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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

6

D D D Club Hosts Leora Loring and Norma Agpegren

The D D D Club met at the Loring home Monday evening with Misses Lenora Isaacson Clare Blanky and Verna Wallin among the guests. Prizes were won by Miss Clarice Wallin and Miss Ruth Ahrens for pinochle with others tying for palloping. apple pie alamode and coffee were served.

Leora Loring Norma Agpegren Loring Lenora Isaacson Clare Blanky Verna Clarice Wallin Gayl Tedrow Lucille English Jeannette Ruth Ahrens Maye Roberts Wilma Shivvers Clara Blanke Verna Wallin

Seniors Entertained by Mr and Mrs Miller at Home

Mr and Mrs F L Miller entertained seniors at their home Tuesday evening with games and a two course lunch. The event honored sponsor Miss Jessie Nichol and a group of senior girls and senior men named in attendance.

F. L. Miller Jessie Nichol Evelyn Brown Arlene Hugos Helen Brown Faye Cady Vivian Nelson Virginia Lee Marshall Alice Coldazier Georgina Johnson Ardith Curtis Ronald Acree George Thompson LeRoy Nelson Kenneth Danielson Ralph Hawkins Herbert Johnson Bill Goodwin Ralph Jensen

Hi Lo Club Hosts Honor Highland Evening

Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom hosted the Hi Lo Club at their home Tuesday night with members including Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Belleville Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson Mr and Mrs H L Hampton Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Iona and Billy and Dr and Mrs O G Lowell and Donald Prizes were awarded to Mr Hampton Mrs Sederlin Mr Norris and Mr Anderson A potluck lunch was served.

L. G. Nystrom Clyde Norris Belleville ElRene Sederlin Algor Anderson H. L. Hampton Carl Hammer Iona Billy O. G. Lowell Donald Hampton Sederlin Norris Anderson

U and I Art Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Olson's Home

Mrs E T Olson acted as hostess to the U and I Art Club Friday afternoon. Mrs E C Wires attended as a guest. Members present included Mrs O M Hardtaker, Mrs Mary Creager, Mrs C V Haggman, Mrs H L Hampton, Mrs Chris Nelson, Mrs F L Miller, Mrs Lena Lloyd, Mrs George Jeandebeur, Mrs R E Cooper, Mrs Jess Ward and Miss Mary West.

E. T. Olson U. and I. Art Club E. C. Wires O. M. Hardtaker Mary Creager C. V. Haggman H. L. Hampton Chris Nelson F. L. Miller Lena Lloyd George Jeandebeur R. E. Cooper Jess Ward Mary West

Entertains Wednesday Club at Mrs Ostberg’s home

Mrs Gustava Ostberg hosted the Wednesday Club on a recent Wednesday. Twelve members attended including guests Mrs Axel Smith Mrs C J Hugos and Mrs Lloyd Norris in a cordial afternoon gathering.

Gustava Ostberg Axel Smith C. J. Hugos Lloyd Norris

District 88 Club gathers with Ostberg as hostess

District 88 Club met with Mrs Gustava Ostberg as hostess Friday afternoon. Twelve members were present and the guests were Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay Jr and Mrs Walter Berry.

District 88 Gustava Ostberg Thomas Hay,Jr Walter Berry

Birthday Guests Celebrate Mrs Sophia Johnson

Sunday afternoon guests in celebration of Mrs Sophia Johnsons birthday included Mary Johnson Ed Johnson Elmer Danielson and families Charles Gabrielson and sons Ed Kauer Cline Kauer and families Floyd Kauer Shir ley Carl Swanson and Charles Martin Johnson Norman Mark er Lindecrantz Robert Charles Johnson family Charles Anderson family Grover Simmons and Donna Theodore Danielson and Lars Brown attendees.

