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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

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Alan Ladd Stars in The McConnell Story at Princess Theatre

Warner Bros drama follows Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr from New England camp to Korea in a tale of aviation bravery and personal life. Alan Ladd stars as McConnell with June Allyson as Butch and James Whitmore as Ty Whitman. Film opens Saturday and Sunday September 22-23 with another feature to follow.

Capt Joseph McConnell, Jr Warner Bros McConnell Princess Theatre Alan Ladd June Allyson James Whitmore America New England Pvt Joe McConnell Korea Butch Ladd Mrs. McConnell Ty Whitman McConnells

Scandia HDU Met With Lesson On Ironing September Meet

The Scandia HDU met on September 12 with Mrs. Axel Jensen hosting. Eleven members answered roll call on the topic Schools of Appointed Countries, with one guest Mrs. Lora Dell Freed. Pat Sandell taught Ironing. recreation featured the Messiah record to be presented to Scandia Schools. Creed read. next meeting set for October 10 with Mrs. Edward Forsberg.

Scandia Hdu Axel Jensen Lora Dell Freed Pat Sandell Scandia HDU Edward Forsberg

September music month mark for American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 met September 11 at Mrs Duaine Greenslade with 10 members. Installation of officers occurred and a new year of auxiliary work was planned with chairmen appointed for Americanism Child Welfare Civil Defense Community Finance Legislation Music Publicity National Security Pan American Poppy Rehabilitation. Members will join the Membership committee and plan a carpet rag sewing session for blind veterans at the hospital on October 26 at the Legion Hall.

American Legion Auxiliary Américan Legion Auxiliary Duaine Greenslade Legion Ralph Rasmussen Charley Cardwell George Cardwell James Davis Dale Sanderson Clarence Strom Homer Cardwell National Security Ann Jeanette Isaacson Pan American Wm. Wilson Hugh Modlin Allen Gunter Legion Hall

Berggren and Farrel families hosted Don Burandt gathering

Thursday evening guests at the Don Burandt home included Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell Randy and Mrs Raymond Robbins and Cheryl.

Grant Berggren Bill Farrell Randy Raymond Robbins Cheryl Don Burandt

Belleville couple guests of Strombergs Friday

Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs George Stromberg.

Art Grueber Belleville George Stromberg

Weekend Guests From St Marys Visit Mr and Mrs Godfrey

Mr and Mrs Edwin Boman and Wddle of St Marys were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Godfrey along with Bogen family and Eni Boman.

Edwin Boman Wddle St. Marys Godfrey Bogen Family Eni] Boman

Honor Roll of Recent Subscriptions

The 1956 notice lists new and renewal subscriptions received last week including Elmer Van Nortwick of Republic.

Elmer van Nortwick Republic

P. T. A. to Meet September 24 at High School

The P. T. A. will gather Monday evening September 24 in the high school auditorium. The program features films supplied by the Forestry Fish and Game Commission of Kansas on wild life and conservation. This is the first P. T. A. meeting of the 1956 57 school year and all are welcome.

P.T. A Forestry, Fish and Game Commission State of Kansas

YWCA Y-Teen Joint Meeting Seeks Secret Theme

The YWCA and Y-Teen held a joint recognition service at the high school auditorium on September 10. Mrs. Reynold Nystrom led a prelude, followed by singing and flag salute, with Mrs. Richard Fogelberg as president conducting the business portion.

