Sorosis Study Club Hosts Swedish Christmas Party
The Sorosis Study club entertained husbands with a Sorgasbord and Swedish Christmas themed party on December 15. Host couple Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cooper decorated with greens, Swedish pictures, and red and white accents. A varied program included piano solos, poetry, impressions, and bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Sorgasbord
Raymond Cooper
Glenn Loring
Casa Loma
Richard Wilke
Joseph McDonald
al Jolson
Johnny Roy
Billy Daniels
Elvis Presley
RAR Club Meets at Mrs E H Lewis Home
Mrs E H Lewis hosted the RAR club Thursday afternoon with bridge and social visiting. Attendees included Mrs R E Cooper Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs W J Matthias Mrs C W Strom and others. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs Lena Lloyd on January 10, 1957.
U and I Art Club Met December Hosts
Mrs Carl Hammer hosted the U and I Art Club at her home on a Tuesday afternoon in December with nine members present: Mrs E Porter Akreba Mrs Wallace Aspegren Mr Ed Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Ed Olson Mrs H C Quantic Mrs Carl Reece and Miss Blanche Haggman. Two guests, Mrs Lloyd Norris and Mrs Hugeno Sederlin, attended. The afternoon included visiting and bridge followed by lunch. The group will meet January 8, 1957 with Mrs M L Lars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
U and I Art Club
E. Porter ‘Akreba
Wallace Aspegren
Ed Granstedt
Lena’ Lloyd
W. J. Matthias
Ed Olson
H. C. Quantic
Carl Reece
Blanche Haggman
Lloyd Norris
Hugeno Sederlin
YWCA December meeting features Christmas program
The YWCA meeting on December 10 opened with a prelude by Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and Christmas carols. Mrs. Richard Fogelberg chaired, devotions were given by Mrs. H. W. Reece, and readings by Mrs. Richard Wilke and others closed with Silent Night. Refreshments and a cabinet Christmas party followed at Mrs. C. W. Erickson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Nystrom
Richard Fogelberg
H. W. Reece
Matthew
Bernita Stafford
Nystrom
Richard Wilke
Williams
VW Cabinet
C. W. Erickson
Vernon Erickson
Saturday Evening Guests at Herrman Home
Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herrman and LeRoy included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gile and family Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cornett Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Herrman
LeRoy
Clarence Gile
Francis Cornett
Rex Sandell
Kenneth Danielson
Subscriptions Received This Week Across Town
New and renewal subscriptions listed including Mrs R Bowersox Topeka Thorval Anderson Neal Cady new George Cardwell Mrs Tekla Brown new Christmas gift Fay Summer Topeka Geo Simmons new Bellesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BE. Bowersox
Topeka
Thorval Anderson
Neal Cady
George Cardwell
Tekla Brown
Fay Summer
Geo. Simmons
Bellesville
Santa to visit for free treats after movie show
Santa Claus will appear Saturday afternoon to give treats to the children of the community. He will lead a parade to the revolving Christmas tree after the free picture show of the western Red Sundown at 2 30 p m. The event is presented by local merchants for all children in the trade area.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Dorcas Society Elects Officers at December Meeting
The Dorcas Society of the Lutheran church met December 14 in the church parlors. Officers elected: President Lena Fogelberg, vice-president Russell DeWitt, secretary Earl Melby, treasurer Hic Olson. WMS officers named and a short program honored Minnie Anderson on her 80th birthday. A love lunch was served by Mrs Guy Frazier and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the
Lutheran Church
Wallace Aspegren
Lena Fogelberg
Russell DeWitt
Earl Melby
Hic Olson
W.M.S
Carl Hammer
Olga Hugos
Ben Lervold
Ralph Larson
Algot Anderson
Minnie Anderson
Guy Frazier
Open House at Scandia Parsonage for Methodist Church Members
Rev. and Mrs. Dick Wilke hosted a Sunday open house at the Scandia parsonage for church members and friends. About 125 guests visited as women from the church assisted, refreshments were served, and holiday decorations including a Damascus cloth table cover and Irish nativity figures were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilke
Stephen
Methodist Church and Friends
Scandia
Joseph Johnson
Everett Johnson
Aaron Johnson
Chris Nelson
Richard Fogelberg
Clarence Wilke
el Dorado
Wilke
Damascus
Holy Lands
Melbys Dinner Guests At Thompsons
Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson, sharing an informal afternoon gathering with the Thompson household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Melby
Lester Thompson
Local Families Welcome Guests from Neighboring States
Mrs. Donald Freed and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Freed Mrs. Lora Dell Freed and boys and Arthur Freed hosted afternoon guests Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wendling and their sons from Superior Nebraska. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Currie and Lanna of Douglas Wyoming who arrived in Scandia Sunday morning. Mr. Currie will transfer to Superior Nebraska for new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Freed
Wallace Freed
Lora Dell Freed
Arthur Freed
Oscar Wendling
Superior
Nebr
Allen Currie
Lanna
Douglas
Wyo
Scandia
Currie
Superior, Neb
Mrs McDowell Visites Lincoln Homes of White Family
Mrs Theresa McDowell travels to Lincoln Nebraska to visit the Bob White and Edwin White households on Thursday. She is staying with relatives during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa McDowell
Lincoln
Nebr
Bob White
Edwin White
Thompson Family Visit With Christensen and Harold of Norway
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters spent Saturday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen and Harold from Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson
Kenneth Christensen
Harold
Norway
Roy Tedrow Returns Home From Lincoln Veterans Hospital
Roy Tedrow, formerly in the veterans hospital in Lincoln Nebraska, returned home Saturday morning and is reported getting along nicely at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tedrow
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
Nebr
Thompson Family Visitors Highlight Friday Evening
Girls and Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and family visited Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson
Max Thompson
Lester
Thompson
Mr and Mrs Berggren Visit Clarence Berggren Home
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren spent Friday afternoon and evening at the Clarence Berggren home in Republic.
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Mrs
Grant Berggren
Clarence Berggren
Republic
Scandia School Basketball Schedule and Holiday Notes
Scandia School lists January home and away basketball games against Jamestown Courtland Formosa Simpson Randall Burr Oak Cawker City Montrose and Republic plus February dates. B team results include a 42 31 win over Pike Trail League and a December 14 Scandia Simpson B game by one point. A team lost 40 30. The column also notes band performances and Christmas activities, ninth and tenth graders programs, and Christmas wishes.
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Jamestown
Courtland
Formosa
Simpson
Randall
Burr Oak
Cawker City
Montrose
Republic
Sis
Simoaon
Freed Family Visits Fairbury Nebr This Saturday
Mr and Mrs J B Freed and Mrs Hannah Freed spent Saturday in Fairbury Nebraska on a short visit and local errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Freed
Hannah Freed
Fairbury, Nebr
Republic families host weekend guests
Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David with Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic were guests of Mrs Grant Berggren. Mr and Mrs Delbert Tholstrup and family of Wichita were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Scrivner
David
Clarence Berggren
Republic
Grant Berggren
Delbert Tholstrup
Wichita
Reuben Johnson
Marion McMillan Visited Clarence Gile Home Friday Evening
Marion McMillan was a Friday evening guest at the Clarence Gile residence, reflecting a routine social visit noted in local society circles.
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Marion McMillan
Clarence Gile
Harley Shaffer Leaves Concordia Hospital
Harley Shaffer, hospitalized in St. Joseph hospital in Concordia for two weeks, returned home Tuesday and is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Shaffer
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visits Concordia for Donors
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will stop in Concordia at the Methodist church basement on Thursday January 3 from 1 00 to 615 PM and Friday January 5 from 900 to 215 PM. Cloud County participates in the Wichita Regional Blood Program with blood provided at no charge through St Joseph Hospital. Volunteers organize donor appointments via Misa Blanche Haggman in Scandia or Howard B Myers in Concordia by December 22 to allow scheduling.
