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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

6

Birthday and club notices from Rasmussen family and Camp Fire Girls

Community notes recount a Rasmussen birthday gathering with numerous relatives and friends. Twenty two girls organized a Camp Fire Girls unit with officers named Joyce Nichols and others. Social Hour Club met with 22 members, four guests, and a Doris Kathrineberg shower. next meeting scheduled for June 13.

M. C. Linnersyon Courtland Joyce Nichols Jona Hammer Donna Jean Cooper Norma Jean Greenslade Edna Boman Linerson Myrtle Cardwell Christine Rasmussen Alice Greenslade Laura Rasmussen Minnie Cardwell Doris Kathrineberg Mabel Cline

U and I Art Club Hosts at Mrs Jeandebeur Home

Mrs. George Jeandebeur entertained the U and I Art Club at her Belleville area home Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. E. C. Wires and Mrs. Jessie Ward of Belleville.

George Jeandebeur U and I Art Club E. C. Wires Jessie Ward Belleville

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Jensen at Ed Jensen home

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the Ed Jensen home in honor of Mrs Jensen's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Geo Freed and Delores, Mr and Mrs Jack Lily and daughters of Courtland, Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor, Mrs John S Jensen, Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Corinne and LaVon Bowersox, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Jensen and Richard.

Ed Jensen Jensen Geo. Freed Delores Jack Lily Courtland Harry McGregor John S. Jensen John Naslund Corinne LaVon Bowersox Arthur Jnsen Richard

Birthday Dinner Honors Andersons and Guests

A dinner in honor of the birthdays of Carol and Judith Anderson Mrs Ada Aspegren and George Larson was held at the Carol Anderson home Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Larson and family Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris and Miss Dorothy Aspegren of Belleville Mr and Mrs J O Anderson Mrs Ada Aspegren and Norma and Mr and Mrs Carol Anderson and daughters.

Theo. Danielson Tekla Brown Lloyd Varnon Smith Belleville Elmer Danielson Andrew Stafford Bernita Marker Lindecrantz Robert Carol Judith Anderson Ada Aspegren George Larson Carol Anderson Clyde Norris Dorothy Aspegren J. O. Anderson Norma Gottfrid Larson Jim Kemper Los Angeles Calif Kemper W. S English Albert Larson Gust Larson Lyell Ocobock

Community Club Meeting Sees Nine Members Present

The Community Club met with Mrs. Joe Johnson last Wednesday. Nine members attended along with guests Mrs. Arthur Jensen and Richard, Mrs. Loren Florell and Janice, and Laura Larson. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Emmit Larson on May 29.

Community Club Joe Johnson Arthur Jensen Richard Loren Florell Janice Laura Larson Emmit Larson

Kackley Bridge Club Meets at Slipsager Home

The Kackley Bridge Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. P. J. Slipsager’s home for two table play followed by lunch. The next meeting is set with Mrs. El Reno Sederlin on June 4. Engagements and visits include extended lists of local families visiting, dining guests, and a snapshot of three generations of the F. K. Reasoner family, with several relatives from Paola Great Bend and Chicago noted.

Kackley Bridge Club P. J. Slipsager el- Reno Sederlin Fred Reasoner Harry Waiman Chicago Ill Jos. Buchman Jean Marie Paola Frederic K. Reasoner, Jr Great Bend Fred Reasoner, Jr Buchman F. K. Reasoner

Basket Dinner Attended by Lindberg Family Group

A large gathering from Long Island New York and nearby families enjoyed a basket dinner at the Carl Lindberg home Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Lindberg and children, Mr and Mrs C P Rydell, Mr and Mrs Charles Aspegren and daughters, Mr and Mrs Dewyne Lindberg and children, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lindberg and family, Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronnie, Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg, Mr and Mrs Ed Kane and daughter Sophia, Ed Johnson, and Miss Clara Lauritzen.

Harold Lindberg Long Island N. Y C. P. Rydell Charles Aspegren Dewyne Lindberg Mie Lloyd Lindberg Algor Anderson Ronnie Albin Forsberg Ed Kane Sophia Ed Johnson Clara Lauritzen Carl Lindberg

Birthday Party Honors Judith Anderson Norma Berggren

Mrs. Carol Anderson hosted a Saturday afternoon party honoring Judith Anderson and Norma Berggren and Nina Berggren. Guests included Jacquelin Cooper Johnny Loring Carolyn Loring Helen Bobby Richard Larson Anita Anderson and others assisted by Mrs. George Larson.

