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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
1
Corinne Hunt laments over commercialized Christmas music, urging churches to protect sacred hymns from hucksters. The piece argues for preserving reverent, peaceful Christmas Week carols and opposing loud secular or promotional use in stores and schools.
Mrs. Loren Florell and Mrs. Archie Isaacson hosted a bridal shower for Miss Shirley Thompson of Oklahoma City Oklahoma Friday at the Florell home. Miss Thompson will wed A2C Larry Johnson on December 31 with a red and white themed gift table featuring a bride doll.
Lebanon Lodge No 221 A F and A M held its annual officer election Monday night followed by an oyster supper. Elected were Robert Lervold Wor shipful Master Arnold J Perry Senior Warden Charles Tuley Jr Junior Warden ElReno F Sederlin Treasurer and Guy Ole Frazier Secretary.
Republic County reports completed conservation work including terracing waterways ponds and land leveling in November 1961. New cooperators Howard R. Dowell and Clarence W Hurtig joined the district with plans for Louis Stofer Zenia Stofer Jane Lasby James Hurley Charles Pelesky Hd Slipek and J W Bowers listed among plan recipients. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona included Mrs Tekla Brown and Mr and Mrs Malker Lindecrantz Teon and Linda.
The Western Light and Tele Co Great Bend lists new renewals and gifts received in the past week. Names include Clark Danielson Pat Sandell Sandell Shirley Kelly of Seattle Washington and a Christmas gift.
A reflective tribute praises cooks for their tireless labor and dishwashers for their unseen toil. It stresses that meals at clubs, bazaars, and family gatherings rely on both groups, who deserve recognition for their hard work and friendship, especially in hot kitchens and late hours.
Martha Circle of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Larry Hobson Mrs. Dale Sanderson and Mrs. Roy Thomas. Sixteen members answered roll call and the business meeting and silent auction followed. Mrs. Lester S. Richards spoke on Thanksgiving In India and the afternoon was spent mending for the Hadley Rehabilitation Center.
The U and I Art Club gathered at Mrs. Ray Tingstrom’s home on November 28 with fourteen members present. Attendees included Mrs. W. J. Matthias, Mrs. Lena Lloyd, Mrs. Bertha Granstedt, Mrs. Martin Larson, Mrs. Wallace Aspegren of Republic, Mrs. C. O. Reece, Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. George Cardwell, Mrs. Clarence Strom, Mrs. Walter Boyles, Mrs. Benny Lervold, and Mrs. ElReno Sederlin. The next gathering is scheduled for January 9 with Mrs. Wallace Aspegren in Republic.
RAR Club met at Mrs. Clarence Strom’s home on Friday December 1 with nine members present including Mrs. Ray Tingstrom Mrs. Lena Lloyd Mrs. Berthe Granstedt Mrs. George Cardwell Mrs. W. J. Matthias Mrs. Hilton Waite Mrs. Chris Nelson and Mrs. Vic Berggren of Republic. Three guests attended: Mrs. Reuben Johnson Mrs. Ralph Moe and Mrs. Benny Lervold. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Ray Tingstrom on January 65.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer of Scandia announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis to Ronald Odell son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell of Belleville Miss Hammer a Crums Beauty School graduate in Manhattan works at Venus Beauty Shop Scandia Odell a student at K Stat in pre vet a June wedding is planned
The Friendly Group of the Amana Lutheran church met at Mrs. Carl Hammer's home with co host Mrs. Harvey Hammer on Wednesday November 29. Members spent the afternoon making dolls and bandages.
Social Hour Club members and families held a potluck supper at District 61 school house on November 24. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson Nobel Isaacson and Charles Jensen. Mr and Mrs Johnger showed slides from Washington and Chicago while Charles Jensen screened Japan Korea and California.
Scandia School lists basketball games from December to March including matches against Jamestown Burr Oak and Courtland with results 56-46 for Scandia first team and 40-54 for second. Honor rolls include Myrna Jackson Diane Perry and more with multiple All A’s and honorable mentions.
Santa will arrive by train to Scandia on Saturday December 23 at about 2 30 p m and give out treats to grade school children. The event runs until 5 00 p m with rides for kids and a Christmas tree. Two turkey giveaways are planned for December 16 and December 23 with separate registration rules.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on December 12, 1961. People needing information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The YWCA Cabinet met at Mrs. Edith Norris home Monday December 4 with 12 members. Mrs Axel Jensen led devotions and Mrs O W Erickson presided. The high school group will carol December 20 with lunch at Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens. Next Cabinet meeting January 3 at Mrs Chester Ericksons with Mrs Harvey Hammer co host.
The YWCA will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 21 in the clubroom. Members should bring gifts for children and patients at the Parsons State Hospital. no wrapping is needed. If unable to attend, gifts may be mailed or sent. Suggested gifts include color books crayons small books puzzles scrapbooks blunt scissors combs brushes cosmetics jewelry scarves stationery and belts or cash.
Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford hosted a birthday dinner honoring Mrs Florence Stafford and Mrs Bert Carpenter. Guests included Ralph Walters Darrell Belleville and Edith Simms Republic. Florence Stafford celebrated as relatives joined for meals at the 36 Cafe and various birthday anniversaries were observed among local families.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaffer and Alfreda of Concordia were Friday supper guests of Harley Shaffer. Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family were evening visitors. Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and Dorothy and Mrs and Mrs Bill Wilson were Monday evening guests of Alvin Sjolander and Scotty.
Accents on youth and the Aid to Dependent Children program are weighed against welfare fraud. Officials argue benefits average 32.49 dollars per person monthly and stress rehabilitation, training centers, and work incentives to curb dependency, citing Sedgwick County as a spending example and calls for personal initiative.
Advent services at Amana Lutheran Church Sunday evening featured ALCW members in the program. The theme Jesus Christ the Light of The World reflected on the World Council of Churches meeting in New Delhi, India.
The OYYH Club schedules a December 13 meeting with Noble Isaacson and Mrs Josepho Johnson in charge of devotional duties. The Intermediate MYF will run the program.
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