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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

4

Concordia Residents Named in Obituary Snippet

Missed context shows a fragment listing residents Mrs Frank Teaneson Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Marvin Novak and Bernita Roberts of Concordia.

Frank . Teaneson Mire Richard ‘Loring

Mrs. Fred Evert and Mrs John Nondorf Friday guests

Mrs. Fred Evert and Mrs. John Nondorf were Friday guests of Mrs. Emily Willis.

Fred Evert John Nondorf Eimily ‘Willis

Norway 4H Club Meeting Notes and Social Visit

Mrs Olive Isaacson and Elien Day visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Emily Willis and Mrs Alice Cahill. The Norway 4H club met at the Norway schoolhouse Tuesday evening April 20.

Olive Isaacson Elien Emily Willis Alice Cahill Norway.4h Norway School House

Brewer and Aspegren Family Social Roundtable Notes

Renie Marie Brewer visited as Monday overnight guest of Doris Herrman. Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf and Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren spent Sunday at Brookville. Rev and Mrs N H Pearson and Mrs Wallace Aspegren attended the Augustana Lutheran conference in Kansas City from Wednesday to Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf.

Renie Marie Brewer Doris Herrman Paul Wolf Wallace Aspegren Brookville N. H. Pearson Kansas City Augustana Lutheran Conference George Larson W. W. Aspegren Ada Loren Carlgren Ehils Carrol Anderson Robson Don Larson Clyde, Norris Belleville

Sunday Evening Guests of Paul Becks

Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Republic.

Harold Cooper Vacation Visit With Salina Family

Harold Cooper of Salina spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper, returning for a brief family visit.

Harold Cooper Salina Mrs. W. E. Cooper

Forel Family Dines With Fortunate Hosts in Fairbury

Mr and Mrs Loren Forel and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wyatt Corbin and Richard of Fairbury Nebraska. The Forel party spent the afternoon as guests at the Corbin home.

Loren . Forel Wyatt Corbin Richard Fairbury, Nebr

Sunday Visits Highlight Belleville Social Time

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe spent Sunday afternoons with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville in a social gathering noted by local observers for its cordiality and community warmth.

Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Local Social Guests At Peterson Etter Home

Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson and Mrs. Eve Lyn Jordan were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Peterson and Mrs. Belle Etter. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen were Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson.

Carl Cuthbertson Evelyn Jordan Alvin Peterson Belle Etter Ralph Rasmussen

Local Social Visits Reported in Belleville Area

Mrs Fern Cuthbertson and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson Jr visited along with Pamela and Brenda of Belleville on Thursday. Sunday evening guests at the Bil Clark home were Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand and Mrs Evelyn Jordon.

Fern Cuthbertson Carl Cuthbertson Pamela Brenda Belleville Carl, Cuthbertson Evelyn Jordon Mrs Jerry .Strand Bil Clark Home

Families Head to Coffeyville for Construction Work

Mr and Mrs Don Bender, their children, Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon will travel from Belleville on Wednesday to Coffeyville where Reece Construction Co has ongoing work.

Don Bender Max Berry Gordon Belleville Coffeyville Reece Construction Co

Last Week’s Callers List Names Several Local Residents

Last week callers for Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson and Mrs. Evelyn Jordon included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor, Mrs. John Nondorf, and Mrs. Bob Robbins in the local notices.

Carl Cuthbertson Evelyn Jordon Robert Doctor John Nondorf Bob Robbins

Family Weekend Gatherings Span Golden and Denver

Mr and Mrs Lee McCarty of Golden Colorado and Mrs Elda Weaver Elwyn and Bob of Denver spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson and other relatives.

Lee McCarty Golden Colo Elda Weaver Elwyn and Bob Denver, Colo Erick Erickson

Sunday dinner guests honor 49th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson entertained Sunday with dinner in honor of their 49th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee McCarty of Golden Colorado Mrs Elda Weaver Elwyn and Bob of Denver Colorado Mr and Mrs Chester Erickson and children of Belleville and Mr and Mrs C W Erickson and children Lena Fogelberg and Donald. They were joined by Bertha Larsen at Concordia.

Erick’ Erickson Lee McCarty Golden, Colo

Local Sunday Guests Include Jamestown Couple and Norway Visitor

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sjoholm of Jamestown were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs RB C Wires. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Ann of Norway.

Arthur ‘Sjoholm Jamestown Rb.c. ‘Wires Wilbur ‘Zener Carl Peterson Ann Norway

Petersons host Norwegian dinner guests

Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson of For mosa were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Norway.

