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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

4

Republic County Sheriff and Clerk and Superintendent Candidacies

Howard Lowell announces Republican bid for Sheriff of Republic County Kansas in the August primary. Elmer Isaacson announces Democratic run for County Clerk of Republic County Kansas in the August primary. W. J. Matthias and Elmer Isaacson announce candidacies for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction in the August primary.

Lam Republic County Howard Lowell W. J. Matthias

Maude Anderson Seeks Second Term as County Treasurer

Maude Anderson announces candidacy for a second term as County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voter approval in the August Primary election.

Maude Anderson

Republic County Register of Deeds Candidate Announcement

A notice cites Marip McKenzie running on the Democratic ticket for the office of Register of Deeds in Republic County. The announcement emphasizes the candidate’s placement on the ballot subject to voters’ will.

Office of Register of Deeds Republic County Marip McKenzie

Scott Announces Candidacy for Clerk Reelection

Warren A. Scott announces candidacy for reelection to the Clerk of the District Court on the Republican primary ballot set for August 3 1954. He asks for support and votes from voters.

Warren A. Scott

Fragmentary OCR Note From Pease Item

The readable text fragment mentions Pease and revision of something. There is insufficient context to determine event participants or location, making a precise summary difficult.

Amana Lutheran Church Announces Sunday School and Meeting

The Little Friendly Church led by Pastor Pearson holds Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a.m. Vernon Swanson acts as superintendent. A Brotherhood meeting is set for 8 p.m. next Monday with Rev Hilmar Mostul of Mankato as guest speaker. Parishioners thank C. C. Reece and Reece Construction Co. for church entrance improvements. No morning service on June 20. pastor to return for June 27 services.

Brotherhood Hilmar Mostul Mankato C. C. Reece Reece Construction Co

Willing Workers Meet at Church for Thursday Session

The Willing Workers plan a church meeting on Thursday June 24 at 2 30 pm hosted by Mrs Ollié Johnson Mrs Lottie Johnson and Mrs Roy Tedrow The minister attends Concordia district intermediate camp at Camp Lincoln this week He serves as business manager Sunday School starts 1008 am Morning Worship at 1100 am Meth Youth Fellowship follows at 630 pm

Ollié Johnson Lottie Johnson Roy Tedrow Concordia Camp Lincoln

Card of Thanks for Birthday Anniversary

Emily Willis and families express gratitude to the Amana Group neighbors and friends for gifts flowers cakes hankies and cards. Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson and daughters Mr and Mrs Oscar Aspelgren and Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspelgren were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspelgren and children.

Amana Group Emily Willis Ronald Johnson Oscar Aspegren Clarence Aspegren Delbert Aspegren

Ward estate notice in Republic County Kansas

County Kansas named F E Ward deceased. M C Ward appointed administrator of estate. All creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication. Hunt Baldwin Gibson Concordia attorneys for administrator.

Kansas Uly Fred E. Ward F. E. Ward Republic County M. C. Ward Hunt, Baldwin & Gibson, Concordia

Helena E. Engle Larsen obituary in Norway area

Mrs Anton H Larsen born Helen Edith Engle April 14 1901 Urbana Missouri died at Belleville hospital aged 53. She married Anton Larsen July 12 1922 lived near Norway farmed served Highland Baptist Church Easter Star Scandia UB Ladies Aid and local clubs. Funeral June 15 from Scandia Funeral Home to Norway UB church burial in Norway cemetery.

Helen Edith Engle Lon and Laura Engle Urbana Belleville Hospital Norway District 48 Norway High School Jefferson Center Highland Baptist Church Anton Hamilton Larsen Irene Capt Eugene Larsen Enid Okla Janine Enid Nell Gatliff Helen Order of Easter Star Scandia U.B. Ladies Aid U.B Lowell Herrick Concordia Norway Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Silver Wedding Anniversary

Expresses gratitude to all who helped make the 25th wedding anniversary a pleasant occasion. Signed by Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless and Mr and Mrs R A Williams. Raymond, Vernon and Rose visited Manhattan on Sunday.

