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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

6

Scandia Rebekah Lodge Holds Draping Service and Install Plans

The Scandia Rebekah Lodge met with 27 members. A draping service honored Blanche Werts of Smith Center who died December 20 1987 and Hattie Feist of Los Angeles who died January 2 1938. Officers installation was planned in Belleville January 17. A Thomas Wildey music program followed.

Scandia Rebekah Lodge Blanche Werts Rebekah Frank Fordham Robt Charles Hohman Jake Weislogel Belleville Thomas Wildey I. O. O. F. Lodge

Farewell Party for Paul Nelson Before Vicksburg Departure

A farewell gathering was held Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelsons home for their son Paul who leaves Monday for Vicksburg Mississippi after a month at home. Guests included Otto Nelsons family, Paul Fredrickson and Rev J E Englund and sons plus many Nelsons Lindecrantz and Sandell families and friends.

Axel Nelson Paul Vicksburg Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson J. E. Englund Anton Nelson Elvera Carl Lindecrantz Joyce Johnson Oliver Nelson Amanda Rosene Jessie Nichol Mildred Rydwall Caroline Street Adelene Sandell Vivian Nelson Eugene Rydwall Irvin Street Rex Harlan Sandell Victor Anderson

Sorosis Study Club Hosts Paper on Parole System

Mrs H L Hampton hosted the Sorosis Study Club on Tuesday with Algor Anderson presenting Parole System. Members and guests include F Miller and many other named ladies. Jamestown visitors joined Mr and Mrs Murray for dinner. West resigns teaching post to join Oklahoma Gas and Electric.

H. L. Hampton Sorosis Study Club Algor Anderson Parole System F., L. Miller Charles Curtis L. G. Nystrom Ed Boman R. E. Downing J. H. Hooker C. V. Hageman E. P. Ahrens O. M. Hardtaker Cummings Geneva Johnson Anderson Hampton

Vocational Agriculture Teachers Meet at Concordia

O. M. Hardtaker attended a Sectional meeting of Vocational Agricultural Teachers at Concordia last Wednesday afternoon and evening. The session was conducted by H. H. Brown of Kansas State College at Manhattan.

O. M. Hardtaker Concordia H. H. Brown Kansas State College Manhattan

Rasmussen and Street Families Dined at Courtland

Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Will Street with family were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Sjoholm at Courtland on Sunday.

R. A. Rasmussen Will Street Albert Sjoholm Courtland

Jamestown Visit by Ostberg and Funk Family

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Funk and Ernest at Jamestown Sunday.

Gustava Ostberg Ted Elmer Funk Ernest Jamestown

Hall-Sypher Marriage Announced in Spokane Area

Hall and Sypher families announce the marriage of Helen Marie Hall to Fredrick B. Sypher Jr. on January 1, 1938. The ceremony was held at the St. Paul’s Methodist manse in Spokane with Rev. Peery officiating. Nellie Shaw attended the bride and Merlin Sypher served as best man.

Silverton Ore Portland General Electric Co Sypher F. B. Sypher Medical Lake Wash

Amana Circle Meets at Swanson Home in Potluck Gathering

The Amana Circle Lutheran group met at Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Swanson’s home for a potluck supper and a brief business meeting followed by a program. Attendees included Adolph Nelson and family, Algot Anderson and Ronnie, Cline Kauer and family, Ed Swanson and family, Carl Isaacson and son, Frank Isaacson and Carl, C A Forsberg, C P Ry dell, J F Swanson family, Amanda Maxell, Anna Swanson, Will Swanson, Rev. M C Linerson, Emil Granquist, and Kenneth Beck.

Amana Circle Lutheran Church Group Oscar Swanson Adolph Nelson Algot Anderson Ronnie Cline Kauer Ed Swanson Carl Isaacson Frank Isaacson Carl C. A. Forsberg C. P. Rydell J. F. Swanson Amanda Maxell Anna Swanson Will Swanson M. C. Linerson Emil Granquist Kenneth Beck

U. and I. Art Club Hosted by Mrs Lena Lloyd

Mrs Lena Lloyd entertained the U. and I. Art Club at her home Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs E C Wires and Miss Geneva Johnson. Members present were Mrs C V Hageman, Mrs Mary Creager, Mrs F L Miller, Mrs C C Cummings, Mrs H L Hampton, Mrs E T Olson, Mrs George Jean Debeur, Mrs S J Summer, Mrs Chris Nelson and Miss Mary West.

