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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
3
A candidate slate announces bids for Republic County Kansas offices in the August primary. Howard Lowell seeks Republican nomination for sheriff, Elmer Isaacson runs for county superintendent of public instruction, and W J Matthias is also a candidate on the Republican ticket for the August primary.
Maude Anderson declares candidacy for a second term as County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voters in the August Primary election.
The family of Mrs. Carl T. Larson thanks relatives friends neighbors and the 1.C. O.F. Judge of Belleville for kindnes and floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden spent Friday afternoon at the Russell Anderson home for a social call.
A brief note indicates a gathering of the Services and Ladies' Aid groups. Details are sparse but imply a community church event with delegations or participants attending from local groups.
Pastor Pearson leads Sunday School at 10:00 am and Bible classes. Morning worship is 11:00 am with Bac-calaureate at the high school auditorium at 8:00 pm. Dorcas Society meets Friday at 2:80 pm in the church parlor hosted by four ladies.
Officers will attend Sunday morning worship. Vacation Bible School begins Monday May 24 at 9 o clock and runs for two weeks each weekday except Saturdays. Sunshine Circle meets May 18 at 2 30 pm. Hostesses are Mrs Elenar ta, Mrs Edith Sothers, and Mrs Georgine Freed. No youth meetings this Sunday evening due to Bac calaureate at the high school. Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am Choir Practice Thursday at 1 00 pm.
Mrs. Clarence Aspegren thanks friends and relatives for cards letters visits and gifts during her hospital stay expressing appreciation and gratitude for the support.
Mrs Carl Veteto Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor and Ralph Rasmussen were last week callers at the home of Mrs Carl Cuthbertson.
The petition seeks discharge of John Leslie Rasmussen as administrator and release of bondsmen with fees and assets to heirs at law. Defenses must be filed by June 4, 1954, at 10 am in Belleville Kansas. Administrator’s attorney is Frank G. Spurney.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court the estate of R A Rasmussen deceased seeks a final settlement and distribution of assets under the will. John Leslie Rasmussen administrator invites defenses by June 4 1954 at 10 a m in Belleville to avoid judgment as prayed.
Carl Theodore Larson Sr was born near Scaridia on September 25 1875 and died May 7 1954 at 78 years. He married Ida Hoel on January 15 1899 and had six children including Carl T Larson Jr Florence Linden and Frances Larson. The family settled near Scandia and later dairy work and mail messenger service on Rock Island trains. Funeral services were held at Amana Lutheran church with grave service by Belleville lodge.
Albertine Hammer Eastvedt mourns the death of her husband after a stroke forced retirement. The couple celebrated their fifty sixth wedding anniversary in January. Surviving are wife Albertine, daughters Laura Ainsworth and Iola Larson, grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister in Oslo, and many relatives. Funeral services were held May 11 at Scandia home and Our Savior's Lutheran church with burial at Norway Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs Alta Trimmer of Belleville spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs George Stromberg. Misses Josie and Edna Robison and Mrs Minnie Farrell spent Friday evening with Mrs Lena Lloyd. Mr and Mrs Don Ranft and family and Mr and Mrs Renolds Johnson and daughters were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson. Roger and Pamela and Mr and Mrs E C Wires and Mrs Fred Guthrie were Thursday evening guests at the Russell Anderson home. Edwin Isaacson of Formosa was a Sunday visitor of Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida.
Mrs Weasley Hall called on Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida Sunday, staying brief as they discussed local matters and neighbors in the community.
Mrs. Oscar Abbey spent Sunday afternoon in Concordia with Mrs. Fred Abbey in a brief social outing.
Mrs Claude Goodwin visited with Mrs George Hoser on Wednesday evening, sharing time together and exchanging greetings in a social call.
The note says Miss Mary West is in St. Joseph hospital in Concordia and is reported to be improving at the time of writing.
Sunday dinner visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas their guests. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family Mrs. Woodrow Anderson and girls Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell and Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gutscher.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milner and family of Belleville were Saturday evening guests at the Glenn Currie home.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson with their daughters were Tuesday evening guests at the Glénn Currie residence. The social gathering was reported in local society notes.
Mrs Lend Lloyd Mrs Frank Gran side and Mrs Minnie Farrell spent Saturday evening at the Robison home. Mire Grant Berggren and Buddy were Thursday evening guests at the Vic Berggren home in Republic.
Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Renken and Kathy of Downs. Dinner hosts were Mr and Mrs Jand Ping Paul Fredrickson with Jim Ronnie Janice and Leslie Nelson.
Mrs. John Fredrickson hosted Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Johnny, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sankey, Mike, and Mrs. John Naslund joining the gathering.
Last week callers at the Charles Tedrow home included Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene Mr and Mrs Clarence Barber Mrs Hannah Freed Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin Mrs Zena Storer Mrs Sherman English Mr and Mrs Gust Hallgren Mr and Mrs C S Sederlin Mrs Carl Reece Mrs Roy Thomas and Mrs Walter Henry.
Mrs Ada Aspegren and Mrs Claude Goodwin called on Mrs Rodney Dovel Monday afternoon for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs James Garst and Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs of Joes Colo arrived Monday afternoon to visit with Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and their boys and Mrs Darrell Garst and Kenneth.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener were Mr. and Mrs. Forest Johnson and family of Red Cloud Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman.
Mr and Mrs Harold Richardson of Washington were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Edna Richardson.
Mrs Dean Allen and Pamela departed last week for San Francisco California to join her husband who serves in the Navy.
Mr and Mrs Adam and their guests Wenda and Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr and children were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs O A Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moe and their daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe for Sunday dinner. Afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson and Mrs. Floss Simon of Irwin.
Arthur Freed was a Monday afternoon guest at the Henry Rosene residence, spending time in conversation and social visiting with the household.
Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Mrs Myrtle Grubb along with Mr and Mrs L S Richards and M O Brown visited Warren Nelson in Superior Nebraska for Sunday dinner M O Brown attended courtland Monday Ralph Moe hosted a dinner for Elmer Van Nortwick and Grace Kallman in Belleville Hilton Waite and Billy Waite with their children also attended the gatherings to name a few attendees
Mrs Grace Kallman spent the weekend with Mr Ralph Moe and his wife. The casual visit was noted in society circles with no additional events reported.
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson joined others to help Esther Lindberg celebrate her birthday anniversary last week.
The column lists Saturday and Sunday visits by Mrs Charles Freed Mrs John Dart Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Algot Anderson and others including Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson Bill and Lars Norgard with Donald in Topeka and St Joseph Mo. A funeral at Jewell City honors Mrs Nell Mizner. George Rockey and family and O E Rockey visit Jewell City and Delbert Aspgren home calls occur Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf and Mrs Eugene Sederlin and Douglas were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Elgene Sederlin. Mr and Mrs Chester Erickson and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O W Erickson.
Mr and Mrs Wyman Hobson with Pat and David of Salina were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Is L Hobson.
Marion Stolander of Salina spent the weekend in Scandia visiting family and enjoying local sights and events.
Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall and Robert Nylund visited Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family for Sunday supper. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson at Cuba.
Miss Vernice Swanson of Omaha Nebraska is spending a few days with her mother Mrs Edith Swanson and brother Vernon and Miss Anna Swan in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sankey and Mike joined Mrs. Nellie Sankey of Republic for Sunday supper. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike sr and Mr. and Mrs. George Fike Jr with sons dined with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fike and Charles Dean of Belleville.
Sherdah HDU held a meeting with Mrs. Charles Tuley on Monday May 10 focusing on calories in the diet. The Spring Tea is scheduled for the Republic high school building on Tuesday.
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