Sunshine Circle Meeting at Methodist Church
The Sunshine Circle met at the Methodist church parlors on October 10 with Mrs. Kenneth Danielson presiding. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Waroad Swanson. Officers elected for January: President Mrs. Lloyd Brown Vice-President Mrs. Ellen Johnson Secretary Mrs. DeWayne Lindberg Treasurer Mrs. Addison Carlson. Flower committee was Mrs. Dale Uhrich and Mrs. George Fike Sr. Reporters were Mrs. Pat Sandell and Mrs. Esther Jindberg. church notes by Mrs. Dick Wilke. November will be a joint meeting with Willing Workers and the WSCS. Mrs. Dale Uhrich led a lesson on Making Copper Earrings. Adjourned for lunch hosted by Mrs. Dale Uhrich, Mrs. Don Freed and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle
Methodist Church
Kenneth Danielson
Waroad Swanson
Lloyd Brown
Ellen Johnson
DeWayne Lindberg
Addison Carlson
Dale Uhrich
George Fike
Luther League Meeting Discusses Salina Convention
Luther League met at the Amana Lutheran church Sunday evening with nine present. The Conference Luther League convention to be held at Salina October 25, 26 and 27, was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Amana Lutheran Church
Conference Luther League
Salina
Dorcas Society Met At Amana Lutheran Church
The Dorcas Society met October 11 at Amana Lutheran Church parlors with hostesses Mrs Olga Hugos Mrs Charles H Freed Mrs Earl Melby Mrs Carl Norgard and Mrs Frank Lervold. President Mrs Lena Fogelbreg opened the meeting with scripture and prayer by Rev. Nielson. A program by Mrs Duaine Greenslade assisted by several hosts followed a business session and a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Hugos
Charles H. Freed
Earl Melby
Carl Norgard
Frank Lervold
Dorcas Society
Amana Lutheran Church
Lena Fogelbreg
Nielson
Duaine Greenslade
W. W.aspegren
Arlis White
Joe N. Johnson
Death of Lyle Wetzel Shocks Scandia Community
Lyle Wetzel 45 died in Philadelphia Pennsylvania late Monday night. He grew up in Scandia and graduated with the class of 1930 alongside Arnold Perry Vernon Swanson. He is survived by his wife two children his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel a brother Lloyd of Florida and two sisters Mrs R B Shrader of Los Angeles and Mrs Jeanette Isaacson of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wetzel
Philadelphia
Lyle
Scandia High School
Arnold Perry
Vernon Swanson
Clarence Strom
Sal
Kansas
Otto Wetzel
Scandia
Lloyd
Florida
R. B. Shrader
Los Angeles
Calif
Anjeanette Isaacson
Honor Roll and Social Guests Mention Subscriptions
The 1957 honor roll lists new and renewing subscribers including George Throbeck Carl Kallman Oscar Linden Russell Anderson Charles Magnusson of Norway. A supper hosted for Rev George Nielson and others, plus multiple Sunday visits and a Thursday committee meeting at Algot Anderson’s home are recorded with several local families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Throbeck
Carl Kallman
Oscar Linden Russell Anderson
Charles Magnusson
Norway
S. J. Swenson
George Nielson
Algot Anderson
Carl Hammer
Ed Swanson
Vernon
Arthur Swenson
Concordia
Scandia Swedes Fall to Jewell Wildcats 39 6
Scandia fell 39 to 6 at Jewell as Jewell built a 20 0 halftime lead. L Hammer connected to Kirk for a Swede TD in the third. Jewell’s Divel scored five times as Scandia drops to 2 2 overall and 1 2 in league play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Wildcat
Jewell City
Randall
Canker City
Burr Oak
Shandia
Courtlang
Simpson
Jamestown
Shs
Salina Visitors Stay Overnight with Clark Family
Mr and Mrs Ron Clark of Salina spent Wednesday night with the Wm Clark household. Mike and Shane came home with their parents after visiting their grandmother for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Clark
Salina
Wm. Clark
Mike
Shane
Sunday Dinner Guests at Greenslades
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and family of Cowker City Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and family and Mrs. Agnes Cardwell Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell Clyde Blakeley and wife were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Jack Thull
Cowker City
Delbert Aspegren
Agnes Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Mrs
Clyde Blakeley
Visitors Flock to Cardwell Home for Steven’s Recovery
