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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1962

Page

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Sherdahl 4H Club Exhibits At Fair With Ribbons

Sherdahl Goosters 4H Club reports over 100 entries with 21 members and multiple ribbons. Ronald Aspegren Cynthia Thompson Marilyn Larson Carol Davis Debbie Bennett led exhibits across wood working cooking sewing and baking with State Fair blue red and white ribbons.

Sherdahl Goosters Ronald and Phyllis Aspegren Cynthia Thompson Marilyn Larson Carol Davis Debbie Bennett Booth Steven ‘Sandal Gary Sandell Curtis Modlin Ronald’ Aspegrey Dick Larson Joan Larson Diane Larson Gale Tallent Lou Ann Larson Marilyn’ Larson Donna_Runft Myron Runft Angus Marion Sothers State Fair Style Revue Beth Lervold Maurice Lervold

OYYH Club Meets August 8 At Methodist Fellowship

The OYYH Club met August 8 in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church for a potluck supper with 26 present. Minutes were read and approved. Maud Wetzel led devotions from Psalm 23. Lena Lloyd to send cards to the sick. Members performed songs and readings including Just As I Am and My Country Tis of Thee. The next meeting is September 12. Reporter.

Oyyh Club Fellowship The Methodist Church Maud Wetzel Leslie’ FeGregor Lena Lloyd Aick Flossie Larson Walter Saunders Bertha Gratedt Ernie Lillie McGregor

1962 Honor Roll Subscriptions Updated

New and renewal subscriptions received this past week include Doug Mullenix as new, Mrs. Roy Nondorf from Bellingham, and Mrs. Ruth E. Acre from Lomita California.

Doug Mullenix New Roy Nondorf Bellingham Ruth E. Acre Lomita Cal

Home Front Letters From Courtland Kansan Wife

Mrs. Oliver Johnson writes from Courtland Kansas about composing cheerful letters to her husband serving away from home. She vows to include home gossip jokes poetry and news clippings to boost his morale and ease loneliness with frequent cheerful notes.

Oliver Johnson Courtland, Kansan

Receivers Degrees Aug 24 Graduate News from Munden area

Mr and Mrs John Kuchera of Munden and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson of Scandia attended the August 24 graduation at Welsh Stadium Emporia State Teachers College. Their son Paul Kuchera earned a BS in Elementary Education and his wife Paula Beth Kuchera earned a BA in Elementary Education.

John Kuchera Mundey Vernon Erickson Scandia Paul Kuchera Lincoln Welsh Stadium Emporia State Teachers College Piedmont Kuchera Paula Beth Joel Erlie Saralyn Ronald‘Janasek Erickson Bethany College Lindsborg Central School Forest Grove Ore Ronald Janasek Parl Janasek Munden K-State U Manhattan Pacific University School of

Nationwide Dial Conversion Shifts TWX to Direct Dial

The first nationwide dial conversion ends manual TWX operation this Friday at 7 30 p m August 31. About 500 business users in Kansas including Belleville switch to direct dialing linking to 60 000 teletypewriters nationwide. An information bureau in St Louis will provide updated numbers.

Kansas Belleville W. L. Ginn Southwestern Bell Telephone TWX Ginn St. Louis

Eightborn Melanie Dawn Jensen in Nebraska Birth

Sp 4 and Mrs Loren Jensen announce the birth of an eight pound baby girl Melanie Dawn Jensen born August 22 in Beatrice Nebraska. Grandparents Howard Rownd and Axel Jensen. great grandparents Ed Jensen Republic Tom Ledbetter Belleville C C Rownd Wymore. Father serving with U S Army in Greenland. Local relatives enjoyed Lovewell Lake picnic Sunday.

Loren Jensen Melanie Dawn Beatrice Nebr Howard Rownd Wymore Neb Axel Jensen Ed Jensen Republic Tom Ledbetter Belleville C. C. Rownd Mrs. Jensen U.S. Army Greenland

Jensen Family Visit At Beatrice Hospital Nebr

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen visited Saturday evening with Mrs Loren Jensen and Melanie at the hospital in Beatrice Nebraska.

Axel Jensen Loren Jensen Melanie Beatrice, Nebr

Belleville Woman Visiting Friends This Week

Mrs. Jessie McHenry of Belleville is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner and Mr. and Mrs. Pea Ce mg Anaepee.

Jessie McHenry Belleville Mrs Pea Ce Mg Anaepee Robert Scrivner

Saunderses Visit Lloyd Kelly Home Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders spent Sunday afternoon as guests at the home of Lloyd Kelly.

Walter Saunders Lloyd Kelly

Community notes from Kansas and nearby towns

Social visits span Saturday and Sunday as families from Kansas City Norton Concordia Parsons Scandia Ellsworth and Ellsworth areas gather. Highlights include a new baby Lance Russell born August 21 to Loren and spouse with Reece and Hammer relatives listed as grandparents and great grandparents Leon Neilson Marie Barleen Carl Reece.

