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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

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The Sun Shines Nellie at Princess Theatre

The Sun Shines Nellie opens at the Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday shows featuring David Wayne Hugh Marlowe and Jean Peters in the title role. The Technicolor tale traces Nellie and a small town barber from the Spanish American War era to modern times with authentic settings in Hutchinson Kansas and Castleton.

Fox Nellie Princess Theatre Seat “Peters David "Wayne Hugh Marlowe Big City Jean Peters David Wayne Barber Hollywood Albert Dekker Helene Stanley Tom Morton Joyce Mackenzie Alan Haée, Jr Richard Karlan Henry King Hutchinson Castleton Kansas Ain Hutchinson

Riverview 4 H Club Note on Silver Tea

Riverview 4 H sewing and cooking girls met at Enterprise school for a silver tea on Tuesday August 19. Attendees included Patsy Hobson Glada Thompson Clar Mae Carlson Nina Hammer Janice Florell Judy Loretta Freed Shirley Thompson Jeanetta Isaacson and many guests and reporters.

Riverview 4-H Club Enterprise School Patsy Hobson Glada Thompson Clar Mae Carlson Nina Hammer Janice Florell Judy Loretta Freed Shirley Thompson Jeanetta Isaacson Loren Florell Vicki Harvey Hammer Betty Linda Mictor.Carlson Rolla Thompson Glenwood Freed Shirley Freed Carol Olson Andy Thompson

Willing Workers Meet In Church Parlors

The Willing Workers group met in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon August 21 with Mrs. Sherman Robison Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and Miss Amanda Rosene as hostesses. Devotions were led by Mrs. Nystrom a short business meeting followed by lunch prepared by the hostesses.

Sherman Robison Reynold Nystrom Amanda Rosene Nystrom

Birthday celebration at Mrs Wallace Aspegren home

Mrs Wallace Aspegren was pleasantly surprised Monday afternoon when friends gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs S J Swenson Mrs Vic Erickson Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Carl Hugos Mrs Don Larson Sonia Mrs Aigot Anderson Mrs George Larson and Mrs Charles Tedrow. A pot luck lunch was enjoyed.

Wallace Aspegren S. J. Swenson Vic Erickson Ed Olson Carl Hugos Don Larson Sonia Aigot ‘Anderson George Larson Charles Tedrow

Attendees List for Community Gathering Names Wide Group

Last week callers at the home of Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys and Judith Ann Stephenson were Mr and Mrs. A. Van Nortwick of Hastings Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franforth and Don of Kansas City Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ossman of Concordia, Dr. Anna Rimel of Norway, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Frankforther of Sikeston Missouri, Mrs. John Norman and son of Topeka, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg, Mrs. Ellen Hammer, Mrs. Albert Jackson, Mrs. John Dart and Susan, Rev. and Mrs. H. S. Ely, Mrs. Ed Olson and Mrs. Edith Forsberg.

Carl Hugos Gladys Judith Ann Stephenson A. van Nortwick Hastings Nebr Robert Frankforther Don Kansas City Carl Ossman Concordia Anna Rimel Norway Franklin Frankforther Sikeston John Norman Topeka Gustava Ostberg Ellen Hammer Albert Jackson John Dart Susan H. S. Ely Ed Olson Edith Forsberg

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Louis Johnson and Betty of Portland Oregon Mrs Don Bowersox Janet and Allen of Bakersfield California Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage Joan and Peggy and Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen of Concordia Mr and Mrs Albert Sandine Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronald Mr and Mrs Lee Bowersox Mr and Mrs Rudolph Johnson Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Wilbert Johnson and sons of Haskell

Charles Johnson Louis Johnson Betty Portland, Ore Don Bowersox Janet and Allen Bakerfield Calif Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Chester Johnson Karen Concordia Albert Sandine Algor Anderson Ronald Lee Bowersox Rugolph Johnson Wilbert Johnson and Sons of Kackley

Family Picnic Supper Honors Mrs Tornquist Birthday

A family picnic in Belleville Park on Sunday evening celebrated the birthday anniversary of Mrs Alwyn Tornquist. Present were Mr and Mrs A Tornquist Janet Lyle Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson.

Belleville Park Alwyn Tornquist A Tornquist Alwyn Tornquist Janet and Lyle Fred Jackson

Red Ball Express Saga In Wartime Transport Drama

Universal-International presents Red Ball Express saga of a hastily organized Army Transportation unit delivering supplies to Patton's forces during a breakthrough. Jeff Chandler and Alex Nicol lead as lieutenant and sergeant with Jacqueline Duval, Sidney Poitier, Cindy Garner, Hugh O’Brien and John Hudson in supporting roles. Coming September 10 No Room For The Groom.

