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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

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Kiss Me Kate on Screen at Princess Theatre Weekend

A touring program features Kiss Me Kate with Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel in a lively musical version of the Shakespearean farce. Ann Miller stars as Bianca with Bobby Van and Bob Fosse among the admirers, and Keenan Wynn with James Whitmore provide comic rivals. Coming Saturday and Sunday July 17-18: Ride Clear of Diablo.

Trincess Theatre Broadway Sam Bella Spewack Kathryn Grayson Howard Keel Cole Porter Ann Miller Shakespeare Padua Wwe Venice Tom Harry Kate Poth Bianca Tommy Ball Bobby van Bob Fosse Keenan Wynn James Whitmore Diablo

Scandia Softball Beats Belait Town 16 10 and 14 7

Scandia girls softball defeated Belait Town 16 to 10 with Rose Thompson pitching. Irene Hammer Kay Berry led with multiple hits as Scandia also topped Hans Meeker of Concordia 14 to 7.

Bel It Town Rose ‘Thompson Scandia Hans Meeker Concordia Vera Newcomb Irene Hammer Kay Berry Concordia Blue Jeans

Honor Roll Names for Mrs Norris and Mrs Anderson

Readable items list students Carl Ericksen and John Porter alongside Mrs EM Anderson and Mrs Norris in Kansas City. The brief notation highlights honorees in the local school's honor roll.

Ae Dy. Norris Carl Ericksen John‘ ‘Porter EM ‘Anderson Kansas City

Dart Family News from Chicago and Newton Visit

Mr and Mrs John Dart attended the furniture market in Chicago Illinois last week. Susan stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Dart in Newton. They brought Susan home Friday. Mr and Mrs Paul Ewing Mr and Mrs Michael Jacques and Linda of Wichita and Ray Lewis of Beloit were Sunday guests at the E H Lewis home.

John. Dart Chicago Susan Floyd Dart Newton Paul Ewing Michael Jacques Linda Wichita Ray Lewis Beloit E. ‘i H. Lewis

Local hosts entertain weekend visitors in Burick and Fairbury

Mr and Mrs Norris Meachum of Burick Illinois were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie. Marvin Corbin of Fairbury Nebraska is spending this week at the George Rockey home.

Norris Meachum of Burick, Ill George Christie Marvin Corbin Fairbury, Nebr George Rockey

Quantic Attends Kansas Conference on Education

Harry Quantic attends a two week conference on Improvement of Secondary Education at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Burick Illinois guest Mrs. S S Christie Concordia and the Christies with Mr and Mrs George Christie and Mrs Marvin Novak were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and family.

Harry Quantic University of Kansas At Norris Meachum Burick, IL S. S. Christie Concordia George Christie Marvin Novak Alfred Swanson

Becks of Republic Visit Aspelgren Couple on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Republic spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspgren in a social gathering.

Paul Beck Republic Wallace Aspegren

Berry Family Weekend Visit Across Kansas

Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gord on of Kanorado spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Sormoso and Mr and Mrs Walter Berry.

Max Berry Gordon Kanorado Vachel Crawford Sormoso Walter Berry

Sunday Evening Supper for Local Hosts

Sunday evening gathering hosted by Mr Ayia and Mrs Walter Berry included Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon of Kanorado, Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford and Mrs A W Horn all of Formoso. The event featured close family and community ties in a informal social setting.

Ayia Walter Berry Max Berry Gordon Kanorado Vachel Crawford A. W. Horn Formoso

Residents Share Evening with Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola visit Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard while Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Mrs Marvin Novak join for Monday evening social.

Alfred Swanson Viola Walter Berry Marvin “Novak Oscar Norgard

Thompson, Berry welcomed guests in Kanorado gathering

Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and Cynthia and Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry in Kanorado highlighting a family social visit in the community notes.

Max Berry Gordon Kanorado Max Thompson Cynthia Lester Thompson Walter Berry

Robison Family Hosts Evening at Isaacsons Home

Robert Robison and Misses Adair and Josie Robison visited the Elwyn Isaacson and Edwin Isaacson home Sunday evening.