Mrs. J. Orville R. A. Williams Raymond, Vernon and Rose Manhattan

Local Social Visits Across Belleville Topeka and Courtland

Mrs Grace Kaliman of Belleville spent from Friday until Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite. Mrs Raymond Thompson Pamela and Terry of Topeka are visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Ford Olson and relatives. Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson were Monday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Free of Courtland. Sunday afternoon guests at the Richard Loring home. Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick of Belleville was a Sunday overnight and Monday guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe. Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family visited Monday evening at the Millard Sothers home. Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman were Sunday evening guests at the Frank Isaacson home. Rev N H Pearson left Sunday morning by way of Denver on a two week trip to Los Angeles. Rev Pearson is a delegate from the Kansag Conference to attend the Synodical Convention of the Augus tana Lutheran church in Loe Angelea.

Grace Kaliman Belleville Hilton Waite Raymond Thompson Pamela and Terry Topeka Mrs Ford Olson Elmer van Nortwick Ralph Moe N. H. Pearson Denver Colo Los Angeles Calif Pearson Augustana Lutheran Church Loe Angelea

Mister a and three Alberts brief item

A fragment mentions Mr a and three Albert figures in a terse item with unclear context. Readable elements include titles or identifiers but no full event or names to confirm details.

Delbert Aspegren Family Visits Alva Thompson Home

Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and their children spent Monday evening at the Alva Thompson home.

Reece Family Hosts Monday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Carl Reece were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs H W Reece and family.

Carl Reece H. W.reece

Local Social Evening at the Loring Home

Mr and Mrs Lee Loring hosted Tuesday evening guests Bette Lea and Arnold. Mr and Mrs Clark Danielson and Sharon visited Friday evening at the Richard Loring home.

Lee Loring Bette Lea Arnold Richard Loring Mrs. Clark, Danielson and Sharon

Freed Family Relocates to Alexandria for Foreman Course

Mr and Mrs Gaylord Freed and their family move to Alexandria Virginia as Gaylord begins a 14 week construction foreman course at Camp Belvoii Virginia

Gaylord Freed Alexandria Gaylord Camp Belvoii

Johnsons Attend Courtland Home Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were Sunday evening guests at the Lawrence Nystrom home in Courtland.

Joe N. Johnson Lawrence Nystrom Home Courtland

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Nelsons and Hobsons

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and Darrell included Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson of Cuba and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Selden with Blaine and Jack Underwood of Clyde. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobson and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hobson with Gary.

Lloyd Nelson Darrell Hans Nelson Cuba Hugh Selden Blaine Jack Underwood Clyde L. L. Hobson Larry Hobson Gary

Hastings couple guests of Petersons weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Larsen of Hastings Nebraska were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peterson, sharing time with the local residents.

Homer Larsen Hastings, Nebr Lloyd Peterson

Quantics Visit Riley Aunt's Home for Week

Mr and Mrs H C Quantic with Bruce and Lois spent Sunday in Riley. Lois remained for a week long visit with her aunt there.

Mrs C D Williams Hosts Lanai Guests

Mrs C D Williams entertained Sandy guests at Lanai as part of a social gathering. The event featured informal mingling and light refreshments.

Oropie Lanai C. D. Williams

Local Guests Share Evening with Mrs Lervold

Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs Ben Lervold and Mr and Mrs Bill Free and Benny Courtland were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Lottie Lervold.

Beloit Women Share Sunday Gathering Guests

Mrs Wayne Watson and Wanda of Beloit visited Mrs Gunda Larsen with Edith Forsberg and Mrs Barber on a Sunday gathering.

Wayne “Watson Wanda Beloit

Local Visit Photos Revealed by Phyllis Hammer

Phyllis and Betty Hammer are spending a few days with Martha Robison and family, sharing time together during a short visit.

Phyllis Betty Hammer Matha ‘Robison

Baby Boy Lynn Amos Born to Mun-den Couple

Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha of Mun den are the parents of a baby boy Lynn Amos born Wednesday June 9. Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen are the maternal grandparents.

Amos Blecha of Munden Lynn Amos Leslie Rasmussen

Mrs McDowell Visits Owens Family In Concordia Sunday

Mrs. Carl McDowell spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Owens and family in Concordia.

