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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1971
Page
1
Local shops shut from 1 30 to 3 00 pm on Good Friday while a special service begins at 2 00 pm at the United Methodist Church. An open house honors Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson on April 11 1971 from 2 30 to 5 00 pm at Scandia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with no gifts requested.
Delbert Aspegren defeated Paul Freeman 322 to 251 for the at large USD 426 seat while Glenn Loring won against Ray Mach 35 to 20 for a USD 426 district position. In USD 427 Joseph Pachta, Gene Hiatt, Calvin Hobson, Maurice Graham, Mrs James Arbuthnot and R. E. Snapp led with varying vote totals. In USD 455 Arnold Henke and Ed Valek Jr. trailed with 147 and 145 votes respectively.
A religious reflection cites John 15 13 14 and 28 7 urging believers to follow Jesus commands and share the news of the risen Christ as Easter unfolds. The text emphasizes friendship with Christ through action and faithful proclamation.
Svenska Study Club to sponsor Easter egg hunt Saturday April 10 on Scandia library grounds with preschool to grade five start times at 2:00 and 2:30. Dr Hurtig will visit Scandia Friday afternoon to give dog shots and booster shots at the Allen Gunter building. City officials announce enforcement of Ordinance 178 requiring dogs to be tied or penned.
Mrs S J Swenson 97 died Friday at Belle View Manor Scandia. Oldest member of Amana Lutheran Church. Survived by two step sons Arthur and Albert Swenson of Concordia and step granddaughters. nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday April 5 at Amana Lutheran Church Pastor Melvin Peterson officiating. Interment Lutheran Cemetery. Bachler Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia in charge.
Senior girls and mothers attended the Spring Tea hosted by Sorosis Study Club in Patchwork displays with Mrs. H. W. Reece’ s talk and musical pieces by Mrs. Jack Graham. Bethany College staff appointments announced for 1971 72. A free diagnostic clinic for crippled children is set in Belleville April 21 with two orthopedic surgeons. Students win spelling prizes and prepare for 4H and FFA judging school at Fort Hays. Community visitors and family births noted across Republic County.
Scandia and 37 Class 1A schools competed at the State Music Contest in Mankato. Large groups earned I or II plus ratings with Scandia receiving I or II in most categories. Vocal solos faced tough judging with Virginia Hammer singled out for an I rating.
The Lions Club hosts an athletic banquet at Scandia Grade School on Tuesday April 13 at 7 00 pm with introductions awards by coaches a talk by Dr Stevens Bethany College and a State Championship football highlight. Dads are invited to a meal charged, while mothers daughters brothers and friends may attend the program at 7 45 without charge.
Social Security official Gene Lundgren will visit Belleville Kansas on April 14 1971 to answer questions at the Courthouse Basement from 8:00 to 12:00. Beneficiaries will begin receiving the 10 percent monthly increase with the June 3 checks, while May benefits reflect the higher amount in the June 3 payment.
Weather and social items from Burr Oak include a 37 degree start with 35 mph winds on April 1 and earlier snow events with seven and a half inches on March 24. social mentions cover Sunday dinners, visits, baptisms and confirmations at United Methodist church, YWCA events led by Ruth Rice, local band concert details and student awards. John Strand returned from Washington DC via TVA and a POTOMAC trip with Mount Vernon, noting East costs.
The seventy fifth annual Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs convention runs April 13 to 15 in Salina with an opening banquet and program. State president Mrs. Marvin Jordan and president elect Mrs. Howard Killian will preside. sessions at United Methodist Church on North 8th Street feature a theme We renew Democracys Design and keynote speaker Lt Col L R Waterman. Social hosts include Mrs Walter Boyles and the Raney and Chellberg families.
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