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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
1
Post 193 Hartids will hold a Friday meeting at the Scandia Legion Post with a public social period from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. The agenda includes Legion activities, discussion of disposition of business, and a coffee and luped reception. Several items of interest to high school students will be noted. Community welcome.
Attorney General William M. Ferguson declared his bid for governor at a Wellington testimonial luncheon attended by longtime friends from Sumner County. He outlined his rural roots in Wellington and Sumner, Cowley and Elk counties, his Navy service, business career, and roles as city attorney, state legislator, and attorney general. He emphasized tax relief and a vigilant, informed executive to expand essential programs and trim less urgent ones.
The RAR Club met with Mrs A Berggren of Republic on Friday January 17. Attendees included Mrs George Cardwell Mrs Clarence Strom Mrs Wadus Matthias Mrs Lloyd Nelson Mrs Lena Tingstrom Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Mrs Lena Lloyd. Guests were Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs El Reno Sederlin Miss Blanche Raggman Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick and Mrs Dow Chaslegysj.
Mrs George Cardwell hosted the U and T Art Club at her home Tuesday afternoon January 14. Members present were Mrs OC We Strom Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Carl Reece Mrs M L Larson Fra Carl Hammer Mrs Lena Tingstrom and Mrs W W Aspegren of Republic. Guests were Mrs Ralph Moe Mrs BH Lewis Mrs Lee Loring Mrs Benny Lervold Mrs Hilton Waite and Mrs Reno Sederlina. The hostess served a dessert luncheon and the afternoon included bridge with a lovely lunch served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Cardwell on February 7 with Mrs R HB Cooper hosting February 28.
A collection of items includes a poem about dislikes toward insincere friends and gossip. It reports Republic County Savings Bonds sales totaling 408 452 dollars and Kansas state totals for Series E and H bonds with gains over 1962. School sports schedules and a hot lunch menu follow, plus honor roll and classroom notes from Scandia and Courtland activities.
The Bible Study Group met at the Methodist church on January 15 with Mrs. Lloyd Krai as hostess. Attendees included Olga Hugos Gladys Eva Sjolander Lena Lloyd Agnes Cardwell Eda Smith Bertha Grandstedt Harley Sheffer Etta Nystrom Hannah Freed and Frank Lervold. The next gathering is February 5 with Agnes Cardwell as hostess.
Roy Thomas aged 78 died suddenly at his home in Scandia Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Church with Rev. A Theodore Duell officiating and burial in Courtland Cemetery.
Henry Howard Mahan 74 of Los Angeles California died Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital. Born in Union Valley township Kansas he moved to California and was a retired gardener. He leaves his wife Annabell a daughter Nona Fay Hack of Inglewood a son Harrison R. Mahan of Lebanon Missouri three brothers a sister and three grandchildren.
The Mothers March of Dimes plans neighborhood canvassing on Monday January 27. If not at home, donations can be sent to Mrs James Garst in Scandia. Mr and Mrs M I Larson Mrs Nellie Darrington and Mr and Mrs Lessie Brenson plus Mr and Mrs Jack Larsen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Smart of Washington.
NOYB Club met January 16 at Mrs Glen Scrivners home with 101 members answering roll. Election of officers for the coming year: President Joreh Isaacson, Vice President Glen Scrivner, Secretary-Treasurer Charles Klima. Clarence Bergeren becomes a new member. Afternoon spent sewing for the hostess, a lovely lunch served, adjourned to meet February 20 with Mrs. Klima.
The excerpt lists numerous hosts and guests at January gatherings in the 47 Club and various households. It records birthdays, dinners, and visits across families in Beloit and nearby towns with multiple names and dates, reflecting community social life. The piece also contains a feature on youth and love by Bill D. Schul, Kansas Attorney General's Office, emphasizing that what you give you will receive.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Bellevue Tuesday January 28 1964. Those seeking info should call the Court house Welfare Office between 10 am and 2 pm. Benefits for a disabled unmarried child continue after 18 if disability began before 18. Contact your office about six months before 18th birthday to avoid payment gaps.
A report notes that after a specialized program at the Personnel Training Institute in Onsaha Nebraska, participants secured positions with Western Union Telegraph Co as Automatic Operators. They began work on January 6 2004 in New York City and the item arrived in a local notice form.
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