Carol Anderson Judith Anderson Norma Nina Berggren Jacquelin Cooper Johnny Carolyn Loring Helen Bobby Richard Larson Judith Anita Anderson Anderson George Larson

Monday Night Pinochle Club Meeting Yields Scores

The Monday night Pinochle Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Clark Freed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed. Axel Jensen won high score while Mrs Jensen won traveling and Leonard Freed had low score.

Clark Freed Axel Jenn Vernon Erickson Leonard Freed Axel Jensen Jensen Loren Lois Ernest Kirk Glenn

Birthday Gathering in Belleville and Clay Center Guests

Mr and Mrs W L Jones of Belleville hosted a birthday gathering for Maye Roberts with Mr and Mrs Art Jacobson and Maye, joined by Mr and Mrs Earl Hammil and Eddie, Mr and Mrs Russel Jacob and Junior, Thomas Ferodi and Lymon Brandon from Clay Center.

W. L. Jones Belleville Earl Hammil Eddie Russel Jacobson Thomas Ferodi Lymon Brandon Clay Center Art Jacobson Maye Roberts Maye

Belleville Couples Wed and Visit Residents Across Town

Moe and Haines wed in Belleville on May 16 and plan a farm home north of Scandia after a short trip to Salina. A string of local gatherings followed, with Jim Kemper of Los Angeles visiting family, Reta Kemper from Lucerne joining Scandia hosts, and multiple Sunday dinners and hospitality at the homes of Larson, English, Fredrickson, Haggman, and others in the area.

Moe - Haines Lulu Moe Frank Haines Belleville Salina Jim Kemper Los Angeles Calif Albert Larson Gottfrid Larson W. S. English Reta Kemper Lucerne Scandia

Visitors Return and Extend Weekend in Scandia

Ronald Acree, after six months in York Nebraska, visits Scandia with his parents and relatives. Nearby, Reuben Bettis and wife spend the weekend in Scandia while Mrs Bettis stays for a several week visit. A birthday dinner honors Mrs Jack White at Lebanon with local families and guests from nearby towns.

Ronald Acree York Nebr Scandia Carl Acree Reuben Bettis Hoxie Mrs. Bettis Mr. Bettis

Families Take Short Trips and Social Visits

Mr and Mrs John Miller of San Diego California traveled to Dayton Ohio to visit relatives after a stay with Scandia friends. Angeles California and Miss Gayl Tedrow attended a waffle supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Larson Saturday evening. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Enoch Monson Edgar Loren Florell and Janet Rae at Mrs Eva Sothers and Doris. Mrs Kathryn Meinhardt of Denver Colorado visited her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor and other relatives.

Loren Florell Eva Sothers Doris Milner Donald Milner Clifford Carey John Miller San Diego Calif Scandia Dayton Ohio Jim Kemper Los Angeles Gayl Tedrow Albert Larson Enoch Monson Edgar Janet Rae Kathryn Meinhardt Denver, Colo Robert Doctor Enoch Monson and Son

Maye Peterson and Lloyd Linnerson Visit Kansas City Relatives

Maye Peterson of Leonardville and Lloyd Linnerson of Kansas City visited Rev and Mrs M C Linnerson and family and Mr and Mrs C A Linnerson Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ed Swiercinsky and children and Dorothy and Norma Aspegren called on Mrs Roscoe Cooper and children Sunday. Trade in Scandia.

Maye Peterson Leonardville Lloyd Linnerson Kansas City M. C. Linnerson C. A. Linnerson Ed Swiercinsky Mises Dorothy Norma Aspegren Roscoe Cooper Scandia

Sunday Visiting Gatherings Across Courtland Jamestown

Local notes list numerous Sunday visits including Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and Billy Jo of Courtland with Will Loring. Mr and Mrs Ed Loring. Thomas Hay and Jerry with F E Hansen and Clarence Smith at Jamestown. and Elmer and Anna Anderson returning from the west. Other guests include Geraldine Ames with Alvin and Mrs Peterson. Audrey Thomas. E E Peterson family with Dwaine Robison. Martin Larson family and Lloyd Barleza with Carl Hammer family. Amanda and August Roseng with Horton Johnson family.

