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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

4

Republican primary announces in Republic County offices

Howard Lowell announces candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket in Republic County Kansas August primary. Elmer H Isaacson seeks County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Democratic ticket subject to Republican voters will. W J Matthias also announces for County Clerk and other local offices in Republic County Kansas August primary.

Aan Ak Repeblic County Kansas Republic County Elmer H. Isaacson

County Treasurer Candidate Announcement on Republican Ticket

Maude Anderson announces candidacy for a second term as County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the upcoming election.

Ecy Maude Anderson

Republican County Register of Deeds Candidate

Marie McKenzie announces candidacy for Republic County Register of Deeds on the Democratic ticket subject to the will of Republic County voters.

Republican Nomination Filed for Republic County Clerk

A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for Republic County Clerk and states the nomination is subject to the will of the voters at the primary election. The statement names the applicant as R. W. THOMASSON.

Republic County R. W. Thomasson

Morning Service at Methodist Church at 11

Morning service held at 11 o clock led by Rev. J Orville Bookless pastor at the Methodist Church with standard worship and hymns.

WSCS and church gatherings schedule

The WSCS meets at the church Thursday August 5 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Paul Fredrickson directing worship and Mrs J Orville Bookless guiding the program hostesses include Mrs Charles Tuley Ollie Johnson Reynold Nystrom and Charlie Berggren The Executive Committee meets Friday July 30 at 2 30 p m The Commission on Education meets Sunday August 1 at 8 00 p m The Methodist Youth Fellowship resumes August 29 Sunday School at 10 00 am Morning Worship at 11 00 am Commission on Education Sunday at 8 00 p m

WSCS Paul Fredrickson J. Orville Bookless Charles Tuley Ollie Johnson Reynold Nystrom Charlie Berggren Commission On Education Methodist Youth Fellowship

Plowing Bee Featured at Johnson Farm

A note of thanks expresses gratitude to all participants in the plowing bee held last Thursday at the Johnson farm. Special thanks are given to Mrs Renald Johnson for providing help and lunch. Mr and Mrs C C Johnson also extend thanks.

Renald Johnson C. C. Johnson

Erickson Family Guests in Phillipsburg Visit

Mr and Mrs O W Erickson Beth Peggy and Erick were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Scott in Phillipsburg.

O. W. Erickson Beth Peggy Erick Carl Scott Phillipsburg

Scandia Ordinance Sets 1955 Tax Rates in 1954 Vote

City of Scandia adopts Ordinance No 275 fixing 1955 property taxes at 19.38 mills total with 7.29 for General Operating Fund 1.14 for Library 10.95 for Bond and Interest. City Clerk Josie M Robison to certify by August 25 1954 to Republic County for levy collection. approved by Mayor WM Moe.

Hirst Scandia Republic County

Kallman and Forsberg Families Mourn Losses in Scandia

William Fredrick Kallman born April 24 1875 in Rantoul Illinois died July 21 1954 at 79 after homestead life near Scandia and Sandia. Anna Maria Forsberg Kallman born January 7 1882 died July 24 1954. Double funeral at Amana Lutheran Church conducted by Rev N H Pearson with burial in Lutheran cemetery.

William Fredrick Kallman F. B Louisa Kallman Rantoul Ill Republic County Scandia Sandia Mr. Kallman Charlie Alfred Albert Anna Maria Kallman Forsberg Jonas August Anna Caroline Forsberg Kallman Albin Forsberg Troy Ohio Fred Forsberg Hanford Calif Ellen McKenzie Eva Waite Emil Forsberg Amana Lutheran Church N. H. Pearson Bachelor- Faulkner - Dart

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sorrow

The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Kallman express gratitude for comforting sympathy, service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses extended during their recent sorrow.

Wm. F. Kallman

Local Families Share Evenings and Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed Rex Sharon and Steven visited at the Labon Marshall home Monday evening. Charley Duncan of Wichita was a Sunday dinner guest at the John Nondorf home.

Leonard Freed Rex, Sharon Steven Labon-Marshall Home Charley ‘Duncan Wichita John Nondorf

Courtland Visit By Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene

Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Albert Sjoholm near Courtland, sharing a social visit in the community gathering.

Henry ‘Rosene Albert Sjoholm Courtland

Carl Erickson Visits Henry Rosene Home Sunday Afternoon

Carl Erickson visited the Henry Rosene home on Sunday afternoon, meeting with Mr. Rosene for a social call.

