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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1952

Page

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Bronco Buster at Princess Theatre in Technicolor

Universal International presents Bronco Buster at the Princess Theatre featuring John Lund and Scott Brady as rival rodeo stars. Joyce Holden and Chill Wills lead a strong cast with real rodeo champions like Casey Tibbs. Filmed against major rodeos, the plot centers on rivalry, romance, and a climactic showdown in a darkened arena.

Universal International Princess’ Theatre John’ Lund Scott Brady Joyce Holden Chill Wills Casey Tibbs Pete Crump Manuel Enos Jerry Spangler Lund Brady Cheyenne Pendleton Phoenix Calgary Los Angeles Joye Holden Nellie

Donkey Ball Game Tonight With Junior Legion Team

Donkey Ball returns with a 6 00 P M showdown this Thursday. Old time players face the Junior Legion team in an exhibition likely drawing local fans.

Junior Legion

Death of Cordett Erickson in Canadian lake

Cordett Erickson 18, son of Mr and Mrs George Erickson of Oberlin drowned last week during a fishing trip in a Canadian lake. The boat capsized while they tried to reel in a large fish. his body was found the next morning. A brother drowned nearby five years ago.

John Stolarader Cordett Erickson George Erickson Ober Iin Canada Cordett Oberlin Joe Lundblades Courtland

Visitors of Hugas Stephenson families host Hawkins and Norway guests

Last week visitors of Mrs. Carl Hugos and the Stephenson sisters included Rev. and Mrs. A A Aaker of Hawkins Wisconsin Mrs. Robert Doctor and several Olsen Nystrom Farrell Forsberg and Smith families plus Miss Joyce heller Debora Tuley and Rev Hi Bly of Norway among others from Repub Me and Amil Nelson of Repub Me.

Carl Hugos Gladys Judith Ann Stephenson A. A. Aaker Hawkins, Wisc Robert Doctor Htta Nystrom Minnie Farrell Reynold Nystrom Conrad Florell Ed Olson Edith Forsberg Wayne Smith Joyce Hammer Debora Tuley Carol Olson Amil Nelson Repub Me Bly Norway

Family gathers for A S Mahan 88th birthday dinner

A. S. Mahan turns 88 with a large family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper home on Monday August 11. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahan, the Rogers of Salina, Ray Tingstrom couple, O A Johnson pair, R. E. Cooper family, Barbara, Don Bender with Gregory, George Wike and Sverett, and Floyd Joie family.

N. $. Cooper A. S. Mahan A. S- Mahan Rogers Salina Mra Ray ‘Tingstrom O. ‘A. Johnson R. E. Cooper

Franklin boy spends weekend with parents

Billy Clark of Franklin Nebraska spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark.

Billy Clark Franklin, Nebr Hiss Mrs Bill Clark

Dinner Guests Include Andersons Bowtings and Notrias

A fragmented social note lists guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Bowting and mentions Judith Anita s being with the Andersons and Notria of Belleville among Wimfield connections.

Jr Anderson Judith Anita S Harold Bowting Pre ‘Family Wimfield And Notria Belleville

Return of the Texan opens at Princess Theatre with stars

Dale Robertson and Joanne Dru lead Return of the Texan a 20th Century Fox comedy drama featuring Walter Brennan at the Princess Theatre. The story follows a widowed Texas rancher returning to rural life with his two children, rebuilds life on his family land and faces renewed purpose with support from his grandfather. Also starring Richard Boone Tom Tully Robert Horton Helen Westcott Lonnie Thomas and Dennis Ross. Coming Wednesday September 3 Red Ball Express.

Dale Robertson Joanne Drush Walter Brennan 20Th Century Fox Princess Theatre Miss Dru Robertson Brennan Richard Boone Tom Tully Robert Horton Helen Westcott Lonnie Thomas Dennis Ross Red Ball Express

Plowing Bee Held for Aunt Carlson Neighbors Assist

A plowing bee was held Tuesday by neighbors for Aunt Carlson.Participants included Sverett Johnson Eugene Carson Ralph Standley Arthur Freed Curt Moline Carl Russell Lester Thompson Bill McClure Allan Weir Lester Gabrielson and John Barry. McCarlson was injured after falling from a ladder at his home striking a bucket sustaining broken bones and other injuries.

Aunt Carlson Sverett Johnson Eugene Carson Ralph Standley Arthur Freed Curt Moline Carl Russell Lester Thompson Bill McClure Allan Weir Lester Gabrielson John Barry McCarlson

Y W Cabinet Meeting Plans Year at YWCA

The Y W Cabinet met August 14 with Mrs. Lloyd Norris to discuss next year’s programs and make plans. All the ladies of the community are invited to join the YWCA.