Sam Mahin Billy Jo Courtland Ed Loring Will Loring Thomas Hay Jerry F. E. Hansen Clarence Smith O. S. Smith Jamestown Geraldine Ames Alvin Peterson Audrey Thomas E. E. Peterson Dwaine Robison Arthur Freed Martin Larson Lloyd Barleza Carl Hammer Amanda August Roseng Mrs. Horton Johnson C. W. Johnson Adolph Carl D. Larson Eldon

Sunday Guests Visit Families Across Jamestown and Nearby

A string of social visits unfolds as Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie and Miss Luella Ruthman dine with the Larson family in Jamestown. Others from Milford, Belleville, Harbine, and Colby stop by or dine with relatives, with Chicago visitor Mrs. Harry Waiman and birthday greetings for Lela Jones highlighted.

Irvin Currie Luella Ruthman Harry Larson Jamestown

Mrs Freeman and Woods Guests of Mrs Sothers and Doris

Mrs Ernest Freeman and Paul and Dean Woods of Courtland visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Eve Sothers and Doris, sharing a casual social visit.

Ernest Freeman Paul Dean Woods Courtland Eve Sothers Doris

Visitors call on hospital patient in Concordia

Mrs. C. J. Hugos and Mrs. Elmer Melby visited Mrs. Axel Smith at the St. Joseph hospital in Concordia last Wednesday.

C. J. Hugos Elmer Melby Axel Smith St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Fred Evert Spends Weekend in Topeka

Fred Evert spent Sunday and Monday in Topeka for undisclosed reasons, staying at a local venue and meeting community members. The brief visit concludes with no reported incidents or formal announcements.

Fred Evert Topeka Scandia

Precinct Caucuses Set for Monday Evening May 27

All precincts will hold their party caucuses Monday evening May 27 at 7 p m at the usual place. Scandia township will meet at the Odd Fellows hall in Scandia. Democratic Central Committee members hosted visitors at a Sunday gathering.

Scandia Odd Fellow Democratic Central Committee

Sunday Dinner Guests At Dora Poage Home

Mrs. Dora Poage hosted Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Clare Nondorf, Mrs. Lida Fullen, and Frank, with additional family members in attendance.

Clare Nondorf Lida Fullen Frank Dora Poage Scandia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leslie Rasmussen Mr. Rasmussen Martin Jensen Arthur Kathrineberg Hardy Millie Kathrineberg Ethel Homer Cardwell Pauline Emer Larsen Thelma Laury Rasmussen Abe Thompson Ralph Rasmussen Will Street Art Cardwell Dwaine Greenslade August Rasmussen Camp Fire Girls Honos Bridge Club John Sjolander Charles Sjolander Elna Larson Ludell LaVerne Sjolander Lucille English Gay Tedrow Walter English Wilford Corbin Lloyd Wetzel Johnny Nystrom Tedrow Pinochle John Lundgren Ivy Brown Evelyn Brown Paul Fredrickson Jimmie Washington John Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson Bill Haskins Carl Hedin Harry Rank Wally Simms George Green Levi Wentz Treda Allen Formosa Ray Studer Norway Buster Moe Alvin J. M. Boyer Blanche Haggman Beulah Falk Bert Haggman Mrs. Beam U.S Netherland East Indies Krakatua Belleville Rendering Works Austria New Hampshire Earl C. Nesmith D. Blair N. Mill St Beloit Journal Lloyd Hammer Studebaker Amy Peary Guy Perry Clarence Herrman Jack White Lebanon Sunday Elmer and Anna Anderson California West Rudolph Johnson Herbert Harold Milford Carl Anderson C. O. Johnson R. J Thelma Acree Dugan Bettis O. C. Rockey Thomas Hay, Sr E. F. Jones Mankato Lela Jones Louis Jennings Henry Jennings Colby Democratic Caucus Lawrence Nystrom Lois Jean Gust Nystrom K. V. Cox Frank Fullen Morland Fern Johnson Providence Hospital Sam Webb Silas Perry Hardy, Nebr O. M. Willis Lawrence Nondorf Princess Theatre Victor Herbert Home Oi & Supply Cs Justice Dorothy Lamour Hollywood New York
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