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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

4

Norway Old Settlers Picnic At Scott's Grove

The annual Old Settlers reunion for Republic and Cloud counties was held at Scott's Grove west of Norway. A noon basket dinner drew farmers and pioneers. speeches by Grover Moore. Rev. Davis, Steven Lovewell, Mrs. George Fife, and Roy Scott followed. Novak band provided music. Lahodny's supplied the loudspeaker system. P. L. Hugo s of Norway was elected chairman as attendees from Wisconsin, Texas and other distant points mingled and looked toward next year's gathering on the second Sunday in September.

Republic Cloud Counties Scott’s Grove Norway Ray Johnson Grover Moore Agenda Davis Belleville Lahodny’s P. L. Hugos Wisconsin Texas

Community Club Holds Quilting Meeting At Mrs Andersons

Eight members attended a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs J O Anderson s home. Guests included Miss Lenora Isaa cson Miss Lucille Larson Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs Carrol Anderson and Mrs Carl Rabbito. The group spent the afternoon quilting and will meet again September 18 at Mrs Carl Cuthbertson s home.

Community Club J. O. Anderson Lenora Isaacson Lucille Larson Charles Johnson Carrol Anderson Carl Rabbito Carl Cuthbertson

Birthday Is Honored Gene Larson Celebrates

Gene Larson’s birthday was honored Tuesday evening with a gathering of relatives and friends. Guests included Eldon and Mrs Stensons of Rapid City South Dakota, Carrol and Mrs Anderson and daughters, Clyde Norris and family of Belleville, Ada Aspegren and Norma, Martin Larson and family, Loren Carlgren, Valjean Jackson, and George Larson and family.

Gene Larson Eldon Stensons Rapid City So. da Carrol Anderson Clyde Norris Belleville Ada Aspegren Norma Martin Larson Loren Carlgren Valjean Jackson George Larson

Bertha Fogelberg Visits Carl T. Larson

Reverend Bertha Fogelberg paid a Friday visit to Carl T. Larson, meeting at his home to discuss church affairs and community matters.

Bertha Fogelberg Carl T. Larson

District 88 Club Meeting at Mrs Carl Aberg Home

Mrs Carl Aberg hosted the District 88 Club on September 6 with eleven members present. Guests included Reverend Bertha Fogelberg Mrs ElReno Sederlin and Edna and Ada Robison. Ada Robison joined the club. A potluck lunch concluded the gathering. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ada Aspegren on October 4.

Carl Aberg Bertha Fogelberg ElReno Sederlin Edna and Ada Robison Ada Aspegren

Birthday guests honor Carl Lindecrantz at home

In honor of Carl Lindecrantz's birthday Tuesday evening guests gathered at his home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaac and son and Carl, George and Quentin McMurray, and Miss Bernice Simmons.

Carl Lindecrantz Elmer Danielson Frank Isaacson Carl George Quentin McMurray Bernice Simmons

Naomi Hammer Weds Orville Barleen at Our Saviors Church

Last Sunday evening at 6 o clock Our Saviour's Lutheran church in Norway hosted the wedding of Miss Naomi Hammer daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer to Orville Barleen son of Mr and Mrs Orville Barleen. Rev W O Aaker officiated.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Norway Naomi Hammer Alfred Hammer Oward Barleen Orville Barleen W. O. Aaker

Birthday Party Highlights With Johnson Family Gatherings

Mrs. Lottie Johnson celebrated a birthday with a basket supper and guests including Ollie Johnson Glenn Housholder and families Charles and Marilyn Cooper Betty and Geneva Johnson plus visitors from Strausburg Colo and Greeley Colo. Other local guests joined weekend gatherings at Hugos Freed and Jensen households.

Lottie Johnson Ollie Johnson Glenn Housholder Milo Johnson Elaine Charles and Marilyn Cooper Betty Johnson Geneva Johnson Chas. Erickson Strausburg Colo Erick Erickson Greeley Carl Hugos Charles Freed

Community Notes From Scandia and Nearby Towns

Social roundup lists numerous visits and visits out of Concordia and Scandia. Guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Larson Mrs Emil Boman Miss Mary Moe Miss Ruth Larson Miss Dellamae Beach Miss Geraldine Lloyd and others from Belleville Wichita Mankato and Jamestown. Local clubs Moore family events and a birthday for Bernard Samuelson are noted.

