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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

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Scandia club reports January meeting notes

Scandia HDU held an enjoyable January session with Mrs Archie Isaacson. Members filled program books and crafted plastic earrings led by Mrs Don Runft and Mrs Hugh Modlin. Mrs Alva Thompson led a foreign country current events roll call. 11 members attended plus guest Mrs Maude Figgins. One new member joined, Mrs Lora Dell Freed. Next meeting February 13 with Mrs Don Freed presenting estate planning.

Scandia Hdu Archie Isaace Don Runft Hugh Modlin Alva Thompson Maude Figgins Walla Walla Wash Lora Dell Freed Don Freed Anjeanette Isaacson

RAR Club Meeting At Mrs Max Muths Home

Mrs Max Muth entertained the RAR club Thursday afternoon January 24 at her home. Those present included Mrs R B Cooper Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs W J Matthias Mrs E H Lewis Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mrs Clarence Strom Mrs George Cardwell and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic. A desert luncheon was served. The next meeting will be Thursday February 14 with Mrs W J Matthias as hostess.

Max Muth RAR Club R. B. ‘Cooper Lena Lloyd Bertha Granstedt Walter Boyles W. J. Matthias E. H. Lewis Lloyd Norris Ray Tingstrom Clarence Strom George Cardwell Vic Berggren Republic

Saturday Evening Guests Shared By Local Families

Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Zimmerman and Keith etta Russell were Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean.

Warren Zimmerman Keithetta Russell Warren Nelson Jean

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Visit Russell Couple

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Etta Russell, sharing an informal gathering and conversation at the Russell home.

Salina Youth Spends Weekend With Parents

Jimmy Fredrickson of Salina spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson, returning after a short family visit.

Jimmy Fredrickson Salina Mrs Paul Fredrickson

Local families visit relatives over weekend

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson spent Saturday evening at Reuben Fredrickson home. Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier visited Frank Frazier of Fomoso on Sunday afternoon. Gene Fischer and Blanda of Byron Nebraska and Edward Forsberg and family joined Harry Fischer and Dale of Republic for Sunday gathering.

Paul Fredrickson Kenneth Danielson Reuben Fredrickson Guy Frazier Mrs Frank Frazier Fomoso Gene Fischer Blanda Byron, Nebr Edward Forsberg Harry Fischer Dale Republic Elmer Danielson

Farrell Family Dinner Guests At Mauda Farrell Home

Mrs Minnie Farrell and Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and baby were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Mauda Farrell.

Minnie Farrell Bill Farrell Baby Mauda Farrell

Thursday coffee guests at Forsberg home

Thursday afternoon visitors included Mrs Edith Forsberg hosting Mrs Olga Hugog and Gladys, Mrs Ed Olson and Mrs Pearl Johnson. Sunday afternoon guests at Lervold residence included Mr and Mrs V.

Edith Forsberg Olga Hugog Gladys Ed Olson Pearl Johnson

Kansas State Student Visits Family Over Weekend

Maurice Hammer from Manhattan Kansas State College spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family. The Harolds were Sunday guests of Mr Charles Barleen and Ralph bore the visit extended to the Barleen household.

Maurice Hammer K State College Manhattan Mrs Harold Hammer Charles Barleen Ralph Alice Hammer Marion Jones Wichita Lee Hammer Superior Nebr Harold McDowell Larry Hammer

Sunday Lunch Guests At Freed Home

Sunday afternoon guests at Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed included Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed with family Mr and Mrs Orin Reed and Gary Mrs Hobart West and Eva Kenny Swiercinsky and Ronny and Johnny Odell.

Glenwood Freed Leonard Freed Orin Reed Gary Hobart West Eva Kenny Swiercinsky Ronny Johnny Odell

Mr and Mrs Freed Visit Sunday Evening With Oscar Johnson

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed visited Sunday evening with Oscar Johnson and Mrs May Isaacson.

Glenwood Freed Oscar Johnson May Isaacson

Hastings family guest at Lars Hanson's supper

Mr and Mrs Maureen Hanson and their son of Hastings Nebr visited Thursday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson for supper.

Maureen Hanson Hastings, Nebr Lars Hanson

Visitors at Carl Hammer home list neighbors and relatives

Callers at the Carl Hammer residence during the past week included Mrs. Carl Reece Mrs. Ed Olson Mrs. Ralph Larson Mrs. Harvey Hammer Linda and Master Mrs. Reuben Johnson Mrs. Lee Hammer Diane Mrs. Alioa Hammer Mrs. Algot Anderson Mrs. Walter Boyles Mrs. Iver Hammer Sonja Miss Blanche Haggman Miss Ida Isaacson and Mrs. Raymond Cooper.

