Local Subscriptions List From Historic Newspaper
A fragmented masthead note lists subscription renewals and names readers such as L. O'Brien of Pasco and LaVerne Lervold of Wichita. Other entries include Valgene Lyckgom of Oak Ridge and Larraing Jackson of Wheat Ridge, plus G. P. Plotner of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ‘L. O'Brien
Pasco
Wagh
LaVerne Lervold
Wichita
New ‘Valgene
Lyckgom
Oak, Ridge
Larraing Jackson
Wheat Ridge
Cole Albert
Jackson
G. P. Plotner
Kansas City
Dreams of America contest winner inspires district vote
The Sixth District's Citizenship Chairwoman Mrs Bemis announced Jun ior Deanell Reece of Scandia won the "The Dream of America" essay contest. Her district win led to a state first place and selection for the Citizenship Pilgrimage to Topeka with judges praising her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran ‘Citizenship
Ll. ‘A. “Bemis
Plainville
Deanell
Topeka
Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Miss Reece
Statehouse
Reece
Philadelphia
Amsterdam
London
Valley Forge
United States
America
Ground Hog Supper At American Legion Hall
Sedania Community Club sponsors a sausage and pancake supper at the American Legion Hall on Saturday February 2. Serving begins at 5 p.m. with sausage pancakes and coffee on offer and all you can eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedania
American Legion Hall
the Legion Hall
Notice on Legion dues and local meeting at Scandia High
The notice lists a rise in local American Legion dues to 4.50 and announces a Corn Silage Fertilization meeting at Scandia High School on Monday February 4 1963 at 1 7 30 p.m. with Dr W L Sheldon of John Deere leading the discussion coffee and donuts served. It also contains extended commentary on scapegoating and social delinquency with a quote from Mark Twain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson and Larson Grain .Co
Scandia High School
W. L. Sheldon
John Deere Chemical Co
Sheldon
U and I Art Club Meets at Cardwell Hostess
Mrs George Cardwell hosted the U and I Art Club on January 22 with a social afternoon. Present were Mrs Lena Lioy4 Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs Wm Matthias Mrs C W Strom Mrs Carl Reece Mrs Carl Hammer Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mrs M L Larson Mrs Raymond Cooper Miss Blanche Hageman and Mrs E Lewis. Bridge was played and a luncheon served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Raymond Cooper on February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Cardwell
U and I Art Club
Lena ‘Lioy4
Bertha. Granstedt
Wm.j
Matthias
C. W. Strom
Imra
Carl» Reece
Carl Hammer
Ray
Tingstrom
M. L. Larson
Raymond
Raymond, ‘Cooper Miss Blanche ‘Hageman, and Mrs. ‘E. Lewis
Raymond ‘Cooper
Confidences Recounted From Courtland Kansas
A friend’s whispered claim about a troubled married life emerges in a reminiscence. The speaker notes trust and caution in revealing personal pain, mentioning poems about abuse and a judgmental remark from a spouse.
Poem Appreciation From Kansas City Reader
A reader from Kansas City praises a recent poem about Mrs John son and its impact. The letter quips about cooking food, notes playful lines about Tommy and space prowlers, and lauds the Journal’s poet laureate for inspiring memory and spirit with verse. The writer ends with hopeful sense of rescue and sincerity.
