Social Happenings Bridge Party At Mrs Nimocks Home
Mrs G W Nimocks hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge at her Kansas Avenue home. Eight tables played, with a noon lunch served to a large group of guests including Miss Leona Nelson Roberta Sandborn Marcell Preble Ella Maxell Mary West and others from nearby towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Nimocks
Kansas Avenue
Leona Nelson
Rackley
Roberta Sandborn
Clay Center
Marcell Preble
Ella Maxell
Mary West
Mabel Berggren
Julia Larson
Carrie Aberg
Blanch Haggman
C. E. Nelson
Topeka
Atwood English
Robinson, Ill
Lill Carstensen
Belleville
Agnes Townsden
Hunnington Park
Calif
R.E. Cooper
Adolph Nelson
Hershel Kannier
C. V. Hageman
E. P. Ahrens
Jim Mahan
C. C. Cullers
Chas. Freed
Emil Isaacson
Geo. Jeandebeur
Nathan Isaacson
E. C. Wires
O. J. Johnson
Jake Weislogel
Guy Ward
C. A. Othberg
Vic Erickson
Walter Preble
Emil Forsberg
F. A. Cullers
Albert Jackson
Picnic Supper Hike to Riverside by Local Women
The Misses Dorothy Aspegren Opal Brewer Dorothy Dutton Katherine Moe Marceil Preble Jetty Green Naomi Nylund Ewelah Barrett and Mrs Melvin Hillery hiked to Riverside for a picnic supper on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Aspegren
Opal Brewer
Dorothy’.Dutton
Katherine Moe
Marceil Preble
Jetty Green
Naomi Nylund
Ewelah. Barret
Melvin Hillery
Riverside
Evertiing
Dinner Guests At Fred Dutton Home
Dinner guests Mrs. Cleve Satterfield and child ren of Kansas City were Sunday dinner guests at the Fred Dutton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Satterfield
Children of
Kansas City
Fred Dutton
Dinner at Vincents Honoring Cardwells Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Barto Vincent entertained many friends and relatives last Sunday with well filled baskets to honor Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cardwell and family of Pomona California who are visiting Scotland and nearby areas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell and family Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fredell of Mankato Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Williams of Republic Mr. and Mrs. John Mahan Alfred Fesler Mr. and Mrs. Clay Powers Republic Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Conzelman and family Republic Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Steele and Ellen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mahan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincents
Barto Vincent
Chas. Cardwell
Pomona
Calif
Scandia
Vincent
Cardwell
Fred Fredell
Mankato
Cooper Williams
Republic
John Mahan
Alfred Fesler
Clay Powers
Gaylord Conzelman
Leslie Steele
Ellen
Frank Mahan
Minnie Bowling
Bert Fulcomer
Floyd Nondorf
George Fike
Bill Milner
John
Fike
Lee Kinney
Lucerne
Kans
E. J. Fike
Belleville
Oscar Norgard
Alice
Alfred Swanson
Concordia
Lars’ Norgard
Gus Fogleberg
Charlie Dooley
Ben
Lawn Supper At Mrs. Ross Home Norway Hosts Fifty-One
Mrs. C. L. Ross held a lawn supper at her Norway home with fifty-one guests in attendance. Visitors from Scandia included Miss Mabel Berggren and Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Hugos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ross
Norway
Scandia
Mabel Berggren
K. A
Hugos
Entertain in Evening at Miss Berggren Home
Miss Mabel Berggren hosted a small gathering Friday evening at her North Kansas Avenue home. The spring decor brightened the event and a luncheon was served to guests including Miss Anna Rhodes of Clay Center and several Kansas City residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Berggren
Kansas Avenue
Anna Rhodes
Clay Center
A. Johnson
Jamestown
Will Eichecker
Kansas City
Cleve Satterfield
Olga Dutton
R. Hugos
Westrider
Jewell City
C. W. Pratt
Emery McI Irwin
Elmer Davis
the McIrwins
Mrs. Davis
Crider
Picnic Dinner Group Visits Chester Neb for Sunday Outing
Mrs A M Bettis and families of Courtland with Mr and Mrs George Haser and family Mr and Mrs Gust Samuelson plus Elvin Lee and R J Bettis drove to Chester Nebraska Sunday for a picnic dinner with Mr and Mrs Mertin Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bettis
George Haser
Gust Samuelson
Courtland
Elvin, Lee
R. J. Bettis
Chester
Nebr
Mertin Frye
Friendship Club Hosts Social Afternoon
The Friendship Club of the United Brethren church met Friday afternoon with Miss Mabel Berggren as hostess. Members present included Mahan, Preble, Morey, Seabolt, Bell, White, Platner, Ebright, Cooper, Ward, and Berggren. invited guests included Julia Larson, Dorothy Dutton, Mary West, and others. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Friendship Club of the
