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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

6

Frances Westin, Frank Williams Unite in Marion Marriage

Frances Westin daughter of W Westin and Frank Williams son of Mrs Fred Williams wed Wednesday at seven in the Christian church parsonage Marion Rev J T Wheeler officiated Attendants Grace Richmond and Wm Duvall The couple reside on the Williams farm south of Marion Westin attended Scandia high school and Washburn college Mrs Williams worked at Marion County Welfare office Williams well known in Marion. Mr and Mrs Bert Fulcomer hosted Bert’s birthday supper for Mr Fulcomer and Mr Glenn Housholder family on Sunday night.

Frances Westin Frank Williams Christian Church Marion J. T. Wheeler Grace Richmond Wm. Duvall Williams W. Westin Courtland Marion County Welfare Office Fred Williams

Birthday Celebrations Share Family and Club Gatherings

A Sunday basket dinner honored Carl Hammer's birthday at his home with extended Hammer family and friends. The U and I Art Club hosted a dessert bridge with three tables and many members present. Philroy Henry celebrated his birthday with a Saturday gathering including neighbors and relatives, followed by a potluck lunch and gifts.

Philroy Henry Walter Henry Philroy Chester Anderson Addison Carlson Lewis Wallin J. O. Anderson Carrol Anderson

Velvet Chenille Corsages and Plants Offered at District 88 Meet

The monthly meeting at District 88 School drew a nice turnout with a program and lunch. Velvet Chenille Corsages and poinsettia and novelty plants were sold for 25c and 75c to $1.25 each, from E. E. Aspesgres Residence in Scandia, Kansas.

E. E. Aspegres Scandia Kansas

Birthday Gathering Honors Miss Anna Swanson at Home

Miss Anna Swanson celebrated her birthday on November 24 with a Wednesday evening gathering at her home. Attending were Will Swanson, Mr and Mrs Will Street and Alfred, Mr and Mrs Walfred Westin, Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson, Carl Frederick and George McMurray.

Anna Swanson Will Swanson Will Street Alfred Walfred Westin Frank Isaacson Carl Frederick George McMurray

District 88 Home Circle Meets with Christmas Gift Exchange

District 88 Home Circle met Friday afternoon with Mrs Gotttfrid Larson as host. Guests included Mrs Lars Hammer Mrs Harvey Hammer Mrs Albert Larson Mrs W S English and Miss Edna Robison. Next meeting is the Christmas gift exchange on December 28 at C J Hugos home. Mr and Mrs W S Henry and Philroy Mr and Mrs J O Anderson and daughters attended a surprise birthday tribute for Mrs Christine Olson and Philroy Henry at Mrs Olson's Courtland home.

District 88 Home Circle Gotttfrid Larson Lars Hammer Harvey Hammer Albert Larson W. S. English Edna Robison C. J. Hugos W. S. Henry Philroy J. O. Anderson Carrol Anderson Christine Olson Philroy Henry Olson Courtland

Potluck Guests Honor Ritchies in Dayton Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ritchie of Dayton Iowa were guests of honor at a potluck dinner hosted by N. S. Cooper Saturday. Attending were A. S. Mahan of Salina Floyd Johnson and Talmo families N. S. Cooper and Ralph O. A. Johnson and daughters Mrs. Tingstrom and Jean Clarence Mahan and daughters R. E. Cooper and daughters John Mahan Sr.

Lloyd Ritchie Dayton Iowa N. S. Cooper Ritchie A. S. Mahan Salina Floyd Johnson Talmo N.S. Cooper Ralph O. A. Johnson R. E. Tingstrom Jean Clarence Mahan R. E. Cooper John Mahan

Social Evening At Miss West Home With Prizes Awarded

Miss Mary West hosted a 6:30 dinner and bridge for the school faculty at her home last Wednesday. Prizes were won by O M Hardtarfer and Miss Evelyn Neander. Guests included Mr and Mrs F L Miller, Mr and Mrs O M Hardtarfer, Mr and Mrs C C Cummings, Mrs E C Wires, and numerous Misses Evelyn Neander Esther Sjogr en Ruby Johnson Nola Stark Jean Hartman Trella Reiber Jo n ette Ahrens Blanche Haggman and Herbert Shde.

