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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

8

Social Hour Club Dinner Brings 100 Guests to Sherdahl

The Social Hour Club and families shared a basket dinner at Sherdahl Monday with about 100 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Yack Jefferson and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Sherrard and baby of Lincoln Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ensen and family of Belleville, and Art Emmert among others.

Sherdahl Yack Jefferson Arsen Lincoln Rams Elwin Sherrard Baby Nebr Martinensen Belleville Art Emmert Laura Osmussen Glenda Cuthbert Ruby Sundine Mabel Berggren Lucille Elliott Marjorie Vance Dale Eastman

Dinner guests at the Nelson home Sunday

The Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Selin with Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and Elvira, Mrs. Anton Lund and Walda, Miss Florence Nelson and Anton Lund were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelson on Sunday.

B. W. Selin Anton Nelson Elvira Anton ,Lund Walda Florence Nelson Anton Lund Axel Nelson

Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs A M Johnson

Mr and Mrs A M Johnson were guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom Sunday. The visit is noted in local social columns and highlights hosting duties and afternoon hospitality.

A. M. Johnson Oscar Bergstrom

Sunday Dinner Guests at Courtland Home

Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs J H Nunn and Max at Mr and Mrs John McCrossen in Courtland Also visiting were Mr and Mrs J W Kien of Lebanon.

J. H. Nunn Max John McCrossen Courtland J. W. Kien Lebanon

Thursday Dinner Guests Include Algor Anderson Johnson

Thursday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mrs. Chas. O. Johnson visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom for dinner.

Algor Anderson Chas. O. Johnson Oscar Bergstrom

Sunday Visit By Hammer and Eastvedt Families

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and family and Mr and Mrs Einar Eastvedt who spent the day with Mr and Mrs Mutt Larson.

Carl Hammer Lloyd Hammer Einar Eastvedt Mutt. Larson

Sunday Visit By Ofstad Family To Nelson Household

Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs Anton Ofstad and their daughters spent the afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson in a friendly social gathering.

Anton Ofstad Otto Nelson

Courtland Visit From D. L. Cady and Davis Families

Visitors including Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Cady and family Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis and family Mrs. Crab Davis of Denver and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sewall of Colorado Springs spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dory Davis at Courtland.

Courtland D. L. Cady Lloyd Davis Crab -Davis Denver Homer Sewall Colorado Springs Dory. Davis

Friendship Club hosts lunch after meeting at U B church

Mrs Frank Larsen presided as hostess for the Friendship Club of the U B church last Thursday afternoon in the Aid Building. After the business meeting a luncheon was served to guests Mesdames C V Hageman E C ires Melvin Hillery H G Hahn W E Hiatt and Carl Larson and members including Mesdames May White Carl McDowell Jay Bell Frank Tedrow Walter Anderson Charlie Hohman N S Cooper Walter Preble G P Plotner Jim Mahan Howard Mahan John Mahan sr and Guy Ward.

Friendship Club Frank Larsen U. B C. V. Hageman Jay Bell Frank Tedrow Walter Anderson Charlie Hohman N. S. Cooper Walter Preble G. P. Plotner Jim Mahan Howard Mahan John Mahan, Sr Guy Ward

Selin Family Honored At Methodist Church Reception

About eighty five congregation members gathered at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon to welcome the Rev and Mrs Selin and Carl back for the coming year. They were presented a purse of money. Lunch included sandwiches coffee cake rolls and jello served late afternoon.

Selin The Methodist Church B. W.selin Carl Selins

Evening visitors spend Sunday with Laura Larson

Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin spent Sunday evening with Laura Larson in a casual social gathering. The hosts welcomed the couple for conversation and tea.

Lewis Wallin Laura’ Larson

Dinner guests with Misses Ahrens at Nimocks home

Sunday dinner guests were Miss Ruth Ahrens and Miss Jeannette Ahrens. They visited Miss Alice Nimocks at the Nimocks home, where Mr. and Mrs. G. W Nimocks are the hosts.

Jamestown Dinner Guests Include O Wilcox Hosts

Mr and Mrs D B Green and Jetty Charles and Luella were supper guests Sunday evening at the home of Mrs O Wilcox in Jamestown.

