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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1958

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The Girl He Left Behind comes to Princess Theatre

The film stars Tab Hunter and Natalie Wood in a comedy about peacetime Army life based on Marion Hargrove’s novel. Filmed at Fort Ord with soldiers and officers, the cast includes Jesse Royce Landis Jim Backus Henry Jones and Alan King. Also listed for upcoming show is Black Patch on November 8-9.

Tab Hunter Natalie Wood Princess Theatre Warner Bros Marion Hargrove Uncle Sam Hargrove Fort Ord Monterey Calif Jessie Royce Landis Jim Backus Henry Jones Alan King G.i’s

Student Nurse Scholarship Awarded to Janice Havel

Janice Havel junior at Asbury Hospital School of Nursing receives a $100 scholarship from Smoky Hill Eagles Auxiliary 765. Daughter of Naomi Havel 225 N 8th, the presentation was made by Mrs. William Abrams Mrs. Fritz Haronis and Mrs. William Vishnefske. Now in its fourth year the award honors scholarship and clinical work.

Janice Havel Asbury Hospital School of Nursing Smoky Hill Eagles Miss Havel Naomi Havel William Abrams Fritz Haronis William Vishnefske Salina Journal

Social Hour Club Meeting Report

Social Hour club met with Mrs. Rex Sandell on October 24. Seventeen members and one guest, Mrs. Harold Anderson, attended. A silent auction raised funds. treats included cookies and cake. Memorial books for Clara Cuthbertson and August Rosene will be placed in Scandia Library. Next meeting is November 7 with Mrs. Dale Stafford. World Day of Prayer observance noted.

Rex Sandell Harold Anderson Clara Cuthbertson Rosene Scandia Dale Stafford Hilton Waite

Auxiliary Met October 22 at Legion Hall

American Legion Auxiliary held a Wednesday meeting with President Mrs. Wm. Wilson presiding. Eleven members attended. Reports included visit to Belleville Auxiliary and bingo serve totals. New member Mrs. Wayne Pickel invited to join as they begin a new year of Service Not Self with upcoming School of Instruction on November 8 in Jewell City.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Wm. Wilson Belleville Topeka Wayne Pickel School of Instruction Jewell Sity

Pigtail Patrol Meeting Notes Prompt Monday Change

The Pigtail Patrol met Thursday with nine girls and one leader. Cheryl Currie led the meeting and Janet Pollack reported. Lunch was served by Patty Hallgren. The group announced meetings moved to Mondays after school.

Pigtail Patrol Cheryl Currie Patty Hallgren Janet Pollack Janet Pollock

Loring Family Visits Riley. Medlin Home Hosts New Baby Care

Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and family and Mrs Richard Loring spent Sunday in Riley visiting Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family. Mrs Richard Loring remained the rest of the week at the Medlin home to help care for the new baby.

Lee Loring Richard Loring Riley Maurice Medlin Medlin Shelp

Our 1938 Honor Roll of Subscriptions Renewals

Walter S Henry of La Verne California and Bill Farrell of Courtland are noted in the 1938 honor roll for renewed subscriptions. The item lists renewed subscribers in a local subscription drive.

Walter S. Henry la Verne Calif Bill Farrell Courtland

Grocery stores in Scandia cut hours after November 1

After November 1 the Fang M Store and Nelsons IGA Store in Scandia will close at 6 pm each Wednesday night until further notice.

Scandia Fang M Nelson IGA

Oyster Supper Hosted by American Legion Post 193

American Legion Post 193 hosts an oyster and chili feed on Veterans Day at 6 30 PM. All veterans from Courtland Kackley Norway and Scandinavia communities are especially invited to attend.

American Legion Post Courtland Kackley Norway Scandia

Modlin Improves After Hunting Accident Flight Planned

Douglas Modlin, injured in a hunting accident October 19, is reportedly improving and will be flown back to Belleville hospital from Kansas City Medical Center this week.

Douglas Modlin Belleville Hospital Kansas City Medical Center

Open House at Cafe Friday at the 66-36 Cafe

The 66-36 Cafe invites the public to open house on Friday October 31 with sessions 9:00 to 10:30 am and 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Free coffee and doughnuts for adults and ice cream bars for children.

Halloween Dance Notice For Teens At Legion Hall

A Halloween dance for teens is set at the Legion Hall on Friday October 31 at 7 30 p m Admission is 20 cents Those who do not wear an eye mask and a silly hat face a penalty.

the Legion Hall

Wedding Shower for Keith and Mrs Allen

A wedding shower was held Sunday evening October 26 at the Cecil Allen home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Keith Allen and many relatives and friends such as Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Garold Allen Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and families Mr and Mrs Emerson Gritten and family Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold Mrs Mabel Cline and Jolene Mr and Mrs Ray Allen Dick and Don Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Mr and Mrs Bill Waite and families Mr and Mrs Lester Allen and Ronnie Billy Erickson Mrs Charles Duncan and boys and Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and boys.

