Scandia School Openings Add Journalism as New Course
Enrollment resumes Aug 25 with fall term starting 9 to 11 am. Buses run half hour later. Aug 26 follows regular schedule. New staff include Mrs Emma Burns English II Journalism, Robert Miller principal teaching math, Jerry Armbruster new vocational agriculture teacher, Dennis Hutchinson band and vocal, Loretta Jackson fourth grade, Harold Johnson eighth grade, and Mrs Kathleen Facklam English teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Exmma Burns
Robert Miller
Schumacher
Jerry Armbruster
Courtland
Dennis Hutchinson
Emma Burns
Brookville
Kansas
Sylvia Lesovsky
Kathleen Facklam
Barnard
Harold Johnson
Loretta Jackson
Open House Draws 150 at Douglas Plumbing and Heating
More than 150 people attended the Saturday open house at Douglas Plumbing and Heating. Helen Ward won first prize a carpet Tom Sanford took second prize a set of faucets Arlene Swanson earned third prize a tumbler holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Plumbing and Heating Establishment
Helen Ward
Tom Sanford
Arlene Swanson
Johnson reunion draws large turnout and notable attendees
The Johnson reunion near Maria Johnson clan attracts about seventy with 98-year-old Lewis Johnson and 91-year-old Rev J J Richard among the oldest members. Local guests include Harold Johnson of Fairbanks Alaska and Roald Fryxell, moon rocks scientist. Multiple family events and visits span Clay Center Leonardville Olsburg and Topeka with reminiscences by Rev Phil R Ekblad and songs by Debbie Pfaff Ruthie Oman and Rhonda Rosell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl KE
Larson
Clay Center
Leonardville
Alf Johnson
Walsburg
Olsburg
Avho
Maria Johnson
Lewis Johnson
J. J. Richard
Harold Johnson
Fairbanks
Alaska
Roald Fryxell
Johnson
Roy Johnson
National
Jaycees
Debbie Pfaff
Ruthie Oman
Rhonda Rosell
Helen Carlson
Johnson Reuson
Phil R. Ekblad
John’ Bischoff
Perry Open House for 50th Anniversary
Children of Mr and Mrs An drew Perry announce an open house honoring their parents 50th wedding anniversary at the American Legion Hall Scandia on Sunday August 31 from 2 to 5 p m All relatives and friends invited No gifts please
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Perry
Scandia
Kanasas
Kansas City
Kansas
American Legion Hall
Higehway
Homer Swenson
Topeka
Gene R. Swenson
New York City
Swenson
Lloyd Peterson
Gilbert Swenson
Rackley
Frances Larson
Nizh School
Jamestown
American Legion Post
Hell
Reece Couple Tours Dakotas Canada Western States
Mr and Mrs Carl O Reece returned Saturday from an extended trip through the Dakotas into Canada and the Canadian Rockies then west to Banff Vancouver Island and Prince Edward Island They visited Rev and Mrs N Holger Pearson in Bismarck and relatives in Portland Corvallis and Grayland Also noted Mrs Ed Olson eye surgery and Parlee Gunter under observation at St Joseph Hospital with updates on Mrs Godfrey Boman home from Regional Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl O. Reece
Dakotas
Canada
Canadian Rockies
N. Holger Pearson
Bismarck
N. D
Scandia
Pearson
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Banff
Vancouver Island
Prince Edward Island
Mr. Reece
Portland
Corvallis
Oregon
Harold Tingstroms
Grayland
Washington
Ed Olson
St. Joseph Hospital
Parlee Gunter
Godfrey Boman
Republic County Hospital
Scandia Blues win State Championship in Osborne final
Scandia Blues clinched the title at Osborne by beating Concordia Ep icopals 9 2 in the State Tournament final. Mark Melby pitched a no hitter through six, two Klima homers boosted the offense, and Brad Klima earned MVP honors while Bryan Johnson starred behind the plate. Coach Charles Klima praised players and parents as Umpires Gene Strait Don Larson and Joan McDonald officiated the four nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Blues
