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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
1
The Scandia school hosted its annual Christmas program directed by John Sanders. Students from grades 1 through 8 performed carols and solos, with narration by Mrs. Sherman Robison, a flute solo by Deanell Reece, and choir numbers. A PTA meeting preceded the event and roll call supported attendance prizes for 3rd and 4th grade.
Scandia residents are expected to make a record number of Christmas Day long distance calls surpassing last year's 75. Betty Passmore of Southwestern Bell notes operators are on duty with more circuits to minimize delays. Tips include giving city and out of town numbers, using station to station calls, and obtaining numbers before Christmas. Holiday rates apply December 23 and 24.
The OYYH Club invites members to a Christmas party and social gathering on December 27. Supper will be served at 6 30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church.
Mrs John Nondorf and Mrs Charlie Berggren were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Eva Sjolander who had moved into the Allen Gunter property south of the Methodist church.
There will be a special Saturday night meeting on December 23 at 7 30 p m to work in the third degree. The degree will be exemplified by Past Masters Visiting Masons welcome Robert Lervold Master Guy Frazier Secretary
Listing of new and renewal subscribers including Opal MacDonald of Greeley Colorado and Christ mas gift recipients in multiple towns such as North Topeka Elsworth Jamestown Republic Belleville Overland Park and Chula Vista with gifts from Mrs Homer Cardwell and others. The note records individual names locations and gift recipients as part of the subscription push.
The Scandia school calendar lists games from January to February including a regional tournament, with district events and a travel schedule. Seniors plan the annual Christmas dance, gift exchange party, and announcements.
The Journal promises a year long gift with 52 issues delivered to your home. Subscriptions cost 1.50 per year in the county 2.00 per year in Kansas and 2.50 per year outside the state.
Eighteen Brownie Scouts gathered at the City Office Monday evening after school for a Christmas gift exchange. After gifts were distributed, Cynthia Thompson served treats.
Scandia Methodist church school pupils presented the annual Christmas program titled Glory To God on Sunday evening December 17 at 8 00. Mrs Reynold Ny strom opened with a piano prelude Reverend Ford Miller led carols and Kathy Gile and Deanell Reece performed a flute duet Star Of The East. The program featured Jo Ann Larson Jane Ann Reece Kenneth Garst Cynthia Thompson Lola Sandell Everette Fike Leroy Herr man Gary Hobson and Gary Johnson among readers and the junior choir sang several numbers with a vocal duet by Mrs Don Freed and Mrs Everett Robison and a solo by Mrs Loren Isaacson.
Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen celebrate a quarter century of marriage with open houses from 7 00 pm to 10 00 pm on Tuesday December 26 at their Scandia home.
Pack 232 gathered at the schoolhouse December 14 with Arnold J. Perry presiding in Don Larson’s absence. Den 3 staged a Christmas skit and performances while awards were given for Wolf badges and pin milestones to several scouts.
The Amana Lutheran church Sunday School presented a Christmas Candlelight and worship service on December 17 directed by Mrs. Max Berry. The Luther League choir performed the prelude and Arnoky Loring sang On Holy Night.
The Triple L Club held its annual Christmas party with 15 members and a gift exchange. Prizes were won by Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Mrs. George Christie and Mrs. Roy Thomas. Officers elected were President Mrs Carl Erickson Vice President Mrs Duaine Greenslade Secretary Mrs Merle Haser and Treasurer Mrs Lars Norgard. The next meeting is January 11 at Mrs Norgard's. Dear Santa letter asks for a wheel bicycle a talking doll an electric train for brothers and siblings and thanks Santa for the sleigh ride.
Mrs. Charles Klima hosted the Scandia HDU meeting on December 12 with 11 members attending. Officers were installed during a candle light service led by Mrs. Andy Thompson, including President Mrs. Richard Rockey and Secretary Mrs. Edward Forsberg, with gifts exchanged and a lunch served.
Harvey Sandell fell Saturday night December 9 during a Masonic banquet and Ladies Party at Manhattan and broke his hip. He is at Riley County Hospital in Manhattan Kansas and is reportedly recovering well. He welcomes messages from friends in the community.
The Kansas ad valorem tax bill for Southwestern Bell in 1961 totals 7,897,171 dollars across the counties where it operates, up 838,143 from 1960. Hugh Emrich paid half the 22,544 dollar 1961 bill in Republic County, with 11,272 dollars delivered to County Treasurer Hazel Skelton and another payment due next June. The company notes the local tax burden exceeds ten dollars per telephone unit and excludes excise and state sales taxes.
The U and I Art Club hosted a turkey dinner at the C. W. Strom home on December 13 at 6 30. Members and spouses from Republic and area including Wallace Aspegren George Cardwell Raymond Cooper Bertha Granstedt Blanche Haggman C V Haggman Carl Hammer Martin Larson Lena Lloyd Matthias Reece Tingstrom Robison and Strom attended. Bridge and pitch games followed with gifts distributed at the end.
Bandolier W60 topped his class and ranked among the top three bulls at the 7th Annual Kansas Angus Futurity Show and Sale in Wichita. Glenn Johnson stood second and third in their class, and Bandolier Eli W60 also sold strongly. Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs C C Johnson of Scandia, owns the stock.
Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and family were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade.
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