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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

8

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. O M Hardtarfer Birthday

Mrs. O M Hardtarfer entertained Wednesday evening in honor of her husband’s birthday. Bridge was played with Adeline Rosenquist winning high. A birthday cake was presented followed by an oyster supper served by Mrs. Hardtarfer with Eldred Freed and Mae Sothers assisting. Guests included the honor guest Mr Hardtarfer and numerous couples and single friends.

Adeline Rosenquist High ‘Weare Hardtarfer F. L. Miller C. ¢. Cummings L. J. Porter Carl G. Hammer Ernest Nelson Edna Neher Jessie’ Nichol Cornelia Furry Nathan Isaacson Hardtaker Eldred Freed Mae Sothers

Happy Mixers Enjoy Pitch Night At Wallin Home

The Happy Mixers met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallin for a pitch game session. Erick Erickson won high score and Chester Anderson placed low as the group shared a pot-luck lunch with numerous attendees listed.

Lewis Wallin Erick Erickson Chester Anderson Addison Carlson Ralph Moe Ila Marie Charles Ferrer Albert Moe Lois Jean Walter Henry and Philroy Cleo. Ward Warren Gunter

Birthday surprise for Mrs Noble Isaacson on Sunday

Relatives and friends hosted a basket dinner to honor Mrs Noble Isaacson whose birthday falls on Tuesday. Attendees included Noble Isaacson, Loren, Oscar Aspengr en family, Lewis Wallin and Clarice, Carl Waillitt family, Anna Kackley, John Aspengren and Art Wallin.

Noble Isaacson Isaacson Loren

Moe Family Hosts Pinochle Party Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe entertained with a pinochle party Monday evening. Their guests included Mr and Mrs Verle Hawkins My and Mrs Will Clark Mr and Mrs Cleo Brewster Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Mr and Mrs Charles Cardwell and sons Mr and Mrs Allan Gunter Mr and Mrs Parlee Gunter Mr Moe and Billy Potlucks lunch was served.

Bill Moe Verle Hawkins Will Clark Cleo Brewster Walter ‘Anderson Duaine Greenslade Charles Cardwell Bons Allan ‘Gunter Parlee Gunter Moe Billy

Entertaining Ladies Aid Honor Mrs H J Johnson

Mrs H J Johnson hosted the Rydal Ladies Aid on Thursday with 33 members and guests. A Christmas tree and gift exchange delighted attendees before lunch served by the hostess and her daughter Geneva. Guests included Mrs Milo Johnson Elaine and Miss Mary West.

H. J. Johnson Rydal ‘Ladies Aid Geneva Milo Johnson Elaine Mary West

Birthday Honored for Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen

A Sunday afternoon birthday luncheon honored Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Will Street, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and families, and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen.

Leslie Rasmussen Will Street Ralph Rasmussen Reuben Fredrickson R.A. Rasmussen

Mrs Halsey Barber Hosts Bridge Club Tea

Mrs Halsey Barber entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon with two tables of progressive bridge. Mrs Aaron Carlson won high score and Mrs El Reno Sederlin received the traveling prize. A two course lunch was served by the hostess.

Halsey Barber Contract Aaron ‘Carlson el Reno Sederlin

Farm Bureau Club Holds Christmas Gift Exchange

The Farm Bureau Club met with Mrs. Mentor Marty on Friday afternoon for a Christmas program and gift exchange. Election of officers selected Mrs. El Reno Sederlin as president and Mrs. Bob Swearingen as vice president, with Mrs. Conged Sederlin secretary treasurer. Recreation leaders named as Mrs Richard Olson, Mrs Leonard Hageman, Mrs Halsy Barber, Mrs Mentor Marty, and Mrs Marvin reporter. A two course lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Olson. Next meeting planned with Mrs Barber.

Farm Bureau Club Mentor Marty el Reno Sederlin Bob. Swearingen Conged Sederlin Richard Olson Leonard’ Hageman Halsy Barber Marvin Olson Barber

Birthday Tribute Guests At Theodore Danielson Home

Sunday afternoon visitors to celebrate Mrs. Danielson birthday included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson Georgine Norman Faye Cady Mrs. Sophia Johnson Mary Ed Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson Kenneth Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson Rev. and Mrs. B W Selin Carl Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz Robert Mr. and Mrs. Lars Brown Ruby Lloyd Helen Dave Eastman and Henry Aspegren.

Theodore Danielson Danielson Martin Johnson Georgine Norman Faye Cady Sophia Johnson Mary Elmer Danielson Kenneth Dorothy John Carlson B. W Selin Carl Marker Lindecrantz Robert Lars Brown Ruby Lloyd Helen Dave Eastman Henry Aspegren

Christmas Program at The Presbyterian Sunday School

The Presbyterian Sunday School held a Christmas program Sunday morning with duets dialogues and songs from classes. A Nativity dialogue was written by Mrs Wetzel and presented by Mrs Duane Greenslade and her class. Candy and nuts were shared as treats with members.

