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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1930

Page

3

Surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Hall on December 22

A Sunday social at D Ray Hall's home celebrated Mrs Hall's birthday with about forty neighbors friends and relatives. A pink candle decorated cake framed the center as guests offered best wishes for future birthdays and help in celebrations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Hall Mr and Mrs Joe Wishnefski Paul Jene Mr and Mrs Chas Jenkins Opal Bowen Mr and Mrs Lee Bowersox Otto Nelson and families and others.

Ray Hall Han John Hall Joe Wishnefski Paul Jene Chas. Jenkins Opal Bowen Lee Bowersox Otto Nelson BE. B. Hall Martha Bowersox Pearl Elsie Ardith van Winkle

Hagemans Entertain at Dinner This Sunday

Dr and Mrs V Hageman hosted a dinner Sunday attended by Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman and Helen Mr and Mrs Leonard Hageman and family Mrs S A Hageman Miss Blanche Hageman and Mrs Richard son.

V. Hageman Bert .Hageman Helen Leonard Hageman S. A. Hageman Blanche Hageman Richardson

Sunday Evening Visitors at Carl D Larson Home

Mrs. Frank Larson Avis and Jimmy visited Sunday evening at the Carl D Larson home.

Frank Larson Avis Jimmy Carl D. Larson

Clyde visitors share time with local Bohren family

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom and Jeanne visited Clyde Sunday and spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Treston Bohren.

Vistors Clyde Ray Tingstrom Jeanne Treston Bohren

Dinner Guests Include Larson Anderson At Ada Aspegren Home

Guests at Sunday dinner included Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Carol Anderson with family at the home of Mrs. Ada Aspegren.

George Larson Carol Anderson Ada Aspegren

Concordia Bride Weds Dr Lowell in Minneapolis Nuptials

Miss Dorothy Kersenbrock of Concordia married Dr O G Lowell of Scandia on Saturday December 20 in Minneapolis. Mrs Kersenbrock, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold J Kersenbrock of Concordia, was a former Cloud County Bank stenographer. Dr Lowell, son of Mr and Mrs G R Lowell of Concordia, is practicing dentistry in Scandia where they will reside.

Kersenbrock-Lowell Dorothy Kershenbrock Concordia O. G. Lowell Scandia Minneapolis Lowell Arnold J. Kersenbrock Cloud County Conordia G. R. Lowell

Wedding Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson

A Sunday evening reception at the Chas Gabrielson home celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson. Guests included many family friends and neighbors such as J F Swanson Gabrielson Johnson Larsen Sallman Othberg Standley Rasmussen Sankey Moline Kauer Lindberg Gabrielson and several others sharing gifts and good wishes.

Carl Swanson Chas A. Othberg Richard O. Othberg Vic Erickson Vernon Orville Buhr Darrell Standley Pete Rasmussen Edwin Sallman Walter Sallman John Sankey Norman C. G. Moline E. W. Kauer Harry Gritten Geo. Frankamp Cline Kauer C. A. Lindberg Lloyd , Lindberg

Birthday Party for Norman Sankey Held Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs John Sankey entertained on Sunday afternoon for the second birthday of their son Norman. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C O Othberg Mr and Mrs Harlan Sankey Edith Elsie and Harold Mr and Mrs Otto Sankey of Caddems Kansas Mr and Mrs Paul Erickson and Elvira Mr and Mrs C A Othhere and Richard Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson and Vernon Mr and Mrs Tee McCarty of Belleville Mr and Mrs Ted Jarson Barbara Jean Mr and Mrs John Sankey and Norman.

John Sankey Norman C. O. Othberg Harlan Sankey Edith Elsie Harold Otto Sankey Caddems Kans Paul Erickson Elvira C/ A. Othhere Richard Vic Erickson Vernon Tee McCarty Belleville Ted Jarson Barbara Jean

Christian Endeavor Party At United Brethren Church

Members of the Christian Endeavor attended a Tuesday evening party at the United Brethren Church. They sang Christmas carols for candleholders before a short program and served lunch of coffee sandwiches pickles candied apples and whipped cream.

