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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1956

Page

8

Local families share Sunday meals at multiple homes

The report lists several households dining with relatives on Sunday. Guests included the A Burch family, Everette Mendenhall sr and jr families with their sons, Raymond Waite jr and Jerry Waite, John Betz Herall from Concordia, Sherman Scrivner family, Charley Mikesell family, and Charley Cardwell as dinner guests of Trecek near Cubo.

A. Burch Everette Mendenhall Raymond Waite Jerry Waite John Betz- Herall Concordia Sherman Scrivner Robert. Scrivner Charley Mikesell

Strombergs Dine With Scrivners Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs George Stromberg were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner for a social visit.

George Stromberg Robert Scrivner

visit of Moe and Ada to Mr and Mrs Bill

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe visited Sunday afternoon with Ada and Charley Burandt. They also called on Mrs Bitwabeth Cooper of Belleville.

Bill Moe Ada Charley Burandt Bitwabeth Cooper Belleville

Local Social Guests and Weekend Visitors Report

Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins Cheryl and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt Mrs Grant Berggren visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs W C Nesmith of Belleville Mr and Mrs Lester Allen and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mr Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita Mr and Mrs Arthur Coppock of Wichita spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and Mrs Maggie Hohman Mrs Coppock remained to spend a few days here with her parents

Grant Berggren W. C. .Nesmith Belleville Lester Allen Cecil Allen Clyde Norris Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Arthur Coppock Wichita Walter Anderson Maggie Hohman Coppock

Dinner Guests From Waterville and Wichita Gatherings

Saturday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and family of Waterville. Also present were Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson and Steven of Wichita, Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and David, Mr and Mrs M L Larson, Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle, Mrs Feta Cory and Mrs Rex Cory, Linda and Bob, who spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs M L Larson.

Lloyd * Barleen Waterville Ralph ‘Larson Steven Wichita Harold. Smith David M. L. Larson Glenn Larson and Lyle Feta Cory Rex Cory Linda Bob L.’ Larson Ralph Larson Steven of Mrs

Mrs Zenia Stofer Visited Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs Zenia Stofer visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Cameron Lowe. The brief encounter reports a social visit between two local residents in the community.

Zenia ‘Stofer Cameron Lowe

Social Visits and Weekend Gatherings Noted in Beloit Area

Mrs. Axel Jensen and Mrs. Theresa McDowell visited Friday with Mrs. Cameron Lowe and families including Carl Erickson Bill and M. Mrs. Dale Lervold and Jimmy spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and Eugene. Beloit group hosted by Roy Thomas over weekend. Max Berry and Gordon with Dennis Kohls ElDorado. Elmer Melby joined Milo Johnson for Saturday supper.

Axel Jensen Theresa McDowell Cameron, Lowe Carl Erickson Bill Dale Lervold Jimmy Frank Lervold Eugene Max Berry Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, Kohls ElDorado Carl Erickson Home

Mr and Mrs Scrivner and Marvin dine with the Freed couple

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner and Marvin were Thursday evening guests at the Clark Freed home.

Robert Scrivner Marvin Clark Freed Home

Labon and Florence Marshall Visiting Flor ence Stafford

Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Florence Stafford.

Labon Marshall Florence Stafford

Sunday Evening Supper Guests Noted for Marshall Family

Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall are listed. Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs (incomplete) are mentioned, reflecting a social note from local households.

Labon Marshall Ben Marshall

Community Guests and Local Happenings Parade Through Town

Local families hosted and visited each other across the week with dinners, teas, and weekend gatherings. Notable mentions include Leslie Rasmussen’s recovery from Belleville hospital, and Dr. E Porter Ahrens speaking to the Cordia Kiwanis. Several scout activities and family visits occurred in Belleville, Scandia, Concordia, and Manhattan.

Family commemorations and birthdays noted in local listings

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson attended a family gathering honoring Jimmy Fredrickson. Russell Henriksen celebrated his birthday with friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr. Also mentioned are Clarence Nelson Sammy Marjorie, Floyd Renken Kathy and David Downs Russell Henriksen Leslie and Bert Nelson.

