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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1961

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Reception Honored Richards and Artie Jensens Wedding

A reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jensen of Salina honored Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jensen on December 28 at the Howard Jensen home in Republic. Richard, formerly Alice Forgan of Belleville, married October 30 at Belleville Christian church and recently returned on leave from Fort Jackson South Carolina. The event featured a three tiered white cake with a miniature bride and groom and a large guest list of local families and friends.

Artie Jensen Salina Richard Jensen Axel Jensen Virginia Jensen George Freed Beth Freed Fred Morgan Cheryl Robert Champhill Francis Swart C. O. Dodge Fremond Duncan W. B. Taylor Kenneth Hoag George Sprague Valerie Newell P. E. Morgan Jack Morgan Maurice Tate L. V. Morgan Frank Morgan J. L. Morgan W. H. Dodge W. EB. Morgan Burton Smith Harold Swenson Robert Sasser Bob C. C. Potter Edward Houdek Joyce Helen Homolka Lois Larry LeRoy Arab Emory Awalt Shirley Homo Marian Evans Albina Evans Mary Lacy Alva Thompson Andy Thompson Loren Florell Vickie Edward Forsberg Ernest Kirk Alan Kirk David Glenn Kirk Roger McCaulley Rusty Kenneth Kathrineberg Clarence Kathrineberg Raymond Novak Lon Gourley Lloyd Hallgren Mike McClure Bud Hallgren Morten Jensen Glenn Gibson W. L. Johnson and Lillie Thompson Etta Nystrom Joe N. Johnson Lawrence Nystrom Harry Nelson John Botts Jim Hansen Bob Nelson Axel Nelson Ralph Jensen Fred Gunnison Jim Jensen Kevin Jerry Jensen Lloyd Dunn Rygselb Johnson Jack Minich Ted Fischer Bob Brown Jensen Virginia

Dinner guests of Miss Sadie Robison noted

Edna Migsés Adair and Josh Robi Robison and Robert Robison joined Sunday dinner at Miss Sadie Robison’s home, confirming local social gathering in the community.

Migsés Adair Edna Josh Robi Son Robert Robison Miss Sadie Robison

Our 1961 Honor Roll Subscriptions List

New and renewal subscriptions received this week for Southwestern Bell. Names include Belleville W L Ginn Concordia Richard Johnson Fred Twyford Chicago Wm Clark Otto Wetzel Reuben Johnson Ellen Sederlin Julia Brewer Monroe Mich Lars Hanson George Simmons Belleville Edward Forsberg C O Reece Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Vic Erickson Allen Gunter Mrs Jake Weislogel Clay Center Sally Rosene A C Sjolander E E Conzelman Zella Kuhn Belleville Carl Vetero Elsie Noble Republic Chester Erickson Courtland Anna Hohman Wayne Pickel Almena and others.

Southwestern Bell Belleville W. L. Ginn Concordia Richard’ Johnson Fred Twyford Chicago Wm. Clark Otto Wetzel Reuben Johnson Ellen Sederlin Julia Brewer Monroe Mich Lars Hanson George Simmons Edward Forsberg C. O. Reece Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Vic Erickson Allen Gunter Jake Weislogel Clay Center Sally Rosene A. C. Sjolander E. E. Conzelman Zella Kuhn Carl Vetero Elsie Noble Republic Chester Erickson Darwin Housholder Anna Hohman Wayne E. Pickel Almena

Tree in the Corner Our Yard Holds a Child’s Realm

Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas recalls a towering corner tree that defined a childhood retreat. Its shade housed a tree house its limbs served as a slide trapeze swing and lookout during games of hide and seek and imagined adventures with neighbors and siblings.

Tekseed Award Winners in Republic County

Republic County growers led by Carl E. and Ralph W. Larson of Scandia in the irrigated division with 156 bushels per acre on Tuf-Stalk 93. Vernon L. Erickson, also of Scandia, topped non irrigated with 112 on Tuf-Stalk 92. Frank Lervold, Scandia, yielded 90 bushels of sorghum on Tekseed A-18.

