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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1952

Page

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Red Skies of Montana at Princess Theatre this weekend

Jeffrey Hunter stars in Red Skies of Montana showing Saturday and Sunday at the Princess Theatre. The film depicts U S Forest Service parac2ute corps firefighters battling wildfires with authentic helicopter and flame effects, cost over 250000, featuring Richard Boone Warren Stevens and others. Also scheduled Room for One More on August 9-10.

Jeffrey Hunter Princess Theatre Northwest Montana Shock Corps U. S. Forest Service Oes Courage J 20Th Century Fox Richard Boone Warren Stevens Joe Sawyer James Griffith

Mrs Maude Anderson Seeks Republic County Treasurer Nomination

Mrs Maude Anderson a Norton native and Republic County resident for most of her married life runs as a Republican candidate for county treasurer. She trained in Norton schools Salina business college and worked 15 years in law offices plus two years in the treasurer’s office. She is active in Ophel Chapter Order of the Eastern Star St James Guild Episcopal church and cites education and experience as her qualification.

Maude Anderson Republic County Kansas Ophel Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Anderson Episcopal Church St. James Guild

Silver Wedding Anniversary Honored by Sankey Family

Mr and Mrs John Sankey of Republic celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday July 20 in observance of the date July 23 Relatives and friends visited during the afternoon gifts flowers and cards were exchanged A centerpiece anniversary cake topped with a wedding cake ornament was presented by the Sankey children Lois Erickson and Barbara McClure assisted with the guest book and several relatives helped with serving and gifts

John Sankey Republic Sankeys Sankey Norman Sankey Lois ‘Erickson Bar‘bara McClure Joan Sankey Janice’ ‘Erickson Victor Erickson Vernga Brigeson Harold ‘Sankey Ka.c. ‘Clare

Linnersons Honored Years Ago Visit Scaridia Kin

Rev and M C Linnerson and a man were honored years ago. The Linnersons’ family notes include Crichton visiting friends and relatives in Scaridia Kansas City, as details remain unclear from the fragment.

C. J Linnerson Man

Colorful Scarlet Angel Comes to Princess Theatre

Universal-International Technicolor romance and action epic Scarlet Angel stars Yvonne De Carlo and Rock Hudson. The Civil War era saga blends swashbuckling adventure with provocative romance as De Carlo’s character schemes, romances, and faces exposure in San Francisco. Supporting cast includes Richard Denning and Amanda Blake. Coming Wednesday August 13: Big Trees in Technicolor.

Universal - International New Orleans Hudson Yvonne San Francisco Miss de Carlo Richard Denning Bodil Miller Amanda Blake Henry O'Neill Whitfield Connor

Picnic Honors Sgt and Mrs Leon Crowell at Courtland Park

A Sunday picnic in Courtland Park honored Sgt. and Mrs. Leon Crowell of Vallejo California. Family and friends attended including Lawrence Nondorf Dickie Peterson Moline Lundeen Peterson Olson Band Arvid Larson Loren Langston Anderson and others.

Courtland Park Leon Crowell Vallejo Calif Lawrence Nondorf Edna Dickie Carl Peterson Janet Carl Moline Anna Lundeen Sigrid Peterson Ruth Crowell Richard Olson Hannah Band Arvid John Larson Loren Langston Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Minnie Anderson Alma Olson Walter Henry

Picnic Supper Held At Olson Home

A Thursday evening picnic supper gathered family and friends at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson’s home. Attendees included Eldon Larson and family, Hannah B Arvid and Joan, Arvid Larson, Sgt. Leon Crowell and Mrs. Crowell from Vallejo California, Loren Langston and John from North Carolina, Carrol Anderson and Minnie Anderson, Alma Olson, Walter Henry, and Richard Olson and family.

Richard Olson Eldon Larson Hannah B Arvid Joan Arvid Larson Leon Crowell Vallejo Calif Loren Langston and John North Carolina Carrol Anderson Minnie Anderson Alma Olson Walter Henry

Cardwell Birthday Party for Raymond and Monte Cardwell

Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and family honored Raymond and Monte Cardwell on their birthday. Many relatives joined for anniversaries and a pot-luck lunch in the late afternoon.

Charley Cardwell Janet Kenneth Raymond Monte Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Laura Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Artie Cardwell Ardeth Frank Trecek Lonnie Cuba George Cardwell Steven Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Birthday celebration at Brown home honors Mr Brown

A Sunday afternoon gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloya Brown and family celebrated Mr Browns birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and boys Mrs Tekla Brown Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.

Lloya Brown Mr. Brown Vernon Smith Ramona Marker Lindecrantz Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson

Robison Isaacson and Kirk Embark on 10 Day Black Hills Yellowstone Trip

Charles Robison Everett Robison Loren Isaacson and Glenn Kirk left Monday for a ten day vacation touring the Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park.