Christian Endeavor Party Christian Hndeavor United Brethren Church

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Anna Gunter

Mrs. C. E. Johnson hosted a surprise birthday party last Friday afternoon honoring Mrs. Anna Gunter. Attending were Mrs. John Brandstrom, Mrs. Gilbert Anderson, Mrs. Anna Gunter, and Mrs. C. E. Johnson.

C. E. Johnson Anna Gunter John .Brandstrom Gilbert Anderson Anna, Gunter

Sunday Dinner Guests at Alro Home

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Buddy were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Alro.

Grant Berggren Buddy C. E. Alro

Afternoon Visitors From Concordia Stop at Doctor Home

Afternoon visitors Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor and Patty Lou of Concordia spend Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Robt Doctor at their home.

Paul Doctor Patty Lou Concordia Robt

Royal Neighbors Lodge Holds Christmas Party Evening

After a regular meeting on Wednesday, the Royal Neighbors Lodge hosted a Christmas party for members and families. Children received treats, a grab bag was offered for the ladies, and lunch was served late.

Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors Lodge Lodge

Supper Guests Dinner at Kannier Home

Mr and Mrs Hershel Kannier hosted Sunday supper for Mr and Mrs Guy Ward as guests at their home.

Guy Ward Mrs Hershel Kannier

Sunday Visit By Wallin Family At Isaacson Home

Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wallin and their family called on Noble Isaacson and his household for a social visit.

Mrs Carl Wallin Noble Isaacson Home

Lucerne Guests Stay With Englishs Over Weekend

Guests from Lucerne Kansas Mr and Mrs Lee Kemp spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs W S English.

Lucerne Lee Kemp Kans W. S. English

Visitors Share Afternoon With Local Residents

Mrs Geo Jeandeheur and Ada visited Mr and Mrs Roy Reager in Mankato on Sunday afternoon for a friendly gathering.

Mankato Geo. Jeandeheur Ada Roy Reager

Dinner Hosts Mr and Mrs Lester Richards Entertain

Mr and Mrs Lester Richards hosted a dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs M O Brown with close family and friends in attendance at their home.

Lester Richards M. O.brown

Sunday Supper Guests Entertained by Hammer Families

Sunday supper was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer for Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hammer and family.

Carl Hammer Benny Lervold Lloyd Hammer

Saturday Supper Guests Honor Roy Thomas Family

Saturday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and their family at the home of Mr and Mrs John Thomas.

Roy Thomas John Thomas

Fiftieth Anniversary Dinner Guests Noted

Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom Mrs Emma Isaacson and Fred Brandstrom were dinner guests Sunday as part of a fiftieth anniversary celebration.

John Brandstrom Emma Isaacson Fred Brandstrom

Line Party Honors Blair Theatre Outing at Belleville

The Young People's class of the Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed a line party to the Blair Theatre in Belleville last Friday evening. Mrs. T J West accompanied the group. The outing honored the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Peterson. Mr and Mrs John Boman were afternoon guests.

Presbyterian Sunday School Blair Theatre Belleville T. J. West Chas. Peterson Peterson John Boman

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson

Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and their son at the home of Mrs Lottie Lervold.

Reuben Johnson and Son Lottie Lervold

Dinner Guests Mr and Mrs Hillery Visit Ward Home

Dinner guests were Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ward with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hillery in attendance. The report notes a social visit among local residents.

Melvin Hillery Guy Ward

Courtland Guests Dine With Dr and Mrs George Nichols

Mr and Mrs L L Nichols of Courtland were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Dr and Mrs George Nichols.

Courtland L. L. Nichols George Nichols

Monday Night Supper Hosts Mrs Emma Street and Grace

Mr and Mrs Will Street entertained guests Monday evening at supper to honor Mrs Emma Street and Grace and Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen in a small social gathering.

Will Street Mornday Emma Street Grace August Rasmussen

Rasmussen Family Hosts Christmas Supper Exchange

Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Aug Rasmussen entertained Mr. and Mrs. Will Street and family Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmus sen and family Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and family Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Rasmussen After supper a Christmas tree and exchange of gifts was enjoyed.

