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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
5
Mrs. Jake Stofer hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr. Stofer’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moe and Jake and Lewis Stofer.
Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Nichols of Kackley Mr and Mrs Alva Nichols and children near Jamestown and Dr and Mrs Orville Nichols and children, joining Mr and Mrs G W Nichols for supper.
Miss Mary Ellen Brewer along with Misses Marcile, Elda Isaacson Vernice DeNoyer and Helen Gunter attended a camping party at the Frank Granstedt cabin from Wednesday evening to Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and son Dale were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Lottie Lervold. Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson were afternoon guests.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Melvin Hillery visiting Mr and Mrs Guy Ward at their home, sharing fellowship over a meal in the afternoon.
Miss Mildred Sederlin Miss Pauline Linden and Mrs El Reno were guests at a bridge party held at the V C Hwertig home in Courtland on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs R P Wells and Mr and Mrs Glen Hale with Arden and Dicky, joined by Fred Johnson and Rudolph Johnson and families for a Sunday picnic supper hosted by Chas John sons.
Miss Clara J Swanson of York Nebraska and Eddie E Boman were married last evening September 2 1931 at eight o clock at Swanson’s home 1007 Burlington Avenue. After a short wedding trip to Colorado they will make their home in Eddie Bomans residence on South Washington Street.
A birthday event at the Henry Johnson home near Rackley honored Miss Irene Segerhammer with a Monday afternoon gathering. Rev. A B Segerhammer and daughters from Omaha joined, along with Emil Isaacson family and Will Segerhammer family. A lunch was served by the hosts.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Olson and Mr and Mrs William Kallman visiting Mr and Mrs Pete Kallman. Gene Nelson of Belleville joined for afternoon and evening. Garden Club hosted by Mrs M C Chambers with guest Mrs Frank Dickerhoof. An interesting program was presented and lily pools at Chambers and Dickerhoof were toured. Next meeting set with Mrs John Brandstrom on Sept 15 at 7 30.
Mrs Lena Lloyd hosted the Welcome In Circle of the Presbyterian Church last Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. A delicious lunch was served to guests including Mrs R N Watkins of Arburn Nebraska and many circle members plus a pot luck lunch is planned for the next meeting.
Mr and Mrs Elgen Chilcott and Vereen visit Randall Sunday. Charles Tover and sons visit the Rockey home. Will Rockey Jr hosts. Ward's Barber Shop offers quarter haircut and shave. Henry Johnson of Kackley visits Kansas City relatives. Paul Hagland returns with them for a visit. Mrs Mahan seeks eye treatments in Concordia.
A school principal urges community action to curb student smoking and discipline off campus. He argues cigarettes harm youth welfare, praises efforts to keep athletes and students focused, and vows a productive, engaging school year with practical, useful material.
The note thanks relatives neighbors and Rev Selin and singers for kindness sympathy and flowers after the loss of husband brother and father. Esther Florence Nelson and Vivian Thomas daughter of Ed Thomas left Sunday for Laramie Wyoming to attend Laramie High School as a senior. Mr and Mrs E V Smith of Fort Linton Colorado visited Scandia Courtland friends and relatives. Miss Mary West was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs T J West last Wednesday. Relets in all new shades. Sans Shop.
A collection of briefs records visits and small events around Scandia including Mrs. Enoch Larson and Alphild visiting Mrs. Mainquist near Courtland, Miss Maurine Larson with Miss Alphild Larson, and Mrs. Chas Johnson's group with El Reno Sederlin. Ted Nelson leaves for Las Cruces to teach mathematics, and Frank Nimocks heads to the University of Kansas. Various residents seek work or room and board while studying, with barbershop specials offered by Ward's.
Advertises cream and milk for sale at 8 and 40 cents per quart with delivery options. Mentions new numbers in wash frocks and local visits including Miss Hazel Edgren and Mrs. Amanda Maxell. Includes notes on funeral attendance and visits between local residents.
Real estate listings appear for city property and farms via J R Storer in Scandia Kansas. Journal records visits by Ruth and Mabel Stoner Courtland to Mildred Sederlin and by Mr and Mrs Charlie Sheldon Omaha en route to Jewell. Social guest details include Mrs Enoch Larson and Alphild Sederlin and Mildred Sederlin with El Reno Sederlin. Grinding rates noted: wheat and corn 12.4 cents per hundred oats 15 cents per hundred. Mr and Mrs Herbert Greiss Hastings visited with M O Brown.
W. If and Mrs. Hershel Kannier with Stukenbroeker drove to Belleville Saturday to install Scandia school displays at the North Central Kansas Fair.
W A Sham and wife transfer Lot 22 Block 20 Belleville to Andrea M Darby Fr dated August 14 1931 for 1.00. Oliver French and wife transfer SW% of Block 62 Original Belleville to George L Harkness August 14 1931 for 1400. George L Harkness and wife transfer SW% of Block 60 Original Belleville to Oliver French and wife August 14 1931 for 3000. Elizabeth Hulse and husband transfer SW% 434-2-8 and W% NW% and Fr E4% NW 3-3-3 to Anna Maude and Mary Florence Hulse August 15 1931 for 1.00. W P Engstrom et al to Oscar E Engstrom E%SE% 17-4-2 and Lots 445-6 Block 10 Original Talmo August 4 1931 for 1. and other considerations.
Martin and Emil Johnson of Kansas City Missouri and Walter and Oscar Wesson of Topeka attended the funeral of Anton Edlund last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilson of Concordia visited Red Cloud Friday night. Andrew Wilson joined them in Kansas City Saturday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Loofborough and daughter Margery. Is your subscription paid up.
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