Grand opening draws 500 to Johnson and Larson Graming Feed Co
About 500 people registered for the Saturday grand opening of Johnson and Larson Graming Feed Co. Free coffee and doughnuts, balloons for kids, and door prizes like a steam iron and a camera drew attendees. Local firms sent flowers. fertilizer and storage-bin reps demonstrated products. the journal praises the new venture and its potential impact on town business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson and Larson Graming Feed Co
Steam Iron
George Fike
Glenwood Freed
Oren Reed
F. BE. Williams
Linn Bennett
Everett Johnson
Don Larson
Hammer Named Campaign Director For Coronado Council Scout Drive
Carl Hammer selected Scandia Campaign Director of the Coronado Council Boy Scout Finance Campaign. Training on September 15 at Concordia precedes a kickoff October 21. Seventy nine communities in 32 counties target $40 000.00. Scandia has one cub pack one Scout troop and one Explorer unit with 42 boys and leaders registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
Scandia
Coronado Council
John Wilcox
Piconda
Carl
Hammer
Concordia
YWCA Cabinet Met On August 4 With Mrs Harold Hammer
The local YWCA Cabinet met August 4 at the president Mrs Harold Hammer's home after a worship service led by Mrs Sherman Robison. The group planned monthly cabinet meetings on the first Wednesday, and regular meetings on the second Monday, with the Fall Recognition Tea at the high school auditorium. The membership drive under Mrs Harvey Hammer aims to begin soon, and no local dues will be collected this year to allow district affiliation with Kansas YWCA requiring each member to pay $1.00. A luncheon for attendees including Mrs Harry Quantic and others was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Harold Hammer
Sherman Robison
Harvey Hammer
Kansas District Ywca
Kansas
Harry Quantic
Vernon Erickson
Jack Reece
Joe N. Johnson
Anjeannette Isaacson
Everett Robison
O. W. Erickson
Social Hour Club Met at August Meeting
The Social Hour club met with Mrs Lars Hans on Friday afternoon August 15. Fifteen members attended plus one guest Mrs Everett Anderson. Roll call featured a poem. Plans were made for a picnic at Belleville park on Sunday September 21 at 6 00 p.m. The next meeting will be with Mrs Morten Jensen. Mrs Warren Johnson will lead recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Hans
Everett Anderson
Belleville Park
Morten Jensen
Warren Johnson
Beloit residents visit Homer Cardwell household
Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and family of Beloit Miss Alma Strom of Concordia and Mrs Mabel Cling and Jolene spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brown, Jr
Beloit
Alma Strom
Concordia
Mabel Cling
Jolene
Homer Cardwell
Alma Strom's Visit With Concordia Family
Miss Alma Strom of Concordia spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom and Mr. and Mrs. Hjner Larsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Strom
Concordia
C. W. Strom
Hjner Larsen
Our 1958 Honor Roll New Subscriptions
New subscriptions received this past week include Wesley Newcomb Pittsburg Carrol Anderson Ernest Kirk Mrs Sherm English George Throbeck George Cardwell Jim Hill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Newcomb
Pittsburg
Carrol ‘Anderson
Ernest ‘Kirk
Sherm English
George Throbeck
George Cardwell
Jim Hill
Citizens of Tomorrow picture day seeks all local children
The Journal announces free public photo sessions for children on Wednesday August 27 from 10 am to 5 pm at the building next to The Journal office. No cost or obligation, no subscriber requirement, and no purchase necessary. appointments via 4041 for Miss Janet Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
4041
Janet
Sherdahl 4-H Tour Highlights Variety of Projects
On Sunday August 17 the Sherdahl Boosters 4 H hosted guests Mr and Mrs Ernie Runft for a fall tour. Participants showcased projects including milo beef pigs chickens sewing room improvement and cooking with talks on aprons skirts and cookies. Rex Freed reported and cookies and cold drinks were enjoyed at the Hallack home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Runft
Sherdahl Boosters
Donna Runft
Myron Runft
Milo
Beloit
Paul Osborn
Roger Freed
Roger
Judy Freed
Gary Reed
Linda Freed
Eva West
Rex Freed
Shharon Freed
Barrow
Maudie Hallack
Hallack
Wayne Pachta Visits Grandparents Saturday Night
Wayne Pachta was a Saturday overnight guest of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Pachta
Leslie Rasmussen
Nebraska travelers visit Harlan Dam and Pioneer Village
Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean of Superior Nebraska Mr and Mrs Don Richards and family of Liberal Nebraska Mr and Mrs L S Richards and Chris E Nelson spent Monday at the Harlan Dam and also visited the Pioneer Village at Minden Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Nelson
Jean
Superior
Nebr
Don Richards
L. S. Richards
Chris E. Nelson
Harlan Dam
Minden
Johnsons Attend Dinner at Edith Swanton's Home
Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Edith Swanton, Vernon and Vernice, enjoying a social visit with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe N. Johnson
Edith Swanton
Vernon and
Vernice
Rasmussen Family Guests at Belleville Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Miss Laura Rasmussen with Terry Rasmus sen were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rasmussen
Laura Rasmussen
Terry Rasmussen
Carl Cuthbertson
Belleville
Rasmussen Family Weekend Visit in Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln spent the weekend with Neal Cady and Alice and with Ralph Rasmussen, Terry and Beth remaining longer to visit their grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Rasmussen
Lincoln
Nebr
Neal Cady
Alice
Ralph Rasmussen
Terry
Beth
Sandell Family Visits From Wilmington with Linden Kin
Mr and Mrs Walter Sandell and Dick and Lowell Sandell of Wilmington California visit their relatives Mr and Mrs W E Linden and Cheryl Larson who had been in California and return home with the party
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sandell
Dick and Lowell
Wilmington
Calif
W. E. Linden
Cheryl Larson
California
Blecha Family Visit Spans Weekend
Verlee Lynn and Melinda Blecha were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen. Lynn and Melinda returned home Monday. Verlee remains with her grandparents for a few more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlee
Lynn
Melinda Blecha
Leslie Rasmussen
Melinda
Social and Personal Notes From Belleville Area Events
Mrs Herbert Milner and Mr and Mrs Dale Milner of Petersburg Texas and Mrs Stafford of Republic were Monday guests of Mrs Florence Stafford. The Marshall reunion was held at Belleville park August 17 with multiple families from Belleville Scanlia Benton Ark Republic and Hardy Nebraska attending. A picnic at Lake of the White Rocks was enjoyed by Alva Thompson Jim Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Milner
Dale Milner
Petersburg
Texas
Stafford
Republic
Florence Stafford
Marshall
Belleville Park
Bretta Evans
Dewey Marshall
Belleville
Labon. Marshall
Benary Marshall
John Nylund
Oscar Odell
Danny Stephenson
Dale Sanderson
Scanlia
Lyle Marshall
Benton, Ark
Curtis Brown
Cynthia
Alva Thompson
Jim Davis
Lake of the White Rocks
Richards Family Visit Extends in Liberal
Mr and Mrs Donald Richards and family from Liberal arrived Saturday for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs L S Richards and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Richards
Liberal
L. S. Richards
Gathering at George Stromberg Home Reported
Sunday afternoon callers at the George Stromberg home were Everett Johnson, Don Larson, Floyd Lash and Jack Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stromberg
Everett Johnson
Don Larson
Floyd Lash
Jack Davis
Mrs Maurine Larson Visits Allen Larson Family
Mrs Maurine Larson and her children spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Larson
Mrs. Allen Larson
Shaffer Family Hosts Sunday Guests in Concordia
Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaffer and family of Concordia hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Shaffer
Concordia
Allen Larson
Harold Larson
Harley Shaffer
Mrs Sederlin Guests Share Friday Coffee
Mrs Ellen Sederlin and Mrs ElReno Sederlin were Friday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs Algot Anderson. The visit followed a small social gathering in the neighborhood, with light conversation and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Sederlin
ElReno Sederlin
Algot Anderson
Cardwells Visit Beloit Fair and Brown Family
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell spent Monday afternoon in Beloit for the fair and called on Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cardwell
Beloit
Eugene Brown, Jr
Couple visits niece in Concordia hospital
Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer spent Thursday in Concordia visiting their niece Mrs Darrell Walden at St Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Harley Shaffer
Concordia
Darrell Walden
St. Joseph Hospital
Buffalo guests visit C. W. Itrickson home
Mrs. M. E. McGregor and Kathy of Buffalo stayed as house guests at the C. W. Itrickson home from Thursday night until Sunday morning. Peggy Erickson then returned home with them for a week in Buffalo.