Carl Hammer Carl Reece Ed Olson Ralph Larson

Bill Hammer of Lindsborg Spends Mrs Carl Hammer Joyce and Hilton

Bill Hammer of Lindsborg is listed as the recipient in a note naming Mrs Carl Hammer, Joyce, and Hilton. The item reads as a personal acknowledgment or acknowledgment line in a local social item.

Hammer Family Hosts Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and family were Sunday evening supper guests of Howard Ames.

Harvey Hammer Howard Ames

Rex Cory Family Guests At Haysville Visit

Mr and Mrs Rex Cory and family of Haysville spent Saturday night as overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer.

Rex Cory Haysville Alfred Hammer

Honor Roll and Social Guests Featured in Local Notices

The column lists new and renewing subscribers including Allen Gunter and O W Erickson among names from Oak Ridge Tennessee and California. It notes birthday dinner for Penny and Dennis Larsen at Concordia with the Gile and Currie families and mentions visits and weekend guests from Wichita Superior Manhattan and nearby towns.

Scandia School Sports Schedule and Local Activities

Scandia's basketball schedule lists Feb 1 at Cawker City, Feb 5 at Montrose, Feb 8 at Burr Oak, Feb 19 at Jamestown, and Feb 22 at Republic with Pike Trail League games. The Swedes beat Simpson 38 36 in a tight game, with Melhus 13 and Larson 18 leading Scandia. B team lost 35 26. Scandia also fell 43 39 to Randall, with B team winning 46 30. The county tourney places Scandia fifth, facing Courtland. B team bye. PTA met. freshmen and juniors engage in class activities. polio shots given in Belleville. various grade activities and spelling honorees noted.

Cawker City Montrose Burr Oak Jamestown Republic Pike Trail Ihs Simpson Scandia Harold Melhus Larson Melhus Cady Prochaska Lervold Verton Milner Ward G. Hammer L. Johnson R. Johnson Randall Meltis H. Hammer L. Hammer Nelson Shamburg Boswell Benson

Birthday dinner honors Mr George Cardwell in small town

Sunday guests gathered for George Cardwell's birthday anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven. Attendees included Clarence Strom Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Ben Denoyer Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Tommy Machelle Thull Todd Cardwell Janet Kenneth Miss Shirley Gene Verton and Delbert Aspgren family.

George Cardwell Steven George Clarence Strom Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Ben Denoyer Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Tommy Machelle Thull Cawker City Todd Cardwell Janet Kenneth Shirley, Freed Gene. Verton Delbert Aspegren

Mrs Anna Hohman Attends Sunday Lunch With Ada Aspegren

Mrs Anna Hohman spent a Sunday afternoon as a lunch guest of Mrs Ada Aspegren. The visit highlighted social ties and friendly correspondence between the two households.

Anna Hohman Ada Aspegren

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren Mentioned in Republic Event

Mrs. Paul Beck of Republic is connected to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren in a local event noted by the paper.

Zener Hosts Saturday Dinner Guests

Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener were Mrs. Edna Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Nelson.

Wilbur Zener Edna Richardson Duane Nelson

Friday Evening Guests at Andersons Include Johnsons

Friday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson were Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson joining hosts Roger and Pamela Anderson in a social gathering.

Russell Anderson Roger Pamela Joe N. Johnson

Zener Couple Plans Colorado Vacation

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener depart Friday for a two week trip to Colorado They will visit relatives in Denver and stay with Forest Johnsons in Estes Park The journey highlights a family leave from home duties and travel to the Rocky Mountain region.

Wilbur Zener Colorado Denver Forest Johnson Estes Park

Birthday Gathering Honors Sharon Anderson Johnson Runft

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson hosted Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Don Runft and family to celebrate Sharon's third birthday anniversary. Donna Berggren of Salina visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren. Mrs. Clarence Berggren and family of Republic and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Noble of Hastings, Neb. joined in.

Russell Anderson Joe N. Johnson Don Runft Sharon Donna Berggren Salina Mrs Grant Berggren Clarence Berggren Republic Ray Noble Hastings Nebr

Carlson Family Hosts Visit With McClure Kin

Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Bill McClure and family of Republic.

Carlson Bill McClure Republic

Friday Supper Guests At Clark Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill visited Friday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark sharing a social meal in their home.

Carl Erickson Bill Wm. Clark

Jensen Joins Clark Family for Sunday Evening Supper

Loren Jensen was a Sunday evening supper guest of Mr and Mrs William Clark and Billy.

Loren Jensen Wm Clark Billy

Nelsons and Richards Guests During Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs L S Richards in a family social gathering.