Callers at the George Cardwell home gathered over the past week to visit Steven who remains in a cast with a broken leg for three more weeks. The list includes Arlene Nystrom Linda Larson Beth Erickson Sonya Berry Darlene Nystrom Martha Robison Carole Nystrom Peggy Erickson Helen Nystrom Carla Robbins Lynette Boyles Jimmy Newcomb Mrs Roy Tedrow Mrs Dick Rockey Bert Mrs Bob Doctor Monty Thomas Virginia Corbin Erick Erickson Maurice Lervold James Isaacson Jimi Everhart Lonnie and Larry Boman Allen and Neil Johnson Mrs Max Muth Pat Brown Mrs Sybil Harper Carl Kallman Todd Cardwell Kenneth Miss Shirley Freed Delbert Aspegren and children Jack Thull and children of Cawker City Clyde Blakeley of Belleville Duaine Greenslade Lonnie Trecek Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell Ardith and Rickey of Topeka Beth Lervold Mrs Aaron Johnson Miss Ida Isaacson Set and Mrs Dean Corbin and Deanna Mrs J E Freed Mrs Neal McBride and Elizabeth Mrs Agnes Agnes Cardwell Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Emmett Conzelman Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family Mrs Charles Freed Mr and Mrs Eg Olson Mrs Warren Zimmerman Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and family of Beloit and Mr and Mrs Lee Loring Bette Lea and Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Steven
Arlene Nystrom
Linda Larson
Beth Erickson
Sonya Berry
Darlene Nystrom
Martha Robison
Carole Nystrom
Peggy Erickson
Helen Nystrom
Carla Robbins
Lynette Boyles
Jimmy Newcomb
Roy Tedrow
Dick Rockey
Bert
Bob Doctor
Monty Thomas
Virginia Corbin
Erick Erickson
Maurice Lervold
James Isaacson
Jimi Everhart
Lonnie
Larry Boman
Allen
Neil Johnson
Max Muth
Pat Brown
Sybil Harper
Carl Kallman
Todd Cardwell
Kenneth
Shirley Freed
Delbert Aspegren
Jack Thull
Cawker City
Clyde Blakeley
Belleville
Duaine Greenslade
Lonnie Trecek
Art
Charles Freed
Eg Olson
Warren Zimmerman
Eugene Brown, Jr
Beloit
Lee Loring
Bette Lea
Arnold
Dinner guests for Mr and Mrs Tingstrom listed
Thursday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Lovett and sister of North Salem Indiana, Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Mr and Mrs R E B Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tingstrom
Lovett
North Salem, Ind
O. A. Johnson
R. EB. Cooper
Pachta Birthday Party Honors Carol Ed and Verlee Blecha
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen attended a family gathering at the Pachta home honoring the birthday anniversaries of Carol and Ed Pachta and Verlee Blecha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Pachta
Carol
Ed Pachta
Verlee Blecha
Cardwells Spend Friday Evening at Warren Johnson Home
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell spent Friday evening at the Warren Johnson home where they shared hospitality and conversation with the family in a quiet social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Homer Cardwell
Warren Johnson
Don and Mrs Thomas Welcomes Baby Daughter Rona Lea
Mr and Mrs Don Thomas announce the birth of their daughter Rona Lea born Sunday afternoon October 13 at Joseph hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Fredrow and Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thomas
Rona Lea
Joseph Hospital
Eee
Roy Fredrow
Roy Thomas
Local Families Gather for Saunders Event
Mrs. Walter Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Snyder of Sacramento, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Saunders with family featured in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Saunders
Bert Snyder
Sacramento, Cal
Paul Saunders
October birthday dinner at Elmer Danielson home
A basket dinner and family gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson to honor October birthday anniversaries. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz with Linda and Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford with Mary, Lola, and Danny, and other relatives including Mrs. Charley Gabrielson Willard, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lundgren, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Freed and families. Afternoon guests included Mrs. Theodore Danielson, Mrs. Tekla Brown, and Mrs. Ellen Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Marker Lindecrantz
Linda
Leon
Andrew Stafford
Kenneth Danielson
Pat Sandell
Lola
Danny
Charley Gabrielson
Willard
Mary
Ed Johnson
C. E. Lundgren
Don
Sunday Dinner Guests Attending Mrs Kelley’s Home
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. John Kelley and Hardy of Mankato included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family, and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Janice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
Hardy
Mankato
Ed Thomas
Leonard Freed
Vernon Erickson
Janice
Belleville Golden Wedding Club Elects New Officers
Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor attended the golden wedding club event in Belleville on Saturday with about 75 in attendance. Vern Jones of Belleville was elected president and Mrs Grare Kallman of Belleville was chosen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Golden Wedding Club
Belleville
Vern Jones
Grare Kall
Berggrens Visit Salina with McIntyres
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren spent Friday in Salina with Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and family. Marcia Mc Intyre returned home after two weeks with her grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
Salina
Don McIntyre
Marcia McIntyre
Carlson Bergstrom Hedstrom Family Visit Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Carlson and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnt Carlson
Ivan Bergstrom
A. N. Hedstrom
Salina residents host weekend visitors
Dick Takita and Harold Cooper of Salina spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. B. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Takita
Harold Cooper
Salina
Mrs. W. EB. Cooper
Mrs Clark and Billy Visit Mr and Jean Clark Family
Mrs Wm Clark and Billy spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Jean Clark and family of Marysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Clark
Billy
Mr. and
Jean Clark
Marysville
Juniors Choose Class Rings and Typing Class Updates
Three girls ordered klasses instead of rings while juniors chose their class rings last Wednesday. The Klass took their first timed transcription Monday with Linda Reece posting the fastest time at 20 words per minute. The English TT class finished punctuation study and begins verbs and grammar with three students in Typing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Reece
Bank to Close Friday for Kansas Bankers Meeting
The Scandia State Bank will be closed all day Friday October 18 so employees may attend the Group Four meeting of the Kansas Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia State Bank
Kansas Bankers Association
Hospital Funding Passes Amid Mixed Precincts Vote
County hospital measure carried afterTuesday vote with only four precincts opposing Scandia township among those against by about two to one. The result confirms support for the hospital project despite pockets of resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Township
Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Courtland Area
Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland hosted Thursday evening visitors Mr and Mrs Richard Loring. Friday saw Salina guests including Mrs Loren Florell Mrs Axel Jensen Mrs Edward Forsberg and Mrs Lora Dell Freed. Sunday gatherings included Olga Hugos Gladys Forsberg Edith Forsberg with Richard Loring and Edith Swanson plus Vernon at the Ahrens home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mahin
Courtland
Richard Loring
Loren Florell
Axel Jensen
Edward Forsberg
Lora Dell Freed
Salina
Mrs
Everett Ledbetter
Belleville
Olga Hugos
Gladys
Edith Forsberg
Edith Swanson
Vernon
E. Porter Ahrens
Local guests visit Kansas relatives over weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Allen spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Allen and family in Topeka and also visited relatives in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gile and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rogers and Mrs. Bertha Larsen were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Allen
Mrs
Dean Allen
Topeka
Kansas City
Clarence Gile
J. E. Rogers
Bertha Larsen
Irvin Currie
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Agnes Cardwell Honored Guests
Monday evening supper guests of Mrs. Agnes Cardwell honoring her birthday anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell, George Cardwell, Greenslade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
George Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Cardwell and Greenslade Families Host Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell visited the Charles and George Cardwell and Duaine Greenslade homes Sunday. Mr and Mrs Troxel Mellinger and daughters of Topeka spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troxel Mellinger
Daughters of
Topeka
Ray Tingstrom
Local families share Sunday dinner visits noted
Mr. and Mrs. Farvin Novak and Cynthia and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farvin Novak
Cynthia
Harold Swanson
Alfred Swansorm
Lars Norgard
Wohlford Visits Texas From Friday To Sunday
Charles Wohlford of Texas traveled from Friday to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Freed for a short social visit.