Saturday Night Guests at the Erickson Home
Saturday afternoon coffee guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McGregor and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Erickson, Linda, Mrs. M. B. McGregor, Kathy of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Nondorf and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lester Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Erickson Home
L. A. McGregor
Chester Erickson
Linda
M. B. McGregor
Kathy
Buffalo
Erwin Nondorf
John Jensen
Lester Simpson
Sandersons Spend Saturday Night With Belleville Hosts
Yvette and Sammy Sanderson visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walker in Belleville, sharing a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvette
Sammy Sanderson
Alfred Walker
Belleville
Sammy Sanderson Spent Friday Night with Good Friends
Sammy Sanderson spent Friday night with Herbert and Frank Good win. The trio shared time at an informal gathering, with no further details on location or purpose provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Sanderson
Herbert
Frank Goodwin
Simpson Couple Returns From Vacation Tour
Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson traveled home last week after sightseeing in New Orleans LA Brownsville and Galveston TX and Matamoros Mexico They visited Mrs Dorothy Smith and family in Kansas City MO and Mr and Mrs Harold Simpson and family in Olathe mo on the way back
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Simpson
New Orleans
L. A
Brownsville
Galveston
Texas
Matamoros
Mexico
Dorothy Smith
Kansas City
Harold Simpson
Olathe
SSA representative to visit Belleville August 26
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on August 26. People seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Courthouse Welfare Office
Junior Livestock Sale Organized Across Republic County
A sale committee formed by Republic County citizens plans a Junior Livestock Sale for August 29 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hog Judging Arena at the NCK Free Fairgrounds in Belleville. Entries include steers hogs and sheep. The event supports 4 H and FFA members and their livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Republic County
NCK Free Fairgrounds
Belleville
Sjolander Guests Dine With Wilsons In Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Alvin Sjolander of Kansas City and Mrs John Sjolander were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Sjolander
Kansas City
Wm. Wilson
John Sjolander
Local visits noted in Concordia and Burr Oak
Miss Alma Strom of Concordia and Mr and Mrs C W Strom visited the Jess Thomas home Monday evening. Rev and Mrs George Nielson and baby and Mr and Mrs Duaine Green Slade were Tuesday evening guests at Mrs Edith Swanson. Mr and Mrs Charley Loomis and Mrs Hugh Modlin and Curtis spent Sunday afternoon at Harvey Fogo home of Burr Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Strom
Concordia
C. W. Strom
Jess Thomas
George Nielson
Baby
Duaine Green- Slade
Edith Swanson
Charley Loomis
Hugh Modlin
Curtis
Harvey Fogo
Burr Oak
Funeral for Dr. J. A. Poppen Attended by Loomis Modlin
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Loomis and Mrs. Hugh Modlin attended the funeral of Dr. J. A. Poppen at Burr Oak Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Loomis
Hugh Modlin
J. A. Poppen
Burr Oak
Pickels Visit Mrs. Cleveland at Concordia Hospital
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel spent Monday evening at St Joseph hospital in Concordia visiting Mrs Midge Cleveland who is a patient there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Pickel
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Midge Cleveland
Tuesday Evening Guests At Mrs Reed Home
Tuesday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson Mrs. Wm Clark Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Mrs Ruby Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Reed
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth Danielson
Wm. Clark
Ralph Moe
Ruby Berry
Belleville couple visits Mrs. Stafford on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Harold Leedings of Belleville spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Florence Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Leedings
Belleville
Mrs. Florence Stafford
Dennis LeRoy Jensen Fined for Improper Driving in Scandia
Dennis LeRoy Jensen of Norway paid a fine and costs for improper driving of a motor vehicle on the streets of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis LeRoy Jensen
Norway
Scandia
Van Nortwicks Dine with Moe Family Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick and their children visited and shared supper with Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe on Sunday evening in a small family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer van Nortwick
Ralph Moe
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Belleville Couple
