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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1957

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Corps projects curb flood damages in Kansas River Basin

Col. E C Adams reports more than two million dollars in flood damages prevented this year by three Corps projects in the Kansas River Basin. Harlan County Dam near Alma Nebraska saved over one million. Kanopolis Reservoir near Salina saved about 470 thousand. Seward levee project prevented over 14 million. Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs and other sites contributed further reductions. The report notes remaining flood risk and future reservoir drawdowns.

Corps of Engineers Kansas River Col E. C. Adams Kansas City Harlan County Republican River Alma Nebr Kanopolis Smoky Hill Salina Seward Bureau of Reclamation Medicine Creek Trenton Bonny Lovewell Kirwin Webster Solomon River Cedar Bluff Smoky Hill River Colonel Adams

Triple L Club Met June 26 Hostess Mrs Roy Thomas

Mrs Roy Thomas hosted the Triple L club at her home on Wednesday afternoon June 26 with 13 members present. Those in attendance included Mrs Axel Jensen Mrs George Cardwell Mrs Ben Denoyer Mrs Wm Moe Mrs Benny Lervold Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs George Christie Mrs Anna Hohman Mrs Merle Haser Mrs QO A Johnson Mrs George Fike Jr and Mrs Wm Clark. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs Haser winning high Mrs Jensen second high and Mrs Hohman third high. After lunch the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Merle Haser on July 11.

Roy Thomas Axel Jensen George Cardwell Ben Denoyer Wm. Moe Benny Lervold Reuben Johnson George Christie Anna Hohman Merle Haser QO. A. Johnson George Fike, Jr Wm. Clark Haser Jensen Hohman

Auxiliary Met June 26 With Scout Dinner Plans

Mrs. Wm. Wilson hosted the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at her home with seven members present. President Mrs. Duaine Greenslade led the session. A basket dinner for Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Girl Scouts Inediates and Brownie Scouts and leaders is planned for July 24 at the Legion Hall, followed by the auxiliary’s regular meeting. The hostess served a lunch then the group adjourned.

Wm. Wilson American Legion Auxiliary Duaine Greenslade Legion Hall

Friday Supper Guests Attend Anderson Home

Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson and Judith included Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Stensang and Jane of South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville, Mrs. Ada Aspegren, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sothers and Dean na.

Carrol Anderson Judith Eldon Stensang Jane So. Dakota Clyde Norris Belleville Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Dean Sothers Dean

Thull Guests Mark Weekend Visit in Cawker City

Mr and Mrs John Thull and Mr and Mrs Jack Thull with their families, all of Cawker City, were Friday overnight guests at the Duaine Greenslade home.

John Thull Jack Thull Cawker City Duaine Greenslade

Honor Roll of Subscriptions Recipients 1957

List of new and renewing subscribers received in the past week includes Oscar Berggren Mrs N B Davis Twin Falls Idaho Nels Westin Milo Johnson Anton Nelson and R J Bettis.

Oscar Berggren N. B. Davis Twin Falls Idaho Nels Westin Milo Johnson Anton Nelson R. J. Bettis

Scandia Businesses to Close All Day July 4th

Most of the business and professional places in Scandia will be closed all day Thursday July 4th.

Scandia

COOKIE LEAGUE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT IN SCANDIA

The mid season Republican Valley League tournament opened in Scandia on June 20 with Norway winning the title after two tight wins. Norway beat Jamestown 5 to 1 and edged Scandia 4 to 3. Formoso beat Montrose 16 to 2 and Jewell City 5 to 3 to reach the finals, where Norway won 10 to 9 behind Christensen and Sjogren. Scandia crushed Jewell City 21 to 6 for third place and topped Concordia 7 to 5 in a non league night game as Bob Currie worked the mound. The next Scandia game is July 4 against Jamestown at 8:00 pm on the home diamond.

