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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1957

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Sorosis Study Club Elects Officers at January Meeting

The Sorosis Study club met January 8 with Mrs. Algor Anderson as hostess. Mrs. H. W. Reece was reelected president with Mrs. Alfred Anderson as vice president, Mrs. Albert Jackson as secretary, and Mrs. Don Larson as treasurer. The minutes were read and business conduct guidance given. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 15.

Sorosis Study Club Algor Anderson H. W. Reece Aixter Albert Jackson Alfred Anderson Don Larson John Dart George Cardwell Club Institute

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes January 2

American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 met at Mrs. Agnes Cardwell’s home on January 2 with five members present. Cards of thanks were read and bills allowed. Next meeting February 6 with Mrs. Homer Cardwell. roll call will be answered by Americanism articles. Gold star member Mrs. Albertina Isaacson died December 26 at 95, a longtime post member. the post was named for her son Albert Isaacson killed in World War I.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiary Post Agnes Cardwell Homer Cardwell Albertina Isaacson Albert Isaacson - James Larsen Albert Isaacson

Sunshine Circle Meets at Methodist Church January 10

The Sunshine Circle gathered at the Methodist church January 10 with hosts Mrs. Pat Sandell and Mrs. Tekla Brown. President Mrs. Kenneth Danielson chaired. New year books were distributed, devotionals led by Mrs. Richard B. Wilke, and a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Clarence Herrman. Next meeting February 14 will be hosted by Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Mrs. George Fiker.

Sunshine Circle Methodist Church Pat Sandell Tekla Brown Kenneth Danielson Paul Fredrickson Addison Carlson DeWayne Lindberg Fred.Everet Richard B. Wilke Chester Erickson Clarence Herrman Andrew Stafford George Fiker Russell Anderson

YWCA Notes From February Meeting and Arrangements

YWCA met in the club room with a prelude by Mrs Reynold Nystrom and a flag salute. Mrs Richard Fogelberg led the business session which approved mystery mothers and daughters drawing for the February meeting. An invitation from Sorosic Lady club to attend “Wake Up To Art” on February 5 was read. Father son banquet is set for March 26. Lunch was served by Mrs Hee Thompson. February meeting to be held in the schoolhouse.

YWCA Reynold Nystrom Richard Fogelberg Vernon Erickson Sorosic Lady Club Sherman Robison Helen Beck Edna Richardson South America Hee "Thompson

Cardinal Club Meets at Larson Home

Larson hosted the Cardinal club at her home Thursday evening with attendees including Mrs. Alice Hamer Mrs. Lloyd Miss ris Mrs. Sherman Robison Mrs. Kenneth Christensen Mrs. Cecil Dickerott Mrs. Elen O Hammer Mrs. Puer Mrs. Roy Moore Mrs. Atal Scott Mrs. E B Stensons Mrs. John Graham and Mrs. Ollie Hugos.

Larson Cardinal Club Thurs Alice Hamer Lloyd Ners Ris Sherman Robison Kenneth Christensen Cecil Dickerott Elen O. Hammer Puer Roy Moore Atal Scott E. B. Stensons John Graham Ollie Hugos

Our 1957 Honor Roll Subscriptions Received This Week

New and renewal subscriptions listed include W. W. Aspegren K. T. Olson Mrs. C. S. Sederlin Wayne Pickel Oscar Odell George Sutton Norway Arnt Carlson Courtland J. K. Currie Warren Johnson Andy Thompson Evelyn Hohman Kansas City Mo Mrs Bertha Kleinkauf Grand Island Nebr.

C. S. Sederlin Wayne Pickel Oscar Odell George Sutton Norway Arnt Carlson Courtland J. K. Currie Warren Johnson Andy Thompson Evelyn Hohman Kansas City Bertha Kleinkauf Grand Island Nebr

RAR Club Hosts Lena Lloyd At Home Meeting

Mrs Lena Lloyd hosted the R AR club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs C W Strom Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs Max Muth Mrs BE H Lewis Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs Vic Berggren Republic Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Alice Hammer and Miss Blanche Haggman. Refreshments were served and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs Max Muth January 24.

