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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
1
The newspaper notes new and renewal subscriptions received over the past week. Names listed include J. W. Dingman and Harl Melby as new subscribers, along with Mrs. Ted Osborn Eureka Evelyn Burnworth in Oakland California and Harvey Sandell as new subscribers.
Mr J Harvey Sandell hosts an informal open house at Wohlfort farm near Scandia on Sunday afternoon August 19 to celebrate his 80th birthday. His son Herbert Sanders and family from Kansas City will attend along with relatives. No gifts requested. Families welcome.
Frank Barr, former utilities executive and Wichita civic leader, was named Regional Director of the three state Wichita Region effective August 1 by Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield. Barr will oversee 19 000 postal employees and 2 220 post offices in Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. He was sworn in by Norman R Abrams in Wichita. Barr’s World War II service included a colonel rank and the Legion of Merit for service from 1942 to 1945.
Universal-International presents Foxfire with Jane Russell Jeff Chandler and Dan Duryea at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday August 18 19 The tale from Anya Seton follows a eastern socialite who marries a western mining engineer amid culture clash in Arizona Technicolor filming adds vivid backdrop Mara Corday co stars Duryea plays the mining doctor with a bid for Miss Russell's affections Next week August 25 26 Ride Clear of Diablo reissue with Audie Murphy.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 of OES held a family picnic supper Sunday evening August 12 at Belleville park starting 6 30 p m. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Hiltonwait e Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson Mr and Mrs C H West Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mr and Mrs Co W Strom Mr and Mrs W J Matthias Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Guy French Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Elsie Noble Mrs Myrtle Grubb Mrs Ruby Berry Noble Isaacson Nels Florell Josie M Robison Eva Louise West Mary Jean Barbara and Elizabeth Mellinger of Topeka.
The Senior MYF met Sunday night and elected officers: President Bernita Stafford, Vice President Elizabeth McBride, Secretary Linda Reece, Pub Chair Mike Stansberry, Christian Faith Chair Mary McBride, Christian Witness Chair Darrell Nelson, Outreach Chair Carole Nystrom, Citizenship Chair Sue Reece, Fellowship Chair Beverly McBride. Afterward members visited Mr and Mrs Don Boswell's home for ice cream.
A family dinner Sunday at the Charley Loomis home honored Major and Mrs. Jack Loomis with a large gathering. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Hugh Modlin and boys, Mr. and Mrs Andy Thompson and family, and many relatives from Mabon Burr Oak Concordia Salina Junction City Topeka Strong City and West Palm Beach Florida.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson were evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and their sons in BeHeville. The gathering included neighbors and family enjoying a cordial social evening.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and dygene Miss Marjorie Lervold of Wichita and Mr and Mrs Ovid Dene ault and Dale of Concordia were Sunday guests at the Dale Lervold home.
A youth was reportedly involved in an accident near Miter when a note about the incident was locally circulated. Details on injuries and exact location remain unclear.
Out of town relatives travel for the funeral of Mrs. Emily Willis with attendees from Kansas City California Nebraska South Dakota New Mexico and Iowa among others. The list includes Perry Cahill Gale Burnsworth Cahill Hays Covington Sallman Volan and many extended family members from Hardy Republic Concordia and Jamestown.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Mallory celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Attendees from Republic included Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson Beth and Ann Mrs Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Howard Millen and family Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson and Raymond Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and sons Mr and Mrs Clarence W Strom Mr and Mrs Emer Larsen and Misses Pearl and Alma Strom of Concordia.
The Luther League sponsored a Sunday August 5 swimming party and picnic at Belleville. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson Dr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens Mrs. Irving Isaacson Mr. and Mrs. A J Perry Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson Linda Sue Reece Jeanette Isaacson Janice Erickson Diane Perry Lorraine and Larry Larson Janet Cardwell Bobby Isaacson Dick Milner Jim Erickson Allen Ward and Hilton Hammer.
Mr and Mrs Earl Melby welcome a son Donald Lee born Tuesday August 7 at Belleville Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nondorf of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby.
