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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
5
The piece advises keeping only valued books, weeding shelves regularly, and using color balance to integrate books into decor. It suggests building rooms around books, converting furniture like pianos into book niches, and using bindings or coverings to harmonize varied volumes.
The article discusses bookcases and built ins around pianos and radios for cabinet camouflage, plus various shelf styles. It gives varnish and cleaning guidance for floors, including wartime style recipes and wax finishes. It ends with a note on cummerbunds and sheath dresses in fashion.
The WO2 B Club met Thursday afternoon with nine members and one guest Mrs Jim Davis. A pink and blue shower was held for Gweneth Eickman. Games were played and refreshments served by the hostess. Next meeting set with Mrs Ernest Kirk on October 23.
Thursday evening visitors gathered at John Sjolander’s residence including Earl Van Auken Ruby Larson John Jensen and C O Johnson with their spouses.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson.
Mrs Steve Dooley Mrs Grant Berggren and Norma Carol Harvey Fogelberg visited Mrs Charlie Berggren Monday afternoon. Lena Fogelberg was a Tuesday forenoon guest of Mrs Charlie Berggren. Mr and Mrs Charley Anderson Milford Harry Ekstrom of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Albin Anderson joined Mr and Mrs C O Johnson Monday evening. Max Thompson Wally Freed and Nadine Farrell were Sunday dinner guests of the Lesters. Chester Johnson Karen Concordia and Mrs Bob Stenson of Norway visited Sunday afternoon with C O Johnson. Rudolph Johnson Courtland came for evening visiting. The Lesters drove to Salina Tuesday with Bob Thompson and Orville Anderson Belleville home after army discharge at Camp Carson. Mrs Loren Florell Vickie spent Tuesday afternoon with Roy Milner and Marie Milner.
Belleville residents Mr. and Mrs. O W Erickson and family plus Chester Erickson and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. Erick Erickson. Loren Florell family hosted Vickie’s second birthday anniversary with Alva Thompson and daughters and Jim Davis family attending.
Mrs Bill Moe was the honored guest at her home Monday afternoon when a group of ladies helped her celebrate a belated birthday anniversary. Those present were Mrs George Cardwell, Mrs Ben Denoyer, Mrs Neal Cady, Mrs Lars Norgard, Mrs Walter Berry Mrs George Christie and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Charles Mizer and Marilyn were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and sons. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Forest Johnson and Janie at Red Cloud Nebraska.
Debia TM Sunday guests visited Mr and Mrs W E Cooper and were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman for Normans birthday anniversary. Attending were Don Freed Paul Jimmy Charles Gabrielson Lester Willard Tekla Brown Mark Lindecrantz Leon Frank Isaacson Carl Elmer Danielson Ralph Walters and family Harold Stafford.
Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Mrs Don Bender and Gregory drove to Salina where Barbara Cooper and Rose Thompson joined them and they all spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E Bender at Ellsworth.
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene visited Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson Friday evening.
Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander celebrated Mrs. Sjolander's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson with Marion and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hay and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sjolander and family, and Mrs. Louise Hay. A lovely pot-luck lunch was served.
Mr and Mrs George West of Santa Barbara California arrived Sunday for a visit with his brother C H West and sister Mrs Clarence Cornett and their families.
Mrs. C. H. West and Eva joined Mr. and Mrs. George West of Santa Barbara, Calif., with multiple Cornett households including Clarence, Francis, and Charles, Melvern, and Glenn Cornett with Kathy, plus Vic Erickson, as they spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander.
Mrs Lee Bowersox visited the C C Johnson home on Tuesday afternoon. Sunday dinners were hosted by Dr and Mrs J S Bennett and daughter for Ethene Sederlin and partner. Concordia couple Alvin Moe and Concordia couple Stanley Moe shared Sunday dinner. Bob Cox and family plus Rex Sandell and family spent Sunday with Pete Sandell and Paula. Clyde’s Hugh Seldon and Cuba’s Hans Nelson joined Lloyd Nelson and Darrell for Sunday supper. L L Hobson and Larry Hobson hosted Sunday dinner guests. Sharon Rex and Steven Freed stayed Thursday night with Vernon Erickson. Monday evening a lunch honored Mrs Thomas birthday with Lare Hanson, Lennie Linden, Carl Allen and Is Bill Currie, Emerson Gritten and family, Allen Gunter and Ther Simmons attending.
Mr and Mrs Walter Berry returned Wednesday afternoon from a two week vacation in Detroit Michigan visiting relatives They were Wednesday evening supper guests at the Rachel Crawford home in Formosa
Mr and Mrs Carl Kallman and their son spent Wednesday evening at the Warren Tebow residence, sharing time with the Tebows.
Mr and Mrs Carl Florell spent last Wednesday evening at the John Sjolander home for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and their family joined Mr and Mrs Jim Freed and family for a Sunday dinner at their home.
Mr and Mrs Wather Crawford and Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry.
Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and Mr and Mrs L L Hobson were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Sankey and sons of Republic. George Fike was a Monday supper guest of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell. Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West traveled to Salina on Wednesday for a business trip.
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert Asp Bren Sunday evening to celebrate Delbert birthday anniversary Those present included Mr and Mrs Matt Jeorg Mr and Mrs Melvin Jeorg and family J B Jeorg of Formosa Hugo Erickson Albert Boline Mr and Mrs Leonard Erickson and children Mr and Mrs Clarence and Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy A pot luck meal was enjoyed by all.
A Friday evening incident at the Alfred Swanson residence involved multiple Danielson and Isaacson family members as a vehicle burned. Police details are limited but no fatalities are reported. Further investigation expected.
Mr and Mrs Charles Rasmussen of Charles City Iowa called on Mr and Mrs Robert Dotwr Sanday in a social visit noted by local observers.
Mr and Mrs Matt Jeorg of Formosa visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy.
Tuesday evening guests at Vernon Erickson home included Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jim, and Mr and Mrs George Fike and Everett. Scandia attendees at Tom King funeral in Superior were Neal McBride Roy Thomas Vernon Erickson Sam Summer Art Ellingson and Harold Swartz. Tom King was Jane Thomas’s brother.
Mrs Pearl Johnson, long in Salina, departs October 2 for a West Coast trip to visit her daughter and son and their families.
Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald, Mr and Mrs Joe Odgers and Jeanne, Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard, Carl and Claribelle were Friday evening visitors at the Oscar Norgard home for Mr Norgard birthday anniversary.
Walter H. Berger was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of E. C. Wires, sharing a quiet afternoon social event with the hosts and their family.
Juanita Bergstrom stayed as an overnight guest with JoAnn Hansen on Monday night, sharing time in Hansen’s home.
Algor Anderson spent Thursday in Kansas City on business engaging in meetings and-site activities with local firms. The trip focused on potential partnerships and networking opportunities in the region.
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