Nelson Fredrickson Nuptials In Scandia M E Church
Miss Clarice Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and Mr Paul Fredrickson son of Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson were married at 7 30 P M Wednesday December 29 at the Scandia M E Church A reception followed in the church parlors The couple are longtime Scandia residents and both graduates of local high schools with many friends sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice
Joan Englund
Des Moines
Iowa
Lohengren
J. E. Englund
John Boman
Dinner gathering at Sam Mahan home lists attendees
Attendees at a basket dinner and supper at the Sam Mahan home in Courtland Sunday included Clyde Norris and Dorothy Aspegren of Belleville, Glenn Harris and family of Republic, Earl Tebow and family of Courtland, C O Reece and Verlee and Carla, Harry Hohman and Glenna and Charles, George C Larson and family, Orville Linden and family, Carrel Andersen and daughters, Richard Loring and family, Ed Loring and Leora, Carrie Linden and Marine and Jetty, and Norma Aspegren. Jack Reece visited in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mahan
Courtland
Clyde Norris
Dorothy Aspegren
Belleville
Glenn Harris
Republic
Earl Tebow
C. O. Reece
Verlee
Carla
Harry Hohman
Glenna
Charles
George C. Larson
Orville Linden
Entertained By Rev and Mrs Keys and Fogel Friends
Last Friday the Rev Misses Lucretia Keys and Bertha Fogel were entertained at dinner and supper by the Misses Ethel and Edith Bowen Mrs Harley Newton and family of Bloomington Mrs Emma Damon and family and Mrs Effie Sumpter and family of Portis and Rev and Mrs Mark Smith and family of Oberlin Mrs Smith sister of Miss Keys and Rev Smith and family left Friday afternoon Miss Louise Smith on way to Asbury College in Louisville Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia Keys
Bertha Fogel
Ethel
Edith Bowen
Harley Newton
Bloomington
Emma Damon
Effie Sumpter
Portis
Mark Smith
Oberlin
Smith
Miss Keys
Louise Smith
Asbury College
Louisville
Kentucky
Birthday Dinner Honoring Harvey Melby Second Birthday
Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby hosted a birthday dinner on Thursday for their son Harvey. Guests included families of Johnsons from Boulder and Denver Colorado and Melbys and Hagemans from local areas. additional guests were Dan Housholder and Hyveeeghall's party on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Melby
Harvey
Charles Johnson
Boulder
Colo
Terald Johnson
Denver
Carl Johnson
Quincy
L. A. Melby
Joseph Melhus
Lavern
Paul Tiller
Dan Housholder
Mr. and
Mrs. Hyveeeghall
Belleville Bride Weds Victor Berggren at Christian Church
Miss Zellah Mosher daughter of Mrs H V Mosher of Belleville and Mr Victor Berggren son of the late Mr and Mrs F A Berggren of Scandia were married at noon Monday December 27 at the Belleville Christian Church parsonage with Rev P O Davis officiating. The bride wore silver blue taffeta with silver slippers and a silver halo of Sweetheart roses and white chrysanthemums. Her cascade bouquet matched silver streamers attached to a Bible carried by the bride’s father during his Civil War enlistment. Attendants were Mrs Clarence Mahan and D W Mosher. Berggren is a farmer from Republic and a former Scandia student and American Legion member. The couple plan a southern motor trip then reside in Republic until their new farm home is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathrine Nelson
Glenn Nelson
Alice Louise Fredrickson
Bertil Wayne Nelson
Mrs. Johnson
Mendelsson
Clarence
Leslie Nelson
Alice Nelson
Rev
Englund
Fredrickson
Scandia High School
Zellah Mosher
H. V. Mosher
Belleville
Victor Berggren
Republic
F. A. Berggren
Scandia
Christian Church
P. O. Davis
James A. Mosher
Berggren
Pi Gamma Mu
American Legion
District 88 Christmas Party At Ed Loring Home
District 88 held a Christmas party at the Ed Loring home on Wednesday with attendees from Kansas City Belleville and local families. A basket dinner was served as part of the event featuring many residents and couples such as Phil Smith Clyde Norris Lloyd Norris Victor Herrman and families, Richard Lorings and Carrel Anderson and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Loring
