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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1958

Page

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Yerton Freed Wedding in Scan dia at First Methodist

Bernita Yerton daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Verton of Page Arizona and Larry E Freed son of Mr and Mrs J E B Freed of Scandia were married July 6 at the First Methodist church Scan dia Reverend Richard Wilke officiated The ceremony featured pink and blue daisies palms and a seven-branch candelabra The couple exchanged rings and the bride wore chantilly lace with pearl accents a chapel train and a pillbox lace bonnet The groom’s grandmother provided pearls for the bride’s jewelry The reception followed in the church parors with a four tier cake and punch service The couple will reside at 412 East 5th Street Superior Nebraska after a short honeymoon

First Methodist Church Scandia Bernita ,Yerton Vernon L. Verton Page, Ariz Larry E. Freed J. EB. Freed Richard Wilke Darrell Nelson BE. BE. Conzelman Hannah Freed Robert Young Nebr Dick Currie Topeka Allen Currie Maurice Hammer Gene Verton Barbara Howard Linda Freed Sally Jo Howard Bobby Freed Charles Prusia Kenneth Cardwell Salina Janice Florell Janet Cardwell Linda Reece Margaret Williams Eugene Johnson Courtland Bob Brant Superior Viola Swanson Belleville Tony Reed Glenn Kirk Marilyn Johnston Charles Robison Freed Scandia High School Farmers State Bank of Bureau of Reclamation East 5Th Street

Sherdahl Boosters Meet Hosts and Elections

The Norway Viking 4-H club visited the Sherdahl Boosters for their July gathering. Eva Louise West was elected president as both president and vice president were absent. Rex and Sharon Freed led reports on Roundup and 4-H camp, with a program including recreation, balloon contest, singing, and talks on health, safety, wheat, and music.

Norway Viking Stephen Foster Miriam Moore Mike Moore Rex Freed Belleville Park

Roseville Guests Visit Topeka For Checkup

Mrs. Hugh Modlin and Curtis with Mr and Mrs Darrell Garst and family stayed Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs of Roseville. Friday they traveled to Topeka where Mr Garst had a checkup and is reported to be progressing nicely.

Hugh Modlin Curtis Darrell Garst Marvin Briggs Roseville Topeka Lr. Garst

Belleville Couple Hosts Saturday Dinner Greeting

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blakeley of Belleville were Saturday evening supper guests at the Duaine Greeslade home. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and family.

Clyde Blakeley Belleville Duaine Greeslade A.d Delbert Aspegren

Honor Roll of New Subscriptions 1958

The paper lists new subscriptions received this week including L. Lindecrantz of Miami Oklahoma Mauda Goodwin Parlee Blotner of Kansas City Louise Fredrickson E M Anderson N B Davis of Twin Falls Idaho John Porter Reames Fertilizer Service Jamestown Glenn Currie R A Williams new subscribers.

L. Lindecrantz Miami Okla Mauda Goodwin Parlee Blotner Kansas City Louise Fredrickson E. M. Anderson N. B. Davis Twin Falls Idaho John Porter Reames Jamestown Glenn Currie R. A. Williams New

How Goes the Hours Poem by Luther A. Merker

The poem reflects on time's pressure and the need to act kindly to others while opportunities last. It urges making the most of fleeting hours, building a meaningful life, and sharing flowers through good thoughts and deeds before time runs out. Luther A. Merker signs as speaker.

Saint Peter

Lightning Ignites Johnson Home Causing Major Fire

Lightning struck the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson during last Thursday night's storm. The fuse box and entering cable burned out while a gas leak filled the house with fumes. Scandia fire department arrived with extinguishers and, with neighbor assistance, contained the blaze.

Joe N. Johnson Scandia

New Phone Directory Coming for Scandia Residents

W L Ginn manager of Southwestern Bell says the new Scandia telephone directory will be mailed starting next week. It lists names addresses and numbers plus the yellow pages for businesses. Old directories may be discarded after the new book arrives and readers should check for misfiles and papers tucked inside.

