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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

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The Barefoot Mailman at the Princess Theatre

A Palm Beach to Miami tale stars Roger Cummings Terry Moore and Jerome Courtland in The Barefoot Mailman. The film follows a smooth roguish suitor and a barefoot mailman guiding a girl from Florida coast to safety while facing beachcomber gangsters. Two show dates May 17 and 18 with a second feature Elopement on May 24 25.

Fidence Beach Combers Podlums Ita Columbia Picture Barefoot Mailman Roger ‘Cummings Terry Moore Jerome Courtland Princess’ Theatre Florida Cummings Palm Beach Miami Ted the. Times Sylvanus Settlers Renegades

Scandia HDA Seeks Attendees for Spring Tea

Notice asks members to notify Mrs. Andy Thompson or call Mrs. Alva Thompson by Saturday night if they plan to attend the Spring Tea.

Scandia H.D.A Andy Thompson Alva Thompson

Social Hour Club Met On May Eight With Fifteen Members

The Social Hour club met Thursday afternoon May 8 with 15 members present. Guests included several members and family, a pink and blue shower honored Mrs Robert Lervold, and a hostess lunch followed. Roll call yielded a garden hint. The meeting was called to order by president Mrs Alma Allen.

Ralph Rasmussen Faye Homeke Glenn Wineinger G. E. Wineinger Ben Lervold Larry O'Brien Russell Lervold Gary Junior Rasgen Ande Pfolenie Cline Alma Allen Vic Berggren Robert Lervold Leslie Rasmussen

Triple L Club meets at Mrs Axel Jensen's home

Mrs Axel Jensen hosted the Triple L Club Thursday afternoon with 14 members present. Guests included Mrs Alva Thompson and Mrs Loren Fiorell. Members voted to donate $2 to the Cancer Drive. Lunch was served and the club plans to meet May 22 with Mrs Ren Denoyer.

Axel Jensen Cameron Low Meers Alva Thompson Loren Fiorell Cancer Rive Ren Denoyer

Organ Dedicated at Amana Lutheran Church

On Sunday May 4 a dedication service for the church organ was held at Amana Lutheran. Rev. Philip E. Largon of McPherson delivered the dedication and read the service. A portrait donated by the Young People Bible Class and dedicated to the church was unveiled, with Mrs. Louis Stofer absent. Organist Mrs. E. T. Olson presided and offered the overture. choir sang special anthems as Mrs. W. W. Aspgren performed Hear Thou My Prayer. Ronald Anderson welcomed guests and the program included a social hour and organ duet by Irene Hammer and Lois Mrickson. The theme Torchbearer guided the worship.

Amana Lutheran Church Philip E. Largon McPherson Sallinan Young People Bible Class Louis Stofer E. T. Olson W. W. Aspegren Giza

Reunion in Reno Sparkles as Offbeat Comedy

A sparkling off the beaten path comedy drama titled Reunion in Reno draws cheers from moviegoers. Starring Mark Stevens Peggy Dow and Gigi Perreau the film follows a child who travels to Reno to divorce her parents blending humor and pathos with real Reno backgrounds.

Universal Renut Reno Princess ‘Theatre Mark Stevens Peggy Dow Gigi Perreau Gigi Perreau Hollywood Frankes Dee Leif Erickson Ray Collins Myrna Dell Gene Autry

Scandia Chapter CO E S i May Meeting Honors Two Golden Weddings

ORS MET MAY 6TH Scandia Chapter No 481 COESi met with all officers. Four new members received degrees. Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlins honored for golden weddings with gifts and songs. Reports from Elsie Noble ElRene Sed erlin and Clarence Strom on Grand Chapter in Topeka. Meeting May 20 at 8 pm. lunch served by local members.

Scandia Co.e.si Axel Smith Conrad Sederlin Elsie Noble ElRene Sederlin Clarence Strom Topeka Charles Tuley Walter Fischer Wilbur Hedges Belva Brewer Mildred Moore

Silver Wedding Observed Cardwell Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell held an open house Sunday May 11 from 2 to 5 pm celebrating their silver wedding anniversary dated May 8. Relatives and friends attended from Republic Belleville Concordia Cuba Courtland Cawker City with gifts a purse and many memories. Janet Cardwell led the guest book as decorations featured lilacs tulips sphera roses and lilies of the valley.

Charley Todd) Cardwell Cardwell Artie Raymond Kenneth Janet Ardeth Cardwell Monte Cardwell J. D. Greenslade George Cardwell Janet Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Homlr Cardwell Artie Cardwell Raymond Cardwell Guy Gardner Will Gardner John Sankey Joe Cline Jolene Charles Morten Jensen Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Republic Gene Snyder Sharon Jimmy Snyder Ross Swenson J. H. James Belleville Pearl Alma Strom Freda Bowling Concordia A. J. Dickerman Rydal Frank Trecek Lonny Cuba Glenn Swearingen Larry Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Courtland Jack Thull Denise Cawker City

Social Visit Recalls Local Families on Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Morten Jensen and Mrs Amelia Cathrineberg accompanied by Mrs Agnes Cardwell spent Sunday evening with local hostesses. The gathering highlighted neighborhood hospitality and casual conversation among residents.

