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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1957

Page

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Telephone open house to explain how voice wires work

The Southwestern Bell Telephone company's Scandia open house on September 19 and 20 offers behind the scene tours of the telephone building. Exhibits include a coaxial cable section and a Bell solar battery. Students from nearby schools will visit in groups with refreshments provided.

Scandia W. L. Ginn Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Ginn First Methodist Church Kackley Norway

Den 2 Cub Scouts Meet With Theme Homesteaders

Den 2 of Pack 232 met on Tuesday September 3 with eight cubs two den mothers and the den chief present. They visited a gravel pit watched sand pumped and loaded onto trucks then returned to City Park by the river for the rest of the meeting. Monty Thomas and Gregory White joined the den. A prayer was given in the gathering circle and the group then went to a drug store for treats by Curtis Modlin.

Monty Thomas Gregory White Curtis Modlin

Conzelman and Cardwell Families Visit Salina Saturday

Mr and Mrs E E Conzelman and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell spent Saturday in Salina visiting relatives and sightseeing in the city.

E. E. Conzelman George Cardwell Salina

Cardwells and Todd Cardwell Host Thursday Visit

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell.

George Cardwell Steven Mrs Todd Cardwell

Mrs Clark assists at Jean Clark home in Marysville

Mrs Wm Clark spent last week at the Jean Clark home in Marysville assisting with the work and caring for the new baby. Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson and Darrell of Concordia were Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola, Mr and Mrs Clif ford Swanson and family, Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family, Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and Cynthia and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.

Wm. Clark Jean Clark Marysville Richard Swanson Darrell Concordia Alfred Swanson Viola Clifford Swanson Harold Swanson Marvin Novak Cynthia Kenneth Danielson

Elmer and Kenneth Danielson Families Host Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson, sharing a social gathering at their home.

Elmer Danielson Mrs Kenneth Danielson

Sunday Visitors and Topeka Stopover Family

Steven joined Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family were in Topeka for weekend visits.

Richard Fogelberg Topeka

Norway grade school tour visits local rock collection and buffalo park

Mr and Mrs Dean Hobelmann Mrs Helen Beck Cecil Dickerhoff Dean Brewer Leslie Tate Lois Erickson and Mrs Maurice Benson accompanied Norway grade school children on a Friday tour. They visited Vic Erickson’s rock collection at the Vic Erickson home and viewed the buffalo at the park before stopping at Vernon Erickson’s home where they were treated to watermelon.

Dean Hobelmann Helen Beck Cecil Dickerhoff Dean Brewer Leslie Tate Lois Erickson Maurice Benson Norway Vic Erickson Vic’s Vernon Erickson

Mrs. Lee Beltis Visits Haddam Mother Monday

Mrs. Lee Beltis of Haddam visited her mother, Mrs. Fred Evert, Monday afternoon.

Lincoln visitors stay with Hickson and Peterson kin

Mr and Mrs Marion Stolander and Janet of Lincoln Nebraska are spending the week with Mr and Mrs Carl Hickson and Bill, Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and other relatives.

Marion Stolander Janet Lincoln, Nebr Carl Hickson Bill Carl Peterson

Dinner Guests From Lincoln Guests Of Local Families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill included Mr and Mrs Marlon Stolander and aJnet with Mr and Mrs Vern Hanson and daughters all of Lincoln Neb. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family.

Carl Erickson Bill Marlon Stolander aJnet Vern Hanson Lincoln Nebr Carl Peterson Harold Swanson

GUR 1957 Honor Roll Subscriptions List

New and renewal subscriptions received this past week include Paul A. Nelson Overland Park Natha Gann new George Suttn Norway Emerson Gritten Republic C E Reed new Art Wallin Courtland Ted Maupin new Albert Moe new.

Paul A. Nelson Overland Park Natha Gann George Suttn Norway Emerson Gritten Republic C. E. Reed Art Wallin Courtland Ted Maupin Albert Moe

Sorosis Study Club Luncheon Highlights Fall Styles

The Sorosis Study club met September 2 with a Roundup theme. Guests viewed ceramic slippers silk scarves fall fabrics and jewelry. Mrs McDonald announced yearbooks and future programs while new members were introduced and a closing song was sung.

