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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

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White Feather at Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday

The Princess Theatre screens White Feather this weekend starring Robert Wagner John Lund Debra Paget and Jeffrey Hunter with Technicolor epic of Cheyenne surrender in Wyoming in the 1870s A big supporting cast filmed in central Mexico highlights this adventure classic.

Princess Theatre Robert Wagner John Lund Debra Paget Jeffrey Hunter Wyomirfig Mexico North America

Livestock Judging School Held by Sherdahl 4-H at Chester

The Self Judging School of Live stock took place June 7 in Chester Nebraska with Sherdahl Boosters 4-H members Rex Freed John Odell Ronald Odell Kenny Swierczynski Jimmy Swierczynski and others plus supervisors. Jimmy Swierczynski placed 9th in individual judging. The group held a Spring Tour on May 24 Maudie Hallack led sheep showing while others showed hogs cattle riding horses and dairy calves. A noon sack lunch was enjoyed at Rydal Park and a June 4 monthly meeting reviewed projects and planned an exchange with Willowdale 4-H on June 11.

Chester Nebr Sherdahl Boosters Rex Freed John Ronald Odell Kenny Jimmy Swiercinsky Gary Reed Loys Swiercinsky Johnny Oscar Odell Janice Maudie Hallack Jimmy Kenny Swiercinsky Kay Minihan Glenn Strom Eva Louise West Ronald John Odell Rydal Park Sharon Freed Sherdahl Homer Cardwell Leonard Freed Rex Sharon Steven Jim Bill Hallack John Minihan Kay Hobart West Eva Oren Reed Gary Larry Kenny Kelly Mabel Cline Charles Richard Mikesell Dell

Treble Quartet Concert at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

The Treble Quartet of the Lutheran Bible Institute Minneapolis will perform on June 15 at 8:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway. Deaconess Hulda Simonsen, director of Alumni Work, will deliver the meditation.

Lutheran Bible Institute of Minneapolis, Minn Psalm of Life Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway Hulda Simonsen The Lutheran Bible Institute

Mr and Mrs Clar ence Herggren and Scriv Family

Ms and Mr Clarence Herggren and family and Mr and Mrs Glenn Scriv appear in a social note. The item identifies courtesy visits and family gatherings within a local community context.

Clarence Herggren Glenn Scriv

Honor Roll of New and Renewal Subscriptions

The list names recent subscribers including J. T. Bell of Saginaw Michigan and S. W. Mich. Fathers Day Gift recipient G. A. Hallgren Courtland Lloyd Hallgren Republic Jack Bowers Lodge City and Mrs H I Johnson C W Strom.

J. T. Bell Saginaw S. W. Mich G. A. Hallgren Courtland Lloyd Hallgren Republic Jack Bowers Lodge City H. I. Johnson C. W. Strom

Opal Ommert and Dennis Linden Wed in Scandia

Miss Opal Ommert daughter of Mrs Dan Goetz Bartley Nebraska and Dennis Linden son of Mr and Mrs Orville Linden Courtland Nebraska were married June 3 1956 at the Methodist church Scandia Rev R B Wilke officiated The couple will reside in Wahoo Nebraska A reception followed at the Linden home with local relatives as guests

Opal Ommert Dan Goetz Bartley Nebr Dennis Linden Orville Linden Courtland Scandia R. B. Wilke Gaylord Linden Mead W. §. Linden Lennié Linden Ted Larson Carl .T. Larson Glenwood Linden Bob Judy Republic Earl Tebow Wayne Hromadka Sandra Lincoln Marsha Marlene Wahoo

Death of C. C. Thompson in Topeka

Clifford Oscar Thompson aged 70 of Topeka died Sunday June 10 after a career at Topeka State Hospital. Born September 17, 1885 in Paint Lick Kentucky, he leaves wife Ellen, son Minor Nelson, daughters Thelma Sederlin and Wilma B. Aberg, and a brother the Rev. William H. Thompson. Funeral held Tuesday at McMichael Memorial Home with Masonic rites. burial in Topeka cemetery.

Clifford Oscar Thompson Topeka Paint Lick Kansas Topeka State Hospital Thompson Methodist Church Lebanon Lodge No. 221 A.M Scandia Ellen Minor Nelson Thompson Thelma Sederlin Wilma B. Aberg Denver Cole William H. Thompson Indianapolis Ind McMichael Memorial Home Golden Rule No. 90

Scandia K18 undefeated as they edge Jewell City 16–3

Scandia K-18 baseball remains unbeaten in league play. Gary Reed and Bob Currie combined for strong pitching in a 16 to 3 victory over Jewell City on Sunday. hits were led by Verton, Currie, Johnson, and Reece. Upcoming games: Thursday at Norway and Sunday June 17 at Montrose.

