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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1958

Page

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Civil Defense Council fills vacancies with May 13 1958 roster

The Civil Defense Council and committees list new officers and members after vacancies from members moving out of town. Include Director Lee Loring and Vice Director Duane Trauer with a long roster across Warning and Communication Rescue First Raid Nurses Aide Welfare Fire and Police auxiliaries chaired by multiple individuals. The fire department vacancies were also filled with named officials including Fire Chief William Moc and assistant chiefs and secretaries.

Civil Defense Committee Civil Defense Council Lee Loring Duane Trauer Bill Reece J. L. Bennett Blanche Haggman E. E. Conzelman L. L. Hobson Wm. Moe C. W. Johnston Josie Robison Ray Tingstrom George Rockey E. Porter Ahrens Hap Davis Walter Berger Chaley Cardwell Rescue Allen Gunter Joseph McDonald Irvin Currie Carl G. Bammer Guy Frazier Ben Levold Juddy Freed Norman Currie Dale Sanderson Ted Maupin Jack Reece Larry Meyer Larry Freed R. A. Williams Lester Gustin Haold Steele Milo Johnson Reugen Johnson Daryl Haegert W. J. Matthias Lloyd Nelson Wes Krischke Chet Anderson Harvey Melby Don Burandt Lee Loing Warren Zimmerman Mondo Tedrow Pearl Johnson Bertha Granstedt John Nondorf Wilbur Zener Harry Quantic Harry C. Quantic Algor Anderson John Ny Gottfrid Larson E. P. Ahrens Edna Robison J. D. Greenslade Lesters. Richards Lester S. Richards R. E. Cooper George Fike Charley Cardwell Maudie Farrell Tony Nystrom Jim Muth Clarence Gile Allen Ward Rex Ward Joyce Johnson George Cardwell Earl Melby Dale Uhrich Carl Erickson Raymond E. Cooper Herb Goodwin Arlis White Omer Olsen Wayne Pickel Neal Cady Carl Kallman Harold Larson Police Jerry Strand Fred Evert Leon Ulmer Reuben Johnson Frank Lervold C. A. Williamson Roy Thomas Bill Clark Alfred Kennedy George Larson Max Muth Ralph Larson Volney Evarts Robert Robbins Pat Sandell

1958 Honor Roll Subscriptions Added

New renewal subscriptions received this past week include Aaron Johnson Abe Johnson Del Rio Texas Alex Johnson Wichita Miss Anna May Johnson Stillwater Okla Mrs Mamie Wettig White City Louis Johnson La Grange Ill Harvey Johnson Chester Dr Grant Berggren Alfred E Anderson Courtland.

Aaron Johnson Abe Johnson del Rio Texas Alex Johnson Wichita Anna May Johnson Stillwater Okla Mamie Wettig White City Louis Johnson la Grange Ill Harvey Johnson Chester Grant Berggren Alfred E. Anderson Courtland

Scandia Caravan to Lovewell Dam Dedication

Scandia Community club sponsors a caravan to the Lovewell Dam Dedication on Thursday June 5. Cars form at Legion Hall Park by 10 30 am with Scandia pennants furnished. About 50 cars needed and an estimated 35000 attendees expected. Notify Cap Berger or Ole Frazier to join.

Scandia Community Club Lovewell Dam Legion Hall Park Cap Berger Ole Frazier Manny Moon Cap Ole

U and I Art Club Met May 13 At Mrs Cardwell Home

Mrs. George Cardwell entertained the U and I Art club on Tuesday afternoon May 13 with nine members and two guests. Guests were Mrs Co W Strom Mrs Walter Boyles and Mrs E H Lewis. The hostess served a dessert luncheon to twelve attendees including Mrs Carl Reece and Mrs Raymond Cooper.

George Cardwell U and I Art Club Co. W. Strom Walter Boyles E. H. Lewis Carl Reece Ray Tingstrom Bertha Granstedt Raymond Cooper Harry Quantic W. J. Matthias Carl Hammer Wallace Aspegren Republic

47 Club Gathering At Iver Hammer Home

Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer hosted the 47 club on Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and boys Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman and Vicky Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Mr and Mrs George Larson Martin Larson Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted Mrs Alfred Hammer and Mr and Mrs Eldon Larson.

Iver Hammer 47 Club Mra Clarence Herrman Eugene Herrman Vicky Richard Loring George Larson Martin Larson Gustava Ostberg Ted Alfred Hammer Eldon Larson

Rasmussen Family Visits Lincoln for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln Nebraska spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice. Mrs Rasmussen and children stayed the week to attend school activities.

