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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1957

Page

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Dale Robertson Stars In A Day Of Fury Western

Dale Robertson Mara Corday and Jock Mahoney headline the Universal Western A Day Of Fury at the Princess Theatre for May 11-12. Robertson plays a complex villain fighting civilization while Mahoney embodies the law and decency as a new frontier era arrives.

Dale (Robertson Princess Theatre Dale Robertson Mara Corday Jock Mahoney Old West Mahoney Robertson

Death of Alvin Weyh Belleville Masonic Leader

Alvin Weyh longtime Belleville resident died May 1 at home after a series of heart attacks. He held numerous Masonic offices including past master of Belleville Lodge past High Priest of Belleville Chapter RAM and past Grand Master of Kan sas Royal and Select Masters. Funeral held May 3 at Methodist church with Belleville cemetery burial. Tibbetts Brothers Funeral Home directed. Many Masons from across the state attended with Concordia Commandery Knights Templar providing escort.

Alvin Weyh Belleville Lodge RAM Hiram Council R and SM Concordia Knights Templar Grand Chapter RAM of Kansas Justrious Grand Council Royal Select Masters of Kansas Knights of the York Cross of Honor Red Cross of Constantine Ophel Chapter CES of Methodist Tibbetts Brothers Funeral Home

1957 Honor Roll Subscriptions List

New and renewal subscriptions received this past week include Theodore Granstedt of Mountain View California and Addison Carlson.

Theodore Granstedt Mountain View Calif Addison Carlson

Bible Study Group Meets at Church Parlors

Mrs. Frank Lervold hosted a Bible Study gathering at the church parlors on May 1. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Freed, Mrs. Alice Hammer, Mrs. Otto Wetzel, Mrs. Carl Reece, Mrs. Swenson, Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. Lena Fogelberg, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys, Mrs. BE. M. Eastvedt, Mrs. Axel Smith, Mrs. Bessie Tedrow, Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mrs. J. N. Johnson, and Mrs. Ivy Brown. Refreshments followed. The group will meet May 15 with Mrs. Lena Fogelberg as hostess in the church parlors.

Frank Lervold Charles H. Freed Alice Hammer Otto Wetzel Carl Reece J. Swenson Carl Hammer Lena Fogelberg Minnie Anderson Olga Hugos Gladys BE. M. Eastvedt Axel Smith Bessie Tedrow Roy Thomas

Social visit lists at the Nelson home

Last week guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson included Lynette Boyles Jackie Rockey Mrs Axel Smith Mrs Zenia Stofer Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson Dr C V Higg man Mrs E P Ahrens Mrs George Christie Mrs Hannah Freed Gerhard Nelson and Noble Isaacson.

Axel Nelson Lynette Boyles Jackie Rockey Axel Smith Zenia Stofer Anton Nelson C. V. Higgman E. P. Ahrens George Christie Hannah Freed Gerhard Nelson Noble Isaacson

Sjolander Host Dinner and Reception Honors Sjo landers

Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander entertained with a dinner and reception honoring Mr and Mrs Eustace Sjolander Sunday. Guests included Davedison of Holis Kelloggs Kelloggs Minklers Kelloggs and families from Phillipsburg Fairbury Nebr Belleville JoAnn Hall and afternoon guests Mrs Russell Hall and Ronda Rae.

Charley Sjolander Eustace Sjolander Davedison Holis Melvin Kellogg Goodland Melburn Minkler Phillipsburg Dean Kellogg Fairbury Nebr Earl van Aken Belleville JoAnn Hall Russell Hall Ronda Rae

Sunday Guests Attend Berggren Family gathering

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berggren and family and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berggren of Republic, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scrivner and family.

Grant Berggren Clarence Berggren Warren Berggren Republic Lawrence Nelson Concordia Glenn Scrivner

Local hosts greet guests for weekend gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren were Friday evening guests at the Don Burandt home. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and Mark of Republic, Maria, Diane and Robert Perry were Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman.

Milo Johnson Grant Berggren Don Burandt Vic Brown Mark of Republic Maria Diane Robert Perry Anna Hohman

Mark Brown Visits Grandmother In Republic

Mark Brown of Republic spent Friday and Saturday with his grandmother Mrs Anna Hohman over the weekend.

