Scandia Schools Set to Open with New Faculty and Programs
The Scandia Schools begin Monday September 1 with a half day then a full day. New teachers include Miss Marilyn Round for 5th and 6th grade and Ronald Shaffer in commercial studies. Retained staff cover Supt. Harry C. Quantic English Social Science and others. Textbooks adopted for five years emphasize Math and general science offerings.
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Scandia
Marilyn Round
Ronald Shaffer
Harry C. Quantic
Grace Robison
Aucille van Gundy
Daryl Haegert
Voc. Ag
Jay Fajen
Duane Trauer
Helen Beck
Lavida Cornett
Edna Robison
U. S
PT. A
Social Security Payments in Republic County 1957 figures
December 1957 old age survivor and disability benefits in Republic County totaled 495 144 dollars yearly. E H Hagan notes a 143 percent rise since December 1955 as coverage expanded to teachers ministers farmers and farm laborers.
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Republic County
E. H. Hagan
Salina
4H Council Attendance and Fair Plans Noted at Belleville
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Judy Freed Richard Mikesell and John Odell of the Sherdahl Boosters 4H club attended 4H Council at Belleville Thursday evening. Plans were made for 4H participation at the fair Style revue and livestock parade was held Tuesday evening free to the public. John Odell a Health Camp delegate gave his report to the Council. Richard Mikesell is completing his second year as president of the H Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cardwell
Judy Freed
Richard Mikesell
John Odell
Sherdahl Boosters
Belleville
Elmer Johnson Guests at W H Boman Home
Elmer Johnson was a Sunday evening guest at the home of W. H. Boman, sharing a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
W. H. Boman
Our 1958 Honor Roll Subscriptions
New renewals received this week include Miss Vernice Swanson of Omaha Nebraska George Sutton of Norway Warren Nelson of Superior Nebraska and Bob Robbins a new subscriber in the period listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernice Swanson
Omaha
Neb
George Sutton
Norway
Warren Nelson
Superior
Nebr
Bob Robbins
New
Museum Popular at Scandia Draws Wide Interest
Since opening on June 29 the Scandia museum has welcomed over 1700 visitors from 37 states plus Canada Pan Am and England. Donations include an 1884 coffee mill a wooden church a medical case and many relics donated by local residents led by Pete Strom whose collection dominates the displays. Open 9 a m to 5 p m until Labor Day the museum invites more cross country and international visitors to inspect the era’s artifacts.
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Scandia
Canada
Panam
England
Gottfrid Larson
Larson
P. T
Pete) Strom
Republic County
Strom
Bob Robison
F and M
Eva Stolander
Wesley Newcomb
Local FHA Notes Highlights Concordia Credit Activity
Farmers Home Administration in Concordia loaned over 255000 to 89 farmers in Cloud and Republic counties in the past year. State total loans reached 3008 for 11867000 with 66 Tenant Purchase Loans totaling 1075000 and 8 farm ownership loans totaling 104000. One in eight state farm ownership loans came from Concordia. Of funds advanced, 85000 went to debt refinancing. Repayments totaled 134000, mainly from livestock sales, reflecting four years of below average crops.
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Farmers Home Administration
Concordia
Cloud
Republic County
Buford J. Miler
State of
Kansas
Miller
Traveling Trophy Honors Scandia 4H Judging Team
The Sherdahl Boosters 4H Judging Team captured the Traveling Trophy at Sells Judging School with Myron Runft as top judge and Maudie Hallack and Eva Louise West scoring highest. Paul Osborne Gary Reed and Eva West won third at the Narka Barrow Show. Eva led in horse judging on August 13 while Gary ranked among top dairy judges on August 12 at Dale Blackburn's. The dairy and home economics members, led by C H West, have attended multiple judging schools and earned club honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia State Bank
Sherdahl Boosters
Sells
Myron Runft
Maudie Hallack
Eva Louise West
Paul Osborne
Gary Reed
Eva West
Narka
C. H. West
Kiva
Gary
Ronald
John
Rex
Paul
Sharon
Judy
Myron
Donna
Lindila
Cynthia
Maudie
Picnic Supper Attended by Several Families at Lake
Mr and Mrs Don Richards and family of Liberal join Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless of Clyde Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean of Superior Nebraska and Mr and Mrs L B Richards for a Lake of the White Rocks picnic supper Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Richards
Liberal
J. Orville Bookless
Clyde
Warren Nelson
Jean
Superior
Nebr
Richards
L Lake of the White Rocks
Birthday Picnic Honors Mrs. Carl Erickson at Lake of White Rocks
A family gathering and picnic dinner Sunday at Lake of the White Rocks celebrated Mrs. Carl Erickson’s birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Erickson and Bill. Melvin Jeorg and family of Formosa. Matt Jeorg. Hugo Erickoo. Leonard Erickson and family. Clarence Aspereg en. Albert Boline. Clarence Swenson of Courtland. plus Victor Herrman and guests Richard Loring Clarence Herrman and Carl Erickson. L. S. Richards and Rev. J. Orville Bookless hosted church guests and baptism for Marcia Lynn Richards daughter of Don and Mrs. Richards of Liberal.
