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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1962

Page

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Sorosis Club Honors 1962 Grads With Tea Theme

Sorosis Study Club hosted May 1 for the 1962 graduates of Scandia Rural High. The program centered on Responsible Hands with speakers Mrs. Smith Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. White sharing examples of beauty and care. Each graduate received a molded painted replica of Durers Praying Hands. Refreshments by hostesses completed the event. The next meeting is a May 15 luncheon at the Dinner Bell in Belleville with new officers to be installed.

Conzelman di Ww. Smith Scandia George Nielson John Sanders Clarence White Vernon White Durer Converman Smith Larry Hobson Russell Henriksen Joseph Johnson Albert Jackson Belleville

Official Re Opening May 12 at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Store

The remodeled Bachelor Faulkner Dart Furniture Store in Scandia hosts a grand reopening on Saturday May 12 with an open house and coffee. New display windows, updated decor, and rotating stock promise the outlet as a leading furniture source in the region. Store hours: Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday 9:30 am to 12 noon and 1 00 to 5 00 pm. Tuesday Thursday 1 00 to 5 00 pm.

Faulkner - Dart Funiture Scandia John Dari

Social Hour Club Meeting May 3

The Social Hour Club met with Mrs. Dale Stafford on Thursday May 3 with 10 members present. A Mother's Day poem and a plant seed exchange served as roll call, the hostess gift went to Mrs. Homer Cardwell, and lunch was provided. The group adjourned to meet Mrs. Hilton Waite on May 18. roll call will be What Country or What State I Would Like to Visit and Why.

Dale Stafford Homer Cardwell Hilton Waite

OES Chapter Hosts District Aide Visit in May Meeting

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met May 1 with Mrs. Abel Scott as worthy matron and Noble Isaacson as patron. District Aide Nellie Taylor from Cuba Chapter 265 attended, along with other Cuba Chapter members and Mizpal Chapter guests. The next regular meeting is set for May 15 at 8 p.m. with degrees to be exemplified and lunch served by Frank Lexvold’s committee.

Scandia OES Abel Scott Noble Isaacson Nellie Taylor Cuba Helen Lesonsky W. F. Hunconsky Arch Thompson Miz~pal Clyde Raiden Frank Lexvold

Boy Scouts Meet May 7 Discuss 2nd Class Tasks

May 7 meeting at 7 p.m. with ten scouts present. They worked on the 2nd class badge and prepared for the cooking requirement in the overnight hike plan.

Feeney

Mine George Larson and Larry Open in St Joseph

Mrvand announces George Larson and Larry open Monday in St Joseph Missouri with new operations.

Mr.vand George Larson Larry T. Joseph, Mo

Our 1863 Honor Roll and Play Pen Reflections

A brief poem reflects on a boy’s frustration with a cage like play pen. It contrasts the confinement of play space with his desire for freedom and later returns to contentment found in using the pen for play and social interaction.

Commencement Speaker Here at Far Hays Kansas State Col

Hugh Burnett associate professor of political science and director of extension at Far Hays Kansas State College delivers commencement remarks reflecting on civic life and public service.

Hugh Burnett Far Hays Kansas State

Youth Center Hosts May Party With Legion Auxiliary Support

A May party at the Youth Center drew a good turnout. The center received a $5.00 check from the American Legion Auxiliary and thanked its members. Cookies and punch were served during the event.

Youth Center American Legion Auxiliary

Death of Mrs. Del Forsberg in Whittier

Word reached here that Mrs. Delbert Forsberg of Whittier California died Monday afternoon. Delbert Forsberg was a former Scandia boy, son of Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg and a graduate of Scandia High School.

Delbert Forsberg Whittier Calif Delbert Scandia Albin Forsberg Scandia High School

Mrs Moe and Olive Isaac Visit Mrs Gunter Friday

Mrs Moe and Mrs Olive Isaac called on Mrs Anna Gunter Friday afternoon in a brief social visit.

Scandia School News at Jewell Track Meet Highlights

The BT.S. Track and Field meet at Jewell on May 4 saw Courtland win with 72 points, Burr Oak 46, Jewell 42, Jamestown 30, Scandia 23, Cawker City 13, Simpson 10, and Randall 1. Seven records were set including Christensen of Jamestown 200 yd dash in 10.1 sec and Courtland relay marks. John Nylund and Carl Reece starred for Scandia with 22 of 23 points. Nylund tied for first in high hurdles and placed in other events, Reece set pole vault and other top finishes.

