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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

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Eve Arden Stars In Our Miss Brooks at Princess Theatre

Eve Arden plays Orr Miss Brooks in a feature-length Warner Bros adaptation. The comedy promises a laugh-a-minute, with Arden and principal cast in their original roles. Showtimes: Saturday and Sunday October 27-28 at the Princess Theatre, California location scenes noted. The Lone Ranger screens next.

Eve Arden Orr Brooks Princess Theatre Warner Bros Miss Arden California Miss Brooks

Sherdahl HDU Met October 9 with Lesson on Ironing

Mrs. Dale Stafford led the Sherdahl HDU meeting with Mrs. Elsie Noble Tuesday October 9. Nine members answered roll call with a short story. County Council report given. Officers elected include Mrs. Harold Anderson president and others. Next meeting November 13 with Mrs. Oscar Odell and crafts lesson planned.

Dale Stafford Sherdahl Hdu Elsie Noble County Hdu Belleville High School Harold Anderson Charles Tuley Leslie Rasmussen Oscar Odell Homer Cardwell

Triple L Club meets at Mrs Christie’s for October visit

Mrs George Christie hosted the Triple L club at her home on October 11 with 14 members present and Mrs Russell DeWitt as a guest. The group chatted and played pinochle before a luncheon and decided to meet October 20 with Mrs Merle Haser.

George Christie Russell DeWitt Merle Haser

Scandia HDU Met Chooses Officers At October Meeting

The Scandia HDU met October 10 with host Mrs Edward Forsberg and 10 members present plus one guest Mrs Artie Jensen of Republic. Loren Florell gave an advisory report as 25 percent attendance is required for township meetings. The Fall Tea is set for October 29 in Belleville at 1 30 p m and officers were elected: Axel Jensen president Alva Thompson vice president Andrew Stafford secretary Andy Thompson treasurer Don Freed public relations. A lesson on ironing a shirt was given by Don Freed and an ironing score questionnaire completed by members. The next meeting is planned with Loren Florell on November 14.

Scandia Hdu Edward Forsberg Artie Jensen Republic Loren Florell HDU Belleville Andy Thompson Axel Jensen Alva Thompson Andrew Stafford Don Freed

RAR Club Meets at Mrs Berggren's Republic Home

Mrs V A Berggren hosted the RAR club at her Republic residence on Thursday afternoon October 11. The ladies spent the time playing bridge and were joined by guests including Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs Max Muth Mrs George Cardwell Mrs C W Strom Mrs R E Cooper Mrs E B Lewis Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Ed Olson Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Lloyd Norris and Mrs Ray Tingstrom.

V. A. Berggren RAR Republic Walter Boyles Max Muth George Cardwell C. W. Strom R. E. Cooper EB. H. Lewis Bertha Granstedt Lena Lloyd Ed Olson W. J. Matthias Lloyd Norris Ray Tingstrom

Weekend Visit By Diverse Midwest Figures

Maurice Hammer Kenneth Cardwell Bruce Quantic and Chester Shupe of Manhattan Miss Martyn I Johnston of Park College Parksville Mo and Bill Hammer of Lindsborg spent the weekend with home folk.

Maurice Hammer Kenneth Cardwell Bruce Quantic Chester Shupe Manhattan Miss Martyn Ijohnston Park College Parksville, Mo Bill Hammer Lindsborg Hime Folk

New Subscriptions and Renewals Recorded

The past week saw new and renewal subscriptions from Anna Nywall in Slayton Minnesota Art Wallin of Courtland and Loren Florell as a new subscriber.

Anna Nywall Slayton Minn Art Wallin Courtland Loren .Florell

Important meeting in Belleville on Republican Valley water

On Friday October 19 at 9:00 a.m. in Belleville Chamber rooms a meeting will elect directors for the Republican Valley Water Users Association formed at Clay Center. The group covers Geary Clay Cloud and Republic Counties to conserve and allocate water rights for irrigation and other uses in the Republican River valley.

