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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1960

Page

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YWCA Installation Service Held With Y Teens

The YWCA and Y-Teens met May 9 at the schoolhouse for a joint installation service themed around the 23rd Psalm. Officers for the YWCA and Y-Teens were installed by Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and Mrs. Harvey Hammer, with worship led by Mrs. Arnold J. Perry.

YWCA Arnold J. Perry Joe N. Johnson Harvey. Hammer Axel Jensen Harvey Hammer Verney Erickson Andy Thompson Arnold Perry Alva Thompson O. W. Erickson George Larson Lena Fogelberg Edith Norris Harold Hammer Chester Erickson

Youth Center Open House Highlights First Year

Scandia Youth Center held an open house on May 7 to mark its first year. The center operates Saturdays 7 to 12 sponsored by two sets of parents. tickets are 30 cents or four for a dollar. Over 200 attendees enjoyed free coffee and doughnuts.

Scandia Andy Thompson Harold Larson Glenn Currie Clarence Gile Richard Fogelberg Frank Milner Maxine Erickson George Larson George Cardwell Jack Reece Dale Lewellyn Diane Perry Cheryl Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Bob Currie Martha Robison Judy Freed Beverly McBride Dean Milner Peggy Erickson Sonja Olsen Larry Larsos Linda Erickson

Hammer Hosts Open House for Silver Wedding Anniversary

The children of Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer hosted an open house at their home on Sunday May 15 to honor the couple s 25th wedding anniversary. Spring flowers decorated the rooms as 152 guests registered at the guest book with Sonia and Betty Hammer in charge. Mrs Iver Hammer and Mrs Benny Lervold served punch while Miss Joyce Hammer and Mrs Darrell Zohn poured coffee. A hand embroidered linen cloth from Japan draped the table and a wedding cake with candles flanked its center.

Harold Hammer Hammer Home Sonia Betty Hammer Iver Hammer Benny Lervold Joyce Hammer Darrell Zohn Japan

Baby Shower Honors Mrs. Joseph McDonald at Luncheon

Mrs. Joseph McDonald was honored with a baby shower and luncheon at the home of Mrs. Glenn Loring on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Everett Johnson Mrs. Bill Reece Mrs. Do Larson Mrs. Earl Melby Mrs. George Nielson Mrs. Ford R. Miller Mrs. Russell Lervold Mrs. Robert Lervold Mrs. Max Berry Mrs. Norman Sankey of Republic Mrs. Kenneth Tuley Mrs. Duane Trauer Mrs. Ted Maupin Mrs. Max Thompson Mrs. Jack Reece the guest of honor and the hostess.

Joseph McDonald Glenn Loring Everett Johnson Bill’ Reece Do, Larson Earl Melby George Nielson Ford R. Miller Russell Lervold Robert Lervold Max Berry Norman Sankey Republic Kenneth Tuley Duane Trauer Ted Maupin

Farm House Studio Reopens With Silk Screen Prints

Courtland Art Guild presents Larry Kaneman of Pasadena California during the 1960 opening on Sunday May 22 from 2 to 6 pm. The studio will be open Saturdays and Sundays 7 to 5 or by appointment with contact numbers FR 42684 and FR 42521. Guild members include Ivan Lindblad Gladys Smies Alma Olson Gloria Nondorf Frances Ramsey Sara Robb and Dorothy Johnson.

Courtland Art Guild Larry Kaneman Pasadena Calif Guild Ivan Lindblad Gladys Smies Alma Olson Gloria Nondorf Frances Ramsey Sara Robb Dorothy Johnson

Wedding Anniversary Party At Jewell Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill attended a wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite at their home in Jewell on Friday evening.

Carl Erickson Bill Maurice Hipolite Jewell

Our 1960 Honor Roll Subscriptions Received

New and renewal subscriptions listed for the past week include Mrs H J McLaurin Dearborn Mich Sherman Robison Raymond Thompson Topeka Jack Smith and Ernest M Reed New clients are noted.