YWCA Reynold Nystrom Richard Fogelberg Y. W. Wimpy O. W. Erickson Axel Jensen WYCA Margaret Williams

Social notes listing visitors and callers

Callers of Mrs. Kenneth Tuley and Karla at the hospital and returning home include Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fischer of Hardy Nebr Mr. and Mrs. Wm Waite Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lervold Glenn and Janet Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Swearingen Dr. Paul Nelson Mrs. Carl Hammer Joyce and Hilton Mr and Mrs. Don Cox and Dana Mrs. Chester Anderson Mrs. Russell Anderson Mrs. Oscar Linden Mrs. Bert Haggman Mr. and Mrs. Vic Berggren Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Reece and girls Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and Sonia Ida Isaacson Mrs. Robert Lervold and Beth Mrs. Ralph Larson Marilyn and Lou Ann Mrs. Alice Hammer Mrs. Harold McDowell Mrs. C. W. Strom Mrs. Lee Loring Bette and Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frazier Mrs. LaVerne Lervold Mrs. Olga Hugos and Mrs. Reuben Johnson.

Kenneth Tuley Karla N. H. Pearson Ted Fischer Hardy Nebr Wm. Waite Russell Lervold Glenn Janet Glenn Swearingen Paul Nelson Carl Hammer Joyce Hilton Don Cox Dana Chester Anderson Russell Anderson

Sunday Guests Visit Mrs. Maggie Hohman Couple From Delphos

Sunday afternoon visitors at Mrs. Maggie Hohman's home included Mr and Mrs Robert Cook Mr and Mrs Hap Somers and Mrs Matilda Sommers all from Delphos.

Maggie Hohman Robert Cook Hap Somers Matilda Sommers Delphos

Davis and Stromberg Families Host Weekend Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis and their children were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stromberg, sharing a social visit at their home.

Jack Davis George Stromberg

Ellingson Family Dinner Held in Courtland Park

A Sunday basket dinner gathered relatives in Courtland park to honor Mr. and Mrs. George Ellingson of Conrad Montana. Attendees included Ed Jensen and Jim. Artie Jensen and family. Merlie Ellingson. George Freed and families. Harry McGregor and others from Courtland. Ray Burton of Belleville. Axel Jensen and sons from Scandia.

Courtland Park George Ellingson Conrad, Mont Ed Jensen Jim Artie Jensen Merlie Ellingson Republic George Freed Harry McGregor Courtland Ray Burton Belleville Axel Jensen Scandia

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Florell Observes With Guests

Sunday dinner and afternoon guests celebrated Mrs Florells birthday anniversary. Attending were Loren Florell and family, F J Palecek and Barbara Ann of Fairbury Nebraska, Aaron Carlson and Charles Monson of Kackley, Floyd Notanry and Ernest Freeman and Paul of Courtland, Bob Florell of David City, Nels Florell of Burr Oak, George Ellingson of Conrad Montana, Ed Jensen of Republic and Jerry Spencer of Fairbury Nebraska.

Bob Florell David City Nels Florell Burr Oak George Ellingson Conrad, Mont Ed Jensen Republic Jerry Spencer Fairbury Nebr

Calf Kicks Man, Injures Robert Lervold in Bailville Trip

Robert Lervold and Charles Robison were driving cattle home when a calf kicked Lervold in the face. He was treated at Belleville hospital with five stitches and is listed as in considerable pain but improving.

Robert Lervold Charles Robison Robert Belleville Hospital

Community Club Meeting Tonight at City Office

The Scandia Community club holds its regular meeting at the City Office building this Thursday September 20. Committees will be appointed for the Christmas season and other matters will be addressed.

Scandia Community Club

Scandia School News Freshmen and Juniors Host Activities

Scandia School reports freshmen settling in after high school start with English on parliamentary procedure and varied studies. Sophomores canning pears and plums, shop tool gag es, biology on essential elements, and English etiquette. Juniors sponsored a Friday night dance. Seniors sold ads for the annual. The Scandia Swedes meet Republican Friday night. Grade school visitors included several teachers and a birthday party for Marilyn Larson. Second graders took achievement tests this week and fifth and sixth graders achieved 100 in spelling. Fifth graders read poems and illustrated them with drawings. A new library series is used, and band hopefuls practice while some take lessons. Achievement tests were taken on Tuesday.

