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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1950

Page

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Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town at Princess Theatre

Universal-International's Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town plays October 14-15 at the Princess Theatre. The second Kettle film stars Marjorie Main and Percy Killbride with Meg Randall and Richard Long. Ma wins a New York trip via a cola slogan. a bank robber hides at the Kettle shack and acts as babysitter to the kids, delivering nonstop laughs. Coming October 21-22 is Tell It To The Judge.

Universal - International Princess Theatre Marjorie Main Percy Killbride Meg Randall Richard Long Ma Kettle New York

Girl Sleuth Finds Adventure in Destination Murder

Joyce MacKenzie stars as a daughter who investigates a gang killing after the police stall. She befriends the killer to uncover who ordered the murder and faces danger before solving the case at the Princess Theatre. Rid ers from Tucson follows on October 26.

Joyce MacKenzie Stanley Clements Hurd Hatfield Princess Theatre Miss MacKenzie Tucson

Carlson to Speak in Scandia and Belleville Campaign Event

Frank Carlson will hold a 4 00 p m rally in Scandia on Friday October 13 in support of his U S Senate bid. He will attend an evening campaign meeting in Belleville that same night.

Frank Carlson Scandia U.S Belleville

Birthday celebration for Mrs. Carl Hammer

A group of ladies gathered at Mrs. Carl Hammer's home Monday with a pot luck lunch to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Wallace Aspegren Mrs. C Reece Mrs. Martin Larson Mrs. Kenneth Christensen Mrs. Jack Reece Mrs. Bill Reece Mrs. Raymond Cooper Mrs. John Dart Mrs. Elrene Sed erlin Mrs. Ray Tingstrom and Mrs. Benny Lervold.

Carl Hammer Wallace Aspegren C. ©. Reece Martin Larson Kenneth Christensen Jack Reece Bill Reece Raymond Cooper John Dart ElRene Sederlin Ray Tingstrom Benny Lervold

Amana Group Holds All Day Meeting With Bazaar Prep

The Amana Group gathered in church parlors October 6 for an all day meeting. Thirteen members and one visitor attended and two comforters were finished for the upcoming fall bazaar. Next meeting will use the regular day with Mrs. Art Cardwell and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren as hostesses.

Amana Art Cardwell Delbert Aspegren

Juniors Sponsor Show At Frincess Theatre

The Scandia high school Junior Class will sponsor a screening of The Hasty Heart at the Frincess Theatre on Friday night October 20 starring Ronald Reagan. The group plans ticket sales to cover year expenses and urges community support. a Journal follow-up will report on the film.

Scandia High School Frincess Theatre Ronald Reagan

Social Hour Club Met for Halloween Pranks and Lunch

Social Hour Club met October 5 at Mrs. Glenn Farlee home with guest Mrs. Elmer Farlee. Eight members shared Halloween prank stories. Several contests were held before lunch. Next meeting set for October 19 at Mrs. Warren Johnson home with a joking roll call and entertainment committee of Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Odell, and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen.

Glenn Farlee Elmer Farlee Warren Johnson Johnson Odell Leslie Rasmussen

Legion Meeting Friday Night at Legion Hall

The American Legion Post 193 holds its regular meeting Friday night at 8:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Members who have not paid their 1951 dues may pay to Dale Sanderson anytime. attendance is encouraged.

The American Legion Legion Hall Dale Sanderson

Birthday gathering at Mrs Zena Storer home

A group of friends joined Mrs Zena Storer Saturday afternoon to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs J O Bookless Mrs Art Cardwell Mr and Mrs A C Crawford of Randall Mrs Frank Hain and many others with Rev Bookless and Rev W H Pearson among the honored guests.

