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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
6
An RNA-like fragment notes advance payment terms for a small classified ad. It mentions one cent per word and an advance requirement. It also references a minimum charge of 15 cents and a request to try a repeat ad.
Classified items advertise sale of an electric range with oven at the Journal office and a Unised Detroit Jewel gas range at Mrs. Paul Erickson's residence in Scandia. Courtland contact through Mrs Ros Jacobson. A separate report lists a riverside picnic supper attended by multiple local families including the Falk, Vincent, Larson, Nelson, and Samuelson households.
Mrs. H. E. Coleman held a quilting party at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Robert Doctor, Mrs. Fred Poole, Mrs. August Rasmussen, Mrs. Carl McDowell, Mrs. George Christie, Mrs. J. W. Plotner, Mrs. George Jeandebeur, and Mrs. Amanda Brandstrom.
Mrs Edwin Isaacson hosted a quilting bee at her home on Friday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames H S Robison and family, Horton Johnson, Frank Gransted, Leia Lloyd, Emil Larson, John Sothers, Walter Gilmore, Carl Cuthbertson, Alvin Peterson, John Jensen, Enoch Monson, Garl Veteto, Belle Etter, Conrad Sederlin, and El Reno Sederlin.
Social notes list multiple families visiting in Courtland and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas and Anna hosting Paul Thomas and family from Courtland, Roy and Ed Thomas, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brand from Belleville. Other visitors travel from Wyoming and Dodge City to spend weekends with local residents.
Members of the M E Sunday School class hosted by Miss Violet at the church held an evening in honor of their president Miss Frances Cooper who is leaving soon. A handkerchief shower was given for Miss Cooper and refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Miss Dabinnus Mrs B W Seelin Mrs Amanda Brandstrom and many named guests.
Hi Lo club met Thursday evening at a lawn setting hosted by Mr and Mrs Algor Andersonl. Four card tables were arranged on the lawn and a lunch followed the games. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor Dr and Mrs G Lowell Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin and Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson. High score went to Mrs Sederlin and low to Mrs Lowell.
The Social Hour club met Thursday July 19 with fourteen members present. Guests included Mrs. Charles Tuley Betty Mrs. Grant Berggren and children Mrs. Earl Kelly and Billy and Miss Helen Howell. Next meeting set for August 2 with Miss Mabel Berggren Avis Van Nortwick to handle the program. Several locals attended river picnics and multiple residents reported illness improvements and routine visits.
Mrs Edwin Isaacson hosted a Community club gathering Wednesday evening with twenty two members. Guests included Mrs Frank Gran stedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Geral dine Mrs Sherman Robison Everett Mrs H S Robison Ada Sadie Josie Edna Mrs Carl Veteto and Miss Donna Robison. Two quilts were worked on during the afternoon and lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Charles Johnson on Wednesday August 1.
Mr and Mrs Cleo Brewster announce the birth of a nine pound boy on Sunday July 22 Mrs Brewster formerly Miss Ruth Davis Mr and Mrs John D Larson hosted dinner guests including Mr and Mrs George Hoel Randall and Mr and Mrs Dewey Squires and John Dewey Family gatherings continued with visits from Mrs Norgards aunt Miss Lizzie Blake and other relatives Rexford trips and summers with Aunt Miss Blake were noted, plus social visits to and from Rogers and neighboring towns.
A neighborhood picnic was held Sunday along the river with dinner and afternoon lunch served to Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson Mr and Mrs John Sothers and family Mr and Mrs Walter Gilmore and family Mix and Mrs John Jerisen Mr and Mrs El Reno Sederlin and family Mr and Mrs Emil Larson and family Mr and Mrs Edwin Ysaacson and family Mr and Mrs Carl Veteta and children Mrs Belle Etter and Irvin Nondorf
A large group including Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Rydell Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson Don Ronald Gosta Rydell of Seneca John Gunnison of Courtland and others shared a picnic supper along the river Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor and Kathrynn and more locals with plans to visit Portland Ore Wall Lake City and Utah relatives.
Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindberg and family included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindberg Eldred and Clifford, Harold Lindberg of New York, N Y, Mr. and Mrs. De Wayne Lindberg and Beverly and Harvey Luttrell of Courtland. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A M Bettis included Mr. and Mrs. George Haser and daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Adams and children of Munden.
Suppers Monday included Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur and Ada with Mr and Mrs Car Reece and family Mr and Mrs C P Jeandebeur Miss Joy Paget and Irvin Currie listed among attendees.
Mr and Mrs E A McGregor hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Morris McGregor and family Miss Peggy McGregor and Mrs Lillian Hedstrom.
Carl Larson spent Friday afternoon with Vernon Swanson. Mrs Edith Forsberg, Helen and Edward were evening visitors.
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