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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

4

Bible School Plans and Church Fellowship Schedule

The Bible School starts Monday May 1 at 9 a m with daily sessions 9 to 11 30 for ages 4 6 at the parsonage and others at the church The Willing Workers circle meets May 24 in the church parlor Mrs Joyce Johnson is devotional reader Mrs Reynold Nystrom and Miss Amanda Rosene hostesses A church dinner is planned this Sunday all are welcome Families are asked to bring one or two items or rolls for larger groups Sun School 10 Morning Worship 11 Youth Fellowship meets 5 30 for an out of doors gathering.

Ladies’ Aid Bible Circle Joyce Johnson Reynold Nystrom Amanda Rosene Methodist Youth Fellowship

Amana Lutheran Church Seeks Vacation Church School Help

The Little Friendly Church lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m Bible classes for children, morning service at 11 00 a m and a Vacation church school starting next Monday at 9 00 a m Parents invited to assist their children in planning attendance All children welcome. pastor N H Pearson contact 2781.

Amana Lutheran Church the Little Friendly Church N. H. Pearson Vernon, Swanson Supt

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Hospital Stay

James K Currie expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for visits cards and kindness during hospitalization and after returning home. Appreciation noted for support and care.

Miss Olive Parrett Visits Concordia Family

Miss Olive Parrett of Concordia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Glen Parrett and family.

Olive Parrett Concordia Mrs Glen Parrett

Cardwell Family Visit Recalls Monday Evening Meet

Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell Kenneth and Janet and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock Arla and Vaughn Dene.

Charley Cardwell Kenneth and Janet Raymond Cardwell Lyell Ocobock Arla and Vaughn Dene

Hearing on Myrtie Sanderson Estate in Scandia Court

In Republic County Kansas Probate Court a petition to determine descent of the Myrtie Sanderson estate seeks ownership of Lot 51 and part of Lot 52 in Scandia and 2 3 interest in SW 1 4 of Sec 25 T3 R4. Objections due May 25 1951 at Belleville before 9:00 A.M. Dale Sanderson petitioner represented by Fred Emery attorney.

Scandia Journal Republic County Kansas Myrtie Sanderson Belleville Dale Sanderson Fred Emery District Court OF Sylvia Lambert Arthur Lambert

Card of Thanks from Loren Carlgren and Kathleen

Our sincere thanks to the neighbors friends and relatives who remembered ed with gifts flowers letters and cards during our hospital stay Also thanks to those who visited us Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by Mrs Loren Carlgren and Kathleen.

Neighborhood Gratitude Notices From Hospital Stay

Thank you note expresses appreciation for cards visits flowers and kindness during hospital stay and at home. Mentions Mrs Pete Sandell Mr and Mrs Don Haussermann of Clay Center and weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Jake Weislogel. Also lists Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold dinner guests and others visiting Mrs May White.

Don Haussermann Clay Center Jake Weislogel

Sunday Dinner Guests Flourish at Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Carol. Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis.

Amos Blecha Leslie Rasmussen Carol Clarence. Aspegren Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Phyllis

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Bob Cox and Jimmy spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Irvin King at Linn. Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe and Mrs Hannah Freed spent Saturday in Concordia. Wayne Watson and daughters of Beloit were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Gunda Larsen. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren and family were Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren and Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren and Patricia. George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer.

Mrs Bob Cox Jimmy Irvin King Linn Cameron Lowe Hannah Freed Concordia Wayne Watson Beloit Gunda Larsen Lloyd Hallgren Gus Hallgren Bud Hallgren Patricia George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer

Christie Family Guests at Belleville Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Christie and Orson Griffith were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Christie in Belleville, sharing a social visit with the Grant Christie household.

George Christie Christie Orson Griffith Grant ‘Christie Belleville

Sunday Visitors At Hedstrom and Hugos Homes

Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A N Hedstrom and Mrs Ella Hugos were Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and family Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and Mr and Mrs Russell Jacobson. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hedstrom of Palco were Tuesday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson.