Keith Allen Cecil Allen Ernest Kirk Homer Cardwell Garold Allen Leslie Rasmussen Emerson Gritten Russell Lervold Mabel Cline Jolene

Thompson families dine with Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson

Mr and Mrs Bob Thompson and baby of Wakeeney along with Mr and Mrs Darrell Morehead and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and family of Republic were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and Patsy.

Bob Thompson Wakeeney Darrell Morehead Belleville Max Thompson Republic Lester Thompson Patsy

Zimmerman Couple Vacationing at Oakley with Russell Family

Mr and Mrs Warren Zimmerman spent the weekend at Oakley visiting Mrs Zimmerman’s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Russell.

Warren Zimmerman Oakley Mrs. Zimmerman Mrs Robert Russell

Las Vegas Couple Visits Friends Roy Tedrow

Mr and Mrs Floyd Behmer of Las Vegas Nevada spent Monday through Thursday visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow.

Floyd Behmer Las Vegas Nev Roy Tedrow

Belleville and Las Vegas guests honor Tedrow couple

Tuesday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tedrow included Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Dressler and Mrs. Myrtle Dressler of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Behmer of Las Vegas Nevada, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Straad.

Roy Tedrow Bascom Dressler Myrtle Dressler Belleville Floyd Behmer Las Vegas Nev Jerry Straad

Libbys Return Home After Visit With Zeners

Mr and Mrs John Libby of Danbury Connecticut came home Friday after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener The visit took place in Danbury and reflects a family gathering duration and travel back to their residence.

John Libby Danbury, Conn Wilbur Zener

Mrs Swanson Visits San Jose Friends Monday Evening

Mrs Edith Swanson spent Monday evening visiting Mrs Alma Beckman Mrs Winnifred Minton and Mrs Madeline Navarra all of San Jose California at the home of J. D. Greenslade.

Edith Swanson J. D. Greenslade Alma Beckman Winnifred Minton Madeline Navarra San Jose Calif

Friday Evening Guests at Burandt Home

Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Scrivner and their boys, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren, Mrs. Tony Reed and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Robbins and family.

Don Burandt Glen Scrivner Grant Berggren Tony Reed Raymond Robbins

Berggrens Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren and Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic visited Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren along with Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and children of Bennington Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner and boys and Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren for a Sunday dinner.

Warren Berggren Clarence Berggren Republic Don McIntyre Benmington Glen Scrivner Charlie Berggren Grant Berggren

Mrs Vic Erickson Leaves St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Vic Erickson was released from St Joseph hospital in Concordia on Tuesday. She is staying a few days with her daughter Mrs John Sankey and her husband Mr Sankey of Republic.

Vic Erickson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia John Sankey Mr. Sankey Republic

Swedes Roll Over Simpson In Pike Trail League Clash

Scandia defeated Simpson 52 to 27 in a varsity football game at home. Key plays featured L Hammer and Lervold scoring early, with Scandia extending to 40 14 by the third period and finishing strong as Mann and Thomas added late touchdowns. Injuries plagued Scandia though they remain atop the league standings.

Simpson Scandia Loren Hammer Gene Hammer L. Hammer Eugene Lervold Thomas L. Thomas Bob Currie Kitkey Jim Erickson Dean Milner John Odell Mann Randall Courtland Burr Oak Jewell Cawker City & Randall Jamestown Canker City

School News Highlights Perfect Papers and Class Projects

The 8th graders Deanna Cady Peggy Erickson Cheryl Larson and Judy Thompson earned perfect spelling papers while 7th graders Marilyn Johnson Bette Lea Loring Deanell Reece and Kathy Rockey achieved the same. Seventh graders study soil conservation in science and eighth graders learn how temperature affects living things. School pictures were taken last week and caused mixed reactions as students found the photos resembled them. In music class students study the construction of popular music.

Deanna Cady Peggy Erickson Cheryl Larson Judy Thompson Marilyn Johnson Bette Lea Loring Deanell Reece Kathy Rockey

Fifth and sixth graders visit with several parents

Over the past two weeks visitors for the fifth and sixth grades include Mrs. Dale Sanderson, Mrs. Allen Larson, Mrs. H. W. Reece, Mrs. Harold Larson, Mrs. Lee Loring, and Mrs. Dale Uhrich. Perfect spelling scores were earned by Everette Fike, Jo Ann Larson, Ronald Larson, Steven Cardwell, Beth Jackson, and Clari Johnston. Sonya Pickel, Lola Sandell, and Clari Johnston were absent last week due to illness. Myron Runft has been absent with a sprained ankle.

