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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1957

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Tender Trap shines at Princess with Sinatra Reynolds Holm

Debbie Reynolds Frank Sinatra David Wayne and Celeste Holm star in MGM’s The Tender Trap at the Princess Theatre May 4 and 5. The color CinemaScope comedy follows Charlie Reader a New York actor’s agent who flirts with love while juggling multiple women. Julie Gillis arrives and chaos follows as marriage plans clash with romance. May 11-12 offers A Day of Fury as the next program.

Debbie Reynolds Frank Sinatra David Wayne Celeste Holm Princess Theatre New York Charlie Reader Sinatra Charlie Joe McCall Indianapolis Lovely Symphony Orchestra Sylvia Crewes Joe Julie Gillis Maing Julie Manhattan Big City

Willing Workers Circle Meets in Church Parlor

The Willing Workers Circle of the Methodist church met in the church parlor on April 25 with hostesses Mrs. R. E. Cooper Mrs. Illie Johnson and Mrs. Walter Saunders. The program included worship from Isaiah 51 4 9 poems read by Mrs. Wetzel a Bible quiz recreation and a social hour lunch and birthday cake for April May and June celebrants. Next meeting set for May 23.

Willing Workers Circle The Methodist Church R. E. Cooper Illie Johnson Walter Saunders Wetzel Everett Johnson

Sandine Estate Sale Tuesday Near Norway Jamestown

Walter Boyles, administrator of the Sandine estate, will hold a public auction of the estate's personal property Tuesday May 7 at 1 00 pm. The sale gate is at the farm two miles west and two miles south of Norway or one half mile north and two miles east of Jamestown. Many items are offered including a Buggy Whip.

Walter Boyles Albert W. Sandine Norway Or Jamestown Wild Bill Hickok

Honor Roll of Subscriptions for 1857

New and renewed subscriptions received this week include Robert Champlin Dale Stafford Mrs Florence Stafford Everett Lee Johnson and Mrs W A Larson from Canton South Dakota.

Robert Champlin Dale Stafford Florence Stafford Everett Lee Johnson W. A. Larson Canton

SSA Representative To Visit Belleville On May 8

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on May 8. Residents seeking information should call the Welfare Office in the Courthouse after 8:00 a.m.

Social Security Administration Belleville Welfare Office

Triple S Club MHT April 25 Pinochle and Lunch

Mrs. Axel Jensen hosted the Triple L club at her home on Thursday afternoon April 25. Members present included Mrs. Lars Norgard, Mrs. Russell DeWitt, Mrs. George Cardwell, and others, with two guests, Mrs. Lora Dell Freed and Mrs. Loren Fiorell. After business, pinochle was played at four tables and a lunch was served. The group adjourned to meet Mrs. Ren Denoyer on May 9.

Axel Jensen Lars Norgard Russell DeWitt George Cardwell Ben Denoyer Merle Haser Duaine Greenslade George Fike Wm. Moe George Christie Carl Erickson Anna Hohman Benny Lervold Lora Dell Freed Loren Fiorell Ren Denoyer

Auxiliary meets at Cardwell home in late April

American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at Mrs. George Cardwell's home on April 24 with guests Mrs. Harley Shaffer and Mrs. Porter Hammer. A thank you card from Mrs. Delia Stromberg was read, hospital visits were noted, and plans for poppy sales and wreaths for veterans' graves were announced. An initiation is planned for May 22 at Mrs. Gunda Larsen's home. recruitment efforts continued.

American Legion Auxiliary George Cardwell Harley Shaffer Porter Hammer Delia Stromberg Bachelor Faulkner - Dart Furniture Gunda Larsen Homer Cardwell

Nelsons Visit Friends in Formosa and Overland Park

Paul Nelson and family of Overland Park and Miss Florence Nelson of Formosa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson, sharing time and hospitality.

