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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1962

Page

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4-H Talk Draws Scandia Audience On County Club Meet

Scandia Community Club held its monthly meeting at the city office with Pat Smythe Republic County Agricultural Agent as speaker. He outlined 4-H clubs in Kansas Republic County and listed projects including Beef Clothing Food Poultry Crops Garden Entomology Swine Photography Rabbits Woodworking Tractor Sheep and more. The crowd learned the value of 4-H for all youth and heard Q A before a coffee and cookies lunch. Plans were announced for an IFYE exchange student from Ireland to speak at the July 9 meeting. The local 4-H Club Sherdahl Boosters has 20 members led by Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Homer Cardwell.

Pat. Smythe Republic Smythe Republic County Kansas Burbarb IFYE Ireland Scandia Community Club Scandia Sherdahl Boosters Delbert Aspegren Homer Cardwell

Elks Urge Flag Day Salute Across Republic County

Belleville Elks Exalted Ruler Joseph R. Rowlen called for a community Flag Day observance June 14 praising patriotism and urging home and business displays. The Belleville Lodge will host a ceremony June 18 at 7 00 p m near the Pawnee Monument honoring the flag and national principles.

Joseph R. Rowlen Belleville Elks Lodge Rowlen Belleville Pawnee Monument Republic Republic County Elks Belleville Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Scandia Rest Home Notices Attend Birthday Celebration

Callers at the Scandia Rest Home include Mrs Dean Mitchell and daughters from Imperial Nebraska and other families from Kan sas City Lincoln Burr Oak Belleville Courtland Mankato and neighbors. Employees helped patient George Bringham celebrate his 8th birthday with a cake and candles.

Scandia Rest Home Dean Mitchell Imperial Nebr Bob Miller Jeanie Julie Kansas City Junior Rasmussen Lincoln Joseph Melhus Scandia Methodist Harold E. Larson Linda Colleen Thompson Vickie Florell Nancy Thompson Eara Zimmerman North Branch Friends* Church Connie Game H. Myers Ira Powell Burr Oak Bessie Edwards Mildred Roe Belleville Carl Norgard George Cordells Burr Oak Hannah Freed Maye Englund Ellard Price Nina Morehead Peggy Wood Velma Vernon Wood Courtland Jennie Stromberg Ruth B. Johnson Ruth Robbins L. Michael Mankato Axel Jensen George Bringham Ald

1962 Honor Roll: New Subscriptions and Renewals

Readers report new subscriptions and renewals in the past week. Mrs. Russell Hail is listed among new subscribers.

Russell

Two Friends Attend Different Parties in Courland

A note records contrasting reports from two friends about social events in Courland Kansas. One describes an unpleasant chore and repetitive offerings while the other recalls a grand time with singing by Mrs X and a divine dessert. The writer signs as Mrs Oliver Johnson from Courland Kansas.

Engagement Announced for Margaret Ann Williams

Mr and Mrs Franks Williams of Concordia formerly of Scandia announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Ann to Mr Jerry Norton son of Mrs Helen M Norton of Salina and the late Frank C Norton Margaret Ann is a Scandia high school and Kansas Wesleyan University graduate employed by the Topeka Public Library Jerry Norton is a Salina high school and Kansas Wesleyan University graduate and Washburn University School of Law graduate plans to practice with Smithers and Norton in Salina a January wedding is planned

Franks. Williams Concordia Scandia Margaret Ann Jerry . Norton Helen M. Norton E. Iron Salina Frank C. Norton Williams Scandia High School Kansas Wesleyan University Topeka Topake Kansas Norton Smithers and Norton

Stafford 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Sunday evening a group of relatives gathered at the Stafford home to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford’s 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Tekla Brown, Marker Lindecrantz family, Vernon Smith and families, Don Freed and family, Pat Sandell and Danny, Elmer Danielson and Kenneth Danielson, and Junior Cady and family from California. A potluck supper followed. The Cady family plans to move into the JL Hobson property, with the Larsons and Rockeys shifting homes nearby and the Rockey family departing for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Andrew Stafford Tekla Brown Marker. Lindecrantz Vernon Smith Don Freed Pat Sandell Danny Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Junior Cady California JL. L. Hobson Ralph Larson Larsons Ted Larson Richard Rockey Rockey Cedar Rapids Iowa

Mrs. Bastvedt Visits Kansas City Friends

Mrs. E. M. Bastvedt returned home Saturday evening after spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ainsworth in Kansas City.

