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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
1
The article notes a rainfall deficit across much of western Nebraska affecting irrigation. Five farms observed over the past week report applying 3 to 4 times the usual water, with wells delivering 900 GPM and districts 2 CFS, equating to about 48 acre inches in 24 hours. If 100 corn rows are irrigated as described, two days would yield 9.6 inches per acre.
Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon appoints L M Schwartz as State Chairman of the Kansas Savings Bonds Committee. Schwartz, president of Citizens State Bank of Paola, succeeds J Hardin Smith who held the post since April 1961. He is active in banking groups and owns two Kansas newspapers.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 met at the Legion Hall with 15 members. Reports covered July 4 activities by Scouts, donations to the 4 H Club, scholarships for Cheryl Larson, and services at the Scandia Picnic. Officers were elected and will be installed in August.
Four Kansas historical books given since July first include the 1906 Centennial Pawnee Monument book from the Strom family. Willard Morgan of Kansas City donated 13 fiction titles, and the library purchased six Golden Book dictionaries and sixteen volumes of the Golden Book Encyclopedia for its collection.
The Stppy Bible Study Group met Mrs Eva Siolander hostessing at the Methodist church in August. Lesson was from Ezekiel chapters 38 to 43. Attendees included Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mrs Edna English Mrs Maude Wetzel Mrs Cora Kemp Mrs Eda Smith Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Harley Shafter Mr Lloyd Kellys and Mrs Frank Lervold. The next meeting will be August 21 with Mrs Berthia Gratiatedt.
The Memorial Covenant Church of Courtland will host an Organ Dedication and Swedish service on Sunday at 2 30 PM Elmer Anderson of Clyde will speak Ralph Sturdy serves as pastor A large attendance is invited.
A September 4 4H club meeting is reported with details on projects demonstrations and a skit by club members. The piece notes judge schools attendance at events in Belleville and Hadam with Cynthia and Beth earning points. Community figures and families are listed as attendees.
Methodist church choir members hosted a bridal shower for Miss Martha Robison on August 7 in the Fellowship Hall. Mrs Don Freed sang Oh Perfect Love while guests wrote recipes and advice for the bride to be. Martha opened gifts assisted by Mrs Everett Robison and Mrs Charles Robison. The gift table featured a doll with yellow asters. About 60 guests attended lunch.
Grade school enrollment occurs Thursday August 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Kindergarten eligible children must be five by January 1, 1964. New students require a physical exam. forms are available at enrollment. Student need not attend. Contact Don Wilson if you cannot come.
The class of 1061 hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at the club room for Miss Martha Robison. Guests enjoyed games and visiting, and the bride-to-be opened gifts before a lunch for 35 attendees. Mrs. Sam Mahin, recently discharged from Republic County hospital in Belleville after surgery, is recovering at home.
Since July first more than 150 books have been read and reported on by readers for a library activity. Each completed book earns a colored dot on the clown mural created by Mrs Cooper and Mrs Anderson. Many more dots can be added by visiting the library to pick books with illustrated pages.
Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Reu Fredrickson and John Sankey and Miss Lena Sankey of Marion. They attended the wedding of Miss Linda Sankey of Republic in the afternoon.
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