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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1958

Page

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Princess Theatre Prepares October 4 Reopening and Film Lineup

The Princess Theatre plans an October 4 reopening after 16 months with a ten week program of at least ten films including Seven Men From Now and The Burning Hills. Wide-Screen runs nine titles. admission is 15 cents for undergraduates and 50 cents for adults. theater urges patrons to attend to cover high operating costs.

Princess Theatre Randolph Scott Walter Brennan Alan Ladd Clark Gable Yvonne DeCarlo Tab Hunter Natalie Wood George Montgomery Jack Webb Medicine Bend Doris Day Burning Hills Warner Bros Gail Russell Lee Marvin Warner Color Scott Miss Russell Gail M Squad Lee Ben Stride

Death of Mrs Guthrie Deepens Community Sorrow

Mrs Josephine Guthrie died of a heart attack late Thursday night at her daughter Mrs Lois Wires home. She leaves three daughters Mrs Elma Marquis Seattle Washington Mrs Elsie Crum and Mrs Lots Wiresmirh of Scandia One son Arvid B Guthrie Omaha Nebraska four grandchildren nine great grandchildren two brothers Otis M and Burl W Tomlinson Smith Center Kansas Funeral services were held in Smith Center Sunday September 21 with burial in Fairview cemetery Smith Center.

Josephine Guthrie Lois Wires Guthrie Elma Marquis Seattle Wash Elsie Crum Lots Wiresmirh Scandia Arvid BH. Guthrie Omaha Nebrs Otis M Burl W. Tomlinson Smith Center Fairview

Death of James E. Tilton after long illness

James E. Tilton died Tuesday afternoon at 84 after a long illness. He and wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and lived in Manhattan for many years. He leaves his widow, three daughters and one son. Services were held Saturday at Burney Cowane Funeral Home and burial followed at Caranham Creek cemetery.

James E. Tilton

Fiorells and friends visit Florell household

Mr and Mrs Carl Fiorell and Mrs Joyce Goddard and Mrs John Stoland er spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell.

Carl Fiorell Joyce Goddard John Stolander Conrad Florell

Our 1958 Honor Roll

A brief notice lists a renewal subscription received this past week for Arthur Jackson who has changed his name to Arthur E. Anderson, Courtland.

Arthur Jackson Arthur E. Anderson Courtland

Garman Family Reunion Held in Hardy Nebraska

The 28th annual Garman reunion took place in Hardy Nebraska on September 21 with many relatives attending. Plans for next year’s gathering were discussed among the extended Garman and related families.

Garman Hardy Nebr Ernest Nellie Garman Alta Robinson Vivian Cambridge Ivan Maud Shelihase Neosho Mos H. M Pearl Davidson Harry Cora Garman Fred Lavinia Evert Floyd Shellhase Alice Walter Frank Eva Garman Max Hattie Bixby Lloyd Esther Garman Vera Stafford Ralph Emma Salyard Vic Ari Donna Shellhase Charles onDald Edwin Donna Hornbussel Norman Ruth Hesser Eugene Lelia Aurand Joe Nina Train Jim Mrs. Rhoads Katherine Henry

Scandia Chapter OFS Meets with Officers Presiding

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OFS met in regular session Tuesday night September 16 with Mrs. Carl Peterson as worthy matron and Harold Johnson as worthy patron. Degrees were exemplified and Past Worthy Matrons and Patrons will be honored next meeting. A poem "Make The Most of What You Have" was read. Next meeting is Tuesday October 7 at 7 30 with lunch served by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hedges and committee.

Scandia OFS Carl Peterson Harold Johnson Wilbur Hedges

Social Hour Club Enjoys Evening Potluck and Games

Social Hour members and families held a potluck supper at 6 30 p m at District 61 school house on September 21 The first half list of members planned the party and entertained their families with arithmetic matches spelling bee and railroad fashion It was reported as an enjoyable evening by all attendees

District 61

NOYB Club Met at Mrs Modlin's Home

Mrs Hugh Modlin hosted the NOYB club on September 18 with members Mrs Andy Thompson Mrs Alva Thompson Mrs Edward Forsberg Mrs Ernest Kirk Mrs Archie Isaacson Mrs Loren Florell Mrs D L Haegert and Mrs Axel Jensen plus guest Mrs Charley Loomis. The afternoon involved work for the hostess and a tidy lunch. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs Alva Thompson on October 16.

