Masons Entertain Ladies For Annual Lodge Night
Lebanon Lodge No. 221 A F and A M hosted a ladies night with about 150 Masons and their guests at the high school auditorium. A corsage for each lady, a dinner, and a program followed with Worshipful Master Alfred E. Anderson introducing officers and a city history reading. The event concluded with a dance and praise for a successful annual affair.
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Lebanon Lodge No
Alfred E. Anderson
Robert Lervold
Don Larson
Harold D. Johnson
Harold
Anderson
Ernest L. Kirk
Arnold J. Perry
Elgeno F. Sederlin
Rene Denoyer
Jack L. Bennett
Joseph N. McDonald
Max Muth
Ollie Johnson
Tyler
Warden Perry
Scandia
Ben Denoyer
Clarence Gile
Bob Lervold
Edward Forsberg
Glenn Loring
Sorosis Study Club Opens April Meeting on World Religions
The Sorosis Study Club met Tuesday April 15 with Mrs Albert Jackson presiding. After singing Springtime and a brief business segment the program offered a six faith symposium Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Islam Judaism and Christianity presented by members including Mrs George Nielson Mrs Arlis White Mrs Richard Rockey Mrs Algot Anderson Mrs Dale Uhrich and Mrs C H West. Richard Wilke reviewed the Dead Sea Scrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
Albert Jackson
George Nielson
Arlis White
Richard Rockey
Algot Anderson
Dale Uhrich
C. H. West
Richard Wilke
Scandia Community club meets April 17 on tax talk
The Scandia Community club gathered at the City Office building on Thursday night April 17 to hear State Senator Ted Sanborn of Belleville and State Representative Benny Lervold discuss the tax situation ahead of the Kansas Legislature special session. Attendees gained clearer insight into the tax picture and extended thanks to the speakers for their time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
Ted Sanborn
Belleville
Benny Lervold
Kansas
Sanborn
Lervold
Westmar Concert Band to Perform in Republic
The 51 member Westmar College Concert Band under Dr. Richard G. Parker will play at Republic high school auditorium Saturday April 26 at 8 00 p m The band tours EUB churches in Nebraska Colorado and Kansas April 18 through April 27 with solo and ensemble numbers and several bang selections Westmar College is in LeMars Iowa and is among seven EUB colleges.
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Westmar College
Richard G. Parker
Republic High School
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
LeMars
Iowa
Eivangelical United Brethren Church
Nelsons and Richards Host Sunday Guests
Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean of Superior Nebraska were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs L S Richards.
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Warren Nelson
Jean
Superior, Nebr
L. S. Richards
Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson Visit Godfrey Boman Family
Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Johnson
Godfrey Boman
Our 1958 Honor Roll Renewals and Poem Fervor
Renewals received this past week include Mrs. W. A. Larson of Canton South Dakota Hilton Waite and Charlie Berggren. The note features a poetic reflection on light beauty and immortality attributed to Luther A. Merker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Larson
Canton
Dak
Hilton Waite
Charlie Berggren
Open House At Scandia Library Attracts 250 Guests
About 250 people visited the Scandia Library and Museum for an open house on Sunday afternoon April 20. The event showcased renovations and displays praised by attendees. An exhibit by Republic County Council guests the next day featured floral arrangements from Scandia firms, antique servingware, and a miniature immigrant wagon centerpiece. Members of the Library Board included Mayor Wm Moe, Gottfrid Larson, Raymond Cooper, Blanche Haggman, Josie Robison, Emmett Conzelman, Walter Boyles, Ben Lervold, and Reynold Nystr om.