January Cub Scout Pack 232 Meeting at Schoolhouse
Eleven lines detail Pack 232 meeting on January 23 at the schoolhouse. Don Larson presided. Den 1 led flag ceremonies. reports from secretary and treasurer approved. Plans for February Blue and Gold Banquet February 21 and Scout Week February 7–13 noted. Awards, den program, candy sale talk, and guests listed. Closing Living Cycle. social time hosted by Melbys and McDonalds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Larson
Den 1
Dens
Max Berry
Glen Scrivner
Don
Cubs
Dave Thompson
Do. V. Haggman
Blanche Haggman
George Fike, Jr
Everette
George Nielson
Ted Duell
Jimmy Melby
Jimmy McDonald
Mike White
David Scrivner
Thayne Larson
Dennis Garst
Bob Calpins
Dén 3
Earl Melby
Joy McDonald
Secy
Scandia Area February Tournament Schedule and FFA News
District tournament plans and district league games noted with dates for Scandia area schools. FFA report highlights a profitable donkey basketball game, swine and poultry judging study, and new record books for 1963 with spelling award recipients across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pourney
Jewell
Eshon
Scandia
Cawker City
Courtland
Burr ‘Oak
Kackley
Republic
FFA News
Bol
FFA
Myron Runit
Engagement announced for Betty Darlene Johnson and Georgie Stromberg
Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Darlene to Georgie Stromberg son of Mrs Jennie Stromberg and the late George Stromberg Betty Darlene is a 1962 graduate of Scandia High School Georgie is engaged in farming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd. Johnson
Betty
Darlene
Georgie Stromberg
Jennie Stromberg
Scandia ‘High School
Georgie
Methodist Junior Choir Plans Regular Wednesday Rehearsals
The Methodist church Junior Choir, led by Mrs. Jack Reece, will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 4 15. All 5th through 8th graders of the church are invited to join and help build a successful choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Jack Reece
Laura Rasmussen Dies at 87 in Scandia Area
Laura Rasmussen longtime Scandia resident died early Sunday at age 87. She was born north of Scandia and is survived by a sister Agnes Cardwell of Scandia and sister-in-law Jennie Rasmussen of Omaha along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home and burial followed at Prairie Rose cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Rasmussen
Scandia
Agnes Cardwell
Jennie Rasmussen
Omaha
Neb
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Prairie Rose Cemetery
Ruth Circle Meets at Methodist Church
The Ruth Circle met Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church with Mrs Bertha Granstedt and Mrs Lena Lloyd as hostesses. Thirteen members answered roll call. Mrs Bill Farrell led the business meeting. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. A silent auction was held and attendees spent the afternoon making baby quilts for the bazaar. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
Methodist Church
Bertha Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
Bill Farrell
Friendly Unit Meets at Amana Lutheran Church
Mrs. Carl Hammer and Mrs. Harvey Hammer hosted the Friendly Unit of the Amana Lutheran Church at the Carl Hammer home on Friday afternoon. Scripture and prayer followed by a short business meeting then members spent time making bandages for the Scanila Rest Home. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses and the unit adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
Harvey Hammer
Amana Lutheran Church
Harvey
Hammer
Scanila
Martha Circle Meets at Thompson Home in January
Mrs. Max Thompson and Mrs. Otto Wetzel hosted the Martha Circle at the Thompson residence on Tuesday afternoon with nine members present. Scripture and prayer were led by Mrs. Larry Hobson. After the business meeting the group began embroidering quilt blocks donated by Mrs. Celia Stromberg. Lunch was served and the circle adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. Thompson
Otto Wetzel
Martha Circle
Thompson
Larry Hobson
Celia Stromberg
Legion Auxiliary meets mints funds and plans film event