Loren Hammer Lance Russell Jack Reece Harold Hammer Leon Neilson Parsons Marie Barleen Concordia Carl Reece Scandia

Sunday visitors at Loren Fiorell shoffie home

Sunday callers included Kenneth Cardwell and family Bud Elkin and family Harold Larson and Nancy A C Florell Jim Homan and girls from Wichita visiting Richard Fogelberg the past week.

Loren Fiorell Shoffie Kenneth Cardwell Bud Elkin Harold Larson Nancy A. C. Florell Jim Homan Wichita Richard Fogelberg

Scandia Rest Home Receives Visiting Guests

Visitors at Scandia Rest Home include Mrs. Wilma Pruitt and Mr and Mrs Don Pruitt Jr of Atchison Mr and Mrs Walter Sandell of Wilmington Calif and Rev Ted Duell Ellen Carol Susan Shaffer Donna Moss Cindy Erickson and Howard Cole.

Scandia Rest Home Wilma Pruitt Don Pruitt, Jr Atchison Walter Sandell Wilmington Calif Ted Duell Ellen Carol Susan Shaffer Donna Moss Cindy Erickson Howard Cole

Maudie Farrell Hosts Sunday Dinner With Farrell Family

Mrs. Maudie Farrell was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farrell and family. The visit highlighted family hospitality and local social ties.

Maudie Farrell Bill Farrell

Last Week Callers of Mrs Eastvedt List Names

Callers to Mrs Eastvedt last week include Anna Hammer Rev and Fr Norman Hammer Alice Hammer Carl Hammer Joyce Gunda Largen Ben Lervold Ada Smith Glenn Larson Ida Larson Charlié Berggren Milas Ida Isaacson and other unnamed visitors.

E. M. Eastvedt Anna Hammer Norman Hammer Alice Hammer Carl Hammer Joyce Gunda ‘Largen Ben 'Lervold Ada ‘Smith Glenn’ ‘Larson Ida ‘Larson Charlié Berggren Milas Ida ‘Isaacson

Erickson couple visits Celia Stromberg for Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ernest Erickson of Courtland spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Celia Stromberg.

Ernest Erickson of Courtland Celia Stromberg

Mrs D L Brooks Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. D. L. Brooks returns to Kansas City Missouri Saturday after spending two weeks visiting Mrs. S. W. Grubb and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson.

D. L. Brooks Kansas City S. W. Grubb Chris Nelson

Wednesday Afternoon Guests at Berggren Home

Mrs. Oscar Berggren and Mrs. Glen Scrivner were among the Wednesday afternoon guests of Mrs. Charlie Berggren. David and Bryan attended as visitors, joining the gathering.

Oscar Berggren Glen Scrivner David and Bryan Charlie Berggren

Trimmers Visit Davis Family Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Burl Trimmer and family of Topeka spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis, Jackie and Carol, and Mrs. Alta Trimmer.

Mrs Burl Trimmer Topeka Jack Davis Jackie Carol Alta Trimmer

Family Dinner Attended by Ericksons at Dunstan Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill joined a Sunday dinner at the Eugene Dunstan residence in Formoso.

Carl Erickson Bill Eugene Dunstan Formoso

Cooper Couple Hosts Friday Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs R E Cooper attended a Friday evening event at the J E B Freed home. The gathering included social conversations and hospitality reflective of the era.

R. E. Cooper J. EB. Freed

Dinner guests at Nelson Grubb home include extended family

Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Mrs S W Grubb included Mrs D L Brooks of Kansas City Mo Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and family of Norton and Dr and Mrs Paul Nelson Chris and Nancy of Concordia

Lyle Cady Mankato Jerry Cady Cawker City Gerald ‘Cady Chris Nelson D. L. Brooks Kansas City Warren Nelson Norton Paul Nelson Chris Nancy Concordia

Nels Florell Visits Courtland Dinner Hosts

Nels Florell was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nolan of Courtland.

Nels Florell Floyd Nolan Courtland

Local visitors and a Colorado Springs trip

Mr and Mrs Reon Denoyer left Friday for a Colorado Springs trip where they were met by Mr and Mrs Bull Williis and family and proceeded to Yellowstone National Park for a week. Mr and Mrs Warren Gunter and Sharon of Downing California visited Mrs Anna Gunter and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Halsey Barber of Concordia were guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin Friday afternoon.

Warren Gunter Sharon of Downing, Calif Anna Gunter Mrs. Halsey Barber Concordia ElReno Sederlin

Kansas City Woman Visits Mother This Week

Miss Jeannette Isaacson of Kansas City visits her mother Mrs An Jeannette Isaacson this week. Sue Reece returns home Tuesday from a vacation to Vermont and New York City New York.

Jeannette Isaacson Kansas City Anjeannette Isaacson Sue Reece Vermont New York City N. Y

Sue Reece Enrolls as Junior at State University

Sue Reece left Sunday for Manhattan to enroll at W State University where she will be a junior.

Sue Reece Manhattan W-State U

Dénzelman Couple Visited Freed Pair Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs E E Dénzelman spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs J E B Freed in a social connection noted in local society listings.

