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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1960

Page

2

Red Circle Auction Extends Credit Bidding For Youths

The ninth annual Red Circle Auction set for July 22 and 23 at the CK Ranch near Brookfield introduces credit buying on select purebred livestock. Youth bidders under 21 may register Red Circle points and bid with a credit rating, repaid in points, while enjoying farm-related games and a ranch style barbecue.

CK Ranch Brookfield John J. Vanier Gooch Co Gooch Mr. Vanier

Eva Louise West Reports Sunflower State Experience

Eva Louise West, returning Sunday from Lawrence, spoke at a public meeting at the American Legion Hall on June 22 about her Sunflower Girls State delegate experience. She praised government learning through activity, noted her election to the House of Removentates, bar exam passage, and initiation into the Alumni Association.

Eva Louise West Lawrence Sunlflower American’ Legion Hall Eva Iva Louise The House of Removentates McCall Norton C. H. Pickel Republic Mabel Cline Jolene Modlin CAC Homer Cardwell

Engagement announced for Bernita Stafford to Ale Adams

Mr and Mrs Andrew L Stafford of Formosa announce the engagement of their daughter Bernita to Ale William H Adams son of Mrs Clara A Adams Greenville NC Miss Stafford is a graduate of Scandia High School She attended Marymount College and Kansas Wesleyan University Salina where she was a member of Delta Kappa Chi sorority Her fidni¢er is a graduate of Greenville High School and is with the Air Force stationed at March Air Force Base California He formerly was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base Salina

Andrew L. Stafford Formosa Bernita Ale William H. Adams Clara A.adams Greenville N. C

Local Family Visits From Multiple States Gather in Mankato

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen and Harold travel with Mrs Floyd Anderson and children to visit Mr and Mrs Marcus Hensonard family in Mankato. Also joining are Mr and Mrs Ray Ecclair and children from Wichita and Mr and Mrs LaVern Fullerton and baby from Superior Nebraska.

Kenneth Christensen Harold Floyd Anderson Ray EcClair Wichita LaVern Fullerton Superior Nebr Hom‘e& Christensen Minn Marcus Henson Ard Mankato

Farm House Studio to Host Final Open House

The Farm House Studio in Courtland will hold its last open house of the season on Sunday July 10. Oil paintings by Arden Nelson of Norfolk Nebraska, formerly of Courtland, will be featured. The exhibit will run through August 7.

Farm House Courtland Arden Nelson Norfolk Nebr

State Commission approves new telephone rates for Scandia

The State Corporation Commission ordered a rate increase for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company serving Scandia. The new schedule raises charges for residence one party and two party lines, business lines, and rural services, aiming to add about 014,000 annual revenue.

Scandia State Corporation Commission W. L. Ginn Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Kansas Southwestern Gell Commission W. Ll. Gitin

How Many Candles Birthday Notes and Guests

Thursday evening guests honored Lonnie Boman on his birthday including Art Malzohn of Belleville and Mr and Mrs George Stromberg. Monday afternoon guests celebrated Verlene Johnsons 10th birthday with Mrs Elwyn Isaacson Marilyn John Mrs Charles Johnson and Mrs HiReno Sederlin.

Godfrey Boman Lonnie Art Malzohn Belleville George Stromberg Ronald Johnson Verlene Johnson Elwyn Isaacson Marilyn John Charles Johnson HiReno Sederlin Stanley Moe Lars ‘Norgard Russell DeWitt Oren Reed Clark Freed

Mrs Wayne Watson Visits Beloit Relative

Mrs Wayne Watson of Beloit spent Monday with her mother Mrs Gunla Larsen, according to local notes.

Wayne Watson Beloit Gunla Larsen

Omaha guests visit Mrs. Flossie Larson group

Monday evening visitors included Mrs. Rena McCaul Judy and John Scarlett Sandy Sonja Berry and others from Omaha Nebraska. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Larson and family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson and family Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer Miss Leslie Cady and children Rose Marilyn Bob Gary Johnson and Gene Hoffmann.

Flossie Larson Mccaull Rena ‘McCaul Judy John Chuck Scarlett Sandy Sonja Berry Omaha Nebr Allen Larson Harold Larson Harley Shaffer Leslie ,Cady Rose Marily Bob Gary Johnson Gene Hsffman

Picnic gathering among Topeka and nearby families

Mr and Mrs Trvin Davis and family of Topeka joined Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and others from Slade Green and Cawker City for a neighborhood picnic Saturday evening.

