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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
2
A reader recalls magpies seen in Kansas and recalls childhood books about a godmother. The piece shares a KSA tip list on car storm preparedness and carrying sand in a milk carton, mentions soda as fire aid, and notes Christmas dinner at a school lunch room. The author muses on charity, TV show producers, postage costs, and a Salvation Army clothing drive.
Scandia Chapter No 481 CES met Tuesday evening January 2 1968 at 7 30 pm with Mrs Alva Thompson Worthy Matron and Homer Cardwell Worthy Patron presiding The obligation was renewed and a New Year message read Next meeting set for Tuesday January 16 at 7 30 pm Refreshments were served by the matron and several members. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry and others in Belleville and Yankton South Dakota.
The article notes high school students Beth Lervold and Charles Johnston earning top marks in a racing activity during class. It also advertises a public lyceum on Friday the 12th at 12:25 p m in the grade school auditorium featuring Vic Hyde, described as a musical phenomenon who entertains and educates.
Linda Logan was absent all week along with several others as the class prepared to begin real work once Reading Readiness Books arrive. Students made mittens and learned about things in pairs. Gale Johnsons brother visited with a new puppy on Friday. David Wager visited the airport to see his father leave on Thursday. Lori Larson brought a Mary Poppins book to class read by Mrs. Hanzlick.
The room mothers for our Christmas party on December 22 were Mrs. Larry Hobson, Mrs. Everett Robison, and Mrs. Darwin Housholder. We enjoyed the party and thank them for the good time. Our class has a new pupil, Kathy Wager. Welcome Kathy, you have contributed much to the class. Top spellers were Carla Garst, Gary Housholder, Sandy Hay, David Loring, Delton Robison, Chandra Straad, Beth Thompson, and Kathy Waor.
Grade seven notes class topics including the Viet Nam War integration and capital punishment. On the tenth, students must submit a term paper on a topic of choice. Perfect spelling awardees listed: Mary Lou Reece Sheila Thompson Judy Hobson Rita Thomas Joan Isaacson Mike White Randy Farrell Dennis Garst Jane Hobson Ann Johnson Gene Mahan Carl Peterson Terry Gile.
Absent last week were Kim Boylan Lois Nondorf oni Douglas Mary Ann Waite and Rhonda Hall. Perfect spelling papers were earned by Jane Ann Aspegren Becky Cady Joni Douglas Cindy Erickson Rhonda Hall Pegg Hallgren Leroy Herrman Carla Kallman Dianne Larson Kent Larson Thayne Larson Janet Lervold Linda Lindecrantz Jim McDonald Jim Melby Lois Nondorf Anne Perry Sharon Ranft David Scrivner Douglas Sederlin Nancy Thompson Mary Ann Waite and Cindy Senner. Cindy Senner joined the class on January 2 bringing total eighth graders to 26.
Scandia grade school hosted Courtland for Friday afternoon games. The girls lost 18 to 12 while the boys A team won 66 to 44 led by Jim McDonald with 24 points. The boys stand 2-1 and girls 1-2 in league play.
Mrs Raymond Cooper presided as program leader for WSCS on Thursday January 4 at the Methodist Church. A dialogue titled Church and the Changing World was presented by Mrs Cooper Mrs Joseph McDonald and Mrs Addison Carlson with devotions by Mrs Cooper. Birhtday guests honored at Lester Thompson home Friday included Mrs Mortis Morevell Mrs Charles Robison Ms Bill Farrell Cindy Mrs line Mrs Tony Rete and Mr Harvey e y and Bre.
Mrs C W Strom hosted the RAR Club on Friday January 5 with all members present. Three guests joined: Mrs Carl Ham mer, Mrs Ben Lervold, and Mrs Lena Tingstrom. Members listed include Mrs William Matthias, Mrs El Reno Sederlin, Mrs Edith Norris, Mrs Lloyd Nelson, Mrs Lula Waite, Mrs Zellah Berggren, Mrs Raymond Cooper, and Mrs George Cardwell. Mrs Waite to host January 19.
Blanche and Wallace Aspegren thank relatives and friends for cards gifts and flowers for their 50th anniversary. A special thanks to those who made it a wonderful day.
Pat Thompson thanks everyone for cards gifts and visits on birthday. Special appreciation to Mrs. Everett Johnson for the birthday cake.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Milner left Thursday morning for their Longmont Colorado home following a visit here with relatives.
School Creek Journal honors Emil Swenson D D a notable Scandian minister with national reach in Augustana and other Lutheran bodies. The piece recalls his 1988 Amana address and 1955 Brantford talk, notes a 1948 Augustana centennial in New Sweden, Rock Island, and describes Swenson’s impactful voice and historic messages.
Hi Y meeting led by Glenn Currie at School Hill covered future plans after graduation and high school goals with attendees including Lawrence Bowersox and Wayne Hall. Lebanon girls defeated Scandia 84 to 68 with Mildred Foreman as guard while the boys lost to Norway. Local items note repairs by Chas Nordman, a red hog ad, and obituaries for Ed Cahill and Gustaf Anderson.
The Social Hour Club met January 2 1968 with nine members answering roll call on A Childhood Fear. Mrs Rex Sandell won the napkin prize and the group will meet January 16 with Mrs Emil Klaumann. Roll call asked what state would I live in and why and all members received recreation prizes. Mrs H Cardwell, Sec.
All women in Kansas are invited to hear speakers from the College of Home Economics and Extension Home Economics at Kansas State University Manhattan. The January 20 event runs 9:30 a.m. across four campus auditoriums with rotating talks on topics including Bright Lights in the City and The Cashless Checkless Society. Dr White concludes Wednesday with Accent on the Future.
January and February calendar items show basketball games at various towns including Jewell Jamestown Courtland and Notre Dame with league play and tourneys. Activities include Lyceums science fairs grade tours YWCA and Father Son banquet plus district regional and state basketball events through March.
The article records weekend visits among Garden City Belleville and surrounding households with many guests. It lists Mr. and Mrs Glenn Johnson and others dining with Reynold Nystrom, Delbert Aspegren taking Phyllis to Manhattan for KState, and birthday celebrations for Cathy with Bill Farrell and family. It notes 52 000 Kansas youth participated in 4 H TV Action Clubs last year focusing on emergency preparedness.
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