E. E. Dénzelman J. EB. Freed

Mrs Vic Brown and Melanie Visit Mrs Anna Hohman

Mrs Vic Brown and Melanie of Republic were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Anna Hohman.

Vic Brown Melanie Republic Anna Hohman

Captain and Mrs Anderson Enjoy Spanish Morocco Trip

Relatives report Capt and Mrs Ronald Anderson and Richard of Tripoli Libya vacationed in Madrid Spain with layovers in Morocco They described a wonderful trip with sightseeing and attendance at a bull fight during their Spain visit

Ronald Anderson Richard Tripoli Libya Madrid Spain Morocco

Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf Visit Junction City Hosts

Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf of Junction City were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs BiReno Sedérlin.

Paul Wolf Junction City BiReno Sedérlin

Social Security Admin Notes Visit Belleville Dates

A representative of the Social Security Administration will visit Belleville on Tuesday September 4. People seeking information should go to the Courthouse Welfare Office from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The social security tax rates are set at 3.58 percent for each employer and employee starting January 1, 1963, with the self employed rate at 5.4 percent for 1963 1964 and 1965.

Social Security Administration Belleville

OES No 481 Meeting Notice for September 4

Notice for the regular stated meeting of OES No. 481 on Tuesday September 4 at 8 pm. All officers and members urged to attend the School of Instruction on September 4 at Cuba with registration at 1 30 pm. Bring book of instructions and rituals.

OES School of Nstruction Cuba

Trinity Group Meeting At Amana Lutheran Church

The Trinity Group will meet at Amana Lutheran church parlors Friday at 2:00 p.m. Hostesses are Miss Vernice Swanson and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry. The group will mend for Scandia Rest Home and asks attendees to bring 25 cents to cover supplies for school kits to be sent overseas.

Trinity Amana Lutheran Church Vernice Swanson Arnold J. Perry Scandia Rest

Birthday Celebrations Mark Many Local Birthdays

A long list of birthday observances spans families and friends in Hastings and surrounding towns. Mrs. Fred Evert celebrated turning 75 at Scandia Rest Home with cake and dinner guests. Several other anniversaries and birthdays were noted, including Mrs. Russell Hall, Rosemary, Dana Cox, Dean Johnson, Mrs. Harold Nelson, and Mrs. Wilson, with visits, suppers, and home made ice cream accompanying the festivities.

Fred Evert Scandia Rest Home Russell Hall Hall Duaine Hall Sioux City Nebr Leo Howe Kenneth Hall Hastings Bob Slater Gary Lee Hillsboro Dean Hall Charley Stolander Gene Carlson Otto Nelson Harold E. Nelson Phillipsburg Clarence Nelson Margie Sam Nelson Harold

Friday Visitors At Mr and Mrs Johnson Home

Friday afternoon guests included Blanche Hageman Mabel Hageman and Dr C V Haggman Mrs Hammer Rhonda and John Johnson. Evening guests were Ronald Johnson and family and Inez Berg etrom.

Charley. Johnson Blanche Mabel Hageman C. V. Haggman Alice ‘Hammer Rhonda John Johnson Ronold Johnson Inez Bergetrom

Local Callers List For Peterson Estate

Last week callers of Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson included Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Ve Sallman of Republic Eddie of Hastings Neb Mr and Mrs Frank Hbright of Hardy Neb and Ed Anderson.

Charles. Peterson Joseph Johnson Ve ‘Sallman Republic Eddie Hastings Nebr Frank Hbright Hardy Ed Anderson

Accenting Youth Code Aims To Guide Teens

Juvenile Director D Schul argues that a living code by example from parents is essential for teens. Rules help define boundaries but only if adults model honesty, respect, and responsibility in daily life.

Freedom

Firemen Relief Fund Tax Details and History

The Scandia Fire Department received its share of the Firemen Relief Fund Tax collected from insurers on policies within Scandia. Funds are held in trust to aid fire department members injured or disabled in duty. The 1895 law marks its 68th year, with the 67th distribution by the Insurance Department. The piece lists historical tax totals and names several individuals from Kansas communities.

Scandia Insurance Department Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sherdai OYYH Don Bender OUR Charles: Johnson Charley Anderson Glenn Hale Dick Hale St. Francis Thomas Brough Clara Zeher Charles Robison Sherman Robison Martha Jim Erickson Virgil Larsen Clarence Gile Kathy Paula Bertha Larsen Roger McCaulley Ed Jefferies Ellsworth Loren Florell Vickie Social Security Clara Zener Tom Brough Rosemary Warren Johnson Beth Ann Bertha Granstedt Frank Isaacson Don Cox Scottsville Dana Cox Harry Nelson Bob Nelson Jamestown Lawrence Nystrom Ettie Nystrom Joe Johnson Dean Johnson Roy Thomas Thomas Hans Nelson C. Q. Johnson Pat Sandell Danny Lola Nitus Sandell Robert Doctor Jessie Niichol Bessie Nichol Arnold Craven Independence Henry, Falcomer Seenra Nellie Wells Hal Malone Carl Wagner Wichite
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