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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1957

Page

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Reception for New Pastor at Amana Lutheran Church

A large gathering of Amana Lutheran members and friends honored Rev and Mrs George E Nielson at a Sunday reception. They arrived from Crooks South Dakota to begin duties. Vice-pastor Rev C A Lofgren led the program with music and greetings, and a silver gift from the congregation.

Amana’ Lutheran Church George E.‘Nielson Nielsons Crooks So. Dak Amana Lutheran Church C. A. Lofgren Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Maynard Moen Concordia Robert Herrholdt Belleville Douglas Olson Mankato R. B. Wilke Dorcas Society

Death of William Walter in Courtland

Word reached Scandia that William Walter of Courtland died Saturday evening at St Joseph Hospital Concordia after a lingering illness. He leaves his wife and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church Courtland with burial in Courtland Cemetery.

Scandia William Walter Courtland St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Walter Christian Church

Death of Mrs. Elveria Ricketts in Jacksonville

Mrs. Elveria Ricketts of Jacksonville Florida died Saturday evening. Born in Scandia she lived here until age six teen then moved to Florida with her parents. She leaves nine children two sisters and many relatives and friends.

Benny Lervold Elveria Ricketts Jacksonville Fla Ricketts Scandia Florida

Scandia Picnic In California Notice

A letter requests a public notice for a Scandia Picnic on Sunday August 18 1957 at Montebello City Park located at 1300 Olympic Boulevard and Whittier Boulevard Montebello California. Ada signs the message from San Bernardino inviting former residents to reunite despite the hot weather.

Cap Montebello City Park Olympic Blvd Whittier Blvd Montebello Calif Ada Brand Mt. View San Bernardino

Anderson Sale Date Set At George Johnson Farm

Chester R. Anderson schedules a public sale at the George Johnson farm one half mile east of Courtland on Wednesday August 14 starting at 9:00 a.m. The sale lists cattle children household goods miscellaneous items and some antiques with Byert and Sallman as auctioneers.

Chester R. Anderson George Johnson Courtland Byert and Sallman

YWCA Cabinet Sets Monthly Meeting Schedule

A special YWCA cabinet meeting at Mrs. Harold Hammer’s home with eight members approved regular meetings on the first Monday evening and YWCA gatherings on the second Monday each month. The first joint meeting and recognition tea is planned for September 9 at the school auditorium.

YWCA Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer

July Pack Meeting At Don Freed Home

The July Pack meeting and a cub scout awards presentation were led by Scoutmaster Earl Melby at the Don Freed residence. A committee meeting at Clarence Gile's on July 30 included multiple attendees and planned the August 21 Gold Rush event for cub scouts.

Don Freed Earl Melby Melby Cub Scout Committee Clarence Gile Gile George Cardwell Bark Melby Lora Dell Freed Anjeannette Ténaceon Richard Rockey

Mrs Ivy Brown Visited Wednesday Evening with Dorothy Cooper

Mrs Ivy Brown was a Wednesday evening guest of Mrs Dorothy Cooper in a social visit. The event centered on friendly conversation and mutual acquaintances.

Ivy Brown Dorothy Cooper

Honor Roll Subscriptions Reported for Week

New and renewal subscriptions listed include Glenn Currie Reynold Nystrom John Nylund Mrs Hannah Freed new Otto Nelson Courtland among the week’s additions and renewals.

Glenn Currie Reynold Nystrom John Nylund Hannah Freed Otto Nelson, Courtland

It CANNOT BE TRUE About Scandia Town and Its People

Anton Nelson reflects on Scandia through town life and its characters. He notes the river’s power, the post office’s value, taxes and credit, and the editor’s sharp humor. The piece blends local pride with wit about neighbors and public figures.

Anton Nelson O.K Scandia Reece Construction Scandia Journal Berger

Death of Mrs Elia Hugos in Norway community

Mrs Elia Hugos age 90 pioneer of the Norway area died at Belleville hospital after a short illness. She had lived with the Axel Hedstrom family near Norway for the past six years. Funeral services at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norway at 10:00 a.m. Thursday August 8 with interment in Norway cemetery.

