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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1956

Page

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Miracle In The Rain at Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday

Warner Bros presents Miracle In The Rain star Jane Wyman and Van Johnson in a Ben Hecht romance filmed in New York locations. The film features Central Park scenes, Fifth Avenue and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral with a late night shoot and a notable bidder’s coin plot device. Supporting cast includes Peggie Castle Eileen Heckart William Gargan Fred Clark Josephine Hutchinson and Barbara Nichols.

Ben Hecht Warner Bros Princess Theatre Jane Wyman van Johnson New York Iad Central Park Miss Wyman Fifth Avenue Broadway 43Rd Street Madigan Avenue St. Patrick’s Cathedral Studio Electricians Consolidated Edison Company Titus Flavius Vespasian A.D Beverly Hills Peggie Castle Eileen Heckart William Gargan Fred Clark Josephine Hutchinson Barbar Nichols Miss Nichols Boombshell

Elected Officers Named At Scandia OES Meeting

Scandia Chapter No 481 OES elected officers for 1957 at the December 5 meeting. Mrs Raymond Cooper was named worthy matron and Raymond Cooper worthy patron with other appointive officers listed. A memorial service and solo by Joyce Johnson marked the program. A December 18 meeting is announced with initiation and a December 21 installation. A birthday dinner preceded the session.

Scandia OES Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Raymond Cooper Carl Peterson Harold Johnson E. H. Lewis Chris E. Nelson Ray Tingstrom Bill Brewer Joyce Johnson Alva Thompson

Auxiliary Christmas Supper At Legion Hall

American Legion Auxiliary members and families held a Christmas supper on December 8 at president Mrs Duaine Greenslade's home. Eleven members attended. pies were ordered and to be given as gold for the Memorial Day weekend. A Home With Soldiers Coming for Christmas Season window display was described. handbooks ordered. tea towels and kitchen curtains approved for purchase. The January meeting is set for January 2 at 8:00 pm at Mrs Agnes Card's home.

American Legion Auxiliary Memors Duaine Greenslade Legion ‘Hall Agnes Card

Hiram Council Holds Turkey Dinner and Officer Elections

A group of local men attended a turkey dinner and the election of officers for Hiram Council No. 410 in Concordia on Monday night. W. H. Berger was elected Deputy Master and El Reno Sederlin was appointed Sentinel for the coming year.

Hiram Council No. 410 Concordia W. H. Berger ElReno Sederlin Sentinal

Weekend Guests From Salina Visit Local Friends

Mr. and Mrs Ron Clark and children of Salina were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wa Clark and Billy.

Ron Clark Salina Wa. Clark Billy

Honor Roll of 1996 Subscriptions Received

New and renewal subscriptions listed including Pp J Hammer and Lloyd Tebow in Norway and Courtland, Sam Greenslade, Dr Cameron L Hogan in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts, Western Light and Tele Co in Great Bend, Clark Danielson, Harold Mahan two years, Cameron Lowe gift subscription.

New J. Hammer Norway Lloyd Tebow Courtland Sam Greenslade Cameron L. Hogan Wellesley Hills Mass Western Light and Tele. Co Great Bend Clark Danielson Harold Mahan Cameron Lowe

Lebanon Lodge Elects Officers for 1957

Lebanon Lodge 221 A F and A M holds annual election with Worshipful Master Axel Jensen Senior Warden Alfred Anderson Junior Warden Ernest Kirk Treasurer El Reno Sederlin Secretary Ben Denoyer appointive officers Senior Deacon Arnold J Perry Junior Deacon Jack Bennett Senior Steward Harold Johnson Junior Steward Joseph McDonald Tyler Lester Richards installing officer Hobart West Clyde Norris Following business session an oyster supper was served with Reynold Nystrom Ralph Moe and committee.

Lebanon Lodge A.F A.M Axel Jensen Alfred Anderson Ernest Kirk el- Reno Sederlin Ben Denoyer Arnold J. Perry Jack Bennett Harold Johnson Joseph McDonald Tyler Lester Richards Hobart West Clyde Norris Marshall Reynold Nystrom Ralph Moe

Scandia Soccer and Basketball Schedule and Local Games Report

Scandia Schoe basketball schedule lists games from December to February against Simpson Courtland Jamestown Formosa Randall Burr Oak Montrose Burr Oaks and Republic with Pike Trail League play. Scandia Cuba A team lost to Cuba 26 by high scorer Krod while Scandia A and B teams split losses at Jewell City and Jewell, with Scandia B 42 25 winners and Cuba 9 high by Pluhi. Student notes cover grades 5th8th activities including Christmas programs, spelling 100s, geography lessons on Brazil and Southern states, cabinet members study, typing lessons and a school Christmas gift exchange plan.

