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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

6

Birthday tribute honors G Gabrielson kin in La Junta

August Gabrielson hosted a gathering of relatives and friends in La Junta Colorado to honor his birthday and that of his granddaughter Avice Minor. A basket dinner was served with attendees including Mrs. GabrielsonTester and many extended family members from local households.

August Gabrielson G. Gabrielson Avice Minor la Junta Colo Honor Minor Gabrielson Tester Oscar Minor Carl Swanson Charles Sophia Johnson Lola Gritten Theo. Danielson Elmer Danielson Martin Johnson John Carlson Carl Lindecrantz Lars Brown Carl Lindberg Clifford de Wayne Lindberg Beverly Lloyd Lindberg Gust Lundeen Charles Madison Amos And Fred of Herndon

Welcome Back Reception for Mr and Mrs J J Smith

Relatives and friends held a New Year Eve reception at the Smith home in Scandia to welcome them back. Guests included Gustava Ostberg Ted Larson Freed Crider Storer Boman Eldred Hageman Creager Larson Meade Aspgren Wires Lloyd Smith Haggman Swenson Wetzel Cahill and others. Lunch was served.

J. J. Smith Edna Scandia Smith Gustava Ostberg Ted George Larson Genevieve D. L. Crider J. R. Storer

Birthday Party and Social Club Notes in Anderson Home

Relatives and friends joined Mrs. Carol Anderson and Walter Henry for a New Year’s basket dinner at the Anderson residence to honor their birthdays. Attendees included the Henry and Anderson families, the Larson, Norris, Aspegren, Olson, and Band households, and Sequence Club members with a Pinochle winner listed as Lorentz.

Carol Anderson Walter Henry Anderson Home Carrol Anderson George Larson Clyde Norris Ada Aspegren

Honor Birthday Celebrated for J F Dickerhoof at Norway Home

The eighty fifth birthday of J F Dickerhoof was celebrated with a 4 dinner at his Norway home. Guests included J F Dickerhoof, Mr and Mrs A D Carney of Kackley, Dave Dickerhoof, Lucy Dutton and Mabel Concordia, and Mr and Mrs J Summers. Peggy McGregor and John Nystrom were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs A E McGregor. Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren were in Concordia Thursday.

J. F. Dickerhoof Norway D. ‘Carney Kackley Dave’ Dickerhoof Lucy Dutton Mabel Concordia J. Summers Peggy McGregor John Nystrom Mrs

New Year Dinner and Baptism Gather Community Members

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson hosted New Year Day dinner. In the afternoon Carl Fredrick Bent sen was baptized. Attending were Rev M G Linnerson and numerous guests including Amanda Maxell Adolph Nelson Granstedt Swanson Forsberg Westin Carlson Edith Forsberg Lena Lloyd Dallas Mathis Albertina Isaacson Ida Anna Will Swanson George Sorum Urshell Lloyd and Donald Miller from Phillipsburg and Kansas City Boise Idaho and local families.

Frank Isaacson Carl Fredrick Bentsén M. GC. Linnerson Helen Raymond Carlson Kansas City Edith Forsberg Lena Lloyd Dallas ‘Mathis Boise Idaho Albertina “Isaacson Ida Anna Will Swanson George Sorum Urshell Lloyd Donald Miller Phillipsburg

Wyoming Visitor Stella Wayland Travels Through Midwestern Towns

Miss Stella Wayland a primary teacher from Glenrock Wyoming visited her mother Mrs Geo Mathis and Mr Mathis in Scandia after traveling from Glenrock to Moberly Missouri to see her sister Mrs M J Woods and family. She also visited Kansas City Wilson and Cheyenne before reaching Scandia. Mrs Fred Ewens of Belleville joined the trip as far as Denver Colorado then rode back toward Wyoming with Wayland.

Wyoming Stella Joe Wayland Glenrock Geo. Mathis Mathis Fred Ewens Belleville Denver Colo Miss Wayland Moberly M. J. Woods Wayland Kansas City Wilson, Kans Cheyenne Wyo Scandia

Friendship Club Holds Wednesday Meeting At Aid Building

The Friendship Club met Wednesday afternoon at the Aid Building with ten members present. A pot-luck lunch was served to guests and members including Mesdames C. V. Haggman, Mary Greager, E. C. Wires, O. J. Wetzel, C. O. Reece, George Jeandebeur, Ed Boman, Fred Poole, Emil Isaacson, Nathan Isaacson, John Musgrave, D. L. Crider, N. S. Cooper, Chas Henman, Walter Anderson, Paul Ewing, Ora Tumbleson, Bill Moe, Frank Tedrow, Fred Evert and Robert Doctor.

