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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1958

Page

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Forest Conservation stamp marks 100th Roosevelt birth anniversary

The 4-cent Forest Conservation commemorative stamp goes on First Day sale October 27, 1958 in Tucson Arizona at the American Forestry Association annual meeting. It prints in three colors on the Giori press and features forest management wildlife shelter and watershed protection with design by Rudolph Wendelin. Collectors may request First Day Covers by sending envelopes to the Tucson Postmaster with payment and proper addressing instructions.

Tucson Ariz American Forestry Association Giori Theodore Roosevelt Rudolph Wendelin United States Department of Agriculture Wendelin Department of Agriculture Arizona America Post Office Department

Coronado Council Names Wilcox Finance Campaign Director

John Wilcox has been chosen as the Rhonda Campaign Director of the Coronado Council Boy Scouts Finance Campaign. Milton Sorem, Campaign Chairman, says Wilcox is now securing chairmen for district communities and plans finance campaigns in areas without a Community Chest or United Fund.

John Wilcox Rhonda Coronado Council Boy Scouts Milton Sorem Wilcox United Fund Wilcox Wll Concordia Peconda Republic Cloud Jewell Mitchell Washington Clay

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Allen Jensen and Dibbie

Mrs. Ellen Johnson and Mrs. Lloyd Tebow hosted a pink and blue shower at Mrs. Johnsons home on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed visiting and gifts were opened by Mrs. Jensen followed by a lovely lunch served by the hostesses.

Ellen Johnson Lloyd Tebow Mrs. Johnson Allen Jensen Dibbie

SSA Representative to Visit Belleville on August 12

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on August 12. People seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Social Security Administration Belleville Courthouse Welfare Office

Social Hour Club Meeting Held August First

The Social Hour club met with Mrs. Glenn Farlee on August 1, with 10 members and two guests, Misses Alma Strom and Pearl Strom present. Roll call answered with a Household Hint. Recreation led by Mrs. Farlee included contests on trees, kitchen articles, and flowers. Next meeting set for August 15 with Mrs. Lars Hanson. roll call to be answered with a verse or poem.

Glenn Farlee Alma Pearl Strom Farlee Lars Hanson

Blecha Family Overnight Visit With Rasmussens

Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha and family stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen senior on Wednesday. Lynn returned home with her parents after a few days at the Rasmussen home.

Amos Blecha Leslie Rasmussen Lynn Rasmussen

Riverside and Belleville Families Visit Isaacsons

Mr and Mrs Donald Miller and family of Riverside California and Mrs Bert Barrett of Belleville spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson.

Donald Miller Riverside, Calif Bert Barrett Belleville Frank Isaacson

Subscriptions Renewed Amid Quiet Mailbox Signals

A short note lists renewed subscriptions received this past week from Vernon Smith Ralph Moe Courtland Mrs. D. EB. Mathis Orchard Idaho. The rest is a poem by Luther A. Merker reflecting on home and quiet journeys.

Vernon Smith Ralph Moe Courtland D. EB. Mathis Orchard Idaho

Wonder Merry-Go-Round Coming to Scandia Free Rides

A promotional event announces a Wonder Merry-Go-Round tour to Scandia with free rides for children and sample Hostess Twinkies for all. Continental Baking Co plans the free occasion, with dates to be posted in local F and M Store and Nelson IGA Market windows.

Scandia Continental Baking Co F and M Nelson Iga Journal

Paper early this week to cover Veterans hospital visit

The Journal prints ahead this week due to a Monday morning appearance at the Veterans hospital in Wichita. The staff must stay until Wednesday as instructed. Limited local news expected this week due to the scheduling issue.

Veterans Hospital Wichita

Social and Personal Notes From Winfield and Surroundings

Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and family from Winfield return from Bloomfield Iowa where they visited son Low ell Bowling. They called on Ada Aspegren and other relatives. Jack Thull and family from Cawker City and Agnes Cardwell dined with Duaine and Sam Greenslade. Homer Cardwell attended evening. Carol Fogelberg visiting from Wichita with her parents Rich ard and family. Rodney Dovel visited Jerry Strand and Duaine Greenslade.

