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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

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Rose Marie in CinemaScope at Princes Theatre

Ann Blyth and Howard Keel star in the CinemaScope musical Rose Marie with Fernando Lamas Bert Lahr and Marjorie Main in a Canadian Rockies filmed romance with songs like Indian Love Call and Song of the Mounties. The October 12 showing features a colorful cast and a lavish scenic production.

Ann Blyth Howard Keel Star Princes Theatre Howard Keel Fernando Lamas Bert Lahr Marjorie Main Ma Kettle Joan Taylor Ray Collins Canadian Rockies Jasper Park Alberta Canada Mammoth Lakes Calif High Sierras Rose Marie Bert Laur Lahr Miss Main Joan Taylor Wanda Bushby Berkeley Woman's World

Social Hour Club Meeting Notes and Plans

The Social Hour club met with Mrs. Glenn Farlee on September 23 with 13 members and one guest Mrs. Lloyd Hallgren. A cradle shower was given for Mrs. Merlyn Farlee and games led by Mrs. Rex Sandell and Mrs. Dale Stanford. Prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Farlee and Mrs. Merlyn Farlee. adjourned to meet Mrs. Joe Cline and Jolene on October 7. roll call will be My Favorite Magazine. special number by Mrs. Hilton Waite.

Glenn Farlee Lloyd Hallgren Merlyn Farlee Rex Sandell Dale Stanford Joe Cline Jolene Hilton Waite

Scandia Receives Final Approval for Sewer Disposal Plant

The City of Scandia won final approval from the Kansas State Board of Health on Tuesday. The disposal plant has operated for nearly a month and appears to meet expectations.

Scandia Kansas State Board of Health

Shower Honors Mrs Loren Davis At Miscellaneous Tea

Mrs Allen Gunter and cohostesses entertained for Mrs Loren Davis with gifts opened and refreshments served. Attendees included numerous local ladies such as Mrs Lloyd Davis Mrs Jim Davis Mrs Julia Davis and many more in a social afternoon event.

Allen Gunter Charles Cardwell Lennie Linden Loren Davis Davis Lloyd Davis Jim Davis Julia Davis Jack Davis Charles Freed Max Muth George Stromberg Godfrey Boman Merle Haser Eunice Canfield Charlie Berggren C. W. Johnston Guy Frazier Agnes. Cardwell Geo. Cardwell Homer Cardwell Bill Moe Bill Gunter Art Harris Helen Butterbush Winnie Thompson Rozelle Cleveland Maude Howell Dale Howell Kolar

Loring Family Dinner Guests in Topeka

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring and Mr and Mrs Richard Loring with Maurice Medlin family in Topeka. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Lee Loring Bette Lea Arnold Sherman Skidmore Karen Rose Clarice and Arnold Medlin.

Glenn Loring Richard ‘Loring Maurice Medlin Topeka Lee Loring Bette Lea Arnold Sherman Skidmore Manhattan Karen Rose Clarice Norway Arnold Medlin

Looters Thriller Leads Princess Theatre Lineup

Universal International premieres The Looters with Rory Calhoun Julie Adams and Ray Danton at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday October 5. A mountain rescue tale unfolds in the Colorado Rockies where four crash survivors hide a cash stash as a conspiratorial plot erupts into a climactic target bombing sequence.

Pike’s Peak Colorado Universal International Rory Calhoun Julie Adams Ray Danton Princess Theatre Colorado Rockies Rockies Calhoun Danton Island Earth

Birthday Guests at Rasmussen Home Honor Multiple Ladies

Wednesday afternoon visitors at Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen’s home honored a long birthday list including Mrs. Axel Jensen Mrs. Conrad Florell Miss Laura Rasmussen and many local women. A potluck lunch followed the social hour.

Ralph Rasmussen Axel Jensen Conrad Florell Laura Rasmussen Roy Thomas Susie Lervold George Cardwell Ren. Denoyer Hannah Freed Carl “McDowell Duaine Greenslade Anna Hohman Zéna Stofer Agnes Cardwell Glenn Currie N. D. Currie Eva Sothers Loren Florell Ida Isaacson Florence Stafford Cameron Lowe Axel Smith Rodney Dovel O.A. ‘Johnson George Fike, Jr Leon Ulmer Wayne Pickel Herman Newcomb Merle Haser Mauda Goodwin Charley Cardwell Bob Miller Amelia Kathrineberg Republic Rasmussen

Scandia Attendees at Munson OES School of Instruction

Residents from Scandia listed as attendees at the OES School of Instruction held in Mun cen Friday include Mrs. ElReno Sederlin, RR. E. Cooper, Walter Boyles, Lloyd Norris, Axel Smith, Wm. J. Matthias, Frank Granstedt, E. H Lewis, C. W. Strom, Hilton Waite, Carl Peterson, Abel Scott, Ralph Moe, Carl G. Hammer, Hlsie Noble, Chris Nelson, Myrtle Grubb, Ray Tingstrom, Reuben Johnson, and Homer Cardwell with spouses.

