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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1958
Page
1
The past week added new renewals for Hardy Melhus of Hays and Roy Thomas, with another subscription noted as new for the Roy Thomas account. The entries reflect ongoing subscription activity and location details from Hays.
Warner Bros. Jaguar Production presents The Big Land at the Princess Theatre on October 18 and 19 starring Alan Ladd Virginia Mayo and Edmond O Brien. Set in post Civil War Kansas the Western follows Chad Morgan leading Texans to Missouri for cattle sales amid violence and rail expansion. David Ladd appears as a pioneer farmer’s son.
The Sorosis Study club met on Tuesday October 7 at 2 00 pm with hostesses Mrs Addison Carlson and Mrs E E Conzelman. Roll call was a piece of your own handiwork. The program featured a panel on handicraft moderated by Mrs Jackson including hooked rugs quilts cake decorating house plants and a piano solo Sunny Brook Fair by Deanel Reece. The meeting closed with the benediction.
Mrs. Lars Norgard hosted the Triple L club on Thursday afternoon October 9 with 15 members answering roll call. After the business meeting pinochle was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Benny Lervold Mrs. George Christie and Mrs. Russell DeWitt. A luncheon followed and the club set to meet again with Mrs. Reuben Johnson on October 23.
Republican nominee William C. Haskins appeals to Republic County voters for support in the general election on November 4. He is 53, active in the Methodist church and Lebanon Lodge, with a long residency in Republic County and experience in farming and retail hardware. He is a Jewell City high school graduate.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met in regular form on Tuesday night October 7 led by Mrs. Carl Peterson and Harold Johnson. Inez Cox received a 25 year pin. Guests from Delphi Chapter 417 and several other chapters attended. The next meeting is set for Tuesday October 21 with lunch served by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hedges and committee.
The Sunshine Circle met October 9 at the Methodist church parlors with hostesses Mrs. Vern on Smith Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and Mrs. Ebba Naslund. Guests included Mrs. Maurine Larson and Mrs. Joseph Johnson. Plans were made for a bazaar on November 7.
At the stated communication of Lebanon Lodge No. 221 A F and A M on October 20 1958 the film 100 Years of Masonry in Kansas will be shown. All Members and visiting brethren are urged to attend. Lunch will be served.
Homer Cardwell, Mrs. Oscar Odell and Ronald and Eva Louise West attended the 4H Council meeting in Belleville on Thursday evening October 9. A large crowd gathered as plans were made for the 1959 club year with Ronald and Eva named newly elected delegates from the Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club. Mrs. Oscardell is the 4-H township representative Scan dia township and Homer Cardwell is community leader.
The Social Hour club met October 10 at Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen's home. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Ed Pach ta, attended. next, a food auction sale led by Dale Stafford and a recreation session headed by Rex Sandell were planned. Mrs. Homer Cardwell served as secretary.
The Scandia Methodist church awarded the general contract to Woods Bros. Construction Co. of Salina for 28,692 dollars, plumbing to Parry Plumbing Co. of Marysville for 6,789 dollars, and electrical work by Franklin Lloyd of Scandia for material costs. Total project cost reaches 43,000 dollars including a new organ. Excavation and foundation work are completed. contract work starts this week.
Governor George Docking and Mrs Docking visited Scandia on Tuesday for a campaign stop during his bid for re election. Local residents joined a group at the City Office to greet him and listen to a short address. The party included Mr and Mrs Ross Swenson of Belleville and Glenn Tallent of Belleville.
Scandia Swedes beat Jamestown 41 to 8 to run their streak to four. Key plays included Gene Hammer interception and a 60 yard run, plus Bob Currie and John Odell touchdowns. Courtland visit looms as Pike Trail League race tightens between the two first-place teams.
The article lists six week tests last week in English and algebra plus shop and home economics tasks. It notes six weeks tests for Vo Ag boys and the sophomore class received a letter from Phyllis Newcomb now living in Pittsburg.
William H. Hill, 81, of Medford Oregon died in a Medford hospital last week. He edited The Scandia Journal around World War I and was remembered by many in the community. He was a close friend of the late A B Johnson. He leaves his widow and a brother Jesse Hill of Clay Center along with other relatives.
Mrs Carl Hammer hosted the U and I Art club on Tuesday afternoon October 14 with nine members and three guests including Mrs Alice Hammer Mrs Jack Reece and Mrs ElReno Sedtrlin. The group played bridge, enjoyed a desert luncheon, then adjourned to meet Miss Blanche Haggman on October 28.
The WSCS met at the Methodist church parlors October 2 at 2 p.m. The president Mrs. Everett Johnson led the business meeting. The group set a November chicken supper and bazaar. Devotionals from The Story of the Good Samaritan were given by Mrs. Richard Fogelberg. Mrs. Don Freed led Crown Thy Good With Brotherhood with three women in native dress discussing country needs. Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico and Cuba were highlighted. The October birthday cake was shared for Mrs. Joe MacDonald and Mrs. Larry Hobson. Hostesses served lunch during the social hour.
Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Scrivner and boys honored Mr. Scrivner's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Scrivner and Gerry, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Freed, Linda and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren, Mrs. Tony Reed and Jerry.
A potluck birthday supper was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs W. J. Matthias to honor Mr. Matthias' anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs Clarence Strom, Mr. and Mrs EB H Lewis, Mr. and Mrs Raymond Cooper, Mr. and Mrs George Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs Matthias, and Mrs. Lloyd Norris.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson of Fresno California and Mr and Mrs James Schroll with sons visit Mrs J C Anderson and Mrs Ruby Berry for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Wilson Morehead and sons in Manhattan.
Mrs. Maurine Larson and Randy and Mrs. W E Linden were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Linden, continuing a social visit.
Mrs Lena Fogelberg Mrs Clark Freed Mrs C W Strom Mrs George Larson and Mrs Joe N Johnson visited Friday in Clay Center where they also attended the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson visited Mr and Mrs John Kuchera of Munden Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Lee Davidson and Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunstan of Formosa were Saturday evening guests at the Carl Erickson home as part of a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs W E Linden and Mrs Maurine Larson and Randy visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Glenwood Linden in Republic.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs W E Linden, sharing an informal visit in the Linden home during the weekend social.
Mr Lars Norgard and Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jack Peterson of Jamestown.
Several new books arrive as the Eighth graders start on Pacific Islands and the Sixth graders study How the M at Qolonks were governed.
Sherdahl HD Unit meetings note Milk in the Diet lesson by HEA Esther Edwards on October 9 at Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen's home. Roll call, upcoming elections at Belleville High School October 16, crafts, Fall Achievement event November 7, and officer elections. Esther Edwards began work Sept 16. next meeting November 13.
The Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club met on October 6 with Roger Freed hosting a quiz on Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower noting Big Ben as 100 years old. Eva West performed piano solos and a wardrobe demonstration while Gary Reed led a charades recreation.
Belleville Unit presided over a Thursday evening gathering of Scandia and Republic American Legion Auxiliaries. Donna Weaver and Eloise Blecha reported on the 1955 Girl State election and government study. corsages were exchanged and a luncheon was served by the hostess committee.
Clarence Haser was disking Saturday when his tractor stuck. He fell as he tried to push, the machine rolling over him. He suffered a broken ankle and severe bruises and was taken to Belleville hospital where he is reported improving.
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