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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

6

Swedes Entertained at Oyster Supper Dinner

Football players who finished the season were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hardtarfer at a Tuesday oyster supper. Berle Figgins was elected 1938 captain. Guests included 1937 captain Ronald Acree and seniors Ralph Jensen Bill Goodwin Lorraine Lindecrantz Victor Anderson, Wallace Boman, juniors, plus sophomores and freshmen names listed.

O. M. Hardtarfer Hardtarfer Berle Figgins Clifford Ady Ronald Acree Herbert Johnson Ralph Jensen Bill Goodwin Lorraine Lindecrantz Victor Anderson Wallace Boman Harold Larson Lyle ‘Marshall Orville Nendorf Duane Robinson la von Bower- Sox Morris Freed Alva Thompson Vern English Marnard Johnson Ted Cady

Sorosis Study Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Nelson’s Home

Mrs Chris Nelson hosted the Sorosis Study Club Tuesday afternoon with members present including Mrs BF Miller Mrs Charles Curtis and Miss Geneva Johnson Miss Ruth Curtis attended as guest in the absence of Mrs E Porter Ahrens. Mrs C M Hardtarfer read Religion In Childhood and Joyce Johnson and Mrs J E Englund were voted into the club. Next gathering set for December 14 a luncheon at Mrs Algot Anderson’s home.

Chris Nelson Sorosis BF. L. Miller Charles Curtis A. C. Freed Algor Anderson CG. Y. Haggman L. G. Nystrom Gayle Tedrow Ruth Curtis E. Porter Ahrens C. M. Hardtarfer Joyce Johnson J. E. Englund Algot Anderson

Shower honors Miss Gladys Nylund in Belleville

Miss Gladys Nylund was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Clyde Norris at the Norris home in Belleville Tuesday evening. Attendees included several neighbors and relatives such as Miss Dorothy Aspegren, Mrs. Ada Aspegren, Mrs. George C. Larson, Mrs. Reuben Johnson, Mrs. Marguerite Roberts, and many others.

Gladys Nylund Clyde Norris Norris Belleville Miss Nylund Ernest Havel Agenda Paul Wenda G. P. Plotner Marguerite Roberts Dorothy Aspegren Roscoe Cooper Ed Swercinsky Aaron Johnson C. O. Reece Ed Loring J. R. Nystrom Benny Lervold Garl Hammer Reuben Johnson Carron Anderson Ada Aspegren George C. Larson Ford Olson Leora Loring Norma. Aspegren

Birthday Dinner Honors Clarence Larson at Home

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the Clarence Larson home in honor of his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and family, Miss Lorna Yada of Jamestown, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and family of Kackley, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cros sant and Lyle of Belleville, Art Wallin of Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Carlson and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallin, Mrs. Alfred Anderson, Mrs. Clara Anderson, Miss Laura Larson and Herman Anderson.

Clarence Larson Larson Harry Nelson Lorna Yada Jamestown Joe’ Johnson Kackley Lewis Crossant and Lyle Belleville Art Wallin Courtaund Reuben Carlson Robert Emil Larson Gust , Nystrom

Basket Dinner Honors Birthday for Miss Geneva Johnson

Miss Geneva Johnson was guest of honor at a basket dinner held Sunday at her home to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Housholder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Johnson and Betty, and Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson.

Geneva Johnson Geneva Johnson Ollie Johnson Glenn Housholder Milo Johnson Elaine I. Johnson Betty Joyce

Currie Family Hosts and Visiting Guests

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J K Currie. Mrs Margaret Sells, Mr and Mrs Bill Currie, Mr and Mrs Emil Boman and family, and Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and family were afternoon visitors.

Irvin Currie J. K. Currie Margaret Sells Bill Currie Emil Boman Carl McDowell

Roy Thomas 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed

The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas was celebrated at their home Saturday evening with many relatives and friends present including Mr and Mrs Emil Boman and family Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and family Mr and Mrs J K Currie and others.