H. J. McLaurin New Dearborn Mich Sherman Robison Raymond Thompson Topeka Jack Smith Ernest M. Reed

Why slumber parties name stays even without sleep

Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas notes a night of giggling talking secrets and pillow fights at casual gatherings. No beds or sleep occur yet the group talks walks and stacks bedding while fascination with the term slumber party persists.

Sserdahl Boosters 4H Club Meeting Highlights Projects

The Sserdahl Boosters 4H club met May 2 with Steven Sandell presenting a woodworking project and samples, Donna Runit discussing her calf project, Roger Freed delivering a health talk, and Sharon Freed demonstrating how to freeze strawberries. Hosts were the Oren Reeds, per Ronald Odell.

Sserdahl Boosters 4H Club Steven Sandell Donna Runit Roger Freed Sharon Freed Oren Reeds Ronald Odell

Legion baseball meeting at Legion Hall

The American Legion calls all boys interested in playing and their dads to a meeting at Legion Hall on Thursday May 19 at 8 o clock.

American Legion the Legion Hall

Brownie Scout Meeting Reports Lunch Duties

Nine girls and one leader attended the Brownie Scout meeting on Monday afternoon. Janice Odell served lunch, and Betty Jo Tedrow will serve lunch at the next gathering.

Brownie Janice Odell Betty Jo Tedrow

Willing Workers Move Meeting to May 19 at Church

The Willing Workers group has changed its date to May 19 and will meet at the Methodist church. A Silent Auction will raise funds for missionary work.

Methodist Church

Triple L Club Meeting Notes from May 12

The Triple L club met on Thursday May 12 with Mrs George Fike Jr as hostess. Fifteen members attended and played pinochle at four tables. Lunch was served by the hostess and the group set a follow up meeting with Mrs Duaine Greenslade on May 26.

Triple L George Fike, Jr Duaine Greenslade

Card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Sankey in Republic

Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey of Republic entertained Saturday evening with a card party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Melby, Mr and Mrs Max Berry, Mr and Mrs Don Larson, Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold, Mr and Mrs Bob Lervold, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley, Mr and Mrs Max Thompson, Mrs and Mrs Everett Johnson, Mr and Mrs Glen Loring, and Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald.

Norman Sankey Republic Earl Melby Max Berry Don Larson Russell Lervold Bob Lervold Kenneth Tuley Max Thompson Everett Johnson Glen, Loring Joseph McDonald

Farewell Potluck Honored Davis Family Before Move

Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Davis and their sons were honored guests at a farewell potluck hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson. Attending were Mrs. Blank of Wichita Pastor and Mrs. George Nielson and sons Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe Dr. C. V. Haggman Miss Blanche Haggman Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and Joyce Mrs. Olga Hugos Gladys Mrs. Alice Hammer Mrs. Ruby Berry Mrs. Eva Stolander Mrs. Harry Appel and Mr. and Mrs. Isaacson.

Beecher Davis Belleville Frank Isaacs Davis Blank Wichita George Nielson and Stanley Moe C. V. Haggman Blanche Haggman Carl Hammer Joyce Olga Hugos Gladys Alice Hammer Ruby Berry Eva Stolander Harry Appel Isaacson

Larson and family visit Ada Aspegren on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Don Larson and family spent Sunday evening with Mrs Ada Aspegren in a social gathering, sharing time and conversation in a neighborly visit.

Don Larson Ada Aspegren

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson Visit Hamilton Waite Family

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite, sharing a quiet afternoon at their home.

Lloyd Nelson Hilton Waite

Salina Hosts Family Guests On Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Naomi Havel and Janice of Salina with Bob Nylund and Eric B Erickson visited Sunday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Joh Nylund and family. In the evening Mr and Mrs Ole Erickson and family also called.

Naomi Havel Janice Salina Bob Nylund Eric B Erickson Joh Nylund Ole Erickson

Sunday Evening Visits Reported Across Several Homes

Mr and Mrs George Larson visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren of Republic. Mr and Mrs J H Nunn of Courtland were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Reece. Mrs Bob Miller and daughters Jeanne and Julie of Goodwell Oklahoma visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen.

