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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

8

Y W C A Christmas program at school auditorium

The Y W C A held its annual Christmas program and party in the school auditorium on Thursday evening. Mrs Nelson Ward of Belleville read Candles In The Window from Prairie Schooner. Tables and carols followed with Santa distributing gifts and refreshments served to many members and friends.

W.C. A Y.-W Nelson Ward Belleville Prairie Schooner Star Verna Wallin Mary Gayl Tedrow Clarice’ Wallin Mae Sothers Mesdames A. D. Johnson D. L. Cady L. J. Porter J. H. Hooker Santa Claus

Pleasant surprise birthday for Mrs Fordham

Mrs Frank Fordham was surprised Monday evening as friends gathered to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Miw and Mrs Fordham, Archie Isaacson, Harley Christi and Dona Jean, George Christie and Fred Poole, O V Martin and Betty Lou, Chas Martin, Walter Anderson, Mrs Henry Flanding and Ray Fordham. Cards were played and lunch served.

Frank Fordham Miw Archie Isaacson Harley Christi Dona Jean George Christie Fred Poole O.'V. Martin Betty Lou Chas. Martin Walter Anderson Henry Flanding Ray Fordham

Local Hosts Host Progressive Pitch Night at Sothers Home

Mr and Mrs John Sothers opened their home Friday to a club for a Progressive Pitch evening. Mrs Charles Farrel won high score with Albert Moe taking low. Guests included E W Burns Farrel Veteto Jackson and family and Alvin Petersons group. A pot luck lunch was served.

John Sothers Charles Farrel Albert Moe E. W. Burns Carl Veteto Albert Jackson Valjean Alvin Peterson

Porter hosts bridge party honoring Nederland guest

Mrs L J Porter entertained at a Monday bridge party for her sister Mrs R Eychner of Nederland Texas with two tables of play. Guests included Mrs Eychner honor guest Mrs R E Downing Mrs C C Cummings Miss Edna Neher Jessie Nichol Cornelia Furry Adeline Rosenquist and Mrs L J Porter.

L. J. Porter R. (. Eychner Nederland Texas Eychner R. E. Downing C. C.cummings Edna Neher Jessie Nichol Cornelia Furry Adeline Rosenquist

Philroy Welter Henry Birthday Celebration Noted

Honor birthday observance for Philroy Welter Henry marked with a Thursday evening pot luck supper. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. Addison Carlson and a number of local residents and relatives across Troy Kansas.

Gland-Brasel Troy Kansas Walter Henry Marvin

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Edith Forsberg At Home

Mrs Edith Forsberg was the honor guest at a Sunday birthday party held at her home. Guests included Helen and Edward Erickson Will Kallman Ed Swanson Vernon Vernice Albin Forsberg Fred Forsberg Carl Bentsen Elmer Danielson Dorothy Kenneth Melkar Lindecrantz and Robert. Lunch was brought and served by the guests.

Edith Forsberg Forsberg Helen Edward E. F. Erickson Will Kallman Ed Swanson Vernon and Vernice Albin Forsberg Fred Forsberg Carl Frederick Bentsen Elmer Danielson Dorothy Kenneth Melkar Lin

Oyster Supper Honors Birthday at Hammer Home

Mrs. Carl Hammer hosted an oyster supper on Thursday evening to honor her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr Hammer as honor guest and numerous Hammer, Larson, Eastvedt, and Lervold family members plus Joyce Yona and Barbara.

Carl Hammer Mr Hammer Hina Eastvedt P. P. Hammer Lars Hammer Harvey Iven Martin Larson Harold, Hammer Benny Lervold Carl Mammer Joyce Yona Barbara

Mrs Munson Hosts Contract Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs C O Munson was hostess to the Contract Bridge Club Thursday afternoon at her home. Those present included Mesdames Aaron Carlson John Shaner Halsey Barber Everett Hanson Conrad Siderlin and ElReno Sederlin.

C. O. Munson Contract Bridge Club Mesdame Aaron Carlson John Shaner Halsey Barber Everett Hanson Conrad Siderlin ElReno Sederlin

Grace Mitchell Leaves for California with Family

Mrs Grace Mitchell and Wilma left Thursday evening for Glendale California to make their home with her son William. Mr and Mrs S J Summers and Jack were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur. Mrs May White and J R Storer were Friday dinner guests of Mrs B Jennings of Mankato. Mr and Mrs W A Johnson hosted dinner Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson. Merle Yeager visited Mr and Mrs C E Albro and Paul Monday. Joe Johnson and Mrs Arthur Jensen spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom. Mrs H J Adams accompanied Mrs Nelson Ward to Scandia Thursday evening. California kitchen and table bake ware pottery in tabla Gift Shop Concordia Adv.

George Jeandebeur C. O. Reece California Grace Mitchell Wilma Glendale Calif William S. J. Summers Jack May White J. R. Storer 8. Jennings Mankato Tabla Concordia

Man Recovers After Four Broken Ribs From Falling Tree

Joe Tedrow suffered four broken ribs when a tree twisted and fell toward him while workers felled it last week. He is recovering nicely at this time.

Joe Tedrow Mr. Tedrow

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Frank E Johnson

A Sunday afternoon birthday surprise honored Mrs Frank E Johnson. Lunch was served for the honor guest and her husband Frank Johnson along with Mr and Mrs C O Johnson Mr and Mrs Charley Anderson Mr and Mrs Tom Tornquist and families and Mr and Mrs Gust Edberg.

