Rescue Committee Organizes Into Sub Teams
The Scan dia Civil Defense Rescue committee met at the City Office on Tuesday evening June 17 to form three rescue teams of four. First team led by the first man on the list as chairman includes Ambulance group members Guy Frazier Carl Hammer Larry Freed Ted Maupin. Stretcher Bearers split into two squads with Rev R B Wilke Rev George Nielson Jack Reece and Jack Davis in No 1 and Algor Anderson Larry Meyer Harold Steele Loren Jensen in No 2. A second set of rescue workers forms three teams: No 1 R A Williams Lester Gustin Dale Sanderson and Omer Olsen. No 2 Ben Lervold Godfrey Boman Judy Freed Norman Currie. No 3 Jack Smith Dale Lewellyn Axel Jensen Larry Olsen. Meeting place for rescue committees is the City Office and Fire Station stored equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Civil Defense
Guy Frazier
Carl G. Hammer
Larry Freed
Ted Maupin
R. B. Wilke
George Nielson
Jack Reece
Jack Davis
Algor Anderson
Larry Meyer
Harold Stééler
Loren Jensen
R. A. Williams
Lester Gustin
Dale Sanderson
Omer Olsen
Ben Lervold
Godfrey Boman
Juddy Freed
Norman Currie
Jack Smith
Dale Lewellyn
Axel Jensen
Larry Olsen
Scandia Forms Full Ground Observer Civil Defense Network
Scandia Kansas joined towns with a complete Ground Observer Corps and Civil Defense program begun by Mayor William B. Moe on 7 April 1958. The post has 45 trained observers, day captains plus four observers per day, a warning system and listed storm shelters. Officers include Moe as supervisor and Josie Robison as chief observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Defender
Scandia
Kansas
William B. Moe
Air Force
Josie Robison
Allen Gunter
George Larson
Lee Loring
J. L. Gennett
Lloyd Nelson
Lawrence D. Tracer
Walter Boyles
Lester Simpson
E. B. Conzelman
Farmers Home Administration aid urged for storm losses
Buford Miller, County Supervisor, says Farmers Home Administration loans may help farmers replace or repair homes and buildings and cover operating costs. Under State Director Potter, surveys of tornado and hail damage are being carried out to assess need for emergency authority. Miller, serving Republic and Cloud counties, invites farmers to visit Concordia office or the Belleville courthouse basement on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Buford Miller
Thomas M. Potter
Miller
Republic
Cloud
Concordia
Belleville
Teen-age Dance Club Sees About 50 Attendees Saturday
The Teen-age Dance Club held another Saturday night event with around 50 teen-agers in attendance. Discussion arose about eligibility as attendees ranged from 7th grade to high school with other children admitted if accompanied by parents. Mr and Mrs Dale Erickson and children and Mr and Mrs Carl Petergon spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Erickson
Carl Petergon
Harold Swanson
Our 1958 Honor Roll
Reading this week includes a renewal subscription notice for Mrs. Nathan Van Vleet. The piece stresses safe driving, caution on highways, avoiding speed, and the dangers of alcohol with a moral urging to slow down and stay prudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan van Vleet
Venting Gas Appliance School Set by KPL
Kansas Power and Light sponsors a gas venting school at 1 00 p m July 1 1958 in the Concordia National Guard Armory for appliance dealers plumbers and officials. John E Lane says the program covers combustion appliance design venting standards and safety with Milton Stanton as instructor. Attendance open to all and free registration available through KPL offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Power and Light Company
Concordia National Guard
John E. Lane
KPL
Milton Stanton
Kansas City
Stanton
Midwest
Lane
IXPL
MYF Party Friday Evening at Parsonage Lawn
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wilke hosted a ham burger fry for about 40 Methodist youth on the parsonage lawn. Helpers included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and Darrell and Mrs. Everett Lee Johnson. Bert Nelson was sponsor. The MYF closed with the Friendship Circle and benediction led by Liz McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wilke
Methodist Church
Lloyd Nelson
Darrell
Everett Lee Johnson
Bert Nelson
Liz McBride
MYF
Explorer Scouts Elect Officers at Legion Hall
Explorer Scouts met at the Legion Hall with George Fike Jr as Scoutmaster. They elected officers and drew up a book of laws. Officers named include Senior Patrol Leader Jim Erickson Scribe Mike Stansberry Treasurer Larry Larson Grubmaster Dean Milner Quartermaster Bob Currie Bugler Val Gene Isaacson and Mike Sansberry Scrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Scouts
The
Legion Hall
George Fike, Jr
Jim Erickson
Mike Stansberry
Larry Larson
Dean Milner
Bob Currie
Leslie Rasmussen Reported in Belleville Hospital
A late update states Leslie Rasmussen remains in Belleville hospital in critical condition at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Belleville Hospital
First 1958 Wheat Brought In by Albert Jackson
The Johnson and Larson Grain and Feed Co elevator reports Albert Jackson delivered the first 1958 wheat on June 23. It weighed 62 pounds with 4 14.75 moisture and yielded 35 to 40 bushels per acre. Everett Johnson notes this is the new firm’s first wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson and Larson Grain and Feed Co. Elevator