Carl Erickson Henry Rosene

Charley Duncan Guest At Wichita Sunday Supper

Charley Duncan of Wichita was a Sunday supper guest at the Herman Newcomb home, sharing a meal and conversation with the hosts.

Charley Duncan Wichita Herman Newcomb

Field Day Attendees At C K Ranch Brookville

Mr and Mrs C H West and Eva and Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson attended the Field Day at the C K Ranch near Brookville on Saturday.

C. H. West Eva Milo Johnson C. K. Ranch Brookville

Local visits and supper guests noted in Bay County

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl and Mrs Minnie Anderson drove to Clay Center Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs Jake Weislagel. Oscar Linden spent Tuesday morning at the Henry Rosene home. Ike Smith was a Monday dinner guest at the Charles Johnson home. Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and Cynthia. A picnic supper was enjoyed in Belleville park Sunday evening by several Johnsons, Nobre Isaacson, Oliver Johnson, Eugene, Lawrence Olson and Phyllis and Harold Johnson.

Frank. Isaacson Carl Minnie Anderson Clay Center Jake Weislagel Oscar Linden Henry Rosene Ike Smith Charles Johnson Everett Johnson Max Thompson Cynthia Belleville Park Joseph Johnson Nobre Isaacson Oliver Johnson Eugene Lawrence Olson Phyllis Harold Johnson

Concordia Hosts Johnson and Lamb Guests At Home

Sunday afternoon visitors to the Charles Johnson home included Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson Karen and Warren of Concordia Mr and Mrs John Lamb of Kansas City and John Carlson.

Chester Johnson Karen and Warren Concordia John Lamb Kansas City John Carlson Charles Johnson Home

Mrs Leonard LeSage and Joan Visit at Charles Johnson Home

Mrs Leonard LeSage and Joan of Concordia visited Sunday evening at the Charles Johnson home, sharing a cordial social gathering.

Mrs. Leonard LeSage Joan of Concordia Charles Johnson

Mrs Werner and Mrs Dunigan Visit Johnsons Monday

Mrs. O. F. Werner and Mrs. Jenny Dunigan were Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson.

O. F. Werner Jenny Dunigan Charles Johnson

Edith Forsberg Improving at St Joseph Hospital

Mrs. Edith Forsberg is reported to be getting along nicely and remains a patient at St Joseph hospital in Concordia, where she will stay for some time.

Edith Forsberg Forsberg St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Mrs Jensen Recovers Well After Concordia Hospital Surgery

Mrs. Axel Jensen is recovering well after surgery at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia conducted last week. She is reported to be getting along nicely.

Axel Jensen St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Three Mrs Zener Richardson and Nystrom in Kansas City

Mrs Zener Mrs Richardson and Mrs Nystrom traveled from Friday to Monday in Kansas City. Zener visited Mr and Mrs Brough while Richardson visited in Lawrence and Kansas City. Nystrom visited Lauri Iearson and other relatives.

Wilbur Zener Edna Richardson Etta Nystrom Kansas City Zener Thomas Brough Hischardson Lawrence Nystrom Lauri Iearson

Mrs Zena Stofer And Mrs Axel Smith Visit Mrs Carl Larson

Mrs Zena Stofer and Mrs Axel Smith called on Mrs Carl T. Larson Monday afternoon in a social visit.

Zena Stofer Axel Smith Carl T. Larson

Past Matron and Patron Club Enjoy Picnic at Granstedt Cabin

The Past Matron and Patron club of Scandia Chapter 481 O E S enjoyed a picnic supper at the Frank Granstedt cabin Sunday evening.

Scandia O.E.S Frank Granstedt

Sjolander Family Visit Highlights Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Charles Sjolander and their family visited Monday evening at the John Sjolander home in a small, friendly gathering that mirrored a close knit community event.

Charles Sjolander John Sjolander

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson Visit Ralph Moe Household

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson were Thursday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe for a social visit.

Albert Jackson Ralph Moe

Visit to Ralph Moe Home By Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite

Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite visited the Ralph Moe home Thursday evening. The social call reflects community ties and friendly neighborly relations in the local area.

Mrs. Hilton Waite Ralph Moe

Social visits and family gatherings noted during weekend

Mrs. Ralph Moe hosted Friday evening with Glada Thompson joining Monday evening. Russell Anderson Roger and Pamela visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haser. Wayne Smith hosted Sunday dinner for guests including Max Smith family of Salina Don Smith of Wichita and Bob Sith of Omaha. Dale Lervold and Jimmy of Concordia spent Sunday at the Frank Lervold home.

