Freshmen and Sophomores Host Yearly Style Show
Students presented a circus themed style show in the school auditorium on April 25 under Mrs Lors Ac. Phyllis Hammer Carole Nystrom and Shirley Thompson provided humor. John Sanders directed band music. PFA officers for 1960 66 named. Open house followed with displays as parents visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lors Ac
Andy Thompson
Shirley
John Sanders
Phyllis Hammer
Carole Nystrom
Thompson
Darkies
Exceppe Fine
Isaacson
Anl
Carl Kallman
Larry Hobson
PFA
Robert Lervold
Tony Nystrom
Ronald Shaffer
George Cardwell
Ed Forsberg
Dale Sanderson
Max Berry
Lee Loring
Carl Erickson
Hugh Mochin
Dale Lewellyn
Richard Fogelberg
Axel Jensen
Don Ranft
Jim Davis
Kansans Plan Washington Convention Trip With Sunflower Special
About 85 Kansans will attend the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Washington DC June 13 to 17 led by state president Mrs Forrest Geckler Independence. The Sunflower Special caravan departs Wichita June 10 for a lecture tour and four day convention return June 21. Reservations are handled by Mrs J W Cassell Mullinville with travelers including Mrs Louis Stofer Beloit and Mrs Walter Boyles Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sunflower
Wichita
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
J. W. Cassell
Mullinville
The
Kansas Federation
Louis Stofer
Beloit
Walter Boyles
Scandia
Auxiliary MBIT April 27 Meeting At Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 met at the Legion Hall on April 27 with seven members present. Reports covered the district convention at Concordia April 9-10 and a Quatemala study presented by Mrs. C. W. Strom with the scrapbook entered at the district event. Flowers were planted as part of ongoing beautification plans, next meeting set for May 25. Mother’s Day cards urged at Gift Insurance Agency. lunch served by Hjner Larsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Legion Hall
Concordia
C. W. Strom
Gife Insurance Agency
Hjner Larsen
H. Carlwell
Sunday Dinner Guests of the Largoin Family
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Martin Largoin included Mr and Mrs Harry Ringer of Bélieville PL, Hugo and Mrs M Hestvedt. Supper guests were Mr and Mrs Ralph Larzon. Mr and Mrs Bill Farrell and family visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Largoin
Harry
Bill Farrell
Everting
Harold Swanson
Our 1960 Honor Roll Mother's Day Tribute
A Mother's Day verse recalling Otto Wetzel Guy French Republic Mrs. Adam Wenda and others. The speaker thanks a son for childhood steps talks growth and plans, sharing memories of gifts, laughter, mischief and enduring love on Mother’s Day through reminiscence and heartfelt joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wetzel
Guy French
Republic
Adam
Wenda
H.M.J
Civil Defense Meeting Planned for May 10 at City Office
There will be a Civil Defense meeting Tuesday May 10 at 8 00 p m at the City Office. Two films will be shown one on safety and the other on disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
a. Civil _Défense
National Home Demonstration Week Reflections by Scandia HDU
The Scandia Home Demonstration Unit reflects on National HDU Week with lessons on child psychology skin care work simplification and leadership. Members describe community projects river park cleanup and three silent auctions to raise funds while planning to apply lessons for a better world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HDU
Scandia Hdu
C.A.C
Srandia Hdu
A Mother's Lap Has Room For All Her Children
A Courtland Kansas poem describes a mother's lap as a soft retreat for rest and recovery. The narrator recalls a visiting friend with two kids who sit on her lap while the mother reads, expressing that there is always room for each child in a mother's embrace.