Albert Jackson
Everett
Johnson
Social and Personal Highlights From Local Families
Social and personal notes record visits and greetings among residents. Emily Swanson of Greeley Colorado joined the Anton Nelsons for a Wednesday visit while Mrs Otto Nelson and Mrs George Fike Jr called there Friday. Families including the Cardwells and Greenslades hosted gatherings in celebration of birthdays and Sundays, with many local relatives visiting from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Swanson
Greeley, Colo
Anton Nelson
Otto Nelson
George Fike, Jr
Greenslade and Blakeley Visit Belleville Couple
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Benny Secoy visited with Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakeley of Belleville on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Benny Secoy
Clyde Blakeley
Belleville
Scandia Kansas Passes Fireworks Ordinance 1938
Ordinance No. 215 regulates sale and use of fireworks in Scandia Kansas. No sales before July 1 or after July 4. use allowed only on July 4. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines up to 50 dollars, and possible jail time. Effective after publication, dated May 25, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
OES Chapter 481 Honors Music Dept After Meeting
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES held its June 17 meeting with Mrs. Carl Peterson as worthy matron and Duaine Greenslade as worthy patron. The group honored the music department and heard a Rainbow girls pageant performance of The Lord's Prayer from Belleville. The next regular meeting is September 2. lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nonder and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
OES
Carl Peterson
Duaine Greenslade
Rainbow Girls
Belleville
Peterson
Orville Nonder
Local families share Sunday afternoon near Beloit
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Ed Pachta and families spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown jr and family near Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Ed Pachta
Eugene Brown
Beloit
Williams and Doctors Visit Belleville Neighbor Sunday
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor visited Mrs George Bushby of Belleville on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Robert Doctor
George Bushby
Belleville
Sunday Social Hosts at Merle Haser Home
Mr and Mrs Arlis White and children and Mr and Mrs Duaine Green Slade were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Merle Haser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlis White
Duaine Greenslade
Merle Haser
Frank Reed Visits Belleville Friends Monday Morning
Frank Reed of Belleville spent Monday morning with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reed
Belleville
Robert
Mrs Merley Haser Spent Afternoon With Mauda Goodwin
Mrs Merley Haser spent Sunday afternoon in the home of Mrs Mauda Goodwin enjoying a social visit and light conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merley Haser
Mauda Goodwin
Swanson Family Visitation Highlights Community Ties
Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson noting strong local family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Swanson
Harold Swanson
Kenneth Danielson
Alfred Swanson
Sunday Dinner Guests Highlight DeWitt Norgard Family
Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard. The social visit reflected common community hospitality in the local region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell DeWitt
Judy
Lars Norgard
Elllis Couples Vacation with Carlson Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hedstrom and Mr. and Mrs. Thorn Blazer of Ellis spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hedstrom
Thorn Blazer
Ellis
Arnt Carlson
Cardwell and Freed Families Return From Colorado Vacation
Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven and Mr and Mrs J E Freed returned home Sunday evening from a week long vacation in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Steven
J. E. Freed
Colorado
Birthday Club Gathering Honors Mrs Ruby Berry
Mrs Ruby Berry entertained the birthday club on Monday afternoon with guests including Mrs Russell DeWitt Mrs George Cardwell Mrs Walter Anderson Mrs Ben Denoyer Mrs Wm Moe Mrs Anna Hohman and Mrs Lars Norgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Berry
Birthday Club
Russell DeWitt
George Cardwell
Walter Anderson
Ben Denoyer
Wm. Moe
Anna Hohman
Lars Norgard
Henrys and Andersons Visit McCook Nebraska Friends
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Mrs Minnie Anderson spent from Friday until Monday with Mr and Mrs Philroy Henry at McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
Minnie Anderson
Philroy Henry
McCook, Negr
Nelson family hosts visitors on Sunday afternoon
Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson and Axel Nelson visited Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson Sunday afternoon in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Nelson
Axel Nelson
Anton Nelson
Mr and Mrs Danielson Linked by Local Ceremony
A social note announces Mr Kenneth Danielson and Mrs Elmer Danielson tied the knot in a small community ceremony with family present. The couple’s new status is celebrated by neighbors and relatives.