Warren Nelson Jean L. S. Richards

Garat Family Relocates to Scandia Apartment

Mr and Mrs James Garat and their children formerly of Garnett have moved to Scandia and now reside in the Lara Norgard apartment.

James Garat Garnett Scandia Lara Norgard

Sunday Supper Guests at Boyles Home

Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freed, Mr. and Mrs. J. Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson, Miss Blanche Hageman, and Dr. C. V. Hageman.

Walter Boyles Lynette Charles Freed J. Swenson Algor Anderson Blanche Hageman C. V. Hageman

Spelling Honor Roll Included Pamela Anderson and Others

A list names Pamela Anderson John Odell Carl Reece Judy Freed Jane Hay Lonnie Lewellyn Dean Milner Phyllis New comb Helen Nystrom Martha Robi son Delores Thompson as 100s in spelling. The tournament will start next Monday. Scandia won both games over Norway Tuesday afternoon.

Pamela Anderson John Odell Carl Reece Judy Freed Jane Hay Lonnie Lewellyn Dean Milner Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom Martha Robison Delores Thompson Scandia Norway

Olson Birthday Anniversary Party Reported in Courtland

Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson of Courtland in honor of Mrs Olson's birthday anniversary were Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson, Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson, Harold Johnson, Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson.

Lawrence Olson Courtland Olson Richard Johnson Joseph Johnson Harold Johnson Everett Johnson Oliver Johnson

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Ruby Berry at Formosco Home

Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry and Gord hosted a Sunday dinner at the Vachel Crawford home in Formosco to honor Mrs. Ruby Berry on her birthday anniversary. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mr. alright, Dennis Kohl, Jim, and Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson.

Max Berry Gordon Ruby Berry Vachel Crawford Formosco Crawford Alright Dennis Kohl Jim Joyce Johnson

Dr Paul Nelson to Speak at Lutheran Bible Class

Concordia pastor Dr Paul Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson will speak at 10:00 Sunday on the relation of physical well being to mental and spiritual health. Everyone is welcome. The note mentions several local visitors and guests at home.

Paul Nelson Concordia Chris Nelson

Sunday Evening Guests At Mrs Hugos And Gladys Home

Social notes report Sunday evening guests including Mrs Mauda Farrell Mrs Edith Forsberg Mrs Gunda Larsen Mrs Minnie Farrell and Mr and Mrs Ed Olson. Friday guests included Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mrs Lotie Berggren while Pamela Jean daughter of Mr and Mrs Arlis White is hospitalized in Belleville with pneumonia but improving. Mr and Mrs O A Johnson visited Jewell City and called on Maurice Hipolite.

Olga Hugos Gladys Mauda Farrell Edith Forsberg Gunda Larsen Minnie Farrell Ed Olson Lottie Berggren Pamela Jean Arlis White Belleville Hospital Carl Erickson Bill Jewell City Maurice Hipolite

Jamestown Hosts Friday Evening Guests

Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Johnson of Jamestown were entertained at their home, sharing conversation, refreshments, and hospitality in a welcoming social gathering.

Mrs Carl Erickson Visits Lincoln For Two Week Baby Care

Mrs Carl Erickson returned home after a two week stay at the Marion Stolander home in Lincoln Nebraska to help care for the newborn.

Carl Erickson Marion Stolander Lincoln Nebr

Local Callers At Rodney Dover Home Directory

Last week callers at Rodney Dover home included Mrs Mauda Goodwin, Mr and Mrs Steve Dornley of Belleville, Herb Goodwin, Mrs Herman Newcomb, and Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr.

Rodney Dover Mauda Goodwin Steve Dornley Belleville Herb Goodwin Herman Newcomb George Fike

Birthday fete honors Cynthia Kay with Belleville guests

Wednesday evening supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Powers and Cynthia Kay of Belleville honored by guests from Agenda and local families. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Idan Kayer, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Doctor, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor.

Clayton Powers Cynthia Kay Belleville Cynthia Idan Kayer Agenda Thornton Bob Robert Doctor

Friday Supper Guests At Strand Home

Friday evening supper guests were Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand and their guests Mr and Mrs Dale Lewellyn and family. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Wm Moa.

Jerry Strand Dale Lewellyn Wm. Moa

Allen Currie Family Guests In Nebraska Visit

Mr and Mrs Allen Currie and daughter of Superior Nebraska were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J E Freed and Larry.

Allen Currie Superior, Nebr J. E. Freed Larry

Wardes Attend Sunday Dinner With Norgards

Mr and Mrs John Ward were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard at their home, sharing an afternoon visit and meal.

John Ward Mrs Lars Norgard

Jensen couple visits Kirk couple Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen spent Sunday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk.