Hugh Modlin Noyb Club Andy Thompson Alva Thompson Edward Forsberg Ernest Kirk Archie Isaacson Loren Florell D. L. Haegert Axel Jensen Charley Loomis

Jackson sale slated for September 30 at Scandia area

Mr and Mrs Albert J Jackson announce a public sale at their farm home ten miles west and one mile south of Scandia starting at noon next Tuesday September 30. The event includes farm machinery household goods and some antiques with lunch to be served by Scan dia Chapter No 481 CES on the grounds.

Albert J. Jackson Scandia CES

Nursing student Alice Cady enrolls at Marymount College

Miss Alice Cady, daughter of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady of Scandia, is enrolled as a freshman in the division of nursing at Marymount College in Salina. She is a 1914 graduate of Scandia high school where she served as Y Teen president and class treasurer and was active in music. After completing the 3 year program she will be eligible to take state board exams to become a registered nurse.

Alice Cady Neal Cady Scandia Marymount College Salina Miss Cady Scandia High School

Sjolander Family Hosts Sunday Supper Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sjolander and family, Mrs. Joe N. Johnson, Mrs. Ettie Nystrom and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson were Sunday evening supper guests of Mrs. John Sjolander. Evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Hustace Sjolander of Concordia.

Charley Sjolander Joe N. Johnson Ettie Nystrom Wm. Wilson John Sjolander Hustace Sjolander Concordia

Scandia Swedes Beat Republic 33 to 7 in Football

Scandia Swedes win 33 to 7 at home over Republic Friday night. Key scoring on a Hammer Erickson pass and Jensen catches plus a Loren Hammer run. Burr Oak game next in league play. Team notes report minor injuries but expected players return for Friday.

Republic Scandia G. Hammer J. Erickson Thomas Jensen Loren Hammer Currie L. Thomas BE. Lerveig G. Reed Burr Oak Esbow Gene Hammer Jim Erickson

Local families share meals in community gatherings

Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic visited the Grant Berggren home for supper. Pastor and Mrs George Nielson and baby hosted Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Max Berry Gordon Wade and Mrs Ruby Berry. Mr and Mrs Keith Jackson welcomed Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Levi Bouley and Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson for James and Susan birthday anniversaries.

Clarence Berggren Republic Grant Berggren George Nielson Max Berry Gordon and Wade Ruby Berry Keith Jackson Levi Bouley Fred Jackson James and Susan Max Thompson Max Berry Gordon and John Crawford Monrovia Calif Vachel Crawford A. W. Horn Formoso Conrad Florell Zenia Stofer Walter Boyles Thomas Hay T. J. Reece Lena Fogelberg Charley Cardwell Lars Norgard EK. M. Eastvedt Wm. Moe R. E. Cooper Dennis Welch Daisy Reed Cecil Allen Dean Allen Topeka Pamela Charley Duncan Dean Sothers Deann Minnie Anderson Carrol Anderson Judith

PTA Meeting Planned for September 29 at High School

The PT A will gather Monday evening at 8 o'clock hours at the high school auditorium to discuss upcoming activities and plans for the school community.

P.T. A

Miss Viola Swanson and Richard Degnar Wed in Scandia

The ceremony at Amana Lutheran Church in Scandia united Viola Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Richard Degnar son of Mrs Minnie Degnar of Hebron Nebraska. Pastor George E Nielsen led the doublering wedding with music by Orrell Nelson and Miss Mary Ann Graue cutting the cake.

Viola Swanson Alfred Swanson Scandia Richard Degnar Minnie Degnar Hebron Nebr Amana Lutheran Church George E. Nielson Orrell Nelson Bill Clarence Degnar Kenneth Danielson Marvin Wiegelmeyer Barbara Swanson Belleville Cynthia Novak Agenda Degnar Mary Ann Graue Chester Richard Swanson Concordia Harold Swanson Kenneth Cardwell

Bonds sales rise as Kansas county reports August totals

August bids for Series E and Series H United States Savings Bonds in Republic County amount to 37 093 dollars, bringing eight month total to 366 521 dollars. Kansas 1958 sales reach 68 million, up 17.8 percent from last year, with Series H rising 47.8 percent and Series E up 8.16 percent.

