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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1956

Page

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Tall Man Riding at Princess Theatre with Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott stars in Warner Bros. Tall Man Riding coming to the Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday shows September 8 9. The western adventure features a gun duel in darkness as Scott seeks vengeance and justice in Little River with Dorothy Malone Peggy Castle in support.

Randolph Scott Warner Bros Princess Theatre WarnerColor Dorothy Maibite Peky Castle Hetween Scott Vothy Malone Scott Peggy Castle Bill Ching John Barngrey Robert Barrat Little River Dorothy Malone Dorothy Pete Kelly

YWCA Plans Joint Meeting With Y Teens at High School

YWCA will hold a joint recognition meeting with the Y Teens at the high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m. on Monday September 10. Members and prospective joiners are urged to attend. contact Mrs. Richard Fogelberg or Mrs. Harvey Hammer. Cabinet met at Mrs. Fogelberg home with nine members. Joe N. Johnson led devotionals. plans for the year were discussed and lunch was provided by Mrs. Fogelberg and Mrs. Lena Fogelberg.

Y.W.C.A Richard Fogelberg Harvey Hammer Y.W.C.A. Cabinet Joe N. Johnson Lena Fogelberg

Social Guests Flash Visits in Local Homes

Mrs Max Muth and Mrs George Cardwell joined Tuesday morning coffee guests of Mrs Walter Boylés. Mrs Albert Sandine was a Saturday overnight and Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson.

Max Muth George Cardwell Walter’ Boylés Albert Sandine Charles Johnson Alvin Peterson

Birthday luncheon honors Mrs H I Johnson

Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs. H I Johnson celebrated her birthday with a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Gee Fike Jr Everette Lee Mrs Pearl Johnson Mrs Milo Johnson Mrs C A Johnson and Mrs C H West.

H. I. Johnson

Larson Couples Attend Johnsons Dinner in Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Carl Larson of Bradg bam Neb and Robert Larson of Lincoln Neb and Mrs Etta Nystrom were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.

Sunday Guests at Pat Sandell Home Invitees

Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Sandell and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hammil were Sunday evening guests at the Pat Sandell home.

N. E. Sandell Earl Hammil Pat Sandell

Local residents visit Isaacsons and related families

Saturday evening visitors from Hays included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family Mrs Tekla Brown Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and family and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lindecrantz and family. Mrs Lawrence Lindecrantz and children of Hays were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson on Friday and Saturday.

Jank Isaacson Lloyd Brown Tekla Brown Elmer Danielson Marker Lindecrantz Lawrence Lindecrantz Hays Frank Isaacson

Local families visit and gather for Sunday to Monday

Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell and family of Mankato wailed at the N E Sandell and Pat Sandell homes on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Maurice Medlin and children of Riley spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and family of Concordia were a Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson.

Harlan Sandell Mankato N. E. Sandell Pat Sandell Maurice Medlin Riley Richard Loring Chester Johnson Concordia Chardes ‘Johnson

Johnsons Attend Leonardville Wedding of Frederick Pair

Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson attended the wedding of Mr and Mrs Robert Frederick in Leonardville on Friday evening.

Ronald Johnson Robert Frederick Leonardville

Mrs Milinie Farrell Attends Robigon Home Visit

Mrs Milinie Farrell was a Monday evening guest at the Robigon home, joining family members for a social visit.

Milinie Farrell Robigon

Mr and Mrs Frank Iseaceon Visit Wednesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Frank Iseaceon visited Wednesday evening with Ide Iseaceon. The social call appeared casual and local in tone.

Mrs Frank Iseaceon Ide Iseaceon

1956 Honor Roll Subscriptions Update

Our weekly update notes new and renewed subscriptions received in the past week. Hans Nelson is listed as a new subscriber in this period.

Hans Nelson

Bennett Moves Offich and Local Social Notes

Dr J L Bennett relocates to a new residence 24 blocks south of the post office on the east side. Weekend guests included the Ferguson daughters of popekca and Mrs Carl McDowell for the Hammer McDowell wedding. Numerous local visitors and supper guests are listed from Fairbury Mantien Cuba Clay Center and Lincoln Nebraska with various families and residences noted.

J. L. Bennett Bennett Rymond ‘Ferguson Daughters of Carl McDowell Ham‘mer’ - McDowell

Duncan Visit at Phillipsburg Weekend

Mr and Mrs Charley Duncan of Phillipsburg hosted Sunday overnight guests while Bill attended a local event.

Charley Duncan Phillipsburg Carl Erickson Bill

Erick Erickson Move Reoccupies Peterson Property

Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson relocated last week to the Charles Peterson property previously occupied by the Hary C Quantic family.

Erick Erickson Charles Peterson

Kansas City Guests Stay Overnight With Mrs Bastvedt

May and Mrs Dale Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs W L Van Auken with Danny and Richard, all of Kansas City Missouri, were Sunday overnight and Monday guests of Mrs E M Bastvedt while en route home from a vacation trip to Colorado.