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Scandia Library
Republic County Council
Library Board
Scandia
Wm. Moe
Gottfrid Larson
Raymond Cooper
Blanche Haggman
Josie Robison
Emmett Conzelman
Walter Boyles
Ben Lervold
Reynold Nystrom
NOYB Club Meeting Leads To Sewing Session
The NOYB club met Thursday with hostess Mrs. Axel Jensen. Members present included Mrs. Alva Thompson Mrs. Andy Thompson Mrs. Edward Forsberg Mrs. Ernest Kirk and Mrs. Lora Dell Freed. A lunch followed and the group planned to meet April 30 with Mrs. Loren Florell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyb Club
Axel Jensen
Alva Thompson
Andy Thompson
Edward Forsberg
Ernest Kirk
Lora Dell Freed
Loren Florell
State social music contest awards top junior singer
About 3500 high school students attended the State social music contest at Oklahoma State University. Judith Stephenson won a superior rating in a vocal soprano solo and is identified as a Oklahoma City junior, daughter of Dan Stephenson and Olga Hugos of Scandia.
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Oklahoma Times
Stillwater
Oklahoma State University
Judith Stephenson
Judy
Dan Stephenson
Oklahoma City
Olga Hugos
Scandia
Pigtail Patrol Met April 16 Scout Meeting
Judy DeWitt chaired a Pigtail Patrol meeting on April 16 with Sonya Pickel providing cupcakes. The group played games as reported by Mary Pickel.
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Judy DeWitt
Sonya Pickel
Mary Pickel
Mon day Evening Guests Include Aspegren Thull Erickson Family
Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family and Tommy Thull were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aspegren
Tommy Thull
Carl Erickson
Bill
Mrs Otto Wetzel Hospitalized for Surgery
Mrs Otto Wetzel was admitted to Belleville hospital on Tuesday afternoon for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wetzel
Belleville Hospital
Rasmussen Relatives Host Lincoln Visitor This Week
Terry Rasmussen of Lincoln Nebraska is spending the week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Rasmussen
Lincoln, Nebr
Neal Cady
Mrs
Ralph Rasmussen
Courtland Wins Republic County Track Meet Lead
The Republic County Track meet at Courtland saw Courtland take first with 57% of points, Agenda 56, Cuba 37, Munden 12, Scandia 8, Narka 4, and Republic 1. Scandia placed third in the 880 relay and Dennis Jensen was fourth in the shot put.
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Republic County
Courtland
Agenda
Cuba
Munden
Scandia
Narka
Republic
Dennis Jensen
B. Currie
J. Erickson
Dean Milner
H. Fogelberg
G. Thompson
D. Jensen
L. Johnson
E. Lervold
G. Reed
G. Hammer
Beloit
Surprise Party For Miss Robi
First and second grades held a surprise party Friday afternoon for Miss Robinson. The program included songs readings and dances in a cheerful classroom celebration.
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Miss Robison
Mrs Don Johnson Visits Mrs Godfrey Boman and Boys
Mrs Don Johnson of Topeka spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Godfrey Boman and boys.
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Don Johnson
Topeka
Godfrey Boman
Guests Visit George Freed and Family on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and Mrs Raymond Burton and Connie were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs George Freed and family.
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Axel Jensen
Raymond Burton
Connie
George Freed
Dinner Guests Visit Mrs Clark With Mrs Kenned Robes
Mrs Al Kenned and Debbie and Mrs Anna Robes were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs William Clark continuing social visits in the community.
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al Kenned
Debbie
Anna Robes
Wm. Clark
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams Visit Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor in a cordial social call.
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Frank Williams
Mrs
Robert Doctor
Merrill and Dovel Families Spend Afternoon in Scandia
Mr and Mrs Martin Merrill and Marcell and Mrs Rodney Dovel spent Wednesday afternoon in Scandia, enjoying a pleasant outing and social visit in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Merrill
Marcell
Rodney Dovel
Scandia
Larson Couple Hosts Visit With English Friends
Mr and Mrs Gottfrid Larson visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs W S English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfrid Larson
Mrs. W. S. English
Regional H day at Beloit noted with local families
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mrs Leo Gritten and Maudie Hallack attended Regional H day at Beloit on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Cardwell were dinner guests of their daughter Mrs Junior Brown and family.
