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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

9

Surprise ice cream party marks Nelsons anniversary

Miss Ella Maxell and Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson with children visited the Adolph Nelson home last Monday for a surprise celebration of the Nelsons wedding anniversary and to help with the event.

Dinner Party Hosted by Supt and Mrs Andrews

Supt. and Mrs. J. D. Andrews entertained Saturday evening at their South Kansas Avenue home for Miss Harriet Gordon Tom West and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Kannier.

J. D. Andrews South Kansas Avenue Harriet Gordon Tom West Hershel Kannier

Entertains at Dinner at South Washington home

Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson entertained at dinner Sunday at their home on South Washington Street for Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson and family.

Emil Isaacson South Washington Street Ollie Johnson

Aid Group Hosts Diet Health Talk With About 100 Attendees

M. E. Aid A members and friends heard a lecture on diet and health last Thursday. About one hundred people attended and lunch was served.

M. E The Methodist Ladies Aid

Sunday Dinner at South Grant Ave Hosted by Miss Marcell Preble

Miss Marcell Preble hosted a Sunday dinner at her home on South Grant Avenue for Opal Brewer Maurine Larson Jetty Green Naomi Nylund Euelah Barrett Avis Larson Dorothy Aspegren and Agnes and Irene Polley of Republic.

Marcell Preble South Grant Ave Opal Brewer Maurine Larson Jetty Green Noami Nylund Euelah Barrett Avis Larson Dorothy Aspegren Agnes and Irene Polley Republic

Norway Wednesday Club Meeting Highlights

Mrs Elmer Jensen hosted the Norway Wednesday Club with Mesdames Mc Gregor Hansen Pounds Vollan Hugos Norris Carlson Logsdon and Miss Ollie Hugos plus Mesdames George White and Harold Coleman present. A two course supper was served assisted by Mesdames Coleman and White. Next meeting set for November 13 with Mrs Lucille Pounds at Norway.

Elmer Jensen Norway Mesdames McGregor Hansen Pounds Vollan Hugos Norris Carlson Logsdon Ollie Hugos Mesdames George White Harold Coleman Mesdames Coleman Lucille Pounds

Welcome-In Circle Meets at Presbyterian Church Parlors

The Welcome In Circle of the Presbyterian church met last Wednesday in the church parlors with Mrs. Hugos hosting from south town and Mrs. J. D Andrews as a guest. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess.

The Presbyterian Church Hugos South of Town J. D Andrews

Dinner Guests at South Grant Avenue Home

Dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires on South Grant Avenue Thursday evening included Harry Moller E. M. Boggess Dr. and Mrs. K. E. Porter Ahrens and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Kannier.

E. C. Wires South Grant Avenue Harry Moller E. M. Boggess KE. Porter Ahrens Hershell Kannier

Community Club Holds All Day Quilt Session

The Community Club met at Mrs. Mit Brown's home last Thursday. Fifteen members attended. two quilts were completed. Mrs. Ralph Miles received a miscellaneous shower hosted by guests Mrs. Lester Richards and Mrs. Robert Swearinger.

Mit Brown Ralph Miles Lester Richards Robert Swearinger

Afternoon party hosted by Forsberg matron and daughter

Afternoon event at the Forsberg home on North Grant Avenue featured hostesses Mrs. August Forsberg and Miss Anna Forsberg. Guests included Misses Emma Swarson Mary West Blanche Haggman Carrie Aberg Ella Maxell Mabel Berggren and Mesdames W E Hiatt Henry Nystrom Adolph Nelson Ed Olson C A Othberg C C Cullers E C Wires Edna Fulcomer Algor Anderson W E Bedard J E Forsberg. A two course luncheon was served.

Anna, Forsberg August Forsberg North Grant Avenue Emma Swarson Mary West Blanche Haggman Carrie Aberg Ella Maxell Mabel Berggren Mesdames W. E. Hiatt Henry Nystrom Adolph Nelson Ed Olson C. A. Othberg C. C. Cullers E. C. Wires Edna

Birthday Party Honors Nelson Daughters Arden and Florence

Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Courtland hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday gathering for their daughters Arden and Florence Nelson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Green Slade and family, Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Green Slade and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson and sons, and Charley Anderson, Wilma Horner, Maxine Manges, and Winona Anderson.

John Nelson Courtland Arden Florence Nelson Samuel Greenslade Duaine Greenslade William Wilson Charley Anderson Wilma Horner Maxine Manges Winona Anderson

U and I Art Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Freed Home

Mrs. C. H. Freed will host the U. and I. Art Club gathering this Friday afternoon the 18th at her residence on North Cloud I. The event invites members to attend at her home for the club meeting and social time.