Wetzel Duane Greenslade

Hi Lo Club Hosts Evening Card Party

Dr and Mrs O G Lowell hosted the Hi Lo Club on Thursday evening. Mrs Hammer won high and traveling prizes while Mrs Lorentz took low. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer, Mr and Mrs A H Lorentz, Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom, Mr and Mrs El Reno Sederlin, Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Jamestown, Dr and Mrs Lowell and Algot Anderson.

O G. Lowell

Friendship Club elects officers at Thursday meeting

Mrs Walter Anderson chaired the Friendship Club meeting in the Aid Building. Election of officers elected Mrs Walter Anderson president Mrs Harley Christie vice president and Mrs Paul Ewing secretary treasurer. Anderson served a Lovely lunch to many members and friends.

Friendship Club Walter Anderson Harley Christie Paul Ewing Anderson

Pleasant Vale Farm Bureau Club Host Christmas Contest

Pleasant Vale Farm Bureau Club enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Duane Johnson’s home with contests and exchange of Christmas gifts. Mrs Arthur Freed and Mrs Car. Isaacson won prizes in the contests. A pot luck lunch was served to members and guests.

Pleasant Vale Farm Bureau Duane Johnson Pleasant Vale Farm Bureau Club Arthur Freed Car Isaacson

Idaho Visitors Spend Holidays with Maxell Family

Mrs Dallas Mathis and her children from Boise Idaho travel to visit her mother Mrs Amanda Maxell and other relatives for the holidays.

Dallas Mathis Boise Idaho Amanda Maxell

Cleveland Visitors Flock To Concordia Family Home

Mrs. C H McGregor of Cleveland Ohio visited Friday night for a few days with Mr and Mrs E A McGregor and relatives. Mrs H du Johnson Betty Geneva and Joyce Johnson were in Concordia Saturday.

Cleveland C. H.mcgregor Ohio E. A. McGregor

Men Return Home After Western Visit

Albert English Bernard Cahil and Ralph Larson who have been working and visiting in Idaho Oregon and California since last summer returned home Saturday morning. While they were in California they visited Mrs Grace Mitchell William and Wilma.

Albert English Bernard Cahil Ralph Larson Idaho Oregon California Grace Mitchell William Wilma

Bishop Meade Calls on Selins En Route to Mankato

Bishop Meade of Kansas City visited Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Selin on Wednesday afternoon. He was accompanied by Rev. J. E. Murphey of Salina and was en route to Mankato.

Bishop Meade Kansas City B. W. Selin J. E. Murphey Salina Mankato

Clair Nondorf Week End Visit Modules

Clair Nondorf of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mrs Nondorf. Mrs Jake Weislogel accompanied him to Manhattan to visit Mrs John Quinter and Mr and Mrs Don Houserman of Clay Center.

Clair Nondorf Manhattan Nondorf Jake Weislogel John” Quinter Don Houser Man of Clay Center

Miss Helen Johnson Arrives for Holidays with Kansas City Family

Miss Helen Johnson of Kansas City arrived Wednesday evening to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson and their sons, and other relatives.

Helen Johnson Kansas City Mrs Joseph Johnson

Mrs Emma Isaacson and Mrs Ora Tumbleson Host Dinner

Mrs Emma Isaacson and Mrs Ora Tumbleson entertained with dinner Monday evening for Mr Nathan Isaacson and Mrs Emil Isaacson with Ada Paul and Junior Isaacson. guests included Mrs Emil Isaacson and Junior.

Emma Isaacson Ora Tumbleson Nathan Isaacson Ada Paul Emil Isaacson

Mrs Murry Returns Home After Week with Perry Family

Mrs. Murry who has been visiting the past week with her daughter Mrs. Andy Perry and family returned to her home in Mankato on Sunday.

Robert Murry Andy Perry Mankato

Dinner guests honor the Danielson family circle

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson hosted a Sunday dinner with their guests Georgine and Norman Johnson, Faye Cady, and Kenneth and Dorothy Johnson.

Nystrom, Johnson Guests At L G Nystrom Home

Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and Leo Johnson joined Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom for a Sunday afternoon and evening luncheon with Lois and Jean also in attendance.

Mr and Mrs J O Anderson Dinner Guests Saturday

Mr and Mrs J O Anderson were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and their sons, sharing an evening visit.

J. O. Anderson Walter Henry and Sons

Norris and Andersons Host Sunday Dinner Visit

Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carro Anderson and family, sharing a meal and conversation in a cordial gathering at the Anderson home.

