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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
8
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee and Dr. Norman J. Volk of Purdue urge using plant food to raise yields and boost soil organic matter. Return crop residues to the soil, avoid burning, and rotate with deep rooted legumes and manure to build a resilient, well drained, erosion resistant soil system.
Ogden, a three year employee, plans to ask for a raise and fears rejection. He shares a sleepless prelude, doubts himself, and imagines Mitchell firing him. Mitchell instead offers a junior partner post with double pay, shocking Ogden into fainting.
A party at Mrs. Ben Denoyer’s home celebrated her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Anna Hohman Mrs. George Cardwell Steven Mrs. Ruby Berry Mrs. Bertha Christie Mrs. Anna Cady and Mrs. Mary Moe. Many lovely gifts were received and a delicious lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lorentz at Beloit.
Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Art Emmert at Mankato.
Mrs Tekla Brown hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona. Afternoon and evening guests were Mrs Andrew Stafford Bernita and Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz Robert and Leon.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Minard of Concordia were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Boyd Burge. The visit highlighted a pleasant domestic gathering in the local community.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt.
Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith of Beleville visited Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren on Friday. A party was held at Wallace Aspegren home Friday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Hart Price of New Meadows Idaho. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Moore Mr and Mrs Will Gardner Mr and Mrs Paul Beck and Mrs Elsie Noble all of Republic and Mrs Ann Gardner.
Mr and Mrs R M Mercer of Lincoln Nebraska were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren. The social visit highlighted local hospitality and neighborhood ties.
Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs W W Aspegren attended an open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Taylor in Republic honoring their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sunday afternoon visitors to Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer included Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Hilton Billy Sonia and Kenneth Tuley for a social gathering.
Saturday evening guests at the George Haser residence were Mr. Clyde Blakeley and Mrs. Clyde Blakeley, and Mr. J. D. Greenslade and Mrs. J. D. Greenslade.
Sunday evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders to the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Hain, continuing a cordial social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hain visited Republic to see Mr and Mrs C Al Noble and Coyt. Mrs Pete Jorgensen and a Beloit guest plus Mr and Mrs Al Albinder of Plainville and Mrs Ernest Avelson of Jewell City called on the Hains. Saturday guests of the Greenslades included Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakely. The Perry family from Hardy Nebraska were Sunday guests of the Greenslades.
A series of social calls and visits are noted with multiple families hosting guests. Carl Hugos, Victor Herrman, Clarence Herrman, Eugene Herrman, Doris, Vickie, Gustava Ostberg, Ted, Arthur Jackson and family, Elwyn Isaacson, Joe N. Johnson, Walter Henry, Arvid Larson, Elmer Larson of Salina, Alma Olson, August Band and sons are named among the hosts and guests during weekend and Sunday gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haskins joined Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hendrickson in Concordia. Vernon Nelson Lynn and Clarence Nelson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Iver Hammer and Sonja. Frank Lervoeld and Eugene called on Harry Dugger at Republic Sunday. Joe N. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson dinner at Harry Nelson’s in Jamestown Friday.
Sunday evening at the Lee Loring home hosted a birthday dinner in honor of Richard Loring. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin, Neal Miss Gwen Ocobock, and Glenn Loring.
The text notes 1860s Kansas Territorial Legislature divorces and a call for county committees to measure marital status. It cites Kansas entering the union as the 34th state on January 29, 1861, signed by President Buchanan. It mentions recruitment at Fort Leavenworth, Waconda Springs in Mitchell county, Moses Grinter’s 1831 ferry, and the first Stars and Stripes flown in Kansas in 1806 by Zebulon Pike Peete near Republic county.
The Cameron Seed House offers above market pay for alfalfa seed and states they have Yellow and White Sweet Clover Seed in stock. Belleville Kansas. 2te.
For sale a 30000 Btu gas heater listed by Roy Tedrow of Scandia Tp. Indoor or outdoor use noted with basic specs. Contact details not fully legible in the snippet.
The Sunshine Circle gathered Tuesday January 17 at the Methodist church parlors with Mrs Clarence Nelson as hostess and 14 members present.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola were Thursday evening guests at the Alfred Swanson home.
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Senneth Danielson and Mrs Elmer Danielson were hosted by Mr and Mrs Ephriam Hedstrom in Courtland.
Mr Sherman Robison and Mrs Robison informed Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor of a Monday morning call.
Mrs R E Cooper sponsored a skating party at Courtland Friday evening for the intermediate girl scouts. They invited guests and several parents took them in cars.
Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell and Miss Laura Rasmussen spent Sunday in Republic visiting Mrs Amelia Kathrine Berg and Ethel.
Lost pair of brown leather lined gloves. Reward offered if returned to Gaylord Freed.
For sale 25 forty pound vaccinated pigs and one seven year old Holstein cow. Seller: Ethel Simmons located Courtland Kansas. Contact details not provided in readable text.
For sale a 12 by 14 foot brooder house on runners in all condition. Wired for electricity. Contact Mrs Anna Lauritzen at 1606 I Street Belleville for details.
For sale in Hastings Nebraska a slightly damaged Wurlitzer spinet piano is offered at a liberal discount by Hastnes Piano Co. Located Hastings Nebraska. Two price term indications 2tp.
Repossessed piano in first class shape offered for balance due local sale. Wolfe Music Company Salina Kansas handles the listing and sale in the area.
Albert Moe of Scandia Kansas advertises 3500 bales of alfalfa for sale across first second and third cut. Contact available locally.
For sale by Warren A. Scott trustee for Paeppa Shivvers, deceased, Lots 15 and 158 of Block 11 in original town Scandia Kansas. Courthouse or sale details not provided.
Dining table with six chairs, one devan, two 9 by 12 wool rugs, one 7 by 9 wool rug in good condition. Contact Mrs Art Jacobson in Scandia for details.
For sale in Courtland Kansas a nine room modern home with three car garage on a 75 by 140 foot lot. Real estate listing from Ainsworth Realty Co Concordia Kansas. Bargain notice.
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