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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

6

Formosa Shower Honors Mrs. Paul Fredrickson in M. E. Church

A kitchen shower Wednesday last week honored Mrs. Paul Fredrickson at the M. E. Church parlors with guests including Florence Nelson of Formosa Joyce Johnson and many local women and young ladies. The list features honoree Dale Thorngren of Ames Joan Englund Des Moines and others from Courtland Nelson families and area.

Florence Nelson Formosa Joyce Johnson J. E. Englund Nathan Isaacson Ethel Nelson Paul Fredrickson M. E Dale Thorngren Ames Iowa Joan Englund Des Moines Oliver Johnson Courtland Otto Nelson Katherine Nelson John Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson Alice Louise Walter Westin H. E. Rosene Joseph Johnson Carl McDowell D. L. Cady Axel Nelson R. A. Rasmussen Carl Lindecrantz C. O. Thompson Noble Isaacson Glenn Housholder R. E. Downing Amanda Rosefic Alice Nelson Mildred Rydwall Jessie Nichol Rita West

Entertainment for Englunds Honors Daughters in Ames and Des Moines

Entertained Wednesday after church services, Rev and Mrs JF Englund hosted a home gathering for their daughters Mrs Dale Th orngren of Ames Iowa and Miss Joan Englund of Des Moines. Guests included Paul Nelson of Vicksburg Mississippi and numerous Nelsons along with Jeannette Ahrens and Wallace Boman.

J. FE. Englund Dale Thorngren Ames Iowa Joan Englund Des Moines Paul Nelson Vicksburg Ethel Alice Nelson Katherine Nelson Jeannette Ahrens Gerhard Nelson LeRoy Nelson Clarence Leslie Nelson Wallace Boman Peter J. E. Englund and Sons Thorngren

Hill and Valley Club entertained by Mr and Mrs Larson

Mr and Mrs Martin Larson hosted the Hill and Valley Club Saturday evening with bridge and lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Porter Hammer and Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold. Members present were Mr and Mrs Glenn Zearnes, Mr and Mrs Truman Walter, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer, Mr and Mrs Vernon Wright, and Mr and Mrs Donald Wright.

Martin Larson Hill and Valley Club Porter Hammer Benny Lervold Glenn Zearnes Truman Walter Lloyd Hammer Vernon Wright Donald Wright

Round-Up Delegates Plan Meeting in Belleville

Plan Round Up delegates from Rebecca and Odd Fellow Lodges in Republic County meet in Belleville Monday night January 17 to lay out the spring program for March. Scandia Odd Fellows group attended in Agenda January 1 and decided to host the Belleville event. Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and family hosted dinner for Alberta Canada visitors and local relatives. Lorraine Jackson returns to Denver after holidays with family. he has been promoted at Montgomery Ward to department head of receiving and checking.

Republic County Belleville Agenda Martin Johnson Otto Gabrielson Alberta Canada Charles Gabrielson Carl Swanson Charles Carl Lindberg Theodore Danielson Sophia Johnson Mary August Gabrielson Lorraine Jackson Denver Colo Lorraine Montgomery Ward Company

Christian Endeavor Joins Ep worth League in Union Service

Christian Endeavor joined the Ep worth League in a union service last Sunday night. Herbert Johnson leads the meeting at the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening at 7. Cabinet and guests met at Betty Jo Cox's home Monday evening for a covered dish dinner with Irena Skidmore and others. Plans were made for Christian Endeavor week starting January 30.

Christian Endeavor Epworth League Herbert Johnson Presbyterian Church C. E Betty Jo Cox Irena Skidmore Evelyn Brown Anseannette Wetzel Verlee Reece Betty Jo. Cox Orville Nondorf Eldred Roman Marnard Johnson Lewis Smith Richard Forsberg Bobby Ewing Brig Acree

Potluck Dinner Held at C. O. Johnson Home

A Sunday potluck at C. O. Johnson’s home brought together many locals from Mankato Courtland and nearby towns. Attendees included Glenn Dale Arden family, R P Wells, D K Balch and daughters, Bob Moxie, Homer Loomis, C P Rydell, Rudolph Johnson and Herbert, Fred Johnson and Meredith Cundiff with John Gunnerson, Donald Johnson of Belleville, O S Bergstrom and Jean Johnson.

C. O. Johnson Glenn Dale Arden Dickie R. P. Wells Dorothy D. K. Balch Bob Moxie Mankato Homer Loomis Washington C. P. Rydell Rudolph Johnson Herbert Fred Johnson Meredith Cundiff John Gunnerson Courtland Donald Johnson Belleville O. S. Bergstrom Jean Johnson

Ministerial Association Meeting Held in Belleville

Rev. and Mrs. J E Englund attended the County Ministerial Association gathering at the Christian Church in Belleville on Monday. A noon lunch was served and Rev Englund spoke in the afternoon. The next meeting is set for the Scandin M FE Church in February. Wives of members organized a new association with Mrs J E Englund as president.