Paul Fredrickson Jimmy Fredrickson Russell Henriksen Otto Nelson George Fike Clarence Nelson Sammy And Marjorie Floyd Renken Kathy David of Downs Russell Henriksen Leslie Bert Nelson

Granddaughter Sandra Sue Freed Released From Hospital

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed learned Monday their granddaughter Sandra Sue Freed was discharged from Riley County Hospital Friday She is the one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Freed who had been ill with flu complications In hospital care since last week providing family update from local area.

Glenwood Freed Sandra Sue Riley County Hospital Gaylord Freed

Jacksons Attend Shrine Officers Election Banquet

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson spent Friday in Salina for the Isis Temple Shrine officers election and the banquet and evening entertainment.

Albert Jackson Salina Isis Temple

Jamestown Families Visit Mrs Lena Fogelberg

Mr. Stanley McMillen and wife with Marion and Mrs. Bertha Larsen of Jamestown join Mr. and Mrs. Reichard Fogelberg and family as Sunday guests of Mrs. Lena Fogelberg and Donald.

Stanley McMillen Marion Bertha Larsen Jamestown Reichard Fogelberg Lena Fogelberg Donald

Williams Family Attends Game Night at Mizer Home

Mr and Mrs R A Williams and family Carroll Broomfield and Bonnie Cady were after the game guests on Friday night at the Charles Mizer home near Courtland.

R. A. Williams Carroll Broomfield Bonnie Cady Charles Mizer Near Courtland

Weekend Visit Noted for Onmulgee Resident

Carrol Broomfield of Onmulgee Oklahoma serves as a weekend guest at the home of R. A. Williams, according to a local social note.

Carrol Broomfield Onmulgee R. A. Illiams

Fort Campbell Sentry Gene Blackwood Visits Family

Gene Blackwood of Fort Campbell Kentucky was a Saturday guest at the R. A. Williams home.

Gene Blackwood Fort Campbell, Ky R. A. Williams

January Birthday Potluck at R A Williams Home

Patsy Thompson and others celebrated January birthdays with a potluck supper at the R A Williams home Sunday evening. Guests included Shirley Freed Janice Florell Carroll Broomfield and Vernon and Rose Williams.

Patsy Thompson Bonnie Cady Mike Cady Keith Allen Jane Williams R. A. Williams Shirley Freed Janice Florell Carroll Broomfield Vernon Rose Williams

Ray Tingstrom Birthday Potluck Supper

A Sunday evening potluck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom honored Ray’s birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Wm J Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris and Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Tingstrom Ray Frank Granstedt Wm. J. Matthias Clarence Strom Lloyd Norris

Mrs Pearson Visits Derby Friends After Week Away

Mrs N H Pearson returned home Sunday after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs Nels Curtis and Curtis at Derby.

N. H. Pearson Nels Curtis Curtis Derby

Mr and Mrs Donald Runft Visit Concordia Hosts

Mr and Mrs Donald Runft were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pete Rasmussen in Concordia, sharing an informal evening and dine together.

Donald Runft Pete Rasmussen Concordia

Sunday Evening Guests Honor Jeannie's Birthday

Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Odgers and Jeannie celebrated Jeannie's birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard, Boyd Norgard, Jim, Mrs. Ruby Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Peterka, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Vie Gutscher.

Joe ‘Odgers Jeannie Oscar Norgard Boyd Norgard Jimmy Ruby’ Berry Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Edward Peterka

Erickson Family Visits After Ball Game

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson with Lois and Janice and Mr and Mrs Victor Erickson were Friday guests of Mrs Ruby Berry after the ball game. Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mary and Ed Johnson and Mrs Eben Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson.

Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice Mrs Victor Erickson Weer Ruby Berry Elmer Danielson Mary Ed. Johnson Eben John‘son Theodore Danielson

Evening visitors at Mrs Haser home

Wednesday evening supper guests included Mrs. Carl McDowell and Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White with Gregory. They spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aspegren.

Merle Haser Carl McDowell Arlis White Gregory

Dinner Hosts in Belleville Welcome Ericksons

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Van Aken hosted a Friday dinner in Belleville. The visit highlighted social ties between local families.

Carl Erickson Earl van Aken Belleville

Danielson Families Attend Monday Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson joined Bud Hallgren and family for a Monday evening visit. Kenneth Danielson and Irvin Currie accompanied Clarence Gile and family.