Scandia Norway Jamestown Formoso Montrose Jewell City Formos Odell Currie Concordia

Family Gathering Shares Basket Dinner at Larson Home

A Sunday family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Larson included a basket dinner. Attendees listed: Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Stenson with Mike and Jane from Rapid City South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sankey and Julie of Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson and Judith. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sothers and Deanna. Mrs. Ada Aspegren. Mrs. Minnie Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larson and baby. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Larson.

George Larson Larry Lorraine Eldon Stensons Mike Jane aRpid City So. Dak Clyde Norris Belleville Norman Sankey Julie Republic Carrol Anderson Judith Dean Sothers Deanna Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson

Scandia Kansas Passes Fireworks Regulation Ordinance

Ordinance No 215 restricts fireworks sales before July 1 and bans use except on July 4. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines up to 50 dollars, and jail time. The law notes a fire zone of 250 feet around main street and business buildings.

Scandia Kansas

Social and Personal Sunday Guests Across Several Families

Mrs Bes sie Tedrow entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Herb Wilson Mrs Deane Wilson and Lillie Hoyt in Salina and Milwaukee and Republic visitors for Salina area gatherings. Zac Cardwell and daughter with Jane Powers joined J D Greenslade hosts. Leslie Cady and baby visited Neal Cady and Alice. Elmer Danielson guests at Pat Sandell home.

Bessie Tedrow Herb Wilson Deane Wilson Salina Lillie Hoyt Milwaukee Wise Ellen Sederlin Mondo Tedrow Zac Cardwell California Jane Powers Republic J. D. Greenslade Leslie Cady Baby Mrs Neal Cady Alice Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell

Boman Family Hosts Visitors in Republic

Mr and Mrs W H Boman were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wallace Boman and family in Republic, sharing a quiet afternoon visit and fellowship.

W. H. Boman Wallace Boman Republic

Thull Family Vacation Weekhouse Guests Visit Wisconsin Relatives

Denise and Tommy Thull of Canker City are staying at Greenslade and Delbert Aspegren homes this week while their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and Rita, vacation in Wisconsin.

Denise Tommy Thull Canker City Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Jack Thull Rita Wisconsin

Birthday anniversary celebrated at Cardwell home

Saturday evening supper honored Steven on his 10th birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer Mrs. Agnes Cardwell Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell Sam Greenslade Denise and Tommy Thull of Cawker City.

George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Agnes Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Homer Cardwell Sam Greenslade Denise Tommy Thull Cawker City

Mr and Mrs Johnson Attend Anersons Dinner Visit

Mr Joe N Johnson and Mrs Johnson were Thursday evening guests at the home of Mr Russell Anerson and Mrs Anerson, Roger and Pamela.

Joe N. Johnson Russell Anerson Roger Pamela

Mrs. Carl McDowell Returns From Lincoln Trip

Mrs. Carl McDowell came home Sunday after a two week stay in Lincoln Nebraska.

Carl McDowell Lincoln Nebr

Vickie Boman Visits Grandparents in Republic

Vickie Boman of Republic spent the past two weeks with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boman.

Vickie Boman Republic Mrs. W. H. Boman

Weekend Visit Spans Osborne Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Bob Sankey and children of Osborne spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrine son and John in a family gathering.

Bob Sankey Osborne Reuben Fredrineson John

Monday Guests Visit Mrs Larson and Friends

Monday afternoon guests of Mrs. George Larson and Lorraine included Mrs Eldon Stensons and Jane of Rapid City South Dakota. Other visitors were Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville, Mrs Ada Aspegren, Mrs Loren Carlgren and children, Mrs Carrol Anderson, Mrs Anna Hohman, Mrs Ed Loring, Mrs Richard Loring, Mrs Emanuel Linden, Mrs Sam Mahin, Mrs Clark Danielson and Sharon, Mrs Don Larson and children, and Mrs Richard Larson.