Elia Hugos Norway Belleville Hospital Pat Axel Hedstrom Our Savior’s Lutheran Norway Cemetery

Milner Family Guests At Currie Home Dinner

Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and their family were Sunday dinner guests at the Glenn Currie home, sharing a family visit and meal.

Frank Milner Glenn, Currie

Major and Mrs Cooper Sail for Japan on USS General Anderson

Major R W Cooper and his wife Jan depart for Japan aboard the USS General Anderson on July 27. Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs W E Cooper, will be stationed in Japan for several years.

R. W. Cooper Jan Van Japan General Anderson Major Cooper W. E. Cooper

Melby Family Dines With McDonald Family Friends

Mr and Mrs Earl Melby and family were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald and family.

Earl Melby Joseph Mc Donald

Ness City Couple Visited Haymond Cooper Home

Mr and Mrs Don Bender and their children from Ness City spent the weekend at the Haymond Cooper home.

Don Bender Ness City Haymond Cooper Hone

Belleville and Wichita Residents Visit Mr Doctor’s Home

Mrs Nellie Wells of Belleville and Mrs Carl Wagner of Wichita spent Saturday afternoon as guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

Nellie Wells Belleville Carl: Wagner Wichita Robert Doctor

Rasmussen Family Heads to Lincoln After Visit

Mrs. Junior Rasmussen and her children left Sunday for Lincoln Nebraska for a trip after spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady, Alice, and other relatives.

Junior Rasmussen Lincoln Nebr Neal Cady Alice

Birthday and Social Guests Honor Mrs Stromberg

Saturday afternoon guests of Mrs. George Stromberg honored her birth day anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. Milo Johnson Mrs. Ed Loring Mrs. Robert Scrivner Mrs. Godfrey Boman and boys and Mrs. Ruby Berry. Mrs. Manda Goodwin left Monday for a three weeks vacation with the Osborne and Goodwin families in Junction City. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clark and family of Salina visited with Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy from Friday to Sunday.

George Stromberg Milo Johnson Ed Loring Robert Scrivner Godfrey Boman Ruby Berry Manda .Goodwin Ted Osborne Sheila Don and Kay Goodwin Junction City Ron Clark Salina Wm. Clark Billy

Mrs. E C Wires and Josephine Guthrie Visit Tuesday

Mrs E C Wires and Mrs Josephine Guthrie visited Tuesday afternoon at the Russell Anderson home, continuing a pattern of social calls in the community.

E. C. Wires Josephine Guthrie Russell Anderson

Greenslade Guests Visit Thull Family in Cawker City

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade visited Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and their family in Cawker City on Saturday for a social gathering.

Mrs Duaine Greenslade Jack Thull Cawker City

Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson Attend Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson visited as guests of Mrs Maggie Hohman and Mrs Clara Olson for Sunday dinner at their homes.

Walter Anderson Maggie Hohman Clara Olson

Social visit notes from Ada Aspegren gathering

Mrs Amanda Palmquist of Cancer and Mrs Ella Burns of Courtland visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville at the home of Mrs Ada Aspegren.

Amanda Palmquist Dia Ella Burns Courtland Clyde Norris Belleville Ada Aspegren

Berggren Family Hosts Friday Evening Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berggren and family of Republic hosted a Friday evening gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scrivner and their boys.

Clarence Berggren Republic Don Burandt Glenn Scrivner Grant Berggren

Belleville Women Visit Republic Relatives Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Mabel Nesmith of Belleville along with Mrs. Grant Berggren and Mrs. Charlie Berggren visited relatives in Republic on Friday afternoon.

Mabel Nesmith Belleville Grant Berggren Charlie Berggren Republic

Sunday Supper Guests Attend Amana Lutheran Reception

Mr and Mrs Onnie Cooper and Joyce and Carl Houston joined R J Bettis for a Sunday evening supper and attended the reception at Amana Lutheran church for Rev and Mrs Neilson.

