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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

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Princess Theatre To Reopen With Wide Screen Panoramic Pictures

Work on the Princess Theatre remodel is advancing to install 12 by 24 foot Wide Screen equipment doubling the picture size. The stage will be modernized and the floor redesigned to accommodate the projection system. Reopening is planned for September 11 or 18 depending on Carl Veteto and his crew finish date. The installation is led by Theatre Service Co. Inc. of Topeka with plans to arrange fall pictures in Kansas City.

Princess Theatre Carl Veteto Fred M. Walls Theatre ‘Service Co., Inc Topeka Kansas City The Journal

Triple L Club Meets at Mrs Bill Clark Home

Mrs Bill Clark hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday afternoon with 13 members and two guests. The group visited and played pinochle, then enjoyed a lunch prepared by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Merle Haser on September 9.

Bill Clark Triple L Merle Haser

Death of Mrs Leon Neilson in Spaulding Nebr

Mrs Leon Neilson age 61 of Spaulding Ned formerly of Mankato died last week. Survived by her husband four daughters Arlene Mrs Jack Reece Scandia Mrs Clare Henningsen Salina and Mrs John Nelson New Mexico and son Lowell Neilson Cedar Rapids Nebr. Funeral services held Wednesday morning at Spaulding and burial in Mankato cemetery.

Leon Neilson Spaulding Ned Mankato Arlene Jack Reece Scandia Clare Henningsen Salina John Nelson New Mexico Lowell Neilson Cedar Rapids Nebr

Sorosis Study Club Sets First 1954-55 Meeting

The Sorosis Study club announces its first 1954-55 meeting on Tuesday September 7 at 2 00 p m in the Ladies Club room.

Sorosis Study Club

Allen Ward Receives Second Degree Burns

Allen Ward son of Rex and Mrs Ward sustained serious second degree burns on his leg last Wednesday morning. He was taken to Belleville hospital, returned home Saturday, and is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.

Allen Ward Rex Ward Belleville Hospital Allen

Committee Appointed for Field Layout and Lighting Project

The School Board has named Milton Cooper H C Quantic Ole Frazier Harold Hammer and Todd Cardwell to a committee to plan the football and baseball field layout in preparation for lights installation.

Milton Cooper H. C. Quantic Ole Frazier Harold Hammer Todd Cardwell

Bergstrom Birthday Anniversary Guests Include Local Kin

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom honored Mr. Bergstrom's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Johnson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom, Mrs. Ella Hugos, Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Carlson, Mrs. Dave Elmberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and family.

Ivan Bergstrom Bergstrom Leslie Johnson Minneapolis, Minn Gustava Ostberg A. N. Hedstrom Ella Hugos Arnt Carlson Dave Elmberg Loren Hedstrom

Bureman Family Visits Kin After Mother's Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs John Bureman and sons Mark and Bruce of Kansas City Missouri spent a week at the home of Charlie Berggren and Richard Fogelberg. Mrs Bureman cared for her mother who underwent surgery Monday at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia.

John Bureman Mark and Bruce Kansas City Charlie Berggren Richard Fogelberg

Visitants Visit Mrs Berggren at St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Berggrens visitors last week included Mr and Mrs John Bureman of Kansas City Mo Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and Charlie Berggren Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren Mr and Mrs John Fike and Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson and Warren Berggren of Republic

Charlie Berggren St. Joseph Hospital John’ Bureman Kansas City Richard Fogelberg Vic Berggren Republic Grant Berggrén John Fike Otto Nelson Paul Fredrickson Warren Berggren

Ur Honor Roll of Subscriptions Received This Week

A weekly record lists new or renewed subscriptions received, naming Elmer Van Nortwick of Hoxie and Kang Cpl. Hjalmer Larson, plus the U.S. 17332185 Medical Detachment Division Headquarters, 1st Cavalry APC 201 C o P.M. San Francisco California.

Elmer van Nortwick Hoxie Kang

More Rain Lifts Crops In Local Farmland

Our community has seen additional rainfall since the last issue. Corn, alfalfa and row crops look up and farmers anticipate a large third cutting of alfalfa. Pastures recover to springlike conditions. It’s pleasant to drive out to the countryside and see the thriving crops.

