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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
2
Gaylord Freed will leave the first of October for Fort Leonard Wood Missouri where she will be an instructor for a year. Her assignment marks a new chapter in her career with duties starting early fall at the army post.
Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Greg ory and Mrs Merle Haser spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell and family of Mc Cook Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Quantic and Lois attended the game in Manhattan Saturday to watch the Wyoming Cowboys collide with Kansas State. The outing highlighted a weekend college football matchup in the Manhattan venue.
Mrs Gene Milner and Terry and Carol were Sunday dinner guests at the Loren Florell home, joining the event with a warm social visit.
Mrs. Ollie Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Peterson of Formoso.
Mr and Mrs Astell Samueleon spent Sunday morning at the Loren Fior ell home in a brief social notice.
Harold McDowell Kenneth Cardwell and Bruce Quantic attending Kansas State College at Manhattan spent Saturday night and Sunday in Scandia with home folk.
Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and family were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and family.
Frank Ebright and Mrs. Jess Hays of Hardy Nebraska called on Monday morning to see Mrs. Emily Willis and Mrs. Alice Cahill.
Edward Sallman visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Emily Willis and Mrs. Alce Cahill in a social gathering, details noting their conversation and company.
Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson with Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson spent Monday night and Tuesday in Hutchinson attending the State Fair.
A family visited Friday evening, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson, according to the readable portion of the report.
Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and family with Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and families were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Aiva Thompson and girls. Milo Johnson H I Johnson Roy Tedrow and families joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Junior Jacobson. Edith Swanson and Anna Swanson were Thursday evening visitors of Mrs Millard Sother. Harold Hammer and family hosted Sunday guests including Lynn Morrow of Atchison and Mrs Charles Barleen and Ralph. Bill Wilson attended Walter Basart and spouse silver wedding anniversary in Manhattan. Phill Cahill Bonnie Lee and Shirley Ann of Oakland arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Alice Cahill and Mrs Emily Willis along with other relatives. Ralph Briggs Phill Cahill and children were Sunday guests of Mrs Alice Cahill and Mrs Emily Willis.
Friday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe at the Frank Grandstedt residence.
Dr and Mrs J L Bamnett and Debra were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin.
Mrs Lena Lloyd entertained a bridge party at her home Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs B H Lewis Mrs Wm J Matthias Mrs Frank Granstedt Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs C W Strom Mrs Ray Tingstrom and Mrs Lloyd Norris. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess.
Sunday dinner guests at the R. As Williams home included Carrol Broomfield of Waukeeney, Mrs. Betty, John son of Luray, and Raymond Williams of Tongonoxie.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad returned home Saturday from a two week vacation trip to Las Vegas Nevada where they visited relatives.
Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold welcome a baby boy named Gary Lynn born September 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold of Scandia and great grandmother is Mrs Lottie Lervold.
Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom spent Saturday and Sunday in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Troxal Mellinger and daughters and attended the Fair.
Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson drove to St Joseph Missouri last week to buy Rye seed and returned home Saturday evening Mr and Mrs J E Freed spent Tuesday in Lincoln Nebraska attending the Steckley Seed Corn banquet at the Cornhusker hotel
Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison welcomed guests including Mrs Everett Robison and Mrs Frank Granstedt for a Saturday evening visit at the Robison residence.
Members and families of the Amana Group enjoyed their annual polluck supper in the Lutheran church parlors Wednesday evening with good attendance.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall shared a Sunday picnic in Marysville Park with family and friends enjoying the warm afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson were Wednesday afternoon lunch guests at the Anton Nelson home, sharing a casual social visit.
4N Gibert Lay of Wilsey and LK2 Richard Johnson left Monday for San Francisco, California. Richard Johnson is being transferred to Pearl Harbor for duty. Mrs. Johnson plans to join her husband later.
Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and Dorothy were guests of Mr and Mrs John Sjolander for a Sunday dinner, sharing a family meal and conversation.
Miss Marjorie Lervold spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold in Wichita. She was shopping and attending local events, returning refreshed to resume her duties.
Mrs Eva Sothersta is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Leonard Stephenson and family near Belleville.
Mrs Irving Isaacson spent from Saturday until Tuesday in Kangag City with her husband who is at the Medical Center hospital.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lervold, Mr. and Mrs. Baw Craig and boys of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free and Benny of Courtland, and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and Mrs. Lottie Lervold.
Sgt and Mrs Bob Miller returned home early Tuesday from Iceland. They will take a 10 day furlough before reporting to Patrick Air Force Base in Florida where Sgt Miller will be stationed.
Mr and Mrs Wyatt Corbin and family of Fairbury Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Margaret Corbin and Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family. Mrs Frank Lervold is visiting the Dale Lervold home for a few days.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family of Belleville were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and children.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith of Belleville visited Mrs. Lottie Lervold on Wednesday, marking a social call between families in the community.
