Republic County Republic County Republics semiannual meeting summary
The 87th semi annual meeting of the Republic County Council was held at a Republic schoolhouse replacing Pawnee Park due to heavy rains. Hostesses from Courtland Scandia and Republic served coffee and a covered dish dinner. Led by President Mrs Neil Kalivoda Agenda, readings by Mrs John Dart Belleville and Miss Shirley Levendofsky highlighted the program. The Republic Pioneers 4H offered a square dance and 57 women registered across eight towns. The fall meeting was invited by Belleville clubs, and the group closed with Home On The Range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Pioneer
Republic
Neil Kalivoda
Agenda
Morris
Fate
Kenneth. “Sherwood
Kansas
John Charles
Mary J. Gardner
N. J. Habiger
Floyd Lisher
Wm. Way
Wayne
Republic County
Salt Marsh
John Dart
Belleville
Shirley Levendofsky
Republic High School
Mobile
Ala
Republic Pioneers
Marty
Berggren
Republic County Historical Society
Local Security Office Schedule Update At Belleville
A representative from the Local Security Administration will visit Belleville on June 20 1961. Citizens seeking information should call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Farmers are reminded to obtain names and social security numbers of workers as they report for work, recording names and numbers when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Security Administration
Belleville
Social Security Gard
Scandia Chapter OES Meets With Matron and Patron
The Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening June 6 with Mrs. W. J. Matthias as worthy matron and C. W. Strom as worthy patron presiding. The next stated meeting is June 20 when degrees will be exemplified. Lunch was served by Abel Scott Bill Brewer and E. H. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J
Matthias
C. W. Strom
Abel Scott
Bill Brewer
E. H. Lewis
Social Hour Club meeting and plans announced
The Social Hour club met at Lauraire Hallack's home on June 9 with ten members answering roll call. A centennial window is set for June 25 with a two o'clock committee meeting, and the group votes to donate a dollar to the Kansas Children's Service League. Prizes and duties are assigned for upcoming Fourth of July activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauraire Hallack
Eljig Cline
Mia Ruth Maligren
Bex
Ensen
Subscription renewals and new names listed
A list of new and renewal subscriptions appears with names including Johnson Brier Larsen Shirley Thompson in Oklahoma City and Mrs Axel Hagland in Kansas City plus others in Centralia Everett Robison Saginaw and Courtland. Fathers Day gifts noted for G A Hallgren and Lloyd Hallgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Johnson Brier Larsen
New Shirley
Thompson
Okla
City
Axel Hagland
Kansas’ City
John P
Nelson
Kansa City
Nathan Isaacson
Centralia
Charles Robison
New Everett
Robison
J. T. Bell
Saginaw
Mich
G. A. Hallgren
Sunday Church Services Resume Amid Summer Months
A portion of church notices indicate Sunday services will begin at a specified time. The fragment mentions ongoing summer month activities and recurring gatherings at local churches.
Can Opener Promise Ease in Courtland Recipe Poem
A short verse by Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas extols the can opener as a cure for kitchen drudgery praising its ease for quick meals and ready serving. The poem notes entertaining guests with minimal effort and ends with personal assurances if the tool remains usable.
Birthday celebrations span multiple families in community
Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and family and Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens were guests of Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry for his birthday anniversary. Friday afternoon guests aided Mrs O A Johnson in celebrating her birthday. Other gatherings honored Miss Pearl Strom and Alvin Peterson with birthdays including lunches and suppers at several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Carlgren
E. Porter Ahrens
Saaiey
Perry
O. A. Johnson
Ellen Sederlin
Amanda Rosene
Clarence Barber
Wm. Clark
Roy. Thomas
George Fike
Martha .Robison
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Alvin Peterson
Peterson
Carroll Anderson
Judith
Ada Aspegren
Minnie Anderson
Mabel Cline
Jolene
Charles
Pearl Strom
Miss Strom
Homer Cardwell
Agnes Cardwell
Emner Larsen
Methodist MYF Hosts Progressive Supper Event