Sophia Johnson Mary Johnson Ed Johnson Elmer Danielson Charles Gabrielson Ed Kauer Cline Kauer Floyd Kauer Shirley Carl Swanson Charles Martin Johnson Norman Marker Lindecrantz Robert Charles Johnson Charles Anderson Grover Simmons Donna Theodore Danielson Lars Brown

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Rasmussen at 4 Basket Event

A Sunday gathering honored Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen for her birthday with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Will Street and family, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson and Alice Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and family.

R. A. Rasmussen Rasmussen Will Street Reuben Fredrickson Alice Louise Leslie Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Ada Aspegren

Mrs Ada Aspegren was guest of honor at a surprise basket dinner held Sunday at her home for her birthday. Attending were Mr Clyde Norris and Miss Dorothy Aspegren of Belleville Miss Norma Aspegren Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters and Mr and Mrs George C Larson and family.

Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Dorothy Aspegren Belleville Norma Aspegren Carrol Anderson George C. Larson

Bergstroms Visit With Swenson and Swanson on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom visited Sunday evening with Miss Anna Swenson and Will Swanson.

Oscar Bergstrom Miss Anna Swenson Will Swanson

Entertain With Buffet Supper At Mr and Mrs Freed Home

Mr and Mrs C H Freed hosted a Tuesday evening buffet supper followed by Chinese checkers and bridge. Guests included Misses Rita West Ruby Johnson Jessie Nichol Marianne Ozment Trella Reiber Cornelia Furry Dolorey Miller June Freed and Messrs Marvin Rosene Dallas Nylund Norman Currie John Nystrom Ray Bettis Louis Stofer Jake Stofer Jr and Herbert Shde.

C. H. Freed Rita West Ruby Johnson Jessie Nichol Marianne Ozment Trella Reiber Cornelia Furry Dolorey Miller June Freed Marvin Rosene Dallas Nylund Norman Currie John Nystrom Ray Bettis Louis Stofer Jake Stofer, Jr Herbert Shde

Mary West Hosts Faculty and Friends Gathering

Miss Mary West entertained the school faculty and friends at her home Monday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hardtaker, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cummings, Mrs. E. C. Wires, Mrs. C. H. Freed, Herbert Shde and the Misses Dolores Miller, Rita West, Ruby Johnson, Blanche Hageman, Trella Reiber, Marianne Ozment, Cornelia Furry and Jessie Nichol.

Mary West F. L. Miller O. M. Hardtaker C. C. Cummings E. C. Wires C. H. Freed Herbert Shde Dolores Miller Rita West Ruby Johnson Blanche Hageman Trella Reiber Marianne Ozment Cornelia Furry Jessie Nichol

Trinity Group Hosts Mrs Reuben Johnson at Lutheran Meeting

Mrs Reuben Johnson entertained the Trinity Group of the Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Bill Free and child ren of Courtland Mrs Orin Thom as and others. Members present were Mrs C M Willis Mrs William Wilson Mrs Oscar Bergstrom and Rev M C Linnerson.

Reuben Johnson Trinity The Lutheran Church Bill Free Courtland Orin Thomas Floyd Eichelberger Marvin Bemis Duane Greenslade R. A. Rasmussen Charles Berggren Carl Hammer Billy Frank Lervold Marpie C. M. Willis William Wilson Oscar Bergstrom Wilbur Leckberg Joe Johnson M. C. Linnerson

U. and I Club Hosts Guests and Prizes

The U. and I Club met at Mrs. Darrell Standly’s home on Wednesday of last week. Guests included Mrs. Charles Othberg Mrs. Frank Sallman Ruth Mrs. Walter Sallman and baby and Miss Ethel Russell. Contest prize went to Mrs. George Freed and the guess box to Mrs. Alfred Freed.

U. and I. Club U. and I Club Darrell Standly Charles Othberg Frank Sallman Ruth Walter Sallman Baby Ethel Russell George Freed Alfred Freed

Scandia Rebekah Lodge Holds May Meeting

The Scandia Rebekah lodge met May 12 with Mrs. Addie Doctor presiding. Business was completed and the next meeting on May 26 will feature officer elections. Members are urged to attend and lunch will be provided by Lulu Martin and Ruby Fordum.

