American Legion Post 193 Builds Community Support and Events
Post 199 reports membership equal to 1964 with 145 members and active participation in churches, schools, government and business. Legion projects include a new trap house, improved Post Home with sidewalk and storm windows, and updated electrical power. Upcoming events include blue rock shoot on December 20, a Legion meeting December 17, and a stag smoker December 19 at the Legion Hall.
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Legion Hall
Amana Lutheran Church Women Meet Dec 11
Amana Lutheran Church Women met in the church basement Friday December 11 at 2 pm. Mrs. Max Berry announced the 1965 program books and new officers for the next two years were installed after the business meeting. Special honors were given to Mrs. Caroline Larson for her birthday with gifts from the ASCW and a cake. Ralph Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Cari Larson attended along with relatives and friends. Mrs. George Nielson received a quilt from the ALCW. Hostesses were Mrs. Alice Ham mer Mrs. George Nielson Mrs. Carl Norgard and Miss Ida Isaacson.
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Amana Lutheran Church
Max Berry
Delbert Aspegren
Caroline Larson
Sponsetta
ASCW
Ralph Larson
Cari’ Larson
George Nielson
ALCW
Alice Hammer
Carl Norgard
Ida Isaacson
Scandia HDU Christmas Party Honors Officers
Scandia HDU held its annual Christmas Party on December 10 with Mrs. Edward Forsberg as hostess. Twelve members answered roll call with Your Pet Peeve. Reports covered Be Wise With Food Burys publications and committee work. Installations elevated Mrs. Klima to president and other officers.
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Scandia Hdu
Edward Forsberg
Forsberg
Charles Klima
Ernest Kirk
Jim Beam
James Garst
Glen Scrivney
Alva Thompson
Pitch Club Hosts Pot Luck and Gift Exchange in Belleville
Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer hosted a Saturday Pitch Club gathering at their Belleville home with a pot luck supper and gift exchange. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Kelley and members Mr and Mrs Robert Larson Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mr and Mrs Everett Robison Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby Mr and Mrs Richard Larson Mr and Mrs Loren Yacacson Mr and Mrs Robert Champ lin Mr and Mrs Charles Robison Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson.
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Clayton Kauer
Belleville
Clarence Kelley
Robert Larson
Bill Farrell
Delbert Aspegren
Everett Robison
Harvey Melby
Richard Larson
Legion to Have Simoker at Legion Hall Saturday Night
The American Legion Post 193 will host a simoker at the Legion Hall Saturday night December 19 from 7 00 p m to 1 00 am. Lunch will be served. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nelson and Gary of Concordia were Sunday evening supper guests of Ernest Nelson.
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American Legion Post
the Legion Hall
Lawrence Nelson
Gary
Concordia
Ernest Nelson
Christ in Christmas Remains a Plain Part of Faith
A 1964 honor roll lists names from Fort Collins Ellis Courtland and Courtland Kansas with Christmas gifts and a poem urging to keep Christ in Christmas to honor his presence in every heart. The piece defends keeping the phrase intact and notes contributions from several individuals.
Scandia School News Basketball Schedule and Events
The Scandia Schools publish a basketball schedule listing Jan 8 Simpson here Jan 12 Republic here Jan 15 Randall here Jan 22 Canker City there Jan 29 Burr Oak here Feb 1 3 4 6 Pike Trail League Tourney at Scandia Feb 9 Simpson here Feb 12 Jewell there Feb 16 Courtland there Feb 19 Burr Oak there Feb 23 26 District Tourney and notes on grade school schedule and Christmas programs.
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Simpson
Republic
Randall
Canker City
Burr Oak
Scandia
Jewell
Courtland
Dist. Tourney Schoola
Norway
Narka
Hera
Notre Dame
Concordia
Kackley
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers At Belleville Oyster Feed
Belleville chapter No 69 Royal Arch Masons held its annual oyster feed and officer elections with supper at 6 30 p m. Newly elected high priest Champ Campbell king Leon Zenger scribe Dean Wathers treasurer Clifford Makalous and secretary Carl L Johnson fill top posts. Appointed officers include Charles N Tuley Captain of the Host Glenn Farlee Royal Arch Captain Charles B Tuley Master of the Third Ve l Delbert Aspegren Master of the Second Well Duane Snyder Master of the First Well and Homer Cardwell Tyler. Dr C C Arnett is retiring officer and Walter H Berger Marshall. Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer included Mr and Mrs Taylor Jewett Mrs Della Rivett and Debbie and Douglas Walden of Concordia Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and Mrs Allen Larson and Dinny.
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Belleville
Royal Arch Masons
Champ Campbell
Leon Zenger
Dean Wathers
Clifford Makalous
Carl L. Johnson
Charles N. Tuley
Glenn Farlee
Charles B. Tuley
Royal
Hams and Bacon Giveaway Draws Saturday Santa Visit
More hams and bacon will be given away Saturday December 19 at 2 30 pm. Santa Claus will greet youngsters at the Christmas tree with treats. Register before 5 pm Friday night.
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Santa Claus
Blue Rock Shoot Set At Sale Barn December 20
A second Blue Rock Shoot is scheduled for Sunday December 20 at the old Sale Barn south of town starting at 1 30 in the afternoon.
U and I Art Club Dinner at Bel dine in Belleville
The U and I Art Club hosted a supper at Dinner Bel Belleville on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and many others from Republic and local residents. The party moved to the R E Cooper home for a gift exchange and bridge, followed by a late lunch.
