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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

3

_salina man spends weekend with parents and guests

Jimmy Fredrickson of Salina spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson. Mr and Mrs Earl Van Aken of Belleville and Herman Mergling of Englewood California were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs John Sjolander.

Jimmy Fredrickson Salina Mrs Paul Fredrickson Earl van Aken Belleville Herman Mergling Englewood, Calif John Sjolander

Mr and Mrs Carl Moline Visit John Sjoland er Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Moline visited last Thursday afternoon at the John Sjolander home, spending time with the resident.

Carl Moline John Sjolander

Larson and Erickson Families Visit Sjolander Home

Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill were Sunday afternoon visitors at the John Sjolander home.

Allen Larson Carl Erickson Bill John Sjolander

Don Bender Spends Weekend With Family In Alexandria

Don Bender, employed in Alexandria, spent the weekend with his wife and family, enjoying time off and shared moments at home.

Don Bender Alexandra

Renken Couple Staying With Fredrickson in Downs

Kathy and David Renken of Downs are spending the week at the Paul Fredrickson home.

Kathy and David Renken Downs Paul Fredrickson

Sunday Evening Supper Guests at Reece Home

Sunday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Carl Reece included Mr and Mrs LaVerne Lervold of Manhattan and the families of Jack Reece and H W Reece.

Carl Reece LaVerne Lervold Manhattan Jack Reece H. W. Reece

Local Dinner Guests From Concordia and Pennsylvania

Mrs Anna Kobes of Narka hosted Wednesday dinner with Mr and Mrs Jerry Wagor and their son from Pennsylvania and Mr and Mrs Fred Wagor of Concordia and Mrs Wm Clark as guests.

Jerry’ Wagor Son Pennsylvania Fred Wagor Concordia Wm. Clark Anna Kobes Narka

Mrs and Mr Doctor Attend Mother’s Day Dinner

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor in Belleville for Mother’s Day with family.

Mrs Robert Doctor Mrs. Thornton Doctor Belleville

Sandell Family Spends Friday Evening with Berggrens

Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and family spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren sharing a social visit and conversation in a friendly gathering.

Rex Sandell Oscar Berggren

Dinner guests at Mrs Isaacson's for Mothers Day

Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson hosted a Mothers Day dinner with guests including Mrs Ralph Bailey of Portland Oregon and Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel along with Mrs Olive Isaacson.

Anjeannette Isaacson Ralph Bailey Portland, Ore Otto Wetzel Olive Isaacson

Senior Class Evening Recalled With Films And Travel

Mr and Lloyd Nelson and Darrell sresreeing with Supt and Mrs H Co Quantic hosted a senior class gathering Tuesday evening. Rooms were decorated with spring flowers and colors as films of the 8th grade class sneak and past five years pictures plus a Colorado senior adventure were shown. A desert lunch was served by the hosts.

Son-in-law Louis Walker in serious Denver accident

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor received word that their son in law Louis Walker of Denver Colorado was seriously injured in a fishing trip accident near Rawlins Wyoming A broken back severe head and facial injuries were reported He is treated at St Luke Hospital in Denver

Robert Louis, Walker Denver Colo Walker Rawlins St. Luke Hospital

Couple Leaves Newton for California After Son-in-Law's Death

Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson departed Newton on Saturday evening for Bakersfield California to attend the funeral of their son in law Don Bowersox who has died.

Charles Johnson Newton Bekerfield Calif Don Bowersox

Portland Woman Returns From Kansas City Nursing Reunion

Mrs. Ralph Bailey of Portland arrived Friday from Kansas City where she attended a nursing class reunion at Trinity hospital marking 25 years since graduation. She plans a visit with her mother Mrs. Olive Isaacson and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wager of Concordia were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Clark and Billy.

Ralph Bailey Portland Ore Kansas City Trinity Hospital Fred Wager Concordia Wm, Clark Billy

Birthday anniversaries honored at Saturday supper

Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Carl McDowell included Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White Pamela Gory and Mrs. Merle Haser The gathering honored the birthdays of Mr. White and Pamela Gory on the occasion.

Carl McDowell Arlis White Pamela Gregory Merle Haser Mr. White

Monday Evening Guests At Lewis Home

Monday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis included Mrs. Bertha Granstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper, Carl Hammer, Lawrence Hugos, and Walter Berger.

