Tea Honors Chinese YWCA Leader at Algor Anderson Home
The YWCA held a Thursday tea at the Algor Anderson residence to honor Mrs. Sun national president of the YWCA in China. She spoke on the war situation and YWCA work in China at a program sponsored by the local YWCA at the school auditorium. Guests included Mrs. Maude Breese Mrs. Hawbecker and Miss Lovana Stone. Florence Stone could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Sun
China
Chris Nelson
Maude Breese
Cottonwood Falls
Kansas District
Lovana Stone
Wichita
The
Hawbecker
Marion
Florence Stone
Dessert bridge hosts for U and I Art Club meeting
Mrs. Jake Weislogel hosted a Friday dessert bridge for the U and I Art Club. A business session announced new library books arriving and Mrs. Chris Nelson received a year’s leave of absence. Guests included Mrs. FE. C. Wires. Members present listed. Next meeting set for November 3 with Mrs. Ward hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Weislogel
U and I Art Club
Chris Nelson
FE. C. Wires
R. E. Cooper
C. C. Cummings
H. L. Hampton
O. M. Hardtaker
Lena Lloyd
F. L. Miller
E. T. Olson
C. O. Reece
S. J. Summer
Jessie Ward
Ward
Birthday Dinner at Duane Greenslade Home
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the Duane Greenslade home celebrating Mrs. Greenslade birthday. Attendees included the Greenslades and their daughters, Cardwell and Larson families, Rasmussen and Jen sen households, Amelia Kathrineberg, Ethel, Clarence, O. B. Strom, Pearl, Ernest, Laura Rasmussen, Sam Greenslade, and Abe Thompson. The Triple L Club met with hostess Mrs. Frank Lervold. Members present included Mrs. Will Moe, Mrs. Earl Hawkins, Mrs. Vernal Dieckmann, Mrs. Axel Jensen, Mrs. M. E. McGregor, Mrs. O. K. Martin, and Mrs. George Christie. Guests were Mrs. Will Free of Courtland and Mrs. Ed Robison. Prize results went to Mrs. McGregor first and Mrs. Moe second. Next meeting will be November 3 with Mrs. McGregor hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Greenslade
Tripple L. Club
Frank Lervold
Will Moe
Earl Hawkins
Vernal Dieckmann
Axel Jensen
M. E. McGregor
O. K. Martin
George Christie
Will Free of
Courtland
Ed Robison
Presbyterian C E Society Plans Sunday Meeting
The Presbyterian C E will meet Sunday at 7:00 PM with Nina Jean Hawkins leading. The topic is What Are Missionaries. The C E Cabinet met at the church on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian C. E
Nina Jean Hawkins
C. E. Cabinet
Sorosis Study Club Hosts Silver Tea Correction
Mrs E G Blackburn president of the Courtland Study Club attended the silver tea of the Sorosis Study Club last week correcting a prior notice that Mrs Henry Blackburn would attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Blackburn
Courtland Study Club
Sorosis Study Club
Henry Blackburn
Halloween Social At U B Ladies Aid Room
A local Halloween social for the U B Christian Endeavor gathered many attendees including Irena Skidmore Pauline Skidmore Florence Berggren Virginia Mahan Lorna Mahan Virginia Persinger and others. A lunch was served after festive decorations and favors were displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Lucretia Keys
Bertha Fogelberg
T. A. Gritten
May Meade
Household Basket Dinner Recap From Local Residents
A social basket dinner gathered many local families including Mrs Alta Goodwin and her guests from Belleville Repub lic, with Ed Whipps family Helen Mosher and others. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Victor Berggren Earl Kelly Lewis Wallin Pat Kallman Glenwood Freed Ted Milner Claud Goodwin Clarence Mahan Ford Olson and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Goodwin
Ed Whipps
Helen Mosher
Belleville
Victor Berggren
Earl Kelly
Billy
Republic
Lewis Wallin
Pat Kallman
Glenwood Freed
Ted Milner
Claud Goodwin
Clarence Mahan
Ford Olson
Little Friendly Circle Meets In Lutheran Church
