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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1958

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Shderlin New Commander Elected for Concordia Commandery

At the Concordia Commandery No 42 Knights Templar annual election on March 24 ElReno Sederlin was chosen Commander for 1958 59 term Archie Isaacson was elected Senior Warden A community turnout attended a 6 30 turkey dinner The Easter church services will be at Scandia Methodist Church at 3 00 p m Rev Richard Wilke invited Sir Knights to attend and public Also urged Masons to assemble at the Masonic Hall in Scandia by 2 45 pm for a 2 50 departure to the service The event honored Commander EI Reno Sederlin and thanked Rev Willie for his efforts

Concordia Commandery No Knights Templar ElReno Sederlin Archie Isaacson Whch Scandia Sydney Richard Wilke Masonic Hall Willie Eireno Sederlin

Letter From William Hay on Townsend Plan Prospects

The letter argues for H R 7068 the revised Townsend bill as a pay as you go plan funded by a 2 percent gross income tax. It claims the measure would create purchasing power and fund health insurance for seniors over 60 while offsetting unemployment by freeing younger workers to fill jobs. It urges readers to investigate the Townsend plan as a strong national solution.

Congress Townsend America

Shower Honors Mrs Maupin and Clay Culver

A March 17 shower celebrated Mrs. Ted Maupin and Clay Culver with music by Mrs. Richard Wilke and shower games. Gifts on a lace cloth table with blue bows and a white fuzzy lamb centerpiece. Mrs. Maupin opened gifts with her mother Mrs. Roy Culver of Kansas City. lunch was provided by Mrs. Earl Melby and Mrs. Joseph McDonald. Emma McMullen of Belleville attended as great grandmother to the baby. about 25 guests were invited.

Ted Maupin Clay Culver Richard Wilke Earl Melby Joseph McDonald Emma McMullen Belleville

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Nielson at Amana

The Dorcas Society and Amana Lutheran church members hosted a Pink and Blue shower for Mrs. George Nielson on Friday afternoon. About 60 guests attended a social time with games and gift opening followed by a luncheon prepared by the ladies.

Dorcas Society Amana Lutheran Church George Nielson

Death of Alan Swanson

The community mourns the death of three year old Alan Lee Swanson son of Mr. and Mrs Harold Swanson. Funeral services were held Monday March 24 at the Scandia Methodist Church with Rev Richard Wilke officiating. Burial followed at River View Cemetery. Bachelor Faulkner Dart in charge.

Alan Lee Swanson Harold Swanson Methodist Scandia Richard Wilke Riverview Cemetery Bachelor - Faulkner- Dart

Birthday Club Meets At Mrs Hohmans Home

Mrs Anna Hohman hosted the birthday club on Thursday afternoon March 20 at her home. Attendees included Mrs Walter Anderson Mrs George Christie Mrs Wm Moe Mrs Rep Denoyer Mrs Ruby Berry Mrs Russell DeWitt and Mrs Lars Norgard. The gathering featured visiting playing pinochle and a luncheon prepared by the hostess.

Anna Hohman Walter Anderson George Christie Wm. Moe Rep Denoyer Ruby Berry Russell DeWitt Lars Norgard

Our 1958 Honor Roll Subscriptions Highlight New Names

The weekly update lists new subscribers Harvey Sandell of Manhattan James Leibenborn and O A Johnson joining the honor roll this period.

Harvey Sandell Manhattan James Leibenborn O. A. Johnson

Other Peoples Troubles

Poem notes how others troubles seem small until you compare, then conclude others troubles are greater, suggesting to smile and stop grumbling. Written by Luther A. Merker.

Luther A. Merker

Scandia Announces Engagement of Lois A Erickson

Mr and Mrs Vernon L Erickson of Scandia announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Arlene to Paul Dean Kuchera son of Mr and Mrs John W Kuchera of Munden The couple plan a May 25 1958 wedding at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia.

