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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1952

Page

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The Battle at Apache Pass at Princess Theatre

Universal presents The Battle at Apache Pass a Technicolor saga featuring John Lund Beverly Tyler and Susan Cabot. Jay Silverheels as Geronimo leads Apache warriors against Cochise with Bruce Cowling as the corrupt Indian Affairs official. Filmed on location in Southern Utah with authentic history and vivid desert scenery. Coming Saturday and Sunday July 12 13.

John Lund Chihdier Ie Indias Handy Seventh Cavalry Beverly Tyler Lund Susan Cabot Cochise Southwest Bruce Cowling Indian Affairs Geronimo Jay Silverheels Colton Apache Pass Utah

Soldier Freed Returns From Korea On Leave

Recently returned from Korea and assigned to the 5421st Army Service Unit Reception Center Camp Crowder Missouri awaiting further orders. On June 36 1952 Sgt Freed left Camp Crowder for a thirty day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed of Scandia. William Stensons of Modesto California and Clovis Hodgson of Jamestown visited Mr and Mrs E M Bastvedt Saturday afternoon.

Korea 5421St Army Service Unit Camp Crowder Freed Glenwood’ Freed Scandia William Stensons Modesto, Calif Clovis Hodgson Jamestown E. M. Bastvedt

Cardwells and Coopers Leave for Ozarks Vacation

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Mr and Mrs R E Cooper departed Friday evening for a week or ten days in the Ozarks.

George Cardwell R. E. Cooper Ozarks

Family and friends visit from across the Midwest

Mr and Mrs John Dart spent a few days last week at the Furni ture Market in Chicago Tl. Eve Sanborn of Clay Center and Jacquelin Cooper of Manhattan joined Mrs Don Bender and baby and Barbara Cooper for a weekend gathering. Steven Cardwell visits his grandparents Ren and Mrs Denoyer this week.

John Dart Chicago Eve.Sanborn Clay Center Jacquelin Cooper Manhattan Don Bender Baby Barbara Cooper Steven Cardwell Mrs Ren Denoyer

Local residents visit and family gatherings reported

Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Repub lic visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren Mrs John Dart spent Thursday in Newton Susan returned home with her after staying with her grandparents while her parents were in Chicago Tl Mr and Mrs Albert Moe were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mr Bil Moe

Paul Beck Republic Wallace Aspegren John Dart Newton Susan Chicago Mrs. Albert Moe Mr Bil Moe

Visit With Friends Mentioned In Grainy Ledger Notes

Mr and Mrs John Frédlin visit with Mr and Mrs Bill Hunter and other friends. M/Sgt and Mrs Coppock left on Thursday to Chowne ta. vialt a few i with Mr Coppock's pister ve x.

John Frédlin Bill Hunter

The Lady and The Bandit Screen Play Preview

A 1940s style notice previews a cross country plane crash tale where four strangers confront personal crises. Gary Merrill plays David Trask, a lawyer entangled with three dying passengers Shelley Winters Michael Rennie and Keenan Wynn. Mrs Hoke guides his path to forgiveness. Coming Wednesday July 16.

Gary Merrill David Trask Shelley Winters Michael Rennie Dr. Fortness Keenan Wynn Eddie Hoke

Burandt Seeks Republic County Treasurer Nomination

Norman Burandt, a Belleville native and Navy veteran, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. He grew up in Republic County, graduated from Belleville High, attended Kansas State College, taught in local rural schools, and now runs an upholstery and interior decorating shop in Belleville.

Norman Naval Seattle Wash Belleville Burandt

Birthday Anniversary Honor At Isaacson Residence

A Sunday gathering honored Mrs. Isaacson on her birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Isaacson. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Isaacson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Isaacson and Archie Isaacson and Valjean, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Isaacson and family, Mrs. Olive Isaacson, and Misses Adah Josie and Bob Robison.

Edwin Isaacson

Birthday Echoes At Johnson Home Celebration

Evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Johnson honored Mrs Johnsons birthday and Verlene Johnsons anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene, Mr and Mrs Anne Johnson and Sylvia, and Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson with Shirley and Veriene.

