Missing Downey youths feared lost after boat capsized
Coast Guard searched sea and air for Donald Warren Gunter, 20, and Thomas Lee Stout, 22, after their outboard boat capsized off Santa Catalina Island. The Vittoria found the upside down craft at 11 a.m. Thursday and towed it to Terminal Island. A car linked to Stout was found at Long Beach, and Gunter's mother told Downey police the pair had left for a boat ride Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Coast Guard
Santa Catalina Island
Donald Warren Gunter
Dinwiddie St
Thomas Lee Stout
Neo St
San Pedro
Vittoria
Terminal Island
Stout
Golden St. Landing
Long Beach
Donald
Clarice Gunter
Downey
Gunter
Santa Catalina
Warren Gunter
Anna Gunter
Scandia
Bethany College tenor to headline Ada Lutheran concert
Elmer Copley, Bet any Oratorio Society director and Bethany College professor, will perform at Ada Lutheran church Kackley on May 7 1961. He will be accompanied by his wife on organ. Program features Bach Handel Mendelssohn Thiman Vierne and others with intermission and free will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Coprey
Bethany Oratorio Society
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Ada Lutheran Church
Kackley
P.m
Copley
J. S. Bach
Jesus
Buxtehude
Handel
Mr. Copley
Eric Thiman
Jonzen
Vierne
Bone
Fenton
Sven Lekberg
Mutual Benefit Club Meets at Mrs Freed Home
Mrs Glenwood Freed hosted the Mutual Benefit club Thursday with 10 members and two honorary members present. Honorary members include Mrs Alta Goodwin of Belleville and Mrs Labon Marshall. guest Mrs Charles Tuley joined as a new member. The next meeting is set with Mrs Oscar Odell on Thursday May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Freed
Mutual Benefit Club
Alta Goodwin
Belleville
Labon Marshall
Charles Tuley
Oscar Odell
Scandia HDU meets with guests and plans events
Mrs. Edward Forsberg hosted Scandia HDU on April 26 with nine members present. Guest Mrs. Maye Linder of Hood River attended. Discussions covered current events, scrapbooks, CAC and Centennial data, and next year lessons. President Mrs. Richard Rockey attended Beatrice recognition and will go to the May 4 district meeting in Minneapolis. Silent auction concluded. next gathering May 10 with Mrs. Loren Isaacson. Stanley Moe and Clark Freed families visited Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Forsberg
Scandia Hdu
Maye Linder
Hood River
Ore
Ernest Kirk
Axel Jensen
Kansas
Richard Rockey
Beatrice
Nebr
Minneapolis
Linder
Loren Isaacson
Kirk
Honor Roll of Subscribers for 1961 Renewals
The newsletter lists recent subscriptions received in the past week including John Nylund Val Gene Isaacson and Wichita area entries. This notice records renewal activity for the 1961 Honor Roll edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nylund
Val Gene Isaacson
Wichita
Blessings of Motherhood Highlight Over 60 Club Dinner
The Over 60 club held a potluck at Fellowship Hall Methodist church on April 26 with 35 attendees. Mush and milk topped the menu as the group performed a a play Home on the Range by Mrs Otto Wetten and Mrs Albert Jackson and closed with folk songs. Next month’s program theme is My Mama Done Told Me with members to wear Centennial dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
The
Methodist Church
Lena Lloyd
Bertha Granstedt
Eva Sjolander
Mamie Saunders
How Many Candles on Mrs Nystroms Birthday
Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown Mrs Ettie Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Courtland honoring Mrs Nystroms birthday anniversary. Family gatherings centered on birthday celebrations with several households noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Ettie Nystrom
Joe N. Johnson
Lawrence Nystrom
Courtland
Nystrom
Centennial Plates Sale Aids Scandia Museum Benefit
Items including plates cups vases and sets offered for sale at the Library or City Office to fund the Scandia Museum. Notices report WSCS meeting Thursday afternoon, plus Cookie baseball team gathering at the ball park Monday at 7.00. Several local visitations and host families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Museum
Cookie Baeball
Ball Park
Sunday Callers at the George Strom Home
Sunday visitors at the George Strom home included Fran Trimmer and Belleville children Robert Scrivner Joseph Johnson and Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman Roy Cardwell of California Charley Cardwell Ernest Strom and Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stromerg
Fran Trimmer
Belleville
Robert Scrivner
Joseph Johnson
Godfrey Boman
Roy Cardwell
California
Charley Cardwell
Ernest Strom
Art Grueber
Mrs Flossie Larson Visits Robison Home Sunday
Mrs Flossie Larson was a Sunday afternoon guest at the Robison home, enjoying a quiet visit and cordial conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Larson
Robison
Community Guests Share Weekend Moments in Town
