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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1951

Page

4

Rainy Sundays Trim Attendance at Local Church Booth Festival

The Methodist Youth Fellowship thanks all for help in the booth festival despite two rainy Sundays. Judges rated items on valuation neatness and theme with one first place and two honorable mentions including Scandia. 15 attended Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11 with youth fellowship at 6:30 and choir practice Thursday at 8.

Joseph Johnson Chris Nelson Methodist Youth Fellowship Scandia

Amana Lutheran Church Announces Services and Dorcas Meeting

The Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor N H Pearson offers Sunday School and Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. A Dorcas Society meeting is planned for Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the church parlor with hostesses listed as Mrs Donald Larson, Mrs George C Larson, Mrs Norman Sankey and Mrs Ada Aspgren.

Ralley The Missionary Society Ladies Aid Room Vernon Swansom Dorcas Society Donald Larson George C.larson Norman Sankey Ada Aspegren

Dinner honors Warren Gunter family guests in Rex Ward home

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the Rex Ward home in honor of Warren Gunter and his sons from Los Angeles California. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gunter Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gunter and Parlee Gunter.

Rex Ward Warren Gunter Allen Gunter Allen Mariann Parlee Gunter

Visiting Families Attend Local Fair as Tingstroms Travel

Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom spent the last of the week visiting Mr and Mrs Troxal Mellinger and their daughters at Fopeka and also attended the Fair.

Ray .Tingstrom Troxal Mellinger Fopeka

Probate notices and street vacating in Scandia Kansas 1951

Notices in Scandia Journal detail probate hearings for Ernest Fulcomer and appointment of Ralph G Moe and Joe N Wood as administrators with will annexed for Walter C Preble. Also public notice of Ordinance 255 vacating part of Water Street from Seventh Street center line southward, effective upon publication.

Ernest Fulcomer Scandia Kansas Ralph G. Moe Belleville Scandia Journal State of Kansas Republic Republic County Walter C. Preble Joe N. Wood Frank G. Spurney Seciion Water Street Seventh Street

Scandia OKs Expansion of City Limits in 1951 Ordinance

The Scandia Journal reports Ordinance No. 256 enlarging the corporate territory of Scandia Kansas. It adds tracts in Township 3 Range 4 Republic County and a portion of Kansas Street to the city limits, detailing precise boundaries and street lines as requested by property owners.

Scandia Journal Scandia Kansas Republic County Section 9 Kansas Street Kansas Avenue

Ordinance description and local social notices mixed

The document contains a detailed property description and ordinance enactment noting Sections and street lines, followed by a series of social visit notes. Residents and families such as Paul Fredrickson, John Fredrickson, Charley Berggren, and various Gunter and Larson relatives are listed with weekend and birthday gatherings in Scandia and nearby towns.

Birthday party honors Mr. Anderson in family gathering

Sunday evening hosts Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and Marilyn hosted a birthday anniversary party. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and sons and Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family.

Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Mr. Anderson Roy Thomas Don Thomas Glenn Currie

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson Host Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Donald Runft in a social visit.

Joe N. Johnson Mrs Donald Runft

Social visits spread across Salina and Manhattan

A string of Sunday through Monday visits links Salina families with neighbors in Manhattan and Lawrence. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Hobson Patty and David, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobson Lesley and Ralph Rasmussen, and many others, culminating in a basket dinner in Manhattan and a Lawrence visit for Eldine and Aunt Carlson’s group.

Wyman Hobson Patty David Salina L. L. Hobson Larry Harry Willis Abilene C. H. West Eva Louise Milo Johnson H. I. Johnson Manhattan Jack Bower Allan E. C. Carroll Lawrence Mrs. Bower Carlson Eldine Kansas State College

Mrs. C. E. Erickson Visits With Andy Thompson Family

Mrs. C. E. Erickson and her children spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Andy Thompson, sharing time and conversation in a neighborly call.

C. E. Erickson Andy Thompson

Hilma Carlson Visiting Carlson Home

Hilma Carlson of Kackley is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson.

Hilma Carlson Kackley Mrs John Carlson

Local Family Dinner At Stoltzenbergs Home

Mr and Mrs Rusell DeWitt and Judy attended a family dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elden Stoltzenberg and family. Maurice Medlin and children and Mr and Mrs Vernon Wright enjoyed a fish supper Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Nylund, Johnny and Jimmy.

Maurice Medlin Vernon Wright John Nylund Johnny Jimmy

Johnson Family Joins Scott City Visit

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson with David left Tuesday morning for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and family at Scott City.

Aaron Johnson Glenn Johnson David Harold Johnson Scott City

Mrs Wilbur Zener Spends Monday With Mrs Carl Peterson

Mrs Wilbur Zener spent Monday with Mrs Carl Peterson in a social visit reported by local neighbors.

Wilbur Zener Carl Peterson

Mr and Mrs DeWitt and Judy Visit Jensen Family

Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Jensen.

Russell DeWitt Judy John Jensen

Mrs W A Johnson Visits Salina Relative Friends

Mrs W A Johnson of Salina is visiting relatives and friends here for a few days.

Salina

Weekend and Sunday Dinner Guests at Local Homes

Fort Riley Pvt Floyd Eggens spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family. Sunday dinner guests included Pvt Floyd Eggens and Joseph Melbus LaVern and Harold. Monday dinner guests at Warren Johnsons were Mrs Harry Appel Elmer Aberg and Theodore Anderson and Thorval.

Pvt Floyd Eggens Fort Riley Mrs Elmer Melby Elmer Melby Joseph Melbus LaVern Harold Warren Johnson Harry Appel Elmer , Aberg Theodore Anderson Thorval

Mrs Etta Nystrom Visits With Mrs Emily Willis

Mrs Etta Nystrom visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Emily Willis and Mrs Alice Cahill, sharing time and conversation in a neighboring home.

Etta Nystrom Emily Willis Alice Cahill

Birthday Gatherings Highlight Swanson Family Names

Thursday card party was hosted at the homes of Mrs. John Swanson and Mrs. Ellen Day in honor of Mrs. Swanson's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson and Allen, Mrs. Irving Isaacson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Isaacson and Valjean, Mrs. Vic Erickson, Mrs. Olive Isaacson, Alex Othberg, Darrell Standley, Mr. and Mrs. Carr Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swanson and Dentig, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson. They visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dude Marshail.

John Swanson Ellen Day

Glendale visitor joins sister for extended stay

Mrs. Ellen McKenzie of Glendale California arrived Monday evening for an extended visit with her sister Mrs. Will Kallman and Mr. Kallman. Hilma Anderson of Belleville is spending a few days with Ida Isaacson.

Ellen McKenzie Glendale Calif Will Kallman Mr. Kallman Hilma Anderson Belleville Ida Isaacson

Johnsons Host Guests for Friday Supper

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and their daughters.

Harry Nelson Jamestown Joe N. Johnson Rolla Thompson Dean Johnson

Melby and Methus Return From Kansas City Trip

Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and Joseph Methus drove to Kansas City on Sunday evening Mrs Methus who had been in the hospital there returned home with them Monday evening.

Elmer Melby Joseph Methus Kansas City Methus

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