Vernon L. Erickson Scandia Lois Arlene Paul Dean Kuchera John W. Kuchera Munden Scandia High School Kansas Wesleyan University Salina Norway Kuchera Munden High School Fairbur Nebr. Junior College Emporia State Teachers

Bible Study Group Met On March Nineteenth at Smith Home

Mrs. Axel Smith and Miss Ida Isaac son hosted a Wednesday Bible study gathering at Smith residence. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. Bessie Tedrow, Mrs. Ellen Sederlin, Mrs. Daisy Haggman, Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys, Mrs. Agnes Cardiwell, Mrs. Frank Lervold, Mrs. Otto Wetzel, and Mrs. Edith Swan son. Lunch followed and the group will reconvene April second at the Lervold home with hosts Mrs. Frank Lervold and Mrs. Minnie Anderson.

Axel Smith Ida Isaacson Smith Carl Hammer Minnie Anderson Bessie Tedrow Ellen Sederlin Daisy Haggman Olga Hugos Gladys Agnes Cardiwell Frank Lervold Otto Wetzel Edith Swanson Lervold

Cub Scout Leaders Plan Blue and Gold Banquet

Cub Scout leaders met at Mrs. Richard Rockey's home on March 19 with Earl Melby Arlis White Anjeannette Isaacson Lora Dell Freed Hugh Modlin Lee Loring and Don Ranft present. They scheduled the Blue and Gold banquet for March 27 and an Armory circus in Belleville on April 12. Mrs Modlin will host the next meeting.

Rchard Rockey Earl Melby Arlis White Anjeannette Isaacson Lora Dell Freed Hugh Modlin Lee Loring Don Ranft Armory Belleville Modlin

Choir Tour Set for Phil harmonic Choir of Kansas Wesleyan University

Miss Bernita Stafford and Jimmy Fredrickson of the Phil harmonic Choir will depart April 3 from Salina for the annual spring concert tour. Easter services are planned in Cleveland Ohio, with a Boston banquet at Durgin Park Restaurant. The tour includes performances in Belleville Ashtabula Mechanicville Brattleboro Kearney Chatham Kirtland Cleveland Wooster and Washington Indiana.

Bernita Stafford Jimmy Fredrickson Philharmonic Choir of Kansas Wesleyan University of Salina First Methodist Church Cleveland Ohio Boston Mass Durgin Park Boston Harbor New York City United Nation Radio City Wall Street Times Square Belleville Kansas Ashtabula Mechanicville N. J Brattleboro Kearney Chatham N. J. Kirtlang Cleveland and Wooster Washington Ind Miss Stafford Andrew Stafford Fredrickson Paul Fredrickson Scandia

Scandia HDU Meets In March With Reports And Refreshments

The Scandia HDU met March 12 with Mrs Ernest Kirk as hostess and 13 members answering roll call. After the business meeting Mrs Alva Thompson gave a County Council report and refreshments were served. The next meeting is April 9 hosted by Mrs Hugh Modlin on Broiler Meals.

Scandia Hdu Ernest Kirk Alva Thompson County Council Hugh Modlin

Local Guests Dine With Topeka Pair Hosts

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson Mrs Eva Stolander Mr and Mrs Elwyn Isaacson Marilyn and John and Mrs Co P Rydell of Topeka visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Craig Bowersox in a social gathering hosted by the couple from Topeka.

Algor Anderson Eva Stolander Elwyn Isaacson Marilyn John Co. P. Rydell Topeka Charles Johnson Craig Bowersox

Scandia FFA starts Farm Safety drive and school notes

Scandia FFA launches a Farm Safety program with grains grading night at the Scandia school. Alan Kirk and other chapter members will survey farms for accident hazards. The Young Farmers Class meets Thursday March 27 at 8:00 p.m. Garnett Zimmerly leads the Grain Grading School and grain samples will be graded.

Scandia Ffa Scandia Ixansas Farm Bureau Alan Kirk FFA Garnett Zimmerly

School Notes On Tests And Reading

English III finished chapter one and tested on it. Geometry tested on a completed chapter. American Government wrapped elections unit with a test. Shorthand begins six week tests at four speeds daily. Spelling top scorers last week were Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Billy Erickson Dwight Isaacson Marilyn Larson Janet Pollock Jimmy Rockey Donna Runft Coleen Thompson.

