Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club Advances Projects
The Sherdahl Boosters 4H club began its projects with cooking and sewing classes held at the Delbert Aspegren home on Tuesday afternoon June 27. Participants include Sharon Freed Donna Runft Janice Odell Phyllis Aspegren Jim Rockey Curtis Modlin with Mrs. Aspegren leading the cooking group. Sewing members include the same four girls plus Marilyn Larson and Joan Larson under Mrs. Leonard Freed.
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Sherdahl Boosters
Delbert Aspegren
Sharon Freed
Donna Runft
Janice Odell
Phyllis Aspegren
Jim Rockey
Curtis Modlin
Aspegren
Marilyn Larson
Joan Larson
Leonard Freed
Janice
Donna
Phyllis
Oscar Odell
Eva West
Social Security Visits Belleville in July for Aid
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on July 11, 1961. Call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for information. Women workers should report name changes to the social security office, and forms to report name changes or obtain a card are available at post offices or the social security office. Employers must report names on reports matching the card.
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Social Security Administration
Belleville
Social Security Office
Sorosis Club Hosts Artist Show at Red Barn
The Sorosis Study club features member Mrs. John Sanders with a July display at the Red Barn west of Courtland. The exhibit includes 16 water colors two pastels abstract landscapes and city scenes along with sculptures and jewelry. The venue opens Saturday afternoons and Sundays all day with private appointment viewing available.
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Sorosis Study Club
Itis
John Sanders
Red Barn
Courtland
Shrine Circus Returns to Belleville July
The North Central Kansas Shrine club sponsors a Shrine Circus in Belleville on Sunday July 23 with two performances. Merchants in the district provide free tickets to ensure all district children view the show. Funds support essentials for needy children. Scandia contributions surpassed last week's listed amount with over $100 given.
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North Central Kansas Shrine Club
Belleville
Shrine Club
Scandia
Scandia Shrine Club
OVYH CLUB PLANS PICNIC AT HIWAY PARK
The OVYH club invites members over sixty to a July 19 picnic at 6 30 pm at 36 Hiway Park with self serve tableware and a potluck dish. A June 28 meeting at the Methodist church Fellowship Hall featured devotionals by Mrs. Flossie Larg on and a cookies and coffee lunch. Vet ein Frank Lérvold returned from Wichita after helping with a new baby and related duties.
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Hiway Park
Methodist Church
Flossie Largon
Honor Roll Subscriptions Listed for 1961 Readers
Renamed past week listings show subscribers including Sanborn Lumber Co Chapman Everett Johnson Ira M Berry Leslie Cady Mrs S J Swenson Mrs Hannah Freed Clyde Norris Belleville Flossie Larson Co W Strom Milo Johnson Anton Nelson.
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Sanborn: Lumber Co
Chapman
Sunday Window Shopping Spoiled by Locked Doors
Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas narrates a tale of window shopping with her husband who signs off on dresses hats purses and shoes but cannot unlock doors or access stores. The piece hints at a dreamlike longing for more than observation and a note on generosity that makes her feel good.
Death of Mrs Ellen Hammer in Scandia Norway area
Mrs Ellen C Hammer 86 lifelong Scandia Norway resident died early Wednesday July 5 after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Ben Lervold four sons Harold Harvey Iver Carl daughter-in-law Mrs Alice Hammer 25 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services announced by Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia.
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Ellen C. Hammer
Sclandia-Norway
Ben Lervold
Harold
Harvey
Iver
Carl
Inlaw
Alice Hammer
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Funeral
Scandia
KU Education School Honor Roll Highlight
Darrell D. Nelson of Scandia earned Honor on the University of Kansas School of Education Spring semester honor roll. The accolade recognizes brilliant academic work and high achievement by the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson.
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Darrell D. Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Scandia
University of Kansas School of Education
Darrell
Birthday and anniversary gatherings across several households
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis and boys honored Judy's birthday with Alva and family. Albert Moe celebrated his 85th birthday with Wm Moe and guests Dr. Wm Moe and Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper. Other parties included Mrs. Anderson's birthday and anniversaries for Judy Ann and Jane Ann.
