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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1958

Page

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Erickson Kuchera Wedding At Amana Lutheran Scandia

Lois Arlene Erickson and Paul Dean Kuchera were married May 25 at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia in a double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor George B E Nielsen. The couple will teach in Piedmont while attending summer school after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.

Lois Arlene Erickson Vernon Erickson Scandia Paul Dean Kuchera John Kuchera Munden Amana Lutheran Church George BE. Nielson la Verne Melhus Norway Jack Kuchera Emporia Bridesgroom Janice Erickson David Kuchera Ruth Sandell Sharon Freed Julie Sankey Steven Freed Gark Don Rizek Dennis Neubauer Norman Sankey Republic Rex Freed Harold McDowell Loren Isaacson Manhattan Ray Mach Narka Dean Clintsman Salina Vance Shuttleworth Geneseo Gena Lee Knorr Randall Dean Sothers Kansas Wesleyan University Fairbury Nebr Emporia State Teachers College Piedmont Ozarks Highland Emporda

Sherdahl Judging School Attendees Lead Team Victory

Sherdahl boosters lists attendees Ronald Odell John Odell Gary Reed Eva Louise West Maudie Hallack and Myron Runft at the May 28 judging school Myron top judged 105 entries and the Sherdahl trio Myron Maudie Eva won the traveling trophy requiring three wins H om er Cardwell and Mrs Wm Hallack attended. Home Economics judging occurred May 26 at Glasco with Placings pending from the county office Three county judging contest covered Republic Cloud and Ottawa.

Sherdahl Boosters Sells Ronald John Odell Gary Reed Eva Louise West Maudie Hallack Myron Runft Myron Sherdahl Maudie Eva Wm. Hallack Homer Cardwell Sharon Freed Leslie Rasmussen Glasco Republic Cloud Ottawa

Bible School Dinner Friday at Amana Lutheran

Amana Lutheran Bible School holds a Friday program at 11 AM followed by a noon potluck dinner. The event invites attendees to stay for lunch after the program.

Amana Lutheran Bible School

Our 1938 Honor Roll Renewals

A brief list noting renewal subscriptions received this past week: Elmer Melby of Colorado Springs and C. Elmer Loring.

Elmer Melby Colorado Springs Elmer Loring

Summer Band Program Rehearsals Start June 9

Arrangements made for a band program this summer. John Van Gundy leads a weekly rehearsal every Monday at 8:00 p.m. at the school house. A public concert uptown occurs every other Wednesday. Attend the first rehearsal on Monday June 9.

John van Gundy

Auxiliary May 23 Meeting Posts Memorial Preparations

American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 met May 28 with seven members. About 150 crosses were placed on soldiers graves across Riverview Lutheran Scandia Courtland McDonald Norway Poplar Grove and Highland cemeteries. Memorial services were held. Scouts aided decorating graves. Post 193 placed third in district convention. Next meeting June 25 at the Legion Hall.

American Legion Auxiliary, Post 193 Legion Hall Riverview Scandia Courtland McDonald Norway Poplar Grove Highland Boy Scouts Cub Scouts American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 Homer Cardwell Janet Cardwell

Sherdhal 4 H Cooking Class Holds First Meeting

Sherdahl Boisters 4 Hy cooking group met May 29 at Mrs Hallack's home with Linda Freed demonstrating a cold drink and older girls preparing a chocolate sponge roll for lunch. Next meeting set for June 11 at Hallack residence.

Wm. Hallack Linda Freed Hallack Oscar ‘Odell Sharon Freed

Shaffer Fiarkoski Nuptials At Our Lady Of Perpetual Help

Miss Marietta Shafer daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaffer Concordia married John E Fiarkoski airman first class U S Air Force son of Mr and Mrs Edward Fiarkoski Northfield Vt in a double ring mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help The Rev Louis Bachand officiated and the bride was given in marriage by her father The bride’s grandfather is Harley Shaffer of Scandia.

Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Marietta Shafer Alfred Shaffer Concordia John E. Fiarkoski U. S. Air Force Edward Fiarkoski Northfield Louis Bachand Harley Shaffer Scandia

Death of Mrs Albert Bachelor Shocks Scandia Community

Mrs Albert Bachelor 53 died Monday in Belleville hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Albert and son John at home, a daughter Euna Mae Boggs of St Charles Mo, her mother Minnie Gra Le Vitta and sister Euna Greene of Cheshire Conn, and brother Gray Le Vitta of Lafayette Ind. Funeral at First Methodist Church Belleville Friday at 2 PM.

