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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
1
The March of Dimes drive enters its final week in Scandia. Donors are urged to contribute before February 1 by mailing checks to co chairs Mrs. John Dart and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry. Local funds aid polio victims while national funds support research for infantile paralysis.
The American Legion sponsors a Wolf Hunt Sunday on January 29. Corner at 10:00 a.m. lunch by Scandia American Legion, Blue Rock shoot by Republic Legion. Round-up at Lincoln church with captains for each side and compliance with state hunting and fishing laws.
The Sorosis Study Club gathered January 17 with Mrs. Maurice Medlin hosting. Topics included Kansas Juvenile Homes and Projects and child labor, a paper on water supplies by Mrs. Max Muth, and Ronald Anderson winning first in the local citizenship essay. Guests included Mrs. W. E. Dyatt. juvenile books were donated by Patsy, Jacquelin and Barbara Cooper. The next gathering will be a Valentine party on February 7.
A surprise party honored Mrs. Walter Berry on her birthday with hostesses Mrs. Neal Cady and Mrs. George Christie. Guests included Mrs. Ben Denoyer and others. pinochle determined winners with Mrs. Lloyd Norris taking high. A lunch was served and many gifts were given.
A birthday anniversary celebration was hosted Friday at the A C Freed home. Guests included Reuben Carlson Erickson Carl Moline and Mr and Mrs H E Rosene Mr and Mrs Chas Freed Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed their sons Donald and Wallace and the honoree A C Freed.
Mr and Mrs George Larson Richard Larry and Lorraine visited Lindsborg Friday evening for the Kansas Wesleyan Bethany game and stayed until Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Gene Larson and Becky Sue.
Sunday guests at the E. M. Eastvedt home included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Helfer and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Norris of Hebron Nebraska. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen with Janice Jimmie and Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith with Sheryl, Mrs. H. S. Bly and Dr. Anna Rimol.
Kansas facts quiz asks six questions about early Kansas history. Questions cover statehood, army pay in 1861, Waconda lake spring, first Kansas River ferry operation, and first US flag airings, with answers on page 8.
Scandia Chapter No 481 OES met in stated form January 17 with Grace Robison as Worthy Matron and W J Matthias as Worthy Patron presiding. Glenna Freed served as Electa. guests included Mrs Athol Scott and Mrs Roy Moore of Norway. Next meeting February 7 includes Masons as guests and refreshments served.
Mrs Don Larson hosted at her home a gathering announcing the coming marriage of Miss Sonia Hammer set for April 2 1950. Guests included Mrs Carl Hammer and many Hammer family members with a floral luncheon centerpiece.
A Thursday evening gathering at Frank Lervold home celebrated Margie Lervold’s birthday anniversary. Guests included Barbara Cooper Rose Thompson Judith Anderson Anita Anderson Lois Erickson Irene Hammer Vanela Johnston Arla Ocobock Clarissa Price Arlene Lervold and Margie Lervold. The group played Canasta with Barbara Cooper winning high Irene Hammer low and Judith Anderson traveling.
Guests at the Clark Freed home on Sunday for Mr. Freed’s birthday included Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Freed, Mr. and Mrs. George Freed, Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family, Milton Freed and Peggy Reed. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moe.
The 1947 Club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson on Thursday evening with 22 members present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and Sheryl, Gladys Hughes and Doris and Vickie Herrman. Pitch at six tables awarded prizes to Mrs. Sherman Robison, Ted Ostberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring. Guest prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith. Lunch was served by the hosts.
Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera and Mrs Hilda Edlund and Florerice Nelson. On Friday they were luncheon guests there with Formosa connections.
Scandia Swedes play a busy schedule from December to February facing Republic Jewell Simpson Jamestown Randall Jewell Courtland and Narka with mixed results. The issue also notes class changes in English Economics Government and Sociology and reports honor roll seniors and a wedding anniversary dinner.
Guests at the Chas. H. Freed residence celebrated Mrs. Freed’s birthday anniversary Tuesday. Attending were Miss Emma Swenson, Mrs. N. F. Pearson, Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, Mrs. Elsa Bergstrom, Mrs. S. J. Swenson, Mrs. Walter Boyles and Mrs. Algot Anderson.
