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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

4

Reception Held At Norway Church For Stephenson Couple

Mr and Mrs C J Hugos hosted a reception Wednesday February 22 at Norway Lutheran church in honor of Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson who wed September 6 1938 in Topeka Nearly 200 friends attended with music from Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and other performers A four tier cake and many gifts were shared after the couple announced they would live in Belleville where Mr Stephenson works at the Gamble Store.

Norway Church C. J. Hugos Norway Lutheran Church Dan Stephenson Topeka Ivan Bergstrom E. C. Olson Charles Satterfield M. C. Linerson Harry Hampton Harold Hammer Gustava Ostberg Rev. Linnerson

Visitors at U B parsonage list includes numerous relatives

Over the past week a long list of visitors gathered at the U B parsonage. Names include Prof. and Mrs. Clyde Dutt Mrs G W Wright and daughter Mrs Graydon Norris Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Rex Gardner and Mrs Chas Kellogg of Norway Rev Gertrude Pettibon and daughter Republic Rev and Mrs Courter Munden Mr and Mrs Gust Fogelberg Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman Rev J E Englund Mrs J C Everett Rev M C Linerson Mrs Fred Evert Mrs John Nondorf Mrs Duane Greenslade Sam Greenslade Mrs John Vandeveer Mrs Al Allnutt Mrs Newell Cooper Mrs Lee Bettis Miss Mary West H L Hampton George Cardwell Carl Hammer Mrs Tony Gritten Lena Lloyd and Geraldine Mrs May White Mrs May Meade Ruth McGregor Irene Gritten and John Mahan

U. B. Parsonage Clyde Dutt G. W. Wright Graydon Norris Lloyd Norris Rex Gardner Chas. Kellogg Norway Chas. Day Twila Ted Sanborn Belleville Gertrude Pettibon Republic Courter Munden Gust Fogelberg Chas. Hohman J. E. Englund J. C. Everett M. C. Linerson Fred Evert John Nondorf Duane Greenslade Sam Greenslade John Vandeveer al Allnutt Newell Cooper Lee Bettis Mary West H. L. Hampton George Cardwell Carl Hammer Tony Gritten Lena Lloyd Geraldine May White May Meade Ruth McGregor Irene Gritten John Mahan

Social club notes from several local gatherings

The Misses Clarice and Verna Wallin hosted the D. D. D. club with nine members and guest Beuna Helvey. The Triple L Club met at Mrs. Currie’s home with ten members and two guests, adding Roy Thomas as a new member. Priscilla Circle met at Mrs. Hampton’s with nine members and three guests for lunch. Mrs. Minnie Isaacson returned home after visiting S. J. Summer and family in Lincoln.

Clarice Verna Wallin Ada Jeandebeur Dolores Miller Clara Blanke Lenora Isaacson Della Mae Beach Maye Roberts Gayl Tedrow Lucille English Norma Aspegren Beuna Helvey Miss Blanke Triple L Glenn Currie Fred Currie Irvin Currie Roy Thomas M. F. McGregor Axel Jensen

Community Week Observed by Scandia YWCA and Local Groups

Scandia YWCA led by Mrs C C Cummings and the G R Club with Misses Jessie Nicho Trella Reiber and Miss Lucille Larson join Kansas District YWCA in observing Community Week. About 25 000 Kansas District members across 301 towns in 97 counties participate to interpret the YWCA to the wider community and promote its founding ideal of a better world.

Scandia C. C. Cummings G. R. Club Jessie Nicho Trella Reiber Lucille Larson Kansas Kansas District

Trinity Circle Nine Meet at Bergstrom Home

Trinity Circle Nine of the Amana Lutheran church gathered at Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom's home on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Amanda Maxell Mrs. S J Swenson Mrs. George Stromberg Mrs. August Rydwall Mrs. C O Johnson Mrs. Thornton Doctor and daughters Mrs. Albertina Isaacson and Ida Mrs. Gust Nystrom Mrs. Earl Hawkins and Faye Ann Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie Mrs. C P Rydell Mrs. Art Cardwell Rev M C Linerson and Misses Yvonne and Gloria Nelson. A lunch was served.

