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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

3

Building fund levy approved for School District No 6

In Scandia Journal dated October 6 1965 the Board of Education of School District No 6 resolves to levy a 2 mill annual building fund for up to 110 years or up to 40000 dollars. Funds to construct reconstruct additions furnishings and equipment of school buildings sites and architectural expenses. Action taken June 18 1955 by the School Board listing J L Bennett Reynold Neustrom Vernon Erickson.

Scandia Journal Board of Education J. L. Bennett Reynold Neustrom Vernon Erickson

Cards of Thanks Express Gratitude for Kindness After Accident

Irvin Isaacson and Albert Jackson thank relatives, friends, and neighbors for flowers cards visits calls and help after the recent accident and for seeding wheat ground during illness and hospitalization.

Irvin Isaacson

Amana Lutheran Church Plans Evangelism Week Events

The Little Friendly Church led by Pastor W H Pearson invites Sunday School at 9:30 and morning service at 11 on Brotherhood Day with the Brotherhood in charge. Dorcas Society meets Friday at 2:30 in the parish hall hosted by five members. Evangelism week follows with Rev. Donald Johnson of Bristow Nebraska as guest speaker Monday through Thursday at 8:00.

Bunaay School Mornday Ladies’ Aid Brotherhood Dorcas Society

Methodist church schedule posted for Sunday activities

Rev. R. B. Wilke leads 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Worship Service at the Methodist Church. Intermediate MYF appears at 00 and Senior MYF at 97:00, with times likely misread in OCR.

R. B. Wilke

Ber gen Scandia Kansas newspaper details 1955 annual statement

The document lists Berger as editor and business manager Walter H Berger of Scandia Kansas and C V Haggman as owner. It states no bondholders holding 1 percent or more. It notes average weekly circulation of 533 copies for the prior year and includes a notary seal with Walter Boyles signing on October 3 1955.

Berger Scandia Kansas Walter H.berger C. V. ‘Haggman Wires Estate Parte W. H. Berger Walter H. Berger Walter Boyles Scandia State Bank of State OF Kansas Republic

Elmer Olson Rites Held Following Fairbury Birth and WWI Service

Elmer Olson born December 2 1902 at Kirk Nebraska, died October 3 1955 at Fairbury Nebraska at age 52 or 62. survived by two children Lee and Rose plus eight grandchildren. He served in World War I with Rock Island railroad work, married Sophia Peterson in 1921, retired in 1950. Interment at Riverview Cemetery Scandia with American Legion posts conducting graveside services.

Elmer Albin Olson Alfred Hannah Olson Kirk Nebr 4Th St Fairbury Scandia Rock Island Railroad Rose Chester York Lincoln Sophia Annie Harry Riverview Cemetery Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion

Social Visit Roundup Shows Regional Guests

Mrs Dale Hansen and Cheryl of Lincoln Nebraska visited from Friday to Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren. Sunday dinner guests included Dr and Mrs F Layton of Fort Worth Texas Mrs Earl Perkins Barbara and Charles of Kilgore Texas Mrs Dale Hansen and Cheryl and Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Republic. Additional visits featured Mrs Earl Perkins Barbara and Charles Kilgore with the Aspegrens Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Wallace Aspegren spent Wednesday with Mrs Paul Beck of Republic. Mil o Johnson and Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman hosted Sunday evening with family. J E Nichol and daughter in law and grandson of Colony called on Mrs Anna Gunter Saturday.

Dale Hansen Cheryl Lincoln, Nebr Wallace Aspegren F. Layton Fort Worth Texas Earl Perkins Barbara Charles Kilgore Paul Beck Republic Barbara and Milo Johnson Godfrey Boman J. E. Nichol Colony Anna Gunter

Mrs Wallace Aspegren Visits With Mrs Beck

Mrs Wallace Aspegren visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Ralph Beck. The social call occurred in the afternoon, with both women sharing conversation and companionship.

Beeville Residents Visit Mrs Rodney Dovel Monday

Beeville Mrs Ison Thomas and her children called on Mrs Rodney Dovel Monday morning in a social visit noted in local society notes.

Ison ‘Thomas Rodney Dovel

Swanson and Larson Families Dine With Gust Larson

Mrs Edith Swanson and Vernon Miss Anna Swanson joined Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson and family for Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Gust Larson and Cari.

Edith Swanson Vernon Anna: Swanson Ralph Larson Gust Larson Cari

Local visitors share weekend and weekday calls

Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and children from Lincoln Nebr were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Neal and Cady. Mrs Jerry Strand and Mrs Bill Moe visited Mrs George Christie. Paula Anderson of Concordia visited her parents Rusell and Mrs Anderson from Friday night to Sunday. Paula and Roger Anderson visited Oscar Linden Sunday. Edward Forsberg and family, Mrs Edith Forsberg were Wednesday supper guests. Jim Baker and baby at Depot Cafe Belleville. Harry Nelson of Jamestown visited Joe N Johnson Sunday. Joe N Johnson visited Lawrence Nystrom and Larry Courtland Sunday afternoon.

Junior Rasmussen Lincoln, Nebr Neal Cady Leslie Alice Jerry Strand Bill Moe George Christie Paula Anderson Concordia Mrs Russell Anderson Paula and Roger Anderson Mrs Oscar Linden Edward Forsberg Janice Kenneth Edith Forsberg Dad Jim Baker Baby Depot Cafe Belleville Harry Nelson Jamestown Joe N. Johnson Lawrence Nystrom Larry Courtland

Local Social Roundup From Brundidge and Concordia

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson learned that Mr and Mrs John Nystrom arrived at their Brundidge Alabama home on Thursday Etta joined them and enjoyed the trip Mrs Lena Fogelberg Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy spent Sunday with Mrs Lars Norgard Mr and Mrs John Williams of West Morlan were guests at the R A Williams home Lois Erickson was honor guest at a birthday dinner at the Igloo Cafe Concordia Others included Vernon Erickson and Janice Mrs Walter Boyles was a bridge luncheon guest of Mrs Edgar Bates Washington A potluck supper celebrated Mrs Matthias birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Matthias with Ray Tingstrom Lloyd Norris E H Louis C W Strom Frank Granstedt and Matthias family members attending.

