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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
Maureen O Hara stars in a drama of the entertainment world with Gloria Grahame Melvyn Douglas and Bill Williams. O Hara guides a younger singer to fame while protecting her protege from scandal by confessing a shooting. July 4 6 features Chicken Every Sunday.
Marie Aldean Weir and Raleigh C. Stafford were married June 4 1949 at 8 30 pm in the home of Reverend C G Scan ton. The couple will reside on a farm southeast of Formoso with witnesses Mr and Mrs Ross Freestad and Rex Patrick present. Floral decor featured roses lilac and peonies.
A basket dinner was held at the Charley Berggren home Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Bureman and Mark of Kansas City Missouri, and celebrating the birthdays of Mrs. Grant Berggren Mrs. Benny Lervold and Mrs. Warren Berggren. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Fogelsbergs the Berggrens Lervolds Stensos Nesmiths and others from Courtland Republic Hardy and Jacomie Wyoming with evening guests Darlene and Donald Lee Hannah Hanson and Rex Sandell among others.
A party at Mrs. Bill Moe’s home celebrated her birthday with guests including Mrs Ben Denoyer Mrs George Cardwell Steven Mrs Walter Anderson Mrs George Christie Mrs Neal Cady Mrs Walter Berry and Mrs Sam Summer Pinochle prizes went to Mrs Anderson high Mrs Denoyer low and Mrs Lottie Summer traveling Mrs Berry received guest prize A luncheon followed and Mrs Moe received many gifts
A Sunday afternoon basket dinner was held at the Clark Freed home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family Mrs Cynthia Scrivner Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner Glenn and Mervin Mr and Mrs Ivan Balek of Deshler Neb Mr and Mrs Chuck Mikesell and Mike and Mr and Mrs Sherman Scrivner and family of Superior Neb
Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman attend the June 13 commencement at Northwestern University Chicago Ill Their daughter Helen graduates from Evanston Hospital School of Nursing Also present were Mabel and Blanche Haggman who visited their niece Mrs Wm S Gindele and family of Park Ridge Ill
A Sunday afternoon gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven celebrated Steven's second birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette, Mr. and Mrs. Max Muth and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cardwell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauliné, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell, Miss Laura Frasmausseniett, and Mr. and Mrs. Ren Denver.
Sunday evening visitors at Mr. and Mrs. M. Eastvedt included William Van Uken of Kansas City Missouri Mr. and Mrs. M. Larson Mrs. Claudine Olti and Ollie Lena Oe of Abilene Mr. and Mrs. Idl Sonith and Sheryl and Janice Barleen.
Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless supervise the Intermediate Camp at Camp Lincoln as business manager and registrar while Patsy Némon Harold Cooper Larry Hobson and Lawrence Bookless attend. The Booklesses left Monday morning while the Zeners assisted with transport. Amana Group met in Lutheran church parlors with eleven members and five visitors. Upcoming hosts are Mrs Ed Swanson and Mrs Anna Swanson for July 1. A Melby dinner celebrated Mr and Mrs Joe Melhus 25th anniversary with multiple relatives in attendance.
Mrs. Fred Evert and Mrs. Bertie Evert accompanied Mrs. Lee Bettis to Concordia Sunday to visit Mrs. Evert's aunt and cousin who are patients in the local hospital.
Mrs Chuck Mikesell and Mike visited Thursday afternoon for coffee with Mrs Clark Freed and her children.
Mrs Minnie Anderson Mrs Henry Johnson Mrs Eva Sothers Mrs Lillie McGregor Mrs Minnie Farrell and Mrs Carl Veteto spent Thursday evening with Mrs Belle Etter in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Will Walters of Courtland spent Sunday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Evert in a local social gathering.
Miss Sadie Robison of Salina spent the weekend at the Robison home. Miss Edna Robison returned to Salina with her and will spend a couple of weeks there.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barber and Miss Hannah Hanson were Sunday evening visitors at the Robison residence.
Mr and Mrs George Christie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Odgers and Mr. and Mrs. Joey Odgers and Jean Ann were Sunday evening lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Christie.
Mr and Mrs M O Brown were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vic Carlson in Courtland.
Miss Adah Robison Miss Edna Robison and Mrs Bessie Tedrow visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg.
Mrs Ole Hanson Lawrence Einiff and Merl of Randall called at the El mer Melby home Friday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt returned home from a fishing trip to Probhert Minnesota on Saturday evening.
Mr Frank Granstedt and Mrs Granstedt spent Sunday evening with Mr E H Lewis and Mrs Lewis. The social visit highlights neighborhood ties and shared hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Arne Melby and family of Dallas spent from Friday until Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bureman and their son Mark of Kansas City visit Mrs. Bureman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Berggren, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogel and family. Mrs. Bureman works as a nurse at St. Luke hospital in Kansas City. Mr. Bureman is a City Mail carrier there.
Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family during a quiet social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Bureman and their son from Ohio visited Mr and Mrs John Bureman and Mark in Kansas City Missouri at the Charley Berggren home. The social call linked two regional families in a brief, cordially noted gathering.
Arla Ocobock and Nina Berggren were overnight guests of Judith and Anita Anderson on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Taylor Shellhammer and their relatives Carol and Helen from Denver Colorado arrived Saturday to spend vacation with Mrs Shellhammer's parents Dr and Mrs E Porter of Ahreng and sister Mrs Arnold Perry Mr Perry Marcia and Diane.
