Scandia Gets New Post Office Equipment
The Post Office Department installed new equipment in Scandia Kansas creating a modern look with blonde oak front and brass boxes valued about ten thousand dollars Lloyd E Sievert of Olathe led the installation last week and the back shop remains oak with iron supports patrons adjust to new box layouts and locks.
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Scandia
Post Office
Kansas
Lloyd E. Sievert
Olathe
P.O. Department
Big Ed Johnson Joins Night Passage Film Cast
Former Colorado governor and U S senator Big Ed Johnson will play a rail telegrapher in Universal-International’s Night Passage alongside star Audie Murphy. Johnson, born near Scandia, previously worked as a railroad telegrapher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ed” Johnson
U. S
Colorado
Universal - International
Audie Murphy
Big Ed
Labor
Scandia
Garman Family Reunion Held in Republic in 1957
The 27th annual Garman reunion gathered in Republic on September 15 1957 with attendance down due to illness. Family members listed include Robert Garman Newcastle Wyoming Newell Garman Carlile Wyoming Bertha Miller Riverton Wyoming and many others from Nebraska Missouri and Wyoming. Plans for next year suggest a repeat gathering likely in Hardy Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garman
Republic
Robert Garman
Newcastle
Wyo
Newell Garman
Carlile
Bertha Miller
Riverton
Wye
Ben Garman
Holyoke
Cole
Ivan
Maude Shellhase
Neosha
Mark
Phyllis Oliphant
Jeff
Hoisington
Dwight
Lorene Kirkpatrick
Cynthia Jo
White
Scandia HDU Meets With Craft Lesson and Elections
The Scandia HDU met on September 11 with Mrs. Leslie Cady present. Ten members answered roll call as Mrs. Hugh Modlin led a Traff ic Safety roll call. After business, attendees enjoyed a craft lesson. Officers were elected for the new year and lunch was served before adjourning to meet October 9 with Mrs. Lores Florell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Hdu
Leslie Cady
Hugh Modlin
Lores Florell
Auxiliary Met September 6 With Officer Installations
American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with seven members. Installation of officers occurred and committee chairs were named for programs including Americanism, Child Welfare, Civil Defense, and Publicity. A coffee tour is planned for October 9 at Scandia. Next meeting September 25 at 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Wm. Wilson
Clarence Aspegren
Dale Sanderson
Homer Cardwell
Scandia
Republic
Formosa
Ralph Rasmussen
Charles Cardwell
George Cardwell
Duaine Greenalade
Emer Larsen
H. Cardwell
Anjeanette Isaacson
Popp
Hugh Modlin
Allen Gunter
New and Renewal Subscriptions List for Week
The record notes new and renewal subscriptions received in the past week for Adolph Nelson Belleville Carroll Anderson Labon Marshall Mrs Wesley Newcomb.
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Adolph Nelson
New
Belleville
Carrol Anderson Labon Marshall
Wesley Newcomb
PTA Meeting Slated at High School Auditorium
The PTA will meet in the high school auditorium on Monday night September 23 at 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P T. A
REP County Council To Meet In Belleville Church
The 32nd semi annual Republics County Council session will convene at the Belleville Methodist church in October with the theme Portrait of Fou. Executive committee members gathered September 16 at the George Faulkner home to map the program.
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Republics County Council
Methodist
Belleville
George Faulkner
Fou
N. J. Habiger
W. W. Aspegren
Homer Cardwell
Republic
Dean Walker
Courtland
Neil Kalivoda
Agenda
Ivan Bergstrom
Kackley
John Dart
Clark and Isaacson families visit Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark and Judy of Grand Island Nebraska and Mrs Mae Isaacson spent from Friday to Monday in Kansas City visiting Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson and Chuck. Mr Clark also attended the Midwest Advertisers Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Clark
Judy
Grand Island
Nebr
Mae Isaacson
Kansas City
Emil Isaacson
Chuck
Dinner honors 84th birthday of Mrs Anna Hammer
Mr and Mrs Walter Darlington hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mrs Anna Hammer s 84th birthday. Guests included Mrs E M Eastvedt Mr and Mrs M L Larson Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer Mrs Karen Ross Clarice Mr and Mrs Porter Hammer Mr and Mrs Rudolph Johnson and Barbara and Beth Barleen of Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Darlington
Anna Hammer
E. M. Eastvedt
M. L. Larson
Alfred Hammer
Karen Ross
Clarice
Porter Hammer
Rudolph Johnson
Barbara
Beth Barleen
Waterville
Waterville Residents Host Mrs Berleen and Guests
Mrs Lloyd Berleen and Beth and Mrs Glenn Larson of Waterville were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M L Larson. Beth returned home with them after spending the past week with her grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Tholstrup
Wichita
Reuben Johnson
Lloyd Berleen
Beth
Glenn Larson
Waterville
M. L. Larson
Mrs. Larson
Lovewell Dam Sunday Outing for Four Couples
Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and Mr and Mrs Charles H Freed spent Sunday afternoon at Lovewell Dam enjoying a quiet outing and afternoon leisure by the water.
