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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

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The Scarlet Coat at Princess Theatre weekend

The Scarlet Coat charts Benedict Arnold’s treason with Cornel Wilde and Michael Wilding leading a cast including George Sanders and Anne Francis. Filmed on Hudson River locations, the drama presents Andre and Arnold with key Revolutionary figures and real locales. Also showing Tall Man Riding on Sept 8-9.

John Andre Andre Cornel Wilde Secret Service Michael Wilding George Sanders Anne Francis Robert Douglas Benedict Arnold John McIntyre Bobby Driscoll Arnold Robert Howe Nathanael Green Lafayette Sir Henry Clinton Wilde Miss Francis Hudson River Tarrytown

Pawnee Indian 4H Club elects officers and plans fair stand

The Pawnee Indians 4H Club met August 23 at 8:00 p.m. in Larson Park Courtland with nine or ten members and two leaders. Officers elected for next month include Ethel Nelson as chair, Florence Mikesell, Johnny Carlson, and Glenn Veach on the nominating committee. The group will run the 4-H stand at the fair and showcased project talks by Jerry Burger and a demonstration by Robert Austin. A wiener roast followed the meeting with boys playing ball for entertainment.

Pawnee Indias 4H Larson Park Courtland Nineten Jean Anne Veach Ethel Nelson Florence Mikesell Johnny Carlson Glenn Veach

Baby Shower Honors Mrs. Leonard Freed and Danny

Mrs. Leonard Freed and Danny were honored with a baby shower on Wednesday evening August 22 at the home of Mrs. Oscar Odell. Guests enjoyed games and a lunch after gifts were opened.

Leonard Freed Danny Oscar Odell Freed Frankie Mikesell Ben Marshall Johnny Vishnefske Charles Benyshek Larry Hobson Glen Currie Cheryl Glenwood Freed John Vishnefske Frank Kelly L. T. Sw Glenn Peters Harold Steward Alfred Freed Ann Fred Boman Warren Johnson Odell

4 H Tractor Maintenance Meeting Held At Odells

Sherdahl booster 4 H project meeting on tractor maintenance was held Tuesday evening at Ronald and John Odell home with Homer Cardwell in charge. Five members attended and tractor record books were checked.

Sherdahl Ronald John Odell Homer Cardwell

Scandia HDU Hosts August Meeting

The Scandia Home Demonstration Unit met August 15 with Mrs. Andy Thompson as hostess. Ten members answered roll call on Warming Methods in appointed countries. Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Mrs. Don Ranft led the bread baking lesson. Loren Florell reported from the Advisory Council. The unit voted to donate $1 for Penny's For Friendship. A committee of Mrs. Alva Thompson and Mrs. Don Ranft will buy two books for the Scandia School library. Next meeting set for September 12 with Mrs. Axel Jensen.

Scandia Hdu Andy Thompson Andrew Stafford Don Ranft Loren Florell Alva Thompson Scandia ‘School Library Axel Jensen

1956 Honor Roll Subscriptions From This Week

New and renewal subscriptions received include Howard Blackly Concordia Carl Erickson and Henry Rosene with three new members noted this week.

Howard Blackly Concordia Carl

Scandia Couple Wed in Candlelit Amana Lutheran Ceremony

Anita June Anderson and Elmer Dean Sothers united in a candlelight wedding at Amana Lutheran church in Scandia. The bride wore chantilly lace and nylon net gown with a matching veil, and the couple plans to live in Scandia after a trip to the Black Hills. The groom is a Courtland High School graduate and U.S. Army veteran now farming.

Anita June Anderson Carrol Anderson Scandia Elmer Dean Sothers Elder M. Sothers Amana Lutheran Church N. H. Pearson Glenn Loring Marjorie Lervold Wichita Clyde Norris Belleville Judith Anderson Arla Ocobock Lorraine Larry Larson Miss Larson Jim Russell Courtland Ronnie Sothers Richard Larson Alroy Garman Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Alma Olson Norman Sankey Republic Lois Erickson Ruth Sandell Paula Anderson Mary Hanson Don Larson Richard Loring Carl Reece Frank Lervold Wallace Aspegren Lyell Ocobock Dale Lervold Black Hills South Dakota Wyoming Colorado ASC Courtland High School United States Army Korea

Mutual Benefit Club Meeting and Upcoming Shower

The Mutual Benefit club met with Mrs. Oscar Odell on August 1 with six members present. The next gathering is planned with Mrs. Charles Benyshek on September 5 featuring a grocery shower for Mrs. Glen Kirk.