Belleville Scandia Republic County Kansas

Mother Daughter Banquet Notice

Come to the Mother Daughter banquet Tuesday October 23 at 6 30 p m Those interested contact Mrs Axel Jensen or Mrs Jack Reece by Friday evening October 19 Public is invited beginning at school age

Axel Jensen Jack Reece

Pigtail Patrol Notes From October Meetings

The Pigtail Patrol met in the library club room on October 3 with one absence. They worked on Cigar Box gardens, built tunnels, and sang Goodnight Brownies. The October 10 meeting included a ceremony with color guards Clavi, Lynette, Beth. Keithetta Russell, Donna Runft, and Marilyn Larson were invested as Brownies. Beth Erickson reported.

Pigtail Patrol Library Club Clavi, Lynette Beth Keithetta Russell Donna Runft Marilyn Larson Beth Erickson

Family gathers for October birthday anniversary dinner

A Sunday basket dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz honored October birthday anniversaries. Attendees included Mrs. Ida Gabrielson and Lester, Thomval Anderson, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Frank Isaacson and family, Ed and Mary Johnson, Elmer Danielson, Pat Sanders and family, Kenneth Danielson, Vernon Smith and Ramona, Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Lloyd Brown and Shirley, among others.

Marker Lindecrantz Ida Gabrielson Lester Thomval Anderson Tekla Brown Frank Isaacson Harry Appel Mary Johnson Elmer Danielson Pat Sanders Kenneth Danielson Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Shirley

Basket dinner brings family gathering to Ward home

A Sunday basket dinner and family gathering were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Merle Morehead and Mrs. Anna Lorimer of Denver Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ward of Ridgedale, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans of Republic, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dugger of Byron Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ward, Mrs. Mary Lacey and Albina Evans of Belleville, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold and Eugene.

John Ward Merle Morehead Anna Lorimer Denver Colo Albert Ward Ridgedale Joe Evans Republic Harry Dugger Byron Nebr Nelson Ward Mary Lacey Albina Evans Belleville Prank Lervold Eugene

Last Week Guests at Roy Thomas Home

Last week visitors at the Roy Thomas home included Clarence Herrman and wife, LeRoy and Charl ie Berggren, Frank and wife Lervold, Hans and wife Nelson, Cameron and wife Lowe, Robert Scrivner, Walter Hawkins, Ted Larson, Walter Saenders, Edward Thomas, Mrs. Glenn Currie, Cheryl, Robert and Jimmy, Mrs. Woodrow Anderson, Elsie Johnson, Mrs. George Fike Jr, Pat Sandell and Danny, Mrs. Itta Nystrom, Neil McBride, Rev R B Wilke and Susie Lervold.

Roy Thomas Clarence Herrman LeRoy Charlie Berggren Frank Lervold Hans Nelson Cameron Lowe Robert Scrivner Walter Hawkins Ted Larson Walter Saenders Edward Thomas Glenn Currie Cheryl Robert Jimmy Woodrow Anderson Elsie Johnson George Fike Pat Sandell Danny Itta Nystrom Neil McBride R. B. Wilke Susie Lervold

Birthday Potluck Honors Mrs Matthias at Home

A Sunday potluck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matthias marked Mrs Matthias birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin Mrs. Bertha Granstedt Mrs. Lloyd Norris and P. L. Hugos.

W. J. Matthias Matthias C. W. Strom Ray Tingstrom Lena Lloyd and Franklin Bertha Granstedt Lloyd Norris P. Ll. Hugos

Scandia School Football Loses 46 7 at Burr Oak

Scandia fell to Burr Oak 46 7 on Friday night. Burr Oak scored in each quarter, with Anderson and Garman leading the Indians. Ray mond Johnson scored Scandia’s lone TD in the final period. Gene Verton added the extra point.