Joe N. Johnson John Nystrom Brundidge Ala Etta Lois Erickson Igloo Cafe Concordia Vernon Erickson Janice Walter Boyles Edgar Bates Washington Wm. J. Matthias Matthias Ray Tingstrom Lloyd Norris E. H. Louis C. W. Strom Frank Granstedt And

Phyl's Newcomb Dines As Friday Supper Guest

Friday supper guest Phyl Newcomb joined Judy Freed for an informal gathering at the Freed home. The pair shared light conversation and hospitality.

Phyl Newcomb Judy Freed

Morris of Burr Oak Hosts Sunday Visit

Morris of Burr Oak was a guest Sunday at the home of Mrs Lucille Spooner and her boys of Burr Oak.

Morris Burr Oak Lucille. Spooner Boys

Bird City couples visit Mrs Farrell after Salina trip

Mr and Mrs Monroe Erickson and Mr and Mrs Smith, all of Bird City, were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Minnie Farrell. The Ericksons and Smiths had been in Salina to attend the Buffalo feed on Saturday.

Monroe Erickson

Mrs Clarence Giles Visits Mrs Bertha Larsen Near Jamestown

Mrs Clarence Giles and her children spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Bertha Larsen near Jamestown.

Clarence Giles Bertha Larsen Jamestown

Barleens Attend Clarence Gile Home Gathering

Mr and Mrs George Barleen were Friday evening guests at the Clarence Gile home, sharing a social visit.

George Barleen Clarence Gile

Mrs Russell Anderson Spends Afternoon With Mrs Joe Johnson

Mrs Russell Anderson spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Joe N Johnson, visiting at their home.

Russell Anderson Joe N. Johnson

Norris Couple Guests of Gransteins Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt in a social visit.

Johnson and Fike Families Dine With Wendas

Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr and Everette were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Adam Wenda.

O. A. Johnson George Fike, Jr Everette Adam Wenda

Greenslade Hosts Mention Monday Evening Guests

Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade were Lee Arbuckle of Phillipsburg and Merrell Watson of Esbon.

Mrs Duaine Greenslade Lee Arbuckle Phillipsburg Merrell Watson Esbon

Weekend Viscount Noted by Concordia Residents

Miss Pearl Strom of Concordia spent the weekend at Homer Carswell and Joe Cling homes for a social visit.

Miss Pearl Strom Concordia The Homer Carswell and Joe Cling Homes

Sunday visitors greet Charles Johnson family in town

Monday forenoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Haney of Portland Oregon and Mr. and Mrs. Ba Erickson and Mrs. Rennold Johnson and daughters. Chester Johnson and family of Concordia visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Sunday afternoon.

Charles’.Johnson Eldon, Haney Portland, Ore Ba Erickson Rennold, Johnson and Girls Chester Johnson Concordia Charles O' Johnson

Mrs Renold Johnson Honored for Inez Birthday at Bergstroms

Mrs Renold Johnson and her daughters and Mrs Charles Johnson visited Mr and Mrs John Bergstrom on Monday afternoon to celebrate Inez birthday anniversary with a social gathering and cake.

Renold Johnson Charles Johnson John ‘Bergstrom Inez

Local social notes record Friday supper guests

Mrs Carl Cuthbertson Burl and Sgt and Mrs Bob Miller were Friday evening supper guests at the Ralph Rasmussen home.

Carl Cuthbertson Burl Sgt Bob Miller Ralph Rasmussen

Birthday anniversary honors for Mrs. Lewellyn at home

A Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Ralph Lewellyn’s home honored her birthday anniversary. Present were Mrs. Geo Christie, Mrs. Jerry Strand, Mrs. Herman Newcomb, Mrs. Rodney Dovel, Mrs. Chris Hiner, Mrs. Glenn Kelly and Mrs. Frank Kelley. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all.

Ralph Lewellyn Geo. Christie Jerry Strand Hereman Newcomb Rodney Dovel Chrig Hiner Glenn Kelly Frank Kelley

Mrs Agnes Cardwell Visits George Cardwell Monday

Mrs Agnes Cardwell was a Monday evening guest at the George Cardwell home, sharing a social visit and conversation with the host and family.

Agnes’ Cardwell George Cardwell

Mrs Axel Jensen Visited Wednesday Morning

Mrs Jensen and Mrs Mauda Goodwin were seen visiting Wednesday morning in a social call.

Axel Jensen Mauda Goodwin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scandia. Journal Weekly Postoffice Congress Walter H. Berger, Max PTT S Lam Aree Rene Nan OUR Saviors Evangelical Lutheran Church Norway H. Severin Bly Chas. Carlgren LiVern Melhus Albert Jackson Vernon Swanson Elmer Albin Olson Pauli Beck Mra. Wallace Aspegren Ralph Beck Scandia, Kansas J. DR. Thayer Optometris WM. F. Splaghal W. Ave Frontier Beeville Lena Fogelberg Russell DeWitt Judy Lars Norgard John Wiliams of Westmorlan R. A. Williams United States Bsaf C. V. Haggman Rudolf J. Stener Waymond ¥. Cooper Rexall L Sale Haggman and Wires Rexall Drug Store J. E. Freed Salina Salina, Kansas Scandia Journal Office
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