A. N. Hedstrom Ella Hugos Loren Hedstrom Ivan Bergstrom Elmer Melby Russell Jacobson Ernest Hedstrom Palco Arnt Carlson

Mrs Berggren and Nesmith Visit in Belleville

Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Oscar Berggren visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs W C Nesmith in Belleville during a social gathering.

Grant Berggren Oscar Berggren W. C. Nesmith Belleville

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Illness Updates

Mr and Mrs Don Burandt spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren. Axel Hedstrom, once ill, shows signs of improvement. Harold Stafford's family traveled to Aurora Nebraska after the death of Earl Stafford. Becky and David visited Clyde Norris in Belleville. Carl Reece visited the Larson family on Tuesday evening.

Don Burandt Grant Berggren Harold Stafford Aurora Nebr Mr. Stafford Earl Stafford Don Larson Sonia George Larson Norman Sankey Republic Gene Larson Becky David Clyde Norris Belleville Carl Reece M. L. Larson

Sunday Visitors At Mrs Tekla Brown Home

Sunday evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and their boys.

Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Marker Lindecrantz

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Republic and Belleville

Mrs Esther Lindberg and Charley Beck hosted guests from Republic and nearby towns for Sunday dinners. Mr and Mrs Paul Beck welcomed visitors from Republic and Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren joined family guests of Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida in Belleville.

Esther, Lindberg Courtland Charley Aspegren Charley Beck Republic Floyd Camel New Nevada Idaho Chas. Tipton Wallace Aspegren Paul Beck Edwin Isaacson Edgar Isaacson Roy Westrick Belleville Albertina Isaacson Ida

Community Visits and Gatherings Across Concordra and Surrounding Towns

A series of social visits and house guests are listed as locals hosted friends and relatives including the Abbeys, Carlgrens, Andersons, Melbys, Hanson, Linden, Norgards, Graves, Larson, Eastvedt, Barleens, and Ericksons. Several entries note travel from California and Idaho for weekend visits and dinners. Max Berry returned home from Bunker Hill for the weekend with the Berry family.

Mrs Harter and Marie Visit Eastvedts Friday

Mrs Harry Harter Miss Marie and tenson visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Eastvedt to call on the Eastvedt family.

Harry Harter Marie Hannah Christenson John Christenson E. M. Eastvedt

White family trip to Topeka over weekend

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Greg ory spent Friday night and Saturday morning in Topeka, according to local notes.

Arlis White Gregory Topeka

Mankato Visitors Stay With Ericksons and Freed Family

Harold Rae and Katherine Kelly of Mankato are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson, Lois and Janice, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family.

Harold Rae Katherine Kelly Mankato Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Leonard Freed

Moe and Cooper Visit in Belleville Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe visited Mrs Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville Sunday afternoon. The encounter highlights social ties within the town as residents engage in routine weekend visits.

Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Local families host dinner gathering in Beloit and Downs

Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and family are connected to Cuba. Afternoon and lunch guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Neal and Bobby of Beloit and Mr. and Mrs. Clara Nelson and family of Downs.

Lloyd Nelson Hans Nelson Cuba George Neal Bobby Beloit Clara Nelson Downs

Mrs Larson and Mrs Eastvedt Host Guests Saturday

Mrs W L Larson and Mrs Harold Smith and Sheryl spent Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt.

Harold Smith Sheryl E. M. Eastvedt

Hastings and Wichita residents share weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Leon Wick and children of Hastings Nebraska and Mrs Edward Robison of Wichita were Friday evening supper guests at the Robison home en route to Wichita Adah Robison accompanied them to Wichita and spent the weekend returning home Sunday evening.

Leon Wick Hastings Nebr Edward Robison Wichita Robison Adah Robison

Labon Marshall Involves Joe Evans in Republic

Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall took action regarding Joe Evans in Republic with a legal matter recorded in local notices. The case centers on a dispute involving the Marshall family and Evans in the Republic area.