Scandia OES School of Instruction Muncen ElReno Sederlin RR. E. Cooper Walter Boyles Lloyd Norris Axel Smith Wm. J. Matthias Frank Granstedt E. H Lewis C. W. Strom Hilton Waite Carl Peterson Abel Scott

Lewellyn Family Basket Dinner Gathered in Formosa

A basket dinner and family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewellyn and Raymond on Sunday September 11. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J Gunn and their sons of Somis California Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kelly and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly and family and Don Lewellyn of Formosa Richard Lewellyn of Superior Nebraska and afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Lewellyn and family.

Ralph Lewellyn Raymond J. Gunn Somis Calif Glenn. Kelly Frank Kelly Don Lewellyn Formosa Richard Lewellyn Superior Nebr Dale Lewellyn

Mrs Stromberg Hosts Monday Afternoon Party

Mrs. George Stromberg was hostess to a party at her home Monday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Ruby Berry Mrs. Rodney Dovel Mrs. Herman Newcomb Mrs. George Fike Jr Mrs. O A Johnson Mrs. Ray Tingstrom Mrs. Godfrey Boman Mrs. Addie Trim mer and Mrs. Kathrine Isaacson.

George Stromberg Ruby Berry Rodney Dovel Herman Newcomb George Fike, Jr O. A. Johnson Ray Tingstrom Godfrey Boman Addie Trimmer Kathrine Isaacson

Visit at Clyde Norris home in Belleville Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita and Mrs Ada Aspegren visited Sunday evening at the Clyde Norris home in Belleville.

Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Belleville

Lincoln couple returns home after week with Swengon family

Mr and Mrs Fred Paul with Mrs Ida Kullberg and Mrs Ethel Halley returned to their Lincoln home Wednesday after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs J Swengon.

Fred Paul Ida Kullberg Ethel Halley Lincoln New Arid J. Swengon

Scandia School News Football Schedule and Student Reports

Scandia School lists football games from Sept 30 to Nov 11 at home and away venues with opponents including Simpson Randall Cawker City Burr Oak Republic Jewell City Jamestown Courtland. Senior representatives Maurice and Bonna lead student council. district meeting in Concordia noted.

Simpson Randall Cawker City Burr Oak Republic Jewell City Jamestown Courtland Maurice Bonna Ahs Quantic Concordia

Fifth and Sixth Grades Recap and Student Projects

The Fifth and Sixth Grades report strong spelling with Diane John Betty Pamela Charlie and Peggy Erickson all scoring 100. Betty Diane and Pamela recatalog the library this week and Pamela presented a Chile report aided by her cousin visiting from Chile. Deanna was absent with a toothache while the class copied an Alaska flag showing the Big Dipper and the North Star.

Diane John Betty Pamela Charley Peggy Erickson Chile Deanna

Seventh and Eighth Grade Test Results and Notices

Seventh and eighth grade students took Wek achievement tests on Wednesday and dismissed at 2:00 PM. Nineteen pupils scored 100s in spelling led by Jim Erickson Jackie Everhart Judy Freed Jane Hay Lorraine Larson Rodger Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Helen Nyström Sonja Olsen Martha Robison Donald Everhart Eugene Lervold Raymond Lewellyn Larry Newcomb Carole Nystrom Hans Olsen Lois Quantic Sue Reece Shirley Thompson. Jane Hay was absent Thursday. Mrs. Pounds the music teacher is in the hospital. Room 850 seats now face south. Cheerleaders are Martha Robison Shirley Thompson and Beverly McBride. Art pictures include seals horses cows and birds.

Jim Erickson Jackie Everhart Judy Freed Jane Hay Lorraine Larson Rodger Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Helen Nystrom Sonja Olsen Martha. Robison Donald Everhart Eugene Lervold Raymond Lewellyn Larry Newcomb Carole Nystrom Hans Olsen Lois Quantic Sue Reece Shirley Thompson Pounds Martha Robison Beverly McBride

Brewster Baby Born in Clay Center Neb

Mr and Mrs Howard Brewster of Clay Center Neb announce the birth of a baby boy named Thomas Arlen on September 10. Grandparents are Mrs O M Nelson of Hastings and Cleo Brewster of Illinois, and Mr and Mrs Harold Thomas of Clay Center. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis of Scandia.

Howard Brewster Clay Center Nebr Thomas Arlen O.M. Nelson Hastings Cleo Brewster Illinoia Harold Thomas Lloyd Davis Scandia

Families Visit As They Move to New Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brough of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Forest Johnson of Red Cloud Nebraska spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have purchased a store in Estes Park Colorado and will relocate there soon.