Y. W. Cabinet Lloyd Norris Y.W.C.A

New Traveling Library Trunk Donated to City Library

The City Library receives a 50 book traveling trunk with fiction and non fiction titles. Donors include Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Hagg man Joyce Hammer Walter Berger Er H Lewis and Nels Westin.

C. V. Haggman Joyce Hammer Walter Berger Er. H. Lewis Nels Westin

Picnic honors Danny Thompson on 7th birthday

A river side picnic Sunday celebrated Danny Thompson turning seven with family attending. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Maudlin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Loomis, Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Thompson and Glada, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and girls, Mrs. Don Ranft and family, Jimmy Tebow, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and family.

Danny Thompson Hugh Maudlin Charley Loomis Rolla Thompson Glada Ernest Kirk Alva Thompson Don Ranft Jimmy Tebow Andy Thompson

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren Visit Carl Erickson Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren spent Sunday afternoon visiting at the home of Carl Erickson.

Clarence Aspegren Carl Erickson

Social visitors and family gatherings noted in town

Mrs Robert Shadd and Gregg of Kansas City and Mrs Dewey Johnson and Kristi visited with Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Roy Wilson of Concordia spent Sunday at the Bill Wilson and Duaine Greenslade homes.

Robert Shadd Gregg Kansas City Dewey Johnson Kristi Carl Erickson Billy Roy Wilson Concordia Bill Wilson Duaine

Visit Highlights Families Across Beloit and Local Kin

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy visited Mr and Mrs Sto lander Sunday evening Gene Brown of Beloit spends a few days with her parents Homer Cardwell and other relatives and friends

Gene Brown Beloit Homer Cardwell

Barleen and Smith Families Visit Larson Parents

Janice Benton Bill Barleen Sheryl David Smith stay with Mr and Mrs M L Larson while their parents are away on vacation.

Janice Benton Bill Barleen Sheryl David Smith M. L. Larson JoAnn Medlin Mrs Richard Loring

Monty and Larry Thomas Celebrate 5th and 1st Birthdays

The brothers Monty and Larry Thomas marked their birthdays with a Monday afternoon of games and many gifts. A luncheon followed for a long guest list including Linda, Sue, Carl Lee, Peggy, Beth, Jimmy Erickson, Paula, Rex, Lorie Lewellyn, Bobby Currie, Linda Anderson, Marilyn Anderson, Jim Newcomb, Larry Newcomb, Eugene Lervold, Jimmy Muth, Alan Kirk, Steven Cardwell, Lynette Boyles, Janet Cardwell, Rose Marie Williams, Roy and Mrs Thomas, Glenn and Mrs Currie, Mrs Woodrow Anderson, Mrs Dale Lewellyn, and Mrs Don Thomas.

Monty Larry Thomas Linda Sue Carl Lee Peggy Beth Jimmy Erickson Janet’ Cardwell Rosemarie: Williams Roy Thomas Glenn Currie Woodrow. Anderson Dale ‘Lewellyn Don. ‘Thomas

Phyllis Aspegren Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Phyllis Dianee Aspegren marked her third birthday with a playground party in Scandia on Thursday. Guests and family names listed include Ardith Cardwell Janet Cardwell Steven Cardwell Lola Sandell Vickie Florell Judy Thompson Col een Thompson Paula Sandell Marilys Larson Gregory White Billy Erickson Nancy Erickson Shirley Erickson Janice Goodwin Jimmy Tebow Kathy Tebow Artie Cardwell Pat Sandell Loren Florell Alva Thompson Pete Sandell Ralph Larson Arlis White Carl Erickson Leonard Erickson Claude Goodwin Warren Tebow Clarence Aspegren and Mrs Charles Hohman with hostess Mrs Aspegren.

Phyllis Dianee Aspegren Scandia Phyllis Ardith Cardwell Janet Cardwell Steven Cardwell Lola Sandell Vickie Florell Judy Coleen Thompson Paula Sandell Marilys Larson Gregory White Billy Erickson Nancy Shirley Erickson Janice Goodwin Jimmy Kathy Tebow Artie Cardwell Pat Sandell Loren Florell Alva Thompson Pete Sandell Ralph Larson Arlis White Carl Erickson Leonard Erickson Claude Goodwin Warren Tebow Clarence Aspegren Charles Hohman Aspegren

Sterling and Carlson families share Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Leonard Sterling and Maylene visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson and family for a social gathering.

Leonard Sterling Maylene Swen Carlson

Linden Family Host Notable Sunday Gathering

A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Linden drew many relatives and friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Linden, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Evert and Lynn of Republic, LaVerne Linden and family from Portland, Oregon, Earl Tebow and family of Courtland, and Lennie Linden and Gwendolyn.

Orville Linden Emanuel Linden Clifford Evert Lynn Republic LaVerne Linden Portland, Ore Earl Tebow Courtland Lennie Linden Gwendolyn

Medlin Family Visits Loring Residence

Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and their Riley family spent Saturday night as guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, staying overnight and visiting together.

