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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1958
Page
1
New and renewal subscriptions listed include Phillip E Cahill of San Leandro California Susie Lervold Ted Larson Ella B Larson and Warren Zimmerman.
Alva Thompson of Scandia was proclaimed county sorghum winner at a Salina banquet honoring Kansas sorghum growing champions. His yield of 5223.33 lbs per acre led Republic County irrigated in the 1957 DeKalb Hybrid Sorghum Yield Contest.
The Auxiliary met February 26 with seven members. Committee reports are due March 15 and members should return blanks to the district chairman for the April Russell district meeting. Meetings set for the fourth Wednesday each month at the Legion Hall. Donations were made to polio Red Cross Cancer and Heart funds. Mother Day cards will be sent to veterans by the April meeting. A small coffee pot was purchased. The March 26 meeting at 2:00 p.m. will invite an eligible guest. February was Americanisms month with emphasis on education and patriotism, including display and teaching of proper flag respect to youths.
The WSCS group met March 6 at 2 30 with good attendance. Eva Louise West played a piano prelude and sang a duet with Helen Nystrom. Mrs Reynold Nystrom and Carole played a piano duet. Mrs Glenwood Freed led devotions and Mrs Hobart West gave a lesson on The March of Missions in Healing. Mrs Aaron Johnson presided at business, officers were elected with Rev Wilke in charge. Birthday cakes were baked by Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Mrs Charles Tuley. Hostesses served lunch. next meeting set for April 3 at the church.
Sorosis Study club met March 4 in the club room with Mrs. H. W. Reece presiding. The program on Civil Defense was presented by Mrs. E. E. Conzelman Miss Blanche Haggman and Mrs. Raymond Cooper along with a Citizenship Essay read by Shirley Guiot and a piano solo "Alone" by Peggy Brickeon.
Anna Louise Hanna died at her Pueblo home on February 28 widow of Sam M Hanna who died in 1924. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Even Rosenquist of Union Township. Survived by three half sisters two half brothers and several nieces and nephews.
Jeannie Jensen spent Friday afternoon with Mrs George Rockey at her home. The visit highlighted social correspondence and neighborhood ties in the community.
Fifty years after Theodore Roosevelt founded the National Conservation Commission, the National Wildlife Federation and state affiliates promote Protect Our Public Lands during National Wildlife Week March 16 22. The text stresses public lands stewardship, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and the role of forests, watersheds, parks, and wildlife areas in supporting communities and recreation.
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club held a March 3 meeting with folk dance practice and a project talk in preparation for 4-H Day in Belleville. Guests Dana Jones of Belleville and Paul Osborn of Scandia attended, hosted by Oren Reed's. Rex Freed, reporter.
The Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES held a stated meeting on Tuesday night March 4 with Mrs. Carl Peterson as matron and Harold Johnson as patron. The degrees were exemplified and lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and their committee. The next meeting is set for Tuesday March 18.
Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mrs Duaine Greenslade with Ronnie and Jane Ann Greenslade spent Wednesday afternoon in Belleville.
Mrs. Roy Thomas called on Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Mrs. Harley Shaffer on Thursday afternoon in a social exchange.
Scandia school will present a one act play The Slave With Two Faces at the Pike Trail League Festival in Cawker City on March 14. The cast includes Life Loren Hammer First Girl Lois Quantic Second Girl Sue Reece Man Hilton Hammer and Woman Janice Erickson. Senior class notes report tests in Sociology History and Physics and planning for the Senior Play and annual activities. Grades one and two centered on a party honoring Jack Davis and Sammy Sanderson with birthdays celebrated and a 100 spelling winners list.
The English TI class completed the English book and is now beginning a literature unit. Students will study major works and discuss themes, characters, and author technique as part of the new curriculum segment.
Mrs Charles Farrell entertained Tuesday evening for Mrs Bill Farrell's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and family and Mrs Maudie Farrell.
Mrs. Lora Dell Freed and Glenna Johnson spent Thursday afternoon visiting Mrs. Leslie Cady and her baby.
Mrs O W Erickson spent Tuesday with Mrs Dean Walker of Courtland to attend the Republic County Council Executive Board meeting.
Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys hosted a Bible Study at their home on Wednesday afternoon with attendees including Mrs Carl Reece, Mrs Carl Hammer, Mrs Frank Lervold, Mrs Ellen Sederlin, Mrs Algor Anderson, Miss Ida Isaacson, Mrs Axel Smith and Mrs Edith Swanson.
Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys. Mr and Mrs Charles Freed and Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe attended. The gathering took place in the home of their hostess, with conversation and light refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mrs. Olga Hugos spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Topeka.
Mr and Mrs E T Olson were Monday evening guests of Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys.
Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Debbie and Mrs WM Clark were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy.
Mrs. Hugh Modlin reports Darrell Garst who was seriously injured in an automobile accident a few weeks ago will have surgery at Stormont-Vail hospital in Topeka.
Mrs Harley Shaffer visited with Mrs Duaine Greenslade Thursday morning, sharing tea and neighborhood news during a casual call.
Hilton Hammer Loren Hammer and Linda Reece visited Miss Janice Erickson Tuesday evening providing social guest updates and local courtesy.