Lena Lloyd U. and I. Art Club E. C. Wires Geneva Johnson C. V. Hageman Mary Creager F. L. Miller C. C. Cummings H. L. Hampton E. T. Olson George Jeandebeur S. J. Summer Chris Nelson Mary West

Friday Evening Lunch Guests At Mrs. Lena Lloyd

Lunch guests included Miss Lula Racebaugh of Topeka and the Misses Jessie Nichol Ruby Johnson Rita West Trella Reiber Marianne Ozgment Cornelia Furry Dolores Miller Blanche Haggman Mrs Otto Wetzel Dr C V Haggman and Phil Hageman.

Lena Lloyd Lula Racebaugh Topeka Jessie Nichol Ruby Johnson Rita West Trella Reiber Marianne Ozgment Cornelia Furry Dolores Miller Blanche Haggman Otto Wetzel C. V. Haggman Phil Hagegman

Mrs Blakeley and companions visit Smith Center Monday

Mrs S D Blakeley with Mrs BE H Lewis Mrs O E Beach and Della Mae took a business trip to Smith Center Monday. Beach and Della Mae called on Mr and Mrs Leighton Conn and Peggy Ann during the visit.

S. D. Blakeley BE. H. Lewis O. E. Beach Della Mae Smith Center Mrs. Beach Leighton Conn Peggy Ann

Halgren and Relatives Visit From Michigan and Canada

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Halgren and daughter and Mrs Jay Bell of Saginaw Michigan arrived Thursday for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Gust Halgren and Verle and other relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Paula Sue, Mr and Mrs Otto Gabrin of Edmonton Ontario and August Gabrielson were guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden Monday evening. Mrs S D Blakeley returned Sunday from visits to Cold Water Kansas Look Out Oklahoma and Wichita where she cared for Mrs E O Blakeley who is ill.

Lloyd Halgren Jay Bell Saginaw, Mich Gust Halgren Verle Russell Anderson Paula Sue Otto Gabricon Edmonton Ontario Canada August Gabrielson Oscar Linden S. D. Blakeley Cold Water Kansas Look Out Okla Wichita E. O. Blakeley

Courtland Guests Attend Johnson Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson of Courtland host Sunday inviting Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Phyllis and Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson and Darlene to a riverside gathering with Joseph Johnson and sons.

Oliver Johnson Courtland Lawrence Olson Phyllis Arthur Anderson Darlene Joseph Johnson

Christian Endeavor Cabinet Meeting and Week Plans

The Christian Endeavor group met Monday night with the C E Cabinet of Republic. Miss Lu cretia Keys sponsored Scandia C E members Gayl Tedrow Irena Skidmore Irene Gritten and Anjeannette Wetzel attended. Church notice to meet Sunday at 7 p.m. Pauline Skidmore leads. Don’t forget January 31 to February 6.

Christian Endeavor County C. E Republic Lucretia Keys Scandia C. E Gayl Tedrow Irena Skidmore Irene Gritten Anjeannette Wetzel Christian Endeavor United Brethren’ Church Pauline Skidmore Don’t

Johnsons Host Sequence Club Evening

Mr and Mrs A D Johnson hosted a Sequence Club gathering on Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur and Mr and Mrs R E Cooper. Regular members were present. Pinnochle yielded high score for Mr and Mrs J T Davis, with Mr and Mrs George Cardwell low score and Joyce Johnson taking traveling prize.

A. D. Johnson Sequence Club George Jeandebeur R. E. Cooper Pinnochle J. T. Davis George Cardwell Joyce Johnson

Hugh Fraser Returns From Lawrence Visit

Hugh Fraser returned Tuesday evening from Lawrence where he stayed with his daughter Mrs. Stanley Schwahn and Mr Schwahn. He also visited relatives in Greenwood county during the trip.

Hugh Fraser Lawrence Stanley Schwahn Mr. Schwahn Mr. Fraser Greenwood County

Sunday Visit Totals with Several Local Families

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family Mr and Mrs Cline Kauer and family Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson and John Aspegren were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Lars Brown.