Robert Robison Adair Josie Robison Elwyn Isaacson Edwin Isaacson

Hohman Family Supper Guests in Kansas City Event

Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman and Miss Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark Sunday at their home, sharing an evening gathering with friends and neighbors.

Harry Hohman Evelyn Hohman Kansas City Vic Brown Mark Sunday

Evelyn Hohman Visits Kansas City Friends

Miss Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City Missouri spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman.

Evelyn Hohman Kansas City, Mo Mrs Harry Hohman

Courtland couple visits Harry Hehman home

Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland spent Monday evening at the home of Harry Hehman, sharing time in a social visit.

Mrs Sam Mahin Courtland Harry Hehman

Weekend visit by Hohman and Muth families in Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman and Mr and Mrs Max Muth spent the weekend as guests of the Winfrey and Bollinger families in Kansas City Missouri.

Charles Hohman Max Muth Kansas City, MO Winfrey and Bollinger

Mrs Vic Brown and Mark Dinner Guests at Hohman Home

Mrs Vic Brown and Mark were dinner guests Monday at the Harry Hohman home.

Mra Vic. Brown Mark Harry ‘Hohman

Stafford Family Notice From Burbank Calif

Mr and Mrs Dee Stafford and Patty Lou of Burbank California and Mr and Mrs are listed in a notice segment likely noting a family announcement or social item from the newspaper page.

Dee Stafford Patty Lou Burbank, Calif

Sunday Evening Visitors From Several Families

Mr and Mrs Fred Boman and boys Mrs Bill Curtis and Mr and Mrs Freed and family were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell and family.

Fred Boman Bill ‘Curtis Freed Oscar Odell

Kansas City Hohmans Host Saturday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Charles Hohbman and Miss Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman.

Charles Hohbman Evelyn Hohman Kansas City Harry Hohman

Dinner Guests Highlight Local Social Visit

Mr and Mrs Norris of Burick TiL and Mr George Christie were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs H B Charlotte of Concordia.

Local Families Visit Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Carlson

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boman and their boys and Mrs. Bill Curtis spent Friday evening with Mrs. Godfrey. The Wallace Boman family of Republic visited W. H. Boman. Jay Bell and Tom Weir from Michigan visited Ivy Brown. Mrs. Allwyn Tornquist and daughters from California and Mrs. E A Tornquist of Kackley joined Mrs. Swen Carlson and daughters Thursday.

Fred.Boman Bill Curtis Godfrey. Boman Lonnie Jay Bell Tom Weir Michigan Ivy Brown Allwyn Tornquist Janet Debra California E. A. Tornquist Kackley Swen Carlson

Mrs Pete Dillon and Mary Ann Visit Mankato Friends

Mrs Pete Dillon and Mary Ann of Mankato visited Sunday with Mrs Agnes Cardwell, sharing a friendly reunion and conversation during the weekend excursion.

Pete Dillon Mary Ann Mankato Agnes Cardwell

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Visit Red Cloud Neb

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Forest Johnson and children at Red Cloud Nebraska.

Wilbur Zener Forest Johnson Red Cloud Nebr

Rockey Family Visits Ericksons in Courtland Loop

Mr and Mrs George Rockey and their sons spent Sunday afternoon at the Ernest Erickson home in Courtland visiting Mr and Mrs John Erickson and Joe and Mrs Charles Erickson of Wichita and Mrs Lester Isaacson and family.

George Rockey Ernest Erickson Courtland John Erickson Joe Charles Erickson Wichita Lester Isaacson

Rockey Family Visits in Lincoln Nebr

Mr and Mrs O C Rockey and Mr and Mrs Bill Rockey visited Friday and Saturday with Mr and Mrs R L Rockey and family in Lincoln Nebraska.

O. C. Rockey Bill Rockey R. L. Rockey Lincoln Nebr

Algor Anderson Brings Home New Oldsmobile

Algor Anderson spent Thursday and Friday in Kansas City where he purchased a new Oldsmobile and brought it home after the trip.

