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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
4
Vernon Swanson supervisor notes Sunday School and Bible classes at 10300 am. The Tornquist family expresses sincere gratitude for sympathy during bereavement and appreciation for friends and neighbors.
Rev. R. B. Wilke leads 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Worship with Holy Communion on World Wide Communion Sunday. Evening programs include Intermediate MYF at 6:00 and Senior MYF at 7:00. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sjolander visited Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander before departing to Kansas City from a California vacation.
Paul H. Preble born June 30 1895 in Scandia was a traveling salesman and later ran a Madison Missouri restaurant with his wife. He married Claudie Wells in 1916 and lived in Scandia Concordia Salina and Madison. Survived by widow daughter Paula LeRoy Gillan three grandchildren sisters and other relatives. Memorial services were held September 22 at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia with interment in Riverview cemetery. Graveside rites were by Lebanon Lodge 221 AF and A.M. of Scandia.
Morning service at 11:00 a.m. and a 2:30 p.m. Priscilla meeting in the church parlor hosted by Mrs. E. T. Olson and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry. Visits from Wallace Aspegren with Dale Hansen and Cheryl of Lincoln Nebr. Funeral for Dr. L. E. Ault, who died after a lingering illness, attended by Dr. E Porter Ahrens and spouse. Charley Loomis visiting Leonard Countryman and family of Esbon.
Rev and Mrs N H Pearson attended the Triple T Teachers Training course at Axtell on Friday afternoon and returned home Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jon Sjolander were Friday evening guests at the Charley Sjolander home.
Wednesday gathering in honor of Albertina’s 94th birthday featured Rev. and Mrs. N H Pearson, Mrs. Ellen Hammer, Mrs. Carl Hammer and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, with Gladys Loring and Alice Hammer attending. The group spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Isaacson.
Arlie Larson of Superior Nebraska was a Tuesday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson, joining a local social gathering in their home.
Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family along with Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle joined Mr and Mrs Vernon Wright of Concordia for Saturday dinner. Sunday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Bill Waite and their children at Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and family.
Mrs Stella Scott and Mrs Ruby Berry spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Anna Hohman.
Mrs. Carl McDowell visited Friday evening with Mrs. Anna Hohman.
Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson were Monday evening guests at the Hugh Selden homes of Clyde.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and LeRoy visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja.
Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Evert Anderson of Topeka.
Miss Connie Tracey of Wichita spent Saturday and Sunday at the Frank Isaacson home.
LeRoy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Herrman, visiting for a family gathering at their home.
LeRoy visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas. Emer Larsen stays this week with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larsen of Hastings Nebraska to help care for a new baby. Harold Sankey and sons from Salina were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobson.
Mr and Mrs Don Larsen and family joined Mr and Mrs Brier Larsen for Saturday dinner. Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs Frank Isaacson honored her birthday anniversary with Mrs Carl Ham mer Mrs Elien Hammer Mrs Alice Hammer and Miss Ida Isaacson in attendance.
Mr and Mrs George Stromberg were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson, sharing an informal gathering at their home.
Local residents from Norton Smith Center Jamestown Republic and nearby areas hosted and visited family and friends through the weekend. Numerous couples and individuals shared meals and evenings with relatives including Lervolds Johnsons Larson Berggren Reece and others in social visits across several households.
Mr. Ang Mts. Axel Jensen and Larry visited the Edward Forsberg home Monday evening.
Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Edgar Isaacson of Formosa and Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson on a Tuesday evening. The fragment notes a social call among local residents.
Mr and Mrs Harry Swanson Allen Ne Orman Hesson of Batrice Nebraska were guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson on Tuesday for dinner as reported in local society notes.
Mr George Christie and Mrs Christie visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Anna Hohman. The brief social gathering included light conversation and shared refreshments.
A birth notice records the arrival of Leonard Whipps to Mr and Mrs Leonard Whipps of Warsaw Illinois on September 15. The child is welcomed by family and local community.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters were Thursday evening visitors at the Delbert Aspegren residence in a social note from the community.
Marion Stolander and Ann Peterson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha with their families spent the weekend in Wichita enjoying time together and sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs George Rockey accompanied Jim Erickson to escort Joe Erickson to Fort Riley on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and family with Mr and Mrs Charles Loomis and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and girls joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Leonard Countryman and family of Esbon.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters were Saturday evening guests of Harold in Norway.