Friendship Club Aid Mesdames C. V. Haggman Mary Greager E. C. Wires O. J. Wetzel C. O. Reece George Jeandebeur Ed Boman Fred Poole Emil Isaacson Nathan Isaacson John Musgrave D. L. Crider N. S. Cooper Chas Henman Walter Anderson Paul Ewing Ora Tumbleson Bill Moe Frank Tedrow Fred Evert Robert Doctor

Christmas Dinner Hosts Richard Nichols Family Guests

Dr and Mrs George Nichols entertained Christmas day with dinner inviting Mr and Mrs Levi Holgerson Jamestown Mr and Mrs Sam Logston Mr and Mrs Will Craig Mr and Mrs Paul Wenda and son Mr and Mrs Alva Nichols and family Mr and Mrs Roy Nichols and Ray Mr and Mrs Leslie Nichols Mrs Lou Scoffield Topeka Mrs Barrett and Beulah Belleville Dr and Mrs O V Nichols and family and Mrs Z Parmley

George Nichols Levi Holgerson Jamestown Sam Logston Will Craig Paul Wenda Alva Nichols Roy Nichols Ray Leslie. Nichols Lou Scoffield Topeka Barrett Beulah

Foreign Mission Society Meets at Emma Isaacson Home

The Foreign Mission Society gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Emma Isaacson’s home. After a brief devotional and program, refreshments were served to members and friends. Present were Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Selin, Mrs. Axel Nelson, Mrs. E. K. Erickson, Miss Amanda Rosene, Mrs. Nobile Isaacson, Mrs. Emil Isaacson, Mrs. Joseph Johnson, Mrs. Ora Tumbleson, Mrs. Emma Isaacson, and Mrs. Nathan Isaacson.

Foreign Mission Society Emma Isaacson B. W. Selin Axel Nelson E. K. Erickson Amanda Rosene Nobile Isaacson Emil Isaacson Joseph Johnson Ora 'Tumbleson Nathan Isaacson

Entertaining Afternoon With Mrs Lena Lloyd List of Guests

Mrs Lena Lloyd hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for neighbors and friends. A delicious lunch was served after social visiting to a group including Mrs Anna Larson Mrs Ras mussen Mrs J R Storer Mrs Albertina Isaacson Ida Mrs B W Summers Mrs Ed Boman Mrs Sherman Robinson Mrs Horton Johnson Mrs Frann Granstedt and the Misses Emma Swenson Josie and Ada Robinson.

Lena Lloyd

Birthday Honors Mrs August Johnson at New Year Dinner

Mrs August Johnson was the honoree at a birthday dinner held New Year’s Day at her home. Guests included August Johnson and family, the Lockharts of Beloit, Vesterbergs and De Witts of Miltonvale, Trickle of Clay Center, Rhode and Palmquist of Wencontley, Olson Johnson and Nystrom families with several daughters and relatives.

August Johnson Johnson Win. Lockhart Beloit Axel Vesterberg Carl Vesterberg Russell de Witt Mary de Witt Andrew Vesteberg Miltonvale

Birthday celebration for Fern and Leo Thomas

Fern and Leo Thomas had a birthday gathering at their parents home on Sunday. Friends brought a dinner and baskets while many relatives attended including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Boman, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson and families, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Currie and Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Boman of Sabetha, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Whitley and children.

Fern Leo Thomas Roy Thomas Emil Boman Floyd Johnson A. Johnson Glen Currie Joan Edwin Boman Sabetha Bill Whitley

Social Hour Club Meets for Quilting on Year End

The Social Hour Club met on Thursday December 31 with Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg and Ethel. Twenty two members answered roll call and Miss Laura Rasmussen was a guest. The afternoon was spent in quilting for the hostess and the next meeting will be on January 14 with Mrs Bill Haskins.

Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Laura Rasmussen Bill’ Haskins

Watch Party for New Year Hosted by Mr and Mrs Johnson

Mr and Mrs H T Johnson entertained guests at a watch party for New Year Eve. Attendees included Mr and Mrs O A Johnson Lucille and Marie Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family Mrs Glen Householder and Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson with Elaine and Mr and Mrs Elmer Farlee.