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Lake of the White Rocks
Carl Erickson
Victor Herrman
Richard ‘Loring
Clarence Herrman
L. S. Richards
J. Orville Bookless
Clyde
Marcia Lynn Richards
Don Richards
Liberal
Colorado visit by Freed and Goodwin relatives
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Mrs Alta Goodwin stayed from Thursday to Sunday visiting relatives in Colorado. They were guests with Mr and Mrs Ted Milner and with Marion Freed in Denver and visited Mavis Rockwell in General hospital.
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Glenwood Freed
Alta Goodwin
Colorado
Ted Milner
Marion Freed
Denver
Mavis Rockwell
General Hospital
Birthday Picnic Honors Dana Cox in Concordia Park
A family gathering Sunday in Concordia Park celebrated Dana Cox's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Don Cox with their sons, Mrs Inez Cox of Scottsville, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley with their daughters, and Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer with Joyce.
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Concordia Park
Dana Cox
Don Cox
Inez Cox
Scottsville
Kenneth Tuley
Carl Hammer
Joyce
Birthday party honors Larry with local guests
Monday evening celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family honored Larry’s birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow Mr and Mrs Woodorn Anderson and daughters Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Marlene Erickson Mr and Mrs Mondo Tedrow and daughters and Mrs Bessie Tedrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thomas
Larry
Roy Tedrow
Woodorn Anderson
Roy Thomas
Marlene Erickson
Mondo Tedrow
Bessie Tedrow
Birthday fete honors Sam Greenslade with family guests
Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade honored Sam's 87th birth day anniversary. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs George Nielson and David, Mrs. Edith Swanson, Vernice and Vernon, Mrs. Carrie Larson and Carl, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, Mrs. Merle Haser and Pam ela White. Ice cream and cake were enjoyed.
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Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Sam
George Nielson
David
Edith Swanson
Vernice
Vernon
Carrie Larson
Carl
Agnes Cardwell
Merle Haser
Pamela White
Mome
Family visit with grandparents and Paul this week
Vickie and Wallace Boman are visiting this week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moman and Paul.
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Vickie and
Wallace Boman
Mrs
W. H. Moman
Paul
Concordia Hospital Worker Returns Home for School Start
Lorna Bergstrom, who spent the summer at Concordia hospital, came home over the weekend to prepare for the new school year.
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Lorna Bergstrom
Concordia Hospital
Wednesday Morning Guests At Mrs Evarts Home
Mrs Elda Evarts hosted a morning gathering with guests Mrs Merle Haser Mrs George Christie Mrs Wm Moe Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson Mrs Glen Scrivner and their sons and Mrs Francis Butler with her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elda Evarts
Merle Haser
George Christie
Wm. Moe
Anjeannette Isaacson
Glen Scrivner
Francis Butler
Mrs Agnes Cardwell Visited Mrs Minnie Anderson
Mrs Agnes Cardwell spent Monday afternoon as a guest of Mrs Minnie Anderson in a cordial social visit.
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Agnes Cardwell
Minnie Anderson
Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson
A Liberal family were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean of Superior Nebraska.
Saturday Coffee Guests At Simpson Home
Mr and Mrs John Jensen and Mrs Eunice Canfield were Saturday coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson in a small social gathering at their residence.
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John Jensen
Eunice Canfield
Lester Simpson
Swansons Host Visitors From Belleville at Friday Meal
Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family of Belleville.
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Harold Swanson
Kenneth Danielson
Clifford Swanson
Belleville
Mrs Rex Sandell and Mrs Glenn Scrivner Visit Saturday
Mrs Rex Sandell and her sons visited Saturday evening with Mrs Glenn Scrivner and her sons, sharing time together in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sandell
Glenn Scrivner
Concordia Weekend Visit Notes By Helen Johnston
Helen Johnston of Concordia spent the weekend with Judy DeWitt. They shared social time and explored local activities during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Johnston
Concordia Sper
Judy DeWitt
Belleville hosts Molzahn guests of Boman family
Mr and Mrs Art Molzahn of Belleville were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and their sons visiting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Molzahn
Bellevile
Godfrey Boman
Milner Family Guests Stay Overnight at Godfrey Boman Home
Martyn Dick and Dean Milner were Saturday overnight guests at the Godfrey Boman home, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martyn, Dick and
Dean Milner
Godfrey Boman
Concordia Dinner Guests Include Strom Family
Miss Pearl Strom of Concordia Mr and Mrs Emner Larsen and Joan Larsen were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Alma Strom of Concordia.