Wilbert Johnson

Local Visitors Share Time With Area Residents

Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth and grandson Randy of Kansas City visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Eastvedt. Clyde Blakley of Belleville and Delbert Agpegren with family spend Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and others.

Dale ‘Ainsworth Randy Ainsworth Kansas City M." Eastvedt Clyde” Blakley Belleville Delbert Agpegren Duaine Greenslade

Altert Moe Visit Frank Granstedt Home

Mr and Mrs Altert Moe spent Tuesday evening as visitors at the home of Frank Granstedt.

Mrs. Altert Moe Frank Granstedt

Goodwins Host Guests From Junction City

Mr and Mrs Don Goodwin of Junction City were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin and Marjorie.

Don Goodwin Junction City Claude Goodwin Marjorie

Concordia Guests Visit Claude Goodwin Home

Mr. and Mrs. Kay Goodwin and Janice of Concordia were Saturday evening guests at the Claude Goodwin home.

Mrs Kay Goodwin Janice of Concordia Claude Goodwin

Jensen and Larry Attend Wednesday Supper at Goodwins

Axel Jensen and Larry were guests for Wednesday evening supper hosted by Claude Goodwin at his home.

Axel Jensen Larry Claude Goodwin

Mrs. Etta Nystrom and Mrs. Minnie Farrell Guests

Mrs. Etta Nystrom and Mrs. Minnie Farrell were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Eva Sothers.

Etta Nystrom Minnie Farrell Eva Sothers

Mrs Minnie Farrell Spends Saturday with Rex Farrell Family

Mrs Minnie Farrell enjoyed a Saturday visit with Mr Rex Farrell his wife and daughter Nadine, sharing time together.

Minnie Farrell Rex Farrell Nadine

Local social visit noted by several families

Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grandstedt visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis.

Wm. J. Matthias Lena Lloyd Frank Granstedt E. H. Lewis

Local visitors share Friday afternoon at Eastvedt home

Mrs M Le Larson and Mrs Ligud Billy visited with Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt Friday afternoon, sharing stories and company in a friendly neighborhood call.

Evert Family Visits Lorraine Kin in Weekend Stop

Mr and Mrs Elwyn Evert and their two sons spent Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Evert in Lorraine.

Elwyn Evert Lorraine Fred Evert

Mrs Van Way and Children Visit Local Homes

Mrs Van Way and her children from Smith Center spent last week visiting at the John Nondorf and Herman Newcomb homes in the area, sharing time with families and neighbors.

Shrader Visits Denver Friend Ramona Smith

Sharon and Lois Shrader of Denver are spending a few days with Ramona Smith, visiting and sightseeing in the area.

Sharon and Lois Shrader Denver, Colo Ramona Smith

Monday Visitors to the John Sjolander Home

Monday evening visitors at the John Sjolander home included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pilcher and son of Denver Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sjolander and family and Mrs. Carl Brickson and Billy.

John Sjolander Dave. Pilcher and Son Denver Colo Charley Sjolander Carl ‘Brickson Billy

Rexall Drug Store Reopens After Short Closure

Mr and Mrs E C Wires return to Clydé after two weeks operating the Rexall drug store. The couple resumed duties Saturday night signaling the end of a brief shutdown and a restart of local pharmacy services.

E. C. Wires Clydé Rexall Drug Store

Birthday anniversary surprise hosted by Lervolds family

Mrs Benny Lervold was surprised Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Lervold and family in honor of her birthday anniversary. Others present included Mrs Elen Hammer Mrs Lottie Lervold Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette Mrs Alice Hammer Mrs C O Reece and Mrs Reuben Johnson.

Benny Lervold Robert Lervold Elen Hammer Lottie Lervold Walter Boyles Lynette Alice Hammer C. O. Reece Reuben Johnson

Ill Emil Boman Moves to Daughter's Home

Emil Boman who has been seriously ill at Belleville hospital was moved to his daughter Mrs. Frank Milner's home on Sunday afternoon. He is reported to be getting along nicely at this writing. Mrs. Pete Sandell and Paula and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade spent Thursday with Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and children.

