New and Renewal Subscriptions Received
A weekly tally shows new and renewal subscriptions received including Anna Anderson of Jamestown.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
1
A weekly tally shows new and renewal subscriptions received including Anna Anderson of Jamestown.
About 400 visitors toured the newly completed Johnson and Larson and Grain offices during an April 13 open house. Out of town guests included Max Stranbe of Pay Way Feed Mills and Dean Wainstaff of Pay Way, both of Kansas City, along with Jerry Corley of Lawrence. The Browning Family of Lees Summit, Missouri, performed to a capacity crowd. National YWCA Week runs April 21 28 with observances in Scandia and nationwide. The YWCA insignia the inverted Blue Triangle symbolizes growth of mind body and spirit. The observance marks the 107th anniversary of the organization begun in London in 1855.
The OYYH Club gathered April 10 in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church for a potluck supper led by president Bertha Granstedt. The program featured songs, devotions by Eva Sjolander, readings by Flossie Larson Lena Lloyd and Lottie Berggren, jokes by members, and a group song. The next meeting is scheduled for May 8 at 6 30 p.m.
Scandia HDU met April 10 with Mrs. Archie Isaacson as hostess. Ten members answered roll call by sharing favorite foods. The advisory report was given by Mrs. Hugh Modlin. A district meeting will be held in Belleville on Fay 3. National HDU Week runs April 29 to May 3. The unit will continue its River Park project. Work day is set for April 15. The unit voted to donate $1 to the Cancer fund. Five members attended the Spring Achievement Tea in Belleville and received the Gold Sal for the year. A skin care lesson on grooming was presented by Mrs. Charles Klima.
Scandia Library receives several new titles from the Sorosis Study Club including Ant Hill Odyssey by Wm. Mann Molly and Me by Gertrude Berg The Apple Tree Community by George Smith With Love by Maurice Chevalier and At last Shruggee by Aymand BE H Lewis also contributed multiple volumes to the collection.
Mrs. Oliver Johnson Courtland Kansas Republic County Council will meet in Kackley on April 22 1963. Coffee hour from until 10 o clock a.m. Pot luck lunch at noon. Bring your own service. All ladies are invited. Mrs. Orville Moser of Jamestown was presented with a diamond ring at Nelsons IGA Store which she won in the National IGA Recipe Contest. The recipe which won was Koffee Kompanions. On Sunday April 21 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a meeting of the Sunday School workers at the Methodist church. There will be a lunch at 5:30 p.m. Miss Nancy Eastridge will speak and lead group. She comes from Wichita.
Pleasant Grove District 61 schedules its annual homecoming on April 21 with a noon basket dinner and afternoon program. If weather disrupts plans the event moves to April 28.
Miss Pearl Strom, 77, died early Saturday at Audrey Rest Home in Republic after an extended illness. Survived by three sisters Alma Strom of Concordia and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Mabel Cline, both of Republic. two brothers Ernest and Clarence Strom of Scandia. five nieces and nephews. Services held Monday April 15, 1963, at Evangelical United Brethren Church Republic. Burial at Prairie Rose cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Bachelor Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home of Scandia.
The Social Hour Club met with Mrs V A Berggren on Tuesday afternoon April 9. Eight members and one guest Miss Ethel Kathrineberg attended. Roll call echoed East er. An invitation to the Republic County Council at Rackley on April 22 was read. Prizes went to Mrs Homer Cardwell in two contests. Lunch prize napkin went to Mrs Dale Staf ford. Adjournment set for April 30 with Mrs Homer Cardwell. Dinner guests included several local families.
Scandia school notes senior yearbook photo selections and a sneak event to Colorado. Career Day visits to Fort Hays State, employment service interviews, and preparations for a Parent-Son Banquet are described along with spelling awards and upcoming track meet.
A PTA session is scheduled for Monday April 22 at 8:00 p.m. with a style show announced. Esther Circle plans a Thursday afternoon meeting at 2:00 p.m. featuring a potluck lunch at the Methodist church.
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