Carl McDowell Joe Owens Concordia

Supper Guests at Robison Home Include Idaho Visitors

Thursday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family were Mr and Mrs Galen Harrold and JoAnn of Idaho Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Leo Smith Mrs Arnold Norris Emma Svenson Mae Long and Charles Smith all joining for supper in the neighborhood gathering.

Sherman Robison Galen Harrold JoAnn Idaho Lloyd Norris Leo Smith Arnold Norris Emma Svenson Mae Long Charles Smith

Friday Supper Guests Include Robison Wayman Norris

Friday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family were Mr and Mrs George Wayman and daughters and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Morris Moravek of Munden and Leo Smith.

Sherman Robison George Wayman Lloyd Norris Morris Moravek Munden Leo Smith

Mrs H I Johnson Spends Weekend at C H West Home

Mrs H I Johnson spent the weekend at the home of C H West, returning to her usual routine after the visit.

H. I. Johnson C.h.west

Gransptead Guests At E H Lewis Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt were Sunday evening guests at the home of E H Lewis.

Mrs Frank Granstedt E. H. Lewis

Courtland Social Visit Highlights Stofer Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Engwall and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph E. Johnson visited Mrs. Zena Stofer on Friday afternoon in Courtland.

Reuben Engwall Rudolph E. Johnson Courtland Zena Stofer

Topeka Women Dine with Belleville Hostess

Mrs. Raymond Thompson Pamela and Terry of Topeka visited Tuesday dinner with Mrs. Alta Goodwin of Belleville. Mrs. Ford Olson and Mrs. Wayne Robbins and baby joined. Herman Newcomb spent a couple of days last week in Wichita.

Raymond ‘Thompson Pamela and Terry Topeka Ford Olson Wayne Robbins Baby Alta Goodwin Belleville Herman Newcomb Wichita

Marshall Family Departs After Arkansas Visit

Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall and family left Wednesday for their Benton Arkansas home after visiting at the C Johnson and Ben Marshall home.

Lyle Marshall Benton, Ark C. ©. Johnson and Ben Marshall

Stolander Visit at Carl Peterson Home Near Courtland

Mr and Mrs John Stolander were Friday visitors at the Carl Peterson home near Courtland. They spent the afternoon visiting and renewing acquaintances in the rural community.

John Stolander Carl Peterson Courtland

Mellenger sisters depart Belleville for Topeka train ride

Mary Jean Barbara and Elizabeth Mellenger left Sunday afternoon on the Belleville to Topeka train after two weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom. Supper guests Thursday honored George Fike Sr birthday with Mr. and Mrs. George Fike Jr and their family and friends from Belleville.

Mary Jean Barbara Elizabeth Mellenger Belleville Topeka Mrs Ray Tingstrom

Mrs Stolander Spends Saturday With Mrs Johnson

Mrs. John Stolander spent Saturday with Mrs. Charles O. Johnson, sharing time and visiting in their home community.

John Stolander Charles O. Johnson

George Fike Birthday Guests at Otto Nelson Home

Friday supper honored George Fike sr birthday anniversary at Otto Nelson home. Attending were George Fike jr Everett Darrell A Johnson Clarence Nelson Sammy and Margie plus Mr and Mrs. Otto Nelson and Mrs. Fike.

George Fike, Sr Otto Nelson George George Fike, Jr Everett and Darrell A. Johnson Clarence Nelson Sammy Margie

Local social guests host dinners across Aurora region

Sunday evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and Viola, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Odgers and Jeanne, and Mrs. Marvin Novak with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard and Boyd. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hay with Jerry Jane and Arthur Hay of Aurora dined with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry.

Alfred Swanson Viola Walter Berry Joe Odgers Jeanne Marvin Novak Oscar Norgard Boyd Thomas Hay Jerry and Jane Arthur Hay Aurora

Berry Couple Attend Crawford Hosted Event

Mr and Mrs Walter Berry were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formoso in a social gathering.

Walter Berry Vachel Crawford Formoso

Anderson Returns From Texas for Flight Training

Ronald Anderson arrived Friday at home from Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas en route to Stallings Air Base Kenston North Carolina to enter flight training. Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson drove him to Kansas City Tuesday where he boarded a plane for the new post.