Nelsons and Nystroms Visit Holdrege Family
Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown and Mrs Ettie Nystrom spent the past weekend with Mr and Mrs Jim Hansen and their children in Holdrege Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Ettie Nystrom
Jim Hansen
Holdredge
Nebr
Concordia Guests Visit Ernest Nelson on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nelson of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja were Sunday afternoon guests of Ernest Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Nelson
Concordia
Iver Hammer
Sonja
Ernest Nelson
Children Visit Manhattan Friends Over Weekend
A family report notes that the children spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harold McLowell of Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlis White
Harold Mc Lowell
Manhattan
Harold McDowell Visits Manhattan With Wife
Harold McDowell of the Bureau of Reclamation and his wife spent Friday evening to Sunday evening in Manhattan during a visit from Superior Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McDowell
Superior, Nebr
Bureau of Reclamation
Manhattan
Hedstrom and Bergstrom Families Gather Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hedstrom
Ivan Bergstrom
A. N. Hedstrom
Ed Boman Family Visit Spends Weekend in Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Ed Boman and Eddie of Pawnee City Neb and Mr and Mrs Junior Blough and family of Sabetha spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys and Emil Boman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boman
Eddie
Pawnee City
Nebr
Junior Blough
Sabetha
Godfrey Boman
Emil Boman
Hammer Family Attends Niagara Falls Wedding
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Hilton and Joyce plus Mrs Kenneth Tuley and Debra traveled Wednesday to Niagara Falls New York for the wedding of their son Bill Hammer to Nan Justice on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
Hilton
Joyce
Kenneth Tuley
Debra
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Bill Hammer
Nan Justice
Social Hour Club Met June 20 At Home
Mrs Mabel Cline and Jolene hosted the Social Hour club at their home on Friday afternoon June 20 with 17 members answering roll. Two guests Mrs Gertrude Farlee and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren attended. Gifts were given to Mrs Gerald and Mrs Ralph Hallack and a lunch was served. The club will meet with Mrs Merlyn Farlee on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Cline
Jolene
Gertrude Farlee
Lloyd Hallgren
Gerald
Ralph Hallack
Merlyn Farlee
Norton man calls on grandmother this Sunday afternoon
Raymond Watkins of Norton called on his grandmother Mrs Ivf Brong on Sunday afternoon, sharing a brief family moment and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Watkins
Norton
Mrs. Ivf Brong
Mrs Ellen Johnson and Gladys Hu gos Visit Mrs Forsberg
Mrs Ellen Johnson and Gladys Hugos were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Edith Forsberg for a social visit at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Johnson
Gladys Hugos
Edith Forsberg
Mrs Gile and Children Visit Mrs Larsen in Jamestown
Mrs Clarence Gile and her children spent Tuesday with Mrs Bertha Larsen of Jamestown, sharing time and visiting in the neighborly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gile
Bertha Larsen
Jamestown
Concordia Visit Highlights Zetta Brown Call on Sunday
Mrs. Zetta Brown of Concordia visited Mrs. Iva Brown and her two sons Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetta Brown
Concordia
Iva Brown
Fredrickson Visits Parents After Weekend
Jimmy Fredrickson of Bogue spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Fredrickson
Bogue
Mrs
Paul Fredrickson
Hammer Family Delights Barleen Home For Ralph's Birthday
Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family visited Mrs Charles Barleen and Ralph on Friday evening to celebrate Ralph birthday anniversary in a small gathering with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hammer
Charles Barleen
Ralph
Bergstrom Family Weekend Visit Mentioned
Lorna Bergstrom spent the weekend in Concordia with her parents Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and the Bergstrom family enjoying time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Bergstrom
Concordia
Ivan Bergstrom
Bergstrom Family Reunion Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom with their family spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. John Bergstrom and Inez in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Bergstrom
John Bergstrom
Inez
Colorado Visit Highlights Cooper Family Tour
Mr and Mrs R B Cooper spent last week in Colorado. They returned Sunday evening to Hill City to visit a few days with Mr and Mrs Don Bender and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Cooper
Colorado
Hill City
Don Bender
Moe Couple Visits Christie Pair In Social Call
Mr and Mrs Wm Moe called on Mr and Mrs George Christie during a social visit. The occasion or exact date is not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moe
George Christie
Erickson Family Guests Spend Sunday with Chest er Ericksons
Mrs. O. W. Erickson and her children visited Mr. and Mrs. Chester Erickson and family for a Sunday gathering.
