Picnic for Concordia first and second graders
Friday afternoon Miss Edna Robison led the first and second grade pupils from Concordia in a park picnic. A long list of students and mothers provided transport as preschoolers joined the outing with sack lunches, pop and ice cream to finish the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Erickson
Rhonda Hall
Peggy Hallgren
Carla Kallman
Dianne Larson
Thayne Larson
Jimmy McDonald
Jimmy Melby
Lois Nondorf
Anne Perry
Shron Runft
David Scrivner
Nancy Thompson
Jane
Judy Hobson
Kathy McDonald
Susan Uhrich
Bruce’ Runft
Cindy Sanders
Don Freed
Larry Hobson
Don Larson
Joe McDonald
John Nylund
Max Thompson
Russell Hall
Arnold Perry
Don Runt
Alva Thompson
Dale-Uhrich
Jack Sanders
Nelsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at Scandia
The children hosted an open house on May 14 1961 honoring Mr and Mrs Otto C Nelson on their 50th anniversary, marking their March 8 1911 marriage at the Brandstrom home. They lived in Scandia and Courtland, raised eight children, with many relatives in attendance and guests from Chase Concordia and Grand Island Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto C. Nelson
Scandia Methodist Church
Nelson
John Brandstrom
J. E. Johnston
Methodist Church
Nelsons
Scandia
Courtland
Leslie Nelson
Katherine Fike
Paul Fredrickson
Ronnie
Janice
Clarence Nelson
Sammy
Margie
LeRoy Nelson
Salina
Harold Nelson
Gypsum
Floyd Renken
Downs
Bertil Nelson
Jim Fredrickson
Jim
Julie
Everett Johnson
Homer Hoelscher
Chase
Margie Nelson
Anton Nelson
Joseph Johnson
Edith Norris
Carl Wallin
Ed Olson
Arts Wallin
Carl Westin
Lloyd Carlson
Sherwood
Concordia
Ralph Clark
Grand Island
Nebr
Abilene Field Trip for Third and Fourth Graders
Six carloads of students from a local school, led by Mrs Francis Cornett and parent sponsors, spent a day in Abilene. They visited Eisenhower Park, toured the Army Tank, Steam Engine, Eisenhower Museum and home, Old Abilene Town, the City Library children’s dept, and viewed world dolls before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cornett
Abilene
Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Museum
Eisenhower
Old Abilene Town
City Library
Children’s Dept
Lervolds and Milners Weekend Visit in Wichita
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and Eugene visited with relatives in Wichita. Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jimmy joined the trip with Joy Milner for a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Lervold
Eugene
Dale Lervold
Jimmy
Joy Milner
Wichita
Our 1061 Honor Roll Subscriptions Update
Our 1061 honor roll notes new and renewal subscriptions received this past week. Fred Larson and Joseph Johnson are among the contributors in this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Larson
Joseph
Johnson
My Day Was Brightened by My Son’s Love
A Kansas mother describes a rough morning erased by her young son's embrace and a loving kiss. Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland recalls how hearing I love you, Mother transformed her mood and eased her cares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Johnson
Courtland
Kansas
Birthday dinners honor multiple anniversaries and birthdays
Belleville and surrounding towns celebrate numerous birthday anniversaries with dinners and gatherings. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Mr and Mrs L Richards among many relatives visiting from Belleville Superior Ong York Republic Courtland and Lincoln Nebraska.
