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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
At the June 6 meeting in the school auditorium, Dr J L Bennett was re elected director. The nearly $7000 budget was approved and the board voted to start school on the first Monday in September for a nine month term. The group praised the State Superintendent’s report and affirmed pride in the Scandia School System.
OBS Met in regular stated form Tuesday night June 3 with Mrs. Carl Peterson as Worthy Matron and M Harold Johnson as Worthy Patron presiding. District Aide Mrs. Elsie Noble visited and was escorted by her son-in-law Walter Fischer who sang. Guests from Munden and Cuba chapters attended. A birthday dinner honored midyear anniversaries. Next meeting set for June 17 with lunch by Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nondorf and committee.
Amana Group gathered at the Lutheran church Friday afternoon with Mrs. Delbert Aspegren Mrs. Mauda Goodwin and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade as hostesses. President Mrs. Joe N. Johnson opened the session followed by scripture and prayer. A program by Mrs. Wilbert Hall featured Miss Glenn a Japan based missionary of 22 years with a life and work talk. Sharon Danielson played a piano solo and a luncheon was served.
The article recalls Flag Day on June 14 marking Old Glory's 181st birthday and traces the flag’s design from 13 stripes and 15 stars to the current 13 stripes with added stars after 1818. It notes Auxiliary Post 193 will meet at the Legion Hall on June 25.
Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson included Mr. and Mrs Nathan Isaacson Mrs May Isaacson Mrs LiMfs Nelson of Kansas City Mo and Oscar Johnson.
The newspaper lists new subscriptions received this past week including Harley Shaffer H C Quantic Don Goodwin Junction City Art Jacobson J T Bell Saginaw Mich and gifts from Gus Hallgren Courtland Lloyd Hallgren Republic Charles Hohman Corvallis Ore and Mrs Lester Simpson new.
A nature themed verse by Luther A. Merker depicts storms as divine energy and life tests. It contrasts human limits with earth’s power and suggests resilience through life’s trials.
Mrs Duaise Greenslade hosted the Triple L club on Wednesday afternoon June 4 with 14 members present. Members played pisochle and prizes went to Mrs Lars Norgard Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Ben Denoyer. Lunch followed and the group slated a June 26 meeting with Mrs Axel Jensen.
Mrs. Maug Wells spent weekend with Mr. and Mrs A J Dickerman of Belleville. Friday supper guests of Mrs Ruby Berry were Mr and Mrs Wybern Bernykisg Jayne and Mr and Mrs Max Berry Gordon and Wade of Formosa. Sunday guests included Mrs Ruby Berry Lawrence Hugos and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogelberg and family spent Sunday in Wichita where Carol began college.
Mrs Etta Summers Striplin 83 died June 8 1958 in Lincoln Nebraska nursing home. She is survived by daughter Mabel Behnson Lincoln Nebr two sons Flago King McPherson and Austin King Sacramento Calif two sisters Minnie Isaacson Lincoln Nebr Merlie Ellisor Republic. Funeral services were at the Methodist church in Scandia Tuesday June 10 Rev Richard B Wilke officiating Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia in charge Interment in Riverside cemetery
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stephenson with Judy Danny and Miss Audrey Finnes tad of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mrs. Olga Hugos, Gladys and Clifford.
Rex Freed of the Sherdah Boosters 4-H club served as a delegate to the Round Up in Manhattan from June 3 to 7, representing his club at the event.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nelson of Salina spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson, Leslie and Bert.
Mr and Mrs C W Strom spent Monday morning with Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer, sharing time together in a family visit.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on June 18. People seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday evening June 10 a Civil Defense meeting chaired by director Lee Loring drew good attendance. Dr J L Bennett reported four first aid kits on hand and splints purchased while plans for bandages were made. Mayor Moe agreed city funds would cover necessary supplies. Welfare committee schedules a parenee session Friday at 8 at the school. Whistles will blow for practice unless a storm warning is issued.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic were Sunday evening guests at the Grant Berggren home marking a family gathering in the community.
Jimmy Fredrickson of Bogue spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family. Mrs Archie Isaacson and others from the area spent Saturday in Salisa visiting friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson spent Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen.
Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Lores Isaacson at the Alva Thompson residence. Friday supper guests at Mr and Mrs Charles Freed's home were Mr and Mrs Wm Pohlmann and Sma of Deshler Nebraska and Nels Florell.
Mrs. Hazel Moline and Mr. Wayne Hunt and Mrs. Robert Hunt went back to Denver Colorado last week after visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ebba Naslund accompanied them to Denver for a few weeks visit.
Mrs. Minnie Anderson, patient at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia, is reported to be getting along very nicely.
Mary Jean Barbara and Elizebeth Mellenger of Topeka spend the week with Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom while their parents attend the VFW convention in Salina.
Mr and Mrs Wm Moe spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville.
Mrs. Robert Hunt and Mrs. Hazel Moline and Wayne, all of Denver, Cole and Mrs. Ebba Nasling were Friday evening guests at the Paul Fredrickson home.
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman. The visit highlighted a social gathering at the Haggman home with shared hospitality and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cardwell of Salina spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family and Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and Jaset.