Sunday activity centered on Mrs. Ada Aspegren with visits from Mrs. C. Larson and family, Mr. K Bowling, and Mrs. Clyde Morris. The casual gathering reflects local social circles and neighborhood ties.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Carol hosted an ice cream party Friday evening for the baying crew and their families. Present were Mr and Mrs Bill Cooper Johnny Harold Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen Ira and Keith Mr and Mrs George Simmons Mr and Mrs Harold Rasmussen Karen and Danny.
Mrs Alta Goodwin Mrs Ford Olson and Eva Marie were Thursday overnight and Friday guests at the Glenwood Freed home.
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and children in honor of Mrs Glenwood Freed s birthday anniversary.
Sunday dinner guests of Jim Currie included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie and Dick of Topeka plus Mr. and Mrs. Norm Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family, and Bill Currie. Mrs. Carl McDowell attended as an afternoon guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Albert Moe were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and Billie.
Misses Patsy Cooper and Audrey Thompson returned home for the weekend from Salina where they are attending summer school.
Mrs. Henry Sandell and Mrs. Walter Fredrick of Laramie Wyoming visit their father Oren Hammill in St. Joseph hospital where he recently underwent eye surgery.
Henry Simmons is back from a 30 day leave after treatment at the Veterans hospital in Wadsworth.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren spent Sunday evening in Republic visiting at the Paul Beck home.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden welcomed Sunday afternoon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson to their home for a social call.
Mr and Mrs Henry Simmons of Republic and Mrs Chas Hohman were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Mrs Elwyn Isaacson was a coffee guest of Mrs ElReno Sederlin Friday afternoon in a cordial social call.
Mrs C O Johnson and Peggy La Sage visited Sunday after noon as guests at the El Reno Sederlin home for coffee in a casual social gathering.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. ElRene Sederlin and Miss Barbara Cooper visited the Henry England and Alvin Campbell homes at Wayne for a social call.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Evans in Republic bringing a quiet family gathering to the town.
Mrs. J. C. Carter of Denver Colorado and Mrs May Jones of Osborne visited Wednesday at the Lloyd Nelson home.
Rev. and Mrs. Hjalmar Larson and Hjalmar Jr of Clyde were Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and family.
Tuesday evening guest of Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal visited in Clay Center.
Mr and Mrs John Nylund and their son Johnny were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal.
A. B. Johnson was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and daughters at their home.
Mr and Mrs Edwin White and Mike attend Friday morning events in Salina where Lt White is assigned to air refueling duties. He serves as a B-29 pilot.
Mrs Martin Johnson and others have been in Oklahoma City for two weeks visiting her daughter Mrs Osborne. Paul Osborne returned home with them.
Tonight at the Princess Theatre see the screamingly funny farce For the Love of Mary starring Deanna Durbin. The program includes Warner-Pathe News other short subjects and 30 other reasons to laugh.
City of Scandia Kansas warns residents of enforcement of fireworks rules. Sales or barter before July 1 are banned and shooting is restricted to July 4 only. Violators face misdemeanor charges and fines up to $50 plus jail until fines and costs are paid. State law adds fire zone penalties.
The Princess Theatre presents an Owl Show on Saturday July 2 at 11 30 p m featuring Unknown Island Cinecolor with stars Philip Reed Virginia Grey Barton MacLane and Richard Denning. The adventure follows a group on a Pacific island as they encounter 13 prehistoric monsters including tyrannosaurus and giant sloth, based on data from National Geographic Society and other sources.
Mrs Lottie Lervold spent the past week in Courtland with Mr and Mrs Bill Free and their children, sharing time and extending visiting days.
Mrs. Oscar Odell and her sons called Friday afternoon on Mrs. Leonard Freed and her children.
Mrs. Melcher of Greeley Colorado and Mr and Mrs Chester Erickson with their children visited Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson on Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Orland Erickson and their children were Friday evening guests at a social gathering hosted by local neighbors. The event included informal fellowship and shared refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren returned home last Tuesday from Lincoln Nebraska where they attended their niece Shirley Faye Mercher s wedding.
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt and Don na Emil Boman and Mrs Louise Adair and Richard were guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family last Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola and Miss Irene Swanson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth.
The Kansas State Employment Service announces Robert McGrath of Belleville as Farm Placement Representative for the harvest season. He starts Wednesday June 22 and will work from the Arbuthnot Building in Belleville with a Belleville telephone listing. The service helps employers and job seekers at no cost and urges Republic County farmers and job seekers to contact him.
Pauline Cardwell hosted the Sherdahl 4-H Project meeting on June 17 withKay Rasmussen calling the meeting to order. Seven members attended and guests included Margaret Farley Ima Allen and Mrs Allent. Pauline and Beverly demonstrated sandwiches for special occasions. The next meeting will be with Bevzly Mikesell on June 21. Ila Allen Reporver
Dr C V Haggman received word from Dr John W Ekblad of Duluth Minnesota notifying death of Mrs Oberia Ryan aged 89 at her Duluth home early June 16 She was a sister of Mrs Ekblad and a former resident of the community The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved.
About 150 guests attended at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Norway on Sunday evening June 19 to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melhus. The event featured a formal program with songs, readings, and a silver token gift, followed by a reception in church parlors with decorated tables and a three-tier cake. Additional out-of-town guests were listed from multiple states.
Mr and Mrs George Strontberg Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and Lonnie Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family Mr and Mrs E Herbert Blough and children of Sabetha and Charles BoMan were Sunday evening coffee guests of Exnel Boman and Mrs Louise Adair and Richard.
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