The Intermediate MYF gathered Wednesday evening starting at the church then to the parsonage for the first course. Clarence Giles provided salad and a main course of barbeques potato chips and kool aid served by Pat Sandell Rex Sandell Don Ranft and Dale Stafford. The group moved to Fellowship Hall for dessert and concluded with ice cream and dancing at the Reeces home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Giles
Pat. Sandell
Rex ‘Sandell
Don Ranft
H. W
Misses Williams and Nels Fri Guests Enroute to Phoenix
Miss Pat Williams and Willetta Nels of Jefferson Town were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Candwell. They were enroute to Phoenix Arizona where they will attend summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat “Willams
Willetta Nels
Jefferson, Town
Wts
Charley ‘Candwell
Phoenix
Ariz
Suromer
Visitors Call at George Stromberg Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Hawking of Boulder Cole and Mrs By ateleohnson and children called at the George Stromberg home on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hawking
Boulard, Cole
By Ateleohnson
George Stromberg
Centennial exhibit fundraiser for Scandia Museum sale
Centennial plates cups vases and other china plus salt pepper sets and linens are offered for sale to benefit Scandia Museum. Purchases available at the Library or City Office. Last week visitors at Walter Anderson home included Edith Forsberg Lillie Thompson O Rockey Robert Scrivner Jack Reece Duaine Greenslade Wm Moe Otto Wetzel Hugh Modlin Fred Evert Lee Bettis Charlie Berggren Ford Miller C V Haggman Ole Olsen Stolander Scotty Stolander and Wim Wilson along with neighbors at supper hosted by Charley Sjolander and Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Museum
Walter Anderson
Edith Forsberg
Lillie Thompson
O. Rockey
Robert Scrivner
Jack Reece
Duaine Greenslade
Wm. Moe
Otto Wetzel
Hugh Modlin
Fred Evert
Lee Bettis
Charlie Berggren
Ford Miller
C. V. Haggman
Ole Olsen
Picnic at Lovewell Lake with several families
Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and daughters and other families including Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade enjoyed a picnic supper at Lovewell Lake last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold
Nystrom
Ralph Moe
Delbert Aspegren
Edward Forsberg
Duaine
Greenslade
Lovewell ‘Lake
Belleville Couple Hosts Thursday Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fischer and family of Belleville were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Fischer
Belleville
Edward Forsberg
Mrs Bertha Granstedt And Mrs Lena Lloyd Guests At Robison Home
Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Mrs Lena Lloyd spent Sunday evening at the Robison home. The visit highlighted a quiet social gathering in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
Robison
Robison and guests visit in Wichita area
Mr and Mrs Edward Robison of Wichita spent Friday to Sunday at the Robison home. Mr and Mrs John Porter of For joso were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson. Mr and Mrs Alvin Stolander and Scotty were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Robison
Wichita
Robison
John Porter
Forjoso
Wm. Wilson
Alvin Stolander
Scotty
Belleville Ladies Visit Cora Price Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs Labon Marshall called on Mrs Lee Bowersox of Belleville Tuesday afternoon. They both visited Mrs Cora Price that same afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labon Marshall
Lee Bowersox
Belleville
Cora Price
Pastor George Nielson's trip to Lutheran Synod this week
Pastor George Nielson departed Sunday aboard the Rocket to Denver and then flew to Seattle to attend the Lutheran Annual Synod proceedings this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nielson
Denver
Colo
Seattle
Wash
Lutheran Annual Synod
Swanson Family Hosts Tuesday Evening Gathering
Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Swanson
Kenneth. Danielson
Harold Swanson
Picnic Supper at Riverside Park Draws Local group
Mrs Lena Lloyd with Franklin Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Misses Sadie Josie Edna and Adah Robison enjoyed a pleasant picnic supper at Riverside Park on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Bertha Granstedt
Sadie
Josie
Edna
Adah
Robison
Riverside Park
Ocobocks host Cardwells at Bell Villa Cafe dinner
Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock entertained Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell at the Bell Villa Cafe Belleville on Saturday evening for a social dinner gathering.
