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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

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Bad Day At Black Rock at Princess Theatre May 12

Spencer Tracy and Robert Ryan star in M G M’s Bad Day At Black Rock in CinemaScope and color at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday May 12 13 with an outstanding cast including Ann Francis Dean Jagger Walter Brennan John Ericson Ernest Borgnine Lee Marvin Russell Collins and others. The dramatic desert town tale unfolds as a mysterious visitor confronts a murderous web in a stark western setting near Mt Whitney and Seath Valley. Coming May 19 20 Beneath The 12 Mile Reef.

Black Rock Princess Theatre Spencer Tracy Robert Ryan Ring Ann Francis Dean Jagger Walter Brennan John Ericson Ernest Borgnine Lee Marvin Russell Collins Tracy Jagger Brennan Mt. Whitney Seath Valley Broken Lance Anne Francis 12 Mile Reef

National Farmers Organization Meeting In Washingt on Township Drive Planned

Republic County NFC met Tuesday night at Washington Central school house south of Byron Nebraska. Twenty five new members were added bringing county total to 852. A canvass of Washington township was planned to organize the remaining township with volunteers listed. Joyce Pointer announced an invitation to Belleville Chamber of Commerce for a May 14 NFC explanation. Next county gathering is set for May 21 at Norway.

Republic County National Farmers Organization Washngton Central Byron Nebr Washington Township Carl Reiger Ernest Nystrom Harold McCullagh Harvey Shulda Donald Ranft Lawrence Levendofsky Joyce Pointer

Riverview 4-H Club Holds May Meeting

Riverview 4-H Club met May 3 with 15 members and one leader. They planned a skating party and weiner roast, set a date later, announced a May 20 4-H Sunday at the Lutheran church, and decided no May meeting. Delores Thompson sax solo and various demonstrations and talks were featured. the Florells hosted.

Riverview Chub Delores Thompson Loretta Freed Janice Florell Shirley Thompson Judy Thompson

WSCS Meeting Highlights At Local Methodist Church

WSCS met May 3 at 2 30 in the afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs Jack Reece presided over the business meeting as president. The gathering opened with group singing We Would Be Building and delegates Mrs Joseph Johnson and Mrs Richard Wilke reviewed the IF convention outline from El Dorado. Hostesses for the event were Mrs Dale Sanderson, Mr Raymond Cooper, Mrs Max Muth and Mrs Lester Richards.

WSCS Jack Reece ElDorado Joseph Johnson Richard Wilke Dale Sanderson Raymond Cooper Max Muth Lester Richards

Concordia and Tucson guests visit Johnsons

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Giroux and baby of Concordia and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown and Mike of Tucson Arizona were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson.

Norman Giroux Baby Concordia Bob Brown Mike Tucson, Ariz Charles Johnson

Belleville Visit Highlights Saturday Afternoon Call

Mrs Glenn Herbie and Donald Anderson of Belleville called on Mrs Rodney Dovel Saturday afternoon for a social visit ending with light refreshments.

Glenn Herbie Donald Anderson Belleville Rodney Dovel

1956 Honor Roll Subscriptions Listed

New and renewal subscriptions received last week include Mrs. N. E. Davis of Twin Falls Idaho and Guy E. French with Republic Dale Stafford Max Muth Reames Fertilizer in Jamestown.

N. E. Davis Twin Falls Ida Guy E. French Republic Dale Stafford Max Muth Jamestown

May Fete Observed by Mays Sorosis Study Club

The Mays Sorosis Study Club entertained members of the U and I Art Club with a May fete written by Mrs. H W Reece. Hostesses were Mrs. Kenneth Tawley and Mrs. Alfred Anderson. Performers included Eva Louise West Deanell Reece Susan Dart and others winding the May Pole and singing. A tea table was arranged with a tall white taper and colorful ribbons. The next meeting will be a breakfast at the home of president elect Mrs H W Reece with officers to be installed.

Sorosis U and I Art Club H. W. Reece Kenneth Tawley Alfred Anderson Richard Wilke Wilbert Johnson Reece Eva Louise West Deanell Reece Susan Dart Mrs. Johnson Debra Tuley Sonia Larson Saralyn Reece Jane Ann Reece Beth Lervold Jennie Jo Anderson Marilyn Larson Lynette Boyles Don Larson Addison Carlson Raymond Cooper Blanche Haggman Ebbe. Conzelman John Dart

Pawnee Indians 4H News Roll Call and Meeting Report

25 members and six leaders answered roll call at Park Hill school house on April 27 1956. Raydell Lindblad led two songs and Carolyn Mikesell led the flag salute and 4 H pledge. A Spring Tour committee was named Beth Freed Sammy Nelson Mrs Warren Tebow and Filbur Toll.

