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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

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Calamity Jane at Princess Theatre with Doris Day in Technicolor

Doris Day stars as Martha Canary in Calamity Jane at the Princess Theatre with Technicolor. Howard Keel plays Wild Bill Hickok. Allyn McLerie and Philip Carey co star. May 14 15 features the film. May 21 22 brings Trouble Along The Way.

Jane Warner Bros Philip Carey Doris Day Canary Miss Day Sammy Fain Paul Francis Webster Deadwood Harry Howard Keel Oklahoma Keel Dick Wesson Gail Robbins

Sorosis Study Club Met May 3

Sorosis Study Club met May 3 in the club room with Mrs E E Congelman as hostess. Mrs Ralph Larson opened the meeting with song and the flag salute. A $25 gift was given to the Girl Scouts. Books on Abraham Lincoln The Prairie Years and Carl Sandburg were placed on the Memorial shelf in memory of Mrs C V Haggman. Mrs Dalph Rasmussen was named chair of the Kansas Children Service League drive. A welfare and safety panel led by Mrs Hobart West discussed county and community impacts. The next meeting will be a 1 pm luncheon at the Annex Cafe in Belleville, when officers for 1955-56 will be installed. reservations by May 13.

Sorosis E. E.congelman Ralph Larson Abrham Lincoln Carl Sandburg C. V. Haggman Dalph Rasmussen Kansas Children Service League Hobart ‘West Annex Belleville Walter Boyles

OES Chapter Met May 3 with Installations and Invitations

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met in regular session May 3 with Mrs. Ralph Moe and Carl Hemmer presiding. Joyce Hammer installed as chaplain for the rest of the year amid illness and resignation. Raymond Cooper stood as associate patron and Ralph Moe as sentinel. Proficiency coaching instructions were given. The matron and patron read poetry for Mother's Day. Invitations were read from Naomi Chapter No. 28 Beloit for May 7 and Harmony Chapter No. 2 Salina for May 12. Reports from the Jewell Session of the Kansas Grand Chapter were shared. Jewell Lepley spoke on Not Mine But Thine, Faith and Service. Next meeting set for May 17 at 8:00 p.m. Retreatments were served by Strom and committee.

Scandia OES Ralph Moe Carl Hemmer Joyce Hammer Frank Lervold Raymond Cooper Naomi Beloit Harmony Salina Jewell Grand Chapter Kansas Jewell Lepley Strom

Honor Roll of 1955 Subscriptions Gathered

The notice lists recent subscribers including Max Muth Albert L Anderson Republic Alfred E Anderson Courtland Elmer 1B Anderson Joseph Johnson James Siebenborn Elmer Melby Theo Granstedt Mountain View California Mrs N B Davis Twin Falls Idaho for renewal and new subscriptions.

Max Muth Albert L. Anderson Republic Alfred E. Anderson Courtland Elmer Anderson Joseph Johnson James Siebenborn Elmer Melby Theo. Granstedt Mountain View Calif N. BE. Davis Twin Falls

James Stewart Returns in Guy With a Grin at Princess Theatre

James Stewart stars in Warner Bros. romantic comedy Guy With a Grin with Rosalind Russell, opening at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday May 18. The tale follows a shy writer in Broadway turmoil, aided by his worldly wife, with Allyn Joslyn, Charles Ruggles and Genevieve Tobin in supporting roles.

