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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
1
New and renewal subscriptions listed include Don Runft Carl B Acree Courtland Emerson Gritten new Republic Don Richards Liberal.
A Social Security representative will visit Belleville August 16. Persons seeking information should call at the Welfare Office in the courthouse after 8:00 a.m.
20th Century Fox presents The Racers in CinemaSnope color at the Princess Theatre with Kirk Douglas Bella Darvi Gilbert Roland Cesar Romero Lee J Cobb Katy Jurado in a drama about racing and romance. Grounded in European venues Mille Miglia Grand Prix de Italia, the film features a large supporting cast and Peggy Lee singing I Belong To You. Coming August 18 19 Foxfire.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 met with 11 members. Officers elected include Duaine Greenslade president and Wm Wilson first VP. potluck gathering set for August 9 at Legion Hall. district chairman Greenslade to serve next year. next meetings August 9 September 5.
Emily E. Willis 94, a Sweden born immigrant who came to the United States at age six, died Monday in Republic. She spent 25 years nursing the sick in Scandia and Courtland. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Peterson and four sons, plus a stepson. Funeral at Amana Lutheran church at 10 Friday. Riverview cemetery burial.
The four weeks free swimming lessons ended with a Belleville pool carnival. Scandia youths collected 18 of 80 prizes with multiple top finishes by Linda Larson Jimmy Erickson Ronald Larson Dal las Uhrich Roger Larson and others across events 3 through 20.
The Pigtail Patrol Brownie group held an overnight at the Legion Hall on July 27. They brought bed rolls, wienery and buns, cooked outdoors, played games, and slept on the floor. Breakfast followed outdoors with reporter Deanell Reece.
Glennis Wickham of Hays visits for a couple of weeks with her niece and aunt Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe staying with them in town.
Miss Paula Anderson of Concordia spends a three week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and siblings Roger and Pamela.
Mr and Mrs Jake Weisloger of Clay Center write to The Journal noting Jake joined the Odd Fellows in 1890 or 66 years ago and referencing Sam Greenslade receiving his 56 year pin. The letter highlights longstanding lodge membership and community history.
Early returns show Warren W. Shaw ahead of Gov Hall by about 15 000 votes and Harry Woodring leading Docking by roughly 400 in two party governor contests. Republic County turnout was slightly above average with close races including State Senator Ted Sanborn over H J Carr 2294 1818 statewide Sanborn led 1561 to 607 in Republic County. Probate Judge Warren Scott won 1305 to Van Natta 1056. Sheriff race results Skelton 1119 Seaman 596 Kelly 505 Senders 103. Coroner Jim Tibbetts defeated Albert Bachelor 1277 1038. County Commissioner district two Swen Carlson 695 Wallace Aspgren 190. Scandia Township had 273 votes. Van Natta Probate Judge 115 94. Skellton 101 Kelly 54 Seaman 41 Sanders 13. Swen Carlson 137 Aspgren 71. Locally Scandia backed Hall for Governor by five and Woodring by 30 on the Democrat side.
An introductory note explains a six part series on deadly highway crashes caused by recklessness and demand for action. It frames traffic fatalities as a national emergency with questions of cause blame and prevention to be explored in upcoming articles.
Mrs Ed Pachta and Wayne travel Monday to Waterloo New York to join Mr Pachta who is serving in the armed forces.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blecha left Tuesday morning for a trip visiting relatives in Kimball and Scottsbluff Nebraska and in Twin Falls Idaho.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie spent Sunday evening with Mrs Bertha Larsen of Jamestown.
Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Currie were Sunday afternoon guests at the Irvin Currie home.
Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and Les Me and Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson.
Burl Cuthbertson and Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson with Mrs. Ralph Rasmus took a trip Monday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell and family of Imperial Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen spent Sunday in Lincoln Nebraska at the Junior Rasmussen home.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pachta were Sunday visitors at the Leslie Rasmussen residence, sharing a social call and hours of companionship.
Mrs. Alice and family of Concordia hosted kin from Salina and Junction City. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charley Loomis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin with boys, Mrs. Floyd Thompson with girls, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smart, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Koonts.
Mr and Mrs Bob Cahill and daughter visit Crawford Neb with Mrs Ida for the weekend. Dr and Mrs J L Bennett and Deborah visit the Denoyers. A Belleville park gathering honors Mrs Joseph Johnson and Mr Oliver Johnson birthdays with Lawrence Olson Everett Johnson and others attending.
Mrs Agnes Cardwell entertained at supper Thursday evening to Mr and Mrs Firmer Cardwell Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell Kenneth and Janet Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade and Mrs Delbert Aspgren and children
Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald and Mrs John Sjolander with Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and Dorothy and Mr and Mrs George Christie were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Keener with Eldon and Valerie from Manhattan spent the weekend with Mrs. Emery Berry and her daughters Kay and Sonja. Mrs. Keener and the children will stay this week with Mrs. Berry and her girls.
A potluck dinner will be held at the Methodist church parlor on Sunday August 12. Rev B W Selin of Chicago IL and his son Carl of Iowa City IA along with Rev and Mrs Harold Nelson of Gypsum will attend. Members and friends are invited.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Isaacson of Formosa spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Tena Isaacson and Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and Mrs. Minnie Anderson visited Sunday evening at the Carrol Anderson home.
