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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
1
The Scandia Community Club will give 12 turkeys on Saturday December 17 and again December 24 at 2 30 pm. Registration at local business houses closes by 9 am on the 17th and 11 am on the 24th. One registration covers both Saturdays. Santa Claus will visit December 24 after the turkey giveaway with treats for children.
Honor roll lists residents named Erick Erickson Belleville Arni Garison Courtland Artilus Nordman Elizabeth Cole Warren Nelson Superior Nebr Bill Dunn Migs Alma Strom Concordia Kenneth Tuley Republic. A holiday recap describes decorations baking and carols while asking if hearts are prepared for Christ's birthday. Local clubs like ALCW and YWCA held programs and Christmas gatherings with plans for January meetings and gift exchanges.
The MYF plans a bake sale at the Youth Center Building Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Cake pie and doughnuts will be available and everyone is invited.
Neighborhood guests joined Mrs. Merle Haser and Mrs. Alice Hammer for birthday anniversaries. Various families held dinners and afternoon gatherings in honor of relatives across Scandia including Mrs. George Christie and Mrs. Julie Johnson. A city council note urged a Keep Christmas In Your Driving campaign from December 15 to January 2 to reduce accidents and promote safe driving and home hazards awareness.
Mrs. Loren Jensen's classes study etiquette with displays titled Dont Scoop Your Food by Jerry Keezer Never Lick Your Spoon Fork or Knife by Marilyn Larson Close Your Mouth When Hating by Colleen Thompson Adults and pupils may view the exhibits. Geography work includes Eurasia maps drawn by Phyllis Aspegren Bill Erickson Larry Boswell and Colleen Thompson. Friends and relatives are invited to visit the library Art Nook on Saturday.
India Chapter OBS met in regular form on December 6 with Mrs. Bill Brewer and Carl Peterson presiding. Officers for the year were elected. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner honored year end birthdays. The matron and patron thanked officers and announced a December 20 public installation. Ray Tingstrom and committee served the dinner.
The Pitch club members and guests shared a steak dinner at Sky Suppert in Concordia on Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Melby and many other couples, followed by games at the Don Larson home.
The Social Hour club gathered December 2 with hostess Mrs. Warren Johnson and seven members plus one guest Mrs. Harold Anderson. Roll call featured Christmas Suggestions. A note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Pete Rasmussen of Concordia whose home was damaged in a recent tornado. Mrs. Dale Stafford led recreation. The next Christmas meeting is planned for December 16 with Mrs. Rex Sandell. Lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Isaacson entertained their yard club at their home Sunday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kauer of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Champ lin of Concordia, Mr. and Mrs. Bull Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Larson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Melby.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Bugera Brown and family near Beloit.
The Brownie Scouts met at the City Office after school to decorate the window for the holidays. Beth Lervold served lunch and Saralyn Reece will serve lunch next time. A Christmas gift exchange is planned at the next meeting and there will be meetings during the Christmas vacation.
A Christmas program is scheduled during the regular PTA meeting on December 19 in the school auditorium. A short business meeting will follow at 8:00.
Mrs Martin Larson hosted the Cardinal Club Christmas party and gift exchange on Thursday evening. Attending guests included Mrs Benny Lervold Mrs Don Larson Miss Clarice Ross and members Mrs Sherman Robison Mrs Carl Hammer Mrs Edith Norris Mrs Alice Hammer Mrs Athol Scott Mrs Kenneth Christensen Goldie Lindquist Mrs Cecil Dickerhoff Mrs Ellen O Hammer Mrs Ralph C Larson Mrs Clarence Stensons and Mrs John Graham. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess.
Last week a group of visitors called on Mrs. LaRita Van Wick Anita Shaffer and Ruth Ward of Topeka along with Mrs Taylor Jewett Debbie Walden and Della Kivett of Concordia. Other callers included Mr and Mrs Harold Larson Ron ald Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family Maurine Larson Leslie Cady and daughters. Earl Kelly and Labon Marshall spent Thursday with Mrs Alta Goodwin of Belleville. Leonard Freed also visited Goodwin. Everett Johnson Bill Reece Don Larson and families joined Friday evening coffee at Duane Traver's home.
Scandia Grade School to present the operetta On Christmas Hill Monday night at the school auditorium Public invited The article lists basketball schedule with games against Cawker City Courtland Burr Oak Jewell Simpson Jamestown Montrose and Esbon Also includes a child’s letter to Santa detailing gift requests and cookies left for Santa’s reindeer
Kay Goodwin and Tommy of Belleville spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall. Mrs Loren Jensen and Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen spent Sunday at Fort Riley visiting Loren Jensen who is stationed there.
Moe and family visited Concordia Saturday with Alvin Moe and daughters. Karl Sankey of Republic joined Carl Kallman and family Sunday evening. Josie Robison and Ellen Sederlin called on Olive Isaacson and Lillie Thompson Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Novak and family of Bills join Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family for Sunday dinner. also visiting were Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson.
Davis of Belleville was Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady with Charla and Kim. Evening guests included Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt Judy and Mike. Mrs Lloyd Barleen of Waterville visited her grandmother Mrs E M Eastvedt on Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Daurie Greenslade and Sam Greenslade visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Delbert Astegren and family, joining in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed learned their son Sergeant First Class Gaylord Fered finished a six week training course at Fort Bliss Texas and has returned to Daly City California with his family his hometown destination and residence.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakeley of Belleville were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade.
Lee Ford Miller, son of Rev. and Mrs. Ford R. Miller, was baptized during Sunday morning services at the Methodist church with Dr S Mancil Bell officiating who also delivered the morning sermon. An allchurch potluck followed at noon, the first Quarterly Conference met in the afternoon, and Route 66 on TV highlighted progress at The Glen Canyon Dam at Page Arizona with two former Scandia residents involved Larry Freed and Vernon Verton.
Mr and Mrs Mike Rockey of Norton announce the birth of a baby girl on Wednesday evening December 7. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Rockey of Norton and Mr and Mrs Keith Cady. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs C C Rockey and Mr and Mrs John Cady.
Distant relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of Mrs Belle Etter. Attendees included A L Etter from Tucson Arizona Dean Allen and family from Topeka R R Wells from Kansas City Lawrence Chapman and Keith Thompson from Kansas City Delbert Smith from Wamego John Yonke and Sterling Gunter party from Kansas City Becky Mannhattan Hafemstein family from Kansas City Tonganoxie Julie Hafemstein from Tonganoxie and B J Reynolds from Ogden.
State Fire Marshall Everett Patrick warns Christmas trees and decorations cause fires. He cites last year’s losses including 1,000 homes spoiled and 43 deaths during the three day holiday. He urges fresh trees, water, noncombustible decorations, checked lights, no candles, extinguished lights, weatherproof outdoor gear, and careful smoking practices.
The Triple L club meeting Thursday December 8 with 16 members present elected officers. President George Cardwell Vice President Carl Erickson Secretary George Fike Jr Treasurer Ben Denoyer Reporter Duaine Greenslade Card. Com Norgard Dewitt. Prizes awarded to Merle Haser George Cardwell Reuben Johnson. Next gathering January 12 hosted by Benny Lervold.
The Lutheran Brotherhood met at church parlors Monday evening with Joe Johson and George Larson as hosts. Rev. Hurhbolt of Belleville was guest speaker. Officers were elected and the evening’s recreation featured a game of Dart Ball.
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