James Stewart Glenn Miller Rosalind ‘Russell Werner Bros Princess Theatre Stewart Tallent S. N. Behrman Jimmy Stewart Broadway Rosalind Russell Allyn Joslyn Charles Ruggles Genevieve Tobin Keystone Kops

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting May 18 at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall on Wednesday May 18 hosted by Mrs Duaine Greenslade. District convention attendance noted April 30–May 1 in Beloit. Apr 30 apron project fundraiser netted 208.88 to district. local donation 2.00. Memorial crosses to be finished at next meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion’ Hall Duaine Greenslade Emer Larsen Homer Cardwell Beloit Fort Dodge Harold Velde Illinois American Activities Committee Auxiliary and Legion 10Th Division Municipal Auditorium Legion Auxiliary Earl Wright Concordia

Family gathers for basket dinner honoring Robert Lindecrantz

Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz extended family for a basket dinner honoring Robert Lindecrantz on furlough. Attendees included Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Shirley Larry Vernon Smith Jamlia Andre Stafford Bernita Martin Johnson Donald Freed Emer Danielson Frank Isaacson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Danny Mary Ed Johnson Irlene Sandell and Henry Peterson of Riverside California.

Marker Lindecrantz Robert Lindecrantz Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Shirley Larry Vernon Smith Jamlia Andre Stafford Bernita Martin Johnson Donald Freed Emer Danielson Frank Isaacson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Danny Mary Ed Johnson Irlene Sandell Henry Peterson Riverside Calif

Birthday party honors Kenneth Forsberg at home

Mrs Edward Forsberg hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for Kenneth Forsberg with guests Vicki Fiorell Judy Thompson Colleen Thompson Phyllis Aspegren Ronne Aspegren Danny Thompson Paul Suean Sara Eickman Ann Eickman and others. Attendees included Mrs Delbert Aspegsen Lorell Mrs Ernest Kirk Mrs Andy Berg and Mrs Jim Baker Jerry.

Edward Forsberg

Scandia High FFA team shines at state judging event

Scandia High School FFA entries led by Loren Jensen Maurice Hammer and Richard Larson placed 8th of 187 teams in dairy with a gold emblem. High individuals Jensen 14th Hammer 42nd. team also honored in poultry and livestock. House of Delegates meeting attended by Larson Hammer and brief news of year-end activities followed.

Scandia Manhattan Loren Jensen Maurice Hammer Richard Larson Lorn Maurice Kamsas Association of Ffa House of Delegates Harry Vanek Voc. Ag Richard Fogelberg

18ST AND 2ND GRADES REED TRACY TEST RESULTS

Visitors Colleen Thompson Cheryl Currie Marilyn Larson and Donna Runft anticipate starting grade one in September. Elaine scored .100 in arithmetic and reading, while Yvette Lota and Linda Eacti scored 100 in reading. Grade two pupil Lynette scored 100 in arithmetic. Record notes achievement tests taken.

Sharon Danielson Mary Sheila Madsen Beverly McBride Jeanette Isaacson Linda Reece Larry Thomas Rose Williams Hans Olsen Rence Sue Reece Norway Maye Norris Holland Lois Quantic Sweden Colleen Thompson Cheryl Currie Marilyn Larson Donna Runft Reed Tracy Elaine Yvette Lota Linda’ Eacti Lynette

Social Hour Club Meets At Mrs Waite's Home

The Social Hour club met May 12 at Mrs. Hilton Waite’s home with eight members and three guests Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick Mrs Grace Kaliman and Mrs Ralph Moe present. Contests and games were led by Mrs Waite. The next meeting will be with Mrs Cecil AHen May 19 and will feature a plant exchange. Special number by Mrs Joe Cline and Jolene.

Hilton Waite Elmer van Nortwick Grace Kaliman Ralph. Moe Waite Cecil Ahen Cal Joe Cline Jolene

1955 Alumni Banquet Committees and Guests

The 1955 alumni banquet lists committees for various roles including program, nominating, table, dance, ballet, menu, decorat ing and hostesses. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Hastings Herrington and Mrs Elizabeth Cooper Belleville visiting, plus local families visiting from Lindsborg and Belleville.

George Hastings Herrington Elizabeth Cooper Belleville Bill Moe W. E. Cooper George Larson Larry Lorraine Gene Larson Lindsborg Robert Larson Norman Sankey Julie

Mrs Zena Stover Calls On Miss Ida Isaacson Saturday

Mrs Zena Stover contacted Miss Ida Isaacson during Saturday evening events.