Scandia Telephone W. L. Ginn Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Ginn

Molzahns Visit Godfrey Boman Home

Mr and Mrs Art Molzahn of Belleville were Tuesday evening guests at the Godfrey Boman home in Belleville.

Art Molzahn Belleville Godfrey Boman

Marilyn Milner Honored Guest At Sunday Dinner

Marilyn Milner was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Boman and boys.

Marilyn Milner Godfrey Boman

Mrs Charley Duncan and nhotty Guests at Dinner

Mrs Charley Duncan and nhotty were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen.

Charley Duncan Nhotty Cecil Allen

Concordia guests visit Oscar Linden home Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and Pamela and Miss Paula Anderson of Concordia spent Sunday afternoon at the Oscar Linden home.

Russell Anderson Pamela Paula Anderson Concordia Oscar Linden

Mrs Tony Reed and Jerry Visit Mrs Glenn Kirk and Baby

Mrs Tony Reed and Jerry spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Glenn Kirk and her baby.

Tony Reed Jerry Irriday Glenn Kirk Baby

Local social visits around Concordia noted

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Milner and Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goodwin and Riley near Concordia. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tebow and family in the afternoon.

Ted Milner Glenwood Freed Jim Goodwin Riley Concordia Warren Tebow

Social and Personal News From Local Families

Numerous Sunday visits and weekend stays tied to families in Beloit Concordia Republic Byron and Superior Nebr with Mrs Ernest Hedstrom and several couples hosting guests Sharing plans for the Social Hour club meeting on Friday July 18 and lists of weekend guests and travels by local residents.

Glenn Farlee

Danielson Family Visitation With Clifton Residents

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Eben Sundgren of Clifton.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Eben Sundgren Clifton

Derby Couple Hosts Mulkey Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Everett Mulkey and family of Derby were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Art Goodwin, sharing a social afternoon and conversation at their home.

Everett Mulkey Derby Art Goodwin

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Visit Hedstrom Home

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson spent Friday evening at the Eohrian Hedstrom home in a brief social gathering.

Elmer Danielson Mrs Kenneth Danielson Eohrian Hedstrom

Sunday Dinner Visit Noted in Jamestown Family

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Carsen and family in Jamestown.

Irvin Currie Virgil Carsen Jamestown

Mont Colos Overnight Guests of the Freed Family

Readable fragments show visitors staying with Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family in Mont, Colorado, over a Friday night.

Ted Milner Longmont, Colo Mrs Glenwood Freed

Derby visitors visit Freed family on Saturday

Children from Derby called on Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and their family Saturday evening.

Everett Mulkey Derby Mrs. Glenwood Freed

Beloit and Belleville Families Visit DeWitts

Mr and Mrs John Nondorf Jr and Mike of Beloit and Mr and Mrs Darrell Morehead and family of Belleville were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy.

John Nondorf, Jr Mike Beloit Darrell Morehead Belleville Russell DeWitt Judy

Mr and Mrs Carroll Hanry Visit Wayne Pickel Family

Mr and Mrs Hanry and their two sons spent Saturday evening as guests of Mr Wayne Pickel and his family.

Carroll Hanry Wayne Pickel

Mrs Mauda Goodwin Visits Mrs Hadge Tharp in Concordia Hospital

Mrs Mauda Goodwin called on Mrs Hadge Tharp at Concordia hospital on Wednesday to inquire about her health and well being.

Mauda Goodwin Hadge Tharp Concordia Hospital

Misses Adair and Robison Dinner Guests of Isaacsons

Miss Edna Adair and Miss Josie Robison were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Isaacson.

Adair Edna and Josie Robison Mrs Nathan Isaacson

Mrs Goodwin Visits Warren Tebow Home Group

Mrs G K Goodwin and Janice and Tommy of Junction City visited Mrs Manda Goodwin Monday evening. They joined Mr and Mrs Ted Milner of Longmont Calo at the Warren Tebow home.

