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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
1
Protagonists headline an unusual social comedy with Walter Slezak Hume Cronyn Sidney Blackmer Basil Ruysdael and Finlay Currie in supporting roles. Coming Saturday and Sunday February 16 17 shows The Golden Horde.
The Intermediate Girls Scouts met with Mrs Milton Cooper on January 30 with 14 girls attending. They started miniature model kit chains and made cookies praised as very good. Next meeting February 6 will feature cookies by Aurie Mae McBride and Jane Williams.
Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and their son Billy were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Moe.
Billy Moe returned to Lawrence on Wednesday after spending his semes ter vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moe and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cooper and Harold in honor of Mr. Cooper's birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom and Mrs. Ella Hugos.
Mr and Mrs John Bergstrom and Inez visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family
Saturday evening visitors at the J. D. Greenslade home were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aspegren, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blakeley of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis, and Mrs. Charles Hohman, Mrs. Etta Nystrom, Mrs. Minnie Farrell, Mrs. C D Barber, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and Miss Josie Robison visited Thursday evening with Mrs. Gunda Larsen.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Tekla Brown.
Mrs Ivan Bergatrom and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson and family. Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless, John and Lawrence, Mrs D A Richards, Mr and Mrs C EB Nelson and Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs enter 8 Richards.
An evening gathering took place at the Hebiger residence in Republic with multiple visitors in attendance. No further details on names or exact numbers are provided in the fragment.
Jane Night a cunning daughter of a wealthy stable owner schemes to aid Major Randolph McIvor by staging tricks to ensure a McIvor Kentucky Derby winner while her father’s champion runs in the same race. The film portrays the colorful life of southern horse breeders. Also note social visits by Mr and Mrs Don Burandt to the Berggrens.
Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin and Mrs Hannah Freed spent Sunday evening at the Robison home. Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren spent Friday and Saturday in Lincoln Nebr. Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Servold. Roy Mahagan of Hardy Nebr spent a few days at the Grant Berggren home last week.
Thursday afternoon gathering at the Nesmith home in Belleville featured Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith with local guests and casual social chatter.
Mr and Mrs Nypen and Mrs Opp of Appleton Minnesota were visitors at the E M Eastvedt home during a Sunday call.
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and son Billy were Sunday afternoon lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and Kristie.
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren in a friendly gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frankforther and Don of Kansas City and Miss Jessie Young of Topeka were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys.
Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper were honored Saturday evening February 2 with a family gathering and basket supper to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Guests included Ray Tingstrom R. E. Cooper Barbara Don Bender Geo. Fike Everett O. A. Johnson Delores Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Carl Veteto and Cara lene visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson.
Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel spent Saturday in Belleville enjoying the day in the city and taking in local sights and activities.
Mrs M L Larson Mrs Lloyd Bar leen and children and Mrs Harold Smith Sheryl and David were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt.
Mrs. Dewey Johnson and Kristie spent Friday with Mrs. Carl Erickson and Billy, sharing time and conversation in a small community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bill McClure and family in Republic on Tuesday evening. Ralph and Eugene Swanson stayed with the Alfred Swanson family while their parents moved to Mankato last week.
Miss Arlene Lervold of Wichita spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and siblings Margie and Eugene.
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt entertained with a supper Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs Albert Moe, Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson, and Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin.
Mrs. Clifford Swanson hosted a Wednesday afternoon coffee guests including Ralph and Eugene and Mia, Mike Smock of Osborne, Mrs. Pat Sandell and children, at Mrs. Kenneth Danielson’s home.
Mrs Lena, Lloyd and Franklin entertained Saturday evening for Mr C W Strom, Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, Mrs Eisie Noble and Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt in a neighborly gathering.
Scandia high school boys picked up 48 bushels on Vernon Erickson’s farm and 23 on Archie Brewer’s, earning money toward basketball uniforms. They report about 92 dollars. The SHS crowd attended a local game after dismissal, Y Teens met with songs and a benediction.
Mrs Leonard Dirks of Hutchinson visited from Wednesday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall and Mr and Mrs John Nylund, along with Johnny and Jimmy.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Mr and Mrs Charles Boman and Stevie Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and girls were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Mikesell and family in Belleville Mrs Louis Adair and Richard were afternoon visitors there.
Ray Lewis of Beloit spent Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis, sharing a quiet visit and friendly conversation.
Mr and Mrs P J Hammer and Louise and David Nelson spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson.
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Johnson in Belleville Saturday paid tribute to Mr. Johnson who departed Tuesday for San Francisco to be inducted back into the Navy. Relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tornquist, Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson, Mrs. Idz. Johnson, and Miss Freda Bouley of Concordia.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hibbs of Osborne and Gerald Hibbs of San Diego California with Mrs. Ole Hanson of Randall joining the Melby and Thompson families. Alva Thompson and daughters were guests of Rolla Thompson and Glada Melby at Fairbury Nebraska.
Monday afternoon visitors included Mrs Edward Forsberg, Mrs Andy Thompson, and Mrs Alva Thompson and girls.
Mr and Mrs Melvin of Phillipsburg and Rev Jacobson of Courtland were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Sjolander last Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs John Stolander visited Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson, sharing an afternoon visit and social time.
Junior Cady has returned from the Philippines and is visiting his wife and children. He is accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice, along with other relatives and friends.