Death of Charles Tedrow at 78 in Manchester area

Charles Tedrow died after a long illness at age 78. He leaves a wife, a daughter Agnes Wilson of Manchester, two sons Don of California and Mondo of Scandia, a brother Frank of Manchester. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 at Scandia Funeral Home with burial in Lutheran cemetery.

Charles Tedrow Tedrow Agnes Wilson Manchester Don Tedrow California Mondo Tedrow Scandia Frank Tedrow Lutheran Cemetery

Mrs Lester Thompson hosts Belleville party guests

Mrs Lester Thompson and Mrs Max Thompson entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Max Thompson. Guests included Mrs Donald Runft and daughters, Mrs Joe N Johnson, Mark and Scotty Johnson of Wichita, Mrs Alvin Peterson, Mrs Russell Anderson, Mrs Warren Scott and Craig of Belleville, Mrs Darrell Morehead, Corrine and Jimmy of Belleville, Mrs Etta Nystrom, Mrs Kenneth Danielson, Mrs Elmer Danielson, Mrs Pat Sandell and children, Mrs Rex Farrell and Nadine, Mrs Lawrence Berrier of Agenda, and Mrs Minnick of Belleville. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Lester Thompson Max Thompson Donald Runft Joe N. Johnson Mark and Scotty Johnson Wichita Alvin Peterson Russell Anderson Warren Scott Craig Belleville Darrell Morehead Corrine Jimmy Etta Nystrom Kenneth Danielson Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell Rex Farrell Nadine Lawrence Berrier Agenda Minnick

Priscilla Group Holds Church Basement Meeting

The Priscilla group met Wednesday afternoon in the church basement. After the business meeting a short program was enjoyed with poems read by Mrs. Carl Hugos and Mrs. BE P. Ahrens and several songs. A birthday anniversary for Mrs. Wallace Aspegren was noted with a cake and gifts. Lunch followed, served by hostesses Mrs. Ed Olson and Mrs. Ted Larson.

Priscilla Carl Hugos BE. P. Ahrens Wallace Aspegren Ed Olson Ted Larson

Dinner Hosts Bring Together Large Johnson Kin

Mrs. Hannah Freed entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Johnson and Leslie Jr. and Mrs. Rich ard Lubinski of Minneapolis. Also present were Mrs. Ida Wrege of Holland Minnesota Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson of McAllen Texas Francis Johnson of Rathtall Minnesota Wesley Johnson of Wahor Nebraska and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gran stedt.

Hannah Freed Leslie Johnson Leslie, Jr Richard Lubinski Minneapolis Minn Ida Wrege Holland Louis Johnson McAllen Texas Francis Johnson Rathtall Wesley Johnson Wahor Nebr Frank Granstedt

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Evert Shared by Relatives

A Wednesday afternoon birthday surprise gathered relatives at Mrs. Fred Evert home to wish her joy. Attendants included Mrs. Alice Walter Mrs. Nina Mainquist Mrs. Lloyd Garman Mrs. Elder Sothers and Judy. Ice cream and cake were served to celebrate.

Fred Evert Alice Walter Nina, Mainquist Lloyd Garman Elder Sothers Judy

Sunday Supper Guests Of Ada Aspegren

Sunday evening dinner guests at Mrs. Ada Aspegren’s home included Mr and Mrs E R Stensons and family Mr and Mrs George Larson with Larry Lor raine and Richard Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren Kathleen and Dennis Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith Anitta and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville.

Ada Aspegren E. R. Stensons George Larson Larry Lorraine Richard Loren Carlgren Kathleen Dennis Carrol Anderson Judith Anitta Clyde Norris Belleville

Friday Dinner Guests at the Johnson Home

Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O A Johnson were Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mrs H I Johnson and Mrs Pearl Johnson.

O. A. Johnson Joyce Johnson H. I. Johnson Pearl Johnson

Mrs Viola Wagner on Visit With Family in California

Mrs Viola Wagner of Los Anglia California spends a few weeks with her mother Mrs John Ramsey and sisters Mrs Daisy Reed and Mrs Alien Gunter, visiting relatives and enjoying the coastal area.

