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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
6
The Journal advertises a $100 scholarship in an accredited business college for sale at a reduced price. Interested parties should inquire at the Journal office promptly. Also seeks a man for a Rawleigh route serving 800 families. Write Rawleigh, Bert, KAJ-338, Freeport, Ill.
The Bargain Spot lists chocolate peanut clusters at 15 cents per pound in a Saturday advertisement. Adyv.
A district meeting of the Young Democratic organizations of the Sixth District will be held at Haysy Tuesday October 23. United States Representative Kathryn O Loughlin McCarthy and United States Senator George McGill will speak along with Democratic state office candidates and state Young Democrats president Collins Caldwell of Dighton Kansas. The program includes a free barbecue and a rally with public speaking and an evening dance.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and family and Miss Ella Maxwell spent the weekend in Kansas City.
John Vandeveer has been improving his residence by topping trees over the past weeks, adding a more beautiful touch to his home and city. The property now looks as if a professional gardener had finished splendid work. Mrs. Gerti Younkin of Grand Island visited the John Fredrickson home last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Oscar Fredrickson of St. Joseph returned with her to Grand Island for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson and Miss Arin Lindgren of Hobart Indiana, Mrs. Ida Carlson and Miss Mabel Carlson of Gary Indiana arrived yesterday for a brief visit at Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Selin and Carl’s home. Mrs. Clarence Mahan and daughters Lorna and Virginia, Clarice Wallin, and Mr. Lewis Wallin drove to Kansas City Monday on business.
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Loring celebrated Mrs Wm Loring turning 83. Attendees included multiple Loring families and friends such as Mr and Mrs John Loring and Lyla Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and family Mr and Mrs Elmey Loring and family Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and family Mrs Ada Aspgren Dorothy and Norma Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Orville Linden and family Mr and Mrs Earl Tebow Mr and Mrslarrel Anderson and daughter Mr and Mrs Geo Larson and family Mr and Mrs C O Reece and family Mrs Emanuel Linden and family Geo Larson Wm Loring and Chas Loring.
A Monday afternoon party at Mrs. John Jensen's home drew many neighbors and friends as guests of honor. The group included Mrs Jensen and Mrs Jensen among others, with several names listed as attendees in a festive community gathering.
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Fredrickson for a basket dinner. Honor guests included Mrs Hazel Moling and children Kent and Nona of Denver Colorado. Additional attendees were Carl Freed and daughter Elvie, Vincent Nelson, Miss Frances Westin, Miss Lily Fredrickson, Mrs William Linden, and many others from nearby towns.
Week end guests Mrs C A Swan and Misses Ilulda and Mabel Swanson of York Nebraska sisters of Mrs Eddie Boman stayed with Mr and Mrs Boman and daughter Eldred. Mrs Emma Isaacson also joined as a dinner guest on Sunday.
Cleo Ward was the guest of honor at a birthday supper Sunday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ward. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallin and daughters Clarice and Verna, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hahn and Lois Ann, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hillery and Milton Claire, John Heimerich, and Warren Gunter.
Mrs Emil Larson and John Jea nine hosted a birthday celebration at the Larson home on Thursday evening. Progres sive pitch was played at seven tables with Mrs Chester Anderson and Alvin Peterson as high and low scorers. A pot-luck lunch followed for the honored guests and many local families including the Jensens Sederlin Monson Sothers Florell Woods Isaacson Johnson Veteto Gilmore Anderson Peterson Etter Jensen and others.
Relatives and friends celebrated Albert Anderson and his wife on their twenty seventh wedding anniversary with a silver shower and a dinner. Guests included C O Monson Carl Carson Orvel Master Myr Enoch Monson and others. The day featured kind thoughts music and games as well wishes were exchanged.
Friday evening dinner guests include Mr. Allen Kullberg of Chicago and several local families such as the Jacobsons Swensons and Averys with children named. A Rexall One Cent Sale is planned for October 18 to 20. Mrs. Carl Hammer hosted a surprise basket dinner with many relatives and friends in attendance. A rummage sale and supper at the Presbyterian church basement raised about thirty five dollars.
Family birthday gathering hosted at Patty Tows home on October 14 entertained numerous young guests including Margaret Jenien Harold Lee Jensen Betty Lou Martin Clarence Berggren Paul Albro Marilyn and Charles Cooper Arthur and Raymond Cardwell Carla Reece Norma Nina Berggren Paula Sue Doctor and adults Mrs G E Berggren Mrs Robi Doctor Mrs Thornton Doctor Mrs Chas Cardwell Mrs Elmer Jensen Mrs Paul Doctor Kathryn Doctor and Agnes Albro in attendance.
Miss Dorothy Aspegren hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her mother Mrs Ada Aspegren’s home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Melvin Hillery Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor Mr and Mrs H G Hahn Mr and Mrs Roscoe Cooper Mr and Mrs Ed Swhercinsky Misses Mary McClimans Marceil Preble Frances Florell and Harry Moller Dallas Nylund and Francis Palacek. A potluck lunch was served late in the evening.
Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin entertained guests Tuesday for contract bridge at four tables. A luncheon followed with attendees including Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Halsey Barber Elmer and Amna Anderson Chester and Maurice Johnson Edwin and Elmer Anderson High score went to Mr and Mrs Hammer Consolation prize awarded to Mr Conrad Sederlin.
The U and I Art club gathered last Friday at Mrs C V Haggman’s home with Mrs Mary Creager as hostess. Members present include Mrs Fy L Miller Jake Weislogel Ray Tingstrom Carl Reece Guy Ward Olson Oberia Ryan and Miss Mary West. Guests were Mrs E C Wires and Mrs Merle Loofbourrow of Kansas City Missouri. Hostess aide Miss Agnes Albro served refreshments. Next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Carl Reece as hostess.
In honor of her son Haywood, Mrs Gustava Ostberg hosted a birthday dinner for guests Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and others, continuing a family celebration reported in the social notes.
A list of residents and couples appears in a Jamestown social notice including Vivian and Tohit Mrs Kia Jaraea Miss Emma Poage Mrs Henry Ros ene Marvin Melvin Ostberg Mr and Mrs Oleon Gust Wennersten Lawrence Jo son Leo Smith and Mr Elmer Funk referencing a local gathering or society column.
Sunday guests at Joe Johnson's farm south of town included Mr and Mrs Emil Larsa and families Emanuel Torriquist and several others from Kackley and Jamestown area. Abe Johnson Clinton Jamiestown Fred Jackson George Haser and families also attended with Gus Samuelson and OAL Wy Bettis hosts.
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