OES Met on June 17 Scandia Chapter Honors Secretary
Scandia Chapter No 481 of the Order of the Eastern Star met June 17 with Mrs Clarence Strom as Worthy Matron and Lloyd Nelson as Worthy Patron. Elma Lewis received a gift for perfect reports to Grand Chapter for the second year in a row. A birthday dinner followed with tables for birthdays in the first six months. Next meeting September 5 will be obligation night and new member coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Order of the Eastern Star
Clarence Strom
Lloyd Nelson
Elma Lewis
Grand Chapter
Lewis
Cooper
ElRene Sederlin
Hilton Waite
J. Orville
Sherdahl 4-H Club Votes Officers and Summer Plans
The Sherdahl 4-H girls met June 6 at Mrs. Flossie Rasmussen to organize summer projects. Officers were elected: President Carol Flasrhausen Vice President Barbara Mahaffey Secretary Beth Habiger Reporter NaDeane Tallent. A cake baking demonstration led by Beth NaDeane with Mrs. Ruth Schercinsky followed lunches. Boosters sewing girls held a June 12 meeting at Carol Rasmussen's home with full attendance. Carol Rasmussen presided Roll call etc, and sewing hints were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T He Sherdahl
Flossie Rasmussen
Carol Flasrhausen
Sherdahl Boosters Sewing Girls
Carol Rasmussen
Girtnuseer
Ussen
Corky of Gasoline Alley at Princess Theatre
The famous Gasoline Alley comic strip families return on screen in Corky of Gasoline Alley at the Princess Theatre, with Scotty Beckett as Corky and Jimmy Lydon as Skeezix. The sequel promises more laughs as Corky’s in laws meet the Wallets and Elwood causes mischief in Corky’s restaurant and Skeezix’s garage. Don Beddoe plays Uncle Walt, Gordon Jones appears as Elwood, and Patti Brady stars as Judy. Also noted is a birthday party for Steven Cardwell with a large guest list and party favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasoline Alley
Frank O.’ King
Columbia Pictures
Corky
Scotty Beckett
Jimmy Lydon
Skeezix
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
Columbia
Uncle Walt
Phyllis
Judy
Don Beddoe
Walt
Gordon Jones
Elwood
Patti Brady
Cardwell family hosts fish fry gathering
A Friday evening family gathering and fish fry supper were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Homer Cardwell and family, Janet and Kenneth, Raymond Cardwell and Monte, Duaine Greenslade and Sam, Delbert Aspegren and family, Kyl lis, Ronald, and Agnes Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Steven
Ben Denoyer
Homer Cardwell
Janet
Kenneth
Raymond Cardwell
Monte
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Delbert Aspegren
Kyllis
Ronald
Agnes Cardwell
Picnic Supper At Harry Higbee Home Near Formosa
A picnic supper was enjoyed at the Harry Higbee home near Formosa Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blanding and Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry and Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Ferrow, Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Dunn and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Higbee and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Higbee
Formosa
Leo Blanding
Rex
Max Berry
Gordon
Walter Berry
Leland Ferrow
Vachel Crawford
LaVerne Dunn and
Higbee and Sons
Local visitors call on Ahrens and Perry households
Rev. and Mrs. Philemon Smith and Martha of Duluth Minnesota and Mrs. C. A. Smith of Holdrege Nebraska visited Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Ahrens and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry and family on Monday. Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson also stopped by in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philemon Smith
Martha
Duluth
Minn
C. A. Smith
Holdridge, Nezr
E. P. Ahrens
Arnold J. Perry
N. H. Pearson
Ahrens
Riverview 4-H Girls Meet for Angel Food and Orangeade Cake
The Riverview 4-H cooking group met with Glada Thompson with seven girls present. Glade and others demonstrated angel food cake and Shirley demonstrated orange aid cake. both were well received. The next meeting is planned for July 3 at Clara Mae’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Glada Thompson
Glade
Eee
Shirley
Clara Maeer
Family Dinner at the Smith Home Sunday
A family dinner was shared at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Smith on Sunday with relatives including Mr and Mrs Ote Wayman their daughters and Miss Emma Moravek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Smith
Ote Wayman
Mr. Dauer
Mrs Tom Hosts Party for Jane’s Birthday
Mrs Tom entertained a small party on Thursday afternoon for her daughter Jane’s birthday. Guests included Connie and Dora with other family and neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Hay
Jane
Saxy
Connie
Doro
Scandia Kansas Enacts Fireworks Regulation Ordinance