Paul Peterson Formosa Carl Peterson Norway

Belleville Family Visits Hosts for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Donald Bender and their children of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs R F Cooper.

Donald Bender Belleville R. 5. Cooper

Wolf Couple Spends Saturday in Hastings Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf spent Saturday in Hastings Nebraska. They visited local shops and enjoyed a day out in the city, returning home with memories and photos from the excursion.

Moe and Andersons Host Sunday Evening Guests

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Walt er Anderson in a social visit.

Bill Moe Mrs Walter Anderson

Hardin and Perry Guests Dine with Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Jesse Hayes and Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska and Mr and Mrs C O Barber were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Emily Willis and Mrs Alice Cahill, sharing an informal social visit.

Jesse Hayes Silas Perry Hardy, Nebr C. O. Barber Emily Willis Alice Cahill

Mr and Mrs Don Goodwin Hosts Overnight Guests

Mr and Mrs Don Goodwin of Junction City were overnight guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin.

Don Goodwin Junction Claude ‘Goodwin

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Many Goodwins and Spencers

Mr and Mrs G K Goodwin January and Tomy Gothenburg Nebraska hosted Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin Mrs Jessie Bell and Robert and Mr and Mrs Spencer Danielson and Marvin for Sunday dinner at the home of Mrs Bert Brown in Belleville.

G. K. Goodwin Janice Tommy Gothenburg Nebr Claude Goodwin Jessie Bell Robert Spencer

Sunday Dinner Guests Attend Red Top Homecoming

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and family included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Neilson, Sammy and Margie, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike Sr, Leslie Nelson and Bernita Stafford. They then attended the Red Top district 84 schools homecoming.

Paul ‘Fredrickson Otto. Nelson Clarence Neilson Sammy Margie George Fike Leslie Nelson Bernita Stafford Red Top District 84

Dinner Guests Include Hipolite Peterson Visit Ericksons

Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite and Ann Peterson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson, Billy, and Marion.

Maurice Hipolite Ann Peterson Carl Erickson Billy Marion

Sunday Visitors From Multiple Families Attend Dinners

Mr and Mrs AB Wilson of For mosa and Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Bobby of Belleville were Sunday visitors at the Bob Doctor home. Darrell Morehead and Corrine of Belleville, Rose Thompson of Wichita and Max Thompson and Cynthia were Sunday dinner guests at the Lester Thompson home.

A. B. Wilson Formosa Thornton Doctor Bobby Belleville Bob Doctor Darrell Morehead Corrine Rose Thompson Wichita Max Thompson Cynthia Lester Thompson

Clarks Attend Carlson Home Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Bill Clark were Saturday evening guests at the Carl Erickson home.

Mrs Bill Clark Carl Erickson Home

Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin Visit Charley Tedrow Home

Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin called at the Charley Tedrow home Monday morning in what appears to be a social call.

Conrad Sederlin Charley Tedrow

Tedrow Family Hosts Dinner Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Mondo Tedrow and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs Charley Tedrow. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blakley of Belleville visited the Mrs. George Haser and Duaine Greenslade homes Saturday afternoon.

Clyde Blakley Belleville George Haser Duaine

Jamestown Area Hosts Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Don Goodwin of Junction City were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Victor Vollan near Jamestown.

Don Goodwin Junction City Victor Vollan Jamestown

Fraser Guests Visit Christensen and Harold

Mr and Mrs Russell Fraser were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen and Harold.

Russell Fraser Kenneth Christensen Harold

Salina man visits parents over weekend

Marion Stolander of Salina spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Billy.

Marion Stolander Salina Carl Erickson Billy

Birthday party honors Mr Alfred Freed

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Freed in honor of Mr Freed's birthday included Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Mr and Mrs Orin Reed and family Milton Freed Mr and Mrs George Freed and family Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family Mr and Mrs Max Reed and family and Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed Ronald Roger and Judy

Alfred Freed Mr Freed Stanley Moe Orin Reed Milton Freed George Freed Leonard Freed Max Reed Glenwood Freed Ronald Roger Judy

Mrs Carl Erickson Visits Dewey Johnson Family

Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy spent Monday with Mrs Dewey Johnson and her children adding a day of social visits to local neighbors.

Carl Erickson Billy Dewey Johnson

Gothenburg Pair Visits Goodwins This Weekend

Mr and Mrs G K Goodwin welcome Janice and Tommy of Gothenburg Nebraska for a weekend with Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin in a family visit full of fellowship and shared stories.