Osborne
Kansas
Blues
Concordia Epicopals
Mark Melby
Brad Kuima
Bryan Johnson
Wade Berry
Kenny Moravek
Delton Robison
Mark Bennett
Gary Housholder
Terry Thomas
Smith
Klima
Melby
Belleville Eagles
Housholder
Thomas
Mos
Brad Klima
Charles Klima
Jack Bennett
Earl Melby
Scandia
Gene Strait
Don Larson
Joan McDonald
Thoughts on R F D and rural mail service
A local column reflects on rural mail carriers who serve distant communities, noting Reuben Bettis as the last of the "Big Three" and inviting readers to share experiences. It also recounts mailing mishaps with a decorated cake sent from California and a misrouted letter due to zip code errors, plus a reunion notice for H. C. Marshall in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Bettis
Scandia
Jim Brown
Clarence ‘Albro
Bettis
Reuben’ Bettis
Stan McMaine
Chula ‘Vista
Califfornia
Los ‘Angeles
Carrie Largon
McMains
Los Angeles
Esther [Floodberg
Monte Vista Ave
Chula Vista
Monte Vista
Theetter
San Diego
Cupertino
California
Jearette Isaacson Delights in Rocky Mountain Sightseeing Tour
Jearette Isaacson and friends toured the Badlands and Black Hills last week. They saw the Passion Play at Spearfish South Dakota and visited Grand Teton Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. Jeanette plans to attend the University of Iowa in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jearette Isaacson
Badlands
Black Hills
Spearfish
S. D
Grand Teton Country
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Jeanette
University of Iowa
Local families host gatherings and health camp attendees
Mrs Eastvedt hosted August birthday celebrations inviting Karen Ross of Norway and Dale Ainsworth of Kansas City. Mary Ann Waite attended the 4 H Health Camp from Republic County and Rosamary Ball served as a Rock Springs Ranch counselor. Several relatives and friends visited, attended funerals, or traveled to respond to family events across Belleville, Norway, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E-M., Eastvedt
Karen Ross
Norway
Dale Ainsworth
Kansas City
Ralph C. Larson
Glenn. Larson
Randy Ainsworth
Alexander
Louisians
Mary Ann Waite
William Waite
Republic County
Mary Ann
Sherdshi Boosters
Rosamary Ball
Belleville
Dale R. Ainsworth
James King
P. P. Hammer
Ringworths
E. M. Eastvedt
King
Walter Darlington
Martin L .Larson
Harold Smith
Hayeville
E .M. Eastvedt
Martin Larson
Republic County Hospital
Scandia Blues clinch state honor and local happenings
Rain fell in pockets across the area with one half to three quarters inch in places while south of town saw less. The week ended with a cooling trend and dryland crops deteriorating. Congratulations to the Scandia Blues for a rare state-level achievement and thanks to local adults who support them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Blues
Correction on incorrect photo captions for Diane Fogelberg and Pam Boylan
The notice explains an error in last week’s Journals where captions for Diane Fogelberg and Pam Boylan were reversed. The editor made the mistake and the editor’s brother found it, with an apology and correction issued for subsequent mailings to Courtland and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Fogelberg
Pam Boylan
Courtland
Norway
Fishing trip ends as group returns home
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed with Mr and Mrs David Hall of Albert Lea Minnesota and Mr and Mrs Michael Hall and Barbara of Lake Mills Iowa spent a week fishing at Bass Lake in northern Minnesota and returned Sunday August 10. The David Halls and the reeds visited Miss Lynn Lukensen in Duluth Minnesota on Wednesday and thus missed the storm that passed the lake area that day.