Maurice Medlin Riley Richard Loring

Fishing trip heads to Minnesota for weeklong trip

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and Jimmy, Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny, Mr and Mrs Maurice Medhin and Neal, and Mr and Mrs Vernon Wright left Sunday for Minnesota to spend the week on a fishing trip.

Lloyd Barleen Jimmy John Nylund Johnny Maurice Medhin Neal Vernon Wright Minnesota

Beloit guest Ray Lewis visits Beloit family

Ray Lewis of Beloit was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis, sharing a quiet afternoon at their home.

Beloit E. H. Lewis

Sunday Dinner Guests Noted in Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren Phyllis and Ronald were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade. Afternoon and lunch guests were Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mrs Gene Brown of Beloit and Mr and Mrs Roy Wilson of Concordia.

Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Ronald Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Agnes Cardwell Homer Cardwell Gene Brown Beloit Roy Wilson Concordia

Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson Visit Mrs Carl Erickson

Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and Kristi called on Thursday evening to visit Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy.

Dewey Johnson Kristi Carl Erickson Billy

Friday Evening Visitors See Local Families Gather

Friday evening visitors at the Aunt Carlson home included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.

Aunt Carlson Frank Isaacson Richard Loring Alfred Swanson Kenneth Danielson

Mrs Charles McGregor and family vacation in Missouri

Mrs Charles McGregor and her children spent last week visiting St. Joseph and Kansas City in Missouri.

Charles McGregor St. Joseph Kansas City

Miss Pearl Strom Visits Mrs Cardwell

Miss Pearl Strom was a Wednesday overnight guest of Mrs Agnes Cardwell during a quiet social visit at her home.

Mrs Celia Stromberg Makes a Belleville to Scandia Trip

Mrs Celia Stromberg of Belleville traveled to Scandia on Monday for a business trip.

Celia Stromberg Belleville Scandia

Couple heads to Black Hills and Yellowstone on 10 day trip

Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and Mr and Mrs Rex Cory left Friday for a ten day tour visiting the Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park.

Harold Smith Rex Cory Black Hills Yellowstone National Park

Cornhusker Seed Dealers Banquet Attended by Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg attended a Cornhusker Seed Dealers banquet in Fairbury Nebraska Thursday evening. event reflects local business networking.

Delbert Aspegren Edward Forsberg Fairbury Nebr

Mrs. Alice Hammer Visits the Larson Household

Mrs. Alice Hammer is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson, visiting the household and enjoying a short stay with the family.

Mrs Alice Hammer Mrs. Martin Larson

Miss Sadie Robison Returns to Salina After Week at Robison Home

Miss Sadie Robison returned to Salina Sunday evening after spending the past week at the Robison home.

Sadie Robison Salina Robison

Social visit at the Robison home Saturday evening

Mrs. Minnie Farrell and Mrs. Lena Lloyd joined Mrs. Robert Doctor and Mrs. Frank Granstedt for a Saturday evening gathering at the Robison residence.

Minnie Farrell Robert Doctor Lena Lloyd Frank Granstedt Robison

Open September 1 High School Enrollment Planned

The district announces enrollment on Saturday August 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to avoid fair conflicts and stock up on books before the opening day. The first assembly is September 1 at 9:00 a.m. with faculty introductions and lunch announcements.

Wil Paul Wolf Reynold Nystrom Supt Harry Co. Quantic Nels Florell Wm. J. Matthias N. D. Currie Milton Cooper Helen Beck Glenna Anderson Edna Richardson Edna Robison

Swanson Family Friends Visit Loring Household

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Gloria spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring in a casual social gathering.

Alfred Swanson Gloria Richard Loring

Hohman and Reece Families Visit Aspegrens Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohman and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reece and family were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and family.

Charles Hohman Jack Reece Delbert Aspegren

Florence Nelson Saturday Overnight Guest at Anton Nelson Home

Miss Florence Nelson stayed overnight Saturday at the Anton Nelson residence as a guest.

Florence Nelson Anton Nelson

Formosa Guests Dine With Nelson Family

Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelson and Gerhard. Miss Florence Nelson and Anton Lund of Formosa visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and Elvera and Mrs. Otto Nelson. Leslie and Kathrine joined them for evening greetings.

Axel Nelson Gerhard Florence Nelson Anton Lund Formosa Anton Nelson Elvera Otto Nelson Leslie Kathrine

Nelsons Return From Week Long Volga Vacation

Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Mrs Vera and Miss Florence Nelson of Formosa returned Saturday evening from a week long vacation with Mr and Mrs Eric Nelson and Arlene at Volga South Dakota and Willard Nelson and family at Watertown South Dakota.