Trinity Circle Amana Lutheran Church Oscar Bergstrom Amanda Maxell S. J. Swenson George Stromberg August Rydwall C. O. Johnson Thornton Albertina Isaacson Ida Gust Nystrom Earl Hawkins Faye Ann Algor Anderson Ronnie C. P. Rydell Art Cardwell M. C. Linerson Yvonne Gloria Nelson

Y W C A Cabinet Meeting and Community Club Notes

Y W C A cabinet met at Miss Blanche Hagerman home with six officers and several members present. A business session followed by lunch. The Community Club gathered at Mrs. Alvin Peterson’s home with ten members and guests, and a birthday cake for Mrs. Conrad Sederlin was presented. Birthday honored hosts and guests marked several local gatherings.

Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Blanche Hagerman Lena Lloyd Co. C. Cummings H. L. Hampton Algor Anderson Irvin Currie Mary West Jessie Nichol Trella Reiber Verna Wallin Esther Sjogren Alvin Peterson Alberta Etter Enoch Monson Everett Hanson Conrad Florell Conrad Sederlin

Recreation Notes Highlight Growing Table Tennis Interest

Fast growing interest is shown in the table tennis games in the Recreation Room opened by Carl Swanson, project leader. A table tennis tournament and a Chinese checkers tourney are planned for the Recreation group in the new room soon.

Carl Swanson

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. J. R. Freed

Mrs. J. R. Freed was guest of honor at a basket dinner Sunday at her home celebrating her birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Reed and family, Mrs. Mamie Freed and children, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Moe, Miss Gladys Thomas and Stanley Moe.

J. R. Freed Orin Reed Mamie Freed R. R. Moe Gladys Thomas Stanley Moe

Sunday School officers elected at Amana Lutheran

The Amana Lutheran church Sunday School teachers met in the church parlors on Thursday evening. Elected officers include Miss Ruby Johnson as pianist Leo Johnson as treasurer and Darrel Berry as secretary. Plans were made for Easter services.

Amana Lutheran Church Ruby Johnson Leo Johnson Darrel Berry

Fredrickson Birthday Visit Families Saturday Sunday

Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and children Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Jimmy Mr and John Naslund and Corinne and Mrs Wm Linden called on Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr Fredrickson s birthday.

Reuben Fredrickson Paul Fredrickson Jimmy John Naslund Corinne Wm. Linden John Fredrickson Mr. Fredrickson R. A. Rasmussen Otto Nelson

Swift Produce House Gets New Oak Floor

Carrol Anderson laid a new hard wood oak floor this week in the Swift Produce house. The building is owned by Haggman and Wires and is currently occupied by Joyce Johnson, operator for Swift's.

Swift Produce House Carrol Anderson Haggman and Wires Joyce Johnson Swift's

Family dinner honors Mrs Ward on 83rd birthday

Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur and Ada and Thelma Acree drove to Norcatur Sunday for a family dinner honoring Mrs O A Ward as she celebrated her 83rd birthday.

George Jeandebeur Ada Thelma Acree Norcatur Jeandebeur O. A. Ward

Birthday honoring Dr. and Mrs. Nichols and Scofield

Mrs. O V Nichols and Mrs. L Scofield were honored Friday as guests at supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clair Nondorf in celebration of Mrs Nichols birthday.

O. V. Nichols L. Scofield Clair Nondorf Mrs. Nichols

Weekend Travel Spotted Among Local Residents

Mrs. R. E. Cooper and Barbara and Miss Roberta Sandborn drove to Clay Center Friday with Mrs. J. T. Davis accompanying as far as Miltonvale. Eva Sandborn Mildred Foltz joined later, planning a weekend at the Cooper home. Mildred Johnson and Chester Johnson returned to Kansas City after visiting their parents, with Mrs. Johnson accompanying them to Topeka for a week with Louis Johnson's family. Sunday guests included Emily Olson and family among others at the August Band home. Earl Hawkins family planned a move to Kanorado for work on the Rock Island line. Marvin Rosene visited Mrs. Gustavo Ostberg and Ted Sunday.

