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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
1
A nostalgic reminiscence by Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas, recalling alumni from the Class of 1942. The piece reflects on life changes, school days, and enduring faith, ending with a note of peace and a garden centered mood.
Readers update shows renewed subscriptions this past week with names like Jacobson Lester Simpson Cr West H. C. Quantic Otto Nelson Courtland. The list reflects ongoing support and engagement from community members.
The Scandia community invites residents over 60 to a 6:30 p.m. picnic supper in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church on Wednesday June 14. If rain affects the event attendees should dress in 80s or 90s style and candle light will be used. A program titled Pioneer Experiences will be presented.
Pastor George Nielson and Earl Melby of Amana Lutheran depart for Seattle to attend the 102nd Annual Synod of Augustana Lutheran Church from June 38 to 18. The gathering marks the 101st anniversary of the church and may approve a merger creating the Lutheran Church in America with about 3.5 million members. Memorial Day visitors include Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shepherd and Carolyn of Raymond staying with Dr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ames and their son spent Sunday afternoon as guests at the home of Lloyd Kelly.
Vera Sjolholm poetically recalls a bygone era in a 1961 alumni banquet piece read by Lena Tingstrom. The verse blends nostalgia with hope for a lunar future and ends with a blessing from above. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Van Nortwick hosted guests Monday evening for supper with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe.
Notice states C W will meet on Friday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Amana Lutheran Church parlors. The message uses odd spellings and formatting but indicates a scheduled gathering.
Centennial plates and related pieces offered for Scandia Museum fundraiser at the Library and City Office. The Nystrom reunion held at Belleville park with a noon basket dinner included many Concordia and Belleville relatives. Several local events, visits, and wedding party gatherings for Erickson Janasek, plus history books on sale at city office and newspaper.
Mr and Mrs Russell of DeWitt hosted Judy and Mike as Sunday afternoon guests at the Leslie Cady residence. Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and their family attended as evening guests.
Mrs. Katherine Fike spent a Monday afternoon as a guest at the Anton Nelson residence, sharing conversation and hospitality in a social visit.
All the circles of the Methodist church will gather at the church Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. Bring your own potluck lunch.
A flurry of birthday and anniversary celebrations fill homes across several towns. Guests from Mankato to Concordia attend dinners, afternoon and evening gatherings, and a Memorial Day visit, with lists of attendees including Anderson, Thompson, Swenson, Hugos, and many Loring and Bettis family members. Norway high school alumni celebrate the 38th Homecoming in a centennial gym dedication with officers elected for the year and group songs.
Lebanon Lodge 221 A F and A M officers were honored by District Deputy Dr Renny Sederlin who presented two plaques for perfect attendance. One marked perfect attendance at the March Belleville district meeting, the other for five years of perfect attendance. Refreshments followed in the dining room.
Last week Dr J L Bennett was re elected to Rural High School District No 6 and Common School District No 6. Meetings June 1 and June 2 discussed new school laws sparking patron dissatisfaction. The context emphasized state approval and consolidation trends affecting fall start on August 28 for a nine month term.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson and family of Superior Nebraska were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Richards. Jeannie stayed and spent several days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson.
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