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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1960

Page

4

Death of Joseph S Evans in Republic County Kansas

Joseph Seymour Evans born December 10 1892 in Washington township Republic county Kansas died June 18 1960 at his daughter's home Belleville at age 67. He married Bretta Marshall Odell on February 14 1923 and had one child Marion Lea. He served on the Township Board for 30 years and on the school board, loved his farm and livestock, and was survived by his wife, daughter, sisters, foster sisters, stepchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 21 at the Evangelical United Brethren church Republic with interment in Washington cemetery.

Joseph Seymour Evans Alonzo B Mary Elizabeth Evans Washington Township Republic County Washington Church Belleville Marriag Bretta Marshall Odell Joe Lois Tuley Marion Lea Mary Lacey Albina Evans W.H. Young Salina Gerald Fischer Hardy Nebr Vera Sanderson Scandia Glen Odell Medford Ore

Luncheon Honors Mrs Smith At Eliott Hotel

Mrs E Porter Ahrens attended a 1 pm luncheon Tuesday hosted by Mrs Paul Beiderwell and Mrs Perry Hunsley at the Eliott Hotel in honor of Mrs Wm Smith.

E. Porter Ahrens Paul Beiderwell Perry Hunsley Eliott Hotel Wm. Smith

Courtland Guests Dine With Aspegrens Family

Mr and Mrs Ed Flick and Kenny and Mr and Mrs George Chase Kent and Paul of Courtland visit Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family. Also present are Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.

Flick Kenny George Chase Kent Paul Courtland Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Delbert Aspegren

Wetzel Family Attends Topeka Funeral

Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson and Billy drove to Topeka on Friday while Mr and Mrs Wetzel joined them as they traveled for the death of Bert W Edwards their brother in law.

Otto Wetzel Topeka Bert W. Edwards Anjeannette Isaacson Billy Wetzel

Isaacson Family Hosts Monday Evening Guests

Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson and Billy and Jimmy were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elwyn Isaacson, with Marilyy and John also present.

Local youths visit parents during weekend work trip

Willie Rockey Paul Osborn Roger Larson Gary Reed and Bob Isaacson spent from Saturday until Monday visiting their parents. The boys are working for the Reece Coast Co. at Sharon Springs.

Willie Rockey Paul Osborn Roger Larson Gary Reed Bob Isaacson Reece Coast. Co Sharon Springs

Family Guests Near Denver Visit Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Taylor Shellhammer and Porter of Denver Colorado spend the week with Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens and Mr and Mrs A J Perry and family, continuing local hospitality.

Taylor Shellhammer and Porter Denver, Colo E. Porter Ahrens A. J. Perry

Picnic Supper Held at Cox Home in Scottsville

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Joyce Mrs Kenneth Tuley and girls and Mr and Mrs Don Cox and family enjoyed a Monday evening picnic supper at the Cox home in Scottsville.

Carl Hammer Joyce Kenneth Tuley Don Cox Cox Scottsville

Thursday Evening Guests At Currie Home

Thursday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie included Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and their daughters in a social gathering noted by the household.

Glenn Currie Sherman Robison Woodrow Anderson

Visit by Mrs Standley and Jo Rene to Santa Fe Springs

Mrs. Joe Standley and Jo Rene of Santa Fe Springs California arrived Sunday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Standley and family.

Joe Standley Jo Rene Santa Fe Springs Calif Darrell Standley

Robbins and Cady visit Mrs. John Cady Thursday afternoon

Karla Robbins and Deann and Becky Cady visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Cady, sharing time together in an informal call and coffee gathering.

Karla Robbins Deann Becky Cady John Cady

Agnes Cardwell Visits Sister and Friends

Mrs. Agnes Cardwell spent Saturday with her sister Mrs. Amelia Berg and Ethel of Republic, and Kathrine Berg joined the gathering for a family visit.

Agnes Cardwell Amelia Kathrine Berg and Ethel Republic

Robison Family Visit From Salina and Quinter

Misses Sadie and Elna Robison of Salina and Bob Robison of Quinter visited at the Robison home from Saturday until Monday.

Sadie Elna Robison Salina Bob Robison Quinter Robison

Mrs. Merna Snyder Visits Sacramento Parents

Mrs. Merna Snyder of Sacrafetro California visits her parents Mr. and Mrs Walter Saunders for a couple of weeks.

Merna Snyder Sacrafetro, Calif

Flaritys Return Home After Week with Davis Family

Mr and Mrs James W Flarity of Kansas City left for home after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and boys.

James. W. Flarity Kansas City Jim

Visit Highlights With Topeka Friends

Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom visited Topeka friends Mr and Mrs Troxal Melenger and their daughters from Sunday to Tuesday.

Ray ‘Tingstrom Troxal Melenger Topeka

Bowling families visit Ada Aspegren relatives

Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling of Winfield and Mr and Mrs Lowell Bowling with their daughter from Arkansas City spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Ada Aspegren and other relatives.