The ordinance defines fireworks as any powder or chemical preparations for Fourth of July use and bans selling fireworks before July 1 and after July 4. It restricts firing to July 4 and imposes up to a $50 fine plus jail for violations, noting state law reinforces penalties within the fire zone in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Scandia
Birthday Tea Honoring Mrs George Cardwell
A group of ladies gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. George Cardwell’s home for her birthday anniversary. Present were Mrs. George Christie, Mrs. Bill Moe, Mrs. Walter Berry, Mrs. Neal Cady, Mrs. Lars Norgard, and Mrs. Ben Denoyer. Mrs. Cardwell received many nice and useful gifts. A lovely luncheon was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
George Christie
Bill Moe
Walter Berry
Neal Cady
Lars Norgard
Ben Denoyer
Cardwell
Mrs. Freed Returns After California Trip Circuit
Mrs Charley Freed came home Saturday after visiting her sister Miss Pearl Wonsford in Los Angeles and friends in Long Beach Catalina Island the Grand Canyon Carlsbad Caverns Santa Fe and Denver with Mr and Mrs S H Wyant and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Freed
Miss
Pearl Wonsford
Los Angeles
Calif
Long Beach
Catalinia Island
The
Grand Canyon
Carlsbad Caverns
Santa Fe
N. Mex
Mrs
S. H. Wyant
Denver
Colo
Picnic Dinner at Granstedt Cabin Near Scandia
A Sunday gathering at the Granstedt cabin north of Scandia brought together Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brough of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Johnson and Janie Jo of Red Cloud Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt for a family picnic meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granstedt
Scandia
Thomas Brough
Kansas City
Forest Johnson
Janie Jo
Red Cloud
Nebr
Wilbur .Zener
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Frank Granstedt
English Family Visit Noted in Local Social Page
Mr and Mrs L A English and their children visited accompanied by Mr and Mrs W S, as listed in the social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. English
W. S
Mrs Latslangon Visits Andersons in Beloit
Mrs Latslangon spent a couple of days visiting with Mr and Mrs Ever Ett Anderson in Beloit last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latslangon
Mrs. Everett Anderson
Beloit
Sunday Tea Honoring Mar 3 at Nelson Home
Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson Sammy and Margie in honor of Mpr 3 at Batheriay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nelson
Sammy
Margie
Batheriay
Cardwell Family Birthday Celebration Honors Mr Cardwell
A social gathering marked Mr Cardwell’s birthday anniversary with family members present including Mr and Mrs Lesle Rasmussen Carol Mrs Christina Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen Laura Rasmussen Agnes Cardwell and Charley Cardwell along with Artie Cardwell Ben Setloyer Ernie Strom and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basket Ainner
Elmer
Cardwell
Mr. Cardwell
Lesle
Respiussen
Carol
Christina. Rasmussen
Ralph Rasmussen
Laura Rasmussen
Agnes Cardwell
Na Mae preLnes Tua
Charley Cardwell
Artie Cardwell
Aneth
Ben Setloyer
Ernie. Strom
Mrs Ed Boman Dinner Guest In York Nebraska
Mrs Ed Boman of York Nebraska was a Monday evening supper guest of Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Jim Briscoe and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boman
York, Nebr
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Jim Briscoe
Frank Granstedt
Briscoe and Hohman Family Visited the Browns
Mr and Mrs Jim Briscoe and family and Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Vic Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Briscoe
Harry Hohman
Vic Brown
Bill McClure
Arnt Carlson
Hidene
Mrs H L Walker Visits Santa Cruz Guests
Mrs H L Walker of Santa Cruz New Mexico spent the latter part of the week as guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Evert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Walker
Santa Cruz, N. Mex
Fred Evert
Hutchins and Cuthberts Meet in Nebraska Visit
Mr and Mrs W C Hutchins and Willis and Miss Mary Sutter of Chester Neb visited with Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthberts on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hutchins
Willis
Mary Sutter
Chester
Nebr
Carl Cuthberts
Local families host Thursday evening visit
Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Gloria and Viola joined Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson in visiting Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Swanson
Gloria
Viola
Kenneth Danielson
Elmer Danielson
Mrs Rodney Dovel Visited Fairbury Hosts
Mrs Rodney Dovel was the Tuesday overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Ray mond Pavlicek in Fairbury Nebraska during a brief visit confirming affiliations with local residents and a social occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dovel
