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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1952
Page
1
The Scandia high school alumni association schedules its second meeting for Tuesday April 1 1952 at 7 30 p m in the City Office. Debate centers on admitting those who completed substantial schooling at BS without graduating. A resolution may be adopted for presentation at the May 16 annual Alumni Banquet.
The Sherdahl HDU met with Mrs. Stanley Moe on March 15 to hear Edith Odell give a lesson titled Family Life. A lunch followed. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Lars Hanson on April 8.
Sunday evening visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson included Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson and Darrell and Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson bringing a social gathering to the Anderson residence.
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Emil Pearson were Thursday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs John Sjolander for coffee.
Mire reports Ellyas and Stephanie of Denver Colorado arrived Monday evening to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Dootor for a week.
Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and family were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom. The visit centered on family bonding and shared meals, with light conversation and reminiscences noted by local neighbors.
Mrs Lottie Johnson visited last week with Mr and Mrs C H West and Eva Louise, sharing time and conversation in a social call likely noted in local society pages.
Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs Carl Lindberg accompanied Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronald to Topeka to spend the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
The Princess Theatre marks its sixth anniversary with the musical comedy Sunny Side of the Street in Supercinecolor starring Frankie Laine and a cast including Billy Daniels Terry Moore Jerome Courtland Toni Arden Audrey Long Dick Wesson and Lynn Bari. Nine songs from the hits parade are heard with Laine singing three including the title tune and a duet with Toni Arden. Jerome Courtland, Terry Moore, and Laine anchor the on screen romance plot as a TV star helps a young singer get a break. Coming Wednesday April 9: Hard Fast and Beautiful.
A collection of quotations about laughter from Chesterton Clutton-Brock Lauder and others. Mr and Mrs Bob Cox and children visited Saturday evening with Cameron Lowe and Warren Zimmerman. Lynette left Friday for a 10 day Texas visit with relatives and friends in Texas. Elmer Thomas spent Sunday with Lars Hanson.
Mrs Mavis Rothwell and Mark were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Freed on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe of Hardy Nebraska hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Helen Marie Lowe.
Mr and Mrs Harold Stafford returned home Sunday from Concordia where Mr Stafford had been a patient in the St Joseph hospital for a few days.
Scandia School held its March 18 Instrumental Music Festival at Belleville High School at 8:00 p.m. guest conductor Dr. Mumamed led bands with pieces including The Star Spangled Banner and Finlandia. Vocal groups from Cuba and Scandia performed. district festival set for Concordia on April 4 featuring Girls Triple Trio and Girls Glee Club. Barbara Cooper profile notes her activities and future nursing plans. Y Teens meet to plan athletic banquet. light humor exchange ends the column.
Last week Mrs Ted Larson Mrs Olivy Isaac son Mrs Roy Thomas and Mrs Vic Erickson visited the home of Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs John Swanson, sharing social time with the pair.
Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson Susan and Gail of Wichita spent the weekend with Mrs and Mrs Joe N Johnson.
Diane Perry, bedridden with a serious illness at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia, was reported to be showing improvement at this writing as family awaits further updates.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and their children of Waterville were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs M L Largon, sharing a family gathering at their home.
Mrs Zena Stover, who has been visiting Mr and Mrs Jake Stover and Gordon in California, returned home Sunday. She reports Mr and Mrs Jake Stover and son feel fine and the weather there is nice, unlike Kansas which faced one of its worst blizzards of the year.
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs George Fike and Everett Lee featured a family dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd Johfigon and family Mr and Mrs Paul Householder and family Mr and Mrs Adam Wenda and Mr and Mrs 0 F Johnson.
Friday evening the Freshmen hosted a waffle supper in the Home Economics room with Mr and Mrs Matthias and Mrs Currie as sponsors. At 8 00 they sponsored a fine dinner for the whole high school. The Sophomore Class earned 15 00 from a Thursday night movie. They thank all attendees and plan a semester party. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Rex Patrick with hostesses Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs Rodney Dovel Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Neal Cady. The guest list included many familiar names and a lace decorated table. A lunch followed served by the hostesses.