H. T. Johnson O. A. Johnson Lucille and Marie Floyd Johnson Glen Householder Milo’ Johnson Elaine Elmer Farlee

YWCA Celebrates Tenth Birthday With Thursday Program

The Y W C A marks its tenth anniversary with a birthday program at the school auditorium this Thursday evening. An offering will be taken and sent to the state Y W C A in Wichita. All members are urged to attend.

Wichita

Dinner Party Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. George Nichols

Dr. and Mrs. George Nichols hosted a dinner Friday evening at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Claire Nondorf Mrs Fullen Mamie Dailey Odel Mrs. Fisher and daughters Utica Nebraska Mrs. Hazel Pearson and her niece Herndon Dr. and Mrs. O V Nichols and family and Mrs. Scoffield of Topeka.

George Nichols Claire Nondorf Fullen Mamie Dailey Odel Fisher Utica Nebr Hazel Pearson Herndon O. V. Nichol Scoffield Topeka

Hunter Suffers Eye Injury From Shotgun Blast

Anton Lund sustained a right eye injury last Friday while rabbit hunting. A ten gauge shotgun discharged and blew powder into his eye. Dr. Hageman removed numerous powder grains from the eye.

Anton Lund

New Year Day Dinner Guests from Republic

Mr and Mrs Rene De Noyer and other Republic residents were guests at the New Year day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Tipton of Republic. Also attending were Mr and Mrs George Cardwell Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mr and Mrs Zac Powers and Mr and Mrs Jess Thomas.

Rene de Noyer George Cardwell Clarence Strom Zac' Powers Jess Thomas Republic Charles Tipton

Mrs Sophia Johnson Hosts Honor Guests Luncheon

Mrs Sophia Johnson Mary and Ed entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Oscar Minor and Avice of La Junta Cole. Guests included Mrs Minor and Avice along with Charles Gabrielson Lester the Swanson Carlson Danielson families Johnson Lindberg Lindberg Lindgren and others for a delicious buffet lunch.

Sophia Johnson Mary Oscar Minor Avice

Saturday Supper Guests At Martin Johnson Family

Mr and Mrs Axel Lindberg and family and several friends were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and family. The visit included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tedrow and Junior, Mr and Mrs Elmey Tanielson and family, Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz and family, Gust Lundeén and Ben Houghton.

Axel Lindberg Lloyd Tedrow Elmey Tanielson Carl Lindecrantz Gust Lundeén Ben Houghton Wer Martin Johnson

Lorentz Family Returns After Funeral Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Lorentz of Glenville Nebraska return home after visiting A H Lorentz relatives. They attended the funeral of Mrs Lamont Geyer in Hastings. Mrs Lorentz returned home Friday. Several local families hosted New Year dinners including the Selin and Fredrickson households.

Eugene Lorentz Glenvillé Nebr A. H. Lorentz Lorentz Lamont Geyer Hastings

Sunday Dinner Guests At Several Homes In Jamestown Area

A number of families and relatives visited for Sunday meals in Jamestown and nearby areas. Guests included the Nystrom and Jensen families, the Rasmussen families, the Nelson home in Jamestown, the Engwalls, the Etters, McDowells, John Mainquist, Hilma Freeman, and Dr. and Mrs. Graham of Republic, among others.

Fred and Marvin Engwall Edgar and John Mainquist Andrew. Engwall Hilma Freeman J. Ringgall Dean F. L. Miller Mrs. Graham Republic

Aspegrens Host Guests for New Year Dinner

Mr and Mrs Oscar Aspegren entertained with a New Year Eve dinner for Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin Mr and Mrs Emil Aspegren Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren and Henry Aspegren Miss Fern Johnson returned to Providence hospital in Kansas City for observation and treatment Miss Josie Robinson accompanied her to Topeka for treatment at Christ s hospital

Oscar Aspegren Lewis Wallin Emil Aspegren Noble Isaacson and Loren Henry Aspegren Fern’ Johnson Providence Hospital Kansas City Josie Robinson Topeka Christ’s Hospital

Friday Supper Guests of Mr and Mrs Isaacson

Friday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family and Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and family at the Isaacsons home.