Mr and Mrs Chester Leibold and Mr and Mrs Edw Craig and boys of Wichita were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson.
Scandia visitors and Haddam residents gathered for a horse show and potluck. Guests included Buddie Stolander Connie Stolander Marvin Scribner Glenn Scrivner Bob Scrivner Tom Hay Jane Jerry, plus A J Perry family and Dr E Porter Ahrens at Nelson Ward home in Belleville. Sunday dinners featured Charley Loomis Marvin Briggs and Danny Norton with Hugh Modlin family.
Mrs. Ruby Berry was a Monday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford of Formosa. Mr. and Mrs. James Garst and Therasa of Lawrence were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin. Mrs. Neal McBride was a Wednesday evening guest of Mrs. Walter Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Selden of Clyde. Friday evening guests honored David's 4th birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Larson, J. W. Smith and Mrs. EM Eastvedt.
Mrs. Lloyd Barleen and family of Waterville visited Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson over the weekend. Jennie McDaniel of Jewell stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hanson last week. Mrs. Nellie Kirk of Belleville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and their boys. Afternoon guests included Keith Allen Mike Cagly and Lauretta Freed.
Sunday guests visited multiple Concordia households. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson hosted Johnsons and guests. Ronald Johnson and family joined them Sunday evening. Leonard Newcomb and son visited Herman Newcomb and Ivy Brown hosted Zetta Brown and Press Mizer. V Dyatt and family stayed overnight with H W Reece and daughters while returning from a Canada trip.
Saturday evening Mrs Ivy Brown hosted a gathering with Mr and Mrs Olite Watkins Mr and Mrs Ern ent Watkins Mr and Mrs Joe Cline Jolene and Mrs Oscar Berggren among the attendees.
Mr and Mrs arville Linden and Dennis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Hromadka and Sandra in Lincoln Nebraska. They were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Gay ford Linden and daughters at Mead Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs H B Wood of Hill City were Monday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs L L Hobeon, sharing a short visit centered on hospitality and social correspondence.
Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Mrs George O Pike Jr visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Milo Johnson for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson Mr and Mrs Joan Sjolander and Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and families of Concordia spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson to honor their 46th wedding anniversary.
Eustace Sjolander spent Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander.
Mrs Joe N Johnson spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Russell Anderson and Mr and Mrs Vic Brown. Mrs Anna Hohman and Evelyn Hohman arrived home Tuesday afternoon from a two week vacation in the Southern States. They attended the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and the Ozark Jubilee in Springfield and also visited Florida.
The Republic County Bankers Association holds its regular quarterly meeting in Scandia on October 5 at 6 45 PM in the Scandia School Auditorium. Members of the Sorosis Study Club will serve dinner.
Mr Glenwood Freed Judy and Roger and Mrs Alta Goodwin of Belleville spent Sunday in Manhattan visiting the Paul Clark and Gaylord Freed homes.
Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier were last Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coppock of Wichita visited from Wednesday until Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Jimmy Erickson appeared as a Wednesday and Thursday guest of radio host Roger Larson, sharing time and conversation on the program.
Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard. Frank Dulin and Charles Holmberg of Wayne dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson. Jack Reece and Carl dined Monday with Mr and Mrs John Nylund. Walter Anderson and Arthur Coppock dined Saturday with Mrs Maggie Hohman.
Mrs. Clarence Barber and Mrs. Etta Nystrof called on Monday afternoon to visit Mrs. Maggie Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Carl Reece with Linda Sue and Carl Lee Reece attended the pall gate in Kansas City Saturday night between the A's and White Sox. They spent Sunday in Topeka with Dr and Mrs J W Stone and family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Bert Barret spent Sunday afternoon visiting at the Hanson Rest Home. They were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hershel Miller and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman and Jane Ann Aspegren were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family.
Mr and Mrs Vaughn Ocobock and baby of Wichita spent Sunday afternoon with the Lyell Ocobock home. Miss Elizabeth Taylor and Miss Mabley Taylor of Newton visited last week with Mr and Mrs H W Reece and daughters. The Reeces and daughters spent the weekend in Topeka where they attended the Ice Follies at the Fair Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Lervold of Manhattan called on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs H W Reece and their daughters, sharing a cordial social visit.
Mrs. Merle Haser spent Monday morning with Mrs. Mauda Goodwin. Mrs. Jake Stofer and Mrs. Walter Boyles spent Tuesday in Concordia. Mrs. G. A. Nystrom called on Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hall Thursday evening.
Mrs. Francis McGregor of Chicago and Mrs. Alfred Duval of Norway were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs. O. W. Erickson.
Friday guests of Lynette Boyles included Sonya Pickel Clyre Johnston Betts Erickson Sonja Berry and Neeta Moore at a casual hamburger fry.
Tuesday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris, Mr. and Mrs. BLEB Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt.
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