Mrs Warren Tebow was Friday dinner host to Jimmy and Kathy as guests of Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis.
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Erickson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCarthy of Morrison Colorado were Sunday evening visitors at the Chester Erickson home in Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Don Haussermann of Clay Center spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jake Weislogel.
Rev. and Mrs. Hjalmar Larson of Bison visited Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Weislogel.
Mr and Mrs Lee McCarthy of Mor rison Cole spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson and other relatives and friends.
Co. Leslie Cady arrived Sunday for a ten day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady and Alice.
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Isaacson announce the birth of a 9 pound baby boy born Saturday February 2 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia.
M/Sgt and Mrs Robert White of MacDill Field Tampa Florida welcomed a 7 pound 10 ounce baby girl born January 27 naming her Marcia Lynn.
Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Voleck with children Mrs Orin Reed and Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Watson and Wanda of Beloit were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Gunda Larsen.
Mr and Mrs Ethene Sederlin along with Ray and Eugene were Thursday evening supper guests at the R. E. B. Cooper home.
Mrs. Agnes Cardwell hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell, and Steven visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris, Judith and Anita Anderson and Mrs. Harry Hohman spent the weekend in Kan City with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson. Carroll is reported as being about the same.
Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown and Mrs Jimmy Hansen and Karen of Ore Neb called on Mrs G A Nystrom Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Larry and Mrs Bila Burns were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs G A Nystrom.
Evening guests included Mr and Mrs Neal Cardy and Alice. Mr and Mrs Junior Cady and children. Mr and Mrs Ras Mussen and Craig. and Cpl Leslie Cady.
Mrs Bill Clark announces the 1952 March of Dimes collection totals from various local groups including School District No 6ee 224 Highland Ladies Aid and Scandia Community bringing in 816 74. She invites additional contributions to Mrs Bill Clark.
Y. W. C. A. will hold a meeting on February 11 at 8 p.m. in the club room. Names will be drawn at this meeting for Mystery daughters. If you wish a daughter and cannot attend, call Mrs. Carl Peterson, president, or Mrs. Irving Isaacson, secretary.
A. B. Johnson in Del Rio Texas sends a warm winter note to Cap acknowledging sunny Kansas weather. Scandia reports January warmth and February milder days with nights near freezing, slight rainfall, and a Valentine flower gift.
A basket dinner and family gathering were enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Currie Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prost and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hadachek, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snapp, Linda and Billy, Mrs. Hannah Freed and Janet and Larry Freed.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow in a social gathering.
Mrs Lee Ramsey and her infant left Saturday for their Wichita home after spending several weeks with her mother Mrs Ivy Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. Vic Berggren of Republic depart Sunday for Kansas City to spend a few days. Mrs. Helen Mosher, staying at Clarence Mahan's Kansas City home since last fall, will accompany them back home.
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and their family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jim Goodwin and Riley in a family visit.
Mr and Mrs N F Hoobler of Belleville visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family.
Mrs Vic Erickson traveled Friday to Republic to visit Mr and Mrs John Sankey along with Joan and Don.
Word comes that Pvt. Norman Sankey is in the army hospital at Camp Crowder Missouri. The notice confirms his confinement and location as of now.
Mrs Paul Erickson, who had been ill for a week, is reported improved at this writing. Her condition provided relief to family and friends awaiting updates on her health.
Mrs Glenwood Freed spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Clark Freed and baby, sharing time and discussion.
Mrs Glenwodd Freed paid a visit to Mrs Ford Olson on Wednesday afternoon in a brief social call.
Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrick fifty and family to honor Mrs. Fredrickson and Katherine Nelson birthdays. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson Lestie Katherine Mr. and Mrs Clarence Nelson Sammy and Marjorie.
The Scandia Community Club plans a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the City Office to decide on a 1962 picnic and discuss Midget and Junior League baseball. Lester S Richards will show a Kansas Forestry film titled A Heritage to Guard and attendance is urged for a large turnout.
The P. T. A. finance committee scheduled a pancake fry and talent show for Monday February 25 during the regular meeting night. Pancakes ham and coffee will be served and prizes will be awarded for top acts from local and surrounding towns. Interested individuals or groups may contact Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen or Mrs. Lester Thompson.
A gasoline tanker at Home Oil and Supply Co. overfilled unloading. Surplus fuel ran down the gutter on Main St as workers halted traffic and used brooms while hydrants sprayed water to prevent a potential blaze from a stray spark or heat source.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Mrs Mary Nystrom were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Reynolds Nystrom and their daughters.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and David in Concordia Sunday evening for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor and Alfred Jensen visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim. Sunday afternoon guests were Artie Jensen Richard Virginia and Axel Jensen Loren and Larry plus Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen.
Mrs. Bill Clark with Billy and Jim Jensen traveled to Smith Center Saturday evening and Mr. Clark accompanied them back home.
Mrs Walter Anderson spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother Mrs Charles Hohman in a family visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Isaacson and their children and Mrs. Olive Isaacson visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Isaacson in Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson hosted Friday evening supper for Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family confirming cordial family ties and hospitality in the community.
Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand were Friday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Tédrow.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas visited Lars Hanson, meeting him during a social call reported in local notes. The occasion highlighted friendly interaction among residents and a brief exchange of greetings.
Mr and Mrs Atmos Blecha and Ver sen and Carol were Sunday evening guests at the August Ras home.
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