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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1956

Page

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Lone Ranger rides to Warner Bros western at Princess Theater

The Lone Ranger heads to the Princess Theater for two showings Saturday and Sunday October 27 28 in a Warner Bros full length western adventure. Jay Silverheels returns as Tonto with Lyle Bettger Robert Wilke and Bonita Granville in supporting roles. Filming took place largely in southern Utah range country.

Silver Warner Bros Lone Ranger Law and Order Tonto Jay Silverheels Canada Silverheels Lyle Bettger Robert Wilke Bonita Granville Utah

Sorosis Club Hosts Tea at Sixth District Convention

The Kansas Federated Women's Club Sixth District met in Belleville October 16 and 17 with Belleville Scandia Republic clubs as hosts. About 300 club women attended at the Methodist church and enjoyed teas and a Past President's breakfast.

Kansas Federated Women's Club Belleville Federated Clubs Scandia Republic Methodist Church Ladies Library Club of Richard B. Wilke Sorosisi Club H. W. Beece Hobart West George Cardwell Don Larson Sorosis Study Club of D. A. Jordan Walter Boyles H. W. Reece Albert Jackson Addison Carlson E. E. Conzelman C. A. Noble Nora Sanford Sanford Sorosis Study Club

Bible Study Group Meets at Lutheran Church

The Bible Study group met at the Lutheran church on Wednesday October 17 with seven ladies and one guest Mrs George Hall of Bird City. Genesis reading finished and lunch served by Mrs Otto Wetzel with help from Mrs Irving Isaacson. A Genesis review is planned for the 24th and Exodus begins November 14 inviting all community women.

Luitheran Church George Hall Bird City Otto Wetzel Irving Isaacson

Sunshine Circle MBL Met on October 16 at Church

The Sunshine Circle of the Methodist church met October 16 in the church parlors hosted by Mrs. Oscar Aspegren and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson. Mrs. Pat Sandell led the business meeting and plans for a December Grab Bag were made. A joint November 9 meeting with the Willing Workers is set for November 1. Clarence Gile joined as a new member. A silent auction occurred and Mrs. Harold Swanson received a cradle shower. Guests included Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mrs. Alfred Swanson, Terry Gile, Mr. Renold Johnson, and daughters, and Mrs. Bob Blackburn and daughters.

Sunshine Circle The Methodist Church Oscar Aspegren Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Clarence Gile Harold Swanson Carl Peterson Alfred Swanson Terry Gile Renold Johnson Bob Blackburn

Honor Roll Subscriptions Received In Past Week

New and renewal subscriptions listed from Altus Oklahoma readers Brier Larsen Allen Larson Zora G Botts and Larbon Marshall. Local audience recognition for weekly contributions to the paper.

Brier Larsen Allen Larson Zora G. Botts Altus Okla Larbon Marshall

Stromberg couple celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Arthur Stromberg observe their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday October 28 at their Belleville home 1601 N Street with an open house from 3 00 to 5 00 p m

Arthur Stromberg Belleville N. Street

Prayer Week Observed With Quiet Day Schedule

Prayer Week October 25 to 31 begins with a Quiet Day on the 25th. Women from Christ Church are invited to gather Thursday 10 AM to 2 30 PM for quietness meditation and prayer with a bring your own lunch. WSCS officers meet at 9 30 for preparation.

Jesus WSCS

OES Met At Scandia Chapter 481 Regular Meeting

Scandia Chapter 481 OES met October 16 with Mrs. Hilton Waite and Carl Hammer presiding. Visitors from Munden and Narka chapters attended, degrees were exemplified, and cards of congratulations were given to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson for 49 years of marriage. Next meeting set for November 6 at 7 30 p.m. A white elephant grab bag followed refreshments by Lloyd Neilson and committee.

Scandia OES Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Frank Lervold Francis Straad Olga Hanzlick Helen Brosh Ruth Stransky Ruby Moravek Lucille Janasek Munden Sylvia Dovel Esther Hamilton Sylvia Ross May Lowe Benny Halloway Ladimer Svoboda George Edwards Narka Ira Marie van Nortwick

Pigtail Patrol Elects Officers at Library Meeting

The Pigtail Patrol met at the library on October 17 with 17 members and two leaders. Elected were Clair Johnston president Karen Traver vice president Sonia Larson secretary and Yvette Sanderson reporter. A game followed as the group went through the tunnel and said Good Night Brownies.

