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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
1
The Treasury started mailing World War II veterans insurance refunds totaling about 2.8 billion dollars. About 1,000,000 checks weekly aim to reach 16 million veterans by June 30, 1950, with most checks around 125 dollars, some lower, some higher. Payments follow the last three digits of service serial numbers, with 000 first and 900s last, while 2 million veterans did not apply.
The Y W C A cabinet met at Carl McDowell home January 5 with eight members present. Devotionals were read by Helen Freed and she presented a program. They discussed fundraising plans. Lunch followed served by Mrs Illa Johnston and Mrs McDowell. Next meeting will be with Mrs N D Currie and Mrs Axel Jensen with Mrs Wallace Aspegren delivering devotionals.
P T A invites parents to a January 23 meeting at 8 00 p m with a programs of several musical numbers and a one act comedy play The social committee includes Elmer Melby chairman Joyce Johnson Max Muth Charley Cardwell Reynold Nystrom Lloyd Nelson Irving Isaacson Wyatt Corbin Algor Anderson and Rex Ward
Six questions test knowledge of Kansas lore and people. Topics include a Manhattan connection, Walter P Chrysler’s birthplace, Plains Indian sign language, record catfish from Kansas waters, Kansas Catholic missions, and a 1880s American West artist resident in Kansas.
Ronald Clark, an employee with the Army Engineers at Ellsworth, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark, and Billy, his brother.
Work began Monday on the Princess renovation. Carl Veteto and crew remove the wooden balcony and Lloyd Norris rewires the building. Ern Riggins will paint after interior completion. Most work should finish next week, but shows likely won’t resume until February 4 or 11.
Veterans seeking higher subsistence under the GI Bill or Public Law 16 must submit dependency evidence promptly. The VA regional office with jurisdiction over the training site should receive documents. rates vary by number of dependents and training type, with specific proofs for wife or husband child adopted child and dependent parents.
Scandia High reports game results from Dec to Feb with scores against Republic, Simpson, Burr Oak, Clyde, Lebanon, Courtland, Jamestown, Randall, Jewell, Narka and Here There. includes glee club mix chorus notes, science class eye study, football lettermen, seniors parade, and birthday gathering details at Don Larson home.
A basket dinner at the Joe Cline residence Sunday honored Jo lene's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell Pauline Mr. and Mrs. Morten Jensen Charles Mr. and Mrs. Don Larsen Sonia Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larsen Jimmie Joan Mrs. Emer Larsen Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen Joyce Carol Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline Charles Ernie Strom and the guest of honor. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell and Miss Laura Rasmussen.
Dorcas members met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Claude Goodwin and others as hostesses. The program titled A Glance at Our Missionary Work Over seas covered prayer led by Mrs. N. H. Pearson. A round table on the Mission Fields of India, China and Africa included Mrs. Maurice Medlin Mrs. George Cardwell and Mrs. Algor Anderson.
Mrs. Irving Isaacson and her children hosted a Saturday evening supper for Mr. Isaacson to celebrate his birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Isaacson of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Isaacson with son and Mrs. John Isaacson.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson hosted Saturday overnight and Sunday guests Lois and Janice at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Watsons including Wanda and Verlee from Beloit as part of a social gathering.
Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie included the honoree Jim Currie with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Currie Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie Mrs. Hannah Freed Emil Boman Janet Freed Allen Currie Clarence Thomas Helen Broft and Evelyn Ekstrom. Afternoon guests were Mrs. Louise Adair and Richard.
Mr and Mrs W J Matthias hosted guests Sunday evening including Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Martin Larson Mrs Benny Lervold and La Verne Mrs Alice Hammer Lawrence Hugos Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs Hobart West Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Mr and Mrs E H Lewis Lunch was served.
The Triple L Club met Thursday January 12 with Mrs George Cardwell as hostess. Fourteen members attended and after a brief business meeting pinochle was played at four tables with Ruth Johnson winning high Mary Moelow and Leona Jensen as runners up. The hostess served a flunch and the club adjourned to meet with Lulu Hain on January 28.
Visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Johnson Mrs. George Christie Mrs. Axel Jensen Mrs. Ethel Thomas Mr. and Mrs. George Haser Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Phyllis Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis and the Misses Jose and Adah Rohiso and Lucille Johnson. no other details provided.
