Scandia Picnic Plans Advance For August 10-12
Vic Erickson and committee prepare floats and entries for three day event in Scandia Kansas to crown a grand picnic with street dances each night, carnival by Queen City Amusement Co, and free nightly entertainment starting at 7:00. Everett See Johnson to lead booster trip. Cap Berger coordinates at The Journal Office. band transport needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Vic Erickson
Guy Frazier
Everett
Johnson
Cap Berger
Journal Office
Queen City Amusement Co
Beatrice
Nebr
Scandia
Scandia to Host Sixth District Subdistrict Baseball Tourney
Scandia has been chosen by District Baseball Commissioner Charles Mayo as one of four sites in the Sixth District for a subdistrict tourney July 19 through 23. Teams include Belleville Beloit Concordia Mankato Smith Center and Scandia. The Swedes open Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Beloit, with Concordia vs Mankato following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Dist
Charles Mayo
Belleville
Beloit
Concordia
Mankato
Smith Center
Belle
Osborne
Salina
Norway Centennial July 27-29 Events Highlight
Norway marks its Kansas Centennial from July 27 to 29 with a Local Talent Show at 7 30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday features a 9 a.m. parade and 2 p.m. Pee Wee baseball vs Scandia, plus the Medicine Show at 8 p.m. Saturday hosts a 10 a.m. horse show, a 6 p.m. basket picnic supper and an 8 30 p.m. street square dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Kansas
Scandia
Jenny Lind
Mrs Walter Boyles Honored At Conzelman Cottage Coffee
Mrs. Walter Boyles was guests of honor at a Friday morning coffee at the Conzelman summer cottage on Lovewell Lake. Mrs. Conzelman presented a Pacific cloth folder for silver as guests bid gold to purchase souvenir spoons for Boyles collection. Several attendees wish Mrs. Boyles a Bon Voyage before her European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyles
Conzelman
Ake Lovewell
Boyles
H. K. Phillips
W. E. Wilson
Ofigherman
Texas
A. Noble
Neal HaWiger
Republic
Mrrs
George Faulkner
Helleville
Henry Henriksen
Courtland
Chris ‘Nelson
Honor Roll of subscribers list received this week
A period note lists names including Mrs. Steve Arnoldy Osborne W. Anderson George Sutton Alfred Swanson Agnes Cardwell Don Runft Irvin Currie Carl Erirkson, with renewals noted as part of 1961 subscriber updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Week
Steve Arnoldy
Osborne
W. W. Anderson
Republic
George Sutton
Norway
Alfred Swanson
Agnes’ Cardwell
Don Runft Irvin -Currie
Carl: Erirkson
The Many Hats of a Kansas Housewife
A tribute to Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas who balanced roles as wife mother nurse teacher cook cleaner gardener and more. The poem honors a housewife who filled countless jobs with care and value, suggesting she could command a price for her work.