Mark Brown Republic Anna Hohman

Auxiliary notes honor veterans with memorial day acts

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 plans pop pies sale on May 25 in memory of fallen soldiers. Members will place crosses and poppy wreaths on graves across cemeteries on Decoration Day. Meeting at Mrs Gunda Larsen's home on Thursday May 22 will include initiation services for new members.

Veterans Hospital Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 Gunda Larsen

Dinner Guests Share Sunday with Local Families

Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers and Abiann and Mrs Minnie Anderson hosted Sunday dinner guests including Bh and Judith, with Mr tonalarrol Anderson also attending as part of the social gathering reported by the Press.

Dean Sothers Abiann Minnie Anderson Tonalarrol Anderson Judith

Mrs. Anna Hohman Leaves for Kansas City Visit

Mrs. Anna Hohman departed Monday to spend a week with relatives in Kansas City Missouri.

Anna Hohman Kansas City

Visits Gather with Cardwell and Larsen Families

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Mrs. Emer Larsen visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Agnes Cardwell. Mrs. Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fischer.

Homer Cardwell Emer Larsen Agnes Cardwell Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles Mrs Ted Fischer

Mrs Mabel Webster and Bess Wall Visit New York Guests

Mrs Mabel Webster and Bess Wall of Manhattan were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs Anna Hohman and afternoon guests of Mrs Maggie Hohman.

Mabel Webster Bess Waller Manhattan Anna Hohman Maggie Hohman

Local families visit relatives over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ellogg of Goodland and Mr. and Mrs. Melburn Minkler of Phillipsburg with their boys spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Stolander and other relatives.

Melvin eEllogg Goodland Melburn Minkler Phillipsburg John Stolander

Mr and Mrs W H Boman Visit Family in Republic

Mr and Mrs W H Boman visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Wallace Boman and family of Republic.

W. H. Boman Mrs.Wallace Boman Republic

Obituary Notice for Carl Clauson at 79 in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed received word Wednesday that Carl Charley Clauson died April 30 at Douglas County hospital Omaha Neb He had no family but cousins Ellen Sederlin Bessie Tedrow and Gus Hallgren Funeral services and burial were held in Omaha

Glenwood Freed Carl Charley) Clauson Douglas County Hospital Omaha Nebr Ellen Sederlin Bessie Tedrow Gus Hallgren Clauson

Cardwell Family Hosts Salina Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell and Janet and Gene Verton were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and family in Salina.

Todd Cardwell Janet Gene Verton Raymond Cardwell Salina

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Greenslade Home

Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and children and Mrs. Merle Haser were Sunday dinner guests at the Greenslade home. Mrs. Agnes Cardwell was an afternoon guest.

Delbert Aspegren Merle Haser Greenslade Agnes Cardwell

May Fete and Junior-Senior Banquet Highlight Scandia School Year

Scandia grade school hosts a May Fete in the auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Friday May 10 featuring a May Queen crowning, folk dances, and a May pole winding. The Junior-Senior banquet May 3 themed Fairyland Romance showcased decorations, a wishing well center, and Fairyland Queen Viickie Florell.

Fairyland Viickie Florell Jane Ann Heece Lynette Boyles

Open House And Honors Noted For 7th And 8th Grades

Open house attendance reached 107. The 7th grade began diagramming sentences in English while the 8th graders took County Achievement tests on May 7. Students scoring 100 last week included Pamela Anderson Jim Erickson Diane Perry Judy Freed Lorraine Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom and John Stansbery. The 34th week honors list features additional names. Everyone is invited to the May Fete on May 10.

Pamela Anderson Jim Erickson Diane Perry Judy Freed Lorraine Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom John Stansbery John Odell Carl Reece Jane Hay Bob Isaacson Dean Milner Sonja Olsen Martha Robison Ramona Smith John Stansberry

Tulsa Families Visit Wm. Moe Home Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow and daughters of Tulsa Okla and Ma and Mrs. W B Cooper were Sunday callers at the Wm Moe home.

Virgil Morrow Tulsa Okla W. BE. Cooper Wm. Moe Tulsa, Okla W. E. Cooper

Clark family visit centers on Salina trip

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and Billy drove to Salina Friday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clark and family. Shane returned home after spending the week here with her grandmother.