Jamestown D. B.green Jetty Charles Luella

Friday Dinner Guests Miss Blanche Haggman

Friday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs C V Haggman were Haggman and her mother Mrs S A Haggman with Blanche missing.

Blanche Haggman S._A._Haggman

Sunday Dinner Guests at Gustava Ostberg Home

Supt. and Mrs. F W Stuken broeker and family and Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and John and Vivian were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs Gustava Ostberg.

F. W. Stuken Broeker G. A. Nystrom John Vivian Gustava Ostberg

Afternoon Visitors at Bow ersor Home

Miss Lois Hiatt Miss Genevieve Freed Vernon Erickson Wayne Hall and Everette Watson spent Sunday afternoon at the Ralph Bow ersor home.

Lois Hiatt Genevieve Freed Vernon Erickson Wayne Hall Everette Watson Ralph Bowersor

Evening Guests At Fred Jackson Home

Miss Eleanor Jackson hosted a Sunday evening gathering with guests including the Misses Helen Gunter Leona Hohman Verna Wallin Clarice Wallin Dorothy Aspegren and the Messrs Jay Cooner Lyle Wetzel Lawrence Johnson Cleo Ward Wayne Hall Warren Gunter Everette Watson and Harry Moller at the Jacksons home.

Helen’ Gunter Leona Hohman Verna Clarice Wallin Dorothy Aspegren Jay Cooner Lyle. Wetzel Lawrence “Johnson Cleo Ward Wayne’ Hall

Social Hour Club Meeting Report

Social Hour Club met Thursday September 17 with Mrs. Alice Green Slade. Twenty two members and four visitors were present. A lovely lunch was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Pearl Gritten with roll call on how members met or expect to meet their companions.

Alice Greenslade Pearl ‘Gritten

Birthday dinner and supper held for Mrs Olson's eighty third

A birthday celebration took place Sunday to honor Mrs. Aug Olson. Guests included Mr Olson Roberta Kingas City Mr and Mrs Victor Imallist and family.

Waa Aug. Olson Elebrate Birthrayone Olson Roberta Kingas Victor Imallist

Local Families Gather For Concordia Jamestown Aurora Notices

A list of residents and relatives from Concordia Jamestown and Aurora including the Johnson Hay Olson Nystrom Berry and Burns families with updates on members and kin. The compiled notes name Mr and Mrs and multiple family groups across towns in a community notice.

S. 0 Rodde Concordia A. Johnson Jamestown Arthur Hay Aurora Thos. Hay Walter Berry Max Vand J. R. Nystrom Reynold Aaron Johnson F. A. Olson June Verlee E.T. Olson

Waffle Supper Hosts Share Evening with Neighbors

Mr and Mrs William Wilson entertained with a waffle supper at eleven oclock Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Duane Greenslade and family Mr and Mrs Charles Cardwell and family Mr and Mrs Sam Greenslade and Miss Leona Anderson.

William Wilson Duane Greenslade Charles Cardwell Sam Greenslade Leona Anderson

Afternoon Guests At Jeanne Plotner's Home

Misses Ruth and Jeannette Ahrens and Alice Nimocks were guests of Miss Jeanne Plotner Sunday afternoon at her residence for a social visit.

Ruth Jeannette Ahrens Alice ‘“Nimocks Jeanne Plotner

Sunday Visitors Call on Mr and Mrs Harold Coleman

Sunday afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Ralph Bowersox and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Mc Dowell and family at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Coleman.

Ralph Bowersox Carl McDowell Harold Coleman

Mankato Guests Attend Sunday Dinner

Guests from Mankato Mr and Mrs Roy were Sunday dinner visitors at Mr and Mrs George Jeanderbeur.

Mankato Roy Reagetr Mankato S George Jeanderbeur

House Callers Visit Moe Family On Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Jake Stofer with sons Louis and Jake and Mr and Mrs Glen Eastman with sons Elvin and Paul called Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Moe.

Moes Jake Stofer Louis Jake Glen Eastman Elvin and Paul Fred Moe Paul Moe

Evening Visitors Called On Frank Larsen Home

Sunday social report notes Mr and Mrs Ed Loring and daughter Leora and Wayne Watson visiting the Frank Larsen home for evening callers.