Morten , Jensen Amelia ‘Cathrineberg Hthel Republic Agnes Cardwell

Dorcas Society Hostesses At Lutheran Church Parlor

Mrs Ed Swanson and fellow hostesses chaired a Dorcas Society meeting at the Lutheran church parlor on Friday afternoon. President Mrs Waitz Wallace Aspegren opened with scripture and prayer, with Mrs Ralph Smi coordinating an engaging program. Several songs were sung and the group closed with prayer. A lovely lunch followed.

Ed.Swanson Anna Swanson Claude Goodwin Kenneth Tuley Will Kallman Dorcas Society Lutheran Church Waitz

Scandia Students Active In School Life And Y Teen

Carl Norgard born near Scandia attended district 84 88 for eight years. He studied at Scandia High School four years active in Hi Y and glee club. Courses this year include bookkeeping PE physics and history. Junior girls led Y Teens farewell meeting with new officers and diplomas presented. Shorty Stenson born near Norway attended Fairview No. 93 eight years in grade school. He active in Hi V four years and in glee club three years. He played football basketball and track. lettered in football and basketball three years and four years in track. president of Senior Class. Dinner for SHS senior class. Sunday dinner guests at several local homes.

Carl Norgard Scandia Scandia High School Hi- Y Glee Club Carl S.H.S Glenn Harold Stensons Norway Fairview Shorty Hi- V Kay Rasmussen Larry Hobson

Birthday party honors Billy with family friends

Mrs Carl Erickson hosted a May 3 birthday party for Billy with guests Linda and Ronny Larson JoAnn and Dicky Larson Cheryl Currie Nancy Erickson Phyllis Aspegren and Kristi Johnsen. Mothers present included Mrs Harold Larson Mrs Allen Larson Mrs Glenn Currie Mrs Leonard Erickson Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mrs Dewey Johnson. Lunch featured sandwiches ice cream cake and orange juice. Children received balloons horns and May baskets with candy. Billy received many gifts.

Carl Erickson Billy Linda Ronny Larson JoAnn Dicky Larson Cheryl Currie Nancy Erickson Phyllis Aspegren Kristi Johnson Harold Larson Allen Larson Glenn Currie Leonard Erickson Delbert. Aspegren Dewey Johnson Erickson

Birthday surprise honors Christine Rasmussen at 80

A neighbor gathering at Christine Rasmussen's home celebrated her 80th birthday with a pot luck lunch. Friends and relatives attended including Etta Nystrom, Clarence Barber, Walter Saunbers, Lottie Johnson, O. A. Johnson, Will Kallman, Eva Sothers, Vincent Altstatt, Linda, Dorothy, Axel Smith, Agnes Cardwell, Emma Svenson, Ming Conrad Fiorel, Zena Stofer, Robert Doctor, Clarence Williamson, Cameron Lowe, Harold Stafford, Lena Lloyd and Frank Hain.

Christine Rasmussen Etta Nystrom Clarence Barber Walter Saunbers Lottie Johnson O. A.’ Johnson Will Kallman Eva Sothers Vincent Alstatt Linda and Dorthy Axel Smith Uss Agnes Cardwell Emma Svenson Ming Conrad Fiorel Zena Stofer Robert Clarence Williamson Cameron Lowe Harold Stafford Lena Lloyd Frank Hain Axel Jensen

Sunday Dinner Guests in Seale Center Notes

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy, and Mr and Mrs Bill Moe with their son, joined by Mr and Mrs Jean Clark and a girl, at Seale Center.

Bill Clark Billy Pare Bill Moe Jean Clark Giria Seale Center

Mrs Alfot Anderson Hosts Senior Class Party

Mrs Alfot Anderson entertained Friday night for Ronald's birthday anniversary with the Senior class and sponsors Mr and Mrs H C Quantic and Nels Flores. The evening featured visiting and games. Blue and Silver decor and refreshments were served by Mrs Anderson.

Robets Family Welcomes Baby Kim Gordon in Richland

Mr and Mrs Keith Roberts of Richland Washington welcomed a baby boy named Kim Gordon born May 3. Mrs Roberts is remembered at Patty Lou Doctor daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor of Richland. Great grandparents are Agnes Albro of Richland and Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor of Scandia.

Keith Roberts Richland Wash Kim Gordon Roberts Patty Lou Paul Agnes Albro Robert Scandia

Currie Family Hosts Bobby Currie Birthday Party

Thursday evening at the Currie home a birthday gathering honored Bobby Currie for his ninth year. Guests included Allan Currie Norman Currie Roy Thom as O A Johnson and Jim Currie. A pot lunch was served in the late evening.

Glenn Currie Bobby Allan Currie Norman Currie Roy Thomas O. A. Johnson Jim Currie

Ronald Clark and Family Visit Kansas City Area

Ronald Clark and family from Kansas City spent the night at the Bill Clark home, joined by Jean Clark and daughters of Smith Center for a visit to the area.

