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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

8

Dr. Eric Larson Visits Home Before Western Surgical Meet

Dr. Eric Larson of Los Angeles visits his mother Mrs. Anna Larson before heading to Omaha for a Western Surgical Association meeting December 1 to 3. He is a USC professor of surgery and senior surgery teacher at General Hospital, with roles in Pacific Surgical, Los Angeles Surgical, International Surgical, and naval reserve hospital work. He is Lieutenant Commander and a trustee and consultant in multiple California hospitals. He returns home via Kansas City.

Larson Eric Larson Los Angeles Calif Anna Larson Omaha Nebr Western Surgical Association United States Cleveland University of Southern California General Hospital Pacific Surgical Association Los Angeles Surgical Association International Surgical Association Naval Reserve Hospital Roosevelt Santa Fe Railroad Good Samaritan California General Hospitals

Elsie Vannice Weds Kenneth Christensen at Norway Church

Miss Elsie Vannice oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Vannice of Norway married Kenneth Christensen at Norway Lutheran church in a nine o clock Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev M C Linnerson. Attendants included Mable Vannice Leona Christensen and Lorine Christensen Floyd Vannice. The couple will reside in Belleville where the groom works at Safeway. A later shower for the bride was hosted by the Sunny Circle Club with many relatives present.

Elsie Vannice Allen Vannice Norway Kenneth Christensen Norway Lutheran Church M. C. Linnerson Scandia Mable Vannice Leona Christensen Lorine Christensen Floyd Vannice Christensen Concordia High School Homer Christensen Norway High School Sunny Circle Club Anna Dutton Thesday Sam Winteroth Will Larson Merrill Avery Arthur Kenyon Floyd Garlow Clarence Widen Clarence Stensaas George Dutton Harry Ring

Newlyweds Honor Belleville Hosts at Six Oclock Dinner

Newlyweds Mr and Mrs George Sorum of Belleville entertained at a six o clock dinner Sunday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oliver French Mrs Bertha Sorum Miss Mildred Perry Pat Rust Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson Carl Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Martin Larson and daughters Ernest Strom Otto Brandt George and Quentin McMurray and Elmer Aberg.

George Sorum Belleville Warren Johnson Oliver French Bertha Sorum Mildred Perry Pat Rust Frank Granstedt Frank Isaacson Carl Lena Lloyd Martin Larson Ernest Strom Otto Brandt George Quentin McMurray Elmer Aberg

Hampton-Danielson store uses blue and white window decor

The Hampton Danielson Furniture Store displays blue and white window decorations. Crepe paper strips frame each window while two chandeliers hung with narrow strips become centers for wider strips that stretch to the room sides.

Hampton-Danielson Furniture Store

Red and Green Decorate Sanborn Lumber For Christmas

Sanborn Lumber Co stores brighten their windows with Red and Green crepe paper. A Christmas picture adorns one display creating a festive setting for the season.

Sanborn's Sanborn Lumber Co

Thanksgiving Day Guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison

Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and their sons in Belleville included families from Gilead Nebr Alexandria Nebr and local residents. Attendees listed were Galan Harold and children Cal Harold Irvin Stuart and daughter Ivan Cane and children Axel Smith and Leo Sheridan Robison Lloyd Norris and family Gustava Ostberg and Ted Edwin Isaacson and family and the Misses Emma Josie Edna Ada Robison Dona Jean Robison.

Sherman Robison Belleville Galan Harold Gilead Nebr Cal Harold Irvin Stuart Ivan Cane Alexandria Axel Smith Leo Sheridan Robison Lloyd Norris Gustava Ostberg Ted Edwin Isaacson Emma Swensen Josie Edna Ada Robison Dona Jean Robison

Birthday Mood Sunday Guests Honor Mr Johnson

Sunday afternoon guests at Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson honored Mr. Johnson on his birthday. Attendees included Vernon Smith of Belleville and many relatives from the Danielson and Lindecrantz families along with the Johnsons and Browns.

Misses Clarice and Verna Wallin Host D D D Club

The D D D Club gathering at the Wallin home featured members Della Mae Beach Ada Jeandebeur Clara Blanke Maxine Muth Maye Roberts Lucille English Gay Tedrow Leora Loring Jeannette Ahrens with guest Evelyn Knapp. Prizes rewarded high score to Lucille English low to Evelyn Knapp and galloping prize to Maxine Muth. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served.

Clarice Verna Wallin Della Mae Beach Ada Jeandebeur Clara Blanke Maxine Muth Maye Roberts Lucille English Gay Tedrow Leora Loring Jeannette Ahrens Evelyn Knapp Mankato Miss English Low Miss Knapp

Mrs Christensen Honored in Kitchen Shower

Mrs Kenneth Christensen celebrated with a kitchen shower honoring her, nee Miss Elsie Vannice, on a Wednesday of last week. Attendees included friends and neighbors in the home event.