Burr Oak Indians Burr Oak Anderson Garman

Pupil Scores Achieve Perfect Hundreds Amid Absences

Mrs. Lee Ulmer visited the room on Monday. Beth Erickson Dallas Uhrich and Kathy Gile were absent that day. The following pupils made 100 in the assignment or test.

Leon Ulmer Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Billy Erickson Lester Gustin Marilyn Larson Curtis Modlin Mary Pickel Donna Runst Colleen Thompson Donna Runft Reed Tracy Vickie Florell Duane Gile Betty Jo Tedrow Maurice Lervold Vickie Duane Marilyn Donna Lee Ulmer Beth Erickson Dallas Uhrich Kathy Gile

Dorcas Society Holds Meeting in Lutheran Parlor

The Dorcas Society met Friday afternoon in the Lutheran church parlors with Mrs. Lena Fogelberg leading scripture and prayer. President Mrs. W. W. Aspgren conducted the business meeting and Mrs. Ed Olson led the program To Witness in Latin America with assistance from Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mrs. E. Peter Ahrens. Hostesses served lunch. next meeting is Friday afternoon, November 2.

Dorcas Society Lutheran Church Lena Fogelberg W. W. Aspegren Ed Olson America Algor Anderson E. Peter Ahrens Carl Norgard A. J. Perry Mauda Goodwin Robert Lervold Charles H.reed

Local Family Guests Share Afternoon Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Don Larsen entertained a host of relatives including Fred Strom of Paramount California and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larsen with family from Hastings Nebraska. Also present were Emer Larsen Homer Cardwell Ernest Strom Clarence Strom Mabel Cline Jolene and Charles. Afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown Jr and family of Beloit.

Don Larsen Fred Strom Paramount Calif Glenn Larsen Hastings Nebr Emer Larsen Homer Cardwell Ernest Strom Clarence Strom Mabel Cline Jolene Charles Eugene Brown, Jr Beloit

Birthday guests honor Glenwood Freed at Sunday gathering

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Glenwood Freed and family in honor of Glenwood's birthday anniversary included Alfred Freed and Ann, George Freed and Beth and John, Ray Burton, Leonard Freed and family, Charley Freed, Oren Reed, Gary and Teresa Reed, Reggie Reed, Michael and Melinda, Glenn Kirk, Paul Clark, David and Gregory of Manhattan.

Glenwood Freed Glenwood Alfred Freed Ann George Freed Beth John Ray Burton Leonard Freed Charley Freed Oren Reed Gary Theresa Reggie Reed Michael Melinda Glenn Kirk Paul Clark David and Gregory Manhattan

WSCS Meets in Methodist Church Parlors

The WSCS gathered in the Methodist church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H. C. Quantic led worship, Mrs. Warren Nelson presented the program Volcanoes in South East Asia, and Mrs. Aaron Johnson directed the business meeting. The pledge service followed by Mrs. Dale Sanderson and Mrs. L. S. Richards. Hostesses Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Richard Fogelberg served refreshments.

WSCS H. C. Quantic Warren Nelson South East Asia Aaron Johnson Dale Sanderson L. S. Richards Sanderson Johnson Richards Richard Fogelberg

Bethel Bethany Homecoming Trip Then The King and I

Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer spent Saturday in Lindsborg for the Bethel Bethany home-coming game. In the evening they attended the play The King and I. Mrs. Bessie Tedrow accompanied them to Salina where she will visit Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wilson for a few weeks.

Algor Anderson Carl Hammer Lindsborg Bethel Bethany King and I Bessie Tedrow Salina Herb Wilson

Scandia to honor three city officials at club meeting

The Scandia Community Club holds a Thursday 8:00 p.m. meeting at the Princess Theatre to honor Mayor Wm. Moe City Treasurer Lester S. Richards Police Judge and City Clerk Josie M. Robison with Silver Service badges from the League of Kansas Municipalities. A high school band will perform and city administration history will be presented.