Tom Brough Kansas City Forest Johnson Red Cloud Nebr Wilbur Zener Johnson Estes Park Colo

Local Gathering in Lindsborg Guests Erickson Dumean

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill day host with Mr and Mrs Charley Dumean in Lindsborg for a social event.

Carl Erickson Bill Charley Dumean Lindsborg

Bergstroms Dine With Carlson Family Saturday

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson and girls.

Ivan Bergstrom Swen Carlson

Saturday Evening Guests At Mrs Eastvedt Home

Mrs Eastvedt entertained Saturday evening with guests Mrs Hugos Gladys Mrs McBride and Mrs Hammer.

E. M. Eastvedt Carl Hugos Gladys Neal McBride Alice Hammer

Bee Sting Affects Mrs Ivy Brown

Mrs Ivy Brown was stung on the finger by a bee last week and taken to the doctor. She is reported better at this writing.

Ivy Brown

Clark Family Visit Highlights Marysville Trip

Mr and Mrs Gene Clark and girls of Marysville spent from Friday until Monday with Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy.

Gene Clark Marysville Bill Clark Billy

Vernon Erickson Performs Tricks With Dixie The Colt

Three large pictures in Sundays Salina Journal feature Vernon Erickson and his four month old trick colt Dixie. The write up describes tricks taught to Dixie and notes Vernon has taken the pair to entertain school children in the surrounding territory.

Salina Vernon Erickson Dixie Vernon

Mrs Lucy Geckeler Visited Kansans This Weekend

Mrs Lucy Geckeler, worthy grand matron of the Grand Chapter CES of Kansas, spent a weekend as a guest of Mr Walter Boyles his wife and Lynette.

Lucy Geckeler Grand Chapter CES of Kansas Walter Boyles Lynette

Riverview 4H Club Seeks Officers at September Meeting

The Riverview 4H club met on September 15 with roll call answered by Favorite Sub pert in School. A nominating committee led by Mrs Alva Thompson was formed to select officers. Rat boxes will be on display September 28 and the next meeting is set for October 20 with the Don Freeds hosting.

Roll Salli Alva Thompson Don Freed Glenwood Freeds Don Freeds Shirley Thompson

MYF Opens Belleville Methodist Church and Booth Festival

Last Sunday night the MYF and church adults attended services at Belleville Methodist Church where Bishop Dana Dawson spoke and displayed South America photos marking the church opening. The following Monday the MYF toured Clyde for the Booth Festival raising almost 200 dollars in crafts and donations, supporting the Children's Home in Newton and Asbury Hospital in Salina.

MYF Belleville Methodist Church Dana Dawson South America Clyde Scandia Newton Asbury Hospital Salina

Boman Family of Columbus Welcome Mrs. Godfrey Visit

Charles Boman and his family from Columbus Nebraska welcomed Mrs. Godfrey on Saturday. Steven and Reggie were noted as members of the household during the visit.

Charles Boman Steven Reggie Columbus Nebr Godfrey Boman

Miss Ethel Akins Visiting With Hammer Family

Miss Ethel Akins appeared as a Saturday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family in a social local notice.

Ethel Akins Carl Hammer Ang

Charles Freed Spends Afternoon With Brother Gus Freed

Charles Freed spent Wednesday afternoon with his brother Gus Freed of Republic, sharing time and family company in a casual visit.

Charles Freed Gus Freed Republic

Mrs Claude Goodwin Weekend Visit at Orleans Nebr

Mrs Claude Goodwin spent the weekend visiting relatives in Orleans Nebraska with family members joining in local gatherings and activities highlighted by the trip.

Claude Goodwin Orleans Nebr

Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg Visits From Wednesday To Sunday

Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg of a republic traveled with Mrs Agnes Cardwell from Wednesday through Sunday visiting various contacts and enjoying local hospitality during the trip.

Amelia Kathrineberg A Republic Agnes Cardwell

Greenslades Visit Belleville Hosts Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs B E Cox of Belleville, sharing an informal social gathering and hospitality.

Duaine Greenslade B. E. Cox Belleville

Mrs Wallace Aspegrem Visits Mrs Fred Stromberg

Mrs Wallace Aspegrem spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Fred Stromberg of Republic for a social call and exchange of greetings.

Wallace Aspegrem Fred Stromberg Republic

Formosa guest visits Rev. and Mrs. Pearson

Miss Ethel Akins from Formosa stayed overnight Saturday and Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. N H Pearson. She accompanied Mrs. Arne Johnson home Sunday evening and will proceed to Osage City.

Ethel Akins Island of Formosa N. H. Pearson Akins Arne Johnson Osage City

Local Hosts Honor Guests at Norris Home Party

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris entertained with a Sunday evening party at their home. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gran stedt, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom, and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Lewis.