U. and IL C. H. Freed U. and I. Art Club North Cloud I

Welcome In Circle Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Welcome In Circle will gather in the Presbyterian church parlors with Mrs Jake Weisloger as hostess on Wednesday October 23.

Presbyterian Church Jake Weisloger

Wright Whitebread Miss Winona Whitebread Wed in Concordia

Miss Winona Whitebread and Merle Wright were married Tuesday at the Christian Parsonage in Concordia. The ceremony was followed by a wedding supper at the bride’s parents home and a reception with numerous relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Morway where the groom works in the family hardware business.

Melvin Hillery Chas. Campbell Howard Lee Howard Kimball

Quilting Party Held by Mrs Brandstrom Attended by Neighbors

Mrs John Brandstrom hosted a quilting party Friday afternoon with assistance from Mrs Aug Rasmussen, Mrs Chas Isaacson, Mrs Gilbert Anderson, Mrs Ralph Happer, Mrs Joe Johnson, and Mrs Gen Jeandeheur. Lunch was served.

John Brandstrom Aug. Rasmussen Chas. Isaacson Gilbert Anderson Ralph Happer Joe Johnson Jeandeheur

Entertain at Dinner for Birthday Milestone

Mr and Mrs Fred Ames hosted a noon dinner Sunday October 13 to honor his mother on her sixty ninth birthday anniversary.

Fred Ames

Family Gathering Attends Mrs Ames Verbatim List

Those present were Mr and Mrs Chas Ames Mr and Mrs Chas Lewis Mr and Mrs A J Kelly Mrs Cora Young Mr and Mrs Sam Horkman Gladys Young LaViva Dodge and Sammy Horkman.

Chas. Ames A J. Kelly Cora Young Sam Horkman Gladys Young LaViva Dodge Sammy Horkman

Shower Honors Miss Winona Whitebread on Weeknight

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Winona Whitebread of Concordia who wed Merle Wright of Norway Tuesday evening. Attendees from Concordia Scandia and Norway joined the bride and other guests for games and a lunch of sandwiches pickles perfection salad fruit salad wafers and coffee.

Winona Whitebread Concordia Merle Wright Norway Melvin Hillery H. Whitebread H. Kimball C. K. Campbell Harold Lee G. W. Wright May Wright Vernon Wright H. G. Hahn Roscoe Cowper l Scandia Marceil Preble Jetty Green Naomi Nylund Dorothy Aspegren Harriet Gile

Surprise Party Honoring Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson

A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson Saturday evening at their home. Attending were Mesdames Ruby Othberg Vic Erickson Joe Jennings W E Bedard Edna Fulcomer Marguerite Bedard Maxine Fulcomer Paul Stromberg and Vernon Erickson.

Ed Anderson Mesdames Ruby Othberg Vic Erickson Joe Jennings W. E. Bedard Edna Fulcomer Marguerite Bedard Maxine Fulcomer Paul Stromberg Vernon Erickson

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Misses Donous Stromberg and More

Sunday dinner hosted by Miss Evelyn Roberts featured guests Miss Lorna Donous Miss Ruby Stromberg Van Jones Leverne Mc Roy Bassam Dressler and Mr and Mrs V L Jones in a cordial gathering with conversation and hospitality.

Thompson Hosts Dinner With Sederlin Guests

Mr and Mrs C O Thompson entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Condrad Sederlin, Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin, and Mrs Marie Sederlin in attendance.

C. O.thompson Condrad Sederlin ElReno Sederlin Marie Sederlin

D A R Ladies Entertained at Belleville Luncheon

Entertained by Mrs George Nimocks Mrs Neil Billingsley and Mrs Clarence Riddlebarger the Concordia D A R members attended a 1 oclock luncheon at the Hotel Elliott in Belleville Saturday.

George Nimocks Neil Billingsley Clarence Riddlebarger Concordia D. A. R Elliott Belleville

Social Hour Club Meets with Hosts and Guests

The Social Hour Club met Thursday October 10 with Mrs O B Strom and Miss Pearl Strom as hostesses. Twenty one members attended with guests Mrs Aug Rasmussen and Miss Laura Rasmussen. The afternoon was spent in visiting and upcoming jokes about Halloween were noted for next meeting. Lunch followed in late afternoon. The next meeting is set for October 24 with Mrs Bertha Van Nortwick.

O. B. Strom Pearl Strom Aug. Rasmussen Laura Rasmussen Hallowe’en Bertha van Nortwick

Weaver and Hohman Families Dine Together

Mr and Mrs Mike Weaver of Garrison Kansas and Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman were dinner guests at the Water Anderson home Sunday.

