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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
8
Mrs. Lottie Lervold and her son Chester were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold, sharing a family gathering on the day.
Mrs Anna Chilcott and Mr and Mrs Lester Hooker from Manakto visited Ray Chilcott's home on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday afternoon and evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson and family who called at the home of Mr and Mrs John Nondorf.
A group including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson and family Elmer Anderson Miss Anna Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen and sons Billy and Don Mr and Mrs H Barber and Mrs A C Florell Alfred Peterson of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Gene Antlinger enjoyed a wiener roast Saturday evening at the Benson Arm.
Sunday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Albin Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Gust Freed visiting Mr and Mrs A C Florell.
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and family Mr and Mrs Marvin Harper and baby of Belleville and Bill Stepanek of Belleville calling at the home of Mr and Mrs George Christie.
Relatives gathered at the home of Charlie Rasmussen’s parents Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen for a Sunday birthday dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charlie Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and children Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and children and Mr and Mrs Will Street and children of Courtland.
Mrs Emma Isaacson entertained Saturday afternoon for Mrs John Nelson and her Kansas City guest, joined by Mrs Nathan Isaacson and children, Mrs Emil Isaacson and children, Mrs August Rasmussen, and Mrs John Brandstrom in a social gathering.
A small gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O B Strom celebrated Alma Strom's birthday last Wednesday evening. Relatives and friends included Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mrs Art Cardwell and others. A lunch of sandwiches cake and toffee followed.
Mrs. Jim Evans and daughter Miss Pearl. Mrs. Glen Jones, Miss Leni Hout, all from Formosa, were Thursday night callers of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Blakeley.
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs C Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom at the Vetus Johnson residence.
Saturday evening hosts welcomed Mr and Mrs Ben Greenly of Kansas City for dinner events. Steve Blake was noted among attendees.
The Mutual Benefit club met with Mrs. Margaret Tantlinger Thursday. ten members were present. Mrs. Noble Isaacson was a guest and became a member. The session included conversation and needlework. quilts were planned for August 1. Members were reminded to bring thimbles for quilting.
Mrs. Anna Larson entertained Sunday evening guests at her home for dinner with Mr and Mrs. Enoch Larson in attendance.
Fr ances Florell celebrated her birthday with a family gathering last Sunday. Attending were her parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell and their daughter, Mr and Mrs Aaron Carlson and daughters, Mr and Mrs Carl Florell with Bobby and Joyce, and Mr and Mrs Charlie Monson and family.
Mrs. Joe Johnson celebrated her birthday last Sunday afternoon with friends arriving in well filled baskets and gifts including a purse of money. Attendees included numerous local couples and families, extending a warm community gathering. The Community Club met Wednesday July 22 with Mrs. Maggie leading.
Brown and seventeen members attended a club meeting. Plans were made for a picnic on Sunday July 29. Guests included Mrs Olive Richards Mrs Ruth Pease Mrs Olga Hugos Mrs Robt Swearengen and Miss Edith Blackburn. After lunch the club adjourned to meet on August 5 with Mrs Carl Benson.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Axel Anderson and family of Linn Kansas and Miss Marjorie Swenson of Clifton. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson Courtland Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson and Conrad Lundin.
Mrs Adolph Nelson hosted Garden Club members and a guest for a Tuesday afternoon meeting. Mrs F A Cullers spoke on continuous bloom in the Perennial Garden while Miss Blanche Hageman offered summer tulip care tips. A garden visit to Mrs Nelsons followed featuring a fish pond rock garden and decorative features. The next meeting will be held with Mrs Algot Anderson in August.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berggren with Mr. Warren Berggren and Miss Goldin Miller and Miss Ruby Sundine. Afternoon guests were Miss Mabel Berggren, Mrs. Lottie Lervold and Miss Florence Lervold at the Berggren home.
Mr. and Mrs. Eijer Larson entertained many children on Monday afternoon for Glenn Larson's ninth birthday. Guests included Dale and Eunice Gritten and other local youngsters. The party featured games and ice cream with cake as Glenn and Thelma Larson received wellwishes for many more birthdays.
Friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade on Tuesday evening to help Phyllis celebrate her second birthday.
Mr and Mrs W E Hiatt and children were breakfast guests of Mr and Mrs Will Johnson Saturday morning to celebrate Mr Johnsons birthday.
Mr and Mrs Hershel Kannier were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs R E Cooper, sharing a quiet afternoon at their home. The visit highlighted social ties within the community.
Mrs. Charlie Hohman will host the Friendship Club gathering for members today Thursday at the U B Aid Building. All members are urged to be present.
Mrs. G Y Haggman welcomed members and guests of the Welcome-In Circle of the Presbyterian Church last Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. A delicious lunch was served to a long list of attendees from Hallam Powhattan Salina and Concordia. The Circle will meet next Wednesday with Mrs W E Hiatt as hostess.
Miss Mareei Pree hosted a Saturday evening gathering with guests including Maurine Larson Jetty Green Naomi Nylund Dorothy Aspegren Nadyne Preble of Concordia Jeanne Plotner Veda Sanford of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Fay Daley of Belleville and Carl Johnson attending.
Unclear text notes Sunday evening visit by Mrs Ellen Johngo and family to Mr and Mrs C C TH. Readers see a dinner siesta reference, but details are fragmentary.
Ruth Hageman hosted an informal dinner Monday evening at her parents home Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Hageman in Milwaukee in honor of her cousin Miss Betty Creagor. Guests included Lucille Ward from Topeka and several other attendees with names listed.
Mr and Mrs John Maharti Sr and Little Ellen Steele were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Barto Vincent.
Mrs May White entertained Saturday noon with a dinner for Charles Green Harold Lee Jensen and Bobby and Arlis Jean White.
Miss Jeanne Plotner hosted a Wednesday morning breakfast and swimming party at the C G Cullers cabin. Invitees included Donna Hiatt Beatrice Nebraska Betty Creager Milwaukee Wisconsin Lois Hiatt Ruth Haggman Genevieve Freed Nona Fae Mahan Jeannette Ahrens Pauline Milner Wilhelmina Wetzel Kathryn Doctor Helen Green Jane Preble Nadyne Preble Alice Louise Nimocks Marcell Preble and Mr and Mrs Paul Preble Concordia and Mr and Mrs G P Plotner.
Saturday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs James McGlashen Mrs Florence Bradley and daughter of Los Angeles Mrs Tom Hay sr Mr and Mrs Tom Hay Jr and Mr and Mrs Walter Berry at Mr and Mrs Alex Scotts home.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and son, Miss Mabel Berggren, and Miss Ruby Sundine visiting Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren.
Mrs Oscar Berggren hosted Tuesday afternoon guests Miss Mabel Berggren Miss Ruby Sundine Mrs Grant Berggren and son Rudy for ice cream at Berggren home in a friendly social visit.
Mr and Mrs Orville Nichols hosted an ice cream gathering on Tuesday night for Mr and Mrs George Nichols and Mrs Alvie Nichols and daughters in Kackley.
Frank Fordham came home Saturday from Monta Vista Colorado after attending a rodeo last week. Mrs. Fordham visited her parents Mr and Mrs J H Flanding at Formosa during his absence.
Miss Margaret Flanding of For mosa was a Monday night and Tuesday visitor at the home of her sister Mrs. Frank Fordham and Mr. Fordham.
Mrs. Harley Christie and her daughter Donna Jean stayed over Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Jamison at Belleville. Mr and Mrs C A Wilson of Concordia visited relatives in Scandia last Sunday evening. A public notice urges disinfecting bins and treating wheat with Gordon Dissulphide-Haggman and Wires.
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