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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
1
The American Legion extends holiday greetings to the community. May peace prevail worldwide on the birthday of our Savior Alvin Stolander. Alvin Stolander serves as Commander and M. D. Lindblad as Adjutant.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met December 15 with Mrs. Ernest Kirk as worthy matron and Ernest Kirk as worthy patron. They gave farewell talks and thanks, then officers received appreciation. An open installation followed for 1965 officers with Mrs. Abel Scott installing. numerous officers were named and sworn in, and the matron’s motto for the year set as I Shut the Door on Yesterdays with plans for January 5 obligation night.
A $7 809 payment covered the first half Republic County property tax for Western Light and Telephone Company. In Republic County taxes totaled $15 919 and statewide taxes reached $1 277 247. Second half payments due in June 1965. The firm, operating in 39 Kansas counties, has increased its tax burden, paying 28 percent of gross revenue in 1963.
A festive verse recalls Christmas gift exchanges among residents from Pueblo Colorado to Portland Oregon and Rockwell Iowa with names and places. The piece depicts bells ringing crowds shouting Merry Christmas and children peeking at packages as decorations fill streets and stores.
Scandia rural school and grade school publish a December to January roundup. Basketball schedule lists games through February and a district tournament. grade school notes celebrate 100s in spelling and Christmas activities. Faculty, students, and community members participate in WSCS events, holiday programs, and student concerts.
The Scandia community updates include a bank closure on Saturday December 26 and a skating party for She rdahl 4H Club on December 28 at Concordia. The American Legion Auxiliary held a December 16 meeting with reports on gifts to Scandia Rest Home and a memorial fund for Theresa McDowell. A memorial fund, birthday calendars and Christmas cards from district leaders were noted, with plans for a Sixth District convention in Russell and an auxiliary supper on January 9 1985. Also reported is a $6771.39 tax payment from Kansas Power and Light to Republic County along with total ad valorem taxes and state and federal taxes paid in 1964.
Kansas Attorney General notes recreation as more than relaxation. With machines replacing work, time becomes a resource shaping youth duty to self and society amid a shift to purposeful leisure. He warns against mere consumption and urges channeling 128 weekly hours toward constructive pursuits and self development.
Mrs Alva Thompson hosted the NOYB Club at her home on Thursday evening with a gift exchange revealing heart sisters. Attendees included Mrs Ernest Kirk, Mrs Loren Isaacson, Mrs Ethel Modlin, Mrs Edward Forsberg, Mrs Axel Jensen, Mrs Clarence Berggren, Mrs Glen Scrivner, Mrs Loren Flor ell, Mrs Andy Thompson and Mrs Charles Klima. A lovely lunch followed and the club adjourned to meet January 19 with Mrs Axel Jensen.
Families from York to Concordia and Grand Island shared pre-Christmas dinners this Sunday. Attendees included Lars Nergard and Eugene Slaughter in York, Nebr., plus Smiths and Slaughters in Superior Hastings and Concordia. In Topeka, Irvin Davis family and Kenneth Huffman group joined Clarence Aspegren and Pat Sandell households for festive meals.
A dog named Noodle is described as resembling people in wishful thinking that backfires. The piece notes he wished for something he really did not want, highlighting a humorous contrast between intention and outcome.
The 47 Club held its annual Christmas dinner and party at Eldon Larson and family home in Rackley. A gift exchange and pitch game followed. Members included Loring, McGregor, Lamson, Herrman, Hammer, Peterson, Norris, George Larson, Hugos, Ostberg, and the Hammer couples, with fruit cake cookies and coffee served.
Sunday afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden and guests Roger Anderson and Annette of Concordia Arthur Freed Mrs Mavis Rockwell and Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson. Arnold J Perry and Mrs E Porter Ahrens drove to Hays Tuesday for Marcia Perry at college and she returned home with them for Christmas vacation.
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