George Larson Lorraine Eldon Stensons Jane Rapid City So. Dak Clyde Norris Belleville Ada Aspegren Loren Carlgren Carrol Anderson Anna Hohman Ed Loring Richard Loring Emanuel Linden Sam Mahin Clark Danielson Sharon Don Larson Richard Larson

Mrs Tilton and Curtis Visit Chino Family

Mrs. LaVern Tilton and Curtis of Chino California spent Monday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Odell and family.

LaVern Tilton Curtis Chino, Calif Oscar Odell

Mr and Mrs Everett Robison Host Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Everett Robison were Sunday dinner guests at the Robison home.

Mrs. Everett Robison Robison

Concordia resident Paula Andvrsoni visits family over weekend

Paula Andvrsoni of Concordia spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and Roger and Pamela Anderson during a family visit at home.

Paula Andvrsoni Concordia Mrs Russell Anderson Roger and Pamela

Robison heads from Camdenton to Olathe for new work

Bob Robison, long employed in Camdenton Missouri, spent the weekend with relatives and then planned a trip to Olathe to begin new work.

Bob Robison Camdenton, Mo Home Folk Olathe

Lonnie Boman Birthday Honor Event

Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman with their boys and Emil Boman visited Mr and Mrs George Stromberg and Georgie on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Lonnie Boman turning ten.

Godfrey Boman Emil Boman George Stromberg Georgie Lonnie

Prairie Village guests visit Russell Anderson home

Jackie and Barbara Wise of Prairie Village and Cap Berger were Friday afternoon guests at the Russell Anderson home.

Jackie and Barbara Wise Prairie Village Cap Berger Russell Anderson

Topeka Guests Share Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bills and Mrs. Fred Currie visited Mrs. Hannah Freed in Topeka for Sunday and overnight.

Frank Bills Fred Currie Topeka Hannah Freed

Sunday Dinner Guests Listed for Wichita Families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and Eugene included Mr and Mrs Red Deal and girls and Mr and Mrs Phil Dulaney of Wichita along with Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jimmy.

Frank Lervold Eugene Red Deal Phil Dulaney Wichita Dale Lervold Jimmy

Messenger Family Visits From Scott City

Mr and Mrs Arnold Messenger and their daughter from Scott City came Thursday evening. Mr Messenger returned home Friday afternoon. Mrs Messenger and daughter stayed with Clarence Barber while Mrs Barber was in Iowa.

Arnold Messenger Scott City Mr. Messenger Mrs. Messenger Clarence Barber

Linden couple visit Russell Anderson home Friday

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden were Friday evening guests at the Russell Anderson home for a social gathering.

Mrs Oscar Linden Russell Anderson

Stolander Couple Guests Of Wilsons In Kansas City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Alvin Stolander of Kansas City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson and other relatives and friends.

Alvin Stolander Kansas City Wm. Wilson

Belleville and Topeka guests visit Mrs Tedrow

Mr and Mrs Roy Jenkins of Belleville and Lloyd Black of Topeka were Sunday morning guests of Mrs Bessie Tedrow.

Roy Jenkins Belleville Lloyd Black Topeka Bessie Tedrow

Wednesday Evening Guests at Mrs Florell Residence

Wednesday evening visitors included Mrs. Florence Stafford Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Mrs. Conrad Florell Mrs. Don Freed and baby Mrs. Alva Thompson Mrs. Lora Dell Freed Mrs. Dale Uhrich Mrs. Ernest Kirk Mrs. John Nylund Mrs. Artie Jensen Mrs. Leslie Cady and baby Mrs. Edward Forsberg plus Mrs Roff Doyle and Larry of Hardy Nebraska.

Loren Florell Florence Stafford Duaine Greenslade Conrad Florell Don Freed Baby Alva Thompson Lora Dell Freed Dale Uhrich Ernest Kirk John Nylund Artie Jensen Leslie Cady Edward Forsberg Roff Doyle Larry of Hardy Neb

Foreign guest to stay six weeks in Oberlin visit

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blecha and children hosted Shaidyanath Mukherjee from India, an IFYE, at the Ben Blecha home. He will leave July 6 for a six week stay in Oberlin after Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen.