Sorosis Study Club Joseph McDonald McDonald H. W. Reece Albert Jackson George Cardwell Sara Linn Reece Belleville Mary Stewart E. E. Conzelman Richard Larson Richard Rockey

Couple Visits Mrs Williams In Ellenville Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Frank Williams who is in the Ellenville Hospital She entered the hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Robert Doctor Frank Williams Elleville Hospital

Straad Couple Leave for California Las Vegas Visit

Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad departed Sunday morning for a two week trip to visit relatives in California and Las Vegas Nevada.

Jerry Straad California Las Vegas Nev

Mrs Olga Hugos and Guests Visit Mrs Edith Forsberg

Mrs Olga Hugos and Gladys, Mrs Gunda Larsen, Mrs Ad Olson and Miss Blanche Hageman were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mrs Edith Fors berg.

Olga Hugos Gladys Gunda Larsen Ad Olson Blanche Hageman Edith Forsberg

Fischer Family Gatherings Across Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Harry Fischer and Dale of Republic Mr and Mrs Gene Fischer and Brenda of Byron Neb and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Livy Fischer and Karen of Hastings Neb

Harry Fischer Dale Republic Gene Fischer Brenda Byron Nebr Edward Forsberg Livy Fischer Karen Hastings

Lincoln couple visits Mrs Forsberg Sunday afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peterson of Lincoln Nebraska called on Mrs Elith Forsberg Sunday afternoon.

Richard Peterson Lincoln, Nebr Elith Forsberg

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson Visit Stafiford Family

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Janice were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafiford.

Paul Fredrickson Janice Andrew Stafiford

Kirk Family Visits Glenwood Freed Home

Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirk and their baby visited Finday evening at the Glenwood Freed home, sharing a family moment in town.

Glenn Kirk Baby Finday Glenwood Freed Home

Barleens and guests visit Clarence Gile home

The report notes moves to Manhattan for Mr Kirk starting at K State. It lists Thursday evening guests including Mr and Mrs George Barleen and Mr and Mrs Maxie Barleen at the Clarence Gile residence. Sunday visitors at the same home include Mrs Bertha Larsen and several Larsen and Rogers families.

George Barleen Maxie Barleen Clarence Gile Bertha Larsen Glenn Larsen Freddie J. E. Rogers Jens Stensons Will Harry Glle

Hanson couple visits Albert Hanson home near Randall

Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson spent Sunday at the Albert Hanson residence near Randall.

Mrs Lars Hanson Albert Hanson Near Randall

Visit at Clarence Gile Home by Mr and Mrs Glenn Larsen

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larsen called on Wednesday evening at the Clarence Gile residence.

Mrs Glenn Larsen Clarence Gile

Last Week Callery Names Gile Relatives in Notices

Last week callery of Mrs. Clarence Gile listed multiple relatives and friends including Mrs. Arnold J. Perry Ann Mrs. Edward Forsberg Mrs. Francis Cornett Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Tallent Harry L. Gile Rev. Richard Wilke Mrs. Irvin Currie Mr. and Mrs W. L. Gile and Mrs. Pat Sandell.

Clarence Gile Arnold J. Perry Ann Edward Forsberg Francis Cornett Forrest Tallent Harry L. Gile Richard Wilke Irvin Currie W. L. Gile Pat Sandell

Cardwell Guests Stay Overnight With Topeka Family

Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and afmily of Topeka.

Charley Cardwell Mrs Artie Cardwell Topeka

Mr and Mrs Freed Visit Deshler Neb Hosts

Mr and Mrs Charles Freed were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs William Pohlmann and Erma of Deshler Nebraska.

Charles Freed Wm. Pohlmann Erma Deshler, Neb

Scandia Football Schedule and 1957 Roster Listed

The Scandia high school football schedule shows games against Republic Cawker City Burr Oak Jewell City Jamestown Courtland Simpson Randall with home and away statuses. The released roster lists players by name, class, and weight under Coach Duane Trauer, including seniors Hilton Hammer and Larry Thomas and juniors Gene Hammer and Rodger Larson.

Republic Cawker City Burr Oak Jewell City Jamestown Courtland Simpson Randall Lst Duane Trauer Scandia Dick Milner Alan Kirk Alan Ward Hilton Hammer Robert Boswell Jim Muth Mike Cady Larry Thomas Loren Hammer, Jr Eugene Lervold, Jr Larry Jensen Gene Hammer Soph Gary Reed Ronnie Odell Larry Newcomb Charles Robbins Jon Erickson Dean Milner Bob Isaacson Rodger Larson Larry Larson Robert Currie Harvey Fogelberg Dick Anderson

Sophomore Class Elects Officers For Upcoming Year

The sophomore class held its annual election of officers last week. New officers include Gary Reed president Gene Hammer vice president Ronald Odell secretary Beverly McBride treasurer and Paul Osborn reporter.