United Brethren Church
Mabel Berggren
Mesdames
John Mahan
Walter Preble
Jim Mahan
A. R. Morey
H. H. Mahan
L. A. Seabolt
Jay Bell
May White
G. P. Platner
Emily Ebright
N. S. Cooper
Guy Ward
Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting and Initiation
The Rebekah Lodge met last Thursday at the usual meeting place. Installation of officers was performed. New members Carl Aberg Frank Eastman and his spouse were welcomed. Refreshments were provided by O P McMurray of Manka to, Carl Larson, and Mrs George Jeandebuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Carl Aberg
Frank Eastman
O. P. McMurray
Mankato
Carl Larson
George Jeandebuer
Dinner Guests Hosted by Mr and Mrs Cooper
Mr and Mrs N S Cooper hosted a dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper Misa Alberta Sandborn of Clay Center and Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Cooper
Raymond Cooper
Misa Alberta Sandborn
Clay Center
Ollie Johnson
Masonic Lodge Holds Regular Meeting with Sheriff Nordman
The Masonic Lodge held its regular meeting Monday night in the lodge hall. Ghast Nordman, Republic County sheriff, received his third degree. Attendees included visitors from Republic and a few from Belleville lodge. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Ghast Nordman
Republic County
Republic
Belleville Lodge
Community Club Meeting Notes With Mrs Sothers
The Community Club met with Mrs. John Sothers on Wednesday July 10 with eleven members present. The afternoon was social and a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Lawrence Nostom, followed by refreshments. Mrs A C Thompson and Jennie will entertain the club on July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sothers
Lawrence Nostom
A. C. Thompson
Jennie
Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs A R Morey
Mrs A R Morey entertained a bridge party Wednesday afternoon at her North Washington Street home. A delicious luncheon followed the game. Invited guests included Misses Mary West Blanche Haggman Roberta Sandborn of Clay Center and Ella Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Morey
North Washington St
Mary West
Blanche
Haggman
Roberta Sandborn
Clay Center
Ella Max
Dinner Guests Gathered for Evening Repast
The hostess hosted an evening dining hour inviting men including G. P. Plotner Hershel Kannier Emil Forsberg E C Wirek R E Cooper T J West Ray Chilcott Guy Ward H H Mahan Semen Mahan Adolph Nelson E M Boggess John Fraser and Stanley Schwahn for a delicious repast at the hostess table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
G. P. Plotner
Hershel Kannier
Emil Forsberg
E. C. Wirek
R. E. Cooper
T. J. West
Ray Chilcott
Guy Ward
H. H. Mahan
Semen Mahan Adolph Nelson
E. M.boggess
John Fraser
Stanley Schwahn
Freed host dinner for Jacksons and sons
Mr and Mrs Chas Freed hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and their sons Valjean and Lorraine at their home, sharing a cordial evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Freed
Albert Jackson
Valjean and
Lorraine
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Engwall Observed Nearby
Mrs. Fred Engwall of south of Courtland held a birthday party last Friday evening with about twenty five relatives in attendance. Attendees from Scandia included Miss Blanch Hageman, Mr and Mrs S A Hageman, Mrs E S Wilson and Mrs E Wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Engwall
July Clearance at Ladies Shop In Courtland Kansas
Four Georgette ensembles in sizes 18 to 38 priced at 12.50 with $16.75 tag. Also Georgette and Flat Crepe dresses in sizes 16 to 42 offered at 7.95 after 10.95 and 12.50 pricing. Limited quantities. early purchase advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Kansas
Local Social Roundup From Belleville And Vicinity
Friday and weekend visits fill the page as families like Larson Mahan and Gile share evenings in Belleville Scandia and Blair Theatre outings, with many relatives and friends hosting meetings lunches and gatherings across area towns.
Harvest and local notices mix in Providence Chapel report
Friday visits and harvest activities fill the Providence Chapel notes with farm tasks and family comings and goings. The item mentions hospitalizations, travel to Belleville, and a series of dated historical reflections from 1774 to 1818 tied to farming and local life.