Junior Rasmussen Lincoln Nebr Neal Cady Alice Rasmussen

Civil Defense Meets At City Office May 13 1958

About 40 members attended the Civil Defense meeting in the City Office on Tuesday evening May 13. Mayor Moe chaired in the director's absence and vacancy in the vice-director's office remained. Committees reported and four new First Aid Kits were ordered for emergency centers. The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 10 1958 at 8 p.m. Mrs Conzelman and Miss Robison served lunch.

Civil Defense Moe Mapor Moe E. EB. Conzelman Jossy

Novak Berggren United in Belleville Ceremony

Miss Emma May Novak and Frank A Berggren wed in a 2 30 p m Sunday May 4 1958 double ring rite at First Methodist Church Belleville officiated by Rev D N McAllister. Immediate families attended the reception at the bride’s home. Mrs Berggren is employed at the People's National Bank in Belleville and Mr Berggren works for the Bureau of Reclamation. The couple plan a home in Belleville after a trip to the Ozarks.

Emma May Novak Charley Novak Belleville Frank A. Berggren Oscar A. Berggren Scandia D. N. McAllister First Methodist Church Janice Florell Roger McCaulley Rex Sandell Harold Anderson Berggren People’s National Bank Bureau of Reclamation Ozarks

Bonds Sales Lead 1958 Progress in Republic County

Republic County reports 1958 Series E and Series H Savings Bonds sales total of 252,591 as work continues toward 1957 and 1958 targets. State Chairman Evan Griffith notes Kansas total through April at 40,442,507 with 48.5 percent of the 1958 quota achieved.

Republic County A. H. James Evan Griffith Kansans Kansas Savings Kansas

Girl Scouts Hold Summer Meeting On Library Steps

The Girl Scouts met Monday evening on the library steps with 16 girls and two leaders. They planned a monthly summer meeting. Linda Erickson and Marcia Perry served. Linda Larson was reporter. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sjolander hosted Sunday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson. Mrs. Eva Sjolander returned Monday from a two week visit with the Kelloggs of Goodland.

Linda Erickson Marcia Perry Linda Larson Charley Sjolander Wm. Wilson Eva Sjolander Mrs. Kellogg Goodland

Berggren Family Attends Alumni Banquet in Washington Visit

Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family from Washington State arrived Monday evening to attend the alumni banquet and visit relatives.

Clarence Berggren Washington State

5th and 6th Graders Tour Superior Nebraska

Students from Scandia, guided by Mrs Harper and chaperones, toured Superior Nebraska visiting The Farmers State Bank, telephone office, City Water Plant, Creamery, theatre, and Cement Plant with helmets provided. A picnic in the park and candy treats followed. The tour was praised by the Superior Chamber of Commerce and classes plan lessons for next week.

Walter Boyles Floyd Johnson Don Ranft Hansen George Cardwell Earl Melby Harper Superior Superior Chamber of Commerce Farmers State Bank City Water Plant Beaty Jewelry Store Mr. McBroom Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of Nebr

Fourteen Seniors to Receive Diplomas at Local High School

The high school will award diplomas Thursday night May 22 to fourteen seniors. Names include Marcus Benson Robert Boswell Alice Cady Janet Cardwell Janice Erickson Carol Fogelberg Hilton Hammer Glenna Johnson Alan Kirk Elizabeth McBride Dick Milner Jim Muth Mike Rockey and Allen Ward. Carol Fogelberg is Valedictorian and Janet Cardwell Salutatorian. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening at the Schoolhouse with Rev. George Nielson delivering the sermon.

Marcus Benson Robert Boswell Alice Cady Janet Cardwell Janice Erickson Carol Fogelberg Hilton Hammer Glenna Johnson Alan Kirk Elizabeth McBride Dick Milner Jim Muth Mike Rockey Allen Ward George Nielson

Two Public Sales May 26 at Rydal Elevator

Public sales scheduled for Monday May 26 begin at 1 pm at the Rydal Elevator featuring machinery and household goods from Mrs. H I Johnson and C H West. Immediately after, the Annie Maxton Estate personal property will be sold at the Maxton farm south of Rydal.

Rydal

Tuesday Evening Guests Attend Stolander Family Event

Tuesday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Evert and their daughter of Belleville hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stolander and family.

Charles Stolander Vernon Evert Belleville

Tuesday guests of Mrs Scrivner in visit from Republic and El Central

Tuesday afternoon visitors to Mrs Glen Scrivner included Mr and Mrs Earl DeBose of El Central California and Mr and Mrs Tony Reed with Jerry and Mr and Mrs Bud Berggren Bob and Paula from Republic.

Glen Scrivner Earl DeBose el Central Calif Tony Reed Jerry Bud Berggren Bob and Paula Republic

Novak and Swan Families Dine With Richard Swan Kin

Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and Cynthia along with Mr and Mrs Harold Swan and family visited Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Swan and Darrell.

