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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
1
A 15 inch long head of silo grain variety LeKalb D 60 is shown in the window. It was raised on Rolla Thompson's farm and noted as dry land cultivation.
Mr and Mrs Albert L Anderson of Republic celebrate their 50th anniversary with open house Sunday October 13 from 2 to 5 pm at their home. Married October 16 1907 in Concordia they are the daughter of the late James and Mary Mallory of Jamestown. The couple has five children and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Ruby Berry and Mrs. Walter Boyles hosted a Thursday morning coffee on October 3 for Zenia Stofer’s birthday. The room glowed with roses from Walter’s garden and a red rose centerpiece on a Quaker lace cloth. Assistants included Mrs. Joe Johnson and Mrs. Joyce Johnson with a guest list featuring Mrs. Sherman English and others.
The City of Scandia and the Scandia Community Club hosted a free buffalo dinner Tuesday at the Legion Hall. About 300 residents attended and volunteers served over 60 pies with 500 cups of coffee before running out. Mayor Moe thanked the hosts and community for the generous contributions and cooperation.
The October WSCS meeting in the church basement on October 3 named committee chairs for the Swedish supper on December 5. Discussions covered serving the Youth Revival meal, with worship led by Mrs. Harry Quantic and a program by Mrs. Lester Richards assisted by several members. Hostesses included Mrs. Dale Sanderson and Mrs. Aaron Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Vernon Evert and daughter of Belleville.
A Mother and Daughter banquet is scheduled for Tuesday evening October 22 at the school auditorium. The event invites attendees from the community for a shared meal and program.
New and renewal subscriptions received this week include Rodney Dover of Deming New Mexico Elmer Van Nortwick and Chester Erickson noted as Republic subscribers.
Fourteen girls attended the meeting with six new members and three new leaders, Mary Turner joins as reporter. Sunday night hosts an International Fellowship supper at 6 30 with guest speaker Dick Takita a foreign student from Kansas Wesleyan Salina. Potluck features a foreign dish and guests Rev and Mrs Richard Wilke and Steven return for another year.
A stork shower honoring Mrs Everett Robison was hosted Thursday evening at the Harvey Melby residence by Mrs Melby Mrs Larry Hobson and Mrs Richard Larson. Guests included Mesdames Sherman Robison Charles Robison Don Larson Bob Lervold Richard Johnson Harry Swanson Robert Champlin Bill Farrell Bobby Larson Clayton Kauer and Miss Lois Erickson.
Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson honoring Carl son birthday anniversary included Richard Loring Frank Isaacson Alfred Swanson Harold Swanson Marvin Novak Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Bill McClure Alan Alana Republic Dick Reynolds Stanley Susan Dean Sothers Deann Arrol Anderson Judith Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Carrie Larson and Carl, sharing a friendly call and conversation in a local gathering.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and family. Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson were also hosting, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited in Salina on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnston and daughters Linda Smith and Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard.
Mrs. Gunda Larsen stayed as a weekend guest in the Beloit residence of Wayne Watson, enjoying the visit and local hospitality with the host family.
Mrs Marvin Novak suffered a broken ankle from a Saturday fall and was hospitalized in Belleville where the injured leg was cast. She returned home Sunday afternoon.
Rev and Mrs George Nielson and Mr and Mrs W J Matthias visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs C W Strom at their home.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family in Cawker City, sharing a day of visit and fellowship with the two households.
Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family and Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family honoring Mr Currie’s birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family and Jim Currie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Norman Currie. The Currie family were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and daughters of Republic.
Mrs Ettle Nystrom returned home Saturday evening after spending a week and a half in Kansas City with relatives.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom were Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mallory of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tipton and family of Chester, Nebr. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Guy French.
Scandia Swedes defeated Burr Oak 12 to 7 on home field marking their first win at home in three seasons. Loren Hammer scored on a 50 yard end sweep in the second quarter and Boswell added a 20 yard touchdown in the fourth. Neither extra point was successful.
5th and 6th graders Marilyn Johnson Judy Hansen Carla Robbins Kathryn Rockey and Dean Reece scored 100 in spelling this week. 5th graders Kathryn Gile Lynette Boyles Jim Osborne Clair Johnston Myron Runt Duane Freed and Steven Cardwell also achieved 100. Steven Caldwell, injured, studies at home with family help and a desk built by his father. The class collected funds to buy two books for him and many visitors have stopped by.
Mr and Mrs Arlis White Gregory and Pamela and Mr and Mrs Edwin White and Mike of Kearney Nebraska were dinner guests of Mrs Thersa McDowell.
Pamela and Herb Goodwin were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mrs Theresa McDowell, enjoying an informal social visit at her home.
Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville spent Wednesday with Mrs Grant Berggren, sharing an afternoon visit and conversation.
Mr and Mrs George Larson and son Larry with Lorraine visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville. Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Charrol Anderson Judith and Mrs Ada Aspegren.
A representative of the Social Security Administration will visit Belleville on October 16. People seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 8 00 a.m. to 2 00 p.m.
Scandia Rest Home announces an open house on Sunday October 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to celebrate National Nursing Home Day with tours and information for visitors.
The Intermediate Girl Scouts gathered in the library basement with shy turnout and three leaders present. Members began textile painting while Deanell Reece and Judy Hansen served refreshments. Kathy Rockey reports.