Salina Couple Hosts Weekend Visit With Johnsons
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Tholstrup of Salina spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Tholstrup
Salina
Mrs
Reuben Johnson
Mother's Day Dinner Guests About Formosa Belleville
Mrs Bertha Greenberg of Formosa Mr and Mrs Bill Arnold and family and Mrs Unn Gatton were Mothers Day dinner guests of Mrs Eunice Canfield. Afternoon guests were Ms and Mrs Vaughn Stafford and baby of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Greenberg
Formosa
Bill Arnold
Unn Gatton
Eunice Canfield
Vaughn Stafford
Baby
Belleville
Beloit Family Visits Mrs Huser and Mrs McDowell
Mr and Mrs Arlis White and family of Beloit spent the weekend with Mrs Merle Huser and Mrs Theresa McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlis White
Beloit
Merle Huser
Theresa McDowell
Mother's Day Visit Across Salina Friends
Mr and Mrs Al McCall and Gregory of Salina visited Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard for Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al McCall
Gregory
Salina
Carl Norgard
Saturday Supper Guests At Scrivner Residence
Saturday evening visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Glen Scrivner Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mc Intyre and family of Saline for a social supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Scrivner
David
Byran
Donald McIntyre
Saline
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Guests of Cardwells
Friday evening Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mr Duaine Greenslade were guests of Mr Charley Cardwell and Mrs Cardwell at their home for an informal visit and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Duaine- ‘Greenslade
Mrs
Charley Cardwell
Emery Berry Visits Relatives in Scandia
Emery Berry of Omaha Nebraska is visiting relatives in Scandia for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Berry
Omaha
Nebr
Scandia
Salina Family Hosts Overnight Guests
Mrs. Melvin Huffman and her children visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady in Charla and Kim. Kim then returned home after spending the past week with the Huffmans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Huffman
Salina
Leslie Cady
Charla
Kim
Huffmans
Birth of daughter Valiere Helen Kempkes
Mr and Mrs Henry Kempkes Jr of Wichita announce the birth of a daughter Valiere Helen born May 9 at Republic County hospital Grandparents Rex Ward of Scandia and Henry Kempkes Sr of Belleville Great grandmother Mrs Anna Gunter of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kempkes, Jr
Wichita
Valiere Helen
Republc County Hospital
Rex Ward
Scandia
Henry Kempkes
Ser
Belleville
Anna Gunter
Social Guests Visit Local Residents Over Weekend
Sunday and midweek visits documented in Jewell and nearby towns highlight hospitality. Carl Erickson and Bill joined Maurice Hipolite for supper, while Don Cooper traveled from Colorado to Milwaukee to visit Maudie Farrell, and Edith Forsberg spent a Sunday dinner with Edward Forsberg and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cooper
Colorado
Milwaukee, Wisc
Maudie Farrell
Centennial sale funds Scandia Museum items
Centennia items including plates cups vases creamers and sugar sets salt and pepper sets headscarves hat bands are offered for sale to benefit Scandia Museum. Purchases available at the Library or City Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Museum
Mrs Berggren Guests At Belleville Afternoon
Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Os car Berggren were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
Oscar Berggren
Mabel Nesmith
Belleville
Melhus and Card kin visit Joseph Melhus and Charley Card wells
Mr and Mrs Harold Melhus and Scotty of Hays spent the weekend at the Joseph Melhus and Charley Card well homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Melhus
Scotty of
Hays
Joseph Melhus
Charley Cardwell
Local families share Sunday dinner at Garst home
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin with their sons and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Garst and family visited Mr. and Mrs. James Garst and family for a Sunday dinner and afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Modlin
Darrell Garst
James Garst
Last Week Callers of Mr and Mrs Doctor Named
Last week callers included Mrs Hans Nelson, Mrs Clarence Barber, Mrs O A Johnson and Mrs Milo Johnson visiting Mr and Mrs Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Hans Nelson
Clarence Barber
O. A. Johnson
Milo Johnson
Visitors at Rov. Thomas home include several locals
Last Tuesday and Wednesday visitors at Rov. Thomas home were Mrs. Clarence Barber, Mrs. Ettie Ny strom, Mrs. W. W. Anderson of Republic, Mrs. Mildred Anderson, Mrs. Dora Norgard and Mike, Miss Laura Larson of Kansas City, Mr. Glenn Currie, Cheryl and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moe, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gutscher of Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rov. Thomas
Clarence Barber
Ettie Nystrom
W. W. Anderson
Republic
Mildred Anderson
Dora Norgard
Mike
Laura Larson
Kansas City
Glenn Currie
Cheryl
Jimmy
Hans Nelson
Wm. Moe
Victor Gutscher
Concordia
Angersons Attend School Activities at Roy Thomas Home
Marilyn and Linda Angerson were guests at the Roy Thomas home for four nights last week to take in school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Linda Angerson
Roy Thomas Home
Mr and Mrs Jeorg hosted by Erickson and Bill
Mr and Mrs Matt Jeorg were last Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill. The social visit was noted in local society circles with no further details disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Jeorg
Carl Erickson
Bill
Mrs Stromberg Spends Morning with Mrs Boman
