Republic County Council registration in Scandia April 23 1962
One hundred fifteen guests from nine towns registered for the Republic County Council meeting held Monday April 23 1962 at the Scandia Methodist church. The Scandia YWCA led registration, WSCS hosted a coffee hour, and a piano prelude opened the program. Methodist ladies served luncheon, and the afternoon featured a Sing Song by the Ladies Library Club and a wedding gown revue by the Sorasis Study Club. Adjournment invited attendees to Courtland for the fall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Methodist
Scandia
Ithe
Scandia Ywca
Scandia Hdu
John
Blackburn
Lloyd McGregor
American Legion Auxiliary of
Ford Miller
HW. “Reece
Dart
Belleville
Scandia High School
Judy Thompson
HB. J. Chaney
Lawrence’ Berrier
Methodist Church
Nadiné “Bennyshek
Cuba
Ladies Library Club
Republic
W. W. Aspegren
N. J. Habiger
Oren Johnson
Glen Chaloupka
Gossip and Local Talk Echoes in Small-Town Circles
A fragment recalls a social circle where residents discuss events and neighbors. The tale centers on a familiar name heard in conversation and a caution that gossip travels as people share truths and rumors.
Masons Offer Degree Work Monday Evening Try
Notice states there will be degree work Monday night starting at 30 p.m. Visiting Masons welcome. Master is Robert Lervold and Secretary Guy Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert. Lervold
Frazier
Home Demonstration Week in Kansas Highlights Family Living Goals
The Kansas Home Economic Extension Units celebrate Home Demonstration Week April 30 to May 5. Objectives include improved family budgeting, attractive homes, wise use of time and energy, stronger family relations, health and nutrition, and enhanced educational and cultural facilities for homes and communities. The program extends to rural and urban homes and promotes participation in broader civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Youth Center Outing to Alva Thompson Farm for Corn Harvest
Youth Center group and mothers spent the day picking corn for a fund raising project. They traveled by truck to the Alva Thompson farm, shared sack lunches, and drivers guided tractors and trailers. The group concluded with treats at the Royal Cafe with numerous attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson Farm
Royal Cafe
Barara Tedrow
Kathy Gile
Beth Erickson
Yvette Sanderson
Jane Ant Reece
Sonia Larson
Phyllis: Aspegran
Cheryl Currie
Colleen Thompson
Donna Runft
Joan ‘Larson
Lola Bandell
Judy DeWitt
Steven Cardwell
Rex. Lewellyn
Curtis. Modlin
Delbert Aspegren
Alva ‘Thompson
Don Larson
Kent and
Thayne
Announced Candidacy for Sheriff in Republic County
Paul Wahrback of Belleville announced Tuesday his bid for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County. A 23 year county resident since August 1939, he has been a grocer stockman farmer and sales barn owner. He serves as secretary of the Belleville Kiwanis Club and the Elks lodge, belongs to the Masonic Lodge, and has two daughters Phyllis and Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wahrback
Belleville
Republic
County
Fahrback
Belleville Kiwanis ‘Club
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Masonic F Lodge
Fahrbach
Phyllis
Ann
Belleville High School
University of Kansas
Republic County
Sheriff's Office
Triple L Club Meets At Mrs Moe Home April 26
Mrs. Wm. Moe hosted the Triple L Club at her home on Thursday afternoon April 26 with 10 members and two guests Mrs. Anna Hohman and Mrs. J. W. Smith present. After the business meeting pinochle was played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ben Lervold Mrs. Elsie Johnson and Mrs. Carl Erickson. A lunch was served by the hostess and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. George Cardwell on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moe
Triple L
Anna Hohman
J. W. Smith
Ben Lervold
Elsie Johnson
Carl Erickson
George Cardwell
Scandia School News Seventh and Eighth Grade Honors
Read about high spelling scores for 7th 8th and 5th 6th grades with named students and a banquet recap. It notes upcoming exams for 7th grade and visits from prospective first graders plus 100s in spelling across grades and a first grade calling time contest result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Boswell
Cheryl Currie
Judy DeWitt
Lester Gustin
Marilyn Larson
Dwight Isaacson
James Rockey
Donna Ranft
Colleen Thompson
Everette Fike
Larry Fogelberg
Jo Ann Larson
Ronald Larson
Sonia Larson
Jane Ann Reece
Lola Sanders
Barbara Tedrow
Mr. Wilson
PTA Elects Officers And Assigns School Committees
The PTA met Monday evening, April 28, and elected officers for next year: Anjeannette Isaacson as president, Mrs. Earl Melby as vice president, Mrs. James Garst as secretary, and Nels Flores as treasurer. Committees were named for Kitchen, Table, Games, Coffee, and Koolaid with various parents assigned. The Roll Call Plaque for the month went to the 7th and 8th grades room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Anjeannette Isaacson
Earl Melby
James Garst
Nels Flores
LaAgt Dey
Edward Forsberg
Arnold Perry
Bill Reece