Ed. Loring Leora Wayne Watson Frank Larsen

Denver and Norway visitors call on Mrs May White

Wednesday guests included Mrs Ella Hugos Mrs Jene Crossen and baby from Denver Mrs Axel Hedstrom of Norway called on Mrs May White last Wednesday.

Ella.Hugos Jene Crossen Baby Denver Axel Hedstrom Norway May White

Friday Noon Guests From Superior Lovewell and Lovewell

Friday visitors included Mrs Ray Larkins and infant from Superior Mrs Ethel Dahl and daughter from Lovewell visiting Mrs May White.

Ray Larkins Superior Ethel . Dahl

Sunday Social at the Thomas Family Home

Guests Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas and family and Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Thomas.

Thomas Paul ‘Thomas John~Thomas

Methodist Ladies Aid Hostesses Set for Thursday Afternoon

The Mesdames Emil Isaacson Chas Othberg and Nathan Isaacson will serve as hostesses to the Methodist Ladies Aid in the church parlors this Thursday afternoon.

Emil Isaacson Chas.Othberg Nathan Isaacson

Monday Evening Visitors at Leonard Hageman Home

Mrs. S A Hageman and Miss Blanche Hageman visited the Leonard Hageman household on Monday evening.

Blanche Hageman Leonard Hageman

Entertain at Dinner by Mr and Mrs Jim Brown

Mr and Mrs Jim Brown entertained at Sunday dinner to Mr and Mrs Jay Bell and family and Miss Gertrude Nimocks.

Jim Brown Jay. Bell Gertrude Nimocks

Monday Afternoon Visitors

Monday afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Larson who spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Larson.

Philip Larson Mrs Carl D. Larson

Welcome In Circle Hosts and Guests at Church Parlor Lunch

Mesdames J. Hurgos and Albert Jackson hosted a Welcome In Circle gathering in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. Lunch was served to a long list of attendants including M. G. Loofbourrow of Kansas City and Misses Mary West Emma Swanson Alice Morgan Jessie Nichol. The next meeting will be held next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. M. Weisiegel and Mrs. Jim Mahan as hostesses.

Mutual Benefit Club Hosts Quilting Meeting

The Mutual Benefit Club met on Thursday September 24 with hostess Mrs Lulu Moe. Fifteen members attended and guests included Mrs Esther Johnson Mrs Margaret Currie Mrs Sheridan Robison Mrs Emmert and Mary Moe. Johnson and Emmert became members. A pleasant afternoon of quilting and social chat followed with a dainty lunch. The next meeting is Thursday October 8 with hostess Mrs Lena Lloyd and attendees should bring thimbles and scissors.

the Mutual Benefit Club Lulu Moe Esther Johnson Margaret Currie Sheridan Robison Emmert Mary Moe Johnson Lena Lloyd

Dinner Hostesses Entertain With Six O’clock Gathering

Dr and Mrs C V Hageman entertained Tuesday evening at six o clock for Mr and Mrs E C Wires and several guests from Kansas City including Mrs E S Wilson Mrs M G Loofbourrow Mrs S A Haggman Miss Blanche Haggman and Mrs Mary Creager in a formal social gathering.

E.C. Wires E. S. Wilson M. G. Loofbourrow Kansas City S. A. Haggman Blanche Haggman Mary Creager

Sunday Picnic Near River on Carl Benson Farm

A large group including Mr and Mrs Carl Benson and families along with many neighbors gathered for a Sunday picnic dinner near the river on the Benson farm. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson and family, M Ox Brown and family, Aaron Carlson and family, Edwin Isaacson and family, Conrad Florell and family, Albin Isaacson, Roy Thomas and family, Gust Freed, Olus Free and family, Enoch Larson, ElRene Sederlin, Anselm Carlson, Alfred Peterson and Bob Robison.

Gust Freed Olus Free Enoch Larson ElRene Sederlin Anselm Carlson Alfred Peterson Bob Robison Carl Benson

Local Families Named in Fragmentary Notice

A fragmented OCR passage lists several households including Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loring, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Loring, Mrs. Ada Aspgren with Dorothy and Norma, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris, and Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson among others.