Mr and Mrs Larry O'Brien and family were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Doran O'Brien and family in Concordia.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Langston of Fort Worth Texas were Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson.
Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs Agnes Cardwell included Mrs Minnie Anderson Mrs Lena Fogelberg Mrs J D Greenslade Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and children of Beloit.
Monday evening Mrs Ada Asperen hosted Mr and Mrs Richard Loring JoAnn Medlin Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Mrs Minnie Anderson as guests at her home.
JoAnn Medlin of Riley spends the week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, staying at their home as she visits.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring and Mr and Mrs Lee Loring with Bette Lea and Arnold were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring.
Friday evening visitors honoring Mrs Swanson's birthday anniversary included Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola, Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
Last week callers of Mrs Florence Stafford were Mrs Conrad Florell, Mrs Zena Stofer and Mrs Jerry Str nad.
Mr and Mrs George Larson and their son Larry with Lorraine visited Mr and Mrs Robert Larson and family in Lindsborg on Sunday joining extended relatives including Gene Larson for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs George Christie were Monday evening guests of Mrs Ruby Berry, sharing an informal visit at her home.
Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and their children spent Monday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald and their children in a family social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Al Kennedy of San Diego California announce the birth of their baby girl Debora Ann born Thursday September 22 A.M. at a local hospital. The proud grandparents are listed as Mr and Mrs Otto Kennedy and Mrs Mary Kennedy.
Mr and Mrs Pete Dillon and Mary Ann of Mankato Shirley Freed and Margaret Williams were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell Kenneth and Janet.
Lorraine Berrier of Salina stayed from Monday to Friday visiting with Mrs. Max Thompson and girls.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDonald and their children spent the weekend with relatives in Atlanta Nebraska.
Children were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring, sharing a social call at their residence.
Mrs Donald Richards spent last week with her husband in Dallas Texas where Donald is attending school. Don brought her home Friday and spent the weekend here with relatives.
Mrs Florence Stafford is spending a few days this week with Mr Ralph Walters and family, visiting from an unspecified location. The Walters household will host the guest during the short stay.
Mr and Mrs Warren S Nelson and Mr and Mrs Donald Richards with children and M O Brown shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs L Richards. Mr and Mrs Bob Miller traveled to Campo Colorado to visit relatives for about a week. Thursday evening guests at Vernon Erickson included Lois Janice Linda Reece Carol Fogelberg Keith Allen and Allen Kirk for Janice’s 15th birthday celebration.
Linda Reece and Carol Ogelberg were Thursday overnight guests of Janice Erickson, staying at her home.
Guests were invited to the Glenn Housholder home in Belleville where a gathering took place. The event highlighted social ties and community hospitality in the area.
Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson and Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson of Wichita attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs A E Tornquist and visited their parents Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.
Oscar Floodberg of Chula Vista California arrived Wednesday for a visit with his sister Mrs Carrie Larson, and Carl, other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Adam Wenda and Mr and Mrs O A Johnson hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr and Everett.
Friday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette included Mrs Lucy Geckler worthy grand matron of the Grand Chapter CES of Kansas and Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin.
Thursday evening guests of Mrs Max Thompson and girls were Mrs Max Berry and Gordon, Mrs Ruby Berry, Patsy Thompson and Laureen Berrier. Home made ice cream was enjoyed.
Mrs Stella Scott of Belleville stayed overnight with Mrs Ruby Berry on Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Christie and Mrs Ruby Berry visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard. Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory attended Sunday dinner with Mrs Merle Haser.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring and Charles Gouldin of Kansas City were dinner guests along with Mrs. Lyell Ocobock and Arla. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom attended Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias.
Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe and Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bert Wickham and other relatives in Ellis. Mr and Mrs John Nystrom of Brun didge Alabama are visiting Mrs G A Nystrom and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Messenger and family of Scotts City visited from Thursday until Monday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Barber.
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander.
Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin spent Monday with Dr and Mrs Ray Sederlin of Jamestown.
Fred Boman was a Saturday evening guest at the Godfrey Boman home, joining family and friends for a social visit. The gathering highlighted local hospitality and community ties in the area.
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