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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

6

59th wedding anniversary dinner honors Nathanson family ties

A New Year’s Day dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A J Kelly honors the 59th wedding anniversary of their son and his wife, Forrest and Mrs. Kelly. Numerous relatives from Concordia, Talmo, Norway, Belleville, Heywood, Miltonvale, Dodge City, Denver, and other towns attend.

Homse Forrest Kelly A. J Kelly Bert Nickerson Concordia Roy Kelly F. E. Walter Perry Pierce M. E. Kelly Talmo Hattie ~Bartlett Norway Carrie Nickerson Asenath Kempton Miltonvale Frank ‘Danielson Dean Belleville J. ‘Wilbur Minta Orval Lewis Dodge City G. W. Wright Taylor B. ‘Light Geo N. Ames Frank Knocker Lula Kier Denver John Young Hattie Walter C. V.haggman Blanche Hageman A. ‘D. Natris

Woman Injured After Hand Caught in Electric Washer

Mrs. Carl McDowell caught her hand in the electric wringer while doing family laundry Monday. The wringer could not be stopped in time and her hand was pulled through to the wrist. Medical aid was given and no bones were broken, though the hand is badly bruised, especially the middle finger joint. She is now wearing a sling.

Carl McDowell Altho

Sorosis Study Club Elects Officers at January Meeting

The Sorosis Study Club met January 5 with host Mrs. J. H. Hodker. Officers elected: President Mrs. C. V. Hageman, Vice President Mrs. F. L. Miller, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. C. C. Cummings, Corresponding Secretary Gayl Tedrow. A talk on The History of Funeral Rites was given by Mrs. L. J. Porter. The next meeting is January 19 with Mrs. O. My Hardtarfer.

Sorosis Study Club J. H. Hodker C. E. Nelson C. V. Hageman F. L. Miller C. ©. Cummings Gayl Tedrow L. J. Porter Mesdames A. G. Anderson C. C. Cummings L. J.porter O. M. Hardtarfer J. H. Hooker Ed Boman L. G. Nystrom Will Curtis My ‘Hardtarfer

Dinner Honors Mrs Mathas Before Nev Move

Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson entertained Sunday in honor of Mrs Mathas sister Mrs Dallas Mathas and her children who are moving to Contact Nevada for a new job as railway station operator. Guests included Mrs Mathas and children Mrs Amanda Maxwell Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson and family and Adolphus and Gloria Lee Swanson.

Adolph Nelson Dallas Mathas Contact Nev Mathas Amanda Maxell Ed Swanson Adolphus Gloria Lée Swanson

Sequence Club Hosts Card Evening at Hooker Home

The Sequence Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hooker met Monday at their home. Pat pinochle yielded J. T. Davis as winner, A. H. Lorentz as low, and Joyce Johnson as traveling prize recipient, with several couples in attendance.

J. H. Hooker Sequence Thei J. T.davis A. H. Lorentz Low Joyce Johnson J. T. Davis A. D.johnson George Cardwell A. H. Lorentz Hooker

Belleville Hospital Operates on Miss Neva Boman

Miss Neva Boman daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Boman was taken to the hospital in Belleville Saturday and underwent an appendectomy. She is doing nicely at present.

Neva Boman Emil Boman Belleville

Miss Naslund Hosts Wesleyanna Sewing Club Gathering

Miss CorrinesNaslund hosted the Wesleyanna Sewing Club at the church parlors on Monday evening. The social gathering included sewing and a lunch for members Katherine Nelson Clarice Nelson Arabell McDowell Georging Johnson Alice Nelson Eldred Freed Frances Cooper Mildred Jean Johnson Eldred Boman Edna Mae Haser Mrs B W Selin and Corrina Naslund.

CorrinesNaslund Katherine Clarica Nelson Arabell McDowell Georging Johnson Alice Nelson Eldred ‘Freed Frances Cooper Mildred and Jean Johnson Eldred Boman Edna’ Mae Haser B. W. Selin Corrina Naslund

Injured Woman Falls at Bridge Construction Site

Mrs Walter Henry fell last Monday near the new bridge while watching the work. She slipped on a tie and struck her head, leaving her bruised and shaken but recovering days later.

Walter Henry

Pinochle Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Anderson

Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson hosted a nine player pinochle gathering last Monday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Verle Hawkins Mr and Mrs Bill Moe Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Mr and Mrs Allan Gunter Mr and Mrs Parleé Gunter and Mr and Mrs Cleo Brewster.

Walter Anderson Verle Hawkins Bill Moe Duaine Greenslade Allan Gunter Parleé Gunter Cleo Brewster

Dinner party entertained Ames area families

Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer entertained Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer Miss Florence Ames Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and daughters Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and family spent the afternoon together

Lars. Hammer Benny, Lervold Harold Hammer Florence, Ames Carl Hammer Lloyd Hammer

Dinner honors Miss Mable Haggman of Chicago

Dr and Mrs C V Haggman hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Drs sister Miss Mable Haggman of Chicago Ill Guests included Blanche Hageman E C Wires Bert Haggman Helen Mary Creager and Phil Haggman YWCA meeting postponed last Thursday will be held this Thursday at the school auditorium

Mable Haggman Chicago Ill Miss Haggman Blanche Hageman

McGregor Family Welcomes Daughter Marla Jane

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McGregor of Norway on the birth of daughter Marla Jane on January 5. The report also lists several social visits among local families including Peggy McGregor and A. E. McGregor with their kin.

