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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1933

Page

5

Community Guests Fill Social Week Across Town

Numerous families hosted visiting friends and relatives during a busy week. Lists include Mrs. Gust Edberg’s Kackley Wednesday Club gathering, with Edith Slipsager visiting her parents, and multiple Sunday dinners and afternoon calls at the homes of Olson, Tornquist, Carlson, Florell, and related households.

Joye Anna Barton Genevieve Roth Mary McClemans Tom Tontquist Kackley Gust Edberg Robert Swearingen Charlie Kackley Lewis Elmberg Victor Nelson Desmond Almquist Virgil Bishop A. W. Segerhammer Emanuel Tornquist Dave Elmpares Ruby Larson Richard Olson Thelma Larson Eva Corney Edith Slipsager P. J. Slipsager Marvin Engwall Quentin John. Olson

School groups split decorating duties for upcoming events

The three lower classes divide decorating tasks for next week’s graduating events. Freshmen will decorate the Lutheran church for the baccalaureate service. Sophomores will adorn the study hall for class night. Juniors will decorate City Hall for commencement exercises.

Lutheran Church City Hall

Kitten Ball Sparks Interest in Kansas Towns

In Kansas towns small leagues form for kitten ball with 12 inch balls. Scandia considers four teams of businessmen and employees meeting scheduled summer games for recreation. The simple setup uses a single ball and minimal equipment for play.

Kansas Scandia

YWCA Installation for New Cabinet Members Scheduled

YWCA and G R Y W C A will hold an installation service for new cabinet members next Monday evening May 15 at 7 on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Chas Othberg. If rain forces indoors, the Presbyterian Church basement will host the service with light refreshments by the YWCA after. All YWCA members and Girl Reserves are asked to attend.

G. R Chas Othberg Presbyterian Church

Friendship Club Event at Aid Room Featured Luncheon

The Friendship Club entertained at the Aid Room last Thursday afternoon with a delightful meal for numerous attendees. Guests included Mesdames Robt Doctor H E Coleman Fred Poole Guy Ward H Mahan Jay Bell Chas Berg gren Frank Tedrow Melvin Hillery H G Hahn Carl McDowell Jim Mahan Oberia Ryan E C Wires H Kannier May White Ed Olson and Misses Gladys Nylund Naomi Nylund Jennie Nylund Mary West Ella Maxiell.

Friendship Club Mable Berggren Aid Room Mesdames Robt Doctor H. E. Coleman Fred Poole Guy Ward H. Mahan Jay Bell Chas. Berggren Frank Tedrow Melvin Hillery H. G. Hahn Carl McDowell Jim Mahan Oberia Ryan E. C. Wires H. Kannier May White Ed Olson Gladys

Sunday Scriptural Readings Highlight Creation in Genesis

The May 7 Christian Science lesson notes include the Golden Text in Hosea urging Israel to return to God. It cites Genesis 1:27 on man created in God’s image and emphasizes Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health, stating matter is not the likeness and that man is spiritual and perfect.

Mary Baker Eddy

Black Screen Enamel Paint at 29¢ a Quart

A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co. advertises black screen enamel paint priced at 29 cents per quart for do it yourself projects at home.

Desperate Iowa Foreclosures Spark Mob Violence

The report details a rural mob assault on Judge Bradley during a foreclosure dispute near Le Mars. The mob forced him at gunpoint, smeared with grease, and tied a noose, then ordered him to sign more foreclosure orders. Governor Herring declared martial law, dispatched 250 guardsmen, and 60 detainees were arrested and sent to Sioux City for military trials.

Bradley Judge Bradley le Mars Clyde Herring Iowa Plymouth County Herring U.S Sioux” City

Welcome In Circle Hosts Lunch at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Lena Martel hosted a Welcome In Circle gathering at the Presbyterian church parlor on Wednesday afternoon. Assisted by Mrs Frank Granstedt, she served a lunch to Mesdames May Mead E S Wilson E C Wires P Ahrens F W Stukenbroeker C V Hagg man Chas Freed Mary Creager Oberia Ryan O J Wetzel May White and Miss Mary West.

Lena Martel Presbyterian Church Frank. Granstedt May White H. Kannier Mary West

Miss Genevieve Freed Visits Manhattan Weekend Event

Miss Genevieve Freed attended the Depa Tau Alpha spring party in Manhattan last Saturday evening with Miss Elizabeth Miller. She was accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Graham and Sacha Almaif Republic, and they spent the weekend there with friends.

Genevieve Freed Elizabeth Miller Manhattan Depa Tau Altha Mrs P. B. Graham Sacha Alma If Republic

Mrs Robt Sisco Visits Omaha Parents in Nebraska

Mrs. Robt. Sisco and her son from Omaha Nebraska spent last week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins. Mr. Sisco arrived Saturday evening and Mrs. Sisco and son returned with him Sunday.

iMrs Robt Sisco

Black Screen Enamel Paint Sale At A. M. Sanborn Lumber

Local ad notes Black Screen Enamel Paint priced at 29 cents per quart from A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co. Store offers paint products for home and job use with small price point highlighted.