G. K. ‘Goodwin Janice and Tommy Gothenburg Nebr Claude Goodwin

Sunday guest Arthur Goodwin at Glenwood Freed home

Arthur Goodwin appeared as a Sunday morning guest at the Glenwood Freed residence, joining the host for a quiet visit and conversation.

Arthur Goodwin Glenwood Freed Home

Local visitors share weekend at area homes

Mrs Margaret Wicklund of Morgan ville visited with Mr and Mrs W F Kallman Monday morning. Mr and Mrs John Bureman and sons of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren. Mr and Mrs H C McMullen Margie and Stephan of Lincoln Nebr were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs F M Jackson. Mr and Mrs E A Tornquist were callers of Mr and Mrs F M Jackson Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs N D Currie.

Margaret Wicklund of Morganville W. F. Kallman John Bureman Kansas City Richard Fogelberg Charlie Berggren H. C. McMullen Marjorie and Stephan Lincoln, Nebr F. M. Jackson E. A. Tornquist Glenn Currie Mrs N. D. Currie Vic Gutscher Glenn ‘Currie Woodrow Anderson

Concordia Residents Share Sunday Supper Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Newcomb and Mr. and Mrs. Hank DeMars of Concordia were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newcomb and Dennis.

Leonard Newcomb Hank DeMars Concordia Herman Newcomb Dennis

Berggren Couple Visit Donald Runft Home

Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren visited the Donald Runft home Thursday evening in a social call.

Oscar Berggren Donald Runft

Social Roundup Of Local Guests And Birthdays

Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson. Sunday visitors honored Richard Swanson with extended family from Belleville Concordia and others. Various families gathered for birthdays and friendly visits across Concordia and nearby homes.

Kenneth Danielson Mrs Clarence Herrman Alfred Swanson Richard Swanson Clifford Swanson Marvin Novak Belleville Bernita Roberts Concordia

Homecoming at Poplar Grove School House

Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and boys attended the Home-coming at the Poplar Grove school house on Sunday afternoon with Danielson Mraz Kenneth and others listed in the attendance.

Mraz eKmneth Danielson Rex. Sandell Poplar , Grove School

Monday evening supper guests for Mr and Mrs Anderson

Monday evening guests were Misses Glenna Anderson and Allane West. The notice lists their names as visitors to the Anderson household.

Algot Anderson Glenna Anderson Allane West

Farm Bureau Meeting Attended by Peterson Runft in Belleville

Alvin Peterson and Donald Runft attended a Farm Bureau meeting in Belleville Friday evening. Mrs Peterson spent the evening with Mrs Runft and family.

Alvin Peterson Donald Runft Farm Bureau Belleville

Social Visit Highlights from Belleville Hosts

Mr and Mrs Rax Sandell and sons were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson Mr and Mrs Warren McCracken of Belleville were evening guests there.

Rax Sandell and Sons Harold Anderson Warren McCracken Belleville

Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson are the parents of a boy, Jerry Donald, born at Belleville Hospital on Saturday April 24. The Johnsons and the Runft family visited Virgil Larsen and family near Jamestown for Sunday dinner.

Donald Johnson Belleville Hospital Jerry Donald Donald Runft Virgil Larsen Jamestown

Birthday Party for Jane Ann Reece at Home

Mrs H W Reece hosted a Monday birthday party for Jane Ann Reece turning six. Guests included Darlene Ny strom Arlene Ny strom Sonia Larson Lynette Boyles Marcia Perry Bette Lea Loring Susan Dart and Deanel Saralyn Reece. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Social visit from several families to Mrs. Reuben Johnson

Mrs. Larry O'Brien and children, Mrs. Benny Lervold, Mrs. Charles McGregor and baby were Monday afternoon guests of Mrs. Reuben Johnson.

Larry O’brien Benny Lervold Charles McGregor Baby Reuben Johnson

Reece Family Hosts Birthday Anniversary Supper

Mr and Mrs H W Reece and daughters welcomed Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and the Reece family for Saturday evening supper honoring Jane Ann's birthday anniversary.

Jack Reece Carl Reece H. W. Reece Jane Ann

Kanorado Couple Social Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs W E Dyatt of Kanorado spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H W Reece and daughters.

W. E. Dyatt Kanorado H. W. Reece

Miss Glenna Anderson Sunday guest of Rev Pearson

Miss Glenna Anderson was a Sunday guest of Rev. and Mrs. N H Pearson.