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Pearl Strom
Concordia
Emner Larsen
Joan Larsen
Alma Strom
Morrow Family Leaves Tulsa After Week With Cooper Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow and their daughters departed Friday returning to their Tulsa Oklahoma home after a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. W E Cooper and other relatives and friends.
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Virgil Morrow
Tulsa
Okla
W. E. Cooper
Mrs Currie and Mrs Larson Visit In Topeka
Mrs Irvin Currie and Mrs Glenn Larson with Jimmy and Cheryl Currie spent the weekend in Topeka visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Currie
Glenn Larson
Jimmy and
Cheryl
Topeka
Fred Currie
Olsen Guests of Moe Couple on Thursday Evening
Mr and Mrs Ole Olsen were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe.
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Mrs
Ole Olsen
Mrs Ralph Moe
Grace Kallman Attends Belleville Supper Visit
Mrs. Grace Kallman of Belleville spent Sunday evening as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe at their home for a supper gathering.
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Grace Kallman
Belleville
Ralph Moe
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Janice Florell at Lutheran Parlor
Mrs. Kenneth Cardwell of Salina and other hostesses gathered Sunday afternoon August 24 at the Lutheran church parlors to honor Miss Janice Florell. A bridal doll centerpiece and lace table held gifts as about 60 guests watched games and the bride open gifts with her mother and sister Vickie. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cardwell
Salina
Larry Freed
Superior
Nebr
Tony Reed
Glenn Kirk
Bob Brant
Charles Robison
Marilyn Johnston
Viola Swanson
Patsy Thompson
Janice Florell
Lutheran Church
Vickie
Personal Shower Honors Janice Florell in Salina
Mrs. Clark Freed and Mrs. Kenneth Cardwell hosted a personal shower for Janice Florell at the Freed home on Saturday August 23. Gifts were hidden in balloons with notes on their locations, and pink and white decorations and refreshments adorned the event. Attendees included Mrs. Loren Florell Vickie, Mrs. Frank Berggren Belleville Sharon McCaulley Belleville Mrs. Daryl Haegert Ruth Sandel Linda Reece Marjean Benson Glenna Johnson Marlene Erickson Shirley Cardwell and Mrs. Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Freed
Kenneth Cardwell
Salina
Janice Florell
Freed
Janice
Loren Florell
Vickie
Frank Berggren
Belleville
Sharon McCaulley
Daryl Haegert
Ruth Sandel
Linda Reece
Marjean Benson
Glenna Johnson
Marlene Erickson
Shirley
Cardwell
Sunday Dinner Guests Honor Maj or and Mrs Jack Loomis
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Loomis in honor of Maj or and Mrs Jack Loomis included Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and family from Fort Leavenworth, Mr and Mrs Douglas Knootz and sons, Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and children of Ross Ville, Mrs Alice Clark and children of Concordia, Mrs Lucille Spooner and boys of Burr Oak, Mr and Mrs Darrell Garst and children, Mr and Mrs James Garst and children, Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and boys, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Thompson and children of Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Loomis
Major
Jack Loomis
Andy Thompson
Douglas Knootz
Fort Leavenworth
Marvin Briggs
Ross Ville
Alice Clark
Concordia
Lucille Spooner
Burr. Oak
Darrell Garst
James Garst
Hugh Modlin
Floyd Thompson
Larson Family Reunion Details at Lindsborg Gathering
A Sunday gathering at Lindsborg brought together many Larson relatives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Larson and family, Mrs. Norman Sankey and Julie, Mrs. Lloyd Barleen and children, and numerous Larsons from nearby towns including Haysville, Republic, and Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsborg
Gene Larson
Norman Sankey
Julie
Republic
Lloyd Barleen
Waterville
Harold Smith
Haysville
George Larson
Lorraine
Larry
Don Larson
Robert Larson
Brian
Richard Larson
M. L. Larson
Glenn Larson
Lyle
Harold Larson
Steve
Birthday Supper Honors Mrs Walter Boyles in Belleville
A six o'clock birthday supper Sunday evening at the Eliott Coffee Shop in Belleville honored Mrs Walter Boyles. Guests included Mrs Joyce Johnson, Mrs E H Lewis, Mrs Edith Norris, Mrs Sherman Robison, Mrs R E Cooper, Miss Josie Robison, Mrs Chris Nelson, Mrs Myttle Grubb, Mrs Elsie Noble, Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Mrs Zenia Stofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott
Belleville
Walter Boyles
Joyce Johnson
E. H. Lewis
Edith Norris
Sherman Robison
R. E. Cooper
Josie Robison
Chris Nelson
Myttle Grubb
Elsie Noble
Bertha Granstedt
Zenia Stofer
Picnic supper at Lake of the White Rocks
A Wednesday evening picnic at the Lake of the White Rocks drew a gathering of relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell Ardeth and Rickie of Topeka Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family Mr and Mrs Phil Thull and children of Cawker City Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.