George Larson Wallace Aspegren Republic J. H. Nunn Courtland Carl Reece Bob Miller Jeanne Julie Goodwell, Okla Ralph Rasmussen

Linden Family Visits Highlight Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Orville Linden spent Monday with Mr and Mrs W E Linden in a family visit that showcased neighborly ties and shared time among local residents.

Orville Linden Mrs W. E. Linden

Mrs Reed and Family Visit in Oceano Calif

Mrs Jim Reed and her children from Oceano California spent Tuesday with Mrs Maurine Larson and her family.

Jim Reed Oceano, Calif Maurine Larson

Belleville trio visits Frank Lervold home Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lervold and Jim of Belleville spent Monday evening at the Frank Lervold home.

Dale Lervold Jim Belleville Frank Lervold

Thursday Coffee Guests of Mrs Eastvedt Listed

Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs E M Eastvedt included Mrs Axel Smith Mrs Anna McBride Mrs Alice Hammer and Rev and Mrs Knutsen of Norway visiting the household.

E. M. Eastvedt Axel Smith Anna McBride Alice Hammer Knutsen Norway

Sunday Guests Share Meal with Larson Family

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Maurine Larson and family included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tebow and family of Courtland, Howard and Arlene Tebow of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Linden. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Linden of Republic.

Maurine Larson Earl Tebow Courtland Howard Arlene Tebow Concordia W. E. Linden Glenwood Linden Republic

Belleville and Linn Residents Visit Van Nortwicks

Mr and Mrs Warren Scott and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick, Linn and Mark.

Warren Scott Belleville Ralph Moe Elmer van Nortwick Linn Mark

Stafford family visits Walters in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stafford and family and Mrs. Florence Stafford spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walters and family of Belleville.

Dale Stafford Florence Stafford Ralph Walters Belleville

Minnie Anderson Attends Funeral of John Stanton

Mrs. Minnie Anderson and Frank Isaacson and Mrs. Harry Appel spent Wednesday visiting and later attended the John Stanton funeral at the Ada Lutheran church in Kackley.

Minnie Anderson Frank Isaacson Harry Appel John Stanton Ada Lutheran Church of Kackley

Reed Move In Trailer On North Show Building Lot

Mr and Mrs Ernest M Reed employed by Reece Construction Co have moved their trailer home onto the lot north of the show building.

Ernest M. Reed Reece Construction Co

Isaacson, Nylund, and Robbins Join Davis Family Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Isaacson, John Nylund, and Charles Robbins were Friday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis and boys.

Loren Isaacson John Nylund Charles Robbins Jim Davis

Belleville and Courtland social guests visit

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville and the families of Carrol Anderson Judith Ada Aspegren and Minnie Anderson joined Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sothers and Deann of Courtland for Thursday evening.

Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Judith Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Dean Sothers Deann Courtland

Jensen Family Visit Spans Courtland and California

Mrs. John Jensen of Santa Ana California visited Courtland with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and relatives including Mrs. Anna McGregor Alfred Jensen and Dr. Anna Rimol of Norway before returning home in California on Wednesday.

Axel Jensen Courtland Anna McGregor Alfred Jensen Don Davis Udall John Jensen Santa Ana Calif McGregor Anna Rimol Norway California

Naomi Havel and Janice Visit Salina Family

Mrs. Naomi Havel and Janice of Salina spent the weekend with her father, Robert Nylund.

Naomi Havel Janice of Salina Robert Nylund

McDonalds Visit Grandparents in Atlanta Nebraska

Kathy and Jimmy McDonald spent last week visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Henline in Atlanta Nebraska.

Kathy Jimmy McDonald Mrs. G. L. Henline Atlanta Nebr

Linn and Van Nor twick visit grandparents Moe Ralph

Linn and Mark Van Nor twick spent Wednesday afternoon with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe, sharing a family moment in the afternoon.