Zena Stover Ida Isaacson

Picnic at Lovewell Dam Draws Area Families

Several families from Esbon Burr Oak Concordia Cottonwood Falls Es tow and surrounding towns gathered Sunday for a picnic dinner at the Lovewell Dam site. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charley Loomis and family Mr and Mrs Leonard Countryman and family Mrs Lucille Spooner and boys Mr Floyd Thompson and girls Mr James Geist and Teresa Ann Mr John Countryman and Mr Gilbert Countryman and Mr Hugh Modlin and boys.

Charley Loomis Leonard Countryman Esbon

Mrs Glenwood Freed Hosts Mutual Benefit Club

Mrs Glenwood Freed was hostess to the Mutual Benefit club at her home Wednesday afternoon with eight members and seven guests present. Guests were Mrs Don Burandt, Mrs Bill Farrell, Mrs Lloyd Nelson, Mrs Ferg Olson, Mrs Orville Linden, Mrs Edna Richardson and Mrs N D Currie. car Odell on Wednesday June 1.

Glenwood Freed Mutual Benefit Club

Pawnee Indians 4-H Club News and Spring Tour

Pawnee Indians 4-H met April 28 at Alfred Freed home with 13 members and five leaders. Officers named Raydell Tindblad, Beth Freed and Mrs Glarence Nelson. May 26 next meeting at Park Hill school house. cupcakes requested. Members and parents toured farms May with live stock displays and pictures taken. Everett Johnson and Ward Douglas led as 4-H leadership reps. wiener roast ended the tour. Marilyn Mizer, reporter.

Pawnee Courtland Dick Sothers Raydell Tindblad Beth Freed Glarence Nelson Ann Beth Freed Sammy Nelson Deanne Douglas Larry Tebow Park Hill School House Millard Sothers Herbert Mikesell John Freed Marvyn Mizer Jimmy Tebow Sandra New Hampshire Raydell Lindblad Robert Austin Everett Johinson 4-H Ward Douglas Marilyn Mizer

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Charley Cardwell

A group of ladies hosted a potluck celebration at Mrs Charley Cardwell’s home Thursday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Anna Hohman Mrs Cameron Lowe Mrs Hannah Freed and many neighbors and friends.

Charley Cardwell Anna Hohman Cameron Lowe Hannah Freed Carl McDowell Axel Jensen Milton Cooper Susie Lervold Ben Denoyer Axel Smith Agnes Cardwell Zena Stofer H.I. Johnson Ids Isaacson Harold Stafford Eva Sothers Loren Florell Vicki Roy Thomas Ralph Rasmussen Laura Rasmussen Allen Gunter Ramsey Anna Gunter Daisy Reed George Cardhwell Merle Haser Walter Berry Lena Lloyd Conrad Florell Glenn Currie Irvin Currie

Larson Family and Guests Gather for Event

The listing names Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson and Allen plus a long roster of attendees. Recipients include Frances Larson of St. Louis and many relatives from Hollis Meade Nebr Lincoln Topeka Omaha Smith Center and surrounding areas.

Ted Larson Allen Carl T. Larson Frances Larson St. Louis George Edward Hoel Hollis Orville Linden Gaylord Linden Meade Nebr Wayne Hromodka Sandy Lincoln E. D. McClain Ellen Day Topeka Emil

Family Guests Share Mother Day Supper

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tornquist of Kackley and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jackson of Concordia joined Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jackson for a Mother Day supper. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. At Jackson.

E. A. Tornquist Kackley Keith Jackson Concordia At Jackson F. M. Jackson

Cantwell Family Visits Boyles in Gorham

Mr and Mrs Derrell Cantwell and their children of Gorham spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette in a family visit.

