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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1956

Page

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Blood Alley stars John Wayne and Lauren Bacall at Princess Theatre

John Wayne and Lauren Bacall headline the Warner Bros. drama Blood Alley for Batjack, in Cinema-Seipe and WarnerColor, showing Saturday and Sunday October 13 14. Anita Hkberg debuts. cast includes Paul Fix Joy Kim Berry Kroger and Mike Mazurki. Roy Webb scores the music.

John Wayne Lauren Bacall Warner Bros John* Wayne Cinema- Seipe WarnerColor Princess Theatre Wayne Bacall Anita Hkberg Sweden Paul Fix Joy Kim Berry Kroger Mike Mazurk

Riverview 4H Club Names Nominating and Installation Committees

The Riverview 4H club met September 20 with 16 members and one leader. A nominating committee was appointed to nominate next year’s officers, and an installation committee was chosen to install officers after election. The program included group singing and a pledge to close the meeting.

Riverview 4H

SSA Representative to Visit Belleville October 18

A Social Security Administration rep will visit Belleville on October 18. Those seeking information should call at the Welfare Office in the Courthouse after 8:00 am.

Social Security Administration Belleville Welfare Office

Court of Honor Held by Pack 232 at School Auditorium

Pack 232 met at the school auditorium on September 27 for a Court of Honor with the Boy Scouts. Attendance was good as Lee Ulmer led, Rev. R. B. Wilke offered prayer, and the flag was saluted. Boys received badges and lunch was provided by mothers. Next meeting is October 25 at the schoolhouse. Edith Rockey, secretary.

Lee Ulmer R. B. Wilke Edith Rockey

Death of Harley Christie in Albany Oregon

Word reached Monday that Harley Christie of Albany Oregon has died Monday morning. He was well known in the community from years here before moving to Oregon. He leaves his wife one daughter four grandchildren one sister Mrs Max Drovetta of Topeka and two brothers Dewey of Rogue River and Geo of Scandia. Funeral services and burial were held at Albany.

George Christie Harley Christie Albany Ore Christie Oregon Max Drovetta Topeka Dewey Rogue River, Ore Geo Scandia

Robbins Florea Tie The Knot In Lincoln Nebraska

Elaine Robbins and Verle Florea married in Lincoln Nebraska on September 29. Elaine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Robbins of Scandia, and Verle, son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Florea of Belleville, are high school graduates, with Elaine class of 1955 and Verle class of 1964. They will reside in Lincoln where he is employed.

Elaine Robbins Robert Robbins Scandia Vern Florea Irvin Florea Belleville Lincoln Nebr Elaine Scandia High School Verle Belleville High School Florea

Notice Requests White Elephant Gifts for Meeting

Members are asked to bring one or more white elephant packages to share at the meeting on Tuesday evening October 16.

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Funeral attendees for Ray Muth service noted

Mr and Mrs Dale Price and Kipp of Riley attended Ray Muth funeral Thursday and were supper guests of Mrs Anna Hohman. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Wie Brown and Mark of Republic.

Dale Price Kipp Riley Ray Muth Anna Hohman Wie Brown Mark Republic

Honor Roll Names of Subscriptions Received

New and renewal subscriptions listed include Oscar Linden Russell Anderson Walter Saunders Arthur E. Anderson Courtland Loren Hedstrom Norway. The items reflect contributors from multiple locales and acknowledge recent receipts.

Oscar Linden Russell Anderson Walter Saunders Arthur E. Anderson Courtland Loren Hedstrom Norway

Sorosis Study Club Notes

The Sorosis Study club met Tuesday October 2 with Mrs Algor Anderson as hostess. Mrs Alfred Anderson led the meeting in the president's absence. 14 members attended. A report on the American Home was given and plans set for the Sixth District Convention at Belleville October 18. A tea for the convention was organized with Mrs Walter Boyles as chair. Members distributed 33 yellow bulb gifts to Scandia families with planting instructions. bulbs donated by Miss Blanche Haggman to beautify the city. The next meeting will be at the Belleville district convention October 16 and 17.

Sorosis Study Club Algor Anderson Alfred Anderson H. W. Reece Walter Boyles Belleville Sorosis Clbu Sotosis Scandia Blanche Haggman

YWCA Meeting Sets Mother Daughter Banquet Date

YWCA met in the club room on October 8 with a program by Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and Mrs. O. J. Wetzel. The mother daughter banquet is scheduled for October 23, 75 cents per plate, open to the public and school age. contact Mrs. Axel Jensen or Mrs. Jack Reece for details.

