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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
4
Sunday School and Bible Classes at 3060 Vernon Swanson Sept morning service at 11 00 am Evening service at 7 00 The Festive Sunday School and Bible Class Program Welcome Thursday evening at 6 30 Bible Class meets for practice 7 30 choir practice All singers Please Friday evening at 7 30 The church board will meet at the home of W W Aspegren
Rev R B Wilke leads at 10 00 Sunday School and 11 00 morning worship. The Sunday School Christmas program will be held in the church sanctuary Sunday night December 18 at 7 30. All children and youth will participate and treats provided. Everyone welcome.
In Republic County Kansas the Probate Court will hear the estate of Fred E Ward known as F E Ward deceased. Administrator M C Ward seeks final settlement accounts fees and heir determination with court order to discharge administrator and bond surety. Defenses due December 23 1955 at 4 pm in Belleville. Hunt Baldwin Gibson Concordia Kansas attorneys for administrator.
Arne T. Melby born Leadville Colorado December 10 1882 died Dallas Texas November 2 1965 at 62 after lingering illness. Veteran of World War I husband of Mabel Claire Eggen father of Lawrence Earl and Claire Arlene. Funeral at The Central Lutheran church Dallas with Pastor Don Hamilton and interment Grove Hill.
Mrs. Lois Wires expresses gratitude to friends for cards Jetters flowers and gifts received during her hospital stay in Omaha Nebraska. She thanks many friends for their kindness and support.
Rev and Mrs Dick Wilke express appreciation for the many nice cards received at the birth of their son Stephen.
We are sorry to report that Mrs Guy Frazier underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia on Monday and is receiving medical care.
Friday evening visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson and family for supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford of Formos, Mrs. Max Berry and Gordon, Mrs. Max Thompson and girls, and Mrs. Ruby Berry.
Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe, sharing a cordial visit in their home.
Mr and Mrs Paul Beck were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren, sharing an informal afternoon meal and conversation in their home.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom.
Lorna and LeNita Bergstrom were Monday supper guests of Mrs John Bergstrom and Inez. Mr. and Mrs Ollie Watkins and Mrs Inez Hunter of Norton were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ivy Brown and boys.
Mrs. Tekla Brown was a guest at a Sunday dinner hosted by Andrew Stafford at his residence. The social visit highlights local hospitality and community ties.
Mr and Mrs George Hastings of Herrington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville.
Wm Clark of the Reece Construction Co. in Dodge City spent the weekend in the company of Mrs. Clark, according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Frank Miller and family in Belleville for Sunday dinner. Jean Calhoun of Belleville and Johnny Cowlie and Joe Burgess of Concordia also attended as guests.
Mr and Mrs N D Currie and Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie were Thursday evening guests at the Glenn Currie house gathering, joining other relatives for the informal social evening.
Thursday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson Viola honoring Mrs Swanson's birthday anniversary. Attending were Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell and family Frank Isaacson Harold Swanson and Allen Clifford Swanson and family Richard Swanson and baby Marvin Novak.
Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and family.
Saunders spent Sunday afternoon with Albert and Anna Bentsen, continuing a social visit.
Mrs Ruby Berry and Mrs Max Berry were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Zenia Stofer. Gordon joined them for the social visit in the household.
Mrs. Frank Granstedt and Mrs. Lena Lloyd were guests at the Robicon residence Saturday evening.
Friday evening guests honoring Mrs. Alice Hammer included Mrs. Walter Boyles Mrs. Carl McDwell Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs. Benny Lervold Mrs. Reuben Johnson Mrs. Carl Hammer Joyce Mrs. Eben Hammer and Mrs. Elsie Noble.
Mrs Neal McBride and her daughters were Saturday afternoon guests of Mrs Alice Hammer and Irene in a social gathering at their home.
Sunday inner guests of Mrs. Alice Hammer included Mr and Mrs Lee Hammer Dianne and Michael of Hastings Neb and Mite Irere Hammer. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Richard Loring. Reuben Johnson was an evening caller there.
Susan Dart of Belleville was a Saturday overnight guest at the H. W. Reece residence.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and Iris visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen and Harold.
Mr and Mrs Werren Zimmerman and Mrs Edna Richardson were Saturday evening supper guests of Mrs Wilbur Zener indicating a social gathering among neighbors in the community.
