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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
3
The Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor H. Pearson invites Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 , Vernon Swanson supervising morning worship at 11 . Next week the Priscilla group meets Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the church parlor with hostesses Mrs. Bessie Tedrow and Mrs. Car of Anderson.
Rev. R. B. Wilke leads Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 21:00. Intermediate MYF at 6:00 and Senior MYF to travel to Munden. First Quarterly Conference with Dr. Freeman presiding on Thursday January 26 at 7:30 p.m. Entire membership urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Rolland Mowry of Paico visited Sherman English family Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Russell Schrader visited Tuesday with Mr Sherman English and Mrs English.
Mrs Karen Ross and Clarice with Mr and Mrs Dean Brewer were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Vols and Janice last Thursday evening.
Donald Van Ornan of Hardy Nebraska spent a Saturday morning as a guest at the Glenwood Freed residence. He was welcomed and shared conversation during the visit.
Warren A. Scott announces candidacy for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket in Republic County Kansas subject to the will of voters in the August primary election. A. A. Pat Kelly also announces candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket in Republic County Kansas subject to the same primary election.
Republic County Kansas. Milo Johnson treasurer certifies receipts and expenditures for 1955 ending December 31 with a year end balance of 30.67 and total expenditures of 88.71 including budget items and a 28.71 line item for budget end report. Frank Lervold and Albert Jackson sworn as witnesses on January 17, 1956.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen and Harold visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson along with Lois and Janice on Sunday evening.
Glenwood Freed arrived home Friday night after a trip to Topeka where he had been since Wednesday. He served as a delegate from Republic County to the State Board of Agriculture meeting.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie and Kathy and Duane Gile spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Virgil Larsen and children of Jamestown.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Joyce were Friday guests at the Harold Hammer home. Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family of Beloit spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Scandia. Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja, Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted and Elmer Johnson were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Elmer Funk and Ernest of Jamestown.
Mr and Mrs Billy Waite hosted a party Saturday with guests Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen Mr and Mrs Homer Caldwell Mr and Mrs Ray Allen and Mr and Mrs Glenn Householder of Belleville Also Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby joined Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson for supper Monday Evening Mrs Ralph Moe Mrs Roy Xvasnicka Gregory and Mrs Grace Kallman visited Elmer Van Nortwick and Lynn of Belleville Tuesday for Lynn birthday anniversary dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Larry O'Brien and family including Mrs J W Smith Mrs Ellen Hammer and Betty Dodg and Melvin O'Brien of Pasco Washington
Mr and Mrs John Van Gundy and their children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry and their children, sharing a family gathering at the Perry home.
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Don Larson attended the Kansas University versus Kansas State University basketball game in Manhattan Saturday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson with Mrs. Lena Fogelberg and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson spent Monday in Brantford attending the women’s missionary society meeting to plan the Spring meeting program.
Mr and Mrs Gene Milner and family of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Fiorell Janice and Vickie.
Mrs. Wilbur Sothers was a Thursday evening supper guest of Mrs. Eva Sothers, highlighting a small social gathering in the community.
Mr and Mrs Harry Quantic and Lois attended the KU K State basketball game at Manhattan Saturday night. Bruce Quantic and Kenneth Cardwell of Manhattan were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Sylvester of Riley.
Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and Mrs Anna Hohman visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Emanuel Linden. Mrs Anna Hohman was a Saturday dinner guest of Mrs Adam Aspegren.
Mr and Mrs George Christie spent Monday evening with Mrs Anna Hoh man at her home.
George Cardwell, treated at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia last week, was able to return home Tuesday and is reported getting along very nicely.
Curtis Modlin was seriously ill Sunday morning and transported to St Joseph hospital in Concordia for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramon a and Mr and Mrs Frankie Mike sell were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs John Vishnefske.
Thursday evening visitors included Wesley Johnson of Meade Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt invited by Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith Ramona also attended as a guest.
Thorval Anderson visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Vern on Smith and Ramona.
Mrs N H Pearson departed Tuesday morning to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Nels Pearson and their baby at Nerby Kansas.
Mrs. Joe N. Johnson spent Wednesday with Mrs. Etta Nystrom, sharing time and conversation in a cordial visit.
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Mrs C P Rydell of Topeka called Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson. Mrs Clarence Barber and Mrs Alice Cahill spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Emily Willis at Republic.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ebright of Hardy Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Cahill.
Mrs. Bert Barrett of Belleville spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, sharing a daytime visit and conversation at their home.
Mr and Mrs M L Larson Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and Carl Lee Reece attended the Kansas University versus Kansas State game in Manhattan and were supper guests of Mr and Mrs LaVerne Lervold.
Mrs Algor Anderson entertained a small group of women at her home on Wednesday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs C P Rydell of Topeka. Guests included Mrs Rydell Mrs N H Pearson Mrs Charles Anderson Mrs Esther Lindberg of Courtland Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs Hans Nelson Mrs Ada Aspegren Mrs J W Hall Mrs S J Swenson Mrs Charles H Freed Mrs Edith Swenson Minnie Anderson Miss Gladya Hugos Vernon Swanson Milton Anderson Hans Nelson and Charles Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson were summoned to Concordia Friday evening due to the serious illness of Otto Brandt.
Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Smith honored Sheryl Smith birthday and anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs M L Larson Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson Lyle and Mrs Lloyd Barleen Benton Janice Beth Waterville attendees.
Mrs Robert Robbins underwent surgery at St Joseph hospital in Concor dia Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell attended the KU K State basketball game in Manhattan Saturday night and visited Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Clay Center. Lynette Boyles is on the sick list with an infected ear.
Mr and Mrs Porter Hammer were Friday evening guests at the M L Larson home keeping a cordial social visit with the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson and Allen and Mrs. Orville Linden and Dennis were Sunday evening supper guests of Mrs. Carl T. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobson.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren and Mary Hanson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs George Larson and their family as guests in their home.
Saturday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson Mrs Ada Aspengren Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville Mr and Mrs Loren Gren Kathleen and Dennis Gren and Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey and Julie.
Mr and Mrs George Larson along with Larry and Lorraine visited Sunday evening at the Don Larson residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Huffman and their family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady, enjoying time together.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady entertained Monday evening honoring Mrs George Fike Jr birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fike and Everette Lee Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mrs Ellen Hammer spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Bert Barrett of Belleville, sharing a quiet afternoon and friendly conversation.
Mrs Ellen Johnson and Mrs Frank Isaacson visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Guy Frazier.
Mr and Mrs Larry Smith of Philipsburg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady. They also visited J W Smith of Concordia. Mrs Hannah Freed and Mrs Carl McDowell were Saturday evening visitors of Mrs Anna Hohman. Mr and Mrs Charley Hohman were Monday dinner guests of Mrs Anna Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Hammeke of Manhattan announce the birth of a baby girl named Mary Ellen born Monday January 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R E Cooper of Scandia and Mrs N S Cooper is a great grandmother.
Mr and Mrs Maureen Hanson and Larry of Hastings Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson.
Mrs. Elmer Loring and Mr. and Mrs Vickrown and Mark of Republic were Wednesday evening guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman. Judy Stayer of Belleville was a Saturday overnight guest of Alice Cady. Glenn Kirk was a Sunday dinner guest at the Glenwood Freed home.
A North Western National Life Insurance Bureau analysis contrasts 1925 and 1955 housing activity. It notes that 1925 started 937000 non farm dwelling units, versus an estimated 1,300,000 starts in 1955, adjusting for family counts and price changes.
Stockton report quotes Tillie Lewis of Flotill Products on a growing low calorie food industry stabilizing farmers incomes. She cites dietetic sales near 100 million dollars this year, up from 25 million four years ago, aided by no calorie sweeteners. She notes many American families have diet concerns driving demand for fruit and vegetable based diet foods.
Washington reports the pronghorn antelope has rebounded from near extinction. Once 20 000 in the United States and 5 000 in Wyoming the species recovered after hunting bans and controlled seasons. By 1948 Wyoming counted 65 000 and the nation about 350 000.
Archibald Boseley, 59, reveals he bought 26 750 in American dollars as 1939 speculation, lost the roll when the British Treasury called in foreign currency, then received a typewritten envelope with identical bills. He handed them to police and estimates the 1939 6 400 pounds value now exceeds 9 000 pounds.
Three year old Bruce Olsen fell into a cistern in Minot North Dakota. He grabbed a pipe above water and called for help until rescuers arrived. He was unharmed but sad about losing his cowboy boots. His mother Mrs Harlen Olsen promised to buy him another pair.
Trappist monks at Holy Cross Monastery in Berryville Virginia have begun selling their bread, Monk's Own Loaf, to suburban Washington D C. The dark hearty whole wheat bread uses soy flour for extra protein and supports the monks meatless diet. The program remains small and was sparked by a retired physician whose friends spread the word.
A giant toad native to the Colorado basin in Arizona and California is examined in a University of California laboratory aquarium. It can squirt potent poison up to 120 feet and devours rats and mice. The toad reaches nearly a foot in length and releases poison when the animal is placed in its mouth.
Dr. B. W. Bauer identifies the diet restricted diner as the forgotten man. He urges restaurants to add sugarless fruit skimmed milk and other diet friendly options and notes artificial sweeteners and non sodium salt can be offered on request. He notes gout sufferers should avoid meats and suggests suitable substitutions.
Fargo police arrested two brothers on theft charges after they admitted taking more than $100 in cash checks and property from churches and businesses. Tip led officers to the pair who were riding taxis around town with two young boys. Their mother claimed they were in fourth and sixth grades.
Kenneth Deer Myer prepared to load his truck in Adrian when the vehicle left the garage alone. It rolled 200 feet across the street, jumped a curb, broke a fence, uprooted two trees, plunged over a bank and came to rest against a concrete abutment near River Raisin.
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