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U and I Art Club
Belleville
George Cardwell
W. W. Aspegren
Republic
Bertha Cranstedt
Edith Norris
M. L. Larson
Ben Lervold
Carl Hammer
Carl Reece
Clarence W. Strom
Semna Tingstrom
Alice Hammer
W. J. Matthias
C. V. Haggman
Blanche Haggman
Raymond Cooper
R. E Cooper
Social Hour Club Holds December Meeting
Mrs Dale Stafford hosted the Social Hour Club on December 8 with eight members and one guest Mrs Harold Anderson present. Members exchanged home made Christmas decorations and sent Get Well cards to Hilton Waite and Earl Kelly in hospital. Mabel Cline thanked the group for Jolene's illness support and donated money for children's Christmas treats in Jolene's memory. The next meeting is January 5 with Mrs Hilton Waite and V A Berggren moved to hold a Make or Bake sale.
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Dale Stafford
Harold Anderson
Hilton Waite 2Nd Earl Kelly
Mabel Cline
Jolene
Hilton Waite
V. A. Berggren
Pearl Jensen
Scandia Lions Club Notes
The Scandia Lions Club met at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening December 8 with 34 members and three guests. Doug Las Mullenix and Patrolman Kenneth Cook spoke on safety and driving. donations supported the white elephant sale held December 12. Next meeting is December 22 at the Legion Hall.
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The
Lions Club
Legion Hall
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
Douglas Mullenix
Kenneth Cook
Belleville
Lions
Ron Freed
Letters to Santa Claus Mention Army Pack and Helmet
Dear Santa I want an army pack and a helmet with a visor. Love David Nielson. Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Mrs Mabel Nesmith of Belleville call at the Vic Berggren and Warren Berggren homes in Republic Monday afternoon.
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Santa
Grant Berggren
Mabel Nesmith
Belleville
Vic Berggren
Warren Berggren
Republic
YWCA Met December 14 at Library Clay Room
The YWCA gathered at the Library Clay Room on Monday evening December 14. Members opened with the flag salute and heard reports on Christmas gifts for three recipients. Devotions, Christmas music, readings, a Silent Night singalong, crafts demonstration, and a free will offering of 3.60 aided sending a girl to camp next spring.
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YWCA
Library
Clay Room
Harvey Hammer
E. Porter Ahrens
Milton Stensons
Glenwood Freed
Ethel Modlin
Mra Loren
Worthy Matron Honored at Scandia Chapter Reception
Mrs. Bill Brew, newly elected worthy matron of Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES, was honored Tuesday evening with a reception at the Masonic Hall dining room. Installing officers Mrs. Abel Scott Mrs. C. W. Strom Mrs. Carl Peterson and Mrs. Chris E. Nelson hosted the event with visiting and life presentation to Mrs. Brewer. Refreshments followed for attendees including Mrs. Delbert Aspegren Mrs. E. H. Lewis Mrs. George Chase and others.
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Bill Brew
Scandia
OES
Masonic Hall
Abel Scott
C. W., Strom
Carl Peterson
Chris E. Nelson
Brewer
Delbert Aspegren
Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club Meeting Report
The Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club met December 7 at 7 30 PM in the Legion Hall. Officials led pledges and music as Ronald Aspegren and Garold Lands dell presented songs. Judy Hobson and Jane Hobson spoke on cooking. Maurice Lervold led music appreciation. Donna Ranft and Sharon Ranft performed. Cynthia and Sheila Thompson led parliamentary practice. Ron ald and Jane Ann Aspegren hosted the program. Recreation was by the Davis family and a grab bag life exchange followed.
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Sherdahl Boosters 4H
Legion Hall
Ronald Aspegren
Garold Lansdell
Carol Davis
Judy
Jane Hobson
Steve Sanders
Maurice Lervold
Donna
Sharon Ranft
Cynthia
Sheila Thompson
Ronald
Jane Ann Aspegren
Davis
Dianne Fogelberg
Beautiful Christmas Decor Prize Winners in Scandia
Scandia homes display festive decorations judged last week. Top prizes went to Don Larson Home $15, Russell Dewitt Home $10, Lyell Ocobock and Carl Kallman tied at $5. Honorable mentions included Cardwell Klima and Frazier. Businesses awarded six prizes with Klima Lumber Co leading at $15 and City Office at $2.50. The Scandia Community Club thanks citizens and participating clubs and organizations.
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Scandia
Don Larson
Russell Dewitt
Lyell Ocobock
Carl Kallman
Charles Cardwell
Charles Klima
Guy Frazier
Klima Lumber Co
Post Office
Dr. J. L. Bennet
the Journal Office
Maxine Beauty Shop
Scandia Community Club
YWCA Cabinet Completes December Dinner Meeting
The YWCA Cabinet met with Mrs Walter Boyles and attended the Dinner Bell in Belleville on Monday evening December 7 for their annual Christmas dinner. Ten members were present and Mrs Russell DeWitt gave devotions. Plans were made to furnish refreshments at Dr Bennett's office window after the high school caroling on December 17 and desserts were served by Mrs Boyles and Mrs DeWitt.
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YWCA
Walter Boyles
Belleville
Mra. Boyles
Mra
Russell DeWitt
Dr. Bennett
Dr. B. Porter Ahrens
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Paul Kallmen
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Dinny
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