Mrs Elle and Mrs Wayne Watson visited Beloit and Republic hosts on a Friday and Thursday exchange. The gathering included Mr Warren Johnson and family and continued with the Hallack household in Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elle; Hammer
Norway
Wayne Watson
Beloit
Gunda Larsen
Warren Johnson
Gerald Hallack
Republic
Local Family Dinner Guests At Several Homes
Marilyn Rose Debbie and Gary Johnson were Sunday dinner guests at the Leslie Cady home. Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and Dianne were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander, Rev and Mrs Ford R Miller and Lee were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Eva Sjolander. Miss Shirley and Joey Thompson were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady, Charla and Kim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Rose
Debbie
Gary Johnson
Leslie Cady Home
Mrs. Allen Larson
Dianne
Charley. Sjolander
Ford R. Miller
Lee
Eva Sjolander
Miss Shirley
Joey Thompson
Mrs
Leslie Cady
Charla and
Kim
Harold Larson
Flossie Larson
Charla
Courtland Guests Dine with Mr and Mrs Aspegren Family
Mr and Mrs Ed Flick and Kishberly of Courtland were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Flick and
Kishberly
Courtland
Delbert Aspegren
Isaacon Family Dinner Guests at Robison Home
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Isaacon and their family were Sunday evening lunch guests at the Robison home, sharing a meal and visit with the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elwyn Isaacon
Robison Home
Garst Larson Family Guests Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Jim Garst and family and Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and Dick were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Garst
Allen Larson
Harold Larson
Mrs Ettie Nystrom and Miss Josie Robison Visit Nelsons
Mrs Ettie Nystrom and Miss Josie Robison called on Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson on Sunday evening in a social visit reported by the local paper with brief community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettie Nystrom
Josie Robison
Anton Nelson
Ahrens and Thompson Guests at Perry Family Dinner
Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens and Nancy Thompson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Porter Ahrens
Nancy Thompson
Arnold J. Perry
Hammer Family Hosts Supper Guests Sunday
Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja were Sunday evening supper guests of Ernest Nelson in a courteous social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson
Bill
Maurice Hipolite
Jewell
Iver Hammer
Sonja
Ernest Nelson
Elmer Johnson Visits Iver Hammer Home on Sunday
Elmer Johnson of Courtland was a Sunday evening guest at the home of Iver Hammer, sharing hospitality and conversation in a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
Courtland
Iver Hammer
McGinnis Related Figures Highlight Wes Krischke Event
Mr and Mrs Darrell McGinnis and Kathy of Freeport Louisiana and Mr and Mrs Earl McGinnis of Belleville are connected with Wes Krischke in a notice noting a family or social linkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell McGinnis
Kathy
Freeport, la
Earl McGinnis
Belleville
Wes Krischke
Mrs. Ettle Nystrom and Miss Josie Robison Visit
Mrs Ettle Nystrom and Miss Josie Robison called on Mrs Freq Evert at the Scandia Rest Home on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettle Nystrom
Josie Robison
Freq Evert
Scandia Rest Home
Larson family remembered in brief note
Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family and Mrs Flossie Larson were and Mrs Leslie Cady Charla and Kim.
Wesleyan Choir Concert to Be Held at Morning Service
On May 14 1961 during the worship hour the Philhar monic Choir from Kansas Wesleyan University Salina will present a sacred concert. A free will offering will be taken and the event is publicly invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Choir
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Brownie Scouts Meet After School
The Brownie Scouts met Monday after school with all nine girls and two leaders present. Beth Ler vold led lunch and the group plans to work on their project at the library at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Beth Lervold
Fellowship Dinner at Methodist Church Will Be May 27
A potluck dinner for church members is set for 7:00 Sunday in Fellowship Hall. The Senior MYF youth will serve, followed by a family film. National Family Week runs May 7 to 14, inviting families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
MYF
High School Honor Roll Fifth Sixth Weeks
Senior students Dick Anderson Judy Freed Martha Robison earn straight A s in the honor roll list. Junior Diane Perry Myrna Jackson and sophomores Peggy Erickson Linda Erickson Merle Jackson make the top students. Honorable Mention includes Jane Hay Harvey Fogelberg Lorraine Larson Eva Louise West. Juniors Marilyn Anderson listed. other sophomore and freshman lines show none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hay Harvey Fogelberg