Scandia Albert Bachelor Belleville Hospital Albert John Euna Mae Boggs St. Charles Minnie Gra le Vitta Euna Greene Cheshire Ind First Methodist Church Belleville

Nystrom Reunion At Belleville Park Hosts Potluck

The Frank Nystrom family hosted a reunion at Belleville park on Sunday with a potluck dinner. Attendees included Larry and the Centrallia City Nebr. Nystroms, Bob and Ted Hansons, Van Nice and Wides families, Joe and Lawrence Nystrom, Stenson, Ring er, Hammer, Tuley, Iver Hammer and Sonja, Ler vold family, and others.

Frank Nystrom Nystrom Belleville Park Larry Nystrom Centrallia City Nebr Bob Hanson Manhattan Ted Hanson Allen van Nice Clarence Wides Don Carlgren Ettie Nystrom Joe N. Johnson Lawrence Nystrom Larry C. B. Stensons Harry Ringer Carl Hammer Joyce Kenneth Tuley Iver Hammer Sonja Robert Lervold Aaros Johnson Reynold Nystrom Benny Lervold Betty Hammer Bette Loring Carl Lester Russell Nystrom Larry Austin

Lambs and Johnsons host Kansas City visitors

Mr and Mrs John Lamb and their boys from Kansas City were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson and Craig Bowersox, sharing a social visit in town.

John Lamb Kansas City Charles O. Johnson Craig Bowersox

Social and Personal Notes From Linden Household Weekend Guests

Social and personal items list Sunday afternoon guests at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Linden including Mr. and Mrs Glenn Harris Glenwood Linden Judy and the Tebows Larson family and others. Harris and family planned return to Santa Ana California after two weeks with Linden relatives. Darrell Nelson and the University A Cappella Choir performed at Alumni dinner and bacalaureate service.

Lloyg Nelson Darrell Lawrence University

Nelsons and relative attend Kansas Wesleyan commencement

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell attended commencement exercises at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina Monday. Miss Elaine Seld en, a member of the graduating class, is a niece of Mrs Nelson.

Lloyd Nelson Darrell Kansas Wesleyan University Salina Elaine Selden Nelson

Mrs Edith Forsberg and Olga Hugos Visit Anna Hohman

Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mrs Olga Hugos spent Wednesday evening with Mrs Anna Hohman.

Edith Forsberg Olga Hugos Anna Hohman

Linden and Larson families host Monday gathering

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Linden and Mrs. Maurine Larson and children were Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Linden.

W. E. Linden Maurine Larson Orville Linden

Lervold Family Visits Reuben Johnsos Friday

Mrs Benny Lervold with Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold and their children spent Friday evening at the home of Reuben Johnsos.

Benny Lervold Russell Lervold Reuben Johnsos Home

Harris Linden Larson Family Supper Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Linden, and Mrs. Maurine Larson with children were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tebow.

Glenn Harris W. E. Linden Maurine Larson Earl Tebow

Corvallis Couple Dines With Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman of Corvallis Oregon were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim in a social visit noted by local residents.

Charles Hohman Corvallis, Ore Max Muth Jim

Ellene and Ellen Sederlin Host Friday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Ellene Sederlin were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Ellen Sederlin.

Ellene Sederlin Mrs Ellen Sederlin

Edward Sallman Attends Friday Supper with Petersons

Edward Sallman of Republic visited Friday evening as a guest for supper with Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson, sharing conversation and hospitality in their home.

Edward Sallman Republic Charles Peterson

Belleville Hosts Sunday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Carole Nystrom were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and their boys in Belleville.

Aaron Johnson Carole Nystrom Harold Johnson Belleville

Local guests visit Republic pair and families

Mr and Mrs Roy Kranski and Gregory and Rickey of Colorado and Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick and Lynn of Republic.

Roy Kranski Gregory and Rickey Colorado Ralph Moe Elmer van Nortwick Lynn Republic

Wichita Family Visit Noted Over Weekend

Mrs Delbert Tholstrup and her sons spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Reubes Johnson in Wichita.

Delbert Tholstrup Wichita Reubes Johnson

Concordia Guests Dine With Runft Family

Mr and Mrs Pete Rasmussen and Lewis Sallman of Concordia were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Runft and family.

Pete Rasmussen Lewis Sallman Concordia Donald Runft

Rosenes Visit Across Kansas Over Weekend

Russell Rosene of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mrs. Henry Rosene. Marvin Rosene and Bryan of Wichita joined the visit and Mrs. Marvin Rosene stopped at Gypsum to see her mother.

Russell Rosene Kansas City Marvin Rosene Bryan Wichita Henry Rosene Gypsum

Rasmussen Visit With Runfts Ties Concordia Family

Mr and Mrs Pete Rasmussen of Concordia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Don Runft and family.

Pete Rasmussen Concordia Don Runft

Riley and Kansas City guests visit Mrs. Hohman

Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family and Mr and Mrs Oscar Springer and Kem of Riley spend Thursday through Sunday with Mrs Anna Hohman along with Mark Brown of Republic and Mr and Mrs Bob Pence of Kansas City.