Pigtail Patrol Clair Johnston Karen Traver Sonia Larson Yvette Sanderson

Christmas Decorations Notice Urges Merry Christmas Displays

In cooperation with the Scandia Community club, the decoration committee asks downtown businesses homes and citizens to express Merry Christmas in their own way. Work should be complete by November 28 for evening unveiling ceremonies. Also notes a weekend visit by several residents to Haddam.

Scandia

Emporia Couple Visit Planned for Corvallis Hohmans

Mr. and Mrs. O. Perry of Emporia called on Saturday morning at Mr. Annie Hohman and planned to travel to Corvallis Oregon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohman.

O. Perry Emporia Annie Hohman Corvallis, Ore Mrs Charles Hohman

Scandia School Football Schedule and PTA Activities

Scandia P T A met in the high school auditorium with Richard Fogelberg presiding to plan fundraising for band uniforms. Local sports notes include Jewell City beating the Swedes 40 to 2 and UNICEF drives on October 21 with Halloween door visits by Y Teens for UNICEF.

Coffee Tour Held and Legion Auxiliary Meetings

The Coffee Tour officers visited Scandia on October 16 meeting with Auxiliary Post 193 members. Gift shop donations are due by November 15 for December hospital shops. A school of instruction is set for Beloit on November 6 and the Fall Conference in Salina on October 27-28. Health campaigns supported by Red Cross Cancer donations and other community service efforts. The Legion and Auxiliary met October 17 with six members present, and a donation box for disabled soldiers at the Furniture Store window accepts gifts through November 15.

Scandia Glenna Fogo Howard Jameson Hiawatha Auxiliary Beloit Salina Red Cross American Legion and Auxiliary The Legion and Auxiliary Veterans Hospital

Advertisement run notes space constraints and schedule

The notice explains limited ad space this week after a first run and plans to add remaining ads next week. It states the team will not be crowded this time and will try to include leftovers in the following issue.

Viola Swanson Birthday Party Among Travelers

Sunday evening guests at the Alfred Swanson home included Kenneth and Elmer Danielson. Richard and Darrell Swanson of Concordia for Viola’s birthday anniversary. Attendees from Scandia joined an all day Republic County Council meeting in Narka Monday. Names listed: Walter Boyles, Joseph Johnson, E E Conzelman, George Cardwell, W J Matthias, Homer Cardwell, Leslie Rasmussen, Brier Larsen. Oscar Aspegren and Renold Johnson hosts noted for Wednesday visit.

Alfred Swanson Viola Kenneth Danielson Elmer Danielson Richard and Darrell Swanson Concordia Scandia Republic County Council Narka Walter Boyles Joseph Johnson E. E. Conzelman George Cardwell W. J. Matthias Homer Cardwell Leslie Rasmussen Brier Larsen

Dinner Honoring Fred Strom At Cardwell Home

A basket dinner Sunday at the Homer Cardwell home honored Fred Strom of Paramount California. Attendees included Ernie, Clarence, Pearl and Alma Strom, Mabel Cli ne Jolene, Don and Emer Larsen, Glenn Larsen and families, George Cardwell and Steven, Ben Denoyer, Amos Blecha and families, Leslie Rasmussen and Amelia Kathrine berg, Arthur Kathrineberg and Helen, Clarence Kathrineberg and family, Morten Jensen, Emerson Mallory and others from Hastings Nebraska plus afternoon guests Clarence Strom and Bill Tipton with Mike. Additional attendees included Oscar Berggren Richard Sendell Ruth Rasmussen Laure Rasmussen Thorval Anderson.

Homer Cardwell Fred Strom Paramount Calif Ernie Strom Clarence Strom Pearl Alma Strom Mabel Cliné Jolene Don Larsen Emer Larsen Glenn Larsen Hastings Nebr George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Amos Blecha Leslie Rasmussen Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Arthur Kathrineberg Helen Clarence Kathrineberg Morten Jensen Emerson Mallory Bill Tipton Mike Chester Oscar Berggren Richard Sendell Ralph Rasmussen Laure Rasmussen Thorval Anderson

Hadnich Community Club Recaps Historic City Officials List

At the October 18 Hadnich Community Club meeting at the Princess Theatre a large attendance enjoyed the Scandia school band led by John Van Gundy. The event featured a history of Scandia from 1879 to the present and mer it buttons presented to Mayor Moe Police Judge Richards and Clerk Robison by local officials. The club announced continued city official history from 1905 through 1955 and promised more details in next week’s Journal.