Mr and Mrs Warry Clark of Vanzu Missouri spent Wednesday as guests at the Oscar Berggren residence in a local social note highlighting Missouri visitors and neighborhood hospitality.
Mr Archie South and wife and son from Peterburg Texas visited Saturday dinner at the Oscar Berggren home with Mrs Hester Stenson of Hardy Nebraska all attending.
Ray Smith of Petersburg Texas was an overnight guest Saturday and Sunday of Frank Berggren. Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Frank attended a Belleville picnic Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Archie Smith and Ray of Petersburg Texas.
Wm. Clark of Cherryvale spent the weekend with Mrs. Clark and Billy, sharing time at their home.
Friday afternoon guests of Mrs. George Stromberg honoring her birthday were Mrs Ed Loring, Mrs Ray Tingstrom, Mrs Robert Scrivner, Mrs Alta Trimmer, Mrs Godfrey Boman, and Larry.
Mrs. Wallace Boman and children of Republic visited Sunday for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boman. Barbara Boman is spending the week with her grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Dean Walker and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and children attended a Saturday evening social at the Duaine Greenslade residence.
The Sundgren family reunion took place Sunday in a Minneapolis park with a basket dinner. Attendees included Lillie Tarn and Norman of Gypsum, Ar Tarn and family of Wichita, Will Sundgren of Salina, Sundgren relatives from Ellsworth, Mentor, and Lincoln, plus Ada Aspegren and Clyde Norris as afternoon guests.
Mr and Mrs Art Anderson were Sunday evening guests at the Oscar Berggren home, sharing a social visit and supper in a small town gathering.
St and Mrs Ronald Anderson announce the birth of a baby boy named Richard Edwin on August 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R B Cooper and Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson. Great grandmothers are Mrs C P Rydell of Topeka and Mrs N S Cooper of Scandia.
Mr and Mrs Bob Cahill and daughter of Crawford Nebraska visited the W S English home Saturday evening in a friendly social call.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Friday evening guests at the Farold Swanson home.
Those who attended the funeral for Billy Kathrine Berg at Webber Tuesday afternoon July 31 include Agnes Cardwell, Homer Cardwell, George Cardwell, Charley Cardwell, Duaine Glade, Ralph Rasmussen, Leslie Rasmussen, Ed Pachta and Wayne, Ames Blecha, Ernest Strom, and C W Strom.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and their children.
Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Helen Dueringer from Norwalk California Mr and Mrs Lee Bettis of Haddam Mr and Mrs Donald Anderson and Vic Anderson of Belleville were present.
Thursday evening guests honored Mrs. Johnson with attendees from Jamestown including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom and Larry and Mrs. Bila Burns, Karen and Jay Dee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson and family, Mrs. Mitta Nystrom.
Thompson daughter Miss Glaia Thompson and Loren Isaacson were married at 2:00 p.m. in Scandia's Methodist church with Rev. Richard Wilke officiating. The ceremony featured Delta Kappa Chi traditions, a white nylon lace gown, and a three tiered cake. After a reception at the couple’s home, they will reside on a Scandia-area farm and attend Kansas State College.
The Intermediate Girl Scouts met at the Library in August with three members and one leader. They decided to host a swimming party on Wednesday night at Belleville. The next meeting is set for Monday August 20 at 9 00 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Daryl Haegart move into a Zener apartment. Haegart becomes the Vocational Agriculture teacher for the coming term.
Kansas Power and Light announces a trial of flexible plastic natural gas lines in Leavenworth to test efficiency over metal pipes. If successful, the company will expand installation to other areas while highlighting advantages such as non corrosion, easier installation, lower maintenance, and less digging for access. KPL has also pursued cathodic protection to extend pipeline life.
Harvey Sandell learned on Saturday of the death of Mrs Bertha Lord wife of EF K Lord of Emporia She died suddenly August 4 in Kansas City while visiting her daughter Mrs Herbert Sandell She leaves her husband and daughter plus three grandchildren and served on the College of Emporia board and Mt Vernon board She attended London coronation events Funeral services were held in Emporia Tuesday afternoon.
S E Riley of Orleans Nebraska suffered a heart attack on Friday and died that night at 81. He lived in Republic for years and was father of Mrs Wallace Aspegren. Funeral services were held at 2 30 PM Monday at the EUB church Republic with burial in Washington Cemetery.
John Freeburg 91 died in a Topeka hospital. Longtime Scandia resident, he ran a furniture and undertaking business and once operated an implement business. Survived by brother William Freeburg of Courtland. Funeral services were held at Amana Lutheran church with burial in Courtland cemetery.
Billy Kathrineberg 19 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kathrineberg died Saturday July 28 after a long illness in Hastings Nebraska He was a 1955 Montrose High School graduate Funeral services were at 2 3 in the Methodist church in Webber and burial followed in Prairie Rose cemetery
Mr and Mrs Junior Ocobock and baby of Topeka are visiting a few days at the Lyell Ocobock home.
Rodney Dovel underwent surgery at Kansas Medical University Hospital in Kansas City and is reported to be getting along as well as can be expected at this writing.
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