Boxing tournament crowns Kansas Nebraska champ in Salina
Attendees included Clifford Scott and LaRoy Scott among boxers listed for the Salina event. Local social notes cover visits, church activities, play attendance, travels to Concordia and Jamestown, and community gatherings across Norway, Scandia, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Clifford Scott
Kansas -Nebraska
LaRoy Scott
Clarence Stensons
Abel Scott
Hudson Smith
Martin Larson
Benny Lervold
Sherman Skidmore
Eric Thompson
Carl Hammer
Lloyd Hammer
M. C. Chambers
Philip Hammer
Glenn Wright
Ole Erick
Jamestown
O. A. Lar‘son
P. J. Paulson
Concordia
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Mary Ellen Brewer
A surprise party was hosted at the Co A Brewer home on Thursday evening March 13 to celebrate Miss Mary Ellen Brewers seventeenth birthday. Guests included Margaret Mikesell Eleanor Jackson Avis Larsen Genevieve Freed Jeannette Ahrens Ruth Hageman Elizabeth Billings Lois Hiatt Anita Medlin Gladys Cooper Leona Hohman Clar Ice Wallin Bernice Granstedt Opal Currie Edna Farlee Florence Lervold and many others with games and ice cream lunch to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Brewer
Mary Ellen Brewer
Margaret Mikesell
Elda
Marcile Isaacson
Eleanor ‘Jackson
Avis Larsen
Genevieve Freed
Jeannette Ahrens
Wayne Hall
Lorraine Jackson
Phil Hageman
Norman
Currie
Don Bowersox
Orland Erickson
Ten Nights in a Bar Room Presented by Norway Choir
Friday evening March 14 the Norway Christian Endeavor staged Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the town hall. Cast included Myron Kellogg Romaine Oren Thorpe Sample Swicel Rev V Glen Megill Simon Slade Toney Kuhn Harvey Green Boyd Lewis Willie Hammond Harriet Gile Mrs Sade Florence Holgerson Flora Slade LaRoy Scott Joe Morgan Coral Kellogg Mary Morgan Alice Holgerson Mrs Hammond Mehitable Gartwright Levi Holgerson Judge Hammond Ida Figgins Mrs Joe Morgan. Piano selections were played by Alice Holgerson. The W C T U served lunch after the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway Christian Endeavor
Town Hall
Myron Kellogg
Mr. Romaine
Oren Thorpe
Sample Swicel
Rev. V. Glen Megill
Simon Slade
Toney Kuhn
Harvey Green
Boyd Lewis
Willie Hammond
Harriet Gile
Wednesday Club Hosts St Patrick Day Dinner at Mrs Alfred’s
The Wednesday Club meeting at Mrs Alfred’s home on March 12 featured a social afternoon and a dinner served by the hostess. St Patrick’s Day was observed with decorations and a themed dinner. Guests included Mrs Axel Hedstrom, Mrs Josie Medlin, Mrs Guustava Ostberg, Mrs Einar Eastvedt, Mrs Carrie Ross, and Clarice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Hammer
Axel Hedstrom
Josie Medlin
Guustava Ostberg
Einar Eastvedt
Carrie Ross
Clarice
U B Aid Mrs LaRoy Scott Hosts U B Ladies Aid
Mrs LaRoy Scott hosted the U B Ladies Aid meeting Thursday afternoon in the church basement with most members present. Light refreshments included toasted cheese sandwiches cupcakes cherries and coffee. Several local residents were mentioned visiting and staying with relatives over the weekend.
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Edgar Johnson and Son
A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Edgar Johnson and their son Ervin was held March 12 at A M Johnsons home. Guests included John Shavers Harold Shavers Robert Lundblades Emanuel Tornquists Elmer Olsons Maurice McGregor Philip Larsons P J Slipsagers Eva Carney and Adolph Johnson. The evening featured visiting and later lunch of cake sandwiches ice cream and coffee. The Johnsons have moved to the A M Johnson farm northwest of Kackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Johnson and Son
Ervin
A. M. Johnsons
John Shavers
Harold ‘Shavers
Robert ‘Lundblades
Emanuel Tornquists
Elmer Olsons
Maurice McGregor
Philip Larsons
P. J. Slipsagers
Eva Carney
Adolph Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
A. M. Johnson
Kackley
Victor Carlson
Mary Louise
Frank Johnson
Warren Segerhammar
Foster Lumber G Co
Leota, Kans
Rackley High School
P. J. Slipsager
Velma
Melvin
John Hanson
Palmer
J. D. Carney
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Ruth and
Vivian Johnson
Swenson
Elmer Nelsons
Albin Andersons
Robert Lundblades
Gust Edbergs
N. J. Nelsons
Robert ‘Burns
James Robertson
Lillian Nelson
Lindsborg
C. W
Surprise party for Mrs Emanuel Tornquist
A large group including Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson Mr and Mrs S A Johnson Mr and Mrs S O Rodde Mr and Mrs Abe Johnson and others hosted a surprise party for Mrs Emanuel Tornquist on Monday evening March 10 with many attendees and celebratory activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
S. A. Johnson
S. O. Rodde
Abe Johnson
Frank Johnson
Gilbert ‘Larson
Garnet Niswender
Fred Jackson
Lillian’ Nelson
Daisy .Dowdall
Emanuel Tornquist
Wednesday Club Meets With Ellen Johnson on March 5
The Wednesday Club gathered with Mrs. Ellen Johnson on March 5. Seventeen members attended along with two visitors, Mrs. Chan Cul and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Johnson
Chan Cul
Birthday Gathering for Mrs Tornquist at Emanuel Tornquist Home
Sunday afternoon visitors honored Mrs. Tornquist at Emanuel Tornquist's home with birthday greetings. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Tornquist and Mrs Albert Hanson Mr and Mrs Philip Larson Mr and Mrs Tom Tornquist and Mrs John Anderson and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Tornquist
Albert Hanson
Philip Larson
Tom Tornquist
John’ Anderson
Emanuel
Ladies Aid Notes and Local Social Highlights
The community's Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Frank Jols on Thursday March 6. Social dinners, visits, sickroom care, and school notes fill the week with multiple households hosting relatives and neighbors. The Highland Stone Tree School district vote on consolidation ends with Highland opposing and Lone Tree in favor.