G. K. Goodwin Janice Tommy Junction City Manda Goodwin Warren Tebow Ted Milner Longmont Calo

Mrs Arnold Messenger Visits Barber Family This Week

Mrs. Arnold Messenger and her daughter from Scott City spent last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barber.

Arnold Messenger Scott City Clarence Barber

Miss Josie Robison Calls On Mr and Mrs Doctor Sunday Eve

Miss Josie Robison called on Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Sunday evening. The brief social visit reflects common community etiquette of the period.

Josie Robison Robert Doctor

Milner couple heads home from Colorado trip

Mr and Mrs Ted Milner left Monday morning for their Longmont Colorado home after spending two weeks with Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and family and other relatives and friends.

Ted Milner Longmont Colo Warren Tebow

Willis and Denoyers Dinner Guests of Cardwells

Mr and Mrs Bill Willis and their boys and Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven.

Bill Willis Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven Pueblo Colo

Erickson Family Attends Picnic at Love Well Lake

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bill joined relatives for a Sunday family picnic at Love Well Lake, enjoying outdoor meals and casual gatherings with kin.

Carl Erickson Bill Lovewell Lake

Cardwell Family Guests From Salina Spend Weekend

Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cardwell of Salina visited Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and Janet over Saturday and Sunday.

Raymond Cardwell Kenneth Cardwell Salina Charley Cardwell Janet

Local family gathering at Chester Erickson home

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tedrow and Mrs. Cora Martin joined Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomas and their families for Thursday evening at the Chester Erickson residence.

Roy Tedrow Cora Martin Don Thomas Chester Erickson

Miss Janice Erickson Visits Kucheras in Emporia

Miss Janice Erickson is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuchera at Emporia. The arrangement suggests a social visit in the Kansas city during the current week.

Janice Erickson Paul Kuchera Emporia

Kuchera Families Spend Weekend In Scandia And Munden

Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera of Empora visited the John Kuchera residence in Munden and the Vernon Erickson home in Scandia for a weekend gathering with relatives and friends.

Paul Kuchera Empora John Kuchera Munden Vernon Erickson Scandia

Belleville Woman Visits Grant Berggren Home

Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville spent Friday at the Grant Berggren home in connection with aid or assistance efforts.

Mabel Nesmith Belleville Republic Grant Berggren

Supper Gathering At The Boyles Home

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette hosted a Thursday supper in their home for Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gunter and Mrs. Ruby Berry.

Walter Boyles Lynette Charley Cardwell Janet Allen Gunter Ruby Berry

Sunday Evening Guests at Mrs Haser Home

Mrs. Duaine Greenslade, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell and Mrs. Eunice Canfield were Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Merle Haser.

Duaine Greenslade Agnes Cardwell Eunice Canfield Merle Haser Mauda Goodwin

Norgard Guests of Lena Logelberg and Donald

Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard were Friday evening guests of Mrs Lena Logelberg and Donald in a social gathering.

Lars Norgard Lena Logelberg Donald

Thursday Afternoon Socials Mention Mrs Scrivner and Families

A fragment notes Thursday afternoon activities involving Mrs Glenn Scrivner and boys along with Mrs Rex Sandell and boys Mrs Donley Evarts and Mrs Eunice Canfield in a community gathering context.

Glenn Scrivner Rex Sandell Donley Evarts Eunice Canfield

Local visitors spend afternoon with Mrs Junior Jacobson

Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Glenn Scrivner with boys Mrs Tory Reea and Jerry visited Mrs Junior Jacobson and her baby for Monday afternoon.

Grant Berggren Glenn Scrivner Tory Reea Jerry Junior Jacobson Baby

Freed Family Reunion Spends Weekend in Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Larry Freed of Superior Nebraska spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J E B Freed.

Larry Freed Superior, Nebr Mrs J. EB. Freed

Local Residents Host Sunday Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and Mr and Mrs R E Cooper were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J E Freed.

Jack Reece R. E. Cooper J. E. Freed

Saturday Evening Guests At Mrs Scrivner Home

Saturday evening visitors included Mrs. Junior Jacobson and baby Mrs. Tony Reed and Jerry and Mrs. Don McIntyre Allen and Dennie of Bennington called on Mrs. Glenn Scrivner and boys.