Emil Boman Belleville Hospital Frank Milner Pete Sandell Paula Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren

Mrs Swanson and Mrs Day Move to Ted Larson Home Apartment

Mrs. J. F. Swanson and Mrs. Ellen Day have moved into the apartment at the Ted Larson home, completing their relocation arrangements.

J. F. Swanson Ellen Day Ted Larson

Miss Mary West Sets Out on Extended Idaho Oregon Visit

Miss Mary West departed Tuesday night for an extended visit spanning Boise Idaho Portland Oregon and Hall Mont. She plans to tour several sights and visit friends along the route.

Mary West Boise, Idaho Portland, Ore Hall Mont

Billy Clark Works Weekend With His Parents In Franklin

Billy Clark of the Bureau of Reclamation in Franklin Nebraska spends a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Clark.

Billy Clark Bureau of Reclamation Franklin, Nebr Mrs Bill Clark

Salina Visit Notes from Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freed spent Sunday in Salina. Mrs H R Reynolds and daughters returned home after staying at the Freed residence for several weeks. M C Brown joined them and visited with Mr and Mrs Early Pease during the day.

Charles Freed Salina H. R. Reynold Freed M. C. Brown Early Pease

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Tuley Family

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Joyce Billy and Hilton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley and Debara.

Carl Hammer Joyce, Billy Hilton Kenneth Tuley Debara

Don Cox and wife visit Carl Hammer event

Mr and Mrs Don Cox of Scottsville spent Saturday at the Carl Hammer event enjoying the community gathering and local activities.

Mrs Don Cox Scottsville Carl Hammer

Sunday dinner guests at Nystrom home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and daughters were Mrs. Mary Nystrom and A. B. Johnson.

Reynold Nystrom Mary Nystrom A. B. Johnson

Alice Cahill Visits Relatives in Hardy Nebraska

Mrs. Alice Cahill spent the weekend with relatives in Hardy Nebraska.

Alice Cahill Hardy, Nebr

Scandia Scouts Edge Belleville In Softball Debut

Friday evening the Scandia Girl Scouts Intermediates defeated Belleville 15 to 0 in their first game. A rematch between the two teams was planned for Belleville soon.

Scandia Belleville

Juniors to Play Aurora Sunday at Scandia Diamond

The Scandia Junior baseball team will host Aurora Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The Juniors have been playing good baseball, and this game should be a good one at the Scandia ball diamond.

Scandia Aurora Diamond - Rand Ste

Cardwell Family Visit Highlights Nebraskan Trip

Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and Monte of Superior Nebraska spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell Janet and Kenneth.

Raymond Cardwell Monte Superior, Nebr Charley Cardwell Janet Kenneth

Mrs Rodney Dovel Visits With Mrs J B Slade Green

Mrs Rodney Dovel spent Wednesday afternoon visiting with Mrs J B Green Slade. They spent time together in conversation and shared a pleasant afternoon.

Berggrens Host Dinners and Fort Riley Siblings Visit

Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren of Republic hosted Sunday dinner with Grant Berggren and daughters. Sgt Blaine Berry and Sgt Glenn Berry of Fort Riley spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Emery Berry and daughters.

Warren Berggren Republic Grant Berggren Blaine Berry Sgt Glenn Berry Fort Riley Mrs Emery Berry

Visit by Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and Mr and Mrs Eastvedt

Mr and Mrs Carl Reece visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt, sharing reflections and hospitality in a social gathering.

Carl “Reece E. M. Eastvedt

Carl McDowell Visits Raymond Ferguson Home in Topeka

Carl McDowell spent the weekend in Topeka visiting at the Raymond Ferguson residence, enjoying time with friends and local hospitality during the stay.

Carl McDowell Topeka Raymond Ferguson

Friday Supper Guests At Mr McDowell Home

Friday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and Harold included Jack Moe Dennis Kohls and Cameron Smith in a casual family gathering.

