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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1946

Page

11

Shrine Meeting Attendees Listed in Salina Record

Attendees from here at the Shrine gathering in Salina last Friday include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby, Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock and Gwen, Mr and Mrs E H Lewis, Mr and Mrs E E Conzelman, Mr and Mrs W J Matthias, Albert Anderson, C H West and Miss Geneva Johnson.

Salina Lloyd Norris Ruby Lyell Ocobock Gwen E. H. Lewis E. E. Conzelman W. J. Matthias Albert Anderson C. H. West Geneva Johnson

Barbara Cooper Birthday Supper Attended By Notables

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper hosted a supper last Saturday evening honoring Barbara's 12th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahan of Salina Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center Miss Rose Thompson Patsey and Jacqueline Cooper.

R. E. Cooper Barbara A. S. Mahan Salina N. S. Cooper Eve Sandborn Clay Center Rose Thompson Patsey Jacqueline Cooper

Topeka and Kansas guests at family dinners

Sunday gatherings brought Mrs. Ellene Sederlin and Eugene, Mrs. Harvey Hammer and daughters Peggy Nutter and Iona Hammer from Topeka with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer. Ellen Hammer and Tony Thorkelsen of Norway joined for lunch. Joe N. Johnson and Dean and Freida Johnson visited Mr. and Mrs Emanuel Jornquist and Alwyn Tornquist of Kackley for dinners, followed by Abe Johnson and Clinton and Fred Jackson in the afternoon.

Ellene Sederlin Eugene Harvey Hammer Peggy Nutter Iona Hammer Topeka Carl Hammer Ellen Hammer Tony Thorkelsen Norway Joe N. Johnson Dean Freida Johnson Emanuel Jornquist Alwyn Tornquist Kackley Abe Johnson Clinton Fred Jackson

Amana Church Board Meets at Johnson Home

The Amana Church board met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson with eleven members present. Guests included Mrs. N. H. Pearson and Mrs. Ed Swanson. After the business meeting, refreshments were served.

Amana Church Board Joe N. Johnson N. H. Pearson Ed Swanson

Nystrom Olson Family Attend Mrs Burns Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom and family of Courtland join Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Ford Olson for a Thursday evening visit to honor Mrs. Burns on her birthday with Mrs. Louise Hay.

Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Ed Olson Ford Olson Bobby Marie Louise Hay Ella Burns

Supper Benefit Hosts Many Guests Across Cities

Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell entertained Friday for Mr and Mrs Emil Boman and Charles Marguerite Boman of California and Mr and Mrs Arlis White. Irvin Currie visited in the evening. George Henry Blanche Van Dusen of LaVerne California and Walter Henry Minnie Anderson and Anna Anderson of Boulder Colorado called on C R Walter and Ernest Freeman Paul Reuben Engwall J P Stofer Gordon and J R Stofer were guests of Rudolph Johnson of Courtland last Wednesday evening.

Carl McDowell Emil Boman Charles Marguerite Boman California Arlis White Irvin Currie George Henry Blanche van Dusen LaVerne Calif Walter Henry Minnie Anderson Anna Anderson Boulder Colo C. R. Walter Ernest Freeman Paul Reuben Engwall J. P. Stofer Gordon J. R. Stofer Rudolph Johnson Courtland

Summer family hosts party for Terry Smith birthday

Mr and Mrs S J Summer attend a Sunday afternoon birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs John Smiths home for Terry Summers third birthday anniversary.

S. J. Summer Mrs John Smith Terry

Dinner entertainments honor multiple local families

Mrs Ada Aspegren hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Geo Larson and family Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris and Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and their daughters in a cordial evening gathering

Ada Aspegren Geo. Larson Clyde Norris Loren Carlgren Carrol Anderson

Dinner guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson honored

Mrs Minnie Anderson entertained Saturday with dinner guests including Mr and Mrs George Henry Mrs Blanche Van IThusen of LaVerne California Mrs Walt er Henry and Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters.

Minnie Anderson George Henry Blanche van Ithusen LaVerne, Calif Walter Henry Carrol Anderson

Sunday Visitors Share Time With Florells

Paul Carlson and Mr and Mrs Aaron Carlson and Mrs Victor Florell and Mrs Eva Sothers and Joyce Florell visited Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell on Sunday afternoon as friends and relatives joined in the small gathering.

