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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

6

Sorosis Study Club Meets at Mrs Nelsons Home

Sorosis Study Club gathered last Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Adolph Nelsons home. Mrs. O. M. Hardtaffer presented a Browning paper and Mrs. Will Curtis spoke on Modern Music. Attendees included Mesdames Miller Ahrens Hardtaker Nelson Nystrom Anderson, Curtis, Downing, Hageman, Johnson, Hooker, and the Curtis sisters plus Misses Curtis, Geneva Johnson, and Gayl Tedrow.

Sorosis Adolph ‘Nelson 0. M. Hardtaffer Browning Will Curtis F. L. Miller E. P. Ahrens C. M. Hardtaker Arthur, Freed Chris Nelson L. G. Nystrom Algo Anderson Ronny L. J. Porter C.-C.cummings R. E. Downing Co. V. Hageman Tovey Johnson Missee Frances Ruth Curtis Geneva Johnson Gayl Tedrow

Faculty Picnic At John Naslund Farm

The school faculty held a 6:00 o clock picnic at the John Naslund farm. Attendees included Supt. and Mrs. F L Miller and Dolores Mr. and Mrs C M Hardtaker Mr. and Mrs L J Porter Mr. and Mrs C C Cummings and the Misses Adeline Rosenquist Cornelia Furry Marguerite Swanson La Verne Larson Floy Anderson Edna Neher and Jessie Nichol.

John Naslund F. L. Miller Dolores C. M. ‘Hardtaker Adeline Rosenquist Cornelia Furry Marguerite Swanson la Verne Larson Floy Anderson Edna Neher Jessie Nichol

Birthday Surprise Honor for Mrs Joyce Johnson

A group of friends gathered last Monday at Mrs Joyce Johnsons home to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mrs B W Selin Mrs J R Stofer Mrs Nathan Isaacson Mrs May White Mrs Adolph Nelson Mrs John Larson Mrs H T L Johnson and daughters Mrs R E Downing and Gene Mrs D L Cady Mr and Mrs Chilcott Miss Vernice Swanson Emma Swenson Junior Isaacson and Joyce Johnson.

Joyce Johnson B. W. Selin J. R. Stofer Nathan Isaacson May. White Adolph Nelson Emma Swenson Junior Isaacson

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Ada Aspegren and Norma

A Sunday birthday gathering honored Mrs. Ada Aspegren and Norma with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Geo C Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Anderson and daughters, Mr. and Mrs Clyde Norris and Miss Dorothy Aspegren, Belleville, Mr. and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy, Mrs Ed Loring and Leora, Mrs Francis Palecek of Hanover, and Geo L Larson.

Geo. C. Larson Carol Anderson Clyde Norris Dorothy Aspegren Belleville Walter Henry Philroy Ed Loring Leora Francis Palecek Hanover Geo. L. ‘Larson Ada Aspegren Norma Aspegren

Winners Entertain Losers In Local Art Club Gathering

The U and I Art Club held a social afternoon at Mrs. C C Cummings home last Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. E C Wires Miss Mary West Mrs. E T Olson Mrs. R E Cooper Mrs V Hageman Mrs O M Hardtaker Mrs F L Miller Mrs Ed Boman Mrs Jesse Ward Mrs S J Summers Mrs Lena Loyd and the host Mrs C C Cummings.

U. and I. Art Club C.C. Cummings E. C. Wires Mary West E. T. ‘Olson R. E. Cooper Co. V. Hageman O. M. Hardtaker Jesse Ward S. J. Summers Lena Loyd C. C. Cummings

U and I Art Club Meets For May Quilting

The U and I Art Club met at Mrs. Mamie Freed’s home on May 12 and spent the afternoon quilting. Attendees included Mrs. Alfred Freed, Mrs. George Freed, Mrs. Glenwood Freed, Mrs. Mamie Freed, Mrs. Oscar Linden, Mrs. Darrel Standley, Mrs. Duaine Johnson, and Mrs. Carl Isacsson. Guest Mrs. Chas. Tedrow joined as a member. The next meeting is set for May 26 with Mrs. Glenwood Freed.

U. and I. Art Club Mamie Freed Alfred Freed George Freed Glenwood Freed Oscar Linden Darrel Standley Duaine Johnson Carl Isgacson Chas. Tedrow

Hohman Party Visits Ill Brother-in-Law in Delphos

Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman and Mrs Walter Anderson traveled to Delphos last Thursday to visit Ed Kleiner brother-in-law of Mr Hohman who is ill.

Delphos Chas. Hohman Harry Hohman Walter Anderson Hohman Ed Kleiner

Johnson Family Basket Dinner Attended by Many

A basket dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Sophie Johnson and family Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. August Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Segerhammer and Albert, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and family, Rev and Mrs. B Selin and Carl, and Truman Johnson. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Theo Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindberg and Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Lindberg and Beverly, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindberg and family.