R. E. Cooper Barbara Roberta Sandborn Clay Center Miltonvale J. T. Davis Eva Sandborn Mildred Foltz Cooper Home Mildred Johnson Chester Johnson Kansas City A. U. Johnson Topeka Johnson Louis Johnson Earl Hawkins Kanorado Hawkins Rock Island Railroad RE. Cooper Will Foltz Ed Lehman Eva and

Local social notes and visiting guests list

A long parade of visitors and family gatherings across town is recorded. Names include Larson, Lervold, Rammer, Melby, Robes, Wager, Strnad, Nelson, Yvonne, Baker, Cooper, Sanborn, Foltz, Wires, Davis, Olson, West, Haggman, Hedstrom, Elmberg, Hammer, Bergstrom, Carlson, Johnson, Nichol, and Fredrickson. Events span dinners, suppers, birthdays, and weekend travels.

Local Hosts Honor 56th Erickson Anniversary

Paul and Mrs. Erickson hosted a Sunday dinner at the Erickson home for their 56th wedding anniversary with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frazier present. Other guests included Tekla Brown and children with Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Danielson visiting Martin Johnson and Norman. Marker Lindecrantz and son. Paul Ewing and family at Mrs. Anna Lewis and Ray’s. Clinton and Walter Anderson joined Henry Simmons in Belleville. Ralph Rasmussen and Claudia Kay dined with Will Street residents.

Will Street Joyce Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen R. A. Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen E. K. Erickson Paul Erickson Guy Frazier Tekla Brown Theodore Danielson Martin Johnson Norman Marker Lindecrantz and Son Paul Ewing Anna Lewis Ray Concordia Clinton Anderson Walter Anderson Henry Simmons Belleville Claudia Kay Earl Murray Boise Idaho Andrew Perry Guy Perry Clarence Herrman Henry Murray Mankato

Seed and livestock ads mix in scattered Belleville paper

Readable notices show buyers seeking old live horses and dry bones. Local seed house in Belleville offers clover alfalfa and grass seed and buyers inquire about grain and hay. Scattered listings include a five room house for sale and a Majestic Radio for inquiry.

Belleville Rendering Works Cameron Seed House Belleville Kansas L. Ek. Cooper

Ten grade basketball players fed sundae after tournament

Herbert Shde and coach joined by Walt Preble at the Drug Store Saturday night for ice cream and a sundae with marshmallow syrup cherries and nuts after a victorious all day tournament. Ed Wires contributed the toppings and it capped a successful basketball year.

Herbert Shde Walt Preble Ed Wires

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News D. D. D. Club Triple L Club Priscilla Circle The Lutheran Church A. Sederlin Lindblad Roscoe Cooper Minnie Isaacson Lincoln Nebr J. Summer Faye Summer Jackie Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Meeting John Gunnarson Venus Johnson Milford Carl Anderson Reynold Johnson Donelda Aspegren Madeline Tornquist WPA Emily Olson Deaver Colo Arvid Larson Richard Olson Bertil A. C. Olson Alma Arthur Anderson Edna Walter Henry Philroy J. O. Anderson Marvin Rosene Gustavo Ostberg Ted George Larson Benny Lervold Harvey Rammer Nina Jean Elmer Melby Gottfrid Larson Paul Ed Robes Narka Fred Wager Jerry Bill Clark Frances Strnad Chuck Strnad Sons Adolph Nelson Trinity Lutheran Eva Roberta Sanborn E. C. Wires Ed Olson Blanche Haggman Rudolph Johnson Courtland Martin Larson Ole Hammer Pete Hammer Phillip E. C. Nichol Dorothy Nichol Lebanon Jessie Nichol Blosser Motor Co Blair North Mill Street Beloit Majestic Journal Office Paramores W. C. Nesmith Wilbur Sothers Duroc Jersey I. O. O. F. Hall Tfe George Freed Dolores R. C. Wyman Arthur Freed June Woods Marion Freed R. A. Doctor Cecil Sargent Riley Dudley Loren Carlgren Gene Spitler Gail Humphrey Oklahoma City Okla Ralph Jensen Republican Valley Wolf Hunt Republic American Legion Sydney Coun Ty Pulmotor Fund Lee’s Calif. Sweet Fancy Toma F.and M. Stores Co Paramores Billard Parlor Scandia, Kansas Princess Theatre Ur “Hank” Luisetti All-American William Boyd As Hopalong Casidy Pride of the Missouri Pacific Railway Skelly Crider’s Cash Store Scandia Journal Sanborn Lumber Co Scandia Hardware Swift and Co
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