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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

3

Honors Wedding Anniversary at Simmons Home

Mr and Mrs George Simmons hosted neighbors and friends Saturday to mark their 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering that included Bernice and many couples. Also, District 88 Club members met at Mrs Richard Loring s home Friday with ten attendees and an embroidery session followed by lunch.

George Simmons Simmons Bernice Frank Granstedt Henry Rosene Oscar Freed Carl Lindecrantz Bons J. E. Freed Fred Currie District 88 Club Richard Loring L. A. Melby E. A. Eastvedt Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer Gene Spitler Esther Smith

Lois Jean Nystrom Fete Marks Seventh Birthday at Courtland

Lois Jean Nystrom was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by the Lawrence Nystrom home in Courtland to celebrate her seventh birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallin, Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Carlson and son, Miss Laura Larson, Clarence Larson and Herman Anderson.

Lois Jean Nystrom Lawrence Nystrom Courtland E. W. Burns Joe Johnson G. A. Nystrom Lewis Wallin Emmit Larson Reuben Carlson Laura Larson Clarence Larson Herman Anderson

Close Out Sale at Downing Variety Store

Grocery leftovers advertised at special prices for the Bingo Stand picnic. Items include Soap Chips, Post Toasties, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Catsup, Pork and Beans, Corn, Salt, and more.

Downing Variety Store

83rd Birthday Honored by Sunday Afternoon Guests

Mrs. Joe Freed hosted a Sunday gathering for her 88th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Freed, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene and Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tedrow, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Freed and June, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Moe and Alvin, Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Freed and family, Mrs. Mamie Freed and Milton, and A. C. Freed and family.

Joe Freed Oscar Freed Fred Currie Henry Rosene Marvin Russell Anderson Oscar Linden Charles Tedrow C. H. Freed June A. R. Moe Alvin Glenwood Freed Alfred Freed Mamie Freed Milton A. C. Freed

Nelson Basket Dinner Hosts Des Moines and St Edward Guests

A basket dinner took place at the Anton Nelson home on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson Elvera and Emil Nelson of Des Moines Iowa Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Jimmie and Mr and Mrs A P Peterson of St Edward Nebr.

Anton Nelson Elvera Emil Nelson Des Moines Iowa Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson Jimmie A. P. Peterson St. Edward Nebr St. Edward, Nebr Clara Nelson

Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Ewing at Sunday gathering

Guests at a birthday dinner for Mrs. Ewing included Mrs. Anna Lewis and Ray of Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowman and family of Concordia. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Elliott and family of Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis and John Saley of Beloit. and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis.

Paul Ewing Ewing Anna Lewis Ray Osborne W. H. Lowman Concordia M. A. Elliott Belleville Ray Lewis John Saley Beloit E. H. Lewis

Sunday Dinner Guests Highlight Nondorf Household

Mrs Maude Wisley and her children and Robert Brewster joined Mr and Mrs John Nondorf and Johnny for Sunday dinner and were Monday dinner guests of Mrs May Meade in a sequence of social visits.

Maude Wisley Robert Brewster John Nondorf Johnny May Meade Kenneth Ellis Shickley, Nebr

U and I Club Hosts Eleven Members At Mrs Duane Johnson Home

Mrs. Duane Johnson hosted the U and I Club last Wednesday afternoon with eleven members present. Mrs. Millard Sothers attended as a guest and lunch was served.

Duane Johnson U and I Club Millard Sothers

Local Residents Visit Across Concordia Courtland and Nearby Towns

A lengthy social note lists many locals visiting relatives and friends around Concordia Courtland Osborne Norcatur Garden City and surrounding areas. Names include Jacqueline Johnson George Haser Arch Carpenter and many families hosting and visiting throughout the week.

Local social notes from Kansas and Nebraska towns

Numerous Sunday visits and dinners across St Edward Shickley Concordia Courtland Belleville Jewell City and nearby farms. Birth announced for William Orin son of George Rockey. Family guests include the Nondorf Morgan Beach Beacher Jensen Loring and others across several households.

Local families share visits and gatherings over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Perry and daughters and Bernard Samuelson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cahill and sons of Tescott Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell and Darrel of Lincoln Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Johnson and J. H. were Friday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Johnson and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell and Janice Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milner and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk of Wayne were Sunday guests at the Artie Jensen home. Mr. and Mrs. Will Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adams and family and Mrs. Hazel Maines and daughters drove to Wetmore Sunday to attend a family reunion. Mrs. Clara Blakeley was in Belleville last Thursday.

Charles Day of Belleville Rev Bertha Fogelberg Gust Fogelberg George Haser Hutchinson A. M. Bettis Axel Jensen Loren Eugene Loren Florell Janice Rae A. W. Perry Bernard Samuelson Earl Cahill Sons Tescott Frank Bell Darrel Lincoln, Nebr E. P. Johnson J. H Duane Johnson Janice Ray Frank Milner Ernest Kirk Wayne Artie Jensen Will Adams Lawrence Adams Hazel Maines Wetmore

Local Social Guests and Birthday Cheer Reported

Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hedstrom and Loren visited the Ephriam Hedstrom home Wednesday evening. Lois Jean Nystrom visits a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and family. Saturday evening guests in honor of Glenn Housholder's birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Housholder and family and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson at W. A. Johnson's home.

Ivan Bergstrom Inez Bergstrom Axel Hedstrom Loren Emil Erickson Herbert Johnson Ralph Hawkins Clyde Ephriam Hedstromm Home Lois Jean Nystrom Mrs Joe N. Johnson W. A. Johnson Glenn Housholder Warren Johnson

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