Paul Kallman Paul W. J. Matthias Sammy Sanderson Mike Freed Kenny Forsberg Davy Isaacson Jackie Davis Danny Sandell Dianne Fogelberg Paula Lewellyn Jackie Rockey Kenneth Garst Duane Gile Karen Pollock Betty Jo Tedrow Dickie Larson David Hansen Erick Erickson Jimmy Nylund Vickie Florell Robert Perry Patty Hallgren Maurice Lervold Mondo Tedrow Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Billy Erickson Dwight Isaacson Marilyn Larson Janet Pollock Jimmy Rockey Donna Runft Coleen Thompson

Beloit and Cardwell Families Dine with Mrs Agnes Cardwell

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown Jr and family of Beloit and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Agnes Cardwell.

Eugene Brown, Jr Beloit Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell

Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Visit Mrs Wm Clark

Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark, sharing an informal social visit at their home.

Reuben Johnson Wm. Clark

Kennedy and Debbie Guests at Clark Residence

Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Debbie were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs William Clark in a social visit noted in the local society column.

al Kennedy Debbie Wm. Clark

Local families host gatherings through weekend

Mr and Mrs George Barleen and Mr and Mrs Darrell Zohn and Randy were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and family. Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and family and Harvey Sandell were Saturday evening supper guests of Mrs Edith Forsberg. Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys and Mrs Axel Smith spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Edith Forsberg. family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Harry Fischer and Dale of Republic.

George Barleen Darrell Zohn Randy Clarence Gile Edward Forsberg Harvey Sandell Edith Forsberg Olga Hugos Gladys Axel Smith Harry Fischer and Dale Republic

Birthday Dinner Honored Mrs. Lloyd Norris in Concordia

Mrs. Lloyd Norris was the honored guest on Sunday evening for her birthday anniversary. A group of friends traveled to Concordia to dine at the Skyliner. Attendees included Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Elsie Noble, Mrs. Chris B. Nelson, Mrs. Walter Boyles, Mrs. E. H. Lewis, Mrs. R. E. B. Cooper, Miss Josie Robison, Mrs. Josse Johnson, Mrs. Bertha Granstedt, and Mrs. Sherman Robison.

Lloyd Norris Concordia Skyliner Norris Elsie Noble Chris B. Nelson Walter Boyles E. H. Lewis R. EB. Cooper Josie Robison Josse Johnson Bertha Granstedt Sherman Robison

Robison Family Visited Smiths With Johnny Sunday

Mr and Mrs Everett Robison and Johnny were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Smith.

Everett Robison Johnny Axel Smith

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Visit Harley Shaffer Couple

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer at their home.

Roy Thomas Mrs Harley Shaffer

Blue and Gold Banquet for Scouts at School Auditorium

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts host a Blue and Gold banquet Thursday evening March 27 at the school auditorium. All parents and leaders are urged to attend.

Cub Scouts Boy Scouts

Pigtail Patrol Holds March Meeting

The Pigtail Patrol met on March 12 with 18 members and three leaders. Leaders listed include Judy DeWitt Jo Ann Larson Sonia Larson and others. Jo Ann Lar performed duties while Jane Ann Reece served as reporter and noted ongoing embroidery work.

Pigtail Patrol Judy DeWitt Jo Ann Larson Sonia Larson Sonya Pickel Jane Ann Reece Yvette Sanderson Barbara Tedrow Donna Ranft Mary Pickel Colleen Thompson Cheryl Currie Janet Pollock Marilyn Larson Jo Ann Lar

McKenzie Seeks Reelection for Register of Deeds

Mrs. Marie McKenzie announces her candidacy for reelection as Register of Deeds citing experience and commitment to courteous efficient service. She is active in church school and civic groups and serves as secretary to the Kansas Register of Deeds Association. She is mother of three children Charlotte Larry and Donna.

