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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

7

Birthday Gathering Honors Mrs Ada Aspegren

A large cordial gathering Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson celebrated Ada Aspegren's birthday. Relatives and friends from Concordia Jamestown Winfield Belleville and Belleville-area names attended, with many in attendance including the Aspegren family and neighbors. Afternoon visitors included Don Larson and Carl Reece among others.

the Hoor Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Ada Aspegren Harold Bowling Louise Jim Beth Ely Rush Bill Apple Winfield Clyde Norris Belleville Richard Loren Carlgren Kathleen Dennis Wallace Aspegren Minnie’ Anderson Aspegren Don Larson Sonia Kent Carl Reece Norman Sankey Julie Jack Reece Bill Reece Rush Bill Appel Clyde Norrin George Larson Loren Camgren Ape W. W. Aspegren Carrol- Anderson

Thursday Evening Callers at Anton Nelson Home

Mr. and Mrs Otto Nelson and Leslie visited the Anton Nelson residence on Thursday evening as callers.

Otto Nelson Leslie Anton Nelson

Notice of Shop Closure and Sale of FrieS

The entry notes Marth's Beauty Shop will close Friday afternoon for a Senior Initiation. It also advertises a sale of fries and mentions Mrs Paul Fredrickson. The readable text is fragmented but indicates a local business notice with a closure and a sale item.

Paul Fredrickson

Wurlitzer Spinet Sought. Buyer to Assume 1954 Payments

Responsible party sought to assume payments on a 1954 full 88 note Wurlitzer spinet stored nearby. Matching bench available for viewing locally by writing Hastings Piano in Hastings Nebraska.

Hastings Nebraska

Compiled family listings include Lervold Berggren and Johnson

A fragment lists numerous individuals and couples: Mr and Mrs Ben Lervold Margie and Eugene Reuben Johnson Lottie Lervold Mr and Mrs Scar Berggren Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell Steven and Gary Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren Buddy Donna. Their connections suggest a social or obituary style notice with multiple names and pairs.

Ben Lervold Frank, Lervold Margie Eugene Reuben Johnson Lottie Lervold Scar Berggren Rex. Sandell Steven Gary Grant Berggren Buddy Donna

Alumni Banquet Plans Discussed by Lutheran Ladies

A group of ladies from the Lutheran church met at the home of Mrs. George Larson on Tuesday to make plans for the Alumni Banquet. Attending were Mrs. Claude Win, Mrs. ll Kaliman, Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. Wallace Aspengren, Mrs. Russell Lervold, Mrs. Robert Lervold, Mrs. Don Larson, Mrs. S. J. Swenson, Mrs. Loren Florell, Mrs. Carl Reece, Mrs. Carroll Anderson, Mrs. Ada Aspengren, and Mrs. Ellen Hammer.

Lutheran Church Métat George Larson Claude’ Win Ll Kaliman Carl Hammer Wallace. Aspegren Russell Lervold Robert Lervold Don Larson S. J. Swenson Loren Florell Carl Reece Carroll Anderson Ada Aspegren Ellen Hammer

Dinner guests Joel Noble Isaacson and Leslie Neilson

Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and Elvera hosted Isaacson Noble and Leslie Neilson as dinner guests in a social gathering.

Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson Visit Thursday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson were Thursday afternoon visitors at the local social event, greeting neighbors and sharing news during the community gathering. The couple’s presence drew friendly conversations and light refreshments.

Confirmation Quiz Marks Ada Lutheran Class of 14

The Confirmation class of 14 at Ada Lutheran church held a Friday evening quiz and was confirmed into the church on Sunday morning.

Ada Lutheran Church

Local Visit Roundup From Golden to Salina Gatherings

The report lists numerous social visits across Golden, Salina, Winfield, and nearby towns. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCarty, Rex Farrell, Jake Jacobson, Nina Berggren, Milo Johnson, Ada Aspegren, Harold Bowling, Chester Anderson,Wallace Aspegren, Edward Forsberg, Ivan Bergstrom, Hedstrom family, and others. Several guests travel from Englewood and Kansas City while several households host weekend and Sunday gatherings.

Rex Farrell Jake Jacobson Sun Grant Berggren Nina Milo Johnson

Local residents attend gatherings across town

Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson of Formosa were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida Also Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan attended. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs George Faulkner of Belleville Charley Cardwell spent Saturday in Clay Center helping Artie Cardwell and Ardeth Cardwell move into their new home Artie is supervisor for Manor Bread Co.

Edwin Isaacson Formosa Albertina Isaacson Ida John Dart Susan George Faulkner Belleville Charley Cardwell Penny In Clay Center Artie Cardwell Ardeth Ade Artie Manor Bread Co

Local names listed in scattered obituary snippet

A fragmentary item lists numerous individuals including Mrs. Charles Freed Mrs. Edith Fisberg Miss Blanche Hageman Mrs. George Hugo Mrs. Minnie Anderson and several other names in a local notice fragment. The text is incomplete and names are partially garbled.

