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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
1
Members are urged to attend a January 28 1965 meeting to start the spring and summer program. County Commander Kasper will attend to update on current affairs and planning is encouraged to ensure successful activities.
Sherdahl HDU met January 14 with Mrs Homer Cardwell. All but one were present. The meeting opened with scripture by Mrs Cardwell. Roll call referenced an Interesting News Article. Improvement noted in Social Security Law Courtship and marriage of Joseph and Mary. Advisory Council report by Mrs Hilton Waite. Plans outlined for Spring Tea and Money Management lesson by Mrs Rex Sandell. Next meeting February 11 at Mrs Hilton Waite's. Roll call for next meeting on Economy in Grocery Buying.
A. L. Nelson son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson of Courtland will earn the Doctor of Education degree from Kansas University in June. He is associate professor and former chair of the Division of Applied Arts and Science at Kansas Wesleyan, now in his ninth year at the school. Nelson, born in Scandia and KU alumnus, has served as a Navy pilot in World War II, earned a master’s at KU, and is active in Kansas educational circles. He is married to Elizabeth Street, another KWU graduate, with a son and daughter.
Mrs. Ethel Modlin and Mrs. Jim Beam hosted a baby shower January 20 at Mrs. Beam’s home honoring Mrs. Paul Garst. Attendees included Mrs. Garst, Mrs. Verne Garlock, Judy, Mrs. Velma Garst and Mrs. Myron Garlock, all of Mankato, plus numerous Garst and Garlock relatives and friends such as Mrs. James Garst, Mrs. Guy Garst, Tina, Kelli, Kevin, and others.
Mr and Mrs C W Erickson announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy Jean to Pat Nulty Sr son of Mr and Mrs Pat Nulty Jr of Jewell. Peggy a Scandia high school graduate attends Kansas State at Manhattan. He is a senior at Kansas University in Lawrence. No date for the wedding has been set. Mrs Clarence Smith of Seattle arrived to visit her father Charlie Berggren a patient in Republic County Hospital.
Mrs. Ben Denoyer hosted the Birthday Club on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Wm. Moe, Mrs. Russell DeWitt, Mrs. Lars Norgard, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. Bertham Christie, Mrs. Anna Hohman, Mrs. Lena Fogelberg, and Mrs. George Cardwell. They played pinochle and were served a lunch by the hostess.
Scandia School lists basketball games from January 29 through February 26 with Burr Oak Pike Trail League tourneys at Scandia and district tourney dates. It also includes a hot lunch menu for January 28 to February 5 and school news on sportsmanship pages, student attendees at Topeka legislature, yearbook photos, and grade news.
Mrs M Wastvedt invites friends to an open house on Saturday January 30 to celebrate her 90th birthday with coffee in the afternoon and evening No gifts requested.
Republic County purchases of Series E and Series H Savings Bonds in 1964 totaled 324,282 dollars, reaching 86 percent of the county quota. Kansas statewide sales stood at 63,407,252 dollars, 91.5 percent of the 69,300,000 dollar quota, down 6,700,000 from 1963. The Treasury reports total cash value of Series E and H held by the public at year end 1964 is 48,366,000,000 dollars, a new all time high.
The Sorosis Study Club met January 19 with host Mrs. Don Freed. Jane Ann Reece won Honorable Mention in a junior Citizenship Essay. Mrs. George Cardwell spoke on watersheds and recreational areas, detailing dams in Kansas and Lovewell Reservoir figures.Parliamentary rules were reviewed by Mrs. Raymond Cooper. Next meeting February 2 emphasizes Youth.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on Tuesday February 2 1965. Residents seeking information should call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Self employed individuals must file accurate tax returns early with the Schedule C or Schedule SE items. If net earnings exceed 400 dollars the self employment tax must be reported and paid even if no income tax is due.
James L Matlock died at home in Lomita California on December 19 1964 from a heart attack. He was born in Los Angeles and worked at a Marine club. Survived by wife Thelma Louise Acree of Scandia son Clark Bruce daughter Jlane Louise his mother three brothers and one sister. Funeral held at Mc Nerneys Chapel with burial at Roosevelt Memorial Park San Pedro California.
The Bible Study Group met at the Methodist church parlors with hostess Mrs Eva Stolander. Lesson was St Mark chapters 10 through 14. Attendees included Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Hannah Freed Mrs Eda Smith Mrs Maude Wetzel Ida Isaacson Mrs Eunice Canfield Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Mrs Frank Granstedt. Next meeting set with Mrs Eda Smith at her home.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met in regular stated form Tuesday evening January 19 with Mrs. Bill Brewer as worthy matron and Archie Isaacson as worthy patron presiding. The matron spoke on the meaning of the Altar. Next meeting set for February 2 at 7 30 p.m. Refreshments served by Abel Scott Edith Norris Josie Robison.
Mrs. Hilton Waite hosted the Social Hour Club Tuesday afternoon January 19 with seven members present. Guests included Mrs. Bill Waite Marilyn and Maurice. Cabel Cline won the hostess prize as the group enjoyed bingo and social time followed by lunch. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Oscar Berggren February 2 and plan a homemade Valentine exchange.
Mr and Mrs Harry Swanson entertained the Pitch Club at their home on Saturday evening. Present were Mr and Mrs Robert Larson Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson Mr and Mrs Loren Isaacson Mr and Mrs Robert Champlin and Mr and Mrs Harvey Melby. A luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs G L Henling were in At lanta Neb spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe McDonald and family.
Callers at the Scandia Rest Home over three weeks include Mrs. Glenn Harris Alice Walters Nina Mainquist and many others. January 10 services were led by Rev Don Holmquist with a youth choir from Mission Covenant Church Courtland. January 17 residents were treated to birthday cake. January 17 services were led by Rev Ted Duell of Scandia Methodist Church. January 24 Pastor George Nielson of Amana Lutheran Seranda assisted by Colleen Thompson conducted services.
Shawn Lewellyn nine months old died after a brief illness at Republic County Hospital Belleville. Survived by parents Lonnie and unnamed mother. grandparents David Eberly Republic and Dale Lewellyn Scandia. great grandparents Chester Florea Chester Neb. Funeral at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Scandia January 28 with Rev Loren Silsby. interment Riverview Cemetery Scandia. Community extends sympathy.
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