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Homer Cardwell
Leo Gritten
Maudie Hallack
Beloit
Cardwell
Junior Brown
Cardwells Dine With Mikesells Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Hocer Cardwell spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Frankie Mikesell.
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Hocer Cardwell
Mrs
Frankie Mikesell
Student pastor fills pulpit at Lutheran church Sunday
Kenneth Branch, a student pastor from Lindsborg, led the Lutheran church service in place of Pastor Nielson who was away attending a Lutheran conference in Colorado.
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Kenneth Branch
Lindsborg
Lutheran Church
Hunday
Nielson
Colorado
Deanne Cady Spends Weekend as Guest of Cheryl Larson
Deanne Cady stayed with Cheryl Larson as a Friday overnight guest and Saturday visitor, sharing time during the weekend.
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Deanne Cady
Cheryl Larson
Tebow of Concordia Visits Larson Household Saturday
Arlene Tebow of Concordia spent Saturday overnight as a guest of Mrs. Maurine Larson and her children.
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Arlene “Tebow
Concordia
Maurine Larson
Fairbury Couple Vacation Visit With Grandparents
Monty and Marcia Cady of Fairbury Nebraska spent Friday night and Saturday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice.
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Monty
Marcia Cady
Fairbury, Nebr
Neal Cady
Alice
Mrs Glenwood Freed Visits With Friends
Mrs Glenwood Freed visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Tony Reed for a social gathering.
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Glenwood Freed
Grant Berggren
Tony Reed
Belleville guests visit Doctor family on Sunday
Mrs Katherine Farlee, Mrs Nellie Wells, Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer and Cynthia of Belleville were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.
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Katherine Farlee
Nellie Wells
Thornton Doctor
Clayton Kauer
Cynthia
Belleville
Robert Doctor
Monday Evening Guests At Burandt Residence
Monday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren Mrs. Tony Reed Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and family and Oscar Johnson at the Burandt home.
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Don Burandt
Grant Berggren
Tony Reed
Bill Farrell
Oscar Johnson
Sunday Dinner Guests Nudge Community Tables
Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and their boys were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Tony Reed at a local gathering in the community.
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Glenn Scrivner
Grant Berggren
Tony Reed
Bergstrom and Hedstrom Families Host Sunday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom with family and Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and family were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom.
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Ivan Bergstrom
Loren Hedstrom
A. N. Hedstrom
Birthday celebration at Greenslade home honors Duaine Greenslade
A family gathering and basket dinner were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade to honor Duaine's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and family of Cawker City, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and family, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and Janet, and Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven.
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Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Duaine
Jack Thull
Cawker City
Delbert Aspegren
Agnes Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
Janet
George Cardwell
Steven
PTA Meeting Rescheduled With Style Review and Open House
The PTA shifts its May 5 event from April 28 to host a style review by Mrs. Van Gundy's Home Economics classes and an open house. Earl J. Baldridge of Belleville seeks re election as Clerk of the District Court in Republic County on the Republican ticket. Baldridge, born in 1910 in Oklahoma, moved to Republic County in 1916 and has lived there since. He argues his first term has been steady and effective, justifying a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl J. Baldridge
Belleville
District Court
Republic County
Baldridge
Oklahoma
Celtic
4-H Leaders Attend Hutchinson Conference April 15 17