Linda Erickson Gary Freed Marilyn Johnson Bette Loring Jimmy Newcomb Deanell Reece Carla Robbins Katheryne Rockey Roger Freed Cheryl Larson Judy Thompson Danny Thompson Pat Rockey Peggy Erickson Emil Neilson Marcia Perry Tommie Freed

Thursday Guests At Mrs Cardwell's Home

Thursday dinner guests were Mrs. Minnie Anderson Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade. Afternoon visitors included Mrs. Joe N Johnson Mrs. N H Pearson Mrs. Lena Fogelberg and Mrs. Frank Lervold. The afternoon was spent in quilting.

Agnes Cardwell Minnie Anderson Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Joe N. Johnson N. H. Pearson Lena Fogelberg Frank Lervold

Dinner guests at Norris home include visiting families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville were Mr and Mrs Eli Rush of Arkansas City, Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith, Mrs Dean Sothers, Mrs Ada Aspergren and Mrs Minnie Anderson.

Clyde Norris Belleville Eli Rush Arkansas City Carrol Anderson Judith Dean Sothers Ada Aspergren Minnie Anderson

Rural Sherdahl HDU Meets For Home Defense Lesson

The Sherdahl HDU gathered September 11 at the home of Mrs. Homer Cardwell for a Civil Defense lesson on home protection and family care in rural America. Miss Betty Elliott of HIEKA attended as a guest and plans and standards were reviewed for the year with notes on upcoming events and projects.

America Charley Tuley Homer Cardwell Sherdahl Hdu Betty Elliott Hieka District 61 HDA Family Life Institute Advisory Council HEA HDU County Ten Oscar Odell Elsie Noble

Golden Wedding Club to Meet at Belleville Grade School

The Republic County Golden Wedding club will hold its annual meeting in Belleville on Saturday September 22 at the Belleville grade school building. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a potluck dinner at noon. All couples who celebrated a golden wedding in Republic county and have lived there are invited.

Republic County Golden Wedding Club Belleville

Notable Obituary Lineage from Cawker City Family

Mrs Delbert Aspegren and children listed with relatives including Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and their children of Cawker City along with Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspégren Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.

Delbert Aspegren Jack Thull Cawker City Clarence Aspégren Agnes Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Mr and Mrs Wo Skinner Dinner Guests in Munden

Mr and Mrs Wo Skinner of Mun den were Monday dinner guests of Mrs Oscar Odell and children.

Wo. Skinner of Munden Oscar Odell

Mrs Leonard Freed and Danny Visit Tuesday Morning

Mrs Leonard Freed and her guest Danny visited Tuesday morning with Mrs Oscar Odell in the local social circle.

Leonard Freed Danny Thesday Oscar Odell

Garst Families Visit Modlin Household Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Garst and children of Winona and Mrs Darrell Garst and boys of Strong City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and boys.

James Garst Winona Darrell Garst Strong City Hugh Modlin

Berggrens Visit Clarence Berggren Home in Republic

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited at the Clarence Berggren home in Republic last Tuesday evening according to local society notes.

Mrs Grant Berggren Clarence Berggren Republic

Sunday Supper Guests Share Evening With DeWitts

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and their children were Sunday evening visitors for supper with Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy.

Arlis White Russell DeWitt Judy

Birthday anniversaries honored at Isaacson home dinner

A family gathering and basket dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl Sunday celebrated September birth day anniversaries. Guests included Tekla Brown Marker Lindecrantz Linda Leon Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Staf ford Bernita Lloyd Brown Shirley Larry Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Danny Mary Ed Johnson Charles Gabrielson Lest er Ellen Johnson Connie Trace.

Frank Isaacson Carl Tekla Brown Marker Lindecrantz Linda Leon Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Shirley Larry Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat

Stafford Guests Visit Formoso Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stafford of Formoso.

Andrew Stafford E. J. Stafford Formoso

Belleville Couple Guests of Greenslades Thursday

Mr and Mrs B E Cox of Belleville were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade.