Glenn Scrivner Junior Jacobson Baby Tony Reed Jerry Don McIntyre Allen and Dennie Bennington

Pigtail Patrol Meeting Called to Order

The Pigtail Patrol met on July 9 with Yvette Sanderson presiding. The next meeting is set for August 6 at 10:00 a.m. attendees should bring a sack lunch. Mary Pickel will provide lunch with reporter sfonya Pickel noting details.

Yvette Sanderson Mary Pickel Sfonya Pickel

Civil defense meeting and tornado siren film noted

A City Office meeting on July 8 led by director Lee Loring drew 57 attendees. After a Tornado Siren discussion a film titled Torn adoes was shown through Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with plans for another meeting announced.

Lee Loring Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Berry Family Guests Dine with Larson Family in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Glenn Berry and Barbara and Emery Berry and Sonja of Omaha Nebraska were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family.

Glenn Berry Barbara Emery Berry Sonja Omaha, Nebr Harold Larson

Wyatt Corbins Visit Harold Larson Home

Mr and Mrs Wyatt Corbin of Fairbury Nebraska called at the Harold Larson home on Saturday evening.

Mrs. Wyatt Corbin Fairbury, Nebr Harold Larson

Visit Ends After Weekend With Wakefield Family

A resident of Omaha Nebr spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bud Elkins and their baby in Wakefield.

Glenn Berry Barbara Emery Berry Sonja Omaha Nebr Bud Elkins Baby Wakefield

Hardy Nebr Hosts Ebright Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Frank Ebright of Hardy Nebraska visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson.

Frank Ebright Hardy, Nebr Charles Peterson

Delbert Tholstrup Family Weekend Visit in Wichita

Mrs. Delbert Tholstrup and her sons from Wichita spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson, sharing hospitality and family time in the city.

Formosa and Wichita Guests Dine with Johnsons

Mr and Mrs Don Johnson and family of Formosa and Mrs Delbert Tholstrup and children of Wichita were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson.

Don Johnson Formosa M's Delbert Tholstrup Wichita Reuben Johnson

Concordia Morning Visit By Mrs Herrman Newcomb And Mrs Jensen

Mrs. Herrman Newcomb and Mrs. Axel Jensen spent Saturday morning in Concordia, sharing a social call and light conversation during their visit.

Herrman Newcomb Axel Jensen Concordia

Mrs Lena Lloyd And Bertha Granstedt Visit Robison Home

Mrs Lena Lloyd and Mrs Bertha Granstedt spent Friday evening at the Robison residence, sharing conversation and hospitality in a quiet social gathering.

Lena Lloyd Bertha Granstedt Robison

Mr and Mrs George Christie At Gust Hallgren Event

Mr and Mrs George Christie spent Sunday evening at the Gust Hallgren venue for a social gathering. The occasion featured light refreshments and conversation among local residents.

Mrs George Christie Gust Hallgren

Robison Home Hosts Saturday Guests

Mr and Mrs Everett Robison and John were Saturday evening guests at the Robison home.

Everett Robison John Robison Home

Hastings family hosts Sunday dinner guests

Mr. and Mrs. Maureen Hanson and family of Hastings Nebraska and Mrs. Everett Anderson and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs Lars Hanson.

Everett Anderson Topeka Lars Hanson Maureen Hanson Hastings, Nebr

Topeka Meeting Of Water Resource Council Members

Dr. E Porter Ahrens attended the Executive Committee meeting of the Water Resource Council of the State Chamber in Topeka. Mrs Ahrens and Mrs Arnold J Perry and their children accompanied him to Topeka.

E. Porter Ahrens Water Resource Council of the State Chamber of

Jacksons Visit Jacksons Family in Concordia

Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Keith Jackson and family of Concordia.

Fred Jackson Mrs Keith Jackson Concordia

Forsbergs and Jensen Hosts Saturday Evening Guests

Bury Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen.