Carl Hugos Robert Frankfarther Kansas City Ralph Durland Wichita Selma Frankfarther Concordia Dan Stephenson Belleville Jake Storer Charles Larson Emil Boman Mary Moe Ruth Larson Dellamae Beach Geraldine Lloyd Donald Harold Larson Lena Lloyd Bernard Samuelson Delores Fisher Republic A. M. Bettis Bernard Swanson Harold Lowman Paul Ewing Carl Vaneck Ruth

Local social notes from Longmount to Concordia

Sunday and weekend visits feature Mr and Mrs Albert Lambert in Longmount Colorado and numerous hospitality gatherings across Willard Marysville Concordia Courtland Belleville and Lindsborg Names include Nesmith Jackson Lindecrantz Rosene Shoeholm Moe Lorentz Hooker Cardwell Nichol Morgan Reece Wallin Wallin Bettis Ewing and Doctor with relatives friends and college plans noted for Gene Larson Orville Nondorf and other area residents

George Larson Gene Larson Orville Nondorf Lindsborg

Local residents share weekend visits across Courtland and area

Mrs. Jack Lily and daughters of Courtland plus Mrs. Axel Jensen and Loren spent Saturday with Mrs. Harry McGregor. Laveda Ball returns from Hutchinson and will take Normal Training locally. Archie Larson and family join Frank Mikesell and Beverley for Sunday supper. W J Mayell of Republic joins Frank Peterson Isaacson Carl for Sunday dinner, with John Carlson hosting Axel Lundberg family from Courtland. Junior Rasmussen and Claudia Kay stay with Carl Cuthbertson. Nesmiths host Nesmiths for Saturday lunch. H A Lane and son visit Hooker family. Doris Sothers visits Ruth Peterson for a weekend.

Jack Lily Courtland Axel Jensen Loren Eugene George Freed Arthur Jensen Richard Loren Harry McGregor John Carlson Axel Lundberg Junior Claudia Kay Rasmussen Carl Cuthbertson

Charles Linnerson Attends Sunday Dinner at Willis Residence

Charles Linnerson was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of O. M. Willis, joining a local social gathering.

Charles Linnerson O. M. Willis

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Old Settlers Vernon Hodges Wm. E. Hodges Frank Stewart Barbara Illinois Artie Jensen John Naslund Corinne Naslund Salina Samdday Wesleyan University Naslund Jensen A. F. Hahan Salina Hammer Barleen Edward Robison Donna Jean Washington Sheridan Robison Donna Jean Robison Oscar Aspegren Carl Aspegren Bob Blackburn Reynold Johnson Lester Brown Wakaroso Ind Noble Isaacson Charley Erickson Longmount, Colo Charles Wilson Albert Lambert W. C. Nesmith Scandia Ernest Seelson Elwyn Evert W. E. Dieckmann M. E. McGregor Jeannette Ahrens Long Beach Calif Henry Ahrens Jeannette Lee Bowersox Oscar Bergstrom Jean Johnson Car! Clair Chas. Johnson Margaret Neilson Fayth Hudsburgh Mankato C. O. Reece Jack Reece Joe Barett Paul Wenda Paul Orville Nichols Tom Gile Ed Loring Gene Spitler Jake Spitler Emma Pitsemberger Beula Scott Corydon Iowa Lester Richards A. C. Freed Will Curtis Jack Smith Scandia Sorosis Club County Council Axel Smith Sherman Robison and Loren Florell Jenice Rae A. C. Florell Eva Sothers Joe Johnson Elnora Isaacson Earl Kitchen Billy Oklahoma City, Ok Julius Olson Regina Abilene Ella Hugos Denver Norway State Bank Sunshine Circle The Methodist Ladies Aid Reuben Fredricks Chris Nelson P.T. A Nomma Glee Bowersox Phyllis Marshall E. A. McGregor Mr. Jensen Reece Construction Co John Fredrickson Lilly Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson A. D. Paul Virgina Betty Larson Margaret Hendrix Boyd Jamestown Abe Johnson Clinton Greed Conoco Phillips Service Skelly Cardwell & Son Home Oil and Supply CO Lewis Elmberg Denver, Colo Albert Jackson Valjean Carl Lindecrantz and Son Noble Isgaacson Henry Rosene Marvin Albert Shoeholm Willard Colorado Richard Lantz Oklahoma City, Okla Marysville Mrs. Albert Moe Terry Miles Mrs M. O. Brown A. H. Lorentz J. H. Hooker Geo. Cardwell Robert White Virginia Mary West E. C. Nichol Duane Johnson A. W. Morgan Kenneth Flesher W. H. Flesher Carl Wallin Lewis Wallin Verna Earl Stafford Formosa Andrew Stafford Vernita Thornton Robert Doctor Belleville Rendering Works Journal Office United States Moore-Cottrell, Inc Naples Road North Cohocton N. Y Archie Larson Betty Lem Cooper Frank Mikesell Beverley W. J. Mayell Frank Peterson Harold Nesmith Doris Sothers Ruth Peterson Metz Packing Co Derbin Blair North Mill St Beloit Kansas C. A. Linerson Ife Ten Inch Burr W. C. Prebleite Horton Johnson Brant Stewart and Grace of Stockton Bert Fulcomer Martin Johnson Paul Fredrickson Jimmy Otto Nelson Lyle Coxon Vernon Smith Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and Son Ed Jensen Anna Larson Gust Wennerston Lyle Marshall McPherson Home Folk Colorado A. M. Sanborn Lumber CO John Hooker Met Scandia, Kans Home Oil & Supply Co Jack Reece, Mer Eric Alice Reece
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