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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
1
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The Intermediate Girl Scouts met Monday January 5 at 4 00 pm. The meeting opened with the flag salute and Star Spangled Banner. A discussion covered second rank badges and each girl received a coin holder as a gift from Mrs Isaacson.
Mr and Mrs Alan Kingsburg of Flushing New York announce the birth of a daughter Doreen Lynn on December 28 1962 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W E Dunnigan also of Flushing and great grandmother Mrs Q O Werner of Scandia.
Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and guests Ken S wiet h Janet joined Mr and Mrs Frank Trecek for a Sunday dinner with Bobby and Lonnie.
Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen and Mr and Mrs Leonard Le Sage Joan and Peggy of Concordia and Amil Pearson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley.
Guests at the New Year day supper for Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson included Judith and Moocgs Larvon and fanals, Mr. and Mrs. aoren Carlgren and Kath poareeenrnt. Afternoon visitors were also noted.
The Republic county reports critical fertilizer shortages threaten due to slow factory movement to farms. Overcrowded storage and reduced production of key materials push farmers to buy now to ensure choice and avoid idle planting time. A Cradle Shower was hosted at Mrs. Hilton Waite’s home for Mrs. Larry Hobson with several invited guests and refreshments.
Mrs Minnie Farrell was honored Saturday evening as friends gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Those present included Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Mrs Etta Ny strom Mrs Frank Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Eva Sothers Miss Blanche Haggman and the Misses Adair Josie and Edna Robison. A pot luck lunch was enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs George Larson hosted at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Martin Larson Mr and Mrs Lioy Barleen and family of Waterville Mr and Mrs Harold Smith Sheryl and David Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia Mr and Mrs Gene Larson and family of Lindsbor g Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey of Republic and Anita Barrett of Belleville.
A birthday anniversary gathering and pot-luck lunch were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family. Attendees included Milton Freed, Al Fred Freed and Ann, George Freed and Delores, John and Beth, Jim Freed, Jo and Susan, Stanley Moe, Oren Reed, Billy, Patty and Gary, Max Reed, Glenwood Freed, Ronald, Lauretta, Judy and Roger.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren came home Friday after visiting in Lincoln Nebraska with Mr and Mrs Dale Hansen and Cheryl over the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Kincaid and Dean of Washington spent Christmas Day with Mrs Edna Richardson and Evelyn.
Mrs. Edna Richardson and Evelyn joined Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brunner of Hutchinson for a Sunday trip to Rossville to spend time with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen in Concordia on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day they joined Mr and Mrs Leonard WeSage with Peggy and Joan in Concordia.
Dr and Mrs J L Bennett and their baby spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs El Reno Sederlin.
New Year Eve supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Johnson included Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wenda, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Huffman and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom.
The column lists a basketball schedule for Scandia with games against Randall, Jamestown, Simpson, Burr Oak, Republic, and district tournaments. It also recounts seventh and eighth grade Christmas customs with multiple families detailing dinners, gift openings, and travels.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sande of Jamestown and Mrs ElReno Sederlin called at the Charles Johnson home Monday.
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell hosted Christmas Eve supper with Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Frank joining Steven and Gary in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Frank joined Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell Steven Gary and Miss Chloris Edom as Christmas day guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Mizer and Mar lyn.
Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and family welcomed guests Rex Sandell Steven Gary and Carl Wakefield for a Monday evening supper in a warm family gathering.
The Sandell families held a Christmas supper and gift exchange at Pat Sandell's home on Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Dart of Newton were Friday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susin.
A family gathering and oyster supper was enjoyed Friday evening at the home of Mrs Lottie Lervold. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Lervold of Wichita Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold Margie and Eugene Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and Mr and Mrs Bill Frey and sons of Courtland.
Friday evening Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile Mr and Mrs Francis Connell and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and boys.
Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Denver Cole and Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson were Tuesday night guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Gayle Bollinger and sons Eddie and Steven spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman, sharing time and hospitality in a friendly social gathering.
Steven of Kansas City Missouri joined Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs on New Year's day.
Dr and Mrs J W Stone with Cathy and Johnny visited Monday evening for dinner at Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan.
Mr and Mrs Gayle Bollinger and boys of Kansas City Missouri Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman spent Thursday evening at the Harry Hohman home.
