Soresis Study Club Hosts Installation and Plans
The Soresis Study Club held a May 15 gathering at the Ditimer Bell in Belleville Witt with Mrs. H. W. Reece and others as hostesses. Officers installed included President Mrs. Albert Jackson and Vice President Mrs. Clarence Strom, with a theme of the General Federation Emblem and a lengthy slate of committee chairs. Plans for the fall meeting on September 4 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soresis
Ditimer Bell
Belleville Witt
E. EB
Conzelman
Joseph Johnson
George Cardwell
Genéral Federation
Albert
Jackson
Presdent
Clarence Strom
Vernon
White
Tréasurrer
Larry
Memorial Day Observances Planned by Scandia Legion
The Scandia American Legion schedules Memorial Day services for May 30 at Courtland 9:00 a.m. Riverview 9:30 a.m. Norway 10:30 a.m. Highland 11:00 a.m. Veterans meet at the Legion Hall 8:15 a.m. for participation and observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia American Legion
Courtland
Scandia Riverview
Norway
Highland
Legion Hall
American Legion
Poppy Day Message Appeals to Honor Fallen Soldiers
The piece urges remembrance for a young American who died for freedom and urges wearing the poppy on May 26. It notes veterans hospitalize patients who make the poppies and says every donated penny supports disabled veterans and their children.
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Flanders Fields
Scandia Rest Home Visitors List Names Numerous Guests
Visitors at the Scandia Rest Home this past week include Lew Edgar Pastor J P Knudson of Norway Ira Powell Josie Robison Clarance Barber Kate Mendenhall Merle Fitkel Vernon Woods Cecil Brant and more. Ralph Rasmussen home guests include Mrs Larry Hobson Alice Hammer and Mrs R A Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Rest Home
Lew Edgar
J. P. Knudson
Norway
Ira Powell
Josie Robison
Clarence Barber
Kate ‘Mendenhall
Merle’ Fitkel
Vernon Woods
Cecil Brant
Ralph Rasmussen
Larry Hobson
Alice Hammer
R. A. Williams
Honor Boll Ya Receives 1962 Award Largely From West
In the past week J. P. Stofer of Lynwood California secures Fred Ty Siahha Ming while Faye Danna of Portland Oregon and Mrs Pete Rasmiussen of Concordia are listed among recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stofer
Lynwood
Calif
Fred “Ty Siahha Ming
Faye Danna
Portland
Ore
Pete ‘Rasmiussen
Concordia
Mother's Bible and family memories in gentle verse
A reminiscing piece recalls a mother reading from the Bible to her children at night with a father listening nearby. The Esther Circle met at the Methodist church on Thursday May 17 to weed and tidy, then held a business meeting with ten members, prayers, and a lunch. The next gathering is set for June 21 with planned devotions and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Methodist
Ford Miller
Eva Sjolander
Elmer Danielson
Sherman Robison
O. W.erickson
Birthday and picnic gatherings honor local families
A long list of birthdays and anniversaries celebrated with a picnic at Buffalo Park for Pfc and Mrs Jensen and others. Separate mentions include May birthday observances for various locals, supper guests in honor of Mr Anderson and Mr Sothers, Alfred Shaffer's anniversary celebration at Harley Shaffer’s home, and visits by relatives and friends from Concordia Denver Junction City Belleville and Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Loren Jensen
Axel Jensen
Larry
John Stansberry
George Freed
John
Annie McGregor
Alfred Jensen
Ed Jensen
James Jensen
Raymond Burton
Everett Ledbetter
Tom Ledbetter
Buffalo Park
Jensen
Ada Aspegren
George Larson
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Loren
Carlgren
Leann
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anna Hohman
Carl Reece
Richard Loring
Emanuel Linden
Sam Mahin
Dean Sothers
Deann
Debbie
Bob Larson
Harley Shaffer
Todd Cardwell
Roy and
Parl Cardwell
California
Mire
Maude Wells
Denver
Colo
Jessie Crawford
Junction City
Leslie Cardwell
Rydal
Amos Dickerman
Ane
Anne Cardwell
Scandia High Alumni Honor 50th to 61st Banquet
The 61st annual Alumni Banquet of Scandia High School was held Friday May 18 1962 with Amana Lutheran Church ladies serving a 6 30 p m dinner for 369 alumni and guests. The Class of 1962 attended along with former students including 1912 and 1937 reunions. The program featured Rev Harold Nelson welcome, Pamela Anderson senior reply and a Fred Miller address outlining a storied career in education and government service. Officers for next year were elected and thanks given to organizers and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Alvin Stolander
Harold Nelson
Chris Nelson
Pamela Anderson
John ‘Stansberry
Gleny Loring
Fred Miller
Scandia
Washington
Kansas
State Department
Topeka
Miller
United States
Europe
States
Harvey Sandell
Harvey
Phil Cahill
Hayward
Calif
Glenn Larson
Loren Isaacson
Delbent Aspegren
Glen Scrivner
Loren Hammer
Larson
Rural High School District No 6 bond vote overwhelming
Voters in Rural High School District No 6 cast a strong majority in a $280000 bond measure with over 90 percent approval. Polls opened at 1:00 and closed that evening as a large turnout honored education and the community. District 230 voted to stay intact 51 to 37, preventing loss to RHS District 6.
