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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
1
The Sherdahl Boosters announce a Style Review and Ice Cream Social for Saturday afternoon August 5 at the American Legion Hall. The event starts at 2:00 PM with the style review followed by the ice cream social.
Dr Victor Hurtig was elected President of Unified School District 426 at the regular meeting on Monday July 10 1972 with Loren Carlren as Vice President Don Jensen named District Treasurer and Earl Melby District Clerk Other board members include Narvin Bergstrom Delbert Aspegren Eugene Kad elichard Larson Islenn Loring Banks Scandia State and Swedish American designated as depositories for the coming year Regular meeting dates listed Courtland September November December etc Courtland Art Guild to hold July 29 exhibit in Community Building as part of Fun Day activities everyone invited to attend.
Mamie Boyd’s life book arrives at the City library with foreword remarks from 1955 about Nam ie writing her life. The volume blends family photos and a reflection on loss after her youngest son’s passing. Also noted are visits by Robert Ward to his grandmother and travels of local residents and visitors including the Nelson and Standley families.
Debbie Fiser was named Republic County Queen with Leslie Ann Johnson as Pork Princess at the July 14 Pork Producers meeting in Republic. Contestants included Judy Ann and Jane Ann Hobson, daughters of Mr and Mrs Harry Hobson. A separate note mentions a 91st birthday for Mrs M As Largen on August 1 in Topeka.
The Scandia Post Office loses Dorothy Ocobock after 29 years and Carl Kallman after more than 20 years due to reduced clerk hours and new USPS structure. Officials warn this policy raises postage and lowers service while noting no current replacement authorization. Veterans notes announce aid outreach in August in Belleville and Marysville. Local social notes list attendees for a birthday picnic and band camp updates at Fort Hays State College with COY community details.
Scandia Cookies 1 1 defeats Scandia 2 15 2 to capture top seed in league playoffs. They then win the championship game 7 2 against Cuba to seal the title. District playoffs run August 1 3 with Scandia 1 meeting North Central league rivals. first game on opponents field, second at Scandia. ICs of Ada Amana Lutheran Parish visit St Pauls Glasco. Open-mindedness meditation given by pastor's wife Mrs Berggren. hymns sung and a book review on Ruth discussed with wheat jar prop. Attendees named. Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Kansas marks its 100th anniversary August 5 6 with sessions by former pastors Ely Knudson and others. guest speakers include Bishop ArchIe Madsen and Pastor Keith Hedstrom. program includes music, group presentations, and a coffee hour.
Wade son of Mr and Mrs Jack Graham appears in a family notice from Belleville and Scandia. Grandparents listed include Mr Gregory Hansen and Mrs Lilly Hansen and Mrs D F James of Scandia. Great grandmother named as Kitty Stierwalt from Scandia.
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