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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1960

Page

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Miss Aurie McBride Honored at Scandia Shower

Miss Aurie McBride celebrated at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Scandia. Hostesses were the Methodist Choir Women and attendees included family friends and many local women from Jamestown and area, honoring the bride-to-be prior to her June 26 wedding.

Aurie McBride Scandia Methodist Choir Aurie George Fike Peggy Erickson George Stromberg Roy Tedrow Woodrow Anderson Helen Beck Chris Nelson Bill Reece Reynold Nystrom Carole Helen Aaron Johnson Lester Richards Maudie Farrell H. C. Quantic Lois Martha Robison Don Freed Bill Moe Alice Hammer Robert Doctor Neal McBride Mary Elgabeth Beverly Ethel French Leslie Stensons Vernon Erickson Janice Leonard Freed Wilbur Zener Lena Lloyd Bertha Granstedt Josie Robison Glenn Currie Cheryl Frank Williams Gwen Margaret Ellen Johnson Don Thomas Edna Judah Robison Jack Reece Richard Fogelberg Neal Cady Alice Lloyd Nelson Joseph Johnson Larry Hobson May Isaacson Glen Scrivmer R. E. Cooper Lottie Berggren Milo Johnson R. G. Moe Carl Reece Edith Norris Marilyn Johnston Walter Boyles Lars Hanson Guy Frazier Hobart Green Clark Blachly Jamestown Kenneth Christensen Carl Peterson Harold Champlin

Augustana Lutheran Church Women Hold June Meeting

The Augustana Lutheran Church Women’s Society met in Amana church parlors June 10. President Mrs. Algot Anderson led opening prayers and scripture. A program by Mrs. Aspgren and Mrs. Melby followed, featuring a film on the Augustana Centennia l His Kingdom Lives Forever and a centennial message. Officers elected for next year include Delbert Aspgren president and Clark Freed vice president. The session ended with The Lord’s Prayer.

Augustana Lutheran’ Church Women’s Society Amana Lutheran Church Algot Anderson Delbert Aspegren Asperren Earl Melby Augustana Augustana Synod Carl Reece Kenneth Tuley Alice Hammer Harvey Hammer Wilbert Hall Clark Freed Russell Lervold Carl Hammer Lars Norgard C. W. Strom Warren Johnson

Hammer Family Reunion Attendees Gather for Local Dinner

Mrs. Lars Hammer hosted the annual Hammer family reunion at Norway Lutheran church on June 19 with 93 attending. Distances covered Manhattan Richland Richland Wash Arcadia California and Belleville among listed relatives and friends from many households.

Lars Hammer Hammer Norway Lutheran Church Richard Hugos Josie Medlin Karl Hugos Manhattan Alta Brown Tanner Jane Richland, Wash Vena Hatcher Leona Bollinger Kathryn Higgins Noreator Allan Vannic Ben Lervold Alice Hammer Iver Hammer Sonia Harvey Hammer Charles Robison Delton Debra Harold Hammer Clarence Stengaas John Graham M. L. Larson Harry Ringer Belleville Richard van Auken Kansas City E. M. Eastvedt Glenn Larson Lyle Ralph Larson Steve Craig Karen Ross Clarice Alfred Hammer Leonard Barleen Arnold Karen John Whitley Mike Gregg P. J. Bammer Louise J. P. Knudson George Lm. Mielzon David and Pati

Blessed is He and OES Notice in June

Our 1960 honor roll notes subscriptions received. Agnes Cardwell and Wes Krischke are mentioned with blessings on a virtuous life. A notice for Scandia Chapter No 481 OES announces a special meeting Friday night June 24 with degrees to be conferred. members urged to attend.

Agnes Cardwell Wes Krischke Scandia OES

Birthday Celebrations Span Families Across Courtland and Belleville

Friday and Sunday gatherings marked birthday anniversaries for Sothers, Carlgren, Waite, Sandell and others. Attendees from Courtland, Belleville, Rapid City South Dakota and Munden joined in meals and greetings, with extended families and youths present.