Republic County Carl E Ralph W. Larson Scandia Vernon L. Erickson Frank Lervold

Burr Oak to host P T L tournament and schedule preview

Basketball schedule lists Jan 11 to Feb 17 games at Burr Oak Jewell Simpson Montrose Courtland Esbow and Burr Oak again with home and away dates. Local guests include Harold Melhus Scotty Cardwell Clarence Williamson Agnes Cardwell Fred Jackson Bill Clark and families with multiple visits around Christmas and New Year.

P.T.L. Tourn Burr Oak Jewell Simpson Jamestown Montrose Courtland Esbow

Christmas Dinner Guests of Art Jackson Family

Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Art Jackson and family gathered for the holiday meal at their home.

Fred Jackson Mrs Art Jackson

Courtland and Formoso Guests Attend Weekend Dinner

Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bill included Clarence Aspegren Hugo Erickson Leonard Erickson and families from Courtland and Don Hettinger of Formosa. Sunday evening hosts were Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunstan of Formoso with Charley Duncan and family and others.

Carl Erickson Bill Clarence Aspegren Hugo Erickson Leonard Erickson Courtland Don

Allen Gunter and Charley Cordwell Guests Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Allen Gunter were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Cordwell for a social gathering at their home.

Allen Gunter Mrs Charley Cordwell

Mrs Lena Fogelberg Visits Concordia With Sister

Mrs Lena Fogelberg spent Saturday in Concordia with her sister, Mrs Bertha Larsen, as part of a brief family visit.

Lena Fogelberg Concordia Bertha Larsen

Homan Family Visit Spans Long Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Homan and Kathy of Wichita spent from Thursday until Monday with Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family and other relatives.

James Homan Kathy Wichita Richard Fogelberg

Local family visits span several households New Year week

Mrs. Melvin Huffman and children from Salina visited Monday to Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady and children. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis and Jackie and Carol spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dunn of Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tunks of Greenburg and Art Molzolph of Belleville were New Year day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Boman and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Moser, and Nels Florell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Carlson.

Melvin Huffman Salina Leslie Cady Jack Davis Jackie Carol Lloyd Dunn Republic Roy Tunks Greenburg Art Molzohp Belleville Godfrey Boman Floyd Nolan Orville Moser Nels Florell Aaron Carlson

Community guests share weekend visits in Harper area

Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren visited Sunday afternoon with multiple families including the Fogelbergs, Haegerts, and Alva Thompsons. Wednesday evening hosts were Loren Florell and Vickie with Daryl Haegert and Dirk from Harper. Thursday evening guests were Roy Thomas and Loren Florell with Vickie. Friday evening plans included Carl Florell of Courtland visiting Loren Florell and Vickie.

Daryl Haegert Dirk Harper Alva Thompson Loren Florell Vickie Roy Thomas Frank Milner Carl Florell Courtland

Open House for Ea and Mrs Fischer Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ea Fischer of Republic invite friends and relatives to an open house at their home on Sunday January 8 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

Ea Fischer Republic

Wolf Hunt January 8 in Rydal Community

A wolf hunt is planned for Sunday January 8 in the Rydal community. Meet at Rydal at 1:00 p.m. for assignments. Positively no rifles. Participants listed are C. H. West and Charles Cornett.

Rydal C. H. West Charles Cornett

Young Farmers Meeting Set for High School Ag Room

A meeting of Young Farmers is planned for Thursday January 5 at 8 p.m. in the high school Ag Room. All interested persons are invited to attend, with Loren Isaacson listed as a contact.

High School Ag Room Ayone Loren Isaacson

Entertain Bridge Club Hosts New Year Eve Party

Mr and Mrs R EB Cooper entertained their bridge club at a New Year Eve gathering at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs C O Reece Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom and others. A luncheon followed and the next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin.