Adlerika Relief for Headaches and Constipation

A drugstore claim states headaches due to constipation disappear after one Adlerika dose. The product is said to cleanse both upper and lower bowels, improve sleep, and reduce nervousness.

Haggman and Wires Drug Store

Local Residents Visit Relatives Over Weekend

Miss Elsa Johnson of Concordia spent Wednesday afternoon and evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Straad of Washington spent Sunday here with relatives and friends.

Elsa Johnson Concordia Chas. O. Johnson Jerry Straad Washington

Benedicts Move to Concordia as Othbergs Take Residence

Mr and Mrs S S Benedict moved last week to Concordia where they will make their future home. Mr and Mrs Chas Othberg will occupy the Maxell residence vacated by the Benedicts.

Mrs. S. S. Benedict Concordia Chas. Othberg Maxell S. S. Benedict

Dinner Guests Visit Local Homes on Sunday

Mr avid and Mrs Joe Hawkins were Sunday dinner guests at Mrs Oberia Ryan’s home. Rev B W Selin was a dinner guest at Mrs Anna Larson’s home on Sunday.

Avid Joe, Hawkins Oberia Ryan B. W. Selin Anna Larson

Sunday Guests of Courtland Couple

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs William Free and Carol Lee of Courtland hosted by Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson.

Wm. Free Carollee Courtland Reuben Johnson

Stofer Guests and Visitors Reported in Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs B J Stofer were guests at the J R Stofer home Sunday afternoon and evening. Clarence Hammer, called by the death of Albin Tynacson, returned to Kansas City Saturday evening. Mrs Ruby Larson and Marvin visited the John Stanton ham near Belleville Sunday afternoon. Mrs Ida Johnson and Oscar visited the Emil Tenasedtn home Sunday eat Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson of Concordia visited with relatives and friends there Monday evening.

Anna Nelson and Robert Lundblade June Hansen Joel Grandblade J. N. Marty Courtland My. Afd Philip Larson John Erickson Lawrence Olson Levi" Olson Edgar Jicobson Irwin John, Shaver Lucile Shaver Aaron Carlson Floyd Nolan and Wald Anselm Carlson Nels Florell Wéper O. Monson Anton Carlson McVeigh Kentucky O. B. Wright and Bobbie Jamestown A. W. Sjoholm Lawrence Olson John Olson Vernon Concordia Floyd” Nolan Donald Richard Olgan Charley, Monson Desmond’ Almquist Nels ‘Florell B. J. Stofer J. R. Stofer Clarence Hammer Albin Tynacson Kansas City Mrs. Ruby, Larson Marvin John Stanton Ham Belleville Ida Johnson Oscar Emil Tenasedtn Arthur Wilson

Sunday Dinner Guests At Miss Mary West Farm

Mr and Mrs E C Wires Miss Jessie Nichol Miss Alice Morgan and Harry and Ceoil Moller were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Mary West.

Couple Rejoins Family in Topeka After Wichita Visit

Hershel Kannier arrived Thursday evening from Wichita and Mrs Kannier returned with him to Topeka Friday and spent the week end there.

Hershel Kannier Wichita Mrs. Kiannier Topeka

Bettis and Haser Families Visit Mrs Leveke in Fairbury

Mrs A M Bettis with Lee and Mrs George Haser and children of Munden visited Mrs Alf Leveke of Fairbury last Tuesday.

A. M. Bettis Lee George Haser Munden Alf Leveke Fairbury

Mrs Harold Wilkie and Children Visit Grandparents

Mrs Harold Wilkie and her children are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Grey, spending time with family during a social visit.

Harold Wilkie Mrs. Grey

Stofer Visitors At Moe Home Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs J R Stofer and Mr and Mrs B J Stofer visited the Paul Moe home Sunday afternoon.

J.R. “Stofer B. J. ‘Stofer Paul Moe Vafternoon

Local visits noted in Cons Cordia and Belleville

Jakie Stofer spent Sunday in Cons Cordia visiting friends. Fred Parrott of Belleville is visiting at the Frank Fordham home for a few days.

Stofer Conscordia Fred Parrott Belleville Frank Fordham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dave Elmberg E. A. Tornquist C. A. Tornquist Frank Carlson Olga Nelson Desmond Almaquist Roy Thomas and Dorothy Christian Science Churches of Christ, Scientist Israel A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co Judge AL M Sanborn Lumber Co Welcme Lahodny Lahodny Funeral Service Belleville, Kansas Tase Courtland Pictures Courtland, Kansas Duke Ellis Richard DI Tom Brown Rochelle Hudson Hell's Highway Goodyear Goodyears Goodyear Tires Home Oil and Supply Co The Kansas-Power and Light CO Division
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