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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
4
Mrs Richard Bradley spent Monday night as a guest of Mr and Mrs H C Wuintic in Bruce. She was en route from Kansas City to Denver Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen returned from a trip to Northern Iowa on Monday. They had visited Mr and Mrs Charles Comipset of Charles City and Mrs Mabel Street and family at Osage.
Mr and Mrs Don Freed and Grad ey were Monday evening hosts to Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell and Janet. The casual social at the Cardwell home highlighted a warm community gathering.
Thursday visitors included Norman Loop family from Rock Rapids and Mrs. Shester Sténsen of Hardy Nebraska along with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and their son.
Mrs. Axel Smith and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen hosted Tuesday morning coffee at the Rasmussen home with Laura Rasmussen. Friday afternoon guests included Mrs. Jerry Strand and Mrs. George Christie. Sunday evening visits were by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and Laura Rasmussen to Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson and Mrs. Evelyn Jordon.
Laura Rasmussen hosted Friday evening supper for Mr and Mrs Earl Lee Blance of Concordia.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim included Mr and Mrs Martin. Mailan and sons of Seward Nebraska visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Flesher and family of Linn.
New figures from the Department of Agriculture show farm debts and cash assets near parity for the first time in over a decade with aggregate debts around 20.7 billion dollars and cash plus investments totaling about 20.4 billion. The shift mirrors broader economic gains and marks a return to savings strength seen in the Forties. Three of four farm families now own life insurance, signaling rising asset health in agriculture.
Journal of the American Medical Association says medicine and religion are closer now than in modern times. An editorial notes growing cooperation between doctors and clergy as individuals seek meaning beyond mechanized society. A Chicago physician recalls reviving a patient and feeling guidance shared beyond alone effort.
Holland's free port at Amsterdam Schiphol serves air travelers as a shopping paradise. Since 1947 Shannon Ireland helped adapt the model to air lanes. Over 100 free ports exist in 35 countries, mostly in harbors, with a few inland sites like Linz and Nogales. Most free zones now restrict access to the public. Hong Kong and Singapore retain open duty-free traditions.
A Holland farmer saved his flock from weekly losses of a dozen chickens caused by pecking bloodied birds. He fitted the birds with aluminum spectacles that blocked forward vision but allowed downward and sideward sight, ending cannibalism and increasing production by about 20 percent.
Relatives and friends traveled from Kansas and Nebraska to Concordia for funeral services for Mrs Lottie Lervold. Guests included Chester Lervold Rod Deal Phil Dulaney Peggy Tholstrup and many others from Wichita Pasco Wash Fort Dodge Ogden Kansas City Hardy Nebr and Cawker City. Local hospitality followed with several Monday gatherings at nearby homes.
Mr and Mrs Robert Evans and family of Belleville were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peterson.
Mr and Mrs Gaius Shue of Formo visited with Mrs OlHe Peterson on Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Dale Ferguson of Fort Lewis Washington spent Friday afternoon as guests at the Wayne Pickel home.
Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson hosted Monday evening supper with the Freed and Isaacson families including Noble Isaacson and Alva Thompson families in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs C H Pickel of Republic.
Friday evening visitors at the Wayne Pickel residence included C. H. Pickel and family from Republic and C. W. Erickson along with his wife and children.
Mrs. Bob Allen and her infant spent Saturday night as guests at the Robert Robbins home in Concordia.
Mrs. Robert Robbins spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr Verle Florea and his spouse in Concordia Kansas noting hospitality and a social visit with local residents.
Mr and Mrs Leon Ulmer and family were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Bob Lenkau and family of Hebron Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs J T Ward attended the funeral of Frank Hanzlick in Belleville on Monday morning. Barbara Robbins was a Tuesday overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Robbins.
Old classified notices list items for sale including Watermelons Slicing Tomatoes Cucumbers and a 56 Singer Sewing Machine with attachments. Also two credit sale offers in Topeka Kansas for a Zig Zag Sewing Machine and 6 monthly payments. Job ads seek a woman to care for a 5-year-old, a young man for office work, and a lady with a car for fall business. Also asks about 80 acres near Scandia and flowers services.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaffer and Alfreda of Superior Nebraska spent Tuesday evening through Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer and other relatives.
Steven and Gary Sandell spent a few days with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren, cherishing time together and sharing stories from the old neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Taylor Jewett and Dwight visited Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer Sunday evening, sharing hospitality and conversation in a social gathering at the Shaffer residence.
Mrs Pat Sandell Lola and Danny and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson join Mrs Ruby Berry for a Tuesday dinner at the Royal Cafe honoring Mrs Sandell s birthday anniversary. Guests include Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and others. several visits and calls noted with relatives and friends in Concordia Salina Mankato and Fort Ord connections.
Fragmentary notes describe silt movement on the Provarady River toward Lake Mead during flood years. It cites figures like 27,600,000 tons passing a point in 4 0 hours, reflecting massive sediment transport and reservoir effects from the Hoover Dam era.
Monday evening guests in honor of Monte birthday anniversary included Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow, Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas, Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson, Marilyn and Linda Thomas.
Mrs Gilenn Currie and her children were Sunday afternoon guests of Ma and Mrs Roy Tedrow.
Mr and Mrs Rex Ward were in Salina Sunday visiting their daughter Mrs Henry Kempkes and son Mrs R A Williams was in Wakee mney spending a few days with her daughter Debra Ann returned home with her granddaughter Debra Ann Tag: This item notes family visits and a granddaughter returning home after a trip.
Miss Alma Strom of Concordia spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, enjoying a quiet social call and companionship in their home.
Mr and Mrs Bill Hohg of Valdosta Georgia visited Moody AFB stationed Hohg while Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor hosted. Saturday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Lorn Martin and Barbara Salina and Mr and Mrs Junior Jacobson and Carl. Kenneth Mikesell and J D spent weekend in Kansas City Missouri visiting R Hill family.
Chaplain and Mrs. Orris Kelly and sons Joel and Jeffrey were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moore. Mrs. Joseph McDonald and her children spent a few days at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Hemlin in Holdredge Nebraska. Monday afternoon coffee guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Johnson were Mrs. ElRene Sederlin and Mrs. Ruth Isaacson and their children.
Mrs Alfred Duval and Becky visited Marceline residents Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor and spent a few days with them before returning home.
Bara of Salina visited weekend with Mr and Mrs Earl Melby and family and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Damrell. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Emerson Mallory of Concordia. Florence Stafford hosted weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Harold Leeding Belleville Mr and Mrs Don Moxhan Dallas and Mr and Mrs Amil Nelson Republic.
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Guy French and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matthias calling on Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom in the evening.
Mr and Mrs Fred Tarkowski of Denver Colorado spend a few days with Ed Anderson and relatives. Mr and Mrs George Larson and Mr and Mrs Don Larson visit Gene Larson and family in Lind. Sonia Larson visits Lindsborg with cousin Becky. More relatives Bob Larson Brian Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey Julie Republic and Larry and Lon Raine join Kanopolis Sunday. Lee Loring and family visit Richard Loring Monday evening.
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