Sophie Johnson Elmer Danielson Frank Johnson August Johnson Henry Johnson Will. ‘Segerhammer Albert Martin Johnson Selin and Carl Truman Johnson Theo Danielson Carl Lindberg Clifford Duane Lindberg Beverly Lloyd Lindberg

Seniors Supper Hosts Playful Evening at Miller Home

Seniors Supt and Mrs F L Miller and Dolores entertained the senior class at their home Monday. Cootie was played at six tables. Guests included Jessie Nichol Florence Burge Lucille McDowell June Freed Leora Loring Lenora Isaacson Mavis Freed Evelyn Hohman Mae Sothers Mildred Johnson Jimmie Larsen Woodrow Anderson Jack Reece Bill Reece Bob Cahill Loyal Dean Ward Leo Thomas Don Thomas Max Bowersox Loyd Jensen.

F. L. Miller Dolores Cootie Jessie Nichol Florence Burge Lucille McDowell June, Freed Leora Loring Lenora Isaacson Mavis Freed Evelyn Hohman Mae Sothers Mildred Johnson John Nylund Jimmie Larsen Woodrow Anderson Jack Bill Reece Bob Cahill Loyaldean Ward Leo Don Thomas Max Bowersox Loyd Jensen

Farewell Party for Fred Erickson Before New York Trip

Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene hosted a farewell gathering Sunday afternoon for Fred Erickson who plans to sail to Sweden from New York on May 29 Friends attending included Mrs Gustava Ostberg Ted Carl Erickson Paula Sue Erickson and the Freed family among others.

Fred Erickson New York Sweden Henry Rosene Mr. Erickson Gustava’ Ostberg Ted Oscar Linden Russell. Anderson Paula Sue Carl Erickson Arthur Freed Joe Freed

Swanson Couple Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson observed their 30th wedding anniversary at home last Sunday afternoon. About 70 friends and relatives attended a pleasant surprise with Rev M C Linnerson delivering a talk and a duet by Rev and Mrs Linnerson. The couple received a purse of money and guests were served supper later in the afternoon.

Ed Swanson M.C. Linnerson

Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Tedrow at home

A group of relatives met last Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Tedrow's home in honor of her birthday. Guests included Mrs. John Heimersche, Denis, Mrs. Bruce Vell and children of Concordia, Mrs. Joe Tedrow, Mrs. Rene DeNoyer, Mrs. Walter Tedrow, and Mrs. George Cardwell.

Frank Tedrow John Heimersch Denis Bruce ‘Scovell Concordia Joe Tedrow Rene DeNoyer Walter Tedrow George Cardwell

Mrs Halsey Barber Hosts Bridge Club Tea

Mrs Halsey Barber entertained two tables of contract bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home. Leon and Haggman won high score with Hanson taking second high and Shaverlow also scoring. Guests included Mrs R L Nutty and Bobby. Barber served a delicious lunch.

Halsey Barber

Welcome-In Circle Hosts and Sunday Dinner Guests

Mrs. Clara Blakeley hosted the Welcome-In Circle at the Presbyterian church parlor last Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. E. Lewis, Mrs. Paul Ewing, Jane Lloyd, Geraldine Lloyd, and Gloria Nelson. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Johnson and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom.

Clara Blakeley Presbyterian Church BE. H. Lewis Paul Ewing Jane Geraldine Lloyd Gloria Lee Nelson

Family Reunion Held At Mr. and Mrs. Zoc Powers Home

A family reunion and dinner were hosted last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Zoc Powers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jess Thomas Mrs Jim Thomas Mr and Mrs Chas Tipton and Billy Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mr and Mrs Clarence Mahagan and Carl Mr and Mrs George Cardwell Mr and Mrs Rene DeNoyer Mr and Mrs Ralph Stuart and family and Mr and Mrs Earl Doherty.

Zoc. Powers Swere Jess Thomas Jim Thomas

Cosmopolitan Club Banquet Hosts Preble Family

Mrs Walter Preble and Junior attended Manhattan events last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Preble and Marceil joined a Cosmopolitan club banquet Saturday evening. Miss Preble was recently elected to the Cosmopolitan club, an international organization.

Family Guests Honor Parent’s Day at Chi Omega House

Mr and Mrs C H Freed and Walter Preble visited Manhattan on Sunday as guests of Miss Genevieve Freed and Miss Marcell Preble at the Chi Omega House honoring Parents Day. Mr and Mrs Arthur Jensen and Mr and Mrs Jack Lily Courtland were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen in honor of Mrs Jensen's birthday. Mr and Mrs George Freed were afternoon callers.

C. H. Freed Walter Preble Manhattan Mrs. Freed Mrs. Preble Genevieve Freed Marcell Preble Chi Omega Arthur Jensen Jack Lily Courtland Ed Jensen Jensen George Freed

Social round of dinners visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Summers attended a dinner at Mr and Mrs Glenn Beldons home in Jewell City Sunday honoring Mrs Summers cousin Carl Egleston and his wife visiting from Everett Washington. Various local residents shared meals and noted hospital visits and travel between nearby towns.