Labon Marshall Joe Evans Republic

Formosa Couples Visit Berry and Reece Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford of Formosa were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Reece visited on Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt.

Vachel Crawford Formosa Walter Berry

Barber Family and Ben Wagner Return Home

Mr and Mrs C D Barber and Ben Wagner returned home Friday after a week visiting relatives in North Dakota Iowa and other points.

Baby Donna Jean Brand Born to Wilmington Couple

Mr and Mrs Donald Brand of Wilmington California welcomed a 7 pound baby girl named Donna Jean born May 4 1951. Grandparents are Otto Brand Scandia California and Mrs Henry Peterson Riverside California and Mr and Mrs Poling Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family and Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy visited Lars Norgard Saturday evening.

Donald Brand Wilmington Calif Donna Jean Otto Brand Scandia Henry Peterson Riverside Poling Clark Freed Ana Russell DeWitt Judy Lars. Norgard

Local visits mark midweek social in Norway and For mos

Rev and Mrs H S Bly of Norway visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt. Mr and Mrs A Horn of Mankato, Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max and Mr and Mrs A C Crawford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford and Idolia of Formoso.

H. S. Bly Norway E. M. Eastvedt A. Horn Mankato Walter Berry Max A. C. Crawford Vachel Crawford Idolia Formoso

Swanson Rooms With Mrs Westin After Recovery

Anna Swanson is staying with Mrs Clara Westin as she reports improvement, with updates suggesting better condition at this writing.

Anna Swanson Clara Westin Mrs. Westin

Mrs Don Bender Visits Husband in Manhattan

Mrs. Don Bender spent the weekend in Manhattan visiting her husband Private Don Bender.

Mrs Don Bender Manhattan Pvt

Isaacson Family Weekend Visit In Garden City

Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson with their children spent the weekend in Garden City visiting Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel.

Irving Isaacson Garden City Otto Wetzel

Watsons Visit Ericksons For Beloit Sunday Afternoon

Wanda and Verlee Watson of Beloit spent Sunday afternoon with Lois and Janice Erickson, sharing conversation and light refreshments.

Wanda Verlee Watson Beloit Lois Janice Erickson

Salina Social Guests Dine with Cooper Family

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahan and several Salina couples including Mr. Holmes, Miss Hagan, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper, and Barbara and Ray Tingstrom were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper.

A. S. Mahan Mr. Holmes Miss Hagan Salina C. A. Johnson R. E. Cooper Barbara Ray Tingstrom N. S. Cooper

Skidmores Stay Overnight With Medlins in Manhattan

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Skidmore of Manhattan were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin and their children, staying Saturday night and Sunday.

Mrs Sherman Skidmore Manhattan Maurice Medlin

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Petersons in For

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Arlene and Ann joined Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson of For at a Sunday dinner gathering preserving family ties and social ties in the community.

Carl Peterson Arlene Ann Paul Peterson Formoso

Freeds and Rae Family Dine with Ericksons in Mankato

Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family and Harold Rae and Katherine Kelly of Mankato were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson, Lois and Janice.

Leonard Freed Harold Rae Katherine Kelly Mankato Vernon Erickson Lois and aJnice

Mrs Ray Tingstrom Visits Topeka Guests in Topeka

Mrs Ray Tingstrom is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Troxel Mellenger and children in Topeka to care for the children while the Mellengers are in Chicago Illinois. Mr and Mrs Charley Bach of Jamestown were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe.

Ray -‘Tingstrom Troxel Mellenger Topeka Mrs. Mellenger Chicago, Il Charley Bach Jamestown Cameron Lowe

Family Dinner Honors Mothers Day and Birthday Anniversary

A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Reynold Ny strom and their daughters celebrated Mothers Day and Reynold Ny stroms birthday anniversary. Guests included A B Johnson, Mrs and Mrs Aaron Johnson, and Mrs Mary Ny strom.