Zena Storer J. O. Bookless Art Cardwell A. C. Crawford Randall Frank Hain C. Smith Wm. Moe E. H., Lewis Sherm’ English C. H. Freed Cameron Lowe Ida Isaacson

Isaacson Family Tags Dwight Lee First Birthday

Relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Lester Isaacson home Sunday evening for a pot luck supper to celebrate Dwight Lee Isaacson’s first birthday anniversary. Attendees included Ernest Erickson and Carolyn Clarence Swanson Raymond Isaacson Elmer Isaacson Belleville Irving Isaacson Olive Isaacson and Lester Isaacson.

Lester Isaacson Dwight Lee Isaacson Ernest Erickson Carolyn Clarence Swanson Raymond Isaacson Elmer Isaacson Belleville Irving Isaacson Olive Isaacson Dwight Lee

Olson Family Attends Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs John Olson and relatives gather with Emanuel Tornquist for his birthday anniversary. A pot luck lunch followed as Lyle and Janet, plus Susan Johnson and Thelma Tornquist, joined the celebration.

John Olson Lawrence Olson Phyllis Levi Olson Phillip Larson Thelma Clinton Johnson Ida Johnson Fred Jackson Joe N. Johnson Susan Johnson Allwyn Tornquist Lyle Janet Emanuel Tornquist

Mrs C C Reece Visit With Eastvedts Tuesday

Mr and Mrs C C Reece visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt.

C. C. Reece E. M. Eastvedt

Mrs Gunda Larsen Visits Beloit Family

Mrs Gunda Larsen spent last week with Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson and their Beloit daughters during a family visit.

Gunda Larsen Wayne Watson Beloit

Berger Visits Wichita for Doctor Checkup and Family Visit

Walter H. Berger drove to Wichita Wednesday afternoon for a physical check up at the Veterans hospital Thursday morning. Mrs. E. C. Wires accompanied him and stayed through Sunday with her sister Mrs. Charles Crumb and Mr. Crumb.

Walter H. Berger Wichita Veterans Hospital E. C. Wires Charles Crumb Mr. Crumb

Dinner guests at Narka with Mrs Robes and Mr Picka

Mr and Mrs Bill Clark were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Ann Robes and Francis Picka at Narka.

Bill Clark Ann Robes Francis Picka Narka

Wager Couple Visits Clark Family Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Fred Wager visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill Clark in a quiet local meeting.

Fred Wager Mrs Bill, Clark

Mrs Art Cardwell Visits Homer Cardwell Home

Mrs Art Cardwell spent Tuesday at the Homer Cardwell home, a simple domestic note indicating a family visit within the community.

Art Cardwell Homer Cardwell

Miss Jacquelin Cooper Weekend Visit with Coopers

Miss Jacquelin Cooper of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cooper and their daughters Patsy and Barbara.

Jacquelin Cooper Manhattan Mrs. Raymond Coopers Patsy Barbara

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Hallgren Family

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren and family.

Kenneth Danielson Bud Hallgren

Scandia Swedes Triumph Over Burr Oak 47 to 12

Scandia beat Burr Oak 47 to 12 on October 6 with Harold McDowell Bob McIntire and Larry Hobson scoring touchdowns. The article also notes school purchases including typewriters an adding machine and new library books.

Canker City Scandia Randall Burr Oak Jewell City Here Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic

That Healing Gift He Lends program at Methodist church

The W S C S met at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon. Mrs Elmer Danielson led the worship service and Mrs Joseph Johnson presented a program on That Healing Gift He Lends, discussing Methodist hospitals in other lands. A lunch was served by hostesses Mrs Everett Johnson, Mrs Otto Nelson, Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Mrs Oscar Linden.

W.S.C.S Methodist Church Elmer Danielson Joseph Johnson Everett Johnson Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson Oscar Linden

Birthday Tributes At Hammer Home pot-luck Dinner

A Sunday pot-luck dinner honored Mrs. Hammer and Billy with family guests including Carl and Ellen Hammer Joyce Barbara Hilton Mary Lacey Albina Evans Walter Bowles Lynette Martin Larson Ralph Harold Smith Sheryl Harvey Hammer Reuben Johnson Don Benny Lervold LaVerne Larry O Brien Lee Hammer Marion Jones Iver Hamfh er Sonja Robert Lervold Alice Hammer Larry Irene Kenneth Tuley Wayne Robbins and others.

