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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
2
Obreaviors Evangelacall Lutheran Church lists Sunday school each Sunday at 10:00 and Divine Worship at 9:00 a.m with Communion on the first Sunday monthly. Ladies Aid meets the first Thursday afternoon monthly. members urged to attend and others invited.
George E. Nielson leads Amana Lutheran Church activities including junior choir circle day at the parsonage and Trinity at Mrs Alice Hammer's home. Confirmation at 9 15 a m and worship with Centennial Youth recognition followed by Sunday School and services. Northern District meeting set at Swedesburg Lutheran Church near Clay Center.
The Methodist Church led by Ford R. Miller lists events including Workers Circle at 2 p.m. Thursday, Senior MYF mid winter institute at Clay Center on Jan 28-29, Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11, Commission Meeting at 7, Official Board at 8:15, adult choir at 7:30 p.m. Feb 1, and Easter Cantata practices at 8 p.m. The note invites singers to join. Local visits include C. E. McKimson of Beloit at The Journal Office last Wednesday and birthday celebrant Mac on January 17. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cardwell and Mrs. Agnes Cardwell visited Salina for dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cardwell.
Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson report the birth of a grandson named Brian Lee to Mr and Mrs Harold Simpson of Olathe. The baby was born Thursday January 12 1961.
A collection of handwritten thanks from residents expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospital stays and after visits. The notes name several families and friends and mention social visits and dinners with neighbors and relatives across the area.
A reader describes adding cooking and refrigeration facilities to a downstairs recreation room to handle large gatherings. Suggestions include electric griddles and skillets, a rotisserie, coffee maker, plate warmer, and a nearby freezer with an ice ejector.
Mrs. George Fike Sr spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson. Clara Zenner called on Mrs Clarence Barber Sunday. Janice Erickson of Lindsborg spent semester vacation at home. Thornton Doctor of Belleville were Sunday guests of Robert Doctor Ada Hughs Stockton Hobart West and Arnold. J Perry were Wednesday guests of E Porter Ahrens. John Nondorf and son of Slater and Darrell Morehead of Fairbury Nebr visited Lester Thompson Patsy. George Larson and family hosted in Lindsborg with Gene Larson. Darrell Morehead underwent surgery at Republic County Hospital in Belleville Thursday.
A new nerf fruit tree hedger, tractor propelled and easily attached, cuts limbs up to 13 inches in diameter. Designed by Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station engineers C.M. Hansen and S. L. Hedden, it promises reduced pruning labor from 20–25 man hours per acre, with height and speed controlled from the tractor.
Mrs Magnarson spent Thursday with her daughter. Mr Perrin of Omaha Nebraska and Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr and Everette were guests Friday evening. The Cooper and Tingstrom families visited Clay Center Saturday. Eve Sandborn joined them home for a few weeks at the Cooper home. Charley Stolander visited Wednesday evening with Bill Wilson and Vernon Smith. RaMon a Housholder Linda joined Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs John Vishnefske. Mae Isaacson and Oscar Johnson visited Elsie Johnson Wednesday evening.
Homer Cardwell and Thorval Anderson chatted Tuesday with the Markers and Lindecrantz while the Solanders visited the Advin Sjolander household. John Fike joined the Berggrens for Tuesday dinner as Rev Ford R Miller Harvey Fogelberg and Una Gatton visited. Milo and Joyce Johnson hosted Monday supper for Lloyd Nelson and their households. Jerry Strand and Bill Clark were Sunday dinner guests of Fred Wager and Bob of Concordia.
USDA research found the USSR soil inoculant ineffective for increasing phosphorous uptake or crop yields. Early greenhouse tests showed minor tomato yield gains, but subsequent studies found no yield increases in tomatoes or wheat, and radioactive phosphorus uptake remained normal.
Mr and Mrs EB B Conzelmap were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs J EB Freed.
Mr and Mrs J E Freed spent Monday in Salina visiting Mrs Gene Strait and children. Glenwood Freed and family from McCook Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests. Belleville residents visited Edgar Whipp in hospital. Various gatherings include open house for Vic Fischer and dinners with neighbors, noting several local families and extended kin in attendance.
Fred Evert and Vic Erickson traveled to Hastings Nebraska on Monday for the funeral of Oscar J Johnson a former Scandia resident involved in stock buying. Dr Ray Mills delivered the sermon and burial was in Park View Cemetery. Johnson was born in 1886.
Those who called on Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders during the week included Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs C H West Mrs Dale Uhrich Susan and Mr and Mrs Paul Saunders and Paula Sue
Mrs Carrol Anderson hosted Friday afternoon guests including Minnie Anderson Ada Aspegren George Larson Loren Carle Gren Lea Ann in attendance with Mrs Carrol inviting friends for the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson entertained guests Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and Pat. Mrs C A Williamson and Mrs R A Williams called on Mrs Ralph Rasmussen during the past week.
Mrs Ralph Rasmussen spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Fern Cuthbertson.
Mrs ElRene Sederlirt was a Sunday guest of Mrs Harold Hedstrom, a brief social note.
Mr and Mrs Robert Champlin and family from Concordia hosted Sunday dinner with Larry Hobson family. Hobson and family visited Milo Johnson on Tuesday. L L Hobson visited Wyman Hobson in Salina Monday. Oscar Berggren called on Warren Berggren in Republic Sunday. Andrew Stafford Formosa and Tekla Brown joined Vernon Smith and Ramona Sunday afternoon. Albert, Ray Tingstrom hosted visits by Bill Matthias. Edward and Edith Forsberg and family spent Saturday in Salina. Jack Davis and family spent Sunday evening with George Stromberg. Earl Tebow Courtland Glenwood Linden Republic and Orville Linden joined W E Linden Sunday afternoon. Marvin Rouse and Neal McBride with Lars Hanson family Sunday afternoon. McCook Nebraska visitors stayed from Saturday to Monday. Lawrence Berrier Agenda and Max Thompson family hosted Sunday. Bud Berggren and Paula Republic visited Glen Scrivner Monday evening. R A Williams hosted Sunday dinner with Carroll Broomfield Debbie Mona Tom Broomfield Wakeeney James Tilton Hill City and Rose Higle and Stevie.
A mixed text describes self-feeders on a platform and promotes easy clean dining and appetite satisfaction. It includes two soup recipes Ham and Pea Soup and Sportsmen's Chowder with ingredients, steps, and serving guidance for six to eight people.
Miss Gladys Hugos and Miss Blanche Haggman were Monday guests of Mrs. Edith Forsberg with coffee. Mrs. Ed Olson was a Friday caller.
Loren Jensen of Fort Riley spent Sunday with his wife and was an afternoon lunch guest of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and Larry. In another gathering, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stolander and Scotty hosted Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson.
Mrs Carroll Broomfield accompanied by Debbie and Mona of Wakerney visited the R A Williams home from Wednesday to Sunday, joining other guests in a short social stay.
Mrs. Darrell Morehead and her Fairbury Nebraska children were Saturday guests at the Max Thompson residence, sharing a family visit.
Mrs. C. A. Williamson left Belleville hospital and returned home last Thursday, marking her discharge after treatment.
Mr and Mrs Richard Larson and Kevin were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Robisno and family
Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and sons and Mr and Mrs Ben Hanzlick of Munden were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson in Belleville.
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