Dale Sanderson Allen Larson H. W. Reece Harold Larson Lee Loring Dale Uhrich Everette Fike Jo Ann Larson Ronald Larson Steven Cardwell Beth Jackson Clari Johnston Sonya Pickel Lola Sandell Myron Runft

Perfect Spelling Marks in 3rd and 4th Grades

The 4th grade class with Erick Erickson Vickie Fiorell Patty Hallgren Dickie Larson Maurice Lervold Jimmy Nylund Janice Odell and Betty Jo Tedrow achieved perfect spelling Friday. Third graders study thermometers and degrees while the fourth grade begins fractions. Visitors Mrs. Roger McCaulley and Mrs. Loren Florell visited. Denise Ocobock from Wichita spent Monday in our room. two teachers Mrs. H. W. Reece and Mrs. James Davis visited last week.

Erick Erickson Vickie Fiorell Patty Hallgren Dickie Larson Maurice Lervold Jimmy Nylund Janice Odell Betty Jo Tedrow Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Dwight Isaacson Marilyn Larson Donna Runft Colleen Thompson Roger McCaulley Lincoln Loren Florell H. W. Reece James Davis Denise Ocobock Wichita Denise Linda Anderson Bill Davis Jack Davis Dianne Fogelberg David Isaacson Paul Kallman Paula Lewellyn

Halloween Party For Scandia Grade Students

A party for fifth and sixth graders at Scandia grade school is planned for Friday October 31 from seven to nine pm. The event will replace trick or treating with a penny drive for the Red Cross as rooms go house to house. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and most pennies collected.

Scandia Red Cross

Election Advice Urges Scandia Township Votes Next Tuesday

Voters in Scandia township are urged to cast ballots on November 4 with races for county offices including County Clerk Elmer Isaacson versus Bill Haskins, State Representative Ben Lervold versus Glenn Tallent, and County Attorney Fred Swoyster versus Percy Collins. The piece also denounces the Third Amendment Right to Work and urges a No vote on all amendments.

Scandia Elmer H. Isaacson Bill) Haskins Ben Lervold Glenn Tallent Fred Swoyer Percy Collins Nixon Truman Alf Landon Ed. C. Johnson Colorado

Coffee Honoring Friends Departing for Valentine

Mrs. Joe N. Johnson hosted a Tuesday morning coffee for Mrs. Arlis White Mrs. Les lie Cady and Mrs. Al Kennedy who relocate to Valentine Nebraska this week. Guests included many friends and gifts came from the Amana Group of the Lutheran church to the three who are leaving.

Joe N. Johnson Arlis White Leslie Cady al Kennedy Valentine Nebr White Pamela Earl Melby George Nielson Russell de Witt Merle Haser Bill Wilson Amana Lutheran Church

Social Visitors List From Jamestown Residents

Among the caller list for Mrs. Bertha Granstedt last week are Mrs. Joe Pankoke and girls, Mrs. Jack Jenny, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha, Mrs. Edith Norris, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom, Miss Ida Isaacson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles, Mrs. W. J. Matthias, Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, Mrs. Chris Nelson, Mrs. Hannah Freed, Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt, Mrs. M. L. Larson, Ramona Smith, Lois Quantic, Mrs. Charles Robison and Delton, Misses Adair Josie and Edna Robison, Robert Robison, Helen and Carole Nystrom, Thomval Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Holt of Jamestown.

Bertha Granstedt Joe Pankoke Jack Jenny Sherman Robison Martha Edith Norris C. W. Strom Ida Isaacson Walter Boyles W. J. Matthias Myrtle Grubb Chris Nelson Hannah Freed E. M. Eastvedt M. L. Larson Ramona Smith Lois Quantic Charles Robison Delton Adair Josie Edna Robison Robert Robison Helen Carole Nystrom Thomval Anderson H. C. Holt Jamestown

Courtland gathering honors Mrs Ella Burns on birthday

A large group gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Courtland to honor Mrs Ella Burns on her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Max Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay Mr and Mrs Ed Olson Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson Mrs Amanda Palm squist Mrs Ruby Berry Mrs 5 O Rodde Mrs Max Berry Gordon and Wade Mrs Jerry Hay and Sandy Mrs Ellen Burns Mrs Mary Nystrom Mrs Reynold Nystrom and daughters.

