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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

4

Westminister Guild Elects Officers at Monday Meeting

The Westminister Guild met Monday at Betty Jo Cox's home to elect officers for the coming year. Verlee Reece was named President with Betty Irene Larson as Vice President, Della Mae Beach Secretary, and Jane Ewing Treasurer. A shower honored former member Mrs Irving Isaacson. Present were Misses Betty Irene Larson Verlee Reece Geraldine Lloyd Helen Forsberg Doris Sothers Betty Jo Cox Jane Ewing and Mrs Irving Currie Mrs J C Everett and Mrs K V Cox.

Westminister Guild Betty Jo Cox Verlee Reece Betty Irene Larson Dellamae Beach Jane Ewing Irving Isaacson Geraldine Lloyd Helen Forsberg Doris Sothers Irving Currie J. C. Everett K. V. Cox

Reunion of Old Friends At Several Local Homes

A cordial gathering at the R. E. Cooper home last Friday brought together Anna Chilcott Maude Rowe and George Schumacher of Jewell with Roberta Sandborn and the Sandborn sisters. Many former Jewell high school classmates and local residents shared stories and memories. Rev. Kirkpatrick of Hastings visited Scandia friends, and several families enjoyed picnics and gatherings around Beatrice and Belleville areas with friends of the community.

R. E. Cooper Anna Chilcott Maude Rowe George Schumacher Jewell Roberta Sandborn Eve, Lynnne Elizabeth Sandborn Coopers Schumacher Rowe Jewell High School Chilcott Miss Sandborn Kirkpatrick Hastings Nebr Scandia Hugh Fraser John

Birthday Observed With Family and Guests at Kauer Home

Sunday afternoon guests at the Cline Kauer home honored Mrs. Kauer on her birthday. Attending were Elmer Danielson and family Floyd Kauer and Donna Ed Kauer Charlie Gabrielson Ethel Simmons and family Ruby Simmons and Donna Rev M C Linnerson and family Sophia Johnson Ed Mary Alfred Magnussen Miss Lynne J Sandborn of Buffalo N Y Miss Elizabeth Sandborn of Washington D C Roberta Sandborn R E Cooper and daughters Eve Sandborn Hap Williamson Clifford Brown Art Anderson and Darlene Norma Georgene Ebright Bertha Millen and Margaret Millen Kenneth Kesen. Also a number of relatives visited for Sunday dinner and evening.

Russell Anderson Chester Anderson Blanche Hageyan Bert Haggman Mrs. Haggman Cline Kauer Kauer Elmer Danielson Floyd Kauer Donna Ed Kauer Charlie Gabrielson Ethel Simmons Ruby Simmons M. C. Linnerson Sophia Johnson Mary Alfred Magnussen Lynne J. Sandborn Buffalo, N. Y Elizabeth Sandborn Washington D. C Roberta Sandborn R. E. Cooper Eve Sandborn Clay Center Misses Sandborn Cooper Charles Magnussen Hap Williamson Clifford Brown Art Anderson Darlene Norma Georgene Ebright Bertha Millen Margaret Millen Kenneth Kesen Clyde Heaton Chelalis Wash Lynne Sandborn Betty Sandborn Washington, D. C Raymond Cooper W.S. Farlee R. E. Tingstrom Mankato Eben Lundgren Carl Bavaria

Local Social Roundup Highlights Community Visits and Gatherings

Several households share visits over the weekend with neighbors and relatives. Notable meetups include Mrs. John Sjolander with Mrs. Charles Hohman, and multiple calls on Concordia residents, plus gatherings at the Hampton, Maxton, and Bettis homes. Births and hospital notes appear, with Carl LaVille Wettig visiting family in Courtland and various couples hosting and dining in the area.

Social Hour Club hosts nine members with potluck meal

Mrs. La Verne Currie hosted the Social Hour Club Thursday with nine members present. Guests included Mrs. Alice Green, clade and daughters, and Jane Larsen. A potluck lunch followed. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Pearl Denoyer on July 25. Local families and visitors were listed visiting various households around Mankato and Lincoln areas.

la Verne Currie Alice Greenclade Jane Larsen Pearl Denoyer

Community Hosts and Visitors In Scandia Area

Local residents hosted guests members of many families including the Hay, Acree, and Ewing households. Burial of W. E. Brewer noted at Fairview cemetery as longtime Norway settler. Donations to the Red Cross bring total to 120.80. Various visits to Belleville, Republic, and other towns listed with traveling guests and weekend trips.

W. E. Brewer Norway Fairview Mr. Brewer Red Cross Albert N. A. Westin

Local residents visit at Clark and Jensen homes

Mrs. Jerry Strnad and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robes of Narka and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Straad of Washington called at the Bill Clark home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and Loren were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund were afternoon guests there.