Onnie Cooper Joyce Carl Houston R. J. Bettis Amana Lutheran Church Mrs. Neilson

Mr and Mrs Swenson Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Arthur Swenson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ss J Swenson.

Arthur Swenson Ss. J. Swenson

Lois Dutton Visits Dorothy Cooper Midweek

Mrs. Lois Dutton spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. Dorothy Cooper, sharing time at their residence and detailing social visits and conversations.

Lois Dutton Dorothy Cooper

Mr and Mrs Fiee Boman Honor Guests Saturday

Mr and Mrs Fiee Boman and Gary were Saturday evening guests at the Godfrey Boman home.

Mrs. Fiee Boman Gary Godfrey Boman

Sunday Visit Noted By Mrs Stafford Brown and Danielson

Mrs Andrew Stafford, Mrs Tekla Brown, and Mrs Theodore Danielson spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Vernon Smith, enjoying a social call.

Andrew Stafford Tekla Brown Theodore Danielson Vernon Smith

Milners Acknowledged Guests At Godfrey Boman Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Milner visited Wednesday evening as guests at the Godfrey Boman home amid social rounds in the community.

Mrs Frank Milner Godfrey Boman

Cardwell and Denoyer Guests Share Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer at their home.

George Cardwell Steven Ren Denoyer

Belleville Hosts Sunday Evening Guests

Mr and Mrs W E Cooper and Mr and Mrs Bill Moe were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville.

W. E. Cooper Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Nelson Families Visit Relatives Across Counties

Overland Park couple Mr and Mrs Paul Nelson and family spent the weekend with Axel Nelson and Gerhard. Anton Nelson and family joined Axel and Gerhard for Friday dinner with Florence Nelson of Formoso.

Paul Nelson Overland Park Axel Nelson Gerhard Anton Nelson Florence Nelson Formoso

Local Social Evening Hosts at Glenwood Freed Home

Mrs Mavis Rockwell and Mark and Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirk and Lynn attended Thursday evening supper at the Glenwood Freed home. Also present were evening guests Mr and Mrs Robert Larson and their baby.

Mavis Rockwell Mark Glenn Kirk Lynn Glenwood Freed Home Robert Larson Baby

Rodeo Attended by Smiths Freed at Phillipsburg Saturday

Mr Vernon Smith Mrs Vernon Smith Ramona Freed and Judy Freed attended the rodeo in Phillipsburg on Saturday offering a family outing at the event.

Vernon Smith Ramona Judy Freed Phillipsburg

Dinner guests honor Miss Shirley Freed and Gene Verton

Miss Shirley Freed of Salina and Gene Verton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cardwell, Kenneth and Janet.

Shirley Freed Salina Gene Verton Charles Cardwell Kennth Janet

Nelsons and Jim of Lawrence Visit Otto Nelson Family

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nelson and Jim of Lawrence spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and other relatives and friends.

A. L. Nelson Jim of Lawrence Otto Nelson

Birthday celebration honoring Mrs Johnson

Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson honored Mrs Johnsons birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson and family and Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Larry of Courtland, and Susan and Gail Johnson of Wichita.

Joe N. Johnson Johnson Robert Nelson Harry Nelson

Rasmussen Guests at Fredrickson Home

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and John.

Leslie Rasmussen Reuben Fredrickson John

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson Visited Reuben Fredrickson Home

Sunday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson at the home of Reuben Fredrickson, sharing a social visit and hospitality.

Mrs Paul Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson

Mrs Vie Gutscher Visits Burr Oak Family

Mrs Vie Gutscher of Burr Oak visited from Monday to Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family.

Vie Gutscher Burr Oak Glenn Currie

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Visit Glenn Currie Home

Mr Roy Thomas and Mrs Thomas were Saturday afternoon guests at the Glenn Currie home, sharing a social visit and conversation.

Mrs Roy Thomas Glenn Currie

Belleville Hosts Frint Guests for Evening Call

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor were Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Frint and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Frint of Belleville-year.