Universal-International Trans‘portation Patton Jeff Chandier Alex Micol Judith Broun Charles Drake Handle Jacqueline Duval Sidney’ Poitier Cindy Garner Hugh O” Brien John Hudson Jeff Chandler Alex Nicol Jacqueline Duvall Terader

Card club meeting at Herrman home remarks and guests

The 1947 Card club met last Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Herrman and family. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Iver Hammer and Sonja, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Herrman and Clarence, Mrs. Gustava Osberg and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Larson and family. Refreshments were served.

Eugene Herrman Iver Hammer Sonja Victor Herrman Clarence Gustava Osberg Ted Richard Loring

Stolander Guests Visit Ericksons in Marion

Mr and Mrs John Stolander were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson, Marion and Billy.

John Stolander Carl Erickson Marion Billy

Mrs Dewey Johnson Dines With Carl Erickson Family

Mrs. Dewey Johnson and Kristi were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Carl Erickson, Marion and Billy.

Birthday Celebration at Greenslade Home

A basket supper and homemade ice cream were shared at the Greenslade residence Monday evening to honor Sam Greenslade on his birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven, Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell, Janet and Kenneth, Mrs Agness Cardwell, and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren, Phyllis and Ronald.

Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Sam George Cardwell Steven Mr Charley Cardwell Janet Kenneth Agness Cardwell Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Ronald

Mrs Harold Nelson and Betty Visit Mrs Ivin Bergstrom

Mrs Harold Nelson joined Betty and Arn for a Wednesday afternoon visit with Mrs Ivin Bergstrom and family, sharing time and conversation.

Harold Nelson Betty Arnold Ivin Bergstrom

Princess Theater shifts Saturday showtime to 7 30 PM

Starting Saturday night August 30 the starting time at the Princess will be advanced to 7 30 p m. Patrons are reminded to arrive a half hour earlier after Saturday night.

House wanted by Scandia School Board for new teacher

The Scandia School Board seeks a house for one of the new teachers. If you have a house for rent contact board members Mrs Bill Reece Tony Nystrom or Vernon Erickson or call The Journal office.

Scandia Bill ‘Reece Tony Nystrom Vernon Erickson Journal Office

School opens in Scandia with shortened first day

The 1952-53 term starts in Scandia on Monday September 1 at 9:00 a.m. with short classes and early dismissal at about 11:30. Tuesday will bring the regular schedule.

Scandia

Open House for Eastvedt Guests in Scandia

Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt host Open House Sunday afternoon and evening August 31 at their Scandia home. Guests include Lawrence Eastvedt of Orange California and Carl T Eastvedt of Arcadia California.

E. M. Eastvedt Scandia Lawrence Eastvedt Orange Calif Carl T. Eastvedt Arcadia

Library Opens Saturday Evenings in Formosa Area

Scandia Library will be open Saturdays from 7 to 9 PM with Edna Richardson as the evening librarian. Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Max Berry Gordon and Dennis Kohls visiting Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formosa. Mrs Walter Berry joined Wednesday coffee at Mrs George Christie.

Scandia Edna Richardson Max Berry Gordon Walter Berry Dennis Kohls Vachel Crawford Formosa George Christie

Family gathering and dinner at Carlgren home

A Sunday basket dinner gathered relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and Kathleen. Attending were Rev and Mrs A B Helme and family of Bradley South Dakota Mrs H S Bly Mrs Hulma the Stensons Mr and Mrs B A Carlgren and family Mrs Carrol Carlgren and family of Concordia Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and family Mr and Mrs George Carlgren and their sons and Mr and Mrs Charles Carlgren and Cheryl.

Loren Carlgren Kathleen A. B. Helme Bradley So. Dak H. S. Bly Hulma Stensons B. AS .Carlgren Neweand Carrol Carlgren Conclordia Ivan Carlgren

Willis Family Visits Briscoes in Hutchinson Weekend

Mr and Mrs C L Willis and family of Hutchinson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Briscoe and children.

C. L. Willis Hutchinson Jim Briscoe

Sunday dinner guests attend DeWitt O'Brien visit

Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy joined Mr and Mrs Larry O'Brien and their boys for Sunday dinner guests described in local society notes.

Russell DeWitt Judy Larry O'Brien

Sederlin Guests at Cooper Home Supper Sunday

Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin were Sunday evening supper guests at the R EB Cooper home.

