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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
4
Mrs Albertina Isaacson hosted about seventy five relatives Sunday afternoon for a reception honoring Mr and Mrs Edgar Isaacson who wed recently. Guests brought many gifts and a lunch was served during the event.
A community picnic supper was held near the river at the Benson room on Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr Carl and Mrs Carl and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom. The event gathered locals for fellowship and shared food in a casual setting.
Mr and Mrs Sankey and Orman spent an evening with Mr and Mrs V E Erickson in a cordial social gathering.
Mrs Oberia Ryan was the supper guest of Mr and Mrs Walter Preble Tuesday evening.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson included Mrs Geo Thompson of Phillipsburg Mr and Mrs Claude Cuthbertson and family and Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and family.
Mrs. Hannah Olson and Mrs. Marie Sederlin attended a gathering at the Martin Larson home in Courtland last Tuesday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. E A Olson and Joe and Rose Marie Olson.
Mr and Mrs E C Wires hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for Mrs E S Wilson. Guests included Mrs E S Wilson Mrs M G Loofbourrow of Kansas City W L Wires and Mrs John DuBois Norton Mr and Mrs A C Wilson Concordia and Andrew Wilson Afternoon and supper guests were Mr and Mrs Fred Engwall Mr and Mrs Mar Engwall and Quentin of Court.
Afternoon visitors included Mrs ElRene Sederlin and Ray and Mrs Lester Englund and Harriet who called on Mrs Chas Johnson Friday afternoon.
Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. G A Nystrom, Vivian, and Lenabelle.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom Mr and Mrs Vetus Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Chas 0 Johnson and family and Rudolph Johnson and family enjoyed a picnic at the river last Sunday.
Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Delbert Forsberg and Mr and Mrs Elreno Sederlin who joined them for a casual afternoon gathering.
Entertainment for Mr. and Mrs. O F Werner included visitors Belony and the Rev and Mrs Granere. Other attendees were Mr and Mrs Olson of Pomeroy Iowa Mrs Marie Sederlin and Mrs E A Olson of Powhattan.
Mrs. Rex hosted the Community Club meeting on September 16 with Hig teen members and three guests present. Guests included Mrs. Fred Currie Miss Yeager and Miss Violet Reed. The next meeting will be September 30 at Mrs Belle Etter's home with a pot luck lunch.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Othberg home Sunday afternoon to celebrate C C Othberg’s seventieth birthday. Attendees included Harmon Sankey and Elsie, John Sankey and Norman, Frank Sallman and family, Rasmunssen family, Walter Sallman family, Edwin Sallman family, John Swansen family, Ted Larson and Barbara Jean, Elmer Pahl and baby, Carl Swanson, V E Erickson Vernon, C A Othberg, Darrel Standley and Darlene Eli and Alex Othberg.
A Sunday dinner at the W S Henry home featured a large gathering with numerous relatives and friends from Jamestown Mankato Belleville Courtland and Courtland area names include Ingrid Gun Hels Margaret Alice Vernon Orville G Toons Raymond Merril Glen Thranson Doris Ann John Dick J O Anderson Clyde Now Carrol Anderson Hans Rand Maxine Marie Evelys Schafer and others. The event included extended family visits with Mrs Nunn's parents Mr and Mrs John McCrogsan.
A small evening gathering was held at Lloyd Hammer's residence to celebrate his birthday. Attendees shared in food and warm nostalgia, marking the occasion with casual, friendly remarks.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Reuben Johnson and son and Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family. No context or event specified to determine full item.
Sunday afternoon guests gathered for Jimmy Larsen birthday celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Larsen. Attendees included Edward Forsberg Gordon Stukenbroeker Eldon Larson and Richard Hiatt.
Mr and Mrs Cyanine bar of Canada visited Mrs P Ahrens and Jeannette Rath at Dr P B Graham's home in Republic Friday evening.
Sunday evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doctor and Patty Lou, Dudley Doctor, and Miss Ruth Lyons of Concordia at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robi Doctor.
Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom entertained Sunday guests including Mrs Anton Edlund Hulda Miss Florence Nelson and Anton Lund at their home.
Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom entertained Wednesday evening for the Rev and Mrs B W Selin and Carl and Mrs C A Isaacson.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamner and family visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer at their home during the weekend social gathering.
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the Chas Nondorf home near Courtland. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jeardoe and families, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Jeardoe and families, Mr. and Mrs. Art Danielson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nondorf, Mr. and Mrs. John Poage, Mr. and Mrs. John Schlutow and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bell, Irvin and Lawrence Nondorf, and Miss Josie Fullen.
Sunday afternoon guests at Mrs. Chas. Johnson's home included Mr. and Mrs. Emil Isaacson and family Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Isaacson and family Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Will Segerhammer with Leona and Albert They brought and served a delicious lunch.
The Rev. and Mrs. V. Glen Megill and their family were dinner guests Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kellogg.
Mrs. F. A. Cullers will host the Garden Club next Tuesday at seven thirty in her home. Roll call features Beauty Spots I Have Seen. Programs include Bulbs and Their Winter Care by Mrs. A Anderson, Winter Care of Perennials by Mrs. O Johnson, and Study of the Moon by Mrs. H Mahan. Members urged to attend.
Mrs T J West Mrs Melvin Hillery Mrs H G Hahn Mrs W E Hiatt and the Misses Jessie Nichol Frances Guthrie Jean Robertson Faith Green attended a community Y W C A meeting at Jewell City Wednesday afternoon and evening. Dinner was served and three state Y W C A officers participated in the program.
A riverbank picnic was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Milner and family, Nona Fae Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Housholder and family, Howard Donaldson, and Dorothy, Jane, Frank, and Bill Print.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and son and Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren with children enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Pawnee.
State and county announce letters testamentary granted to Elmer A. Olson as executor of Alfrid Olson deceased. Creditors must present claims within one year from September 21 1931 or be barred. Probate Judge Henry H. Van Natta attests the order.
R O Noble Jr sued in Republic County District Court by Maxine Noble. Unless he answers by October 24, 1931, the court may grant a divorce to Maxine on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty and restore her maiden name Maxine Fulson. Attorneys for the plaintiff are W D Vance and Fred Emery. Clerk: Wm R Goodwin.
The Mutual Benefit Club met on Thursday September 10 with Mrs Zenia Eastman as hostess. Sixteen members attended with guests Mrs Esther Johnson and Mary Moe. Mrs Horton Johnson joined at the previous meeting. Two comforters were tied during the afternoon and premiums from quilt sales at the North Carolina Fair were turned into the club treasury. Lunch was served and the next meeting is planned for Thursday September 26 with Mrs Lulu Moe as hostess.
The church announces a Friday afternoon social in the parlors on October 2. All members will serve.
Miss Inga Rydell spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom.
Beloit guests of Mr and Mrs Fay Summer hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Sam Summer last Thursday. Mrs Ray Summer and her young son returned home with the Summers for a few days visit after the celebration.
The Norway Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Frances Fickel’s home to discuss Citizenship. A chapter from What It’s All About was read. The society donated a coop of chickens and jars of fruit to Rev and Mrs W G Megill. Attendees included Frances Fickel Bernice Loofbonrow Clara Little Eva Ames Martie Walter Fanny Fulcomer Celia Lewis Ruth Kimmal and her mother Elsie Senfield of Crescent City Calif Frances Mohr of Denver and Muriel Lyofpourrow.
An advertisement promotes Adlerika as a stomach and bowel cleaner. It claims meals should be two per day with plenty of water and cites relief from gas and headaches after taking the product. The copy stresses a single spoonful relieves stomach upset and supports a “REAL cleaning” of the bowels.
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