B. E. Cox Belleville Duaine Greenslade

Clay Center hosts Cady and Lewis for Sunday dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cady and Leon Lewis of Clay Center were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady and Alice.

Leslie Cady Leon Lewis Clay Center Neal Cady Alice

Mr and Mrs Danielson Guests of Mr and Mrs Christie

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie, enjoying an informal visit and conversation.

Kenneth Danielson George Christie

Mrs Mauda Goodwin Visits Rod Ney Dovel Family

Mrs Mauda Goodwin was a Friday afternoon guest of Mr and Mrs Rod ney Dovel, sharing a cordial visit at their home.

Mauda Goodwin Rodney Dovel

Misses Strom and Cline Family Visit Beloit Area

Misses Pearl and Alma Strom of Concordia and Mrs. Mabel Cline with Jo lene and Charles spent Saturday at the Eugene Brown home near Beloit.

Pearl Alma Strom Concordia Mabel Cline Jolene Charles Eugene Brown Beloit

Weekend Visit From Wm Clark With Mrs Clark And Billy

Wm Clark of Reece Construction Co spent the weekend with Mrs Clark and their son Billy, enjoying family time together.

Wm. Clark The Reece Construction Co Mrs. Clark Billy

Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg Spends Thursday with Sister

Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg of Republic spent Thursday with her sister Mrs Agnes Cardwell.

Amelia Kathrineberg of Republic Agnes Cardwell

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Danielson at Friday gathering

Friday evening guests honored Mrs. Danielson on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson Mr and Mrs Bill McClure Alan and Alana of Republic Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and Cynthia Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell Lola and Danny and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.

Elmer Danielson

Mrs Harold Anderson and Mrs Os car Odell Attend Fall Tea Meeting

Mrs Harold Anderson and Mrs Os car Odell spent Friday afternoon in Belleville attending a HDU committee meeting for the Fall Tea.

Harold Anderson Oscar Odell Belleville HDU

City Spent Weekend With Ada Aspegren and Relatives

The city spent the weekend in the company of Mrs. Ada Aspegren and other relatives, highlighting family ties and community gatherings.

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Visit Charley Cardwell

Sunday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade at the Charley Cardwell home for an informal gathering.

Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Charley Cardwell

Local Hosts Welcome Four Couples For Saturday Supper

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Laring and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and Janet joined Mr. and Mrs. Lyell Ocobock and Arla for a Saturday evening supper hosted by the Ocobocks.

Glen Laring Charley Cardwell Janet

Fairpury residents visit Monday morning

Mrs. Junior Cady and Merri Lou of Fairpury Nebraska visited Monday morning with Mr and Mrs Neal Cady.

Junior Cady Merri Lou Fairpury Nebr Neal Cady

Mrs Simpson's Sister Burned In Beloit Fire

Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson visited Beloit Saturday as Mrs Simp sons sister sustained severe facial and head burns while escaping a home fire and attempting to save clothing.

Lester Simpson Beloit Mrs. Simpson

Lincoln couple guests of Mrs Isaacson and Ida

Mr and Mrs Roy Westrick of Lincoln Nebraska were Sunday morning guests of Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida, sharing a quiet visit and refreshments.

Roy Westrick Lincoln, Nebr Albertina Isaacson Ida

Local Belleville Couple Acknowledged in Social Note

A brief social item notes Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blakeley of Belleville in a community round up. The snippet highlights their status as residents and their inclusion in local society references.

Cardwell Guests Share Sunday Visit in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell were Sunday afternoon guests at the Raymond Cardwell home in Belleville in a brief social note.

Mrs Charley Cardwell Raymond Cardwell Belleville

Sunday Household Visit List of Local Guests

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren and children were Mr. and Mrs. El Rush of Arkansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson, Mrs. Ada Aspegren, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Larson and family and Mary Hanpen.