Carl Hammer Harvey Hammer Reuben Johnson Don Benny Lervold LaVerne Larry O’brien Lee Hammer Marion Jones Iver Hamfher Sonja Robert Lervold Alice Hammer Larry Irene Kenneth Tuley Wayne Robbins

Birthday Honors At Joe Cline Home

Mr and Mrs Morten Jensen and Charles Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmus sen and Mr and Mrs Homer Card well and Pauline spent Thursday evening at the Joe Cline home honoring his birthday.

Morten Jensen Charles Ralph Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Pauline Joe Cline

4-H Committee Meeting Attended by Local Residents

Charles Jensen Charles Cline Paul ine Cardwell Beverly Mikesell Geo. Bryton and Janet and Allen Millen attended a 4-H Committee meeting at the Glenn Farlee home Thursday evening.

Charles Jensen Charles Cline Pauline Cardwell Beverly Mikesell Geo. Bryton Janet Allen Millen Glenn Farlee

Sunday Visit Highlights Norgard Home Gathering

Sunday evening visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norgard included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson, Gloria and Viola, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard, Boyd, and Mrs. and Mrs. Joe Odgers and Jean.

Carl Norgard Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Alfred Swanson Gloria Viola Oscar Norgard Boyd Joe Odgers Jean

Visitors from Concordia Spend Evening with Local Cooper Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe visited Wednesday evening with Darwin Cooper and Mr and Mrs Charles Cooper and family in Concordia.

Bill Moe Darwin Cooper Mrs Charles Cooper Concordia

West Coast visitors dine with Belleville residents

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moe hosted Sunday evening guests Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper and Mrs. Nellie Davis of Los Angeles California at Belleville.

Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Nellie Davis Los Angeles Calif Belleville

Mr and Mrs Strand Visit Friends Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill Clark in a social gathering.

Jerry Strand Bill Clark

Weston man spends long weekend with family

Ron Clark of Weston Missouri visited from Thursday to Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and his brother Billy.

Ron Clark Weston Bill Clark Billy

Bergstrom and Hedstrom Families Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom Mrs Ella Hugos and Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and family.

Ivan Bergstrom Ella Hugos A. N. Hedstrom Loren Hedstrom

Birthday honors for Mr Thompson in family gathering

Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max, Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and family, Miss Idelia Crawford and Darrel Morehead were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and family in honor of Mr Thompson's birthday anniversary.

Walter Berry Max Alva Thompson Idelia Crawford Darrel Morehead Lester Thompson Thompson

Miss Mary West Visits Nichel Family Over Weekend

Miss Mary West spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs E C Nichel of Concordia and Miss Jessie Nichel of Topeka who spent the weekend at home.

Mary West E. C. Nichel Concordia Jessie Nichel Topeka

Basket dinner at Mrs. Hannah Freed home Sunday

A basket dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. Hannah Freed on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie and Dick of Topeka, Allan Currie, Raymond Ferguson and daughters, Mrs. Mary Jkasson of Topeka, Judd Freed and family, Johnny Freed and family, Glenn Currie and family, Norman Currie, Irvin Currie, Carl McDowell and Harold, Jim Currie, Helen Prost of Wayne, and Wesley Johnson.

Hannah Freed Fred Currie Topeka Allan Currie Raymond Ferguson Mary Jkasson Judd Freed Johnny Freed Glenn Currie Norman Currie Irvin Currie Carl McDowell Harold Jim Currie Helen Prost Wayne Wesley Johnson

Mrs Hilma Stensons and friends visit Eastvedt family

Mrs Hilma Stensons and Mrs Clovis Hodgson and Leslie spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt in a social gathering.

Hilma Stensons Clovis Hodgson Leslie E. M. Eastvedt

Mrs Swanson and others visit Kenneth Danielson

Tuesday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson included Mrs Alfred Swanson Viola Gloria and Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola as part of a social gathering in the community.