Phil Smith
Kansas City
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Lloyd Norris
Victor Herrman
Richard Lorings
Axe Smith
Leo
Aaron Johnson
Harold
FE. W. Burns
Carl Aberg
Ford Olson
Benny Lervold
George CC. Larson
A. B. Johnson
D. L. Crider
Gloria
Carrel Anderson
Gustava Ostberg
Iona Hammer
Ted Ostberg
Clifford Hugos
Charles Loring
Reynold Nystrom
Sequence Club hosts potluck and pinochle night
Sequence Club and Sorosis Study Club activities reported. At the Sequence Club gathering Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell won high pinochle scores. Mrs. J. Hooker and My received consolation prizes. traveling prize went to Wi L Hampton. several members listed. Sorosis Study Club met with Miss Gay Tedrow presenting Penal Institutions. officer slate elected with L G Nystrom as president and several officers named. attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyvee Johnson
Sequence Club
George Cardwell
J. H. Hooker
Wi. L. Hampton
Roel Cooper
He. TL. Hameten
Mero
Mes. A. HW
Torertz
Belleville
A. DD. Johnsen
Mar Ard
J. Oh. Plooker
Mero End
George Cacdwell
Daviene Atyoo
Dovee Johnson
L. G. Nystrom
Sorosis
Gay Tyndrow
Chris Nelson
R. E. Downing
F. L. Miller
Nystrom
Ed Boman
New Year Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Strom
Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom entertained for New Year with guests including Mr and Mrs Clarence Mahagan of Lincoln Nebraska Mr and Mrs Ernie Mahagan of Ray Colorado Mrs Cecil Brand of Fresno California Mr and Mrs Faye Powers and family Mr and Mrs Charles Tipton and Mr and Mrs Ralph Stewart and family of Republic Mrs George Cardwell and Mrs L R Denoyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Strom
Clarence Mahagan
Lincoln
Nebr
Ernie Mahagan
Ray, Colo
Cecil Brand
Fresno
Calif
Faye Powers
Charles Tipton
Ralph Stewart
Republic
George Cardwell
L. R. Denoyer
Party at Miss Freed’s Home Draws Belleville Guests
Miss June Freed entertained with a party at her home on Wednesday evening attended by Miss Doris Caldwell of Belleville and Misses Maye Sothers Lucille McDowell Norma Aspegren and Fern Thomas along with Messrs Jimmy Larsen Leo Thomas Edward Forsberg and Jack and Bill Reece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Freed
Doris Caldwell
Belleville
Maye Sothers
Lucille McDowell
Norma Aspegren
Fern Thomas
Jimmy Larsen
Leo Thomas
Edward Forsberg
Jack
Bill Reece
Honor 86th Birthday Of Frank Dickerhoof Dinner Guests
Frank Dickerhoof celebrated his 86th birthday at a Sunday dinner at his home. Attending were the honoree’s family and friends including Jim and Carney, Dave Dickerhoof, Carl Johnson of Kackley, Lucy Dutton and Mabel from Concordia, S J Summer and Faye Summer and Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dickerhoof
Jim Carney
Dave Dickerhoof
Carl Johnson
Kackley
Lucy Dutton
Mabel
Concordia
S. J. Summer
Faye Summer
Jack
Birthday celebration honors Harold Johnson at Courtland gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson entertained Friday evening in honor of Harold Johnson's birthday. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Arne Johnson and Sylvia, Ed Johnson and sons, and Levi Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson and
Harold Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Courtland
Lawrence Olson
Phyllis
Arne Johnson
Sylvia
Ed Johnson
Birthday party at Chas Farrell home hosted by neighbors
Friends and neighbors attended a birthday party at the Chas Farrell home last Sunday evening including Albert Moe and wife, Albert Jackson and family, Ralph Moe and family, Harry Hohman and family, Bill Reed and wife, Rex Farrell and family, and Erick Erickson and family. The Hardtarfers returned from Halstead and attended an ice hockey game in Wichita. Mrs. K M Ross and Miss Clarice Ross hosted a dinner party with guests from Nebraska and Wyoming towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Farrell
Albert Moe
Albert Jackson
Ralph Moe
Harry Hohman
Bill Reed
Rex Farrell
Erick Erickson
O. M. Hardtarfer
Halstead
Loring hosts New Year’s Eve gathering
