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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1937

Page

6

Shower honors Mrs Newcomb at Gritten home

Mrs Frank Newcomb received a bridal shower Friday evening at Mrs Tony Gritten’s residence. Guests included Mrs Arthur Ellingson Ila Miss Mildred Bernhardt and many neighbors. after a mock wedding and games a lunch was served with hosts Mrs Gritten Eunice Mrs Ivan Conzelmar and Mrs Wyatt Corbin assisting.

Frank’ Newcomb Tony Gritten Newcomb Arthur Ellingson Ila Mildred. Bernhardt Republic John Newcomb J. R. Stofer

Birthday Basket Dinner Honors Edna and Charles Robinson

Edna Robinson and Charles Robinson were the honored guests at a Sunday birthday basket dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robinson. Additional attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris and family of Norway, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moree of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robinson and family, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Ted, Mrs. Lena Loyd and family, Miss Emma Swenson, and Mr. and Mrs. Horton Johnson and family.

Edna Robinson Charles Robinson Sherman Robinson Lloyd Norris Norway Frank Moree Belleville Axel Smith Frank Granstedt Frank _Isaacson and Carl Sheridan Robinson Gustava Ostberg Ted Lena .Loyd Emma. Swenson Horton Johnson

Visitors share weekend at Rev Conn home gathering

Mr and Mrs Robert Conn and families along with Mr and Mrs Avery Conn of Wichita spent Saturday night and Sunday with Rev R C Conn. Visitors from Colorado and Arkansas joined local hosts for a weekend of family time, meals, and greetings.

Robert Conn Avery Conn Wichita R.C. Conn Vlossy Linville Greely Colo R. C G. Porterfield Topeka Turner Concordia

Sorosis Study Club Meetings at Mrs Ahrens Home

Sorosis Study Club met at Mrs E P Ahrens home on Tuesday afternoon with members C V Hageman L J Porter J H Hooker Chris Nelson R E Downing L G Nystrom Lois Jean Nathan Isaacson Algor Anderson Rony A D Johnson Ed Boman C M Hardtaker C C Cummings and Geneva Johnson Gayl Tedrow in attendance Guests included Mrs Fred Walter and children Miss Geneva Johnson spoke on American pottery in an engaging paper format.

Sorosis Study Club E.P. Ahrens C. V. Hageman L. J. Porter J. H. Hooker Ed.*Boman C. M. Hardtaker Geneva Johnson Gayl Tedrow Fred’ Walter

Birthday celebration honors Miss Macy Johnson

A Sunday afternoon gathering at the Johnson home marked Miss Macy Johnsons birthday with friends and family in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Gabrielson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson and Charles, Mrs. Ed Kaur, Mr. and Mrs. Kline Kaur and family, and several others.

Macy Johnson Johnsons C. G. Gabrielson Carl Swanson C ‘Harles Ed .Kaur Kline Kaur Theodore Danielson Elmer Danielson Lars Brown Martin Johnson Grover Simmons

Entertain Faculty Miss Jessie Nichol Hosts Bridge Party

Miss Jessie Nichol entertained faculty friends with a bridge party last Thursday evening at Miss Mary West's home. Guests included Mrs. Harriet West of Lake Forest Til, Edna Neher Adeline Rosenquist Cornelia Furry Laverne Larson Mr and Mrs C C Cummings Mr and Mrs O M Hardtaker Mr and Mrs F L Miller Mr and Mrs L J Porter Mr and Mrs Duane Johnson and Miss Mary West. Bridge was played at four tables.

Jessie’ Nichol Mary West Harriet West Lake Forrest Til Edna Neher Adeline Rosenquist Cornelia’Furry Laverne Larson C. C. Cummings O. M. Hardtaker F. L. Miller L. J. Porter Duane Johnson

Bridge Club Hostess Hosts Three-Table Afternoon

Mrs. Joe Lindblade entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon with three tables. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Agnes Townshin high, Mrs. C. O. Monson low, and Mrs. Everett Hanson the traveling prize. Guests included Rose Ledford, Mrs. Edgar Johnson, and Mrs. Agnes Townsain. Mrs. Lindblade served lunch.

Joe Lindblade Contract Bridge Club Agnes Townshin C. O. Monson Everett Hanson Rose Ledford Edgar ‘Johnson Agnes Townsain Lindblade

Farm Bureau Unit Meets for Lesson and Luncheon

The Farm Bureau Unit met with Mrs. C. 8. Sederlin Friday afternoon with 12 members present. A lesson and demonstration were given, followed by a two course lunch served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Jackson left for Denver after two weeks with relatives. Jackson works in Montgomery Ward shipping in Denver. Edith Forsberg and children hosted dinner Sunday for several couples and Fred Forsberg. Miss Julia Hodge visited Miss Inga Rydell Tuesday night.