Ronald Anderson Lackland Afb San Antonio Texas Stallings Air Base Kenston Car Algot Anderson Ronald Kansas City

Mrs Rolla Canfield Returns From Kansas City Visit

Mrs Rolla Canfield returned home Saturday morning after a three week visit with relatives in Kansas City.

Rolla ‘Canfield Kansas City

Local Residents Host Guests Over Weekend

Mis Barbara Cooper and Ronald Anderson were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and Gary. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Rockey and family of Wichita spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Rockey. Mrs O C Rockey returned home after several weeks in Wichita.

Mis Barbara Cooper Ronald Anderson Larry Hobson Gary Lawrence Rockey Wichita George Rockey O. C. Rockey

Wednesday Coffee Guests at Mrs Walter Berry Home

Jerry Mirch and Strand, and Mrs. George, joined Wednesday afternoon coffee hosted by Mrs. Walter Berry.

Mirch Jerry Strand Mrs. George Walter Berry

Melby Attend Harisen Thronson Reunion in Mankato

Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby attended the Harisen and Thronson reunion at Mankato Sunday.

Elmer Melby Harisen and Thronson Mankato

Neighborhood Pot Luck Supper at Sjolander Home

A Friday evening gathering at Charley Sjolander family home included Mr and Mrs Tom Hay, Jerry and Jane, Mr and Mrs Babe Evert and Pamela, Mr and Mrs John Sjolander, Mr and Mrs John Jensen. A pot-luck supper was enjoyed by all.

Charley Sjolander Tom Hay Jerry Jane Babe Evert Pamela John Sjolander John Jensen

Jamestown and Kansas City men call at Stolander home

Ed Pratt of Jamestown and Don Peterson of Kansas City visited the John Stolander residence Tuesday morning, engaging in a brief call.

Ed Pratt Jamestown Don Peterson Kansas City John Stolander

Mr and Mrs Carl Reece Vacationed in Topeka

Mr and Mrs Carl Reece spent from Sunday until Wednesday in Topeka for a short domestic trip.

Carl Reece Topeka

Moe Family Updates From Belleville Local Note

Mrs Bill Moe drove to Amarillo Texas Sunday with their son Billie in the Air Force. Billie returns home Monday then leaves for duty in Japan around July 1. Mr and Mrs Albert Moe and Mr and Mrs Bill Moe visited Mrs Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville Friday evening.

Bill Moe Amarillo Exas Billie Air Force Japan Albert Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Mrs Hazel Ellis Hospitalized. Mrs Hay Improves After Surgery

The report notes Mrs. Hazel Ellis is under medical treatment at St Joseph hospital in Concordia after being taken there early Tuesday. Mrs. Arthur Hay of Aurora is described as better following surgery at the same hospital.

Hazel Ellis St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Arthur Hay Aurora

Sunday dinner guests at Mrs. Edith Swanson home

Adolph Nelson and John Carlson were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Edith Swanson, and Vernon and Miss Anna Swanson. Afternoon guests were Mrs. Gust Larson and Carl.

Adolph. Nelson John Carlson Edith Swanson Vernon Anna Swanson Gust Larson Carl

Verlee Blecha Visits Grandparents in Minnesota

Verlee Blecha of Munden is spending this week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen.

Verlee Blecha of Munden Leslie Rasmussen

Mrs H W Reece Visited Parents in Kanorado

Mrs. H. W. Reece and her daughters spent the early part of the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dyatt in Kanorado.

Saturday Guests Of Reece Hosts

Saturday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Reece included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fromme of Hoxie and their daughters, joining the hosts for the social gathering.

E. W. Reece Joe Fromme Hoxie

Christie Couple Guests at Moe Home

Mr and Mrs George Christie visit Tuesday afternoon hosts Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and Billie. The Brownie Scouts meet at the City Office Tuesday and weave mats during the afternoon.

George Christie Bill Moe Billie

Miss Edna Robison Heads to Salina for Summer School

Edna Robison left Sunday for Salina to attend summer school, continuing her education in a nearby program.

Edna Robison Salina

Mrs Ellen Hammer Visits Mrs Alice Hammer This Week

Mrs Ellen Hammer is spending the week with Mrs Alice Hammer, visiting relatives and sharing time together in the family circle.

Mrs Ellen Hammer Alice Hammer

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