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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1962

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Ten Graduating Seniors to Receive Diplomas at School Auditorium

Ten students will receive diplomas tonight Thursday May 17 at the School Auditorium. Hugh Burnett director of Extension Service Fort Hays State College will be the commencement speaker. Names include Marilyn Anderson Pamela Anderson Dale Davis Gary Hammer Myrna Jackson Betty Johnson Dora Moss John Nylund Diane Perry and Carl Reece. Diane Perry is valedictorian and Myrna Jackson salutatorian. Class officers are Pam Anderson president Marilyn Anderson secretary Diane Perry treasurer and Betty Johnson reporter. Other activities this week include Baccalaureate at Amana Lutheran church Sunday May 13 Senior Class Night Tuesday May 15 Eighth Grade Class Night Wednesday May 16 a Friday noon last day dinner and the Alumni Banquet Friday night.

Hugh Burnett Fort Hays State College Marilyn Anderson Pamela Anderson Dale Davis Gary Hammer Myrna Jackson Betty Johnson Dora Moss John Nylund Diane Perry Carl Reece Pam Anderson Amana Lutheran Church George Nielson

OYYH Club Met May 9 In Methodist Fellowship Hall

The OYYH Club gathered May 9 for a potluck at the Methodist church. Mrs. Maude Wetzel opened the meeting with devotions from Psalms 121. Members and guests enjoyed songs and readings including tribute to mothers and a skit. The next meeting is June 13 with plans to share stories about their fathers.

Oyyh Club Fellowship Hall The Methodist Church Maude Wetzel America the Beautiful Wetzel Berstha Granstedt Lena Lloyd Granstedt Flossie Larson Walter Saunders Eva Sjolander Mother Mr. Saunders

Pack 232 Meeting At Schoolhouse May 10

Cub Master Don Larson led Pack 232 at the schoolhouse on May 10 with Den 2 in the flag salute. Minutes corrected. treasurer reports 60.58, bill for 1.68 approved. Genevieve Melby and others signed as Den Mothers. next term to begin in fall with swimming and baseball summer activities.

Don Larson Den Floyd Johnson Forsberg Carrol Genevieve Fineworks Earl Melby Archie Isaacson den 2Don Den 2 Idolia Gary Hessker Fish and Game Commission Bob White Mr. Hessker Cooper

Triple L Club Hosts Meeting and Card Party

Mrs George Cardwell hosted the Triple L Club Thursday afternoon with 15 members present and two guests Mrs J W Smith and Mrs C W Strom. After the business meeting four tables of pin ochle awarded prizes to Mrs Russell DeWitt Mrs C A Jotagon Mrs Roy Thomas and Mrs Duaine Greenslade. A lunch followed and the club will meet May 24 with Mrs Wm Clark. Harold Hammer and family spent Sunday evening with the Hammers and Joyce.

George Cardwell Triple L Club J. W. Smith C. W. Strom Russell DeWitt C. A. Jotiagon Roy. Thomas Duaine Greenslade Strom Wm. Clark

Our 1862 Honor Roll Subscriptions and Names

A list of new and renewal subscriptions received in the past week includes Don Larson and Albert L. Anderson. Other names listed are Courtland Cheslie Boylan, Republic Bob White, Mrs. Carrie Larson, Mrs. Esther Floodberg, and R. Wi. Robbins. The item also mentions Chale Vista California and Denver names, with a birthday gift for Cole.

Don Larson Albert L. Anderson Courtland Cheslie Boylan Republic Bob’ White Auto Paris Belleville Carrie Larson Esther Floodberg Chale Vista Calif. R

Saving Things to Save Money? A Kansas Woman Reflects

Mrs Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas laments overstocked keepsakes from gifts and recipes and remedies stored in boxes drawers and sacks. She admits hoarding keeps items like broken combs and short string while failing to save money.

Boy Scouts Camp Out Near White Rock Creek

The Boy Scouts met at Scandia school on May 11 at 4 30 p m and headed to an overnight camp-out on White Rock Creek. A few fish were caught. thanks to George Fike John Sanders Steven Cardwell and Scoutmaster Don Wilson for a fine trip.

Scandia White Rock Creek George Fike John Sanders Steven Cardwell Don Wilson

Alumni Banquet Notice for May 18 With Dance

Remember the Alumni Banquet on Friday May 18 at 6 30 p m The meal costs 1 75 including 50 cents dues A separate 1 00 covers dancing to Dale Nelson and his orchestra See you Friday evening.

Dale Nelson

Weekend Visit From Manhattan Family

Harvey Fogelberg from Manhattan spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and the family.

Harvey Fogelberg Manhattan Mrs Richard Fogelberg

Scandia School News 1st and 2nd Grades Highlights

Richard Saidell visited the room and will enter first grade in fall. Several students earned perfect spelling and attendance, with a number receiving spelling certificates. A field trip to Courtland and Concordia included a train ride, park visit, and a tour of the fire station, followed by thanks to room mothers and volunteers.