Arnold Perry and Fred Evert traveled to St. Joseph Missouri on Monday for a routine business trip.
Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer spent Tuesday evening at the Harold Larson home. The social call highlighted friendly hospitality and local neighbors gathering in the community circle.
Mrs. Al Kennedy and Debbie were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Wm Clark. The visit highlighted social ties in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell with Mrs. Henry Rosene and Mrs. Oscar Linden spent Monday in Concordia for unspecified activities.
Mrs Ellen Seder lin hosted Friday afternoon visitors Mrs Carl Hammer Mrs Olga Hugos and Mrs Bessie Tedrow in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs George Stromberg and Georgie were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys.
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandall and their children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Frank in a social visit noted by the local household.
Mrs Max Muth Mrs George Cardwell and Mrs E B Conzelman were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Walter Boyles.
John and Mike Stansberry were Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman, sharing a casual social visit and conversation.
Mrs Dean Sothers and Deann visit Mrs Carrol Andersons on a Wednesday afternoon for Deann’s first birthday celebration with Ada Aspegren and Minnie Andrew in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Don Larson spent Friday and Saturday in Kansas City. Mrs Chris E Nelson joined them to visit her mother Mrs Myrtle Grubb and sister Mrs Agnes Brooks for a few days.
Mrs. Andy Thomioson and Mrs. Loren Florell were Thursday evening guests at the Alva Thompson home.
Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander were Wednesday evening guests of Mrs. John Sjolander at her home, sharing an informal social gathering and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander and family and Jo Ann Hall were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bruce McCellan of Glasco.
Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander called on Mrs Belle Whitley of Belleville on Thursday in a routine social visit.
Mrs Harley Shaffer spent Tuesday afternoon at the Allen Larson home, sharing time and conversation in a casual gathering.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on March 19. Call the Courthouse Welfare office from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If under 72 at the start of 1957 and earned over 1200 in 1957 you must file an annual earnings report by April 15. Late reports may result in loss of benefits. contact Salina SSA for details.
The paper notes the editor attends Grand Lodge York Rite sessions in Topeka as Illustrious Master of Hiram Council No 10 Concordia. They serve on Grand Lodge officers committee for Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons and expect Knight of the York Cross of Honor degree midweek. An IGA Nelson ad lists Thursday to Saturday prices.
National 4 H Week ran March 1 to 8 honoring mothers and fathers for their roles in 4 H work. The piece notes growth from 75 000 to 350 000 parent leaders and cites World wide reach. The Sherdah Boosters 4 H club displayed a window in Belleville city office with a four leaf clover emblem.
Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Neal Cady and Mrs Lars Hanson hosted the Amana Group in the Lutheran church parlors Friday afternoon. Devotionals included a hymn scripture and prayer by Mrs Reuben Johnson. Vice President Mrs Reuben Johnson led the business session with a program by Mrs Arlis White and committee. A lunch followed and the meeting adjourned.
Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Tony Reed visited Mrs John Nylund on Wednesday afternoon to visit and chat.
Mrs Loren Carlgren and LeAnn visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Ada Aspegren.
Members and families gathered for a potluck supper at the Methodist church parks on Thursday evening. After the meal the women held a brief business meeting followed by a social night of visiting and games.
Mrs. Mauda Goodwin and Mrs. Merle Haser visited Mrs. Duaine Greenslade on Thursday afternoon in a social gathering.
Rev and Mrs George Nielson called at the Greenslade home Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Daryl Haegert Mrs. Gora Dell Freed and Mrs. Axel Jensen were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Loren Florell and Vickie.
Henry Talbot of Cambridge St. was a Tuesday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gile and family.
Mrs Charles Barleen stayed from Tuesday to Friday at the Harold Hammer residence, a short visit noted in local society records.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wells of California arrived Friday for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and Janet. They are en route to their home in Jefferson Iowa after spending the winter in California.
Private cabin sites two miles west of Lovewell Dam are available for lease at Lovewell Reservoir. The 54 Lots average about one half acre. Applications due March 18, 1958 with a public drawing that evening at Lovewell Public School Auditorium. Rent is 40 dollars yearly for up to 50 year renewals. Leasees must build a permanent cabin of at least 300 square feet and submit plans to the Bureau for approval.
Mo 0-205 oats tops Belleville Experiment Field for six years averaging 43.9 bushels per acre from 1951 to 1957, excluding 1956, with Andrew close behind at 41.6. Test weights: Mo 0-205 34.7 lbs per bushel, Andrew 34.0, Kanota 32.2, Nemaha 32.9. Barley trials show Custer leading at 31.8 bushels per acre over four years, Otis 28.2, Beecher 21.5. On a weight basis oats edge barley slightly. oats 32 lbs per bushel, barley 48 lbs.
The meeting was called to order by president Sonia Larson with Cheryl Currie serving. Officers elected at week four include Vice-president Judy DeWitt secretary Sonya Pickel and reporter Ann Reece.
The Triple L club will meet with Mrs Wm Moe on March 27. The notice records a local club gathering and specifies the date for the upcoming meeting. The event is to be hosted by Mrs Moe at an unspecified venue.
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