Harold Bowling Winfield Lowell Bowling Arkansas City Ada Aspegren

Anjeannette Ksaacon Spends Weekend With Kin In KC

Anjeannette Ksaacon spent Friday evening to Monday with her brother and brothers and other relatives. She is training as a nurse at Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City.

Anjeannette Ksaacon Trinity Lutheran Hospital Kansas City

Denoyer Guests Join Cardwells for Thursday Supper

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven.

Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven

Beloit Hosts Weekend Guests of Lorentz Family

Steven visited as weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lorentz of Beloit, staying at their home.

Tallent Couple Visit Clarence Gile Home

Mr and Mrs Forrest Tallent of Belleville spent Saturday morning calling on the Clarence Gile home.

Mrs. Forrest Tallent Belleville Clarence Gile

Erickson patients improve after Belleville surgery setback

Ole Erickson, who underwent surgery at Belleville hospital Friday morning, is reported getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs Chester Erickson and Linda spent Friday in Belleville with Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson.

Ole Erickson Belleville Hospital Chester Erickson Linda Beleville Mrs. Erick Erickson

Mrs Davis Hosts Friday Gathering With Mrs Thompson

Mrs James Davis attended a Friday afternoon visit hosted by Mrs Alva Thompson and several girls. The gathering highlighted friendly social exchange and neighborhood hospitality.

Jim Davis Alva Thompson

Picnic at Lovewell Lake With Pickel Family

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Randall Cleveland home at Lovewell Lake on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and daughters of Albuquerque New Mexico spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.

Mrs Wayne Pickel Randall Cleveland Lovewell Lake Dean~ Johnson

Local Families Pay Social Calls in Jamestown and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and their daughters of Albuquerque New Mexico visited Friday afternoon at the Harry Nelson and Bob Nelson homes in Jamestown. Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson also joined. Earlier Mrs Duaine Greenslade and children called on Mrs Agess Cardwell Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith visited Sunday evening at Dean Sothers home with Mrs Minnie Anderson.

Dean Johnson Albuquerque N. Mex Joe N. Johnson Harry Nelson Bob Nelson Jamestown Duaine Greenslade Jane Ann Ronnie Aspegren Agess Cardwell Carrol Anderson Judith Minnie Anderson Dean Sothers

Sunday Dinner Guests List From Mrs Hohman Residence

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman were Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Winfrey and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pence of Kansas City, Larry Hedman of Riley, and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and family of Republic.

Anna Hohman Jewell Winfrey Bob Pence Kansas City Larry Hedman Riley Vic Brown Republic

Hungry Pigs Show Varying Growth By Feeding Level

Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station and ARS studied how feeding levels during growth and gestation affect reproduction weight gain and carcass quality in pigs pastured on steep slopes. Ninety weanlings on alfalfa pasture were fed at three levels. The least fed animals performed better on most measures. Grazing intensity had no effect on the traits studied.

USDA Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station LaCrosse ARS

New Hydraulic Header For Better Harvests

An Indianapolis firm introduces a new hydraulically operated header control for combines designed to boost yield by cutting the bottom beans and reducing operator fatigue. The system automatically adjusts height to maintain a set cutting level above ground, guided by a feeler bar with pressure sensors across the header width.

Indianapolis

Scrivner Family Hosts Monday Evening Guests

Mr and Mrs Marvin Scrivner and family and Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner with boys were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner.

Marvin. Scrivner Glen Scrivner Robert Scrivner

Picnic at Legion Park Enjoyed by Local Women

Mrs Charles Freed, Mrs Merle Haser, Mrs Teklay Brown, Mrs Una Gatton, Mrs Eunice Canfield and Mrs Anna Gunter enjoyed a picnic supper at the Legion Park on Monday.

Charles Freed Merle Haser Teklay Brown Una Gatton Eunice Canfield Anna Gunter the Legion Park

Dr. William Moe of Kansas City Starts Internship

Dr William Moe of Kansas City spent Monday and Tuesday with his parents Mr and Mrs Wim Moe He returned to Kansas City to begin his internship at the KU Medical Center and continues his medical training.

William Kansas Wim. Moe Moe Kansas City K. U. Medical Center

Local family gathering in Kansas and Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow and family of Tulsa Oklahoma visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm Moe in the region along with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cooper of Narka and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cooper of Belleville for a Sunday evening social.

Virgil Morrow Tulsa Okla Bill Cooper Narka Dennis Cooper Belleville Wm. Moe

Mrs Cady DeWitt and McDowell visit Beloit group

Mrs. Leslie Cady and children with Mrs. Russell DeWitt and children and Mrs Harold McDowell spent Monday with Mrs. Arlis White and family and other friends in Beloit.