Dean Sothers Courtland Clyde Norris Belleville Hilton Waite Billy Waite Ralph Moe Elmer van Nortwick Lynn Mark Grace Kallman Mabel Nesmith

Denoyer Golden Wedding Picnic Honored by Triple L Club

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer were honored guests at a Buffalo park picnic supper on Wednesday evening June 15. The event sponsored by Triple L club members and their families celebrated the Denoyers golden wedding anniversary.

Ben Denoyer Buffalo Park Triple L Club Denoyer

Mr and Mrs Alvin Stolarider and Scotty visit Flossie Larson

Mr and Mrs Alvin Stolarider and their guest Scotty were Saturday evening guests of Flossie Larson and Ed McCaull.

Alvin Stolarider Scotty Flossie Larson Ed McCaull

Danielson family hosts Sunday luncheon guests

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson were Sunday afternoon lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson. Evening guests there were Ephriam Hedstrom, Ruth and Herbert.

Kenneth Danielson Elmer Danielson Ephriam Hedstrom Ruth Herbert

Friday dinner guests include Shaffer family and Fiarkoski clan

Friday dinner guests featured Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer and S/Sgt and Mrs John Fiarkoski and Johnny of Plattsburg New York Mrs Edna Fiarkoski of Nort Field Virginia Dennis Shaffer of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family

Harley Shaffer John Fiarkoski Johnny Plattsburg N. Y Edna Fiarkoski Nort Field Dennis Shaffer Topeka Allen Larson

Dinner guests at the Harley Shaffer home

Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Harold Van Vieeh Anita and Dennis Shaffer of Topeka and Jerry Shaffer of Concordia. Afternoon callers were Mrs Allen Larson and children.

Harley Shaffer Harold van Vieeh Anita Dennis Shaffer Topeka Jerry Shaffer Concordia Allen Larson

Swanson Family Hosts Father’s Day Guests

Guests at Mr. and Mrs Alfred Swanson included Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and family from Belleville and Mr. and Mrs Clif ford Swanson. also Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and family from Agenda. Mr and Mrs Richard Degner and family from Hebron. Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson and family from Concordia. and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family.

Alfred Swanson Kenneth, Danielson Clifford Swanson Belleville Marvin, Novak Agenda Richard Degner Hebron Richard Swanson Concordia Harold Swanson

American Legion Meeting Scheduled Thursday June 28

The American Legion announces a meeting set for Thursday night June 28. Members are urged to attend at the post hall to discuss upcoming events and community service plans.

American Legion

Shrine Circus To Welcome Local Kids In Concordia

The Shrine Circus comes to the Fairgrounds in Concordia on Sunday July 24 with two showings at 2 30 and 8 p m for area grade school and preschool children who attend as guests of local business and professional people The North Central Kansas Shrine Club sponsors the event led by Phil Smith and features the living twin elephants and a performing camel along with 46 acts and 80 000 costumes Proceeds fund Easter shoes for handicapped and underprivileged children

Shrine Circus Fairgrounds Concordia North Central Kansas Shrine Club Phil Smith Kansas Shrine Club Shrine Clubs Disney Land California Cloud Republic

Browns Scout Notes Meet Mondays at 3 30

The Brownie Scouts meet at 3 30 p m each Monday. On June 27 they plan a library project and Patty Hallgren will serve lunch.

Patty Hallgren

Mrs Lillie McGregor Visits Brother in Missouri

Mrs Lillie McGregor of Marshall town Missouri spent Thursday with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Evert.

Lillie McGregor Marshalltown, Mo Fred Evert

Davis Family Visits Acher in Ottis After Navy Bond

Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and their boys visited Mr and Mrs Robert Acher and family of Ottis on their way home from Larned Saturday. Mr Acher and Jim were Navy buddies.

Jim Davis Robert Acher Ottis Larned Mr. Acher Jim Navy

Clay Center hosts Brewsters and Davis family visits

Mr and Mrs Howard Brewster and Tommy of Clay Center Nebraska stayed Friday night with Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family. The Davis couple also spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs George Stromberg.

Jack Davis George Stromberg

Courtland and Belleville men visit Glenwood Freed home

Russell Nelson of Courtland and Bob Defenbaugh of Belleville called Tuesday at the Glenwood Freed home.