Supt. Quantic Hilton Hammer Janice Erickson Janet Cardwell Carol Fogelberg Liz McBride Rose Williams Jo Ann Hall Larry Thomas Loren Hammer Jeannette Isaacson Iris Gary Reed Gene Hammer Ronald Odell Beverly McBride Paul Os‘born

Freshman Class Elects Officers And Members

The freshman class comprises 23 students with 12 girls and 11 boys. Elected last week were Jim Erickson as president, Helen Nyström as secretary, and Jane Hay as treasurer.

Jim Erickson Helen Nystrom Jane Hay

Social Security Office Visit Planned for Belleville

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on September 18. Residents seeking information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Social Security Administration Belleville

Gile Farm Sale Set for September 16 at Scandia Area

Mr and Mrs Clarence L Gile announce a Clean Up Farm Sale for Monday September 16 at their farm 30 miles east of the Scandia Schoolhouse. Sale begins at 1 15 p m with Evert and Sallman as auctioneers. Machinery and miscellaneous items featured.

Clarence L. Gile Scandia Evert and Sallman

Topeka Visitors Join Suttons for Sunday

Miss Myrna Sutton and Ed Small of Topeka spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Sutton.

Myrna Sutton Ed Small Topeka Mrs George Sutton

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Clark of Marysville

Mr and Mrs Jean Clark of Marysville announce the birth of a son Brian Joel on August 31. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm Clark of Scandia. Sunday guests at the Horkmans Wayne include Mr and Mrs W E Cooper Mr and Mrs Will Morley and several others.

Jean Clark Marysville Brian Joel Wm. Clark Scandia W. E. Cooper Will Morley Goldie Jones Minnie Allen Maurice Fate Dennis Horkman Wayne

Michael Cady Attends Sunday Supper at Cady Residence

Michael Cady was a Sunday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Cady, sharing a family gathering at their home.

Michael Cady John Cady

Miss Janet Cardwell Visited Grandmother Overnight

Miss Janet Cardwell spent Saturday night as a guest of her grandmother Mrs Agnes Cardwell.

Janet Cardwell Agnes Cardwell

Mrs Anna Hohman Visits With Mrs Agnes Cardwell

Mrs Anna Hohman visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Agnes Cardwell. The two residents chatted and shared tea during the domestic social hour at their home.

Anna Hohman Agnes Cardwell

Rasmussen Family Guests In Lincoln Visit

Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln Nebraska were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice.

Junior Rasmussen Lincoln, Nebr Neal Cady Alice

Cardwells and Browns Visit Families Near Beloit

Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and family near Beloit. They all visited Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City in the afternoon.

Homer Cardwell Eugene Brown, Jr Beloit Jack Thull Cawker City

Lincoln families noted in local social notices

Mrs Neal Cady and Alice listed as relatives of Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and Charla appear in the same social roundup.

Bill Clark Spends Weekend with Mrs Clark and Billy

Bill Clark, employed at Ullys, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Clark and their son Billy, according to local social notes.

Bill Clark Ulyss's Mrs. Clark Billy

Berggrens and Tingstroms Return From Washington Vacation

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom returned home Sunday evening from a four weeks vacation trip to Washington where they visited relatives They also called on Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman at Corvallis Creek and Mr and Mrs Tony Reed at Oakland California.

Grant Berggren Ray Tingstrom Washington Charles Hohman Corvallis Cre Tony Reed Oakland Calif

Evelyn Hohman and company visit Corvallis couple

Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark of Republic and Mrs Anna Hohman left Saturday morning for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Charles Horman of Corvallis Oregon.

Evelyn Hohman Kansas City Vic Brown Mark Anna Hohman Charles Horman Corvallis Ore

Minnie AndersonAttends Family Picnic Dinner at Courtland Park

Mrs Minnie Anderson attended a family picnic dinner in Courtland Park on Sunday with relatives and neighbors enjoying a sunny afternoon gathering.

Minnie Anderson Courtland Park

Mrs Appel and friends host Sunday guests in Kansas City

Mrs. Harry Appel of Kansas City, Mrs. Frank Isaacson, Mrs. Tekla Brown and Mrs. Rollie Canfield were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona.