Allen Larson
Joseph McDonald
Ralph Larson
Clarence Gile
Alva Thompson
Russell Hall
Lee Loring
Marvin Ginter
Bill Farrell
John Nylund
Andy Thompson
Darrel Garst
Don Ranft
Mrs Ida Newcomb Dies at 79 in Concordia
The community mourns the death of Mrs Ida Newcomb who passed away Thursday evening at St Joseph Hospital Concordia after years of ill health. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church Scandia with interment Riverview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Newcomb
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Brownie Scouts Meet at City Office for Potholder Weaving
Brownie Scouts gathered Monday after school at the City Office. Twenty girls and one visitor attended as they worked on potholders and celebrated April birthdays. Beth Lervold served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Lervold
Renewal notice for Republic County Historical Society
Residents may renew membership by contacting Josie Robison at the City Office to arrange renewal with the Republic County Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic County Historical Society
Josie Robison
Mrs Bertha Granstedt Guest At Robinson Home Dinner
Mrs Bertha Granstedt was a Sunday evening supper guest at the Robinson home, sharing a meal and conversation with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Granstedt
Robison
Asks for Second Term County Treasurer Hazel Skelton Seeks Reelection
Hazel Skelton announced her Republican nomination bid for a second term as Republic County treasurer. A longtime resident since 1911, she cites three years in the treasurer’s office and decades as a bookkeeper, and notes her family, church, and veterans’ affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Skelton
Republic County
Nebraska
Kansas
Berkley
Calif
Jackie
Keesler
Biloxia
Skelton
Christian Church
V.F.W. and
American Legion
Ophel
Eastern Star
Cub Scout Pack 232 Meeting Notes April 26
Pack 232 met at the schoolhouse April 26 with Mrs. Max Berry presiding in Don Larson's absence. Den 2 led the opening ceremony and shared a program planned for the May 10 packing meeting. Awards were presented for Wolf and Bear ranks, Den Chief, and Lion badges. The PTA will sponsor Cub Scouts again, with May leadership plans and a space kite project discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Berry
Don Larson
Den 2
Concordia
Carrol Garst
PTA
Den 38
Den
Gary Johnson
Charles Johnston
Bradley Freed
Ronald Aspegren
Gordon Berry
Jack Davis
Kenny Forsberg
Kenneth Garst
Bill Davis
Curtis Modlin
Den 1
Carrol
Don
Tholia
Delbert Aspegren
James Davis
Genevieve
Edward Forsberg
Polio Clinic Planned in Belleville May 9
The Republic County Medical Society with County Commissioners and Kansas State Board of Health will hold a free Polio Clinic at the Republic County Courthouse in Belleville on May 9 from 10 am to 5 pm. Only polio immunizations will be administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Medical Society
Kansas State Board of Health
Republic County
Belleville
Death of Ray Tingstrom in Scandia
Ray Tingstrom died Thursday April 26 at the Veterans Hospital in Topeka after three months there. He was born near Scandia and worked for the Rock Island Railroad. A World War I veteran, he belonged to Scandia Masonic Lodge Eastern Star American Legion and local Shrine. Survived by Lena his widow and several relatives. funeral May 1 at Scandia Methodist Church with Lebanon Lodge and American Legion conducting graveside rites at Riverview cemetery. Arrangements by Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tingstrom
Ray
Veterans Hospital
Topeka
Scandia
Rock Island Railroad
Salina
Lena
Troxal Mellenger
E. M. Jokander
Claude
Centralia Wash
Alfy
Olymphia
Wash
Harold
John
Grayland
Scandia Methodist Church
Ford R. Miller
Lebanon Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
American Legion
Riverview Cemetery
Faulkner Dart
Mrs Reuben Johnson Saturday Afternoon Caller
Mrs Reuben Johnson was a Saturday afternoon caller of Mrs William Moe at her home in the community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Johnson
Wm. Moe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Ruth’ B.' Johnson
T.k.mellinger
Lésper-Isaacson
New
Steve Arnoldy
Osborne
Morman
Hrickson
Courtland
HDU
Scandia School News
Dianne Fogelberg
David Ysaacson
Paul Kallman
Jacqueline Rockey
Danny Sandell
Richard Larson
Betty Tedrow
Deborah. Bennett
Sheryl Everhart
Saralyn ‘Reece
Gale Tallent
James Currie
Carol Davis
Gary Hobson
Lee Moravek
Ritchie Farrell
Michael Ruggierri
Jay Kallman
Lyle Thompson
Randy Garst
David White
Donald Melby
Greg Trauer
Bryan Larson
Cathy McDonald
Debbie Johnson
Denise Forsberg
Kristine Freed
Keith Cady
Allan Everhart
Larry Boman
Jimmy Melby
Peggy Hallgren
Randy Farrell
Dennis Garst
Terry Gile
Joan Tsaacson
Mary Lou Reece
Julie Talleryt
Rita Thomas
Mark Trauer
Mike White
Becky Cady
Cindy Erickson
Karen Cornett
Rhonda Hall
Carla Kaliman
Thayne Larson
Jimmy McDonald
Anne Perry
David Scrivner
Nency Thompson
Brownie Scout News
Rural High
Sam
Teanie
Judge Riggs
Seward County
CUB Scout News
Tingstrom
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!