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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
1
Albert Isaacson and James Larsen announce the regular Legion meeting for August is moved one week to Thursday evening September 3. The post expects important topics and progressive discussion with lunch and social session following the meeting. Members are urged to attend September 2 to prepare.
The Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club hosted a Wednesday tea at the American Legion building August 19 to showcase sewing and cooking projects headed to the NCK Free Fair. Dianne Fogelberg, Beth Lervold, Sharon Ranft, Donna Runft and Marilyn Isaacson modeled outfits and demonstrated skills while leaders explained garments and care.Cooking girls served a lunch as part of the event, with displays of “Snacks and Little Lunches” and “Picnic and Supper.” Nearly 75 ladies signed guest books. club members also announced entries for the Style Revue and Best Groomed Boy Contest in upcoming events.
Scandia Library received a batch of new books donated by Willard W. Morgan of Kansas City Missouri. Titles include A Family Affair The Red Fountain They Were Expendable Some One Will Conquer Them The Nine Day Wonder The Story of The Evacuation of Albuquerque The Sail Cloth Shroud The Evening of the Good Samaritaan memory books feature The Book the Prize Republic County History Book The Book Dark Grows The Night and a set edition autographed to Mrs Maisie Schwahn. Also listed are 1964 honor roll entries and local notices including a political candidate bio for Mark Richards seeking County Commissioner from Republic County Second District.
Eva Louise Anderson of Balina rm West graduates from Asbury Hospital School of Nursing. Commencement exercises were held Friday evening at First Church in Balina rm. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs West and will pursue work at Asbury Hospital after graduation.
Mrs Quince Canfield hosted a Bible study group at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon August 19. Attendees included Mrs Maud Wetzel Mrs Edna English Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Bertha Granated Miss Ida Isaacson Miss Gladys Hugos and Mrs Eva Sjo Janden. Next meeting set for September 2 to study Matthew.
The Scandia Rural high school announces football schedule with games against Republic Canker City Burr Oak Jewels Jamestown Courtland Randall and Simpson. Attendance costs rise to 25 50 and 75 cents for Pike Trail League games, with uniform preparations and equipment fittings planned for returning players. The season includes hot lunch menus and a full school opening schedule for August 31 with bus routes and staff listed.
Mrs Delbert Aspegren chaired the first YWCA Cabinet meeting of the season on Monday August 24 at the 36 Cafe with eleven members present. Plans for the year include a membership drive chaired by Mrs Andy Thompson and a September 14 regular meeting at the Library Club room with Y Teen guests. Carl Brekeen visited the Stanley Moe home on Sunday evening.
A 1964 unification vote urged in Rural District No. 6 and District No. 6. Voters from Republic and Courtland areas were asked to support a unified high school plan, with polling sites at Republic Rural High School, City Hall, Courtland offices, and Scandia City Office.
Help requested to donate a day or more of labor for a city project on the new tennis courts and skating pavilion. Everett Johnson and Earl Melby coordinate. Work began Monday August 24 and will need about four volunteers per day until completion. Patricia Joyce Hobson and Elmo Adrian Law wed August 16 at the First Presbyterian church in Salina with Rev. Reinhold Schmidt officiating.
Kansas Attorney General's Office Juvenile Director argues maturity should reflect moral and intellectual growth. He criticizes equating aging with progress and urges focusing on responsible development rather than time-based rites, urging clearer youth goals and accountability.
The Social Hour Club met August 18 with nine members and one guest Miss Ethel Kathrineberg. Mrs Berggren hosted. afternoon featured visiting and games. The group planned September 1 at Mrs Cardwell’s and the roll call will be Something About The Fair. Four members and Aaron Johnson visited Garden City after time with the Johnson family.
The Past Matron-Patron Club of Scandia Chapter 481 CES invites members to an annual picnic supper on Sunday August 30 at 6 30 p m at the Buffalo Park in Scandia. Steve Cardwell attended as a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer.
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