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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1956

Page

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Christmas Party Highlights at Sorosis Study Club

Miss Blanche Hageman decorated the Ladies club room for the Christ ian party, featuring a white felt skirted gift tree, sequined ornaments, silver leaves, and a piano candie abra crafted by Hageman’s father. Mrs. West led the program with carols and readings, followed by refreshments. next meeting and officer election are January 3.

Blanche Hageman Sorosis Studp ‘Club Senn Miss Hage Tean Haggman C.H. West St. Luke Walter Boyles E. B. ‘Conzelman N. H. Pearson Joe MacDonald John Dast West Boyles

Norway Viking 41 Club Holds December Meeting

The Norway Viking H club met December 12 in the schoolhouse basement. President Shirley Guiot led the session with the 4 H Pledge as Mike Moore directed three songs. Members voted to hold meetings on the second Mondays during basketball season and ended with a candy pull and lunch. Report by Harold Christensen.

Norway Viking +H club Shirley Guiot Mike Moore Rollcakk Toffey Reporten Harold Christensen

Brownie Troop Elects Officers at January Meeting

The Pigtail Patrol of Brownie Troop No. 2 met in the city library basement on January 3. Thirteen girls attended as Marcia Perry served a snack. Darlene became president, Linda vice president, Marilyn secretary and treasurer, Deanell reporter.

Marcia Perry Darlene Linda Marilyn Deanell Deanell Reece

Local couples share Tuesday evening luncheon

Mr and Mrs E H Lewis together with Mr and Mrs Win J Matthias Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Mr and Mrs Llovel Norris Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom and Miss Ruby Terry were Tuesday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Jovee Johnson.

E. H. Lewis Win. J. Matthias Frank Granstedt Llovel Norris Clarence. Strom Ray Tingstrom Mxa Ruby Terry Jovee Johpson

New and Renewal Subscriptions Arrive This Week

The paper lists new and renewal subscribers including Carl B Acre Courtland Carroll Anderson Rodney Dayes Krank Lervold Bill Mee John Carlson Charles Peterson Mrs G A Nygtrom Rex Landerl Mrs Lhayd Davis Mrs N and Ray Tingatrom Chester Lervold Wichita Jake Weislogel Clay Center Ren Denoyer Erick Hrickson O Reece Allen Gunter Frank Goodwin.

Carl B. Acre Courtland Carrol Anderson Rodney Dayes Krank Lervold Bill Mee John Carlson Charles Peterson G. A. Nygtrom Rex Landerl Lhayd Davis

Social Gossip Notes From Local Gatherings

Mrs G A Nystrom hosted coffee guests including Mrs Thomas Myre Wilson Mrs Barber Mrs Anderson and Miss Blanche Hageman Thursday. Concordia visitors Mr and Mrs George Christie Mrs Ruby Berry and Richard Swanson joined Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola Friday evening.

G. A. Nystrom George Christie Ruby Berry Richard Swanson Concordia Alfred Swanson Viola

Christmas Visit Noted inLocal Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and Sandy were Wednesday evening gcse at the Rex Sandell home. Rex Sandell and boys were Thursday evening guests at the Bill Waite home. Elbert Rodmey and Nene Sande visited Thursday with Steven and Gary Sandel. Algor Anderson and family returned home Tuesday after Christmas with Myre Co P Rydell and Oscar Swanson and family of Topeka. Alger Anderson and G PB Rydell visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnsen.

My. Amd Oscar’ Berggren Frank Chloris Edom Concordia Charles Mizer Courtland Rex Sandell Steven Gary Charles Jolene Cline Don McIntyre Dennis Salina Fred Cline Donna Berggren Pete Sandell Paula Sandell Oscar Berggren Dale Stafford Sandy Bill Waite Elbert Rodmey Nene Sande Gary Sandel Algor Anderson Myre. Co P. Rydell Oscar Swanson Topeka Nee Alger Anderson G PB Rydell Charles O Johnsen

Hedstrom Family Hosts Danielson and Sandell clan

Sunday evening guests included Elmer Danielson and family along with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Pet Sandell and children visiting Mr and Mrs Eohrian Hedstrom and family.

and Mins Elmer Danielson Kenneth, Danielson Pet Sandell Eohrian Hedstrom

Scandia School Basketball Schedule and Holiday Reflections

The Scandia school calendar lists away games at Jamestown Formes Courtland and Republic with a home game vs Simpson and Republic through February. Students celebrate a Christmas break return to routine, noting 7th and 8th graders earning spelling 100s and sharing holiday travel and visits with family in multiple towns.

Jamestown Formes Courtland Simpson Burr Oak Randall Monrose Canker City County Republic Republic

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Florett

Mr and Mrs Soren Florett hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs A C Florett and their daughter and Mrs Eva Sothers.