Raymond Pavlicek
Fairbury
Nebr
Oklahoma couple visits Jackson family this week
Mr and Mrs E W Kitchen and their sons Earl and William of Oklahoma City spent last week with Mrs Kitchen's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kitchen
Earl and
William
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jackson families share ice cream and cake visit
Mr and Mrs Keith Jackson and Mr and Mrs Art Jackson Myrna Merle and Joyce spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs E W Kitchen and sons and Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson. They all enjoyed ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Jackson
Art Jackson
Myrna
Merle
Joyce
Fred’ Jackson
Fred Jackson
E. A. Tornquist
Allwin Tornquist
Oklahoma City Family Spends Thursday Visit
Mr and Mrs BE Kitchen Earl and William of Oklahoma City OK and Mrs Ered Jackson spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Kitchen
Earl and William
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ered
Jackson
Art
Fredrickson Family Hosts Sunday Gathering
Reuben Fredrickson, Johnny, and Mr and Mrs John Naslund spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Louise Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben ‘Fredricxson
Johnny
John Naslund
Louise Fredrickson
Family gathering draws Reece kin to York Ohio
A fragmented note describes Mr and Mrs Sage Nae visiting Mrs Saeth Penne and Leopeflson with other relatives. The Reece family and children attended a gathering in York Ohio, with Mrs a participant noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Ben Dere
Saeth Penne
Leopeflson
Reece
York, O
Ant
Scandia Intermediate Girl Scouts to Play Belleville
The Scandia Intermediate Girl Scouts host the Belleville Intermediate Girl Scouts in a softball game at Scandia ball park Friday evening June 27 at 6 15 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and watch the girls play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Belleville
Peterson sails to Navy Preparatory School in Oklahoma
Gerald B. Peterson, Airman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd G Peterson of Scandia, leaves Corpus Christi for an eight week Navy Preparatory School course at Norman Oklahoma. Peterson is a 1950 Scandia High School graduate who joined the Navy in January 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald B. Peterson
USN
Lloyd G. Peterson
Scandia
U.S. Naval Air
Texas
Navy
Naval Technical Training Center
Norman
Okla
Peterson
Alstatt Family Dinner Guests At Aspegrens Saturday
Mr and Mrs Vincent Alstatt and family were Saturday lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Alstatt
Wallace Aspegren
Becks Visit With Aspregens Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Paul Beck visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspregn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Beck
Mrs
Wallace Aspegren
Vic and Mrs Brown Attend Briscoe Home Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown were last Thursday evening guests at the Jim Briscoe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Vic Brown
Jim Briscoe
Blaine Berry Waits for Realignment After Camp Crowder Trip
Blaine Berry left last week for Camp Crowder Missouri and is presently awaiting military realignment decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Berry
Camp Crowder, Mo
Dinner Guests at Anderson Home Reflect Local Guests
Mrs E R Setsons, Mike and Jane and Mrs Ada Aspegren were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson, Judith and Anita. Mr and Mrs George Larson, Larry and Lorraine were afternoon guests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Setsons
Mike and
Jane
Ada Aspegren
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
George Larson
Larry
Lorraine
Coppocks on Ten Day Furlough From Fort Riley
M Sgt and Mrs Arthur Coppock are spending a ten day furlough with Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Coppock
Fort Riley
Walter Anderson
Aspegren Visit with Hansen Family in Lincoln Neb
Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren visited a few days last week with Mr and Mrs Dale Hansen and Cheryl in Lincoln Nebraska. The note records a brief social trip and mentions the local guests and host families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Aspegren
Dale Hansen
Cheryl
Lincoln
Nebr
Kallmans Learn of Brother-in-Law Delbert McKenzie’s Death
Mr and Mrs W F Kallman received word Monday that their brother in law Delbert McKenzie of Glendale California died Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kallman
Delbert McKenzie
Glendale
Calif
Berry Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gord on Dennis Kohls and Cameron Smith were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Berry