Mutual Benefit Club Oscar Odell Charles Benyshek Glen Kirk

Fogelbergs Return From Colorado Vacation

Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family arrived home Saturday evening after a vacation trip to Colorado.

Richard Fogelberg Colorado

Den 1 Pack 232 Cub Scouts Meet In August

Den 1 Pack 232 met August 13 with Mrs. Dale Uhrich and August 20 with Mrs. George Cardwell to weave reed baskets for their August project. Members present included Steven Cardwell, Rax Lewelly, Ronald Larson, Gene Rockey, Dallas Uhrich, and Den Chief Valgene Isaacson. The sessions opened with the cub scout promise and closed with the Boy Scout prayer after refreshments by den mothers.

Den Dale Uhrich George Cardwell Steven Cardwell Rax Lewelly Ronald Larson Gene Rockey Dallas Uhrich Valgene Isaacson

Social Security Duo to Visit Belleville on September 6

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on September 6. Individuals seeking information should call at the Welfare Office in the Courthouse after 8:00 a.m.

Social Security Administration Belleville Welfare Office

OBS Notice Invites Leah Chapter Visit at Concordia

Scandia Chapter 481 OBS invited to Leah Chapter in Concordia for an official visit by the Worthy Grand Matron on Friday September 7 at 8 00 p m. Attendees must notify secretary Mrs E H Lewis by September 2.

Scandia Leah Concordia E. H. Lewis

Scandia Businesses Close Early for Belleville Fair

Scandia business horses will close this afternoon to attend the Belleville fair. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard and Frank Dolezal of Munden dined with Mr. and Mrs. George Christie. Afternoon guests included Mrs. Ruby Berry Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Judy.

Belleville Oscar Norgard Frank Dolezal Munden George Christie Ruby Berry Russell DeWitt Judy

Television In Stall Delights Residents

J. W. Dingman and Mrs. Clara Blakeley celebrate a new television installed in their home. Scandia residents express pleasure as the device promises comfort for Ma and Joe.

J. W. Dingman Clara Blakeley Scandia Mand Joe

Christie supper guests list includes Moe Norgard Hubbard families

Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Christie included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moe and Billie, Albert Moe, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard, Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard of Vancouver Washington, and Mrs. H. C. Norman and Jim Hubbard of Delphos.

George Christie Wm. Moe Billie Albert Moe Lars Norgard Russell DeWitt Judy Charles Hubbard Vancouver, Wash H. C. Norman Jim Hubbard Delphos

Morning Coffee Honors Pueblo Guest at Christie Home

Mrs. George Christie entertained on August 17 with a morning coffee in honor of Mrs. Bill Willis of Pueblo Cola. Guests included Mrs. Anna Hohman, Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Mrs. Bill Moe, Mrs. George Cardwell, Mrs. Cora Martin of Las Vegas Nevada and Mrs. Roy Tedrow.

George Christie Bill Willis Pueblo Cola Anna Hohman Ben Denoyer Bill Moe George Cardwell Cora Martin Las Vegas Nev Roy Tedrow

Vandeveer and Simpson Names Exchange

Mr and Mrs Will Vandeveer were identified as Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson in a family or social notice noting name changes or aliases.

Mr and Mrs Dovel Return From Kansas City Visit

Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel came home Saturday night after a five week stay in Kansas City.

Rodney Dovel Kansas City

Beloit Couple Hosts Roy Thomas Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family of Beloit were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas to celebrate Mrs Roy Thomas birthday anniversary.