Ernest Freeman Paul Aaron Carlson Victor Florell Eva Sothers Joyce Florell Conrad Florell

Local hosts honor guests at multiple gatherings

Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Ila Marie hosted Sunday dinner for A J Kallman Loren Whipps of Minneapolis and Hilton Waite and Billy with Sgt and Mrs Ronald Acree arriving for a visit. Sgt Acree returned from Japan last week. Rev Carl Larson and others attended the Tath anniversary at Swedesborg. Mr James Duncan of New York, guest of George Duncan, was feted at a Rydal Presbyterian church gathering.

Ralph Moe Ila Marie A. J. Kallman Loren Whipps Minneapolis Hilton Waite Billy Ronald Acree Carl Acree Acree States Japan Carl Larson Will Segerhammer O. W. Carlson Kackley Swedesborg James Duncan New York George Duncan Rydal Presbbyterian Church

Belleville visitors call on local residents Thursday

Rev and Mrs Larson Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnnie Mrs Archie Larson and Mrs Harold Johnson of Belleville called on Mr and Mrs A B Johnson Thursday.

Larson John Nylund Johnnie Archie Larson Harold Johnson Belleville A. B. Johnson

Minard Couple Welcome Daughter in Junction City

Cpl and Mrs Robert D Minard of Junction City announce the birth of a daughter on Monday October 28 Mrs Minard formerly Miss Elsie Burge of Scandia.

Cpl Robert D. Minard Junction City Minard Elsie Burge Scandia

Mrs Eastvedt Visits Kansas City Guests Dale Ainsworth Home

Mrs Eastvedt traveled with Mrs Ross and Miss Claire to Kansas City on Sunday to stay as guests at the Dale Ainsworth residence through Tuesday.

E. M. Eastvedt Karen Ross Miss Claire Kansas City Dale Ainsworth

Jensen Family Hosts Visiting Isaacsons Florels

Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Loren Florel with Janice and Mike were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and family.

Edwin Isaacson Loren Florel Janice Mike Axel Jensen

NOYB Club Meeting Attended By Three In Courtland

Mrs Elizabeth Erickson and Mrs Wanda Isaacson traveled to Courtland on Thursday to join a NOYB Club gathering at the home of Mrs Vivian Bettis.

Elizabeth Erickson Wanda Isaacson Courtland The Noyb Club Vivian Bettis Lloyd C. Douglas Walter C. Gran Lutheran Church Sorosis Study Club Scandia

Oakland women host Tuesday lunch guests

Mrs. Earl Cahill of Oakland California Miss Emily Willis Mrs. Harry Hoh man and Mrs. Bill Moe were Tuesday afternoon lunch guests of Mrs. Geo Christie.

Earl Cahill Oakland Calif Emily Willis Harry Hohman Bill Moe Geo. Christie

Howard Mahan Heals Home After Visit

Howard Mahan left Friday for Los Angeles after spending a few days with his father John Mahan and other relatives in the area.

Howard Mahan Los Angeles Calif John Mahan

Burr Oak residents visit Walker household

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanderson of Burr Oak and Mrs. Myrtle Sanderon called on Saturday afternoon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walker.

Myr Fred Sanderson Burr Oak Myrtle Sanderon Alfred Walker

Wichita visitor Darrel Kauer and mother Gertrude depart

Darrel Kauer of Wichita arrived last Wednesday for a brief visit with his mother Mrs. Gertrude Kauer and was returning to Wichita Saturday.

Darrel Kauer Wichita Gertrude Kauer

Nesmiths Host Guests in Belleville Supper Call

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Nesmith of Belleville, sharing an evening meal and social visit.

W. C. Nesmith Lyle Nesmith Belleville

Jensen Family Visits In Manhattan Sunday

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and their sons visited Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Mr and Mrs Ralph Jensen of Manhattan on Sunday afternoon in a family gathering referencing local residences and kin relations.

Axel Jensen

Stolander Couple Visit Oberlin Relatives Last Week

Mr and Mrs Charlie Stolander traveled to Oberlin last Wednesday to spend a few days with relatives and returned Saturday evening.

Charlie ‘Stolander Oberlin

Dinner guests visit Mr Isaac and family last Sunday

Mrs. Gertrude Kauer joined Keith and Yvonne as dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaac and Carl last Sunday.