Gordon
Dennis Kohls
Cameron Smith
Walter Berry
Georgie Stromberg and Godfrey Boman Head to Hunter Harvest
Georgie Stromberg and Godfrey Boman left Friday for Hunter to work in the harvest season. They joined other workers in the local agricultural drive expected to run through autumn harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Stromberg
Godfrey Boman
Hunter
Mr and Mrs George Rocky Visit Alvo Nebraska
Mr and Mrs George Rocky and their boys from Alvo Nebraska visited Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rocky
Thompson family hosts guests for Sunday dinner
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their girls were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Rolla Thompson and Glads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson
Rolla Thompson
Glads
Visit of Ben Stofer and Mrs Stofer to Mrs White
Mr and Mrs Ben Stofer of Superior Nebraska visited with Mrs May White. The brief notes a social call with local residents and mentions no further details or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Stofer
Superior
Nebr
May ‘White
Construction Starts on Courtland Canal in Kansas
The Bureau of Reclamation began the Courtland Canal project in June 1962 to irrigate about 35 000 acres in Kansas as part of the Bostwick Irrigation District. The Harlan County Dam was recently dedicated, supplying water for Kansas and Nebraska irrigation. Land charges under Public Law 191 apply only to the owner’s ability to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Reclamation
Kansas
Courtland Canal
Bostwick Irrigation District
Corps of Engineers
Republican River
Harlan County
Nebraska
Courtland
Alma
Bostwick
Pink and Blue Shower Hosted at Norway Lutheran Church
Mrs. Joseph R. Melhus hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Earl Melby at the Norway Lutheran church basement. Guests included Mrs. Earl Melby, Mrs. Elmer Melby, Martha Nondorf, Eulah Nondorf, and many others, with pink and blue decor and flowers. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Melhus
Earl Melby
Norway Lutheran Chuch
Elmer Melby
Martha
Lawrence Nondorf
Eulah
Edna Dickie
Marcia
Karen
Geo.Larson
Lorraine
Don Largon
Sonia
Eugene Brown, Jr
Beloit
John Jensen
Clara Nondorf
Art Danielson
Ethel Jacobson
Jan Dutton
Harry Jeardee
Glenn Lorimer
Ole Hanson
Gordon Hibbs
Swen Carlson
Connie
Dorothy
Carolene
Oscar Carlson
Harold Hanson
Gilbert Hanson
Jetta Rae
Casper Hanson
Frances
Fred Simmons
Amon Seals
Oscar Hanson
Ernest Blecha
Pearl Jeadoe
Alva Jeardoe
Lee Jeardoe
Elwin Danielson
Irvin Nondorf
Orville Nondorf
Herbert Hanson
Summer band practice opens at Library under new director
The first summer band meeting was held at the Library with Adolph Nelson as director. Eighteen members attended, eight new musicians joined. New officers include Barbara Cooper president, Lois Erickson secretary and reporter, Harold Cooper treasurer, Patsy Nelson and Joyce Sothers librarians. Members should meet at 8:00 p.m. each Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Barbara Cooper
Lois Erickson
Harold Cooper
Patsy Nelson
Joyce Sothers
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes June 18
The American Legion Auxiliary met June 18 at the Legion hall with seven members present. President Flossie Rasmussen led the business meeting. A letter from Glad Thompson was read thanking the group for her trip. the Auxiliary voted to wait until July 16 for further action and urged maximum attendance at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American , Legion Auxiliary
Flossie Rasmussen
Glads Thompson
Girta Abs
Nebe Family Noted in Concordia and Jemestown
Mr and Mrs Orville Peterson of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Chester McMillen of Jemestown are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebe
Orville
Peterson
Concordia
Chestler McMillen
Jemestown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marjorie ‘Main
Percy
Killbride
Xobiantie
Richard Long
Kettle
Long
Lars
Nelson
Handsome
James* Hest
Riesie
Apache Pass
OES
Corky OF
Monte Thomas
Arnold
Bette Lee Loring
Gregory White
Jimmy
Marjorie Cox
Jimmy Nylund
Kenny Henricksen
Beverly
Phyllis Manfield
Monte Cardwell
Jane Wa
Deanell Reece
Susan Dart
Lynette Boyles
Paula Sandell
Darlene
Arlene Nystrom
Ronald Aspegren
Denise Thull
Ardeth Cardwell
Anita Spitler
Judy DeWitt
Debra Sue Morrow
Jo Ann Medlin
Steven Cardwell
Pisxrson
Navy Prep
Norman English
Larry Arnold
Wichita
Mrs. W. S. English
John Stolander
Jean Clark
Smith Center
Bill Clark
Billy
Mrs. Eugene Brown, Jr
Eldene
Alan McClure
A. N. Hedstrom
Coppock
Ft. Riley
Maggie Hohman
Richard Loring
47 Club
Carl Hugos
Martin Larson
Victor .Herrman
Anil . Chalga
Eugene Herrman
Fam
Japg
Lloyd
Jordiy
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