Lena Lloyd R.A.R. Club C. W. Strom W. J. Matthias Bertha Granstedt Walter Boyles Max Muth BE. H. Lewis Lloyd Norris Vic Berggren Republic Ed Olson Alice Hammer Blanche Haggman

U and I Art Club Meeting at Mrs Larson Home

Mrs M L Larson hosted the U and I Art club on Tuesday afternoon January 8 at her home. Guests included Mrs W W Aspegren Mrs R E B Cooper Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Harry Qpan tic Mrs Ray Tingstrom Miss Blanche Hageman Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs Alice Hammer and Mrs ElReno Sederlin.

M. L. Larson U and I Art Club W. W. Aspegren R. EB. Cooper Bertha Granstedt Lena Lloyd W. J. Matthias Harry Qpantic Ray Tingstrom Blanche Hageman Lloyd Norris Alice Hammer ElReno Sederlin

Scandia Swedes defeat Courtland 52 to 42 in Friday game

Scandia Swedes led Courtland 52 42 as Larson scored 28 points and Melhus 14. Courtland’s Hurtig top-scored with 22. B team fell 41 36. Swedes led until final quarter when Courtland surged. Also notes on spelling, grades, and school activities.

Scandia Courtland Larson Melhus H. Hammer L. Hammer Hurtig Hammer Lervold Kirk Fredrickson

Den 2 of Pack 222 Meets for Scout Activities

Monday January 14 at Lee Ulmer home seven cub scouts two den mothers attended. Flag salute and roll call named a planet or constellation. They practiced a pack meeting song, learned to cut a six point star, and built rocket ships to test. Each scout will present a report next den meeting. Gary Freed gave candy bars during prayer.

Den 2 Lee Ulmer Den Gary Freed

Local Social Visits Stitch a Busy Week

Mr and Mrs C B Stensons and Glenn and Mr and Mrs Lee Loring hosted guests Bette and Arnold with the Graham family Wednesday evening. Morris Moravek and baby visited the Hamners on Monday afternoon. Larry Hobson and family were Wednesday guests of Lloyd Nelsor and Darrell.

C. B. Stensons Glenn Lee Loring Bette Arnold John Graham Morris Moravek Baby Harold Hammer Larry Hobson Lloyd Nelsor Darrell

Nelsons Host Guests for Thursday Supper

Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell, sharing a brief visit and family conversation.

Hans Nelson Lloyd Nelson Darrell

Mrs Warren Zimmerman and Mrs Cameron Lowe Visit

Mrs Warren Zimmerman and Mrs Cameron Lowe spent Tuesday morning as guests of Mrs George Cardwell, sharing a cordial social visit in her home.

Warren Zimmerman Cameron Lowe George Cardwell

Den 1 of Pack 232 Cub Scouts Meet at Cardwell Home

Friday afternoon nine cubs gathered with their den chief and den mother at George Cardwell's home. January's theme was Eyes in The Sky with each cub sharing their craft plan for the month. Jimmy Osborne supplied refreshments at the close of the meeting.

George Cardwell Jimmy Osborne

Knights Templar Escort Attends Funeral of Clifford C. Anderson

ElRene Sederlin Archie Isaacson and Walter H Berger officers of Concordia Commandery No 42 served in the Knights Templar Escort at the funeral services for Clifford C Anderson in Salina Saturday afternoon.

ElRene Sederlin Archie Isaacson Walter H. Berger Concordia Commandery No. 42 Knights Templar Clifford C. Anderson Salina

Cardwell Family Dines with Denoyers Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer.

George Cardwell Steven Mrs Ren’ Denoyer

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson Visit Johnsons for Supper

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson.

Algor Anderson Charles O. Johnson

Tuesday Guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren

Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren were Mrs E M Hast vedt Mrs S J Swenson Mrs Minnie Anderson Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys Mrs Algot Anderson Mrs Bessie Tedrow Mrs George Larson and Mrs Carrol Anderson.