Roy Thomas Thomas Emil’ Boman Carl McDowell J. K. Currie Glenn Currie Fred Currie Fred Boman Irvin Currie Bill McDowell Lars Norgard Ollie Johnson Bill, Whitley Robert Scrivner Ford Olson Mary Moe

Dinner and Shower Honors Miss Gladys Nylund

A family dinner and miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Gladys Nylund was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith. Attendees included Miss Nylund, Vincent Hatfield of Wamego, Miss Zella Mosher of Belleville, and many relatives and friends listed by surname within the Nesmith and Berggren families.

Gladys Nylund W. C. Nesmith Miss Nylund Vincent Hatfield Wamego Zella Mosher Belleville Robert Nylund Grant Berggren Chas. Berggren Reuben Johnson Oscar Berggren Harry Stinson Ed Swercinsky Benny Lervold Will Free Lottie Lervold Victor Berggren Gladys Nylund Clare Nondarf O. V. Nichols

Honor Birthday With Basket Dinner

Martin Johnson was guest of honor at his home Sunday for his birthday. Attendees included the Johnsons and extended family, neighbors, and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mrs. Sophia Johnson, Mary and Ed, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindberg, John Carlson, and Charles Magnussen. Afternoon visitors included Andrew Stafford, Theodore Danielson, Marker Lindecrantz, Robert Lindecrantz, Mrs. Lars Brown, Helen Brown, and Lloyd Brown.

Martin Johnson Martin’ Johnson Georgine Norman Sophia Johnson Mary Elmer Danielson Charles Gabrielson Lester Willard Carl Lindberg Clifford John Carlson Charles Magnussen Johnson Home Andrew Stafford Formosa Theodore Danielson Marker Lindecrantz Robert Lars ‘Brown Helen Lloyd

Thanksgiving Dinner Honoring C W Holzapfel Birthday

Mr and Mrs J T Davis hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in Miltonvale for the birthday of Mrs Holzapfel's father C W Holzapfel. Attendees included the Holzapfels, the Davises, the Chilen and Burbank families, Nell Burbank, Bill Stelter, Ben Flett and families, George Holzapfel of Delphos, Marie Wolfe Isabel Chil on Paul Chilon of Solomon Phill O Leary of Salina and G J Holzapfel of Jamestown.

J. T. Davis Ben Flett George Holzapfel Delphos Marie ‘Wolfe Isabel ‘Chilon Paul Chilon Solomon Phill O'Leary Salina G. J. Holzapfel Jamestown

U and I Art Club Meeting At Mrs Cummings Home

U and I Art Club hosted by Mrs C C Cummings Friday afternoon at her home in Manhattan guest Mrs Jay Jewett joined members including Mrs R E Cooper Mrs C C Reece Mrs O M Hardtaker Mrs H L Hampton and others The next meeting is planned for Friday December 10 with Miss Mary West as hostess.

C. C. Cummings U and I Art Club Jay Jewett Manhattan R. E. Cooper O. M. Hardtaker H. L. Hampton Jake Weislogel Mary Creager C. V. Haggman Lena Lloyd F. L. Miller George Jeandebeur E. T. Olson Ed. Boman S. J. Summers Jessie Ward Mary West Miss West

Olson and Sederlin families visit in Thanksgiving plan

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson and Rosemarie of Nelson Nebraska were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. Marie Sederlin and Mrs. Charlotte Sederlin of Wyoming visiting Marie Sederlin. Charlotte Sederlin accompanied the Olsons to their home that evening for a short visit.

Elmer Olson Rosemarie Nelson, Nebr Marie Sederlin Charlotte Sederlin Wyoming Olsons

Birthday Surprise Honors Emil Boman At Home

A birthday surprise for Emil Boman brought guests to his home Friday evening. Attending were Eloise Curry of Ashby Nebraska Harold Salisbury Belleville J H Currie Glen Currie and family Fred Currie and family Fred Boman Carl McDowell and family Roy Thomas and family Frank Milner Irving Currie Mary Moe and Geneva Fletcher among others.