Lorraine Larson
Eva Louise West
Marilyn Anderson
Legion Auxiliary Notes Event At Legion Hall In April
Past president pins were given to six members during the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 meeting held April 26 at the Legion Hall. A brief history sketch noted the unit’s 1946 start and centennial sunflowers honored past historians. Reports covered Chile and a walking blood bank. 180 donors registered. Upcoming district meeting May 13-14 at Rusell. 41st convention June 2-4 at Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarph Rasmussen
Dale Sanderson
Victor Carlson
Wm. Wilson
Duaine Greenslade
Agnes Cardwell
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193
Legion Hall
Homer Cardwell
Ralph Rasmussen
George Cardwell
Hilton Waite
Eigh
Chile
Russell
Hutchinson
County Conservation Notes in Republic County April 1961
Conservation work completed in Republic County during April 1961 includes windbreaks performed by Amos Blecha Mervin Johnson Las Von Bowersox and Clark Freed waterways by Mrs Barbara Havel Mrs Ella Runft and Louis Artz terraces by J S McCorkle Ernest Barton Anna Barton and Herbert Sandell land leveling by Co E McClure Dale Stafford Jake Stofer Pearl Gritten Bertha Granstedt Vic Berggren George Larsom and Louis Stofer. Cooperators listed to receive technical assistance include J W Bowers Mrs Bila Runft D A Rickel Clair Lindahl Howard C Elliott Walter and Alice Boyles Ernest J Mikesell Cleat J Stroud William C Haskins Verl F Beck Lawrence J Levendofsky and J R and D Standley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Amos. Blecha
Mervin Johnson
Las
von Bowersox
Clark Freed
Barbara Havel
Ella Runft
Louis Artz
J. S. McCorkle
Ernest Barton
Anna Barton
Herbert Sandell
Co. E. McClure
Dale Stafford
Jake Stofer
Pearl Gritten
Bertha Granstedt
Vic Berggren
George Larsom
Louis Stofer
Republic County Soil Conservation District
J. W. Bowers
Bila Runft
D. A. Rickel
Clair G. Lindahl
Howard C. Elliott
Walter
Alice Boyles
Ernest J. Mikesell
Cleat J. Stroud
William C. Haskins
Verl F. Beck
Lawrence J. Levendofsky
J. R. and
D. Standley
Robison Family Hosts Sunday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Robison and their children were Sunday dinner guests at the Robison home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Everett Robison
Robison
Berggren Family Mentioned in Republic Notice
Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic and Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner with David and Bryan were Grant Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Berggren
Republic
Glen Scrivner
David and
Bryan
Grant Berggren
Linens Shower Honors Miss Janice Ericksson in Lindsborg
Mrs Earl Janasek of Munden and Mrs Vernon Erickson hosted a linen shower in Lindsborg on Tuesday evening for Miss Janice Ericksson. The guests stayed overnight at the Alma Swenson Hall in Lindsborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Janasek of
Munden
Vernon Erickson
Lindsborg
Janice Ericksson
Janice
Alma Swenson
Robison Visits Mrs Rolla Thompson on Sunday
Robison visited Mrs Rolla Thompson on Sunday afternoon in a brief social call.
Ladies Return From Oregon Visit
Mrs. Sam Mahin of Courtland Mrs. Joe Evans Mrs. Anna Hohman and Mrs. Bob Pence of Kansas City Missouri returned home last week after visiting relatives in Corvallis and Medford Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mahin
Courtland
Joe Evans
Anna Hohman
Bob Pence
Kansas City
Corvallis
Medford
Ore
Fuller and Thompson Guests At Berry Home
Mr and Mrs John Fuller and Mrs Larry Thompson of Mankato were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Max Berry Gordon and Wade Mrs Thompson stayed for a few days visit with Mrs Berry and boys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Aspegreyn
Richard Melby
Max Berry
Gordon and
Wade
Gordon
Otto Nelson
Leslie
Bert
Paul Frederickson
George Fike, Jr
Clarence Nelson
Mabel Cline
Jolene
Charles
Cline
Oscar Berggren
Rex Sandell
Fred’ Cline
Republic
Harry Cline
Superior
Nebr
John Davidson
Homer Cardwell
John Fuller
Larry Thompson
Mankato
Thompson
Berry
Sunday Socials Highlight Farrell and Haser Visits
Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell hosted Sunday evening guests including the Buranda family. Mrs Merle Haser spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Haser
Lars Norgard
Miss Shirley Thompson Visits Home Folk From Salina
Miss Shirley Thompson who is attending school in Salina spent Saturday and Sunday with home folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Thompson
Salina
Home Folk
Clark Freed and DeWitt Family Notice
Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and fam Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt Judy and Mike appear in a family notice listing names and relations for a local event or acknowledgement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Freed