Mrs Herbert Mikesell Mrs Wm Clark Mrs Homer Cardwell and County H Agent Don Springer attended a 4-H conference at Hutchinson from April 15 to 17. The event featured instruction for leaders with lessons booths material and discussions. Mrs Cardwell and Mrs Rasmussen received a State 4H Foundation scholarship for ten years of leadership and all trip expenses were paid. The trip proved very educational with usable leadership insights for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Mikesell
Wm. Clark
Homer Cardwell
Don Springer
Hutchinson
Cardwell
Leslie Rasmussen
Sherdahl Boosters
State 4H Foundation
Bible Study Group Met At Amana Lutheran Parlor
Mrs. Agnes Cardwell hosted the Bible Study group at Amana Lutheran church parlors on a Wednesday afternoon. Members attending included Mrs. Frank Lervold Mrs. Otto Wetzel Mrs. E. M. Rastvedt Mrs. Minnie Anderson Mrs. Axel Smith Miss Ida Isaacson Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Mrs. Eva Stolander Mrs. Daisy Haggman Mrs. Bessie Tedrow Mrs. Ellen Hammer Mrs. Carl Hammer Mrs. Ivy Brown and Mrs. George Nielson. A lovely lunch followed. The next meeting is planned for May 7 with Mrs. BE Eastvedt and Mrs. Carl Hammer hosting at the Eastvedt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
Amana Lutheran Church
Frank Lervold
Otto Wetzel
E. M. Rastvedt
Minnie Anderson
Axel Smith
Ida Isaacson
Olga Hugos
Gladys
Duaine Greenslade
Eva Stolander
Daisy Haggman
Bessie Tedrow
Ellen Hammer
Thursday Supper Guests At Mrs Cardwell Home
Thursday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Janet along with Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell, and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell with Steven. Also present were Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.
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Agnes Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
Janet
George Cardwell
Steven
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Belleville couple hosts Sunday dinner guests
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville along with Mrs. Minnie Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sothers and Deanna visited Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson and Judith for Sunday dinner.
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Clyde Norris
Belleville
Minnie Anderson
Dean Sothers
Deanna
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Sunday dinner guests at the Ahrens home
Sunday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. Porter Ahrens included Kenneth Branch of Lindsborg, Mrs. George Nielson, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry with their children.
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E. Porter Ahrens
Kenneth Branch
Lindsborg
George Nielson
Arnold J. Perry
Lindsborg couples host Sunday visit with Perry family
Bill Mai and Kenneth Branch of Lindsborg joined Dr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens as Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry and their children.
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Bill Mai
Kenneth Branch
Lindsborg
E. Porter Ahrens
Arnold J. Perry
Courtland Couple Host Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Lester Allen and Ronnie of Courtland were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen.
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Lester Allen
Ronnie of
Courtland
Cecil Allen
Nels Florell of Burr Oak Visits Scan dia Sunday
Nels Florell of Burr Oak traveled to Scan dia on Sunday for a local visit. He is noted as a visitor from Burr Oak in the community note.
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Nels Florell
Burr Oak
Scandia
Scrivner Family Visited Sunday Evening
Mr. and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and their boys visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs Robert Scrivner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Scrivner
Robert Scrivner
Saturday Guests Of Mrs Glenn Scrivner And Boys
Saturday afternoon visitors to Mrs Glenn Scrivner and her boys included Mrs Hank Kemples and Douglas Mrs Rex Sandell and her boys and Judith Anderson.
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Glenn Scrivner
Hank Kemples
Douglas
Rex Sandell
Judith Anderson
County Bonds Sales Dip Amid January to March Totals
A. H. James, County Savings Bonds Chairman, reports Republic County E and H Bond sales at $193 248 for January through March 1958, down from $222 805 in the same period 1957. Kansas first quarter 1958 E and H Bond sales total $32 022 008, up $5 756 947 from 1957, and national first quarter E and H sales reach $1 335 000 000, 284 percent of the $4 ¾ billion goal. National sales exceed redemptions by $42 million.