Algor Anderson Kansas City

Carolyn Swanson Returns Home From Algor Anderson Visit

Carolyn Swanson, who had been visiting for two weeks at the Algor Anderson home, left for her Topeka residence on Thursday.

Carolyn Swanson Algor Anderson Topeka

Miss Ann Peterson Guest at Carl Erickson Home

Miss Ann Peterson was a Sunday evening guest at the Carl Erickson home, sharing conversation and hospitality in a domestic social visit.

Ann Peterson Wass Carl Erickson

Susan Eickman Visits Grandparents in Belleville

Susan Eickman spent a few days with her grandparents Mr and Mrs George Moxham in Belleville.

Susan Eickman Mr. and George Moxham Belleville

Hastings Nebraska visitors share weekend with local families

Mr and Mrs David Shivers and Barbara from Hastings spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Rockey and family. Mr and Mrs Roger Deal and Mr and Mrs Rod Deal of Wichita joined Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jimmy of Concordia as weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold, Marjorie and Eugene.

David Shivers Barbara Hastings, Nebr George Rockey Roger Deal Rod Deal Wichita Dale Lervold Jimmy Concordia Frank Lervold Marjorie Eugene

Kathy Rockey Visiting Hast ings Nebr at Shivers Home

Kathy Rockey is spending this week at the home of David Shivers in Hastings Nebraska.

Kathy Rockey David Shivers Hastings Nebr

Hickman Couple Spends Evening at Thompson Home

Mr and Mrs Warren Hickman visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson.

Mrs. Warren Hickman Alva Thompson Home

Mr and Mrs Russell Fraser Visit Ray Nelson

Mr and Mrs Russell Fraser visited Monday evening at the Ray Nelson home for an informal social gathering. The pair spent time with neighbors and shared light refreshments during the visit.

Mrs. Russell Fraser Ray Nelson

Fraser couple visits Lundblade for Sunday dinner

Mr and Mrs Russell Fraser were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Guy Lundblade, sharing an informal family gathering at Lundblade residence.

Russell Fraser Guy Lundblade

Andersons Visit Kansas City Couple Over July Fourth Weekend

Mr and Mrs E M Anderson of Kansas City spent the weekend of July 4 with Mrs John Fredrickson.

E. M. Anderson Kansas City John Fredrickson

Family Visit From Kanorade At B 5 Cooper Home

Mr and Mrs Don Bender along with Gregory and Gail of Kanorade visited from Friday to Monday at the B 5 Cooper home, sharing a brief family gathering in town.

Don Bender Gregory and Gail Kanorade

Mr. and Mrs. McGregor Visit Nebraska Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charles McGregor of Louisville Nebraska arrived Saturday morning for a brief visit with Bob Brewster and other relatives.

Charles McGregor Louisville Nebr Bob Brewster

Barbara Cooper Visits Concordia Parents Over Weekend

Miss Barbara Cooper of Concordia spent Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and other relatives.

Local social notes reveal Kansas visit trends

Miss Jacquélin Cooper of Manhattan spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs R E Cooper. Eve Sandborn of Clay Center visited Raymond E Mariyn Sjolander and Charles Dun can of Wichita over the weekend at the Carl Erickson home. Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill spent Sunday evening at the Leonard Erickson home. Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson visited Saturday evening at the Carl Erickson home.

Jacquélin ‘Cooper Manhattan R. E. ‘Cooper Eve Sandborn Clay Center Raymond E. Cooper Mariyn Sjolander Charles Duncan Wichita Carl Erickson Carl ‘Erickson Bill Leonard Erickson Mrs. Dewey Johnson

Local Visit Keeps Busy Week for Area Families

Mrs. Delbert Greenslade and Frank Sam Greenslade spent Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and family near Cawker City. Don Tedrow left for San Diego after two weeks with his parents Charles and Mrs. Tedrow. Axel Jensen Kenneth Christensen and Harold visited Alva Thompson Tuesday evening. Roy Tedrow met Wilburden er Tuesday morning.

Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Ronnie Jane Duaine Greenslade Frank Sam Jack Thull Cawker City Don Tedrow San Diego Calif Mrs Charles Tedrow Axel.Jensen Kenneth Christensen Harold Alva Thompson

August and Amanda Rosene Dinner Guests of Wilbur Zener

August and Amanda Rosene were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener.

August Amanda Rosene Mrs Wilbur ‘Zener

Bennett Couple and Deborah Dinner Guests for Zeners

Dr and Mrs J L Bennett and Deborah were Monday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener.

J. L. Bennett Deborah Wilbur Zener

Kansas City guests visit Mr and Mrs Harold Stafford

Mrs Marjorie Reed and Miss Harnie Farrick of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harold Stafford and other relatives.

Marjorie Reed Harmie Farrick Kansas City Harold Stafford

Courtland Visitors Call on Mrs Stofer

Mr and Mrs Reuben Ingwall and Mr and Mrs Rudolph Johnson of Courtland called on Mrs Zena Stofer Tuesday morning.

Reuben Ingwall Rudolph Johnson Courtland Zena Stofer

Rosene Family Weekend Visit Across Kansas Cities

Mr and Mrs Marvin Rosene and Brian of Wichita and Russell Rosene of Kansas City spent the weekends with Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene.

Marvin Rosene Brian Wichita Russell Rosene Kansas City Henry Rosene

Visit by Berry Family to Mrs Zena Stofer Highlighted

Mrs Max Berry and Gordon of Kanorado along with Mrs Walter Berry called on Mrs Zena Stofer Thursday afternoon in a neighborly social call.

Max Berry Gordon Kanorado Walter Berry Zena Stofer

Pat Sandell Returns Home After Heat Illness

Pat Sandell left the hospital Saturday and returned home following a heat-related incident last week. He had been rushed to medical care after becoming overheated.

Pat Sandell

Kirwin Visitors Return Home After Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and Paula of Kirwin visited from Friday until Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and family and other relatives and friends.

Pete Sandell Paula ‘of Kirwin Pat Sandell

Mrs Lloyd Brown Visits Pat Sandell Home

Mrs. Lloyd Brown and family called at the Pat Sandell home Tuesday morning, stopping by to chat and pay a social call.

Lloyd Brown Pat Sandell

Mrs Bill Moe and Billie Visit Mrs Zena Stofer

Mrs Bill Moe and Billie spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Zena Stofer at her home for a social visit.

Bill Moe Billie Zena Stofer

Mankato Legion Juniors Beat Smith Center in Sunday Showdown

The Mankato American Legion Junior baseball team defeated Smith Center 2 to 0 at home. Kenneth Cardwell started at shortstop and Maurice Hammer manned third base. The squad travels to Lincoln for a three game tournament this weekend with games Saturday and Sunday.

Mankato American Legion Junio Smith Center Mankato Kenneth Cardwell Maurice Hammer Lincoln

Rasmussen Visits Lincoln Relative in Nebraska

Craig Rasmussen of Lincoln Nebraska spends the week with his grandparents and Alice.

Sunday Guests Visit Mrs. Carl Cuthbert and Burl

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmunsen were Sunday guests of Mrs. Carl Cuthbert and her son Burl at their home.

Ralph.Rasmunsen Carl Cuthbertson Burl

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen Visits Belleville Relative

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen spent Monday with her mother Mrs Fern Cuthbertson in Belleville, sharing time and family connection in the town.

Ralph Rasmussen Fern Cuthbertson Belleville

Gene Fischer and family visit for supper in Hardy Neb

Byron Nebraska resident Gene Fischer and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fischer and Karen join Mr and Mrs Harry Fischer for a supper gathering in Hardy Nebraska. The social note highlights local families sharing a meal in the community.

Gene Fischer Byron, Nebr Lloyd Fischer Karen Harry ‘Fischer Sale Hardy, Nebr

Summers Admitted to State Bar in Topeka Exam

Jack Summers of Topeka joined 56 other candidates in the state bar admittance process. A class of 60 law graduates from Kandail schools took the examinations before the state bar examining board, and the oath was administered by Walt Nelbarger, court clerk.

