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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
7
A Tuesday birthday gathering for Mrs. Stofer at Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stofer’s home drew many guests including Mrs. Rasmussen Larson Isaacson and others. Lunch was served and a social hour followed with music and conversation.
The Patrons Club of District 87 met Friday evening. A program was presented and officers were elected: President ElReno Sederlin, Vice President Mrs Jensen, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs W Sothers. The next meeting date was to be announced.
The Community Club gathered at Courtland on October 1 with seven members and two guests, Mrs Dwaine Marty of Courtland and Mrs G A Nylstrom of Scandia. The group plans a pot luck supper and next meeting on October 15 with Mrs Mildred Johnson.
Tuesday evening supper honored Mrs Hammer and Billy with guests including Lens Hammer and Iver Benny Lervold Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer Eastvedt Martin Larson H Hampton and families and Miss Vivian Nelson
Mr and Mrs Clinton Rector and Mr and Mrs W H Smith of ManKato were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith.
A nostalgic look at electricity from 1790 to modern times. Edison’s light and radio’s rise changed homes and factories, with cheaper rates making power accessible to all and bills shrinking over 10 to 15 years. Gratitude to Franklin and progress highlighted.
Dwaine Greenslade left Sunday for work in Louisville Nebraska. Numerous local residents visited relatives across nearby towns including the Bergstroms Coxes Medlins Ericksons and Johnsons. Silas Perry from Hardy Nebraska visited his mother Emily Willis over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Jim Mahan visit in Scandia while other guests hail from Washington Chicago Las Vegas Concordia Belleville Mankato and Comcordia. Sunday dinners and suppers mark gatherings at Reece Strand Hanson Paul Anderson Hohman Jen sen Aspegren and Bowling households among others with neighbors and relatives hosting and hosting guests through the week.
Mr and Mrs V S Allen and daughters of Republic visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs K V Cox and family.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tedrow were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs El Reno Sederlin and their sons in a small social gathering noted in town.
Mr and Mrs Crawford Stauffer of Knoxville Iowa were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs M E McGregor and family.
Norbert Helvey and Bob Ewing of Topeka visited their parents over the weekend. Jamestown hosts Mr. and Mrs. H F Larson for Sunday supper. Bernard Swanson, Washburn College student, visited friends here. Rev J N Lee and family, Waldo, returned home after visiting daughter Mrs J R Trimble. Gust Rydell returned to Chicago after visits around Scandia. Sidney Dilinger party stayed Monday with Rev and Mrs John Trimble. O H Harrison and family from Kansas visited Monday to Wednesday with Robt Doctor. John Lanning and Bob Doctor of Atwood visited Max Muth for overnight and Tuesday. Reynold Nystrom and Mrs Aaron Johnson plus Glenn visited Harold Johnson in Manhattan on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lester Allen of Courtland visited Wednesday with Mrs Raymond Ferguson and Rae Esther at the Carl McDowell home. the call highlighted social greetings among local residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Greenslade were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Uran of Courtland. Ira Ellingson, Ada Kallman, Earl Samkey and Harold Swartz were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Douglas of Courtland.
A Front Rank furnace suitable for coal or wood is offered for sale by J P Vandeveer at a cheap price. Sale notes indicate ready disposition and prompt transfer of ownership.
For sale a complete bowling alley with all equipment, ready to use. Bargain price is being set soon. For information contact the Journal office.
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