Reynold Nystrom A. B. Johnson Aaron Johnson Mary Nystrom

Sankey Visit With Vernon Erickson and Lois

Mr and Mrs John Sankey visited Vernon Erickson and Lois and Janice.

John Sankey Vernon Erickson Lois Janice

Minnie Anderson Attends Sunday Dinner With Anderson Family

Mrs Minnie Anderson visits as dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson for Sunday meal alongside Judith and Anita.

Minnie Anderson Mrs. Carroll Anderson Judith Anita

Friday Visitants Noted At Burrie Home

Friday evening visitors at the Burrie residence included Mr. and Mrs. Norman Currie and family, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Anderson, and Marilyn Currie.

Glenn Burrie Norman Currie Irvin Currie Woodrow Anderson Marilyn

Roy Thomas and Currie Family Gather for Afternoon Guests

Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Chopp of Narka, Mr and Mrs R J Arpin and children of Morrowville, Mrs Hannah Freed and Mrs N D Currie, joining Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and Glenn Currie and family.

Roy Thomas Glenn Currie Joe Chopp Narka R. J. Arpin Morrowville Hannah Freed N.D. Currie

Sunday Dinner Guests Reported by Norgard Family

Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy dined with Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard on Sunday. Also present were Mr and Mrs Clarence Williamson Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald Joe Odgers Boyd Norgard and Carl Edwin Norgard.

Russell DeWitt Judy Lars Norgard Clarence Williamson Lena Fogelberg Donald Joe Odgers Boyd Norgard Carl Edwin Norgard

Reece Family Named in Local Social Column

Mrs Jack Reece and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Reece with Carla and Mr and Mrs Bill Reece and family appear in a local society item detailing family connections and household members.

Reece Family Seens in Salina Saturday

Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and Carla Bill Reece Jack Reece and Raymond Cooper were in Salina Saturday.

Carl Reece Carla Bill Reece Jack Reece Raymond ‘Cooper Salina

Sunday Visit Brings Many Neighbors to Loren Carlgren Home

Mrs Kenneth Tuley and Mr Carl Hammer with families and relatives including Mrs Mary Lacey Albina Evans Ellen Hammer George Larson Larry Lorraine Hilma Stensons Clovis Hodgson Leslie Don Larson and Sonia visited Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and their baby Sunday afternoon.

Kenneth Tuley Carl Hammer Mary Lacey Albina Evans Ellen Hammer George Larson Larry Lorraine Hilma Stensons Clovis Hodgson Leslie Don Larson Sonia Loren Carlgren Baby

Mrs Harvey Hammer Visits Ames Family Sunday

Mrs Harvey Hammer and her daughters visited the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Ames and family on Sunday afternoon.

Harvey Hammer Howard Ames

Fogelberg Family Guests Of DeWitts And Judy Sunday

Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy.

Richard Fogelberg Russell DeWitt Judy

Berggren Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

A family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Berggren, enjoying a modest family gathering at their home.

Fredrickson Names and Associates in Local Notice

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Mrs John Fredrickson are listed in a local notice announcing a family event or matter. The brief names indicate a grouping of relatives connected to a public notification.

Saturday Evening Supper Guests Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and Kristie were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and boys.

Mr. and Carl Erickson Billy Dewey Johnson Kristie Carl Erick

Community Shower Held for Miss Idolia Crawford

Mrs. Walter Berry attended a community shower for Miss Idolia Crawford Saturday afternoon at the Community arch-basement is-Formoso.

Walter Berry Idolia Crawford is—Formoso

Local Social Guests Report Sunday Gatherings

Mrs Charley Sjolander and family including Mr and Mrs John Sjolander Eustace Sjolander Mr and Mrs Frank Whitley and Mr and Mrs Carl Erick son and Billy attended. Mrs Leonard LeSage Joan and Peggy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson. Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen were afternoon visitors.

Charley Sjolander John Sjolander Eustace Sjolander Frank Whitley Carl Erickson Billy Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Charles Johnson Chester Johnson Karen

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