Carl McDowell Harold Jack Moe Dennis Kohls Cameron Smith

Local families share Sunday dinner and visits

Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gord on were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry. Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice were supper and evening guests there.

Max Berry Gordon Walter Berry Vernon Erickson Lois Janice

Dennis Kohls and Cameron Smith Visit the Berrys

Dennis Kohls and Cameron Smith were Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry, sharing a social visit at their home.

Dennis Kohls Cameron Smith Mrs Walter Berry

Berry Couples Attend Formoso Social Evening

Mr and Mrs Walter Berry were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford and Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon in Formoso.

Walter Berry Vachel Crawford Max Berry Gordon Formoso

Mrs Jane Thomas Reports DeSoto Neighbor's Death

Mrs Jane Thomas learned that Mrs Fred Stutchberry of DeSota died on June 24. The notice records the passing of a local resident with no further details provided.

Jane Thomas Fred Stutchberry DeSota

Noble and Cout of Republic Visit Frank Hain Home

Mrs. C. A. Noble and Cout of Republic spent Saturday evening visiting the Frank Hain home.

Sherman English Helps Mr Mowry During Harvest

Sherman English spends a few weeks at Jenning assisting Mr. Mowry with the harvest duties and tasks.

Sherman English Jenning Mr. Mowry

Dovel Family Guests at Fairbury Dinner

Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel and Mrs Fannie Dovel spent Sunday as dinner guests at Floyd Hiner's home in Fairbury Nebraska.

Rodney Dovel Fannie Dovel Floyd Hiner Fairbury, Nebr

Concordia Guests at Miss West's Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs E C Nichol and Miss Jessie of Concordia were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Mary West.

E. C. Nichol Jessie Concordia Mary West

Larsen Guests at Williamson Home for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Arlie Larsen of Superior Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Williamson.

Arlie Larsen Superior, Nebr Clarence Williamson

Dovel Family Visits Belleville Saturday

Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel and Mrs Fannie Dovel spent Saturday in Belleville. Mrs Fannie Dovel visited at the Frank Mikesell home.

Rodney Dovel Fannie Dovel Belleville Frank Mikesell

Sunday Visit By Hammer Family At Harvey Home

Mr Iver Hammer his wife and sonja were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Harvey Hammer residence indicating a family social call and cordial reception.

Mrs. Iver Hammer Sonja Harvey Hammer

Local visits add to Friday gatherings in town

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted visited Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard and Kari were callers at Floyd Johnson home Friday evening. Betty Thompson visited Floyd Johnson home Tuesday evening.

Gustava Ostberg Ted Iver Hammer Sonja Carl Norgard Kari Floyd Johnson Betty Thompson

Alstatt and Aspegren Family Picnic Enjoyed Sunday

Mr and Mrs Vincent Alstatt and Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren along with their children enjoyed a picnic supper on Sunday evening in a simple family outing full of shared stories and laughter.

Vincent Alstatt Wallace Aspegren

Dinner Guests Of Mr and Mrs Debert Aspegren

Sunday gathering at the Aspegren residence hosted Mr and Mrs Debert Aspegren and their children. The event featured a casual meal and conversation among family members and guests.

Mm. Debert Aspegren

Birthday visitors gather at Carl Wallin home

Friday evening guests helped Carl Wallin celebrate his birthday anniversary. Attendees included Noble Isaacson and Loren, Cleo Ward and children from Laramie, Mrs. Warren Gunter and boys from Los Angeles, Warren Wallin and children, Oscar Aspegren and Renald Johnson, Shirley and Verlene.

Carl Wallin Wallin Noble Isaacson Loren Cleo Ward Laramie Warren Gunter Los Angeles Calif Warren Wallin Oscar, Aspegren Renald Johnson Shirley Verlene

Curb and Gutter Project Near Finish in Scandia

Scandia reports the curb and gutter work nearly complete with most streets improved. The Reece Construction Co cut bid from $2.00 to $1.74 per running foot, saving 26 cents. The paving plan is set to begin soon, with a few weeks before streets are paved. petitions must be circulated promptly.