Wm. Clark Billy Salina Ron Clark Shane

Social Guests Attend Cady Family Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Keith Cady and their daughters hosted afternoon guests Mrs John Cady and others. Visiting were Mr and Mrs Jerry Rugg of Grand Island Nebraska and Mrs Edith Rugg of Concordia.

Keith Cady John Cady Jerry Rugg Grand Island, Nebr Edith Rugg Concordia

Mrs. Mabel Cline and Jolene Visit Berggrens

Mrs. Mabel Cline and Jolene spent Sunday evening as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren at their home.

Dr. J L Bennett Returns Home From Hospital

Dr. J L Bennett left St. Joseph hospital Friday and is reported to be feeling well now.

J. L. Bennett St. Joseph Hospital

William Clark Works at Bucklin with Family Over Weekend

William Clark who is employed at Bucklin spent Friday to Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Clark and Billy.

Wm. Clark Bucklin Mrs. Clark Billy

Sunday Evening Guests Share Warm News

Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family plus Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peterson and Mr and Mrs Arlis White with children and Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy and Debbie were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy.

Clark Freed Lloyd Peterson Arlis White al Kennedy Debbie Mire Russell DeWitt Judy

Sunday Guests Of Belleville Residents Attended

Sunday afternoon visitors included A. B. Wilson of Montrase and families of Belleville namely Mr and Mrs Will Burandt Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer Cynthia and Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor hosting.

Robert Doctor A. B. Wilson Montrase Will Burandt Clayton Kauer Cynthia Thornton Doctor Belleville

Grade Tests Report For Five And Six

The list includes Linda Erickson Gary Freed Marilyn Johnceon Jimmy New comb Arlene Nystrom Deanell Reece Kathy Rockey Deanna Cady Peggy Erickson Tommy Freed Roger Freed Cheryl Larson Emil Milner Danny Thompson and Judy Thompson. Both the fifth and sixth grades took arithmetic tests and the fifth grade took English and science tests.

Linda Erickson Gary Freed Marilyn Johnceon Jimmy Newcomb Arlene Nystrom Deanell Reece Kathy Rockey Deanna Cady Peggy Erickson Tommy Freed Roger Freed Cheryl Larson Emil Milner Danny Thompson Judy Thompson

Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Norgards in St Joseph Visit

Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald and Mr and Mrs Lare Norgard spent from Saturday until Monday in St Joseph Missouri during a short local trip.

Lena Fogelberg Donald Lare Norgard St. Joseph, Mo

Belleville visitors call on Mrs Elizabeth Cooper

Dennis Cooper and Mr and Mrs Bill Moe spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville.

Dennis Cooper Ma Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Republic County Council Agenda Noted Attendees

Mrs. George Cardwell Mrs. BH E Conzelman Mrs. Walter Boyles Mrs WWJ Matthias and Mrs Joseph Johnson attended the Republic County Council meeting on Monday April 29 to discuss agenda items.

George Cardwell BH. E. Conzelman Walter Boyles J. Matthias Joseph Johson Republic County Council

Parning Time Shift to 8 P.M. at the Princess

The parning time at the Princess is moved to 8:00 p.m. starting Saturday night May 11. Patrons are reminded to arrive one half hour later.

Notich Baseball Practice for Boys Under 12

Godfrey Boman notes a practice Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for boys under 12 years old.

Godfrey Boman

YWCA Notice and Local Social Toasts at Week’s End

The YWCA holds a regular meeting at the high school auditorium on Monday evening May 13 for officer installation. Social visitors include Mr and Mrs Harvey Stolver of Washington with Mr and Mrs Don Boswell. extended gatherings feature the Swanson and Danielson families and others. Families and relatives visit from Ellsworth Manchester Tulsa and Manhattan.

YWCA Harvey Stolver Washington Don Boswell

Berry family hosts over weekend

Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gord on were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mrs Ruby Berry.

Max Berry Gordon Ruby Berry

Picnic dinner in Belleville park honors families

Mr and Mrs Jim Baker and family of Wichita joined Mr and Mrs Edward Fors berg and family Mrs Edith Forsberg and Harvey Sandell for a Sunday picnic in Belleville park.

Jim Baker Wichita Edward Forsberg Edith Forsberg Harvey Sandell Belleville Park

Janice Fredrickson Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Janice Fredrickson, formerly at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia, left the hospital Friday and returned to her residence where she is reported to be felling fine.