Clyde Norris Mrs. Carro] Anderson

Freed and Ahrens Families Spend Holidays Together

K Genevieve Freed and Jeanette Ahrens came Saturday evening to spend the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs C H Freed and Dr and Mrs B P Ahrens.

K . Genevieve Freed Jeanette Ahrens C. H. Freed B. P. Ahrens

Johnson Family Visits With Horton Johnson Kin

Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and family visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson Fern and Forest.

Joseph Johnson Horton Johnson Fern Forest

Rev Conn Conducted Funeral Services in Hoisington

Rev R C Conn went to Hoisington on Thursday to conduct the funeral services of a friend who had died there. He returned home Saturday.

R. C. Conn Hoisington

Dinner guests honor Ada Aspegren and Norma

Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and their daughters visited Mrs Ada Aspegren and Norma for Saturday dinner, sharing a family gathering and light conversation.

Carrol Anderson Ada Aspegren Norma

Cooper Family Guests of Sanborn Sisters in Clay Center

Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and their daughters were weekend guests of Misses Eve and Roberta Sanborn in Clay Center continuing social ties.

R. E. Cooper Eve Roberta Sanborn Clay Center

Hammer Family Guests Of Carl Hammer Household

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and family visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer.

Lloyd Hammer Mrs Carl Hammer

Mrs Frank Peterson Guests of Republic Family

Mrs Frank Peterson and her children were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mayell in Republic.

Frank’ Peterson Bill Mayell Republic

Isaacson Family Vacation Visit Report

Richard, Mrs Emma Isaacson and Mrs Ora Tumbleson were in Concordia last Friday. Nathan Isaacson is home from Kansas City for a week's vacation with Mrs Isaacson, Ada Mae and Paul.

Joseph Johnson Richard Emma Isaacson Ora Tumbleson Concordia Nathan Isaacson Kansas City Mrs. Isaacson Ada Mae Paul

Summers Visit Carney Family in Racktey Gathering

Mr and Mrs J Summers visit ed Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J D Carney of Racktey. Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen have returned from Glade and will make their home here this winter.

J. Summers J. D. Carney Racktey Mrs Fred Jensen Glade

Social visit notes from local residents

Mrs Fred Jackson spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Walter Anderson. Mrs Walter Anderson spent last Thursday with Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman.

Fred Jackson Walter Anderson Chas. Hohman

Local Ads Seek Metals and Cleaning Jobs

Highest prices paid for your metals iron and motors. We will pay $1 per ton more if you deliver it to us. No stove iron wanted. Weigh at the Derby Elevator. See Geo Miller or Frank Peterson Scandia Phone 51 Sweeping Compound $1.98 ent. A M Sanborn Lumber Co WANTED Washings or work by the day or hour Mrs Fred Jensen Barton Electric Washing machine $47.500 A M Sanborn Lumber Co

Derby Geo. Miller Frank Peterson Scandia

Local Social Roundup from Superior and Concordia

Mr and Mrs L J Porter were Saturday night guests of Miss Cornelia Furry and her parents of Superior Nebraska Mr and Mrs Arthur Jensen were Mrs Ed Jensen and family Mr and Mrs A H Lorentz were Saturday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Floyd Little of Concordia

L. J. Porter Cornelia Furry Superior, Nebr A. H. Lorentz Floyd Little Concordia

Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson Host Saturday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson.

Milo Johnson Elaine Mrs Joyce Johnson

Wanted Work and Tools in Local Classified Notes

A late entry item notes searches for any kind of work by Wilfred Corbin and Jim Saws re-gummed with Benny Ler vold. prices for re-gumming a saw range from one to two dollars depending on size and condition. includes mention of blasting powder fuse and lumber company supplier A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co.

Wilfred Corbin Jim Benny Lervold

Scandia Journal Offers Low Rates on Magazines

Save money on your winter reading by taking advantage of low rates on magazines and periodicals offered in combination with the Scandia Journal. Ask for details or watch for our advertisement. The Scandia Journal phone 112.

Scandia” ‘Journal Scandia Journal

Woodlands Yield More Timber By Selective Cutting

The article notes that cutting only larger trees increases timber yield and preserves smaller trees for wildlife habitat. It argues selective forestry improves timber production while creating better environments for animals and birds.

Rural Kansas farms lag in electrification progress

Despite advances in rural electrification, fewer than 100 percent of Kansas farms have electric service. Better lighting and power remain a major need for farmers.

Kansas Fram

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Contract Bridge Club Hi-Lo Scandia Cleanered Georgine and Yuletide Silvertone Beauty Service Peggy McGregor IRON M. Sanborn Lumber Co Barton Sanborn Lumber” Co Jake P. Stofertin Arthur Jensen Ed Jensen M. Sanborn ‘Lumber Co Princess Theater Guy Kibbee Ana Tet MHS P. A. Tobacco Wisconsin M. Stores
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