Amos Blecha Homer Cardwell Shaidyanath Mukherjee Ifye India Ben Blecha Oberlin Leslie Rasmussen

Mrs Hohman Guests With Friends Friday Evening

Mrs Anna Hohman was a Friday evening guest of Mrs Maggie Hohman and Mrs Walter Anderson for a social visit.

Anna Hohman Maggie Hohman Walter Anderson

Junction City Guests Overnight at Mrs Claude Goodwin

Mr Don Goodwin and Mrs Claude Goodwin hosted Mr and Mrs Del Juarey and their daughters from Junction City for a Saturday overnight visit.

Don Goodwin del Juarey Daughters Junction City Claude Goodwin

Cardwell Family Hosts Topeka Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and family of Topeka were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and family.

Artie Cardwell Topeka Mra Charley Cardwell

Scandia Band Concert Promises Varied Selection

The Scandia summer band led by Director John Van Gundy will perform on Wednesday July 10 at 8:00 p.m. The concert, held at the old oil station opposite Home Oil Co, features an interesting program.

Scandia John van Gundy Home Oil Co

Salvation Army Truck Visit Scheduled for July 9

The Salvation Army truck will visit Scandia on Tuesday July 9 but cannot take paper or magazines this trip due to repair work at their home base. Residents should have other items ready for disposal by July 9.

Salvation Army Scandia

New Books Added to Scandia City Library Memorial Shelf

Two new titles join the Memorial Shelf at Scandia City Library. Always the Young Strangers by Carl Sandberg was a gift from friends of Jimmy James in memory of his mother, the late Isabelle James. Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh was purchased from the Memorial Book fund in memory of Mrs. C. V. Hagg man.

Scandia City Carl Sandberg Jimmy James Isabelle James Anne Morrow Lindbergh Memorial Book Fund C. V. Haggman

Larson, Pauls honored at Republic gathering

A Republic event honored Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Paul of Gig Harbor Washington. Attendees included Mrs. Agnes Bailey of Portland Ore. and numerous Swanson Isaacson and related families from Topeka Belleville Belleville Republic and neighboring towns.

Ted Larson Elmer Paul Gig Harbor Wash Agnes Bailey Portland Ore E. D. McClain Ellen Day Greg Sue Swanson Topeka Elmer Isaacson Marsha Raymond Isaacson Janna Jo Belleville Archie Isaacson ValGene Carl Swanson Clarence Swanson Charlies Swanson Vic Erickson Clyde Woyles Roy Thomas Anjeannette Isaacson Olive Isaacson John Sankey Republic

Birthday celebration marks Renken family gathering

Leslie and Bert visited the Floyd Renken home in Downs to help celebrate David Renken's second birthday. They also stopped at the Carl Westin home in Norway on the way home, sharing in the family occasion with Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson.

Paul Fredrickson Otto Nelson Leslie Bert Floyd Renken Downs David Renken Carl Westin Norway

Family Dinner Gathered at Clark Home

A Sunday family dinner and gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Strand and family of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schell and Jan, Mr. and Mrs. Jean Clark and family of Marysville, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clark and family of Salina, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wager of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strnad.

Wm. Clark Billy Elmer Strand Wichita Henry Schell Jan Jean Clark Marysville Ron Clark Salina Fred Wager Concordia Jerry Strnad

Birthday tribute honors Randy Johnson family party

Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and family of Belleville honor Randy s first birthday anniversary with guests including Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and daughters Mrs Mary Nystrom Josephine Houdek and Archie Larson.

Harold Johnson Belleville Randy Aaron Johnson Reynold Nystrom Mary Nystrom Josephine Houdek Archie Larson

Den 2 Cub Scouts Hike and Craft at Sleepy Hollow

Den 2 Pack 232 met Tuesday June 25 for a Sleepy Hollow hike with 3 cubs 2 den mothers a den chief and guest Gregory White present. Plaster casts were made of animal tracks found. Perry Ulmer served roasted marshmallows. Plans set for next meeting on July 9.

