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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

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Annie Get Your Gun hits Princess Theatre this weekend

Betty Hutton stars as Annie Oakley with Howard Keel in this MGM reissue of the Technicolor musical. Edward Arnold Louis Calhern J Carrol Naish and Keenan Wynn lead supporting roles as Buffalo Bill Sitting Bull Pawnee Bill and more. The film closes the Princess for the summer after the showings.

Irving Berlin Betty Hutton Howrad Keel Princess Theatre M-G-M Edward Arnold Louis Calhern J. Carrot Naish Keenan Wynn M-G- M Scandia Ethel Merman Ray Middleton United States Mary Martin Irvin Berlin Annie Oakley Keel Frank Butler Buffalo Bill J. Carrol Naish Sitting Bull

OBS Met June 18 Scandia Chapter 481 Officers Preside

OBS Scandia Chapter No 481 met in stated form Tuesday June 18 with Mrs R Cooper and R E Cooper presiding. Mrs Lottie Morton District Aide from Narka was introduced and seated with a gift. A Friendship Ceremony honored Mrs Morton with Loren Isaacson as soloist. Narka Chapter members and Mrs Bob Miller from Goodwell Oklahoma attended as guests. Next meeting slated for Tuesday September 3.

Scandia R. &. Cooper R. E. Cooper Lottie Morton Narka Morton Loren Isaacson Bob Miller Goodwell Okla

Scandia HDU Meeting Reviews Rolls and Plans

Scandia HDU met in the Methodist church basement on June 12 with Mrs. Andrew Stafford as hostess. Miss Betty Elliott gave a fancy rolls lesson. Nine members attended, guest Mrs. Herbert Sandell from Kansas City attended. The group discussed a fair booth and a community project for the year and voted $14 to the Cooper ative Scholarship House Fund. Next meeting July 10 with Mrs. Alva Thompson hosting.

Scandia Hdu Methodist Andrew Stafford Betty Elliott Herbert Sandell Kansas City Cooperative Scholarship House Fund Alva Thompson

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Child Welfare Month

American Legion Auxiliary Post 1938 met on Wednesday June 26 to discuss Child Welfare Month. The article notes the Legion founded child welfare programs to protect veterans' children and improve conditions for all children and describes ongoing challenges in education and youth training.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion American Legion and Auxiliary

Kansas Power and Light Division 08 Receives Safety Award

The Kansas Power and Light Company Division 08 in Salina received a safety plaque from John Williamson, GM of the gas department, to honor an over 1009 day record with no lost time accidents. The division serves Scandia and 15 other towns across Cloud, Republic and Washington counties and marked the occasion during its annual water…

Kansas Power and Light Company John Williamson Salina Harry Young Scandia Cloud Republic Washington Wate

Neubauer Family Called to Osmond by Death

Mr and Mrs Leon Neubauer and their children were summoned to Osmond on Friday by the death of his mother. They returned home Sunday evening.

Leon Neubauer Osmond New Friday

Honor Roll of New and Renewal Subscriptions 1957

The paper lists new and renewal subscriptions received in the past week including Harley Shaffer and Mrs Agnes Cardwell.

Harley Shaffer Agnes Cardwell

Death of George Holmes at 73 in Belleville

The community learned Sunday morning of the death of George Holmes at Belleville hospital on June 23. He was 73 years old and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Tibbetts Brothers Funeral Home in Belleville.

George Holmes Belleville Hospital Tibbetts Brothers Belléville

Farm Social Security Tax Reporting Requirements

Farm employers must pay social security tax on cash wages of $150 or more per year and report wages for employees working 20 days or more for the same employer. Copy names and numbers from Social Security cards. if missing, obtain a card. Report wages once yearly in January 1958 for 1957. register with the Internal Revenue District Office to obtain the reporting form. Further information from the Social Security Office.

Internal Revenue District Office

Had Band Concerts In June And July Schedule

The article notes two recently held band concerts postponed by a storm, one given on June 19 and the regular concert on June 26. A future concert is scheduled for Wednesday night July 10.