YWCA Reynold Nystrom West Richard Fogelberg Axel Jensen Jack Reece Ralph Rasmussen O. J. Wetzel Mike Stansberry Bernita Stafford Lloyd Norris

Coffee Tour October 16 For Legion and Auxiliary

The American Legion and Auxiliary host a coffee tour on October 16 at 2 00 p m Members bring one and a half dozen cookies District and state officers will attend The theme Spotlight on Service with accent on Youth highlights young people from city and rural areas The Legion and Auxiliary enjoyed a potluck at the Legion Hall on October 9th

American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall

Township election meeting highlights seed certification talks

Union township meeting featured demonstrations on certified seed production with blue labels after years of research and testing. County Agents Garnett Zimmerly W Dee Whitmire Betty Elliott presented reports, plus accordions by Rinald Odell Dennis Peters and group singing. Rex Sandell and Mrs Homer Cardwell re elected officers. Leonard Freed named 4 H representative replacing Mrs L T Swiercinsky.

Union Township Garnett Zimmerly CAA W. Dee Whitmire CCA Betty Elliott HEA Rinald Odell Dennis Peters Kenneth Swiercinsky Rex Sandell Homer Cardwell Leonard Freed L. T. Swiercinsky

Local visitors join Belleville hosts for Sunday gathering

Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family visited Mr and Mrs Geo Stromberg on Sunday evening extending a warm social gathering in the area.

Art Grueber Belleville Jack Davis Geo. Stromberg

Scandia Football Schedule and Cawker City Win

Scandia lists upcoming Pike Trail League games starting Oct 12 at Burr Oak and Oct 19 at Jewell City with others through Nov 9. Cawker City trounced Scandia 43 to 6, led by speed and tenacious play, keeping score through three quarters. Scandia’s lone TD came on a 15 yard run by H. Hammer in the final period.

Burr Oak Jewell City Jamestown Courtland Simpson Cowker City Scandia Cowker Cawker Pirates H. Hammer

Funeral Attendees From Out of Town For Ray Moth

Relatives from Nebraska Wisconsin and Colorado travel to attend funeral services for Ray Moth. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Ray Moth Mr and Mrs Fred Helligas Mr and Mrs Leslie Kness Lincoln Neb Mrs Ella Cooper Milwaukee Wis Mr and Mrs Chris Gregersen Hardy Neb Mr and Mrs Dale Price Riley Neb and many others from Byron Norton Republic Fort Collins and Denver reflecting a regional gathering.

Ray Moth Fred Helligas Leslie Kness Lincoln Nebr Ella Cooper Milwaukee Wisc Chris Gregersen Hardy Dale Price Riley Ora Swartz Guy Swartz Byron Eva Swartz Norton Iva McIntyre Denver Cole Harold Swarts Earl Erkenbrack Myrl Rakestraw Republic C. A. Othberg W. E. Bedard Richard Greenwelt Fort Collins Colo

Porter Ahrens Guests at Stockton Dedication Trip

Dr and Mrs B Porter Ahrens stayed with Mr and Mrs W F Hughes of Stockton on Friday and Saturday while attending the Webster Dam dedication ceremonies.

B. Porter Ahrens W. F. Hughes Stockton Webster Dam

Dinner Guests at Mrs Hugos Home Include Local Clergy

Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs Olga Hugos included Rev and Mrs N H Pearson, Mr and Mrs Charles Freed, Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson, Mr and Mrs John Swenson, and Mr and Mrs Ed Olson.

Olga Hugos Gladys and Clifford N. H. Pearson Charles Freed Algor Anderson John Swenson Ed Olson

Miss Lois Erickson Birthday Observed at Norway School

Teachers and mothers hosted a luncheon for Miss Lois Erickson on her birthday. Attendees included Emma Beck Vernon Erickson Dean Hoberman and Dean Brewer along with pupils and Cecil Dicker hoof, who presented a gift to the honoree.

Lois Erickson Miss Erickson Emma Beck Dean Hoberman Vernon Erickson Dean Brewer Cecil Dickerhoof

Erickson and Larson Families Visit O W Erickson Home

Mr and Mrs Chester Erickson and Linda with Mrs Ed Larson and children were Wednesday evening guests at the O W Erickson home.

Chester Erickson Linda Ed Larson O. W. Erickson Home

Glenn Larson Visits Grandmother in Waterville

Glenn Larson of Waterville visited his grandmother Mrs. E M Eastvedt Saturday evening.