Den Cub Scouts News Cub Scouts Sleepy Hallow Gregory White Perry Ulmer

Pearing Couple Welcome Baby Daughter in Austin

Word reports Mr and Mrs Olin Pearing of Austin Texas welcomed baby girl Elizabeth Lou born June 3 Mrs Pearing formerly Glenna Anderson and a former Scandia schools teacher

Olin Pearing Austin Tex Elizabeth Lou

Adoption of Baby Boy Bryan Kent Reported

Mr and Mrs Everett Lee Johnson announce the adoption of their nine week old son Bryan Kent. The family said the child has settled in and is thriving under their care.

Everett Lee Johnson Bryan Kent

Wichita Guests Stay With Lervold Family and Eugene

Wichita visitors spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold and with a person named Eugene, enjoying household hospitality and local sightseeing during their stay.

Ocobocks Attend Ocobock Family Wedding

Mr and Mrs Junior Ocobock and children of Topeka spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock and attended the wedding of Miss Arla Ocobock to Mr Raymond Mack Sunday evening. Mr Ocobock returned to Topeka Sunday evening and Mrs Ocobock and children remain at the Ocobock home this week.

Junior Ocobock Topeka Lyell Ocobock Arla Ocobock Raymond Mack Ocobock

Neubauer Family Visits Courtland Friends Saturday

Mr and Mrs Lee Neubauer and their family spent Saturday evening in Courtland with Mr and Mrs Glenn Huges.

Lee Neubauer Courtland Glenn Huges

Mrs Dorothy Cooper Visits Aunt in Belleville

Mrs Dorothy Cooper called on her aunt Mrs Mary Westbrook of Belleville on Wednesday.

Dorothy Cooper Mary Westbrook Belleville

Blaine Family Hosts Sunday Supper in Jamestown

Mr and Mrs Lee Newbauer and family and R J Bettis shared a Sunday evening supper with Mr and Mrs Onnie Cooper of Jamestown.

Lee Newbauer R. J. Bettis Onnie Cooper Jamestown

Betty Jo and Barbara Tedrow Visit Grandparents in Cambridge

Betty Jo and Barbara Tedrow left Sunday to spend a few weeks with their grandparents at Cambridge Nebraska.

Betty Jo Barbara Tedrow Cambridge Neb

Vacation Packing Guide for Families on Road Trips

A practical two piece luggage rule for a family of four and a detailed packing list. It covers clothing allocations for boys girls mom and dad with specific item counts and notes on laundering on the road. It adds tips on packing materials, medicines, and travel accessories for last minute travelers.

North Woods Eame Mountains North Wood Dad

Bridal shower honors Donna Berggren before July wedding

Miss Donna Berggren awaiting marriage to Paul G. Reed was honored at a bridal shower Friday, June 28, at the Methodist church basement. About 40 guests attended as gifts were opened with help from her sister and two friends.

Donna Berggren Paul G. Reed Methodist Church Glenn Scrivner Shirley Freed Viola Swanson Bernita Verton Carol Brant Pat Thompson Janice Florell Glen Kirk Charles Robison

Heads Luther League leader elected national head

Barry Olsson, former student pastor at Amana Lutheran Church in Scandia, was elected president of the National Luther League. Olsson, from Salina and Bethany College student in Lindborg, led a group of Augustana synod youths to the national convention in Chicago.

Barry Olsson Amana

Family Guests Visit Dr. C. Vu and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Dungan Charles Robert and James of Tenn arrived Sunday for a week with Dr C Vu Hageman Miss Blanche Hageman and other relatives

Dungan Charles Robert Jamea Ifenn Dr. C. Vu, Hageman Blanche Hageman

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