Freed’s Truck Farm Team Wins Concordia Bowling League
Freed’s Truck Farm team finished first in the Republican Valley League at Concordia, ending the season last Wednesday. They will receive $30, patches, and a trophy from the American Bowling Congress, with congratulations extended to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
J. DB. Freed
American Bowling Congress
Freed
YWCA Holds April Meeting Sets May Installation
The YWCA met April 21 in the club room with Mrs. Axel Jensen as president leading the business session. Mr. Harry Quantic spoke, and Mrs. Harvey Hammer led the worship. Officers for next year were elected and will be installed at the May 9 meeting at 8:00 pm in a joint session with the Y-Teens. The old cabinet members will serve lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Axel Jensen
Harry Quantic
Harvey Hammer
Brownie Scout Meeting Reports Lunch Fund Usage
Eight Brownie girls and one leader attended Monday after school. The troop withdrew money from the treasury for their lunch, and Vickie Florell will serve next Monday. Betty Jo Tedrow, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Vickie Florell
Betty Jo Tedrow
Erickson and Chester Family Visit Named
Mr and Mrs O W Erickson Beth and Cindy were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Chester Erickson and Linda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W.erickson
Beth
Cindy
Chester .Erickson
Linda
Lunch Guests Visit Mrs. Godfrey Boman and Larry
Afternoon guests included Mrs. Caude Stradley and Mrs. Wm Halldck of Republic and George Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Boman
Larry
Caude Stradley
Wm. Halldck
Republic
George Stromberg
Social visit reported by Courtland families
Mrs. Effie Scoggins, Mrs. Ethlyn Plitcher and Mrs. Reuben Carlson of Courtland and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Larson were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs. Flossie Larson and Ed McCaull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Scoggins
Ethlyn Plitcher
Reuben Carlson
Courtland
Allen Larson
Flossie Larson
Ed McCaull
Scandia School Honors Grades and Students News
Scandia School reports honor rolls for fourth and fifth six weeks with seniors Beverly McBride Sue Reece Lois Quantic and others earning high GPAs. Also notes first graders celebrating parties and students scoring 100 in spelling alongside classroom visits and new library books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly McBride
Lois Quantic
Sue Reece
Diane Perry
Peggy Erickson
Ron Odell
Shirley Thompson
Jane Hay
Dean Milner
Lorraine Larson
Martha Robison
Rodger’ Larson
Gwen Williams
Pamela Anderson
John Odell
Dave Anderson
Beverly’ McBride
Myrna Jackson
Rodger Larson
Gary
Jane
Thayne Larson
Miss Robison
Anya Perry
Nancy Thompson
H. W. Reece
Vivian Milner
California
Nancy Nylund
Nancy
P.T.A
Deaths in Nebraska Families Prompt Local Obituaries
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Sanna Gregerson of Hardy Nebr sister of Mrs Maudie Farrell who died Saturday in Superior Nebr Mrs Emma Fudge sister of J W Smith who lived with Smith died Saturday evening at St Joseph hospital in Concordia Nebr Grandaughter Jennie Lanning formerly Jennie Fulcomer of Atwood died Monday Funeral plans set for Atwood with local attendees Mr and Mrs Max Muth Mrs Ray Muth and Mr and Mrs John Jensen attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanna Gregerson
Hardy
Nebr
Maudie Farrell
Superior
Emma Fudge
J. W. Smith
Mr. Smith
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Max Muth
Jennie Lanning
Atwood
Jennie Fulcomer
Tenging
Ray Muth
John Jensen
U and I Art Club Met with Guests for April Meet
The U and I Art club met Tuesday afternoon April 26 with 10 members and two guests, Mrs. H. T. Olson and Mrs. Jack Reece. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wallags Aspegren of Republic on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U and I Art Club
Triple L Club Meets With Mrs. Benny Lervold Hostess
The Triple L club met April 28 with Mrs. Benny Lervold as hostess. Guests included Mrs. Ray Tingstrom Mrs. Alice Ham mer and Mrs. Anna Hohman. Pin ochle was played at four tables and lunch was served. Next meeting May 12 with Mrs. George Fike Jr. as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple L
Benny Lervold
Ray Tingstrom
Alice Hammer
Anna Hohman
George Fike, Jr
National Home Demonstration Week Focuses on Color and Child Study
The article marks National Home Demonstration Week May 17 and outlines lessons on color theory balance and harmony, three color schemes, and portions. It notes upcoming studies on child psychology for preschool school-age and teenager phases, plus topics like skin care and bread making.