Scandia Gary Reed Robert Currie Bob Currie Jim Erickson Bob Gary Carl Reece Ohnny Odell Ronnie Odell Gene Verton Larry Newcomb Larry Johnson Johnny Nylund Ceter Val Isaacson Jewell City Bob Cwrie Johnny Odell Valgene Isaacson Norway Montrose

North Central Kansas League Softball Results

First games showed Scandia 18 Jewell City 15 and Burr Oak 9 Republic 5 on June 5. Courtland won 13-9 over Norway. Mankato had an open date. On June 8, Norway beat Mankato 16-8. Courtland beat Scandia 12-10. Burr Oak defeated Jewell City 22-12. Republic had an open date. Standings show Burr Oak Courtland and Norway near the top with mixed records among Scandia Republic Jewell City Mankato.

Scandia Jewell City Burr Oak Republic Courtland Norway Mankato

Scandia Kansas Passes Fireworks Regulation Ordinance

Ordinance No 215 forbids sale before July 1 and after July 4, and use only on July 4. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 50 dollars and jail. It notes state law penalties within city fire zones 250 feet from main street and other business buildings.

Scandia Kansas

Social and Personal News Update from Belleville Park Picnic

A large group led by Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Robison and family enjoyed a picnic supper in Belleville park on Saturday evening. Relatives from Norwalk California visited the Robison home for a week. O W Erickson and family hosted Sunday evening guests. Edith Forsberg hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering with multiple friends including Mrs. Ed Olson and Miss Blanche Haggman. Dewey Johnson and daughters joined Saturday supper with Carl Erickson and Bill.

Dwaine Robison Sherman Robison Martha Edwin Isaacson Edith Forsberg Ed Olson Blanche Haggman Olga Hugos Gladys Pearl Johnson Gunda Larsen Jim Baker Jerry Dewey Johnson Carl Erickson Bill

Mrs Lena Lloyd and Janet Brisco Sunday Guests

Mrs Lena Lloyd and granddaughter Janet Brisco were Sunday evening guests at the Robison home.

Lena Lloyd Janet Brisco Robison

Wetzel couple travel from Florida to Colorado visit

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wetzel departed Sunday morning for Colorado for a few days before returning to their Eau Gallie Florida home. They spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wetzel and Mrs. Irving Isaacson and children.

Lloyd Wetzel Colorado Eau Gallie Fla Otto Wetzel Irving Isaacson

Miss Sadie Robison Returns to Salina After Weekend Visit

Miss Sadie Robison went back to Salina Sunday evening following a weekend with home folk.

Sadie Robison Salina Home Folk

Salina Couples Enjoy Picnic Dinner This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Charles Freed along with Marcia Perry and Mrs June Fitzgerald and friends Suki and Cheryl of Salina shared a pleasant picnic dinner on Sunday.

Charles Freed Marcia Perry June Fitzgerald Suki Cheryl Salina

Family visits Robison parents in Wichita over week

A family traveled to Wichita Sunday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robison. They plan to return home in Norwalk California on Friday.

Dwaine Robison Wichita Edward Robison Norwalk Calif

Sunday Evening Guests of the Isaacson Family

Mrs. Irving Isaacson and family hosted Sunday evening visitors including Mrs. Raymond Isaacson of Belleville Mrs. Olive Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel joining the gathering.

Irving Isaacson Raymond Isaacson Belleville Olive Isaacson Otto Wetzel

Robison Home Hosts Salina Dinner Guests

Sunday dinner guests at the Robison home in Salina included Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison, Charles and Martha Robison, and Miss Nina Hammer along with Miss Sadie Robison.

Concordia Family Guests At Johnsons Home

Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and family of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson.

Chester Johnson Concordia Algot Anderson Charles Johnson

Suprise Sunday Visit Guests At Jeorgs Farm Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Matt Jeorg of near Formoso.

Carl Erickson Bill Matt Jeorg Near Formoso

Mrs Hutson Visits Daughter in Orleans Nebraska

Mrs. C Hutson of Orleans Nebraska is visiting her daughter Mrs Mauda Goodwin.

Mrs. C. Hutson Orleans, Nebr Mrs Mauda Goodwin

Salina Visit With Fitzgeralds and Freed Family

Mrs. June Fitzgerald along with Suki and Cheryl of Salina visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freed over Saturday and Sunday.

June Fitzgerald Suki Cheryl of Salina Charles Freed

Local family moves to Belleville for state highway work

Mr and Mrs Paul Clark and family of Concordia relocate to an apartment in Belleville where Mr Clark will assist with highway crews across the state.

Paul Clark Concordia Belleville Mr. Clark

Mr and Mrs Ward Visit Mr and Mrs Lervold on Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Ward were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold, sharing a visit in their home.

John Ward Frank Lervold

Mr and Mrs Clarence Girle Visit Mrs Bertha Largen

Mr and Mrs Clarence Girle and family visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Bertha Largen near James town.

Clarence Girle Bertha Largen Jamestown

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile Visit Mrs Forrest Tallent

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and their children were Thursday evening visitors of Mrs Forrest Tallent, stopping by for a social call at her home.