Glenn Larson Waterville E. M. Eastvedt

Coffeyville Couple Visits Friends Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Dwight Kirkpatrick of Coffeyville visited Mr and Mrs Fred Evert Saturday evening in a small social gathering.

Dwight Kirkpatrick Coffeyville Fred Evert

25 Other Reasons Saturday at the Princess Theatre

A Saturday night at the Princess Theatre promises a 25 to 1 crowd cheer as attendees expect heightened entertainment. The spotlight centers on a show described as delivering happiness to a lucky attendee who departs much happier than when they arrived.

The Princess Theatre

County Council Meeting at Narka Presbyterian Church

The Republic County Council holds its semi annual meeting on October 22 at 10 am at the Narka Presbyterian church. A covered dish luncheon follows at noon. Jack Thomasson will entertain and display his tumbler collection at the afternoon session.

Republic County Council Narka Presbyterian Church Jack Thomasson

MYF NOTES: Sunday and Tuesday Meetings

The Scandia MYF met at the Methodist church Sunday night with Sue Reece leading devotions and Beverly McBride directing recreation. MYF officers held a council meeting Tuesday night at Bernita Stafford’s home.

MYF Sue Reece Beverly McBride Bernita Stafford

Local Fort Collins Residents Visit Max Muth Household

Friday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Greenwalt of Fort Collins Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Geo Cardwell and Steven Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ward Mr. and Mrs. B D E Conzel man and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erick son calling on Mr and Mrs. Max Muth and Jim

R. W. Greenwalt Fort Collins Colo Geo. Cardwell Steven Rex Ward BD. E. Conzelman Vernon Erickson Max Muth Jim

Erickson and Freed Family Share Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Janice were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family.

Vernon Erickson Janice Leonard Freed

Thompson Guests From Manhattan Stay Overnight

Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson De lores and Danny were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Isaaceon of Manhattan.

Andy Thompson Delores Danny Mrs Loren Isaaceon Manhattan

Scandia Chapter OES Meets in October Session

OES Met October 2 in Scandia Chapter No. 481 Nebraska with Mrs. Hilton Waite and Carl Hammer presiding. A program honored past matrons and patrons. skit and solo entertained. Next meeting set for October 16 at 7 30 PM with initiatory degrees to be exemplified. guests invited from nearby chapters and a fundraiser dinner follows.

Scandia OES Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Ardyce Uhrich Olive Chapte Nebr Grace Cooper Belva Brewer Margorie Scott Joyce Johnson Munden Narka Venus Estral Fund Leslie Johnson

Birthday tribute celebrated at Thomas home

A family gathering and basket dinner honored Mrs. Thomas on her birthday anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Thomas of Republic. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Zac Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Imler of Superior Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tipton and Michael of Chester Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer, and Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven.

Jess Thomas Republic Thomas Zac Powers Boyd Imler Superior Nebr Billy Tipton Michael Chester Clarence Strom Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven

Cub Scouts Pack 232 Hold October Puppet Project

Cub Scouts from Pack 232 met at the Dale Uhrich home on Wednesday evening. The meeting opened with the flag salute and roll call as each cub repeated the scout promise. All cubs, den chief, and both den mothers attended. They made paper sack puppets as October’s project. Gene Rockey served popcorn balls at the close.

Cub Ten One Dale Uhrich Gene Rockey

Funeral Services Held For Mrs Lillie Tarn

Mrs Lillie Tarn was laid to rest Sunday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Gypsum cemetery. Attending were Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mrs Pat Sandell Mr and Mrs Ephrian Hedstrom and family Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom and Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom. Mrs Tarn was a sister to Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mrs Ephrian Hedstrom.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Ephrian Hedstrom Axel Hedstrom Ivan Bergstrom Lillie Tarn Kipp Presbyterian Church Gypsum Tarn

Othbergs of Fort Collins Dine with Janice

Tuesday evening supper guests of Janice were Mr. and Mrs. C A Oth berg of Fort Collins Calo.

Vernon Erickson Janice C. A. Othberg Fort Collins Calo

Larson Family Visits Ed Larson in Lincoln Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and Mrs Ed Larson spent Sunday in Lincoln Nebraska visiting Ed Larson at the Veterans hospital.

Harold Larson Ed Larson Lincoln Nebr The Veterans Hospital

Larson Couple Spends Sunday With Grandparents Shaffer

Roger and Linda Larson spent Sunday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer for a family visit.

Roger Linda Larson Mrs Harley Shaffer

Social notices list local couples and families

Last week callers of Mrs. Jim Baker and Paul Eugene were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and family, Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys, Mrs. Ed Olson, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, Mrs. Arnold Perry and Ann, Mrs. Gunda Larsen, Harvey Sandell, Mrs. Alva Thompson and Nancy, Mrs. Lora Dell Freed and Mike, Mrs. Axel Smith and Mrs. Zena Stofer.