Marie McKenzie Office of Register of Deeds McKenzie Ikansas Register of Deeds Association Charlotte Larry Donna

Birthday Anniversary Honor At Sandell Home

Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Richard Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson and Lola and Danny Sandell were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs N E Sandell honoring Mrs Sandell s birthday anniversary.

Rex Sandell Richard Albert Anderson Harold Anderson Lola Danny Sandell N. E. Sandell Sandell

Mr and Mrs R E Johnson Visit Courtland Farm

Mr and Mrs R E Johnson of Courtland were Friday afternoon visitors of Mrs Zenia Store.

R. E. Johnson Courtland

Vic Gutscher and Burr Oak Guests Visit Wilsons

Mr and Mrs Vic Gutscher visited Burr Oak and Jimmy Currie as Monday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson.

Vic Gutscher Burr Oak Jimmy Currie Wm. Wilson

Sjolander Family Dines With Wilsons on Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sjolander and family and Mrs. Eva Sjolander were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson.

Charley Sjolander Eva Sjolander William Wilson

Sunday Evening Guests at Florells Home

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and their daughters included Mr and Mrs Gene Milner and family of Republic and Roger Mc Caulley of Wakefield.

Loren Florell Gene Milner Republic Roger McCaulley Wakefield

Harvey Sandell Visited Sister Over Weekend

Harvey Sandell spent from Wednesday until Sunday with his sister, Mrs. in a family visit noted in local notices.

Harvey Sandell Edith Forsberg

Beloit Couple Vacation Visit Spans Weekend

Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family of Beloit spent the weekend at the Roy Tedrow and Roy Thomas homes, sharing time with relatives and friends.

Don Thomas Beloit Roy Tedrow Roy Thomas

Sunday Evening Guests Of Mr and Mrs Stromberg

Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys Emil Boman and Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Stromberg and Georgie.

Godfrey Boman Emil Boman Jack Davis George Stromberg Georgie

Davis Family Hosts Mrs Davis Birthday Guests

Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family welcomed Mr and Mrs George Stromberg and Georgie as Monday evening guests in honor of Mrs Davis.

Mrs Renald Johnson and Alma visit Mrs ElReno Sederlin

Mrs Renald Johnson accompanied by Alma and Rhonda spent Monday afternoon with Mrs ElReno Sederlin at her home.

Renald Johnson Alma Rhonda ElReno Sederlin

Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson Visit Belleville Host

Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson and their daughter from Belleville were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Olive Isaacson.

Raymond Isaacson Belleville Olive Isaacson

Mr and Mrs Arthur Goodwin Visit Friends Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Arthur Goodwin were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed, sharing a social visit and conversation during the afternoon.

Arthur Goodwin Mrs Glenwood Freed

Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson Visit Dale Stafford Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson were Friday evening guests at the Dale Stafford home.

Mrs Harold Anderson Dale Stafford

Salina Visit By Mrs Isaacson Mrs Thompson

Mrs Archie Isaacson and Mrs Alva Thompson and Mrs Andy Thompson spent Friday in Salina.

Archie Isaacson Alva Thompson Andy Thompson Salina

Greenslade Birthday Celebration Hosted by Aspegrens

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and children in honor of Jane Anns birthday anniversary.

Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Jane Ann

Hastings and Cooper Attend Moe Visit

Mr and Mrs George Hastings of McFarland and Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm Moe.

George Hastings McFarland Elizabeth Cooper Belleville Wm. Moe

Local residents host supper gathering at Lena Lloyd home

Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin entertained a group for supper Friday evening including Mr. and Mrs. Malker Lindencrantz with Linda and Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson with Ann and Beth, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe, Thomval Anderson and Mrs. Bertha Granstedt.

Lena Lloyd Franklin Malker Lindencrantz Linda and Leon Vernon Smith Ramona Warren Johnson Ann Ang Beth Stanley Moe Thomval Anderson Bertha Granstedt

Sunday Visit With Jamestown Area Families

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie and Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and family were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Bertha Larsen near Jamestown.