Charrles Everett Robison Loren Isaacson Glenn Kirk Black Hills Yellowstone National Park

Birthday party honors Mrs Stofer at Sunday School gathering

Members of Mrs Louis Stofer s Sunday School class gathered Saturday at Mrs Zena Stofer s home to celebrate her birthday with visiting and a potlucky lunch. Attendees included several named members and the honoree.

History of Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Congregation

A long history of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church from its 1872 Scandinavian roots through building the first church in 1898, hiring pastors like Highland and Roernes, and the 1934 replacement church. It notes key leaders, early officers, construction costs, bells, organ, and 1942 ordination of Norman L. Hammer, alongside later renovations and a 1952 anniversary service.

OUR Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Congregation Our Church N. C.brun C. J. Strongren N. E. Anderson P. Hammer N. Garberg C. J. Stromgren R. Rimel John Hugos P. Petterson R. Lehn G. Nielson Soren Sorenson Jens Highland H. C. Roernes Highland Gust Nielson Pastor Avernes Joseph Melhus C. O. Hugos Ole Tiller H. Nelson C. H. Hjortholm V. O. Torgeson Bakke Aid Amund Larson P. P. Hammer Anna Tosseland Charley Hugos T. 0. Torgerson Eastor Torgerson E. A. Eastvedt E. A. Carlgren J. K. Melhus A. N. Hedstrom H. B. Linebaugh St. Joseph J. A. Peterson Brantford Kansas N. A. Larson T. O. Torgerson V. O. Aaker O. L. N. Wigdahl H. Severin Bly Our Savior Norman L. Hammer North Hollywood Calif Evelyn Carlgren A. B. Helme

Kansas 1952 Primary Election Guidance

The notice urges voters in Scandia township to participate in the August 5 primary. It emphasizes turnout for all candidates on both tickets and advocates voting for the preferred person.

Kansas Scandia

Willing Workers Group Meets for July Parish Session

The Willing Workers Group met in church parlors on Thursday afternoon July 24 with hostesses Mrs Carle Johnson Mrs Hobart West and Mrs Warren Nelson. Nelson led devotionals and the calendar for the year ahead was read. The president displayed dress materials from mail order houses and the meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. A lunch was served by the hostesses.

Carle Johnson Hobart West Warren Nelson Nelson

Social callers list at Mrs Hagos and Gladys home

A week of visitors included Blanche Hageman Carl Hammer and Joyce Minnie Farrell Clarence Barber Axel Smith Ed Olson Edith Forsberg Anna Ringer Alice Cahill E P Ahrens Arnold Perry Marcia Diane Porter Shellhammer Porter Denver Bud Darlington Norway Anna Hammer Norway Jack Reece Ole Erickson Robert Frankforther Kansas City Oscar Odell Earl Sankey Ver Beck Republic P P Hammer Carl McDowell N H Pearson George Larson Ada Aspegren John Dart Ben Lervold Ellen Hammer Kenneth Christensen Hilma Stensons Norway Albert Jackson Jesse Young Topeka C V Haggman Will Kallman Richard Loring Charles Tedrow John Swenson Algor Anderson Wm Skinner Munden Bill Doe Belleville.

Carl Hagos Gladys Blanche Hageman Carl Hammer Joyce Minnie Farrell Clarence Barber Axel Smith Ed Olson Edith Forsberg Anna Ringer Alice Cahill E. P. Ahrens Arnold Perry Marcia Diane Porter Shellhammer Porter Denver Colo John Swenson Algor Anderson Wm. Skinner Munden Bill Doe Belleville

Family Picnic By River At Sandell Gathering

A Sunday family gathering and picnic dinner took place along the river. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Sandell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell with children, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sandell and Paula, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Sandell with Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell with children, and Frank Parrett.

Harlan Sandell Rex Sandell Pete Sandell Paula N. E. Sandell Ruth Pat Sandell Frank Parrett

Laverne Lervold Family Visits Fort Smith Friends

Pfe and Mrs Laverne Lervold arrived Saturday from Fort Smith Arkansas for a week with Ms and Mrs C Q Reece Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and other relatives and friends.

Pfe Laverne Lervold Fort Smith, Ark C. Q. Reece Benny Lervold

Larson Visitors at Reece Home Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs M L Larson called on Sunday afternoon at the C O Reece residence with social hospitality noted in the county column two line brief.

Mrs. M. L. Larson C. O. Reece

Local Family Gatherings Include Thompson and West Guests

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson hosted Tuesday evening with their girls visiting from the Thompson home. The Thompson girls attended Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Simmons. Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Paul Everhart and Linda, Mrs Sara Rydwall, Cora and Carol West of Iowa, and Rev and Mrs John Neese of Belleville.

Alva Thompson Lester Thompson George Simmons Paul Everhart Linda Sara Rydwall Cora Carol West Iowa John Neese Belleville

Mrs Biecha Verlee Visit Rasmussen and Carol

Mrs Amos Biecha and Verlee spent Monday with Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Carol.