Dr and Mrs J L Bennett and Debbie were Thursday evening guests of Mrs Wilbur Zener.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs Ollie Peterson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Orio Blanding of Formoso.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters visited Thursday evening at the Loren Fiorell home.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and their family visited the Carl Erickson home for a Saturday evening gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom and Mrs. Ellen Hammer with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tuley and girls joined Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hamner, Joyce and Hilton.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Uwry O'Brien and family were Mrs J W Smith and Mr and Mrs Doran O'Brien and family of Concordia.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Ann were Sunday evening guests at the Carl Erickson home.
Mr Harold Hammer and Mrs Iver Hammer visited at Belleville Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The report notes their call on a family member receiving care during the weekend.
Lee Davidson of Burr Oak stayed Friday night as a guest at the Carl Erickson home, sharing a casual visit and overnight stay.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and Eugene were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
Mr and Mrs John Stolander were Monday dinner guests at the Carl residence, sharing an evening meal and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Michael of Omaha Nebr and Mr and Mrs John Sankey of Republic were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Vern on Erickson Lois and Janice.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad spent Thursday evening visiting at the home of Wm Clark.
Mrs. George Christie spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Duaine Greenslade. Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren were Monday evening guests of Mrs. Mauda Farrell, as Mrs. Don Burandt, and Mrs. Grant Berggren were Wednesday evening guests of Mrs. Charlie Berggren. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scrivner and David were Sunday guests at the Grant Berggren home. Mr. and Mrs. Bil Wilson were Sunday evening guests at the Dunine Greenstane home.
Last week callers at the Irving Isaacson home included Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson and Jamie of Belleville Keith Cox of Concordia Mr and Mrs Hiwyn Isaacson and John and Lester Isaacson and Davie.
Beverly and Elizabeth McBride Call on Saturday Afternoon to visit Mrs. Maggie Hohman in town. The call signals social ties and local neighborhood activity during the period.
Mrs Olive Isaacson visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Maggie Hohman.
Charles Cline was a Thursday guest at the Garnett Zimmerly home in Belleville, staying for an informal visit with local residents and hosts.
Mrs L T Syviercinsky Kay Mini han Charles Cline and Mrs Homer Cardwell attended a 4 H Council meeting in Belleville Thursday evening December 8 Kay Mini han serves as County Council secretary.
Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Charles Toley attended the Parliamentary Lesson of HDU in Belleville Friday afternoon.
Dr and Mrs Ray Sederlin of Jamestown were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ethene Sederlin.
Mrs El Reno Sederlin spent Monday evening with Mrs Ray Sederlin of Jamestown, sharing a social visit and conversation in a neighborly gathering.
Mr and Mrs Victor Erickson and family along with Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Norman Sankey and Julie Herbert Michael of Omaha Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Sankey of Republic.
Mrs Vernon Erickson and Lois spent Sunday afternoon with Mr John Olson and Mrs Doris Smith of Kaelkey, gathering with local residents for a casual social visit.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Merle Haser.
Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson along with Mrs. C. H. Freed, Mrs. Olga Hugos, and Gladys spent Thursday in Salina.
Mrs Harold Larson and Nancy and Mrs Emery Berry visited the Wm Clark home Thursday morning in a brief social call.
Mrs Chris Nelson entertained the Past Matron and Past Patron club of Scandia CES at her home Sunday evening. A potluck supper was enjoyed by numerous couples including E H Lewis, Lloyd Nelson, Wm J Matthias, Lloyd Norris, Joyce Johnson, Homer Cardwell, Ralph Moe, C W Strom, Frank Granstedt, Elkenbd Sederlin, Elsie Noble, Myrtlé Grubb, and Chris Nelson.
Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold and their children were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold, sharing time and hospitality in a family visit.
Mrs. N. H. Pearson and Miss Joyce Hammer hosted a Christmas party for Amana Lutheran Church cradle roll nursery and pre school children on Wednesday afternoon. Each hostess gave a gift and refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Larry OBrien and their children were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Renny Lervold in a neighbors visit that highlighted shared hospitality and family time.
The Scandia MYF and Norway Luther League visited the Amana Luther Leaguers for a Christmas program and party on Sunday evening. Members shared the Christmas Story of Many Nations, then socialized in the church basement with games and refreshments. The evening closed with a prayer and song.
Mrs. O F Fearing spent Wednesday afternoon as a guest of Mrs. Algot Andersor, sharing conversation and hospitality in a cordial social call.
Mrs Rex Sandell entertained with a Friday afternoon party in honor of Gary's fourth birthday. Attending were Roger Stafford Mike Mary Ann Waite Beth Maurice Lervold plus the honored child.
Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall spent Monday evening with Mrs Lee Bow ersox of Helleville.