Beloit resident visits The Journal office Friday

C. E. McKimson of Beloit dropped by The Journal office on Friday morning for a visit and exchange of notes.

C. E. McKimson Beloit Journal

Conzelman and Cardwell Couples Spent Saturday in Salina

Mr and Mrs E and Conzelman and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell spent Saturday in Salina returning from a short outing.

E. &. Conzelman George Cardwell Salina

Matthiases Attend Sunday Evening Visit

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matthias were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom.

W. J. Matthias C. W. Strom

Mr and Mrs Everett Robison Weekend Hosts

Mr. and Mrs Everett Robison hosted Saturday evening supper at their home with family and friends in attendance.

Mrs. Everett Robison Robison

Miss Adair and Josie Robison Dinner Guests

Miss Adair and Josie Robison were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Robison.

Adair Josie Robison Mrs Everett Robison

Ordinance bans fireworks sales and use in Scandia Kansas

The city defines fireworks as any powder or chemical preparation for Fourth of July celebrations and prohibits selling before July 1 and using at any time except July 4. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 50 dollars and jail time. state law also restricts shooting within disruptive fire zones around businesses.

Scandia Kansas

Social News Recap of Local Visitations

Mrs W S English left Sunday for a week with relatives in Jennings. Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner hosted Thursday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Stromberg. George Stromberg and Georgie visited Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson for Sunday dinner. Friday dinner guests included Strombergs with Scrivners White family Merle Haser and Terry Hallowell. The group picnicked at Harlan Dam with Alfred Hallowell and Robbie and Phyllis Newcomb. Terry and Phyllis returned home to McCook and to visit McCook respectively.

Robert Scrivner George Stromberg Georgie Milo Johnson Arlis White Merle Haser Terry Hallowell Harlan Dam Alfred Hallowell Robbie McCook Neb Phyllis Newcomb Terry

Mrs Roy Kelly Funeral Attended by Mrs Moe

Mrs Wm Moe attended the funeral services for Mrs Roy Kelly in Belleville Monday afternoon at the Methodist church.

Wm. Moe Roy Kelly Belleville Methodist Church

Kansas City Couple Returns After Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs James Flarity left for their home in Kansas City after visiting the past two weeks with Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and their boys.

James Flarity Kansas City Jim Davis

Mrs Erickson Reports Mother's Injury In Missouri

Mrs. O. W. Erickson learned that her mother Mrs. Lillie McGregor of Nappon Missouri fell from a chair last week and broke an arm.

O. W. Erickson Lillie McGregor Nappon, Mo

Visit of Gladys Clark to Concordia Loomis Family

Miss Gladys Clark of Concordia visited for a few days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Loomis.

Gladys Clark Concordia Charley Loomis

Kenneth Cardwell Leaves for Olathe Job with Reece Construction

Kenneth Cardwell departed Sunday for Olathe where he has taken employment with Reece Construction Co. He will work on regional projects and join the company crew in the new assignment.

Kenneth Cardwell Olathe The Reece Construction Co

Mrs Alberta Kemper Visits Relatives for Two Weeks

Mrs Alberta Kemper arrived Friday evening for a two week visit with her father Albert Larsen Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock Arla and other relatives.

Alberta Kemper Albert Larsen

Journal prints early next week on July 2

The Journal will be printed one day early due to Independence Day falling on Thursday. Subscribers are reminded to submit items in advance for Tuesday, July 2 release.

Princess to Close After Annie Get Your Gun Show

The Princess will close after the June 29 and 30 performances of Annie Get Your Gun. If equipment is not sold the theater likely reopens in the fall.

Birthday Dinner Honors Cardwell as Guests Prep to Leave

A basket dinner and family gathering was held at Homer Cardwell’s home Sunday to celebrate his birthday anniversary and to bid farewell to Fredell and his wife who are moving to Texas. Attendees included relatives from Superior Nebraska Beloit Republic Concordia Courtland and Belleville among others.