E. M. Bastvedt Dale Ainsworth Kansas City

Sunday Supper Guests At Erickson Home

Sunday evening guests visiting Mr and Mrs Leonard Erickson and family were Mr and Mrs Paul Kuchera and family and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson.

Leonard Erickson Paul Kuchera Vernon Erickson

Sunday Dinner Guests at Farrells House

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and family included Mr and Mrs Don Burandt Mrs Maudie Farrell Jerry Ruggieri Mic and Bill and Rose Brown.

Bill Farrell Don Burandt Maudie ‘Farrell Jerry Ruggieri Mic Bill Rose Brown

Visit Entails Week with Local Families in La Junta

Mr and Mrs Bill Willis Gary and Bill of La Junta Cole arrived Saturday for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven.

Bill Willis Gary Bill la Junta Cole Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven

Edgrens Spend Sunday With Leonardville Hosts

Elvine and Lee Ander Edgren of Leonardville visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gottfrid Larson, and Mrs Carrie Larson and Carl.

Elvine Lee Ander Edgren Leonardville Gottfrid. Larson Carrie Larson Carl

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Andersons Family

Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers and their girls and Mrs Minnie Anderson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith.

Dean Sothers Minnie Anderson Carrol Anderson Judith

White family visit in Topeka with Danielsons

Mr and Mrs Gary White and their baby of Topeka spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Clark Danielson, sharing time and hospitality during the visit.

Mra Gary White Baby Topeka Clark Danielson

Last Week Funeral Notices From Freeds Reach Many

Last week callers of Mr. and Mrs. J E Freed included Mrs A A Marr and Mrs Anna Oliver of Abilene Mrs Don Anderson of Belleville Mr and Mrs Gene Strait and family of Minneapolis Arthur Freed of Courtland Mr and Mrs Harold Tallent and family Mr and Mrs Mondo Tedrow Mrs E E Conzelman Mrs Hazel Martin Mr and Mrs Jack Reece Lori Hammer Mr and Mrs Allen Currie of St Paul Nebr Mrs Eula White and Beth of Clay Center Mrs Max Conzelman of Republic Mr and Mrs Marvin Rosene and Brian of Wichita Pearl Peterson of Gypsum Mr and Mrs John Tucker and boys of Bartlesville Okla and Mrs Lucille Tucker of Topeka

J.E. Freed A. A. Marr Anna Oliver Abilene Don Anderson Belleville Gene Strait Minneapolis Arthur Freed Courtland Harold Tallent Mondo Tedrow E. E. Conzelman Hazel Martin Jack Reece Lori Hammer Allen Currie St. Paul Nebr Eula White Beth Clay Center Max Conzelman Republic Marvin Rosene Brian Wichita Pearl Peterson Gypsum John Tucker Boys Bartlesville Okla Lucille Tucker Topeka

Jensen and family guests visit Rownds then fly to Fort Story

Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and Larry visited the Rownd family in Wymore Nebraska for coffee on a Wednesday morning. Pfc. Loren Jensen then traveled to Kansas City and boarded a United Air Liner to Fort Story Virginia after a furlough. He plans to sail for Greenland in June with Mrs Jensen staying with her parents in Wymore.