Scandia Rebekah Lodge Addie Noble Grand Lulu Martin Ruby Fordum

Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer

Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer celebrated their third wedding anniversary with a basket dinner at their home on Sunday. Attending were the Hammer family and relatives including Mr and Mrs Charles Barleen and family, Mr and Mrs George Barleen and daughter, Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and family, Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family, Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and children.

Harold Hammer Hammer Charles Barleen George Barleen Lars Hammer Lloyd Hammer Benny Lervold Harvey Hammer Carl Hammer

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Nyström In Jamestown Row

Mrs. L. G. Nystrom hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr. Nystrom s birthday. Attending were Lois Jean Nystrom and the Nelsons of Jamestown with their family E W Burns G A Nystrom Joe Johnson and family John Nystrom plus the honoree. Lois Jean visited the Nelsons following the dinner.

L. G. Nystrom Mr. Nystrom Lois Jean Nystrom Harry Nelson Jamestown E. W. Burns G. A. Nystrom Joe Johnson John Nystrom Lois Jean Nelson’s

Picnic Dinner for Iver Hammer Sunday School Class

Iver Hammer led a Sunday School class picnic dinner west of Norway on Sunday. Participants included Charles Satterfield Charles Carlgren Arnold Medlin and Glenn Larson.

Iver Hammer Norway Mr. Hammer Charles Satterfield Charles Carlgren Arnold Medlin Glenn Larson

Mrs. H. C. Grandall Returns to Kansas City After Visit

Mrs. H. C. Grandall returned to Kansas City on Tuesday of last week following a stay with her sister Mrs. E. T. Olson and Mr. Olson.

Norgard Wedding Anniversary Observed At Home

Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard hosted a basket dinner Sunday to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay sr Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max Mr and Mrs G Christie Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and Ilene Ira Berry and Walter Hawkins.

Oscar Norgard

Afternoon quilting session at Mrs Ostberg home

A Monday afternoon quilting gathering took place at the home of Mrs. Gustavo Ostberg. Attending were Mrs. Richard Loring, Mrs. Thomas Hay Jr, Mrs. Walter Berry, Mrs. C J Hugos, Mrs. Victor Herrman, Mrs. E W Burns, Mrs. Axel Smith, Mrs. Loring, Mrs. Ostberg and Miss Elaine Loring.

Gustavo Ostberg Richard Loring Thomas Hay, Jr Walter Berry C. J. Hugos Victor Herrman E. W. Burns Axel Smith Loring Ostberg Elaine Loring

Goodwins hosts and graduates attend Phillipsburg exercises

Mr and Mrs Jim Goodwin and Alice traveled to Phillipsburg Friday for the high school commencement and returned Saturday Miss Leola Mulke niece of Mr Goodwin and a graduate and her brother Everett returned with them to visit Mr and Mrs Walter Henry stayed at the Goodwin home Friday and Saturday

Jim Goodwin Alice Phillipsburg Leola Mulke Goodwin Everett Walter Henry Goodwin Home

Bruce couple guests of Lars Hammer and Iver

Mr and Mrs Grant Cooper of Bruce Wisconsin were guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer and Iver on Wednesday of last week. The Coopers formerly lived in the Norway community and were en route home after visiting their daughters in California and Oregon.

Grant Cooper Bruce, Wisc Lars Hammer Iver Cooper Norway California Oregon

Couple from Cowles Visit Mrs Meade Friends Visit Red Cloud

Mr and Mrs Ora Chapman of Cowles Nebraska were Thursday afternoon and overnight guests of Mrs May Meade. Mrs Meade accompanied them home Friday and they visited relatives at Cowles and Red Cloud Nebraska before returning Monday morning.

Ora Chapman Cowles Nebr May Meade

English family spends weekend with Lucerne grandparents

The Misses Lucille and Ardith English, Walter, Dick and Norman English visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Mowry in Lucerne on Saturday night and Sunday. They returned Sunday night with Mrs. W. S. English who had stayed in Lucerne for a week.