Simpson Courtland Jamestown Formosa Randall Burr Oak Cawker City Montrose Burr Oaks Republic Pike Trail Cuba Krod Scandia A. Larson D. Nelson A. Ward H .Hammer A. Kirk H. Melhus Pluhi L. Hammer M. Cady Jewell City G. Hammer G. Yerton E. Lervold Pamela Anderson Carl Reece Jim Erickson Judy Freed Dean Milner Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom Sonja Olsen Martha Robison Ramona Smith John Stansberry Dora Moss Norway Courtland Dee

Social Hour Club Meets for December Gathering

Social Hour club met with Mrs. Vic Berggren of Republic Friday afternoon. Mrs. Mabel Cline led recreation. The next meeting is December 21 at Mrs. John Cady’s home for a Christmas gathering.

Vic Berggren Republic Mabel Cline John Cady

Senior MYF News at Sub-District Rally in Clyde

Scandia Senior MYF attended the Sub-District Rally at Clyde Sunday with twelve members and sponsor Bert Nelson and Rev. R. G. Wilke. Ted Hampton of Kansas Wesleyan University spoke on Methodist work camps in Austria as part of a regional youth event with groups from Cloud and Republic counties. The Belleville MYF led a panel on Christian Outreach while Scandia MYF conducted the worship service. Refreshments were served by Clyde youth after the service.

Scandia MYF Cluye Bert Nelson R. G. Wilke Clyde Methodist Church Cloude Republic Ted Hampton Kansas Wesleyan University Salina Austria Europe Belleville Scandia Myf Clyde

Brownie Scout Meeting Reports December 5

Brownie troop held a December 5 meeting with roll call and the pledge. Elizabeth Erickson was absent. Vickie Zimmerman attended in her place. Sanja Berry served as reporter.

Elizabeth Erickson Vickie Zimmerman Elizabeth Sonja Berry

Birthday party honors Yvette with afternoon games

Mrs. Dale Sanderson hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party in Yvette's honor. Guests Barbara Tedrow, Jane Ann Reece, JoAnn Larson, Everette Fike, Sonia Larson, Sonya Pickel, Randy Uhrich, Keith Etta Russell, Janice Odell, Ronald Larson, Lola Sandell, Judy DeWitt, and Sammy Sanderson enjoyed games and lunch.

Dale Sanderson Yvette Barbara Tedrow Jane Ann Reece JoAnn Larson Everette Fike Sonia Larson Sonya Pickel

Edward Forsberg Victim of Serious Foot Injury

Edward Forsberg suffered a deep cut that led to blood poisoning after a recent accident. He was admitted to St. Joseph hospital in Concordia and is reported to be recovering steadily.

Edward Forsberg St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Sandersons Honor Joe Evans Birthday Anniversary

Sunday dinner guests honored Joe Evans birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Evans of Republic Miss Marion Lee Evans and Dewayne Turner of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Odell and family.

Dale Sanderson Yvette and Sammy Joe Evans Evans Republic Marion Lee Evans Dewayne Turner Belleville Oscar Odell

Belleville Visitors Stop By Dale Sanderson Family

Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and Mrs Wm Eubanks and Danny of Belleville visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Dale Sanderson Yvette and Sammy.

Alfred Walker Wm. Eubanks Danny Belleville Dale Sanderson Yvette Sammy

Sunday Evening Guests of the Swanson Family

Sunday evening visitors attended at Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and family Mrs. Ruby Berry Viola Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Swanson and family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and Allen Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Novak and Cynthia Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Carlson and Richard Swanson and Darrell.

Alfred Swanson Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Ruby Berry Viola Swanson Clifford Swanson Harold Swanson Allen Marvin Novak Cynthia Frank Isaacson Arnt Carlson Richard Swanson Darrell

Sunday Guests of Reed and Smith in Moe Home

Mr and Mrs Oren Reed and Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Stan ley Moe.

Oren Reed Vernon Smith Stanley Moe

Berggren Family Hosts Republic Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren with Donna and Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic.

Grant Berggren Donna Warren Berggren Clarence Berggren Republic

Scrivner and Burandt Hosts Welcome Donna and Guests

Donna and Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt.

Grant Berggren Donna Glenn Scrivner David Don Burandt

Birth Announcement for Rickie Lee Farrell

A baby boy named Rickie Lee Farrell was born Tuesday November 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Farrell. Grandparents listed are Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt and Mr. Maudie Farrell.

Billy Farrell Rickie Lee Don Burandt Maudie Farrell

27 Students Hit Century Mark This Week in Spelling

The week saw 27 students achieving perfect scores of 100 in spelling. Names listed include Everette Fike, Larry Fogelberg, Jo, Ann Larson, Ronald Larson, Sonia Larson, Arnold Loring, Sonya Pickle, Jane, Ann Leece, Wiethetta Russell, Lola Sandell, Yvette Sanderson, and Bar-.