Axel Jensen Larry Howard Rownd Pfc Loren Jensen Wymore Nebr Jensen Kansas City United Air Fort Story Greenland

Coffee honors Mrs Ted Duell hosted by McDonald and Thompson

Mrs. Joseph McDonald and Mrs. Max Thompson entertained with a coffee honoring Mrs. Ted Duell last Friday morning. Guests included Mrs. Jack Reece, Mrs. Don Larson, Mrs. Earl Melby, Mrs. Everett Johnson, Mrs. Russell Lervold, Mrs. Duane Trauer, and Mrs. Glenn Loring.

Joseph McDonald Max Thompson Ted Duell Jack Reece Don Larson Earl Melby Everett Johnson Russell Lervold Duane Trauer Glenn Loring

Picnic Honors A2 C and Mrs Larry Johnson at Riverside Park

A family picnic was enjoyed Sunday at Riverside Park honoring A2/C and Mrs. Larry Johnson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family, Mrs. Melvin Huffman and children of Salina, Mrs. Larry Smith and children of Lindsborg, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady and girls of Beloit, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Thomas and family of Superior Nebraska, and Lee Arnsmith.

Riverside Park Larry Johnson Floyd Johnson Melvin Huffman Salina Larry Smith Lindsborg Leslie Cady Beloit Beryl Thomas Superior Nebr Lee Arnsmith

Sunday Guests At Jack Davis Home

Sunday afternoon visitors included Mrs. 0. M. Nelson of Hastings Nebraska Mrs. Nathan Van Vieet of Larned Mr and Mrs Art Grueber and Mrs. Lloyd Stromberg of Belleville Mrs George Stromberg Mr and Mrs Buster Davis and girls and Mrs Jim Davis.

Jack Davis 0. M. Nelson Hastings Nebr Nathan van Vieet Larned Art Grueber Lloyd Stromberg Belleville George Stromberg Buster Davis Jim Davis

Jeannie Nelson Returns Home After Major Operation

Jeannie Nelson returned home Thursday after a major operation at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson and is reported much better.

Jeannie Nelson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Warren Nelson

Visit Brings Thull Family to Greensuade and Aspegren

Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and children of Cawker City spent Friday evening through Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Duaine Greensuade and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family.

Jack Thull Cawker City Duaine Greensuade Delbert Aspegren

Supper Guests Include Greenslades Friends From Cawker City

Saturday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade with Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family. Also Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell attended as evening guests.

Duaine Greenslade Jack Thull Cawker City Delbert Aspegren Homer Cardwell

Mrs Darrel Garet Family Visit to Grand Island Vet Hospital

Mrs Darrel Garet and her children and Mrs Hugh Modlin traveled to Grand Island Nebraska on Friday. They visited the Veterans hospital where Mr Modlin had been a patient and he returned home with them. En route they stopped in Hastings Nebraska and toured The House of Yesterday.

Darrel Garet Hugh Modlin Grand Island Nebr Modlin Veterans Hospital Hastings

Garst Family Hosts Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Daniell Garst and family hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Fred Modin and Terry and Mr and Mrs Hugh Modin and boys visiting the Garst household.

Daniell Garst Fred Modin Terry Hughh Modin James Garst

Family Names in Cardwell-Wells Melbus Notice

Mrs Charley Cardwell and family plus Maudie Wells Agnesy Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Harold Melbus are referenced in a social notice. The text lists several relatives and households connected to a local event or announcement. No dates or places are provided.

Charley Cardwell Maudie Wells Agnesy Cardwell Harold Melbus

Mrs Klima and Bradley Stay With Tnecek Family in Cuba

Mrs. Charles Klima and Bradley are spending nights with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tnecek in Cuba while Mr. Klima is in Chicago Illinois.

Charles Klima Bradley Frank Tnecek Cuba Mr. Klima Chicago, Il

Denoyer Hosts Friday Supper Guests

Friday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tedrow of Pueblo, Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tedrow and Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven.