Linn Mark van Nor Twick Mrs Ralph. Moe

Navy Sailor Fred Modlin Returns Home for Leave

EN3 Fred Modlin of the U S Navy stationed at Key West Florida arrived home Monday night for a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin relatives and friends

Fred Modlin U.s.navy Key West Fla Hugh Modlin

Reed Family Visits Grover City Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reed and their children of Grover City California are visiting friends and relatives in the area.

Jim Reed Grover City, Calif

Mrs Appel Leaves Kansas City Visit After 10 Days

Mrs. Harry Appel, who had been visiting at the Frank Isaacson home for ten days, departed from Kansas City on Sunday.

Harry Appel Frank Isaacson Kansas City

Farewell Picnic For Milner Family Moves To California

A River Park basket dinner Sunday honored Mr and Mrs Gene Milner and family who are moving to California. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bill Milner and family of Narka, Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family, Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and family of Belleville, Mr and Mrs Ernie Kirk, and Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Vickie.

Farwell River Park Gene Milner California Bill Milner Narka Frank Milner Warren Tebow Belleville Ernie Kirk Loren Florell Vickie

Mr and Mrs Florell Visit Milner Family

Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Vickie visited Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family on Monday evening, sharing time with the Milners.

Loren Florell Vickie Frank Milner

Lovewell and Naponee Couple Tie Notable Superior Wedding

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family attended the marriage of Mariene Cleveland of Lovewell and Dale Hisenhauer of Naponee Nebraska at Superior Nebraska on Sunday.

Asd Wayne Pickel Mariene Cleveland Lovewell Dale Hisenhauer Naponee Nebr Superior

Pickel Family Spends Monday Evening with Carl Wallin

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family spent Monday evening with Carl Wallin of Courtland in a social visit rich with Neighborly fellowship and shared stories.

Mrs. Wayne Pickel and Carl Wallin Courtland

Quantics Attend Pan Hellenic Day at K State

Mr and Mrs Harry Quantic and Lois spent Saturday in Manhattan where Lois attended the Pan Hellenic Day at K State University.

Harry Quantic Lois Manhattan K-State University

Walter Saunders and family visit Saunders relatives near Courtland

Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Saunders and family near Courtland, sharing time together in a nearby residence.

Walter Saunders Mrs Paul Saunders Courtland

Families Gather for Sunday Evenings in Belleville and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Merry with the Farlees and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Farlee and Mr and Mrs Frankie Mikesell and Mr and Mrs George Bizon and family on Sunday evening in Belleville. Also, Mrs Mauda Farrell hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs Raymond Robbins and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell with family and Mr and Mrs Do Burandt.

Merry, Farlee Glenn Farlee Frankie Mikesell George Bizon Frank Mikesell Belleville Raymond Robbins Bill Farrell Do. Burandt Mauda Farrell

Farlees attend 50th anniversary of Mikesells in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Farlee and family were among attendees at the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mikesell of Belleville.

Merlyn Farlee Frank Mikesell Belleville

Local Social Guests Share Evening at Anderson Household

Lonnie Hohman joined Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family for Monday evening supper. Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were guests there for the evening.

Lonnie Hohman Russell Anderson Joe N. Johnson

Waterloo Nebraska Families Dine With Thomp sons

Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and family Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby and Steve and Mr and Mrs Bob Thompson and daughters of Waterloo Neb were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and Pat.

Max Thompson Harvey Melby Steve Bob Thompson Waterloo Nebr Lester Thompson Pat

Edward Sallman Dines With Petersons at Republic Home

Edward Sallman of Republic was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson, visiting their home and sharing a meal.

Edward Sallman Republic Charles Peterson

Linden couple visit Mrs Henry Rogene Thursday evening

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden spent Thursday evening with Mrs Henry Rogene.

Oscar Linden Henry Rogene

Funeral Attended by Local Relatives in Gaylord

Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Mrs Stella Kelly and Harold of Mankato traveled to Gaylord Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs Gerald Crawford at the Community church. Mrs Crawford was an aunt of the ladies.