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Carl Reece
Charles H. Freed
Lovewell Dam
Erickson Family Honors J D Pickel With 4th Birthday
Mr and Mrs O W Erickson and family visited Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family on Friday evening to honor J D Pickel s fourth birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Erickson
Wayne Pickel
J. D. Pickel
Mr and Mrs Harold Steele Visit Wayne Pickel Family
Mr and Mrs Harold Steele were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Pickel and family, joining them for a social visit.
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Harold Steele
Mrs
Wayne Pickel
Wilmer Bruett and Anton Ofstad Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Wilmer Bruett of Atchinson and Anton Ofstad of Norway were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie.
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Wilmer Bruett of
Atchinson
Anton Ofstad
Norway
George Christie
Mrs Berggren and Paula Visit Mrs Berggren Tuesday
Mrs Clarence Berggren and Paula of Republic and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and boys spent Tuesday with Mrs Grant Berggren.
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Clarence Berggren
Paula
Republic
Glenn Scrivner
Grant Berggren
Birthday party honors anniversaries at Norgard home
A birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard honored their anniversaries last Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Jensen Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy Mr and Mrs H K Johnston and girls and C A Williamson.
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Lars Norgard
John Jensen
Lester Simpson
Russell DeWitt
Judy
H. K. Johnston
C. A. Williamson
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt Visited Grant Berggreß Home
Friday evening guests Mr Don Burandt and Mrs Burandt visited the home of Grant Berggreß. The social call appears in a local society note reflecting community ties and courtesy.
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Mrs
Don Burandt
Grant Berggreß
Ern Rigging and W H Berger Visit Concordia Clinic
Ern Rigging and W H Berger arrived in Concordia on Friday for routine medical checkups at the local clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Rigging
W. H. Berger
Concordia
Clinic
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson Visit Russell Anderson Home
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson were Saturday evening guests at the Russell Anderson home, sharing a social visit and time with the family.
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Mrs
Chester Anderson
Rusesll Anderson
Birthday party honors Mrs Nondorf’s anniversary at Belleville
Mr and Mrs John Jensen and Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson attended a birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf in Belleville Friday evening honoring Mrs Nondorf s anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jensen
Lester Simpson
Clare Nondorf
Belleville
Mrs Clarence Haser and Mrs Joe WN Johnson Visit
Mrs Clarence Haser and Mrs Joe WN Johnson were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs Russell Anderson.
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Clarence Haser
Joe WN. Johnson
Russell Anderson
Concordia Couples Visit Honor Mrs Naslund Birthday
Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden and Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson with Roger Pamela and Paula Anderson visited Mrs John Fredrickson and Mrs Ebba Naslund on Sunday afternoon to honor Naslund s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Linden
Russell Anderson
Roger
Pamela
Paula Anderson
Concordia
John Fredrickson
Ebba Naslund
Naslund
Scandia High School Football Opens Season in Republic
Scandia public school activities report fall football prep for the Flying Swedes led by Coach Duane Trauer. First practice under lights, then light Thursday session. game Friday at Republic with 7 30 p m kickoff. Also news on staff dinner, FFA activities, library acquisitions, and student class notes across grades 3 through 8.
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Duane Trauer
Republic
Wheel and Earth Facts Highlight First Grade Learning
In first grade the class discussed safety to and from school and how wheels aid movement. Second grade explored Earth facts and now examines how wheels and ramps ease work. Perfect spelling papers honored V Florell D Gile P Hallgren D Larson J Nylund J Odell K Pollock B Tedrow.
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Vickie Florell
Duane Gile
Patty Hallgren
Dickie, Larson
Maurice Lervold
Jimmy Nylund
Janicie Odell
Karen Pollock
Betty Jo Tedrow
David
Mrs. Algor Anderson Attends Dinner With Nielsons
Mrs. Algor Anderson was a Tuesday dinner guest of Rev. and Mrs. George Nielson, an informal social note from the community news.
