Notice of Hearing on Thompson Trustee Case in Scandia
The State Corporation Commission of Kansas will hold a hearing at the City Office building in Scandia Republic County on Friday March 2 1956 at 10 oclock A M C S T concerning the application of Guy A Thompson Trustee Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Debtor and Railway Agency Inc to discontinue station agency and employment of any agent or representative at Scandia. All interested parties are notified to govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy A. Thompson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
State Corporation Commission of the
State of Kansas
Scandia
Republic County
Kansas
C.S.T
Subscription notices from Johnson Warren and Andrew Stafford
New and renewal subscriptions received this past week include names Johnson Warren Zimmerman and Andrew Stafford. The brief entry records subscriber names and the week of receipt.
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Wea
QO. A
Johnson Warren. Zimmerman
Andrew Stafford
Open House for 50th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Sunday February 26 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. W J Bill Matthias announces candidacy for re election as Republic County Superintendent on the Republican ticket last week. Matthias, a Kansas native and former Scandia coach, cites 17 years in teaching and educational work as qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
W. J
Bill) Matthias
Republic County
Matthias
Kansas County Superintendent’s Association
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Scandia
Republic County Teachers Association
Blue Lodge
Royal Arch Masons, Commandery and Shrine
Order of the Eastern Star
Roy E. Sandels, SR
Mr. Sandels
Courtland
Belleville
Sanders
Social Hour Club meets with hostesses and readings
The Social Hour club held a February 17 gathering with Mrs. Fred Cline as hostess. Fourteen members answered roll call on Lincoln History and Mrs. Homer Cardwell gave the special reading. Adjournment set to March 2 with Mrs. Oscar Berggren. roll call A Seed Exchange. Mrs. Joe Cline and Jolene will present the special number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Lincoln
Homer Cardwell
Oscar Berggren
Joe Cline
Jolene
Miscllulanecoous Shower for Miss Williams at Methodist Church
Junior girls and mothers hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jane Williams on Saturday February 18 in the Methodist church parlor. The program opened with marriage customs read by the junior girls and advice to the bride from Mrs. Sherman Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wiliams
Methodist Church
Sherman Robison
Harold Pounds
Everett Robison
Jane
Rose
R. A. Williams
Keith Cady
Bonnie
Marcus Benson
Marjean
Clark Danielson
Sharon
Jack Reece
Linda
Jack Davis
Karen
Irving Isaacson
Jeanette
Charley Cardwell
Janet
Elizabeth McBride
Vernon Erickson
Janice
Doroth Reed
Susie
Floyd Johnson
Glenna
Neal
Cady
Alice
Emery Berry
Kay
Richard Fogelberg
Carol
Lester Thompson
Patsy
Clark Freed
Shirley
Alfred Swanse
Viola
Omer Olsen
Glenwood Freed
Loretta
Grant Berggren
Donna
Harvey Hammer
Nisa
Loren Florell
Hugh Moore
Vernon Verton
Bernita
Harry Quantic
John van Gundy
Frank Williams
Margaret
Lester Gustin
Darlene
Neal McBride
Aurie
Mary
Robert Robbins
Eva
Harold Everhart
Barbara
U and I Art Club Meeting Notice
Mrs W J Matthias hosted the U and I Art Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon February 14 with 123 members and one guest Mrs Geo Cardwell. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs E T Olgon on Tuesday February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Matthias
U and I Art Club
Geo. Cardwell
E. T. Olgon
Norway Viking 4H Club Holds February Meeting
The Norway Viking 4 H club met February 13 in the schoolhouse with President Shirley in charge. Minutes by Janet Fraser were read, and a roll call completed. A committee planned Club Week and a window display while Keith Hedstrom spoke on music appreciation and Jean Kelly gave a health talk.
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Norway Viking 4 H
Shirley Flag Pledge
Ashington
Lincoln
Janet Fraser
Keith Hedstrom
Jean Kelly
Lervold Family and Relatives Noted in Belleville Wichita
Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jim my of Belleville and Mr and Mus ed Deal ang children of Wichita and Mrs Frank Lervold and Eugene are mentioned in a Belleville Wichita context detailing family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lervold
Jimmy
Belleville
Mused Deal Ang
Wichita
Frank Lervold
Eugene
Sherdahl HDU notes urge foot care and clinic signups
At the Sherdahl HDU meeting held February 14 at Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen’s home seven members attended. They discussed foot care, a Crippled Children’s Clinic in spring, and advisory council plans for National Home Demonstration week April 30 to May 5 with a district meeting May 1 in Concordia. The next meeting is March 13 with ideas for a Rest Home using everyday shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Los Angeles
Harold Anderson
Elsie Noble
Sherdahl Hdu
Leslie Rasmussen
Crippled Childrens
Advisory Council
National
Concordia
Homer Cardwell
Kenneth Tuley
Sunday Guests Highlight Strand Clark Visit
Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and Billy, sharing a quiet social visit.