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Jim’ Davis
Alva Thompson
Judy
Albert Moe
Wm. Moe
Kansas City
Elizabeth Cooper
Albert
Paul
Russell Moe
California
Chester Anderson
Larry Hobson
Judy Ann
Jane Ann
Sheila Thompson
Kathy McDonald
Mary Lou Reece
Rita Thomas
Randy Farrell
Mark Traver
Sharon Ranft
Bobby Champlin
Concordia
Teresa Garst
Joan Isaac
Gary
Richard Hobson
Stanley Moe
Mrs. Anderson
Centennial fundraiser sale aids Scandia Museum event
Items for sale include pilates pieces and china sets such as cups vases creamers and sugar sets salt and pepper sets head scarves hat bands and more. Purchases support the Scandia Museum at the Library or City Office. Mrs James Graham left Thursday for Greenwood Mississippi after attending her father W S English's funeral. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hunter of Sacramento are visiting relatives in town. Mr and Mrs Dale Lewellyn and family visited Mrs E F Kelley in Belleville.
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Scandia Museum
James Graham
Greenwood
Miss
W. S. English
Lloyd Hunter
Sacramento, Calif
Walter Saunders
Last week callers to Mrs. Anderson listed many names
The record lists nine visitors to Mrs. Walter Anderson last week: Mary Johnson, Robert Scrivner, Mrs. Lee Bettis, Mrs. Fred Evert, Mrs. O. Rockey, Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. Benny Lervold, Mrs. Gunda Larsen, and Mrs. Otto Wetzel.
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Walter Anderson
Mary Johnson
Robert Scrivner
Lee Bettis
Fred Evert
O. Rockey
Carl Hammer
Benny Lervold
Gunda Larsen
Otto Wetzel
Belleville couple hosts Thomas and family dinner guests
Mr and Mrs Larry Thomas and Tracy of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow.
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Larry ‘Thomas
Tracy
Belleville
Don Thomas
Roy Tedrow
Rudolph Johnson Visits Courtland Hosts
Rudolph Johnson of Courtland spent Friday afternoon as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, sharing time at their home.
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Rudolph Johnson
Courtland
Charles Johnson
Neighborhood Socials Shared Across The Nelsons
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson hosted visitors Sunday evening with Mrs Kathrine Selden of Clyde. Katherine Fike joined as a Tuesday guest at the Ant on Nelson home. Harold Coleman of California visited Wednesday afternoon. Charles Johnson Craig Bowersox attended Friday morning with Algor Anderson. Sunday evening guests included Dewey Johnson and Clarence Freeman with others from Kansas City Topeka and Lori Anderson. Russell Anderson and Carl Moline were guests of Oscar Linden Sunday.
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Lloyd Nelson
Kathrine Selden
Clyde
Katherine Fike
Anton Nelson
Harold Coleman
California
Charles Johnson
Craig Bowersox
Algor Anderson
Dewey Johnson
Clarence Freeman
Dorothy Shedd
Kansas City
Don Johnson
Cindy
Topeka
Vitus Johnson
Russell Anderson
Carl Moline
Oscar Linden
Social Visit Round featuring Johnsons and Andersons
Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson visited Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Axel Jensen, Mrs. Loren Flor ell and Mrs. Glen Scrivner visited Mrs. Lester Thompson and Patsy.
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Axel Jensen
Loren Florell
Glen Scrivner
Lester Thompson
Patsy
Social Morning at Wetzel Home Reveals St Louis Guests
Last Friday morning Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel hosted coffee with guests including Mr and Mrs Leonard Edwards and Patty of St Louis Mo and Mrs An jeannette Isaacson and Billy.
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Otto Wetzel
Leonard Edwards
Patty
St. Louis, Mo
Anjeannette Isaacson
Billy
Smiths Attend Greenslade Supper Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs J W Smith were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade in a social gathering noted in local society columns.
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J. W. Smith
Mrs. Duaine Greenslade
Mrs Hammer and Cox Visit Bills in Lindsborg
Mrs. Carl Hammer and Hilton and Dallas Cox of Scottsville spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hammer and Thomas in Lindsborg.
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Carl Hammer
Hilton
Dallas Cox
Scottsville
Bill Hammer
Thomas
Lindsborg
Courtland Visit Noted with Bowersox and Johnsons
Craig Bowersox spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Helen Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph E Johnson of Courtland in a local social gathering.
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Charles Johnson
Craig
Bowersox
Helen Johnson
Rudolph E. Johnson
Courtland
Coffeyville Couple Dines with Wetzels
Mr and Mrs Emil Koch of Coffey Wille visited Thursday for lunch with Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel. Mrs Koch is noted as a niece of Mrs Wetzel, highlighting family ties in a social note.
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Emil Koch
Coffey- Wille
Otto Wetzel
Koch
Wetzel
Bergstroms Dine With Johnsons On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Arvid Bergstrom were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson.
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Arvid Bergstrom
Mrs
Charles. Johnson
Cardwells and Strom Spend Sunday Evening with Larsen
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Misa Pearl Strom spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ejner Larsen in a friendly social visit full of warm hospitality and conversation.