Harold Bowling Beth Jim Winfield Bloomfield Iowa Lowell Bowling Bowling Ada Aspegren Jack Thull Cawker City Agnes Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Homer Cardwell Carol Fogelberg Wichita Richard Fogelberg

Coffee party guests at park gathering

Mrs. Glenn Scrivner hosted a morning coffee party in the park with guests including Mr. George Stromberg and many local women. Republic attendees included Mrs. John Hurley Mrs. Vic Berggren and Mrs Clarence Berggren.

Glenn Scrivner the Park George Stromberg Robert Scrivner Maurine Larson Carl Erickson Harold Larson Joe Pankoke Harold Swanson Kenneth Danielson Charlie Berggren Leslie Cady Rex Sandell Eunice Canfield Clark Freed Floyd Johnson Charles Duncan Larry Smith Ollie Isaacson Volney Evarts Anjeannette Isaacson Grant Berggren Tony Reeg Republic John Hurley Vic Berggren Clarence Berggren

Local Social Visit Notes from Weekend Gatherings

Mrs Axel Smith and Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Edith Forsberg. Mr and Mrs Verle Hallgren Peggy and Patricia were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrick son and family.

Axel Smith Olga Hugos Gladys Edith Forsberg Verle Hallgren Peggy Patricia Paul Fredrick

Kirk and Freed Family Share Thursday Evening Supper

Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirk and Lynn were guests of Fn and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family for Thursday evening supper.

Glenn Kirk and Lynn Glenwood Freed

Carol Fogelberg Spends Morning with Lena Fogelberg

Carol Fogelberg spends Friday morning with Mrs. Lena Fogelberg in a quiet social visit. The two were seen in conversation and shared a light coffee together.

Carol Fogelberg Mrs Lena Fogelberg

Courtland Ladies Visit Mrs Mahin This Tuesday

Mrs. George Larson and a group of eight women guests including Mrs. Ada Aspergen, Mrs. Mona Bollinger, Mrs. Anna Hohman, Mrs. Carl Reece, Mrs. Ed Loring, Mrs. W. E. Linden, and Mrs. Max Nunn with children were Tuesday afternoon visitors at Mrs. Sam Mahin's home in Courtland.

George Larson Ada Aspégren Mona Bollinger Anna Hohman Carl Reece Ed Loring W. E. Linden Max Nunn Sam Mahin Courtland

Mrs Boman Birthday Party Hosted by Belleville Hosts

Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and their sons with Emil Boman were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Art Molzahn in Belleville celebrating Mrs Boman's birthday anniversary.

Godfrey Boman Emil Boman Art Molzahn Belleville Boman

Forsberg Family Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Edith Forsberg

Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and their children were Thursday evening supper guests of Mrs Edith Forsberg.

Edward Forsberg Edith Forsberg

Mrs Vera Newcomb Visits With Mrs Godfrey Boman

Mrs Vera Newcomb spent Wednesday morning with Mrs Godfrey Boman and her sons Phyllis and Julia Davis accompanied by the visitors.

Vera Newcomb Phyllis Julia Davis Godfrey Boman

Mr and Mrs Arlis White Guests At Wm Clark Home

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and their children were Thursday evening guests at the William Clark home.

Mrs Arlis White Wm. Clark Home

Mrs Minnie Anderson Spends Thursday with Mrs Frank Isaacson

Mrs Minnie Anderson spent Thursday visiting Mrs Frank Isaacson, sharing a social hour and catching up on mutual news in the community.

Minnie Anderson Frank Isaacson

Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and Janice Visit Mrs. Otto Nelson

Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and Janice spent Tuesday with Mrs. Otto Nelson, sharing time and conversation in a casual social call.

Paul Fredrickson Janice Otto Nelson

Mrs Merle Haser and Mrs Alfred Hallowell Visit

Mrs Merle Haser and Mrs Alfred Hallowell spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Wesley Newcomb, sharing conversation and hospitality.