Ada Aspegren E. M. Hastvedt S. J. Swenson Minnie Anderson Olga Hugos Gladys Algot Anderson Bessie Tedrow George Larson Carrol Anderson

Sunday Dinner Guests From Salina and Nearby Families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren included Mr and Mrs Don McIntyré and family of Salina and Mr and Mrs Glenn Scriv ner and David.

Grant Berggren Don McIntyré Salina Glenn Scrivner David

Belleville couples visit Ada Aspegren Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren.

Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Ada Aspegren

Lynn Van Nortwick Honored At 2nd Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mr and Mrs wm Moe and Mr and Mrs Bill Waite and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick honoring Lynn's 2nd birthday anniversary.

Ralph Moe Wm. Moe Bill Waite Elmer van Nortwick Lynn

Freshmen Begin Six Week Literature Study in English Class

Freshmen start a six week period focusing on literature under the English department. Boys in the class also begin a new committee system in agriculture to manage projects and cooperative tasks.

Constitution the Banking System of America Agshe

Don and Mrs Burandt Visiting Grant Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Don Burandt were Monday evening guests at the Grant Berggren home. They shared conversation and refreshments during the visit.

Mrs Don Burandt Grant Berggren

Republic Visitors Report Grant Berg Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David with Mr and Mrs Clarence Berg and family of Republic were Tuesday visitors at the Grant Berg home.

Glenn Scrivner David Clarence Berggren Republic Grant Berggran

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren Visit George Larson Home

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren were Wednesday evening guests at the George Larson home, sharing an informal social visit.

Mrs.Wallace Aspegren George Larson

Concordia and Judielson City Groups Visit Norway Family

Mrs Hugh Modlin and Curtis with the Loomises and Mrs Alice Clark and family of Concordia visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Floyd Thompson and family of Norway.

Hugh Modlin Curtis Charles Loomis Alice Clark Concordia Douglas Encootz Judielson City Floyd Thompson Norway

Ville and Ada Aspegren Visit Anderson Household

Ville and Ada Aspegren were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson and Judith.

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren Guests at Paul Beek Home

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren were Sunday evening guests at the Paul Beek home in Republic.

Mrs Wallace Aspegren Paul Beek Republic

Local Family Dinner Guests Reported Saturday Evening

Mr. and Mrs Jim Norris and family Mrs Lauretta Gray Mr and Mrs Morris Moravek and a baby Leo Smith and Mae Norris were Saturday evening supper guests of Mrs Lloyd Norris.

Jim Norris Lauretta Gray Morris Moravek Leo Smith Mae Norris Lloyd Norris

Fifth Grade Spelling and Fractions Weekend Report

This week students earned A plus in spelling Linda Erickson and Deanell Reece. Fifth graders study fractions and how to reduce them while sixth graders practice multiply and divide. Tuesday girls hold a spelling bee while boys were at basketball. Deanell and Marilyn remain final two, Bette and Carla spelled down.

Linda Erickson Deanell Reece Darlene Nystrom Linda Larson Danny Thompson Deanell Marilyn Bette Carla

Salina Family Weekend Visit From Don MelIntyre Kin

Mr and Mrs Don MelIntyre and family of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and other relatives.

Don MelIntyre Salina Grant Berggren

Algor Anderson and Charles Freed Visit Wednesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles H Freed in a social gathering described in local notices.

Algor Anderson Charles H. Freed

Johnson and Nelson Families Visit James Town Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson and family visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Jamestown.

Joe N. Johnson Robert Nelson Harry Nelson Jamestown

Spelling honorees list includes JoAnn and friends

A list honors students scoring hundreds this week. Named individuals include JoAnn Sonia Yvette Barbara Lynette Kathryn Beth Duane Clu Myron Perry Karen and additional mentions JoAnn Yvette Lynette KKturyn appear in the recap.

Beth Duane Myron Perry Karen Pha JoAnn Sonia Yvette Barbara Lynette Kathryn Duane Clu Kkturyn

Johnsons Honor Nystrom Birthday at Courtland

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Larry of Courtland honoring Larrys birthday anniversary.