R. EB. Cooper C. O. Reece Carl Hammer Benny Lervold Ray Tingstrom ElReno Sederlin M. L. Larson Wallace Aspegren Republic Cooper

Novak Family Dinner Guests In Ellis Parish

Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and family of Ellis were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.

Marvin ‘Novak Ellis Kenneth Danielson

New Year Eve Guests Named for Odell Family

New Year Eve guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell included Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell Lola and Danny visiting with Janice and Dan.

Oscar Odell Janice Dan Pat Sandell Lola Danny

New Year Day Dinner Guests At Odell Home

New Year day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell and family were Mrs Bretta Evans Miss Ramona Reed and Miss Phylls Esther and Linda Hammer.

Oscar Odell Bretta Evans Ramona Reed Phylls Esther and Linda Hammer

Larsen and Cardwell Guests of Jolene and Charles

Mr and Mrs Brier Larsen and Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles.

Mrs. Brier Larsen Homer Cardwell Mabel Cline Jolene Charles Mabel Cline Jolene Ernie Strom

Petersons’ Callers Include Several Nebraska Residents

Last week callers of Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson came from Hardy Nebraska Republic and Belleville. Names listed include Frank Ebright Edward Sallman Erick Erickson Ed Anderson Andy Thompson and Edna Muth.

Charles Peterson Frank Ebright Hardy Nebr Edward Sallman Republic Erick Erickson Belleville Ed Anderson Andy Thompson Edna Muth

Local families share Saturday supper gathering

Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and family of Ellis and Mr and Mrs Arlis White Gregory and Pamela of Beloit were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and girls. Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and children were evening guests.

al Kennedy Ellis Arlis White Gregory Pamela Beloit Leslie Cady Harold Larson

Delbert Aspegren Family Return From Topeka Visit

Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family returned home Thursday after a short visit with relatives in Topeka.

Delbert Aspegren Topeka

Mrs Leslie Cady Guests At Russell DeWitt Home

Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and their daughters were Wednesday evening visitors at the home of Russell DeWitt.

Leslie Cady Russell DeWitt

Local families share weekend visits and meals

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hobson and family were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robison and family. Mr. and Mrs. Eben Lundgren of Clifton and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell Lola and Danny were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson.

Larry Hobson Charles Robison Eben Lundgren Clifton Pat Sandell Lola Danny Elmer Danielson

Swanson Family Notables Share Saturday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Barbara Eugene and Ralph Swanson were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, highlighting a family social gathering.

Alfred Swanson Barbara Eugene Ralph Swanson Richard Loring

Family Holiday Guests Visit Cardwell and Neighbors

Thursday evening guests ofMr and Mrs Oscar Odell included Fred Boman Gary and Von Belleville while Charles McLaughlin Gridley Ill and Zac Powers Republic called on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Bill Willis and boys returned to Pueblo Colo Thursday after Christmas with Ben Denoyer George Cardwell and Steven. Wesley Newcomb Phyllis and Jim Iola were Monday guests of Herman Newcomb and Dennis.

Oscar Odell Fred Boman Gary and Von Belleville Charles McLaughlin Gridley, Ill Zac Powers Republic George Cardwell Bill Willis Pueblo, Colo Ben Denoyer Steven Wesley Newcomb Phyllis Jim Iola Herman Newcomb Dennis Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Charley Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Dean Sothers Carrol Anderson Anderson Judith Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Loren Carlgren George Larson Clyde Norris Denoyer Bill Gary Pueblo Cole

Elllis Family Visit Includes Kennedy and Cady Members

Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and children of Ellis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady. Also visiting were Mrs Al Kennedy and children from Ellis and Mrs Buryl Thomas and Terry from Superior Nebraska. Mrs Harold Larson and Nancy and Mrs Russell De Witt with Judy and Mike were Thursday morning coffee guests of Mrs Leslia Cady and daughters.

al Kennedy Ellis Buryl Thomas Terry Superior Nebr Harold Larson Nancy Russell de- Witt Judy Mike Leslia Cady

Bergstrom Visits with Mrs ElRenon Sederlin

Inez Bergstrom visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs ElRenon Sederlin to share news and meet informally in the local community home.