Merle Haser Alfred Hallowell Wesley Newcomb

Narka Couple Dines Friday with Wm Clark Family

Mrs Ann Kobes and John Chopp of Narka were Friday dinner guests at the Wm Clark home.

Ann Kobes and John Chopp Narka Wm. Clark

Mrs Free d and family return to Buena Park after visit

Mrs. Fre ed and her children left Friday for their home in Buena Park California after spending two weeks with Mrs Hannah Fre ed Mr and Mrs Lloyd Swihart of Lovewell and other relatives and friends.

John’ Fréed Buena Park Calif Hannah Freed Lloyd Swihart Lovewell

Rasmussen and Blecha Families Connected in Munden Area

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blecha and family are noted as connected in the Munden area with details unspecified.

Kennedy and guests visit Wm Clark home

Mrs. Al Kennedy and Deb bie along with Mrs. Pat Sandell and children and Mrs. Ilene DeWitt were Wednesday evening guests at the Wm. Clark home.

al Kennedy Debbie Pat Sandell Ilene DeWitt Wm. Clark

Mrs Milo Johnson and Mrs George Stromberg Guests

Mrs Milo Johnson and Mrs George Stromberg were Thursday morning guests of Mrs Robert Scivner, sharing a social visit and conversation in the host’s home.

Milo Johnson George Stromberg Robert Scivner

Betty Hammer Visited Pamela Anderson Thursday Afternoon

Betty Hammer spent Thursday afternoon with Pamela Anderson in a casual meeting that highlighted celebrity overlap. The event drew attention from local observers and fans seeking a glimpse of the duo.

Betty Hammer Pamela Anderson

Thompson Baby Girl Born With Thompson Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Bob Thompson announce the birth of a baby girl on Wednesday July 80. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson Mrs Dorothy Reed of Scandia and Paul Reed of California. Great grandmother is Mrs Stella Scott of Belleville.

Bob Thompson Lester Thompson Dorothy Reed Scandia Paul Reed California Stella Scott Belleville

Mrs Cuthbertson Seriously Ill in Belleville Hospital

The newspaper notes Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson is in Belleville Hospital and reported seriously ill at this writing.

Carl Cuthbertson Belleville Hospital

Social Guests Dine With Local Residents Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Debbie and Mrs Russell Dewitt and Judy were Tuesday evening guests of Mrs Pat Sandell and children.

Kenneth Danielson al Kennedy Debbie Russell DeWitt Judy Pat Sandell

Mrs Kauer and Cindy Visit Mr and Mrs Doctor

Mrs Clayton Kauer and Cindy of Belleville spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

Clayton Kauer Cindy Belleville Robert Doctor

Local social visits span several households this week

Mrs. W. S. English, Mrs. Zenia Stof er and Mrs. Bessie Tedrow visited Mrs. Daisy Haggman Tuesday evening and also called on Mrs. Ellen Sed erlin. Mr. and Mrs. Erick Erickson of Belleville spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O. W. Erickson and family. Mrs. Walter Bollinger and Linda of Norcatur visited Friday and Saturday.

Zenia Stofer Bessie Tedrow Daisy Haggman Ellen Sederlin Mrs. Erick Erickson Belleville O. W. Erickson Walter Bollinger Linda of Norcatur

Clark Family Leaves Marysville After Visit

Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and children departed Sunday to their Waynesville Missouri home following a two week stay at the Jean Clark residence in Marysville and a visit at the William Clark home in town.

Ron Clark Waynesville Jean Clark Marysville Wm. Clark

Local families host Sunday evening supper guests

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Glecha and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pachta and family were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell were evening guests.

Leslie Rasmussen Amos Blecha Family of Munden Amos Glecha Ed Pachta Homer Cardwell

Wichita Visit Couples With Tholstrups and Johnsons

Mr and Mrs Delbert Tholstrup and their boys of Wichita visited Friday evening through Sunday with Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs Johnson returned home after spending the past week in Wichita

Delbert Tholstrup Wichita Reuben Johnson Johnson

Birthday Dinner Honors Donna Runft Anniversary

Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Runft and family honored Donna Runft s birthday anniversary with Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Pamela Mrs Joe N Johnson and Susan and Renee Johnson of Wichita in attendance.