Lloyd Norris Ray Tingstrom Wm. J. Matthias Frank Granstedt C. W. Strom B. H. Lewis

Miss Akins Guest of Mr and Mrs Anderson Weekend

Miss Ethel Akins was a house guest of Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson Friday night and Saturday.

Ethel Akins Mrs Algor Anderson

Salina Couple Visit Bill Clark Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and children of Salina were Sunday guests at the Bill Clark home.

Ron Clark Salina Bill Clark

Belleville andersons visit Kansas City medical center

Mr. and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and Judith spent Tuesday in Kansas City where Mr Anderson went for a check up at the Medical Center. While there they visited Irving I saacson also a patient there.

Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Judith Kan- 6As City Mr. Anderson Irving Isaacson

Weekend visit from the Garet and Modlin families

Mr and Mrs Darrell Garet and their sons of Lawrence spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and their boys.

Darrell Garet Lawrence Hugh Modlin

Sunday Evening Visit Of White and DeWitt Family

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Greg ory were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy.

Arlis White Gregory Russell DeWitt Judy

Belleville Visit Notes Mr and Mrs Rogney Dovel

Mr and Mrs Glenn Herble and children of Belleville called on Mr and Mrs Rogney Dovel Saturday morning.

Glenn Herble Belleville Rogney Dovel

Garman Family Reunion Held With Dinner and Visiting

The 26th annual Garman reunion took place on September 18 with a cooperative dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Robert W Garman and many relatives from Nebraska Kansas Missouri and other states. Plans were made for the next reunion.

Garman Robert W Newcastle Wye C. C Bixby Greg Kirk Edgar Ida Marshall Hastings Nebr H. M Pearl Davidson Harry Cora Garman Floyd Shellhase Fred Lavinia Evert Alice Walter Nina Mainquist Robert Frank Eva Garman Vera Stafford Vic Ann Harvey D. H May Garman Max Hattie Bixby Ralph Emma Salyard Edwin Donna Mary Hornbussel Jean Joan Alan Diana Lelia Smith Norman Ruth Hesser Cindy Karl Robin Lee Vivian Bettis Loren Narveen Bizon Valetia Brian Mike Vera Burge Patty Jana Juverning Sothers Romnald Judy Theo Alroy Darrell I Amita Garman Joseph Nina

American Legion Auxiliary Holds September Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with 10 members. Members appointed committees for the year and discussed dues, a joint polluck dinner with the Legion, and the October 27 Coffee Tour in Scandia. Youth gallery attendance stayed steady at 40 to 55. next meeting October 5 seeks more eligible members.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Duaine Greenslade Ralph Rasmussen Charley Cardwell Leslie Rasmussen C. W. Strom Homer Cardwell George Cardwell Poppy “Mire Carl Hammer Legion Scandia Auxiliary Dale Sanderson Wayne Smith

OBS Met September 20 in Scandia Chapter Meeting

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OBS held a regular meeting September 20 with Mrs. Ralph Moe as worthy matron and Carl Hammer as worthy patron presiding. Substitute officers filled Ada Electa and associate patron roles. Refreshments were served afterward by Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and committee in the dining room.

Scandia OBS Ralph Moe Worthy Mats Ron Carl Hammer C. S. Sederlin Ada Glenwood Freed Electa Wm. Matthias Worthy Benny Lervold

Sorosis Study Club Hosts September Meeting

Mrs Algor Anderson hosted the Sorosis Study club in the ladies club room on September 20 with Scandia school faculty as honored guests. R B Cooper spoke on McGuffey Started It while Edna Robison discussed the New Kansas Reader. N H Pearson and Blanche Haggman presented School Days with piano by Wilbert Johnson. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Anderson and others. Next meeting set for October 4 at the club room.

Algor Anderson Sorosis Scandia R. B. Cooper McGuffey Edna Robison New Kansas Reader N. H. Pearson Blanche ‘Haggman Wilbert Johnson Mra Anderson Ralph Larson C. H. West Alfred Anderson Club

Triple L Club Meets September 22 at Mrs Denoyer Home

Mrs Ben Denoyer hosted the Triple L club at her home Thursday afternoon September 22 with members socializing and playing penny poker. A tender luncheon was served and the club planned to meet next with Mrs George Christie in three weeks on Thursday October 13.

Ben Denoyer Triple L Rell Lal George Christie

Goodwins Welcome Tommys Visit With Granddaughter Janice

Mr and Mrs G K Goodwin host the Tommy of Junction City group for their pest week alongside Mrs Claude goat win and granddaughter Janice A readable fragment notes family hospitality and a local gathering context with named individuals and a place.

Tommy Junction City Claude Goatwin Janice

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