Mrs. ElReno Sederlin R. EB. Cooper Hong

Mr and Mrs Bill Cooper Visit Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville

Mr Bill Cooper and Mrs Elizabeth Cooper visited Mrs Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville on Sunday evening.

Bill Cooper Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Cooper and Tingstroms host Friday supper

Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Barbara were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom.

R. E. Cooper Barbara Ray Tingstrom

Lorentzes Host Cardwells for Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs A H Lorentz of Beloit were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven.

A. H. Lorentz Beloit George Cardwell Steven

Fredrickson and Burge Families Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Johnny visited Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Burge Sunday afternoon.

Reuben Fredrickson Johnny Mrs Boyd Burge

Friday Guest Katherine Nelson at Anton Nelson Home

Miss Katherine Nelson spent Friday evening as a guest at the home of Anton Nelson, enjoying an informal social gathering.

Katherine Nelson Anton Nelson

Clarkes and Freed Plan Lawrence School Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul Clark and Ronald Freed spent Friday in Lawrence making arrangements for Mrs Clark to attend school there this year.

Paul Clark Ronald Freed Lawrence

Nelson family names in regional notice

Mrs Otto Nelson and Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family. A L Nelson of Cawker City. Floyd Renkin of Downs. Irene Nelson of Salina. Katherine, Leslie and Bert Nelson listed in the notice.

Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson and Mirs A. L. Nelson Cawker City Floyd Renkin Downs Irene Nelson Salina Katherine Leslie Bert Nelson

Linn couple shares Sunday dinner with Cox family

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin King of Linn were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox and family.

Irvin King of Linn Robert Cox

Currie Couple Guests Of Larsen At Concordia

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Larsen near Concordia, sharing a quiet visit and meal.

Irvin Currie Mrs Harry Larsen Near Concordia

Local Families Visit Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer and Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and boys.

Ben Denoyer Roy Tedrow Don Thomas

Ada Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Meeting

Mrs Harold Nelson and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom hosted the Ada Lutheran Ladies Aid Society at the Ada Lutheran church parlors on Thursday afternoon.

Harold Nelson Ivan Bergstrom Ada Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Ada Lutheran Church

Nelson Family and Mrs Olson Visit Victor Nelson Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson and family and Mrs O W Olson visited at the Victor Nelson home Sunday in a local social gathering.

Harold Nelson O. W. Olson Victor Nelson

Mrs Gaylord Freed and Jimmy Dale at Glenwood Freed Home

Mrs. Gaylord Freed and Jimmy Dale spent Saturday and Sunday at the Glenwood Freed residence, returning home Sunday evening.

Mrs. Gaylord Freed Jimmy Dale Glenwood Freed Home

Family Names in Birth Notice

Mr and Mrs Paul Clark welcome a baby with Mrs Glenwood Freed and family joining in celebration.

Mrs Amelia Buer Visiting Norway Family

Mrs. Amelia Buer of Norway is visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Emery Berry and their daughters.

Amelia Buer Norway Emery Berry

Nyquist Brothers Dine with Swen Carlson Family

Robert and Steven Nyquist of Holy Rood were Saturday dinner guests at the Swen Carlson home.

Robert and Steven Nyquist Holyrood Swen Carlson

Lena Fogelberg and Donald Visit Brown Family

Mrs. Lena Fogelberg and Donald spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and family on Sunday.

Lena Fogelberg Donald Mrs Lloyd Brown

Courtland visitors join Mrs. Isaacson and Ida

Mrs. O. F. Werner and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Courtland spent Sunday with Mrs. Tena Isaacson and Ida.

O. F. Werner Arthur Johnson Courtland Tena Isaacson Ida

Mrs LaVerne English and Family Visited Sherman English

Mrs LaVerne English and two children from Wichita spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Sherman English.

Reynolds Family Weekend Visit Spans Salina

Mrs H R Reynolds and girls and Sgt and Mrs Bill Cunningham of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Freed.

H. R. Reynolds Bill Cunningham Salina Charles Freed

Belleville hosts supper guests from Dart and Faulkner families

Mr and Mrs John Dart and Sunsan visited Tuesday evening for supper with Mr and Mrs George Faulkner in Belleville marking a social gathering between two local families.

John Dart Sunsan George Faulkner Belleville

Swen Carlson Family Visit Noted at Bergstrom Home

Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson and their daughters visited Sunday evening at the home of Ivan Bergstrom in a cordial family gathering.