Frank E. Johnson Johnson Frank Johnson C. O. Johnson Charley. Anderson Tom Tornquist Gust Edberg

U and I Art Club Hosts At Mesdames Lena Lloyd Home

Mrs Lena Lloyd hosted the U and I Art Club Friday afternoon at her Mesdames home. Guests included George Jeandebeur E C Wires H KE Coleman and L J Porter with members C V Haggman Mary Creager F L Miller C M Hardtaker E T Olson S J Summers Ed Boman and Miss Mary West.

Lena Lloyd U and I Art Club Mesdames George Jeandebeur E. C. Wires H. KE. Coleman L. J. Porter Mary Creager F. L. Miller C.M. Hardtaker E. T. Olson S. J. Summers Ed Boman Mary West

Fresno Couple Welcomes Baby Boy on December 1

Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson of Fresno California are the parents of a baby boy born December 1 The Johnsons formerly resided near Rydal and Belleville Mr Johnson is the son of Mr and Mrs O E Johnson also of Fresno

Virgil Johnson Fresno Calif Johnson Rydal Belleville Mr. Johnson O. E. Johnson

Community Club gathers for afternoon at Mrs Rollo Thompson home

The Burr Oak Herald notes Mrs Rollo Thompson hosted the Community Club with twelve members present on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Vernon Erickson and Miss Maxine Muth. Lunch was served. Sunday visits connected several local families including the Berggrens, Yeagers, Albro, Farlee, Reece, and Rosene with various neighbors.

Rollo Thompson Vernon Erickson Maxine Muth

Birthday Dinner Honors Freed Family at Home

The Freed family marked birthdays at the C H Freed home Sunday with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Freed Mavis Eldred Wallace Donald and Maur ice Mr and Mrs C Hi Freed and June and Miss Marguerite Swanson.

C. H. Freed Wallace Freed C.-H.-Freed-Home Arthur Freed Mavis Eldred Wallace Donald Maurice Hi. Freed June Marguerite’ Swanson

88 Home Circle Club Event at Mrs Burns Home

Mrs E W Burns entertained the 88 Home Circle Club at her home Friday afternoon with 17 members present. Guests included Mrs Thomas Hay Sr Mrs Thomas Hay Jr and Jerry tie Ruth Ahrens.

Home Circle Club E. W. Burns 88 Home Club Thomas Hay Thomas Hay, Jr Jerry Tie Ruth Ahrens

Larson, Falk, and Rood funeral attendance in Salina

Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Falk attended the funeral of Andrew Rood in Salina on Monday. They visited with Mrs. Elmer Boyer, Mr. Boyer, and a baby in Salina.

Carl O. Larson C. J. Falk Anna Larson Andrew Rood Salina Larson Elmer Boyer Boyer Baby

Pneumonia improves at home as Nelson family helps

Mrs S P Nelson is convalescing from pneumonia at home with care from her daughter Mrs Walter Boman and son Ernest Nelson. The note accompanies a Christmas wish to send the Journal to a friend. A joke item mentions a Scotchman earning 15 dollars weekly and a quarrel over 85 cents. Excelsior Springs to honor a Missouri mule with a mulesta show Thursday night and mule show humor noted by Fred Brinker.

S. P. Nelson Walter Boman Ernest Nelson Missouri Excelsior Springs Fred Brinkeroff Pittsburg

Scandia Journal Offers Gift Wrapped Subscriptions

The Scandia Journal promotes a New Deal goodwill offer gifting weekly wrapping for a relative or friend for a year. Subscriptions cost $1.25, with a $2.65 value lantern included as a bonus.

Scandia Journal

Scandia Journal Classifieds Seeks Buyers and Help

Local ad packet lists items for sale including a Thorn Brown Ford Phaeton in A-1 condition. Geese for sale, live or dressed, plus 80 acre farm for sale with houses and outbuildings. Iron and metals wanted with higher price for delivery to Derby Elevator. Work sought by Wilfred Corbin and Jim. Mare colts and farm improvements offered by Grant Berggren in Scandia Kansas.

Thorn Brown ' Ford Phaeton Journal Derby Geo. Miller Frank Peterson Scandia Grant Berggren Kansas

Mrs. G A Edgren Guest at Shivvers Home

Mrs. G A Edgren of Leonardville was a guest at the W P Shivvers home last week.

G. A. Edgren Leonardville W. P. Shivvers

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Nathan Isaacson E. S. Wilson A. C. ‘Wilson Andrew Wilson Martin Johnson Norman Elmer Daniélson Garlson Elmer. Danielson Noble Isaacson Emma Isaacson Ora Tumbleson Geneva Johnson Mrs. Earl Carrol Joseph Johnson and Sons Noble Issaacson Loren W. A. Johnson Joyce Johnson Merle Yeager C. E. Albro Paul Joe Johnson Arthur Jensen Iihursday G. A. Nystrom Nature Warner Warner's Safe Remedies CO Rochester N. Y Weir Cate Helley. Hop Oscar Berggren W. S. Farlee Mrs. C. O. Reece Kansas City Henry Rosene George Simmons Albertina Isaacson Ida May Meade Burr Oak Herald Good Housekeeping Bureau Silvertone Beauty Silvertone Beauty Service Peggy McGregor Dick Foran The Singing Cowboy Song of the Saddle Emil Larson Jake Stofen, JR Wilfred Corbin Jim Mrs Clair Nondorf Frank Williams iDypewriters Oekel Knives Che Mer Danielsen Princess A. Ie ‘ Ee Born Scandia, Kansas
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