E. H. Lewis Bertha Granstedt Joyce Johnson Ray Tingstrom W. J. Matthias R. E. Cooper Carl Hammer Lawrence Hugos Walter Berger

Linden couple visits at Russell Anderson home

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden were Sunday afternoon guests at the Russell Anderson home.

Mrs Oscar Linden Russell Anderson

Dinner guests at home of Mrs. Hannah Freed in Topeka and Superior

Dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. Hannah Freed with guests including Mrs. Lucille Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie of Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Currie and Seanna and Bernita Verton of Superior Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Freed and Larry. Jim Currie. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie. Mrs. N. D. Currie. and Mrs. Carl McDowell.

Hannah Freed Lucille Tucker Fred Currie Topeka Allen Currie Seanna Bernita Verton Superior Nebr J. E. Freed Larry Jim Currie Irvin Currie N.D. Currie Carl McDowell

Sunday guests at Alfred Swanson and Moravek homes

Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Sunday afternoon guests at the Alfred Swanson home. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Morris Moravek and baby were Mr and Mrs Adolphus Moravek of Munden, Mr and Mrs Jim Norris and family, Mrs Lloyd Norris, and Leo Smith.

Clifford.Swanson Kenneth Danielson Alfred Swanson Morris Moravek Adolphus Moravek of

Rockey Family Weekend Visit to Lincoln Leaders

Mr and Mrs Richard Rockey and family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C L Cox of Lincoln Nebraska.

Richard Rockey C. L. Cox Lincoln, Nebr

Concordia Hosts Nelson Family Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean entertained with another day dinner to Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson Mr and Mrs L S Richards and Dr and Mrs Paul Nelson of Concordia.

Warren Nelson Jean Chris Nelson L. S. Richards Paul Nelson Concordia

Danielson Guests at P J Hammer Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Tuesday evening guests at the P J Hammer home.

Elmer Danielson Mrs Kenneth Danielson P. J. Hammer

Concordia Girl Paula Anderson Visits Parents for Weekend

Miss Paula Anderson of Concordia spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson, Roger and Pamela.

Paula Anderson Concordia Mrs Russell Anderson Roger Pamela

Mrs and Mrs Chester Anderson Visit Russell Anderson Home

Mrs and Mrs Chester Anderson were Friday evening guests at the Russell Anderson home for a social visit.

Chester Anderson Russell Anderson

Petersons Host Guests From Republic and Area

Last week guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson included Ed Anderson Chris Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Loren Myers and Johnny Mrs. Earl Hammil and Audrey Robertson of Republic.

Charles Peterson Ed Anderson Chris Nelson Loren Myers Johnny Earl Hammil Audrey Robertson Republic

Mrs Rasmussen Visits Friends In Imperial And Goodland

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dean Mitchell and their children of Imperial Nebraska and with her sister Mrs Ed Buss Mr Buss and their children of Goodland returning on the Rocket Monday evening.

Ralph Rasmussen Dean Mitchell Imperial Nebr Ed Buss Mr. Buss Goodland

Mrs Jerry Strand Visit at Dale Lewellyn Home

Mrs. Jerry Strand spent from Friday through Monday morning at the Dale Lewellyn home.

Jerry Strand Dale - Lewellyn

Mrs Dale Lewellyn and Mrs Jerry Straad Spent Saturday Evening

Mrs Dale Lewellyn and Mrs Jerry Straad spent Saturday evening in Belleville according to local social notes.

Dale Lewellyn Jerry Straad Belleville

Fishing trip in Nebraska involves Wager Currie and Straal

Bob Wager N. D. Currie and Jerry Straal spent from Friday until Sunday evening on a fishing trip in Nebraska.

Bob Wager N. D. Currie Jerry Straal Nebraska

Mrs Ellen Johnson Hosts Guests At Wednesday Visit

Mrs Ellen Johnson Mrs Theodore Danielson Mrs Julius Jensen and Debbie were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mrs Malker Lindecrantz.

Ellen Johnson Theodore Danielson Julius Jensen Debbie Malker Lindecrantz

Sunday Dinner Guests at Sandell Home

Guests at Sunday dinner included Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and their children, Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and their children, and Don Rizek visiting from the Sandell household.