Richard Saidell Richard Juliet Tallent Mary Lou Reece Rita Thomas Randy Farrell Terry Gile Larry Boman Dennis Garst Joan Isaacson Becky Cady Cindy Erickson Rhonda Hall Peggy Hallgren Carla Kallman Diamne Larson Thayne Larson Jimmy McDonald Jimmy Melby Sharon Ranft David Scrivner Nancy Thompson Shayne Clark Missouri Shayne Allan Everhart Jane Hobson Judy Hobson Sharon Runf Julie Tallent Sheila Thompson Mike White Sharon Runit Courtland Concordia City Park Concordia Fire Station Delbert Aspegren Max Thompson Allen, Larson Car Kallman Bill Farrell Earl Melby Clarence Gile Concordia City Park Concordia Fire Department Don Larson Joe McDonald Wright Johnston Ralph Larson Harold Tallent Larry Hobson

R H S District 6 Patrons Vote Saturday

Rural High School District No 6 invites voters to a special bond election on May 19 1962 to issue General Obligation bonds for a new modern school building. The 4.80 mill levy would apply to a fraction of assessed property value. The planned building includes science and home economics facilities and would reuse the current athletic field with no site changes.

Barber Shop Closed Next Week

Ole Frazier’s barber shop will close all next week while Mr Frazier is out of town. Local notice indicates temporary closure due to travel.

Ole

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Wednesday May 23

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon May 23 to prepare Poppies for Memorial Day activities and remembrance efforts.

American Legion Auxiliary

Notice of Annual School Meeting District 61 RHS District 6

District 61 patrons are summoned to the annual school meeting on June 1 1962 at 8 00 P M at the Dest 61 school board. Rural High School District 6 holds its annual meeting at 8 P M on Thursday May 31 in Scandia school auditorium. Board of Education RH S District 6

Board of Education Common School District

Common School District 6 Sets Annual Meeting Date

Common School District 6 will hold its annual school meeting at 8 00 p m on Friday June 1 in the Scandia school auditorium. The notice specifies actions and voting for district matters.

Common School District 6 Scandia

Sheriff Candidate Roy Blackburn Announces Candidacy

Roy Blackburn announces he will seek the sheriff’s office on the Republican ticket. A Belleville native born in 1908, he has lifelong ties to Republic County with a large family and farming background. He has served on the school board and township ASC committee and attends the Christian church.

Roy Blackburn Snort of Repub Goursy Mr. Blackburn Belleville Republic County Marvin Deceas Charles Cornett Glenn Cornett Scandia Eddie Greeley Colo Dale Donna Delores Blackburn Blackburns Roy A.S.C Christian Church of

Death of David Straad in Panhandle plane crash

Mrs. Wm. Clark learned that 29 year old David Straad of Wichita was killed in a plane crash in the Texas Panhandle while dusting field crops. He leaves a widow Virginia and daughter Kathy, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straad, a brother Jordan Straad, and two sisters Ardith Drummond and Nelda Davis. Funeral services were held in Wichita with a graveside at Tabor Cemetery near Munden.

Wm. Clark David Straad Wichita Panhandle Texas Virginia Kathy Charles Straad Jordan Straad Kansas City Ardith Drummond Kimporia Nelda Davis Manhattan Tabor Munden

Mothers Day Dinner Gatherings Across Town

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven hosted a Mothers Day dinner at the Kravmore in Belleville Sunday for Mr and Mrs Ben De noyer and Mrs Agnes Cardwell. C H West and Mrs Sherrin Robison spent Sunday in Salina attending Parents Deb services at Kansas Wesleyan University and visited Eva Louise West and Martha Robison. Billy Clark of Norton and Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs wm Clark.

George Cardwell Steven Kravmore Belleville Ben Denoyer Agnes Cardwell C. H. West Sherrin Robison Salina Kansas Wesleyan University Eva Louise West Martha Robison Billy Clark Norton Jerry Strand Wm. Clark

Browate Scouts Clean Rose Bed Then Roast Lunch

Fifteen Browante Browng Scouts and two leaders met at the Library Saturday afternoon at 1 30 and cleaned out the sweeds from the rose bed, watered it and dug dandelions. They were treated to APB at Royal Cafe by Carl Ham then went to the F and R for wieners and marshmallows on buns before hiking to Buffalo Park for a wiener roast. Visitors Artie Cardwell Ardith and Rickie of Topeka stayed Friday night and Sunday with Charley Cardwell.

Royal Cafe Carl Ham Buffalo Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Triple L Harold Hammer Carl Hammer Joyce Sam Day Oliver Johnson Courtland, Kansas BOY Scout News Girl Scouts Cheryl Currie Jackie Rockey Vickie Florell Fermi Scandia School News R.H.S. District No. 6 Legion Auxiliary Notice District RHS Dist R.H.S D. Schul Kansas Attorney General's Office Paul Kochan Baker University Baldwin Churen Son On Dept. of David Strnad Browate Scott LA Ews Artie Cardwell Ardith Rickie Topeka Charley Cardwell Charlead Kiima Bradley Frank Trecek Lonnie Cuba
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