Mr and Mrs Richard Loring entertained on New Year’s Eve with guests including Mr and Mrs Ed Loring Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and family Mr and Mrs EF W Burns and Mrs Gus Tava Ostberg and Ted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Loring
Ed Loring
Victor Herrman
Lloyd Norris
EF. W. Burns
Gustava Ostberg
Ted
Larsen Family Guests Visit Salina Area
Mr and Mrs Carl D Larsen and Eldan were guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Boyer and children at Salina on Thursday C J Falk accompanied the Larsens to Salina and remained to visit several months with his daughters there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Larsen
Eldan
Elmer Boyer
Salina
C. J. Falk
Larsens
Local families share meals and visits in Belleville and Republic
Mrs. Carl Ball and family and Mr. Earl Nesmith with Marilya hosted Sunday dinner for W. C. Nesmith. Lyle Nesmith and family from Topeka visited in the afternoon. Henry Rosene entertained Friday for Arthur Freed and family Russell Anderson Paula Sue O P Linden and Mrs Joe Freed. WynMTesys Leonelson and family and Geo Haser with family were Sunday visitors to Mary and Morse Bettis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ball
Belleville
Earl Nesmith
Marilya
Republic
W. C. Nesmith
Lyle Nesmith
Topeka
Henry Rosene
Arthur Freed
Russell Anderson
Paula Sue
O. P. Linden
Joe Freed
Leonelson
Geo. Haser
Sunday Sipper
Mar.v
Mors
Bettis
Fredrickson Dinner Honors Kansas City and St Joseph Guests
Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson hosted a Thursday dinner honoring guests Miss Lily Fredrickson of Kansas City Missouri Oscar Fredrickson of St Joseph Missouri along with Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson Mr and Mrs John Naslund Cor rine Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and Alice Louise and Mrs William Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fredrickson
Lily Fredrickson
Kansas City
Oscar Fredrickson
St. Joseph
Paul Fredrickson
John Naslund
Corrine
Reuben Fredrickson
Alice Louise
William Linden
Dinner Giving Hosts Ed Swanson Family Entertainment
Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson and Ver non and Vernice entertained with dinner Thursday for Mr and Mrs Raymond Carlson of Kansas City Mo Mrs Dallas Mathis and children of Shoshone Idaho Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and family Mrs Amanda Maxell Miss Anna Swanson and Will Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swanson
Vernon
Vernice
Raymond Carlson
Kansas City
Dallas Mathis
Shoshone
Idaho
Adolph Nelson
Amanda Maxell
Anna Swanson
Will Swanson
Families Share New Year Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters and Mr and Mrs George C Larson and family were dinner guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren and Norma New Year Day. Miss Dorothy Aspegren of Belleville was a guest from that afternoon until Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Anderson
George C. Larson
Ada Aspegren
Norma
Dorothy Aspegren
Belleville
Olson Family Relocates to Esbon After Nelson Visit
Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson and their family traveled from Nelson Nebraska to Esbon where Mr Olson serves as Rock Island agent. They stayed with Mrs Marie Sederlin through the week before moving their home to Esbon. Dee Housholder returned to Greensburg after Christmas with relatives. Mayme Housholder stays at her Greensburg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Olson
Nelson
Nebr
Marie Sederlin
Esbon
Olson
Rock Island
Olsons
Dee Housholder
Greensburg
Mayme Housholder
Dinner party honors several local residents on New Year
Dr and Mrs C V Hageman and Phil and Mrs Mary Creager hosted a dinner on New Year’s Day for Mr and Mrs E C Wires, Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman and Helen, Mr Elsie Wilson, Miss Blanche Hageman, and Miss Mary West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wires
Elise Wilson
Blanche Hageman
Bert Hageman
Helen
C. V. Hageman
Phil
Mary Creager
Elsie Wilson
Mary West
New Year’s Eve Guests Include Bettis and Haser Families
Mr and Mrs Lee Bettis and Lorrene hosted New Year’s Eve guests including George Haser and family Warren Berggren Axel Jensen and Loren Corbin plus Wyatt Corbin. Concordia couple Dudley Doctor and Bobby dined with Thorn ton Doctor family as Mrs Doctor and daughters hosted. R A Doctor called in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bettis