Max Johnson Thomas Hay Ed Olson Aaron Johnson Amanda Palmsquist Ruby Berry 5. O. Rodde Max Berry Gordon and Wade Jerry Hay Sandy Ellen Burns Mary Nystrom Reynold Nystrom Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Ella Burns

Sunday Dinner At Clark Home Draws Family Guests

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark and Billy included Mr. and Mrs. Jean Clark and family of Marysville, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Clark and family of Waynesville Mo, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strand. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagor of Concordia.

Bill Clark Billy Jean Clark Marysville Ronald Clark Waynesville Jerry Strand Fred Wagor Concordia

Robbins announce birth of baby boy Larry Wayne

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Robbins of Denver Colorado are the parents of a baby boy named Larry Wayne. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ford Olson.

Wayne Robbins Denver, Colo Larry Wayne Ford Olson

Halloween gourds become jack o lanterns from Roger Freedy

Jackie Rockey, Danny Sandell, Carol Milner and Sammy Sanderson thank Roger Freedy for gifting gourds. They plan to paint them into jack o lanterns for Halloween.

Jackie Rockey Danny Sandell Carol Milner Sammy Sanderson Roger Freedy Jackie Lanterns Roger

Sorosis Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hollandsworth

Members of the Sorosis Study Club met at Mrs W A Hollandsworth’s Belleville home on Tuesday evening October 21 for an International Relations program titled Bon Voyage. Mrs Hollandsworth displayed color slides with notes on her trip abroad as tables showed mementoes and candlelit decor. Assisting hosts were Mrs George Cardwick Mrs E Conzelman Mrs Larry Hobson Mrs Richard Rockey and Mrs Dale Uhrich with twenty one members in attendance.

Clubc W. A. Halwlandsworth Bellevule Hollandsworth George Cardwick E. ©. Conzelman Larry Hobson Richard Rockey Dale Uhrich

Sherdahl Boosters 4H Notes Officers Plan Yearbooks

The Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club met October 21 with community leaders to plan and complete the yearbooks. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mrs Hobart West Eva Mrs Oscar Odell Ronald John Janice Paul Osborn and Mr Leonard Freed with Sharon and Steven and Rex Freed serving as reporter.

Sherdahl Boosters Homer Cardwell Hobart West Eva Oscar Odell Ronald John Janice Paul Osborn Leonard Freed Sharon Steven Rex Freed

Scandia OES Chapter 481 Meets with Memorial Plan

Joel met Oct 21 with Mrs. Carl Peterson as worthy matron and Duaine Greenslade as patron. A memorial was held and a silent food sale for Estral benefits the next meeting. Degrees will be exemplified and the next regular meeting set for Nov 4. lunch served by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom and committee.

Scandia OES Carl Peterson Duaine Greenslade Lawrence Nystrom

Triple L Club Met at Mrs Reuben Johnsons Home

Mrs Reuben Johnson hosted the Triple L club on Thursday afternoon with 15 members present. Guests included Mrs Carl Hammer and Mrs Alice Hammer. Prizes awarded to Mrs George Cardwell Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mrs Lars Nordgard. Guest prize to Mrs Alice Hammer. Next meeting set for Friday November 14 hosted by Mrs Ollie Johnson.

Reuben Johnson Triple L Club Carl Hammer Alice Hammer George Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Lars Norgard Ollie Johnson

Death of August Rosene in Belleville

The community mourns Peter August Rosene who died in Belleville hospital. He lived much of his life in the area and is survived by sisters Miss Amanda Rosene and Mrs. Julia Johnson of Scandia. Funeral services were held at Scandia Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Wilke officiating. Tibbetts Brothers Funeral Home arranged the burial at Riverview cemetery.

Peter August Rosene Belleville Hospital Amanda Rosene Julia Johnson Scandia Scan

Willing Workers Circle Met at Methodist Church

The Willing Workers Circle of the Methodist church met October 23 in the church parlor with Mrs. Hobart West and Mr. Everett Robison as hosts. A devotional opened by Mrs. Joseph Johnson, plans for a November 7 bazaar were set, next meeting November 20. A silent auction and luncheon followed.

Willing Workers Circle The Methodist Church Church Parelors Hobart West Everett Robison Robison Joseph Johnson

Mrs. Elsie Sandine Returns Home After Chicago Visit

Mrs. Elsie Sandine came back to her home last week following a three week visit with relatives and friends in Chicago Illinois.

Elsie Sandine Chicago Ill

Amana Lutheran Church Celebrates 85th Anniversary

The Amana Lutheran church marks its 85th anniversary on November 3 with a basket dinner at noon. Rev. Linnergon, former pastor, will deliver the afternoon sermon.

Amana

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