Salina Weekend Visit Includes Local Residents
Mrs. June Fitzgerald Cheryl and Suki of Salina spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Fitzgerald
Cheryl and
Suki
Salina
Charles H. Freed
Denver man visits relatives and friends here
Artilius Nocrman of Denver Colorado was calling on relatives and friends here last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artilius Nocrman
Denver
Colo
Texas couple visits Moe in Friday gathering
Mr and Mrs Charles H Freed and Charles Wohlford of Texas visited with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Friday evening in a social gathering reflecting local community ties and regional connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Freed
Charles Wohlford
Texas
Stanley Moe
Odell and Sandell Couples Visit Kingman Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Odell and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell spent Monday in Kingman for a brief outing with time in the town and local activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Odell
Pat Sandell
Kingman
Lovetts Visit North Salem Friends in Indiana
Mr and Mrs Lovett and sister of North Salem Indiana spent a few days visiting at the homes of O A Johnson Ray Tingstrom and R B E Cooper in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lovett
North Salem
Ind
O. A. Johnson
Ray Tingstrom
R. BE. Cooper
Georgie Stromberg as Sunday Dinner Guest
Georgie Stromberg was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Boman and their boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Stromberg
Godfrey Boman
Modlin Loomis Visit Smith Center To Check on Briggs
Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and Mr and Mrs Charley Loomis spent Sunday in Smith Center visiting Marvin Briggs in the hospital. They report him getting along very nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Modlin
Curtis
Charley Loomis
Smith Center
Marvin Briggs
Erickson and Johnson Family Hosts Saturday Guests
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson
Bill
Mrs
Dewey Johnson
5th and 6th Grade Academic Highlights and Tests
The report notes A grades for Jimmy Osborne Duane Freed Sonja Berry and Lynette Boyles in Geography for six weeks while Deanell Reece also earns an A in 6th grade. Reed Tracy tests are mentioned as ongoing. 7th and 8th graders study outlining in English and “How things change the earth” in Science. Peggy Eriksson achieved 100 percent on the Reed Tracy spelling test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Larson
Lynette Boyles
Kathryn Gile
Gary Freed
Deanell Reece
Judy Hansen
Marilyn Johnson
Jimmy Osborne
Duane Freed
Sonja Berry
Reed Tracy
Peggy Erikkson
Sherdahl HDU Reports Busy Year and Upcoming Plans
HDU notes reflect a successful year with October 18 seal awards at Belleville High School. The October 10 meeting at Mrs. Homer Cardwell’s hosted six members as they discussed plans for the November meeting and a joint session with the Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club on November 4. Officers were elected with Elmer Van Nortwick president Leslie Rasmussen vice president Dale Stafford secretary treasurer and Homer Cardwell public relations. The November 14 meeting at Mrs. Oscar Odell’s will cover Planning Plaids with a Bible quotation on Thanksgiving and an earlier start time plus a completed Fix It lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Hdu
Homer Cardwell
Leslie Rasmussen
Hilton Waite
Sherdahl Boosters
Elmer van Nortwick
Dale Stafford
Oscar Odell
Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club to Meet At School House