Wyatt Corbin Fairbury, Nebr Edward Forsberg Axel Jensen

Burton and Jensen families dine with Freed in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Raymond Burton and Connie of Belleville and Loren Jensen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Freed and family. The gathering highlighted shared hospitality among neighbors in the Belleville area.

Raymond Burton Connie Belleville Loren Jensen George Freed

Dam Dedication Report Totals Income and Expenses

Dr. E Porter Ahrens reports for Lovewell Dam Dedication detailing income of 4604.65 and expenses of 3922.63 with a remaining balance of 682.02. The surplus will fund a Pioneer Memorial for those killed in local Indian raids. The note also thanks committee members and others involved in the event.

E. Porter Ahrens Lovewell Dam Adeshidyie-Brouchdure Central States Sec State of Kansas Vernon McBroom Dallas Renner L. Myers Police Wm. Moe Courtland Journal Ing Brouchures Tom Collins Valley Lumber Co Belleville Telescope Martin Flag Co Scandia Journal, Ag Superior Express Burr Oak Herald Jewell County Ahrens

Red Cross Bloodmobile Comes to Concordia

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Concordia on Tuesday July 29 from 1:00 to 6:15 PM and Wednesday July 30 from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM in the basement of the Biks club. Blood costs nothing and supports hospitals in participating Wichita Regional Blood program counties. Donors are urged to replace blood given at St. Joseph hospital pint for pint. write Mrs. Howard Myers to schedule a preferred day and time.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Conclordia Biks Club Wichita Red Cross St. Joseph Hospital

Death of Mrs Bergstrom in Kackley Area

Mrs Ida W Bergstrom 79 died Sunday afternoon at her home north of Kackley after 55 years in the community. She leaves daughter Inez and son Ivan, four grandchildren, and sister Mrs Mary Lofgren of Leonardville. Funeral services were held Wednesday July 16 with rites at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home Scandia and Ada Lutheran Church Rackley. Interment in Ada Lutheran cemetery Kackley.

Ida W. Bergstrom Kackley Bergstrom Inez Ivan Mary Lofgren Leonardville Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Scandia

Cardinal Club Meets at Mrs Hammer Home

Mrs. Carl Hammer hosted the Cardinal club at her home on July 18 with 11 members present including Mrs. Clarence Stenson, Mrs. John Graham, Mrs. Ralph Larson, Mrs. M. L. Larson, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mrs. Kenneth Christensen, Mrs. Athol Scott, Mrs. Alice Hammer and Mrs. Lloyd Myles. Two guests attended, Mrs. Lee Loring and Mrs. Reuben Johnson. A luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Alice Hammer in August.

Carl Hammer Cardinal Club Clarence Stensons John ,Graham Ralph Larson M. L. Larson Carl Peterson Kenneth Christensen Athol Scott Alice Hammer Lloyd Myles Tods Segoe Lee Loring Reuben Johnson

Erickson Sunday Dinner Guests List

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Janice were Mr. and Mrs. John Kuchera of Munden, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kuchera of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuc era of Emporia and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Erickson.

Vernon Erickson Janice John Kuchera Munden Jack Kuchera Belleville Paul Kucera Emporia Vic Erickson

Bennington Family Weekend at Grant Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Don Mintyre and family of Bennington spent the weekend at the Grant Berggren home.

Don Mintyre Bennington Grant Berggren

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Yerton - Freed Sherdahl Boosters Luther A. Merker Tim Ernest Hedstrom Thurm Blazer Ellis Arnet Carlson Fred Wager Russell de Witt Wm. Clark Billy Homer Cardwell Eugene Brown, Jr Parsons Mrs. Clark Gene Milner J. BE. Freed Gene Fischer Brenda Byron, Nebr Harry Fischer Dale Phyllis and Jane Sam Greenslade J. D. Greenslade Pigtail Patrol Civil Defense Frank Bettis Santa Ana Calif Willis Walter Anderson Anna Hohman Howard Myers Concordia, Kansas
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