Gertrude Kauer Keith Yvonne Frank Isaacson Carl

Mrs Hilton Waite Attends Visit During Sale in Belleville

Mrs Hilton Waite spent last Thursday afternoon at the A J Kallman home while Mr Waite attended a sale in Belleville.

Hilton Waite A. J. Kallman Mr. Waite Belleville

Preble Returns From Manhattan Visit With Daughter Family

W. C. Preble came back from Manhattan last Friday after spending several days with his daughter Mrs. J. N. Wood and her family.

W. C. Preble Manhattan Mrs. J. N. Wood

Hunting Trip Returns Bring Colorado Deer

ElReno Sederlin and Don Tedrow came back Tuesday from a weeklong Colorado hunting trip. Fach returned with a deer at home.

ElReno Sederlin Don Tedrow Colorado Fach

Mr and Mrs Johnson and Norman visit Danielsons Thursday

Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson, health cmt Dorothy.

Martin Johnson Norman Mrs Elmer Danielson Health Cmt Dorothy

Mrs Irene Swanson and Pat San der Dinner Guests

Mrs Irene Swanson and Pat Sanders were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ebner Danielson, Kenneth and Dorothy.

Irene Swanson Pat Sander Mr. and Mere Ebner Danielson Kenneth and Dorothy

Simmonses Visit Hohman and Anderson Homes

Mr and Mrs Henry Simmons spent Saturday evening with Mrs Charlie Hohman and Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson in a social visit detailing neighbors gathering in the community home.

Henry Simmons Charlie Hohman Walter Anderson

Acree Daughter Marries Dorsey in Nevada Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Carl Acree announce their daughter Christine wed David Dorsey of Santa Monica California on September 21 1946 at Los Veges Nevada.

Carl Acree Christine David Dorsey Santa Monica Calif Los Veges Nev

Couple Moves to Oklahoma for Montgomery Ward Job

Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family left Tuesday for Mc Alester Oklahoma where he becomes assistant manager of the Montgomery Ward store. Mr and Mrs Oscar Alexis and Mary Helen of Lincoln Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens and Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry and family. Mrs Thomas Hay and children and brother Clarence Smith drove to Jamestown Sunday to visit their parents Mr and Mrs O L Smith.

Dan Stephenson McAlester Okla Montgomery - Ward Oscar Alexis Mary Helen Lincoln, Nebr E. P. Ahrens Arnold Perry Thomas Hay Clarence Smith Jamestown O. L. Smith

Mrs Wanda Isaacson and Valjean Visit Concordia Guests

Mrs Wanda Isaacson and Valjean spent Tuesday afternoon in Concordia visiting Mrs W E Morgan. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Selden of Clyde.

Wanda Isaacson Valjean Concordia W. E. Morgan Lloyd Nelson Hugh Selden Clyde

Mrs Warren Berggren Spends Afternoon with Nesmiths

Mrs. Warren Berggren of Republic spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith in a social visit.

Warren Berggren Republic W. C. Nesmith

Vote for Republican Frank Carlson for Governor

Ex Congressman Lambertson urges support for Woodring via third party White. Wet candidate attacks by claiming White harms Woodring. Josie Robison visits Mrs Johnson with autumn flowers. Junior Preble in Tokyo enjoying life abroad.

Frank Carlson Lambertson Woodring White Prohibition New Deal

Mrs. Walter Anderson Hosts Monday Coffee Group

Mrs. Walter Anderson and two neighbors, Mrs. Harry Hohman and Mrs. George Christie, joined Monday afternoon coffee hosted by Mrs. Bill Moe.

Walter Anderson Harry Hohman George Christie Bill Moe

Manhattan visitors spend weekend with relatives

Mr and Mrs Ralph Jensen and Ed dy and Mr and Mrs Loren Etter of Manhattan spent the weekend here with relatives.

Ralph Jensen Eddy Loren Etter Manhattan

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williamson Visit Wichita Hostess

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williamson of Wichita were Saturday evening supper guests of Mrs. Gertrude Kauer. The social call highlights a domestic gathering in the local community.

Clarence Williamson Wichita Gertrude Kauer

Mrs Eva Sothers Visits Marysville Friends

Mrs Eva Sothers returned Sunday from Marysville where she spent the past week with Mr and Mrs Arthur Freeman.

