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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1930

Page

2

Social Happenings May Meetings Of Mutual Benefit Club

The Social Hour club met May 15 with Mrs. Est her Mond s and seventeen members present. A social afternoon followed with a decision to send money to Hastings cyclone victims. Guests included Miss Amanda Rosene Miss Ellen Swanson Mrs. Sally Rosene and Mrs. Sarrah Ryadwall. Next meeting scheduled with Louise Strom May 29.

Esther Simmonds Cyclonic Hastings Nebr Amanda Rosene Ellen Swanson Sally Rosene Sarrah Ryadwall Louise Strom

Sunday Dinner Guests at Vernon Wright Home

Dinner guests at the Vernon Wright home southeast of town included Mr and Mrs Melvin Hillery Mr and Mrs G W Wright and son Donald and Mrs May Wright.

Melvin Hillery G. W. Wright Donald May Wright Vernon &Wright Town

Dinner at Othbergs Hosts Rend All Sides

Mr and Mrs C O Othberg hosted dinner at their home north of town for Mr and Mrs C A Othberg Mr and Mrs Victor Erick son Mr and Mrs Herman Sankey of Republic and Mr and Mrs John Sankey and son Norman of Republic.

Othbergs

Theme hosts Sunday night luncheon guests

Mr and Mrs Henry Nystrom and Mr and Mrs M R Chilcott were Sunday night luncheon guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Ward in a social roundup.

Henry Nystrom M. R. Chilcott Guy Ward

Stofer party helps Lew Septer celebrate birthday at Formosa

Mr and Mrs Jake Stofer Mrs May White and Mr and Mrs Ben Stofer drove to Formosa last Saturday evening to help Mrs Lew Septer celebrate her birthday Light lunch was served to the guests.

Jake Stofer May’ White Ben Stofer Formosa Lew Septer

Dinner host Miss Marceil Preble entertains group

Miss Marceil Preble hosted a Sunday dinner at her home with guests Miss Jetty Green Naomi Ny lund Dorothy Aspegreh and Mrs Roscoe Cooper in attendance.

Marceil Preble Jetty Green Naomi Nylund Dorothy Aspegreh Roscoe Cooper

Nystrom and Johnson Families Visit William Nelson Home

Mr and Mrs John Nystrom and Reynold with Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and their sons visited Sunday at the William Nelson home near Belleville.

John Nystrom Reynold Aaron Johnson and Sons William Nelson Belleville

Picnic at Concordia Park Enjoyed by Local Families

Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and family joined Miss Ella Maxell Mrs Agnes Mathis and children Miss Vernice Swanson Vernon Swanson and Mrs Amanda Maxell for a Sunday noon picnic at Concordia park.

Concordia Adolph Nelson Ella Maxell Agnes ‘Mathis Vernice Swanson Vernon Swanson Amanda Maxell Concordia Park

Local Sunday Gatherings Reported Across Homes

Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman and daughter Helen at the Haggman home. Lunch and Sunday visitors covered Mrs Theresa White and family and Mrs Harold Coleman family. Beloved Belleville guests included Mr and Mrs George Stromberg and daughters with Mr and Mrs George Trimmer. A River picnic featured Mildred Larson Florence Lervold Helen Johnson and Ruth Bell.

Bert Haggman Helen S. A. Haggman Harold.Coleman Theresa "White and Sons May White Belleville George Stromberg George Trimmer Mildred Larson Florrence Lervold Helen Johnson Ruth Bell

Sunday and midweek dinners across the area

The report lists numerous Sunday dinners at homes of the Falk, Othberg, Hugos, Medlin, and Weislogel families. Guests include Clara Hoffermehl of Denver, Martha Ebel, Anna Jost, Edna Ebel, Gertie Leschke of Hillsboro, and others, with a Concordia picnic and Brown Grand Theatre party for Clara Hoffermehl following a 7 PM supper.

J. ‘R. Hugos Clara Hoffermehl Denver Martha Ebel Anna Jost Edna Ebel Mies Gertie Leschke Hillsboro Concordia Clara Hoffermeht Brown Grand Theatre Irene Sherrard Bertha Hammer Clarice. Ross Anita Medlin Gladge Cooper Reba Ollie Hugos Clara Hoffermehl

Wires and Ward Named in Local Event

E. C. Berg and Guy Ward join Miss Mary West in a noted community gathering highlighting local talent and civic involvement.

