlene Darlene Nystrom

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Nystrom in Courtland

Mrs Loren Austin and guests from Jamestown and Courtland gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Larry Nyström for a birthday anniversary celebration honoring Mrs Etta Nystrom. The event included Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson among the attendees.

Loren Austin Robert Harry Nelson Jamestown Etta Nystrom Joe N. Johnson Lawrence Nystrom Larry Courtland Nystrom

Mrs Uhrich Cardwell and Sandell Attend Erickson Gathering

Mrs. Dale Uhrich, Mrs. George Cardwell and Harvey Sandell were Saturday afternoon guests of Mrs. O. W. Erickson. The visiting trio shared conversation and refreshments during the social call at Erickson's home.

Dale Uhrich George Cardwell Harvey Sandell O. W. Erickson

Patient Fred Evert Returns Home From St. Joseph Hospital

Fred Evert, a patient at St. Joseph hospital in Coniford ia, returned home Friday and is reported to be getting along nicely. Also, Mr and Mrs Alfred Deval and Becky of Marceline, Mo, along with Lloyd McGregor and Mrs Loren Florell and Vickie visited Thursday afternoon at the O W Erickson home.

Fred Evert St. ‘Joseph Hospital Conifordia Alfred Deval Becky Marcelone, Mo Lloyd McGregor Loren Florell Vickie O. W. Erickson

Clarks Visit Fred Wager at St Josephs Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wm Clark called Saturday afternoon to see Fred Wager a patient in St Joseph hospital Concordia The visit involved a family routine hospital call and referenced the patient by name.

Wm. Clark Fred Wager St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Beloit and Tyler Guests Attend Mrs. Larsen Dinner

Mrs. Wayne Watson of Beloit and Mr. and Mrs. John Ballew with family of Tyler Texas were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Gunda Larsen.

Wayne Watson Beloit John Ballew Tyler Texas Gunda Larsen

Mr and Mrs Victor Carlson Move to Salina

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Carlson relocated last week to Salina to establish their new home in the city.

Victor Carlson Salina

Billie Moe Holiday Visit With Lawrence Moe Family

Billie Moe, a School of Medicine student at Lawrence, spends the Easter vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moe.

Billie Moe School of Medicine Lawrence Mrs Wm. Moe

Cardwells and Denoys Visit Conzelman and Powers

Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoy called on Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Conzelman and Mrs. Jake Powers at Republic on Sunday afternoon.

George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Gaylord Conzelman Jake Powers Republic

Den meeting at Dale Uhrich home with 10 cubs

Ten cub scouts and one den mother met after school at the Dale Uhrich home. They recited the cub scout promise, worked on Indian bead crafts, and made miniature wigwams. Jimmy Osborn provided refreshments.

Dale Uhrich Jimmy Osborn

Family Guests Gather for Sallman Standley Event

Mr and Mrs Walter Sallman and Mr and Mrs Darrell Standley and family hosted afternoon guests including Mr and Mrs Clifford Sallman and family and Mr and Mrs Eldon Sallman and Erick.

Walter Sallman Darrell Standley Clifford Sallman Eldon Sallman Erick

Henderson Family Visitation At Great Bend

Mr and Mrs Jess McMannama and Gertrude Sankey of Republic joined Mr and Mrs L L Hobson for a Sunday visit with Harold Sankey and family at Great Bend.

Jess McMannama Gertrude Sankey Republic L. L. Hobson Harold Sankey Great Bend

Calls at Charlie Berggren home listed visitors

Callers over the past week included Theresa McDowell Anlis White Emil Boman Irvin Currie George Fike Richard Fogelberg Vic Berggren Republic Ivor King California A R Arpin Wichita Oscar Berggren Roy Thomas and families.

Charlie Berggren Theresa McDowell Anlis White Emil Boman Irvin Currie George Fike Richard Fogelberg Vic Berggren Republic Ivor King California A. R. Arpin Wichita Oscar Berggren Roy Thomas

Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs Larson at Tiley Home

Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tiley hosted a surprise party Saturday at the Tiley home honoring Mr and Mrs Don Larson on their 10th wedding anniversary. Guests included many couples, the group enjoyed choir cards and a pink and white anniversary cake.

Everett Johnson Kenneth Tiley Don Larson Tiley Larson Robert Lervold Glenm Loring Joseph McDornefota Warl Melby Russell Lervold

Morganville Couple Visits Swens Thursday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Arthur Berggren of Morganville called on Mr and Mrs S J Swens on Thursday afternoon confirming social ties and local visiting patterns in the community.

Arthur Berggren Morganville S. J. Swens

Local family visits reported across Republic area

Mr and Mrs Vernon Verton and Mr and Mrs O W Erickson and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family visited at the C H Picked home of Republic Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Vishnefske.

Vernon Verton O. W. Erickson Wayne Pickel Mrs C. H. Picked Home of Republic Vernon Smith Ramona John Vishnefske

Mrs Tekla Brown Visits Staffords and Bernita

Mrs Tekla Brown spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita in a family gathering at their home.

Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita

Birthday Honor At Reece Home In Oklahoma City

Tuesday evening supper honored Sam Lynn's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and Mr and Mrs H W Reece. The Reeces spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

H. W. Reece Sam Lynn Carl Reece Oklahoma City Okla

Topeka man Jack Moe attends Wednesday supper at Reece home

Jack Moe of Topeka was a Wednesday evening supper guest at the Jack Reece home, sharing a social visit in the community.

Jack Moe Topeka Jack Reece

Mrs. Joe N Johnson Attends Monday Eveningvisit

Mrs. Joe N. Johnson visited Monday evening with Mrs. Alice Hammer and Mrs. Ellen Hammer.

Joe N. Johnson Alice Hammer Ellen Hammer

Belleville Host Supper Guests And Local Calls

Mr and Mrs John Dart of Belleville were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs H W Reece. Mrs Wm Wilson learned her sister Mrs Walter Bassarg of Mankato was seriously ill. Mrs Lora Dell Freed and boys and Mrs Alva Thompson and girls with Mrs Elle Johnson and others visited Concordia and called at the Junior Jacobson home on the return trip.

John Dart Belleville H. W. Reece Wm. Wilson Walter Bassarg Mankato Lora Dell Freed Alva Thompson Elle Johnson Milo Johnson Roy Tedrow Concordia Junior Jacobson

Community Greeting Roundup At Local Homes

Sunday and weekday visits highlight a string of social hours as Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe hosted Grace Kallman. Others include Charley Sjolander and family at John Sjolander home and Mr. Harold Pounds honoring Leslie Cady and baby at a supper.

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