Donald Runft Donna Runft Russell Anderson Pamela Joe N. Johnson Susan Renee Johnson Wichita

Concordia Women Guests Dine With Homer Family

Misses Pearl and Alma Strom of Concordia and Mrs. Mabel Cline with Jo lene and Charles visited Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer.

Pearl Alma Strom Concordia Mabel Cline Jolene Charles Homer Cardwell

FeCook and Gregory Home Guests Share Wednesday Supper

Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell and boys of FeCook Neb and Mrs Merle Haser were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Arlis White Gregory and Pamela.

Alfred Hallowell FeCook, Nebr Merle Haser Arlis White Gregory Pamela

Rasmussen Returns Home After Oklahoma Visit

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen arrived home Wednesday evening after spending several weeks with Mr and Mrs Gob Milley and family in Goodwell Oklahoma.

Ralph Rasmussen Gob Milley Goodwell, Okla

Mr and Mrs Loring Visit Richard Loring Home

Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and children visited Friday evening at the Richard Loring home, sharing time with the family.

Lee Loring Richard Loring

Friday Afternoon Guests at Mrs Sandine Home

Friday afternoon visitors included Mrs 8 J Swenson Mrs Algor Anderson Mrs Bessie Ted row Mrs Ellen Sederlin Mrs Ed Loring Anita Spitler Lois Ann Tuley Mrs Ed Swanson Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys.

Elsa Sandine J. Swenson Algor Anderson Bessie Tedrow Ellen Sederlin Ed Loring Anita Spitler Lois Ann Tuley Ed Swanson Ed Olson Olga Hugos Gladys

Jo Ann Medlin Visits Riley Grandparents

Jo Ann Medlin of Riley is spending a few days with her grandparents, Mrs. Richard Loring.

Jo Ann Medlin Riley Richard Loring

Mrs Earl Melby and family visit Nondorf home

Mrs Earl Melby and her sons visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Harley Eby and family from Marion Iowa at the Nondorf home in Courtland.

Earl Melby Harley Eby Marion Iowa Nondorf Courtland

Mrs Rex Sandell And Boys Visit Mrs Francis Cornett

Mrs. Rex Sandell and her two sons spent Wednesday visiting Mrs. Francis Cornett. The gathering focused on friendly conversation and family time.

Rex Sandell Francis Cornett

Belleville trio guests at Berggrens supper

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berggren and Mrs. Mabel Nesmith of Belleville were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren.

Frank Berggren Mabel Nesmith Belleville Oscar Berggren

Mrs Reece Visits With Mrs Hohman On Thursday Evening

Mrs Carl Reece attended a social visit Thursday evening with her friend Mrs Anna Hohman, sharing conversation and hospitality in a local home gathering.

Carl Reece Anna Hohman

Marilyn and John Isaacson Visit Harvey Hammer Home

Marilyn and John Isaacson spent Tuesday evening at the Harvey Hammer home, according to a local social note.

Marilyn John Isaacson Harvey Hammer

Ladies Visit Highlight Thursday Afternoon Calls

Mrs Walter Anderson Mrs Anjean nette Isaacson and Mrs Lewis Noblit visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ellen Johnson, sharing fellowship and social chatter.

Walter Anderson Anjeannette Isaacson Lewis Noblit Ellen Johnson

Supper Guests Named by Local Families

Tuesday evening guests at the Johnson home included Mr and Mrs Ike Briggs and children from Tucson Arizona along with Mrs Leonard LeSage of Arizona and Allen Bowersox of California Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson.

Charles Johnson Ike Briggs Tucson Ariz Leonard LeSage Arizona Allen Bowersox California Algot Anderson

Friday Morning Guests At Mrs Johnson Home

Friday morning guests of Mrs C Johnson included Mrs Ronald Johnson and daughters Mrs Elwyn Isaac and her children and Inez Bergstrom in a small social gathering at the Johnson residence.