Sunday dinner guests at the Win. Clark residence included Ronald Clark and family of Salina, Jean Clark and daughters of Marysville, BE A Strnad and family of Wichita, and Jerry Strnad.
W J Matthias spent Wednesday in Salina for a county superintendent conference. The event gathered district leaders for policy discussions and professional development.
Mr and Mrs Hitler Sothers Dean and Judy and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita.
Mr and Mrs Richards were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean, according to social notes.
Mr and Mrs Eben Lundgren and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson at their home.
Relatives travel from distant places to attend the funeral of M. O. Brown. Mrs C M Rumfelt and Ronald Pease arrive from Buhl Idaho. Mrs H W Griess and Charlotte come from Ventura California. Donald Richards family from Liberal and B L Brown from Des Moines Iowa also present.
Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Olga Hugos Clifford and Gladys in Topeka. Dorcas meeting held at Amana Lutheran church basement with Lena Fogelberg as chair. Rev N H Pearson led scripture and Bible study on Hebrews chapter ten. Thursday visitors included Mrs Dan Anderson and Mrs Helen Overinger of Norwalk California.
The N O Y B club sponsors a can goods donation for the Maurice Freed family. The event runs Saturday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 at the Gunter Building.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited Mr and Mrs Marion Novak and daughter Tuesday evening. Friday evening guests included the Danielsons Elmer Danielson and Marvin Novak families. The Clark families from Salina and Marysville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and Billy. Shane and Mike Clark returned home with their parents after two weeks with their grandmother Mrs Wm Clark.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson were Sunday evening guests of Miss Ida Isaacson at her home, sharing a brief social visit and cordial conversation.
Rev and Mrs Harold Nelson and family of Gypsum visited Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson on Sunday evening, sharing a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson came back Friday evening from their vacation trip to the western states. The couple reported a pleasant journey and return without incident.
Friday evening guests honored Mr and Mrs Harold Pounds include Janice Erickson Margaret Williams Janet Cardwell Janice Florell Mar jean Benson Hilton Hammer Keith Allen Kenny Cardwell and Darrell Nelson in a local social note.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville hosted Ada Aspegren and Minnie Anderson for Sunday evening at home with Mr and Mrs Carrol.
Miss Pearl Strom of Concordia visits Mrs. Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles and Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell this week for a social gathering and chat amid local hospitality notes.
Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family visit Topeka for the Heart of America Accordion Festival on Saturday August 4. Carol participated in the festival three times and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by the Fogelbergs.
Mrs. O. W. Erickson and family spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Linden and visited Clifford Evert of California.
Misses Pearl and Alma Strom of Concordia spent the past week in Colorado Springs Colorado visiting friends and sightseeing during their southern excursion.
A family spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City Missouri visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Bureman and family and also called on Mrs. Harry Appel.
Mr and Mrs Maureen Hanson and Larry were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson at their home.
Tuesday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Loren Fiorell included Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and their family indicating a social gathering with extended friends.
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Herr man and LeRoy and Mr and Mrs Francis Cornett and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson enjoyed a picnic in Belleville Park on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Biull attended a Courtland Thuresay potluck supper honoring the birthday anniversary of Carl s uncle Albert Boline.
Wednesday afternoon visitors to Mrs Loren Florell were Janice and Vickie along with Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk as hosts and guests in a quiet social gathering.
Mr and Mrs George Christie and Mr and Mrs Richard Loring were Tuesday evening guests of Mrs Anna Hohman.
Mrs Loren Florell and daughters join Mrs Eva Sothers in a gathering with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sothers and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and daughters in a community social event.
Mr and Mrs Loren Fiorell and Vickie were Wednesday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark of Republic and Mrs Anna Hohman attended a party at the home of Gerald Brown in Republic on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erikson Lois and a Jnice and Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson visited Sunday for Joan Sankey and Joan of Republic to celebrate Joan birthday anniversary.