Homer Cardwell Jane Powers Wm. Gardner Mabel Cline Jolene Charles All Republic Pearl Strom Concordia Delbert Aspegren Courtland C. W. Strom Leslie Rasmussen Ernie Strom Agness Cardwell Ben Denoyer Brier Larsen George Cardwell Steven Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Basket Dinner At Home Of Mr And Mrs Loren Carlgren

A large group gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and family for a basket dinner. Attendees included Harold Bowling Jim Winfield Eli Rush Kansas City Lowell Bowling Manhattan Eldon Stensaas Marie Jane Rapid City South Dakota Clyde Norris Belleville Hilma Stensaas Ada Aspegren Dean Sothers Deann Carrol Anderson Larry Lorraine Larson and afternoon guests Robert Larson and Brian.

Loren Carlgren Harold Bowling Jim Winfield Eli Rush Arkansas City Lowell Bowling Manhattan Eldon Stensoas Marie Jane Rapid City So. Dak Clyde Norris Belleville Hilma Stensaas Ada Aspegren Dean Sothers Deann Carrol Anderson Larry Lorraine Larson Robert Larson Brian

Picnic Supper Report From Belleville Park

A Sunday evening picnic in Belleville Park drew numerous families. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lervold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lervold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tuley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Melby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson and Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Swearingen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDonald and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sankey and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring.

Belleville Park Russell Lervold Robert Lervold Kenneth Tuley Harl Melby Max Thompson Everett Johnson and Bryan Don Larson Glenn Swearingen Joseph McDonald Norman Sankey Glenn Loring

Family Dinner Gathered Many Relatives Sunday

A family dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey with We and family and Emil Boman present. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Boman and Eddie of Pawnee City Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Roberts with Debra and Douglas of Anaheim California, Mrs. Gale Eckman and Jeff of Pawnee City, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boman and family of Columbus, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Blough and family of Sabetha, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milner and Marilyn Milner of Salina.

Godfrey We Emil Boman Edwin Boman Eddie Pawnee City Nebr Glenn Roberts Debra and Douglas Anaheim Calif Gale Eckman Jeff Charles Boman Columbus Junior Blough Sabetha Frank Milner Marilyn Milner Salina

Garst Family Sunday Visit With Velma Garst Family

Mr and Mrs James Garst and children spent Sunday with Mrs Velma Garst and family of Mankato.

James Garst Velma Garst Mankato

Modlin Couple Visit Boston Family in Mankato

Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin called on Mr and Mrs Harry Boston of Mankato Sunday in a social visit noted in local society notices.

Hugh Modlin Harry Boston Mankato

Sunday Dinner Guests of the Vis Ericksons

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vis Erickson were Mr and Mrs John Sankey and Joan of Republic and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice. Afternoon guests were Ed Steno and Paul Kuchera.

Vis. Erickson John Sankey Joan of Republic Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Ed Steno Paul Kuchera

Arpin Family Guests Stay With Wichita Hosts

Mr and Mrs R J Arpin and family of Wichita were Friday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Arlis White and family.

R. J. Arpin Wichita Arlis White

Local Social Visits From Friday To Monday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and children were Thursday evening guests at the Delbert Aspgren home. Miss Pearl Strom of Concordia visited from Thursday until Monday at the Mrs. Mabel Cline and Homer Cardwell homes.

Mrs Arlis White Delbert Aspegren Pearl Strom Concordia Mabel Cline Homer Cardwell

Concordia Guests Dine With Oklahoma City Friends

Mr and Mrs Leon Jannett and family of Concordia were Friday evening guests of Mrs Olga Hugos and family and Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City guests hosted by local families in a social gathering.

Leon Jannett Concordia Olga Hugos Dan Stephenson Oklahoma City Okla

Quantie Family Attends Riley Chapter 292 Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry Quantie and Lois spent Tuesday in Riley visiting relatives and attending the 50th anniversary of Riley Chapter 292 OES on Tuesday evening.

Harry Quantie Lois Riley

Mrs Kenneth Tuley Hosts Social With Local Girls

Mrs Kenneth Tuley and her girls attended a gathering with Barry Olsson of Lindsborg, and Mrs Edith Swanson along with Vernon.

Kenneth Tuley Barry Olsson Lindsborg Edith Swanson Vernon

Miss Janice Erickson Visits Sister in Salina This Week

Miss Janice Erickson is spending this week with her sister Misa Lois Erickson who is attending summer school in Salina.