United States Savings Republic County Evan Griffith State Savings Bonds A. Hi. James County Savings Bonds Kansas Treasury

Social Visits and Hosts Highlight Local Weekend Gatherings

Sunday relatives and friends gathered across multiple households. Agnes Cardwell hosted Homer Cardwell and guests while Max Berry Gordon and Wade welcomed Max Thompson and family from Republic. Ruby Berry hosted a coffee for Max Berry with a pink rose centerpiece.

Ground Observer Corps assigns weekly alert groups

A GOC meeting on September 17 set eight adult members to a special day of the week with seven practice alerts planned in two weeks. Each day group has a captain, co captain and members listed including Jim Erickson and Larry Larson. Next meeting is Tuesday October 14 at 7 30 p m.

Boy Scouts G.O.C Jim Erickson Larry Larson Emil Milner Dean Milner Mike Stansberry Rodger Larson Bob Currie Harvey Fogelberg George Larson Lester S. Richards Harvey Melby Allen Ward Raymond BE. Cooper Grace Robison Bertha Gronstedt Katherine Fike George Fike Lee Loring Edward Forsberg John Nylund Richard Larson Bill Farrel Harry Quantic Ruth N. Johnson Esther Lervold J. L. Bennett Clarence Gile Juddy Freed Archie Isaacson Warren Zimmerman Marie Fike Mary Moe Jim Muth Lloyd Nelson Joyce Johnson E. E. Conzelman Allen Larson Ralph Moe Max Muth Ruby Berry Alice Hammer Lester Simpson Cage Tain Daryl Haegert Lenz Lloyd Grace Cooper Clara Zener Violet Zimmerman Hazelle Simpson Bill Reece C. A. Williamson Ground Observer Corps

TB Christmas Seal Institute Held in Clay Center

Rev and Mrs Gyles and local TB association officers represented Republic County at a district TB Christmas Seal Institute in Clay Center on September 17. The Kansas Tuberculosis and Health Association sponsors eight meetings this fall with a 50th anniversary observance and discussions on techniques publicity and health education.

Gyles Republic County Thressa Kelly Cot Bessie Thompson Republic County Tuberculosis and Health Association Clay Center Kansas Tuberculosis and Health Association State Office Kansas W. W. Wilmore Wilmore

War Dads National Meeting Adjusted to Thursday

The American War Dads held a meeting at the Legion Hall on Saturday night, September 20, for officer elections. Heavy rain reduced attendance, so the monthly meeting was moved to Thursday night. secretary and Grand Chaplain attended and an election of officers is planned for the next gathering.

Sec. C. H. West Legion Hall Scandia Journal J. W. Dingman

Rasmussen Couple Guests of Blecha Family Friday

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha and family in a brief social visit noted in local household circles.

Leslie Rasmussen Amos Blecha

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Princess Garman Family Reunion OES Jackson Sale Scandia School News Jewell Jamestown Simpson Randall Cawker City Manhattan Kansas State Wyoming K-State PEP Club News Scandia High Vo. Ag Dorothy Sjolander Linda Erickson Bette Lea Loring Deanell Reece Peggy Erickson Cheryl Larson Judy Thompson Family Life Institute Kathryn Rockey Africa Sonia Larson Yvette Sanderson Lynette Boyles Steven Cardwell Beth Erickson Kathryn Gile Myron Runft Perry Ulmer Jimmy Isaacson Betty Jo Tedrow Robert Perry Jimmy Nylund Dickie Larson Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Marilyn Larson Colleen Thompson Janet Pollock Rose Johnson Dianne Fogelberg Kenny Forsberg Kenneth Garst Paul Kallman Paula Lewellyn Jackie Rockey Danny Sandell Sammy Sanderson Pt.a Mrs Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell TB Chistmas Seal Institute
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