Marvin Novak Cynthia Harold Swanson Richard Swanson Darrell

Swanson Family Hosts Neighbor Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Swanson and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family.

Clifford Swanson Harold Swanson

Infant Born To Mr and Mrs Ted Highe at Belleville

A baby boy Steven Bell was born May 15 at Belleville hospital to Mr and Mrs Ted Highe. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R A Williams. May 23 events include a school dinner and high school program at noon with invocations, presentations, and diplomas led by Rev Richard B Wilke.

Ted Highe Steven Bell Belleville Hospital R. A. Williams

WSCS Met in May at Methodist Church Parlors

The WSCS of the Methodist church gathered May 8 with large attendance and three guests. The program Ever Widening Circles of Missions was led by Mrs Ever ett Robison with assistance from Mrs Robison and Mrs Richard Fogelberg. Installation of officers for the coming year was conducted by Rev. Wilke with a long list of new posts headed by President Mrs Everett Johnson and Vice President Mrs Joseph McDonald.

WSCS Methodist Church Charles Tuley Everett Robison Charles Robison Richard Fogelberg Don Freed Joseph Johnson Aaron Johnson George Fike, Jr Robert Doctor Raymond Cooper Max Muth Ollie Johnson Everett Johnson Wilke Joseph McDonald Richard Fogelberg Treas Lester Richards Andrew Stafford Richard Wilke Ellen Johnson Larry Hobson George Fike Joseph. Johnson Wilbur Zener Hobart West Jack Reece Harry Quantic H. W. Reece

Shower for Miss Erickson Prepares Bride-to-be May 25

Miss Lois Erickson, soon to wed Mr. Paul Kuchera of Munden, was feted at a bridal shower May 17 in the Lutheran church basement. About 90 guests attended. Pink and white decor graced the gift and refreshment tables as Miss Janice Erickson helped open presents. Hostesses included Miss Ruth Sandell and many others led by Mrs. Marion Stolander.

Lois Erickson Paul Kuchera Munden Lutheran Church Janice Erickson Lois Ruth Sandell Paula Anderson Ray Mach Dean Sothers Harold McDowell Marion Stolander John Nondorf Ronald Anderson Larry Smith Phil Dulaney

Disability benefits deadline urged for long-term cases

E H Hagen Salina social security district manager warns that workers disabled for over a year must file by June 30 1958 to receive disability freeze benefits if age 50 or older. Those who delay past June 30 may lose rights to disability benefits at 50 maximum old age and survivor benefits. No deadline for those filing within a year of becoming disabled. Pamphlets available at social security offices.

E. H. Hagen Salina Social Security Office

Lake Lovewell near full as dedication approaches

Officials said Lovewell Dam lake was within a few feet of full capacity and filling would continue this week. Spectator visitation has been heavy, roads crowded and some blocked to view the lake ahead of the June 5 dedication.

Lovewell Dam Bostwick Missouri River Basin Republican River Harlam County Republican City Nebr Cloud County Lovewell Bostwick Division Republic Jewell Courtland Canal

Wichita Region postal vehicles safest in nation

The Wichita Region of postal operations posted an accident rate of 0.57 per 100000 miles for 1957 with a casualty rate of 0.03 and an average cost of 75.07 dollars. Total accidents were 18 in 56,144,851 miles driven, led by rural and city carriers with 52 and 257 accidents respectively. Postmaster Minnie Cardwell and carriers on routes 1 and 2 reported no accidents.

Wichita Frank Barr Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Scandia Post Office Minnie K. Cardwell E. B. Conzelman James H. James Arthur E. Summerfield Post Office Department National Safety Council Victor H. Anderson

Sunshine Circle Met May 9 At Methodist Church

Sunshine Circle at the Methodist church parlor hosted guest day on Friday May 9 with 17 members attending. Officers elected: President Mrs Dale Uhrich Vice President Mrs Chet Erickson Secretary Mrs Dewayne Lindberg Treasurer Mrs Addison Carlson. Devotional led by Maudie Farrell and a show program followed with solos by Shirley Brown Duane Gile and Mrs Donald Freed.

George Fike Otto Nelson Dale Uhrich Sunshine Circle Lloyg Brown Chet Ericksom Dewayne Lindberg Addison Carlson Maudie Farrell Shirley Brown Duane Gile Donald Freed Chet Erickson Harold Swanson Vic Carlson

Mrs. Orville Proper Hosts In Michigan

Mrs. Orville Proper of Tawak Michigan and Ferdie Tilton and Bob of Roseville Michigan were Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams.

Orville Proper Tawak, Mich Ferdie Tilton Bob Roseville, Mich R. A. Williams

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