Mrs George Stromberg spent Monday morning with Mrs Godfrey Boman in a social visit that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stromberg
Godfrey Boman
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold Visit Carl Erickson Household
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson, sharing an informal social visit at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lervold
Carl Erickson
Mothers Day Visit Honors at Roy Thomas Home
Saturday evening and Sunday visitors at the Roy Thomas home in Concordia included Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gutscher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie with Cheryl and James, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Anderson and girls, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomas and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Vic Gutscher
Concordia
Glenn Currie
Cheryl
James
Woodrow Anderson
Don Thomas
Gruebers Share Saturday Supper With Strombergs
Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Grueber
Belleville
George Stromberg
Cardwells Host Salina Visitors Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and family of Salina stayed overnight Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell. Mrs Agness Cardwell was a Sunday dinner guest there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cardwell
Salina
Charley Cardwell
Agness Cardwell
Sunday Gathering Of Godfrey Boman and Davis Families
Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys and Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family were Sunday afternoon guests in the home of Mrs Davis. The visit included shared conversation and refreshments in a warm family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Boman
Jack Davis
George Stromberg
Mrs Ettie Nystrom and Laura Larson Guests of Mrs Gunter
Mrs Ettie Nystrom and Laura Larson of Kansas City were Friday dinner guests of Mrs Anna Gunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettie Nystrom
Laura .Lar Son
Kansas City
Anna Gunter
Thursday Evening Guests of Mr and Mrs Danielson
Thursday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson included Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Danielson
Elmer ‘Danielson
Alfred Swanson
Miss Shirley Thompson Moves from Galina to Oklahoma City
Shirley Thompson left Galina on Wednesday for Oklahoma City to begin work after completing a course at Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Thompson
Galina
Oklahoma City
Okla
Brown- Mackie School of Business
Salina
Funeral Service for Ike Smith Attended by Relatives
Mrs. Neal McBride hosted coffee for relatives and friends at the funeral of Ike Smith on Saturday afternoon. Neal McBride and his daughters spent the weekend with his wife before returning to Wichita Sunday evening where he is employed by Reece Construction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal ‘McBridge
Wichita
The
Reece Construction Co
Belleville residents visit Robert Doctor couple
Mr Charley Tallent and Mrs Tallent along with Mr and Mrs George Hill of Belleville called on Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Tallent
George Hill
Belleville
Robert Doctor
Local hosts entertain several couples for Saturday visit
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dunstan and Mrs. Wm Clark were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Davidson
Eugene Dunstan
Wm. Clark
Carl Erickson
Bill
Thursday Afternoon Guests At Mrs. J W Smith Home
Mrs. J W Smith entertained Thursday afternoon guests including Mrs. Clarence Williamson Mrs. Carl Norgard Mrs. Margaret Ramsey and Mrs. Daisy Reed in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Clarence Williamson
Carl Norgard
Margaret Ramsey
Daisy Reed
Sunday Visit By Berry Family To Smith Household
Mr and Mrs Max Berry and their boys were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J W Smith during a family gathering at the Smith home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max.Berry
Hastings Visit To McFarland Family Friends
Mr and Mrs George Hastings of McFarland arrived Friday to spend a week with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper and Mr and Mrs Wm Moe, continuing a pattern of social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hastings
McFarland
Elizabeth Cooper
Wm. Moe
Norris Family Weekend Gatherings Highlight Arizona Visit
Mr and Mrs Arnold Norris of Phoenix Arizona spent the weekend with Mrs Edith Norris. Mr and Mrs Norris Moravek and family were Saturday evening guests and Mr and Mrs Jim Norris and family were Sunday dinner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Norris
Phoenix, Ariz
Edith Norris
Norris Moravek
Jim Norris
Currie Family Visits Honor Mrs Freed Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie of Topeka were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. Hannah Freed. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Currie
Topeka
Hannah Freed
Glenn Currie
Irvin Currie
Mrs Aunt Carlson and family listed in Republic
Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson are identified with Mrs W H McClure Jr Alan and Alana of Republic in this brief social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Carlson
W. H. McClure, Jr
Alan and
Alana
Republic
Hastings Coopers Visit in McFarland and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs George Hastings of McFarland along with Mr and Mrs W BE Cooper of Narka and Mr and Mrs Dennis Cooper of Belleville were Sunday guests of Mrs Elizabeth Cooper. The gathering highlighted family ties and neighborhood hospitality in a small midwestern community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hastings
McFarland
W. BE. Cooper
Narka
Dennis Cooper
Belleville
Elizabeth Cooper
Wm. Moe
Salina Families Visit Parents Over Weekend