Clarence Gile Forrest Tallent

Sunday visitors of Mrs. Mauda Goodwin

Mrs. Mauda Goodwin hosted Sunday visitors including Kay Goodwin and family of Junction City, Sheila Osborn of Eureka, and Cecil Brown's group from Belleville.

Mauda Goodwin Kay Goodwin Junction City Sheila Osborn Eureka Cecil Brown Belleville

Isaacson family hosts Hammer guests Sunday

Mr and Mrs Elwyn Isaacson and family were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and family concluding a quiet weekend visit.

Elwyn Isaacson Harvey Hammer

Sugar Creek Couple Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Craven of Sugar Creek Missouri were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor.

Arnold Craven Sugar Creek, Mo Robert Doctor

Elmer and Mrs Thomas Visit Hanson Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lare Hanson.

Elmer Thomas Mrs Lare Hanson

Sunday Visitors Share Time With Larson Family

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson and family included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Revell of Aurora Mr. and Mrs. Orville Revel and family of Concordia Mr. and Mrs. Allen Larson and children and Mr. and Mrs Harley Shaffer.

Harold Larson Guy Revell Aurora Orville Revel Concordia Allen Larson Harley Shaffer

Blaine Berry Visits Omaha Family Over Weekend

Blaine Berry of Omaha Nebraska spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother Mrs Emery Berry and the girls.

Blaine Berry Omaha Nebr Emery Berry

McGregor Family Guests Visit Albany Friends

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor and Gerald Myron Jim and Beth and Mrs EA McGregor of Albany Missouri were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C W Erickson and family.

Lloyd McGregor Gerald Myron McGregor Jim Beth E. A. McGregor Albany, Mo C. W. Erickson

25 Other Reasons Sat Night at the Princess Theatre

Five more weeks pass and Saturday night returns as 25 other reason nights at the Princess Theatre. The tease promises someone will leave twenty five times happier than when they entered.

Princess Theatre

John Carlson Estate Sale Scheduled Saturday

The sale of the late John Carlson's personal property will be held Saturday June 16 beginning at 1:00 pm at the house just south of the spank corner. Includes household goods antiques and numerous other articles.

John Carlson

Sewing Cooking Class Met at Riverview 4-H

The Riverview 4-H sewing and cooking group held its first meeting at the Alva Thompson home on Friday afternoon. Members filled out project outlines and noted their assigned activities. The next meeting is set for June 14 at Mrs. Alva Thompson's home. Judy Thompson, reporter.

Riverview Alva Thompson Frank Williams Clara Gwen Charles Edward Forsberg Janice Kenneth Geo. Rockey Kathy Loren Filorell Vickie Shirley Delores Thompson Don Freed Judy Thompson

Dorcas Society Meets at Lutheran Church Parlor

The Dorcas Society of the Lutheran church met in the church parlor Friday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Loring, Mrs. Arnt Carlson, Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen, Mrs. Olive Isaacson and Mrs. Glenn Loring as hostesses. After the business meeting Mrs. Rasmussen presented the lesson To Witness As We Heal. Mrs. C. W. Strom reported on the conference at Greeley. The hostesses served a lovely lunch.

Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church Richard Loring Arnt Carlson Ralph Rasmussen Olive Isaacson Glenn Loring

Mrs Erickson and Bill Visit Lincoln Friends

Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill visited from Wednesday until Friday with Mr and Mrs Marion Stolander in Lincoln Nebraska.

Carl Erickson Bill Marion Stolander Lincoln Nebr

MYF Camp trip for Hight team youths listed

The Hight MYF boys and girls left Monday afternoon to attend the Methodist MYF camp near Cawker City. Attendees include Roger Lareen Carl Lee Reece Jimmy Erickson Sue Reece Helen Nystrom Eva Louise West Martha Robigon and Beverly McBride.

MYF Cawker City Roger Lareen Carl Lee Reece Jimmy Erickson Sue Reece Helen Nystrom Eva Louise West Martha Robigon Beverly McBride

Letter from Hawaii recounts Johnson family trip and camp life

Richard C. Johnson SK1 stationed in Honolulu writes of a week on the big island by Navy ship, interactions with mixed service personnel, meals, and tours. He describes lava flows, volcano features, fern jungles, lava tubes, a church visit, and a rough road day, noting cross‑branch cooperation during camp stay.

Big Island League Island Marcia Pearl Harbor Hilo Army Navy Air Force Hicham Air Force Base Lottie Munich Germany Hawaii Honolulu

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Radio Quartet Ommet . Linden C. C. Thompson North Central Mrs. O. W. Erickson Erick Erickson Home Salh Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Kathryn Seldon Clyde Lloyd Nelson Joyce Johnson Star Points Johnson Danny Boy Seldon Nelson Josie Ginter Andrew Ginter Mizpah Earl Seldon George Larson Waite Hammer Mildred Moore Opal Jean Chase Joseph Johnson Richard C. Johnson SK1
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