Scandia i Reece Construction Co Reece

Scandia H D U Plans Sewing Demonstration and Life Institute

The Scandia H D U met June 11 with Mrs. Irving Isaacs presiding. They sponsor a sewing machine demonstration at 42 school house in October and nominate several couples to assist with Family Life Institute October 6 7 8 at Belleville schoolhouse. Members discussed lamp making materials for a July meeting and recreation led by Mrs. Loren Florell and Mrs. Axel Jensen. The group closed with the Home-Makers Creed and a lunch.

Scandia H.D.U Irving Isaacs Joe N. Johnson Elmer Melby Warren Eickman Family Life Institute Belleville O. W. Erickson Unite Andy Thompson Loren Florell Axel Jensen Ernest Kirk

Riverview 4 H Sewing Group Meats With Shirley

Eight Riverview 4 H Sewing girls attended a session with Shirley. Patsy demonstrated pattern placement on fabric and Kathryn shared garment construction tips. A tasty lunch was served by the hostess.

Riverview Shirley Patsy Kathryn

Social Callers List From Larson and Swanson Families

Last week visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson and family, Mrs. John Swanson, Mrs. Ellen Day, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henrickson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles, Mrs. Vic Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swanson and family, Mrs. Lyle Gibbs of Grand Rapids, Mich, Mr and Mrs Alice Cahill, Mrs. Olive Isaacson, Mrs. John Nondorf, Mr. and Mrs Clyde Boyles, Mrs. Carl Larson, Mrs. Mary Larson, Rev. and Mr. S H Pearson and Mrs. Archie Isaacson and Valjean.

Ted Larson John Swanson Ellen Day Henry Henrickson Walter Boyles Vic Erickson Roy Thomas Carl Swanson Clarence Swanson Lyle Gibbs Grand Rapids, Mich Alice Cahill Olive Isaacson John Nondorf Clyde Boyles Carl T. Larson Mary Larson S. H. Pearson Archie Isaacson Valjean

Willing Workers Meet At Methodist Church Park

The Willing Workers group met in the church park on Thursday afternoon with 23 members present. After the business meeting the calendar for the coming year was discussed while sewing material for the bazaar was distributed. A lovely lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Joyce Johnson and Mrs. J. Orville Bookless.

Methodist Church Joyce Johnson J. Orville

North Pleasanton visitor discovers shared Sweden birth links

C. F. Frederickson of North Pleasanton Texas visits Otto and Anton Nelsons. Schoolmates from Lincoln Nebraska, they learn they were both born in Sweden within a few miles of each other. Frederickson spent 28 years as a Union Pacific boilermaker and inspector and is now retired.

C. F. Frederickson North Pleasanton Texas Otto Nelson Anton Nelson Mr. Frederickson Lincoln Nebr Sweden Union Pacific Railroad

Family gathering honors Norris visitors at Norris home

A Sunday gathering and dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris honored Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Norris of Wichita. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Blosser of Jamestown, Mrs. A. D. Norris of Norway, and many others from Belleville Concordia Munden and Jamestown.

Lloyd Norris Arnold Norris Wichita Martin Blosser Jamestown A. D. Norris Norway Clyde Norris Belleville C. A. Smith Emma ‘Svenson Phil Smith Charles Hohstedt Concordia Morris

Virginia Persinger Visited Tuesday to Friday at Danielsen Home

Virginia Persinger visited from Tuesday until Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielsen, sharing time at their residence and engaging in family activities during the visit.

Virginia Persinger Kenneth Danielsen

Last week visitors listed at Berggren residence

Last week several visitors were recorded at the Charlie Berggren home including Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and daughters Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren Mrs Oscar Berggren Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family Mrs Jack Davis and Jackie Mrs John Fike and Darlene Rev J Orofile Booklen te and Mrs W C Nesmith Sits Warren Berggren and George Pica o.

Charile Berggren And Grant Berggren Vic Berggren Oscar Berggren Richard Fogelberg Jack Davis Jackie John Fike Darlene J. ‘Orofile Booklen W. C. Nésmith Sits. Warren Berggren George Pica

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