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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
1
The Scandia Methodist Church holds a Christmas program at 7:30 p m on Sunday December 17 with the theme A Great Gift for a King A Song and the song A Little Drummer Boy. A Sunday school party is set for 7:00 p m on December 16 at the church.
Readable notices list Christmas services at two churches. At Ads Kackley church the Cantata Candlelight Service and midnight worship are planned on December 17 and 24 with special worship and Sunday school on December 25 morning. At Our Savior's in Norway services include a church school program on December 24 and Christmas service on December 25 morning.
Entries describe multiple patients admitted or treated at Republic County Hospital including Mrs Pearl Johnson and Mrs Made Isizéstn, with others such as Emery Johnson and Robert Scrivner listed as patients. A Topeka police graduate, Mr Gingrich, is noted with a June wedding plan. Health insurance and Medicare filing tips close the page.
The Centennial thermometer shows fund growth at the Journal window with a display titled SCANDIA CENTENNIAL-1968. Johnny's Repair originally housed the device before it was moved to the office Tuesday. Chris Nelson authored the lettering and the display draws public interest.
A child’s handwritten request from two girls and their family in Kansas asks for mittens, ice skates, toys, and candy. They mention moving from California and sign off with names Basidra and Lirias Redd.
A Kansas Veterans Commission representative will meet veterans and dependents in Belleville on December 14 1967 from 1 to 5 pm at the District Clerk's Court. Veterans unable to attend may write call or visit the Kansas Veterans Commission office in Marysville Kansas 66508.
Eldon True of Courtland was honored November 21 at a regular safety meeting by Western Gas Company for his quick first aid at a severe accident. He helped prevent shock before professional help arrived, earning commendation from Gordon Sutton WP&G Division Manager after a letter from Herbert Johnson Courland. The story was summarized from the Courthinit Journal and earlier Kansai Concordia report.
The Republic County Historical Society met in Belleville's County Court room with twelve members. The program covered Christmas items and Chautauqua history, noting 1910s magicians and Chick Boys as popular acts. Next meeting set for January 8 at 7 00 p m with possible guest speaker Mr Witty.
Scandia's Flying Swedes sweep Jewell 70 57 on the road as Gile leads with 25 points and Erickson 21 other Scandia squads defeat Notre Dame 57 41 in the league opener. Scandia B tops Notre Dame B 55 50 and the Freshmen beat Notre Dame 47 27 to complete the triple victory set.
George Lawrence Nimocks of Fullerton California died in a hospital December 7 from heart attack after surgery. He was in his sixties, survived by wife Ruth a daughter and two grandchildren, two brothers two sisters and hosts for a Christmas dinner and party noted in Concordia. Funeral held December 12 at Forest Lawn Cypress.
A merchandise shoot is set for 1:00 Sunday December 17 at the old sale barn. The event is sponsored by Scandia American Legion.
Hunters Geo Stromberg Cecil Allen Robert Ler vold and Glenn Layson killed deer during the five day season from Friday through Tuesday. Homes glow with Christmas lights this week and many business buildings display attractive holiday lighting, hoping more houses light the street by Christmas.
Local Masonic Lodge will hold a Monday meeting at 7 30 p m December 18 to present a 25 year pin to Joyce Johnson. Dr C C Arnett Belleville Senior Warden of Kansas will make the presentation.
Temperatures trend downward this week under mostly cloudy skies with readings below 20. A thaw Tuesday brought lows in the low 30s and wet snow fell Saturday, yielding about two inches on the ground. Unfrozen ground slowed melt leaving residual white cover.
Everett Morgan of Concordia collapsed during a basketball game December 5 in Junction City. He was hospitalized at St. Joseph's Hospital and was reported responding to treatment. Morgan, Scandia High School athletic coach in the early 1940s, later worked in Concordia's insurance business. The Scandia Community Club met December 7, discussing Cornhusker Players contracts for the Centennial event and safety improvements for Scandia, plus declaring December 16 a day for special gifts.
Scandia merchants invite shoppers to a big gift day on December 16 at 2 45 PM. Last Saturday drew eight winners including Donna Farrell Ryan Hobson Lars Hanson Carl Erickson Ritchie Farrell Cheite Frazier and Esther Thompson. Register once by 5 PM Friday December 8 at any Scandia store to be eligible for three remaining days December 9 16 and 23 and be present on Main Street at 2 45 PM to receive a gift.
At a YWCA meeting the group outlined ways to reuse donations for Project Concern. Stamps, plastic bags, and bread wrappers are needed, with specifics on acceptable stamps. The January 8 meeting featured speaker Mrs. Monte Miller who demonstrated crafts and devotional led by Mrs. Ethel Modlin. A Norway girls quartet sang and crafts were shown including tissue flowers and wall hangings.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met December 5 at 7 30 p m with Mia George Chase presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Alva Thompson Worthy Matron Homer Cardwell Worthy Patron Mrs Charles Klima associate matron Carl Peterson deputy patron Mrs Elma Lewis secretary Mr Chris Nelson treasurer Mrs James Davis Conductress Mrs Ernest Kirk Associate Conductress. A ceremony dedicating the Eastern Star Flag in memory of Mrs Ellen Sederlin was given. The outgoing Worthy Matron and past officers honored Mrs Chase with a farewell ceremony. The next meeting and installation are set for December 19 at 7 00 p m. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and Mrs Olive Richards.
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