The Little Friendly Circle held a Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Gust Larson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Swensen Miss Emma Danielson C P Bonander Concordia Mrs Dena Anderson Chicago Rev and Mrs M C Linnerson Mr and Mrs Carl Aberg Mr and Mrs S J Swensen Mrs Vernon Erickson Mrs E W Burns Mrs John Nystrom Mrs Albertina Isaacson Mrs Albert Larson Mrs Carl Norgard Miss Ida Isaacson Mrs Ellen Loring Lila Loring Elsie Bowersox and Lynn Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Friendly Circle
Lutheran Church Group
Gust Larson
Albert Swensen
Emma Danielson
C. P. Bonander
Concordia
Dena Anderson
Chicago
Ill
M. C. Linnerson
Carl Aberg
S. J. Swensen
Vernon Erickson
E. W. Burns
John Nystrom
Albertina Isaacson
Albert Larson
Carl Norgard
Ida Isaacson
Ellen Loring
Lila Loring
Elsie Bowersox
Lynn Hall
Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mahin at San Mah in Courtland
A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mahin of Mankato was held at the San Mah in home in Courtland on Sunday. Attendees included the honorees, Sam Mahin and family, Gene Spitler, Hugh Wayne Robb, Clyde Norris and Dorothy Aspegren, Ed Loring and Leora, C O Reece and Carla, George C. Larson and children, Richard Loring and family, Ada Aspegren and Norma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Mahin
Mankato
San Mahin
Courtland
Sam Mahin
Gene Spitler
Hugh Wayne Robb
Clyde Norris
Dorothy Aspegren
Belleville
Ed Loring
Leora
C. O Reece
Carla
Geo. C. Larson
Richard Loring
Ada Aspegren
Norma
Birthday celebration at the Melhus home
Mrs. Joseph Melhus celebrated her birthday on Wednesday with a gathering Friday evening at the Melhus home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melhus and Lavern, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jacobson and Junior, and Iver Melhus. Ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. R A Rasmussen visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sjoholm at Jamestown on Monday. Beka were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walfred Westin last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Melhus
Melhus
Lavern
Elmer Melby
Russell Jacobson
Junior
Iver Melhus
R. A. Rasmussen
Arthur Sjoholm
Jamestown
Beka
Mrs. Walfred Westin
W. J. Leckberg
C. G. Leckberg
Birthday Party Honors Benny Lervold at Lervold Home
Benny Lervold was guest of honor at a birthday party held Sunday at the Lervold home. A basket dinner and supper were served to Mr. and Mrs. Lervold and family and numerous relatives from the Hammer, Larson, Eastvedt, and Hamner families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lervold
Lervold
M. Eastvedt
Lars Hammer
Iver
Lloyd Hammer
Martin Larson
Harold Hammer
S5on
Harvey Hammer
Nina Jean
Carl Hammer
Russell Lervold
Nelson family fills church service officer roles
The Candle-light service at the Methodist church last Sunday evening installed officers for the group. President Clarence Nelson leads with LeRoy Nelson as 1st Vice President and Vivian Nelson as 2nd Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nelson
LeRoy Nelson
Vivian Nelson
Irvin Street
Catherine Nelson
Tern Johnson
Norma Jean Richards
Gerhard Nelson
Alice Nelson
Jessie Nichol
Clifford Cummings
Herbert Shde
Moe Farewell Party for Albert and Mrs Moe Heads to Hollywood
A Saturday evening farewell honored Mr and Mrs Albert Moe who will depart for California. Mrs Moe accompanies their son Russel Moe to Hollywood this Thursday and Mr Moe plans to follow later. Others attending included Russel Moe of Hollywood Calif Mr and Mrs Charles Farrell Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Ila Marie Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moe
California
Farewell for Moe couple draws wide local turnout
Mr and Mrs Albert Moe prepare to depart for California as friends gather at their home Sunday for a basket dinner. Guests include Russel Moe from Hollywood Calif and numerous local families from Formosa Courtland Jamestown and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moe