C. ©. Johnson Ronald Johnson Elwyn Isaacson Inez Bergstrom

Moe Guests Dinner With Evarts Couple

Mr and Mrs Wm Moe were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Volney Evarts during a social visit.

Mrs. Wm. Moe Mrs. Volney Evarts

Mrs Robison and Delton Visit Harvey Hammer Home

Mrs Charles Robison and Delton were Friday afternoon guests at the Harvey Hammer home.

Charles Robison Delton Harvey Hammer

Thursday Dinner Guests At Mrs Berry Home

Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. Ruby Berry were Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson and Walter Bofles.

Ruby Berry Joyce Johnson Walter Bofles

Hancock Family Visits In Belleville Hospital Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hancock and Orville Hancock of Burr Oak spent Thursday with Mrs. Evelyn Jordon and Burl Cuthbertson and Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson in the Belleville hospital.

Cecil Hancock Orville Hancock Burr Oak Evelyn Jordon Burl Cuthbertson Carl Cuthbertson Belleville Hospital

Picnic Supper Enjoyed by Belleville Residents

Susan and Reney Johnson of Wichita along with Mr and Mrs Wilbert Hall J W Hall of Belleville Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald Mrs Edith Swanson and Vernon and Mr and Mrs Lars Nordgard shared a picnic supper in the Belleville park Friday evening.

Susan Reney Johnson Wichita Wilbert Hall J. W. Hall Belleville Joe N. Johnson Lena Fogelberg Donald Edith Swanson Vernon Lars Norgard Belleville Park

Sunday Evening Guests at Mrs Norris Home

Sunday evening visitors to Mrs Edith Norris included Mrs Leta Lloyd, Mrs Bertha Granstedt, and Mrs Sherman Robison.

Edith Norris Leta Lloyd Bertha Granstedt Sherman Robison

Unclear fragment mentions Evelyn Jordan and Burl Cuthbertson

Fragment references Mrs Evelyn Jordan Burl Cuthbertson and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson with a son in Belleville hospital.

Friday Supper Guests Named in Courtland and Oregon

Friday evening visitors to Mrs. Anna Hohman included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mahin of Courtland and Mrs. Max Nunn with Mary Ellen and Warren of Oregon.

Anna Hohman Sam Mahin Courtland Max Nunn Mary Ellen Warren Oregon

Wednesday Evening Guests at Mrs Lewis Home

Wednesday evening visitors to Mrs. B. H. Lewis included Mrs. Sherman Robison, Mrs. Edith Norris, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Mrs. Bertha Granstedt.

B. H. Lewis Sherman Robison Edith Norris Lena Lloyd Bertha Granstedt

7th Annual Good Red Circle Auction At CK Ranch

The 7th Good Red Circle Auction drew 5 000 farm youth to CK Ranch Brookville July 25 26. A cash and credit plan by J J Vanier let bidders buy on credit with Red Circle points. Max Handlin won a $300 scholarship. Jane Miser another $300 for leadership.

Vanier Grang Max Handlin Geneseo Kansas Max Jane Miser Cottonwood Falls Jane Rufus Cox Kansas State College G. B. Marion John Irving Missouri Richard Warren College of Agriculture Department of Animal, Husbandry University of Nebraska Cox Marion Irving Warren North Osage County Overbrook Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa Texas Wyoming Nap Red Circle Gene Watson Linda Sue McMoran Coldwater CK Canasta John Collins Yates Center Hampshire Ray McMoran

Kansas City guests share Republic supper evening

Mrs. Mona Bollinger Eddie and Steven Gary Winfrey and Frank Goltere all of Kansas City Mo and Mrs Anna Hohman were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark of Republic.

Mona Bollinger Eddie and Steven Gary Winfrey Frank Goltere Kansas City, Mo Anna Hohman Vic Brown Mark Republic

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C. C Social Security News Eivening The Luther A. Merker Senor Rodney Dovel Jerry Strand Aba U.S Keep America Evelyn Jordan
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