Emanuel Tornquists Visit Abe Johnsons Saturday
The Emanuel Tornquists visited the Abe Johnsons Saturday evening, March 8, with a birthday dinner served at the A. M. Lager home in Kackley on March 9. Velma Slipsager visited Concordia, and C. O. Monsons joined relatives at Andrew Andersons near Republic Saturday evening amid events surrounding Mrs. Bud Williams birthday. A large crowd attended Frank Hendrickens sale Monday March 10 with the Ladies Aid serving lunch. P. J. Slipsager and family attended a silver wedding anniversary for James Smarts on Sunday, March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Swenson
John Swenson
Jamestown
Frank Hendrickens
Ladies Aid
P. J. Slipsager
James Smarts
Providence Chapel Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. George Logan visited at her daughter Mrs. Howard Donaldson’s home. J. J. Frey of Belleville was in the neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. John Giles is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Albert Bengston opened Wednesday evening at the Hings home in Scadia. Howard Donaldson has a new...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Muncy
Concodia
Mildred Kelly
Bert Kelly
Montrose
Viola Wright
Starr
Concordia
Charles Chizek
Darlene
Orville Wright
May Wright
Charley Campbell
G. W. Wright
Geo. Ames
Fredrick Dean
Harriet Harlow
Providence Chapel Ladies Aid
Mary Kelly
Veuta Gile
Edith Thorpe
Fay Awalt
Will Cowle
Belleville
Bernice Loofbourrow
Frances Fickel
Cora Young
Gladys Young
Chester Woodka
John Young
Highland
Lone Tree
George Logan
Howard Donaldson
J. J. Frey
John Giles
Albert Bengston
iHings
Scadia
Farm-All Tractor Visits Belleville Community
Friday morning Belleville residents Mr and Mrs Dave Doctor hosted visitors. Loyaldean Fike was listed as sick earlier in the week. Sunday School drew 68 at the Brethren Church and local women sewed for the Stanley Dodge family after their home burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Doctor
Belleville
Loyaldean Fike
The
Brethren Church
Anna Dooley
Florencé Fike
Ladies of the Brethren Church
Stanley Dodge
Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude for Hospital Help
Dellma Nelson expresses sincere thanks to friends for support during hospital stay. She lists many individuals and groups including Mrs. Paul Erickson, Archie Larson family, Maurine, Masonic Lodge, Embroidery Club, and A T A for flowers and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Erickson
Archie Larson
Maurine
The
Masonic Lodge
M. A. Larson
L. A. Nondorf
Guy Ward
Anton Edlund
Nellie Anderson
Embroidery Clubal Republic
Dellma Nelson
No Trespassing Senior Play of Norway High School
Norway High School presents No Trespassing on Friday night March 21 at 8 o'clock in Norway. A note mentions spring interior decorating services offered by Haggman and Wires. Mrs. Levi Nelson of Courtland was in Scandia on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway High School
Norway
Haggman
Levi Nelson
Courtland
Scandia
Charlie Mizer Seeks Treatments North of Courtland
Charlie Mizer of the Nichols sanitarium area north of Courtland is undergoing medical treatments. The report notes ongoing care and location but lacks further identifiers or outcome details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Mizer
Courtland
Nichols Sanitarium
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Sadie Walter
Gladys Cooper
Anita Medlin
Sarah Ames
Ernest Bockoven
Opal Brewer
George Ames
Mary Brewer
C. A. Brewer
A.D. Norris
Martin Blosser
Joseph Melhus
Emma Gertgen
O. A. Larson
Bert Ainsworth
Ora. Hall
Washington
Clayton
Miltonvale
Vernon Wright
Melvin Hillery
N. P. Hanson
P. J. Hammer
Walter Whitebread
W. A. Lewis
Joe Melhus
Martin Larsons
Arl Hugos
Throbeck Brothers
P. P. Hammer
Hans Jensen
Charley Logsdon
Merlé
George Sutton
Ruth
Republic County Teachers Association
Ole Erickson
la Roy Scott
Less
Leona’ Cunningham
Wichita
Arthur Johnson
C. E
U. B. Aid
Emby Hart
Randall, Kansas
Poland
China
Farrow
McCormick Deering
Rock Island
John Deere
Dempster
M.E. Aid Society
Randall National Bank
Hanson and Meyers
Frank Jols
Providence Chapel
Lottie Lervold
Clara Sundine
Mrs. Duaine
Greenslade
Charley Cardwell
Illinois
United States
Missouri Pacific Lines
Pends
S.louis
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