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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
1
Community invited for an April 13 open house at Johnson and Larson Grain and Feed Co with new offices on display. Refreshments, kids prizes, and advisor visits planned. Browning Family Show will headline at 7 p.m. in Scandia high school auditorium.
The District Music Festival at Concordia on April 6 featured SHS students Peggy Erickson Judye Thompson Bette Loring Linda Erickson Darlene Nystrom Cheryl Larson with Gwen Loring earning I for the sextet. Judy Thompson Peggy Erickson Cheryl Larson trio also rated I and Judy Thompson solo rated I. Second sextet earned II with Beth Erickson Lynette Boyles Jane Ann Reece Arlene Nystrom Doris Herrman Sonia Larson. Kathy Gile stood in for Jane Ann Reece who had mumps.
The YWCA held its April 8 meeting with devotions by Mrs. Mabel Hammer a film Life Story was shown and Dr. C V Haggman spoke. Officers elected: President Mrs ea J Perry Vice President Mrs Lee Loy ing Secretary Ann Tedrow Treasurer Mrs Glen Scrivner. The next meeting is May 13 at the high school with Y Teen girls in attendance.
The Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met Tuesday evening April 2 at 8 with Mrs. Duaine Greenslade as worthy matron and Ernie Kirk as worthy patron. The matron spoke on a visit to Ophel Chapter for their 50 year pin presentations. Next meeting is Tuesday April 16 at 8. Refreshments were served by Edith Norris Sherman Robison and Everett Robison.
Mrs Loren Isaacson sponsored a group of girls to attend Hospitality Day at Kansas State University Manhattan on Saturday March 30. Exhibits on home economics and an assembly program featured a style show teas and a tour of the Girls Residents Hall. Attendees from here included numerous local residents and students with family names such as Isaacson Aspegren Nystrom Erickson and Tedrow.
Mrs Ollie Peterson 86 died Monday at Republic County hospital. Survived by daughter Mrs Ben Hanzlick of Munden and three sons Ralph Denver Carl Belleville Floyd Courtland. Funeral services held at Formosa Wednesday afternoon. Visiting relatives spent Sunday in Republic with Mrs Jane Powers and Miss Pearl Strom.
The Boettcher School for Handicapped Children in Denver reports an attempted robbery thwarted when secretary Mrs. Taylor Shellhammer rang a police signal before the robber obtained any funds. Within minutes officers swarmed the office. Shellhammer is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B Porter Ahrens. Nearby, social notes mention Sunday guests Mrs. Ray Muth and Ed Anderson, and afternoon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ora Swartz of Byron Nebraska and Mrs. Maudie Farrell.
The Republic County Historical Society gathered at the Courthouse Monday afternoon with 10 members present. The book committee reported progress as seven townships have been printed. Mr and Mrs Eugene Sederlin hosted a supper to honor the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin and guests including Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson.
The fifth annual Ladies Night Banquet of Lebanon Lodge 221 A F and A M was held April 9 at the high school auditorium. Dr C C Arnett of Belleville gave the invocation and Miss Judy Thompson sang with Miss Bette Loring. The program featured slides on Masonry and the Shriners hospital with talks by Mr Cecil Munger and praise for Worshipful Master Arnold Perry. Dancing and visiting capped a delightful evening.
Belleville RAM Belleville Chapter No 69 plans a social and talent tea on April 2 to celebrate Sorosis 25th anniversary with a program featuring Mrs C E Riddebarger and Mrs Albert Jackson. A Social Security talk and club memories highlight the event. Baby news adds to community notices.
The community learns of the sudden death of Joe N Johnson aged 69, occurring Sunday afternoon at his brother-in-law Lawrence Nystrom's Courtland home. Survivors include two sons Leo of Derby and Dean of Albuquerque, five grandchildren, two sisters, and numerous relatives. Funeral held April 10 at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia with Rev. George E. Nielsen officiating. Interment in Ada Lutheran cemetery Kackley. Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home of Scandia in charge.
The Bible Study Group gathered at Mrs. Hannah Freed’s home on Wednesday afternoon April 3. Devor tions were led by Mrs. Gertha Gran stedt. Members present included Mrs. Lena Lloyd Mrs. Florence Stafford Mrs. Agnes Cardwell Mrs. Lloyd Kelly Ida Isaacson Mrs. Eva Sjolander Gladys Hugos and Mrs. Harley Shaffer. A lunch was served and the group will meet again April 17 at the Methodist church with Mrs. Florence Stafford as hostess. The lesson will be Ezekiel chapter 10.
The Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion Auxiliary held a March 27 meeting with 16 members present and named convention delegates. President Charley Cardwell attended the Salina convention March 29 to 31. A donation was given to the Anjeannette Isaacson family after a recent fire. The group hosted a St Patrick event at Scandia Rest Home with emblem favors, ice cream and cake. They discussed Girls State and voted to hire kitchen help and to mow Legion Park grounds. A three film Cancer show was open to the public. Cookies and coffee were served. next meeting is April 24, Mrs Homer Cardwell Public.
The Amana Lutheran Church will hold a Good Friday service at 2:00 PM at the church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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