Ben Denoyer Lloyd Tedrow Pueblo, Cole Roy Tedrow George Cardwell Steven

Residents Visit Robert Doctor Home Over Week

Callers at the Robert Doctor home included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morgan of Concordia Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cravings of Sugar Creek Mo Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner of Wichita Mrs. Nellie Wells of Belleville and Mrs. A T Sanger of Moreland seeking aid.

Robert Doctor Frank Morgan Concordia Arnold Cravings Sugar Creek Carl Wagner Wichita Nellie Wells Belleville A. T. Sanger Moreland

Local Residents Visit Davis Family Amid Social Calls

Mr and Mrs Howard Brewster and family of Clay Center Nebraska visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family. Other callers included Mrs Nathan Van Vleet of Larned Mrs O M Nelson of Hanstings Nebraska and Mrs Lloyd Davis.

Howard Brewster Clay Center Nebr Jack Davis Nathan van Vleet Larned O. M. Nelson Hanstings Lloyd Davis

Swenson Couple Visits Hobson Home on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Clarence Swenson of Courtland called at the L L Hobson home on Saturday evening.

Clarence Swenson Courtland L. L

Pacific Grandeur on High Society in Deep River Suite

In a feature from March, Pacific Grandeur headlines a high society scene at Deep River Suite. Details describe fashionable gatherings, notable hosts, and a backdrop of refined elegance.

Belleville Couple Guests of Mrs Maudie Goodwin

Mr and Mrs Kay Goodwin of Belleville were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Maudie Goodwin.

Kay Goodwin Belleville Maudie Goodwin

Saycurse resident Gerald Wolfe visits Ernest Nelson

Gerald Wolfe of Saycurse Nebraska spent the weekend with Ernest Nelson, sharing time and greetings. The brief visit highlights neighborhood ties and friendly exchanges between local families.

Gerald Wolfe Saycurse, Nebr Ernest Nelso

Social Security Office Visit Schedules Disability Deadline

A SSA representative will visit June 19 1962. People seeking information should call the Courthouse Welfare office between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Many disabled workers may lose disability benefits if they fail to file by June 30 1962. A person with five years of SS work who is disabled and cannot work should contact the SS office before June 30 1962.

Social Security Administration

Birthday anniversaries noted in social snippets

Friday guests for Mrs. Herman Nearcomb included Mrs. Richard Rockey Mrs. Max Thompson Mrs. Jack Mahan and their boys Mrs. Jerry Strand and Mrs. George Christie. Clyde Norris party at Belleville honored Mn Peterson and Judith with Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson. Wednesday visitors and afternoon guests at Mrs. Elsie Johnson celebrated Robert Scrivner and her own birthday with multiple attendees.

Herman Nearcomb Richard Rockey Max Thompson Jack Mahan Jerry Strand George Christie Clyde Norris Belleville Alva Peterson Carrol Anderson Judith Mn Peterson Elsie Johnson Robert Scrivner John Nondorf 0. C. Rockey Ed’ Loring Robert Doctor Ruth Johnson Pearl Johnson George Stromberg George Fike, Jr Everette Eve Sandborn R. E. Cooper Ray Tingstrom Ettie Nystrom Roy Thomas Paul Housholder Linda

Scandia Defeats Cawker City In Close Baseball Victory

Scandia Junior Baseball beat Cawker City 6 to 5 for their second win with Johnny Krob and Dennis Erkenbrack on mound duty. Carlgren and Erkenbrack each had two hits as Scandia gathered seven while Cawker had six. Scandia heads to Glasco Tuesday then hosts Hebron Nebr next Sunday at 8 p.m. Admission urged.

Scandia Cawker City Johnny Krob Dennis Erkenbrack Bob Carlgren Lomax J. Loomis Scandia Boys Cawker Carlgren Erkenbrack Glasco Hebron Nebr

ALCW Meeting and Buzz Session At Amana Church

ALCW met at Amana Lutheran church parlors Friday afternoon with good attendance. After the business meeting the Executive Board led a program with all ladies in buzz sessions and a question and answer period. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Stanley Moe, Mrs. Ed Olson, Mrs. Olga Hugo s, Gladys and Mrs. Homer Cardwell.