Russell Nelson Courtland Bob Defenbaugh Belleville Glenwood Freed Home

Mrs Amanda Freed Visits Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys

Mrs Amanda Freed was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys, sharing conversation and hospitality in a cordial social call.

Amanda Freed Olga Hugos Gladys

Baby Kimberly Sue Born to Mr and Mrs Cady at Belleville

Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady announce the birth of a daughter Kimberly Sue on Wednesday June 15 at Belleville hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson.

Leslie Cady Kimberly Sue Belleville Hospital Neal Cady Floyd Johnson

Melhus Guests at Cardwell Supper Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Harold Melhus were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell.

Harold Melhus Charley Cardwell

Sunday Dinner Guests at Shaffer Home

Sunday dinner guests at the Harley Shaffer home included Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family.

Harley Shaffer Mrs Allen Larson Harold Larson

Eastvedt Guests Dine With Larson Family

Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Eastvedt of Arcadia California and Mrs EB M Eastvedt were Friday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson.

Carl T. Eastvedt Arcadia, Calif EB. M. Eastvedt M. L. Larson

Courtland Visitors Share Evening With Aspegrens

Mr and Mrs Ed Flick and Kimberly of Courtland spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family.

Ed Flick Kimberly Courtland Delbert Aspegren

Dennis Shaffer Visits Topeka Grandparents

Dennis Shaffer of Topeka spent last week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Harley during a family visit.

Dennis Shaffer Topeka Mrs Harley. Shaffer

Johnsons Host Family Guests From Wichita

Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson along with Scott and Mark of Wichita stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson over the weekend.

Leo Johnson Scott and Mark Wichita Joe N. Johnson

Concordia basket dinner honors Ernest Nelson in park

A Father’s Day basket dinner took place in Concordia to honor Ernest Nelson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nelson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson and Gary Lee, all of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. Iver Hammer and Sonia.

Concordia

Algor Anderson and Johnsons Share Sunday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charley O Johnson in a neighborly social visit.

Algor Anderson Charley O. Johnson

Rasmussen Undergoes Major Operation at Belleville Hospital

Leslie Rasmussen, who underwent a major operation Friday, is a patient at Belleville hospital. Also listed there from Scandia are Mrs. Ivy Brown, Mrs. Earl Melby, Bill Currie, and Adolph Nelson.

Leslie Rasmussen Belleville Hospital Scandia Ivy Brown Earl Melby Bill Currie Adolph Nelson

Mr and Mrs Merle Avery Visit Con cordia Weekday

Mr and Mrs Merle Avery of Concordia spent Monday with Mrs S J Swenson in a social visit.

Merle Avery Concordia S. J. Swenson

Edith Felbeck and Edwin Miller Visit Johnsons

Mrs Edith Felbeck and Edwin Miller called on Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson on Friday morning.

Edith Felbeck Edwin Miller Joe N. Johnson

Willing Workers Meet at Methodist Church June 23

The Willing Workers group will meet at the Methodist church on Thursday June 23 for a potluck lunch. Remember the silent Auction.

Museum Fasson Bumper Sticker Drive At Buffalo Park

Scandia Community Club prints Fasson bumper stickers to promote Buffalo Park and the City Museum and Kansas Centennial. Citizens from sixth grade through high school are urged to help apply stickers to tourists cars visiting the museum this summer at the City Office.

Scandia Community Club Buffalo Park Kansas

Foot Injured in Lawn Mower Accident

Mrs. Earl Melby suffered a serious foot injury last Thursday when her foot was caught by a power lawn mower blade. She was rushed to the Baltimore hospital where she remains a patient with damage to the ball of the foot and toe.

Earl Melby Balti

Friendly and Trinity Groups Hostess Gatherings Friday

The Friendly Group meets at 2:00 PM Friday June 24 with hostess Mrs. Clark Freed and co host Mr Amanda Freed at the Clark Freed home. The Trinity Group meets at Mrs Reyn Denoyer’s home at 2:00 PM Friday June 24 as hostess.