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Schooil
Tarmera
M. Din Larson
Jim. Davis
Fogelberg
RHD
Coremony
Belleville
RHS
Hobart West
Frank Williams
Earl Hammil
Wright Johnston
E. W. Runft
District 61 Patrons to Meet May 31 at Scandia School
Annual meeting of Rural High School District 6 will be held at 8 p m in Scandia school auditorium. Dest. 61 patrons advised to attend. Board of Education, District 6.
School Meeting Called by Common School District 6
Common School District 6 announces its annual meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday June 1. The session will take place in the Scandia school auditorium.
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Common School District 6
Scandia
District 221 Sets Annual Meeting on June 1
District 221 of Kackley announces its annual school meeting on Friday June 1 at 8 00 p m. The School Board District No 221 invites residents to participate and vote on district matters.
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Kackley
Soil Stewardship Week Observed Across Communities
Soil Stewardship Week runs May 27 to June 3, sponsored by 2900 Soil Conservation Districts and national church groups. Theme The Stream of Life stresses wise use of soil and water resources. County ministers attended Republic County Soil Conservation District Board meeting where a film The Earth is the Lords was shown and a noon lunch was served. Attendees included Rev. John Decker Rev. Maurice Graham Rev. J Karl Jones Rev. Ford Miller Rev. Kenneth Will and Rev. C A Lofgren.
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Americas
Soil Conservation Districts
Board’ of Supervisors
Republic County ” Soil ‘Conservation District
John Decker
Maurice’ Graham
J. Karl Jones
Ford Miller
Kenneth’ Will
C. A. ‘Lofgren
Lois Quantic Reappointed as Resident Assistant
Miss Lois Quantic is peer selected to serve again as a resident assistant for a women's dormitory for the 1962 63 year. Her prior term included duties as a dorm officer and aiding freshmen in adjusting to dorm life and university activities.
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Lois Quantic
Counseling Center
Miss Peine
OES Chapter 481 Holds May Meeting in Regular Form
Scandia Chapter 481 of the OES met in regular stated form on Tuesday evening May 15 with Mrs. Abel Scott as worthy matron and Noble Isaac son as worthy patron. Two 25 year pins were presented to Mrs. Jessie Thompson and Mrs. Leslie Johnson of Republic. Next regular meeting set for June 5. lunch served by Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Erickson and committee.
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Scandia
OES
Abel Scott
Noble Isaacson
Jessie Thompson
Leslie Johnson
Republic
Hugo Erickson
Memorial Day Schedule Notice for The Journal
The Journal will publish on Tuesday May 29 due to Memorial Day on Wednesday May 30. Readers are advised the newspaper will not appear on May 30 and editions resume normal schedule thereafter.
Sherdahl HDU Meeting Highlights Rural Homemakers Day
Sherdahl HDU met May 10 with Mrs Harold Anderson and Mrs Dale Baxa. Mrs Anderson reported on the district meeting at Osborne. Elena Zelayetta shared experiences rehabilitating after sudden blindness while caring for her son. Hilton Waite spoke of Rural Homemakers Day in Beatrice Nebraska. Weight control lessons were begun by Mrs Waite and will continue at the June 14 meeting with Mrs Mike McClure.
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Sherdahl
H.E
Death of Mrs Mildred H Johnson
Mrs Mildred H Johnson 61 died Friday at St Joseph Hospital Concordia after surgery and illness. Survived by husband Jon N Johnson two sons Leo Wichita and Dean Albuquerque New Mexico mother Etta Nystrom Scandia sisters Violet Nelson Jamestown Vivian Jensen Republic brothers Lawrence Nystrom Courtland John Nystrom Brundidge Alabama funeral at Amana Lutheran Scandia officiated by Pastor George E Nielsen burial Ada Lutheran Rackley arrangements Bachelor Faulkner Dart Scandia.
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Mildred H. Johnson
Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Amana Lutheran Church
Jon N. Johnson
The
Home
Leo
Wichita
Dean
Alburquerque
N. Mex
Etta Nystrom
Scandia
Violet Nelson
Jamestown
Vivian Jensen
Republic
Lawrence Nystrom
Courtland
John Nystrom
Brundidge
Ala
Scanda
George E. Nielson
Ada Lutheran Cemetery
Rackley
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Funeral Home
Social Hour Meeting Notes Recap
The Social Hour Club met with Mrs. Hilton Wakte on May 18. Roll call asked guests which country or state they would like to visit and why. Mrs. Rex Sandell received a hostess gift. Thank you notes were read and a luncheon was served before adjourning to meet Mrs. Cecil Allen on May 2%. Roll call at the next meeting will be a Bible Verse.
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Hilton Wakte
Rex Sandell
Cecil Allen
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Sorusis Study Club
Scandia Rest Home News
Mark
Daddy
Esther Circle
Roy Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Glenn Currie
Wiendtray Anderten
Lin‘da
Mis ~Ley ‘Johnson
Vie Gutscher
Rae
Aly
Common School
Nowich
RHS Dist
Board of Education
Res
Common School District
Sherdahl Hdu
Joe N. Johnson
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