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Mrs
Jerry Strand
Mrs. Wm, Clark and
Billy
Currie and Gutscher Guests for Thursday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and Jim were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vic Gutscher in Belleville. The visit highlighted a cordial social engagement between local families in the Belleville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Currie
Jim
Vic Gutscher
Belleville
Harold Simpson and Mary Carylon Sifack Married in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Harold Simpson of Randolph Field Texas visited Harold's father Lester Simpson. Harold married Mary Carylon Sifack of Chicago February 11 in San Antonio and will reside in Schertz Texas after February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Simpson
Randolph Field
Texas
Lester Simpson
Simpeor
Harold
Mary Carylon Sifack
Chicago
San Antonio
Schertz, Texas
Scandia B Team Second in County Tourney Finals
Scandia's B team finished second at the county tournament in Republic, losing to Courtland by one point in a tight final. Fike hit a late long shot for Courtland, while Melhus led Scandia with 15 points and Ward added 12 as Scandia shot well from the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Republic
Courtland
Fike
Melhus
Ward
Crinwell
Munden
Cuba
Jensen
Larson
Williams
Krob
Ihs
Fifth and Sixth Grade Classes Feature Poetry Study
Last week several students were absent due to illness including Virginia Corbin Peggy Erickson Peggy Freed and Charles Robbins. Ten students made 100 in spelling led by Deanna Cady Peggy Erickson and Janice Forsberg. The fifth grade studied patriotic poetry and some students shared original verses. The sixth grade English class is studying pronouns and prepositional phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Corbin
Peggy Erickson
Peggy Freed
Charles Robbins
Deanna Cady
Janice Forsberg
Roger Freed
Betty Johnson
Judy Thompson
Pamela Anderson
John Nylund
Diane Perry
Spellers named A plus in spelling list announced
Lonnie Boman cut his arm Monday. The article lists students achieving A plus in spelling including Arlene Nystrom Bette Lea Lorin Jimmy Newcomb Marilyn Johnson Jimmy Everhart Rex Lewellyn Beth Erickson Lynette Boyles Steven Cardwell David Freed Clark Johnston Nita Moore Sonya Pickle Myron Ranft and Perry Ulmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taeen
The
Birds Club
Marcia Perry
Nita Moore
Marilyn Johnson
Kathy Rockey
Beth Erickson
Clair Johnston
Jimmy Newcomb
Sonja Berry
David Freed
Arlene Nystrom
Bette Lea Lorin
Jimmy Everhart
Rex Lewellyn
Lynette Boyles
Steven Cardwell
Clark Johnston
Sonya Pickle
Myron Ranft
Perry Ulmer
Lonnie Boman
Eighth Grade Reading Tests and Spelling Honors
The 8th grade completed six weeks reading tests on Monday and students earning 100 in spelling this week include Judy Freed Lorraine Largen Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom Martha Robison Ramona Smith John Stansberry Delores Thompson Dorothy Stolander Beverly McBride Carole Nystrom and Lois Quantic. The grade school basketball team will travel to Republic this Friday with an 8-1 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Judy Freed
Lorraine Largan
Phyllis Newcomb
Helen Nystrom
Martha Robison
Ramona Smith
John Stansberry
Delores Thompson
Dorothy Stolander
Beverly McBride
Carole Nystrom
Lois Quantic
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeti ngfocus on beginning teachers in Belleville
The Pi Chapter held a Monday evening meeting on February 13 at Mrs. Wilbur Zener’s home. A potluck preceded business and a round table on professional growth moderated by Carrie Whipp, with four guest teachers from Scandia and Belleville. Plans for an April guest day were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Wilbur Zener
Edna Richardson
Edna Robison
Carrie Whipp
Lois Erickson
Shirley Larson
Scandia
Loretta Roach
Mary Anne Burda
Belleville
Whipp
Florence Lowe
Viola Olson
Grace Woodford
Catherine Farlee
Mary Johnson
Emma Makalous
Evelyn Redden
Theressa Kelly
Ava Cramer
Edna Mastera
Mankato
Heles Beck
Florence Clark
Mildred Paul
Jamestown
Cub Scouts Den 1 Troop 232 Meet at School
Den 1 Cub Scouts met Wednesday afternoon at the school building with seven boys and den mothers present. The meeting opened with a flag salute and roll call followed by a cub scout promise. Place cards were made for the Pack meeting at the school on Tuesday evening February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Ronald Larson served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 1
Ronald Larson
Samuelson baby girl born in February in Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Hstel Samuelson of Minden Nebraska are the parents of a baby girl Debra Jean born February 18. Mr and Mrs Gus Samuelson of Courtland are the grandparents.