Ronald Clark Kansas City End-Ure Jean Clark

Craven of Denver Hosts Friday Morning Breakfast Guest

Lee Franklin Craven of Denver Colorado appeared as a breakfast guest Friday morning at his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Robert and Doctor Craven. Craven is a member of the Denver Police Force.

Lee Franklin ‘Craven Denver, Colo Robert Craven Denver

Social Security Q&A on self employment and survivor benefits

In Salina social security column, questions on 1952 wage inclusion for self employed, fund use, eligibility, and survivor benefits are explained. The answer notes earnings through the last completed taxable year, no lag recomputation, taxes go to the Trust Fund, and benefits hinge on insured status and period of employment.

Salina Social Security Administration United States Treasury

Scandia To Close Friday Afternoon For School Events

Most Scandia businesses will close from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday for the last day of school dinner and entertainment. The dinner occurs at the school auditorium and senior initiation along with other events will be downtown and at the ballpark.

Scandia

Auxiliary Meeting Sets Flower Decoration Plan

The American Legion Auxiliary met on May 7 at the Legion Hall with nine members present. Discussion on decoration was raised and it was decided to make flowers at the May meeting with all members urged to attend. Mrs Edna Larsen served a lunch.

American Legion | Auxiliary Légion Hall Edna, Larsen

Birthday Anniversary Note for Mr Whites Relatives Mentioned

Surnames Whites and Haser appear with relatives in Lincoln Nebraska Mrs May White Mr and Mrs Edwin White and Michal are named along with Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell Harold. The text references a birthday anniversary and family connections without a clear event date.

Whites Tata Tab Uacmelter Carl McDowell Harold May White Edwin ‘White Michal Lincoln, Nebr Geo. Haser

Grades One to Four Take Train Trip to Belleville

A Scandia classroom group of 34 students led by Miss Edna Robison and Mrs. Max Thompson traveled by train to Belleville. They visited the Round House turntable, Ice Plant, Republic County Jail, bakery, and ice cream factory, then enjoyed a park lunch before returning. Two students Verna and Vernon Hill stayed behind due to measles.

Scandiaem Belleville Larry Newcomb Hans Olsen Danny Thompson Charles Robbins Roger Freed Judy Thompson Peggy Erickson Janice Forsberg Carl Reece Johnny Nylund Eldon Lack Valerie Luck Virginia Corbin Leta Corbin Diane Perry Martha Robison Lorraine Larsem Bobby Tsaacson Rodger Larson Jifremy Erickson Helen Nystroth Phyllis Newcomb Sonja Olsen Nicky Ar Republic County Lester Thompson Scandia Verna Vernon Hill

Sherdahl HDU Notes Showcase 1946-Week Exhibits

Sherdahl Home Demonstration Unit highlighted National H D U week with displays from extension service. Articles featured wool dresses, sewing equipment, and posters on life health landscaping color in the home storage and poultry houses. Glass etching plastic flowers shell craft fiber flowers copper tooling and textile painting were shown along with frozen food containers nutrition lessons and scrapbooks including the H D U charter and gold seals. Members attended district meeting at Clay Center May 5 and Farm and Home Week at Beloit May 7.

F and M Sherdahl H.D.U Extension Service Clay Center Beloit

Scandia H D U Meeting Plans May Clay Center

Mrs Joe N Johnson hosted the Scandia H D U on May 7. Members answered roll call with middle names as the meeting began under the president. Plans were made to travel to Clay Center. Window display chairwoman Mrs C W Erickson and committee discussed repairs. A reading titled Aunt Hetty at the Beauty Parlor was presented by Mrs Axel Jensen. Charles McGregor received a surprise package. Mrs Loren Florell and Mrs Charles McGregor gave a family life lesson. Meeting ended with the homemakers creed and adjournment to be hosted by Mrs Irving Isaacs on June 11. Mrs Johnson and helper served lunch. Reported by Mrs Ernest Kirk.

Joe N. Johnson Scandia H.D.U Clay Center C. W. Erickson Hetty Axel Jensen Charles McGregor Loren Florell Home Makers Creed Irving Isaacs Johnson Ernest Kirk

Sorosis Study Club Meets May 6 Hosts Welcome New Members

Mrs. Wallace Aspegren hosted the Sorosis Study Club meeting on May 6 with Mrs. Walter Boyles presiding. Two new members, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Mrs. H. L. Wampler, joined. C. V. Haggman spoke on travel in Mexico detailing Monterrey, Mexico City, Cuernavaca, Taxco and Acapulco with notes on culture and arts. The year ends May 20 with Mrs. Sherman Robison as hostess.

Wallace Aspegren Sorosis Study Club Walter Boyles Lena Lloyd H. L. Wampler C. V. Haggman Mexico Monterrey Mexico City Cuernavaca Taxco Acapulco Sherman Robison

Birthday gathering at home of John Vandeveer and Bill Sunday

A group of relatives met at the home of John Vandeveer and Bill Sunday to celebrate John's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs x P Larson, Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson with Frederick, Mr and Mrs cnet Weyley McMillen, and Mrs Irvin Currie among others.

John Vandeveer Bill John X. P. Larson Glenn Larson Frederick Cnet Weley McMillen Irvin Currie

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