Lucille Ardith English Walter, Dick and Norman English Mry

Visitors at Nystrom Home Highlight Local Gatherings

Mrs Arthur Jensen and her son visited Mrs G A Nystrom Thurgg in the afternoon. Guests included Mrs Bill Free of Courtland, Mrs Carl Hammer and son, Mrs Joe Johnson and Leo, Mrs George Stromberg and Evelyn, and Mrs Wilbur Leckberg and daughter.

Arthur Jensen G. A. Nystrom

Englund Family Heads to District Conference in Des Moines

Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Englund and their sons left Wednesday to attend the District Conference in Des Moines hosted by the Methodist Church led by former pastor Rev. B. W. Selin. They will also visit their Ames, Iowa, charters.

J. E. Englund

Nelsons Attend Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Commencement

Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson with Gloria and Adolphus, joined by Mrs Amanda Maxell and Miss Vernice Swanson, and Mr and Mrs John Carlson, left Sunday for Kansas City Missouri to attend the May 17 commencement at First Lutheran Church for Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. Miss Yvonne Nelson, daughter of the Nelsons, is in the graduating class.

Adolph Nelson Gloria and Adolphus Amanda Maxell Vernice Swanson John Carlson Kansas City Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing First Lutheran Church Yvonne Nelson Nelson

Chicago minister guest of Swensen family in Concordia

Rev. F. A. Bonander of Chicago Illinois stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ss J Swensen from Wednesday to Monday morning. He also visited his uncle C. T Bonander in Concordia during the trip.

F. A. Bonander Chicago, Ill Ss. J. Swensen Rev. Bonander C. T. Bonander Concordia

Bemis family visits Ellison in Blue Springs

Mr and Mrs Marvin Bemis and daughters visit Mr and Mrs Max Ellison and family at Blue Springs Nebraska. Ellison has made a very rapid recovery from burns suffered two weeks earlier.

Marvin Bemis Max Ellison Blue Springs Nebr Ellison

Mrs. Caulson Returns Home From Visit in Kansas City

Mrs. Raymond Caulson returned to her Kansas City home after spending a week with her mother Mrs. Amana Maxell.

Raymond Caulson Kansas City Amana Maxell

Miss Dolores Miller Attends Phi Delta Chi Formal

Miss Dolores Miller was a weekend guest at the S. W. Hazlett home in Emporia and attended the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity spring formal Saturday evening.

Dolores Miller S. W. Hazlett Emporia Phi Delta Chi Fraternity

Birthday Supper Honored Arlis White In Small Gathering

Mrs May White hosted a birthday supper Wednesday for Arlis White with guests Arlis and Bobby White and Harold Chester McDowell. Portland visitors Mr and Mrs Victor Johnson stayed with Mr and Mrs A D Johnson at dinner Sunday. Belleville guests Mr and Mrs Joe Bundy and family visited Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith Sunday afternoon.

May White Arlis Bobby White Harold Chester McDowell Victor Johnson Portland, Ore Minnesota A. D. Johnson Joe Bundy Belleville W.C. Nesmith

Local visitors and family gatherings update

John Tingstrom returned Friday from Washington State after a year there to visit his mother Mrs. Adelia Farlee. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Henninger of Jewell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Chilcott and Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Sunday.

John Tingstrom Washington State Adelia Farlee W. S. Henninger Jewell Ray Chilcott Joyce Johnson

Bergstroms Honor Rydell Birthday With Visiting Guests

Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs C P Rydell to honor Mr Rydell s birthday. Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and children were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Duane Johnson and Jacqueline.