Nitus Sandell Ruth Pat Sandell Rex Sandell Don Rizek

Rasmussen Visit Spans Iowa to Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Charles Rasmussen of Charles City Iowa and Mrs Mabel Street of Osage Iowa arrived Thursday for a visit with relatives in Scandia and Superior Nebraska.

Charles Rasmussen Charles City Iowa Mabel Street Osage Scandia Superior Nebr

Osage Woman Visiting Sister and Beloit Pair Pay Call

Mrs. Mabel Street of Osage Iowa visits her sister Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and family. Mr and Mrs Lewis Stofer of Beloit spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Zenia Stofer.

Mabel Street Osage Iowa Reuben Fredrickson Mrs. Lewis Stofer Beloit Zenia Stofer

Mrs. Ruby McShane and Michael Visit Relatives Then Homeward

Mrs. Ruby McShane and Michael left Sunday for their Kansas City home after a week with Mrs. Florence Stafford and other relatives.

Ruby McShane Michael Kansas City Florence Stafford

Vishnefske Couple Dine as Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs John Vishnefske were Sunday evening guests at the Vernor Smith home.

John Vishnefske Vernor Smith Home

Reece Spends Weekend with Family in Scandia

Jack Reece, working in La Crosse, spent the weekend with his family in Scandia, enjoying time together away from work.

Jack Reece la Crosse Scandia

Mr and Mrs Rasmussen visit Ed Nelson in Jamestown

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen spent Sunday afternoon at the Ed Nelson home in Jamestown, sharing a cordial visit with the host and family.

Blecha Family Guests at Rasmusens Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha and family were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmusen.

Amos Blecha Leslie Rasmussen

Osage Visitor Party Calls on Leslie Rasmussen Home

Mr and Mrs Ohn Nondorf and Mr and Mrs Fred Cline of Republic visited Mrs Mabel Street of Osage at the Leslie Rasmussen home on Sunday evening.

Ohn Nondorf Fred Cline Republic Mabel Street Osage Iowa Leslie Rasmussen

Mrs Harley Shaffer Visits Altamont for Family Illness

Mrs Harley Shaffer traveled from last Thursday to Sunday evening to Altamont to be with her brother Roy Revell as his sister in law Mrs Della Kivett of Creig Colo. was seriously ill.

Harley Shaffer Altamont Roy Revell Della Kivett Creig Colo

Stafford and Sandell families host Sunday gathering

Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and children were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and family.

Dale Stafford Rex Sandell

Thompson Family Fetes Christensen Household Saturday

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their girls were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christensen and Harold at the Christensen home.

Alva Thompson Kenneth Christensen Harold

Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson Attend Mother's Day Dinner

Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson attended a Mother's Day dinner at the Bob White home in Belleville, sharing a family gathering and honoring mothers with relatives present.

Mrs. Everett Johnson Bob White Belleville

Mrs John Swenson Calls on Doro thy Cooper

Mrs John Swenson called on Doro thy Cooper Thursday evening.

John Swenson Dorothy Cooper

Dinner Guests Include Cardwell Strom and Denoyer

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell with Steven and Mr and Mrs C W Strom were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer at their home.

Steven C. W. Strom Ren Denoyer

Mother's Day Supper at Johnson Home Brings Local Family

A Mother's Day supper was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Everette Johnson Noble Isaacson and Harold Johnson.

Joseph Johnson Lawrence Olson Richard Johnson Everett Johnson Noble Isaacson Harold Johnson

Family Dinner Guests Honored At Shared Event

Guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell and family of ME Mrs Joe Evans of Republic Miss Marian Evans of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Dale Sanderson Yvette and Sammy attended the gathering with the Evans family in a Mother Day observance.

Oscar Odell and Family Joe Evans Republic Marian Evans Belleville Dale Sanderson Yvette Sammy

Sjolander Family Hosts Sunday Evening Guests

Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and Dorothy were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs John Sjolander in a neighborhood gathering with informal hospitality.

Charley Sjolander Dorothy John Sjolander

Girls as Wednesday Guests of Mrs Lora Dell Freed

Two groups of youths attended a gathering hosted by Mrs Lora Dell Freed on Wednesday evening. Distinctly noted were the girls who joined the social event alongside attending boys.