Emil Boman Frank Milner Irvin Currie Mary. Moe Miss Geneva Fletcher

Rally at Lutheran Church Highlights Local Speakers

A League Rally occurred at the Lutheran Church in Norway on Sunday with Rev C G Danielson of Kack ley and Rev M C Linnerson speaking at the afternoon meeting. Supper followed. In the evening service Rev Co O Nordell of Clyde and Rev L A F Carlson of Clay Center spoke, with Norman Hammer of Hill City also addressing attendees. An octet from Clay Center and a girls quartet from Brant ford performed. Lunch followed the evening meeting.

Lutheran Church In

Odd Fellow Degrees Conferred in Belleville and Scandia

R. E. Downing received second degree work in the Odd Fellows Lodge at Belleville on Monday evening as the Belleville lodge traveled to Scandia. Downing completed his degree work Tuesday evening when Belleville Lodge members returned from Scandia.

R. E. Downing Odd Fellow Belleville Downing Scandia

Wesleyan-McPherson game attended by Beloit guests

Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson and Verlee of Beloit and Jimmy Larsen visited Salina to join Mr and Mrs Elmer Boyer and family for Thanksgiving and attended the Wesleyan McPherson football clash.

Wayne Watson Verlee Beloit Jimmy Larsen Elmer Boyer Salina

Fruit Shower For Ill Student Miss West Leads Group Visit

Fifth and sixth graders and teacher Miss Reta West visited ill Norman English at his home with a fruit shower last week, calling on him in groups.

Reta West Norman English

Sale Attended by Fred Evert Williams and Skelton

The sale near Plainville Tuesday saw Frank Williams buy three head of registered Hereford cattle as attendees Fred Evert and John Skelton observed.

Fred Evert Frank Williams John Skelton Plainville Mr. Williams Herford

Teen fills in for father at Rick Island depot

Gilder Beach of Bellaire substituted for his father O E Beach at the Rick Island depot on Saturday while the elder relieved Mr Debus the first trick operator at Belleville.

Gilder Beach Bellaire O. E. Beach Rick Island Mr. Debus Belleville

Local families share Sunday and Thursday gatherings

Mr and Mrs John Heimerich and Dennis of Concordia and Mr and Mrs R E Downing and Gene were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Duane Johnson and Jacqueline. Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford of Formoso.

John Heimerich Dennis Concordia R. E. Downing Gene Duane Johnson Jacqueline Martin Johnson Norman Elmer Danielson Andrew Stafford Formoso

Nesmiths Attend Republic Thanksgiving Dinner

Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith were guests at the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Nesmith and their daughter in Republic.

W. C. Nesmith Earl Nesmith Republic

Local families host guests for Sunday meals

Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie and Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson were supper guests of C. P. Ryder Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson were Sunday afternoon and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simmons at Belleville.

Algor Anderson Ronnie Oscar Swanson C. P. Ryder Walter Anderson Henry Simmons Belleville

Thanksgiving guests visit Cardwell household

Mrs. Rachael Vincent, Mrs. May White, and John Mahan Sr. were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell.

Rachael Vincent May White John Mahan Sr rMs Art Cardwell

Bargain Spot Offers All Kinds of Tree and Home Decor

The Bargain Spot lists decorative items for holiday trees and home use. Shoppers can find a range of affordable pieces to brighten interiors this season.

Silver Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ed Fraser

Mr and Mrs Ed Fraser celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with neighbors and friends at their home. Guests presented the couple with a cabinet of silverware as a token of esteem. A pleasant social time followed.

Ed Fraser

Thanksgiving Dinner At Mr Gabrielson’s Home

A family gathering shared a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Gabrielson, with Attendees including Lester and Willard, Elmer Danielson and family, Theodore Danielson, Sophia Johnson, Mary, Ed, and Ben Houghton in attendance.

Martin Johnson Charles Gabrielson Lester Willard Elmer Danielson Theodore Danielson Sophia Johnson Mary Ben Houghton

Mrs Johnson Hosts Birthday Dinner Honor Geneva Johnson

Mr and Mrs H I Johnson and Betty entertained at dinner Monday evening in honor of Miss Geneva Johnson s birthday to Mr and Mrs Earle Carroll of Belleville and Miss Ada Hawkins of Topeka.