Mr. and Myre A.C. Florett Soren Florett Girla Eva Sothers

Local ladies visit and holiday gatherings reported

Mrs Cameron Lane Mrs Florence Stafford and Mrs A C Fhorell called Monday afternoon with Mrs Eva Others. Mrs Hart Kuhn of Belleville spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Walter Anderson. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coppock of Wichita spent Christmas and New Year with Mr and Mrs Walter Anterson and Mrs Maggie Hohman.

Cameron Lane Florence Stafford A. C. Fhorell Eva ‘Sothers Hart Kuhn Belleville Walter Anderson Arthur Coppock Wichita Walter Anterson Maggie Hohman

Rickman Sale Near Scandia Farm Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Warren W Rickman announce a farm sale on Wednesday January 11 at the farm two miles west and three and a half miles south of Scandia. Sale begins at 10 00 am featuring many milk cows and other cattle hogs poultry machinery and household goods.

Warren W. Rickman Scandia

Mr and Mrs Bill Clark Visit Carl Erikson Residence

Mr and Mrs Bill Clark were Friday evening guests at the Carl Erickson home, sharing an informal social visit and conversation.

Bill Clark Carl Erickson Home

Local residents host evening supper for Moe and Albert families

Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Mr and Mrs Albert Moe were Thursday evening supper guests of local hosts. The social gathering occurred at an area home with cordial exchanges and planned future visits.

Mra Ralph Moe Mrs. Albert Moe

S/Sgt Billy Moe in Japan Spends Christmas Eve With Parents

S/Sgt Billy Moe stationed in Japan phoned his parents on Christmas Eve and said he would not be home until next summer. The Cooper family and Harold Cooper of Salina along with John Cooper of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs Bill Me. Johnny Loring joined a Sunday supper at Bill Clark. Monday guests at Russell Anderson’s included Mr and Mrs Bert Raggman and Dr C V Haggman with Miss Blanche Haggman.

Billy Moe Japan Billy Jook W. E. Cooper Harold Cooper Salina John Cooper Lawrence Bill Me Johnny Loring Bill Clark Russell Anderson Mr. Anderson Bert Raggman Chester Anderson C. V. Haggman Blanche Haggman

Linden Visit With Andersons On Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family.

Oscar Linden Mrs Russell Anderson

Concordia visitor Paula Anderson hosts relatives

Mis Paula Anderson of Concordia visited from Sunday to Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Rus sell Anderson Roger and Pamela. Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Wm J Matthias and Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mr and Mrs J H Lewis Mr and Mrs Frank Gran stedt Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom.

Mis Paula Anderson Concordia Russell Anderson Roger Pamela Wm. J. Matthias Ray Tingstrom J. H. Lewis Frank Granstedt Lloyd Norris Clarence Strom

Ericksons Host Tuesday Supper in Courtland

Mr and Mrs Leonard Erickson and family of Courtland welcomed Mn Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill as Tuesday evening supper guests in a warm family gathering.

Carl Erickson Bill Leonard Erickson Courtland

Beloit Couple Visits John Cady Family

Mr and Mrs Gerald Cady and family of Beloit visited Monday with Mr and Mrs John Cady, sharing time and news as relatives gather.

Gerald Cady Beloit John Cady

Girl Scouts Schedule Paper Pick Up After School

Weather permitting the Girl Scouts will pick up paper Thursday January 5 right after school.

Girl Scouts

Notice XYWCA Meeting Scheduled for Monday Evening

XYWCA will meet at the club room Monday evening January 9. Members are reminded to attend and discuss upcoming activities and arrangements.

XYWCA

Lincoln Residents Visit With Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspgren

Mrs Dale Hansen and Chery of Lincoln Nebraska vacationed from Tuesday through Saturday visiting Mr Wallace Aspgren and Mrs. Aspgren.

School Committee Changes And Holiday Schedule Noted

Tuesday updates list new committees including News and Library with members such as Jim Larson Myron Ranft James Newcomb Darlene Nystrom Lynette Boyles and James Isaacson Bulletin Desk Inspector and Tablea groups with names Bette Loring Nita Moore. Students earned A plus spelling awards for many names. Third graders read poems while fourth graders study Switzerland geography and a Republic themed show is mentioned. Basketball is set for Thursday afternoon.

Jimmy Larson Myron Ranft Jimmy Everhart James Newcomb Darlene Nystrom Lynette Boyles Marcela Perry James Isaacson Tablea Bette Loring Nita Moore Deanell Reeece Beth Erickson Maxilyn Johnson Linda Larson Deanell Reece Dalene Nystrom Gene Rickey Steven Cardwell Sonja Pickel Ciari Johnsten Sonja Berry Perry Ulmer Rex Lewellyn Lonnie ‘Boman Nita. Moore Switzerland Republic Tursday

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Belleville Family

Mrs. Fred Evert visited Saturday with Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Maggie Hohman. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell with Kenneth and Janet were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cardwell and family of Belleville.