Joe N. Johnson Lawrence Nystrom Larry of Courtland Larry

Saturday Evening Guests at Strombergs Home

Saturday evening guests included Mrs. Ivan Howard and Darrell Dietz and Mrs. Palmer Dietz of Wichita, and Mrs. Paul Garrison with children from Arkansas. Additional visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis and children and Mrs. Godfrey Boman and children.

George Stromberg Ivan Howard Darrell Palmer Dietz Wichita Paul Garrison Arkansas Jack Davis Godfregg Boman

Scandia Community Club Sets 2:30 Meeting Today

The Scandia Community club schedules a 2:30 this afternoon meeting at the City Office building due to multiple sessions tonight. Election of officers and other business will be discussed.

Scandia Community Club

Death of George Tebow at 85 in Courtland area

George Tebow of Courtland died Saturday afternoon at his home north of Courtland at age 85. He had lived in the Courtland community for many years and was well known in the county. He is survived by his wife and two sons Earl and Lloyd Tebow, both of Courtland. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Christian church in Courtland.

George Tebow Courtland Courtand Tebow Earl Lloyd Tebow Christian Church

Triple L Club Meets at Greenslade Home

Mrs. Duaine Greenslade hosted the Triple L club on Thursday afternoon with 13 members. They played pinochle and visited, refreshments were served, and the group plans to meet with Mrs. Reuben Johnson on January 24.

Duaine Greenslade Triple L Reuben Johnson

Past Matron and Patron Club Hold Evening at Scandia

The Past Matron and Past Patron club of Scandia Chapter No. 481 CES met at the Masonic Hall dining room Sunday evening for a 6:30 covered dish luncheon. Installation of new officers and initiation of new members followed, then games and social visiting with several couples listed as attendees.

Scandia CES Masonic Hall Homer Cardwell C. W. Strom Chris EB. Nelson Joyce Johnson W. J. Matthias ElRene Sederlin Ralph Moe Hilton Waite Lloyd Nelson Lloyd Norris Elsie Noble Bertha Granstedt Carl Hammer

Mrs Pat Sandell 10th Wedding Anniversary Tribute

Mrs Pat Sandell and family honor their 10th wedding anniversary with a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Lee Loring Bette Lea Arnold Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs Earl Hammill Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mrs N E Sandell Ruth Mrs Ruby Berry Lawrence Hugos and Don Rizek.

Pat Sandell Lee Loring Bette Lea Arnold Joyce Johnson Earl Hammill Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson N. E. Sandell Ruth Ruby Berry Lawrence Hugos Don Rizek

Birthday supper honors Mrs. Minnie Farrell at home

A pot luck dinner Friday evening at Mrs. Minnie Farrell's home celebrated her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. QO Johnson, Misses Adai Josie and Edna Robison, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin, Mrs. Bertha Granstedt, Mrs. Hannah Freed, and Mrs. Maudie Farrell.

Minnie Farrell QO. A. Johnson Adai Josie Edna Robison Lena Lloyd and Franklin Bertha Granstedt Hannah Freed Maudie Farrell

Young Lutheran group gathers for prayer and games

Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt hosted the Young Lutheran group at the church parlors Thursday night. Arlis White gave scripture and prayer before the business meeting and games. A lovely lunch was served and attendance was good. They adjourned to meet again on February 21.

Delbert Aspegren Russell DeWitt Arlis White

Saturday Guests of Mrs Boyles Listed

Saturday afternoon guests of Mrs Walter Boyles were Miss Blanche Haggman, Mrs Elsie Noble, Mrs Alice Hammer, Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Reuben Johnson.

Walter Boyles Blanche Haggman Elsie Noble Alice Hammer Benny Lervold Reuben Johnson

Mrs Sherman Skidmore and Lawrence Hugo Visit Loring Home

Mrs Skidmore of Manhattan and Lawrence Hugos were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring. Mrs Skidmore visited until Thursday with the Loring couple.

Sherman Skidmore Manhattan Lawrence Hugos Richard Loring Skidmore Mrs. Loring

Salina Family Guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe

Mr Keith Liwe and Mrs Liwe and their family from Salina spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe, sharing fellowship during the day.

