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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1960
Page
1
Mr and Mrs J E Freed will hold an open house on Sunday July 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at their home in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. Everyone invited. No gifts please.
Ross G. Swenson, lifelong Republic County resident, runs for State Legislature in the 60th district. He attended Belleville rural schools and Business College, farms locally, and served 25 years as District 41 school board clerk before Rural School Reorganization Act ended the district. He has three sons and is active in Christian church, Masonic Bodies, and Kiwanis, advocating local control of school city and county affairs.
Mrs Ivy Brown, 78, died July 6 1960 after a lengthy illness. She had been in Belleville Hospital for weeks. Funeral services were held July 8 at the Methodist Church with Rev J Karl Jones officiating. Burial followed in River View Cemetery.
The ALCW met at Amana Lutheran church parlors on Friday afternoon July 8 with hostesses Mrs. Max Berry Mrs. Lee Loring Mrs. Lars Norgard Mrs. Clarence Strom and Mrs. Wm. Wilson. Mrs. Vernon Erickson led scripture and prayer and conducted the program.
Rolla Thompson died Saturday July 9 1960 at age 73 after months of ill health. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Scandia Tuesday July 12 conducted by Rev J Orville Book Jess of Wakefield. Burial followed in Riverview cemetery with Lebanon Lodge No 221 AF and AM in charge of graveside services. Bachelor Faulkner Dart handled arrangements.
The notice states Kansas state sales tax will be added to all subscriptions from August 1. In-county subscriptions increase by four cents, and out-of-county subscriptions by five cents per dollar. Subscribers are urged to renew before August 1 to avoid tax.
Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ted Hanson of Concordia.
Callers of Mrs. Flossie Larson and Ed McCaul during the past week included Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mrs. Maurine Larson, Chevy, and Randy, and Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family, as well as Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family.
New and renewal subscriptions received last week include Clyde Norris Belleville Norman Sankey Republic W Bekblad Rock Island IL de paw Johnson McAllen Tex John Porter Gren Elder Mrs Harry Bowling El Reno Okla Leslie Cady Mrs Steve Arnoldy Osborne Co W Strom Mrs Elmer Loring Gottfrid Larson B Peterson Des Moines Wash Mrs Nathan Van Vleet Larned Co O Brand San Bernardino Calif M E McGregor Buffalo Mrs Harry McGregor Courtland L Jindecrantz Parsons Irvin Currie A R Berry Chehalis Wash Warren Zimmerman Ellis
A family tale recalls a boy who catches a tiny fish on his first try and cherishes it as the day’s highlight. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie spent Sunday evening visiting Bill Currie at Belleville Hospital.
The Civil Defense meeting scheduled for Tuesday night is postponed to Tuesday night July 19 due to weather conditions.
The over-60 club will hold a picnic and supper at Buffalo Park on Thursday evening July 21 at 6 30. Members are invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy social time together in the park setting.
Mrs. Faye Johnson announces her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer of the county. A Belleville business veteran with 30 years in public service, she was born in Byron Nebraska and has resided in Belleville 44 years. A widow for three years, she has four married children. two daughters live in Wichita and two sons work for Rock Island out of Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Taylor Shellhammer and Porter departed for their Denver home after a week visiting her parents Dr and Mrs EK Porter Ahrens and her sister and Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family in recent days.
David Smith of Haysville is spending several weeks with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lafson.
Saturday evening in Concordia visiting her mother Mrs. Bertha Larsen. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mahan and sons spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newcomb.
Mrs ElReno Sederlin was a Monday dinner guest at the Carl Hamner home. The social visit occurred in a domestic setting with Mr and Mrs Hamner hosting.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lindecrantz and family of Parsons spent from Tuesday until Thursday with Mr and Mrs Malker Lindecrantz and family.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harl Van Aken of Belleville honored Frank Sjolander of Lendon Ore visiting relatives. Attendees included Enoch and Larry Paulsen Enter prise. Eustace Sjolander Concordia. Carl Erickson Bill. Charley Sjolander Dorothy. Eva Sjolander. Afternoon guests were Mrs Jenny Blanding and Mrs Bethel Morty Courtland.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson in a family gathering.
Mrs Bury welcomed guests Thomas and Terry for a Sunday evening visit with Mrs Elsie Johnson, sharing conversation and light refreshments in a neighborhood gathering.
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Brian attended a family picnic at the park in Belleville on Sunday.
Mrs Malker Lindecrantz and Linda Vernon Smith and Ramona Tekla Brown and Lawrence Lindecrantz with Jeannie visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford of Formoso on Wednesday afternoon for a social gathering.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Hedstrom at their home.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Mr and Mrs Frank Berggren, with Nancy, were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and their sons for a picnic supper and homemade ice cream.
Mr and Mrs Bob Brandt and daughter of Superior Nebraska spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Omer Olsen and family.
Mrs. Grant Berggren spent Tuesday visiting Mrs. Mabel Nesmith of Belleville, sharing time and conversation during the afternoon.
Glenn Johnson and Toby of Chicago Ill. and Mrs Charley Johnson visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs Charley Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Gene Larson and family of Lindsborg and Mrs George Larson visited the Albert Jackson home Sunday afternoon and called on Mr and Mrs V C and L A Jackson and their families.
Friday evening guests at the Earl Melby home included Mr. and Mrs. Harland Johnson and Linda from Enid Oklahoma visiting with the Melbys and their sons.