Clark Freed Amanda Freed Trinity Group Reyn Denoyer

Personal Shower for Mrs Ruby Berry Hosted by Mrs Thompson

Mrs Ruby Berry received a personal shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Lester Thompson. Guests included numerous friends and relatives such as Mrs Max Berry Mrs Tom Hay and Jane Mrs Arthur Hay of Aurora and others from Formosa Concordia Courtland and nearby towns. A luncheon was served by the hostesses and assistants.

Ruby Berry Lester Thompson Berry Max Berry Tom Hay Jane Arthur Hay Aurora Jerry Hay Vachel Crawford Formosa Zena Storer Todd Cardwell George Cardwell Max Muth August Johnson Kackley Amanda Palmquist Sigrid Rodde Concordia Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Lloyd Nelson George Fike Daisy Reed Alley Gunter Barbara Everhart Aaaron Johnson Lars ‘Norgard Lena Fogelberg Thompson Patsy Max Thompson Bob Thompson Johnny Nondorf Darrell Morehead Harvey Melby

Van Vleet-Wingrove Tie in Larnard Ceremony

Miss Myrna Ruth Way Vleet of Larnard wed Mr. Pete Wingrove of Amarillo Texas at the First Christian church in Larnard on Saturday June 18 at 2 30 PM. Granddaughter of Lloyd and Mrs Davis. Local relatives attended including Lloyd Davis Jim Davis and families Mrs Jack Davis and children. O M Nelson of Hastings Nebr and Howard Brewster with Tommy of Clay Center Nebr also present.

Myrna Ruth Way, Vleet Larnard Pete Wingrove Amarillo Texas First Christian Church van Vleet Lloyd Davis Jim Davis Jack Davis O. M. Nelson Hastings, Nebr Howard Brewster Tommy Clay Center Nebr

Home in Kackley Burns in Morning Fire

The Eugene Hedstrom residence in Kackley was destroyed by a fire around six in the morning. The fire, likely caused by lightning, left only the brick structure standing as the wood and brick house burned. The Hedstroms had moved to the farm last winter and the house was vacant at the time.

Eugene Hedstrom Kackley Hedstroms

Town, Mo. Caller Of Mrs. Agnes Cardwell

A Saturday caller in town, Mo., visited Mrs. Agnes Cardwell. The brief note records a local social interaction without further details.

Lillie McGregor Marshalltown, Mo Agnes Cardwell

Nelsons Return Home From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs Vernon Nelson and family returned to Concordia from Chicago Illinois where they visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Nelson and family and Mr and Mrs Alvin Nelson and family.

Vernon Nelson Concordia Chicago Ill Glenn Nelson Alvin Nelson

Freed family visit to Manhattan with Clarks

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and their children Judy Roger and Sharon drove to Manhattan Sunday to see Mr and Mrs Paul Clark and family Judy stayed for a longer visit.

Glenwood Freed Judy Roger Sharon Freed Manhattan Paul Clark

Mn and Mrs Cooper Visit Topeka Friends Over Weekend

Mn and Mrs Raymond Cooper spent the weekend in Topeka visiting Mr and Mrs Hidon Hammeke and other relatives. The trip highlighted social ties and regional connections among local families.

Mrs Raymond Cooper Topeka Hidon Hammeke

Berry Family News Visit Friends in Formoso

Mr and Mrs Max Berry and sons spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Wyber Berneking Jayne and Terri of Formoso.

Max Berry and Wyber, Berneking, Jayne and Terri Formoso

Petersons and Swanson Dine With Swansons Sunday

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Alfred Swanson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Swan. The visit highlights a weekend gathering at the Swan residence.

Carl Peterson Alfred Swanson Harold Swanson

Swanson Family Visits Novak Family in Agenda

Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and their family spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and family in Agenda confirming a friendly social gathering.

Harold Swanson Marvin Novak Agenda

Wilbur Zener Guests At Bennett Family Home

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener were Sunday evening guests of Dr and Mrs J L Bennett and family, visiting for the evening at their home.

Wilbur Zener J. L. Bennett

Robison Couple Weekend Visit Across Wichita and Salina

Mr and Mrs Edward Robison of Wichita visited their relatives over a weekend. They arrived Friday evening and returned Sunday afternoon after stopping in Salina to see Sadie and Hona Robison.