Aurie Liz and Mary McBride of Salina spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Neal McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurie, Liz and
Mary McBride
Salina
Mrs
Neal McBride
Local Notables Attend Belleville Family Reunion
Mrs Bill Farrell and family join Mr and Mrs Don Buranti and Mrs Maudie Farrell with Mr and Mrs Raymond Rob, a Belleville family group, plus Jerry Ruggieri and siblings Mic and Bill for a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Farrell
Don Buranti
Maudie’ Farrell
Raymond Robbits
Belleville
Jerry Ruggieri
Mic
Bill
Larson Family Dinner At Mrs Flossie Larson Home
A family dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mrs Flossie Larson. Those present included Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer, Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family, and Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Larson
Harley Shaffer
Harold Larson
Allen Larson
Fogelbergs Welcome Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg
Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family visited Sunday evening with Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.i
Mrs
Richard _ Fogelberg
Lena Fogelberg
Don
Scandia Community Club Meets Tonight at 8 P M
The Scandia Community club holds its regular meeting at the City Office tonight, Thursday May 18 at 8 p.m. The club will sell 93 years of Scandia history books and discuss other important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Ofice
CAC Meeting Set at City Office May 18 9 A M
The C A C will convene at the City Office on Thursday morning May 18 at nine o clock. Attendees urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A.C
Triple L Club Meets May 11 with Pinochle Prizes
Mrs Roy Thomas hosted the Triple L club at her home on Thursday May 11 with 14 members present and Mrs Glenn Currie as a guest. After the business meeting four pinochle tables awarded prizes to Mrs D A Johnson Mrs Merle Haser and Mrs Benny Lervold. A lovely lunch followed and the club plans to meet again with Mrs Merle Haser on Thursday May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Glenn Currie
D. A. Johnson
Merle Haser
Benny Lervold
Vernon Nelson Buys Toy Shop in Concordia
Vernon Nelson son of Ernest Nelson of Scandia purchased the Toy Shop in Concordia from Mr and Mrs Orval Locke last week. The store is well known across North Central Kansas and reputed to offer the largest selection of toys and hobby merchandise between Kansas City and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Swede) Nelson
Ernest Nelson
Scandia
Concordia
Orval Locke
Kansas
Kansas City
Denver
Lutheran Church in Changing America Meeting
The ALCW of the Amana Lutheran church met in the church parlors on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Lena Fogelberg led scripture and prayer and directed the program titled The Lutheran Church in Changing America. Lunch was provided by a group of named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.C.W
Amana Lutheran Church
Lena Fogelberg
The
Lutheran Church
America
Frank Lervold
Harvey Hammer
Duaine Greenslade
Arnt Carlson
Vernon Erickson
Ralph Rasmussen
Arnold J. Perry
Local Families Connected Through Shared Ties
Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and family, the Jack Thull family of Cawker City, and the Clarence Aspegren and Duaine Greenslade households are listed together, indicating a social or kinship link among these families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aspegren
Jack Thull
Cawker City
Clarence Aspegren
Duaine Greenslade
Salina Family Visits Berggrens for Weekend
Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and family of Salina spent Saturday night and Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McIntyre
Salina
Grant Berggren
Perry and Aspegren families host Sunday guests
Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and Anne were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family. The visit reflected a cordial social gathering among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold J. Perry
Anne
Delbert Aspegren
Inner guests share Sunday visit withYiuden hosts
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Roger were Sunday inner guests of Mr and Mrs QO3car Yiuden, enjoying a cordial afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Anderson
Roger
Qo3car Yiuden
Mrs. Nesmith Visits Relatives in Scandia
Mrs. Mabel Nesmith from Belleville visited relatives in Scandia on Wednesday and was a supper guest of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Nesmith
Belleville
Scandia
Grant Berggren
Berggrens Attend Sunday Evening Visit with Burandts
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Don Burandt in a social visit noted by the local society column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
Don Burandt
Weekend Guests From Kansas City Visit Mrs Hohman
Weekend guests of Mrs Anna Hohman were Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey and Gary Dick Ement Mr and Mrs Bob Pence and Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family all of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hohman
Jewell Winfrey
Gary
Dick Ement
Bob Pence
Dale Price
Kansas City
Davis and Berggren Families Gather for Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and their boys visited Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Grant Berggren joined the gathering with Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and family of Salina and Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner with David and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
Don McIntyre
Salina
Glen Scrivner
David and
Bryan
Sunday Dinner Guests From Three States Visit
Mrs. Anna Hohmar hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Jewell City, Gene Barkley of Lincoln Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and family of Republic.