May Dale Ainsworth W. L. van Auken Danny Richard Kansas City E. M. Bastvedt Colorado

Cardwells and Denoyers Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr George Cardwell Mrs Cardwell and Steven were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Don Warnke and Cheryl of the same gathering

George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Don Warnker Cheryl

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Edgar Couple in Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith and their boys in Edgar Nebraska.

Russell DeWitt Judy Ernest Smith Edgar Nebr

Friday Anniversary Supper Honors Simpson Couple

Friday evening guests for Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson included Fred Erickson Joe Dingman and Mrs Clara Blakeley with Mrs Will Vandeveer also joining in celebration of the Simpsons wedding anniversary.

Lester Simpson Fred Erickson Joe’ Dingman Clara Blakeley Mrs. Simpson Will Vandeveer

Concordia Family Visited Emery Berry Household

Mr and Mrs Carl Fredrickson and their daughter of Concordia were Sunday afternoon guests at the Emery Berry home in a brief social note.

Carl Fredrickson Concordia Emery Berry

Snapp and Kelly Couples Visit Fred Boman

Mr and Mrs Dale Snapp of St Marys and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kelly of Belleville were Sunday afternoon guests at the Fred Boman home.

Dale Snapp St. Marys Clarence Kelly Belleville Fred Boman

Godfrey Boman Family Hosts Belleville Weekend

Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and children spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Mike Allsman in Belleville. Emil Boman visited weekend with Mr and Mrs Junior though of Sabethea.

Godfrey Boman Mike Allsman Belleville Emil Boman Mrs. Junior Though Sabethea

Belleville Residents Noted For Hospital Treatment

Mrs W C Nesmith of Belleville was taken to St Joseph Hospital Concordia Saturday for treatment. Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and their boys of Belleville were Sunday evening guests at the Don Freed home.

W. C. Nesmith Belleville St.' Joseph Concordia Harold Johnson Don Freed

Birthday surprise gathers neighbors at Mrs Erickson’s home

A group of neighbors surprised Mrs. Carl Erickson Thursday afternoon to celebrate her birthday anniversary at her home. Attendees included Mrs. Reuben Johnson Mrs. George Fike Jr Mrs. Wm Clark and Mrs O A Johnson. A potluck lunch followed.

Carl Erickson Rewben Johnson George _ Fike, Jr Wm. Clark 0. A. Johnson

Scandia High School opens year with 65 pupils

Scandia high school starts the year with 65 students including 14 seniors 16 juniors 16 sophomores and 19 freshmen. New freshmen are listed along with new upperclass transfer students and class officers elected for the year. Grades seven through eight total 29 with new pupils and committees organized to improve the room. The fourth graders total 30 with two new pupils and first day reflections. Grades one and two total 24 with many new desks and painted shelves plus funds from a fair to improve the room.

Scandia Darrell Nelson Beverly Robbins Margaret Williams Bernita Stafford L'réporter Harold Melhus Janice Erickson Janet Cardwell Carol Fogelberg Alice Cady Sue Reed Loren Hammer Linda Reece Marjean Benson Maye Norris Gene Vert Dean Milner John Odell Linda Lou, Erickson Carla Robbins Garry Preed Tonmie Freed Cheryl Larson Emil Milner Schiool Kiethetta Russell Duane Freed Jimmy Osborn Summmer Erick Erick

25 Other Reasons Saturday Event Promises Joyful Exit

A quirky invitation highlights 25 reasons to attend the Saturday night program on September 8. The flyer promises happiness for some attendees as they leave, suggesting a lighthearted, promotional tone.

Printess

Freshmen Night at Princess Theatre Show plans

The Princess Theatre announces its annual freshmen show on Friday September 7 featuring Julius Caesar with star cast led by James Mason and Greta Garson. Admission 30c for students and 10c for grade school with adults at regular price. Civic guests from Republic Courtland Scandia invited to join.

Donald Everhart Jack Gritten Gene Hammer Phyllis Hammer Valgene Isaacson Larry Johnson Eugene Lervold Beverly McBride Dennis Newcomb Larry Newcomb Carol Nystrom Ronnie Odell Hans Olsen Paul Osborne Lois Quantic Sue Reese Gary Reed Princess Théatre Cig Htt Cowie Alllchool William Shakespeare Tardou Yeminine

Local Hosts Welcome Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Don Werneke and Sherral and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven visited Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer on a Sunday afternoon for a social gathering.

Monday Supper Guests of Mrs Bertha Granstedt

Monday supper guests of Mrs Bertha Granstedt included Mr Sherman Robison Mrs Lena Floyd Martha and Franklin Floyd and Mrs Lena Floyd attended together with Mr Robison and Mrs Granstedt hosting the meal in the household.