Elmer Danielson Cline Kauer Theodore Danielson John Aspegren Lars Brown

Birthday Dinner Honors Junior Dutton at Concordia

Messrs Floyd Vannice Merle Legsdon and Junior and Richard Dutton were guests of Miss Mildred Wagner at Concordia Sunday evening for a dinner honoring Junior Duttons birthday.

Floyd Vannice Merle Legsdon Junior Richard Dutton Mildred Wagner Concordia Junior Dutton

Belleville supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Ira Wolford

Misses Bertha Fogelberg and Lucretia Keys were entertained last Friday for supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wolford in Belleville.

Bertha Fogelberg Lucretia Keys Ira Wolford Belleville

Dinner guests from Norway visit Nystroms

Mrs. Clara Anderson, Mrs. Tilda Anderson, and Herman Anderson of Norway were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nystrom and John on Tuesday of this week.

Clara Anderson Tilda Anderson Herman Anderson Norway Gus Nystrom John

Belleville Guests Attend Cardwell Event

Mr and Mrs A H Lorentz of Belleville Mr and Mrs J T Davis and Mr and Mrs J H Hooker were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Cardwell.

A. H. Lorentz Belleville J. T. Davis J. H. Hooker George Cardwell

Mrs Wetzel Hosts Friday Evening Honoring Sister

Mrs Otto Wetzel entertained Friday evening in honor of her sister Miss Lula Rodebaugh of Topeka to Mrs E C Wires Miss Blanche Haggman and Miss Mary West.

Otto Wetzel Lula Rodebaugh Topeka E. C. Wires Blanche Haggman Mary West

Hospitality Guests Reported From Local Names

Mrs Sherman Skidmore Mrs Ed Carlgren Mrs Joseph Melhus Miss Florence Stensons and Lawrence Hugos called on Rev and Mrs T O Torges Monday evening Rev and Mrs M C Linnerson Beth and Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronnie were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs C P Rydell See our new Red and White Enamel Ware Bargain Spot lte-5

Sherman Skidmore Ed Carlgren Joseph Melhus Florence Stensons Lawrence Hugos T. O. Torges M. C. Linnerson Beth Algor Anderson Ronnie C. P. Rydell

Community Club Elects Officers After Potluck Meeting

The Community Club met with Mrs. Carl Cuthberts on Wednesday with 12 members and guests including Mrs. Arthur Jensen and Mrs. Carl Veteto. Officers elected: President Mrs. Carl Peterson, Vice President Anna Anderson, Secretary Mrs. Conrad Sederlin, Treasurers Mrs. L G Nystrom and Mrs.ene Sederlin, Reporter Mrs. ElRene Sederlin. A potluck lunch was served. Next meeting is Wednesday January 26 with Mrs. Hrick Erickson.

Carl Cuthberts Arthur Jensen Carl Veteto Carlene Ernest Kirk Carl Peterson Anna Anderson Conrad Sederlin L. G. Nystrom Ene Sederlin ElRene Sederlin Hrick Erickson

Turkey Dinner Guests At Courtland Home

Sunday gathering at the Charles Anderson residence in Courtland included Mrs. Frank Johnson of Jamestown Mr. and Mrs. C O Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. O S Bergstrom Albert Segerhammer Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Engwall and Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Nelson with Ray as afternoon visitors.

John Murray Jamestown A. D. Johnson and John Swensen Homer Swensen J. W. Kier R. D. Kier Richard Lebanon Charles Anderson Courtland Frank Johnson C. O. Johnson O. S. Bergstrom Albert Segerhammer Reuben Engwall Dean Gust Nelson Ray

Rev J E Englund Speaks at Wayne Church Service

Rev J E Englund delivered the sermon at the evening service of the M E Church in Wayne on Sunday. He was entertained at supper at the parsonage by Rev and Mrs J Frint for a post service gathering.

J. E. Englund M. E Wayne J. Frint

Sederlin Families Honor Albin Anderson Birthday

Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin and sons and Mr and Mrs C B Sederlin were guests of Albin Anderson and Alice Tollert Friday evening in honor of Albin s birthday.

ElReno Sederlin and Sons C. 8. Sederlin Albin Anderson Alice Tollert Albin

Mrs Englund Leaves for Des Moines for Ill Daughter

Mrs J E Englund departed Thursday morning for Des Moines Iowa to be with her daughter Joan who had an appendectomy Wednesday night due to illness.