Loren Carlgren el Rush Arkansas City Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Don Larson Geo. Larson Mary Hanpen

Birthday Honors for Local Families Referenced in Notice

Mrs. Lars Norgard honors birthdays for multiple local families including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson with Viola, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson with Allen, Mrs. Pat Sandell, Lola and Dan ny, and Mr. and Mrs. Himer Danielson along with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.

Monday Afternoon Guests at Danielson Home

Monday afternoon guests were Eben Lundgren of Clifton Elmer Danielson and Clarence Herrman with LeRiy visiting the Danielsons.

Kenneth Danielson Eben Lundgren Clifton Lirs Elmer Danielson Clarence Herrman LeRiy

Lighting Problems in Kansas Schools Highlight Eye Risk

A Tre cent Kansas survey by Kansas Power and Light finds 90 percent of rural schools face lighting that may harm students eyes. Improper lighting is linked to 30 percent more vision defects and worsened learning conditions. relighting costs run 300 to 800 dollars per classroom with total building costs 12 to 15 percent higher for well lit schools.

Kansas Neil J. Thompson Kansas Power and Light Co KPL The Illuminating Engineering Society

Registered Girl Scout Troops Need Four More Leaders

Nineteen Brownie Scouts and 22 Intermediate Girl Scouts require four leaders and 10 troop committee members. Total annual dues and fees amount to 57 dollars, with 28.50 for half-price American Girl magazine subscriptions. The year’s total sent to National Headquarters is 85.50 earned by collecting newspapers.

American Girl Magazine Girl Scout

Triple L Club Meets at Mrs Denoyer’s Home

Mrs Denoyer hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday afternoon with 13 members present. The ladies visited and played pinochle, a bountiful lunch was served, and the group adjourned to meet Mrs Moe on September 27.

Ben Denoyer Wm. Moe

Intermediate Girl Scouts Meet Sets September Serving Plan

The Intermediate Girl Scouts met September 17 with 19 members and one visitor. The group decided four members would serve each time, naming Marilyn Johnson Betty Johnson Pamela Anderson and Jackie on the serving committee for the September 24 meeting.

Marilyn Betty Johnson Pamela Anderson Jackie Janice Forsberg Scribe

RAR Club Meets at Mrs Tingstrom Home

Mrs Ray Tingstrom hosted the RAR club meeting on Thursday afternoon September 13. Members enjoyed visiting and bridge with attendees including Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Bertha Gransted Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs E H Lewis Mrs C W Strom Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs R B E Cooper Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Max Muth and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic. Refreshments were served.

Ray Tingstrom RAR W. J. Matthias Bertha Gransted Lena Lloyd Walter Boyles E H. Lewis C. W. Strom Lloyd Norris R. BE. Cooper Ed Olson Max Muth Vic Berggren Republic

Local families visit Thompson household near Norway

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Loomis and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin and Curtis joined Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson and family for a Sunday evening gathering near Norway.

Charley Loomis Hugh Modlin Curtis Floyd Thompson Norway

Mrs Brown and Mrs Stafford Visit Mrs Smith

Mrs Tekla Brown and Mrs Andrew Stafford spent Tuesday with Mrs Vernon Smith, sharing time together and social conversation in the afternoon.

Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Vernon Smith

McIntyres Welcome Dennis to Salina Visit

Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre hosted Dennis in Salina on Friday. Dennis then went home with his grandparents to spend a few days there.

Grant Berggren Don McIntyre Dennis Salina

Saturday Evening Guests at Anderson and related families

Saturday evening supper guests included Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith with Mr and Mrs Eli Rush of Arkansas City Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville Mrs Ada Aspelgren and Mrs Ninnie Anderson. Additional guests were Mr and Mrs George Larson Larry and Lorraine and Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and family.

Carrol Anderson Judith Eli Rush Arkansas City Clyde Norris Belleville Ada Aspegren Ninnie Anderson George Larson Larry Lorraine Loren Carlgren

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