Janice Fredrickson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Belleville Hosts Sunday Guests From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed Roger and Ronnie and Mr and Mrs Earl Kelly of Belleville were Sunday afternoon guests of Art Goodwin.

Glenwood Freed Roger Ronnie Earl Kelly Belleville Art Goodwin

Elmer and Mrs Danielson Visit Kenneth Danielson Family

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson at their home in a local gathering reflecting a family social visit.

Elmer Danielson Mrs Kenneth Danielson

Mrs McDowell and Greenslade Visit Mrs Haser

Mrs. Carl McDowell and Mrs. J D Greenslade were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mrs. Merle Haser.

Carl McDowell J. D. Greenslade Merle Haser

Local Family Dinner Guests In Fairbury Nebr

Mrs. Junior Cady and children of Fairbury Nebraska visited Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady and Alice. Supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady and baby and Miss Bernita Stafford.

Junior Cady Fairbury, Nebr Neal Cady Alice Leslie Cady Baby Bernita Stafford

Lincoln Hosts Peterson Erickson Stolender Guests

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill stayed overnight Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marion Stolender and their baby in Lincoln Nebraska.

Carl Peterson Carl Erickson Bill Marion Stolender Baby Lincoln, Nebr

City Council fills Civil Defense committee vacancies

At a May meeting Mage or Moe with the Cityer Council appointed numerous members to Civil Defense committees as vacancies appeared. A later civil defense gathering at the City Office drew about 60 members, with a notice for a May 9 Princess Theatre meeting at 7 00 PM inviting the public.

Petersons Visit Ericksons and Bill Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill, sharing hospitality in a casual social gathering.

Carl Peterson Mr. Carl Erickson Bill

Greenslade Guests Visit Davis Family

Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade were Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis and boys.

Duaine Greenslade Jim Davis

Cardwells and Denoyers Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer.

George Cardwell Steven Ren Denoyer

Sunday Guests at Danielson Home

Sunday afternoon visitors called on Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson.

Swanson Family Groups Enjoy Home Made Ice Cream

Mrs Harold Swanson and family with Mr Alfred Swanson and Viola join Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson and Darrell as well as Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mrs Ruby Berry for a gathering. Home made ice cream was enjoyed.

Richard Swanson Darrell Mr. Swanson Alfred Swanson Viola Clifford Swanson Marvin Novak Cynthia Harold Swanson Kenneth Danielson Harold Allen Ruby Berry

Birthday party honors Billy’s eighth birthday at home

Mrs. Carl Erickson hosted a Thursday after school birthday party for Billy turning eight. Guests included Duane Gile Robert Perry Curtis Modlin Gregory White Jimmy Rockey Erick Erickson Lester Gustin Maurice Lervold Lonnie Ulmer Larry Boswell Jimmy Nyland Dickie Larson Ronnie Larson Arnold Loring Steven Cardwell Everette Fike plus Miss Edna Robison Mrs. Wm Clark and Shane Clark.

Carl Erickson Billy Duane Gile Robert Perry Curtis Modlin Gregory White Jimmy Rockey Erick Erickson Lester Gustin Maurice Lervold Lonnie Ulmer Larry Boswell Jimmy Nyland Dickie Larson Ronnie Larson Arnold Loring Steven Cardwell Everette Fike Edna Robison Wm. Clark Shane Clark

Vocalists Conclude State Music Contest At OU

More than 5 000 prep vocalists left the University of Oklahoma Friday night after the state music contest. Superior and excellent ratings were awarded from over five thousand students. Judy Stephenson earned an excellent rating in voice.

Oklahoma Times Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Judy Stephenson Judy Dan Stephenson Oklahoma City Olga Hugos Scatieydia

YWCA Cabinet Holds May 6 Meeting at Reece Home

YWCA cabinet met at Mrs. Jack Reece home with Mrs. Todd Cardwell as co host. Eleven members and two guests Mrs. Kenneth Christensen and Mrs. Harold Hammen answered roll call. After business session lunch was served.

Ywca Cabinet Jack Reece Todd Cardwell Reece Kenneth Christensen Harold Hammen

Mrs. Flossie Larson and Hon. Me Cau Leave for Hawthorne

Mrs. Flossie Larson and Hon Me Cau departed Saturday for their home in Hawthorne California after spending the past several weeks here with relatives.

Flossie Larson Me. Cau Hawthorne Calif

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