J. E. Englund Des Moines Iowa Joan

Dinner Guests See Hammer Family Circles

Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and son Mrs Carl Hammer and family and Mrs Benny Lervold and family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer.

Harold Hammer Carl Hammer Benny Lervold Harvey Hammer

Nystrom Hosts Supper Guests With Neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Nystrom and Lois Jean entertained Friday evening with supper guests: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and family of Kackley and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Burns.

Local Social Guests At Mrs. Denoyer And Cummings Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom and others visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Denoyer. The Misses Cornelia Furry Mari anne Ozment Trella Reiber Rita West and Dolores Miller called Sunday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cummings.

Cornelia Furry Marianne Ozment Trella Reiber Rita West Dolores Miller Mrs. C. C. Cummings

Linden Families Visit Andersons and Paula Sue

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden and Corinne Linden joined Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Mrs William Linden for a Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Paula Sue.

Oscar Linden John Naslund Corinne William Linden Russell Anderson Paula Sue

Reece and Loring Families Visit Mrs Loring in Concordia

Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Mr and Mrs Ed Loring visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Richard Loring who is a patient in St Joseph hospital in Concordia.

Belleville visit among Norris Aspegren Larson families

Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris and Mrs Dorothy Aspegren of Belleville joined Mr and Mrs Geo C Larson and family to visit Mrs Ada Aspegren and Norma on Sunday.

Clyde Norris Dorothy Aspegren Belleville Geo. C. Larson Ada Aspegren Norma Sunday

Hampton Couple Guests of Cummings Pair

Mr and Mrs H L Hampton were guests of Mr and Mrs C C Cummings Thursday evening.

H. L. Hampton Mrs. C. C. Cummings

New Prints Arrive Colorful Spring Patterns

Bargain Spot showcases fresh prints with bright spring patterns. Local shoppers browse affordable styles as seasonal displays go up.

Birthday Dinner Honoring Nelsons At Adolph Nelson Home

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the Adolph Nelson home to honor Mrs. Nelson on her birthday and Adolphus Nelson on his birthday the following Monday. Guests included the Linnersons, Isaacsons, Carl, Carlsons, Swansons, Amanda Maxell, Anna Swanson and Will Swanson.

Adolph Nelson

Sunday Dinner Guests List Chas. Tedrow Family

Mr and Mrs Chas Tedrow and family visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin and their sons Ray and Eugene in a local gathering reflected in the household report.

Chas. Tedrow ElRene Sederlin Ray Eugene

Aberg and Nystrom Guests Share Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Carl Aberg and Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom and Lois Jean spent Sunday afternoon with neighbors and friends in a quiet social visit.

Carl Aberg L. G. Nystrom Lois Jean E. W. Burns

Larson and Freeburg Attend Hardware and Implement Convention

Fred Larson and John Freeburg travel to Kansas City this week to participate in the Hardware and Implement convention.

Fred Larson John Freeburg Kansas City Hardware and Implement

Belleville visitors host Mrs A B Wilder

Mrs Dora Carstenson and Miss Louise Carstensen of Belleville visited with Mrs A B Wilder one evening last week in a social call.

Dora Carstenson Louise Carstensen Belleville A. B. Wilder

Bell and Halgren Family Visit from Saginaw Michigan

Mrs. Jay Bell together with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Halgren and their children traveled from Saginaw Michigan to visit relatives for a two week period beginning Friday.

Sunday Visit For Ham Mer Family With Walter Household

Mr and Mrs Harvey Ham mer and their son were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Walter and family. The visit centered on family conversation and fellowship at the Walters residence.

Fremont man visits former Scandia resident Saturday

Murray Lash of Fremont Nebraska, formerly living near Scandia, called at the Bert Fulcomer home Saturday afternoon.

Murray Lash Fremont Nebr Scandia Bert Fulcomer

Thanks to Friends for Gifts While Hospitalized

I thank my friends who sent me gifts ecards and letters during my hospital stay and home confinement.

Concordia visit by Drs. and families Friday afternoon

Mrs. R. A. Doctor and Mrs. Thornton Doctor with daughters called on Mrs. R. J. Sanger and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Doctor in Concordia Friday afternoon for a social visit.

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