Oscar Bergstrom Mrs. C. P. Rydell Mr. Rydell Glenwood Freed Am Duane Johnson Jacqueline

Local social visits mark birthday celebration in town

Mr and Mrs Glenn Root of Brewster visited Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and family and Mrs Myrt le Grubb on Monday and Tuesday Thelma Larson and Harold and Joyce Rasmussen joined Evelyn and Junior Rasmussen for Evelyns birthday observance

Glenn Root Brewster Chris Nelson Thelma Larson Harold and Joyce Rasmussen Evelyn Junior Rasmussen

Mrs. J. J. Smith Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs. J. J. Smith arrived home Thursday evening after visiting her daughter Mrs. Chas. Rafter and Rev. Rafter in Columbus.

J. J. Smith Columbus Chas. Rafter Rev. Rafter

Freeman and Petersons Visit Mrs Sothers

Mr and Mrs Arthur Freeman and children of Courtland visit Mrs Eva Sothers along with Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson and Mrs Belle Ettey on a Sunday afternoon.

Arthur Freeman Courtland Alvin Peterson Belle Ettey Eva Sothers

Weekend Guests and Travelers Visit Clay Center Neb

Mrs R E Cooper and daughters and Miss Eldred Boman were weekend guests of Misses Eve and Roberta Sandborn at Clay Center. Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren Dean and Mr and Mrs Carl Wallin and sons drove to Clay Center Neb Sunday.

R. E. Cooper Eldred Boman Eve and Roberta Sandborn Clay Center Noble Isaacson Loren Dean Carl Wallin

Regional track meet attendance and social visits noted

A. D. Johnson, Herbert and Mar nard, O. M. Hardtaker and C. C. Cummings traveled to Smith Center Saturday for the regional track meet in which Herbert took part. Mrs. Lottie Lervold and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson and family were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free and children of Courtland Sunday evening.

A. D. Johnson Herbert Marnard O. M. Hardtaker C. C. Cummings Smith Center Lottie Lervold Reuben Johnson Bill Free Courtland

Vincent Couple Visits Rachael Vincent This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bert Vincent of Concordia visited Mrs Rachael Vincent on Sunday. Reference is made to The Scandia Hatchery for Spring Fries with page notes 21p 22.

Bert Vincent Concordia Rachael Vincent Scandia

Family visit from Fairbury large Nebraska reunion

Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell Mrs Francis Palacek and daughter and Mrs Eva Sothers drove to Munden Tuesday afternoon to meet Mr Palacek of Fairbury Neb who returned with them to visit at the Florell home.

Conrad Florell Francis Palacek Eva Sothers Munden Palacek Fairbury Nebr Florell

Local residents share weekend visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Frank Boalen and family and Miss Nellie Burbank of Miltonvale visited J T Davis and C W Holzapfel on Friday. Sunday guests included A W Morgan and A D Morgan of Concordia and Miss Alta Sewart of Hollis. Others, including families of Hahn and Sothers, hosted by Ellsworth and Lovewell area residents.

Frank Boalen and Sons Nellie Burbank Miltonvale J. T. Davis C. W. Holzapfel Duane Johnson Jacqueline A. W. Morgan Concordia Alta Sewart A. D. Morgan Hollis

Reece couple return from Port Arthur Texas

Mr and Mrs C O Reece returned Saturday evening from Port Arthur Texas where they spent the past week. They were accompanied to Texas by Mr and Mrs Jack Moe who returned with them as far as Kansas City. Mrs Ole Hanson and Ruby and Oscar Mr and Mrs Harold Hanson and son Mr and Mrs Ralph Hanson and daughters and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hanson of Randall were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and children Sunday.

Mrs. C. O. Reece Port Arthur Texas Jack Moe Kansas City Ole Hanson Ruby Oscar Harold Hanson Ralph Hanson Gilbert Hanson Randall Elmer Melby

Weekend Guests At Anderson Home

Philroy Henry was a weekend guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry were dinner guests at the Anderson home Sunday.

Philroy Henry J. O. Anderson Mrs Walter Henry Anderson

Mrs Ernest Dicke and Marcia Visit Swenson Home

Mrs. Ernest Dicke and Marcia were Saturday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Swenson during a supper gathering.

Ernest Dicke Marcia Clarence Swenson

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