Frank Isaacson Frank Granstedt Elmer Daniélson Martin Johnson

Larson Family Dinner Hosts Ada Aspegren and Guests

Mr and Mrs George Larson entertained with dinner Sunday for Mrs Ada Aspegren Norma Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and family and George Larson Sr

George Larson Ada Aspegren Norma Clyde ‘Norris Carrol. Anderson

Local Hosts Welcome Beatrice Visitors for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Arthur Jensen hosted a dinner Friday for Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and John, Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and family, Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and family, and Peggy McGregor. Emil Isaacson of Beatrice Nebr spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Isaacson, and Alice. Junior Isaacson, who had been visiting Beatrice the past week, returned with him.

Arthur Jensen G. A.nystrom John Ed Jensen Joe Johnson Peggy McGregor Emil Isaacson Beatrice, Nebr Mrs. Isaacson Alice Junior Isaacson Beatrice

Dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson

A Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson was attended by Mrs Emma Isaacson, Mrs Ora Tumbleson, Rev and Mrs B W Selii and Carl, and Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson.

Noble Isaacson Emma Isaacson Ora Tumbleson B. W. Selii Carl Joseph Johnson

Larson Dinner Guests Listed at Carl D Larson Home

Tuesday dinner guests at the Carl D Larson home included Mr and Mrs John Ericcson Mr and Mrs Carl Ericcson and Larie Welch of Court land Mrs Philip Larson of Kacyley and Chester Larson of Topeka.

Carl D. Larson John Ericcson Carl Ericcson Larie Welch Courtland Philip Larson Kacyley Chester Larson Topeka

Segerhammer Undergoes Operation at St Joseph Hospital

W A Segerhammer had an operation performed Monday evening at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. At present, he is getting along nicely.

W. A. Segerhammer St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Sale ad for vaccinated spotted Poland China hogs

Classified notice announces a vaccinated and wormed spotted Poland China male hog for sale by H. I. Johnson of Scardia with contact number 2821. Also an ad fragment lists a 3 for rent offer at a six room house managed by Jake FP Stofer, with unclear details.

Poland China H. I. Johnson Scardia Jake FP Stofer Tin

Scandia Ministers Elect New Officers

Three Scandia pastors met after the county association meeting and elected Rev. B. W. Seling president and Rev. R. C. Conn secretary treasurer. The association recorded support for Sabbath closing of businesses to allow attendance at services.

Scandia County Association B.W. Seling

Washington visitors join New Year dinner at Berggrens

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doctor and daughters with Agnes Albro from Washington were New Year's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren. Agnes Albro remained to work at Behren's Cafe.

Washington Paul Agnes Albro Grant Berggren Behren

New Year's Dinner Hosted by Hammer Family

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and their daughters entertained guests on New Year's night. The dinner honored Mr and Mrs Martin Larson and Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and their families.

Carl Hammer Martin Larson Benny Lervold

Local Gatherings Highlight Manhattan Worker Return

Claire Nondorf, employed in Manhattan by the Martin Tractor Co., has returned home for New Year’s Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tedrow visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Berre De Noyer.

Claire Nondorf Manhattan Martin Tractor Co Walter Tedrow Berre de Noyer

Alice Isaacson Visits Bernice Bowersox in Belleville

Miss Alice Isaacson spent Thursday night and Friday with Bernice Bowersox of Belleville.

Alice Isaacson Bernice Bowersox Belleville

August and Amanda Rosene Visit the Johnson Family

August and Amanda Rosene were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horton Johnson and family.

August Amanda Rosene Mrs. Horton Johnson

Miss Edna Smith Heads to Horton High School

Miss Edna Smith departed Sunday for Horton to teach at the local high school, taking a position there for the coming term.

Edna Smith Horton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cera Sequence Club J. T. Davis Joyce Johnson A. D. Johnson A. D.johnson Joyce. Johnson J. H. Hooker Davis Oscar Berggren Silvertone Beauty Service the ‘Social Hour Club Y.W. CA Just Hull Lassey Bran Oats Derby Grain Co Earl Stafford Andrew Stafford Formosa Melkay Lindecrantz Robert John . Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson Alice Louise Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson Chas. Rasmussen Gene Ralph Rasmussen R. A. Rasmussen Hugh Etter Matilda Harold McDowell Scandia Cleaners and Clothiers Princess Theatre Asn Frank McHugh Sanborn’s eToy Sisalkraft A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co Kansas
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