LW. F. Kallma Claude Gbonwin Charles Freed E. T. Olson Edith Fisberg Blanche

Birthday Anniversary Party Honors Mrs Doctor

Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor celebrated Mrs Doctors birthday anniversary with attendance by Albert Moe and wife Frank Granstedt and wife Lena Lloyd and Franklin Elsie Johnson Edith Forsberg Ada Robison Jodie Robison Blanche Haggman Minnie Farrell Hannah Freed and others. A delicious pot luck lunch followed.

Robert Albert Moe

Ainsworth and Van Auken Families Return Home

Mr and Mrs Dale R Ainsworth Mr and Mrs W L Van Auken Danny and Richard Mr and Mrs Robert D Ainsworth Randy and Betsy return ed to their homes in Kansas City Mo on Wednesday.

Dale R. Ainsworth Kansas City, Mo E. M. Eastvedt W. L. van Auken Danny Richard Robert D. Ainsworth Randy Betsy Kansas City

Local couples host Friday evening gathering

Mr and Mrs John Sankey and Joan and Don of Republic plus Mr and Mrs Walter Berry visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Janice on Friday evening for a social gathering.

John Sankey Joan and Don Republic Walter Berry Vernon Erickson Janice

Birthday Anniversary Honored By Local Couple Gathering

Mr and Mrs D A Johnson and Mrs George Fike Jr Everett and Darrell were coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor honoring Mrs Doctor's birthday anniversary Friday afternoon.

D. A. Johnson George Fike, Jr Everett Darrell Robert Doctor Doctor

Social Guests Visit Belleville Family

Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson and Burl and Mrs Evelyn Jordon were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs. Fern Cuthbertson of Belleville. They also called on Mrs. Harry Ferguson.

Carl Cuthbertson Burl

Local Society Names Obscure Guests in Social Page

A list of attendees appears in a social column featuring Mrs. Dalé Lewellyn and family, Mrs. Marie Newcomb, Mrs. Sherm English, Mrs. Milo Johnson, Linda, Ronnie Larson, Lynette Boyles, Deanell Reece, Bth Erickson, Carl Reece, Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Mrs. George Cardwell, Steven Misa, Edna Robison, Sonja Berry, Ollie Johnson, Mrs. Cameron Lowe, and Judy Freed at a community gathering.

Dalé Lewellyn Marie Newcomb Sherm English Milo. Johnson Linda Ronnie ‘Larson Lynette. Boyles Deanell Reece Bth Erickson Carl’ Reece Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Cand ‘Steven Misa Edna Robison Sonja Berry Ollie Johnson Cameron , Lowe Juddy Freed

Sherdahl HDU Members Attend Washington District Meeting

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs C Odell of the Sherdahl HDU attended a district HDU meeting in Washington on Monday May 23.

Leslie Rasmussen Homer Cardwell C. Odell Sherdahl Hdu HDU Washington

Local 4-H Judging School Held in Belleville

Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club members Beth Habiger Maudie Faye Hallack and Eva Louise West judged at the Coun ty Judging School in Belleville on Saturday May 15.

Beth Habiger Maudie Faye Hallack Eva Louise West Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club County ‘Judging Belleville

Local Judging School At Sells Farm Near Chester

Participants Charles Cline Charles McEwenn Richard Mikeseil and James and Kenneth Swhercinsky attended a judging school held Saturday at Sells Farm near Chester Nebraska.

Charles Cline Charles McEwenn Richard Mikeseil James and Kenneth Swhercinsky Sells Farm Chester Nebro

Cardwells Visit Beloit Neighbor Home

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell spent Thursday at the Eugene Brown Jr. residence near Beloit for a social visit.

Mrs Homer Cardwell Eugene Brown, Jr Beloit

Jensen Birthday Celebration at Mother’s Home

Mr and Mrs Morten Jensen visited Friday evening to honor his wife’s birthday anniversary at her mother’s residence.

Mrs. Morten Jensen

Rasmussen couple hosts Tuesday gathering at Kathrineberg home

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at the Arthur Kathrineberg home. The event brought together local residents for a social visit and refreshments.

Leslie Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Arthur Kathrineberg

Wests and Eva Visit Salina on Friday

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West and Eva spent Friday in Salina enjoying a day of activities and local sights.

C. H. West Eva Salina

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joyce Johnson Deaker Ema Fotstore SWIFT Swift & Company Mgr Farmers Hardware Magic Chef A. M. Sanborn Lumber CO L. L. Hobson Mer Loren’ "Christensen Bird Ya Vanixiee Ralph Dinning Walter- Whitebread Max Wager Johin Whitney Concordia Clifford Nelson Scandia Andrew Olson Courtland Sewe Elmer Berowitsch Kansas Pherie Axel Nelson Lee McCarty Golden Colo O. W. Erickson Erick Erickson Nina Berggren Glenn Scrivner Chester Anderson Mrs Russell Anderson Roger Pamela C.R. Keemnan Englewood, Calif Mrs. C. W. Erickson Edward Forsberg Kackley Oak Dale Park Forbes Air Base Ivan Bergstrom Ella Hugos John Bergstrom Inez Arnt Carlson Loren Hedstrom Dave Elmberg Alphad Simons Jack Bower Alan Lawrence H. I. Johnson W. F. Burandt Ada Burandt THE É . Amette Aulkner Ituneral Preston Ohio Juddy Scandia, Kansas KNCK Tibbetts Bros
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