Irvin Currie Clarence Gile

Family Visits Kansas City For Tallent’s Serious Operation

Clarence Gile Mrs. Lloyd McGregor and Royce and Kenneth Tallent spent Wednesday in Kansas City with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Tallent while Mr Tallent underwent a very serious operation at Kansas Medical Center hospital. He is reported in serious condition but holding its own at this writing.

Clarence .Gile Lloyd McGregor Royce Kenneth Tallent Kansas City Forrest Tallen Tallent Kansas Medical Center Hospital Tallen

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile Visit Larsen Family

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gile and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Mervin Larsen and family.

Clarence Gile Mervin Larsen and Familly

P T A Meeting Highlights Cub Scout Program

The P T A met March 24 at the high school auditorium. Cub Scouts led the program with songs and solos by Marilyn Johnson, Linda Larson, Linda Erickson, Jimmy Newcomb, Jimmy Everhart, Don Boswell, Gary Freed, and Saralyn Reece. Arlis White announced awards and new officers Arlig White president Don Free vice president Jay Fajen secretary and Daryl Haegert treasurer.

P.T. A Arlis White Earl Melby Atring Marilyn Johnson Linda Larson Linda Erickson Mr. Fajen Sugear Jimmy Newcomb Don Free Jay Fajen Daryl Haegert

New Personnel Sergeant Major Appointed at Base

M Sgt Robert G White has replaced M Sgt Cyril V Jones who moves to the ROTC Detachment at the University of Nebraska. White, formerly NCOIC of the Officers Branch, has served as Sergeant Major in England and for the 307th Bombing at McDill AFB. He is reported as the son of Mrs Theressa McDowell of Scandia.

Robert G. White Cyril V. Jones Reserve Officer Training Corps University of Nebraska Sergeant White England McLill Afb Fla Sgt. White Theressa@ McDowell Scandia

Death of C. H. Holstrom in Kansas City

Charles John Holstrom aged 82 of 627 Nebraska Kansas City Kansas died last night at home after a heart attack He had been a farmer near Scandia before moving to Kansas City in 1919 and was a retired stationary fireman for the Cudahy Packing company He is survived by wife Ethel M Holstrom daughter Marjorie Perkins son Charles E Holstrom sister Louise Dahl and one granddaughter.

Charles John Holstrom Nebraska Kansas City Kansas Scandia Cudahy Packing Company Ethel M. Holstrom Marjorie Perkins Charles E. Holstrom Wyandotte Louise Dahl Wyandotte County

Savings Bonds Sales Rise in Kansas in Early 1958

Evan Griffith reports Kansas county sales of Series E and H bonds totaling 102 243 for January and February 1958, with statewide two month total 18 522 579. February sales reached 10 602 515 statewide, 3 469 739 above 1957. National figures show February redemptions lagging by over 20 million, and overall 1958 two month sales up 11 percent from 1957.

Evan Griffith Kansas United States Savings Bonds A. H. James Republic County Savings Bonds United States Savings Griffith James

OES Chapter Meeting Hosts Guests From Belleville Haddam

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met March 18 with Mrs. Carl Peterson presiding. Ophel No. 115 Belleville and Venus No. 275 Haddam attended as special guests. The Robert Morris pageant was shown. Next meeting set for April 1 with Easter remembrance. Lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and committee.

Scandia OES Carl Peterson Harold Johnson Ophel Belleville Venus Haddam Mary Hruza Glen Hruza Sylvia Kasi Selma Cooper Zalla Berggren Ila Marie van Nortwick

Thompson Families Visit Loren Florells

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and girls and Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and family joined Mrs Daryl Hareggert as Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and girls.

Alva Thompson Andy Thompson Daryl Hareggert Loren Florell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shderlin WM. Hay Alan Swanson Birthday Club Campaign Ridge Laurel Scandia School News Judy de Witt Everette Fike JoAnn Larson Lola Sandell Randy Uhrich Ann Tedrow Davis P.T. A. Met C. H. Holstrom
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