Janice Erickson Misa Lois Erickson Salina

Oklahoma City Guests Among Wednesday Dinner Attendees

Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family of Oklahoma City and Mrs Olga Hugos Gladys and Clifford were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell and family.

Dan Stephenson Oklahoma City Okla Olga Hugos Gladys Clifford Oscar Odell

Dinner guests honor Olga Hugas and family ties

Mr and Mrs Robert Frankforther and Don of Kansas City visited Saturday for dinner with Mrs Olga Hugas and family and Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family of Oklahoma City. Also joined were Mr and Mrs Jesse Young of Topeka and Mr Odell family.

Robert Frankforther Don Kansas City Jesse Young Topeka Osian Odell Olga Hugus Dan Stephenson Oklahoma City Okla

Skinner Hosts Dinner Guests From Oklahoma City

The family of Oklahoma City Oklahoma and Mrs Olga Hugos along with Clifford and Gladys were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs William Skinner of Mudden.

Birthday Anniversary Observed At Mrs. Loring Home

Wednesday afternoon guests honored Mrs. Richard Loring on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Ada Aspegren Carl Reece Emanuel Linden Sam Mahin Anna Hohman Ed Loring Gene Spitler Ed Larson Earl Tebow Lorna Glenn Loring and Carrol Anderson plus Mrs. Mahin and Mrs. Tebow's children.

Richard Loring Ada Aspegren Carl Reece Emanuel Linden Sam Mahin Anna Hohman Ed Loring Gene Spitler Ed Larson Earl Tebow Lorna Glenn Loring Carrol Anderson

Belleville visit noted for Sunday afternoon

Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer and Cynthia of Belleville visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Sunday afternoon.

Thornton Doctor Clayton Kauer Cynthia Belleville Robert Doctor

Salina Visitors Spend Weekend with Berggren Relatives

Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and family and Miss Donna Berggren of Salina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and other relatives.

Don McIntyre Donna Berggren Salina Grant Berggren

Mrs Ora Wilderson Weekend Guest in Atchison

Mrs Ora Wilderson of Atchison was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.

Ora Wilderson of Atchison Grant Berggren

Swanson Families Dine With Kenneth Danielson

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson visited the Kenneth Danielson home Tuesday evening with their families for a gathering.

Alfred Swanson Harold Swanson Kenneth Danielson

Family from Oklahoma City Visits Belleville Couple

Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys with Mr and Mrs William Dee were Monday visitors of Mr and Mrs John Stephenson of Belleville. The report notes a friendly family visit from Oklahoma City.

Dan Stephenson Oklahoma City Okla Olga Hugos Gladys Wm. Dee John Stephenson Belleville

Funeral draws relatives from Morganville and Formosa

Mrs. Margaret Wicklund and others from Morganville visit for the funeral of Mrs. Axel Nelson. Attendees include Ernest Johnson and family, Sophia Hanson, Paul Nelson and family, Wilhel and Alice Nelson from Kansas City, Florence Nelson, Anton Land of Formosa, Marie Carlson and Les Carlson of Clay Center.

Margaret Wicklund Ernest Johnson Sophia Hanson Morganville Paul Nelson Wihel Alice Nelson Kansas City Florence Nelson Anton Land Formosa Marie Carlson Les Carlson Clay Center Axel Nelson

Sandell and Danielson Families Dine Together at Clifton

Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson. They visited Eben Lundgren’s home at Clifton in the afternoon.

Pat Sandell Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Eben Lundgren Clifton

Local couples visit Swanson household Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and Cynthia and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson on Sunday evening, according to the social column.

Marvin Novak Cynthia Kenneth Danielson Alfred Swanson

Oklahoma City visit extends for Danny Stephenson

Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and Judy and Danny of Oklahoma City Oklahoma visited Mrs Olga Hugos and family and other relatives last week. Danny remained for a longer visit.

Dan Stephenson Judy Danny Oklahoma City Okla Olga Hugos

Concordia Guests Dine With Hugos and Stephens

Mr and Mrs Darrell Minkey and Danny of Concordia and Oklahoma City guests dined with Mrs Olga Hugos and family and Mr and Mrs Dan Stephen and family on Thursday evening in a regional social gathering.