Bertha Granstedt Sherman Robison Martha Lena Floyd Franklin

Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell Visit Roy Thomas Home

Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and children were Monday afternoon guests at the Roy Thomas home.

Pat Sandell Roy Thomas Home

Driver licensing improves but training gaps remain

The article notes that while states tighten license laws after World War II, most drivers lack formal training. It cites estimates that only 10 million of 70 million drivers had professional training, with many relying on self teaching or grandfather clauses.

Rudolph F. King Registrar of Motor Vehicles Massachusetts American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Basil R. Creighton AAMVA

Miss Loretta Weds Glen E Kirk in Scandia Church

Loretta Freed and Glen E Kirk married Sunday in the Methodist church at Scandia with Rev J Orville Bookless officiating. The ceremony featured a greenery background with a double heart and 20 white tapers, a lace wedding gown, and a reception in the church basement with a four tier cake and many out of town guests listed.

Loretta Helen Freed Glenwood Freed Glen E. Kirk Ernest Kirk Methodist Scandia J. Orville Bookless Clyde Myrri Donna Berggren Salina Linda Kirk Colleem Thompson John van Gundy Darrell Nélson Ava ‘Maria Richard Jensen Republic Richard Larsos Charles Robison Kenneth Cardwell Lawrence Bookless Everett Johnson Shirley Freed Vidla Swanson Janice Florell Aurie Mary Elizabeth McBride Bonnie McCormick Margaret Williams McCool Junction Nebr Gaylord Freed Paul Clark Manhttan

School Boys Warned About Roof Trespass

Mrs. Maggie Hohman asks the school boys to stay off the garage roof citing danger and roof damage.

Maggie Hohman

Birthday Dinner Honoring Oscar Aspegren Sees Local Guests

Sunday dinner guests for Oscar Aspegren's birthday included Bob Blackbun and daughters, Lester Bowen and Hebron Nebraska family, Rend Johnson and daughters, and Art Walli. Afternoon attendees totaled Clarence Aspegren, Delbert Aspegren and family, Ervin Davis and family of Topeka, Carl Wallin, Warren Wallin and family, Noble Isaacson, and Frank Kier and spouse.

Oscar Aspegren Oscar Bob Blackbun Lester Bowen Hebron Nebr Rend& Johnson Art Walli Clarence Aspegren Delbert Aspegren Ervin Davis

Mrs Charles Johnson Spent Sunday at Chester Johnson Home

Mrs Charles Johnson spent Sunday with Chester Johnson at his Concordia residence, according to a brief local note.

Dinner Guests From Chicago And Hays

Mr and Mrs Fred Pwyford and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lindecrantz with families visited Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Malker Lindecrantz and family in Chicago Illinois.

Fred Pwyford Chicago, Ill Lawerence Lindecrantz Hays Malker’ Lindecrantz

Picnic in Scandia Park Hosts Area Residents

A Sunday evening picnic in Scandia park drew families and friends from Nebraska and California. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson of Bradshaw, Nebr., Robert Larson of Lincoln, Neb., Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hall of Belleville, J. W. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gunter, Donald, Billy and Sharon of Los Angeles, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and Mrs. Etta Nystrom.

Scandia Park Carl Larson Bradshaw Nebr Robert Larson Lincoln Neb Reuben Carlson Wilbert Hall Belleville J. W. Hall Warren Gunter Donald Billy and Sharon Los Angeles Calif Joe N. Johnson Etta Nystrom

Also Mentioned on This Page

YWCA Bradgham DE. Bennett Rodney Dover Rome Ray Fordham Charlie Berggren Duaine Greenslade Wm. Moe Harold Everhart Frank Herbert Goodwin George Christie Marie Newcomb Charles Freed Arin Rockey George Rockey Godfrey Boman George’ ‘Stromberg Milo Johnson Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Agnes ‘Cardwell Jank Trecek Lonnie Cuba Artie Cardwell Ardeth Rocky Lee Clay Center QO. W. Erickson Lloyd McGregor Carl Peterson Marion Stolander Lincoln, Nebr Mrs. Stolander Scandia School New Janet Havel Richard Milner Marlene Erickson Shirley Guiot Jo Ann Hall Shirley Thompson SRD Vickie Florenl Duane Gile Patricia Hallgren Jimmy Nyland Dickie Larson Maurice Lervold Susan Metcalf Janice Odell Robert Perry Betty Jo Tedrow Lonny Ulmer Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Billy Erickson Lester Gustin Dwight Isaacson Marilyn Larson Curtis Modlin Mary Pickel Jim Rockey Donna Ranft Colleen Thompson Gregory White Will Connally Weskan Donna Connally Norton H. C. Holt Jamestown Warren Johnson Ann Beth Lena Lloyd Franklin and Thorval Anderson Don Werneke Sherral
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