This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1965
Page
2
The Methodist Church invites all to services with Pastor Rev. Lee A. Dickey. A memorial note honors John F. Nylund one year after his June 29 death. Local social visits mention Vic Brown, Bob Pence, Ann Hohman, Gunda Larsen, Grace Kallman, and other neighbors hosting and visiting over recent days.
The Scandia Kansas governing body passes Ordinance No 300 to buy a 1965 Chevrolet chassis fire truck with Boardman TD apparatus from Standards Fire Equipment Service Goodland for 8500 dollars. Payment to be by No-Fund Warrants up to five tax levies. ordinance takes effect after publication.
The column lists Tuesday through Sunday gatherings with families visiting from McCook Nebraska Pasco Washington Scandia and local households. Attendees include the Hammil Housholder Westbrook Swearingen Loring Lervold Shaffer Modlin Garst Larson Cardwell and Larson families.
Dr J L Bennett is listed as a business director and chiropractor in Scandia Kansas with phone JA 7 2965.
Community members express gratitude for donations of food money and use of facilities for a baseball improvement project. Individuals thanked include many named residents and volunteers. Bereavement thanks note extends to Daisy Reed Grace Machamer and Dr C V Haggman for sympathy gifts and birthday greetings.
Edith Norris thanks relatives and friends for cards visits calls flowers and other acts of kindness shown to her in hospital and after returning home.
Mr and Mrs Lennie Linden of Palm Dale California visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Emanuel Linden and other relatives in Belleville and nearby areas during their trip.
A string of visitors called on families near Hebron Nebraska including Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Rev Gary Clark of Potwin Other recent callers included the Robison family and friends such as Lena Lloyd Bertha Granstedt Grace Robison Scott Clark and many more The note adds Charley Cardwell has returned home from Republic County hospital and is progressing well.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson of Salina spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nison, Leslie and Bert and other relatives.
Friday evening hosts Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson welcomed guests Mr and Mrs Ross Johnson and daughters from Los Angeles California. The group traveled to Beloit and Waconda Springs on Sunday. Ross Johnson and family arrived last week for a weeklong visit with the Johnsons. Sunday dinner guests included Otto Nelson Bert and Leslie, Paul Fredrickson of Salina, and Katherine Fike. Afternoon calls brought visits to Floyd Renkin in Downs with Mr and Mrs Nelson and Mrs Fike.
Mr and Mrs F A McGregor and family of Denver Colorado spent the weekend at the Lloyd McGregor home. Kevin who had been here the past three weeks returned home with his parents. Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrman and boys visited Cedar Creek Nebraska with Mr and Mrs Guy Persinger and dined with Mr and Mrs Omar Persinger and family. They also called on Mr and Mrs Ollie Persinger and Rhonda and Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and family.
Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Bertha Larsen of Concordia. Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family spent Sunday evening at the Lena Fogelberg home. Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Sunday dinner guests of Ephriam Hedstrom, Herbert and Ruth.
Mr and Mrs Dee Davidson of Belleville were Monday evening guests at the Darwin Houseolder home. Mr and Mrs Earl Hammil were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard.
Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family included Clarence Larson of California Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer and Mrs Maurine Larson in a notice listing local social events and visitors.
Tuesday morning visitors at Mrs George Larson included Mrs C P Rydell, Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Mrs Clark Danielson for a social gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer spent Monday in Concordia visiting the Alfred Shaffer and Taylor Jewett homes. Mr. and Mrs. Art Holt of Jamestown were Saturday dinner guests of Susie Lervold. Mrs. Martin Reed of El Dorado is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Wilson, and Mr. Wilson with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sjolander and Scotty.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer included Mrs Clara Toof and Mrs Vera Newman from Grand Island Nebraska. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Frank Smith from Philips Nebraska Mr and Mrs Taylor Jewett from Concordia and Mr and Mrs Harold Larson with Nancy and Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family.
Clarence Strom and Lars Norgard stopped by the Charley Cardwell and Ralph Rasmussen residences Friday afternoon in a brief circuit of neighborly calls.
Mrs Duaine Greenslade called on Mrs Ann Tedrow Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Donald Runft and family were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Nelson and family of Courtland.
Mrs Edna English and three others joined Lulu Rodebaughi and Maud Wetzel for Wednesday coffee. Sunday dinner guests included Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens with the Hansons and Arnold Perry families. Afternoon visitors included Pastor George Nielson and Lynette Boyles. The Lorings visited Fike in Courtland and the Mahins that evening. Lee Loring and David joined the Richard Loring household Sunday night.
Mrs Charley Hohman spent Thursday morning as a guest of Mrs Loren Florell at her home. The social visit highlighted neighborhood hospitality and friendly chat.
Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Nancy visited Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Vickie Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Darwin Hovsholder visited the Kay Goodwin home in Belleville. Donna Runft spent the week with grandmother Ella Runft in Belleville. Mrs Donald Runft and children attended a picnic dinner at Concordia Park on Sunday.
Mrs. Harvey Melby and children join Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Morehead and children as Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson and Pat. The Moreheads depart that afternoon for a California vacation trip.
Mrs Joseph Johnson was noted as a caller at the Robison home last week in this brief social item.
Linda Lindecrantz stayed Wednesday overnight with Rhonda Halk Judy Freed visited Manhattan from Monday to Wednesday. Melanie Brown spent several days with Susan Hohman last week. Nels Florell called Monday morning at the Conrad Florell home. Josie Robison spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. Clara Sandell.
The piece argues crime has always existed and that sensational crime reporting exaggerates modern danger. It contrasts past and present, notes rare bank robberies drew limited attention, and urges Christian love to curb violence in society.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.