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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
1
New and renewal subscriptions received this week include Mrs Oma Anderson of Portland Oregon and Elia B Larson.
Spencer Tracy Robert Wagner and Jean Peters star in Broken Lane a 20th Century Fox CinemaScope western set in the 1880s Arizona filmed in color with DeLuxe. Kathy Jurado co stars as Tracy’s Indian wife in a tale of Westward change and rancher miner conflict. Also notes Bad Day At Black Rock coming May 12-13.
The Eager Beaver 4 H club met at the Kackley schoolhouse April 18 with 25 members and five leaders. Diane Donahue presided and Mrs Everett Hanson was named community leader. Reports covered Council meeting and 4 H Sunday plans for May 6. Committee work on painting mail boxes and a spring tour was set, with Norway Vikings invited for May 24.
Last week many visitors including Mr and Mrs Leon Ulmer Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell and numerous others attended Thursday evening to celebrate Mr Swanson s birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson and baby in Concordia.
Mrs. Anna Hohman and Mrs. Ada Aspegren were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring. Evening guests included Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Ted and Haywood Ostberg of San Diego California.
Mrs Alta Goodwin of Belleville spent from Thursday until Monday at the Glenwood Breed home.
Mr and Mrs J R Freed Mr and Mrs Richard Freed and Brenda and Miss Patty Reedell of Topeka came Monday to attend the funeral of their brother and uncle Chester Freed They returned home on Tuesday.
A meeting of the class of 1046 was held at the home of Mrs. Glenn Loring on Saturday afternoon to organize plans for the tenth anniversary event. Those present included Mrs. Glenn Swear, Dean Mitchell, and Mrs. Kenneth Tuley.
The Home Demonstration Unit celebrates ten years since its 1946 founding with emphasis on Extension Service, adult education, and community service. Leaders recount early officers, lessons by Kansas State College specialists, and honors like trips and district meetings. The HDU promotes home economics, healthier homes, and rural life improvement, linking science to homemaking through voluntary service.
Mrs Lars Norgard hosted the Triple L Club at Mrs Russell Dewitt's home with 11 members present and three guests Mrs Ruby Berry Mrs Arlis White and Mrs DeWitt. After the business meeting pinochle was played at three tables a lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs George Cardwell on May 10.
Mrs. Albert Moe dies at age eighty after several years of illness. Born in Hebron Nebraska she moved to a Scandia area farm and lived there most of her life. Survived by husband three sons one daughter a sister nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Amana Lutheran church with burial at Hiverview cemetery. Dart Funeral Home in charge.
Darrell Nelson earned a first rating in the State Music Contest at Hays State College on April 8, a rare honor shared by only six of 57 entrants. The issue covers senior adventures in Denver and Colorado Springs, birthday announcements, class activities, spelling awards, and planned train ride to Belleville Park.
The American Legion Auxiliary observed April 16 noting the Pan American Union's 66th anniversary and child welfare month. Members discussed Haiti studies, education for all, and mental and spiritual needs alongside food and shelter. Awards, notices, and upcoming meetings at the Legion Hall were announced.
Marion Freed and Timmy arrived Sunday night from Denver Colorado called here by the death of his brother Chester.
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed spent Thursday night as guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Robbins in Denver Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and family visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson, sharing time and conversation during their call on the weekend.
Beginning Saturday night May 5 the starting time at the Princess will be moved back to 8 00 p m The change applies to all shows from that date forward.
Darrell Nelson a junior at Llandia High School son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson earned a one rating highly superior in a piano solo at the Kansas State Musical Festival held on Saturday at Fort Hays State College The Journal extends congratulations and wishes him more top honors in music with Scandia High School and the community proud of him.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman announce a public sale of household goods at their home on Saturday afternoon May 5 beginning at 1 00 pm Details appear on the inside bill page of this issue.
The National Farmers Organization requests an investigation and immediate policy changes from Secretary Ezra Taft Benson. It questions why control of the Ever Normal Granary was removed from farmers, why handling costs doubled in three years, and why farmers pay high storage prices. NFC says it represents 150,000 members and vows to fight market manipulation and press for farmer elected committees.
Funeral services were conducted at Rosehill Chapel Whittier for Mrs Gertrude Nimocks of Long Beach California. She was born and raised in Scandia. Surviving are her sons John Long Beach George South Gate Frank Downey and daughters Mrs Gertrude Norland El Monte and Mrs Alice Roswell Lincoln Neb.
Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier with Mr and Mrs Frank Fraiier of Formosa attended the funeral of Carl Moore in Stockton. Moore died Tuesday of a heart attack at 63. A barber by trade he lived in Stockton all his life and is survived by wife Cora son Max a daughter-in-law two granddaughters and siblings. Burial was in Stockton.
Pigtail Patrol met April 21 at the library for a lunch gathering. Nita served cupcakes and Linda read the program. We planned our Mother's Day party and closed by singing Girl Scouts Together Taps and Good Night Brownies.
Chester Freed 39 died instantly in a single vehicle wreck on Highway 36 near Marysville. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. A second passenger was severely injured and hospitalized in Kansas City. Born west of Scandia, he was a well known figure in Scandia and Courtland. He leaves nine brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Scandia Methodist Church with Rev. R. B. Wilke officiating. Burial followed in Mount Pleasant Cemetery with Tibbetta Bros. Funeral Home in charge.
American landowners pursue conservation beyond profit highlighting soil as a Creator’s gift and a stewarded resource. The movement ties soil health to future food, water needs, and community welfare, with Soil Stewardship Week set for May 6 to 12 and a Soil Stewardship Sunday on May 5.
The article describes local Home Demonstration Units offering lessons on foot care, proper shoe fitting, and exercises for tired feet, plus gardening topics including tree planting and shrub varieties. It notes programs in parliamentary procedures, bread baking, ironing, civil defense, and international understanding led by Kansas State College Extension Service specialists.
The monthly pack committee met Monday evening at the Dale Uhrich home. Officers for the coming year include George Cardwell as chairman Donald Runft den master Rev R B Wilke den mother Mrs George Cardwell and Mrs Hugh Modlin assistant den mothers Lee Ulmer insiitional rep Mrs Annjeanette Isaacson treasurer and Mrs Richard Rockey secretary. Plans were made for the May pack meeting with the theme Hoboes. Den chiefs are Valgene Isaacson and Jimmy Erickson. Refreshments were served. The next committee meeting is June 4 at the Cardwells.
Mr and Mrs Dale Snapp of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kelly of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Goman. The gathering included a young boy and reflected midwestern hospitality.
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