Trvin Davis Famiidy Topeka Clarence “Aspegren

Pink and Blue Baby Shower Honors Mrs McDowell

A July 3 shower at Neal McBride home honored Mrs Harold McDowell with a poem reading and a scramble word game. Guests included the honoree’s mother Mrs Alice Hammer and numerous Mrs Hammer and Mrs Lervold relatives, with a lace tablecloth lunch and pink blue decor.

Neal McBride Harold McDowell Beverly McBride Alice Hammer Carl Hammer Kenneth Tuley Joyce Hammer Harold Hanmer Harvey Hammer Charles Robison Reuben Johnson Peggy Thalstrup Benny Lervold Russell Lervold Robert Lervold Walter Boyles Blanche Haggman B. M. Eastvedt Tressa McDowell Hannah Freed Evr Hammer Anna ‘Hohman Norman Currie Irxin- Currie Aid Merle - Haser Ellen Hammer Frank Isaacson Glenn Currie Loren Hammer Carl Peterson Elsie Noble Russell DeWitt

Sunday Dinner Guests Span Two Clark Families

Marysville couple Mr and Mrs Jean Clark hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and family. On Monday evening guests included Frank Danielson of Belleville and Larry Thomas of Omaha, plus Chester Erickson and Linda Thomas and their families.

Jean Clark Marysville Wm. Clark Billy Roy Thomas Frank Danielson Belleville Larry Thomas Omaha Nebr Chester Erickson Linda Don’ Thomas

Weekend Guests From Across States Visit Oklahoma City Area

Oklahoma City hosts Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stephenson and Danny along with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Daniels and Miss Audrey Finnestad of Odessa Texas. Also visiting are Mrs. Rena McCaul Judy John Mr and Mrs Chuck Scarlett and Sandy from Omaha Nebraska.

Dan Stephenson Danny Eddie Daniels Oklahoma City Okla Audrey Finnestad Odessa Texas Olga Hugos Gladys Clifford

Local Social Visit After Tuesday Afternoon Event

Mr and Mrs Carl Florell and Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Eva Sjolander during a neighborly gathering.

Carl Florell Frank Isaacson Eva Sjolander

Mrs Thull and Family Visit Greenslade Home

Mrs. Jack Thull and her children from Cawker City spent Sunday and Monday at the Duaine Greenslade residence, sharing time with the family.

Jack Thull Cawker City Duaine Greenslade

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Several Local Families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren and family were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling and Jim of Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bowling and Lori of Arkansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson and Judith. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Winfrey and Mrs. Bob Pence of Kansas City and Mrs. Anna Hohman.

Loren Carlgren Harold Bowling Jim Winfield Lowell Bowling Lori Arkansas City Carroll Anderson Judith Jewell Winfrey Bob Pence Kansas City Anna. Hohman

Davis Family Entertains Guests on Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and children were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and boy.

Jack. Davis Jim Davis and Boye

Smith Family Visits Clinton Bound Father in Law

Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and family from Wickenburg Arizona visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson en route to Clinton Missouri to see Mr Smiths father Dordyay Simpson prior to marriage.

Bill Smith

Rhonda and Patty Visit the Aspes for a Week

Rhonda and Patty Davis are spending a couple of weeks with Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspe and family.

Rhonda Patty. Davis Delbert Aspe

Civil Defense Regular Meeting Notice

The regular Civil Defense meeting is at the City Office on July 12 at 8 00 p.m. Two films will be shown.

The Civil Defense

Concert Schedule Note Reflects Wednesday Rehearsal

The fragment states there will be a rehearsal as usual on Wednesday night and mentions a Saturday night concert. No performer names or locations are provided.

Reading Hour at Scania Library for Young Children

Notice invites children ages up to 12 to attend a reading hour at Scania Library. Session starts 3 p.m. on Friday July 8. If unable to attend, contact Miss Jazi Erickson for details.

Scania Jazi‘de ‘Erickson

Scandia Bride Marries Vernon Zeibart in Methodis t Church

Aurie Mde McBride daughter of Neal and wife of Scandia and Vernon E Zeibart son of Emil Zeibart of Ethan Dak married at Scandia Methodist Church. Rev R W Wilke officiated as seven branch candles lilies wreaths filled altar. The bride in lace and tulle gown with pearl necklace and heirloom veil carried roses. Attendants included Mary McBride sister and Jim Zeibart brother. Reception followed with crowd signing guest book and gifts. Wedding trip to Black Hills then Guam for groom station. bride to return to nursing school.