Elmer Danielson Alfred Swanson Viola Gloria Pat Sandell Lola Kenneth Danielson

Hebron families dine with Mr and Mrs Carl Benson

Mr and Mrs Marcus Benson host Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Ernest Wellman of Hebron Nebraska and Mr and Mrs S F Christie and Mr and Mrs George Christie.

Marcus Benson Ernest Wellman Hebron, Nebr S. F. Christie George Christie Carl Benson

Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe Visit Multiple Nebraska Towns

Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe visited last week in Ellis traveled on to Great Bend and Franklin Nebraska, adding a series of small-town stops to their itinerary.

Cameron Lowe Ellis Great Bend Franklin Nebr

Women Attend Sixth District Federation Convention in Mankato

Mrs. Walter Boyles, Mrs. Ed Olson, Mrs. W. W. Aspegren and Mrs. John Dart attended the Sixth District Federation convention held in Mankato on Tuesday.

Walter Boyles Ed Olson W. W. Aspegren John Dart Mankato

Mr and Mrs Berggren Spent Time at Republic

Vic Berggren reports that the Berggrens visited Republic for a period of leisure. The note records their presence and the couple’s travel plans during the stay.

Grant Berggren Mrs Vic Berggren Republic

Mrs Berggren Visits Nesmith and Doctor Family

Mrs. Grant Berggren and her daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith and Mrs. Thornton Doctor and family Friday afternoon.

Grant Berggren W. C. Nesmith Mrs. Thornton

Berggren and Nesmith Families Visit in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren and family visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith in Belleville They met Mrs Clarence Smith and Cynthia of Willamina Oregon who arrived to visit with her parents and other relatives.

Charley Berggren Richard Fogelberg Grant Berggren Donna W. C. Nesmith Belleville Clarence Smith Cynthia Williamiia Ore

Larson Family Hosts Sunday Supper Guests

Sunday evening supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and family with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson, Mrs. Ada Aspegren, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville, and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren.

George Larson Carroll Anderson Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Belleville Loren Carlgren

Nelson family members host Sunday dinner in Cawker City

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nelson of Cawk er City, Miss Irene Nelson of Salina, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and family and Miss Katherine Nelson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson.

A. L. Nelson Cawker City Irene Nelson Salina Paul Fredrickson Clarence Nelson Katherine Nelson Otto Nelson

Nelsons Drive Irene Back To Hospital Job

Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and Kath erine drove to Salina Monday and took Irene back to her job in to hospital.

Otto Nelson Katherine Salina Irene

Armored Car Robbery at the Princess Theatre Tonight

The feature tonight at the Princess Theatre is Armored Car Robbery, a timely film as newspapers note. The program includes other short subjects and 10 additional reasons, with Warner-Patne News available for readers.

Princess Theatre Boston Warner - Patne News

Auxiliary Oct 4 meeting recalls Girl State trip

Legion and Auxiliary Post 193 members and guests met at the Legion Hall October 4 with President Mrs. Dale Sanderson presiding. Beverly Mikesell and Phyllis White reported on their Girl State experiences while Barbara Hammer discussed Alumni events. Refreshments followed and plans for Oct. 18 were announced.

Legion and Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Post Legion Hall Dale Sanderson Erikson Beverly Mikesell Phyllis White Barbara Hammer Eads

Methodist church sponsors reception for Bookless family

About one hundred members and friends of the Methodist church gathered in the church parlor Sunday evening for a covered dish supper honoring Rev. and Mrs. J Orville Bookless and family who have returned for another year. They received a pound and canned goods shower and spent the rest of the evening visiting.

The Methodist Church

Johnston Cardwell wedding ties Johnston and Cardwell families

Miss Irene Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Johnston of Broughton wed Mr Raymond Cardwell son of Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell of Scandia in a 9 am October 1 ceremony at the Scandia Lutheran parsonage. The couple will reside in Scandia after a visit in Topeka and Kansas City.