Jerry Strnad Ed Robes Narka Elmer Straad Washington Bill Clark Axel Jensen Loren Ed Jensen John Naslund

McElroy Family Visit Spends Sunday in Washington

Mr and Mrs John McElroy and children of Randall and Mr and Mrs Elwyn Evert spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harold McElroy and son at Washington.

Jessie Hay and Son S. T. Perry Hardy, Nebr C. M. Willis John McElroy Randall Elwyn Evert Harold McElroy Washington

Swensen Family Hosts Guests From Concordia and More

Mr and Mrs Albert Swensen with Miss Ida Swensen of Concordia visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs S J Swensen and Mrs Dena Anderson. Carrol Anderson family and Loren Carlgren joined Ada Aspegren and Norma for Sunday luncheon.

Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Richard Loring Glenn George Larson Albert Swensen Ida Swensen Concordia S. J. Swensen Dena Anderson Loren Carlgren Norma

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Westminister Guild Met Carl Hammer Benny Lervold Harold Hammer Maurice Harvey Harvey Hammer Nina Lars Hamer Iver Lloyd Hammer Hammer Cabin Noble Isaacson Loren Dean Joseph Johnson Oscar Johnson Joyce Johnson Emil Isaacson Beatrice, Nebr Lars Hammer Harry Hammer Roy Kelley Frank Danielson Olive Bingham Johnny Erick Erickson Chester Erickson John Sjolander Charles Hohman J. H. Hooker George ‘Cardwell Ben Denoyer Walter Anderson Emil Sjogren Ralph of Marquette Harry Hampton Thomas Hay John Bainbridge Maxton Buster Moe and Son Bill Haskins Phil Hageman Mrs. C. V. Hageman Arthur Danielson and Son Charles Nondorf Anna Gunter Art Jacobson Gust Samuelson and Son A. M. Bettis Algot Anderson Ronnie C. P. Rydell Annie Lewis Ray of Osborne Paul Ewing Charles Davis Elizabeth Davis R. E. Cooper Home Gene Larson C. O. Reece Gerald Reece Jack Waite Burbank, Calif Linda Winifred Harold Maschmann Ruskin, Nebr Max Muth Vernon Erickson Francis Palacek Barbara Fairbury, Nebr Clark Freed Shirley Andy Perry Ed Anderson Clarence Herrman R. A. Rasmussen Pearl Strom Pete Strom E. C. Wires Mary West Blanche Haggman Esther Sjogren Dr. Hertig Courtland Carl LaVille Wettig Valley Falls Mrs Aaron Johnson Will Street Emma Street Grace John Nendorf Sherman Robison Fred Evert Lee Bettis Lorene Mary Garman August Paul Phyllis E. van Winkle Lincoln Phil Paul Omaha Arthur Buckleheide Jim Brewster Lewis Atkinson Norton Godfrid Larson Paul W. S. English Robert Brewster Ted Cady Howard Motor Co D. L. Cady Lois Thelma Acree Mrs. Keith Baugh Wiches Coffee Shop Elmer Aberg Tom Hay Bernice Simmons Christine and Esther Acree W. H. Lowman Harold Frank Isaacson Melvin Hillery Milton Clare Verna Wallin George Jeandebeur Ada Jesse Ward Lloyd Johnson Albert Bachelor Clark Bailey Gust Larson and Sons Robert Bernhardt Republic Carl D. Lirson Eldon Bill Sanders and Omaha, Nebr Albin Forsberg San Francisco Calif E. K. Currie Irvin Currie Corda Jane Larson Fred Currie J.’ E. Englund Lester Richards Duane Greenslade Charles Cardwell Jack Smith Fairbury Gus Bentsen Jeandebeur Ward June Freed McPherson Chehalis W. S. Farlee Columbus Richard Brand Bobby Los Angeles George Sorum Otto Brand W. S. Dunnigan Flushing N. Y O. F. Werner Salina Norma Wlane Kansas City Robert Doctor Cecil Sargeant Riley Sargeants Enoch Anderson Rackley Elmer Funk Jamestown John Carlson Ole Olson Gustava Ostberg Ted Danita Paani Ie Hollywood Good Housekeeping Bureau McKesson & Robbins,, Inc Belleville Rendering Works Journal Office C. A. Linerson Tfc Frank Larsen Conrad Florell Loren Florell Janice Oscar Emerson Eva Sothers Doris George Cardwell A. H. Lorentz D. Blair N. Mill St Beloit Journal Paul Erickson O. E. Beach Delamae L. E. Conn Dellamae Henry Westling Alvin Westling Donna and Lawrence Westling Frigidaires MUNCY A. M. Sanborn Lumber CO Scandia, Kansas The Scandia State Bank Kansas United States Walter Boyles Dosolmniy State of Kansas County of Republic L. E. Cooper
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