Mrs Anna Hohman spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Vic Brow and family of Republic over the weekend in a social visit.
Mrs Frances Hanson and Larry and Kim of Hastings Nebraska were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr Lars Hanson and his wife.
Callers at the C O Johnson home during the week included Mr and Mrs Carl Olson, Mrs Reynold Johnson and children, Inez Bergstrom, Mr and Mrs Adron Carlson, Milford Stafford, Glenn Johnson and Toby of Chicago, and other neighbors.
Glenn Johnson departed for his Chicago home yesterday as Toby stays longer with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Johnson for an extended visit.
Mr and Mrs Ted Milner of Longmont Colorado visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson.
Mrs Homer Christensen of Norway was a Friday evening guest of Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys.
Mr and Mrs V C Jackson Kenny and Karen visit Mrs Jacksons parents Mr and Mrs Mark Olsen in Whiting for a week before returning home to Tennessee.
Mrs Larry Hobson and her children called at the Albert Jackson home on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Richard Burandt and Marcia of Hawthorne California spent Thursday evening as supper and overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson additional supper guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Ham mer
Mr and Mrs Ray Nelson and family and Mr and Mrs Gust Nelson visited the Albert Jackson home on Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs R E Cooper Mr and Mrs C D Reece Carl Lee Reece and Charles Dungan spent Monday in Kansas City and attended the Major League All Star game.
Mr and Mrs Richard Reece of Pawhuska Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Dennis Cooper of Belleville were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Moe.
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson and family of Kansas City arrived Saturday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris E. Nelson and other relatives. They plan a short trip to Colorado before returning to Kansas City.
Debbie Bennett was at the El Reno Sederlin home from Wednesday through Friday, according to available notes. The record confirms a short visit spanning three days.
David Hobson of Salina is spending the summer at the Larry Hobson residence, likely as a guest or visitor, with no further details on purpose or duration provided.
Mr and Mrs Steve Arnoldy of Osborne were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and attended the funeral of Mrs Ivy Bragg.
Mr and Mrs D E Van Nortwick along with Lynn and Mark spent Friday evening at the Ralph Moe home in a small social gathering.
Mrs Ralph Moe was a Monday morning caller at the home of E H Lewis, delivering a social visit and greeting.
Mrs Ellen Johnson, Mrs Frank Isaacsoy and Mrs Ettie Nystrom visited Monday evening with Mrs Eva Sjolander.
Mrs Alvin Moe and her daughters from Concordia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, sharing a family gathering and extended visit.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family of Riley spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Loring. Saturday evening guests were Mrs Ste Loring David and Bette Lea.
Quantic left Tuesday evening for Manhattan to attend a two day orientation course at Kansas State University. Both Sue Reece and Lois will be freshmen there this fall.
Mr and Mrs Henry Cline and Claudia Jo of Carlyle Iowa and Mrs Claude Cuthbertson and Burl Cuthbertson were recent Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen.
Mrs. C. A. Williamson and Mrs. Axel Jensen attended Tuesday morning coffee at the home of Mrs. Ralph Rasmus sen.
Mr and Mrs Wyman Hobson and David of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L L Hobson. Ad ditional Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and family.
Callers at the L. L. Hobson home this past week included Mr. and Mrs. Matt Jeorg Mrs. Melvin Jeorg and Edgar Lindblade.
Russell Rosene of Kansas City spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Sally Rosene, sharing time and family moments at home.
Mrs Labon Marshall spent Friday afternoon with Ms Fligence in Stafford, a brief social mention noting the meeting on a local social page.
Mrs. Loren Hammer and Lori visited Mr and Mrs Jack Reece joining Carl and Sue Reece for a Sunday evening supper hosted by the Reeces.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson in a social gathering.
Visitors this past week included Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family Mrs. H W Reece Mrs. Ted Maupin Mr and Mrs Joe McDonald Mrs Max Berry and Wade Mrs Duane Trauer and family Bob Lervold Mrs C Reece Mrs Joseph Melbus Mrs Harold Melbus and Mrs Richard Barson and Kevin.
The Bul Brewer couple observe their 26th anniversary with an open house at Norway EUB Church on Sunday evening July 17 from 7:30 to 10:00. Hostesses from the church offer a social hour and request no gifts.
Neighbors and friends honored Mrs. Charlie Berggren with a birthday party at her home and a potluck. Additional gatherings celebrated birthdays for Bob Doctor Curtis Kauer Linda Nelson Harland Melhus and Mrs. Elda Evart with dinners, coffees, and park picnics. Attendees included relatives from Belleville Council Grove Enid Topeka and Concordia among others.
The Social Hour club convened Friday July 1 with 11 members and two guests Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Bellesville and Mrs Charlie Berggren. Mrs Frank Berggren led recreation and Mrs Mabel Cline won the prize. Lunch was served and the group planned to meet July 15 with Mrs Grant Berggren.
The Bible Study Group met at the Methodist church on July 6 with Mrs. Lena Lloyd as hostess. Lunch was served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Eva Sjolanier Mrs. E M Hastvedt Mrs. Otto Wetzel and others. The group will meet again July 20 with Mrs. Bartha Granstelt as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Russell Larvold and family spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and family in a friendly social gathering.
Community notice cancels Saturday night band concert due to harvest activities. Residents are advised to plan alternatives and watch for rescheduled date details from the band committee.
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