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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
1
The article questions whether daily papers should print only positive stories and argues for a balance of news from crime to heroism. It notes two local meetings Scandia PTA and Sorolis Study Club discussing world hotspots and current events, with programs on communism and global affairs.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on January 30 1962. Call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for information or leave name address and reason if you cannot wait. Salina office visits suggested Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Visitors list includes Mr and Mrs Glenwood Linden Miss Ida Isaacson Mrs Alice Hammer and Rev Ford R Miller.
The page lists new and renewing subscribers from Buena Park Corvallis Republic Homer Republic and Scandia with names including Lars Hanson John Freed Gunda Larsen and others. Scandia HDU met January 10 with Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson hosting and discussed dues river park posts teen psychology and upcoming surveys.
Cub Master Don Larson called the meeting to order as Den 2 led the flag salute. Secretary and treasurer reports, Blue and Gold banquet set for February 20 at 6 30 pm. Bobcat pins awarded to Bradley Freed Kent Larson Ronald Aspgren Gordon Berry Richard Melby. Den 2 showcased swords lances and dog doorstep crafts. Den 1 presented mask shields and coat of arms. Lunch by Melby and McDonald families.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met in regular stated form Tuesday January 16 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Abel Scott worthy matron and Noble Isaac son worthy patron presiding The obligation was renewed by officers and members A practice was scheduled for January 30 and the next meeting set for February 6 at 7 30 p m Refreshments were served by Fr and Mrs Carl Peterson and committee
The regular election was held January 18 at the City Office building. Walter H. Berger was elected president, Charles Klima vice president, and Mrs. Flossie Larson secretary-treasurer. Outgoing president Carl Kallman, vice-president Lester Richards, and W. H. Berger held prior roles.
Visitors to the Scandia Rest Home in the past week include Fred Erickson, Herb Goodwin, Mrs. O.D. Reece, Mrs. Ann D Hohman, Lou Idgar of Webber, and Mrs. Allen Hammer.
Scandia won 54 52 over Jamestown in a pivotal league game lifting Scandia Simpson and Cawker City into a three way tie for second behind Courtland. Reece and Nyland sparked the rally with key baskets as Jamestown trailed by two late. Free throws by Hammer sealed the win.
A long list of birthday anniversaries fills a Tuesday to Sunday social roundup. Mrs E M Eastvedt hosts, with Pastors and numerous neighbors from Norway and Courtland at dinners, coffees, and birthday parties. Several couples and individuals celebrate turning years with family visits and cake.
The piece explains 4 H Club eligibility for ages 8 to 20 and outlines projects beyond farming like sewing, maintenance, and electricity. It notes activities foster individual growth, citizenship, and community engagement. It also mentions local group meetings at Amana Lutheran church on January 26.
The Albert Isaacson-James Larsén Post 193 American Legion will hold its regular meeting tonight Thursday January 20 at 7 30 p m Members are urged to attend Charley Carwell will serve as acting Service Officer for the remainder of the year for Post 193 Ray Spitier Adjutant.
The Brownie Scouts met at the City office Monday evening with 16 girls and two leaders present. Becky Cady joined as a new member during a Cablelight ning service. Cindy Erickson served lunch.
In class we read about Kansas and made Kansas booklets. We learned snowflakes in science and folded pretty snow crystals in art. Mrs Darrel Garst visited our room Tuesday afternoon.
The Ruth Circle will meet Thursday January 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Fellowship Hall of The Methodist church. Each member urged to attend. Hostesses Mrs. Bertha Granstead and Mrs. Everett Johnson. There will also be a Silent food auction.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bender and family of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper. Saturday guests there included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reed and Mrs. Glenn Sunderland, all of Manhattan, and Mrs. Harlan Sandell of Mankato.
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