Scandia Teams Split Sunday Baseball Action
The Scandia Swedes lost 6 to 7 to Nar ka and the Scandia All-Stars beat Pawnee Indians 11 to 13 on local field. Frazier struck out sixteen on six hits. Cuthbertson led Swedes with three singles while Hale and G Frazier hit .600. Fifteen hits were recorded by Nar ka pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Stars
Pawnee Indians
Scandia
Narka
Frazier
Indians
Republic Lads
Cuthbertson
Hale
G. Frazier
Scandia Picnic Committee Plans Eight Day Event
The Scandia picnic runs July 31 to August 2 with top acts. The Pallis Entertainers perform four free daily shows and music for the pavement dance. Hiram and Cucumber and the Salina fair troupe offer six free acts daily. Byron Nebraska based team to face Stars in opening games. The lineup includes Courtland Narka matchups and a big audience is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Courtland
Narka
Scandia
Pallis Entertainers
Quick Sale of Dairy Farm Near Scandia and Courtland
Advertisement for a 160 acre dairy farm four miles west and three miles north of Scandia, with 110 cultivated, 50 pasture acres, large cattle barn, good house, and abundant water. The owner states it as a prime farming location. Also notes a death in Jewell City prompting travel by Mrs Crider and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Courtland
J. A. Freeburg
Kans
Georgia 1770 Law Bans Teaching Slaves to Read or Write
Georgia passed a 1770 statute outlawing teaching slaves to read or write and making each offense punishable by a fine of 100 pounds. The act reflects colonial-era restrictions on literacy among enslaved people and aims to curb basic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Glycerin Mixture Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An Adlerika glycerin mixture with buckthorn bark and saline acts on both upper and lower bowels to relieve constipation in about two hours. It claims to remove old waste others miss and provide a real cleaning for the stomach and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagman & Wires
Funeral Held For Fire Victim Duane
Large crowd attended the funeral for Duane with many mourners present. His father, injured in the tragedy, insisted on attending and was granted permission to be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane
Death Notice of John Duane Summer In Scandia Kansas
John Duane Summer aged 18 years 8 months 12 days died July 14 1929 in Belleville hospital. He was married Aug 28 1928 to Mabel Thornburg and leaves his wife a six week old daughter his parents Myr and Mrs J H Summer Scandia his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Dickerhoof Norway and a brother Fay Summer Cherokee Okla. A popular football player he had not finished high school yet worked to earn his degree and was raised in the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duane Summer
J. Summer
Scandia
Kansas
Belleville
Mabel Thornburg
Myr
J. H. Summer
Frank Dickerhoof
Norway
Fay Summer
Cherokee
Oklo
John
Presbyterian
Pioneer leader Lars Larson laid to rest in Atlantic memory
Lars Larson, who died in the Atlantic, left a family including a second child John who died at age four on May 6, 1879. A pioneer and Amana Lutheran church figure, Larson helped organize the church in spring 1873, served as trustee and deacon, contributed to building the first church, and supported its progress through difficult times. His former home was once G. L. Gui’s homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic
John
G. L. Gui
Burdick
Kans
Amana Lutheran
Amede
Scandia
Church, Council
Faithful pastor laid to rest after 56 years of service
The sermon honors a longtime minister who served 56 years at his beloved church. His faith stayed firm on the Rock of Ages and his life work ended with a burial beside his wife in the Lutheran cemetery. Mourning are his sons Albert and Oscar Gottfrid. daughter Theresia Amalia. four grandchildren. and a nephew Gust Larson. Funeral services were conducted with prayers, preaching, and a quartet providing songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Albert
Oscar Gottfrid
Scandia
Theresia Amalia
Bowersox
Great Bend
Kans
Gust Larson
C. F. Grenerer
Ella Maxell
Carrie Aberg
Adolph Nelson
G. W. Nimocks
Chas Pehrson
Vincl Vinol Promises Sleep Aid and Appetite Boost
A testimonial asserts Vincl a compound of iron phosphates cod liver peptone makes a cross nervous wife happier and better able to talk with her husband. The ad claims the first bottle improves sleep and appetite and increases energy quickly with pleasant taste from Haggman Wires druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. McCall
Haggman & Wires
For Sale Five Room Modern House And Three Lots
Attention advertises a five room modern house with three connected lots for sale. Seller offers sacrifice for removal by the first of the month. Cash or terms. See Roy Nondorf at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nondorf
Doctor Haggman To Join Fort Riley Medical Corps
Dr. C. V. Haggman will leave July 21 for Fort Riley to join the medical corps of the 340th field artillery. He is a reserve officer holding the rank of captain and will be with his company for two weeks of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Haggman
Fort Riley
340Th Field Artillery
Hageman
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Jack Larson
Eugene
Lon Eagle
Frances Dodge
Mabel Watts
Wichita
Lucille Mahaffey
Helen Talent
Oren Kelly’s
Amos Dulin
Near
Wayne
L. W. Engle
Larkin Club
E. A. McGregor
Lloyd McGregor
Harry Gile
Harry Hanson
Clarence
Helen Loofbourrow
Vivian Kelly
Charley Barleen
Robert Hyder
George Ames
Fred Walters
Clare Barleen
Blair Theatre
Charley Lewis
Fred Ames
Lodge
Leona Kelly
Dorothy
Edna Rickabaugh
Jack’ Larson
Goldie Linquist
Hattie Bartlett
Nora Bowling
Delores Jean
Vivian
Leona Keller
Providence Chapel
District of Columbia
Portsmouth
N. H
John Jerom
Stephen Jerom, Jr
Connecticut
New Orleans
England
America
Noah Webster
Landes
the Bank OF Scandia
Lars Larson
Metz Packing Company
DR. Haggman
Fort, Riley
Coates House
Coates
Sam
Campbell
Base
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