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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
6
Obituary note honors Hershel Kannier who died September 26, 1935 with a verse by Erma Kannier. The local column then lists numerous social visits and gatherings across Belleville Concordia Topeka and surrounding households, naming many residents and guests from area families.
The sixth annual Garman reunion gathered Sunday at the L. V. Garman farm west of Republic. Numerous relatives attended including Henry and Myra Garman, Robert Garman, Bertha Miller, Ben Garman, and many others from Wyoming, Kansas, and surrounding areas. The next reunion is planned for September 19, 1937, and birthday celebrations for Rene DeNoyer and others were noted with a canned goods shower for Mr. and Mrs. Tedrow.
Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Will Street and family Mr and Mrs Wes tin and Frances Mr and Mrs Lars Brown and family Mr and Mrs bin Forsberg and Bobby Sanders of Wichita Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and daughters Mr and Mrs Carl Lindberg Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson Anda Swanson and Will Swanson gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Bentson to honor the Isaacsons whose birthdays occurred last week.
Mrs Ora Tumbleson, Oscar Johnson and Ralph Clark joined Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson and Junior for a Sunday picnic supper on the lawn. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and sons Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren Dean Mr and Mrs Nat han Isaacson Paul Ada Mae Rev and Mrs B W Selin Carl Mrs Emma Isaacson and Mrs Ada Mae.
The Mutual Benefit Club met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs Sherman Robison. Guests included Mrs Oscar Freed Mrs Gustava Ostberg Mrs Edwin Isaacson Mrs Ford Olson and family Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby Emma Swenson and Ada Robison. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Ruby Colelazier on October 1.
Mrs Albertina Isaacson was pleasantly surprised Sunday for her 74th birthday. Guests included Roy and Belleville, Edgar Isaacson, Edward Isaacson and families, Victor Isaacson and family, Carl Isaacson and Virgil Lee, and Pete Pehrson.
The Social Hour Club met on Thursday September 10 with Mrs George Cardwell as hostess. Fifteen members attended and guests included Mrs Walter Tedrow Mrs O K Martins and Laura Rasmussen. The next meeting is planned for Thursday with Mrs Duane Greenslade Quilting to be done.
A basket supper was served Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and family in honor of Mr Hammer s birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and daughters Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer and Iver and Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer.
Mr Tucker celebrated his birthday with a Sunday gathering in Courtland. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed and Johnny, Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and Allen, and Mr and Mrs Judy Freed and family, hosted by Mr and Mrs Connor Tucker and family.
Mr and Mrs Ed Drake of Clay Center were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Duaine Green Slade and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell and Mrs Rachel Vincent visited with Mr and Mrs Fred Fredell and family in Mankato on Thursday. Mrs Vincent stayed for a longer visit.
Mr. Ana, Mrs. Carl McDowell, and Carrol of Lincoln Nebr were in Scandia last Wednesday night and Thursday visiting with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs R E Downing and Gene and Mr and Mrs Duane Johnson and Jacqueline were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs John Heimerich and Denis in Concordia.
Mr and Mrs Guy Hahn and Del Win were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A H Schreiber of Downs.
Guests from Smith Center Mr and Mrs R W McCloud were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs C E Beach and family.
Mr and Mrs L G Nystrom and Lois Jean left last Tuesday on a vacation trip to the Ozarks. They also attended the State Fair in Topeka on Wednesday.
Mrs Lizzie Duncan of Burnside Kentucky spent the weekend with Mr George Nichols and Mrs Parmley.written in a local social notes style reporting a short visit among townspeople.
Mrs Ed Kleinkauf Evelyn and Lorraine of Grand Island Nebraska spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Shotzman and family.
Guests from Kansas City Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and Maurice Johnson visited the Charles Johnson family over the weekend staying with their parents.
Harry Hohman returned last week from Kansas City where he had been working for two months.
Mrs S K Morse of Woolsey South Dakota visits daughter Mrs Carl Norgard and family while Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson Lucille and Marie host. Other guests include Mr and Mrs R E Downing and Gene of Republic and Mrs Will Freeby in Superior. Several local families host and entertain over weekend with many Sunday visits noted.
Mr and Mrs N J Ward Judith and Guy and Ed Ahrens of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs P Ahrens and Ruth. Mr and Mrs Dave Elmberg and grandchildren were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ephriam Hedstrom and family. Miss Opal Currie was a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs J K Currie Saturday night and Sunday.
Eight Republic County students join 1550 Enrolled at Emporia State Teachers College for the coming semester. Names listed include Margaret Nelson Belleville Katherine Polley Belleville Milton Miller Belleville Dale Canfield Belleville Dolores Miller Scandia Leona Monson Courtland Robert Smith Belleville and Elaine Rollins Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wennersten of Lincoln Nebraska are visiting with Mrs Anna Larson this week yielding a small social greeting in the Nebraska capital.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ephriam Hedstrom. The visit highlighted a weekend gathering with neighbors and relatives in the local community.
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