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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
5
The first Homecoming will be held Thursday May 28 inviting former pupils teachers patrons and friends to bring filled baskets and spend the day with the committee.
The Welcome In Circle met in the church parlors on Wednesday May 1 with hostess Mrs D L Crider aided by her mother Mrs J T Musgrove and others. After a business session a delicious lunch was served to a group of dames and gentlemen including John Brandstrom Paul Doctor Es Porter Ahrens Lena Lloyd Chas Freed CV Haggman Mary Creager George Nichols May White Carl McDowell Carl Aberg Oberia Ryan Otto Wetzel Joyce Johnson PR Downing and several others.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman and Mrs Walter Anderson attended the funeral of Henry Hohman in Manhattan last Saturday. Henry was 81 and had been ill for years. Chas Hohman was the family's last surviving child of thirteen.
In Topeka Mr and Mrs C O Reece were in the city on Wednesday and Thursday visiting local friends and viewing downtown sights.
Bettis left Sunday for Topeka where Don McGowan will attend Capital City Barber College for two months. Bettis and Mut returned home Monday.
Misses Jessie Nic ol and Edna Neller were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson and family and Miss Alein Lundberg.
Mr and Mrs H G Hahn and Loie Ann spent the weekend in Marquette. Birthday party guests Friday night honored Mrs Simmons include William McDowell Ella Lucille Oscar Freed John Albert Nels Rosene Buster Moe Alvin Rosene Henry Rosene and G P Plotner group visited Topeka earlier. Pinochle party hosted by Elmer Jensen featured Allen Gunter Hailey Christie Mutt Mercy and Muth Phul Werle Hawkins Mop Towle and others.
Mrs. Chas. Freed hosted a birthday party Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Deda Louise Drake. A three layer cake with twenty one candles was prepared. Lunch was served by the hostess with help from Miss June Freed and Miss Mavis Freed. Attending were Misses Deda Louise Drake Christina Hays Opal Currie Audrey Tedrow Peggy McGregor Edna Neher Alein Lunidberg Dorothy Aspesgren and Messrs John Heimerich Marvin Rosene Harry Moller Jake P. Stofer Lewis Stofer Phil Cahill and Ervin Currie.
Mrs. E S Wilson entertained at the Royal Cafe on Sunday in honor of E G Wires birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs E C Wires Miss Mary West A C Wilson of Concordia and Andrew Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Geo Christie hosted a Thursday May 2 birthday party for Mrs Christie. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Poole Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard Alice Olof Norgard Frank Fordham Mr and Mrs Elmer Jensen Agnes Albro and Mr and Mrs Mack Drovetta. Pinochle rock and pitch were played and a pot luck lunch followed late.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer hosted the Hi Lo club on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom Dr and Mrs O G Lowell Mr and Mrs El R Sederlin Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor and Algor Anderson. Mrs Lowell won high score and Mrs Doctor low.
Mrs Lloyd Miller, Mr and Mrs Otto Brand and Donald, and Albert Nelson were in Wichita from Thursday until Sunday.
The Hi Lo club surprised Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson at their new home Tuesday evening with a canned goods shower. Attendees included G Nystrom Dr and Mrs O G Low ell Mr and Mrs Eleana Sederlin Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Al got Anderson and Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer. Vera Smith and Mrs Tom Hay were Friday evening visitors of Mrs M BE McGregor.
Scandia seniors dodged class Tuesday and rode private cars to Lincoln Nebraska for a sneak day outing. The abrupt departure disrupted routines as students kept the excursion quiet.
Six members of the independent Valley telephone line joined the Scandia exchange last week, expanding local phone service. The move marks a consolidation of regional rural lines into a single network, improving connectivity for residents.
Mr and Mrs J I Davis visited with friends and relatives in Miltonvale this weekend as local residents hosted gatherings.
A group including Mrs. Oscar Freed, Mrs. Fred Currie, Mrs. Oscar Sanden, Mrs. Connor Tucker and John Halbert of Courtsland were guests of Mrs. Russell Anderson and Paula Sue Wednesday afternoon, enjoying gifts and cards from a varied assortment.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Burns and many others attended a Monday night gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Lois Jean. Earlier, Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson and Reuben Fredrickson with Alice Louise visited the E K Erickson home on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Boman and Leslie and Rev. B. W. Selin visited EE. K. Erickson's home Monday afternoon. Otto, Leslie and Clarence Nelson helped on the Erickson farm last Saturday.
The Concordia gift shop advertises a full stock of American dinnerware including 56 piece sets priced at 11.00 15.00 and 16.00 per set. Spode, the world’s best known English brand, is highlighted as moderately priced.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wilcox and daughters were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs C D Reece. Mrs B W Selin and Mrs Emma Isaacson were in Belleville Friday. Mrs Ren DeNoyer and Mrs Geo Jeandebeur hosted the Ladies Aid meeting Thursday. Mr and Mrs Isan Brown and son moved into the Jake Weislogey house.
Mr and Mrs Ray Chilcott hosted visitors from Miltonvale and Mankato including Walter Chilcott Anla Grace and Annabelle Guy on Sunday. Oscar Johnson dined with Nathan Isaacson family while Emma Isaacson was hospitalized for observation. Local fashion ad and several family visits noted.
Mrs R J Bettis and Mrs George Jeandebeur and Ada were in Concor dia Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs R E Downing at their home, sharing an evening visit and casual hospitality.
The Union Walley Mutual Benefit Club met May 2 with Mrs. Ruth Hall and twenty one members present. They quilted for the hostess and shared a dainty lunch. Next gathering is May 23 with Mrs. Zena Eastman as hostess and quilting to continue. Raymond Cardwell was taken to St Joseph hospital in Concordia Sunday. Elmer Danielson family and John Carlson family visited the Carl Lindecrantz home Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs Elger Danielson and family spent Saturday evening at Lars Brown home. Mrs J C Anderson Mrs W S Henry and Dorothy Aspegren visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Carroll Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and family and Mr and Mrs J K Currig and Opal joined Mr and Mrs Emil Boman and family for a Sunday dinner.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and Judith join Mr and Mrs W Philroy as guests of Mr and Mrs J Ander son. Mr G J Halzapfel stays Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J T Davis. Mrs Mark Toole of Concordia visits Friday afternoon with Mrs J T Davis. Mr and Mrs R E Downing dine with Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson on Sunday.
Mrs Lyda Trent of Belleville and Agnes met, while Albro visited Monday. Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson and family dined with Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom plus Lois Jean. Lois Jean also joined Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and Marilyn of Munden for Sunday dinner. William McDowell Ella and Lucille visited Roy McDowell in Deshler Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin were Sunday evening guests of Mr Art Wallin.
Art Wallin was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs Noble Isaac, sharing an afternoon visit at their home.
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