Everette Fike Larry Fogelberg Ann Larson Ronald Larson Sonia Larson Arnold Loring Sonya Pickle Jane Ann Leece Wiethetta Russell Lola Sandell Yvette Sanderson Bar

Wells Family Reunion Held In Denver Area

Mr and Mrs I J Wells Judy Mary and John of Denver Cole hosted a pre Christmas family dinner on Sunday December 9 Attendees included Mrs Maude Wells Mrs Grethel Weir Joan Mr and Mrs J O Elmore Mr and Mrs Thomas Bradshaw Lee Ann and Dale of Denver Mr Roy Wells and Vickie of Louviers Cole Mr and Mrs Paul Wells Jefferson Iowa and Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell Scandia with all seven children and in laws present for the reunion

I. J. Wells Judy Mary John Denver Cole Maude Wells Grethel Weir Joan J. O. Elmore Thomas Bradshaw Lee Ann Dale Roy Wells Vickie Louviers Cole Paul Wells Jefferson Iowa Todd Cardwell Scandia

Santa to Visit Village with Movie Treat at Princess Theatre

Santa arrives Saturday afternoon December 22 at 2 15 for a children’s show at the Princess Theatre. After the film Santa will hand out treats to the young crowd, following a long community tradition. The program features the western Red Sundown with Rory Calhoun and Martha Hyer plus a couple of cartoons.

Princess Theatre Santa Rory Calhoun Martha Hyer

Turkeys to Be Awarded This Week in Town Campaign

Four turkeys will be given away Saturday afternoon December 16 at 3 00 p m and six more on Wednesday night December 19 at 8 00 p m Two registrations cover the entire campaign Registration closes Saturday at 2 00 p m and Wednesday at 6 00 p m Citizens are urged to register at any local business house to participate.

Friday Evening Guests Visit Smiths and Ramona

Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona.

Stanley Moe Mrs Vernon Smith Ramona

Saturday Evening Visit From Brown Family

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown with Shirley and Larry Brown visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona on Saturday evening.

Lloyd Brown Shirley Larry Vernon Smith Ramona

Birthday gathering hosted by Mrs. Mauda Farrell

Tuesday evening guests honored Mrs. Mauda Farrell on her birthday with Minnie Farrell Bill and Cheryl Burandt Robbins Berggren Johnson Scrivner and others attending. A potluck lunch was enjoyed.

Mauda Farrell Minnie Farrell Bill Farrell Don Burandt Raymond Robbins Cheryl Grant Berggren Milo Johnson Glenn Scrivner David

Concordia visit to St. Joseph hospital patients noted

Reynolds Nystrom Duaine Green Slade Delbert Aspegren and Arlis White drove to Concordia Sunday evening to visit Edward Forsberg and Harley Sheffer in St. Joseph hospital.

Reynold Nystrom Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Arlis White Concordia Edward Forsberg Harley Sheffer St. Joseph Hospital

Concordia Man Bob Wager Visits Mrs Clark at Dinner

Bob Wager of Concordia was a Wednesday dinner guest of Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy.

Bob Wager Concordia Mrs. Wm. Clark Billy

Erickson Family Visit Noted In Local Social Item

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and son Bill visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs. in a brief social note reflecting community ties and local social life.

Carl Erickson Bill

Swanson and Peterson Families Share Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and Allen and Mrs OlHe Peterson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson.

Harold Swanson Allen OlHe Peterson Mrs Carl Peterson

Christie, Norgard and Berry Guests at Swanson Home

Mr. and Mrs. George Christie Mr and Mrs. Lars Norgard and Mrs. Ruby Berry were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfed Swanson and Viola.

George Christie Lars Norgard Ruby Berry Alfed Swanson Viola

Bob Robison Spends Weekend With Home Folks

Bob Robison of Reece Construction Co at St. Francis spent the weekend with his family and friends back home.

Bob Robison The Reece Construction Co St. Francis Home Folk

Cady Family Visited Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice.

Leslie Cady Neal Cady Alice

Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith Remain Named Larson Relatives

Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith are listed among the relatives as Mr and Mrs George Larson Larry Lorraine and Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers appear in the family grouping.

Carrol Anderson Judith George Larson Larry Lorraine Dean Sothers

Wallace Aspegren and family visit Republica hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Johnson of Republica for a social gathering.

Wallace Aspegren L. W. Johnson Republica

Johnson family gatherings noted in local column

Mrs Floryd Johnson and family are listed with Mr and Mrs O A Johnson, Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady, Bery Thomas, Cor nie, David and Jeannie Huffman in a community social record.

Floryd Johnson O. A. Johnson Leslie Cady Bery Thomas Cornie David Jeannie Huffman

Huffman and Caylor Weekend Visit Across Counties

Mr and Mrs Melvin Huffman spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Merle Caylor at Rantaul and with Mr and Mrs E L Blair of Emporia.

