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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
1
Plans for the January 5 dedication of the Scandia Methodist church educational unit include an 11:00 am service with Bishop Eugene Slater as guest preacher and Dr. QO. Ray Cook offering part. An anthem directed by Mrs. Reynold Nystrom, a 9:45 am Sunday School film Witnesses Together, followed by a basket dinner and afternoon program featuring singing, scripture, prayers, and the mortgage burn.
The article celebrates postwar mental health progress led by the 1946 Mental Health Act. It lists Kansas centers in Humboldt, Garden City, Atchison, El Dorado, Pittsburg, Topeka, Ottawa, Manhattan, Newton, Overland Park, Lawrence, Emporia, Salina, Wichita, and Kansas City. It notes promoters and speakers from the Division of Community Mental Health Services and urges local groups to invite clinicians to address churches, PTAs, and service clubs.
Veterans urged to join the American Legion the world’s largest veterans group. Dues for 1964 are due now and payable in advance by October 20, covering January 1 to December 31. Membership grants Post, Department, and National support, plus a year’s Magazine subscription.
Christmas day dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Carl H Norgard and families from Fairbury Nebraska and Belleville. Also listed were Al Me Carl and Greg from Salina and other relatives from Concordia Hebron and Jewell. The gathering featured extended family and friends with multiple households represented.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES held a farewell for retiring matron Mrs Duaine Greenslade and retiring patron Archie Isaacson then installed new officers led by installing officer Mrs Chris Nelson. New matron Ernest Kirk and new patron Archie Isaacson received honors with gifts and songs marking the ceremony. January 7 is next meeting. refreshments provided.
A Christmas gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson with family from Concordia including Gary and David, Mrs. Joe Bohm, Vernon Nelson, Elmer John, Ivor Hammer, Sonja, and Ernest Nelson. The event involved a dinner and gift exchange among relatives from the Nelson and Hammer families.
Scandia area school basketball lists games from January to February including Simpson Courtland Rand al Montrose Burr Oak and Narka with a North West League Tournament at Scandia High. The report also details Christmas Day gatherings at Homer Cardinell and Beloit households and various dinners and visits throughout the region.
The Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 met at the Legion Hall on December 27. Members shared Christmas season remembrances and gifts while planning a Rest Home project and ordering 600 poppies for the coming year. The next meeting is January 22.
Clarence Tebow 96 died in Santa Rosa California Wednesday and his funeral was Monday at Bachelor Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home. Burial followed at Riverview cemetery. A retired farmer and dairyman he lived most of his life in Courtland Randall and Scandia before moving to California about 80 years ago. He belonged to the Methodist church. Survivors include daughters Alta Enderlin Lower Lake California Lois Stinson Randall sons Archie Las Vegas Nevada and Eric College Park Maryland seven grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and two half brothers.
Ruby M Johnson and Carl E Larson wed at Friends Home Lutheran Church Lav inburg Kansas at 6 00 pm on Christmas Day with Rev D Bertil Gustafson officiating. The couple reception followed with dinner hosted by Mrs Bertha Gustafson and the pastor. The bride teaches at McKinley School Clay Center Kansas and plans to continue until June. Christmas Eve guests included Ben Florell James Town Formosa Ellsworth Courtland Norton and others.
Christmas day guests of Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Vicki included Mr and Mrs Bob Florell David and Brenda of Lincoln Neb Mr and Mrs Ben Florell of Jamestown Mr and Mrs Carl Florell Mr and Mrs Floyd Nolan of Courtland Mr and Mrs A C Florell Monster Monson Tony Carleon Dean Milner Nela Florell and Gaylord Fiorell of Norton.
Mrs Minnie Isaacso p 78 of Scandia died Wednesday in Lincoln Nebraska Funeral services were held at 10 a m Monday at St Edward s Catholic church Belleville Burial followed at Reverview cemetery under Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home survivors include son Clarence Hammer Atlanta Ga a granddaughter two great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Merlie Hilingson Republic and many relatives
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