WSCS Meeting Delivers 1961 63 Budget and Lessons
The WSCS of the Methodist church met in the church parlor on July 16 with Mrs. Jack Reece presiding. Devotional led by Mrs. Max Thompson titled Gods Word included the poem Praying Hands and a program by Mrs. Otto Wetzel on Gods Words and Our Words. Talks covered Taboo Words and The Changing Mind of Mission as helpers included Mrs. Thompson Johnson and Gile. Reece led with prayer and social hour featured a lunch served by Mrs. Max Muth Raymond Cooper and Loren Isaacson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Jack ‘Reece
Max Thompson
Otto Wetzel
Wetzel
Aaron Johnson
Clarence Gile
Reece
Max Muth
Raymond Cooper
Loren Isaacson
Kansas clubwomen to tour Europe in July
A group of Kansas clubwomen will depart Kansas City on July 21 for a 31 day European tour via New York. The itinerary includes Scotland England the Netherlands Belgium Germany Austria Switzerland Italy Monaco and France with a Paris finish on August 20. A small extension to Ireland is planned ending at Shannon airport on August 30. Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette of Scandia join the trip. Mrs Boyles chairs International Affairs for KFWC Sixth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas City
Europe
New York
Precwick
Scotland
England
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Monaco
France
Paris
Ireland
Shannon
Walter Boyles
Lynette
Scandia
Legion Auxiliary to Elect Officers at July Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon July 26 at the Legion Hall. Officers will be elected and work begins on the Scandia Picnic front for the day. Afternoon activities at 1:80. at the Dyjanne Greenslade home. All auxiliary members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Flont
Scandia
Dyjanne Greenslade
Johnston Visits Aunt Win Schrum in Leonardville
Charles Brute Johnston spent from Sunday until Tuesday in Leonardville visiting his aunt Mrs Win Schrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brute | Johnston
Leonardville
Win. Schrum
Centennial sale aids Scandia Museum effort
Collectible dishes utensils and accessories including plates cups vases creamers sugar sets salt and pepper shakers head scarves and hat bands are offered for sale to benefit Scandia Museum. Purchases can be made at the library or the city office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Museum
Mastodon Tooth Found at Alsop Gravel Pit
Allen D. Larson reported a large eight by three by five inch tooth unearthed at the Alsop Sand Co. pit. Nels Florell identified it as mastodon, an ancestor of the elephant, native to North America before the last ice age. The nearly pristine tooth is on display at the Sherdahl Boosters 4H club window in The Scandia Journal office. Mr. and Mrs. Algot Anderson were Wednesday evening guests of Mrs. Esther Lindberg and Mrs. Bob Evans of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Larson
Alsop Sand Co
Nels Florell
North America
Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club
Scandia Journal
Local residents host Sunday evening at Rex Sandell home
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell welcomed guests including Harold Anderson, Alisa, and Randy McCracken along with their family for a Sunday evening visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Harold Anderson
Ami Alisa
Randy McCracken
Rex.Sandell
Sunday Socials Include Burrton Visitors and Local Guests
Mrs Virgie Berry of Burrton and her brother Frank Williams visited Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor for Sunday dinner. Pearl Strom of Republic joined Mrs Mabel Cline and Jolene for afternoon calls. The Wagners of Wichita and Nellie Wells of Belleville spent Saturday with the Doctors. Homer Carwell joined Agnes Cardwell for Sunday supper. The Cardwells hosted Raymond Cardwell's family from Salina Friday to Sunday. Jerry Hay's family left for Garden City where he will work for the Reece Coast Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie. Berry
Burrton
Frank Williams
Robert Doctor
Carl Wagner
Wichita
Nellie Wells
Belleville
Robert
Homer Carwell
Agnes Cardwell
Raymond Cardwell
Salina
Charley Cardwell
Jerry Hay
Garden City
The
Reece Coast. Co
Visit Notes From Bermert On Washington Week
Mr and Mrs Bill Gates of Bermert Washington visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wes Krichke. Mrs Robert Harris Mrs Arthur Anderson and Mrs Grant Berggren were Thursday afternoon callers of Mrs Mauda Farrell Mic and Bill. Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner David and Bryan Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe and Mrs Robert Scrivner spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Clark Freed Linda and Bob. Mr and Mrs Richard Larson went to Beave City Nebraska Saturday to attend the funeral of her grandfather. Mr and Mrs Wes Krichke spent Wednesday afternoon in Morrowville visiting Mr and Mrs Alfred Nutch and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Gates