Anton Nelson Evera Florence Nelson Formosa Eric Nelson Arlene Volga So. Dak Willard Nelson Watertown

Clark Family Visit Extends at Glenwood Freed Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Clark and their baby are visiting this week at the Glenwood Freed home.

Paul Clark Baby Glenwood Freed Home

Kellys Visit Vernon Erickson Home in Mankato Area

Mr and Mrs John Kelly and family of Mankato spent Sunday afternoon at the Vernon Erickson home.

John Kelly Mankato Vernon Erickson

Janice and Tommy Dean Goodwin Stay With Grandparents

Janice and Tommy Dean Goodwin spent a few days with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin, sharing time and family memories during their visit.

I Janice and Tommy Dean Goodwin Claude Goodwin

Fredrickson Family Reunion Visit Reported

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and their family spent Sunday with Mrs. Louise Fredrickson.

Paul Fredrickson Louise Fredrickson

Isaacson Visit with Tena Isaacson and Ida

Mr and Mrs Vic Isaacson of Lawrence Nebraska spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mrs Tena Isaacson and Ida.

Vic Isaacson Lawrence, Nebr Tena Isaacson Ida

Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson Visit In For MOSA

Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson of For mosa spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Tena Isaacson and Ida.

Edwin Isaacson Formosa Tena Isaacson Ida

Linden couple visits Russell Anderson home on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden spent Sunday evening at the Russell Anderson home sharing news and hospitality in a quiet, informal gathering.

Mrs Oscar Linden Russell Anderson

Guests Visit Faulkner Home in Belleville

Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan staying with Mr and Mrs George Faulkner at Belleville.

John Dart Susan George Faulkner Belleville

Friday Evening Guests at the Rus Sell Anderson Home

Friday evening visitors to the Rus sell Anderson residence included Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haggman Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wires and Ed Guthrie.

Russell Anderson Joe N. Johnson Bert Haggman E. G. Wires Ed Guthrie

Bowling Visit With Ada Aspegren Family Ends In Beloit Trip

Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling of Winfield visited Mrs Ada Aspegren and other relatives the past week. They left Monday for Beloit to visit Mr Bowling's mother Mrs Kuiken.

Harold Bowling Winfield Ada Aspegren Beloit Mr. Bowling Kuiken

Louise Fredrickson Residence Visit Unclear Detail

A fragment notes Louise Fredrickson and a visit to the Paul Fredrickson home last Thursday with limited readable context. The text provides no further facts or outcomes.

Freed Couple Visit Reynolds Family in Salina

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freed spent Sunday in Salina visiting Mrs. Reynolds and their children. Cheryl returned home with her grandparents for a visit.

Charles Freed Salina

Belleville North Central Kansas Free Fair Opens Monday

The North Central Kansas Free Fair at Belleville runs four days starting Monday August 25 with record livestock poultry entries and a 6000 seat grandstand plus bleacher capacity. Acts include Barnes and Caruthers circus auto races balloon jumps and Joie Chitwood's Auto Daredevils with 4-H awards and reduced midway rides.

Belleville Kansas Barnes and Carruthers I.M.C.A Eddie Allen Edward Arn Bill Holland Bob Grim Jose Chitwood Joie Chitwood Arbuthnot Drug Co Matt Betton

Sunday Evening Visit By Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Mila Johnson.

Rex Farrell Grant Berggren Mila Johnson

Coffee guests visit Mrs Carlgren and Kathleen

Mrs Gene Spitler and Anita and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal visited Monday afternoon for coffee with Mrs Loren Carlgren and Kathleen.

Gene Spitler Anita Maurice Medlin Neal Loren Carlgren Kathleen

Greenslade Guests with Clyde Blakley Pair

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakley, an informal social visit noted in the local society column.

Mrs Duaine Greenslade Irs Clyde Blakley Belleville

Swanson Family Hosts Sunday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Swanson and their family were Sunday dinner guests at the Alfred Swanson home, sharing a quiet family gathering.

Mrs Clifford Swanson Alfred Swanson

Bly couple dines with Eastvedts in Norway

Rev and Mrs H B Bly of Norway were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs G M Eastvedt for supper.

H. 8. Bly Norway M. Eastvedt

Norton couple hosted Swanson family for weekend

Mr and Mrs Glifford Swanson and their Norton family recently spent Saturday overnight with Kenneth Danielson, extending hospitality and sharing a social visit.

Mrs. Glifford Swanson Norton Kenneth Danielson

Family Gathering at Belleville Park Picnic

A group of relatives enjoyed a Sunday family gathering and picnic dinner in Belleville Park. Attendees included Emer Danielson and spouse, Kenneth Danielson and spouse, Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Malker Lindecraints and sons, Lloyd Brown and family, Vernon Smith and Ramona, Tekia Brown, Martin Johnson and Norman, Isaacson and Carl and Ronald, among others.

Belleville Park Emer Danielson Kenneth Danielson

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