Jim Baker Paul Eugene Edward Forsberg Olga Hugos Gladys Ed Olson Pearl Johnson Arnold Perry Ann Gunda Larsen Harvey Sandell Alva Thompson Nancy Lora Dell Freed Mike Axel Smith Zena Stofer

Currie Family Dinner Guests at Milners Sunday

Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family.

Glenn Currie Frank Milner

Pawnee Indians 4H Club elects officers and plans fund-raiser

The Pawnee Indians 4-H Club met September 27 1956 at Park Hill schoolhouse with 22 members and seven leaders. Roll call honored fair ribbons. Officers for the year include President Beth Freed Vice President Jean Anne Veach Second Treasurer Deanna Douglas Reporter Sammy Nelson Song Leader Larry Tebow Pianist Jean Ann Veach. New leaders Mr and Mrs Gerald Allen. Program featured demonstrations Jimmy Tebow Sammy Nelson a piano solo by Lorena Tebow and a grasshopper movie by Larry Stewart Ronnie Sothers. Hostesses Mrs Warren Tebow and Mrs Gen Freed. Bring sandwiches.

Park Hill Lord Jesus Raysdell Lindblad 4-H Ward Douglas George Freed Emily Tebow Michelle Carlson Bth Freed Jean Anne Veach Deanna Douglas Sammy Nelson Larry Tebow Jean Ann Veach Gerald Allen Jimmy Tebow Lorena ‘Tebow Larry Stewart Ronnie Sothers Warren Tebow Gen Freed

Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club Meeting Details

Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club met October 1 with Richard Mikesell as president. Officers were installed. Eva Louise West and Mrs Hobart West led a health talk on respiratory diseases, John Odell gave a safety talk on power take off shields. Kenny Schercinsky led parliamentary practice. John Minihan presented a gum contest. Sharon Freed led recreation. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed. Officers and leaders met October 4 at Kay Minihan’s home to plan next year’s program.

Sherdahl Boosters Richard Mikesell Eva Louise’ ‘West Hobart West R.N John Odell Kenny Schercinsky John Minihan Sharon Freed Leonard Freed Sherdahl Kay Minihans

Golden Wedding Anniversary Noted For Hill Family

Mrs. Wm H Hill of Medford Oregon reports the Golden Wedding anniversary on October 25 for Wm H Hill born 1906 and Martha Holland. The couple began their careers in publishing at Cuba Kansas and Munden Kansas before owning the Scandia Journal. They later moved to Colorado Idaho and finally Medford Oregon where they have resided at 215 W Jackson St for 24 years.

Wm. H. Hill Medford Ore Scandia Journal Munden Progress Munden Kansas Martha Holland Cuba Republic County Hill Washington Cuba Cave Mundem Scandia Jourenal McTaggart Bros Parley Platner Scandia Schools Colorado Lincoln County Idaho W. Jackson St Oregon

Auction Saturday for late Mrs Emily Willis estate

Mrs Alice Peterson will hold a public auction Saturday October 13 at the Willis home in East Scandia. The sale begins at 1:00 p.m. Auctioneers are Evert and Sallman. The full bill appears on an inside page of this issue.

Alice Peterson Emily Willis Willis Scandia Evert and Sallman

Cub Scout Committee Meeting and Upcoming Round Table Banquet

The Cub Scout committee met at Antoinette Isaace’s home on October 4 at 7 30 p m with good attendance. A Round Table banquet is planned for October 16 in Concordia. The next committee meeting is set for November 1 at Don Ranft’s home. The month’s theme is puppets with launch served.

Antoinette Isaace Concordia Don Ranft Edith Rockey

NFO Meeting Set at Belleville Barn October 16

The National Farmers Organization holds a meeting at the Jim Kirkenminde Sale Barn in Belleville on Tuesday October 16 at 8 00 p m. Dick Holmbeck of Nebraska will speak. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Delegates will be nominated for the sixth district convention.

National Farmers Organization Jim Kirkenminde Belleville Dick Holmbeck Nebraska

Sunday Guests at Alfred Freed Home

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed Roger and Judy Mr and Mrs Ray Burt and Mr and Mrs George Sreed and family were Sunday afternoon visitors to the Alfred Freed residence noted in local society news.

Glenwood Freed Roger Judy Ray Burton George Sreed Alfred Freed

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