Axel Jensen Mrs Ernest Kirk

Family mentions in obituary notice

Mrs Godfrey Boman and family were Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family and George Stromberg.

Godfrey Boman Frank Milner George Stromberg

Student pastor Kenneth Branch bids farewell at Scandia

Kenneth Branch, the student pastor of Lindsborg, was a Sunday dinner guest of Dr. and Mrs. BE Porter Ahrens. This visit marked his farewell sermon as a student pastor in Scandia.

Kenneth Branch Pator Lindsborg BE. Porter Ahrens Scandia

Vic Brown and Mark Visit Mrs. Anna Hohman

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and Mark of Republic stopped by Saturday evening to visit Mrs. Anna Hohman.

Vic Brown Mark of Republic Anna Hohman

Thulls Visit Grandparents. Rita Thull Mrs. Thull Hospitalized

Tommy and Machelle Thull of Gawker City are spending days with grandparents Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade. Rita Jean Thull, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Thull of Cawker City, is in St Joseph hospital Concordia with pneumonia.

Tommy Machelle Thull Gawker City Duaine Greenslade Rita Jean Thull Jack Thull Cawker City St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Belleville Couple Guests of Greenslades

Mr and Mrs B E B Cox of Belleville were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade, sharing an evening in their home.

B. EB. Cox Belleville Duaine Greenslade

Local Social Visit Highlights Thulls and Greenslades

Tommy and Machelle Thull of Graphic City and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Friday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspgren and family.

Tommy Machelle Thull Ggvker City Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren

Silver Tea invites women clubs to fundraiser event

Sorosis Study club invites women from local clubs to a Silver Tea in the town olive room on Tuesday February 5 with the theme Wake Up To Art. Watercolors by Mrs Lena Lloyd will be awarded to a guest and paintings will decorate the room. Proceeds go to the Sandzen Memorial at Bethany College in Lindsborg to honor Dr Sandezen.

Sorosis Olu Lena Lloyd Washington, D. C Birger Sandzen Bethany College Lindsborg Sandezen Sandzen Kansas State Federation of Womens Clubs Sandzen Foundation Charles P. Greeaugh III Scandia

Elizabeth McBride and others attend Mid-Winter Institute

Elizabeth McBride Bernita Staf ford Shirley Thompson Darrell Nelson Aurie McBride and Mary McBride attended the Mid-Winter Institute at Concordia on Saturday and Sunday January 26 and 27. They returned home after Saturday classes and joined Sunday School church and dinner. Everyone reported an enjoyable time.

Elizabeth McBride Bernita Stafford Shirley Thompson Darrell Nelson Aurie McBride Mary McBride Concordia

Girl Scout Meeting Elects Officers and Plans Skating Party

The group opened with a flag salute and roll call. A skating party was scheduled for February 16. Officers elected include Linda Erickson president Deanell Reece vice president Lind Larson treasurer Judy Thompson secretary Marilyn Johnson reporter Deanell Reece scribe.

Linda Erickson Deanell Reece Lind& Larson Judy Thompson Marilyn Johnson

Triple L Club Schedules February Meeting After January Post

The Triple L club met January 24 with hostess Mrs Reubern Johnson. Twelve members attended along with guests Mrs Alice Hamfer Mrs Robert Letenvold and Mrs Ruby Berry. Refreshments were served and the group planned to meet with Mrs Anna Hohman on February 14.

Triple L Club Reubern Johnson Alice Hamfer Robert Letenvold Ruby Berry Anna Hohman

Scandia Library Receives SixFoot Gift From Lois Wires

The Scandia City Library gained a six foot strip of ground on the south side deeded by Mrs. Lois Wires. The former Presbyterian church building stood on the line but now extra space allows repair work without trespassing. The Library Board thanks Mrs. Wires for her generous public spirited gift.

Scandia Lois Wires Presbyterian Church

Willing Workers Circle Meeting Reports Fellowship Theme

The Willing Workers Circle of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon January 24 in the church basement. Mrs Richard Wilke led worship on Fellowship Without Barriers from the Methodist Woman. Mrs Wetzel led the business meeting. The session closed with Bless Be The Tie That Binds and a lunch prepared by Mrs Willie Mrs Roy Thomas and Mrs Hannah Freed.

Methodist Church Richard Wilke Wetzel Willie Roy Thomas Hannah Freed

Supper Guests Honor Mrs. Elsie Noble on Birthday

Thursday evening guests in Mrs. Elsie Noble's home included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lervold, Mr. and Mrs. Rew ben Johnson and Mrs. Alice Hammes.

Elsie Noble Walter Boyles Lynette Ben Lervold Rewben Johnson Alice Hammes

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