Mr Loren Florell and Mrs Florell with Vickie spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Florell at their home, sharing stories and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner joined Mr and Mrs George Stromberg for a Friday evening visit.
Mrs Charley Sjolander and family among area residents named with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander Mr and Mrs Melburn Minkler and Mr and Mrs Alvin Sjoland er of Kansas City in a local social column highlighting households and relations.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Johnson of Courtland and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Engwall of Jamestown were Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Zenia Stofer.
Mr and Mrs Don Ranft and family were Thursday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Charley Hanslick.
Sunday afternoon visitors at Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander's home included Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sjolander from Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Van Aken of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Melburn Minkler and sons of Phillipsburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim returned home Friday after visiting Mr and Mrs Jewel Winfrey and boys of Kansas City Mo and Mr and Mrs Harrison Mahan and Sally at Bebanon Mo.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and children of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell, Kenny and Janet.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ruggieri and Mickey were Sunday afternoon callers at the Cardwell residence in a friendly social visit.
Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family were Sunday evening callers of the Davis household, visiting and sharing time together.
Mrs. Charles Johnson spent two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson in Concordia. The Chester Johnsons welcomed a new baby girl, Jody Elizabeth, born August 2.
Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold and their family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold.
Mrs. Jerry Strand and Mrs. George Christie spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Hohman, sharing conversation and hospitality in a casual social call.
Mrs. Ada Aspegren and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring were Thursday evening with Mrs. Anna Hohman.
Friday visitors were Mrs Don Bowes and Calvin of Belleville calling at the home of Mrs Wilbur Zener in the afternoon.
Mrs Carl Peterson of Norway was a Saturday dinner guest of Mrs Wilbur Zener, sharing an evening at her home.
Mr and Mrs E W Kitchen Marl and Bill of Oklahoma City arrived Monday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Fred Ames hosted a birthday party on Sunday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Wyner Larsen Mr and Mrs Homer Christensen Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson and Mr and Mrs Myron Christensen of Aberdeen SD The event honored the 16th consecutive birthday anniversaries of Mr Ames Homer Christensen Mr Jackson and Mr Larsen Mrs Ames served a luncheon The gathering marked a long standing tradition among the group.
Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family and Mr and Mrs Oscar Springer and Kim of Riley spent the weekend with Mrs Anna Hohman and were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark of Republic.
Mrs Mauda Farrell Mrs Jerry Ruggieri and Mickey visited the Anna Hohman home last week as callers.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Johnson and their daughters from Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson with Bill spent Sunday in Lincoln Nebraska visiting Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sjolander.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Van Aken of Belleville were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bull.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Reezes of Torrance California and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Saunders plus family of Courtland spent Saturday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saunders. Mr. Reezes is a nephew of the Saunders couple.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 met at the Legion Hall with seven members present. Guests included Mrs. Anjeannette Isaacson returning as a member, and Mrs. Mabel Cline and Jolene. September 5 will feature officer installation. A pot luck dinner served to families and guests, with Scandia Pack 232 Cub Scouts and Brownies in attendance. About 60 people attended. a business meeting followed.
The Pawnee Indians and Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club met August 6 at District 61 school. Members introduced themselves, heard a project talk by Richard Mikesell on pond failures, health talk by Kay Minihan, and safety talk by Roger Burant. Two surprises by Eva Louise West and Kenny Swhercinsky led to magic by Douglas Burant and Johnny Minihan. a parliamentary baseball game with 18 players was led by Kenny Swhercinsky.
Cub Scout notes record a committee meeting at Mrs. Richard Rockey's home on August 19 1956. Next Pack meeting is August 22 with a park potluck in Belleville. The exact committee meeting is scheduled for October 1 with Edith Rockey as secretary.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Florell and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell hosted a Saturday evening birthday party for Ben Fiorell. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Florell Mrs. Floyd Goddard and several couples from the community.
Mr and Mrs E A Straad and family from Wichita spent a week as guests of Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad and Mr and Mrs Win Clark and Billy.
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