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Lake of the White Rocks
Artie Cardwell
Ardeth
Rickie
Topeka
Jack Thull
Phil Thull
Cawker City
Charley Cardwell
Agnes Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Birthday Gathering at Anton Nelson Home
Friday evening guests honored Anton Nelson on his birthday at his residence. The party included Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Magie Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson Ronnie and Janice Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Les lie and Bert and Mr and Mrs George Fike sr. Home made ice cream was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Nelson
Anton
Joseph Johnson
Clarence Nelson
Magie
Paul Fredrickson
Ronnie
Janice
Otto Nelson
Leslie
Bert
George Fike
Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirk in Belleville
Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirk entertained with a card party at their home on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Everett Robison Mr and Mrs Robert Champlin Mr and Mrs Harry Swanson Mr and Mrs Charles Robison Mr and Mrs Richard Larson Mr and Mrs Robert Larson Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby Mr and Mrs Loren Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kirk
Everett Robison
Robert Champlin
Harry Swanson
Charles Robison
Richard Larson
Robert Larson
Larry Hobson
Bill Farrell
Harvey Melby
Loren Isaacson
Clayton Kauer
Belleville
Sam Cardwell 87th birthday honor guests noted
Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs Greenslade honoring Sam Cardwell's 87th birthday included Homer Cardwell, Agnes Cardwell, George Cardwell and Steven, Perry Ulmer, Charley Cardwell and Janet and Monty, Kathy and Susan Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Sam
Homer Cardwell
Agnes Cardwell
George Cardwell
Steven
Perry Ulmer
Charley Cardwell
Janet
Monty
Kathy
Susan Cardwell
Scandia Picnic in California Guests and Gratitude
A Scandia picnic near San Bernardino draws 108 attendees across California towns including Hanford Pasadena Riverside and Long Beach. Cecil and Ada Brand thank The Journal for publishing the notice describing the event and appreciation for the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap
Noble Forsberg and
Truth
Dian Stone
Fred Forsberg
Hanford
Calif
George Jeandebeur
Pasadena
Clarence Larsen
Henry Peterson
Lee Evans
Mabel Barrett
Riverside
Don Miller
Arlington
John Jensen
Don Jensen
Bill Jensen
Doc” Jensen
Glenn Harris
Cliff Evert
Seth Tibbetts
Santa Ana
Martyn Gardner and
R. L. Frye Ang
Long Beach
Anthony Dueringer
Helen
Bettis
Norevalle
Gilbert Mitchell
Burbank
Bill Mitchell
Sun Valley
Wilma (Mitchell) Egbert
San Fernando
Donald Brand
Wilmington
Henry LaVerne
LaVerne Lervold
Anaheim
Jake Stofer
Lynwood
Alfred Strom
Paramount
John Freed
Buena Park
Art Coldazier
Corona del Mar
Lennie Linden
Jim Reed
Palmdale
Warret Gunter
Downey
Fred Gunnison
Pomona
Lucille English
Los Angeles
Walter English
Wrate
Agnes Lilly
Hawthorne
Marvin Henry
Rialto
Cecil and
Ada Brand
Mt. View
San Bernardino
Scandia Picnic Reunion Draws 100 Friends in Orange
A letter from Mrs. W Henry of LaVerne Calif reports a Scandia club reunion held last Sunday in Orange with over 100 attendees. She credits Ada Brand for organizing the event and expects Ada to list attendees. The writers say they enjoy Scandia news in The Journal and look forward to weekly issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne
Calif
Scandia
Hi’ Cap
Orange
Cecil
Ada Jeandebeur
Brand
Ada
Savings Bonds sales rise in July for Republic County
County Savings Bonds Chairman A H James reports July purchases of Series E and H totaled 18450, bringing seven month county total to 329428 for 1958. Statewide July sales reached 7244907 with 1958 year to date 60854476, 18.3 percent above 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Savings Bonds
A. H. James
Evan Griffith
State Savings Bonds
Kansas
Stensons Family Travel to Denver and Rapid City
Mr and Mrs Eldon Stensons and Jane traveled Sunday to Denver Cole to pick up their son Mike then proceed to Rapid City South Dakota after a two week visit with relatives in the area.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Quantic
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the Methodist Church
Scandia, Kansas
California
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