Fred. Evert Walter. Anderson Maggie Hohman Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Raymond Cardwell Belleville

Cardwells and Denoyers Dine Together Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer in a simple family gathering. The visit highlighted communal ties and friendly hospitality in the neighborhood.

George Cardwell Steven Ren Denoyer

Belleville hosts Familie Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Mr and Mrs John Sjolander attended Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Karl Can Aken in Belleville. Charney Sjolander and family were also guests. The gathering highlighted local ties among residents.

Carl Erickson Bill John Sjolander Charney Sjolander Karl Can Aken Belleville

Supper Guests From Courtland Visit Ericksom Home

Evening guests at the Ericksom home included Mrs. Clarence Aspegren, Mr. Hugo Erickson and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Erickson with their family, all from Courtland.

Hedstroms Attend Elmer Danielson Home Visit

Mr Bohman Hedstrom and Mrs Hedstrom with Herbert and Ruth were Tuesday evening guests at the Elmer Danielson home.

Wichita Visit By Local Couples Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bryank Lsancsu Carl and Connie Tracy spent Saturday to Monday in Wichita visiting Mr and Mrs Bust Benson and Connie, Mr and Mrs Keith Paulitner and Mr and Mrs Frank Snobgrap.

Bryank L Carl Connie Tracy Wichita Bust Benson Connie Keith Paulitner Frank Snobgrap

Social visit in Clay Center hosts Miss Eve Sandborn

Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center and Mrs. R B Cooper were Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs Algot Anderson.

Eve Sandborn Clay Center R. B. Cooper Algot Anderson

Corbin Family Hosts Christmas and New Year at Wyatt Corbin Home

Mrs. Margaret Corbin and Virginia I spent Christmas and New Year at the Wyatt Corbin home in Fairbury amid holiday hospitality.

Margaret Corbin Virginia I Wyatt Corbin Fairbury

Fragmented input yields unclear words and stray phrases

A damaged OCR passage contains stray words and garbled phrases about learning spelling and grades. It lacks coherent events or named entities to summarize into a clear news item.

Mrs Exit Forsberg and Family Visit on Monday

Mrs Forsberg and Janice Forsberg spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Maggie Hobman and Mrs Walt er Anderson, describing a social visit among local residents.

Exit. Forsberg Janice Forsberg Maggie, Hobman Walter. Anderson

Visit to Mire Moe by Mr 2nd and Mrs Bill Lark

Mr 2nd Mire Moe visited Tuesday evening with Mm and Mrs Bill Lark.

Mire Moe Bill Lark

Mr and Mrs Algok Andersen Guests Of Cooper Hosts

Mr and Mrs Algok Andersen were guests of Mr and Mrs B Cooper for an evening gathering.

Algok Andersen Hrifay Mops

Tingstrom and Bay: M. and Mow. Bay Spent

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Tingstrom, Bay, Trae and Mee with vague references to spending and persons. No clear event, date, or location is readable to confirm a story or outcome.

Bay Tingstrom

Blue Crutch Day Opens Polio Fight Across Kansas

The March of Dimes launches Blue Crutch Day during the first week of January across Kansas communities to sell plastic blue crutches. The American Legion Auxiliary and local groups lead a state wide effort to raise funds for polio patient aid and research as Governor Hall notes the ongoing need for emergency polio fighting resources. Local communities set sale days based on conditions with voluntary participation emphasized.

Kansas American Legion Mary Freg Hall Fred Cady Osborne Kangas National Foundation For Poliq

Local boys debut on KHOL TV in Scandia show

Scandia aired on KHOL in Kearney Nebraska last Friday featuring the O Brien brothers and Mel O Brien from Pasco Washington. The western style group performed Hillbilly numbers and western tunes before an invitation to return, after rehearsing for the Midwest Jamboree sponsored by the Hastings Factory Outlet Co.

Scandia KHOL Kearney Nebr O’brien Lardy O' Brien Doc Linden Dale Morehead Buitay Doran O’brien Mel O’brien Mel Pasco, Wash Larry Doran Hastings

Visit at Frank Milnem Home Sunday Evening

Ai and Mrs Loren Florell and Vickie visited the Frank Milnem home Sunday evening.

Loren Florell Vickie Frank Milnem

Lorep Florell and Vickie Visit Belleville Hosts

Mr and Mrs Lorep Florell and Vickie were Monday evening guests at the Gene Milner home in Belleville.

Visitors from Kansas City Attend Big Seven Tourney

Mr and Mrs Harry Quantic Bruce and Luis spent several days in Kansas City last week visiting Mr and Mrs W H Bohnenblast and attending the Big Seven tournament They also visited Ma and Mrs Richard Bradley on Saturday morning.

Harry Quantic Bruce Luis Kansas City W. H. Bohnenblast Richard Bradley

Christmas Day Dinner Guests From Sandell Family

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and Pawla along with Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandel and family were Christmas day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs N E Sandelk and Ruth.

Ena Pete Sandell Pawla Harlan Sandel N. E. Sandelk Ruth

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