Russell DeWitt
Judy
Mike
Pence couple guests of Republic residents over weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pence of Kansas City Missouri were weekend guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and family of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Pence
Kansas City, Mo
Anna Hohman
Vic Brown
Republic
Courtland Families Dine with Andersons and Guests
Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers and daughters of Courtland and Mrs Minnie Anderson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mrs Ada Aspengren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Sothers
Courtland
Minnie Anderson
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Ada Aspegren
Mrs Evelyn Jordan Visits Staten Ore Dinner Hosts
Mrs Evelyn Jordan of Staten Ore was a Saturday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Jordan
Staten,Ore
Robert Doctor
Belleville relatives listed in family notice
Mrs. Robert Doctor and Mr. Hal Malone with Gregory of Wichita join Mrs. Clayton Kauer and children and Thornton Doctor as residents of Belleville in a family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Hal Malone
Gregory
Wichita
Clayton Kauer
Thornton Doctor
Belleville
Sherdahl 4H Club dances after May meeting
The Sherdahl Boosters 4H club held its monthly meeting May 1 at the Legion Hall. John Odell presided, roll call honored Kansas, and the group scheduled a June Wiener roast with the Rydal Rustlers and a County 4H Camp at Rock Springs June 11 to 14. The program featured Steven Freed on pianos, Steven Sandell on parliamentary topics, Donna Runft and Ronald Aspegren, with a flag salute and 4H pledge followed by dancing and a Runfts supervised lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters 4H
Legion Hall
John Odell
Kansas
Council
Rydal Rustlers
Rydal Park
Rock Springs
Steven Freed
Steven Sandell
Donna Runft
Ronald Aspegren
Runfts
Denoyer Reunion Hosted by Imlers in York Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Boyd Imler of York Nebraska hosted 51 Denoyer relatives for a Sunday April 30 gathering at their York home. Attendees included families from Scandia Lincoln North Loup Plattsmouth Hardy Republic Grand Island Ong and Chester among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Imler
York
Nebr
Jerry
Allen Denover
Don Walker
Janice
Judy
North Loup
Bob Huniston
Noveta
Platsmouth
Frank Ebright
Hardy
Zac Powers
Republic
Bill Tipton
Chester
Durwood Denoyer
Craig
Kay Grim
Larry
Gaylene
Grand Islad
Neb
Howrd Alspaugh
Karen
Delbert
Harold Johnson
Olivia MecClanghan
Ong
Scholarship Awarded to Martha Robison at Kansas Wesleyan
On February 20 1961 Martha Robison was informed by the Royal Cafe at Scandia she was recommended for a Salina Coffee House Scholarship at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. Four awards were offered this spring with one $600 four year scholarship and three $150 one year awards. Martha advanced as a finalist on March 8 and was interviewed in Salina on March 17. She has been awarded the $600 scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Robison
Royal Cafe
Scandia
Salina
Kansas Wesleyan University
Martha
Triple L Club Mey Hosts Pinochle and Lunch
Mrs. Wm. Moe hosted the Triple L club at her home on Thursday afternoon April 27 with 15 members answering roll call. After the business meeting pinochle was played at four tables and prizes awarded to Mrs. O. A. Johnson Mrs. Axel Jensen and Mrs. Wm. Clark. The hostess served a lovely lunch and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Roy Thomas on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moe
Triple L
O. A. Johnson
Axel Jensen
Wm. Clark
Roy Thomas
Newcomb Couple Visits Ida and Rose in Concordia
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newcomb spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Ida Newcomb and Rose in Concordia, sharing a quiet family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Newcomb
Ida Newcomb
Rose
Concordia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cal
Mutual Benefit Club Met
Stanley Moe
Linda
Bobby
Roublp
Oliver Johnson
Ernest
Hedstrom
A. N. Hedstrom
Ephrian Hedstrom
Herbert
Ruth Hedstrom
Happy
Alfred Swanson
Harold Swanson
Richard Swanson
Swanson
WSCS
Algor Anderson
ElReno Sederlin
Glenn Johnson
North Brooks, Ill
Geo. Cardwell
J. W. Smith
Max Thompson
Ben Denoyer
Max Muth
Walter Noyles
A.L.C.W. of
Martin L. Larson
J. P. Knudson
Leslie Stensons
Harold Hammer
Charles Carlgren
E. M. Eastvedt
Ernest Smith
Superior, Nebr
Jim, Benton
Bill and
Beth Barbey
Waterville
Jack Thull
Family
Loren Florell
Vickie
Alva Thompson
Wesleyan Choir
Dick Anderson
Judy Freed
Diane Perry
Myrna Jackson
Peggy Erickson
Deanell Reece
Linda Erickson
Merle Jackson
Straight A’s
Legion Auxiliary Notes
County’ Conservation
Larry Fogelberg
Lena Fogelberg
Denver
Colorado
Rolla Thompson
Bill Farrell
Dan Burandat
Sherdahl
Denoyer
Triple L Club
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