Glenna Anderson N. H. Pearson

Denver Couple Visits From Tuesday To Saturday

Mr and Mrs Stanley Towner of Denver Colorado visited from Tuesday until Saturday with Mr and Mrs R Canfield departing residents in the area during the late week gathering

Stanley Towner Denver, Colo R. Cc. Canfield

Birthday visit honors Mrs Hammer on Friday

Friday afternoon guests honored Mrs. Ellen Hammer for her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Jack Larsen, Mrs. Ivan Carlgren, Mrs. Loren Carlgren and children, Mrs. Charles Carlgren, and Mrs. E. A. Carlgren, all in the Larsens home.

Lars Larsen Ellen Hammer

Wiling Workers Group Met At Methodist Church Parlor

The Wiling Workers group met at the Methodist church parlor Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lloyd Nele son, Mrs. Etta Nystrom and Mrs. Walter Saunders as hostesses. Mrs. Nelson was in charge of the devotion. After the business meeting, a social afternoon was enjoyed. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses.

Thurge Any Lloyd Neleson Mra Etta. Nystrom Walter Saunders Mra Nelson

Mrs Jack Mahan and Jackie Visit Heayman Newcomb Home

Mrs Jack Mahan and Jackie were Monday afternoon guests at the Heayman Newcomb home.

Jack Mahan Jackie Wer Heayman Newcomb Home

Gordnear Visit At Roy Tedrow Home In Kansas City Menus

Mr and Mrs Fred Gordnear of Kansas City visited Saturday afternoon at the Roy Tedrow home.

Fred Gordnear Kansas City Roy Tedrow

Local families host guests during weekend visits

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stafford and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell and sons Tuesday evening. Axel Smith and family planned a Sunday trip to Admire. Mrs. Lawrence Berrier and Don Agenda spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Max Thompson and Cynthia. Miss Rose Thompson of Wichita visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson and family.

Dale Stafford Rex Sandell Axel ‘Smith Admire Lawrence Berrier Don Agenda Max Thompson Cynthia Rose Thompson Wichita Mrs Lester Thompson

Emma Porter Dinner Guest at Newcomb Home

Mrs. Emma Porter was a Monday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newcomb, joining them for an evening gathering.

Emma Porter Herman Newcomb

EUB Ladies Aid of Norway Meet at Church

The EUB Ladies Aid of Norway met at the church Thursday afternoon to plan the coming year and enjoy a pot-luck lunch.

EUB Ladies Aid of Norway

Local Social Visits Reported By Mrs Cameron Lowe and Mr Beyson

Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Cameron Lowe included Eva Sothers Zena Storer and Bert Wickham. Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Marcus Beyson included Kenneth Christensen Harold Homer Christensen Loren Hedstrom and Milton Stensaas families.

Cameron Lowe Eva Sothers Zena Storer Bert Wickham Marcus Beyson Kenneth Christensen Harold Homer Christensen Loren Hedstrom Milton Stensaas

Mrs Margaret Corbin and Virginia Visit Celia Stromberg

Mrs Margaret Corbin and Virginia were Monday evening supper guests of Mrs Celia Stromberg.

Margaret Corbin Virginia Celia Stromberg

Cameron Lowe Weekend Visit With Bilis Relatives

Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe spent the weekend in Bilis with relatives. Mrs Wickham returned home with them for a week long visit.

Cameron Lowe Bilis Mrs. Wickham

Herrman and Nelson Families Visit Iver Hammer Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and family and Mr and Mrs Vernon Nelson and sons were Saturday evening guests at the Iver Hammer home.

Clarence Herrman Vernon Nelson and Sons Iver Hammer Home

Jamestown Visitors Call on Richard Loring Home

Mrs. Mabel Johnson and Leon of Jamestown visited Tuesday at the Richard Loring home.

Mabel Johnson and Leon of Jamestown Richard Loring

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Beck Republic Scandia State Bank of Scandia Kansas Absets United States Walter Boyles State OF OF Republic Raymond B. Cooper George Cox and Son Clifton, Kansas H. and B. Hardware Norway, Kansas Kans Juddy Scandia, Kansas Lena Fogelberg Donald Bertha’ Larsen Hastings, Nebr Clarence Gile Bertha Larsen Oscar Odell Home Roy Thomas Princess Theatre Maureen Ohara Jeff Chandler Agra
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