Viola Wagner Los Anglia Calif John Ramsey Daisy Reed Alien Gunter

Belleville Women Visit Nearby Friends on Wednesday

Mrs Dee Lowell of Belleville spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs John Ramsey Mrs Daisy Reed and Mrs Viola Wagner.

Dee Lowell Belleville John Ramsey Daisy Reed Viola Wagner

Currie Family Gathers for Norman Currie Birthday

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and J K Currie visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Currie Sunday evening in honor of Norman s birthday anniversary.

Irvin Currie Glenn Currie Mrs Norman Currie Norman

Birthday Club Attends Pinochle at Mrs Cady’s Home

Mrs Neal Cady entertained the Birthday club Wednesday afternoon with six members and two guests Mrs Rodney Dovel and Mrs Max Berry present. The afternoon was spent playing pinochle. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess.

Neal Cady Rodney Dovel Max Berry

Social and Personal in the Region

Lyle Bergstrom spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. A N Hedstrom. Grant Berggren's visitors included Mrs. Lott ie Lervold and Rex Farrell. Belleville and Kansas City guests called at the Berggren home. Various families from Republic, Kansas City, Springfield, Grand Island, Denver and California visited area residents, with long visits and departures noted.

Lyle Bergstrom Mrs A. N. Hedstrom Grant Berggren Lottie Lervold

Mrs Moe and companions visit in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe visited Saturday evening with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville, sharing time with local acquaintances.

Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Harold Cooper Weekend Visit With Salina Parents

Harold Cooper of Salina spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs W E Cooper.

Harold .Cooper Salina Mrs. W. E. Cooper

Davis and Van Vleet Families Gather in Larned Area

Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and family join Mr and Mrs Nathan Van Vleet and daughter of Larned alongside Mr and Mrs O M Nelson of Hastings Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis with Jim Davis family and Mr and Mrs George Stromberg for a local family gathering.

Jack Davis Nathan van Vleet Larned O. M. Nelson Hastings Nebr Lloyd Davis Jim Davis George Stromberg

Last Week Callers of Mrs. E. M. East vedt Reported

Last week callers of Mrs. E. M. East vedt were Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith, Sher yl and David.

E. M. Eastvedt M. L. Larson Harold Smith Sheryl David

Mrs Netti Lyons and guests visit Topeka pair

Mrs Netti Lyons of Topeka and Mrs Dudley Doctor and Sharon of Odgen Utah were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor.

Netti Lyons Topeka Dudley Doctor Sharon Odgen Utah Robert Doctor

Johnsons and Eriksons Host Saturday Supper

Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and family were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.

Dewey Johnson Carl Erickson Bill

Courtland visit with local families on Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and Albert Boline of Courtland spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy, sharing a quiet social gathering at their home.

Clarence Aspegren Albert Boline Courtland Carl Erickson Billy

Family Sunday Visited by Perry Siblings in Hardy

Edward Saliman and Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska spent Sunday with their mother Mrs. Emily Willis and sister Mrs. Alice Cahill.

Edward Saliman Silas _Perry Hardy, Nebr Emily Willis Alice Cahill

Mrs Cahill Visits Ge Milner Home in Republic Friday

Mrs. Alice Cahill visited at the Ge Milner home in Republic Friday evening, a brief social note indicating a local calling or visit among residents.

Alice Cahill Ge Milner Republic

Loomis Guests at Thompson Home for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Charley Loomis visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Thompson for Sunday dinner and joined Mrs Gene Clark and her children in Concordia Sunday afternoon.

Charley Loomis Floyd Thompson Gene Clark Concordia

Cooper couple returns with Harold to Salina and visits Belle Ville

Mr and Mrs W E Cooper took Harold back to Salina Monday morning and called on Mrs Elizabeth Cooper in Belle Ville Monday morning.

W. E. Cooper Harold Salina Elizabeth Cooper Belle Ville

Hastings duo join Larned hosts for golden anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Van Vleet and daughter of Larned and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Nelson of Hastings Neb r were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis to honor the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.