H. I. Johnson Betty Geneva Johnson Earle Carroll Belleville Ada Hawkins Topeka

Homecoming Attended by Local Church Members at Norway

The Rev Misses Lucretia Keys Bertha Fogelberg Mrs May White and Geraldine Lloyd attended the homecoming service at United Brethren church in Norway on Sunday.

Lucretia Keys Bertha Fogelberg May White Geraldine Lloyd Norway

Royal Neighbors Meet at Mrs Jensen Home Thursday

The Royal Neighbors plan a Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mrs Arthur Jensen. They will entertain their husbands and share in a Christ ...

Arthur Jensen

Wesleyanna Club Meets at Re. J E. England Home

The Wesleyanna Club met Monday evening at the home of Reverend J E England with Mrs. Joyce Johnson in attendance.

Wesleyanna Club Re. J E. England Joyce Johnson

Weekend Guests Attend E A McGregor Home

A list of social visitors from Concordia Hays Topeka and Beloit shared meals and visits at the McGregor and Freed households. Guests included Miss Helen McGregor Ben Rohleeder Ralph Herman Peggy McGregor Roy Moore and the Jordans along with Rosemary topeka visitors. The article notes Thanksgiving holiday visits and local residents as hosts and guests.

Helen McGregor Concordia Ben Rohleeder Ralph Herman Hays Peggy McGregor Roy Moore E. A. McGregor H. E. Jordan Rosemary Topeka C.H. Freed Bertha Fogelberg Jordans Beloit

Social Evening Honors at Chester Anderson Home

Friday hosts Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson welcomed guests including Mrs Floss Simmons of Kirwin Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin and daughters Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson Mr and Mrs Russel Anderson and Paula Sue and Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy for a pleasant gathering.

Chester Anderson Floss Simmons of. Kirwin Lewis ‘Wallin and Daughters Addison Carlson Russel Anderson Paula Sue Walter Henry and Philroy

Thanksgiving Guests Mentioned For Local Families

Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and family attended services at the Presbyterian church Thursday morning and were dinner guests of Mrs Allyre Housholder and Irene at Courtland. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Walter included Mr and Mrs Chester Boofbourrow Mr and Mrs Truman Walter and Helen Joyce Mrs Bernice Loofbourrow and Miss Minta Walter. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr and Mrs E A McGregor and family included Miss Helen McGregor of Concordia Mr and Mrs M E McGregor and children and Miss Peggy McGregor.

Glenn Housholder The Presbyterian Church Allyre Householder Irene Courtland Charles Walter Chester Boofbourrow Truman Walter Helen’ Joyce Bernice Loofbourrow Minta Walter E. A. McGregor Helen McGregor Concordia M. E.mcgregor Peggy McGregor

Thanksgiving Guests in Belleville Sentences Reported

Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens and Ruth and Jeannette joined Mr and Mrs N J Ward and family for Thanksgiving dinner in Belleville. Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and children were guests of Mr Walker's parents in Belleville for Thanksgiving Day.

Alfred Walker Mr. Walker Belleville

Thanksgiving guests at Courtland home of Mrs Garman

Mr and Mrs Fred Evert and Vernon and Mr and Mrs Lee Bettis with daughter joined Mrs Mary Garman of Courtland for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday.

Fred Evert Vernon Lee Bettis

Saturday Candy Special at The Bargain Spot

The store advertises a Saturday candy deal offering a full pound of soft cream center chocolates for 9 cents or two pounds for 17 cents. The note includes a price code 1te-50.

Vernon Nelson's Son Breaks Arm

Vernon, son of Ernest Nelson, suffered a broken arm the last of the week.

Vernon Ernest Nelson

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Society Sorosis Study Club U_and I Art Club Kansas State Highway Patrol Royal Neighbors Nellie Severson of Atchinson Miss Severson Scandia Cleaners and Clothiers Hampton Danielson Furniture Store Belleville Rendering Works Ray Chilcott Journal Office Allen Gunter Irena Skidmore Celia Stromberg Scandia, Kansas Edward Killy Robert Sisk Paul Yawitz Charles Kaufman Davi Silverstein Mazda A.M. Sanborn Lumber Co
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