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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1958
Page
1
John E. Skelton, Republican, seeks a second term as Sheriff of Republic County. A resident since 1913 except for service, he cites his performance in office as qualification. He and his wife Hazel have two sons, Dick and Jackie. The law limits sheriffs to two consecutive terms.
Floyd Johnson Walter H Berg and Belleville’s James B Swenson joined Topeka Masonic sessions last Monday to Wednesday with Alfred Anderson Archie Isaacson and Arnold Perry. The group gained several degrees and welcomed Luther A Merker of Paola. The Journal will print Merker’s poem The Lowly Printer later this issue.
A tribute poem extols the printer as a faithful servant spreading light and truth. It lauds long hours, hard toil, and the press as a force freeing the humble from oppression and guiding humanity toward wisdom and justice.
Rev. Moore and Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Wilke and Steven were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener.
Mr Anton Nelson, his wife, visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Wilyur Zener as part of a family social gathering.
Warren Zimmerman, long hospitalized at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia, returned home Tuesday afternoon and is reported improved at press time.
Mr and Mrs George Stromberg visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson in a social gathering at their home.
Friday afternoon visitors to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Swenson included Ada Aspegren Charley Freed Ed Olson Olga Hugos Richard Loring and Ida Isaacson.
Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and Linda along with Mr and Mrs O A Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday in Wichita for a short visit.
A compact reflection notes that fears of youth soften into truth with age, suggesting courage and candor emerge as years pass.
Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Deb bie and Bill Debs of Beloit were Monday evening guests at the Russell DeWitt home.
Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy and Mrs Lars Norgard spent Saturday in Lincoln Nebraska for a brief outing in the capital city with family friends visiting from nearby.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson visited Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hobson and their children to celebrate Mr Hobson’s birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock and Mrs Raymong Mach spent the weekend in Topeka visiting Mr and Mrs Junior Ocobock and family.
Mr and Mrs Robert Flesher and their Lynn family were Saturday guests of Mrs Ray Muth, sharing time and hospitality with the host and her household.
Wednesday afternoon guests were Ray Nelson and Ed Anderson at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson.
Marvin Humphrey was a Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peter son for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peterson visited Mrs Viola Jorgensen and Mrs Nettie Peterson in James town on Saturday in a small family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite visited Monday for dinner at Mrs Grace Kallmans home.
Scandia students share updates from the sophomore and junior groups. Projects include a loading chute and hoghouse, summer dresses completed, and exams in literature algebra. Juniors plan the May 2 Junior-Senior banquet while English and government classes continue.
Seventh graders had an English test on Monday while studying modifiers and adjectives. Eighth graders worked on participles in English and studied arithmetic formulas and interest in arithmetic. Pam Anderson Pat Brown and Diane Perry were top spelling students with hundreds.
After weeks of measles flu tonsillitis and various illnesses the class again shows full attendance with 100 percent present. Eleven pupils had measles and one day enrollment dropped from 26 to 13 present.
Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and family of Concordia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Craig Bowersox.
Craig Bowersox of Bakersfield is staying several months with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson to spend time with family and enjoy the visit.
Mr and Mrs Alfrea Hallowell Terry and Robbie of McCook Nebr and Mrs Merle Haser were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arlis White Gregory and Pamela.
Mr and Mrs Gafford Linden of Meade Nebraska were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Judy.
Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard wereSunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie.
Mr and Mrs Edward Pickel and Ronnie and Mrs Mary Pickel of Smith Center and Mr and Mrs C H Pickel and Vivian of Republic were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Piickel and family.
Mrs Emery Berry, taken to St Joseph hospital last Thursday with a severe heart attack, is reported improved at this writing.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Strnad and Mrs Dale Lewellyn with Rex and Paula spent Sunday and Monday in Wichita visiting Mr and Mrs Elmer Strnad. Rex had a doctor visit and is reported to be doing very well.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson spent Tuesday in Lawrence where they attended the opera The Saint of Blecher Street Darrell Nelson was a member of the 42 voice chorus.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell.
Mr and Mrs Wm Waite and their children spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen.
Mr and Mrs Don Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Rehard Larson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Larson, Larry and Lorraine.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mrs Agnes Cardwell were Monday evening guests at the George Cardwell home.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lervold and their children spent Saturday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold, sharing a family gathering at their home.
Mr and Mrs Don Johnson and their boys of Formosa visited Saturday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson announce the birth of baby boy Richard Dean on March 8 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. Grandparents are Lloyd Nelson and L L Hobson of Scandia with other grandparents and great grandparents listed in the family notice.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Ettie Nystrom in town, sharing an informal gathering with James also noted in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Pamela were Friday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.
Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Frank Lervold were Mrs Minnie Anderson, Mrs Wm Clark and Mrs Carl Ericksca.
Mr and Mrs John Graham and children Mr and Mrs Lee Loring Bette Lea and Arnold called on Mr and Mrs Clovis Hodgson and daughter in Manhattan and Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family of Riley on Sunday afternoon.