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Algor Anderson
George Nielson
Hobson Family Hosts Sunday Supper
Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson hosted Sunday evening supper for Mr and Mrs L L Hobson and their family.
A Fare-Size Ear of Corn Attracts Attention
Vernon Erickson displayed a unusually large ear of irrigated corn measuring a little over 14 inches and weighing 1 lb 9 oz in the window. The find suggests two or three ears per stock could yield plenty of corn. Mrs Maudie Farrell and Mrs Minnie Farrell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and family.
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Vernon Erickson
Maudie Farrell
Minnie Farrell
Bill Farrell
Community Guests Share Weekend Visits Across Town
Mrs John Van Gundy was a Monday dinner guest of Dr and Mrs B Porter Ahrens. Rev and Mrs George Nileson Dr and Mrs B Porter Ahrens and Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family spent Sunday evening at Lovewell Dam.
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John van Gundy
Mrs. B .Porter Ahrens
George Nileson
B. Porter Ahrens
Arnold J. Perry
Lovewell Dam
Social Evening Guests at Cardwell Home
Mr and Mrs Max Conzelman and Mr and Mrs Larry Meyers were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Cardwell.
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Max Conzelman
Larry Meyers
Charles Cardwell
Visits Among Kansas City and Belleville Residents
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mrs Harry Appel of Kansas City visited Mr and Mrs Bert Barrett of Belleville on Saturday evening. Mrs Ollie Isaacson and Mrs Ralph Bailey visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson. Last week callers of Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson included Mrs Edna Muth Mr and Mrs Charles Othberg of Fort Collins Colo Mr and Mrs George Christie Mrs Earl Mammil Bill Vandeveer Marvin Humphrey and Noble Isaacson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
Harry Appel
Kansas City
Bert Barrett
Belleville
Ollie Isaacson
Ralph Bailey
Charles Peterson
Edna Muth
Charles Othberg
Fort Collins
Colo
George Christie
Earl Mammil
Bill Vandeveer
Marvin Humphrey
Noble Isaacson
Mrs Algor Anderson Arrives Home From Topeka Visit
Mrs Algor Anderson returned Saturday from a week’s stay at the Oscar Swanson home in Topeka.
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Algor Anderson
Oscar Swanson
Topeka
Mrs Olga Hugos Visits Mrs Algot Anderson
Mrs Olga Hugos spent Sunday afternoon and evening with Mrs Algot Anderson, sharing time at their home and catching up on family news.
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Olga Hugos
Algot Anderson
Mrs. Lloyd Nelson Attends Sunday Dinner Visit
Mrs. Lloyd Nelson was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson in a local social note detailing a family visit.
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Lloyd Nelson
Hans Nelson
Mrs. Lloyd Nelson Visits Hobsons for Monday Supper
Mrs. Lloyd Nelson was a Monday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hobson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nelson
Larry Hobson
Sunday Evening Guests at Harold Larson Home
Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer were Sunday evening guests at the Harold Larson home.
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Mrs
Harley Shaffer
Harold Larson
Mrs Appl and Isaacson visit Concordia Sunday
Mrs. Harry Appel of Kansas City and Mrs. Frank Isaacson visited Mrs. Carl Isaacson of Concordia Sunday afternoon.
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Harry Appel
Kansas City
Frank Isaacson
Carl Isaacson
Concordia
Birthday celebration honors Mrs Isaacson at Isaacson home
Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and El vera were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson in honor of Mrs Isaacson s birthday anniversary.
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Anton Nelson
Elvera
Frank Isaacson
Mrs. Isaacson
Local Family Names Celebrate With Extended Guests
Mrs. George Rockey and family hosted relatives Mr. Archie Isaacson and Val Gene, along with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brant and Miss Loyal Jensen, for a social gathering.
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George Rockey
Archie Isaacson
Val- Gene
Bob Brant
Loyal Jensen
Larson Family Guests At Shaffer Home
Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and their family spent Monday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer at their home.
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Mrs. Allen Larson
Harley Shaffer
Den 2 Pack 232 Meets with Kit Carson Toys and Log Craft
On Thursday at Mrs. Harold Larson home the den gathered with six cub scouts and their mother. The meeting opened with the flag salute and a roll call of the Cub Scout Promise. Scouts examined Kit Carson Western sets and sawed logs for miniature log cabins. They formed a living circle for the cub scout prayer and shared popcorn served by the den mother. Denner for the month is Steven Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Harold Larson
Denner
Steven Cardwell
Emerson Mallorys Visit Friends in Scandia
Mr and Mrs Emerson Mallory of Concordia were visiting with friends in Scandia Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Emerson Mallory
Concordia
Scandia
Sunday Dinner Guests Share Time With Perry Family
Rev and Mrs George Nileson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family, sharing a meal and conversation in a neighborly visit.
