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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
2
Idle notes describe spring blooms in Chris Nelson and Frazier yards, iris along the drainage ditch, and birds in the alley. Social items record club meetings, guests, and community visits as residents host and attend gatherings.
Grade Five notes Mark Melby scored 100 on regular words last week. Paula Gile Carol Hall and Danita Strait earned A plus on regular plus extra words.
Last week’s Class A and B boys track meet produced first place trophies and several new records. A birthday party for Mrs. Heikes was held Friday morning. Spelling award recipients include Randy Farrell Jane Hobson Judy Hobson Joan Isaacson Ann Johnson Gene Mahan Mary Lou Reece and Sheila Thompson.
ALCW Evening Study Group met at Mrs. Robert Carlgren’s with lessons led by Mrs. Harold Melhue. Members present include multiple Carlgrens, Jensen, Christensen, and other locals. The day featured dinners, coffee gatherings, a slumber party, and a 14 stitch knee injury from a disk mishap.
The report lists multiple social visits and dinners across Concordia Scandia and surrounding towns. Attendees include Ellen Hammer Carl Peterson Belva Brewer Harry Buer Jim Norris Ivan Carlgren and many more as families shared meals and celebrated birthdays and Mother's Day with relatives and friends.
The WSCS met at the Methodist Church on Thursday May 2 honoring Honorary Members with potted plants. Mrs Wetzel donated the book Gods Smugglers. Hosts Neva Carlson and Larry Hobson led the program as lunch was served.
Cloud County youths on a Saturday evening variety show impressed with spirited singing. They opened with the national anthem and followed with patriotic and religious numbers showing love of country allegiance and vigor in beliefs. Sing Out is an international youth organization promoting right beauty and goodness.
Schedule for May 30 with assemble at Post 198 Home at 7 45 a m flag raising at Memorial Flag pole in front of American Legion Hall Scandia then depart to conduct services at Courtland Ada Lutheran Norway Highland Poplar Grove Scandia Lutheran Scandia Riverview and ends after tag sale Centennial Tags priced at 1.00 each.
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