Leslie Cady Russell DeWitt Harold McDowell Arlis White Beloit

Local social guests share meals and visits

Linda Freed spent Saturday night with Judy DeWitt. Harold and Mrs Melhus joined Charley Cardwell and wife for Sunday dinner. Agnes Cardwell visited in the afternoon. Marion Sojlander and family from Ogallala Nebraska called on Mrs Eva Sjolander Monday afternoon.

Harold Melhus Charley Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Marion Sojlander Ogallala, Nebr Eva Sjolander

Weekend visit notes at the Clark home in Beloit

Billy Clark spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Clark. Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand were Sunday evening guests at the Wm Clark home.

Billy Clark Beloit Mrs Wm. Clark Jerry Strand

Chicago guests join Anderson and Johnson at supper

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Glenn Johnson and Toby of Chicago were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson.

Milford Stafford and Rudolph John Visit Chicago Guests

Milford Stafford Rudolph Johnson and Glenn Johnson and Toby of Chicago were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Johnson.

Milford Stafford Rudolph Johnson Glenn Johnson Toby Chicago, Ill Charley Johnson

Local Families Visit In Republic And Nearby Towns

Mrs John Sankey and Don and Miss Beth Habiger of Republic and Mrs Bill Free and baby of Mc Cook Nebraska and Mrs Vernon Erickson spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Victor Erickson.

John Sankey Don Beth Habiger Republic Bill Free Baby McCook, Nebr Vernon Erickson Victor Erickson

Supper Guests Visit From Republic and Kansas City

Saturday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown of Republic included Mr. and Mrs. Jewell of Kansas City and Mrs. Anna Hohman.

Sunday Guests at Mrs Eva Sjolander Home

Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and family and Jackie Everhart. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Earl Van Aken of Belleville.

Eva Sjolander Charley Sjolander Jackie Everhart Earl van Aken Belleville

Friday Evening Guests of Mrs Eva Sjolander

Friday evening visitors included Mrs Libby Olson of Kackley Mrs Marvin Kackley Mrs Esther Munson Mrs Clare Nondorf Mrs Alfred Walker of Belleville Mrs Ettie Nystrom Mrs Axel Lundberg and Martha Mrs Axel Smith and Mrs Clarence Barber.

Eva Sjolander Libby Olson Kackley Marvin Kackley Esther Munson Clare Nondorf Alfred Walker Belleville Ettie Nystrom Axel Lundberg Martha Axel Smith Clarence Barber

Social guests visit Mrs Minnie Anderson in evening

Mrs Ellen Sederlin Mrs Julia Johnson Amanda Rosene and Josie Robison were Monday evening guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson.

Ellen Sederlin Julia Johnson Amanda Rosene Josie Robison Minnie Anderson

Isaacson Man Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson received word that Carl Isaacson of Stockton underwent an appendix operation at Plainsville Friday morning. He is reported getting along as well as can be expected.

Frank Isaacson Carl Isaacson Stockton Plainsville

Wednesday Guests of Mrs Algor Anderson

Mrs Algor Anderson hosted guests including Mrs Wallace Aspegren of Republic and Patrice and Kristie Aspegren of California for a social visit on a Wednesday.

Algor Anderson Wallace Aspegren Republic Patrice and Kristie Aspegren California

Johnsons Return to Pasadena After Visit

Mr and Mrs Jarl Johnson left on Thursday for their home in Pasadena Texas after a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson, Glenn Johnson and Toby of Chicago came Friday evening to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson.

Jarl Johnson Pasadena Texas Charley Oo. Johnson Glenn Johnson Toby Chicago Charley Johnson

Picnic at Buffalo Park Enjoyed by Robison Family Group

A Sunday evening picnic at Buffalo park was shared by Martha Miss Sadie Edna Adah and Josie Robison Bob Robison Mrs Ellen Sederlin Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin.

Sherman Robison Martha Sadie Edna Adah Josie Robison Bob Robison Ellen Sederlin Bertha Granstedt Lena Lloyd Franklin Buffalo Park

Sunday Evening Visit Includes Odell Family Guests

Sunday evening luncheon guests at Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Odell’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stephenson and Dan, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Daniels and Miss Audrey Finnestad of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Skinner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dow and family, Miss Phyllis Hammer and Mrs. Olga Hugos, Gladys, and Clifford.

Oscar Odell Dan Stephenson Dan Eddie. Daniels

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers in Concordia

Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers announce the birth of a baby girl on Tuesday July 5 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. Grandparents are Elder Sothers and Carroll Anderson with Ada Aspegren and Minnie Anderson among the great grandparents.

Dean Sothers St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Elder Sothers Carroll Anderson Ada Aspegren Minnie. Anderson

Baby James Warren Nelson Born in Superior Neb

Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson of Superior Nebraska welcomed a baby boy named James Warren born Wednesday June 29 at Superior Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Mr and Mrs L Richards. Great grandmother is Mrs Myrtle Grubb.

