Christmas Hill Operetta Presented by Scanda School
Monday night at the School auditorium the Scanda grade and high school staged the Christmas Operetta On Christmas Hill with three acts set in a dormitory orphanage and Christmas Hill. The event featured a Gabrieli motet Antiphony No 2 and performances by the mixed chorus and male voices with carols We Three Kings Of Orient Are and O Little Town Of Bethlehem. Names listed include Cheryl Currie John Duane Gile Katherine Janice Odell Sadie Colleen Thompson Stargleam Phyllis Aspegren Spirit of Christmas Donna Runft and Jane Hay.
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Scanda
Christmas Hill
Giovanni Gabrieli
Orient
Bethlehem
Mary
Cheryl Currie
John Duane Gile
Katherine
Janice Odell
Sadie
Colleen Thompson
Stargleam
Phyllis Aspegren
Donna Runft
Children of All Nations
Jane Hay
P M P Club Elects Officers At December Meeting
The Past Matron Past Patron club of Scandia Chapter No 481 OES met December 11 in the Masonic Temple dining room for a potluck dinner chaired by Mrs Clarence Strom. Officers elected: Mrs Ralph Moe president ElReno Sederlin vice president Mrs Strom secretary treasurer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sederlin Mr and Mrs Tifeya Nelson Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and many others.
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Scandia
OES
Masonic Temple
Clarence Strom
Ralph Moe
ElReno Sederlin
Strom
Sec’y - Treas
Sederlin
Tifeya Nelson
Joyce Johnson
Christmas Lights service at Amana Lutheran Church
The Amana Lutheran church Sunday school departments presented a candlelighted worship service titled Christmas Lights on December 18. Pastor Nielson narrated the Christmas Story as the choir sang and the Luther League girls spoke. Vernon Swanson handed out treats in the basement afterward and refreshments were served by the ALCW executive committee.
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Amana Lutheran Church
Nielson
Luther League Girls
Vernon Swanson
Alcw Executive Committee
Easter Star tea honors Mrs Matthias at home ceremony
Mrs W J Matthias was honored as worthy matron elect of Scandia Chapter No 481 Order of Easter Star during a tea hosted by installing officers at Mrs Tingstrom home on Monday evening. Attendees listed include Mr Matthias and numerous chapter members and friends. Social Hour Club meets with Rex Sandell hosting on December 16 with 15 members and nine children present.
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W. J. Matthias
Scandia
C. W. Strom
Ray Tingstrom
ElReno Sederly
Carl Peterson
Tingstrom
Matthias
Strom
Nobel Isaacson
H. Lewis
Chris Nelson
Rex Sandell
Heart Sisters
Dale Stafford
NOYB Club Meeting Held December 15
The NOYB club gathered Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Andy Thompson. Eight members attended along with one guest, Mrs. Maude Figgins of Walla Walla, Washington. A gift exchange and a delicious lunch were served.
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Noyb Club
Andy Thompson
Maude Figgins
Walla, Walla, Wash
I shall not wrap my Christmas gifts
Poem-like note from Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas expresses that the speaker cannot wrap gifts and instead offers enduring personal virtues as the true gift. It emphasizes love patience kindness tolerance compassion trust contentment faith and courage as daily presents to a loved one.
Young Farmer Meeting Tonight at High School Room
Loren Isaacson invites all area young farmers to a meeting in the high school room at 7 30 p m tonight Thursday December 22.
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Loren Isaacson
Notice for Republic County Historical Society joining deadline
The Republic County Historical Society invites new members before January 1. Dues are 1.00 and may be paid to Miss Josie Robison or Mrs. Joseph McDonald.
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Republic County Historical Society
Josie Robison
Joseph McDonald
12 More Turkeys To Be Given Away Saturday
Twelve additional turkeys will be distributed Saturday December 24 at 2 30 p.m. Registration is limited to one time and ends by 9 00 a.m. Santa will visit with treats for the children after the giveaway. If weather permits he will arrive on a one horse sleigh otherwise a one horse buggy in Scandia.
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Scandia
Nativity Scene Presented by Methodist Church
The Methodist church held its annual Christmas program on Sunday titled Nativity Scene. Narrator Mrs Bill Reece and choir director Mrs Ford Miller led a candlelight pantomime and hymns sung by the children. Program directors listed include Mrs Bill Reece chair Education Mrs Larry Hobson Mrs Cheslie Boylan and Mrs Ford Miller. Children without parts joined the choir and Saturday evening featured a final practice and Christmas party in Fellowship Hall.