Inez Bergstrom ElRenon Sederlin

Sederlin Baby Girl Born in Spring Valley

Mr and Mrs Eugene Sederlin of Spring Valley California welcomed a daughter Linda Lee born Wednesday December 21 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Kass of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Elene Sederlin Great grandparents are Mrs C Thompson of Topeka and Mrs Elen Sederlin

Eugene Sederlin Spring Valley Calif Linda Lee Henry Kass Belleville Elene Sederlin C. ©. Thompson Topeka Elen Sederlin

Rex Sandell Family Dines with Berggrens

Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and their boys were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren, sharing a family gathering at the Berggren home.

Rex Sandell Oscar Berggren

Berggren Couple Visits Mrs Nesmith in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mabel Nesmith of Belleville.

Oscar Berggren Mabel Nesmith Belleville

New Year Dinner Guests Include Smith Families

New Year dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith and family of Onawa Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith.

Max Berry Gordon and Wade Larry Smith Onawa Iowa J. W. Smith

Sunday Dinner Guests Gather in Slater and Nearby

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Duncan and family of Slater Missouri included Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen and Mr and Mrs Keith Allen. Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and girls were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill. Supper guests were Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson and Christine and Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunstan.

Carl Erickson Bill Charley Duncan Slater, Mo Cecil Allen Keith Allen Dewey Johnson Elemer Nelson Christine Eugene Dunstan

Local families host dinners and visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola and Danny spent Sunday with Bud Hallgren. Charles Duncan family of Slater hosted Wednesday supper for Ella Robbins John Nondorf and Herman Newcomb. Alfred Swanson and Pat Sandell with Lola and Danny visited Kenneth Danielson. Reuben Johnson hosted Delbert Thurstrop and sons from Salina. Clarence Williamson George Cardwell and Steven with Agnes Cardwell and Harold Melhus and Scotty were Monday guests of Todd Cardwell.

Harold Melhus Scotty Charley Cardwell Clarence Williamson Agnes Cardwell Eva Stolander Ellen Johnson Don Freed Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Anton Nelson Pat Sandell Lola Charlie Berggren John Nondorf Lawrence Lindecrantz Wallace Freed Topeka When Lundgren Clarence Barber Ettie Nystrom Oscar Berggren Roy Thomas John Swenson Olga Hugos Carl Hammer Frank Isaacson Aaron Carlson Danny Bud Hallgren Charles Duncan Slater, Mo Ella Robbins Herman Newcomb Fred Cline Republic Alfred Swanson Kenneth. Danielson Reuben Johnson Delbert Thurstrop Salina George Cardwell Steven Todd Cardwell

Robison Sunday Supper Guests Include Several Families

Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha included Mrs. Axel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robison and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Robison and family, and Misses Adah Josie Edna Sadie Robison and Bob Robison.

Sherman Robison Martha Axel Smith Charles Robison Everett Robison Adah Josie Edna Sadie Robison Bob Robison

Larson and Anderson Families Visit Monday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. George Larson visited Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson Monday evening in a social gathering.

George Larson Algor Anderson

Mrs Joyce Johnson Hosts Monday Supper

Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson entertained Monday evening at a supper for Mr and Mrs Chris FE Nelson, Mr and Mrs R EB Cooper, Mrs Edith Norris and Mrs Bertha Granstedt.

Joyce’ Johnson Chris FE. Nelson R. EB. Cooper Edith Norris Bertha Granstedt

Forsberg Family Supper Attended by Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and family hosted a family supper at Gene Fischer home in Byron Nebraska on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen spent Sunday evening with the Forsberg family and Ed ward Forsberg.