A.L.C.W Amana Lutheran Church ALCW Stanley Moe Ed Olson Olga Hugos Gladys Homer Cardwell

Scandia Chapter OES Holds June Meeting

Scandia Chapter No 481 OES met in regular form Tuesday evening with Mrs Aithel Schoo as worthy matron and Noble Isaacson as worthy patron presiding. The next regular stated meeting was scheduled for Tuesday June 19 at 8 00 pm. Lunch was served by Mrs Elsie Noble and committee.

Scandia OES Aithel Schoo Noble Isaacson Elsie Noble

Open House Celebrates Two Local Anniversaries

On Sunday June 24 from 2 to 6 pm Mr and Mrs Walter Darlington celebrate 45 years of marriage at the home of Mrs Anna Hammer a half mile east of Norway Pastor and Mrs Norman Hammer also celebrate 25 years and will be back after a three year stay in Hawaii with their family expected to attend the event

Walter ‘Darlington Norman Hammer Anna Hammer Norway Hammer Hawai

Norway Snack Bar Change of Ownership

Miss Louise Hammer has purchased the stock and assumed duties of the Snack Bar cafe in Norway, taking over on Saturday, June 2. Mrs. Glen Libyt has run the cafe for four years. The Ligle family plans to move to Belleville.

Louise Hammer Norway Glen Libyt Ligle Belleville

Back in Form After Illness and Help at the Home Front

In a note from the press room, workers explain slow recovery from illness. Sam McCleery of Lebanon assists with typesetting while the team rest and regain strength. They thank friends, hospital staff, and The Journal crew for support during stay at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia.

Sam Mc~Cleery Lebanon St. Joseph Hospital Concordia C. V. Haggman Journal Alice Everette

Sherdahl 4H Club Notes Open Home Ec Judging

The Armory Belleville hosted a 4H Home Ec judging school on Tuesday morning June 12 with Republic County girls attending. Attendees from the local area included Phyllis Aspegren Debbie Bennett Marilyn Larson Joan and Diane Larson Gale Tallent Cynthia Thompson Beth Lervold Carol Davis Mrs Max Thompson and Mrs Delbert Aspegren.

Armory Belleville Republic County Phyllis Aspegren Debbie Bennett Marilyn Larson Joan Diane Larson Gale Tallent Cynthia Thompson Beth Lervold Carol Davis Max Thompson Delbert Aspegren Diana Larson Barbara Tedrow Joan Larson Curtis Modlin Phyllis Aspegrent Donna Runft Phyllis Don Runft

Bible Study Group Met at Mrs Cardwell Home

Mrs Agnes Cardwell hosted a Bible Study gathering on Wednesday afternoon June 6 with 10 members and one guest Mrs Maude Wells. Attendees included Mrs Otto Wetzel Mrs W S English Mrs Bertha Gronstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Axel Smith Mrs Lloyd Kelly Mrs Flossie Larson Mrs Hannah Freed and Miss Ida Isaacson. The group plans to meet again on Wednesday afternoon June 20 to study Jeremiah chapter six and lunch was served by the hostess.

Agnes Cardwell Maude Wells Otto Wetzel W. S. English Bertha Gronstedt Lena Lloyd Axel Smith Lloyd Kelly Flossie ‘Larson Hannah Freed Ida Isaacson Jeremiah Cardwell

Beloit Residents Visit Mrs Gunda Larsen Wednesday

Mrs Warren Zimmerman and Mrs Wayne Watson of Beloit were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mrs Gunda Larsen.

Warren Zimmerman Wayne Watson Beloit Gunda Larsen

Gordon Berry Visits Formosa Grandparents

Gordon Berry is spending a few weeks with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford of Formosa.

Gordon Berry Mrs. Vachel Crawford Formosa

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