Glada Thompson Mrs Ralph Moe Russell Anderson Roger and Pamela Clarence Haser Wayne Smith Max Smith Salina Don Smith Wichita Bob, Sith Omaha Nebr Dale Lervold Jimmy Concordia Frank Lervold

Local Belleville Family Visits El Reno Sederlin Home

Dr and Mrs Benarr Hagen and their daughter visited the El Reno Sederlin household Wednesday evening, sharing hospitality and conversation during the visit.

Benarr Hagen Belleville el Reno Sederlin Home

Picnic gather celebrates Dean Johnson wedding anniversary

Mrs. Allen Gurrie and Leo Ann visit Mrs. Hannah Freed Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson drove to Kanopolis Sunday where they joined Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson and girls of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson and boys and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Culbertson all of Wichita and enjoyed a picnic dinner and celebrated the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson.

Harry Nelson Jamestown Joe N. Johnson Kanopolis Dean Johnson Newton Leo Johnson W. S. Culbertson Wichita

Baseball Histories and Team Moves Featured

A collage of baseball notes recounts Walker Cooper with the Chicago Lake Nee tenes, the Dodgers and Phillies among top teams, the Cardinals 1940 start, and Washington's 63 game win streak. It also lists Sox players Rea Faber Claude Williams Dickie Kett Ed Cicotte, Notre Dame star Johnny Droxe, Don Zimmer’s Dodgers stint, and the Athletics franchise threat to move if gate receipts fail to reach 400 000.

Walker Cooper Chicago Lake Nee Tenes Wi Dodgers Phillies Cardinals University of Washington Te Cago ‘White Sox Rea Faber Claude Williams Dickie Kett Ed Cicotte Sox Johnny Droxe Notre Dame Fordham Wank Boreny Yankees Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Don Zimmer St. Paul Philadelphia Athletics

Bennett Family Visits El Reno Sederlin Home

Dr and Mrs J L Bennett and Debra visited Thursday evening at the El Reno Sederlin home for an informal gathering.

J. L. Bennett Debra el Reno Sederlin Home

Mr and Mrs Don Smith Visit Wayne Smiths in Wichita

Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith of Wichita spent last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith.

Don Smith Wichita Wayne Smith

Cardwell Family Dinner Hosts Guests From Several States

Mrs. Agnes Cardwell entertained at dinner Tuesday with Lew Rasmussen of Omaha Nebraska Frank Greenslade of California and many Cardwell family members including Homer Charley Kenneth Janet Laura George and Steven Rasmus en and Greenslade relatives Also Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and family visited Homer Cardwell on Monday evening.

Agnes Cardwell Lew Rasmussen Omaha Nebr Frank Greenslade California Homer Cardwell Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet George Cardwell Steven Laura Rasmussen Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Dale Stafford

Herrman Parents Welcome LeRoy Clarence in Concordia

Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman announce the birth of a baby boy named LeRoy Clarence born Sunday evening July 25 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. The newborn joins the family as they celebrate the new arrival.

Clarence Herrman An &Lib St. Joseph Hospital Concordia LeRoy Clarence

Mr and Mrs Lew Johnson Visit With Herrmans Monday

Mr and Mrs Lew Johnson paid a Monday visit to Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman in an afternoon social call.

Lew Johnson Victor Herrman

Nelsons Spend Sunday Evening with Clyde Hosts

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Selden of Clyde.

Lloyd Nelson Hugh Selden Clyde

Nelsons from Cuba Visit Hobsons and Gary Sunday

Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson of Cuba visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and Gary.

Hans Nelson Cuba Larry Hobson Gary

Baby Carla Jane Kallman Born In Concordia

Mr and Mrs Carl Kallman welcomed daughter Carla Jane Saturday morning July 24 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. The newborn weighs and length are not listed.

Carl Kallman St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Carla Jane

McKinzie Leaves Salina After Kallman Deaths

Raymond McKinzie of Burbank California traveled from Salina by air Tuesday evening following the deaths of his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs W F Kallman.

Raymond McKinzie Burbank Calif Wm. F. Kallman Salina

Sunday Overnight Guests Include Larsen Family

Mrs. Don Larsen accompanied by Sonia and Kent were Sunday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Bjner Larsen.

Don Larsen Sonia Kent Bjner Larsen

Berggren Hosts Celebrate Sunday Supper Visit

Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren.

Vic Berggren Republic Mrs Charlie Berggren

Tuesday Callers Visit Berggren Couple

Mrs. Richard Fogelberg joined Carol Larry and Dianne for Tuesday morning calls at Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berggren’s home.