Swen Carlson Ivan Bergstrom

Hoops and Anderson Families Spend Sunday Together

Mr and Mrs Fred Hoops and Robert of Republic spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson.

Fred Hoops Robert of Republic Walter Anderson

Berry Visitors Spend Thursday Afternoon

Mrs Walter Berry Mrs Max Berry and Gordon visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice.

Bergstroms and friends visit McClures and Fajens

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family called on Mr and Mrs Bill McClure and family and Mr and Mrs Arnold Fajen at Republic Friday evening.

Ivan Bergstrom Bill McClure Arnold Fajen Republic

Berggren Visit Noted At Republic Home Friday

Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren of Republic visited at the Grant Berggren home Friday evening in a brief social call.

Mrs Warren Berggren Republic Grant Berggren

Jensen Family in Topeka for Loren’s Checkup

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and their sons spent Saturday in Topeka where Loren Jensen went for a check up. He is getting along fine but will need to stay on crutches for some time.

Axel Jensen Jim Jensen Topeka Loren

Family Attends GE Meeting at Porter Hotel Beloit

A family attended a General Electric meeting held Monday evening at the Porter Hotel in Beloit, according to local notices.

Ivan Bergstrom General Electric Porter Hotel Beloit

Mrs W A Larson Visits Canton Couple Friday

Mrs W A Larson of Canton South Dakota visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Charles Freed, staying for a social call and sharing time in the hometown.

W. A. Larson Canton, So. Dak Charles Freed

Forsberg Family Hosts Dinner Guests

Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Edith Forsberg were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and children and Miss Helen Forsberg of Los Angeles California.

Edith Forsberg Edward Forsberg Helen Forsberg Los Angeles Calif

Social visit reported by Hedstrom couple

Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom accompanied by Lyle and Juanita visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom.

Ivan Bergstrom Lyle Juanita A. N. Hedstrom

Becks Visit Aspegren Pair Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Republic visited Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren Saturday evening for a social gathering.

Paul Beck Republic Wallace Aspegren

Boulder couple hosts honor for Mrs Janice Pracht

Mrs. Thornton Doctor and family honor Mrs. Janice Pracht and Jo Ann of Boulder Colo with a gathering attended by Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Mr and Mrs Ora Nichols and Irene.

Thornton Doctor Janice. Pracht Jo- Ann Boulder, Colo Robert Doctor Ora Nichols Iréne

Nesmiths Visit Grant Berggren Home Sundays

Mr and Mrs W G Nesmith of Belleville visited Sunday afternoon at the Grant Berggren home.

Visit by Berggrens to Republic on Tuesday evening

Mrs. Grant Berggren Buddy and Donna visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren at Republic.

Grant Berggren Buddy Donna Vic Berggren Republic

Local families attend Fairbury Band Festival

Mr and Mrs Carl Fiorell and two other couples from Lincoln featured among Sunday visitors in Fairbury Nebraska for the annual Band Festival. They were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Francis Palacek and Barbara with Dale Hansen and Chery from Lincoln joining the gathering.

Carl Fiorell A. C. Florell Wallace Aspegren Fairbury Nebr Dale Hansen Chery Lincoln Francis Palacek Barbara

Larsen relatives visit in Canton South Dakota

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Larsen of Canton South Dakota and Lars J. Larsen with Mrs. Ellen Hammer visited Mrs. Gunda Larsen Friday afternoon. W. N. Larsen is a cousin of Mrs. Larsen.

W. N. Larsen Canton So. Dak Lars J. Larsen Ellen Hammer Gunda Larsen Larsen

Mrs Lilly and Sherry Visit Jensen and Lilly Family

Mrs. Jack Lilly and Sherry stayed Wednesday night and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and their sons. They spent Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. H. EB. Lilly of Wayne.

Jack Lilly Sherry Axel Jensen

Sunday visitors at Bill Reece home

Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan visited the Bill Reece home Sunday evening.

John Dart Susan Bill Reece

Briscoe Families Return After 10 Day Utah Visit

Mr and Mrs im Briscoe and Myron Briscoe of Pratt returned home Sunday from a 10 day visit with relatives in Sterling and Mrs J C Stabler and sons in Provo Utah.

Im Briscoe Myron Briscoe Pratt Sterling J.C. Stabler

Berry and Crawford Families Share Thursday Supper

Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon were Thursday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry. Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formosa were evening guests there.