Irene Johnston Francis Johnston Broughton Raymond Cardwell Charley Cardwell Scandia N. H. Pearson Wanetta Johnston Artie Cardwell Mrs. Johnston Mrs. Cardwell Art Cardwell Kenneth Janet Harold Johnston Topeka Kansas City

United Nations Program Highlighted by EUB W.S.W.S.

The Evangelical United Brethren group met Friday at 2 p.m. in the Ladies aid room with Rev. Bertha Jackson leading a worship, a U.N. talk, quiz, and a playlet We Built For Peace. Readings and songs followed, with next meeting set for November 3 led by Mrs. John Sjolander.

Evangelical United Brethren W.S.W.S Ladies Aid Room United Nations Axel Smith John Stolander U.N Bertha Jackson Charley Berggren Chas. Berggren Fred Evert John Nondorf C.S.R. Sec Lula Hain Civil Rights Jackson John Sjolander

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Two Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Jack Thull of Cawker City and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspelgren and Phyllis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.

Jack Thull Cawker City Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Burandt and Wells Families Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs W F Burandt and Norman Burandt with Degra and Douglas and Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

Saddle Club Show Attracts 80 Horses And Riders

Over 80 horses and riders competed at the Saddle Club Horse Show held at the ball park on Sunday October 8. The pulling contest drew five teams and finished with W M Jakabosky in first place and E M Melton, J W McChesney, Grant Berggren, and W E Erickson as runners up. Saddle Club classes listed numerous winners from Washington, Jamestown, Haddam, Scandia and surrounding towns across 13 classes plus several teams.

Saddle Club Ball Park W. M. Jakabosky E. M. Melton Belleville J. W. McChesney Narka Grant Berggren W. E. Erickson Paul Allen Jamestown Jack Dorman Haddam Boyd Danny Wilkenson Scandia Hollenberg Morrowville Marvin Scrivner Weldon Zenger Max Thompson Keith Bernthof Washington Robert Robinson Eldon Taylor LeRoy Neal Jimmy Novak Junior Zenger Jerry Hay Betty Chizek Cuba Lindy Juanita Litch Bramen Marvin Glenn Scrivner Alvin Kn

OES Chapter Met In October Meeting With Gifts And Plans

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met October 3 with Grace Robison and William Matthias presiding. A candlelight service honored Past Matrons and Patrons. a male quartet performed as five star masons presented gifts. The chapter collects warm winter clothing for German Masonic families, with drop-off at City office October 8 to 15. Refreshments followed. next meeting October 17 at 7 30 with degree conferrals and guest Ophel Chapter of Belleville.

Scandia OES Grace Robison W. M Wm. J. Matthias W. P Bertha Granstedt Birdie Barber C. G. Hammer Sherm Robison L. S. Richards Lawrence Hugos Mary West West Joyce Johnson Germany Ophel Chapter Belleville

Van Skap Girl Scout Fall Event Moves to Truck Ride

The Van Skap girl scout troop of Scandia altered plans for Friday due to stormy weather. They enjoyed a truck ride then gathered at the scout building for square dancing and ping pong. Refreshments were served to attendees.

van Skap Scandia

Mrs Larson and Smyth Families Visit Eastvedts Saturday

Mrs M L Larson joined Mr and Mrs Harold Smyth and Sheryl for Saturday evening visiting with Mr and Mrs E B Eastvedt.

M. L. Larson Harold Smyth Sheryl

Visit of Rev Bly and Mrs Bly to Norway couple

Rev. and Mrs. H Severen Bly of Norway visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs HE Eastvedt.

H. Severen Bly Norway HE. M. Eastvedt

Beloit Couples Honor Zena Stofer On Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene Mn and Mrs. Oscar Linden and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stofer of Beloit spent Saturday evening with Mrs. Zena Stofer honoring her birthday anniversary.

Henry Rosene Oscar Linden Louis Stofer Beloit Zena Stofer

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