Farm Bureau Lorraine Jackson Denver Colo Jackson Montgomery Ward and Co Edith Forsberg Albin Forsberg Carl Bill Sanders Bobby C. T. Erickson Will Kallman Fred Forsberg

Wedding Anniversary Celebration at the Nystrom Home

A group of friends gathered Saturday evening at the Nystrom residence to honor Mr. and Mrs. de R. Nystrom on their wedding anniversary and Mrs. Nystrom on her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hay, Mrs. Walter Berry and Max, Mr. and Mrs. August Johnson and family of Jamestown, and Mr. and Mrs. Ford Olson.

de R. Nystrom

Gleaners Sunday School Class Holds Parlor Party

Members of the Gleaners Sunday School class enjoyed a party last Thursday evening in the church parlors. Teacher Miss Jessie Nichol was unable to attend and Mrs. B W Selix sponsored the event.

Gleaners Jessie Nichol B.W. Selix

Welcome-In Circle Hosts Play at Church Parlor

Mrs Hageman and Mrs Lloyd will entertain the Welcome In Circle on Wednesday April 28 at the church parlors. A short play Mothers Sit-Down Strike will be presented. The public is invited to attend.

Cardwells Host Pinochle Club Gathering

Mr and Mrs Geo Cardwell entertained the pinochle club at their home last Monday evening. A pot luck supper was served. Ten members attended. Mrs J H Hooker won the traveling prize, Mrs Joyce Johnson had the low score, and J T Davis posted the high score.

Geo. Cardwell J. H. Hooker Joyce Johnson J. T. Davis

Community Guests Share Sunday Meals and Visits

Correction notes list Mrs. Carl McDowell and Mrs. Earl Cahill helping at a junior high basketball supper while Mrs. Carl Hammer did not assist. The Selin and Carlson families hosted or visited repeatedly with Rev B W Selin Carl Mrs Ida and Mabie Carlson, and Albert Sjholm and family joined afternoon callers. Kenneth Nichols frequented weekend visits with Alvie Nichols and family. O W Nichols and George Nichols families were Sunday afternoon callers. Mrs Selin travels from California toward her home in the east after visiting her son Rev B W Selin.

Carl McDowell Earl Cahill Carl Hammer B. W.,selin Carl Ida Carlson Mabie Carlson Carl ‘Lindberg Albert Sjholm Kenneth Nichols Alvie Nichols O. W. Nichols George Nichols Carl Selin Rev B. W. Selin Mrs. Selin Selin California East

Local Visit By Mrs Tumbleson and Friends

Mrs Ora Tumbleson and Mrs Emma Isaacson visited Mr and Mrs W S English and family on Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Gottfrid Larsen and Paul.

Ora Tumbleson Emma Isaacson Gottfrid ‘Larsen and Paul W.’S

Jensen Visit Leads to Weeklong Stay and Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGregor and sons of Jensen Nebraska visited Scandia on Saturday. Mrs. Cleo Brewster and Howard returned to Jensen with them for a weeklong visit. Dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and daughters featured guests Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and family.

Charles. McGregor Jensen Nebr Scandia Cleo Brewster Howard Carl Hammer Harold Hammer Benny Lervold

Birthday tributes and social visits noted in local notices

Mrs B W Selin entertained friends at her home last Tuesday for her mother Mrs Ida Carlson's birthday. Several couples traveled to Aurora Sunday afternoon including Mr and Mrs J T Davis and Mr and Mrs G W Holzapfel with G J Holzapfel driving. Mrs H L Davis returned to Scandia with them. Mrs C O Johnson Mrs Lenard LeSage and Joan and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom were guests of Mrs Russell Anderson Friday for Paula Sue's birthday. Harriet G West returned to Lake Forest Ill to teach home economics and has been visiting Miss Mary West this past week. Mr and Mrs Rex Brownley Courtland and Dorothy Bettis and Mrs Frank Mahan Belleville spent Thursday evening with Mrs May Meade.

E. C. Wires Wires Peterson’s Cafe A. C. Wilson Andrew Co ¥E Hageman Phil Mary Creager Mary West Blanch Hageman Jessie Nichol B. W.selin Ida Carlson J. T. Davis G. W. Holzapfel J. Holzapfel Aurora H. L. Davis Scandia C. O. Johnson Lenard LeSage Joan Oscar Bergstrom Russell Anderson Paula Sue Harriet G. West Lake Forrest, Ill Rex Brownley Courtland Dorothy Bettis Frank Mahan Belleville May Meade

Sunday Dinner Guests At Jewell Home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jensen were Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and family Mr Ley Kack ley Mr and Mrs Gust Nystrom and Yohn and Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom and Lois Jean Mr and Mrs L J Porter were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Lissa Ferner at Jewell Mrs Porter remained at Jewell to visit her sister moving to Texas Supper guests of Mr and Mrs A D Johnson and sons were Mr and Mrs George Cardwell

Arthur Jensen Joe, Johnson and Family Kackley Gust Nystrom Yohn L. G. Nystrom Lois Jean L. J. Porter Lissa Ferner Jewell G.porter Texas A. D. Johnson George ‘Cardwell

For Sale Classified Items and Farm Offerings

Local ad listing various items for sale including a 11934 1% ton Ford V8 truck, used tire chains, household furniture, kitchen goods, and shoe shop equipment. Also notes animals, farm stock, fruit trees, seeds, and nursery offerings from J Jacobson Formosa.

R. E. Cooper Simmons Baby Shelley

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