Dale Price Oscar Springer Kem Riley Mark Brown Republic Bob Pence Kansas City Anna Hohman

Quantic Returns Home From Manhattan for Week with Parents

Bruce Quantic arrived home from Manhattan Thursday evening to spend a week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Quantic and Lois. He will return to Manhattan next Monday to attend summer school for six weeks.

Bruce Quantic Manhattan Harry C. Quantic Lois

Friday Evening Guests at Lena Fogelberg Residence

Mr and Mrs ore N Johnson Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Friday evening guests of Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald.

Ore N. Johnson Agnes Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Lena Fogelberg Donald

Birthday Observed for Mrs Carlson with Guests

Wednesday afternoon guests honored Mrs Carlson on her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Alfred Swanson Mrs Frank Isaacson Mrs George Christie and Mrs Bill Mc Clure plus Alan and Alana of Republic.

Aunt Carlson

Renee Moe Visits Concordia Grandparents This Week

Renee Moe of Concordia spent from Wednesday until Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe.

Renee Moe Concordia Mrs Stanley Moe

Mr and Mrs Clark Freed Host Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Clark Freed hosted a Friday evening gathering with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe as guests. Linda and Bobby participated in the social visit emphasizing family fellowship.

Mrs. Clark Freed Linda Bobby Mrs Stanley Moe

Fort Collins couple visits relatives in town

Mr and Mrs Charles Othberg of Fort Collins Colorado spent the weekend with Mrs Edna Muth and other relatives, sharing time with family.

Charles Othberg Fort Collins, Colo Edna Muth

Dinner guests of Mrs Edna Muth include Colorado visitors

Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Charles Othberg of Fort Collins Colorado Ed Anderson and Mrs Fred Tarkowski of Denver Colorado.

Edna Muth Charles Othberg Fort Collins Colo Ed Anderson Fred Tarkowski Denver

Denver Woman Visits Father After Arrival Saturday

Mrs. Fred Tarkowski of Denver Colorado arrived Saturday evening to visit her father Ed Anderson and other relatives for a short stay.

Fred Tarkowski Denver, Colo Ed Anderson

Mrs Edna Muth Ed Ander son Dine With Danielsons

Mrs Edna Muth and Ed Anderson were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Danielson and Sharon in Colorado.

Mrs Linden Returns From Visit With Sister in St Louis

Mrs Orville Linden came home Sunday after a visit with her sister Frances Larson of St Louis Missouri The trip included a stop at a court in Mississippi during the journey

Orville Linden Frances Larson St. Louis Mississippi

Mrs Eunice Canfield Visits Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson

Mrs Eunice Canfield spent Sunday as a guest of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson at their home.

Eunice Canfield Lester Simpson

Formoso Sunday Dinner Guests Share Family Visit

Otto Nelson and family, Clarence Nelson and family, Paul Fredrickson and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike sr, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson, Ger hard Nelson, Anton Lund, and Axel Nelson were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Florence Nelson of Formoso.

Otto Nelson Clarence Nelson Paul Fredrickson George Fike Anton Nelson Gerhard Nelson Anton Lund Axel Nelson Florence Nelson Formoso

Memorial Day Visit By Simpson and Jensen Couples

Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson and Mr and Mrs John Jensen spent Memorial Day in Stockton visiting relatives and friends.

Lester Simpson John Jensen Stockton

Holmbergs and Nelsons Spend Weekend Together

Mr and Mrs Edward Holmberg of Winona and Charlie Holmberg of Wayne visited Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson on Saturday for a family gathering.

Edward Holmberg Winona Charlie Holmberg Wayne Hans Nelson

Nelsons Visit Norlungs on Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Virgil Norlung and family of Agenda.

Hans Nelson Virgil Norlung Agenda

Corvallis visitors dinner guests of Courtland residents

Corvallis Oregon and Mrs Anna Hohman were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland and also called at the Jim Nunn home.

Charles Hohman Corvallis, Ore Anna Hohman Sam Mahin Courtland Jim Nunn

Lovewell Dam Dedication Caravan Rally

Scandia Community Club invites residents to join the Lovewell Dam dedication caravan today June 5. Gather at the American Legion Hall grounds at 10 15 for a 10 30 departure with parking reserved at the dam for the group and Scandia stickers available for vehicles.

Scandia Community Club Lovewell Dam American Legion

Last Day of School Activities Celebrate Downtown Races

Crowded crowds watch the last day races on Friday May 23 sponsored by the PT A. Merchants donating prizes include Wes Recreation Allen Gunter Royal Cafe Corner Cafe Isaacs on's Garage Home Oil and Supply Co Nelsons IGA Rexall Drug Store F and M Store Max's Barber Shop Sanborn Lumber Co Fraziers Barber Scandia State Bank Carl Hammer and several named locals. Winners span grades one through eight with multiple potato races and top finishers listed.