The Scandia Community club holds its regular meeting tonight Thursday March 20 with important matters on the agenda. A lunch will be served. The P T A meets at the high school auditorium Monday evening March 24 at 8 00 p m.
W. J. Matthias announces this week his bid for reelection as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. Known countywide, he has lived in Scandia over 20 years and taught here 16 years. He has led civil, community, Masonic and Eastern Star work statewide and served the past three and a half years as county superintendent with an efficient businesslike office.
Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and Mark of Republic were Sunday evening supper guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Don Larsen and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ejner Larsen.
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Don Larson spent Thursday and Friday in Kansas City visiting friends and enjoying the city.
The Rev and Mrs George Nielson called on Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson on Tuesday morning at their home.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs C H Pickel of Republic.
Mrs Earl Hammil was a Saturday evening guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson at their home in a quiet social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring in a local family gathering revealed in the notice.
Ernest Riggins and Cap Bergie traveled to Concordia on Friday for routine medical examinations, seeking assessments of their health status and potential follow up care.
Arnold Loring spent Saturday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring.
Mrs. Glenn Loring entertained with a birthday supper Thursday honoring Mr. Loring. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Loring, Bette Lea and Arnold, Mrs. Raymond Mach, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyell Ocobock.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Saturday visitors of Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Tony Reeg were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs John Nyland and family.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Coppock of Wichita spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and Mrs Maggie Hohman indicating a social visit among local residents with no further events noted.
Mr. and Mrs. George Larson Larry and Lorraine and Mrs Ada Aspegren visited at the Loren Carlgren home Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Don Runft and children were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.
Mr and Mrs George Christie visited Mrs Anna Hohman for Wednesday evening supper, sharing a family gathering and hospitality in town.
Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell spent Saturday and Sunday in Hutchinson visiting Mr and Mrs Leonard Dirks and family.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Miss Laura Rasmussen were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson in Belleville, attending a social gathering with local acquaintances.
Mrs Tony Reed were Sunday evening guests of Mr Frank Lervold and Eugene.
Mrs Greenslade was a Wednesday afternoon guest of Mrs Goodwin at her home, sharing tea and conversation in a cordial visit.
Mrs Mauda Goodwin and family of Junction City attend with Mr and Mrs Kay Goodwin and family. Mrs Forest Tallent and John Peterka of Belleville also listed. Afternoon guests include Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and family.
Mr and Mrs John Jensen visited Saturday afternoon as guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson for coffee.
Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens hosted a turkey dinner Saturday night for the birthday anniversaries of Mrs George Nielson and Mrs Arnold Perry. Guests included Rev and Mrs Nielson, Mr and Mrs Perry and their children, and Mr and Mrs Jay Fajen.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell of McCook Nebraska spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Merle Haser and Mr and Mrs Arlis White at Gregory and Pamela White home in Gregory Nebraska and were noted as guests.
Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson welcomed a baby boy named Sonny Dale on March 13 at St Joseph hospital. Parents are joined by Carl Peterson of Norway and Alfred Swanson of Scandia. Great grandmother is Mrs Ollie Peterson of Norway.
The American Legion marked its Maz 38th anniversary with a Paris caucus held March 15 to 17, 1919, attended by American forces in France awaiting return home. The Auxiliary aims for one million members in 1958 and promotes community service across Red Cross, Cancer, Polio, and heart campaigns. The Legion Auxiliary, Post 193, will meet March 26 at the Legion Hall.
Chula Vista California March 16 The Scandia Journal prints a letter from Mrs Carrie Larson and her son Carl Floodberg asking to extend their subscription for another year The letter notes Carl arrived March 1 and intends to visit Will Bowersox in Los Angeles hoping to see a ball game on Saturday signed by Mrs O T Floodberg
Mrs. Wm. Waite hosted the Social Hour club at her home on Friday March 14 with six members present. After the business meeting and a pleasant afternoon the group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Cecil Allen on Friday March 28.
Sgt. Dungan, the U S Army recruiter in Salina, will be at the Selective Service office in Belleville on the second and fourth Thursdays each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Syde Dungan at the office for information.
Mrs R E Cooper entertained the U and I Art club at her home on Tuesday afternoon March 11. Guests included Mrs Algot Anderson and Mrs E H Lewis. The group visited and played bridge before a lovely lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs W W Aspegren on March 25.
Notice asks gifts of clothing to be brought Sunday or Monday to a Lutheran church for direct shipment to Lutheran Missionary Fields.
Countywide NFO meeting set for Monday night at the American Legion Hall in Belleville. Beginning at 8 00 pm a fine program is planned with free coffee and doughnuts for attendees.
The national president of American War Dads will install our chapter on Monday evening March 24 at the City Office building. Members are urged to attend for officer elections and a covered dish supper served at 7 00 p.m. Meetings will follow.
Georgie Stromberg was a Sunday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys.
A patriotic verse celebrates the navy and those who support it, praising sailors and families. Luther A Merker is credited at the end.
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