Jewell Courtland Burr Oak Jamestown Scandia Cawker City Simpson Randall Christenson Reece LaCoe Russell McCormick John Nylund Carl Reece Nylund Carlgren Courtand

Rural High School District seeks 4.8 mill bond for new building

Rural High School District No 6 plans a special bond election on May 19 1962 to issue General Obligation bonds with a 4.80 mill levy to fund a modern school building. The project includes science home economics and dining facilities and uses the current athletic field.

Apg Papas Econ Proerty BP Wat aconoMtics Wales

Feeder Lot Underway Near Scandia Marks New Agribusiness

The Republican Valley Development Company begins a 10,000 head cattle feedlot two miles west of Scandia on the Erik Erickson farm. The project aims for August 1, 1962, with 50 miles of fencing cable and 12,000 feet of concrete feed banks, plus a mill by Winkle Construction.

Republican Valley Development Co., Inc Scandia Erik Erickson Republican Valley Development Company, Inc Denver Col Belleville Robert Maher Courtland Joe Rowlen Glenn Feldmann Winkle Construction Company Kingman

Scandia Community Club to Meet May 14 at City Office

The regular May meeting of the Scandia Community Club will be held at the City Office Monday evening May 14 at 8 pm. This is an important meeting, so attendees are urged to be present.

Scandia Community Club

Lane seeks Republican nod for Republic County Register of Deeds

Helen A Lane of Belleville announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Republic County Register of Deeds at the August Primary. A lifelong resident born on a Belleville Township farm, she is a Kansas State University alumna and Belleville High School graduate, active in the Methodist church Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She cites clerical experience and family ties to local public service as qualifications, noting her husband the late Aaron J Lane was a county engineer and consultant engineer in the area. Her children include Patricia, Mary Jo, and Johny, with other relatives in state public works and telecommunications.

Helen A Lane Belleville Register of Deeds Republic County Lane Kansas State University Methodist Church Eastern Star Business and Professional Club American Legion Auxiliary Aaron J Joe) Lane Patricia Mary Jo Johny Jim Kansas Highway Commission Colby Katherine Bell Telephone Company Wichita

Alumni Banquet Set for May 18 at School Auditorium

The 61st annual Alumni Banquet Dinner and Dance takes place Friday May 18 1962 at the school auditorium. Dinner served by Ladies of the Lutheran church at 6 30 p m with one guest allowed per Alumni. Dale Nelson and his orchestra perform at 9 p m with a door admission of 275 for dinner and 100 for dancing.

Ladies of the Lutheran Church Dale Nelson Ons Dymba O Perbert ‘Abpegren Glen Scrivner

Social Security Office Visit Slated for Belleville May 15

A representative from the Social Security Administration will visit Belleville on May 15, 1962, at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The notice encourages eligible residents over 65 who are working and have not applied to seek benefits, noting changes in the law and the 17 million current beneficiaries.

Social Security Administration Belleville

NOYB Club Notes April Meeting And May Plans

NOYB Club met April 19 with Mrs Archie Isaacson hostess. Eight members attended. Plans made for a progressive supper to entertain husbands on May 5 at 7 00 pm. Loren Florell won hostess gift. Lunch served. Next meeting May 17 with Mrs Loren Isaacson. Supper locations included Glen Scrivner Loren Isaacson Loren Florell and Andy Thompson. Prizes awarded for cards. Members listed include Axel Jensen Andy Thompson Loren Isaacson Alva Thompson Loren Florell Glen Scrivner Archie Isaacson Edward Forsberg Hugh Modlin.

Noyb Club Archie Isaacson Roll Call Mending Loren Florell Loren Isaacson Glen Sérivner Andy Thompson Edward Forsberg Axel Jensen Alva Thompson Glen Scrivner Hugh Modlin

Birthday party honors Scandia Rest Home resident

Scandia Rest Home marked Mrs. Elmer Loring’s anniversary with an April 25 birthday party. Attendees included Mrs. Loring and numerous neighbors and relatives. Visitors from nearby towns joined relatives, highlighting local ties to Scandia.

Scandia Rest Home Elmer Loring Loring Harold Larson Orville, Lindén Ralph Larson Axel Jensen Reuben Johnson Maurine Larson Paul Fredrickson Ernest Kirk Glenn Kirk McCook Nebr Mabel Nesmith Anna Emily Anderson Belleville Merle Haser Ruth Johnson Phylia Ronnie Jane Ann Aspegren Carol Jackie Davis Lew Edgar Lovewell

Mrs. Hannah Freed Improves at St Joseph Hospital Concordia

Mrs. Hannah Freed, patient at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia, is reported to be getting along nicely as she recovers.

Hannah Freed St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

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