Mike Weaver Garrison, Kans Chas. Hohman Water Anderson

Local families share Sunday hospitality at homes

Mr and Mrs Richard Loring entertained Sunday with Mrs Leonard Aspe gren and Norma, plus Mr and Mrs Geo Larson and family, Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson, and Mr and Mr Clyde Norris in a social gathering reflecting community ties.

Richard Loring Leonard Aspegren Norma Geo. Larson Carrol Anderson Clyde Norris

Birthday Dinner Honoring John Tingstrom’s Birthday

Mrs. Adelia Tingstrom hosted a Monday birthday dinner in honor of John Tingstrom. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alfy Tingstrom, James, Mrs. Ray Tingstrom and IJeane, and Helen Johnson.

Adelia Tingstrom John Tingstrom Alfy Tingstrom Land James Ray Tingstrom Ijeane Helen Johnson

Beeman Family Hosts Weekend Gathering in Barnes Kans

Mr and Mrs Earl Beeman entertained Sunday inviting Mr and Mrs W Bryctha and Frank and Wesley Bry ctha of Barnes Kans Mrs Edna Willets and baby of Barnes Kans Mr and Mrs John Stepnack and Helen of Munden Kans Will Step nack of Belleville and Mr and Mrs H P Beeman.

Earl Beeman W Bryctha Frank Wesley Bry Ctha Barnes, Kans Edna Willets Baby John Stepnack Helen Munden, Kans Will Stepnack Belleville H. P. Beeman

Surprise bash for Mrs Larson on birthday night

Mr and Mrs Carl Benson and Marcus and Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaac with Lenora surprised Mrs Emil Larson Friday night for her birthday.

Carl Benson Marcus Edwin Isaacson Lenora Emil Larson Mrs. Larson

Sunday Dinner Guests at Albin Forsbergs

Fred Forsberg and family Mrs August Forsberg and Anna J E Forsberg and family and Mrs C F Erickson were Sunday dinner guests at Albin Forsbergs.

Fred Forsberg August Forsberg Anna J. E. Forsberg C. F. Erickson Albin Forsbergs

I O O F Hall Club Dance Draws Belleville Youth

A Friday evening social at the I O O F hall featured music by Opal Brewer Mrs Jack Larsen and Frank Nimocks. Attendees included Anita Medlin Mary Ellen Brewer Jetty Green Dorothy Aspegren Gladys Cooper Clarice Wallin Marcel Preble Leona Anderson Vernice Denoyer Frances Florell Marguerite McGowan Ber nice Granstedt Avis Larsen Wilma Smith Mildred Smith Elsa Johnson and many Belleville residents plus local families and couples.

I. O. O. F. Hall Opal Brewer Jack Larsen Frank Nimocks Anita Medlin Mary Ellen Brewer Jetty Green Dorothy Aspegren Gladys Cooper Clarice Wallin Marcell Preble Evelyn Roberts Leanor Anderson Kathryn Doctor Euelah Barrett Leoma Hohman Marguerite Bedard Leona Anderson Vernice Denoyer Frances Florell Marguerite McGowan Bernice Granstedt Avis Larsen Wilma Smith Mildred Smith Belleville Elsa Johnson Melvin Hillery Roscoe Cooper Jim Mahan Marvin Larson Laurance Bowersox Delbert Forsberg Chester Larson Marvin Slipsager Cecil Moller Dallas Nylund Harry Moller Orland Erickson Donald McGowan Dr. Lowell Harrison Mahan Donathan Bowersox Wayne Watson Everett Watson Clifford Edgren Loys Swiercinsky Jay Cooper Albert Demarm Hector Demarm Kenneth Whitney

Scan dia Lions Club Bi weekly meeting report

Twenty five Lions and three guests attended the bi weekly meeting at the I O O F Lodge Hall Monday evening. Jack Larsen attended as guest of James Mahan, H G Hahn as guest of Melvin Hillery, and Karl Hugos as guest of Hershel Kannier. Dinner was served by Agnes Albro of the Midget Lunch.

Scandia Lions Club Jack Larsen James Mahan H. G. Hahn Melvin Hillery Karl Hugos Hershel Kannier Agnes Albro

Highland Ladies Aid and Mission Circle Meeting Report

The Highland Ladies Aid and Mission Circle gathered at Mrs. Fred Ames Jr. home with twelve members and eight visitors. A program of music readings and a guessing contest entertained all while business, Bible study, and plans for a Hallowe en event were discussed. Mrs Olive Fudge was admitted. next meeting at Mrs Mertie Walter on Oct 24. Attendees included Cora Young Nellie Awalt Ruth Ames Florence Lash May Kimmal Lottie Woodka Mertie Walter Reta Cowle Clara Little Effie Gile Ruth Kimmal Chester Dutton Charlotte Walter Lillie Lewis Emma Ames Sylvia Blackburn Gladys Young.