Alva Thompson Lora Dell Freed

Sunday Guests at the Samuelson Home Attendances

Sunday afternoon guests at the Samuelson home included Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Seaman of Chester Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Estell Samuelson and family of Minden Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Samuelson and family.

Pab. Samuelson Alva Thompson Jim Seaman Chester Nebr Estell’ Samuelson Minden Bernard Samuelson

Dinner Guests From Wichita Visit Mrs. Wires and Mrs. Guttrie

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. E G Wires and Mrs. F L Guttrie were Mr and Mrs Charles Crum of Wichita and Walter H Berger.

E.G. Wires F. L Guttrie Charles Crum Wichitar Walter H. Berger

Den 2 Pack 232 May Meeting at City Park

Den 2 Pack 232 held a May 1 meeting in the city park near the river with den mothers Mrs Hugh Modlin and Mrs Arlis White and den chiefs Jim Erickson and Douglas Modlin. Scouts Gary Freed Perry Ulmer Jima Isaacson Myron Runft Curtis Modlin Gene Rockey attended with guest Charles Robbins. The meeting opened with the flag salute and the chiefs demonstrated campfire building and extinguishing. Mother's Day presents were wrapped and fire prevention literature given to each scout. Perry Ulmer named denner for May. Prayer was offered in the living circle and Curtis Modlin served roasted marshmallows at the campfire.

Den Hugh Modlin Arlis White Jim. Erickson Douglas Modlin Cuky Gary Freed Perry Ulmer Jima Isaacson Myron Runft Curtis Modlin Gene Rockey Charles Robbins

Rockeys and Isaacs Attend Scout Camporee

Mr and Mrs George Rockey and Kathy with Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson took their son to the Camporee where the boy scouts were to camp Valgene Isaacson and Pat Rockey accompanied them back home after the event.

George Rockey Kathy Archie Isaacson Valgene Isaacson Pat Rockey

Hammer Family Hosts Barleen Guests Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and their family were Sunday guests of Mr. Charles Barleen, sharing a family visit that day.

Harold Hammer Charles Barleen

Visitors Spend Tuesday Afternoon with Local Residents

Mrs. Anna Gunter and Mrs. Hannah Freed visited Tuesday afternoon with Susie Lervold. Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed and Nora Collins visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Alta Goodavin of Belleville.

Anna Gunter Hannah J Freed Susie Lervold Mrs. Glenwood Freed Nora Collins Alta Goodavin Belleville

Ramona Smith as Monday overnight guest at Judy Freed

Ramona Smith stayed Monday night as a guest of Judy Freed. Mrs. Glenwood Freed and Judy visited at the Clark Freed home Wednesday evening. Local social visits include Belleville families and Garnett guests.

Ramona Smith Judy Freed Mrs. Glenwood Freed Judy Clark Freed

Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite Visit Jewell City Hosts

Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite and Janice of Jewell City were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.

Hugo Erickson Leonard Erickson Courtland Vic. Clark Carl Erickson Bill Maurice Hipolite Janice Jewell City

Ronnie Larson Hosts Overnight Guest Weekend

Ronnie Larson stayed as an overnight guest one Saturday and Sunday at Bill Erick’s residence, sharing time and hospitality during the weekend.

Ronnie Larson Bill Erick

Crums Visit friends in Wichita over weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles Crum of Wichita spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs BE C Wires and Mrs Guthrie.

Charles Crum Wichita Mus BE. C. Wires Guthrie

Linn Residents Host Saturday Social Evening

Mrs Clara Nelson and her family Mrs Florence Anderson and Mr Wrinkle of Linn were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson.

Clara Nelson Arid Florence Anderson Wrinkle Linn Hans Nelson

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Preston J. E- Freed Will P.S Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Kansas Martin, Midland Plainsman and Westland Chris Leslie .Rasmussen Ed Nelson Jamestown W.L. Ginn Belleville 100 Omaha Gwiee Fal Hune Kirk Jimmy Kirk Linda Nellie Kirk Andy Thompson Henry Kemptis, Jr Baby Glenn Kirk J. Swenson Ivy Brown QO. A. Johnson Adam Wenda George Fike, Jr Everette Joe Neal O& Garnett Todd Cardwell Lloyd Nelson Eveiny Hohman Bop Pence Steve Bollinger Anna Hohman Vic Brown Mark Dale Price Riley Darrell Larry Hobson L. L. Hobson
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