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The
Methodist Church
Bill Reece
Ford Miller
Larry Hobson
Chesliy Boylan
Fellowship Hall
Two Deaths Reported in Local Family Notices
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor received word Sunday that Mrs. J. O. Ellsworth of Formosa died at her home that morning. Ellsworth was a cousin of Mrs. Doctor and sister of Leon Walker of Courtland. The same day they learned John Wells of California had died Saturday, son of Nellie Wells of Belleville and nephew of Mr. Doctor. Wells had farmed between Scandia and Rydal before moving to California.
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Robert Doctor
J. O. Elsworth
Formosa
WSCS Christmas Party At Methodist Church
WSCS held its Christmas program Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church with Sunshine and Willing Workers Circles members in attendance. A play Why the Chimes Rang was presented. A kitchen shower added gifts for the church kitchen. Obituary notices Jesse Nichols of Colony died November 26. Mrs Nichols, formerly Verne Rockhold, is remembered locally.
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WSCS
Sunshine and Willing Workers Circles
Methodist Church
Jesse Nichols
Colony
Nichols
Verne Rockhold
Santa letter requests from Scandia children span many gifts
The page compiles multiple Christmas wish notes from Scandia children and families. Requests include firearms, toy cars, dolls, riding animals, clothing, jewelry, and household goods. The letters name many children and relatives and express holiday wishes to Santa Claus with personal details.
Scandia Stores Plan Christmas Holiday Hours
Most Scandia businesses will close at 6 p m Saturday night for Christmas Eve and remain closed for most of Monday December 26 as the holiday approaches.
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Scandia
Sorosis Husbands Party Dinner Honors Members
Sorosis Study club members honored their husbands with a buffet style gasbord dinner on December 10 in the clubroom. Hosts Pastor and Mrs. George Nielson and Rev. and Mrs. Ford Miller greeted guests.
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Sorosis Study Club
George Nielson
Ford Miller
Algor Anderson
Max Berry
Joseph Johnson
Walter Boyles
George Cardwell
Blanche Hageman
Pastor Nielson
Miller
Mrs Leonard Freed Wins Third in KOLN Fall Festival
Relatives and friends watched KOLN TV Friday night as Mrs Leonard Freed placed third in the KOLN Fall Film Festival contest and received a cashmere wool blanket. Congratulations marked the moment.
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Koln-Tv
Leonard Freed
Freed
New Masonic Officers Elected at Lebanon Lodge No 221
Lebanon Lodge No 221 A F and A M announces elected officers for the coming year Harold Johnson as Worshipful Master Robert Lervold Senior Warden Arnold Perry Junior Warden ElReno Sederlin Treasurer Guy Frazier Secretary Raymond Cooper Trustee Appointed officers Charles Tyley Senior Deacon Loren Isaacson Junior Deacon and Dr J L Bennett Tyler
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Lebanon Lodge No. 221
A.F
A.M
Harold Johnson
Robert Lervold
Arnold J. Perry
ElReno Sederlin
Guy Frazeier
Raymond Cooper
Charles Tyley
Loren Isaacson
J. L. Bennett
Tyler
Republic County Art Exhibit at Belleville Library
The Republic County Art Exhibit will be held at the Belleville Public Library from February 11, 1961. Any medium may be entered with a limit of two pieces per person. The show runs two weeks, after which 15 works are chosen for the Salina District Exhibit. Entries from Scandia should be left at Mrs. John Sanders’s home before February 11.
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Republic County
Belleville Public Library
Salina
Scandia
John Sanders
Sherdael HDU Meets for Christmas Event
Members gathered at Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick home on December 8 with a plate of Christmas cookies. Mrs Harold Anderson led advisory report. Mrs Oscar Odell installed officers in candlelight service. Officers are Mrs Homer Cardwell president, Mrs Dale Stafford vice president, Mrs Harold Anderson secretary treasurer, Mrs Charles Tuley PR officer. Cookies and coffee followed.
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Sherdahl Hdu
Elmer van Nortwick
Marilyn Dunn
van Nortwick
Harold Anderson
Oscar Odell
Homer Cardwell
Dale Stafford
Charles Tuley
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P.M
P. P
Oliver Johnson
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Leeters
Santa Claus
Dwight
David J. Isaacson
Lane Deborah Bennett
Jimmy
Gene
John Deere
Moble
Jay Dean
Paul Kallman
Bill Davis
Kenny Forsberg
Rex
Lonnie
Paula Lewellyn
With Love
Gordon Dennis Berry
Mark
Don
Richard
Michael Nendorf
North Pole
Beth Lervold
Kenneth Garst
Mom
Dad
Allan
Barbara
Bobby
Wanda
Love, Sheryl Lynn
Everhart
Allan Ray Everhart
JR New
Santa
Jack Davis
Carol
Ek, Davis
Sorosis
Sherdael Hdu
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