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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
3
A quirky narrative titled A Night recounts a curious intruder at a door asking for a suitcase and mentioning a misdressed man, with the tale ending after a brief visit and dinner. The page also lists numerous local visitors, social calls, and commemorations, including birthday dinners, campus ceremonies, and ongoing notes of community life.
Ernest Nelson director Carl Hammer clerk and Mrs. Chris Nelson treasurer were re elected to the school board on Friday. Pleasant Grove District 61 held its 8th annual homecoming Sunday. John M. Nystrom promoted to Staff Sergeant per parental notification. Ninety six mothers and daughters attended the annual Mother Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Girl Reserves. Helen Westin and Raymond Muret wed April 25 at Winfield Kansas. Bob Smith SHS junior set a new regional track meet discus record 123 feet and won the shot put. May 1942 brings birth of Philip Walfird son to Mr and Mrs Carl A Westin of Topeka. Seniors of 1942 enjoyed a Sneak Trip to Lincoln Nebraska with Supt Hodges and Jessie Nicholit. Gov Payne Ratner proclaims May 17 as I Am An American Day. Verginia Persinger gave salutatory and Paul Albro the valedictory at Class Night May 11. Mrs Chris Nelson assisting at bank due to Walter Boyles called for physical. Marynell Jane Dyatt and Ensign Harry W Reece married at Lawrence Kansas May 20. Groom to active duty in Miami Florida. Mrs Reece to join later. Ernest Nelson learns oldest son Pvt Glenn Nelson of U S Army has arrived for duty in Australia.
A writer reflects on upcoming Scandia centennial in 1968 and recalls pioneer families such as Nylund Anderson Killgren and Johnson. He notes memories of Ed Loning Maggie Bell Carlson and local educators including Hannah Johnson and Anna Nywall while referencing historic schools Red Top and District 88.
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