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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate a CAC meeting at the City Office this morning in Augusta at 8 00 am. The notice confirms a local government gathering with attendees and agendas likely on city planning.
A collection of nostalgic notes and genealogical mentions recounts 1961 honor roll updates, parish memories in Scandia Kansas and Van Nuys California. Warren and Danella Clark describe parish history, the English Speaking Methodist church, and long friendship ties with local residents and church leaders.
A long list of visitors and relatives from McCook Belleville Denver Broken Bow Dunning Hastings Hastings Topeka San Jose and other spots shared meals and weekend hosts. Scandia history books promotion at City Office and The Journal noted alongside patient visits and church notices.
Bob Hoyer notes in Stars and Stripes that Fred L. Miller will resign as co ordinator and supervisor of curriculums for US overseas schools. Miller, formerly Scandia superintendent, helped create the elementary curriculum in Europe and later supervised USAREUS high schools.
The YWCA Cabinet met on August 28 at the president's home. Plans covered September 11 recognition service, mother daughter banquet date, monthly meetings, Beloit seminar registration, Miltonvale fall conference, and a $1 yearly dues. Follow up: October 2 cabinet meeting with Sherman Robison and Edith Norris hosting.
Last week visitors at Scandia Dest Home included Charles Shackle ton and Mrs. Ida Larson of Alberta Canada Ruby Kissinger of Arlington Va Ellen Shaffer and family of St Louis Mo Mrs Loren Evert of Buell ton Calif Keith Shepperd of Fall City Iowa Gratia Hansen of Nevada Town Mrs Lee Bettis of Haddam At to Rathbun of Formosa Mr and Mrs Martin Dahl Mrs Maud Wyatt Mrs Maggie McHaman of Jewell Mrs Ellen Hammey of Norway Mrs Anna Kinsey of Montrose Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Donna Moss Fred Erickson Miss Ida Isaacson and Mrs Olga Hugos J K Kerschuler of Seattle Wash and Charley Blouser and R C Roger of Concordia were Saturday afternoon guests of Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens
Mr and Mrs Jim Homan and Kathy of Wichita visit Mrs Leni Fogelberg and Donald. Dianne and Larry Fogelberg host Pamela Wirth who stayed with her grandmother Mrs Merle. Abbs White and Greg of Belof and others join in a Friday evening gathering with Lane.
The Esther Circle met Thursday August 17 at the Methodist church with eleven members present. Hostesses were Mrs Raymond Cooper and Mrs Darrel Garst. Devotions were given by Mrs Harold Swanson. A business meeting followed chaired by president Mrs Cooper. They plan tea towel projects for September 21 and voted to hold a silent auction at each meeting. The session closed with prayer. Members cleaned the refrigerator after the auction.
Mrs Mildred Bowersox and children left Sunday for Bakersfield California after a week with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson Janet Allen and Craig returned home with their mother after a summer with the Johnsons Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson took them to Herrington where they left by train for Houston Texas to visit relatives en route to California
Mrs. Josie Medlin of Manhattan and Mrs. Maurice Medin and girls of Riley were Wednesday diner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dorling.
A garbled note recounts residents Ane and Joy N Johnson visiting Mrs Dawrence Nystrom in Portland for an evening gathering. The fragment hints at social routines and neighborhood exchange without clear dates or full names.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Melvin of Fairbury Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Clifford Carey and Charlotte of Longmont Colorado were Friday guests at the Loren Florell home. Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Chrig Nelson and Mrs Myrtle Grubb at the Richards home.
Ida Smith of Belleville and Violet Smith of Oakley spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Hussell Hall. John Peters of Formosa was a Tuesday afternoon caller at the Wilson home.
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Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tuma and Nancy Mr. and Mrs. Earl Janasek and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Janasek of Munden and Roy Baker of Narka. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Carey and Charlotte of Longmont, Colo. and Mrs. Loren Morell and Vickie, spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tallent of Belleville.
Charlotte of Longmont Cole and Mr and Mrs Loren Fibrell with Vickie enjoyed a picnic supper at Loverswell Lake on Saturday evening in a cheerful family outing describing a relaxed lakeside social.
Tuesday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Loren Fiorell hosting Vickit and Clifford Carey Charlotte from Longmont with Mr and Mrs Prank Milner and family and Mr and Mrs Richard Polak of Geneva Nebraska for social time.
Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and Kin Charla at the Russell DeWitt gathering. The social event highlighted local families and community ties.
Readable segments hint at a brief notice or column note from an evening edition. Details are incomplete with key names, places, and actions unclear.
A long list of guests and families celebrate birthdays and anniversaries at homes, picnics, and dinners across multiple towns. Notable events include Sam Greenslade’s 90th birthday at Scandia Rest Home and birthday observances for Mrs. Scrivner, Mrs. Muth, Mrs. Swanson, and others. A youth safety column discusses restricted driving laws and potential reforms.
Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell along with Ardeth and Rickie from Topeka arrived home Friday after a two week trip through the Eastern States and into Canada. In New York they were lunch guests at the Metropolitan Inn and on Manhattan Island they were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hans Myers. Also visiting were Cecil Myers Mrs Robert Anderson and Penny Jo of Bertrand Nebraska. They spent Friday and Saturday with the Clarence Williamson family of Lincoln Nebraska. Junior Ocobock and family of Topeka visited the Lyell Ocobocks and other relatives over the weekend.
The August social security adjustments affect widows' benefits and minimum payments. Widows 62 or older will see a ten percent rise, while workers on their own records get increases only if payments fall under 40 dollars. Over 2,000,000 people may gain, costing about 170 million dollars yearly. The changes are automatic with no new applications. Other notes mention visits by George Gannett and Delbert Tholstrup families.
Mr and Mrs Frank Tresek of Cuba were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Klima and Bradley.
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