Darrell Minkey Danny Concordia Olga Hugos Dan Stephenson Oklahoma City

Sunday Evening Guests at DeWitt and Judy Home

Art Slaughter and Lorraine Pearce of Concordia visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Judy with Mr. and Mrs. Al Kennedy and Debbie and Mrs. Lars Norgard as Sunday evening guests.

Art Slaughter Lorraine Pearce Concordia al Kennedy Debbie Lars Norgard Russell DeWitt Judy

Birthday honors for Marjorie Nelson

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson celebrated Marjorie Nelsons birthday with gatherings including Sammy and Otto Nelson Leslie Bert George Fike Sr Paul Fredrickson Ronnie Janice and Ed Young.

Clarence Nelson Sammy Marjorie Otto Nelson Leslie Bert George Fike Paul Fredrickson Ronnie Janice Ed Young

Birthday gathering honors Janice Forsberg

Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs. Edward Forsberg and her children joined in celebrating Janice Forsberg's birthday anniversary. Attending were Kathy Rockey Judy Thompson Colleen Thompson Mrs. Edith Forsberg and Mrs. Jim Baker and children.

Edward Forsberg Janice Kathy Rockey Judy Colleen Thompson Edith Forsberg Jim Baker

Local clergy ordination marks Amana Lutheran’s new pastor

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Mr and Mrs George Larson traveled to Aha Nebraska Sunday for the ordination of 35 Lutheran pastors. The new Amana Lutheran pastor Rev George Neilson was among those ordained. Rev and Mrs Neilson expect to be in Scandia about August 1.

Carl Hammer George Larson Aha Nebr Amana Lutheran Church George Neilson Neilson Scandia

In Case of Fire by Bruce Quantic

Scandia strengthens Civil Defense after floods and wind. Patrols guard flooded homes while sirens and car alerts replace power. The town outlines two fire teams, equipment, and emergency contact signals to ensure readiness for a third disaster.

Bruce Quantic Scandia Bill Moe Civil Defense Unit Lee Loring Rex Ward Vernon Verton George Cardwell Dale Uhrich Carl Erickson Raymon Cooper Herb Goodwin Arlis White Omer Olsen Wayne Pickel Neal Cady George Fike John Nondorf Carl Kallman Harold Larson Walt Anderson Lester Richards Ole Frazier Pat Sandell Jerry Strand Archie Isaacson Allen Gunter Parlee Gunter Charley Cardwell Max Muth Irvin Currie Algor Anderson Lloyd Nelson Chris E. Nelson Preble Reo Home Oil Co

Cradle Shower Held For Mrs Everett Lee Johnson

Mrs. Everett Lee Johnson and Bryan Kent were honored at a cradle shower Friday night at the Methodist church parlors. Nearly 150 guests were invited. A blue cradle decor adorned the room, gifts were opened, and a strawberry shortcake lunch was served as the storm prevented the planned program.

Joseph McDonald Kenneth Tuley Max Thompson Don Larson Russell Lervold Richard Wilke Everett Lee Johnson Bryan Kent Methodist Church Johnson

Bible Study Group Met in Amana Lutheran Church

Mrs. Minnie Anderson and Mrs. Bes sie Tedrow hosted a Bible Study gathering on Wednesday afternoon June 19 in the Amana Lutheran church basement. Attendees included Mrs. Otto Wetzel Mrs. Carl OQ Reece Mrs. Onnie Cooper plus several others. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is scheduled for July 3 with Mrs. Ivy Brown and Mrs. Onnie Cooper.

Minnie Anderson Bessie Tedrow Amana Lutheran Church Otto Wetzel Carl OQ. Reece Onnie Cooper BE. M. Eastvedt Robert Doctor Gust Larson Ellen Sederlin Agnes Cardwell Frank Lervold Ida Isaacson Lillian Hoyt Ivy Brown

Wind Storm Strikes Town Friday Night With High Winds

A Friday night wind storm hit the town around 8 00 PM causing damage to TV antennas trees and several buildings in the south and east areas. Winds near 70 mph lasted a few minutes and a tornado south of Scandia damaged trees and farm buildings but caused no injuries. The storm was followed by heavy rain and a mild shower Saturday night.

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