Aug. Rasmussen Will Street Ralph Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen Reuben Fredrickson Chas. Rasmussen

Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Vesterberg

Mrs. Axel Vesterberg hosts a birthday dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Thos Hay and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hay and children and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trickle in attendance.

Thos. Hay Thos. Hay, Jr Walter Berry Max Arthur Hay Roy Trickle Axel Vesterberg

Mutual Benefit Club Elects Officers for New Year

The Mutual Benefit Club met on Thursday December 18 with Mrs. Lloyd as hostess. Fourteen members attended with guests Mrs. S Robison Miss Ada Robison and Mrs Florton Johnson. Quilting and a Christmas box exchange were enjoyed. Mrs Granstedt was elected president Josie Robison secretary and treasurer. The club plans its New Year dinner at Sherdahl and the next meeting is January 15 with Mrs Aleen Housholder.

Mutual Benefit Club Mrg Aleen Housholder

Bettis and Parnell to Wed on Christmas Day

Announcement from here notes the coming marriage of Lloyd Bettis to Florine Parnell on Christmas Day. Bettis formerly resided in Scandia.

Parnell-Bettis Lloyd Bettis Florine Parnell Bettis Scandia

Wanted to Buy and For Rent Classified Notes

WANTED TO BUY A second hand box store. FOR RENT Heated rooms with bath privileges. Stall at The Journal office. Mr. and Mrs. Wallin and daughters were in Belleville Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dennin of Green River Utah are visiting relatives here. Victor Alstrom of Clay Center spent weekend with his father Jonas Alstrom. B Stromendee Strom spent Sunday with the Aug Rasmussen home. Ada Jeandebeurl was a Sunday supper guest at the O J Wetzel home. Is your subscription paid up.

Journal Ralph Dennin Green River, Utah Victor Alstrom Clay Center Jonas Alstrom B. Stromendee Strom Aug. Rasmussen

Listenin' In Continued from Page One

An elder blasts the disbelief in a living Santa Claus while preserving the Spirit of Santa Claus. The speaker notes family changes with parents, sisters scattered to distant places, and the sense of home in Scandia, Kansas.

Santa Claus Dad Kansas Scandia

Obituary note from Ames family bereavement

A brief acknowledgment thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown at the time of the death of Mrs. C. H. Ames and related family members including C. H. Ames Frank Halstead Wesley Halstead Charles Halstead and Cynthia Lyle. The message expresses appreciation for support during the loss.

C. H. Ames Frank Halstead Wesley Halstead Charles Halstedd Cynthia Lyle

Christmas Greeting From Delma Welson

Sincere appreciation for kindness last Christmas and throughout the year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Delma Welson.

For Sale Ros e Comb Rhode Island Red Cockerels

For sale two items listed including Rhode Island Red cockerels and a Texas Red oats price at 40 cents per bushel. Contact Scandia phone 1219 Joseph Melhus. Also a car of Standard Briquets expected soon from A M Sanborn Lumber Co. Lawrence Nimocks of Lincoln visited during Christmas holidays with relatives.

Rhode Island Texas Joseph Melhus A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co Lawrence Nimocks Lincoln

Larson Family Hosts Visit After Carl D Larson Home Call

Mr and Mrs Philip Larson and Blanche paid a call at the Carl D Larson home Monday evening in a brief social visit recorded by local notices.

Philip Larson Blanche Carl”D. Larson

Local residents attend Concordian Monday

Mrs. Ghes Othberg, Joe Mallory and Richard Othberg were in Concordian Monday.

Mrs. Ghes. Othberg Joe Mallory Richard Othberg Concordian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hagemans ‘Entertain Lide ROSELYN _ NOVELTY F. W. Stukenbroeker H. G. Hahn Mrs. Ens . Wallin Ada Jeandebeur O. J. Wetzel Broadway Princess. Theatre Delma Welson Princess Theatre Scandia, Kansas Ches la Way Scala
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