Family Dinner At Ada Aspegren Home
A Sunday gathering at Mrs. Ada Aspegren residence drew relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson and Judith Mrs. Minnie Anderson the Loren Carlgren family Clyde Norris Belleville George Larson Larry Lorraine Ronnie Fredrickson Dean Sothers and girls with afternoon callers from Republic and local Larson families including Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren Norman Sankey and girls and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Aspegren
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Minnie Anderson
Loren Carlgren
Clyde Norris
Belleville
George Larson
Larry
Lorraine
Ronnie Fred‘rickson
Dean Sothers
Wallace Aspegren
Norman Sankey
All
Republic
Robert Larson
Richard Larson
Kevin
Scandia High shines at regional track meet in Manhattan
Scandia High athletes led by Reece Currie and Erickson posted strong showings at the regional track meet in Manhattan with Currie winning the 220 yard dash in 23.9 seconds and placing in the 100 yard dash, Reece taking pole vault at 11 feet 4 inches, Erickson finishing fifth in shot put and sixth in discus, while Reece and Currie qualified for state in Wichita. Scandia placed sixth among fifty teams as Blue Rapids topped the meet with 29½ points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High
Manhattan
Bob Curerne
Carl Reece
Jim Erickson
Reece
Currie
Wichita
Scandia
Blue Rapids
Courtland
Wakefield
Wilsey
Clyde
Jamestown
Pike Trail League
P.T.L
Jewell
Burr Oak
Jewelki
Simpson
Randall
Cawker City
Burr
Grades Take Meet 4 at Courtland Invitational
The Scandia grade school track team scored 52 percent at the Courtland invitational on May 1. Don Boswell won three events 50 100 and 220 yards. Thomas placed second in pole vault and third in discus and broad jump. The 220 yard relay finished second. In B division Guston won the 50 yard dash with Nylund third. Fogelberg won pole vault and Loring placed in high jump and broad jump. In late April Scandia hosted a three team meet with Scandia 77 points Kackley 59.4 and Norway 44.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Scandia
Kackley
Republic
Norway
Don Boswell
Thomas
Lester Guston
Nylund
Gustin
Fogelberg
Loring
Social Hour Club Meeting At May 12 Hosted By Mrs Farlee
Mrs Merlyn Farlee hosted the Social Hour club on May 12 with twelve members present. Officers called the meeting to order and roll included Our Mothers’ Day. Minutes were read and approved, a get well card thanked Mrs Vie Berggren. The group will meet May 19 at Mrs Glenn Farlee’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlyn Farlee
Birthday Club Honors Anniversaries At May 15 Gathering
Mrs. George Cardwell hosted the Birthday Club on Monday afternoon May 15 to honor her anniversary. Members visiting and playing pinochle included Mrs. George Christie Mrs. Wm Moe Mrs. Russell DeWitt Mrs. Lars Norgard Mrs. Anna Hohman Mrs. J W Smith and Mrs Ben Denoyer. Mrs C W Strom served as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
George Christie
Wm. Moe
Russell DeWitt
Lars Norgard
Anna Hohman
J. W. Smith
Ben Denoyer
C. W. Strom
Larson Family Readers Join Republic Birthday Event
Mrs George Larson and family join Mr and Mrs Don Larson and family Mr and Mrs Robert Larson and family Mr and Mrs Richard Larson and Kevin and Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey and girls of Republic for a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Don Larson
Robert Larson
Richard Larson
Kevin
Norman Sankey
Republic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Concordia Park
Thornton Doctor
Doctor
Clayton Kauer
Ben Doctor
Marjorie
Lawrence
Nellie Wells
L. §. Richards
Warren Nelson
Superior
Chris Nelson
Myrtle Grubb
Zac Powers
Jess Thomas
Ben Desoyer
Steven
Lee Loring
Bette Lea
C. B. Stensaas
John Graham
Glenn Stensaas
Bob Able
Lee. Loring
Richard Loring
Glenn Loring
Maurice Hipolite
Edith Forsberg
Edward Forsberg
Door
Johnny
Congo, Cuba
Notich
Triple L
TOY Shop
Jim Davis
Anna Hohmar
Gene Barkley
Lincoln
Vic Brown
Birthday Club
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