Bermerton, Wash
Wes Krichke
Robert Harris
Arthur Anderson
Grant Berggren
Mauda Farrell
Mic
Bill
Richard Larson
Beave City
Nebr
Morrowville
Alfred Nutch and Sons
Locals Host Visiting Guests Overnight
Ben Doctor of Lawrence and Mr and Mrs C W Sargent of Council Grove were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Lawrence
C. W. Sargent
Council Grove
Robert
History books on sale at city office and journal
The Scandia history books New Scandia’s 93 years are on sale at the City Office and The Journal. Price is 1.25 dollars each, mailed for 1.35 dollars. Order today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
New Scandinavia
Journal
Amana Lutheran Youth Attend Colorado Music Camp
Mrs Max Berry junior choir director Phyllis Aspegren Judy DeWitt Colleen Thompson Sonia Larsey and Arnold Loring traveled Sunday to Hillside near Colorado for Rainbow Trail Lutheran Church Camp and Augustana College Music camp. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Lee Loring who are vacationing in Colorado this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Berry
Amana Lutheran Church
Phyllis Aspegren
Judy DeWitt
Colleen Thompson
Sonia Larsey
Arnold Loring
Colorado
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Church
Augustana College
Hillside
Colo
Lee Loring
Ice Cream Social Update Notes Socialite Visit
Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom along with Le Nita and Juanita spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ann Hedstrom in city. The event titled Myf Ice Cream Social Satyr Day Night July 22 at city office is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hedstrom
Ivan Bergstrom
le Nita
Juanita
Ann. Hed ‘Strom
Mrs Scrivner and Mrs Scrivner Visit Jessie McHenry
Mrs Glen Scrivner and Mrs Robert Scrivner spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Jessie McHenry at the Rest Home in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Scrivner
Robert Scrivner
Jessie McHenry
Belleville
Phyllis Hammer Graduates From Crums Beauty School
Phyllis Hammer graduates from Crums Beauty School in Manhattan on July 6. She is currently employed at Venus Beauty Shop in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Hammer
Crums
Manhattan
Venus
Scandia
Mrs Granstedt Hosts Supper Before European Tour
Mrs. Bertha Granstedt entertained with a supper Thursday honoring Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette before they depart on their European tour. Other guests included Mr. Boyles, Mrs. H. K. Phillips, Mrs. W. E. Wilson of Sherman Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson, Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison, Mrs. Edith Norris, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Granstedt
Walter Boyles
Lynette
Mr. Boyles
H. K. Phillips
W. E. Wilson
Sherman
Texas
Chris Nelson
Myrtle Grubb
Joyce Johnson
Sherman Robison
Edith Norris
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Weekend dinners mark visits across town
Friday evening supper guests of Mrs. Bertha Granstedt were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha, Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders and Cindy and Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin. Mrs. Russell Hall and Rhonda Rae spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fischer of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Granstedt
Sherman Robison
Martha
John Sanders
Cindy
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Russell Hall
Rhonda Rae
Ed Fischer
Republic
Relatives Attend Funeral for Mrs Frank Williams
Out of town relatives gather for the funeral of Mrs. Frank Williams. Attendees include Nellie Wells and Katherine Farlee of Belleville, Janet Wagner of Wichita, Virgie Berry of Burrton, Howard Williams of Anthony, Ben Doctor and Marjorie of Lawrence, Lloyd Hershey of Olathe, C. W. Sargent of Council Grove, Thornton Doctor and George Doctor of Belleville, Frank Morgan, Elmer Nichol and Jessie Nichol of Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Nellie Wells
Katherine Farlee
Belleville
Janet Wagner
Wichita
Virgie Berry
Burrton
Howard Williams
Anthony
Ben Doctor
Marjorie
Lawrence
Lloyd Hershey
Olathe
C. W. Sargent
Council Grove
Thornton
George Doctor
Frank Morgan
Elmer Nichol
Jessie Nichol
Concordia
Reece and Stone Couples Visit Topeka and Kansas City