Mary West Jessie Nichol Bridge Miss West O. M. Hardtarfer Evelyn Neander F. L. Miller C. C. Cummings E. C. Wires Esther Sjogren Ruby Johnson Nola Stark

Beauty Shoppe Window Decor With Christmas Tree Scene

In the Silvertone Beauty Shoppe window a fireplace frames a decorated Christmas tree surrounded by red wrapped gifts. A bassinet with a sleeping doll sits near the tree while small rugs on the floor add a cozy, pretty picture.

Silvertone

D. D. D. Club Hosts Evening at Loring Home

Misses Leora Loring and Len ora Isaacson hosted a D. D. D. Club gathering with a list of attendees including Clara Blanke Norma Aspegren Lucille Engish Gayle Tedrow Verna and Clarice Wallin Ada Jeandebeur Wilma Shivvers Jeannette Ahrens and guest Arlene Hugos. The next meeting is set for Tuesday December 20 at Miss Della Mae Beach home with a 10c gift exchange.

Leora Loring Lenora Isaacson Loring Clara Blanke Norma Aspegren Lucille Engish Gayle Tedrow Verna Clarice Wallin Ada Jeandebeur Wilma Shivvers Jeannette Ahrens Arlene Hugos Della Mae Beach

Sorosis Study Club Honors Veterans Hospital Gift Drive

Sorosis Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Algor Anderson and program leader Mrs. A C Freed. A report on the veteran’s department of women’s federated clubs was presented by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. E P Ahrens. Each member contributed a gift for the Veteran’s hospital at Wadsworth. Members present included Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. L G Nystrom, Mrs. K V Cox, Mrs. E Porter Ahrens, Mrs. C C Cummings, Mrs. W F Curtis, Mrs. J E Englund, Mrs. C V Haggman, Mrs. H L Hampton, Mrs. O M Hardtaker, Mrs. A D Paul, Mrs. J C Everett, and Miss Geneva Johnson.

Sorosis Study Club Algor Anderson A. C. Freed Veteran’s Department of Women’s Federated Clubs Anderson E. P. Ahrens Sorosis Club Veteran’s Hospital Wadsworth L. G. Nystrom Courtland K. V. Cox E. Porter Ahrens C. C. Cummings W. F. Curtis J. E. Englund C. V. Haggman H. L. Hampton O. M. Hardtaker A. D. Paul J. C. Everett Geneva Johnson

Surprise birthday honor for Erwin Lewis at home

Guests gathered Sunday for a surprise party at Erwin Lewis’s home celebrating his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Roy Lewis, Gertrude Schrandt, John Salley, Joseph Schrandt, Andrew Sina of Beloit, Wm. Schrandt, Katherine Santner and Earl Santner of Delphos, and Paul Ewing and family.

Erwin Lewis Lewis Roy Lewis Gertrude Schrandt John Salley Joseph Schrandt Andrew Sina Beloit Wm. Schrandt Katherine

Water Conservation Meeting Set For December 12

A water conservation meeting will be held Monday evening December 12 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. W D Baker of Iola president of the South East Kansas Conservation Council will be main speaker with Frank Carlson of Concordia and W E Dannifer of Burr Oak also present.

W. D. Baker Iola South East Kansas Conservation Council Frank Carlson Concordia W. E. Dannifer Burr Oak

Christmas Decor at Hammer's Grocery Brightens Store

Blue and silver dominate the shop with blue paper strips on ceiling lights and shelves. Upper walls display blue rope with silver bells stars and tinsel, creating a festive display.

Hammer’s Grocery

Decorations Brighten Royal Cafe Ceiling

Strips of red and green celophane cover ceiling lights while green and red Christmas rope and tinsel stretch across the upper room, creating festive decor at the Royal Cafe.