S.J. Summers Glenn Beldon Jewell City Mrs. Summer Carl Egleston Mrs. Egleston Evert Washington

Saturday Candy Special Bargain Buys

Saturday advertisement offers a full pound of candy figs for 78 cents. Includes a bargain spotlight highlighting the meal deal and limited time pricing.

Dorcas Society Hosts Meeting at Lutheran Church Parlors

Mrs. C P Rydell Mrs C G Ham mer and Mrs Algor Anderson hosted the Dorcas Society gathering in the Lutheran Church parlors last Friday afternoon.

C.P. Rydell C. G. Hammer Algor. Anderson

Dinner guests include Bixler Nichols families

Mr and Mrs G O Bixler and Marvin Bixler of Lyons and Dr and Mrs C V Nichols and children were dinner guests Sunday of Dr and Mrs George Nichols.

G. O. Bixler Marvin Bixler Lyons C. V. Nichols George Nichols

Mrs Scofield Visits Topeka After Stay with Nichol

Mrs L Scofield who has been visiting her daughter Mrs O V Nichols for the past few months went to Topeka Sunday morning where she will visit her daughter.

Mrs Erma Karinier Attends Funeral Then Stops in Scandia

Mrs. Erma Karinier attended funeral services for Dr. Scott in Lebanon and on the return trip to Topeka she stopped Saturday afternoon in Scandia.

Erma Karinier Dr. Scott Lebanon Scandia Topeka

Thursday Evening Guests of Local Family Attend Birth News

Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family included Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Fredrick Bentsen along with Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Mr and Mrs Ernest Burant. They are celebrating the birth of a son on Friday May 14th.

Elmer Danielson Frank Isaacson Carl Fredrick Bentsen Ernest Burant

Various Classified Ads From Republic Kansas Area

Numerous short entries list for sale rent and wanted items in Republic area. Items include two Farmalls with trade option, Lenora Hardware ad for grain binder, corn seed and cob wagon loads, 1929 Model A Ford Touring Car, lawn mower repair services, varnish for sale, and used chains for Model T and Model A. Also notes about beer sale equipment and a dead animals removal service. Names include Frank Schukar, Lenora Hardware Co, Pat Nolan, Iver Hammer, Jake P. Stofer Jr, Belleville Hendering Works. Locations involve Republic Kansas Lenora Scandia Formosa and nearby towns.

Substitutions and visits noted in local society items

Matilda McDowell substituted at Ed and Babe's Cafe on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Carlson visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom. Mrs Glenn Root Brewster joined Mrs O M Hardtaker Saturday afternoon. Straw Hats offered in all sizes at The Bargains Set. Saturday afternoon guests to Mrs E P Ahrens and Ruth included Mr and Mrs O M Hardtarfer.

Matilda McDowell Ada Jeandebeur John Carlson Oscar Bergstrom Glenn Root Brewster Mrs O. M. Hardtaker E. P. Ahrens Ruth O. M. Hardtarfer

Local Social Visits Reported Across Several Households

The notice lists Mrs. John Larson and Miss Emma Swensen visiting the A. B. Johnson home, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hardtaker as supper guests, Miss Inga Rydell for a Tuesday visit, Lizzie Evert as a weekend guest at Norway, guests of Walter Anderson, Betty Johnson visiting her grandmother in Belleville, Peggy McGregor and Lee Bettis visiting Helen McGregor in Concordia, Francis Palecek of Hanover visiting Ada Aspegren and Norma, and Fred Erickson traveling to Kansas City for a visit with Russell Roséne.

Lizzie Evert EB. A. McGregor Norway Peggy McGregor Lee Bettis Helen McGregor Concordia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Contract Bridge Club C. O. Johnson H. W. Reece Alhambra California C. O. Reece M. O. Brown Ray Pease Sylvan Grove Lester Richards Jim Brown Evelyn and Ira Richards Emmet Larson Adelia Larson Concordia Park Ed Behrens St. Joseph Hospital Eve Roberta Sandborn Flo Gilbert Clay Center Sundady M. C Linerson Page City Sharon Spring Herndon Republic Kansas Frank Schukar Byron Nebr Lenora Hardware Cor Lenora Pat Nolan Formosa Iver Hammer Henry Peterson Newen Cobs Benny Lervold Jake P. Stofer, Jr Tell Central Belleville Hendering the . Journal Anderson Garage Scandia Journal Scandia Journal Office Pearl Gritten Victor Heriman John Larson Emma Swensen A. B. Johnson Inga Rydell Betty Johnson Berty Williams Kansas City Russell Roséne JO Andy Zephyr Ass’t Near Gallon Royal Anne F. and M. Stores My Place Helen Ward Princess Theatre Scandia, Kansas Stuart Erwin Jack Haley Pat O'Brien Gusea Deze A.custovier Isporting Goods Headquarters Lester ELGIN Schaeffer Eastman -Kodaks Haggman and Wires
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