Warren Nelson Superior Nebr James Warren Superior Hospital Chris Nelson L. Richards Myrtle Grubb

Garden City and Belleville Families Picnic at Aaron Johnson Home

Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and family from Garden City along with Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Belleville joined Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and their girls, Mrs Mary Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson for a backyard picnic supper Saturday evening at the Aaron Johnson home.

Glenn Johnson Garden City Harold Johnson Belleville Reynold Nystrom Mary Nystrom Aaron Johnson

Reynolds Nystrom Family Picnic Reported in Johnson Yard

Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and their daughters Mrs Mary Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson shared a picnic supper in the Johnson home yard on Monday evening in a small neighborhood gathering.

Reynold Nystrom Mary Nystrom Aaron Johnson Johnson Home

Wise Family Visits Crum and Wire in Lake Zurich

Mr and Mrs Jack B Wise and family from Lake Zurich Ill came one day for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Charles Crum and Mrs Lois Wire.

Jack B. Wise Lake Zurich Charles Crum Lois Wire

Community visit to Mrs. Alva Thompson in Minden

Mrs. Estel Samuelson and her children from Minden Nebr spent Monday afternoon visiting Mrs. Alva Thompson.

Estel Samuelson Minden Nebr Alva Thompson

Thompson and Isaacson Families Host Lincoln Visit

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Isaacson. Mary Lynne Pickel is visiting Mrs Conley Cleveland in Lincoln Nebraska this week.

Alva Thompson Loren Isaacson Mary Lynne Pickel Mrs Conley Cleveland Lincoln Nebr

Residents Visitites and Family Depart After Weekend

A family left Sunday morning for Garden City after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson and other relatives. Several women spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mog and Mrs. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Brough and their Kansas City baby visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener for the weekend.

Glenn Johnson Garden City Aaron Johnson George Christie Anna ,Gunter Olive Isaacson Wm. Mog Elizabeth Cooper Tommy Brough Baby Kansas City Wilbur Zener

Mrs ElReno Sederlin Spends Afternoon With Mrs Ham mer

Mrs ElReno Sederlin spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Carl Hammer at her home, sharing conversation and light refreshments in a friendly social visit.

ElReno Sederlin Carl Hammer

Weekend Visits From Silver Springs to Topeka Families

Friday callers for Mrs. ElRene Sederlin included Mrs. Keneth Tuley and daughters and several others from Silver Springs Maryland. Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. Mauda Farrell. Sunday guests included Mrs. James Homan of Wichita and Mrs. Harold Mel. The week included visits from Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Kirk in Denver and from Topeka and St. Paul Nebraska families.

ElRene Sederlin Keneth Tuley Alice Hammer Harold McDowell Carl Hammer Halsey Barber Inez Bergstrom Leslie Shellhase Silver Springs, Md Mauda Farrell Janice Erickson James Homan Wichita Harold Mel Alle, Currie St. Paul, Nebr Fred Currie Topeka Hannah Freed

Linn Couple Visit Mrs. Maudie Farrell Monday

Mr and Mrs Bob Flesher and family of Linn were Monday callers of Mrs Maudie Farrell.

Bob Flesher Linn Maudie Farrell

Local Social Guests Pack Weekend Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Guthrie of Smith Center were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. E. C. Wires and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Crum. Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson were Miss Caroline Swanson of Topeka, Harold Stoner of Westminster, Md. Evening guests were Glenn Johnson and Toby of Chicago, Ill and Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnson and Cindy of Topeka.

A. E. Guthrie Smith Center E. C. Wires Charley Crum Algor Anderson Caroline Swanson Topeka Harold Stoner Westminster Glenn Johnson Toby Chicago, Ill Don Johnson Cindy

Farlee Family Hosts Friday Supper in Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Glenn Farlee were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Farlee, Marilyn and Verlyn, in a small local family gathering reflecting neighborhood ties.

Sunday Evening Supper Guests Visit Hallack Family

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hallack hosted a crowd for Sunday evening supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Hallack Rhonda and Dougie and Mr and Mrs Merlyn Farlee Marilyn and Verlyn along with Troy and Tracy of Republic.

Gerald Hallack Rhonda Dougie Merlyn Farlee Marilyn Verlyn Ralph Hallack Troy and Tracy Republic

Fourth of July Supper Guests At Farlee Home

A Fourth of July supper and evening gathered guests including Marilyn and Verlyn Farlee, Verl Hallgren of Frankfort, Glenn Farlee, Mrs. Lloyd Hallgren, and Mrs. Gertrude Farlee at the home of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Farlee.

Merlyn Farlee Marilyn Verlyn Verl Hallgren Frank Ort Glenn Farlee Lloyd Hallgren Gertrude Farlee

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