C. R.carlyon Kenneth Christensen Elsie Vannice

Thanksgiving Potluck At Andrew Stafford Home

Thanksgiving Day potluck at the Andrew Stafford home featured Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz and Lawrence Mr and Mrs Marker Mrs Elmer Danielson and family Mrs Tekla Brown and Lloyd and Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford Afternoon callers included Vernon Smith of Belleville Miss Evelyn Brown of Topeka and Miss Helen Brown Crider s Store Rearranged for Christmas decorating last Friday moved counters and racks to form a rectangle to save space while serving customers Red and green crepe streamers a paper bell an artificial tree and colored lights decorate the area

Martin Johnson Mr. Johnson Vernon Smith Belleville Elmer Danielson Theodore T Danielson Carl Lindecrantz Marker Lindecrantz Robert Andrew Stafford Carl Lindberg Clifford Floyd Koller Shirley Sophia Johnson Mary Tekla Brown Theodore Danielson Lawrence Lloyd Evelyn Brown Topeka Helen Brown Crider’s

Mittens Owned by L M Melby Featuring Royal Norway Motif

Unique mittens owned by Has Unique Mittens L A Melby knitted by his aunt Mrs Anna Melby of Norway Europe. Cream background bears brown figures including a royal crown motif, star, the year 1914 and initials L M. Thumb shows a man figure with decorative filler between fingers.

L. A. Melby Anna Melby Norway Europe L. M

Drug Store Christmas Window Display

The Drug Store decorates for the season with an artificial azure blue and white crepe paper ceiling, blue and yellow lights, blue and silver tinsel. Wreaths miniature trees bells and a red green blue and gold Christmas rope create an attractive window display with gifts.

Cabinet Meeting Held At Everett Home Potluck

The C. E. Cabinet gathered Monday evening at Dr and Mrs Jay C Everett home for a potluck supper. Attendees included Misses Verlee Reece Betty Irene Larson Anjeannette Wetzel Geraldine Lloyd Nina Jean Hawkins Helen Forsberg and Dwaine Robison.

C. E. Cabinet Jay C. Everett Verlee Reece Betty Irene Larson Anjeannette Wetzel Geraldine Lloyd Nina Jean Hawkins Helen Forsberg Dwaine Robison

Triple L Club Welcomes Mrs. L Ocobock New Member

The Triple L Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Earl Hawkins as hostess. Mrs. Lyle Ocobock joined the club. A handkerchief shower was given for Mrs. O K Martin. Present from two sisters were opened. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs Axel Jensen on December 165th.

Tripple L Triple L Earl Hawkins Lyle Ocobock O. K. Martin Ustery Sisters Axel Jensen

Thanksgiving basket dinner at Freeman home honors birthday

A basket dinner was served at the Arthur Freeman home on Thanksgiving Day in honor of Mr. Freemans birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Freeman and June Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Freeman, Paul and Dean Woods, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Florell and Mrs. Eva Sothers.

Arthur Freeman Mr. Freeman June Woods Ernest Freeman Paul and Dean Woods A. C. Florell Eva Sothers

Mrs McDowell Attends Lincoln Commerce Commencement

Mrs. Carl McDowell traveled to Lincoln Nebraska for the Lincoln School of Commerce commencement exercises set for Thursday morning. Edwin White, her son, is among the graduates.

Carl McDowell Lincoln Nebr Lincoln School of Commerce Edwin White McDowell

Ladies Aid honors Mrs. Englund with birthday surprise

Tuesday afternoon the Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church surprised Mrs. J. E. Englund for her birthday. She received many gifts and four birthday cakes were served with refreshments.

M. E. Church J. E. Englund

Misses Stenson and Carlgren Host Bride Shower at Carlgren Home

Margaret Stenson and Evelyn Carlgren served as hostesses at a bride's miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Kenneth Christensen. The event took place Friday afternoon at the Carlgren home with more than thirty attendees.

Margaret Stensons Evelyn Carlgren Kenneth Christensen Carlgren

Christian Endeavor Party At Presbyterian Church

A C. E. party gathered in the Presbyterian church parlors on Friday evening with games as entertainment and lunch served at the close to 17 attendees.

Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church

Journal Displays Attractively Priced Personal Christmas Cards

The Journal shows a window display of Christmas cards. Visit to browse and get quotes on cards with your name printed on them.

Journal

Christian Endeavor Meet At Presbyterian Basement

The Christian Endeavor plans a 7:00 Sunday evening gathering in the Presbyterian church basement with Geraldine Lloyd as leader. Thanksgiving guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hampton and Barbara Ann joined Mrs. Hampton and Mr. Larson in McPherson. Hampton family visits to Scandia Lindsborg and Marquette precede return home Tuesday evening.

The Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Geraldine Lloyd H. L. Hampton Barbara Ann Mrs. Hampton Laurel Larson Mr. Larson McPherson Hampton Scandia

Social Roundup of Guests and Events

A long list of dinner guests and gatherings is reported. Notable arrivals include Mr. and Mrs. J N Wood of Manhattan and Mr. and Mrs. Will Slopan sky with Ruth Slopansky of Belleville. republic hosts Mr. and Mrs. W C Preble and Junior. Other socials feature bridge, oyster suppers, and holiday meals across Concordia Republic and Des Moines area families.

J. N. Wood Manhattan Will Slopansky Will Slopansky, Jr Ruth Slopansky Belleville Charles Simms Republic W. C. Preble

For Sale Local Ads and Animal Trade Picks

Trucker notes prompt calls if animals are in good condition. Buyer offers more for old live horses dry bones. Bellville Render ing Works lists phone 69. Also a 8 foot glass show case for sale inquire at Journal office. 100 head of 2 to 4 year old ewes lambs by side Randall Kansas Scottsville 515. Cobs for sale J J Smith. Wanted bring in old iron and metals Frank Peterson and George Miller offer fair treatment.

Belleville Rendering Works L. E. Mick Randall, Kansas Scottsville

Thanksgiving Visitors and Toasts Across Small Town

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Holzapfel were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mrs. Louise Boalen in Concordia. Monday evening visitors included cordia to the C. H. Freed home. Rev. Harvey Bernhardt of Republic and Miss Clara Blanke visited in Ellsworth on Thanksgiving Day. Harold Chester McDowell is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferguson at Lovewell this week. Charles McGregor and Leo Hammer were Sunday evening visitors at the M. E. McGregor home. Mrs. May Meade joined Miss Lucille Johnson to Belleville Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson were Friday dinner and lunch guests of Mrs. May Meade. Ralph Larson teaching at Monument and Vincent Larson called at the W. S. English home last Saturday.

Wv. L. Hoar Nellie Robbins Concordia Mrs. Hoar Lydia Robbins Mr. Hoar Mrs. C. W. Holzapfel Louise Boalen Harvey Bernhardt Republic Clara Blanke Elsworth Harold Chester McDowell Mrs. Raymond Ferguson Lovewell Mrs. May Meade Miss Lucille Johnson Belleville O. A. Johnson May Meade Ralph Larson Monument Vincent Larson W. S

Used Regular Government Stamped Envelopes Wanted 1910 1938

Advertises purchase of used government stamped envelopes from 1910 to 1938. Lists Beloit Kansas address 309 N. Mill Street as contact for sellers. No other details provided.

N. Mill Street Beloit Kansas

Duck Season Closes With Seventeen Mallards Shot

George Jeandebeur and Charles Nordman finished the duck season by shooting seventeen mallards during the last two hours of the season on November 28.

George Jeandebeur Charles Nordman

No hunting allowed on property north of Scandia

Mrs S D Blakeley posts a notice restricting hunting and trespassing on her property located north of Scandia as a private action and warning.

Scandia S. D. Blakeley

Lost starter and flywheel case from International truck

A lost vehicle part alert asks that a starter and flywheel case from an International truck be turned in at The Journal office. If found, please return to the paper.

Journal

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Society News D. D. D. Club Crider’s Store C. E. Party M. E McGregor Vera Smith Jamestown Walter Berry Max Thomas Hay, Jr Jerry Vernal Dieckmann Elwin Evert Frank Peterson Charles Cardwell Charles Nondorf Jack Sith Will Gunter R. A. Doctor Rebekah and Odd ‘Fellow Frank Haussermann Don Haussermann Donna Clay Center Jake Weislagel Fred Haussermann J. T. Davis Mrs. Wm. Demenette Aurora F. L. Miller Carl Hammer O. M. Hardtaker Blanche Haggman Ladies Library Club Eldon Larson C. C. Cummings Mrs. Cummings Edwin Peterson Paul North Topeka Charley Peterson Charles Clinton Anderson Des Moines, Iowa Walter Anderson W. H. Lowman Ed Larson M. E. McGregor and Sons Loren M. E. McGregor M. M. Davis Daughters of Perich A. M. Sanborn Lbr. Co Journal Office J. J. Smith George Miller C. H. Freed Charles McGregor Leo Hammer Lisbury Virgil Baylie Princess Theatre Missouri Pacific Railway Concordia Creamery Ole Frazier Silvertone Beauty Shoppe Home Oil and Supply Co Ma’s Place Seandia Cleaners and Clothiers Hampton-Danielson Home Bakery Hammer Grocery Isaacson Garage Seandia Hardware Shelley Service Station Hageman and Wires Crider’s Cash Store Royal Cafe Cardwell and Son Pool Hall Coffee Shop Max’s Barber Shop Scandia Journal Metz Packing Co Swift and Co Dallas Cady and Son F. and M. Store George O’brien
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