Sunday Dinner Hosts Welcome Otto Nelson Guests

Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brandstrom.

Otto Nelson John Brandstrom

Tuesday Dinner Guests at Fraser Home

Tuesday noon dinner guests were Mr and Mrs E C Wires visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Fraser.

Hugh Fraser

Home coming hosted by Mr and Mrs John Thomas

A home coming was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Thomas last Sunday afternoon. An interesting talk on the home was given by the Rev Bert Selin. Light refreshments were served to numerous Thomas families and local residents including Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas and family Miss Anna Thomas Earl Thomas Mr and Mrs Esther of Rodger Colo Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas and family Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and family the Rev and Mrs Bert Selin and Carl Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson and Mrs Theodore Danielson Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Evert Lee Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson Mrs Emma Isaacson Mrs Gilbert Anderson Mrs Charley Elliot and Mrs Gilbert Mitchell.

John Thomas Bert Selin Paul Thomas Anna Thomas Earl Thomas Esther Rodger, Colo Edward Thomas Roy Thomas Carl John Fredrickson Theodore Danielson Joseph Johnson Evert Lee Otto Nelson John Brandstrom Emil Isaacson Nathan Isaacson Emma Isaacson Gilbert Anderson Charley Elliot Gilbert Mitchell

Friendship Club Hosts Gathering at United Brethren Aid

Miss Mabel Berggren hosted the Friendship Club at the United Brethren Aid building on Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Invited guests included Miss Sadie Robison and several others from Des Moines and local members attended.

Mabel Berggren Friendship Club United Brethren Aid Building Gues Sadie Robison Many West Carrie Aberg Blanche Hageman Mesdames M. R. Chilcott Fred Dutton C.E. Johnson J. R. Stofer Carl Hammer Oberia Ryan Jake Weislogel Henry Nystrom Hershel Kannier John Brandstrom Marie Sederlin A. Haggman E. C. Wires Stanley Schwahn Des Moines Ed Olson Mesdames Frank Tedrow Theresa White Guy Ward Walter Anderson John Mahan Jimmy Mahan Howard Mahan 5. Cooper Frank Larsen Ada Robison

Sophomores Take Trip to Beloit With Sponsors

Twenty sophomores accompanied by sponsors Miss Faith Green and Miss Rhea Ensign rode a truck to Beloit last Thursday. They cooked dinner at the Beloit city park and returned home early in the afternoon.

Faith Green Rhea Ensign Beloit

Birthday Dinner Honors Edward Forsbergs Birthday

Mrs. Forsberg celebrated Edward Forsbergs birthday with a dinner for Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg and sons and Mr and Mrs Bill Kallman last Wednesday night. Royal Neighbors members Myrtie Sanderson Victor Erickson and Elmer Jensen served lunch at the Royal Neighbors hall.

Edward

Charivari at Walkers Home Nips Munden Crowd

A crowd charivaried Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker last Wednesday night at the grooms parents home in Mun den. Cigars and Sandy were passed to Mr and Mrs Arthur. Coldazier and daughters plus several named attendees joined the event.

Alfred Walker Irey Walker Munden Arthur. Coldazier Lula Shotzman L. G. Nystrom Robin Robison Sadie Edna Josie Robison Audrey Tedrow Frank Goodwin Billy Dale Sanderson William Johnny Clark

Dinner Honor to Miss Frances Guthrie at Mrs Freed’s

Mrs C Freed hosted a six o’clock dinner last Thursday honoring Miss Frances Guthrie. Guests included Miss Guthrie and Jean Tagstrom, Gertrude Nimocks, Alice Louise Nimocks, June Freed, Ruth Ahrens, Alice Coldazier, and Hazel Clark.

Frances Guthrie Mrs. C. Freed France Guthrie Jean Tagstrom Gertrude Nimocks Alice Louise Nimocks June Freed Ruth Ahrens Alice Coldazier Hazel Clark

Alumni Dinner Dance Draws Scandia Graduates and Friends

More than 120 Alumni of Scandia High School and guests attended a dinner and dance at the I. O. O. F. hall on Friday night. Miss Agnes Albro led the serving of the meal. Among out of town visitors were Arthur Sjoholm of Jamestown Irvin Currie of Abilene Mrs Cecil Sargent of Riley and several others from Concordia Republic and Belleville.