Mrs. Everett Robison was honored with a cradle shower at the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon September 29. The church choir hosted, Mrs. Reynold Nystrom played lullaby medleys, readings included What Is a Boy and What Is a Girl, and gifts were arranged at a stork-decorated table attended by over 60 guests.
Mr and Mrs Edwin White and Mike of Kearney Nebraska were weekend guests of Mrs Carl McDowell.
Mr and Mrs W J Matthias attend a zone meeting at Junction City on Thursday. Mrs John Bergstrom returns home from Belleville Hospital after a short stay for medical care.
Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mrs. Duane Greenslade paid a call on Mrs. Wesley Newcomb on Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson visited Sunday evening with Mrs Pat Sandell and their children.
Mrs. Gertrude Sweet and Misses Pearl and Alma Strom of Concor dia were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Florence Stafford. Mrs. Duaine Greenslade spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and Miss Laura Ramussen.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren hosted Mrs Don McIntyre and their children at their Salina home on Tuesday. Mrs McIntyre and the children had been visiting her parents for the past week. Marcia McIntyre went back to spend the week with her grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Francis Ruggies and Margaret of Wichita were Thursday evening guests at the Oscar Berggren home.
Mr and Mrs Art Anderson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren, sharing an informal social visit.
Mrs. R. C. Claver of Kansas City has been the guest of Fr. and Mrs. Ted Maupin and their family for the past week.
G. K. Goodwin along with Janice and Tommy of Junction City visited Mrs. Mauda Goodwin on Sunday, sharing time and news with the family matriarch.
Mrs Rex Sandell and Richard spent Monday with Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Don McIntyre and their children of Salina.
Mrs Lena Fogelberg hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs Bertha Larsen, Mr and Mrs Mervin Larsen and family, and John Jones and Don of Concordia.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt spent Monday evening as guests at the Grant Berggren residence, sharing a quiet social visit.
Mrs. Clifford Swanson and family in honor of their wedding anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family, Richard Swanson and Darrell and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.
The Republic County Golden Wedding Club will meet Saturday October 12 in Belleville with a noon dinner. Couples married 50 years or more are invited to attend and bring their own silver service for the potluck at the Belleville Grade School.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren were honored Sunday as guests of a family basket dinner marking their wedding anniversary. Others attending included Claude and Hester Stenson of Hardy Nebr Mabel Cline Jolene and Chris Berggren Republic Nebr Bill Free Courtland Harry Cline Superior Nebr Mabel Nesmith Beryl Nesmith Emma Novak Josie Rustall Belleville Reuben Johnson Frank Lervold Rex Sandell and Frank Berggren.
OBS Met October 1 with Mrs. R. E. Cooper as worthy matron and R. E. Cooper as worthy patron presiding. Degrees were exemplified. October birthdays were recognized. Next regular meeting set for October 15. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hedges and committee served lunch.
The Sorosis Study club met Tuesday afternoon in the clubroom with Mrs. Joseph McDonald presiding in the president’s absence. Eleven members answered roll call as they shared antiques and heard Mrs. Richard Rockey review The Secret of Happiness by Billy Graham.
Last week callers include Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven, Wilbur Zener and family, Wayne Picker and family, Godfrey Goman and boys, Dale Sanderson, Yvette and Sammy, Homer Cardwell and family, Agnes Cardwell, Alice Hammer, Rev. George Nielson, Walter Berger, Art Jacobson, Clara Berry and Kay, Earl Hammil, Bill Clark and Billy, Edna Robison, Don Freed and Bradley, Arlis White, Bill Wilson, Virginia Corbin, Margaret Corbin, Lora Dell Freed, Anjeannette Isaacson, Don Runft and Donna, BE E Conzelman, Dick Rockey, Earl Melby, Ed Olson, Carl Hammer, Hugh Modlin, Edna Muth, Max Muth, Bette Lea Loring, Linda Larson, Sophia Berry, Billy Erickson, Marcia Perry, Myron Runft, Pamela Anderson, Jim Isaacson, Deanell Reece, Darlene Nystr om, Mark Rockwell, Helen Nystr om, Don Boswell, Jimmy Osborne, Peggy, Cindy and Beth Erickson, Robert Larvold, Beth and Maurice, Ben Denoyer, Warren Zimmerman, Jimmy Rockey, Randy Uhrich, Arnold Loring, Dwight Isaacson, Larry Fogelberg, Emil Milner, Monte Tedrow, Jim Everhart, Duane, Gary and Mike Freed, Everette Fike, Jim Newcomb, Ronald Larson, Barbara and Betty Jo Tedrow, Delbert Aspegren, Ronald and Jane Ann, Perry Ulmer, Lynette Boyles, Warren Nelson, Jese Thomas of Republic, Alva Miller of Topeka, Duane Greenslade and Glenn Currie and Jim.
Sunday evening guests honoring Mr. Lester Thompson's birthday included Mr. and Mrs Harvey Melby Mr. and Mrs Bob Thompson Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and children of Republic and Bob Kowalski.
Delbert Aspegren and his children, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christensen, Mrs. Lora Dell Freed, and two boys visited the Alva Thompson home Monday evening.
Mrs Connie McDonald and Mr Fred Pasperczyk of Hartford visit this week with Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald and family.
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