Scandia Aurie Mde. McBride Neal McBride Vernon E. iZeaibart Ait Emil ‘Ziebart Ethan Sc. Dak R. W. Wilke Wichita Darrell, Nelson Bernita ‘Stafford Salina Mary Mc Jim’ Zeibart North Dakota Beverly Elizabeth McBride Maid of Honor Jim Torpene Jim’ Muberry Dho Dorothy Radcliffe Bob Moy Don Simmons Everett Johnson Elizabeth Beverly McBride Alice Hammer Max Muth Carl Peterson Chester ‘Erickson Scandia High Asbury School of Nursing Mitchell High School Schilling A.F.B Black Hills Guam

Willing Workers Circle Meeting Notes at Methodist Church

The Willing Workers Circle met June 23 at 2 pm in the Methodist church basement with Mrs Raymond Cooper presiding in the chair absence. The group read Faith in God from Psalms and discussed an article from Methodist Woman. The meeting closed with prayer and a potluck lunch followed by an silent auction.

Willing Workers Methodist Church Raymond ‘Cooper Responsive Readie Aken

Ogallala Family Visits Belleville Relatives

Mr and Mrs Marion Sjélarider and family of Ogallala Nebr spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Belleville. Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and family joined relatives and Warren Howie was mentioned in past weeks in Gyaliath.

Marion Sjélarider Arid Ogallala Nebr Carl Peterson Belleville Carl Erickson Erickédil ‘Arid Warren Howie Gyaliath

Early Nebraska Pioneer Life Recited in Mrs Scott Letter

A letter from Mrs Lila Scott recounts grimy dugouts, prairie fires, and Indian encounters shaping early Scandia and Belleville settlers. Grandmother Larson and Stafford kin share tales of the Scott and Scamdin vil lages, Missouri Pacific rail history, and brave acts amid frontier hardships.

Lila -Scott Hardy Stafford Petat ‘Davebi Scandia Cameo Agricultural George EB Arlington Larson Scott Romiin Nise Beether’s Island Missouri Pacific Burlington Warwick Scandi Belleville Charley Dad Staford Dad Bill Stafford Grandmother Lawson

Social Security Rep to Visit Belleville on July 12 1960

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on July 12 1960. People seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. To qualify for protection a worker must be severely disabled and unable to perform any substantial gainful work with a disability expected to last indefinitely.

Social Security Administration Belleville

Shayn and Ike Clark of Lebenda Tie

Shayn and Ike Clark of Lebenda compete in a tie with Uke Sout tis Wot and Mire Wyn securing a draw. Clark comments on the match as a hard fought event and credits teamwork and timing for the result.

Shayn Ike Clark Abrigfenteransy Mire Wyn Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lée” Loring Nornado Storm George ‘Larson Lester’ ‘Richards Raymont ‘Coopér Grace Cooper Harvey ‘Melby Alien Ward Grace Robison Bertha “Granstedt Larry i Larson Katherine ‘Fike George Fike, Sr Ralph Larson Lee ‘Loring Edward ‘Forsberg Allen Gunter John Nylund Richard Larson Bill Farrell Harry Quantic Ruth N. Johnson Reuben, Johnson Esther Lérvold Ben Lérvold Harold ‘Larson J. L. Bennett Clarence ‘Gile Juddy Freed Javene Freed Archie J. Isaacson Wanda Isaacson Leona Jensen Axel Jensen Mary Moe Val- Gene Isaacson Omer Olsen J. L. Sanders Lloyd Nelson George Fike, Jr Guy Frazier Shane Clark Blanche Hageman Chester Anderson Mirriam Nelson Marie Fike Nels Llorell Theodore Maupin Loren Filorell Duane Trauer Tony Nystrom Glenn Loring Hilton Waite Don Burandt Christine Matthias Bill Matthias Bob White Lars Norgard Dr. Co. V. Haggman Jim ‘Rickson Irvin Currie Loren ‘Tsaacson Joyte Johnson E. Conzelman Ralph Moe Allen ‘Larson Tester Simpson Charley Cardwell Carl Ikalah Ronald ‘Shaffer Sanborn Lumber Co Chapman Co W. Johnston Lester Simpson Carrie Larson Esther Floodberg Shiridan Wyo Joe Dingman John Freed New Buena Park Calif S. J. Swenson Bertha Granstedt Mile Johnson Carrol Anderson Anton Nelson Oliver Johnson Courtland, Kansas Onebin RED Circle Auction Pink Rena McCaul Mr. and Omaha, Nebr Ed McCaul Notich McBride Zeibart
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