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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
6
Classified brief lists a brand new small-size piano at 99.50 from Jenkins Music Co Salina Kansas and a 7 foot Deering binder model T Ford Ernest Ful come. Also a tap dancing class at the Lawrence Nystrom home Thursday at 2:00 taught by Nova Kelley with price 85 cents.
The Silvertone Beauty Shop will close Monday afternoon and evening June 22 due to the operator being out of town.
We extend heartfelt thanks for kindness and beautiful floral offerings in our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis and family Mr. and Mrs. Chub Davis and family Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Cady and family
Nutrena Turkey Pellets claim to shorten feeding period and save 20 percent on feed. The ad promotes disease prevention with an all in one biologically tested feed and invites readers to contact a Nutrena dealer or Nutrena-Mills, Inc., Dept. A, Kansas City, Kansas for a free booklet.
Howell and Clarence Kites of Mankato were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs William Freeby and family. Miss Howell is Mrs Freebys sister.
Members of the T. O. B. Club entertained husbands and friends with a swimming party at Concordia pool followed by a picnic supper at Concordia Park. A short business meeting admitted Mrs. William Freeley Mrs. Charles Cardwell Jeanette Ahrens Matilda McDowell and Marcell Preble as new members. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lorentz Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hahn Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hooker Peggy McGregor and John Nystrom.
Mrs Lars Norgard entertained the Rydal Ladies Aid at her home Thursday afternoon. Twenty three members were present and guests included Mesdames Oscar Norgard Alice George Christie Alfred Walker Gust Fogelberg Melvin Ostberg C A Williamson and Misses Lucille Marie Johnson Dorothy Farlee and Fern Thomas.
Mr and Mrs C E Kauer hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs V Brown Alfred Magnussen and Bob. Attending were Mr and Mrs C V Brown Alfred Magnussen and Mrs E W Kauer. Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Pete Lyons and family of Superior Nebraska Mr and Mrs J C Schlutow of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronny.
A basket dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs A G Long of Fort Collins Colorado and Bruce Isaacson of North Platte Nebraska was served at Edwin Isaacson's home Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Long and Mr Isaacson honored guests, Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson, Chester and Ole, Mr and Mrs Isaacson and family, Mr and Mrs Lee McCarty and Billy of Belleville, Bob and Sadie Robinson, Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and family, and Mr and Mrs Isaacson and family.
Mr and Mrs George Haset and daughters spent from Friday until Tuesday in Topeka visiting at the J M Bettis home and with other relatives there Mrs C H Freed who had been visiting in Topeka and Manhattan returned to Scandia with them
Readable text indicates a sales note touting reduced prices on silk dresses during the week at a bargain spot. The fragment hints at promotional language without detailing dates or exact items.
Announcement describes the coming marriage of Deda Louise Drake to Howard Patrick of Lindsborg set for August 9. Guests include Genevieve Freed, Edna Neher, and Mrs D M Hardtaker. Drake attended Kansas State and Bethany College, teaches music. Patrick is Bethany alumnus and a Lindsborg high school teacher. Nimocks Rosewell couple also wed in Council Bluffs.
A birthday party honored Ted Ostberg Mrs A C Smith and Victor Herman at Mrs Gustava Ostbergs home Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Smith and Leo Mr and Mrs Herman Clarence and Eugene Mrs Ostberg Ted Haywood Mrs Henry Rosene and Marvin Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family Mr and Mrs Melvin Ostberg and family Mrs Elmer Funk Jamestown Mrs Ole Olson and Nadine Ernest and Alvin Funk Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom Lillian and Don Ivan Bergstrom Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and family Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos Gladys and Clifford Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer Emma Sveinson Mrs John Larson and Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and children. A lunch of sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee was served.
The Methodist official board met at the parsonage Friday evening with Rev Carl Jensen district superintendent of Indianola Iowa. A post meeting party honored Rev Jensen for completing his sixth year as district superintendent. Attendees included Rev Jensen honored guest Rev and Mrs B W Selin Carl Emil Isaacson Mrs Emma Isaacson Mrs Nathan Isaacson Mrs R A Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Walter Boman Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Everett Lee and Richard Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren Dean Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson Oscar Johnson John Fredrickson and Paul and Otto Nelson.
A birthday party was held at Mrs. Mike Willis home on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Willis Mrs George Powell Mrs Frank Ebright Mrs Ethel Briggs Alta Fay Mrs Harold Ocobock and Donald Gene Mrs Darrel Stanley and Bessie Singer a Hardy Nebr niece Earl Cahill attended. Ice cream and cake were served.
Visitors from Kansas City, Jack Reece and Gerald Reece, spent the weekend here with Jack's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Reece.
Mrs Mike Willis was surprised last Wednesday evening by a group of Courtland friends in honor of her birthday. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Axel Lundburg Mr and Mrs Harold Madeline and Mr and Mrs Henry Peterson Adeline and Ralph.
The Nichol family reunion took place at Concordia Park on Sunday with numerous relatives listed including Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wiseman and several Nichol family members from Chino California Chester Nebraska Sterling Zenith Belleville and Concordia. Reuben Bettis Lee and Vivian Evert visited Hoxie for business and Jim Brown went to Norton to see his daughter Mrs. Watkins.
Vivian Evert and Lee Bettis wed in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Hoxie probate judge's office. Mrs. Bettis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Evert, is a Scandia High School graduate class of 1938 and has served as relief operator at the United Telephone office. Bettis, son of Reuben Bettis, worked at Alnutt Garage. The couple plans to relocate to Colorado in two weeks where Bettis will work.
Mrs Harold Nesmith of Belleville and Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith spent from Thursday until Tuesday in Fairbury Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska visiting friends and relatives.
A surprise pot luck dinner honored the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs G P Plotner at their Belleville home Sunday. Guests included relatives from Concordia Emporia Lincoln Nebr and local families.
Helen McGregor is spending the week with her sister Peggy, visiting relatives and enjoying time together.
The Mystery Club met with Mrs Addison Carlson on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames Victor Carlson Ruth Metz Alvin Peterson and Carroll Anderson. Members present were Mesdames M O Brown J O Anderson Harry McGregor Carl Veteto J P Jensen Belle Etter Chester Anderson Elmer Jensen Walter Gilmore Albert Moe and W B Henry. Next meeting planned with Mrs Albert Moe on Thursday June 25.
Residents attend the Pehrson funeral listing Rev Chac ehrson of Sa jina and many relatives including Rev and Mrs Carl G Danielson of Kackley, Mr and Mrs Reuben Carlson, Mr and Mrs S J Swenson, Mrs Ed Olson, Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer, Mrs Carrie Webber, Gust Larson and Carl, Mrs Albertina Isaacson, Mrs Amanda Maxwell, Rev and Mrs T Q Torgeson, Mr and Mrs Emanuel Tornquist, Dr Anna Remol, Mrs Hilma Stenson, and Mrs Engwald Dyrdahl.
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