Highland Ladies Aid and Mission Circle Fred Ames, Jr Hallowe’en Cora Youngs Pote Tees Ereyone Olive Fudge Society Mertie Walter Mesdames Cora Young Nellie Awalt Ruth Ames Florence Lash May Kimmal Lottie Woodka Reta Cowle Clara Little Effie Gile Ruth Kimmal Chester Dutton Charlotte Walter Lillie Lewis Emma Ames Sylvia Blackburn Miss Gladys Young

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Miss Lelia Carlson

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Carlson to surprise celebrate Miss Lelia Carlson with baskets of food. Attendees included G. A. Ny trom and family Adelia Larson and children Lewis Wallin and daughters Emil Larson and family L Nystrom and family Albert Bloomgren Gotfred Carlson Courtland Victor Carlson Norway J W Hall and Wilburt Salina J A Anderson Miltonvale and Reuben Carlson Concordia.

C. J. Carlson Lelia Carlson G. A. Ny‘trom Adelia Larson Lewis Wallin Emil Larson L. Nystrom Albert Bloomgren Gotfred Carlson Courtland Victor Carlson Norway J. W. Hall and Wilburt Sal‘ina J. A. Anderson Miltonvale Reuben Carlson Concordia

Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Thursday Meeting

The Rebekah Lodge met Thursday evening in regular session. Serving committee members were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eastman, Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen, and John Davis. Twenty-four members attended.

Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Frank Eastman Leslie Rasmussen John Davis

Mrs. Tresa White Hosts Sunday Dinner

Mrs. Tresa White entertained for Sunday dinner with Mrs. May White and Harry White. The notice suggests it is time to redecorate the home and mentions a new stock of wallpaper at Haggman and Wires.

Tresa White May White Harry White Haggman and Wires

Local Travel Party Heads to Missouri and Iowa

Ray Muth and Maxine with Mrs Myrtle Rogers and Guy Muth and Delphine drove to Superior Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clifk Anderson left for Ottumwa Iowa Wednesday. They plan a brief visit in St Joe Missouri.

Ray Muth Maxine Myrtle Rogers Guy Muth Delphine Superior

Dinner hosts include Albro family and guests

Mrs. Clarence Albro entertained at dinner Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and son, Miss Frances Florell, Mrs. Ruth Doctor, and Allen Gunter present.

Clarence Albro MissFrances Florell Ruth Doctor Allen Gunter Grant Berggren and Son

Garrison Visitor Stays With Hohman Family

Garrison Kansas resident arrived Monday for a short stay with Chas Hohman and his family. Mrs. Weaver is identified as Mr. Hohman’s sister.

Mike Weaver Garrison, Kans Chas. Hohman

Kansas Nut Coal on the Track This Week

A car load of Kansas nut coal will be on the track during the latter part of this week. Call C. E. Friend Lumber Co for details.

C. E. Friend ‘Lumber Co C. E. Friend Lumber Co

Families Visit Mrs. Lulu Muth in Republic

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Farrell and others spent Sunday with Mrs. Lulu Muth at Republic. Mrs. Muth had returned from Topeka last week after medical treatments.

Rex Farrell Ezra Stinson Ray Muth Maxine Myrtle Rogers Aaron Price Lulu ‘Muth Republic Muth Topeka

Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson Visit Belleville on Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson were in Belleville Monday transacting business with local merchants and officials.

Frank Peterson Belleville

Lost dog Buster sought by Scandia resident

Little white dog with black ears a bob-tail and a large round black spot on its back wears a collar when missing. The owner Gus Freed of Scandia Kansas offers a reward to the finder for recovery.

Buster Gus Freed Scandia Kansas

Two Girls Live on Hot Water and Rice

Due to stomach trouble, Miss A. H. and sister lived on hot water and rice. Now they eat anything and feel fine since taking Adler ika. The first spoonful relieves gas and removes old waste from the system. Improves meals and sleep.

A. H Adlerika Haggeman & Wires

Flee on the Track Notice Appears in Lumber Ad

A fragment notes a track related event later this week and directs readers to contact C. E. Friend Lumber Co for details. The terse line suggests a shipment or sale reference tied to the lumber firm.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lions Club Rock Island Yards M. C. Chambers Congoleum Ray Boy Sgandia Olson Othberg Scandia, Kansas E. Porter Ahrens Hageman & Wires Drug Store Pawnee School House G. W. Ferguson W. I. Ferguson Olga Dutton
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