Elmer Johnson Visits Courtland Couple After Hamber Sun Day
Elmer Johnson of Courtland visited Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer on a Sunday evening in a brief local social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
Courtland
Mrs. Iver
Ebner Danielson Visit Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Ebner Danielson visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebner.Danielson
Kenneth. Danielson
Belleville couple guests at the Stromberg home
Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville were Sunday guests at the Geo Stromberg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Grueber
Belleville
Geo. ‘Stromberg
Local families visit over weekend at Currie and English homes
Mr and Mrs Edwin Roger of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and family were Sunday evening visitors at the store of Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie. Mr and Mrs Norma Nica ilah and Jon of Denver Colorado spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W S English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Roger
Conigordia
Clarence Gile
Irvin Currie
Mrs. Normag
Nica
Ilah
Jon
Denver, Colo
Mr. W
New Scandia History Books On Sale At City Office
History books titled The Scandia History 98 Years are on sale at the City Office and Fire Journal. Price is 1.25 dollars per copy, mailed copies 1.35 dollars. Orders should be sent in promptly. Mrs. Florence Moller of Minneapolis is visiting the Nielsen family while pastor Nielsen is away in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavia
Fire Journal
Florence. Moller
Minneapolis Minn
George Nielson
Pastor Nielson
Seattle, Wash
Local Social Notes Trimmed From Community News
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed accompanied Don Folkerts to Marysville on Thursday. Mrs Alice Hammer and Mrs Kenneth Christensen are spending a few days in Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Glenwood Freed
Don Folkerts
Marysville
Alice Hammer
Kenneth Christensen
Manhattan
Mrs Glenwood Freed and Judy Visit Mrs Ed Whipps
Mrs Glenwood Freed and Judy called on Mrs Ed Whipps of Belleville on Friday morning in a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Freed
Judy
Ed Whipps
Belleville
Cardwell Visit With Melhus Family Noted
Mr Charley Cardwell and Mrs Cardwell visited Mr Harold Melhus and Mrs Melhus along with Scotty on Thursday evening in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Cardwell
Harold Melhus
Scotty
Concordia Social Evening With Newcomb Family
Frank Newcomb and Mrs Eva Bates of Concordia visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Herman Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Newcomb
Eva Bates
Concordia
Herman Newcomb
Duncan Family Returns from 10 Day Ashland Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan and children of Slater Missouri and Mrs Herman Newcomb arrived home Thursday afternoon from a ten day vacation in Ashland Oregon where they visited Mr and Mrs Donald Duncan and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Duncan
Slater, Mo
Herman Newcomb
Ashland
Ore
Donald Duncan
Fairbury Woman Spends Week with Grandmother and Virginia
Leta Mae Corbin of Fairbury Nebraska spent last week with her grandmother Mrs Maggie Corbin and with Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Mae Corbin
Fairbury
Nebra
Maggie Corbin
Virginia
Matthiases Attend Kansas Education Conference
Mr and Mrs W J Matthias attended the Kansas County Superintendents of Public Instruction annual session in Topeka on June 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Matthias
Kansas County Superintendents of Public Instruction
Topeka
Local Guests Dine With Don Burandt Family
Thursday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbinson Mr and Mrs Charles Tyley and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren at the Don Burandt home for an informal social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Robbinson
Charles Tyley
Grant Berggren
Don ‘Burandt
Visit By Mrs Eldon Stensons And Jane From Rapid City
Mrs Eldon Stensons and Jane of Rapid City South Dakota arrived Saturday for a week long visit with Mrs Ada Aspregen and other relatives.
Berggren Couple Contacted by Callers in Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic called at the W J Matthias and Duaine Greenslade homes on a Sunday evening. A brief report notes no injuries or further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Berggren
Republic
Duaine Greenslade
Cooper Family Weekend Visit Tied to Herrington Stay
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and Miss Eve Sandborn spent the weekend in Herrington with Mr. and Mrs. Don Bender and family. Greg Bender returned home with his grandparents to spend the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. Cooper
Eve Sandborn
Herrington
Don Bender
Greg Bender
Wichita woman visits Mrs Amanda Freed Saturday morning
Mrs Edward Robison of Wichita spent Saturday morning with Mrs Amanda Freed in a social call. The two ladies chatted and exchanged pleasantries during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Robison
Wichita
Amanda Freed
Wednesday visitors guest of Mrs Walter Boyles
Mrs Frank Lervold and Mrs J D Greenslade were guests of Mrs Walter Boyles on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank, Lervold
J. D. Greenslade
Walter Boyles
David Clark Visits Grandparents in Glenwood
David Clark of Manhattan is spending a few days with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clark
Manhattan