Don Thomas Beloit Roy Thomas

Sunday callers at Dovel home include several locals

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Dovel were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dejmal of Narka, Ray Fordham of Mankato, Mr. and Mrs. John Nondorf, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike Sr., and Burl Cuthbertson.

Rodney Dovel Jerry Dejmal Narka Ray Fordham Mankato John Nondorf George Fike Burl Cuthbertson

Birthday celebration at Anton Nelson home honors Anton Nelson

Miss Florence Nelson and Anton Lund of Formosa along with Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson visited the Anton Nelson home on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Anton Nelson's birthday anniversary.

Florence Nelson Anton Lund Formosa Axel Nelson Anton Nelson Anton

Jensen Family Evening Visit With Republic Friends

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and Larry spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen of Republic.

Axel Jensen Larry Ed Jensen Republic

Fike Couple Guests Of Nelsons Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs George Fike were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera.

George Fike Anton Nelson Elvera

Concordia Families Attend Eugene Swanson Birthday Event

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and Cyn thia and Richard Swanson and Dar rell of Concordia were Thursday evening guests at the Clifford Swanson home in honor of Eugene Swanson s 10th birthday anniversary.

Kenneth Danielson Marvin Novak Cynthia Richard Swanson Darrell Concordia Clifford Swanson Eugene Swanson

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson Guests of Miss Ida Isaacson

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson were Sunday evening guests of Miss Ida Isaacson. The visit highlighted a quiet social gathering at the Isaacson home.

Frank Isaacson Ida Isaacson

Clark Family Guests Near Salina

Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and family of Salina visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and Billy, sharing a casual family gathering.

Ron Clark Salina Wm. Clark Billy

Milner Family Moves Into Stromberg Property South of School

Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family formerly of Belleville have moved into the Mrs Celia Stromberg property located south of the school house.

Frank Milner Belleville Celia Stromberg

Downs Visitors Visit Floyd Renken Family

Mrs. Floyd Renken and her children of Downs spent Monday afternoon as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and their family.

Floyd Renken Downs Paul Fredrickson

Downs Visitors Spend Time with Nelsons

Mrs. Floyd Renken Kathy and David of Downs visit Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and other relatives for a few days in the area.

Floyd Renken Kathy David of Downs Otto Nelson

Currie and Anderson Families Feted by Thomas Hosts

Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie with family and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and daughters were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas at their home.

Glenn Currie Woodrow Anderson Roy Thomas

Mr and Mrs John Kelly Visit Mankato Hosts

Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family hosted Sunday afternoon and evening guests Mr and Mrs John Kelly of Mankato.

John Kelly Mankato Leonard Freed

Saturday Guests Visit Mrs Eastvedt Family

Saturday afternoon visitors to Mrs. BE. M. Eastvedt were Mrs. Harold Smith and her Wichita children, along with Mrs. M. L. Larson.

BE. M. Eastvedt Harold Smith Wichita M. L. Larson

Scottsville Social Honors Dana Cox Birthday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley and daughters Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin and Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Joeyce were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Cox and Dana of Scottsville in honor of Dana s 1st birthday.

Kenneth Tuley ElReno Sederlin Carl Hammer Joeyce Donald Cox Dana Scottsville

Swanson and Danielson Family Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson and Darrell of Concordia were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.

Richard Swanson Darrell of Concordia Kenneth Danielson

Local Couples Dine With the Burandts Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt. The social visit highlights a cordial gathering at the Burandt home with four couples in attendance.

Milo Johnson Grant Berggren Don Burandt

Masters and Boman Wed in York Nebraska Chapel

Orlo E Masters and Clara Boman both of York Nebraska were married on Sunday evening June 24 in the chapel of the First Methodist church of Pork.

Orlo E. Masters Clara Boman York, Nebr First Methodist Church of Pork

Scrivner Berggren Family Trip to Saliza

Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner and David and Mrs Grant Berggren traveled to Saliza Saturday. Miss Donna Berggren returned home with them.

Glen Scrivner David Grant Berggren Saliza Donna Berggren

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Currie Family

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milner and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Milner Mrs. Woodrow Anderson and girls and Clarence Ball of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family.