Park Hill Raydell Lindblad Carolyn Mikesell Robert Austin Beth Freed Sammy Nelson Warren Tebow Filbur Toll Sherdahl Booster Club Douglas Johnson Dick Sothers Jimmy Tebow John Carlson Earl Tebow Jean Anne Veach

Piyf Rally Draws Scandia Delegation at Glasco

Ten Scandia MYF members attend the Spring Sub-District Rally at the Glasco Methodist church. Belleville MYF leads the lesson on worship service meaning and composing one. Officers elected include Darrell Nelson as president and Aurie McBride as Christian Faith chair.

Scandia MYF Glasco Belleville Christian Faith Bernita Stafford Christian Citizenship Barbara Green Concordia Venita Olson Clyde Christian Witness Judy Tremble Agenda Christian Outreach Deane Feasel Christian Fellowship George Lesousky Munden Peggy Coulter Janet Applebee Aurie Elizabeth Mary McBride Margaret Williams Janet Cardwell Gene Verton Garry Moore Mike Stansberry Jim Muth Darrell Nelson R. B. Wilke

Scandia YWCA Meeting Set for May 14 at School House

The Scandia YWCA schedules a joint Y-Teens and YWCA meeting Monday evening May 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the school house to install officers. Mrs. Jack Reece Mrs. Axel Jensen and Mrs. Irving Isaacson lead the program. Everyone welcome.

Scandia Ywca YWCA Jack Reece Axel Jensen Irving Isaacson

Merle Haser Guest At Arlis White Home Dinner

Mrs Merle Haser was a Sunday dinner guest at the Arlis White home. The social note records a casual visit and meal shared in a local household.

Merle Haser Arlis White

Scandia Junior Senior Banquet and School Activities

The May 4 Junior-Senior banquet themed Hawaiian Cruise featured a decorated gym with lanterns and wall murals. Dancers by Miss Edna Robison performed, a senior picnic, class announcements, and ongoing school activities from fifth and sixth grades including spelling perfects, geography tests, and a guided field trip to town sites such as the bank post office and Journal office.

Edna Robison Deanell Jane Ann Saralyn Reece Margaret Williams Shirley Freed H. C. Quantic Isle of Golden Dreams Allan Larson Harold Melhus Darrell Nelson Raymond Johnson Aurie McBride Aloha Harold Pounds Everett Robison Ban Gundy

Wallace Aspegren Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner

Wallace W. Aspegren announces his run for Republic County County Commissioner from the Second District on the Republican ticket. Born in 1896 in Iowa, he moved to Republic County in 1898 and farmed most of his life. He retired to Scandia in 1947 and serves as Amana Lutheran church member and trustee.

Wallace W. Aspegren Republic County Aspegren Iowa Republic Charlie Aspegren Wallace Paul International Business Machines Richmond Cal Dale Hansen Lincoln Scandia Amana Lutheran Church

OBS Met on May 1 in Scandia Chapter No 481 Meeting

Scandia Chapter No 481 OBS held a regular meeting Tuesday May 1 with Mrs Hilton Waite and Carl Hammer presiding. Degrees were exemplified and cards of congratulations given to Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin on 54 years of marriage. Reports from Grand Chapter Eastern Star after April 17 1819 were read. Next meeting set for May 15 with Kathryn Seldon visiting. Mizpah Chapter 27 Clyde invited as guests. Social hour and refreshments followed.

Scandia OBS Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Ed Olson Mildred Moore Esther Conrad Sederlin Order of the Eastern Star Topeka Carl Peterson Raymond Cooper Elsie Noble Kathryn Seldon Clyde Mizpah Guy French

Local guests from Larned visit Sankeys family

Mr and Mrs Bob Sankey and Mr and Mrs Reu ben Fredrickson hosted weekend visitors Mike and Diana of Larned in their home.

Bob Sankey Mike Diana of Larned Reuben Fredrickson John

Hatchery Tour Yields Chickens and Egg Sorting Insight

Visitors tour a hatchery and food locker, viewing egg cleaning, incubation, and storage. They observe weights and quality checks on eggs and hold a chick, while noting basement poultry and friendly staff. A separate letter from Billy Moe describes travel across India, Siam and the Philippines during military service.

Lonnie Everette

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