Paul Nelson Overland Park Florence Nelson Formosa Axel Nelson

Basket dinner gathers Ada Aspegren family at home

A Sunday basket dinner and family gathering were held at Mrs. Ada Aspegren's home. Attendees included Harold Bowling and Jim of Winfield, Eli Rush of Arkansas City, Clyde Norris of Belleville, George Larson and family, Loren Carlgren and children, Carroll Anderson and Judith, Dean Sothers and baby, plus Richard Larson, Norman Sankey and Julie of Republic.

Ada Aspegren Harold Bowling Jim Winfield Eli Rush Arkansas City Clyde Norris Belleville George Larson Larry Lorraine Loren Carlgren Carrol Anderson Judith Dean Sothers Baby Richard

Wager Guests and Clark Visit Anna Kobes

Mr and Mrs Fred Wager and Steve of Concordia were Wednesday afternoon guests at the Wm Clark home. Mrs Wm Clark and Billy visited Mrs Anna Kobes of Narka on Saturday afternoon.

Fred Wager Steve Concordia Wm. Clark Billy Anna Kobes Narka

Scandia P T A Elects Officers and Club Show Highlights

Scandia P T A met in the high school with Rich ard Fogelberg presiding. Officers elected for next year are president Richard Fogelberg vice-president Edward Forsberg secretary Mrs John Nyland treasurer Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson. Homemaking Department under Mrs John Van Gundy presented a style show Glimpses of Coeds at College then open house tours and a prayer service. Senior Sneak notes a Colorado trip with Denver sights Mint Fort Collins and Royal Gorge. FFA placed 7th at Hays with Robert Boswell third in high individuals and others in crop division. Track team scored points at Courtland with Melhus earning a mile medal and relays placing.

P-T. A Richard Fogelberg P.T. A Edward Forsberg John Nyland Anjeannette Isaacson John van Gundy Home Economics Darrell Nelson Bob Boswell Harold Pounds Everett Robison Sigma Chi Lake Phe FFA Hays Robert Boswell Marcus Benson Alan Kirk Scandia Fort Hays Robert Hays Chamber of Commerce Connie Stolander Loren Hammer Larry Jensen Sha Courtland Harold Melhus Jewell City Raymond Johnson Dick Milner Larry Johnson Gene Hammer

Strand Guests at Wm Clark Home Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand were Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Wm Clark. They were received as guests and spent time in social conversation and hospitality.

Mrs Jerry Strand Wm. Clark

DeWitt Family Hosts Weekend Gathering in Hill City

Mr and Mrs Don DeWitt and Debra of Hill City joined Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Debra and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson with their sons for a Saturday evening visit hosted by Russ DeWitt and Judy.

Don DeWitt Debra Hill City al Kennedy Harold Swanson and Sons Russell DeWitt Judy

Salina and Republic families visit Grant Berggren home

Mr and Mrs Don Mullintyre and children and Miss Donna Berggren of Salina join Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic and Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and family for a Sunday gathering at Grant Berggren's residence.

Don MulIintyre Donna Berggren Salina Clarence Berggren Republic Glenn Scrivner Grant Berggren

Sunday Evening Guests At Milo Johnson Home

Mr and Mrs Don Burandt and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Sunday evening guests at the Milo Johnson home.

Don Burandt Grant Berggren Milo Johnson

Weekend visitors from Wichita and Arkansas City

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling and Jim of Winfield joined Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rush of Arkansas City for a weekend visit with Mrs. Ada Aspegren and other relatives.

Harold Bowling Jim Winfield Eli Rush Arkansas City Ada Aspegren

Local Families Named in Cawker City Notice

Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade listed as Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and children of Cawker City along with Mrs. Delbert Aspegres and family.

Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Jack Thull Cawker City Delbert Aspegres

Third and fourth grades celebrate spell ing hundred scorers

Students in third and fourth grades recognized a full list of hundred spellers including Everette Fike Larry Fogelberg Sonia Larson Arnold Loring Jane Ann Reece Keith Ett a Russell Yvette Sanderson Barbara Tedrow Randy Uhrich Lynette Boyles Kathryn Gile Steven Cardwell Beth Erickson Clair Johnston Rex Lewellyn Jimmy Osborn Myron Runjt and Perry Ulmer Jane Ann had a birthday anniversary and passed out treats to us Open house preparations kept the week busy.