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Hstel Samuelson
Minden
Nebr
Debra Jean
Gus Samuelson
Courtland
Legion Auxiliary notes Americanism month and district plans
The American Legion Auxiliary promotes Americanism month to foster patriotism and citizenship. It distributed chairman materials due by March 1 and schedules a district meeting in Colby March 23–24, 1956. Officers cover multiple committees and the unit reports 26 members with three gold stars and two juniors, along with community events and a poppy project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Colby
Ralph Rasmussen
Charley Cardwell
Leslie Rasmussen
George Cardwell
Clarence Strom
Homer Cardwell Poppy
Carl Hammer
Allen Gunter
Auxiliary Post 193
Legion
Wadsworth Hospital
Plans to Fight Closure of MOP Depot in Scandia
Scandia community club members met to oppose the planned closure of the Missouri Pacific depot. A hearing set for March 2 was to assess impact on taxes and irrigation areas. Committees were formed to boost attendance and study railway freight effects and a potential joint station with Rock Island.
Scandia and Munden MYF Hold Joint Meeting
Scandia MYF joined with Munden MYF for an evening worship and recreation. A wonderful lunch followed by group singing ended with a friendship circle and a benediction.
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Scandia Myf
Munden
Munden Myf
Surgery Patient Albert Larson In Concordia Hospital
Albert Larson underwent surgery at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia. Monday morning reports indicate he is receiving care and is listed in stable condition as of this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Larson
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Amana Lutheran honors Elmer and family on 23rd wedding
The Amana Lutheran church celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melby with a Sunday program. Guests heard songs and talks by Rev. Bly and Rev. Pearson, a paper on the couple’s life, and a reception in the basement with a three tier wedding cake baked by Mrs. Everet Johnson. The Melby children presented a gift as relatives filled the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Laetheran Church
Elmer Melby
This House
N. H. Pearson
W. W. Ospegren
Trombone
Hilton Hammer
E. P. Ahrens
Melby
Loren He
Mrs. Melby
Pigtail Patrol Met for Father’s Day Party
The Pigtail Patrol met February 14 with 11 members and three leaders present. They planned a party for their fathers, had lunch, then played games until 9:00 p.m. after fixing up for the event.
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Pigtail Patrol
Bette Lea Loring
National Farmers Organization to meet in Park Hills School
The National Farmers Organization will hold a meeting at Park Hills School on Friday February 24 at 8 00 p m to organize White Rock township. All farmers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers Organization
Park Hills
White Rock Township
Sunday Evening Visit of Local Families Mentioned
Air and Mrs. Glenwood Freed Judy and Roger visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Glenwood Freed
Judy
Roger
Frank Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Corporation Commission
Topeka
V and I Art Club
Norway
Viking
Scandia P T. A
Schol Band
Tricky Dixie
Republican Valley Wonder Horse
P.T. A. Project Fund
Sherdahl
Hdu
Scandia School News
Bernita Verton
Marilyn Johnston
Janice Erickson
Janet Cardwell
Marilyn
Glenna Johnson
Susie Reed
Alice Cady
Carol Fogelberg
Trachers
DEN
CUB
Legion Auxiliary Notes
M.O.P. Depot
Scatedia Community Club
Missouri Pacific
Walter Boyles
Guy Frazier
Lloyd Nelson
Fred Evert
Lester Richards
Todd Cardwell
Corporation Commission
Scandia Community Club
Nelson Ward
MYF
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