Thursday evening guests honored Eugene's birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson and Lucille, and Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Everett.
Sunday dinner guests at the George Fike home included Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and family and Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Lucille all gathered to celebrate Mrs Fikes birthday anniversary.
This past week Mrs and Mrs Axel Nelson Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene of Courtland Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Phyllis. Callers at the Joseph and home.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Young of Red Cloud Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Miss Jane Young.
Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Steve Arnoldy of Hardy Neb guests of Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren returned home Thursday afternoon after visiting two weeks in Cheyenne Wyoming and Lincoln Nebraska.
The Senior Girl Scouts schedule a carnival on January 28 at 2 30 p m in the Girl Scout Club room. The item titled The Biggest Farce in the World appears as a title within the notice.
The Sorosis Study Club met January 10 with hostess Mrs. R. E. Cooper. Presiding was Mrs. Algot Anderson. Elected for the year: President Mrs. George Cardwell, Vice-President Mrs. Algot Anderson, Secretary Mrs. Walter Boyles, Treasurer Mrs. Maurice Medlin. Eight new fiction volumes joined the library. Book committee thanked E. H. Lewis and W. H. Berger for gifts. Mrs. Walter Boyles led a panel on Your Stake in World Peace with Mrs. Ralph Larson, Mrs. John Nylund, Mrs. Maurice Medlin and Mrs. Sherman Robison participating.
The Scandia Methodist Church will conduct a revival series from January 24 to February 5 led by Dr. Robert J. Kennedy of Dallas, Texas, an evangelist and song leader, with local pastor Rev. J. Orville Bookless assisting.
Open house in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Berggren marked their 25th wedding anniversary held Sunday January 15 at the Grant Berggren home. Numerous relatives and friends from Belleville Republic and nearby towns attended and presented gifts.
Ten guests attended the Thursday afternoon event honoring Mrs Darrell Cantwell. Guests included Misses Patsy Cooper Audrey Thompson Tonia Hammer Norma Lervold and Mrs Don Larson Mrs Norman Sankey Mrs Robert Lervold Mrs Russell Lervold Mrs John Dart and Mrs Everett Johnson with Mrs Dart presiding at the tea service.
Mr and Mrs George Larson and Lorraine and Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Judith and Anita were coffee guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren spent Sunday in Republic visiting C G Aspegren who has been ill since Friday.
Sunday callers at the E. M. East vedt home included Mrs. Albertina Isaac and Ida, Mrs. Alfred Hammer, Carolyn Fraser, Mrs. Karen Ross, and Clarice.
Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell host a celebration for their wedding anniversary with attendees including Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
The 1950 March of Dimes campaign to Fight Polio runs January 16 to 31 across the United States. In Scandia local co chairs Mrs John Dart and Mrs Arnold J Perry lead efforts with 10 donation containers in town shops. The goal is at least $300, up from $250 last year, with half of funds staying local for cases.
Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson became managers of Chuck's Cafe replacing Chuck and Mrs Kinnon. They promise an up to date eating place and invite patronage. Free coffee will be served Saturday.
Riverview 4-H Club met January 16 led by president Larry Hobson. Members saluted the flag and recited the pledge, roll called, minutes approved, and plans set for a February 20 Valentine party and a Spring Festival play. Peggy Johnson to find play material. Donna Burandt led the program with songs and a talk on feeding birds in winter. Lunch followed and the meeting adjourned.
The Sorosis Study Club sponsors a miscellaneous sale for Scandia Library and the Girl Scouts on Saturday January 28 1950 at the library building. A carnival accompanies the sale with white elephant items clothing dishes and a food sale plus pie and coffee. Donors may call Mrs Maurice Medlin or Mrs George Cardwell to arrange pick up.
The Social Hour Club met January 12 with Rex Sandell as host. Eleven members attended and approved replacing club trays. A party was planned with committee members W Johnson QC Odell Joe Cline Morten Jensen and Alvin Peterson. The next meeting is January 26 with Dale Stafford.
One of the first television experiment stations in the United States operated at Kansas State College in Manhattan, marking an early milestone in broadcast technology.
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