Glenwood Freed
Mrs Erickson and Bill Visit Ogallala Family
Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill left on Monday morning for a visit with Mr and Mrs Marion Sjolander and family at Ogallala Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson
Bill
Marion, Sjolander
Ogallala
Nebr
Scandia Community Club Meeting Tonight
The Scandia Community Club will hold a meeting at the City Office building tonight Thursday June 15 at 7 30 p m. Picnic committees must be present and participate in planning activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
Scandia Couple Wed At Amana Lutheran Church
Janice Mae Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Erickson Scandia and Ronald Hi Janasek son of Mr and Mrs Earl Janasek Munden were married at 2 30 p m June 4 at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia with Pastor George Nielgen officiating. The ceremony featured blue and bronze floral arrangements and a double ring rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Mae Erickson
Vernon Erickson
Scandia
Ronald Hi. Janasek
Earl Janazek
Munden
Amana Lutheran Church
George E. Nielgen
Lynnda Dahlsten
Kansas City
Nelson van Gundy
Belleville
Steven
Cardwell
Stepanotis
Paul, Kuchera
Piedomat
Harold J. ‘Tuma
Stillwater
Okla
Carol
Johnson
Pat Wiggins
Jan. Lindholm
Windom
Cumberlands
Sharon Freed
Beak
Larry
Bowers
DeKalb
Ill
Paul
Ryding
Fal- UN
Paul Kuchera
Piedmont
Dennis Appleby
Formoso
Joe. Biggs
Abilene
Bill Allison
Topeka
Max Muth
Wallace Aspegren
Max Berry
Algor Anderson
Richard Vogelberg
Scandia High School
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Signa Phi, Omega
Kansas State University
Munden i High School
Kansas State Univer‘sity
Slama. Chi
Colorado
He ‘Jarvis. Derive
Manhattan
Kansas State,University
Afternoon Visitors From Republic and Rapid City
Mrs BidonStensons and Jane of Rapid City South Dakota visited with Mrs Clyde of Pe Ada Seed at divinex pucate. Afternoon visitors included Mrs George Larson Mrs Loren Camgren and children Mrs Dean Sothers and girls and Mrs Norman Sankey and girls of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidon’Stensons
Jane
Rapid City
Dak
Clyde Ee Af
Ada Seed Ted ‘Divinex Pucate
Carroll Anderson
Judith
George Larson
Loren, Camgren
Dean Sothers
Norman Sankey
Republic
Newdombs Spend Sunday With Ida Newcomb and Rosa
Mr and Mrs Herman Newdomb spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Ida Newcomb and Rosa of Concordia during a quiet local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Newdomb
Ida Newcomb
Rosa
Concordia
Reception for Dr Arnett as Grand Commandery of Kansas Knights Templar
A reception and dinner were held Saturday evening June 10 at the First Methodist Church in Belleville to honor Dr Carroll G Arnett of Belleville, newly elected Grand Commander of the Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Kansas. About 200 attended the dinner and 80 guests joined the reception, with remarks by Masonic leaders, gift presentations, and floral table decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adfaner
First Methodist Church
Belleville
Charles Ss. “McGinnes
John C., Dart
Belleville Lodge
Wilfred C
Hotaling
Concordia
Grand Commandery
Solo
God
Richard E. Williams
R.E. Carroll C. Arnett
AL. M. Cherrington
Cornét
Vincent Arnett
Roger Mack
Doug ‘Newman
Tommy Ferguson
Kevin Shulda
Nelson King
R.E. Floyd A. Palmar Topeka
Grand
Mar Krummel
R.A.M
Dr. Arnett
Royal Arch Masons
Cherrington
Rev. Hotaling
Concordia Comesmandery
Vernon Martin
Knights of the York Cross of Honor
Clay Center
Bellaville
Scandia
C. A. Lindahl
Order of
Easter Star
Ametta
CES
Concordia Commandry Knights Templar
Masons
R.A.M. of
Brownie Scouts Hike to Stolander Home for Weiner Roast
Brownie Scout news reports all girls and two teachers attending Monday meeting. After 5 p.m. the group hiked to the Alvin Stolander home where they enjoyed a weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlie
Alvin Stolander
Bible Study Group Meets at Methodist Church
The Bible Study Group met on Wednesday afternoon June 7 at the Methodist church with Mrs Bertha Grandstedt as hostess. Attending were Mrs E M Eastvedt Mrs Harley Shafter Mrs Otte Wetzel Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mrs Flogsie larson Mr Lena Lloyd Mrs Eva Stolander Mrs Axel Smith Mrs Ellen Sederlin Mrs Hannah Freed Mrs Florence Stafford Mrs Frank Lervold and Miss Yda Isaacson. The next meeting will be June 21 at the Methodist church parlors with Mrs Florence Stafford as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bertha Granstedt
E. M. Eastvedt
Harley Shafter
Agnes Cardwell
Flogsie’larson
Lena, Lloyd
Eva Stolander
Axel Smith
Ellen Sederlin
Hannah Freed
Florence Stafford
Frank,Lervold
Yda Isaacson
Weekend Callers List From Topeka Derby Wichita Belleville
Weekend callers of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor included Viola Flint Rex and Shannon Jameson of Topeka Falcomer of Derby Garl Wagner of Wichita Nellie Wells and Thorn of Belleville. The report notes several couples visiting the Doctor residence and surrounding households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Viola Flint Rex
Shannon Jameson
Topeka
Weally? Falcomer
Derby
Ms. Garl- Wagner
Wichita
Nellie Wells
Mrs. Thorn
Doctor
Belleville
Also Mentioned on This Page
TNT
Oliver Johnson
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Alvin
Stolander
Wim. Wilson
Charley Sjolander
Dorothy
Hrickson
Janasek
George Cardwell
Ren Denoyer
Forder
Arnett
Brownie Scout News
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