Derrell Cantwell Gorham Walter Boyles Lynette

Hastings Woman and Clay Center Man Visit Neighbors

Mrs. O M Nelson of Hastings and Mr. Howard Brewster of Clay Center spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jeck Davis and children.

O. M. Nelson Hastings, Neb Howard Brewster Clay Center Nebr Jeck. Davis

Installation of New Officers at Methodist Church Parlor

Members met Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church parlor for a worship service and business meeting led by retiring president Mrs. R. E. Cooper. Mrs. Lloyd Norris taught the lesson Be Ye Doers of the Word as officers were installed with Mrs. Jack Reece as President and a slate of new secretaries. A love lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Max Muth and others.

Wses Methodist Church Parlor Joseph Johnson R. E. Cooper Mra L Richards Lloyd Norris Lloyd Nelson Glenwood Freed Jesus Robert Doctor Reynold “Nystrom Jack Reece Richard Fogelberg Lester Richards Andrew Stanford Lloyd. Nelson Clarence Nelson Everett Johnson Paul Fredrickson Wilbur ‘Zener Status of Women Aaron Johnson Dale Sanderson Adal Robison Max Muth R. E. Coope Lester §. Richards

Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House Held Sunday

A large open house honored the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Erick B Erickson at their Courtland home. Many relatives attended from Belleville Wichita Golden and surrounding towns, including Har son Sankey, John Sankey, Olive Isaacson, and Ernest Erickson among others.

Erick B Erickson Hilda Weaver Elwin Bob Kenneth McCarty Denver Colo Lee McCarty Golden Chester Erickson Marlene Linda Belleville O. W. Erickson W. G. Colletté Keith McCarty Karen Wichita O. G. McCarty Wm. Kess Elmer Isaacson Raymond Isaacson Nancy Kelly al Bingham Charles Cooper Ruth Ann Celia Strumberg Ernest Erickson Arthur E. Anderson A. W. Anderson Alvin Anderson Edith Swanson Pernice Vernon Anna Swanson Arthur Wallin Elmer E. Anderson Courtland B. A. Tornsquist Kackley Kenneth Christensen Harold Lloyd McGregor Becky Brockman Harry, Gile Norway John Sankey Harmon Sankey Jess Me Mannama Republic Erich Hedin Coricordia Walter Boyles Bub Wilson Joyce Johnson Ralph Moe

Greenslade Family Hosts Mother's Day Gathering

A Sunday celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade honored Mother's Day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aspegren, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, Miss Laura Reemussen, Mr. and Mrs. Gea Cardwell and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and Kenneth and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and family of Canker City, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Clay Center, and Mr. and Mrs. Rayt Cardwell and family of Belleville.

Duaine Greenslade Sam Ben Denoyer Clarence Aspegren Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Mise Laura Reemussen Gea Cardwell Steven Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Delbert Jack Thull Canker City Artie Cardwell Ardeth Clay Center Rayt Cardwell Belleville

Basket dinner at Mrs. Etta Nystroms home

A basket dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mrs. Etta Nystrom with N Johnson, Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and Larry of Courtland.

Etta Nystrom N. Johnson Harry Nelson Jamestown Lawrence Nystrom Larry Courtland

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Howard Waerner Bros Sorosis Study Club Guy With A Toment Scandia Scheel News Scandia High School W.S. “Freeborn N. H. Pearson Glenna Sue WCA Yteen Bob Currie Pamela Jimmy Erickson Billy Erickson Billy Peggy Erickson Raymong Cooper Max Moth Floyd. Johnson Joan Nylund Gwen Loring Yauline Smith Barbara Swearingen Harold McDowell Delbert ‘Aspegren Loren Isaacson John Nylund da Mae Ervin Charles Duncan Harvey Melby Charles Robison Larry Smith Glenn Stensons Dorothy Johnson Marjorie Lervold Glenn Loring George Fike, Jr Ruth Sandell Anita Anderson Arla Ocobock Judith Anderson Pawnee Indians Club News
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