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reece included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer Mrs. Elena Sederlin Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Aspegren Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mr and Mrs Martin Larson Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs Jack Reece Mr and Mrs Bill Reece and Mrs. Alice Hammer.
Mr and Mrs O S Fearging of Mankalo spent Monday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson in the local area.
Mr and Mrs Relph Moe visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick and Lynn and Mrs Grace Kallman of Belleville.
Mr 213 Mrs Stanley Moe and Mr and Mrs Bill Moe were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Moe.
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe for a cordial social call.
Monday evening guests at Mrs. Frank Gransted included Mrs. E. H. Lewis Mrs. Wm J Matthias Mrs Clarence Strom Mrs Lloyd Norris and Mrs Lena Lloyd in a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and Danny of Alma spent Sunday and Monday visiting at the Hugh Modlin home, enjoying a short stay with friends and family.
Mrs. Lucille Spooner and several Burr Oak boys spent Friday night and Saturday at the Andy Thompson residence, sharing meals and social time in a neighborhood gathering.
Mr and Mrs Lorn Martin of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and Harvey, sharing time at their home and enjoying the company of local friends.
Mrs Elmer Melby, Harvey, and Miss Betty Thompson figure in a brief social note. The fragment notes their involvement in an unspecified event or status and offers limited contextual details.
Mrs. Glenn Currie paid a visit to Mrs. Labon Marshall Monday afternoon, visiting at her home and sharing a cordial chat.
Mr and Mrs Charley Hohman were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Anna Hohman in a small social gathering likely at their home.
Mrs. Anna Hohmann was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Christie. The visit described highlights social hospitality in the community.
Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and Warl were guests Monday evening at John Nyhind home.
Friday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Larry O'Brien and family with Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt, Judy, and Mr and Mrs Artis White and Gregory visiting.
Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle of Water ville honored Beth Barleen on her third birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs M L Larson Mrs Harold Smith and David Mrs E M Eastvedt and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and family.
Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Don Burandt were Wednesday evening guests of Mrs Charlie Berggren. Joe Dingman returned to Scandia after heart surgery at Methodist hospital in Omaha Nebraska. Rev Sapp of Southside Christian Church Council Bluffs Iowa accompanied him to Scandia on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Evans of Repub lic were Wednesday evening supper guests at the Charley Sjolander home.
Harold Smith is employed by Boeing Aircraft Co. in Wichita. Mrs Smith and the Smith children are staying with Mr and Mrs M L Larson.
Mr and Mrs Hank Kemper of Belleville visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and family. Mr and Mrs Billy Waite and family were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and family. Mr and Mrs Richard Loring were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Anna Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland and Warren Mehin with Candie of Manhattan visited Monday evening with Mrs Anna Hohman.
Mr Vic Brown and Mrs Brown along with Mark from Republic were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Anna Hehman. The social gathering highlighted local hospitality and neighborhood ties.
Mr and Mrs Charley Hohman visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs John Nyland and family. Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and family of Concordia were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Ja ndes town were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. The brief social notice records a friendly local visit between two families.
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson attended Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson, sharing time as guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larson and Lyle have moved to Waterville. After the first of the year Mr. Larson will join the Barleen Chevrolet and Implement Co. in partnership, signaling a new business arrangement in the town.
Mrs Eastvedt spent a few days at the M L Larson home last week as announced in local society notes.
Mrs Lois Wires and Mrs Fred Guthrie arrived back in town Monday morning after a trip to Omaha Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Don Larsen and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ejner Larsen.
Mr and Mrs George Larson host their son Larry and daughter Lorraine with Mr and Mrs Norm an Saneky and Julie as Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Larson and family.
Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer of Concordia were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family, sharing an evening at the Larson home.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Lowe, sharing a cordial visit at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Vie Berggren of Republic hosted Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berggren. Mrs. Glenn Scrivner and David and Grant Berggren also attended as evening visitors.
Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren for a family gathering at their home.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren were Monday evening guests of Mrs Lottie. The visit highlighted local social ties as residents shared conversation and hospitality in a neighborhood setting.
Mr and Mrs G A Samuelson of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Merle Haser honoring her birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman visited Mrs Iver Hammer in Belleville hospital on Sunday evening.
Weather delays litter pickup. Scouts will not collect papers until after the new year. Citizens may drop papers at the City office during daytime hours.
Mrs. Joe N. Johnson spent Saturday evening at the Wm Clerk home as reported in local society notes.
Mrs E Reno Sederlin spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Charles Johnson sharing casual conversation and refreshments in their neighborhood.
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