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Glenwood Freed
David Hall
Albert Lea
Minn
Michael Hall
Barbara
Lake Mills
Iowa
Bass Lake
Minnesota
David Halls
the Reeds
Lynn Lukensen
Duluth
Florida and Chicago guests visit Topeka couple
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson were surprised when Bert Ryde and Carl Olson and their spouses from Florida and Chicago called at their door. The Ryde ll s and Olsons visited Topeka last week and then returned home before coming back for more weeks with the Johnsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Florida
Witneis
Bert Ryde
Seminole
Carl Olson
Chicago
Rydells
Olsons
Topeka
New Jersey Visitors Stay With Coopers and Friends
New Jersey visitors Eldon Hemmeke and family stayed with Jaqueline Cooper and relatives in Kansas City Ellenwood and returned home to New Providence. Other guests included Dale Price and Vig Brown families in Kansas City and Sunday hospitality at Anna Hohman’s. The social list also names many local residents hosting and visiting through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Hemmeke
Mary Ellen
Patty
Mark
Paul
Jaqueline
Raymond Cooper
Donald Bender
Elsworth
Coopers
Hemmekes
Ronald Anderson
Kansas City
Ellenwood
Kansas
New Providence
New Jersey
Dale Price
Anna Hohman
Vig Brown
Melanie
Lerge Ann Tuley
Republic
Hohman
Carla Reece
Prices
Mrs. Hohman
Brown
Pawnee Palefaces Campout Expands Group Before Labor Day
The Pawnee Palefaces enjoyed their first campout August 9 10 adding two more families. Lovewell Lake proved too near home pulling many back to Scandia. They plan to attend the State Campers and Hikers outing at Wakefield over Labor Day weekend with Ernest Nelson visiting from Cortland and guests C Elmer Johnson Iver Hammer and Lawrence Hugos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovewell Lake
Scandia
Wakefield
Ernest Nelson
C. Elmer Johnson
O Courtland
Iver’ Hammer
Lawrence Hugos
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Douglas Open House
Agnes Kelly
E.da ‘Smith
Alice: Hazomer
Larry. Hammer
Sacremiento
Ralph W. Larson
W. E.linden
Terry
Linden
Amy
Whitecotton
Vancouver
Lennie Linden
Palmdale
Californa
Glenwood Linden
Earl ‘Tebow
Orville Linden
Howard Tebow
Robert Carlgren
Dennis Lauritzen
Thad
Larry Tebow
Hospital News
T. YV
Lyle Miller
Scandia- Courtland
Daisy Reed
Ed Orman
Sharon Salyer
Allen Gunter
Ramsey
Jerry Thomas
Delton Robin c
Bradley Klima
Gary Tousholder
Sandy Hay
Richard Hobson
Jody Hay
Doyle Robison
Joey Thompson
Joel Berry
Ryan Robsso
Bob Johnson
J. L. Bennett
Courtland West
Episcopals
Scandia Blcas
R.F.D
CG. EL
Marshall
H. C. Marshall
Belleville Park
Labon Marshall
Bretta Evans
Ben Marshall
John Odell
John Nylund
Jim
Nancy
Robert Brown
Hardy
Harold Brown
Curtis Brown
Margaret Brown
Oscar Odell
Duaine Turner
Dale Baxa
Rockies
Hugene Brown
Beloit
Hunter ‘Cardwell
Tony Reed
Denver
Coloado
Delbert Aspegren
Glenn Larson
Lori
Duaine Greenelade
Charles Robigon
Cecil Allen
Aifternoon
Clarice
Loren Florell
Melvin
Fairbury, Nebraska
Spencer Tholstrup
Malina
Reuben Johnson
Anton
Jony) Hanson
Danish Lutheran
V.F.W
Concordia
Cindy Erickson
Baker-Homes
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Guard
Floyd Huenergarde
Smith Center
Us-36 Highway Association
Margaret Ramsey
Richard M. Nixon
John Graham
Jill
Jack Graham
Phyllis Aspegren
Richard Reney
Sonia Larson
Michelle
Rita
Tom Thull
Irvin Davis
Pat
Rhonda
Clarence Aspegren
Ron
Jane Ann
Michelle Thull
Rhonda Davis
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