Jack*Lynn “Summers We Summers Topeka Scandigas State Bar State’ Bar Kandal Law Schools Walt Nelbarger Court

Scandia Beats Concordia 38 to 9 in League Game

Scandia defeated the Concordia Lions 38 to 9 in a not-less league contest called after three innings. Melby Hammer Lewellyn hit home runs for Scandia, with Lewellyn Currie Ward and Hammer also pitching. Henderson Petera pitched for the Lions, fanning five Scandia batters. Scandia’s next K-18 League game is against Republic on Thursday, July 8.

Scandia Lions Melby Hammer Lewellyn Currie Ward Henderson Petera Republic

Scandia Beats Republic In B league Thriller

Scandia defeated Republic 11 to 9 last Friday night in a B league game. Lewellyn pitched all nine innings with 13 strikeouts for Scandia, while Republic's B Linden fanned 16 Swedes. Hilton Hammer led Scandia with two home runs and a triple, Lewellyn added two hits, and Leigh homered for Republic.

Scandia Republic Lewellyn B. Linden Hilton Hammer Currie LK Ward Leigh

Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson

Saturday July 3 marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson. Friends and relatives gathered at their home for scripture, prayers, and a short talk by Rev N H Pearson. A generous covered dish lunch followed for many listed guests.

Gon Carrol Ande Clyde Norris Belleville Gene Larson Beck Lindsborg Richard Larry Y. and David George la Lorraine Ge Norris Loren Cargren Kathleen Dennis Don Kent Julie Ann Larson Sonia Norman Sankey Wallace Aspegren Ada’ Aspegren Carrol Anderson Hy Pearson Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson G. A. Nystrom Adah. Robison Roy Thomas W. W. Aspegren Conrad Fiorelli Ed Olson Ida Isaacson Zena Storer Sherman English George Larson Larry and Lee Loring Bette Lea Arnold Ruth Sandell N. H. Pearson Wm. Kallman Agnes Cardwell Carl Reec S. J. Swenson Olga Hugo Gladys Jack Reece Carl Hammer Algor Anderson Charles Tedrow Betty Jo Walter Saunders Misser Judith Anita Anderson

Priscilla Group Met at Lab Theran Church Parlor

The Priscilla Group met in the Lab Theran church parlor on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Freed and Mrs. Olga Hugos as hostesses. Rev. N. H. Pearson gave devotionals, Mrs. Carl Hammer read, Carolyn Swanson and Chevy Johnson performed a vocal duet, and readings were given by Mrs. Wallace Aspegren and Mrs. Charles Freed. Lunch was served to members and guests.

Priscilla Labtheran Church Charles Freed Olga Hugos N. H. Pearson Carl Hammer Carolyn Swanson Chevy Johnson Wallace Aspegren

Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting July 1

The Women’s Society of Christian Service held a 2:38 pm meeting at the church parlor with Mrs. R. E. Cooper presiding. Mrs. Lloyd presented the devisional and Matthew 9 35 38 was cited. Lunch followed. August 5 hostess group listed.

Women’s Society of Christian Service R. E. Cooper Lloyd Reynold Nystrom Mra Lottie, Berggren R. C- Caneee

Concordia Visit by Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson visited at the Chester Johnson home in Concordia Sunday evening according to a local social note.

Mrs Algor Anderson Chester Johnson Concordia

Local Sunday Supper Guests List Noted

Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mrs Mersina Burns of Courtland along with Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown and Mrs Jim Hansen with Karen and Jay Dee of Fort Madison Iowa.

Joe N.’ Johnson Mersina Burns Courtland Harry Nelson Jamestown Jim Hansen Karen Jay Dee Fort Madison Iowa

Local Residents Mention Mr and Mrs Gandeli and Paula

Fragmentary note lists Mr and Mrs Pete Gandeli and Paula of Kirwin alongside Jo N J, indicating a social reference or event participation in a late edition snippet.

Pete Gandeli Paula Kirwin Spent Avery N. J

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy Tedrow Wilburdener Craig. Rasmussen Lincoln, Nebr Hos, Grandlie Alice Jack Summers STATH Priscilla Group METS WSCS
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