Princess Theatre Scandia John van Gundy van Gundy Warren Nelson Llyod Nelson J. L. Bennett Wm. Moe Lester Richards Josie M. Robison League of Kansas Municipalities W. H. Berger Moe Mr. Richards Walter Boyles Miss Robison Billie Moe Japan India Philippines W. F. Eagleson J. W. Pinney B. E. Beckman J. H. Sandell Bert Morey Adolph Nelson J. W. Plotner H. S. Cooper Geo. B. Smith Charles M. Goold John Branstrom C. V. Haggman A. L. Larson A. J. Riley C. A. Isaacson H. A. Zimmerman L. M. Brigham F. Sorick John C. Cullers G. B. Smith E. P. Ahrens J. B. Henry A. R. Morey Theodore Granstedt Ed Goodman A. Ellingson D. A. Nywall S. W. Grubb J. A. Merrell R. G. Thompson J. A. Freeburg W. B. Gulick G. W. Nimocks T. J. West J. A. Nywall John Vandeveer C. E. Wyman J. M. Sigsbee Edgar Malott E. M. Boggers Mr. Malott Palice Plotner Guy Ward B. C. Wires C. E. Lyman Geo. Nimocks T. J. Mahaffey F. W. Kreitzer Charles Freed BE. C. Wires E. C. Wyman H. B. Coleman Harold Coleman Chas. Freed R. A. Rasmussen Guy Frazier E. Lewis S. D. Blakeley C. H. Freed Carl Hammer Ed Olson J. R. Stofer Geo. Stromberg J. R. E. Cooper E. M. Ivey L. D. Blakeley Carl Walter Anderson Neal Cady Fred Evert Carl Aberg Charles H. Freed Fred Evert Allen Gunter Rex Ward John Dart Lloyd Nelson Chris B Nelson Chris Nelson

Free Halloween Show At Princess October 31

The Scandia Community club sponsors a free Halloween picture show for children at the Princess on Wednesday night October 31. The feature is Gypsy Colt with Donna Corcoran Ward Bond and Frances Dee, plus Gypsy the horse. The event aims to prevent mischief by offering entertainment for the youngsters.

Hallowe’en Hallowe'en Scandia Hallowe Donna Corcoran Hollywood Ward Bond Frances Dee Gypsy

Court of Honor for Scout Troop 232 Held on Ball Field

The Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 232 took place on Thursday October 18 on the ball field. Most boys earned first class badges and several earned merit badges. Lunch was served by Mr and Mrs Frankie Milner Mrs Leonard Freed and Mr Wilma Rockey.

Boy Scout Frankie Milner Leonard Freed Wilma Rockey Val Gene Isaaccom

NOYB Club Welcomes New Member in October Meeting

The NOYB club met October 18 with hostess Mrs. Loren Fiorell and all members plus guests Mrs. Lora Dell Freed Mrs. Harold Pounds and Mrs. Artie Jensen of Republic. They quilted for the hostess, had lunch, and planned to meet in November with Mrs. Alva Thompson while welcoming Freed as the new member.

Noyb Club Loren Fiorell Lora Dell Freed Harold Pounds Artie Jensen Republic Alva Thompson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sorosis Club Pigtail Patrol News Ollie Sismonds Terry Elmer Loring John Behrens Haddam Halloween Scandia School News Jamestown Courtland Simpson P.T. A Richard Fogelberg Mike Stansberry Everett Robison R. B. Wilke Holy Land Jewell City Unicef United Nations Organization Sha Republic County Teachers Association Scandia High School Scandiai Boys’ Glee Club Susan Pamela Anderson John Odell Carl Reece Jim Erickson Harvey Fogelberg Judy Freed Jane Hay Dean Milner Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom John Stansberry Rodger Larson Charles Robbins Wer Schoo Delores Thompson Linda Erickson Gary Freed Bette Loring Deanell Reece Aso Western States Central America Renold Johnson Home Hadnich Princess Wednesday Court OF Honor
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