Lloyd McGregor Norway Marla Jane

Rasmussen and relatives visit conclude at Lucerne area

Mrs W E English returns from a week with her parents Mr and Mrs L Y Mowry in Lucerne and Norton. Walter English goes home with his mother to Lucerne on Wednesday with cousin Roland Mowry to visit. Mr and Mrs C Rasmussen and Gene depart for St Angster Iowa after a two week stay.

English And L. Ly Mowry Lucerne Norton Walter ‘English Roland Mowry Charles Rasmussen Gene St. Angster Iowa

Mrs Dewey Squires Move With Children to Town

Mrs. Dewey Squires travels to town for the winter months with her mother Mrs. Mary Larson and their children joining the family setup for the season.

Dewey Squires Mary Larson

Social Calls Span Town To Topeka Visitors

Mrs Daisy Gulick formerly of Scandia now resides in Topeka visited friends here last Tuesday. Mrs Rasmussen called on Mrs Rachel Vincent and Mrs Hulda Swyhart Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Tsaaeson Carl Fredrick Bentsen were Sunday guests of Elmer Danielson family. The Johnson and Houghton families visited Wallin and Danielson Saturday evening. Jean Tingstrom a Strickler’s College student in Topeka spent weekend with grandmother Mrs W S Farlee.

Daisy Gulick Scandia Topeka R. A.rasmussen Rachel Vincent Hulda Swyhart Frank Tsaaeson Carl Fredrick Bentsen Elmer Danielson Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman Ben Houghton Jean Tingstrom Strickler’s Business College

Miss Fern Johnson Returns From Observation Visit

Miss Fern Johnson traveled to Kansas City last week for observation at Providence Hospital and returned home on Wednesday.

Fern Johnson Kansas City Providence Hospital

Mrs Math Diedrich Returns to Sauk Rapids

Mrs. Math Diedrich, who had been visiting relatives and friends nearby, returned to Sauk Rapids Minnesota last Friday after her trip.

Math Diedrich Sauk Rapids Minn

Fr iday supper guests and regional visits noted

Friday evening supper guests included Bobby and Arlis White at Mrs May White's home. Tuesday luncheon guests visited Rev Anton Edlund Florence Anton Lund Mrs Anna Larson and Emma Swenson. Henry Rosene shipped cattle to Kansas City and returned home Friday.

Bobby Arlis White Mrs May White Anton Edlund Florence Anton Lund Anna Larson Emma Swenson Henry Rosene Kansas City

Grandparents Host Miss LaVerne and Glen Larson

Miss LaVerne and Glen Larson visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Vande Veer on a Sunday gathering.

Miss LaVerne Glen Larson J. P. Vandeveer

Homemakers' Hints Warn on Fire Danger From Lamps and Heaters

Advice stresses caution with kerosene lamps heaters stoves incubators brooders and lanterns. Do not fill while burning and always extinguish lighted equipment to prevent destructive fires.

Mrs Hageman Visits Chicago Kin Return

Miss Mabel Hageman of Chicago Illinois spent a few days with her sister Blanche Haggman Dr C V Haggman and other relatives. She returned home Tuesday.

Mabel Hageman Chicago Ill Blanche Haggman C.V. Haggman

World's Youngest Mayor Visits LaGuardia in New York

Danny Kampan, 17, mayor of Eys Town, Nebraska, met Fiorello LaGuardia during a New York visit. They discussed budgets and exchanged credentials amid a City Hall welcome. Father Flanagan of Boys Town, Omaha, joined as Kampan toured and spoke on youth crime prevention.

New York Danny Kaman Eys Town N2br Fiorello LaGuardia LaGuardia Kampan Boys Town Father Flanagan Omaha States Union Edgar Hoover Hoover Eastern Preparatory Eastern College

Cautionery lamp care and safe usage guidance

The notice advises turning down lamp flame by blowing over the burner top rather than from underneath. It warns against blowing beneath or lowering wick too much. It stresses keeping wicks and burners clean, boiling burners in soda or soap, and risks from defective wicks. Metal lamps with broad bases are preferred. shades must resist burning and lamps kept away from table edges and curtains.

No improvement on the farm despite water supply notes

The article notes that sustaining a farm depends on a constant supply of good water and mentions a septic tank connected to an underground absorption system as the safest sanitary method for disposing household waste. It emphasizes health, convenience, and family comfort.

Knife usage and farm values cited in study

A study notes a housewife uses knives about 180 times daily and argues quality knives pay with good steel blades workman ship and handles. It says fattening younger steers generally yields higher returns than fattening older steers and Kansas farm buildings total value exceeds 300 1,000,000 dollars.

Kansas

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Nathan Isaacson Sequence Club Wesleyanna Sewing ‘Club Peggy McGregor Mrs. A. E. McGregor Read Nordman John Nystrom A. E. McGregor Roy .Reager Merle Phil Conzelman Mankato Irvin Currier George Jeandebeur Ada Will Free Lottie Lervold Reuben Johnson Carl Reece R.A. ‘Rasmussen Laura Rasmussen Lewis Wallin Walter. Henry Ben Stofer Courtland J. R. Stofer and Sons Lloyd Reece Colo C. O. Reece Oklahoma City Okla R. E. Downing R. E. Stephens Hoisington Helen Kenneth Douglas Guy Frazier Jake B. Stofer Benny Lervold Sevidia Cuba H. S. and Children Princess Theatre Robert Taylor Loretta Young Sanborn’s Vice Glass Range A. M. Sanborn
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