Leonard Freed Vernon Erickson Stella’ Kelly Harold Mankato Gaylord Gerald Crawford Crawford

Scandia Community Club Sets May Meeting At City Office

The Scandia Community club will hold its regular meeting at the City Office on Thursday evening May 19 at 8 00. The new by laws will be read for approval and other important business will be discussed.

Scandia Cclub New

Birthday Celebrations Across Town Mark Many Anniversaries

Sunday and weekend gatherings at multiple homes honored numerous birthday and wedding anniversaries. Attendees included Clarence Strom guests Guy French W J Matthias Ray Tingstrom George Cardwell Edith Norris Bertha Grandstedt Lena Lloyd and others from Republic Courtland Scandia Talso and Belleville. Additional parties honored Charles birth date Mark and Ada Aspegren with extended family and friends.

Clarence Strom Clair Charles Mabel Johnston Bobby Linda Freed Annie Hohman Vic Brown Republic Mark Curtis Brown Harold Brown Bob Brown Dale Baxa Margaret Brown Carl Erickson Hugo Erickson Courtland Hugo Axel Jensen Larry Tom Ledbetter Everett Ledbetter Aor Glen Scrivner Rex Sandell Scrivner David Brian Oscar Berggren Charlie Berggren Reuben Johnson Frank Lervold Frank Berggren Scandia Vic Berggren Warren Berggren Mabel Cline Jolene Richard Sandell Louis Rae Novak Charlie Novak Raymond Charlene Kathrineberg Marvin Novak Mike Novak Louis Rae Talso Olive Klabzuba Emma Novak Loren Carlgren Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Judith George Larson Minnie Anderson Aspegren Bob Larson Richard Larson Kevin Norman Sankey Julie Jill

Alumni Banquet Reservations Due May 22

Alumni members are reminded to reserve seating for the banquet on May 27. Contact Elaine Jacobson or Norma Scrivner to confirm attendance.

Elaine Jacobson Norma Scrivner

U and I Art Club Met in May With Mrs Wallace Aspegren

The U and I Art club met Tuesday afternoon May 10 with hostess Mrs. Wallace Aspegren of Republic. Eleven members attended along with two guests Mrs. Paul Beck and Mrs. N. J. Habiger. A delicious lunch was served and the club will reconvene in the fall.

U and I. Art Club Wallace Aspegren Republic Paul Beck N. J. Habiger

Track Meet Dominated by Pike Trail League at Jewell Courtland

Pike Trail League meet at Jewell Courtland saw Jewell lead with 67 points, edging Burr Oak, Scandia, and Cawker City. Cawker City set a broad jump record of 20 ft 10 in, Lundblade of Courtland set 120 yd high hurdles at 15.4 and Medley Relay won for Burr Oak in 4 05.2, with many athletes posting regional marks and multiple schools earning letters.

Jewell Courtland Scandia Cawker City Burr Oak Cawker Jewell Jamestown Simpson Randall C. Lundblade Muths J. Erickson Fiscus B. Currie Johnson Manhattan Larry Johnson Gerry Thompson Bob Currie Carl Reece Jim Erickson Robert Currie Dean Milner Larry Larson Sophs Gary Hammer John Nylund P.T.L Lindblade Courtland Lindblad Oplinger Grennan Kohn Thompson Russell Erickson Greenwaller Arnold H. Clark Reece Nelso Smith Lundblade Lindblal R. Clark Austin Mason Dillion McElroy Maths T. Smith Wester Oldfield Carlgren LaCoe Vantis_burg Landblade G. Smith J. Bingesser Schumacher Erickson Scandia Currie

Tibbetts Bros Spring Furniture Sale At Courtland

Tibbetts Bros Furniture Store at Courtland announces a Spring Sale Friday and Saturday in May 2021. The event is touted as a real humdinger and readers are directed to turn to the ad on another page for details.

Tibbetts Bros Courtland

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