Petersons Host Ralph Peterson in Denver Visit
Ralph Peterson of Denver spent Wednesday and Thursday with his mother Mrs. Ollie Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson.
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Ralph Peterson
Denver, Colo
Ollie Peterson
Carl Peterson
Belleville couple hosts Sunday guests at Isaacsonons
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Isaacson and Marsha of Belleville were Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Olive Isaacson and Mrs. Agnes Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Isaacson
Marsha
Belleville
Olive Isaacson
Agnes Bailey
Fort Collins Couple Visits Mrs Isaacson and Mrs Bailey
Mr and Mrs Charles Othberg of Fort Collins Colorado called on Mrs Olive Isaacson and Mrs Agnes Bailey Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Othberg
Fort Collins, Colo
Olive Isaacson
Agnes Bailey
Belleville supper at Annex Cafe entertained local guests
Mrs. Zenia Stofer hosted a supper at the Annex Cafe in Belleville Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles and Lynette, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, and Mrs. Ruby Berry.
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Zenia Stofer
Annex
Belle-ville
Walter Boyles
Lynette
Joseph Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Ruby Berry
Republic County Family Life Institute To Feature Noted Speakers
The sixth annual event runs September 25 and 26 in Belleville with focus on Youth and the Younger Citizens on the first day and Senior years on the second. Dr. D W Bittinger of McPherson College and Mrs. Bittinger headline sessions on Is Love Blind and Life Begins at 40. Mrs Paul Whitney and the Golden Anniversary club join Thursday Hobby Show and discussions for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Family Life Institute
D. W. Bittinger
McPherson College
Bittinger
Dr. Bittinger
Belleville High School
Paul Fahrbach
Belleville
Paul Whitney
Golden Anniversary Club
Whitney
Hobby Show Slated for September in Belleville
Hobby enthusiasts from North Central Kansas and South Central Nebraska are invited to enter collections in a September 26 show in Belleville. The Hobby Show, part of the Family Life Institute, is an annual event sponsored by Republic County civic and cultural groups with several prizes offered. Entries include leather work needlework paintings and woodwork and must be displayed on a card table provided by the entrant. Entry blanks are available from Mrs. Paul Fahrbach, Belleville, the show chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Suth
Nebraska
Belleville
Family Life Institute
Republic County
Paul Fahrbach
Berry Elkins Wedding Ties Berry and Elkins in Hebron
Miss Kay Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery Berry wed Howard Elkins Jr of Wakefield in Hebron Nebraska on Saturday September 7. The couple announced their marriage and plans for a future together.
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Kay Berry
Emery Berry
Howard Elkins, Jr
Wakefield
Hebron
Nebr
Triple L Club meets at Mrs Benny Lervold home
Mrs Benny Lervold hosted the Triple L club at her home on September 12 with 12 members present. After the business meeting pin ochle was played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs C A Johnson Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs Merle Haser and Mrs Ben Denoyer. A lunch followed and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Duaine Greenslade on September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lervold
Triple L
C. A. Johnson
Reuben Johnson
Merle Haser
Ben Denoyer
Duaine Greenslade
Girl Scouts Meeting Notes From Wednesday
Sixteen girls attended the Scout meeting Wednesday afternoon. The group played games including Lose Your Supper, reported by Mary Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Turner
Birthday Celebration Honoring Sam Greenslade
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and family of Cawker City, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and family, and Mrs. Agnes Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Sam
Jack Thull
Cawker City
Delbert Aspegren
Agnes Cardwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. D
Garman Family Reunion
Rous
AICI
Scandia School News
Burr Oak
Jewell City
Jamestown
Simpson
Randall
Scandia Public Schools
Scandia School Board
Scandia Ffa News
FFA
Library News
Sue Reece
Shirley Thompson
United States
Cheryl Larson
Pamela Anderson
John Odell
Diane Perry
Andy Thompson
Lynette Boyles
Rex Lewellyn
Gene Rockey
Lonsie Boman
Steven
Lola Sandell
Janet Pollick
Seward
Mark Rockwell
Miss Robison
L. L. Hobson
Berry - Elkins
Girl Scouts
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