J. E. Englund County Ministerial Association Christian Church Belleville Rev. Englund Scandin M. FE Ministerial Association

Birthday Honors At Charlie Anderson Home

A large gathering from several families visited the Charlie Anderson home Thursday to honor Mrs. Anderson's birthday. Des Moines and Ames travelers shared visits with Rev and Mrs. J. E. Englund and others during the trip, with additional Sunday visits to the Loring household and a group from the Lutheran church cleaning the cemetery Monday.

Lutheran Church

New Spring House Dresses Arrive at Bargain Spot

New spring house dresses have arrived at Bargain Spot. Short dresses in light fabrics are featured at bargain prices with limited stock.

Spring House

Pricillas Group Meeting At Mrs Frazier's Home

The Pricillas Lutheran Church group met at Mrs. Guy Frazier's home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Dallas Mathis of Shosshone Idaho Mrs. Adolph Nelson Mrs. Celia Stromberg and Mrs. Walter Henry. Members present were Mrs. Paul Erickson Mrs. C F Granier Mrs. H L Hampton Mrs. E T Olson Mrs. Carl Hammer Mrs. F J Swanson Mrs. Albert Larson Mrs. Amanda Maxell Mrs. Albertina Isaacson Mrs. Guy Frazier Miss Ida Isaacson and Rev. M C Linnerson.

Pricillas Guy Frazier Dallas, Mathis Shosshone Idaho Adolph Nelson Celia Stromberg Walter Henry Paul Erickson C. F. Granier H. L. Hampton E. T. Olson Carl Hammer F. J. Swanson Albert Larson Amanda Maxell Albertina Isaacson Missy Ida Isaacson M. C. Linnerson

Freed Family Fetes John Freed Birthday

Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed hosted a Sunday birthday gathering for John Freed. Attending were Mr and Mrs Connor Tucker and John and Atta Tucker of Courtland, Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and family, and Mr and Mrs Juddy Freed and daughter. Mr Oscar Linden visited in the afternoon.

Oscar Freed John Freed Connor Tucker John and Atta Tucker Courtland Fred Currie Juddy Freed Oscar Linden

Belleville Couple Visit Family Before Moving West

Mr and Mrs Tom Baut of Belleville are guests of their nephew Irvin Lewis and Mrs Lewis this week. They travel to Long Beach California where they plan to make their home.

Tom Baut Belleville Irvin Lewis Mrs. Lewis Longe Beach Calif

County Religious Assn Meeting Attended by Local Leaders

Officials J. E. Englund and Otto Nelson attended a meeting of the official board of the County Religious Association Monday evening at the home of Miss Bertha Sherwood, nine miles south of Belleville.

Tj. E. Englund Otto Nelson The County Religious Association Bertha Sherwood Belleville

Community Meeting Draws Large District 24 Crowd

A district 24 school house gathering Tuesday evening drew one of the year’s largest attendances. Refreshments followed the program.

District 24

Local families share Sunday supper visits

Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and family were supper guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hammer and Iver and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer.

Benny Lervold Carl Hammer Lars Hammer Iver Harvey Hammer

Hammer Family Hosts Oyster Supper for Relatives

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer hosted an oyster supper Thursday evening for Lars Hammer and Iver Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and Benny Lervold and families. Mrs Jesse Ward traveled Sunday night to Washington Iowa to visit her son Melvin Hillery and Mrs Hillery and Milton Clair.

Carl Hammer Lars Hammer Iver Harvey Hammer Benny Lervold Jesse Ward Washington Iowa Melvin Hillery Hillery Milton Clair

Contract Bridge Club Meets for Afternoon Games

The Contract Bridge Club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Everett Hanson. Two tables played. Mrs. C. C. Monson won high score, Mrs. Aaron Carlson second, Mrs. C. S. Sederlin placed low. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Hanson and helpers.

Contract Bridge Club Everett Hanson C. C. Monson Aaron Carlson C. S. Sederlin Hanson Helpinm

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Charlotte Sederlin

Mrs. Charlotte Sederlin was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Marie Sederlin Friday night. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. Sederlin, Mr. and Mrs. El Reno Sederlin and sons, Herman Anderson, Albin Anderson, and Alice Tallent.

Charlotte Sederlin Marie Sederlin C. 8S. Sederlin el- Reno Sederlin Herman Anderson Albin Anderson Alice Tallent

Birthday Guests Celebrate Mr Norris and Family

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris hosted a Sunday birthday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Leo, Charles and Everett Robinson and Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted. The event honored Mr Norris whose birthday was Monday.

Axel Smith Leo Charles Everett Robinson Gustava Ostberg Ted Lloyd Norris Mr. Norris

Rydal Ladies Aid Host Mrs Johnson Gathering

Mrs W A Johnson entertained the Rydal Ladies Aid at her home Thursday afternoon with about 28 members and guests in attendance.