Keith Liwe Salina Cameron Lowe

Birthday gathering honors Erick Herrman at Herrman home

Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Herrman and family included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Herrman and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herrman and LeRoy as Erick Herrman celebrated a birthday anniversary at the Herrman residence.

Eugene Herrman Erick Herrman Victor Herrman Clarence Herrman LeRoy

Currie Family Guests Visit Lowe Household

Mr and Mrs Allen Currie and daughter Mrs Theresa McDowell and Mrs Hannah Freed were Friday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe.

Allen Currie Theresa McDowell Hannah Freed Cameron Lowe

Republic County Surpasses 1956 Bond Quota

Republic County sold 582 634 in Series E and H United States Savings Bonds in 1956, exceeding a 505 05 quota. County and state officials report Kansas total sales at 93 471 389, 98.4 percent of the 94 900 000 quota for 1956 with 89 000 000 set for 1957 in these series.

United States Savings Republic County A.H. James Evam Griffith State Savings Bonds Griffith Kansas

Republic County to Send IFYE Student to Netherlands

Joan Skupa daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Skupa Haddam has been chosen as the Republic County IFYE delegate to the Netherlands. Federal IFYE funds cover costs with local and organizational support. donations requested to raise Republic County IFYE funds. A former Meadowlark 4-H member and Kansas State College senior, she will share IFYE experiences on return.

Republic County IFYHR Netherlands IFYE Joan Skupa Frank Skupa Haddam

Sherdahl Boosters 4 H Notes

Sherdahl Boosters H club met on January 7 with each member addressing a personal pledge from a bad habit list. The Valentine project shifted to a fund drive for the March of Dimes. Glen Strom led How to Use a Man and Gary Reed taught Making a Feed Scoop. Kay Minihan led folk music study and John Minihan presented Saddle Safety. Ronald Odell led a parliamentary drill. Kenneth Sherwins ky ran an animal footprints contest. Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell hosted. John Odell.

Sherdahl Boosters +H club Valentine Committee Valentine Exchange March of Dimes Glen Strom Gary Reed Kay Minihan John Minihan Ronald Odell Kenneth Scherwinsky Homer Cardwell John Odell

Dorcas Society Meeting Held at Amana Lutheran Parlor

The Dorcas Society met at Amana Lutheran church parlors January 18 with hostesses Mrs Lena Fogelberg Mrs Large Norgard Mrs Russell DeWitt Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mrs E Porter Ahrens presiding. Mrs Johnson reported on the WSMS Convention in Jamestown New York. A vocal solo preceded the closing Lord's Prayer and a luncheon was served.

Lena Fogelberg Large Norgard Russell DeWitt Joe N. Johnson Porter Ahrens Dorcas Society Amana Lutheran Church Ed Olson Johnson of Rackley WSMS James~ Town N. Y W. W. Asper

Senior MYF News Seventeen Attend Evening Services

Seventeen Senior MYF members and sponsor Bert Nelson attended evening evangelistic services at Republic EUB church. Evangelists Mr and Mrs Brandford led a wonderful inspirational service with special numbers including a cornet duet a vocal duet and religious picture drawings.

Myf’ers Bert Nelson Republic Eub Church Brandford

Girl Scout Meeting Plans Party After Badge Awards

The January 14 1957 Girl Scout meeting in the library basement opened with a flag salute. Reports by treasurer and secretary were shared and the group discussed future business. A party will be held after badges are awarded. Lunch was served by Cheryl Larson Linda Erickson and Mrs Dale Sanderson. Scribe Deamell Reece.

Cheryl Larson Linda Erickson Dale Sanderson Deamell Reece

Baby Charla Jean born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady

Charla Jean Cady arrived January 10 at Belleville Hospital to parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady. Grandparents are Neal and Charla Cady Johnson and Mayd and Neal Johnson. Great grandparents include O A Johnson and Gertrude Farlee. Great great grandmother is Mrs N Cooper.

Leslie Cady Charla Jean Belleville Hospital Neal Cady Mayd Johnson O. A. Johnson Gertrude Farlee N. & Cooper

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