The Sherdahl Boosters 4H club invites 8 to 10 associate members and 10 to 20 4H members to attend a meeting at the District 16 school house on Saturday evening October 19 at 8 00 pm. The regular meeting is set for Monday November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters 4H
District 16
Triple L Club Meets October Ninth at Mrs Johnson’s Home
Mrs O A Johnson hosted the Triple L club on Wednesday with 12 members present. They visited and played pinochle, with Mrs Carl Erickson winning high, Mrs Rene ben Johnson low, and Mrs Russell DeWitt taking pinochle. A lunch was served and next meeting is October 24 at Mrs Russell DeWitt’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Johnson
Triple L
Carl Erickson
Reneben Johnson
Low
Russel DeWitt
Lars Norgard
Russell DeWitt
Coffee Tour Aids Legion Posts Hosts October Meeting
Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 Legion Hall hosted the Coffee Tour of Department and District officers on October 9. About 100 visitors from Republic and Formosa attended a potluck supper before talks by Bob Swimson Harold Chase and John Mathena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
Legin
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Republic
Formosa
Clarence Gile
Post
Bob Swimson
Wichita
Harold Chase
John Mathena
Salina
James Pritchard
Martha Chase
Christianson
Legion and Auxiliary
U and I Art Club Meets at Mrs Tingstrom Home
Mrs Ray Tingstrom hosted the U and I Art club on Tuesday October 8 with 11 members and two guests Mrs C W Strom and Mrs E H Lewis in attendance. The afternoon featured bridge and visiting followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Bertha Granstedt on October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tingstrom
U and I Art Club
C. W. Strom
E. H. Lewis
Bertha Granstedt
Girl Scouts Meet at Library With 19 Girls
The Girl Scout meeting was held at the library on Monday with 19 girls and two leaders present. Bette Loring and Darlene Nystrom served as volunteers and Kathryne Rockey acted as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Loring
Darlene Nystrom
Kathryne Rockey
Reporer
City water towers drained and cleaned. hydrant added
City reports cleaning of two water towers and flushing of mains. A new fire hydrant was installed in the southeast part of town, improving water supply for residents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luther League Met
Artie Cardwell
Kenneth Cardwell
Manhattan
Janet
Larry Hobson
Walter Boyles
H. W. Reece
Gene MacDonald
R. J. Bettis
Lloyd Kelly
Ida Isaacson
Neal Cady
Robison
Everett Robison
Sherman Robison
Charles Robison
Clyde Norris
Carrol Anderson
Ada Aspegren
Loren Carlgren
Scandia School News
Here
Janet Cardwell
Janice Erickson
Carol Fogelberg
Elizabeth McBride
Lois Quantic
Marjean Benson
Rose Williams
Univac
Cis
Music News
Mrs. Hammer
Lorraine Larson
Judy Freed
Sonja Olsen
Eva West
Ramona Smith
Jane Hay
Phyllis Newcomb
Dorothy Stolander
Delores Thompson
Jackie Everhart
Shirley Thompson
Beverly McBride
Phyllis Hammer
Sue Reece
Jo Ann Hall
Marlene Erickson
Connie Stolander
Sophormore News
Freshman News
Duane Gile
Betty Jo Tedrow
Allen Larson
Dianne
Veryle Hallgren
Peggy
Douglas Modlin
Paris
Roger Freed
Patty Hallgren
Janice Odell
Duane
Patty
Jackie Davis
Dianne Fogelberg
Kenny Forsberg
Mikile Freed
Frankie Garst
David Isaacson
Paul Kallman
Paula Lewellyn
Sammy Sanderson
Patsy Uumer
Vickie Florell
Robert Perry
Senior News
Cheryl Currie
Marilyn Larson
JoAnn Larson
Lola Sandels
Yvette Sanderson
Jimmy Rockey
Jimmy
Ronald Larson
Wayne Pickel
J. D
Junior News
Charles and George Cardwell
Duaine
Sherdahl
Hdu
Hgh School
Triple Jl
Girl Scouts
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