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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
8
The Missouri Pacific Railway has leased the baseball field to the Scandia Baseball Club, granting complete jurisdiction over the field for the lease period. The railroad’s private right-of-way will bar spectators during games under any circumstances.
Notice states suspects who took an anvil from the Strand home last Tuesday evening are named. The owner offers a chance to return it to the home or the Journal office. If not returned by Saturday, Jo will involve the Kansas Farmer Protective Association and Republic County sheriff.
Weekend social notes reveal Pat Lucy and Collet visiting Mrs. Depp Kas for gatherings. The brief item notes casual plans and hosting duties among local acquaintances.
A fragmentary note lists Mr and Mrs L A Melby and others as guests of friends from Norway. The garbled text names Lavern and Earl Melby among attendees.
Mrs. Carl Lindecrantz announces the marriage of her niece Ruth Louise Bjorkgren of Council Bluffs Iowa to Leo A Hill of Council Bluffs. The ceremony occurred Monday April 16 at the Christian parsonage in Logan Iowa. Mrs Hill formerly lived with her grandparents Gust Lynden. She has visited Scandia and is well known locally. Mrs Hills friends wish happiness in married life. Also announced is the marriage of Lola Woodcock daughter of Mr and Mrs A Woodcock of Dighton to Ernest H Moller son of Mrs ip A Moller of Dighton. The wedding occurred in Garden City on Saturday April 21 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev officiating. Moller formerly lived in Scandia and attended the local school. He has many friends here who wish him well in marriage.
A surprise birthday party was held at Alfred Kallman s home on Saturday evening. Guests delivered a basket lunch and the cake was shared for Mr Kallman and Mrs Kallman along with family friends and neighbors including Ed Whipps Helen Mosher Zella Kelly Earl Kelly Wallin Ralph Moe Ila Marie Frank Goodwin Clarence Mahan and Victor Berggren.
A Wednesday afternoon gathering honored Mrs Carl McDowell and Harold Chester at the McDowell residence. The guests included Mrs Fred Currie and Allan, Mrs Jim Currie, Mrs Emil Boman and daughters, Mrs Will McDowell and daughters, Mrs Conroy Tucker and son of Courtland, and many others. A dainty fan was served to attendees.
Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Thornton hosted Sunday dinner guests from Riley Belleville Concordia and Belleville. Attendees included Cecil Sargent Kathrynn Janice Emogene C W Sargent Elsie Sargent Dorothy Nicholos Paul Doctor Patty Lou Paula Sue Agnes Albre Ben Doctor Marjory Norma Jean and others.
Mrs Wm Linden marked her ninety first birthday with a Thursday April 26 gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Corrine. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and Alice Louise, Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson, Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson and Paul, Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman, and Rev and Mrs B W Selin and Carl.
Mr and Mrs J E Miner of Hoxie and Mrs C E Hardesty of Jennings spent the week end with Miss Josie Fullen. Mrs Lyda Fullen, a five week guest, returned to Lucerne with them. The group were guests of Mrs Lucy Fullen and Miss Montana Stephenson in Republic Sunday.
Mr and Mrs A Wight and others from Wichita joined Mr and Mrs Paul Surtees and several couples for a Sunday morning picnic breakfast at the state lake near Jamestown. Alfy Tingstrom and sons hosted dinner guests including Mrs Mosher Colley and Mrs Farlee in Belleville.
The Rev and Mrs Otto Chellburg Wayne along with Mrs Amanda Brandstrom and Mrs B W Selin were Wednesday afternoon callers at the homes of Mrs Anton Edlund Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson and Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson.
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz and family hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Elmer Daniel son and family Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and family Mr and Mrs John Carlson Miss Alice Brown and Malker Eindecrante.
Mrs Arthur Anderson entertained the Community club at her home Wednesday afternoon with twenty four members present. Guests included Mrs Emily Olson Florence Swanson Mrs Chester Anderson Elizabeth Anderson and Anna Thomas. Attendees shared needlework visited and planned a Mother's Day program. A pot luck dinner was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Erick Erickson on Wednesday May 9.
Ada Samuelson and Glada Bell hosted a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hallgren on Tuesday night. Guests included Julia Hodge Frances Sankey Truth Forsberg Vivian Evert Maxine Mutt Robert Weir Noble Forsberg Paul Fredrickson Emil Granquist Vernon Erickson Lawrence Nondorf Genevieve Martin Larson Gust Hallgren Verle Jay Bell and Orvin Bell.
The S A Hageman family thanks relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother.
Mr and Mrs Alex Scott hosted guests for dinner on Sunday. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay Jr and John Davis. Miss Ida Belle George was an afternoon caller.
Friday afternoon Mrs C A Johnson entertained a group including Mrs Oscar Bergstrom and several Mrs J O Anderson and Mrs Chester Anderson along with Miss Elizabeth Anderson as guests.
Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen hosted the Happy Mixers card club at their home Friday evening. Members arrived in tacky costumes. High score went to Mrs Lewis Wallin and low to Mr Wallin. No plans for the next meeting were announced. Gift Shop Concordia notes unusual graduation gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stromberg and family were guests at dinner Sunday of Mrs. E. Stromberg in Republic.
Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walker and Marilynn of Munden and Norma Jean Coldazier. The gathering hosted Mrs. Ada Aspegren and Norma with Miss Jean Tingstrom, who spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loring and Leora and Mr. Lawrence Nystrom and Lois Jean.
Social notes list Sunday visits by local residents including Mr and Mrs E H Lewis with the Browns in Concordia and M M Snyder and family with Florence Fredell from Mankato visiting the Johnsons. Additional gatherings feature the Clarrs Ward and Cleo at the Nystroms near Republic. Cook's Interior Enamel offered by A M Sanborn Lumber Co. at 994q per quart.
Mr and Mrs Fred Evert entertained a number of guests at dinner and supper Sunday in honor of their son Elwyn who was celebrating his birthday that day. Those present were Miss Ruth MacElroy and Miss Rachel McMillan of Randall, Miss Lilian Robertson of Jamestown, Mrs Lizzie Evert of Norway and Kenneth Cooper.
Sunday guests of Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Mr and Mrs Melvin Ostberg and the baby boy Gunnard Elvin included Mr and Mrs Funk of Jamestown Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene of Scandia Mr and Mrs John Carlson of Courtland Miss Ella Wennersten and Marvin Rosene and others.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Bettis and R J entertained at a six o'clock dinner Saturday evening at their home for Mrs Lucy Collett of Topeka Mrs Wm Jones Mrs Edith Bettis and Thorp and Mrs Jennie Cannon of Piper. Cook's House Paint sold at 2 40 per gallon marketed by A M Sanborn Lumber Co.
The Concor dia DBR gift shop highlights exclusive graduation gifts that will please both boys and girls. The promotional message emphasizes thoughtful selections and keeps the focus on appealing presents for graduates.
Mr and Mrs Walt Westin and Helen joined Mr and Mrs Earl Tebow and Miss Maurine Linden for a Sunday afternoon visit with Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Corrine as well as Mrs Wm Linden.
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