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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
1
The excerpt discusses Alice's encounters with flattery and advice as she grows and shrinks in Wonderland. It notes the Walrus and the Carpenter tale for curiosity's fate and references various songs and a planned show titled The Magic Carpet for January 26-27.
The January meeting was held in the church parlors with singing and prayer. Reports covered 35 years of missionary service in Brazil, Henderson School and Mission in Kentucky Mountains, and a lesson review on Let Courage Rise. A vocal solo and a delcious lunch followed, then a community bingo gathering at the Little Brick School district home with families sharing in the event.
Director Lloyd Bacon shot on location off Florida and near the Virgin Islands for a water based film. Richard Widmark leads a squad in deep sea action with Dana Andrews Gary Merrill Jeffrey Hunter Warren Stevens and others in supporting roles. Thunder on the Hill opens January 31.
Mrs Axel Jensen hosted the Triple L Club meeting on Thursday afternoon with 13 members present and three guests Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mrs Charles Hohman and Mrs Wyatt Corbin attending The hostess provided a lunch and the club planned to meet again with Mrs Walter
The Scandia H D U met with 18 members on January 9 with Mrs Alva Thompson hosting and Flower making lessons led by Mrs Donald Runft and Mrs Eldon Larson. A lunch was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Eldon Larson on February 13. A basket dinner honored Jolene Cline and Steven Sandell on Sunday at Rex Sandell home with many attendees including the Berggrens Browns Cline and Cardwell families and Miss Cline.
Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin hosted guests including Miss Jacquelin Cooper and Eve Sandborn of Clay Center on Sunday. The Cooper family and Barbara joined the occasion. They traveled from Manhattan to Riley and returned after visiting Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family.
Guests included Charlie Berggren and family, W G Nesmith of Belleville, Warren Berggren of Republic, Rex Farrell, Milo Johnson, Don Burandt, C Wires, Wm J Mathias, Guy French, Charles Tuley, Frank Granstedt, Robert Shaffer and baby, Elsie Noble, Lloyd Norris. A delic luncheon followed.
The Hi Yang Y Teen group canceled Thursday services due to exams. Schoolmasters meeting postponed to January 28 to draw for the County Tournament. Honor rolls list many students by grade with perfect attendance and improvement notes. Jarl Johnson returns from Navy discharge and visits planned to California and Oregon. A family birthday gathering and January celebrations held at the Housholder home with relatives attending.
A group of friends gathered at Mrs Minnie Farrell's home for an evening birthday anniversary. Pot luck supper enjoyed by Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Eva Sothers Mrs Hannah Freed Mrs Etta Nystrom Mrs OQ Johnson and Misses Mary West Blanche Haggman Adah Edna and Josie Robison.
Bob Adah Josie and Edna Robison drove to Wichita for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Edward Robison. Sadie Robison from Salina joined them. Wakeeney visitors the Wick family along with Ted Larson Orville Linden and Carl Larson attended an oyster supper at Carl Larson's home. Carl and Carl Larson were honored for their 53rd wedding anniversary and Linden’s 24th anniversary.
Community members gathered for social visits and a 60th wedding anniversary celebration in Concordia. Attendees include Kenneth and Alfred Danielson Swanson and several families from Republic Greenslade Burr Oak and Republic. Additional visits occurred in Fairbury Mankato and Council Grove with friends and relatives attending meals and coffee gatherings.
Relatives and friends gathered to honor Pat Sandell’s children on their wedding anniversary. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson, with Gloria, Viola, and Richard attending.
In Lebanon, Lodge No. 221 assembled for a Monday stated communication. The meeting featured a series of interesting and instructive programs led by Wyatt Corbin, Worshipful Master, outlining lodge events and fraternal instruction.
The Scandia Community club will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday January 18 in the library rooms. A film titled At Assist to Nature from the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Department will be shown, and officers will be elected. The program is of interest to local fishermen and hunters.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Republic surfacing in a local social note.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson, Norman Johnson and Donald Freed were Wednesday evening supper guests of Georgine Osborne in Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell with Billy and Nadine were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
Mr and Mrs William Huckins and Willis and Miss Mary Sutter of Chester Neb were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson. They spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and family.
Corporal John Cooper left Wednesday for Scott Field Indiana after a 22 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Cooper and Harold and other relatives and friends. Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr of Beloit.
Mrs. Oscar Abbey is back at home in Concordia Friday afternoon following a hospital stay at St. Joseph hospital. She is reported to be getting along nicely.
Mr and Mrs Fred Abbey visited the Oscar Abbey home Sunday afternoon for a social call.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith of Belleville visited the Grant Berggren and Oscar Berggren homes on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper and Harold called on Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Ron Clark of Salina and Mr and Mrs Jean Clark with their daughters of Smith Center were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Bil Clark and Billy. Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy.
Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited Mr and Mrs Bill McClure and children Alan and Alana in Republic on Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Carl Kallman spent time at Oscar Abbey. The note records a social visit involving the couple and the local landmark.
Mr. and Mrs. Morten Jensen and Miss Laura Rasmussen hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel and Mrs. Agnes Cardwell in attendance.
Scandia observes the new Whiteway lighting event on Main Street with Mayor Bill Moe, the Western Light and Telephone Co., and 100 citizens present at a banquet after a 3 p.m. switch. City records recall past utilities milestones from 1868 settlers to 1952 lighting upgrade.
A local club selects Ernest Mre Kirkwage as a new member at its regular meeting. The group discussed upcoming events and community service plans while welcoming the latest addition.
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