Mr and Mrs Charles Freed visited Salina on Sunday to honor Mrs June FitzGerald on her birthday anniversary. Mrs Bessie Tedrow returned home with them after a week with Mr and Mrs Herb Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. George Christie and Mrs. Anna Hohman spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring.
Mr and Mrs Bill Reed and Cynthia of California and Mr and Mrs Orin Reed with Gary and Pat spent Sunday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Tony Reed and baby were guests Thursday evening of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt.
Mrs Merle Haser was an overnight guest of Mr Gust Samuelson and Mrs Gust Samuelson of Courtland.
Rev and Mrs Harold Nelson and Sonja and Douglas of Gypsum visit Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson along with Leslie and Bert this week.
Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren of Republic visited the Grant Berggren residence Friday evening as guests.
Mr and Mrs Keith Cady and their daughters were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Cady, sharing a family meal at their home.
The Lutheran Bible School teachers and Rev. George Nielson gathered Monday morning in the church to discuss the school. An instruction class was conducted with participants including Mrs. Walter Boyles Sharon Danielson Mrs. Delbert Aspegren Mrs. Earl Melby Mrs. Russell Lervold Janet Cardwell Janice Erickson Mrs. Russell DeWitt Mrs. Arlis White Mrs Clark Freed Mrs. Richard Larson and Mrs. Don Larson.
Mr Carl Moline and Mrs Moline visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden Sunday evening, sharing conversation and companionship in a friendly social call.
Billie Moe departed Wednesday for the KU Medical School in Kansas City after a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs William Moe.
Richard Sankey of Great Bend spent from Wednesday until Saturday at the Larry Hobson home. Mr and Mrs Viic Brown and Mark of Republic were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Anna Hohman.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette hosted a supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Mrs. Lloyd Norris Miss Josie Robison Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobson Mr. and Mrs. Chris E. Nelson and Walter H. Berger.
Mr and Mrs Everett Anderson and children of Topeka spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson. Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill visited Mrs Eugene Dunston of Formosa. Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan and baby were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
Dr Roscoe C Ward of Boise and Nelson J Ward of Belleville visited Monday with Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens at the Arnold J Perry bar. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson were surprised Wednesday evening when friends and relatives gathered at their home to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs L L Hobson Dr C V Haggman Miss Blanche Haggman Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and Darrell Nelson.
Mr and Mrs Chester Erickson and family were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson of Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera of Emporia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Janice.
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kuchera of Emporia Mr. and Mrs. John Kuchera and Mrs. Bertha Stepanek of Munden for a gathering at the Vernon Erickses home.
Mrs. Margaret Corbin and Virginia returned home Saturday after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Corbin and family in Fairbury Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Wil ford Corbin and family of Englewood Colorado also spent a few days there.
Lovewell Dam dedication last Thursday attracted about 5 000 noon attendance and nearly 10 000 for the night. Scandia representatives joined the event with 44 citizens at a noon luncheon in Lovewell high school gym. Chris Green of Courtland and Dr E Porter Ahrens of Scandia led the ceremonies as co chairs. Federal and state officials from Nebraska and Kansas attended the ceremonies highlighting regional interest in the water recreation site.
The Social Hour club met with Mr. Homer Cardwell on June 6. Seven members answered roll call with description picture or showing of their wedding gowns. Mrs. Mabel Cline won the prize. The next meeting is June 20 with Mrs. Mabel Cline and Jolene as hostesses. Showers will be at this meeting.
Sherdahl Boosters 4 H met at Mrs Leslie Rasmussen home June 7 for the first meeting. Officers elected: President Judy Freed, Vice President Maudie Hallack, Secretary Sharon Freed, and Linda Freed. Donna Runft to alternate as reporter. Beginners received Big Sisters. plan Wardrobe and Learning to Sew. Next meeting set for June.
County council of Tar Lacion Republic County Council of the Americas Legion was organized at Belleville Legion Hall. George K. Shipley of Holyrood organized and chaired. Officers include Virgil White Belleville Commander C. H. West Scandia Vice-Commander and Marion Leshocksy Cuba adjutant. Four Posts Cuba Belleville Republic Scandia. Next meeting at Scandia September 14 with Clarence Gile and Carl E. Larson among attendees.
Rex Freed of Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club is among Republic county delegates heading to the 4 H Round Up at K State in Manhattan June 3 to 7. The exchange committee invites the Norway Vikings club to the next meeting July 7. John Odell reports $10.44 from pop sales at West and Berry. Maudie Hallack is among Republic county top ten. The June 2 meeting featured music appreciation Eva West parliamentary procedure John Odell demonstration Wrapping a package for the freezer Maudie Hallack a health talk by Ronald Odell on Acme Can Be Controlled two tap dances by Leabeth Everhart and Janice Odell Hosts were the Wm Hallacks Rex Freed reporter.
Mrs Emanuel Linden spent Monday afternoon visiting Mrs Wim and Mr Wileon in a casual social gathering. The small meeting reflected a friendly local social scene with neighbors exchanging light conversation.
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