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Red Cross
Concordia
Methodist Church
7Th
Broadway
Cloud County
Wichita
St. Joseph Hospital
American Red Cross
Scandia
Misa Blanche Haggman
Howard B. Myers
Red Cross Blood Program
Zimmerman Heads R A M Belleville Chapter 69 Officers
Warren Zimmerman was elected High Priest at the annual oyster supper and officer election of Belleville Chapter No. 69 Royal Arch Masons on December 13. Floyd Johnson and Bill King named King and Scribe. George Faulkner and Mont Hill serve as Treasurer and Secretary. Duaine Green Slade named Master of the Second Veil. Archie Isaacson was outgoing High Priest. Alvin Weyh installing officer with James B. Swenson and W. H. Berger serving as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Royal Arch Masons
Warren Zimmerman
Floyd Johnson
King
Bill King
George Faulkner
Mont Hill
Duaine Green
Slade
Archie Isaacson
Alvin Weyh
James B. Swenson
W. H. Berger
Marshall
Triple L Club Holds December Meeting at Mrs Clark’s Home
Mrs Wm Clark hosted the Triple L club on December 13 with 15 members present. Officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs Reuben Johnson Vice President Mrs George Fike Jr Secretary Mrs Wm Clark and Treasurer Mrs Lars Norgard. After business a Pinochle game followed by a luncheon the group planned to meet January 10 at Mrs Duaine Greenslade’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Clark
Triple L Club
Reuben Johnson
George Fike, Jr
Lars Norgard
Duaine Greenslade
Sherdahl Boosters 4 H Club Meeting Recap
The Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club gathered December 3 with a gift exchange. Dee Whit mire spoke, a new member Myron Runft was welcomed, and Ronnie Odell introduced him. Program included Six Steps to Good Irrigation, How to Winterize a Car, cooking eggs demonstration, music and health skit, parliamentary practice, and word contest led by Gary Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
Dee Whitmire
Ronnie Odell
Myron Runft
Charles Cline
Rex Freed
Maudie Hallack
John Minihan
Kay Minihan
Ronald Odell
Gary Reed
Glenn Strom
Oren Reed
John Odell
Noyb Club Meets With Gift Exchange and Shower
Mrs Andy Thompson hosted the N O Y B club at her home on Friday afternoon December 14 with eight members and three guests Mrs Rolla Thompson Mrs Charley Loomis and Mrs Edith Forsberg. After the business meeting a Christmas gift exchange followed by a pink and blue shower for Mrs Edward Forsberg and baby. Lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Edward Forsberg. January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Thompson
N.O.Y.B. Club
Rolla Thompson
Charley Loomis
Edith Forsberg
Edward Forsberg
Baby
Pigtail Patrol Meeting Notes In Library
The December 12 meeting had 15 girls and three leaders in the library. The group enjoyed a Christmas tree, welcomed Dorothy back, and Lola served cupcakes. They built a tunnel and sang Good Night Brownies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Lola
Barbara
Sunday guests at Norman Sankey home in Republic
Mr and Mia, George Larson, Larry and Lorraine visited the Norman Sankey residence in Republic on a Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mia
George Larson
Larry and
Lorraine
Norman Sankey
Republic
Mrs Danielson and Mrs Johnson Visit Pat Sandell Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mrs Ellen Johnson called at the Pat Sandell home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Danielson
Ellen Johnson
Pat Sandell
Also Mentioned on This Page
RAR
E. H. Lewis
R.A.R. Club
R. E. Cooper
C. W. Strom
Bertha Granstedt
Ray Tingstrom
Lena Lloyd
Max Muth
Walter Boyles
Vic Berggren
Dec
YWCA
Ruby Berry
Dennis Kohls
Jimmy
Mankato
Alice Hammer
Lottie Lervold
Florence Free
Dorcas Society
M. E. Parsonage
Scandia School
Sue Reece
Sonya Olsen
Scandia Hdu
Kathie
Lucille Rosenheim
Ahrens
Mrs. Ahrens
Washington
Betty Johnson
John Dell
Harvey Fogelberg
Judy Freed
Jane Hay
Lorraine Larson
Lonnie Lewelson
Dean Milner
Helen Nystrom
Martha Robison
Judy
Everette
Jo Ann
Sonia L. Arnold
Jane Ann
Yvette
Mary
Randy
Lynette
Kathryne
Beth Duane
James
Clair
Gene
Perry
Dallas
Karen
Abs
Reed Tracy
Vickie
Duane
Cheryl
Marilyn
Colleen
Betty Jo Tedrow
Janice Odell
Jimmy Nyland
Maurice Lervold
Dickie Larson
Patricia Hallgren
Duane Gile
Vickie Florell
Gregory White
Colleen Thompson
Donna Runft
Jimmy Rockey
Mary Pickel
Curtis Modlin
Marilyn Larson
Dwight Isaacson
Lester Gustin
Cheryl Currie
Larry Boswell
RED Cross Bloodmobile
Triple 1
Noyb Club
Pigtail Patrol News
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