Frank Milner Harry Milner Woodrow Anderson Clarence Ball Belleville Glenn Currie

Sunday Dinner Guests Bring Berggren Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David along with Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic and Misa Donna Berggren of Salina were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.

Glenn Scrivner David Clarencec Berggren Republic Misa Donna Berggren Salina Grant Berggren

Show Time Changes at Princess Theatre Sept 1

The Princess Theatre will shift its starting time by one half hour beginning Saturday night September 1. From September 1 the show will begin at 7 30 p m. A note to arrive a half hour early and plan accordingly.

Princess Theatre

Freshmen Honored Night at Princess Theatre Show

Friday September 7 the Princess Theatre presents Julius Caesar with a set of cartoons. The film features Marlon Brando as Mark Antony James Mason as Brutus and John Gielgud Cassius with Greer Garson and Deborah Kerr in key roles. Freshmen from Republic Courtland and Scandia are invited as guests while other students pay 30c and 10c for grade school and regular adult prices.

Princess Theatre Julius Caesar Council of Churches Alson William Shakespeare Marlon ‘Brand Mark Antony James Mason Brutus John Gielgud Cassius Louis Calhern Edmund O'Brien Casca Greer Garson Caesar Deborah Kerr Portia Republic Courtland Scandia

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Irene Hammer in Scandia Church

A Saturday evening bridal shower at the Lutheran church basement honored Miss Irene Hammer. Hostesses included Miss Lois Erickson and several area women. gifts were opened with help from Miss Marjorie Lervold and Mrs. Marion Jones. A bronze and green decor theme extended to table centerpieces and lunch service for many friends and relatives from Scandia and neighboring towns.

Lutheran Church Irene Hammer Harold McDowell Lois Erickson Marion Stolander Bob Miller Johnny Nondorf Ronald Anderson James Reed Larry Smith Marjorie Lervold Miss Hammer Marion Jones Wichita Alice Hammer Ellen Hammer Carl McDowell Carl Hammer Joyce N. H. Pearson E. M. Eastvedt Frank Isaacson Archie Isaacson E. P Godfrey Boman Glenn Currie Vic Gutscher Juddy Freed Russell DeWitt Wallace Aspegren Blanche Haggman Lloyd Nelson Neal Cady Arlis White Irvin Currie Norman Currie Olga Hugos Merle Haser Lena ‘Lloyd ElRene Sederlin Arla Ocobock Dean Sothers Loren Isaacson Paula Anderson Carrol Anderson Judith Larry Hobson Neal McBride Minnie Farrell C. W. Erickson Kenneth Tuley Ben Lervold Russell Lervold Robert Lervold Reuben Johnson Harvey Hammer Scandia Ida Larson Iver Hammer Harold Hmmer Kenneth Christensen Norway Connie Tracey Concordia Frank Milner Don Shagle Walter Jones Belleville Eewin White Bob White Lincoln Nebr Wesley Beamers Hebron Louie O'Neal Hubbell Lee Hammer Bill Haskins Superior Martin Dah Hardy Arthur Ferguson Lovewell Joe Chopp Narka R. J. Arpin Morrowville Don Johnson Formosa Norma Kackley Salina Don Cox Scottsville Delbert Tholstrup Larry O’brien Pasco, Wash LaVerne Lervold Royanna Ill

Satina and Billy Clark Guests of Mr and Mrs Jean Clark

Satina and Billy Clark were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Jean Clark, with their girl friend joining for the visit.

Ron Clark Satina Billy Clark Jean Clark

William Clark Weekend Visit with Mrs Clark and Billy

Wm. Clark of Cherryvale spent the weekend with Mrs. Clark and Billy in a family visit.

Wm. Clark of Cherryvale Mrs. Clark Billy

Grade School Books List For Scandia Pupils

A long inventory of grade level textbooks and supplies for Scandia students from Grade 1 through Grade 8. It lists reading, science, arithmetic, English, geography and history titles with authors or series names and required supplies such as pencils tablets crayons and notebooks.

Latin America Kansas America

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