Scandia High School I. O. O. F. Hall Agnes Albro Arthur Sjoholm Jamestown Irvin Currie Abilene Cecil Sargent Riley Albert Segerhammer Kackley Billy Boggess Manhattan Clarence Hammer Kansas City Henry

Rebekah Lodge Initiates Members and Elects Officers

Miss Margaret McGowan of Rydal and guests hosted lunch at the Rebekah lodge last Thursday. Mrs M Chilcott and Miss Anna Thomas were initiated. Officers elected include Noble Grand Bertha Anderson and Vice Grand Emma Weislogel with other posts filled by Jessie Ward Zena Eastman Myrtie Sanderson Adda Doctor Nellie Jeandebeur.

Ruth, Sallman Inga Rydell Henry Peterson Merritt Sigshee Rebekah Lodge

Con rdia Couple Hosts Ladies For Saturday Lunch

Mr and Mrs A C Wilson of Concordia entertained at home for Mrs R E Cooper, Mrs H Kannier, Mrs E C Wires, and Mrs Ollie Johnson at Saturday evening lunch.

A. C. Wilson Conrdia R. E. Cooper H. Kannier E. C. Wires Ollie Johnson

Dinner Guests at Nichol Home Near Concordia

Mrs. R. E. Cooper Miss Eva Sand and Miss Mary West were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichol near Concordia last Sunday.

R. E. Cooper Eva Sandborn Mary West Elmer Nichol Concordia

Dorcas Society Gathering Planned by Swenson and Kullberg

Mesdames Swenson and Kullberg will host the Dorcas Society in the church parlors on Friday afternoon in June. The event aims to foster fellowship and charitable activities within the parish community.

J. Swenson J. F. Kullberg Dorcas Society

Picnic Supper at Concordia Park Hosts Families

Mr and Mrs Howard Mahan and daughter Nona Fae joined Mr and Mrs Frank Largen and family with Miss Wilhelmina Wetzel for a park picnic in Concordia. The gathering reflected a casual hometown outing with shared meals and conversation.

Howard Mahan Nona ‘Fae Frank “Largen Wilhelmina Wetzel Concordia

Nystroms Host Sunday Dinner With Johnsons and Burns

Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and family of Kack ley and Mr and Mrs E W Burns and others at their home.

L. G. Nystrom Joe Johnson Kackley E. W. Burns

Nystrom Family Acknowledges Guests In Visit

Lester and Mr and Mrs Gust Nystrom with John and Vivian were noted in a brief social item describing a recent visit or gathering.

Lester Gust Nystrom John and Vivian

Currie Family Hosts Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs William Currie were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Currie in a small social gathering reflecting local community ties.

William Currie Jim Currie

Family Spends Sunday With Mr and Mrs Godfrey McDowell

A family spent Sunday visiting Mr Godfrey McDowell and Mrs McDowell, enjoying a relaxed day together at their home.

Godfrey McDowell

Dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor entertained guests at their home last Sunday including Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor of Concordia Mrs Cecil Sargent and daughter Emmagene of Riley and Miss Agnes Albro.

Robert Doctor Paul Doctor Concordia Cecil Sargent Emmagene Riley Agnes Albro

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mutual Benefit Club Nelsons Robert Brewster, Jr Sand Baby Chas. McGregor Victor Erickson Carl D Larson C. J. Falk C. A. Othberg Marcile Isaacson Elda _ Isaacson Margaret Mikesell Eleanor Jackson Frankie ‘Mikesell Joe Mallory Glenn Farlee Richard Othberg Medlins Fred Dutton and Sons Kermit Dyrdahl Josie Medlin Frank Nystrom Republic Wm. Weislogel Jeandebeur Hershel ‘Weislogel Margaret McGowan Rydal Wm. Gunter Republic County Will National Organization of Business and Professions Republic County Credit Board Pioneer Service Company America Pioneer Service CO Kansas Credit Board Hiawatha, Kansas Mrs Emil Bonian K. C Tiffany Ao Osborne Tommy R. C. Sherriff James Whale Colin Clive Tan Maclaren David Manners Anthony Bushell Billy Bevan Tiffany Gainsborough
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