Family and George Larson Share Basket Supper at Hohman Home

A Sunday evening gathering at the Harry Hohman residence featured family members and George Larson enjoying a basket supper. For sale notice mentions a German Police Dog registered to R.E. Cooper.

George ‘Larson Harry Hohman R.E. ‘Cooper

Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Paul Doctor at Home

Mrs Paul Doctor received a birthday surprise on Sunday at her residence for a birthday occurring Friday. A basket dinner and supper were shared by Paul Doctor and family including Patty Lou, plus Ruby Sanger Essie Morrison Virginia Sanger Sedra Crefford Nettie Harris and Dudley Doctor of Concordia. Robt Doctor Kathryn Jo Ann and Thornton joined. C E Albro and Paul. Grant Pergren and Buddy Agnes Albro also attended.

Paul Patty + Lou Ruby Sanger Essie Morrison Virginia Sanger Sedra Crefford Nettie -Harris Dudley Concordia Robt Kathryn Jo Ann Thornton C. E. Albro Grant Pérggren Buddy Agnes Albro

Gust Hallgren and Samuelson Couples Visit Church Social

Mr and Mrs Gust Hallgren spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Gust Samuelson in a small community social gathering.

Gust Hallgren Mrs Gust Samuelson

Friday Visit With Forsbergs Hosts Sederlins

Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Forsberg entertained Mr. and Mrs. El Reno Sederlin in their home for a social visit.

Delbert Forsberg el Reno Sederlin

Misses Ellen Emily and Anna Anderson visit Courtland area home

On Monday afternoon Ellen Emily and Anna Anderson called at the Martin Larson residence near Courtland. The visit highlighted social ties in the rural community and the hosts shared hospitality with the guests.

Ellen Emily Anna Anderson Martin’ Larson Courtland

Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Visit Mrs Lottie Lervold

Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and their son spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Lottie Lervold, visiting and sharing family time together.

Reuben Johnson and Son Lottie Lervold

Basket Dinner Card for Local Families

A fragment lists a community basket dinner invitation featuring Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and family, Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and family, Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and family, and Mr and Mrs Wam Lor.

Sam. Mahin Carl Reece Richard Loring

Thursday Afternoon Visitors to Mrs Lervold

Thursday afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Chas Berggren and Miss Pauline Linden visiting Mrs Lottie Lervold and Florence.

Chas. Berggren Pauline Linden Lottie Lervold Florence

McDowale Family Hosts Republic Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Wm McDowale and daughters of Republic were dinner guests at the McDowell home. Mr and Mrs Steve land and Marie of Randall were afternoon visitors.

Wm. McDowale Daughters of Republic

Evening Guests at the Gust Samuels Home

Sunday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyles and family Mr. and Mrs. Olus Free and sons and Miss Helen McCracken in Gust Samuels residence group.

Gust. Samuels

Monday Night Club Hosts Bridge Evening

Mrs Hershel Kannier hosted the Monday Night Club last Monday evening. After dinner bridge was played at two tables with Mrs W E Hiatt winning high score. Guests included Mesdames C V Hageman C C Cullers G W Nimocks Guy Ward W E Hiatt G P Plotner and George Jeandebeur.

Hershel Kannier W. E. Hiatt C. V. Hageman C. C. Cullers G. W. Nimocks Guy Ward G. P. Plotner George Jeandebeur

Evening Visitors Share Sunday With Local Hosts

Evening visitors Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Chas Freed at their home in a cordial social occasion.

Algot ‘Anderson Chas. Freed

Dinner hosts include Haggman and Blanche Hageman

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haggman hosted a Sunday dinner for Mrs. 8, A. Haggman and Miss Blanche Hageman.

Bert Haggman A. Haggman Blanche Hageman

Adlerika Gas Relief Claim Promoted in Page Ad

An advertisement recounts a wife scaring her husband asleep with stomach gas and claims Adlerika relieves stomach and bowel gas in ten minutes. The copy promises a complete cleansing of old waste and cautions against partial cleansers.

Adlerika M. Owen Haggman

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