Harry Appel Kansas City Frank Isaacson Tekla Brown Rollie Canfield Vernon Smith Ramona

Walter Boyles Host Steak Supper With Family Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette entertained with a steak supper Friday evening to Rev. and Mrs. George Nielson Mr. and Mrs. George Larson Larry and Lorraine Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and Hilton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tuley Debra and Lois Ann and Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family.

Walter Boyles Lynette George Nielson George Larson Larry and Lorraine Carl Hammer Hilton Kenneth Tuley Debra Lois Ann Don Larson

Gift of ruler and T square from Reece Construction Co

The narrator notes receiving a ruler and T square from the Reece Construction Company after stating 10 000 numbers were a lot of numbers when counted by twos.

Reece Construction Company

Seventh and Eighth Grade Class Roster Highlights

The 7th grade list includes Emil Milner Deanna Cady Pat Rockey Judy Thompson Janice Forsberg Tommy Freed Roger Freed Virginia Corbin Danny Thompson Cheryl Larson and Reggy Erickson. The 8th grade roster covers Carl Reece Pamela Anderson John Odell Pat Brown Dora Moss Douglas Modlin John Ny Lund Betty Johnson Charles Robbins and Diane Perry. Several students earned perfect spelling scores last week: Pat Brown John Ny Lund John Odell Judy Thompson and Peggy Erickson.

Emil Milner Deanna Cady Pat Rockey Judy Thompson Janice Forsberg Tommy Freed Roger Freed Virginia Corbin Danny Thompson Cheryl Larson Reggy Erickson Carl Reece Pamela Anderson John Odell Pat Brown Dora Moss Douglas Modlin John Nylund Betty Johnson Charles Robbins Diane Perry Peggy Erickson

Southwestern Bell Open House At Scandia September 19 20

Southwestern Bell Telephone announces open house events in Scandia on September 19 and 20. W L Ginn says tours run 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m with guides explaining switching and voice transport equipment. Exhibits include solar battery coaxial cable and early television tech. Light refreshments provided. overflow activities held at First Methodist Church.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Scandia W. L. Ginn Scandia Telephone Ginn First Methodist Church

Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Elect Officers for October Install

The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club held a September 2 meeting electing officers including Ronald Odell as President and Richard Mikesell as Vice President. Other posts covered were Secretary Treasurer Maudie Hallack Reporter Rex Freed Council Member Judy Freed Pianist Eva West Recreation Leader Sharom Freed and Gary Reed Parliamentarian Kenny Swhercinsky.

Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club Ronald Odell Richard Mikesell Maudie Hallack Rex Freed Judy Freed Eva West Sharom Freed Gary Reed Kenny Swhercinsky Ronald Odel Charles McEwen Prince of Paris Bill Hallack John Odell

OES Meeting Notes From Scandia Chapter No 481

Scandia Chapter No 481 of OES met September 3 with Mrs. R E L Cooper presiding. District meeting set for November 1 at Narka and the Worthy Grand Matron of Kansas will visit November 20. Points of the Star honored. next meeting September 17 to honor Past Matrons and Patrons Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson with refreshments served by committees.

Scandia OES R. EL Cooper Narka Kansas Albert Jackson

MYF Honors Officers and Stage Drama at Church

On Sunday September 8 the MYF held a busy day beginning with installation of new officers during church. A 4:00 scavenger hunt ran to 5:30 followed by a 6:00 service and 6:30 family supper in the basement. A short drama Christ Above All was presented with Carol Fogelberg Beverley McBride Carole Ann Nystrom Mike Stansberry and Dick Milner listed as players and Bert Nelson Elizabeth McBride as advisors. Afterward the congregation prayed at the altar.

MYF Christ Carol Fogelberg Beverley McBride Carole Ann Ny~strom Mike Stansberry Dick Milner Bert Nelson Elizabeth McBride

RAR Club Meets at Republic Home on Monday

Mrs Vic Berggren hosted the RAR club at her Republic residence Monday afternoon with seven members and one guest present. The gathering featured conversation and bridge play followed by refreshments served by the hostess.

Vic Berggren Republic RAR

Amana Group Meets at Lutheran Church Parlors

Mrs. Wilbert Hall Mrs. Victor Carlson and Mrs. Carl Norgard hosted the Amana Group at the Lutheran church parlors Friday afternoon. The gathering opened with group singing scripture and prayer led by Rev George Nielson. A short program followed then a lunch was served and the afternoon ended with quilting.

Wilbert Hall Victor Carlson Carl Norgard Amana Lutheran Church George Nielson Frank Lervold Anjeasnette Isaacson

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