Rydal Ladies Aid W. A. Johnson

Eichelberger Family Visit Heads Toward Plainville

Mrs. Floyd Eichelberger and family accompanied Mr. Eichelberger to Prairie View on Sunday en route to Plainville. Mrs. Eichelberger and the children will stay a week with her parents in Plainville.

Floyd Eichelberger Mr. Eichelberger Prairie View Plainville Eichelberger

Mrs Minnie Isaacson Visits Relatives in Republic Nebraska

Mrs Minnie Isaacson of Lincoln Nebraska visits relatives in Republic after staying with her brother S J Summer and family from Saturday to Wednesday.

Minnie Isaacson Lincoln Nebr S. J. Summer

Stinson Family Dinner Guests in Republic Visit Nesmith

Mr and Mrs Harry Stinson and their Republic family spent Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family and were afternoon callers at Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith.

Harry Stinson Republic Grant Berggren W. C. Nesmith

Reverend Fisher Speaks at Belleville Union Service

Rev. Fisher of Belleville spoke at the evening union service held at the M. E. Church on Sunday. After the service he called on Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Englund and their sons. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Moore visited Evelyn Moore. Cotton Batts and Outing Flannel Prints and Muslins featured at The Bargain Spot. 1te- &

Fisher Belleville M. E J. E. Englund Mrs S. W. Moore Evelyn Moore Agenda Sunday

Pinochle Party at Greenslades Hosts Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Greenslade hosted a pinochle party at their home Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orin Thomas and Aubrey, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cardwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson.

Duane Greenslade Orin Thomas and Aubrey Marvin Bemis Charles Cardwell Reuben Johnson

Royal Neighbors Meet At Mrs Nystrom Home

The Royal Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Gus Nystrom home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Nystrom and Mrs. Arthur Jensen served lunch. Mrs. Jack Smith transferred her membership into the Scandia lodge from Lenora Kansas.

Gus Nystrom Nystrom Arthur Jensen Jack Smith Scandia Lodge Lenora Kansas

Anderson families share Sunday dinner with Larson kin

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson plus daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. George C. Larson and family for Sunday dinner. Clyde Norris of Belleville called in the afternoon.

J. O. Anderson Carrol Anderson George C. Larson Clyde Norris Belleville

Dinner guests of Mrs. Hilma Stensaas noted

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and Morris Harvey were dinner guests Monday at Mrs. Hilma Stensaas’s home.

Harold Hammer Morris Harvey Hilma Stensaas

Card of Thanks From Hospitalized Resident

I thank everyone for the kindness and flowers while I was in the hospital. I never realized I had so many friends. It will be some time before I will be in your midst again, Peter Peirson.

Classified Rentals and Sales Notice Pack

A triple and one single garage for rent. Inquire of Mrs. Paul Erick son. Washings wanted 75¢ a basket by Mrs. John Mahan. For Sale about 60 tons of ensilage four miles south one-half mile east and one-fourth mile south of Scandia Lloyd McGregor.

Paul Erickson John Mahan Scandia Lloyd McGregor

Fern Johnson Thanks Friends for Kind Hospital Gifts

Fern Johnson expresses appreciation to friends teachers and classmates for gifts ecards and letters received during hospital stay and after returning home in a grateful message praising support and care

Fern Johnson

Voter inquiry noted for Scandia residents 1880 85

A public notice requests information on whether Benee Elliott or his father David Elliott voted in Scandia Kansas between 1880 and 1885. It instructs notify B. S. Elliott at 116 North 23rd Street Colorado Springs Colorado. 1tc-4

Benee Elliott David Elliott Scandia Kansas B. S. Elliott North 23Rd Street Colorado Springs Colo

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Entertain Hill and Valley Club O. A. Bergstrom Arthur Johnson Elmer Vetus Johnson Enoch Anderson Ellen Anderson Fred Maininist Reynold Johnson Maurice Johnson Kansas City Charlie Anderson Richard Loring C. O. Reece Carl Norgard Ed Loring Leora Wm. Loring Will Charles Loring F.and M. Stores Kackley Vs Norway Big Smith Wolverine Claussner Candia Cleaner and Clothiers Royal Neighbors Peter Peeirson Journal Princess Theatre Scandia, Kansas Fei Arine Ging Hepburn Rogers Adolphe Menjou Gail Patrick Constance Collier Andrea Leeds Samuel S. Hinds Lucille Ball Edna Ferber George $. Kaufman Gregory la Cava Pandro S. Berman Morrie Ryskind Anthony Veiller Rko-Radio Dick Foran Ann Sheridan Rob't Armstrong Eddie Acuff Veda Ann Borg John Farrew Warmer Brcs Carlton Sand Morton Grant MR. Jerome Jack Schell Ivo ENA A.M. Sanborn Lumber Co
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