Eva Sothers Marysville Arthur Freeman

Ada Aspegren and Clyde Norris Visit Friends Friday

Mrs. Ada Aspegren and Mrs. Clyde Norris spent Friday evening with Mrs. Louise Hay and Mrs. Ella Burns, sharing social time in their home.

Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Louise Hay Ella Burns

Carlson Family Weekend Visit in Osborne

Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson and their family spent the weekend in Osborne at the home of Mr and Mrs Gordon Hibbs.

Swen Carlson Osborne Gordon Hibbs

Housholder and Johnson Families Noted in Notice

Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Lucille are mentioned in a local society notice.

Concordia couple dines with Johnsons Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Perry of Concordia were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs W O Johnson.

John Perry Concordia W. O. Johnson

Dean's Sunday Evening With Jacksons and Myrna

Dean spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Artie Jackson and Myrna in a small social gathering.

Joe N. Johnson Dean Artie Jackson Myrna

Mire Kallman Improves at St Joseph Concordia Hospital

Mire Kallman a patient at St Joseph hospital in Concordia is reported as improving. The update comes from hospital staff and reflects steady recovery in a care setting.

Mire. F.C

Farrell Friends Host Mr and Mrs Farrell and Vera

Mr and Mrs Neal Farrell and Vera of Concordia were Sunday afternoon and evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Farrell.

Neal Farrell Vera Concordia Charlie Farrell

Local Social Visits Reported in Aurora and Valley Falls

Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay of Aurora spent last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Louise Hay and Mrs Ella Burns. Mr and Mrs Joe Piazzek of Valley Falls called on Mr and Mrs A B Johnson Monday morning.

Arthur Hay Aurona Louise Hay Ella Burns Joe Piazzek Valley Falls A. B. Johnson

Local Socials Span Courtland and Nearby Towns

Mrs A J Kallman and Mrs Hilt on Waite attended the County Council held at Courtland last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg and Mrs Carl Lindberg were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Clara Westin.

A. J. Kallman Hilton Waite Courtland Albin Forsberg Carl Lindberg Clara Westin

Local Families Host Weekend Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. George Fike sr of Munden and Mr. and Mrs. George Fike jr shared Sunday dinner. Addison Carlson and Russell Anderson families visited relatives in the area. Fred Currie and sons called on Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell Monday morning.

George Fike, Sr Munden George Fike, Jr Fred Currie

Mrs Swen Carlson Hosts St Luke’s Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs Swen Carlson hosted the St Luke’s Ladies Aid at her home on Wednesday afternoon, gathering attendees for the social and charitable work of the group.

Charles Weston Joined Wichita Hosts for Weekend Visit

Charles Weston of Wichita was a Friday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson, staying at their home to spend time together.

Charles Weston Wichita Joe N. Johnson

Weekend visits span Kansas City Topeka and Belleville

Mrs. W. E. Dieckmann with Charles and Jimmy visited Kansas City and Netawaka over the weekend. Iona Hammer and Peggy Nutter from Topeka stayed with Carl Hammer. Mrs. Loren Florell and Mike joined Mrs. Axel Jensen for Friday afternoon in Belleville.

W. E. Dieckmann Charles and Jimmy Kansas City Netawaka Loren Florell Mike Axel Jensen Belleville

Weekend Visits Reported at Local Homes

Mrs. Martin Larson stayed from Sunday through Tuesday at the E. M. Katvedt home. Mrs. O. W. Carlson visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nelson.

Martin Larson E. M. Katvedt O. W. Carlson Harold Nelson

Car of Colorado Lump Coal in soon Call your orders to Phone No. 2112

W. C. Prebleite issues a brief notice about a Colorado lump coal shipment and instructs readers to place orders by calling the listed phone number 2112. The fragment hints at a commercial offer without clear dates or origin details.

Car of Colorado W. C. Prebleite

Card of Thanks from Fort Collins Hospital

Mrs. V. E. Bedard thanks friends in Scandia for letters and cards received during her hospital stay in Fort Collins Colorado.

Scandia Fort Collins Colo V. E. Bedard

Woodring Promoted In Anti-Corruption Drive

A political card urging votes for Woodring to end machine rule graft and corruption in Kansas. The message appeals to elderly voters to increase pension checks and emphasizes a clean government platform.

Kansas Woodring

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