California
Russel Moe
Hollywood
Calif
Victor Carlson
John
Charles Winstead
Formosa
Lloyd Lindberg
John Ferguson
Addison Carlson
Courtland
Bill Moe
Billy
Anderson Johnson Wedding Held at Belleville Farm
Miss Mable Anderson daughter of Theodore Anderson and Warren Johnson married Saturday October 15 in Belleville by Probate Judge H. H. Van Natta. Groom John son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson. They took a short wedding trip to Kansas City and Topeka and will reside on the groom’s father’s farm east of Scandia. Friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Anderson
Theodore Anderson
Warren Johnson
Belleville
H. H. van Natta
Johnson
W. A. Johnson
Kansas City
Topeka
Scandia
Masquerade Party At Mrs Crider’s Home
Miss Gloria Crider hosted a Halloween masquerade at her home last Monday evening. Guests included the Misses Nor ma Greenslade Phyllis Greenslade Joyce Nichols Joyce Hammer Iona Hammer June Perry Gwen Ocobock Emily Goodwin Adelene Sandell Eve lyn Neander. Games were played and lunch served with help from Mrs. D L Crider and Miss Neander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Crider
Norma
Phyllis Greenslade
Joyce Nichols
Joyce
Iona Hammer
June Perry
Gwen Ocobock
Emily Goodwin
Adelene Sandell
Evelyn Neander
D. L. Crider
Miss Neander
Johnsons celebrate 18th wedding anniversary at home
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson were guests of honor at their home last Thursday evening for their 18th anniversary. Attending were Harold and Glenn Johnson, Mr and Mrs A B Johnson, Mr and Mrs John Nystrom and Reynold, Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold, and Mr and Mrs Carl Trammer. A pot luck lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Johnson
Harold and
Glenn Johnson
A. B. Johnson
John Nystrom
Reynold
Benny Lervold
Carl Trammer
Birthday guests honor Walfreys Westin Friday evening
Friday evening guests in honor of Walfreys Westin's birthday included Mrs. m. Street and family Mrs. Tekla Brown and children Mrs. John Nondorf and Johnnie Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl Fredrick George McMurray Mr. and Mrs. Albin Forsberg Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Westin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walfreys Westin
Birthday Surprise at Bergstrom Home Friday Night
A birthday surprise for Mr. Bergstrom was held at the Oscar Bergstrom home Friday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bergstrom and families from Kansas City and local relatives. Lunch followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bergstrom
Bergstrom
Glenn Johnson
Kansas City
C. O. Johnson and Sons
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
Reynold
Wilbert Johnson
Old Horse and Metal Trade Items Highlight Local Ads
Classified notices show buyers seeking old live horses dry bones and metals at top prices. Local services advertise piano sales reconditioned or new with low monthly terms. Social notes list visits and dinners among residents of Scandia and nearby towns.
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Young Republican
Belleville, Kansas
American Legion Hall
Payne Ratner
Homer Hoch
Frank Carlson
Carlson
Elmer Danielson
G. R. and
Hiv Clubs
Pillsbury’s
METZ
Scandia, Kansas
Royal Cafe
Felleville Rendering
Frank Peterson
George Miller
Jenkins Music Co
Salina
Kansas
U. B. Ladies Aid
Aid Room
Chicago, Ill
Ernest Gardner
Arthur Swenson
Albert Swenson
O. W. Carlson
Sven
Harold Nelson
Kackley
Louis Hahn
Minneapolis
J. C. Everett
Mrs. Everett
Mrs. Hahn
Neodesha
Mnother
Floyd S. McNair
Everett
Evelyn Brown
Arlene Hugos
Mrs. A. D. Johns
C. J. Hugos
Albert Jackson
Valtcam
Journal
Tfe
C. J. Webber
Kaffir
Wilbur Leckburg
Charles Cardwell
Kenneth
Art Cardwell
C. O. Thompson
Glenn Housholder
Joe Johnson
ROSE
Cookie Press
A. M. Sanborn Lumber CO
Princess Theatre
Rudy Vallee
Paris
Powell
Pat
O’brien
Cowboy
Brooklyn
Jamestown VS
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