Scandia Youth Center Celebrates First Anniversary Open House
Members invite the community to an open house Saturday May 7 from 7 30 to 10 pm to celebrate one year of operation. A program begins at 8 00 with punch coffee and doughnuts served throughout. The event marks the youth center’s milestone and thanks supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Birthday Celebrations Featured in Local Guests and Parties
A sequence of birthday anniversaries and birthday parties is described with numerous local families attending. Erickson, Gustin, Lervold, and Bill Erickson host celebrations with friends from Courtland Jewell City Formosa and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Erickson
Lester Gustin
Jimmy Lervold
Bill Erickson
Clarence Aspegren
Courtland
Maurice Hipolite
Jewell City
Eugene Dunstan
Formosa
Everett Johnson
Brian
Joseph Johnson
Richard Johnson
Harold Johnson
Lawrence Olson
Oliver Johnson
Bill Reece
Ted Maupin
Glenn Loring
Duane Trauer
Earl Melby
Jack Reece
Max Berry
Joseph McDonald
Ford R. Miller
George E. Nielson
Don ‘Larson
Maupin
Carl “Reece
Jane Ann
Nelsons Visit Lawrence for Parental Day Weekend
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson spent Sunday and Monday in Lawrence visiting Darrel Nelson and attending Parental Day at the university. They joined a Stevenson dinner on Sunday and saw Mr and Mrs Curtis Nelson and family of Lawrenceide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nelson
Lawrence
Darrel Nelson
University
Stevenson
Curtis
Nelson
Lawrenide
Lutheran Church Notes On Bay Quilts And Bandages
The Trinity group gathered at Mrs. George Cardwell's home on April 29 to sew Bay Quilts and finish bandages. The Friendly Circle met the same day at Mrs. Vernon Erickson’s home to make baby layettes and bandages, with lunch served. The next Trinity meeting will be May 20 hosted by Mrs. Stanley Moe, and the Friendly Circle will resume June 24 at Mrs. Clark Freed’s home with co hostesses Mrs. Charley Freed. Rev and Mrs George Nielson and Mrs Carl Hammer returned from the West Central Conference in Kansas City Missouri held at First Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
George Cardwell
Stanley~Moe
George Nielson
Carl Hammer
George Larson
Kansas City
Augustana Lutheran Churches
First Lutheran
Kansas
City
Friendly Circle
Vernon Erickson
Homer Cardwell
Cardwell
Clark Freed
Charley Freed
Swedish Service Set at First Baptist Clyde May 15
The First Baptist Clyde hosts a Swedish Service on Sunday May 15 at 2 30 pm. Last November a large crowd attended with Nordic and non Nordic guests enjoying hymns and a brief message. The program includes Swedish songs and surprise features with possible English portions and Swedish coffee refreshments after. Rev D M Anderson serves as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Clyde
D. M. Anderson
OYYH Club Met for Potluck and Sweden Pictures
The OYYH club met April 26 in Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church for a potluck supper and a viewing of photos from Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnsons Sweden trip. Sixteen members and one guest Miss Lulu Rodebaugh attended. Rodebaugh read A Negro Funeral which pleased attendees. The next meeting is May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyyh Club
Fellowship Hall
The
Methodist Church
Joseph Johnson
Sweden
Lulu Rodebaugh
Long Beach
Calif
Forsbergs and Fischer Families Meet in Republic
Mr and Mrs Ed Forsberg and Denise spent Monday in Republic with Mr and Mrs Harry Fischer and Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Forsberg
Denise
Republic
And
Harry Fischer
Dale
Also Mentioned on This Page
PLA
G.f.w.co. Convention
Son
Civil Defense
National
Gar K
Brownie Scout News
Scandia School News
Sharon Runft
Peggy Hallgren
Jimmy Currie
Bradley Freed
Gary Hobson
Gary Johnson
Carol Davis
Carolyn Isaacson
Dianne Larson
Kent Larson
Lou Anne Larson
Nancy Larson
Bradfor Maupin
Jeff McDonald
Terry Milner
J. D. Pickel
Roberta Rockey
Roxie Thomas
Cyrithia Thompson
David Uhrich
Steven White
Ronnie Kopetsky
Gordon Berry
Rose Johnson
Beth Lervold
Richard Melby
Saralyn Reece
Gale
U and
ART
Don Larson
Thayne
Donnie Mark
Jimmy
Kathy
Jimmy McDonald
Kathy McDonald
McDonald
Patty McDonald
Julie Tallent
Keith White
Karla Tuley
Donnie Melby
Mary Lou Reece
Sue Rae Maupin
Kim Maupin
Brian Johnson
ElRene Sederlin
Sederlin
Raymond Cooper
Algor Anderson
Ronald Anderson
ElReno Sederlin
Ronald Johnson
Calvin Schow
Carl Peterson
Sonny
Harold Hedstrom
Charley Johnson
Elwyn Isaacson
Inez Bergstrom
George Christie
Ben Denoyer
Bill Moe
Walter Anderson
Lars Norgard
Russell DeWitt
Ruby Berry
EB. Porter Ahrens
OYYH
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