Lorrene
George Haser
Warren Berggren
Axel Jensen
Loren
Wyatt Corbin
Mrs. Gile Returns From Enid and Kingman Visit
Mrs. Tom Gile came home Friday evening from Enid Oklahoma where she visited her sister and from Kingman where she visited her son Henry Gile and Mrs. Gile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gile
Enid
Okla
Kingman
Henry Gile
Gile
Corbin Family Attends Wedding in Kansas City
Miss Lily Fredrickson of Kansas City and Oscar Fredrickson of St. Joseph came Wednesday for their brother Paul’s wedding to Miss Clarice Nelson. They returned home Thursday. Dean and Wyatt Corbin and Walt er English visited Wilfred Corbin at Seneca. Mrs. W. D. Corbin of Louisburg and relatives in Edgerton marked New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Fredrickson
Kansas City
Oscar Fredrickson
St. Joseph, Mo
Paul
Clarice Nelson
Dean and
Wyatt Corbin
Walter English
Wilfred Corbin
Seneca
W. D. Corbin
Louisburg
Edgerton
Mr and Mrs James McKinsey Visit Mrs May White
Mr James McKinsey and Mrs McKinsey of Mankato called on Mrs May White last Thursday afternoon in a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKinsey
Mankato
May White
Basket dinners brings many local families together
Sunday gatherings at the Clarence Larson and Lars Hammer homes drew numerous local families from Ames, Des Moines and nearby towns for meals and hospitality. Attendees included the Wallin, Carlson, Croisant, Larson, Hammer, Lervold, Hammer and Nylund clans with guests like Miss Joan Englund, Rev J E Englund and the Ahrens families. Additional meals featured at Ahrens and Johnson households noted New Year occasions and Swedish style dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Larson
Lewis Wallin
Clarice
Vic Carlson
Lewis Croisant and
Emil Larson
Laura Larson
Dale Thorngren
Peter
Ames
Iowa
Joan Englund
Des Moines
J. E. Englund
Floyd Vannice
E. Porter Ahrens
Ed Ahrens
Stensaas Family Hosts and Holiday Visitors
Sunday afternoon and supper guests included Mr. and Mrs Jens Stensaas and Helen of Lindsborg and Mr. and Mrs Clarence Stensaas and Emily. Paul Nelson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, visited from holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs Axel Nelson and family for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Stensaas
Helen
Lindsborg
Clarence Stensaas
Emily
Hilma Stensaas
Paul Nelson
Vicksburg
Miss
Axel’ Nelson
Mrs. Lloyd McGregor Visits Lars Hammer Home
Mrs. Lloyd McGregor visited at the Lars Hammer residence Monday.
Denovers Honor Birthday Guests At Home Event
Mr and Mrs L R Denover hosted guests Tuesday evening celebrating Mr Denover's birthday. Present were Mrs Cecil Brand of Fresno California and Mr. [text incomplete].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Denover
Deoware
Denover
Cecil Brand
Fresno
Calif
Beach Jr. Returns Home After Week with Grandparents
O. E. Beach Jr. goes back to Bell Aire Sunday night after visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Beach and Della Mae for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Beach, Jr
Bellaire
O. E. Beach
Della Mae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelson-Fredrickson
Johanna Hill
Clarence Mahan
D. W. Mosher
Arriba, Colo
Soros
K. M. Ross
Clarice Ross
Lloyd Blosser
Superior
Betty Jane Chambers
Imperial
Leonard Stensons
Torrington
Wyo
Evelyn Hammer
John Clair Graham
Mrs. Dudley Doctor
Bobby
Mrs. Thornton
R. A. Doctor
Princess Theatre
Scandia, Kansas
Pat O’brien
Wayne Morris
George Brent
Frank McHugh
Doris Weston
Johnny Downs
Lloyd Hammer
Carl Hammer
Harold Hammer
Lars Hammer
Iver
Harvey Hammer
J. E. Englund and Sons
Axel Nelson
Otto Nelson
Anna Johnson
Stillwater, Okla
Aaron Johnson and
W. H. Christensen
Florene Stensaas
Elsie Vannice
Leslie
Milton Stensaas
M. Sanborn Lumber Co
John Mahan
Roosters
W. R. Sothers
Lloyd McGregor
A.M. Sanborn Lumber Co
Paul Erickson
A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co
Norman
Mrs. W. S. English
Albert Swanson
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