Everette Fike Larry Fogelberg Sonia Larson Arnold Loring Jane Ann Reece Keithetta Russell Yvette Sanderson Barbara Tedrow Randy Uhrich Lynette Boyles Kathryn Gile Steven Cardwell Beth Erickson Clair Johnston Rex Lewellyn Jimmy Osborn Myron Runjt Perry Ulmer Jane Ann

Clark Family Guests From Salina and Margeville

Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and family of Salina and Mr and Mrs Jean Clark with children of Margeville visited Saturday night and Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and Billy.

Mra. Jean Clark Margeville Ron Clark Salina Wm. Clark Billy

Greenaldes as Belleville Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Dauine Greenalade were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs B E Cox of Belleville.

Dauine Greenalade B. E. Cox Belleville

Mrs Agnes Cardwell Visits Republic with Sisters

Mrs. Agnes Cardwell spent Monday in Republic with her sister Mrs. Amelia Kathrineberg and Ethel.

Agnes Cardwell Republic Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel

Berggren Family Visit Noted at Republic Homes

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Friday at the Vic Berggren and Clarence Berggren homes in Republic.

Mrs Grant Berggren Vic Berggren Clarence Berggren Republic

Mrs Merle Haser and Ariis White Visit Greenslade

Mrs Merle Haser and Mrs Ariis White and Pamela were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs Duaine Greenslade at her home. The social call highlighted friendly conversation and hospitality.

Merle Haser Ariis White Pamela Duaine Greenslade

Civil Defense Meeting Tonight At City Office Building

A civil defense meeting for all committee members is set for 8 00 pm at the City Office building this Thursday May 2. Attendance is urged for all members.

Civil Defense Committees

Warning signals for Scandia disasters and fire

The notice explains fire and disaster alerts from the Scandia whistle. In a disaster the whistle sounds two long blasts, pause, then two long blasts, and so on. For a fire the whistle emits a continual up and down blast.

Scandia

Doctor Bennett Undergoes Surgery. Office to Close Weeks

Dr. J. L. Bennett had surgery Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia. His office will remain closed for the next three weeks.

J. L. Bennett St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Girl Scout Meeting Elects Local Officers

The group of 12 girls and two leaders met on April 29 and opened with the flag salute. Officers elected were President Darlene, Vice President Kathy, Secretary Beth, Treasurer Janice, and Reporter Arlene, with Peggy and Mrs. Dale Sanderson and Marilyn Johnson noted in attendance.

Darlene Kathy Beth Janice Arlene Peggy Dale Sanderson Marilyn Johnson

Benefit Bingo Tonight for Scandia Team at Legion Hall

A bingo game for the Scandia Cookie baseball team is set for Thursday night at 8:00 at the Legion Hall. Emery Berry, working in Omaha, visited from Saturday evening to Monday afternoon with Mrs. Berry, Kay and Sonja. Dr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens attended the Lutheran Conference in Kansas City from Tuesday to Saturday and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Winfrey and family.

The Legion Hall Emery Berry Omaha Nebr Mrs. Berry Kay Sonja E. Porter Ahrens Kansas City Ahrens Amana Lutheran Church Scandia Jewell Winfrey

Salina Friends Spend Weekend at Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and family and Miss Donna Berggren all of Salina spent the weekend at the Grant Berggren home.

Don McIntyre Donna Berggren Salina Grant Berggren

Berggren and Scrivner Families Host Tuesday Visit

Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren of Republic and Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner with their children hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at the Grant residence for an informal family social event.

Mrs Wyatt Corbin Visits Mrs Ivy Brown in Fairbury

Mrs Wyatt Corbin and her daughter from Fairbury Nebraska called on Mrs Ivy Brown Sunday afternoon in a Friendly social call.

Wyatt Corbin Fairbury, Nebr Ivy Brown

Mr and Mrs Keith Cady Host Family Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Keith Cady and their family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Cady.

Keith Cady John Cady

Rasmussen Family Guests in Lincoln

Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln Nebraska were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice.