Miss Audrey Finnestad Visits In Transit
Miss Audrey Finnestad spent the weekend with Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys before continuing her journey home to Minneapolis Minnesota from Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Finnestad
Olga Hugos
Gladys
Finnestad
Minneapolis
Minn
Oklahoma City
Okla
Benny Secoy Visits Duaine Green Slade Home
Benny Secoy of St. Joseph Missouri spent Saturday at the Duaine Green Slade residence for an informal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Secoy
St." Joseph, Mo
Duaine
Belleville dinner honors Mountain View visitors
Mr and Mrs Wm Moe and Mr and Mrs W E Cooper attended a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Dennis Cooper of Belleville Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Richard Reece and family of Mountain View California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moe
W. E. Cooper
Dennis Cooper
Belleville
Richard’ Reece
Mounitain View
Calif
Local Residents Attend Aqua Air Show in Lincoln Neb
Miss aJrice Erickson and guests traveled to Lincoln Nebraska on Sunday to dine with Mr and Mrs Bob Clingbeard and to attend the Aqua Air Show at the Lincoln Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aJrice Erickson
Earl Janasek
Ronald of
Munden
Roy Baker
Narka
Lincoln
Nebr
Bob Clingbeard
Lincoln Air Force Base
Johnsons and Hammer Guests at Sunday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson and Mrs. Ellen Hammer were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Johnson
Ellen Hammer
Alice Hammer
Nebraska youths visit Fairbury grandparents this week
Monty Cady of Fairbury and Craig Rasmussen of Lincoln spent the past week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady and Alice, visiting family and enjoying time at home in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Cady
Fairbury, Nebr
Craig Rasmussen
Lincoln, Nebr
Neal Cady
Alice
Bertha Granstedt Hosts Bridge Party at Home
Mrs. Bertha Granstedt entertained guests including Mrs. E. H. Lewis Mrs. Sherman Robison Mrs. W. J. Matthias Mrs. Ray Tingstrom Mrs. C. W. Strom Mrs. Edith Norris and Mrs. Lena Lloyd last Thursday evening at her residence A pleasant lunch followed the games described in the account
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Granstedt
E. H. Lewis
Sherman Robison
W. J. Matthias
Ray Tingstrom
C. W. Strom
Edith Norris
Lena Lloyd
Red Circle Auction Awards Boost Youth Achievement
At the Good Red Circle Auction the Achievement Awards draw heavy interest as area youths compete for cash prizes. Auction runs July 25 and 26 at GK Ranch Brookville Kansas with ninety calves and ten sewing machines up for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Kans
Red Circle
J. J. Vanier
Farmers Social Security Note Warns of Wage Reporting
E H Hagan district manager of the Salina social security office announces that all farmers must report cash wages paid to farmworkers covered by social security. Reports required for cash wages of 150 or more per year or for workers with 20 or more days on the job paid by time basis. Include worker social security numbers and names as on cards. Forms mailed in December. send returns and taxes to the District Director of Internal Revenue. Free booklet OASI 25d available from Salina office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hagan
Salina
Hagan
Cally
District Director of Internal Revenue
Social Security Office
May savings bonds sales reach county total
May purchases of Series E and Series H Savings Bonds credited to Republic County total 12312, lifting 1958 county sales to 264903. statewide May bonds sum 6933882, with Kansas five month total 47376389, reaching 56.8 percent of the 1958 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
A. H. James
County Savings Bonds
Evan Griffith
Kansas Savings Bonds
Kansas
Sherdahl 4-H Sewing Club Meets At Rasmussen Home
The Sherdahl 4 H Sewing club met at Mrs Leslie Rasmussen's home on June 19 with six girls present. Cynthia Brown showcased a new sewing box and contents. Maudie Hallack demonstrated seams. Next meeting set for July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Cynthia Brown
Maudie Hallack
Donna Runft
Chuck Robbins Visits Salina Home Last Week
Chuck Robbins spent the previous week at the Tommy Ryals residence in Salina, staying for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Robbins
Tommy Ryals
Salina
Also Mentioned on This Page
River Styx
Luther A. Merker
Explorer Scout News
Leonard Freed
Homer Cardwell
Mr. Cardwell
Agnes Cardwell
J. D. Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Delbert Aspegren
Ernie Strom
Parker Bushey
Boise, Idaho
Elmer Nichols
Mrs Robert Doctor
Glenn Scrivner
Robert Scrivner
Bill McClure
Alana
Elmer Danielson
Social Hour Club
O. W. Erickson
Chester Erickson
Sherdahl Sewing Club
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