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A. H. James
County Savings Bonds
Republic County
United States Savings
Kansas
Sherdahl HDU Notes From April Meeting at Tuley Home
The Sherdahl HDU met April 10 at Mrs. Kenneth Tuley’s country home with eight members. They welcomed new topics and heard the Broiler Lesson part one by Mrs. Hilton Waite. The group pledged a donation to the Family Life Institute and assigned apron making for the National Meeting. They planned a March meeting rescheduled to March 17 due to muddy roads, hosted by Mrs. Dale Stafford. The A B C of Mending was taught and decorations for the Republic County Council on April 21 were accepted, with several members contributing. The postponed March meeting was hosted by Mrs. Dale Stafford on April 17 with guests Mrs. Gerald Hallack and Mrs. Herlyn Farlee. The lagoon on the A B C of Mending was presented by Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and Mrs. Charley Tuley. Seven members answered roll call. Mrs. Harold Anderson displayed the apron for the National Meeting. Decorations for the Republic County Council table were planned. The next meeting will be May 2 at Mrs. Hilton Waite’s and start at 10 am. Members to bring a picture of a broiler meal. roll call to be answered by a proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Hdu
Kenneth Tuley
Hilton Waite
Famiily Life Institute
Hardy Anderson
Dale Stafford
A.B.C
Mending
Republic County Council
Siandia
Home Er Cardwell
Advisory Council
Gerald Hallack
Herlyn Farlee
Leslie Rasmussen
Charley Tuley
Harold Anderson
Mies
H. Cardwell
Past Matron Patron Club Met At Masonic Hall
The Past Matron Patron Club met April 20 at 6 30 p m in the Masonic hall dining room for a covered dish supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin Mrs Lloyd Norris Mr and Mrs W J Matthias Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mrs Elsie Nagle Mrs Myrtle Grubb Mr and Mrs E Nelson Mr and Mrs Ralph Mayer and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite and Mr and Mrs R E Cooper. The business meeting was led by president Mrs Edith Norris who presented gifts to Thelma Sederlin and Elsie Noble for Grand Chapter appointments. The evening ended with pitch games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
ElReno Sederlin
Lloyd Norris
W. J. Matthias
Homer Cardwell
Lloyd Nelson
Clarence Strom
Elsie Nagle
Myrtle Grubb
E. Nelson
Edith Norris
Thelma Sederlin
Elsie Noble
Grand Chapter
KWU Freshmen and Juniors Stage TV Musical Program
Miss Bernita Stafford daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford Scan dia freshman at Kansas Wesleyan University Salina with Harold Superman Belleville a junior and Elizabeth Keith Salina a junior presented a musical program over KTVE TV Hutchinson last Thursday afternoon. The program was sponsored by the Fine Arts Division of KWU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernita Stafford
Andrew Stafford
Scandia
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Harold Superman
Belleville
Elizabeth Keith
Ktve-Tv
Hutchinson
Fine Arts Division
KWU
Social Hour Club MHI Meets Lists April 11 Members
The Social Hour club met with Mrs. Oscar Bergir on April 11. Thirteen members and two guests from Belleville answered roll call with an April Fool joke. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ralph Hallack and Mrs. Gerald Hallack. Next meeting set with Mrs. Grant Berggren on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bergir
Glenn Scrivner
Mabel Nesmith
Belleville
Cancer
Red Cross
Scrivner
Ralph Hallack
Gerald Hallack
Grant Berggrenn
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Masons
Dawn
Virgil
Isle
Man of Limits
Luther A. Merker
Eno
Scandia School News
Ihs
Peggy Erickson
Tommy Freed
Judy Thompson
Pamela Anderson
Pat Brown
John Odell
Diane Perry
Carl Reece
Sammy Sanderson
Janice Odell
Jimmy Nylund
Saralyn Reece
Debbie Bennet
Jackie Rockey
Kenny Forsberg
Paula Lewellyn
Kenneth Garst
Dianne Fogelberg
Paul Kallman
Davie Isaacson
Jackie Davie
Danny Sandell
Robert Perry
Patty Hallgren
Maurice Lervold
Janice Ode
Allen Larson
Dianne
California
P-T. A
Sherdahl
Hdu
Social Hour Club
MHI
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