The Albert Isaacson Jame Larsen American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Wednesday January 23 donating to the March of Dimes. They plan a cancer film for the March meeting and paid per capita tax. Next meeting is February 27. A chicken and biscuit ham and beans supper drew a large crowd. Ed Anderson visited Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Isaacson - Jame Larsen
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
March of Dimes
Church study on Asia mission to focus on Chinese communities
The Methodist Commission on Missions and WSCS announce a February church wide study on China and Chinese people in the Asia rim. Sessions begin Sunday Feb 3 at 7 30 pm with films lectures and a child’s class plus refreshments and fellowship after each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Commission On Missions
WSCS
Asia
China
American Community Life in Scandia Event Highlights
The Sorosis Study Club hosted an auxiliary chicken and biscuit supper for Klammand Inhthirat a Laotian high school student. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven who shared insights about Laos while Scandia residents asked questions. The Coke and Dip portion was planned and served by several local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Sorosis
Klammanh Inhthirat
Laos
Klammand
George Cardwell
Steven
Cardwell
H. W. Reece
Walter Boyles
Richard Fogelberg
Triple L Club Hostess Notes February Meeting
Mrs. Russell DeWitt hosted the Triple L Club at her home on Thursday with 14 members answering roll call. After a business session, pinochle was played and a lunch was served. The group planned to meet February 14 at Mrs. Ceri Erickson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell DeWitt
Triple L
Wm. Clark
George Christile
Carl Erickson
George Fike, Jr
Bisie. Johnson
Benny Lervold
Lars Norgard
George Cardwell
Wm. Moe
Ben Denoyer
Reuben ‘Johnson
Merle Haser
Duaine Greenslade
Ceri Erickson
Platt and Cooper wed at Myers Park Methodist Church
Jane Hamilton Platt and Harold Patrick Cooper, Garrett Theological Seminary students, were married November 21 in Charleston South Dakota with Rev. Wm. B. Bobbitt Jr. officiating at 4 30 p.m. A church reception followed. Cooper is son of W E Cooper of Munden and a Scandia High School graduate now attending Evanston College. The couple resides at 2215 Maple Street Evanston Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hamilton Platt
Harold Patrick Cooper
Garrett Theological Seminary
Charlston
Wm. B. Bobbitt, Jr
Myers Park Methodist Church
Cooper
W. E. Cooper
Munden
Scandia High School
Evanston, Ill
Maple Street
Evanston
Trinity Unit Amana Lutheran hosts quilt making session
Mrs Alice Hammer and Mrs Homer Cardwell hosted the Trinity Unit at Mrs Hammer's home with Pastor George Nielson leading a brief Bible study. The group tied a quilt and cut blocks for a second quilt, then enjoyed lunch prepared by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hammer
Homer Cardwell
Trinity
Amana Lutheran Church
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Eyriap
Legion
American Legion
Jocal Legion
Ray Spitler
Peo
General's Office
Thia Rayesty
Mark Twaip
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Cairo
New Orleans
U and Fart Glay
Ashad
Sina
Oliver. Johnson
Johnson
Tommy
Outer Space
the Journal
Heaven's Gate
CUB Scout News
Vicki “Florell
Patty Hallgren
Lyle ‘Larson
Betty “Fedrow
Phyllis Aspegren
Cheryl Currie
Lester Gustin
Marilyn Larson
Donna Runft
Colleen. Thompson
Jan Anderson
Ronald Aspegren
Deborah Bennett
Gordon Berry
Beth Lervold
Saralyn Reece
Gale Tallent
Jack Davis
Kenneth Garst
Paul Kallman
Paula Lewellyn
Michael Nondorf
Danny Sandell
ORD
James Currie
Bradley
Freed
Carolyn Isaacson
Charles Johnston
Kent Larson
Lou Anne Larson
Nancy
Sue Larson
Jeff McDonald
Nancy Nylund
Cynthia. Thompson
Jane
Anne Aspegren
Becky Cady
Cindy Erickson
Rhonda Hall
Peggy
Hallgren
Leroy Herrman
Carla ‘Kallman
Lois
Nondorf
Sharon Ranft
Steven Wager
Highland Park School
Gloucester City
New Jersey
Larry Boman
Allan Everhart
Jane Hobson
Joan Isaacson
Julie Tallent
Rita Thomas
Sheila Thompson
Dhath
Ed Anderson
Oscar ‘Berggren
Charles Johnson
Inez Bergstrom
Roy Thomas
J. L. Bennett
Debbie and
Mark
Blanche Hageman
Algor Anderson
George Nickson
Richard Larson
George Larson
Larry
Lorraine
Community Life
Triple L Club Mei
Janice
Kenny
Denise Forsberg
Edith Forsberg
Harvey Sandell
Edith’ Fosberg
Platt - Cooper
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