Guests gathered Saturday afternoon at Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson to celebrate Mrs. Pearson’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Freed, Mrs. Kathleen Hacker, Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. Benny Lervold, Mrs. El Reno Sederlin, Mrs. J. Swenson, Mrs. Elsa Bergstrom, S. J. Swenson and Carl Hammer. They brought and served a delicious lunch.
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and family included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haggman Miss Blanche Haggman Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund A. C. Freed Wallace Freed Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Freed and sons and Herman Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hedin were last Thursday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins in a social note with no further details.
A pot luck lunch in honor of Miss Emma Svenson’s birthday was served at her home. Guests included Mrs. Albin Forsberg Mrs. Edith Forsberg Mrs. Axel Smith Mrs. Will Kallman Mrs. Ada Aspegren Mrs. Hannah Freed Mrs. Charley Freed Mrs. Lloyd Norris Miss Adah Edna Robison Josie Robison Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha.
Guests celebrated Helen Murphy's birthday Sunday at the home of Mrs Lilly McGregor. Attendees included Mrs Rash leigh Mrs William Shaver of Belleville Mr and Mrs Perry Rashleigh and family of Little River Mrs Lizzie Cooper Mrs Dennis Cooper Mrs Ada Burandt Mrs Charley Burandt and Mrs Mary Moe.
Friday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen Mr and Mrs Joe M Goodwin and Mr and Mrs W E Zimmerman. The group spent the evening playing Canasta and lunch was served by the hosts.
The Scandia Journal enters its 79th year in Kansas, tracing back to January 1871. The editors and publishers have changed over time, but the current team takes pride in continuing the long-standing local newspaper tradition.
The Rev. Robert J. Kennedy evangelist conducts a revival crusade at the Scandia Methodist Church. Evening services start at 7 30 with songs and a strong message. Sunday School is at 10 00, morning worship at 11 00, Youth Fellowship at 7 45 p m, and evening service at 7 30. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer of Scandia announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Mr Donald Cox of Scottsville with wedding date not set. They also announce Sonia Hammer engaged to Mr Kenneth Tuley of Republic nephew of Mrs Mary Lacey and Miss Albina Evans with a wedding planned in April.
Mrs. Margaret Brown aged 72 died Monday January 23. Funeral services were planned for Thursday January 26 at 2:00 PM from the Methodist church in Scandia with interment in Courtland cemetery. She was mother of Mrs. J. S. Richards of Scandia. The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved. An obituary will appear next week.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom entertained with a Canasta party Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison Mr and Mrs Wm Matthias Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mr and Mrs Guy French Mrs Elsie Noble Mr and Mrs Charley Tuley Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite and Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson.
A party was held Wednesday at the home of Miss Emma Swenson in honor of her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Edith Forsberg, Mrs. Bill Kallman, Mrs. Ad Aspegren, Misses Josie Adah and Edna Robison, Mrs. Charley Freed, Mrs. C. A. Smith, Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Forsberg, Mrs. Loren Carlgren and Mrs. Clyde Norris.
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt and Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine were Friday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera, sharing a casual social visit and meal.
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor Bob and Linda Mrs Nellie Wells and Miss Anita Barnett all of Belleville with no incidents reported.
The Scandia Journal explains its role providing hometown news plus national and international items via Western Newspaper Union features. It highlights pages with cartoons needlecraft home sections weekly news analysis sports photos and syndicated columns for wide reader appeal.
The Princess Theatre intends to reopen on Saturday February with most work finished this week. Painting started Monday progresses well and should finish in a few days. The team travels to Kansas City January 26 to lineup pictures for the coming season and will feature an opening photo next week.
Roberta Tholstrup and Alvin R Moe were wed Sunday afternoon January 1 1950 in Concordia at the Methodist parsonage. Attendants included Mrs Keith Kohler and Miss Ramona Nelson with Donald Freed Ronald Clark and Keith Kohler assisting. The bride works for Southwestern Bell in Concordia and the groom a Kansas Nebraska medical rep. They plan a brief southern honeymoon and will reside at 246 West Fourth Street Concordia.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener hosted a Saturday supper for Yorest's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin Miss Jane Young and Kenneth Myron Patricia and Janet Briscoe.
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