Mrs Bollinger of Kanes City Missouri spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Charles Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Gayle Bollinger of Kanang City Missouri and Harry Hobman visited at the Walter Anderson home Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Tuesday afternoon and coffee guests of Mrs Agnes Cardwell, sharing a social visit in her home.
Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs William J Matthies were Mr and Mrs C W Strom Mr and Mrs EB te Serial Ms Pein Createdt.
Subscribed readers named on the Honor Roll include George Cardwell Oscar Johnson Mrs Edna Hichardson BL Haskins Mrs Silas Perry Hardy Nebr Adolph Johnson Kackley Eadwin Isaacson Mrs Elsie Noble Republic Frank Goodwin C B Stensons Concordia Mrs Gunda Larsen Vic Erickson John Carlson Rex Sandell Lloyd Norris Homer Cardwell Eugene Brown Beloit Hilton Waite J Hammer Norway Harry Hohman Chester Lervold Wichita Mrs Maggie Hohman Erick Erickson Mrs Paul Erickson W L Ginn Concordia Southwestern Bell Belleville Smith Funeral Home Concordia Bachelor Faulkner Belleville Kansas Power and Light Co Algot Anderson Bachelor Faulkner Dart F and M Store Carl Hammer Lee Loring Chris E Nelson The Novelty Shop Jack Reece Lloyd Nelson Sanborn Lumber Co Scandia State Bank Rex Ward Dr E Porter Ahrens Vernon Erickson Robert Scrivner Mrs Edith Forsberg Mrs G A Nystrom Pat Sanders Dale Ainsworth Kansas City Mo Paul Nelson Overland Park Ks Ww C Nesmith Belleville Miss Pearl Strom Concordia Mrs E B Ricketts new Jack sonville Fla Cc C Cullers Pomona Calif Mrs Elleyn Simpson Lincoln New Belleville Greenhouse Belleville Axel and Bess Wohlfort h QC Reece Miss Vernice Swanson Omaha Nebr Cc L Swanson new Wichita
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Aigot Anderson included Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren Mr and Mrs Charles Freed and Mrs Esther Lind berg of Courtland indicating a local social gathering with extended family and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Samuelson of Courtland and Mrs. George Haser joined Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Gregory for a Sunday afternoon luncheon hosted by the Whites.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Don Burandt at their home.
Mrs John Dart entertained a small group of ladies at her residence on Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs N H Pearson, Mrs S J Swenson, Mrs E B Ahrens, Mrs A J Perry, Mrs Carl Reece, Mrs Carl Hugos, Mrs Dan Stephenson, Mrs Walter Boyles and Mrs George Faulkner.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cooper and family of Concordia were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Moe. The gathering reflected a neighborly visit with shared food and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Don Burnhdlt Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell were Sunday evening guests at the Grant Berggren home.
Mr and Mrs Bill Moe escorted their son Billy to Salina on Friday evening where he departed for the Amarillo Texas Air Force Base after a ten day visit with his parents and relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna visited the Vic Berggren home in Republic for a Monday evening get together.
Clinton Provost of Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi was Friday guest of Billy Moe for a social visit describing activities at the base and local events.
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell entertained Sunday afternoon with a party honoring Steven and Gary birthday anniversaries. Guests included N E Sandell Ruth Berggren Pete Sandell Paula Sandell Pat Sandell Lola Danny Harlan Sandell Elbert Rodney Ilene Ralph Larson Marilyn Ollie Mille Phyllis Jimmy Frank Berggren and evening guests Grant Berggren Donna Francis Cornett.
Mise Iva Gray daughter of Mrs Loretta Gray Jamestown and James Norris son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Scandia were married December 28 1962 in the Jamestown Methodist Church. Rev James Gray officiated before a berry red and white floral altar.
Ray Sederlin aviation structural mechanic third class USN son of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin of Scandia serves aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Oriskany with Fighter Squadron 874 the Corsairs. VF 874 fights Communist forces bombing and strafing front lines while supporting Army and Marine troops. Three Oriskany Panthers shot down two MiGs and damaged two more near the task force in the Korean conflict the fourth to naval pilots this month.
Jamestown couple Mr and Mrs Harold Champlin announce the engagement of their daughter Marcia E to Mr Richard C Johnson of Scandia son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson of Scandia.
The YWCA will hold a gathering in the Library Club room on Monday evening January 12.
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