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Scandia High News

Location

Narka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

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Juniors Stage Play Second Fiddle Draws Big Crowd

The junior class presented Second Fiddle on Friday December 10 before about 300 fans. Eldred Freed as Joan Keeler and Eldon Larson as Harold Werple lead a comedy about a mistaken marriage with Dorothy Van Straaten played by Ruth McGregor. The cast included Marion Baker Lucille Larson Mona Hohman Alice Nelson Leo Johnson and Victor Anderson with music by the girls glee club and quartet.

Eldred Freed Joan Keeler Eldon Larson Harold Werple Ruth McGregor Dorothy van Straaten Harold Marion Baker Lucille Larson Minnie Carson Victor Anderson Wilbur Mona Hohman Janet Williams Alice Nelson Mrs. Keeler Joan Leo Johnson Santa Claus Donald Anderson Gloria Lee Nelson Mother Goose Ada Isaacson Whistling Willie Charles Hohman Sleep Fairy Joyce Hammer Goody Green Lorna Mahan Lorraine Helvey Norma Jean Richards Maxine Perry Donna Christie Evelyn Mahan Junior Preble Donald Larson Paul Isaacson Chester Ewing Norma Jean Greenslade Phyllis Greenslade Kenneth Nichols Keith Flanding Glenna Hohman Carla Reece Jackie Summers Billy Moe Betty Cady Luetta Beemis Teenie Weenie Bertil Wayne Nelson Piccaninny Pete Ronald Clark Soldiers Paul Nelson Gene Paget Fairies Angels Santa’s Helpers Carolers Clarence Berggren Richard Lewellyn Warren Gritten Ivan Shotzmen John David Shivvers Franklin Lloyd

Tigers Outscores Swedes in Courtland Game

The Courtland Tigers defeated the Scandia Swedes 31 to 20 on their court Wednesday night. Jean Larson led scorers with 11 points while Swedes exhibited strong teamwork and passing but couldn't overtake the Tigers.

Courtland Tigers Tigers Jean Larson

Study Hall Decorated for Christmas by Freshmen

Freshmen under Miss Cornelia Furry decorated the study hall for Christmas. One committee trimmed the tree, another adorned the room, marking the holiday observance.

Cornelia Furry

Scandia to Play Cuba Teams in December Games

The Flying Swedes and the Flickers will face Cuba teams on Monday evening December 20. Three games are scheduled the boys first and second teams and the girls first team, marking the fourth games of the season for both Scandia squads.

Cuba

Calendar highlights for December to January events

December 17 B B in Narka here. December 20 B B in Cuba there. December 21 Christmas Operetta. December 22 Students go caroling. December 23 to January 3 Vacation. January 7 B B Agenda here. January 10 Schoolmasters meet. January 11 Misner Lyceum Play. January 12 B B Republic here. January 14 B B Kackley boys here. January 18 B B Norway there.

B.B Narka Cuba Misner Lyceum Republic Kackley Boys Norway

Honor Roll Expansion Notes Second Six Weeks At High School

Fourteen students earned the honor roll and five were named honorable mention for the second six weeks. Seniors and juniors each have four on the honor roll while freshmen and sophomores each have three. The total on the honor roll rose from eight to fourteen since the previous period. Six weeks exams were held over November 23 and 24 due to Thanksgiving, with grade cards distributed December 1.

Ralph Hawkins AABC Irena Skidmore Orville Nondorf Gene Larson Harold Nelson

Misner Players Present Fortunes at School Auditorium

Misner Players stage the modern comedy Fortunes in the school auditorium on January 11 at eight o'clock. This marks their tenth tour of America after several prior performances in Scandia.

Misner Players Misner Scandia America

P. T. A. Meets Tuesday

The Scandia P.T.A. holds its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday December 21. The grade school will present the Christmas operetta at the gathering.

Scandia P.T. A

Christmas Greetings From Hi Y Club

We extend our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you be greeted by joyful tidings of the Yule Season and a bright New Year as Father Time’s bells ring out 19387 and ring in 1988 from the Hi Y Club.

Scandia Cagers to Play Narka in Home Opener

Tonight the Narka first team boys and first team girls challenge the Swedes and Flickers on Scandia court in their first home game. Coach Cummings lists lineups for both teams and the game starts at 7:30 with ticket prices 10c grades 15c high school and 25c for adults.

Narka Scandia Cummings F. Thomas G. Fletcher V. Reece Lindecrantz Cady Larson Jackson Herb Johnson Anderson

Semester Exams Schedule and Postponement

Examinations will be held January 19 to 21 with no exemptions. Tests were postponed due to the semester pause caused by the paralysis epidemic. Grade cards will be distributed Wednesday January 26. Sept F. L. Miller spoke at the Norway P T A meeting on December 16.

F. L. Miller Norway

Organizations Unite To Present Program

The Christmas program will be held next Thursday at 2 30 PM in the afternoon. The student council leads with a five minute number from freshmen sophomores juniors seniors pop club glee clubs G R and Hi Y. Musical numbers letters from Santa Claus and readings are planned. Gift exchange names were drawn December 8 among students and teachers. Presents and treats will follow the program.

G. R Hi-Y Santa Claus

School Masters Meet at Belleville December 13

The monthly School Masters Meeting met at the Hotel Elliott on Monday December 13. A key topic was the county basketball tournament scheduled for Belleville February 16 19. Some girls basketball rules were set and the playing order determined. Men’s tables were decorated with Christmas favors. Women teachers from Narka and Cuba hosted the event.

Elliott Belleville Narka Cuba

Senior Class Potluck Supper Held After Biology Meeting

Senior class members and sponsors gathered in the biology room for a potluck supper. The menu included baked beans sandwiches jello cake and coffee in a casual school event.

Students Resolve Nice Work If They Can Keep Them 1938

A list of student New Year resolutions from 1938 includes Le Roy Nelson Ada Kallman Kenneth Danielson Brig Acree LaVon Bowersox Corrine Naslund Bobby White Virginia M Eldon Larson Bud Swanson Chester Cahill Herb Johnson Alice Colelazier Gerald Hawkins Wallace Boman and others committing to better study, discipline, and personal conduct for the year ahead.

LeRoy Nelson Ada Kallman Ing Kenneth Danielson Brig Acree LaVon Bowersox Eldon Larson Bud Swanson Chester Cahill Herb Johnson Alice Colelazier Gerald Hawkins Wallace Boman

Grade Operetta Set for Tuesday Night at School

Christmas operetta “The House of the Shoe” will be staged Tuesday evening in the school auditorium with no admission. Miss Cornelia Furry directs with assistants Misses Miller Johnson West and Anderson and Herbert Shde. Accompanist Miss Eldred Boman.

Cornelia Furry Dolores Miller Ruby Johnson Rita West Floy Anderson Herbert Shde Eldred Boman

Pratt woman guest of Miss Furry this weekend

Mrs Larry Porter of Pratt is a weekend guest of Miss Furry, sharing social visit and mutual hospitality.

Larry Porter Pratt Miss Furry

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