Nathan van Vleet Larned O. M. Nelson Hastings, Nebr Lloyd Davis Mrs. Davis

OES Resume Meritions Sept 7 Meeting Notice

Scandia Chapter No 461 Order of the Eastern Star resumes after summer recess with the first regular meeting in the Masonic Hall chapter room on Tuesday September 7 at 8 00 PM. Past matrons and patrons will exemplify degrees and Mrs Homer Cardwell and committee will oversee refreshments.

Scandia Order of the Easter Star Masonic Hall Homer Cardwell

Scandia Community Club Opens Fall Session on Sept 16

Dr J L Bennett president of the Scandia Community club announces the first regular fall meeting on Thursday September 16 at 3 09 p m. Important matters will be discussed and members are urged to remember the date.

J. L.bennett Scandia Community Club

Hjalmer M Larson Promoted to Corporal in Japan Dispensary

Hjalmer M Larson son of Rev and Mrs Hjalmer Larson of Bison and formerly of Scandia has been promoted to Corporal and assigned as Laboratory Technician in the Medical detachment dispensary at division headquarters in Camp Crawford Sapporo Hokkaido Japan. He trained at the University of Kansas and Fort Leonard Wood Mo and is a Scandia high school graduate. The community voices pride in his promotion.

Hjalmer M.larson

Johnsons host Tuesday guests include Fike Huffman family

Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs O A Johnson were Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr Everett and Darrell Mr and Mrs Melvin Huffman and children the Floyd Johnson children and Leslie Cady.

O. A. Johnson George Fike, Jr Everett Darrell Melvin Huffman Floyd Johnson Leslie Cady

Sunday Dinner Guests With Cardwells and Kin

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell included Kenneth and Janet Cardwell Amos Dicker man Maude Wells of Denver Colo Artie Cardwell Ardith Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and family.

Roy Wells Maude Wells Denver Colo Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Amos” Dickerman Denver, Colo Artie Cardwell Ardith Clay’ Center Raymond Cardwell Belleville

Mrs Agnes Cardwell Hosts Supper Guests

Mrs Agnes Cardwell entertained with a supper Wednesday evening to Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Frank Greenslade Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven Sam Greenslade Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Miss Laura Rasmussen and Kenneth and Janet Cardwell.

Agnes Cardwell Homer Cardwell Frank Greenslade George Cardwell Steven Sam Greenslade Duaine Greenslade Laura Rasmussen Kenneth Janet Cardwell

Visitors of Brown and Stansberry Bring Guests

Last week Mrs Ivy Brown and John and Michael Stansberry hosted visitors including Mrs James McLaughlin and her daughters, Mrs Jim Freed with Joe and Susan, Mrs Zetta Brown, Bob Brown and Press Mizer.

Ivy Brown John Michael Stansberry James McLaughlin Jim Freed Joe Susan Zetta Brown Bob Brown

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer as Sunday guests

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven indicating a family social visit at the Cardwells home.

Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven

Freed Cardwell and party return from Minnesota fishing trip

Mr and Mrs J E Freed, Mr and Mrs George Cardwell, and Larry and Steven completed a weeklong Minnesota fishing trip and returned home Wednesday afternoon.

J. E. Freed Larry George Cardwell Steven Minnesota

Local Social Visit Draws Several Families

Mr and Mrs Mike Johnson and Mr and Mrs George Stromberg visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and Lonnie.

Mike Johnson George Stromberg Godfrey Boman Lonnie

Mrs W H Boman Visits Mrs Henry Retnier in Concordia

Mrs W H Boman spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs Henry Retnier of Concordia.

W. H. Boman Henry Retnier Concordia

Elmer Johnson Visits W H Boman Home

Elmer Johnson of Courtland visited Sunday evening at the W H Boman home.

Elmer Johnson Courtland W. H. Boman

Mrs Minnie Jewel Visits Kansas City for Family Visit

Mrs Minnie Jewel of Kansas City arrived Friday to spend several weeks with her niece Mrs Joyce Johnson and Mr Johnson for a family visit.

Minnie Jewel Kansas City Joyce Johnson Mr. Johnson

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and Paula visit Mrs Haser Saturday

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and Paula visited with Mrs Merle Haser Saturday afternoon, sharing a brief social call in the afternoon.

