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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1972
Page
2
A public notice outlines subscription prices for Kansas, Nebraska, and other states, along with Want ads and display ad rates. It notes per word minimums and deadlines for news copy, with terms like card of thanks and open house announcements.
Readers discuss memorials for cancer fund organizer Mrs Ivan Swaney, charity gifts for Mothers Day, birds and near misses, and rationing memories. The letter also mentions Willow Run Village Michigan and past food shortages.
The Thomas family expresses gratitude for cards flowers food and memorials during their loss. The Strait family thanks relatives friends and calls for support on their 50th anniversary. Open House on Sunday April 23 is noted as memorable with thanks to helpers.
The 3rd Annual Special Olympics was held at Moore Bowl, Washburn College, with a parade from the Capitol to the campus and events including standing broad jump and running participation by Bill Isaacson. Separate notices report birthday celebrations for Charley Johnson and the Silver Anniversary for Delbert and Aspegren, plus a Sunday dinner gathering in Concordia and various birthday baskets in Salina and Downs.
Markle Strait 72 died Saturday April 15 at Saint Joseph hospital. Born April 3 1900 in Jamestown Kansas he was son of Willteam and Martha Strait. He married Irene Dykes February 2 1932 at Newton. Strait worked many years for the Santa Fe railroad. Surviving: wife Iillian two sons Gilbert of Concordia Gene of Scandia a daughter Marlene now Mrs Dale Gosselin of render Nebraska two stepchildren Jerry Bedach Amarillo Texas and Mrs Vivian Bradm Clifton Colorado a sister Mrs Virgil Fritz Washougal Washington and nine grandchildren. Funeral April 18 at Smith Funeral Home with Rev Jack Kersenbrock officiating. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A Saline area Open House marked Harry Nelson and family celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with parsnips as a feature. The piece contrasts parsnip neglect with a recipe call, then shifts to a summer job notice in Beloit Kansas and a stray line about a tomato in a sunny window.
The Social Hour Club met with Mrs Rex Sande l on April 18. Fourteen members answered roll call. Guests included Mrs Ada Swierczynski Elgin Oklahoma and Mrs Pauline Swierczynsky. Prizes were won by Mrs Marjorie Stafford and Mrs Erma Lervold. napkin prize drawn by Mrs Elsie Berggren. A Bible verse roll call. Also a 1942 Faculty show Abs ent-minded Professor with Hodges and Jessie Nichol. Admission 29c adults, 19c high school, 11c grade. proceeds to athletic fund. A Kansas Veterans Com mission rep will be at Belleville Welfare Office Courthouse May 11, 1972, 1:00–4:30 to assist veterans and dependents with service work. call or visit for help.
Advice urges lowering voice tone to defuse potential arguments. It emphasizes that speaking softly can defuse tension and steer conversations toward calmer outcomes.
Marcella Dolezal declares candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Repub c County on the Republican ticket. She frames the move as aligning with the voters and announces the upcoming August Primary Election.
Warren Ace Scott enters the race for Republic County Probate Judge on the Republican ticket subject to August primary voters. Carl E H Largon announces candidacy for County Clerk on the Republican ticket, subject to August primary voters.
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