The column explains that when marriage or other changes occur you must update Social Security records to reflect the new name. It advises obtaining a change of record form from the local post office or Salina SSA office to ensure proper wage credit. It also covers survivor benefits: widows with fully insured husbands may receive benefits at 65 if not remarrying, and that benefit amounts vary with lifetime covered earnings.
Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Larson and family included Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia and Anita Barrett of Belleville.
Marcia Perry attended a Saturday evening supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill Kallman, joining their guests for the social gathering.
Mrs Ww B Linden Maureen Larson and Cheryl visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Orville Linden.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring were Monday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Charley Hohman.
Mrs Mavis Rockwell and Mark and Mrs Charles Freed visited Saling on Wednesday. Mrs Freed stayed with Mrs H RB Reynolds while Mr and Mrs Rockwell and Mark stayed with Ardeth Curtis. They returned to Scandia Thursday evening and Cheryl Fitzgerald joined them at the Charley Freed home for the weekend.
Miss Jane Miller and Sgt Gaylord Linden wed on March 1 1952 at Bernille New Mexico. Linden son of Mr and Mrs Orville Linden is a Republic High School graduate class of 1945 and a familiar figure in the Scandia community. Journal offers congratulations to the couple.
The Intermediate Girl Scouts and Mrs Irving Isaacson met with Mrs Milton Cooper on March 19. Thirteen girls attended as Janice Erickson and Linda Reece baked cookies that turned out well. Janet Cardwell, Reporter.
Mrs Harold Smith who underwent surgery at St Joseph hospital in Concordia last week is reported getting along nicely at this writing.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and their boys.
Mrs Hazel Ellis and Mrs Bill Moe hosted the E A B Ladies Aid gathering last Wednesday at the old building with strong attendance. Mrs Fred Evert led the devotionals and the hostesses served a fine lunch.
Mr and Mrs Harry Quantic with Lois and Bruce attended the Guy Lombardo show in Salina Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and their girls. The gathering featured conversation and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Orville Linden hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Sgt and Mrs Gaylord Linden who were home on a ten day leave. Guests included Sgt and Mrs Linden, Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and Allen, Mr and Mrs Lennie Linden, Gwen, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Eivert and Lynn.
The Princess Theatre will honor basketball players from Courtland and Scandia on Friday night April 4 as guests at a showing of the Harlem Globetrotters film. High school students 30 cents, grade school 10 cents, adults 45 cents.
Dr J L Bennett will be in Kansas City Thursday Friday and Saturday this week to attend a convention. His office will be closed during those days.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 O E S met on Tuesday evening March 18. Due to bad roads Associate Worthy Matron Elsie Noble and Associate Patron Ralph Moe presided. After a short business meeting with balloting on candidates, the chapter adjourned to meet April 1 at 8 pm for initiation.
River view 4 H club met March 17 at Enterprise schoolhouse with President Glenn Kirk lead. Members attended, program featured songs and clarinet, and 4 H pled ge closed the session. Belleville hosts March 15 Spring Festival where Riverview entered 4 H play model meeting and square dance winning blues and red ribbon respectively.
The American Legion Auxiliary met March 19 at Legion Hall with six members. Vernice Cardwell acted as president and the group collected material for the History book. A special meeting is set for March 29 at Hammer's Grocery to select a girl for Girl State. The Pan American program is planned for April 16. Mrs. Carl Hammer provided lunch.
The Social Hour Club met on March 20 with 11 members and two guests Mrs Ernest Kirk and Joline Cline. Mrs Jim Briscoe led recreation. Hostess prize won by Elma Aneh. Officers elected: President Elma Allen Vice President Elsie Berggren Secretary Treasurer Wilsa Hanson. Refreshments were served at close.
Mrs. Bill Haskins came home Monday after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hammer in SEN TE SE.
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