Robert Doctor Leslie Frint Ernest Frint Belleville

Belleville Visitors Stop at Doltor Residence

Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer and Cynthia of Belleville were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Robert Doltor.

Thornton Doctor Clayton Kauer Cynthia Belleville Robert Doltor

Visitors From Wichita Stay With Johnson Family

Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and their daughters from Wichita visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Susan and Gail extended the visit to remain a couple weeks with the grandparents.

Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand Visit Mrs Clark and Billy

Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand were Friday evening guests of Mrs William Clark and Billy.

Jerry. Strand Wm. Clark Billy

Mrs Milo Johnson and Mrs George Stromberg Visit Wednesday

Mrs Milo Johnson and Mrs George Stromberg visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Godfrey Boman in a social gathering reflecting community ties and local friendships.

Belleville Couple Guests Of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman

Mr and Mrs Art Molzahn of Belleville were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and their boys.

Art Molzahn Belleville Godfrey Boman

Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette Visit Relatives in Sherman

Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette left Thursday for a few weeks visit with relatives and friends in Sherman Texas.

Walter Boyles Lynette Sherman Tex

Mrs Mabel Nesmith Visits Grant Berggren Home

Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville spent Friday as a guest at the Grant Berggren home.

Mabel Nesmith Belleville Grant Berggren

Local families host evening gathering at Burandt home

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family along with Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins and family and Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and family were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt.

Grant Berggren Raymond Robbins Bill Farrell Don Burandt

Berggrens Weeknight Guests Visit Tingstroms

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom at their home.

Grant Berggren Ray Tingstrom

Sunday Guests At Berggren Home

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren included Mr. and Mrs. Don McIntyre and family of Salina Paula Sue Berggren Donna Cline and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scrivner and boys.

Grant Berggren Don McIntyre Salina Paula Sue Berggren Donna Cline Glenn Scrivner

Public Opinion Opposes County Hospital Plan

A Republic County hospital board member urges taxpayers to ignore offers from Scandia to donate land with utilities and site work for a county hospital. He argues the county would face high costs and that a $30,000 savings estimate undervalues the deal, urging a public record against the hospital.

Hindhon'ely Ue Hoseidal Republ Republic County Scandia CILY Belleville City of Colums

Belleville Free Swim Winners At Water Carnival

More than 400 youths from 14 towns enrolled in July lessons in Belleville with 50 to 60 Scandia swimmers. At Friday night’s water carnival, Erick Erickson won two ribbons for boys events, Marilyn Johnson led in girls Free Style, and several others, including JoAnne Larson, Linda Larson, Douglas Modlin, and Gene Rockey, earned top places across multiple races.

Belleville Scandia Erick Erickson Sonja Berry Kathryn Gile Gene Rockey Douglas Modlin Mike Stansberry Linda Larson Bette Lea Loring

Amana Group Hosts Fellowship at Lutheran Church Parlor

Amana Group met at the Lutheran church parlors on Friday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Lervold Mrs. Olive Isaacson and Mrs. Anjeannette Isaacson as hostesses. Scripture and prayer were led by Mrs. Lena Fogelberg followed by hymns and a short program after the business meeting with refreshments served.

Frank Lervold Olive Isaacson Anjeannette Isaacson Amana Lutheran Church Lena Fogelberg

Loren Boman Visits Godfrey Boman Home Over Weekend

Loren Boman traveled from Friday to Sunday to visit the Godfrey Boman residence, spending time at the family home.

Loren Boman Godfrey Boman

Salina Man Hosts Before Lutheran Youth Conference

Barry Olsson of Salina stayed overnight with Dr. and Mrs E Porter-Ahrens before continuing to Minneapolis Minnesota for attendance at the International Lutheran Youth Conference.

Barry Olsson Salina E. Porter-Ahrens Minneapolis Minn International Lutheran Youth Conference

Birthday Dinner Honors Betty Cardwell Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mrs Mabel Cline Jolene Miss Alma Strom and Miss Pearl Strom of Concordia were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Junior Brown near Beloit in honor of Betty birthday anniversary.

Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Mabel Cline Jolene Alma Pearl Strom Concordia Junior Brown Near Beloit Betty

Carter-Cooper 195% Outdoor Alaska Wedding Unites Families

Phyllis Carter daughter of Rev E Russell Carter of Lawrence and John Paul Cooper son of Mr and Mrs WM Cooper of Scandia exchanged marriage vows in an outdoor ceremony Sunday July 28 195%. The double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Warren Feters of the First Methodist at Turnagain by the Sea Alaska. Attendant Lt and Mrs Jack Gilbert of Elmendorf. Reception followed at the Matsen home. The bride a K Wu Alpha Phi graduate and library assistant at Arctic Health Research Center in Anchorage. The groom attended K U and works as electronics technician with Federal Electric Corporation stationed at a White Alice site. They will live in Anchorage after a brief honeymoon.

Phyllis Carter E. Russell Carter Lawrence John Paul Cooper Wm. E. Cooper Scandia Robert Matsem Turnagain-by-the-sea Atchhorage Alaska Warren Feters First Methodist Church Jack Gilbert Elmendorf Gilbert Matsen K. Wu Alpha Phi Arctic Health Research Center Anchorage K. U Federal Electric Corporation White Alice

Farewell Party for Gene Verton Before Utah Move

The Junior Class held a farewell party Thursday evening August 1 for Gene Verton who will relocate to Utah. They traveled to Belleville for a swim then returned to Linda Reece's home for homemade ice cream and cake. A gift was given to Gene and those in attendance included Janet Cardwell Bonnie Cady Marjean Benson Marlene Erickson Jeanette Tsaacson Joan Hall Rose Williams Shirley Guiot Connie Stolander Mike Stansberry George Boswell Larry Jensen Larry Thomas Loren Ham mer and Linda Reece.

Gene Verton Utah Belleville Linda Reece Gene Janet Cardwell Bonnie Cady Marjean Benson Marlene Erickson Jeanette Tsaacson Joan Hall Rose Williams Shirley Guiot Connie Stolander Mike Stansberry George Boswell Larry Jensen Larry Thomas Loren Hamemer

WSCS Met at Methodist Church August First

WSCS met at the Methodist church on Thursday August 1 with 19 members and three guests present. Devorations were given by Mrs. Jack Reece. Mrs. R. B. Wilke presented the lesson with Elizabeth McBride assisting by recounting her four weeks at the Mother Jewell Home in York Nebraska. Lunch followed, served by Mrs. Ellen Johnson, Mrs. Neal McBride, Mrs. Warren Zimmerman and Mrs. L. S. Richards. The August birthday cake was baked by Mrs. Reynold Nystrom.

WSCS Methodist Jack Reece R. B. Wilke Elizabeth McBride Mother Jewell York Nebr Ellen Johnson Neal McBride Warren Zimmerman L. S. Richards Reynold Nystrom

Johnson Doctor Wedding Announcement in Utah

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor announce the wedding of their grandson Robert Doctor of Ogden Utah to Miss Marian Johnson of Logan Utah. Marian Johnson attends the University of Utah while Robert Doctor Poctor is a senior at Utah State College in Logan.

Robert Doctor Robert-Doctor Ogden Utah Marian Johnson Harold Johnson Logan University of Utah Robert Dudley Poctor The Colleg

Charley Claims Sturgeon Fishing Still Strong at Home

Charley Johnson explains his trip to the Columbia River where eight sturgeon were hooked but five were under eight feet and returned. He says he’s had better luck at the Marsh in Republic County and hid the western trip to avoid doubts about his fishing skill.

Lewis R. Johnson Portland Ore Charles Johnson Charley Columbia River Republic County

Dinehict K18 District Tournament Set in Scandia

The K18 District Tournament will be held in Scandia Friday night August 9 with finals Sunday night August 11. First games start at 7:00. Four teams compete for two State Tournament berths. Cankert City vs Formosa at 7:00 and Scandia vs Beloit at 9:00. Sunday winners play at 9:00 and losers at 7:00.

Scandia Cankert City Formosa Beloit

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