Edward Forsberg Gene Fischer Byron Nebr Axel Jensen

Greenslade and Blakeley Notice at Belleville

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mrs Clyde Blakeley are noted in Belleville records. The item records a social or family notice listing these individuals and the locality.

Christmas Visit Highlights Families Names Shared

Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera and Paula and Joel host relatives. Eric of Piedmont spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Janice, sharing holiday time and hospitality.

Paul Kuchera Paula Joel Eric of Piedmont Vernon Erickson Janice

Munden couple hosts Keukeras and families Saturday

Mr and Mrs John Kuchera of Mun den were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera and family.

John Kuchera Munden Vernon Erickson Paul Kuchera

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Celebrates Skoeny Henriksen Duo

Mr and Mrs Henry Henriksen hosted a rehearsal dinner in Belleville at the Ane nex Cafe Ronda Room on December 10 honoring Kayleen Skoeny and Russell Henriksen whose marriage occurred December 11 1960 at the Presbyterian Church in Belleville. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Barnes Victor Victoria Sharom Holmberg Kenneth Henriksen Al Urban Betty Klaumann Lynette Boyles Ronnie Sothers Charles Woodford Howard Tobin Walter Hacker Alray Garman Evonne Strand Doris Lesovsky Larry Reed Cindy Debbie Frank Plevin Kevin John Loren Dolezal Walter Boyles Maudie Hallack and more.

Henry Henriksen Anenex Belleville Kayleen Skoeny Russell Henriksen Presbyterian Church Kayleen Russell Joe Skoeny Barnes Victor Victoria Sharom Holmberg Kenneth Henriksen al Urban Betty Klaumann Lynette Boyles Ronnie Sothers Charles Woodford Howard Tobin Walter Hacker Alray Garman Evonne Strand Doris Lesovsky Larry Reed Cindy Debbie Frank Plevin Kevin John Loren Dolezal Walter Boyles Maudie Hallack Henriksen

Scandia HDU Holds December Meeting and Installations

The Scandia HDU met with Mrs. Don Runft on December 14 with nine members present. Each member chose a country for the coming year and officers reported on training. Mrs. Andy Thompson installed officers. The group planned next year’s work and set a January 11 meeting with Mrs. Alva Thompson.

Scandia Hdu Don Runft Andy Thompson Alva Thompson

Welcomed Letter To Join Republic County Historical Society

Miss Josie Robison receives a letter from Parlee G P Plotner and Mae Preble Plotner requesting membership in the Republic County Historical Society. They indicate the enclosed check covers first year’s dues and express support for former and current residents of the county. The letter is signed Parlee G Plotner of 829 Roswell Kansas City Kansas.

Josie Robison Josie Mae Preble Plotner Parlee Plotner Republic County Historical Society Parlee

Birthday celebrations across families honor house guests

Sunday dinners and potlucks honor multiple birthday anniversaries. Mrs. Cardwell and Mrs. Anderson observe birthdays with family and friends including the Stroms and Larsons. Other gatherings include a Wednesday supper for Ben Denoyer and a Methodist church choir gathering for Mrs. Reynold Nystrom.

Mrs Bertha Granstedt Hosts Supper Friday Evening

Mrs Granstedt entertained Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and Martha with Misses Adai Sadie Josie Edna Robison Robert Robison and Mrs Clara Zhen and Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin in attendance.

Bertha Granstedt Sherman Robison Martha Adai Sadie Josie Edna Robison Robert Robison Clara Zhen Lena Lloyd Franklin

Thursday Evening Guests At Mrs Granstedt Home

Thursday evening supper guests included Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona Mr and Mrs Malker Lindecrantz Leom and Linda Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson Annarid Beth Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin and Thorval Anderson all gathered at the Granstedt residence.

Bertha Granstedt Vernon Smith Ramona Malker Lindecrantz Leom Linda Warren Johnson Annarid ' Beth Lena Lloyd Franklin Thorval Anderson

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