PT. A Wes’ Recreation Allen Gunter Royal Cafe Isaacson’s Home Oil and Supply Co Nelson IGA Rexall Drug Store F and M Max’s Sanborn Lumber Co Frazier Scandia State Bank Carl Hammer O. W. Erickson John Nylund Arlis White Vernon Erickson Richard Fogelberg Bobys Jimmy Nylund Erick Erickson Duane Gile Jackie Rockey Paula Lewellyn Patty Hallgren Mary Turner Donna Runft Yvette Sanderson Arnold Loring Ronald Larson Harvey Fogelberg Darlene Nystrom Linda Larson Marilyn Johnson Monte Thomas Don Boswell Gene Rockey Judy Thompson Cheryl Larson Janice Forsberg

Service employee magazine rated in top 20 percent

The Kansas Power and Light Company announced its employee magazine SERVICE ranked among the top 20 percent of national industrial publications by the International Council of Industrial Editors. Forrest A. Still praised the publication’s role in promoting employee management understanding as awards are announced at the ICIE Convention in Washington June 17-20.

Kansas Power and Light Company Service International Council of Industrial Editors Forrest A. Still ICIE KPL Washington, D.C

RAR Club Meets at Mrs Stroms Home

Mrs. C. W. Strom hosted the RAR club Thursday afternoon with eight members and four guests. The group played bridge and enjoyed a lunch prepared by the hostess for members Mrs E. H. Lewis Mrs George Cardwell Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mrs Walter Boyles and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic and guests Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Sherman Robison Miss Blanche Haggman and Mrs Guy French.

C. W. Strom RAR Club E. H. Lewis George Cardwell W. J. Matthias Lena Lloyd Bertha Granstedt Ray Tingstrom Walter Boyles Vic Berggren Republic Ed Olson

Birthday tribute honors Carl ecor in Republic set

Mrs. Arnt Carlson presides over a birthday anniversary event with Mr. and Mrs. Bill McClure Alan and Alana of Republic Mr. and Mrs. A N Hedstrom Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family and Mrs Gustava Owtberg in attendance.

Arnt Carlson Carlecor Bill McClure Alan Alana Republic A. N. Hedstrom Ivan Bergstrom Gustava Owtberg

Lovewell Dam Dedication Set for June 5

Officials announced readiness for the Lovewell Dam dedication on Thursday June 5. The event features a noon Day Use Area ceremony at 2:00 pm, seven National Outboard Racing Association boat races at 3:30, a three day carnival near the lake, free admission, and a 8:00 pm fireworks show.

Lovewell Dam Central States National Outboard Racing Association of America

Square Dance Contest Adds to Good Red Circle Auction

Good Red Circle Auction at CK Ranch Brookville July 25 and 26 features a square dance contest with 90 high quality cattle and 10 sewing machines up for bid. Boys and girls from nine states attend and bid using Red Circle Points earned from Good’s Best Foods products.

FFA CK Ranch Brookville

Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club Spring Tour Guests

Mr and Mrs William Skinner and family attended the Sherdahl Boosters 4H club spring tour on Sunday May 2. Projects shown included hogs dairy cattle wheat potatoes Hereford heifer garden and various animals at multiple members homes. The group then visited Rydal park for lunch and the regular monthly meeting business.

Wm. Skinner Sherdahk Boosters Ronald and John Odell Maudie Hallack Myron Ranft Paul Osborne Roger Freed Gary Reed Eva Louise West Eva Rydal Park Rex Freed

Death of Bill Vandeveer shocks community

William T. Vandeveer died of a heart attack Friday. He is survived by a son Frank, two sisters Bertha Larsen of Jamestown and Lena Fogelberg of Scandia, and many relatives. Funeral services were held Monday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home Scandia, with Rev. George E. Nielsen officiating. Interment followed at Poplar Grove cemetery.

William T Bill) Vandeveer Frank Bertha Larsen Jamestown Lena Fogelberg Scandia Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart George E. Nielson Poplar Grove

Shrader Couple Return West After Visit in Logan

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shrader left Thursday morning for their Los Angeles home after a two week stay with Mrs. Shrader's parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wetzel and Mrs. Irving Isancgan and children. Mrs. Shrader accompanied them to Logan for Memorial Day and visited relatives until Sunday evening.

R. B. Shrader Los Angeles Calif Otto Wetzel Irving Isancgan Wetael Logan

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Mrs. Au Glenwood Linden Judy Santa Ana Junior Ocobock Topeka Ray Mach of Vaughn Ocobock Lincoln, Nebr Lyell Ocobock Glenn Loring Clark Danielson Sharon Lovewell RAR RED Circle CLUB Bill Vandeveer
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