Melvin Huffman Merle Caylor Rantaul E. L. Blair Emporia

Thursday Evening Visitors At Danielson Home

Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson included Mr and Mrs Gus Allgren Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren Peggy and Patricia and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.

Elmer Danielson Gus Allgren Bud Hallgren Peggy Patricia Kenneth Danielson

Huffman Family Dined as Thursday Guests

Mr and Mrs Melvin Huffman and family were Thursday supper guests of Mrs Lora Dell Freed and boys.

Melvin Huffman Lora Dell Freed

Berggrens Host Visit in Republic Homes

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Thursday in Republic at Clarence Berggren and Vic Berggren homes.

Mrs Grant Berggren Republic Clarence Berggren Vic Berggren

Sunday Supper Guests Visit Johnsons

Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mrs. Albert Sandine were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Johnson.

Algor Anderson Albert Sandine Charles O. Johnson

Birthday Potluck at Mrs. Merle Haper’s Home

A Sunday potluck supper honoring the birthday anniversary was hosted at Mrs. Merle Haper’s home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren with children, Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade, Mr. and Aris White with children, and Mrs. Hannah Freed.

Merle Haper Delbert Aspegren Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Aris. Aris White Hannah Freed

Princess to Close After Miracle In The Rain Show

The Princess Theatre in Scandia will end its regular cinema run after the Miracle In The Rain screenings on December 15 and 16. Equipment is for sale, and if sold this may be Scandia’s last picture show. Local business leaders and patrons helped keep it running but the venture still ran at a loss.

Princess Theatre Scandia

Sorosis Study Club Plans Christmas Party

The Sorosis Study club met December 4 with 15 members present. Mrs. H. W. Reece presided. Carol Fogelberg read her essay Meeting Challenges of Citizenship. Members collected carpet rags for veterans and heard a soil and natural resources symposium by five members. The group adjourned after benediction.

Sorosis Study Club Robert Lervold H. W. Reece Misa Carol Fogelberg E. E. Conzelman Joseph McDonald Earl Melby Henry Henriksen Ralph Larson

Neighborly Deed Supports Vernon Smith After Injury

Farmers gathered Wednesday at the Vernon Smith home to collect COFR for the hospitalized man who endured arm surgery. Dozens of neighbors assisted, including Stanley Moe Hilton Waite, Bill Waite, Joseph Johnson, Noble Isaacson, and many others plus two women, Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Mrs. Stanley Moe.

Vernon Smith Mr. Smith Stanley Moe Hilton Waite Bill Waite Joseph Johnson Noble Isaacson Perry Smith Marker Lindecrantz Warren Johnson Andrew Stafford Glen Smith Jimmy Sheridan Clarence Strom Lloyd Brown Junior Champlin Johnny Vishnefske Bill Cooper Cecil Allen Harley Smith John Sheridan Dark Erickson Harold Johnson Dale Stafford Thorval Anderson Rex Sander Stanley Moe Tekla Brown

W S C Meeting Highlights and Christmas Observance

The W S C S met on Thursday December 6 opening with a prelude by Mrs Joseph Johnson. Mrs Glenwood Freeé led the Worship service on For All Children Faith in God with assistance from Mrs George Fike sr and Mrs R E Cooper who spoke on Children’s Work and Missionary Education. Programs by Addison Carlson covered The Church and Her Children. December birthday observances honored Mrs Julia Johnson Mrs Reginald Nystrom Mrs Addison Carlson Mrs Richard Fogelberg and Steven Wilke. A Christmas gift exchange was held. Hostesses were Mrs Otto Wetzel Mrs John Nondorf Mrs Rodney Dovel and Mr Charles Tuley.

W.S.C.S Joseph Johnson Glenwood Freeé God George Fike R. E. Cooper Addison Carlson Julia Johnson Regnald Nystrom Richard Fogelberg Steven Wilke Otto Wetzel John Nondorf Rodney Dovel Charles Tuley

Past Matron Patron Club Elects Officers for 1957

The Past Matron and Past Patron club met at the Masonic Hall dining room for a December supper and business session electing officers for 1957. Mrs ElReno Sederlin is president, Homer Cardwell vice president, and Mrs Ralph Moe secretary treasurer. The next meeting on January 13 1957 will install officers and initiate the Junior Past Matron and Patron.

Masonic Hall ElReno Sederlin Homer Cardwell Ralph Moe

Death of Mrs. Mary Larson at 82

The community mourns the death of Mrs. Mary Larson who died Thursday evening December 6 at age 82. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Grace Squires of Coolidge Org. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon December 10 at Amana Lutheran Church with Rev Richard B. Wilke presiding. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery.

Mary Larson Grace Squires Coolidge, Org Amana Lutheran Church Richard B. Wilke Riverview Cemetery

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