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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
4
A dozen gatherings fill the week with visits and parties. Thelma Larson hosted a Friday party with many guests, while a Sunday housewarming welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and a long list of attendees. Additional social events included anniversaries, dinners, and a river-bank picnic involving numerous families and friends.
Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and their family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family.
The Triple L Club met May 24 with Mrs. George Haser and fifteen members plus one guest Mrs Alfred fiallowell present. Pinoghle was played at three tables with Mrs Glenn Currie winning high and Mrs George Christielow and Mrs Ren Dnoyer placing. Mrs Haser served a lovely lunch. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs Sam Summers on June 1.
Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin entertained Tuesday evening in honor of their son Donald whose birthday fell on Tuesday May 30. Guests included Patsy Cooper Harold Rasmussen Norma Greenslade Gwen Ocobock and Alvin Moe. Mrs Goodwin served a lovely lunch.
Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Netus Sandell and family included Elmer Danielson and family Gus Halgren and Verle Halgren as they celebrated Pat Sandell's birthday with neighbors and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson and family were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barleen and Janice in honor of Pauline's birthday.
A long list of visits and shared meals fills the week as Mr. and Mrs. Wells from Denver visit daughter Charley Cardwell and family. Dozens of relatives from Hutchinson Topeka and Lindsborg travel to Scandia Belleville Rexford and Concordia for social gatherings.
Rain forced Emerson Estate sale to be rescheduled for Saturday June 3 at the same time and location. The note lists various social visits and attendees including Bettis, Houghton, Wells families, and Bethany College commencement at Lindsborg.
Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Larry joined Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow for Sunday dinner. Earl Hammil and Eddie were guests of Frank Granstedt in the evening. Albert Carlson from Burdick Kansas visits relatives in Scandia. Albert Hicks of Saina visited F E Hain. Sam Greenslade stayed in Talmo Wednesday to Saturday with Lewis Jeardo. Lloyd Nelson and children visited A Selden in Clyde on Friday. John Carlson visited Gormsen in Jamestown Tuesday.
Mr Duane Greenslade spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Greenslade and daughters.
Mr. E. E. Conzelman of Wichita and Mrs. Conzelman spent the week end in Scandia visiting local acquaintances.
Phyllis Greenslade was a Saturday overnight guest of Glenna Hohman, recording a brief social detail in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Axel Smith were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs John Carlson. Alice Norgard and Irene Swanson were Thursday guests of Dorothy Danielson. Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs E M Estvedt. Ronny Anderson was a Friday overnight guest of Vaun Dean Ocobock, who in turn was a Wednesday overnight guest of Ronny Anderson. Barbara Hammer visiting the home of Mr and Mrs ElReno Seder.
The town or region described as Venezuela Means Little Venice traces its name to the Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda who named the area in 1499 signaling its Italianate nickname by early explorers.
Red Cross calls for 200 million dollars to fund its work for 1944 1945. A trivia note claims about 85 gallons of water are needed to make one man’s hat.
Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mr and Mrs Gene Spitler were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Loring.
Mrs. Clyde Blakley of Rexford spent Sunday night as a guest of Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and her daughters.
Sanborn Lumber Co. of Kansas urges immediate purchase of new oak flooring. The dry flooring grade A has been in stock for two years and is available in substantial quantities for quick delivery.
A gasoline barrel is reported missing between Scandia and five miles north of Mal ker Lindecrantz indicated as the likely location. No further details on ownership or exact drop point are provided.
One power lawn mower and three push type units offered for sale. Inquiries directed to the Journal Office for details and contact.
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