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Homer Cardwell
Misa Pearl Strom
Mrs
Ejner Larsen
Local residents honor Greenslade wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and children of Cawker City and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were guests of Mr and Mrs Delbe Bren and family. The occasion honored the Greenslade's wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs B H Cox of Belleville were evening guests.
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Jack Thull
Cawker City
Duaine Greenslade
Delbe Bren
Greenslade
B. H. Cox
Belleville
History books on sale at City Office and Journal
Scandia history books New Scan Dinavia's 93 Years priced at 1.25 in town outlets with mailing 1.35. A Sunday Legion Hall gathering listed numerous Belleville and California guests including Mahan, Cardwell, Strom, Johnson, Legg, and others.
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Scandia
NEW Scandinavia
The
Journal
Legion Hall
Howard Mahan
California
Frank Mahan
Jack Legg
Belleville
John Mahan
Jack Mahan
Agnes Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
Leslie Cardwell
O. A. Johnson
Ray Tingstrom
Labon Marshall
Pearl Strom
Bretta Evans
Jennie Stromberg
Art Grueber
Dale Sanderson
Yvette and
Sammy
Republic Families Host Supper Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and Mrs. Warren Berggren of Republic were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berggren and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Modlin of Wakefield are visiting also, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin and other relatives.
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Grant Berggren
Warren Berggren
Republic
Clarence Berggren
Fred Modlin
Wakefield
Hugh Modlin
Garst Family Visits Mankato With Velma Garat
Mr and Mrs Darrel Garst and family spent Sunday in Mankato visiting Mrs Velma Garat.
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Darrel Garst
Mankato
Velma Garat
Local residents share visits across households
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren. Tommy and Rita Thull of Cawker City are visiting the Aspegren and Green Slade families. Russell DeWitt and children visited V J DeWitt in Concordia. Don McIntyre and family of Salina, with Glen Scrivner and sons, visited the Berggrens. Republic County Agent Pat Smythe of Belleville visited Homer Cardwell Friday evening.
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Mrs
Don Burandt
Grant Berggren
Tommy
Rita Thull
Cawker City
Delbert Aspegren
Duaine Greenslade
Russell DeWitt
V. J. DeWitt
Concordia
Don McIntyre
Salina
Glen Scrivner
David and
Bryan
Pat Smythe
Republic County
Belleville
Homer Cardwell
Mrs Eva Stolander a Saturday dinner guest
Mrs Eva Stolander was a Saturday dinner guest of Mr Frank Isaacson and Mrs Isaacson at their home. no further details provided.
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Eva Stolander
Frank Isaacson
Local social visits and travel plans announced
Mrs Alta Trimmer visited Monday with granddaughter Mrs Jack Davis Carol and Jackie. Mr and Mrs James Garst and family visited Alfred Garst in Jamestown. Rev and Mrs John Flint of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson dined with Lloyd Nelson at the Royal Cafe. Lloyd and Mrs Kelly depart July 6 for Seattle to spend two months visiting relatives and friends.
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Alta Trimmer
Jack
Davis
Carol
Jackie
James Garst
Alfred Garst
Jamestown
John Flint
Belleville
Hans Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Royal Cafe
Lloyd Kelly
Seattle
Wash
Thursday Evening Guests at Mrs Johnson Home
Thursday evening visitors included Harold Coleman from California, Dean Bowersox and family from Coffeyville, Mae Bowersox from Topeka, Ray Tingstrom, and R. E. B. Cooper and spouse accompanying them.
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O. A. Johnson
Harold Coleman
California
Dean Bowersox
Coffeyville
Mae Bowersox
Topeka
Ray Tingstrom
R. EB. Cooper
Belleville Dinner Guests Visit Lervolds Family
Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jim of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold.
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Dale Lervold
Jim
Belleville
Mre
Frank Lervold
Our Grandma Othberg and the Clock of Memories
A granddaughter recalls the life of Grandma Othberg, immigrant from Sweden to Chicago, her clock ticking through love and loss. Timeline spans 1859 to 1909 with moves to Kansas, marriage to Viktor Erickson, and raising a family. The piece honors grandparents, memory, and centennial reflection.
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Chicago
Sweden
Old Country
America
New York
Grahama
Grandma
Grandpa
Kansas
Amelia
Viktor Erickson
Charles
Ruby Anderson
Scandia
Julie
Othberg
Ora
Yesteryear
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Sorosis Club
Shrine Circus
Oyyh Club
Oliver Johnson
Ellen Hammer
Dale Lewellyn
E. F. Kelley
Joseph Johnson
John Sankey
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