Amos Biecha Verlee Leslie Rasmussen Carol

Hagen and Sederlin Families Host Picnic Evening

Dr and Mrs Bernard Hagen pam elia and Deanne of Belleville joined Dr and Mrs J L Bennett Debra and Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin for a Thursday evening picnic supper at the Sederlin home.

Bernard Hagen Pamelia Deanne Belleville J. L. Bennett Debra ElRene Sederlin Sederlin

Visit at Pat Sandell Home With Hallgren Couple

Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren and Patrica visited Thursday evening at the Pat Sandell home for a social gathering.

Bud Hallgren Patrica Pat Sandell

Fourth Birthday and Anniversary Gather in Wymore

A basket dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Millard Sothers honored Marian's fourth birthday and Mrs Elwyn Sherrifps birthday anniversary. Attendees included Elwyn Sherrifos family of Wymore Nebraska George Fragkamp Charles Mitchell Leonard Smith Bud Jerry Roy McEwen Marlin Morehead and Hugh Blyea families.

Millard Sothers Marian Elwyn ‘Sherrifps Elwyn’ Sherrifos Wymore Nebr George Fragkamp Charles Mitchell Leonard Smith Bud and Jerry Roy McEwen Marlin Morehead Hugh ‘Blyea

Sunday Afternoon Guests At The Conrads

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Conrad Fiorell included Loren Fiorelli Janice and Vicki Mr and Mrs Francis Palacek Barbera Se Nebr and Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman.

Conrad Fiorell Loren Fiorelli Janice Vicki Francis Palacek Barbera Se Nebr Ernest. Freeman

Bridal Shower Held for Donna Burandt at Scandia Church

Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and Miss Judy Anderson hosted a bridal shower in the Methodist church basement honoring Donna Burandt on July 18. After games, Donna opened gifts and a tasty lunch was served. Guest list includes numerous local organizers and guests from Scandia, Belleville, Hardy, Concordia, Bird City, Riley, Courtland, Lincoln, Topeka, and Hoxie.

Chris Gregersen Mikell Hardy Nebr Robert Flestier Dawn Concordia Freé& Hiligas Guy Muth Les Kness Lincoln Nebrs Monroe Erickson Bill McConnell Bird City Dale Price Riley Kenneth Danielson Earl Hammil Ralph Moe Courtland Ray Muth Max Muth Lester Thompson Rose Raymond Cooper Barbara Wanda Everhart Milo Johnson Elaine Elmer Melby Martha Grant Berggren Norma Donna John Nylund Oscar Berggren Glenwood Freed Loretta N. E. Sandell Ruth Todd Cardwell Raymond Cardwell Robert Doctor Floyd Johnson Dorothy Delores Carl Peterson Ann Carrol Anderson Anita Eva Marie Olson Norman Currie Earl Melby Irene Hammer Glenn Currie JoAnn Rex Sandell Bill Moe George Fike Bill Cooper O. A. Johnson Warren Tebow Carl Norgard Wallace Aspegren Scandia Nina Berggren Topeka Melvin Huffman Hoxie

McKenzie Seeks Republic County Register of Deeds Nomination

Mrs. Donald E. McKenzie, Clyde native and Wayne resident, seeks the Democrat nomination for Republic County Register of Deeds. She has held local roles in Wayne community groups and supports a campaign effort urged by friends to win in the August primary and November election.

Donald E. Mckenzie Office of Register of Deeds Republic County Democrat

Picnic at Belleville Park Draws Larson Erickson Sto lander Families

Mr and Mrs Harold Larson with their family Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander and family and Sonja Berry enjoyed a Friday evening picnic supper at Belleville Park.

Harold Larson Carl Erickson Billy Charley Stolander Sonja Berry Belleville Park

Local Visitors Share Thursday Afternoon Call

Mrs. Anna Nywall and Mrs. W F Kallman hosted a social visit in Concordia with Phil Smith Charles Hohsteadt and C A Smith joining. Emma Svenson was also present along with Mr. and Mrs. C A Smith.

Phil Smith Charles We Hohsteadt Concordia Anna Nywall W. F. Kallman C. A. Smith Emma Svenson

Dinner Hosts Honor Guests with Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Joseph Melhus entertained Sunday with a dinner for Rev and Mrs H S Bly, Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family, Mr and Mrs Earl Melby and baby, Mr and Mrs Arthur Swenson and Donna, Mr and Mrs Joe Dutton with Bud and Jan, Mr and Mrs Russell Jacobson and Junior, Iver Melhus, Mr and Mrs Milton Stenson, Larry and Brien, and Lee Hedstrom.

Joseph Melhus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Louis Stofer Zena ‘Stofer Mra Kenneth, Christengen Carl _Hammer George Cardwell Kenneth Tyley Carl Reece Alice Hammer Reuben Jdmson John Dart and Susah ElReno Sederlin Walter Boyles Lynette Charfey Tedrow UR Savior Church OF Norway H. Severingly Eddie Buer Glenn Stensons Bird Darlington Ringer Maurice’ Hammer Haraldean Melhus Pastor Bly Spiele Register OF Deeds OF
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