Royal Cafe

Unique Ark Window Decor At Ole Frazier Barbershop

Noahs Ark themed display created by Mrs Frazier is showcased in the Ole Frazier Barber Shop window. Annimals crafted by Mrs Frazier for sale are arranged under blue crepe paper with white diagonal strips framing the back and side.

Ole Frazier Barber Shop

Nordman Named Night Watchman in Scandia Appointment

Charles Nordman was appointed by Mayor Adolph Nelson as night watchman for Scandia. He began his duties Saturday evening.

Charles Nordman Scandia Adolph Nelson Mr. Nordman

Old Horses, Glass Show Case For Sale At Journal Office

Trucker offers top prices for old live horses and dry bones. Also advertised is a one 8 foot glass show case in perfect condition for sale at the Journal office. A Cream and Milk Buying exam was held at Clay Center on December 1 with Mrs McGregor and Mrs Johnson among attendees. Recommendations to bring in old iron and metals are included.

Belleville Journal Office M. E. McGregor Joyce Johnson D. L. Cady Clay Center McGregor Beatrice Creamery Johnson Swift and Co Clair Nondorf Frank Fullen

Presbyterian C E Meeting Sunday Evening

The Presbyterian C E will meet at 7 00 Sunday evening in the church basement with Bobby Ewing as leader. The topic is Why Have a Conscience About Living.

Presbyterian C. E Bobby Ewing

Christmas Color Display at Journal Office Window

The Journal office showcases a color display with red and green Christmas canes and window decorations. Thomas J. McKimson, oldest son of editor C. E. McKimson, sent bright signs from the M. G. M. studios in Los Angeles. A Christmas tree stands in the window as red and green streamers welcome visitors.

Journal C. E. MecKimson Thomas J. McKimson Los Angeles Calif

Egg prices drive graded sales at Metz Packing Co

Metz Packing Co in Scandia Kansas advertises eggs for sale 19 cents per dozen No 1 and No 2 eggs with a full line feeds offered Local Mer Vi rgi phone ending 21 Baylie listing highlights graded egg values and feed options for producers in the area.

Priscilla Group Meets In Republic Gathering

The Priscillas met with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aspegren of Republic on November 30. Guests included Mrs. Paul Beck Mrs. Earl Price Mrs. Wallace Aspegren Rev and Mrs M C Linnerson and many others. Members present besides the hosts were numerous local women.

Priscilla Group Priscillas Charles Aspegren Republic Paul Beck Earl Price Wallace Aspegren M. C. Linnerson S. J. Swensen Dena Anderson Ada Aspegren Celia Stromberg Mark Sederlin Barbara Ann Hampton Ronnie Anderson Aspeeren Algot Anderson Carl Hammer H. L. Hampton Amanda Maxell E. T. Olson Guy Frazier Ida Isaacson

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Westin - Williams Bert Fulcomer Glenn Housholder Mr. Fulcomer Iver E. M. Eastvedt Lloyd Hammer Benny Lervold Harold Hammer Martin Largon U and I Art Club Mary” West C. M. Hardtaker George Jeandebeur S. J. Summer Jessie Ward Jake Weislogel United Brethren Church Norway Ralph Rasmussen Charles Rasmussen Gene Osage Glenda Cuthbertson Dutch Elliott Hardy, Nebr Leslie Rasmussen R. A. Rasmussen Sauerkraut California Texas F. and M. Stores Co D. D. D. Club Hanes Underwear Scandia Cleaners and Clothiers Ite Conservation Meeting Hammer's Grocery Nordman Watchman Haggman and Wires Princess Theatre Frank Peterson George Miller Christian Endeavor Clyde Norris Pillsbury’ S Baylie N. Mill Street R. A. Hugos Charles Hohman Earl Bar Wartha Bob Burns Dorothy Lamour Ray Mill Binnie Barnes Ito Guizar Paramount Mother Dad
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