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peterson and Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Ward of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Peterson
Lars Norgard
John Ward
Belleville
Pickels Spend Sunday Evening at Lovewell Home
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family visited Randall Cleveland at Lovewell Sunday evening reflecting a family gathering in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Wayne Pickel
Randall Cleveland
Lovewell
Saturday Evening Guests At Pickle Home
Saturday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pickle and family were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Hajny and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Pickle
Mrs. Carroll Hajny
Vernon and Mrs Smith Attend Vishnefske Gathering
Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs John Vishnefske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Smith
John Vishnefske
Mahan Family Hosts Guests From Lebanon and Michigan
Mr and Mrs Harrison Mahan of Lebanon Mr and Mrs W L Hack of Belding Mich and Mrs J E Freed were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan Mrs Jack Legg and Mr and Mrs Rex Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Mahan
Lebanon
W. L. Hack
Belding, Mich
J. E. Freed
Max Muth
Jim
Frank Mahan
Jack Legg
Rex Mahan
Dinner guests listed for Mrs. Maurine Larson
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sandell and family Dick and Lowell from Wilmington California, Arthur Sandell from Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tebow and family, Orville Linden, Elmer Sandell from Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Linden of Republic and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Larson
Walter Sandell
Dick and Lowell
Wilmington
Calif
Arthur Sandell
Norton
Earl Tebow
Orville Linden
Elmer Sandell
Courtland
Glenwood Linden
Republic
W. EK
Linden
Walter Sandell and family guests at Wilmington supper
Mr and Mrs Walter Sandell along with Dick and Lowell of Wilmington California were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Tebow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sandell
Dick and Lowell
Wilmington, Calif
Earl Tebow
Hackes Visit Belding Friends After California Trip
Mr and Mrs W L Hack of Belding Michigan spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim en route home after visiting their father Howard Mahan in California who is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Mahan
Lebanon
W. L. Hack
Belding
Mich
Max Muth
Jim
Howard Mahan
California
Wednesday Evening Callers At Mrs. Anderson Home
Wednesday evening visitors included Mrs. Dan Stephenson and Judy from Oklahoma City and Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Dan Stephenson
Judy
Oklahoma City
Okla
Olga Hugos
Gladys
North Central Kansas Free Fair to Open August 26 in Belleville
Belleville hosts the N C K Free Fair August 26 to 30 with new $60,000 Commercial Exhibits building and a record entry pace for live stock poultry and 4H. racing features include International Motor Contest Association Big Cars on August 27 and top grandstand events with Otto Von Rupp Thor Hagen in three big wrestling shows. Ice show Frosty Follies runs Thursday through Saturday with an ice tank and ballet, plus Kid's Day on Wednesday and Aruthnot Drag Co seats for major races at $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Belleville
Topeka
Hutchinson
Fairboard
N.C.K
International Motor Contest Association
Rassling
Otto von Rupp
Thor Hagen
Jose Chitwood
American Motorcycle Association
Belleville High Banks
America
Grandstand
Am Ice Ballet
Art B. Thomas
Colorado
Arbuthnot Drag Co
Sunshine Circle Met at Methodist Church
The Sunshine Circle met at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon August 12 with hostesses Mrs. Clarence Herr man Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Mrs. Don Freed. Eleven members answered roll call. Mrs. Andrew Stafford led the business meeting. Mrs. Elmer Danielson was in charge of devotionals. A silent auction was held and the hostesses served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle
Methodist Church
Clarence Herrman
Reuben Fredrickson
Don Freed
Andrew Stafford
Elmer Danielson
Sunday guests at Richards home from multiple towns
Sunday afternoon visitors to Mr and Mrs L S Richards included Don Richards and family of Liberal Dr and Mrs Paul Nelson of Concordia Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean of Superior Nebraska Mrs Grubb and Mr and Mrs Chris B Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Richards
Don Richards
Liberal
Paul Nelson
Concadia
Warren Nelson
Jean
Superior
Nebr
Grubb
Chris B. Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dale Stafford
Nell Stafford
Troxal Mellenger
Ray Tingstrom
Richard Degner
Alfred Swanson
Junior Livestock Sale
N.ck
Sunshine Circle Met
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