Mr and Mrs Elmer Denielson Dinner Guests at Swanson Home

Thursday evening guests at the Alfred Swanson residence were Mr and Mrs Elmer Denielson.

Elmer -Denielson Kenneth Danielson Alfred Swanson

Courtland Guests Visit Williams Home Tuesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Charles Mizer and Marilyn of Courtland were Tuesday evening guests at the R A Williams home.

Charles Mizer Marilyn Courtland R. A. Williams

Community night at Norway grade school attended by families

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Janice attended the Community night at the Norway grade school on Monday, joining teachers and neighbors for an evening of activities and demonstrations.

Den 2 Cub Voc. Ag Den 1 Jimmy Isaacson Vernon Erickson Janice Norway Grade School

Home Demonstration Held in Republic County

Mrs Oscar Berggren and Mrs Berggren joined by Mrs Charlie Berggren attended with Betty Elliort the Home Demonstration Agent meeting in Republic County. Belleville hosts and Beloit gathering noted as Home Economic meeting with local guests.

Republic County Betty Elliort Clark Belleville Stanley Cerney O Narka Homer Cardwell Beloit

Community social notes list local visiting attendees

Mrs Duaine Greenslade spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Agnes Cardwell. Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr and Everette visited Tuesday evening at the Bill Clark home. Mr and Mrs Gaylord Medcalf and daughters were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and Billy.

George Fike, Jr Everette Lee C. A. Johnson Salina A. S. Mahan Duaine Greenslade Agnes Cardwell O. A. Johnson Everette Bill Clark Gaylord Medcalf Wm. Clark Billy

Local visits mark weekend social roundtable

Mr. and Mrs Arnt Carlson visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom. Mr and Mrs Don Bender and family joined Friday evening supper courtesy of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark. Monday and Tuesday last week featured Mr and Mrs Ernest Hedstrom and Mr and Mrs Thuren Blazer of Paloo. Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark.

Arnt Carlson A. N. Hedstrom Don Bender Bill Clark Ernest Hedstrom Thuren Blazer Paloo Reuben Johnson Wm. Clark

Currie Visitors Stop By Glenn Currie Home

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie visited the Glenn Currie home Thursday evening for a family gathering and conversation.

Mrs Irvin Currie Glenn Currie

Belleville Families Visit Care Rie and Currie

Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family of Belleville were Sunday new guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Care rie and family. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs N D Currie.

Frank Milner Belleville Glenn Carerie N. D. Currie

Birthday Toast for Erickson Family Hosts

Mrs John Sankey Donald Joan of Republic and Mr and Mrs Norman San key with Julie and Mr and Mrs Vernog Erickson, Lois and Janice spent Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Vic Ericasin in honor of Mr Erickson's birthday anniversary.

John Sankey Donald Joan of

Also Mentioned on This Page

Don Thomas Childeren ‘of Roy Thomas Elmer Melby Mrs. Milo,Johnson Swift’s Baby Chicks Swift Swift and Company Joyce Johnson, Mei Royal Cafe ADO A. M. Sanborn Lumber CO L. L. Hobson Mer Jack ‘Davis Delbert Aspegren Ronnie Jane Ann Sam Greenslade Leslie Rasmussen Belleville Hospital Harold Wallis Wallis Atchison Lester Simpson Republic Agt Tel Deibel Billy Barleen Mrs. M. L. Larson C. H. West Eva A. Johnson John van Gundy Arnold J. Perry BE. Porter Ahrens E Porter Ahrens Hugh Modlin Dennis Kenneth Garst Charley Loomis Andy Thompson Marvin Briggs Danny Alma Floyd Thompson Modlin Maurice Medlin Riley Richard Loring Glenn Loring Lee Loring Bette Lea Scandia Sherman Skidmore Manhattan Olive Isaacson Topeka Mayetta Everett Ledbetter Ernest Kirk Larry Loren Fiorell Jarice Vickie Norway Farm Supply Tfe Cence Skielas Derowitgeh & Son Keneas Burmau Dnbura Vie’ Gutscher Woodrow Anderson Clarence Aspegren Bud Hallgren Clarence Gile Oscar Berggren Mrs. Berggren Charlie Berggren Victor Carlson Wilbert Hall J. W. Hall Etta Nystrom R.C.A. Victor Philco J. E. Freed
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