Pete Sandell Paula Merle Haser

Social visit notes from Belleville and nearby residents

Mrs. Grant Berggren and Donna spent Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ww. Cc. Nesmith of Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family were Sunday evening guests at the Jimmy Lundblade home.

Grant Berggren Donna Ww. Cc. Nesmith Belleville Ivan Bergstrom Jimmy Lundblade

Stensons Return Home After South Dakota Visit

Mr and Mrs E R Stenson and family departed Monday for Rapid City South Dakota after spending the past two weeks with Mrs Ada Aspegren and other relatives and friends.

E R. Stensons Rapid City Dak Ada Aspegren

Mr and Mrs Algott Anderson Host Kansas City Dinner

Mr and Mrs Algott Anderson entertained with a dinner Thursday for Mr and Mrs W W Aspegren and Miss Allane West of Kansas City.

Paul, Beck Republic Algor Anderson Allane West Kansas City Wallace Aspegren Algott Anderson W. W. Aspegren Miss Allane

Sunday Guests At Greenslade Home

Sunday visitors joined Mr and Mrs J D Greenslade and Sam Greenslade. They included Mr and Mrs John Alloway of Lebanon, Mr and Mrs Raymond Avi non and Shirley of Esbon, Mr and Mrs Ray Jennings of Topeka, and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren with their children.

J. D. Greenslade Sam Greenslade John Alloway Lebanon Raymond Avinon Shirley Esbon Ray Jennings Topeka Delbert Aspegren Childreft

SCANDIA SCHOols START AND CURRICULUM ROTATION

SCANDIA SCHOOL OPENING UPDATE Details include start times 8 30 for high school and 9 for grade school Repairs nearly finished new grade school floors installed fire escape withheld pending fire marshal changes Inspections found hazards removed and stairs updated Faculty plan curriculum rotation Algebra Geometry Physics Biology slated for rotation Shorthand public speaking and English integration emphasized Health certificates reviewed Athletic field lighting pending bids and legal steps Board of Education

Ture Quantic Sanders Board of Education

Birthday celebration at the Thomas home

A birthday party honoring Mrs. Roy Thomas was held Friday evening at the Thomas home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Letsvol d, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Clark, Mr. and Mrs. QO Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike Jr, Everett and Darrell, Eugene Lervold and Larry Thomas. A pleasant evening with a light lunch followed.

Roy Thomas

Last Week Callers List From Belleville and Kansag City

Last week callers of Mrs. Edith Forsberg included Olga Hugos Gladys Haggman Pearl Johnson Charles Free Carl Hammer Ed Olson Gunda Larsen Reynold Nystrom Harvey Sandell Fred Evert Peggy Erickson Zena Stofer Axel Smith John Sjolander Claude Goodwin Earl Van Aiken and Mr and Mrs John Buresfan of Kansag City Missouri.

Edith Forsberg Olga Hugos Gladys Anche Haggman Pearl Johnson Charles Free Carl Hammer Ed Olson Gunda Larsen Reynold Nystrom Harvey Sandell Fred Evert Peggy Erickson Zena Stofer Axel Smith John Sjolander Claude Goodwin Earl van Aiken Belleville John Buresfan Kansag City, Mo

Royal Neighbors Lodge Hosts Members at Home

Mrs Robert acted as hostess to Royal Neighbors Lodge members at her home Tuesday evening. Three state officers attended including Miss Stella Millison of Salina, Mrs Jenny Miller, and Mrs Fern Washburn of Junction City.

Robert ‘Doctor

Mrs Norman Currie Returns From Topeka Meeting

Mrs Norman Currie arrived home Friday evening after a week in Topeka. She visited Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and attended a three day Kansas Vocational Home Making teachers meeting. She spent two days at a clothing workshop led by Miss Betty Husted of Advance Pattern Co New York City on Miss Bishops unit method of construction. Mrs Carl McDowell accompanied her home.

Norman Currie Topeka Fred Currie Kansas Vocational Betty Husted Advance Pattern Ca New York City

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Tork Charle Tedrow W. C. Nesmith Harvey Moe and Johnny Springfield, Mo Grand Isladin Neb Mae Koeplin Greenslade Knights Templar Seavey OES Hjalmer M. Larson Mondae
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