Junior Rasmussen Lincoln, Nebr Neal Cady Alice

Local Hosts Welcome Davis Greenslade Moe Christie Families

Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and their boys were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade. Mr and Mrs Wm Moe visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs George Christie.

Jim Davis Duaine Greenslade Wm. Moe George Christie

Nebraska couples share Sunday dinner with neighbors

Mr and Mrs Floyd Hiner of Fairbury Neb and Mr and Mrs Marvin Wurm and daughter of Jansen Neb were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel.

Floyd Hiner Fairbury Nebr Marvin Wurm Jansen Rodney Dovel

Local social guests include Kennedy DeWitt and Freed families

Friday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Deb Bbie, and Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt, joined by Judy as guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and their family.

al Kennedy Debbie Russell DeWitt Judy Clark Freed

Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Mabel Cline

A potluck supper and family gathering honored Mrs. Mabel Cline for her birthday anniversary. Present were Misses Pearl and Alma Strom of Concordia, Mr and Mrs Brier Larsen, Ernie Strom, Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren, Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and boys, Mr and Mrs Fred Cline, Mr and Mrs C W Strom, Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell, Mrs Agnes Cardwell, Mr and Mrs Martin Jensen and Charles, and Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen.

Mabel Cline Jolene Charles Agnes Cardwell Martin Jensen Leslie Rasmussen

Saunders Visit Highlights White Rock Gathering

Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs H W Cook at White Rock in a casual social outing.

Walter Saunders Mrs. H. W. Cook White Rock

Susie Servohi Improves After Surgery at St. Joseph Hospital

Susie Servohi, who underwent surgery at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, reports some improvement as she recovers.

Susie Servohi St. Joseph Hospital

Dinner honors California guests and local hosts

Mrs. Clara Blakeley entertained with a dinner Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. Lennie Linden of California, Anna and Alben Benson, Mrs. Bertha Granated, Joe Dingman, and Fred Erickson, sharing hospitality with local acquaintances.

Clara Blakeley Lennie Linden California Anna and Alben’ Benson Bertha Granated Joe Dingman Fred Erickson

District observes NHD Week in Belleville and Beatrice

The district marked National Home Demonstration Week with a May 1 event at the Armory in Belleville led by Peggy of the Flint Hills. Twenty Republic County ladies attended the Beatrice meeting last year, and HDU leaders from Manhattan and Wichita participated in related sessions and panels.

Omaha Nebr Uni Beatrice Republic County Armory Belleville Peggy Flint Hills HDU Hutchinson Manhattan Wichita Topeka Stockton Chicago Ill Washington, D.C Lester Weatherwax G. L. Noble National Committee For Boys and Girls HL Cardwell

Scandia Home Demonstration Unit celebrates 12th anniversary

Across America National HDA Week honors Home Demonstration work from April 29 to May 4. The Scandia unit, organized in 1951 by Republic County HDA with 17 charter members, shares lessons in Belleville from college specialists.

America Scandia Republic County Hda Kathyrn Faires Belleville Scandia Unit Betty Elliott Scandia Uni Miss Elliott Scandia Hdu

Past Matrons Patrons Dine At Scandia Chapter

The Past Matrons and Patrons of Scandia Chapter 481 CES enjoyed a 6:30 supper in the Masonic Hall dining room Sunday evening. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mpa Mrs. Hilton Waite Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Ni and Mrs. Elreno Sederlin Mr. and Mrs. EBH Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Wm Matthias Mrs. Bertha Granstedt Mrs. Elsie Noble Mrs. Lloyd Norris Mrs. Sherman Robigon. After the business meeting a social evening followed.

Scandia CES Masonic Hall Ralph Mpa Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Homer Cardwell Joyce Johnson ElReno Sederlin EB. H. Lewis W. He Matthias Bertha Granstedt Mira Elsie Noble Lloyd Norris Sherman Robigon

Janice Fredrickson Recovers After Friday Surgery

Janice Fredrickson, who underwent surgery at St. Joseph hospital Friday, reports she is getting along as expected and shows steady progress in recovery.

Janice Fredrickson St. Joseph Hospital

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