Mr and Mrs C O Reece spent the weekend in Topeka. On Saturday evening they with Mr and Mrs John Stone and Kathy and Mr and Mrs LaVerne Lervold drove to Kansas City and attended the Star Light Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Reece
Topeka
John Stone
Kathy
LaVerne Lervold
Kansas City
Star Light Theatre
Western Light and Telephone Plans 76 000 kW Generating Unit
Western Light and Telephone Company announces a 76 000 kilowatt steam electric generating unit at the Arthur Mullergren plant near Great Bend with a $11 million cost, to be ready in 1960 and start construction in fall 1961. The project includes an 188 000 volt Wichita to Medicine Lodge transmission line, completed sections in 1962 and 1982, tying into Kansas Gas and Electric. The plan accompanies a statewide ten year expansion. The system will meet projected 1963 loads and is four times larger than the current largest unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Light and Telephone Company, ‘Inc
Hennek
Western ‘Light and Telephone Company
Arthur Mullergren
Great
Bend
Jie
Henrick
Dodge City
Mullergren
Kansas Gas and Eelectric Company
Wichita
Kansas
Smith Center
Clifton
Concordia
Mr. Hennek
Social Security Office Visit Set for July in Belleville
A representative of the Social Security Administration will visit Belleville on July 25 1961. People needing information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The notice notes increases in benefits for many recipients and that eligible individuals will receive the higher amount in their September checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Halse
Scandia Centennial Picnic Parade Prizes Announced
Prizes for three parade phases awarded August 10 11 12 include 50 25 and 15 dollars in each section. Entries due by August 1 with parade chairman Victor Erickson and co chairwoman Mrs Axel Jensen listed plus committee members. Eligible participants must contest all three days before prize money, floats must include history and will be styled for booster trip August 3. Additional prizes include best decorated bicycle and best Centennial dressed participants plus a Centinal Queen and King each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor ‘Erickson
Axel Jensen
Ernest Kirk
Homer Cardwell
Donald Larson
Ralph Moe
Scandia
Birthday and anniversary greetings in local social notes
Saturday evening guests honored multiple birthdays and anniversaries including Monty Cardwell Harold Melhus Scotty Cardwell and birthdays for Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry. Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens hosted a birthday anniversary celebration for Dr Ahrens. A party at Mrs Anna Gunter’s honored Mrs Volney E Evarts with many relatives present. Ralph Moe and Elmer Van Nortwick hosted Mark’s third birthday. Bergstrup and Charles Johnson were noted at a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Cardwell
Monty Cardwell
Harold Melhus
Scotty
Raymond Cardwell
Salina
Agnes Cardwell
Melhus
Lyell Ocobock
Arnold J. Perry
E. Porter Ahrens
Ahrens
Ralph Moe
Elmer van Nortwick
Mark
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Tour Planned and Meetings Report
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club schedules a Sunday tour on July 30 meeting at the Delbert Aspegren home at 1 30. Families bring sack lunches and a park picnic with drinks at Belleville after a swimming stop. Members attended sewing and cooking sessions on July 11 and 15 with apron projects, cookies, and demonstrations discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
Delbert Aspegren
Belleville
Don Ranft
Donna
Phyllis
Joan Larson
Mrs. Christie Visits Mrs Moe Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. George Christie spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Moe for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christie
Wm. Moe
Mrs Greenslade Hosts Wednesday Morning Guests
Mrs Flosgie Larson Mrs Dale Sanderson Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Hugh Modlin were Wednesday morning guests of Mrs Duane Greenslade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flosgie Larson
Dale Sanderson
Homer Cardwell
Hugh Modlin
Duaine Greenslade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Or Et Peition
Courtland, Kansas
Eta
Careleg
Algot Anderson
Esther, Lindberg
Bob Evans
Lutheran Camm
S.r‘h's
Saturddy
Émup Vontly
Thade
Capacity Boon Light and. Tele. CO
Ageneint
Néal Cady
Scandinghndustice
Eigagémerit
Alice Saye
Jack Jewell
M. ’A. Jewell
Anna Gunter
Volney E Evarts
Evarte
Charlie Berggren
Lester Simpson
Merle Haser
Amanda Freed
Tekla Brown
David and Bryan
Una Gatton
Algor Anderson
Inez. Bergstrup
Charles Johnson
Sherdahl ‘Boosters
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