Richard Fogelberg Carol Larry Dianne Charlie Berggren

Local Residents Visit Friends and Family Homes

A social roundup notes Mr. and Mrs. Allen Currie with Lea Ann and Mrs. Hannah Freed visiting Carl McDowell on Monday. Joe Cline and family spent Tuesday evening at Oscar Berggren’s home.

Joe Cline Oscar Berggren

Mise Irene Hammer Saturday supper guest at Carl McDowell

Irene Hammer served as a guest for a Saturday supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell. The gathering included family friends and neighbors enjoying a evening meal and conversation.

Mise Irene Hammer Carl McDowell

Irene Hammer and Harold Mo st Sunday guests

Irene Hammer and Harold Mo st were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Hammer and Dianne in Su ate Nebr.

Irene Hammer Harold Most Mr. and Lee Hammer Dianne

Picnic Dinner At Rex Sandell Home With Several Treats

A Sunday picnic dinner took place in the yard of Rex Sandell's home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mallory of Concordia, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline and Jolene, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and Frank and Eddie Hammill.

Rex Sandell Emerson Mallory Concordia Joe Cline Jolene Oscar Berggren Frank Eddie Hammil

Birthday Honored by Local Women Group Visit

Mrs. Charles Mizer and Marilyn with Mrs. Francis Cornett and Mrs. Rex Sandell and boys visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Berggren to honor her birthday anniversary.

Charles Mizer Marilyn Francis Cornett Rex Sandell Oscar Berggren

Rex Sandell Family Visits Simmons in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and their two sons visited Mr and Mrs George Simmons in Belleville on Monday afternoon.

Rex Sandell George Simmons Belleville

Mr and Mrs Hohman Spend Evening at the Kirk Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman spent Monday evening at the Ernest Kirk residence. They were hosted for tea and light conversation with the Kirk family.

Charles Hohman Ernest Kirk

Forsbergs Stay At Ernest Kark Home Then Kirk

Janice and Kenith Forsberg lived at the Ernest Kark residence from Wednesday night through Saturday and visited the Kirk home on Sunday afternoon.

Janice and Kenith Forsberg Ernest’ Kark Kirk

Mrs Ernest Kir Visited by Mrs Axel Jensen in Concordia

Mrs Ernest Kir spent Monday with Mrs Axel Jensen at St Joseph hospital in Concordia.

Ernest Kir Axel Jensen St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Visit by Sandell couple to Rex Sandell home

Mr and Mrs N B Sandell visited Tuesday afternoon at the Rex Sandell home, sharing time together in a family gathering.

Mrs N. B. Sandell Rex Sandell

Hastings and neighboring towns greet dinner guests

Mr and Mrs Elmer Boyer and family from Hastings Carl D Larson of Kackley and Mr and Mrs Raymond Faulk of Jamestown were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eldon Larson and family in a regional social gathering.

Elmer Boyer Patty Cindy Hastings, Nett Carl D. Larson Kackley Raymond Faulk Jamestown Eldon Larson

Larson and Johnson Families Meet in Jamestown Visit

Mr and Mrs Eldon Larson and family visited with Mr and Mrs Max Johnson of Jamestown Friday evening.

Eldon Larson Max Johnson Jamestown

Reynolds and Anderson Spend Tuesday in Salina

Mrs. H. R. Reynolds and Mrs. Algor Anderson traveled to Salina on Tuesday for personal business and social engagement.

H. R. Reynolds Algor Anderson Salina

Mrs Walter Boyles Calls On Mrs E M Eastyedt

Mrs Walter Boyles spent Friday afternoon visiting Mrs E M Eastyedt at her home, exchanging pleasantries and news in a social call.

Walter Boyles E. M. Eastyedt

Basques Use Pyrenees Pass to Net Pigeons for Generations

Basques along the French Spanish border have long harvested pigeons commercially. Each fall thousands of birds pass through a narrow Pyrenees pass toward the Mediterranean as hunters stretch nets across the route. The American public spends 1.424 million dollars yearly on jewelry and watches.

Pyrennes Mediterranean

Lumber yields rise with better methods and low grade logs

Improvement in production methods and machinery has boosted lumber output by about 1/16th. Using low grade logs formerly discarded has expanded West Coast forest yields. The piece also notes old Chinese distance measurements and U.S. eye care spending. In Yemen, thieves are publicly ridiculed after capture.

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