Max Berry Gordon Walter Berry Vachel Crawford Formosa

Alabama couple visiting relatives in Republic and Scandia

M Sgt and Mrs Marlin Gardner from Alabama are visiting relatives in Republic and Scandia for a few days, stopping by local homes and sharing news with neighbors.

Marlin Gardner Alabama Republic Scandia

Amana Lutheran class honors teacher at Belleville party

The Young People’s Sunday School class of the Amana Lutheran church gathered at Belleville park Sunday evening to celebrate their teacher Mrs. Walter Boyles. The group gave Mrs. Boyles a present and enjoyed a basket supper with many members listed among attendees.

Amana Lutheran Church Belleville Park Walter Boyles Boyles Lurmette Lee Loring Bette Arnold Reuben. Johnson Kenneth Tuley Debara Don Larson Sonia Kennet Christensen Harold John Dart Susan Verdon Erickson Loisapa Janice Mra Carl

Coppocks vacationing with Junction City friends

Bet Coppock and Mrs. Arthur Coppock of Junction City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Maggie Hohman, sharing hospitality during a social visit.

Bet Arthur Coppock Junction City Walter Anderson Maggie Hohman

Greenslades visit Thulls and Denise in Cawker City

Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and Denise at Cawker City, viewing a quiet family gathering in the town.

Duaine Greenslade Jack Thull Denise Cawker City

Ice Cream Party Honors Hawthorne Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Axelensen hosted a home made ice cream party on Wednesday evening honoring Mrs Jack Lilly and her daughters from Hawthorne California. Attendees included Mrs Lilly and her daughters, Mr and Mrs George Freed and family, Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor, Miss Amanda Jensen of Boulder, Cole Jerry Merte Jone of Case Colorado, Mes and Mee.

Axelensen Jack ‘Lilly and Daughters Hawthorne Calif Lilly George Freed Harry McGregor Amanda Jensen Boulder Cole Jerry ' Merte- Jone Case Colo Mes Mee

Mrs Berry Guests of Erickson Family Thursday

Mrs Max Berry and Gordon and Mrs Walter Berry were Thursday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson, Lois and Janice.

Max Berry Gordon Walter Berry Vernon Erickson Lois Janice

Farewell party for Ronald Anderson at Luther League group home

A Monday evening gathering at Ronald Anderson's house brought Luther Leaguers and friends to bid him farewell before he leaves for Manhattan to attend college. Attendees included Lois Erickson, Arla Ocobock, Anita Anderson, Shirley Freed, Janice Florell, Phyllis Hammer, Rose Thompson, Barbara Cooper, Kay Rasmussen, Irene Hammer, Carl Isaacson, Richard Larson, Glenn Stensons, Kenneth Cardwell, Billy Hammer, Havey Melby, and Mrs. Anderson assisted with games and refreshments.

Ronald Anderson Luther Leaguers Ronald Manhattan Lois Erickson Arla Ocobock Anita Anderson Shirley Freed Janice Florell Phyllis Hammer Rose Thompson Barbara Cooper Kay Rasmussen Irene Hammer Carl Isaacson Richard Larson Glenn Stensons Kenneth Cardwell Billy Hammer Havey Melby Mrs. Anderson

Birthday Honored Mr. Odell by Kin and Friends Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sanderson and family with Miss Marion Evans and Dwayne Turner Tuesday evening for a birthday anniversary celebration honoring Mr. Odell.

Joe.Evans Dale Sanderson Marion Evans Dwayne Turner Oscar Odell Mr. Odell

Families visit Harlan County Dam site Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Odell and family spent Tuesday at the Harlan County Dam site.

Leonard Freed Oscar Odell Harlan County Dam

Evansville Visit For Nelson Kin From Evanston

Mr and Mrs Glenn Nelson and Patty of Evanston Illinois are spending a couple of weeks visiting Ernest Nelson and other relatives.

Glenn Nelson Patty Evanston, Ill Ernest Nelson

Family Birthday Gathering for Mrs Erickson

A family and friends gather to celebrate Mrs. Erickson’s birthday anniversary. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren, Mr and Mrs Leonard Erickson and family, Mr and Mrs Matt Jeorg, Mr and Mrs Melvin Jeorg and family, Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren, Phyl lig and Ronald, and Albert Boline.

Carl. Erickson

Centennial Johnson Ekblad Reunion Hosts in Randolph Area

Dr and Mrs C W Haggman and Misses Mabel Blanche Haggman joined guests at the Conrad Ekblad home near Randolph for a centennial reunion of the Johnson and Ekblad families who settled there a century ago after emigrating from Sweden. Dr J W Ekblad of Duluth Minnesota attended with family. Dr Ekblad was a former partner of Dr Hagemad in Scandia.

