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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
1
The paper notes subscriptions received in the past week including Don Freed and Courtland. These entries indicate ongoing reader support and engagement through newly created and renewing memberships.
The Princess Theatre will shift its start to 7 30 p.m. beginning Saturday night September 1. Patrons are advised to arrive a half hour early for the new show time.
Scandia schools plan a September 3 start with half day classes on day one. Faculty includes Supt Harry Q Quantic and staff across high and grade schools. students enroll Friday August 24 from 9 to 4, grade pupils to report later. Building praised for excellent condition by custodian George Fike.
Audie Murphy and Dan Duryea headline the Universal-International Technicolor Western Ride Clear of Diablo at the Princess Theatre for a two day run Saturday and Sunday August 25 26. Murphy pursues vengeance in Diablo while Duryea plays a cold gunman forming an uneasy partnership with the lawman. Supporting leads include Susan Cabot Abbe Lane with Russell Johnson and Jack Elam in strong villain roles.
Den 2 of Scandia Pack 232 held a Monday morning meeting August 20 with two den mothers, den chief, and five cub scouts present. They worked on crafts and Curtis Modlin served fudge pops. The meeting closed with the cub scout promise and living circle prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. Nowell Axtell of Mankato hosted a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Walt Saunders on Sunday. Major and Mrs. Jack Loomis and Billy departed Sunday morning for Hawaii after a week with Charley Loomis and relatives. Mrs. Loomis traveled with them to Denver to visit her brother Milton Dye and wife.
The piece discusses how highway deaths could be reduced via stricter enforcement and tougher policies. It references a series on traffic safety and notes progress in some areas through improved law enforcement and policy changes.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tripletts and Carol of Lebanon were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy. Mrs. Glenn Currie and children were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Irvin Currie.
Salina guests include Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family with Marilyn Milner at the Currie home. Belleville visitors Mr and Mrs W E Cooper and Mr and Mrs Bill Moe join Mrs Elizabeth Cooper for Sunday evening.
Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy were Wednesday evening guests of Mrs Anna Robes of Narka. Mrs. Wim. Clark and Billy drove to Cherryvale Friday evening. Mr. Clark returned home with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and daughters.
Mrs. Dale Ainsworth and Mrs. William Van Aken with Richard and Danny, all of Kansas City Missouri, were guests of Mrs. E M Eastvedt from Tuesday to Saturday. They arrived Friday evening and left Saturday morning for a vacation trip to Colorado.
Friday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs William Van Asen with children from Kansas City Missouri. Also present were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and family from Waterville and Mr and Mrs M L Larson with Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson and Steven.
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family, sharing time with the household.
Sonja Nelson stayed as a Wednesday overnight guest at the Paul Fredrickson home, joining the household briefly for a social visit.
Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Mrs. Glenwood Freed spent Friday at the Leonard Freed residence preparing meals for the workers known as silo fillers.
Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and their kin visited Thursday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and their daughters, sharing a social gathering in a cordial home setting.
Thursday evening supper honored Mrs. Ramsey with her 89th birthday anniversary and Todd Cardwell’s birthday. Guests included Mrs. Ruby Berry, Mrs. Zenia Stofer, Mrs. Daisy Reed, Mrs. Anne Gunter, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, Mrs. Todd Cardwell, Janet and Kenneth, Ernest Strom and Fred McDowell.
Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and LeRoy were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring. The gathering highlights a family social visit at the Loring home.
Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin and family of Riley.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Tuesday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic.
Jan Medlin of Riley stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Loring while her parents Maurice Medlin Neal and Joan and Mr and Mrs John Nyland take a vacation in Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and Dennis and Miss Donna Berggren all of Salina were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette returned home Thursday night from a two week vacation in Minnesota Canada and Wisconsin.
Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and Allen were noted as Sunday morning callers in the local society note. The entry records their social visit and attendance at a community gathering.
Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and LeRoy were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring.
Friday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Guy Persinger and Mrs Rasper Warren, all of Cedar Creek Nebr, visiting the couple.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family were Tuesday evening callers of Mrs Tekla Brown in a social visit noted in local society rounds.
Sunday dinner guests were Dr. Anna Mimol, Oren Brewer, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Herrman who hosted the gathering.
Sonja and Douglas Nelson were Wednesday guests at the Paul Fredrickson home while their parents Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson of Gypsum and grandparents Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson went to the Harlan Dam site.
Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr visit Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrick and family Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family in a family visit noted in local society.
Mrs. Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles and Misses Alma and Pearl Thom of Concordia joined Mr and Mrs Don Larson Kent and Thane and Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell for Friday evening visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. W.HE. Cooper and Harold Cooper of Salina were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moe and Billie.
Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt in honor of Mrs Burandat s birthday anniversary were Mr and Mrs Will Burandt of Belle ville, Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins and Cheryl of Belleville, Mrs Mauda Farrell, Mrs Minnie Farrell, Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David, Mr and Mr Jerry Ruggieri and Mickey and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
Mrs. John Mahan came back home after two weeks in Effingham where she cared for Mrs. Joe Snyder.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson were Tuesday evening guests of Miss Ida Isaacson, joining the household circle for tea and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Coppock of Wichita were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Mrs Arthur Coppock III is spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Mrs. Maggie Hohman was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson. The visit reflects social ties in the community and highlights domestic hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell and their family were Saturday evening guests at the home of William Clark.
The Social Hour club met on August 17 with hostess Marjorie Stafford. Guests included Misses Alma and Pearl Strom of Concordia. Elma Allen organized recreation and Mae Sandell won the prize. The group will reconvene September 14 with Mae Sandell in charge and a roll call on Facts About the Fair. Hifie Berggren to oversee recreation.
Miss Anita Anderson bride elect of Dean Sothers was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Amana Lutheran church on Saturday August 11. Hostesses included Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois Mrs Frank Lervold Marge Mrs Russell Anderson Paula and Mrs Lyell Ocobock Arla. Lois Erickson played songs as guests arrived. Two contests followed with Judith Anderson assisting in gift presentation. Judy Sothers helped place ribbons on a knit heart pillow. A lunch for about 80 guests closed the evening.
An open house marked J Harvey Sandell’s 80th birthday on Sunday August 19 1956. His son Herbert daughter in law Emily and three grandchildren from Kansas City joined sister Edith Forsberg of Scandia and local friends at the three story stone residence southeast of Scandia. About 200 guests attended as refreshments and music brightened the gathering. Sandell born and raised in the community married Carrie Wohlfort in 1903 on the family estate and continues to reside there after her death last year.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clark and family of Salina.
Mr. and Mrs. Milford Knutson of Chanton South Dakota and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Watson and Wanda of Beloit were guests last week of Mrs. Gunda Larsen. Mr. Knutson is a nephew of Mrs. Larsen.
Mr and Mrs Bill McClure and their children Alana and Alan stayed Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Aunt Carl son. Alana and Alan are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Carlson for a few weeks.
Tuesday evening visitors at the Otto Nelson residence included Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and their family as well as Rev and Mrs Harold Nelson and family from Gypsum.
Riverview 4 H girls and leaders entertained with a tea hosted by Mrs. Loren Florell on August 17 to celebrate summer project work. Girls displayed sewing and baking items while working on record books and planning for the fair. guests included Mrs. Alva Thompson and other community leaders.
Riverview 4-H Club plans a September 10 meeting with Miss Betty Elliott Hy D A Dee Whitmire and Earl Melby invited. Aug 13 discussion covered Fall tour and booth planning chaired by Ian Shirley Thompson with Judy Thompson Janice Forsberg Danny Thompson Jim Erickson Mrs Ernest Kirk and Mrs Vernon Evert. Tour set for August 22 with Delores Thompson presiding as president and vice president absent.
Mr and Mrs Bob Dresslar and Jackie and Mrs Myrle Dresslar of Belleville were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow.
Rev and Mrs N H Pearson visited with Mr and Mrs Nels Pearson and Curtis at Derby from Tuesday until Thursday in a family gathering described in local notes.
The Rev Harold Nelson and his wife and family returned to Gypsum on Thursday after spending several days with Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and other relatives.
Clara and Gwendolyn Williams have spent the last two weeks visiting relatives in Marion and Wichita, staying with family and enjoying local gatherings.
Mrs. Glenwood Freed and her guest Ronnie were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Alta Goodwin in Belleville, sharing an informal evening and conversation.
Misses Peart and Alma Strom of Concordia spend the week with Mrs. Mebel Cline and Jolene and Charles, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell.
Ce E McKimson of Beloit and Robert McKimson with son Bob of Hollywood called at The Journal office Friday. Robert McKimson is a director for Warner Bros cartoons and son of C E, our ex boss.
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