Edward ‘Robison Wichita

Picnic gathering in Formosa hosts guests from multiple states

Mrs A W Horn and Mrs Warthan of Formoso, Robert Taylor of Eugene Oregon, and Mr and Mrs Max Berry and sons were guests of Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formosa on Sunday evening for a picnic supper.

A.W. Horn Warthan Formoso Robert Taylor Eugene Ore Max Berry and Sons Vachel Crawford Formosa

Social Hour Club Met With Hostess Mrs Cecil Allen

The Social Hour club met Friday June 17 with Mrs Cecil Allen as hostess. Eleven members and two guests attended. Prizes were won by Mrs Gerald Hallack and Mrs Dale Stafford. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Oscar Berggren July 1 with a Thought for the Day as roll call.

Cecil Allen John Cady Keith Allen Gerald Hallack Dale Stafford Oscar Berggren

Lincoln couple visit Jacksons for morning coffee

Mr and Mrs Hugh McMullen of Lincoln Nebraska were Monday morning guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson for coffee and conversation in their home located in Lincoln Nebraska.

Hugh McMullen Lincoln, Nebr Fred Jackson

Pasarobles Residents Visit Johnsons Friday

Emanuel Tornquist of Pasarobles California and Tom Tornquist were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson.

Emanuel. Tornquist Pasarobles, Calif Tom Tornquist Joe N. Johnson

Jacksons Host Concordia Visit and New Baby Arrival

Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson called at the home of Mr and Mrs Keith Jackson of Concordia on Monday afternoon. Baby Cynthia was brought home from the hospital on Saturday.

Fred Jackson Keith Jackson Concordia Cinthia

Start of Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition in Kansas

The Kansas Game Commission votes to acquire land near Jamestown to expand Republic County Wildlife Refuge to about 2700 acres. Legislation funded the project with 69,208 dollars in 1959 and 145,000 dollars in 1960 for dam building and development.

Kansas Forrestry, Fish Amt Game Commission Topeka Republic County Wildlife Refuge Jamestown Theo. A. Sanborn Senate Forrestry, Fish and Game Committee Sanborn Courtland

Kansas May Savings Bonds report totals

Republic County residents purchased 32518 in Series E and H bonds during May bringing the county total for 1960 to 282435. Kansas statewide May purchases reach 34933294 dollars, about 238 of the 1960 quota, with a county tally of 5257182 for Series E and H bonds. County Chairman A H James provided the figures.

United States Republic County A. H. James Kansas James

Sherdahl 4-H Cooking and Sewing Class Meets

The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Cooking and Sewing class met at Wayne Pickel home Monday afternoon with all members and two leaders present. Sonya Pickel demonstrated brownies while the sewing girls practiced a straight seam and lunch was prepared by the food girls.

Sherdahl Boosters Wayne Pickel Home Sonya Pickel

Falling Limb Kills Topekan Orville Nichols

Orville Nichols ninety nine died Sunday night in a Topeka hospital from a skull fracture after being struck by a falling limb while fishing at Lake Wabaunsee. He was knocked into the lake and pulled out by his son Kenneth Nichols who warned by Ray Coleman Jr. and moved Michael Nichols to safety. Nichols a former paint foreman for the Air Force Depot and prior chiropractor was born July 28 1901 and moved to Topeka from Harveyville six years ago. He leaves wife Nettie M Nichols daughter Mrs William D Murphy four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Wall Diffenderfer Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Orville Nichols Garden Lane Topeka Lake Wabaunsee Nichols Kenneth Nichols Wichita Ray Coleman, Jr Michael William D. Murphy 17Th St Wall-Diffenderfer Memorial Park Cemetery Orville Doc) Nichola Scandia Nichola Journal

Sunday Dinner Guests Across Sjolander Family

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Charlie Sjolander and family with Mr and Mrs Earl Van Aken of Belleville Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill Mr and Mrs Hustace Sjolander of Concordia Hulda Carlson of Oberlin and Mrs Elva Sjolander.

Charlie Sjolander Earl van Aken Belleville Carl Erickson Bill Hustace Sjolander Congordia Hulda Carlson Oberlin Elva Sjolander

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