C. W. Haggman Mabel Blanche Haggman Conrad Ekblad Randolph J.W. Ekblad Duluth Minn Johnson and Ekblad Sweden Dr. Ekblad Hagemad Scandia

Freshman Night at Princess Theatre September 5

The Princess Theatre invites Scan dia and Courtland freshmen to a double feature on Friday September 5. Cartoon Carnival showcases Paul Terry classics led by Sourpuss and Gandy Goose, Sylvester, Heckle and Jeckle and more. The second film Japanese War Bride. admission 0 for freshmen, 30 cents for other high school students, 10 cents for children, 45 cents for adults.

Princess Theatre Scandia Courtland Princess Management Paul Terry Sourpuss Gandy Goose Dingbat Pearl Pureheart

Seaman Melvin D. Allen Receives Korean Service Ribbon

Seaman Melvin D. Allen of Scandia is awarded the Korean Service ribbon with one battle star and the United Nations Korean ribbon while serving on the destroyer USS Arnold J. Isbell in Far Eastern waters. The Isbell operated with Task Force 77 and 95, defending carriers of American and British navies against submarines and aircraft.

Melvin D. Allen USN Cecil Allen Route 2 Scandia United Nations Arnold J. Isbell Far Isbell

Returned from Korea Corporal Peters Assigned to Camp Crowder

Cpl. John H. Peters US Army has returned from Korea and is assigned to the 5421st Army Service Unit Reception Center at Camp Crowder Mg pending further orders. On August 12 he departed for a 30 day leave with his mother Mrs. William Wilson of Scandia.

John H. Peters

Death of Grant Christie in Belleville

George Christie reports the death of his father Grant Christie of Belleville on Monday morning. He leaves three sons George Scandia Harley and Dewey Oregon and a daughter Mrs Mack Drovetta of Topeka. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 00 PM at Bachelor Faulkner Dart chapel Belleville with burial at Popular Grove Cemetery.

George Christie Grant Christie Belleville Christie George Scandia Harley Dewey Oregon Mack Drovetta Topeka Bachelor Faulkner - Dart Popular Grove

Gregory White Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Gregory White marked his third birthday with a Saturday morning party. His mother hosted a refreshments table featuring ice cream, cupcakes, sandwiches, kolaches and candy for an invited group including Jimmy Cox, Marjorie Cox, Joan Larson, Dickie Larson, Judy DeWitt, Jimmy Tebow, Kathy Tebow, Ardith Cardwell, Marilyn Larson, Paula Sandell, Clarissa Johnston, Phyllis Aspegren, Steven Cardwell, Mrs. Bob Cox, Mrs. Allen Larson, Mrs. Warren Tebow, Mrs. Artie Cardwell, Mrs. Ralph Larson, Mrs. Pete Sandell, Mrs. George Cardwell, Mrs. Delbert Aspegren, Mrs. Carl McDowell and the hostess Mrs. White.

Gregory White Jimmy Marjorie Cox Joan Dickie Larson Judy DeWitt Kathy Tebow Ardith Cardwell Marilyn Larson Paula Sandell Clarissa Johnston Phyllis Aspegren Steven Cardwell Bob Cox Allen Larson Warren Tebow Artie Cardwell Ralph Larson

Formosa Family Hosts Nelson Guests for Sunday

Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson and Ger hard and Miss Florence Nelson of Formosa were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera.

Axel Nelson Gerhard Florence Nelson Formosa Anton Nelson Elvera

Miss Helen Forsberg Arrives in Newton for Visit

Miss Helen Forsberg of Los Angeles arrives in Newton to visit for a couple of weeks, met by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and family and Mrs. Edith Forsberg.

Helen Forsberg Los Angeles Calif Newton Edward Forsberg Edith Forsberg

Family Picnic Honors M Sgt Gardner and Penny Lou

A Belleville park gathering Sunday evening celebrated M/Sgt. Marlin Gardner and Penny Lou with family friends present including Axel Jensen family Artie Jensen Ed Jensen Jim George Freed Harry McGregor Amanda Jensen Jack Lilly Will Gardner Russell Johnson and Pesay.

Belleville Park Marlin Gardner Penny ‘Lou Axel ‘Jensen Artie Jensen Ed. Jensen Jim George Freed Harry McGregor Amanda Jensen Jack Lilly Will Gardner Russell. Johnson Belleville Gardner Pesay

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