Princess Theatre League of Kansas Wm. Moe Lester S. Richards Josie M. Robison League Scandia John van Gundy Billie Moe South Pacific Japan Billie A. D. Wilson Myer C. W. Gulick D. L. Longenecker T. A D. Weyand R. W. Swan Ed Christensen R. W. San J. N. Loofborrow John Cullers W. A. Smith T. F. Hunter W. H. Stinson C. B. Christensen L. R. White Theo. Hurtz C. G. Bulkley J. R. Sandell A. L. Whitney Ss. W. Gunter Wm. Walker

County Council Meeting At Narka Presbyterian Church

The Republic County Council holds its semi annual meeting on Monday October 22 at 10 am at the Narka Presbyterian church. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon. Jack Thomasson will feature and display his collection of gamblers in the afternoon session.

Republic County Council Narka Presbyterian Church Jack ‘Fhomasson

October 21 Is CROP Sunday in Republic County

October 21 marks CROP Sunday in Republic County. During that week CROP workers will visit at most homes to support the Christian Rural Overseas Program and its relief efforts.

Republic County Christian-Rural Overseas

Stafford Family Visits Manhattan Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Dave Stafford and family Mrs Florente Stafford and Miss Nancy Housholler of Belleville spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs Wm Splichal and family of Manhattan.

Dave Stafford Florente Stafford Nancy Housholler Belleville Wm. ‘Splichal Manhattan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Our Miss Abrooks Sherdahl Hou Triple L Club Wrortant Trriga Belaya Scandia School News Jewell City Jamestown Simpson Ihs Shs Cawker City Randall Sha Aghoys Mr. Haegert Kansas City Ahs Glee Club van Gundy Mike Stansberry Larry Jensen Alan Kirk Darrell Nelson Hilton Hammer Harold Melling Allan Larson Robert Boswell Bernita Stafford Barbara Everhart Marjean Benson Janice Erickson Jo Ann Hall Ahrie McBride Elizabeth McBride Janet Cardwell Marlene Erickson Darrel Nelson Myron Runft Duane Freed Steven Cardwell Lola Sandell Lynette Boyles Barbara Tedrow Karen Traver Karen Groton, Con Bennett Judy Freed Helen Nystrom Lonnie Lewellyn Harvey Fogelberg Dean Milner Phyllis Newcomb Martha Robison Jane Hay John Stansberry Jim Erickson Sonja Olsen Diane Perry Carl Reece Pamala Lot E. D. Plase Ed Early C. S. Morey W. H. Stingon J. W. Pinney Mayir C. D. Bulkley George Nichols W. F. Allen J. Z. Scott C. C. Wilson C. S.i\Morey Perry Heaton B. Davis C. P. Carstensen Ernest Davis S. L. Whitney Chas. C. Wilsom S. F. Woods C. R. Caldwell H. & Cooper J. R C. G Bulkley I. C Ware George F. Page C. G. Catlin J. B. Clement N. £. Hyatt B. D. Woods Lars Johnson I. C. Ware Co. G. Bulkley S. K. Ware John W. Pinney C. E. Wheeler J. H. Cullers I. Taylor W. W. Woods M. A. Pleble Fdna Trainor Our City Will G. King M. A. Preble N. J. Hyatt J. M. Plotner A. P. Hopper Hugh 8. Cooper Samuel Thornburg W. A. Beck J. B. Clements John Egg W. §. Bulkley J. W. Plotner L. M. Johnson Joseph Blair John Olson Henry Heintzeman Henry Halembeck John H. Culler J. H. Sandell Geo. L. White A. B Kimball A. S. Mahan W. B. Gulick S. F. Thornburg H. Dolsonon W. F. Eaglesin J. W. Ekblad A. 5. Mahan A. R. Morey J. C. Gunter H. ¥. Heitzelman Monnday H. S. Cloper H. F. Heitzeman County Council
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