Edwards Family Receives News of Pacific Plane Crash
Mr and Mrs Howard Edwards of Jewell learn their son Ensign Richard Edwards was injured in a Pacific plane crash. Captain Robert Edwards reports the accident involved another plane during close formation. Dick has ankle and facial injuries and will stay in hospital. The family also includes three serving sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Edwards
Jewell
Naval
Ensign Richard Edwards
Pacific
Robert Edwards
Edwards
Nelle Daniels
Beloit
Kansas
Neice
Alumni Initiation Night by High School Alumni
Friday afternoon the High School Alumni held initiation ceremonies for the class of 1944 at the Postoffice corner. Jean Clark, class of 1942, served as Master of Ceremonies as graduates performed in burlesque songs and a cornet solo. A shampoo act and peanut feeding blindfold stunt drew laughs, followed by a paddling gauntlet as alumni tested the initiates under their seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Clark
Valjean Jackson Earns Bethany College Bachelor of Science
Valjean C. Jackson of Scandia received a Bachelor of Science degree at Bethany College graduation on May 22. President Emory Lindquist conferred the degree after a commencement address by Dr Joshua Oden of Chicago. Jackson served as senior class treasurer, assisted in the chemistry lab and joined Theta Chi Delta, Gamma Kappa Alpha, worked on the Bethany Messenger staff, Publications Board, and played basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valjean C. Jackson
Albert Jackson
Scandia
Bethany College
Bethany
Emory Lindquist
Joshua Oden
Chicago
Illinois
Jackson
Theta Chi Delta
Gamma Kappa Alpha Sderal
Bethany Messenger
Donna Jean Robison Elected to National Honor Society
Donna Jean Robison of Manhattan was elected from the Senior Class of 146 students to the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. Eligibility requires ranking in the upper 15 percent and evidence of service leadership and character as rated by teachers and classmates. Donna is a former Scandia School student and many here welcome the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jean Robison
Manhattan
Donna
Scandia
Eighth Grade Exercises at High School Auditorium
The May 17 commencement for 22 graduates featured a program led by Mrs. Dalrymple and Rev. Larson. Soloists Jack Summers and Marie Weir performed, with awards, diplomas, and class credentials presented by Supt. H. C. Quantic and Miss Pohlmann.
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Dalrymple
Holy City
Jack Summers
Glenna Hohman
Kenneth Nichols
Billie Moe
Marie Weir
Hjalmar ‘Larson
H. C. Quantic
Aaron Claassen
Pohl- Imann
Larson
Where teachers will summer near Abilene and Morganville
Supt. Quantic will spend most of his vacation helping his brother on the farm near Abilene. Mrs Seeley will likely stay with her parents in Morganville. Mrs Murphy works in a Junction City drug store. Mrs Bonebrake and Capt Bonebrake will spend the summer at Dodge City. Miss Pohlman returns to Deshler and Miss Bahl to Morrowville. Nordell undecided. Claasen stays part of summer here. Florell visits his brother near Rackley. Mrs Edwin Swarts of Morganville arrived to escort her daughter home. Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and baby were guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Quantic
Abilene
Naval Wings of Gold for Leo J Johnson Ensign
Leo J Johnson 22 son of Joe N Johnson of Scandia earned the Navy Wings of Gold and was commissioned Ensign after completing flight training at Pensacola. He will serve at an air training center before joining a combat zone. Messages reach Max OD Bowersox in England and Walter H Berger at Excelsior Springs. Other addresses include Cleo Ward and Ted Cardwell notices, with Allen Dean Larson in San Diego.
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Leo J. Johnson
Joe N. Johnson
Scandia
Navy
Naval Reserve
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Annapolis
Ensign Johnson
R. E. Bowersox
Max
England
Bowersox
Co.c
Apo
New York City
N.Y
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Lindecrantz at Concordia
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and Robert honored Mrs. Lindecrantz on her birthday. Attending were Mrs. Jennie Lindecrantz and Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ham mer and Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Larry and Tekla Brown. Also present were Mrs. Artie Jensen and children and Mrs. M. J. Gardner and Penny Lou and Mrs. Ed Jensen, who were in Concordia last Monday.
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Marker Lindecrantz
Robert
Artie Jensen
M. J. Gardner
Penny Lou
Ed Jensen
Concordia
Memorial Day Delays Bond Cleaners Deliveries
Memorial Day affects regular Bond Cleaners deliveries with Friday departures not returning until the following Friday. Rev J A Martin and his wife of Warren Oregon visit through the week with Rev N H Pearson. Mary Mumy and daughter Mary Conover and sons of Denver Colorado visit sister Mrs Frank Lervold. Mr and Mrs Henry Ferguson and son spend Sunday in Scandia with Mrs May White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Martin
Warren
Oregon
N. H. Pearson
Mary Mumy
Mary Conover
Denver, Colorado
Frank Lervold
Henry Ferguson and Son
Scandia
May White
For Sale Four Year Old Cow Fresh in June
For sale by J. P. Jensen a four year old cow expected to freshen in June. Strong dairy animal suited for milk production. Purchase inquiry preferred through the seller.
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J. P. Jensen
Senior Class Night Held At Local High School
Senior Class Night took place Tuesday May 16 in the High School Auditorium with sixteen graduates participating. The program featured Salutatory Norma Searcy, Presenting class of 44, Quin tin McMurray, Duet Jerty Linden Everett Johnson, History Walter Preble, Trumpet Alvin Moe, Class Will Bernice Simmons, Class Song Seniors, Class Poem Irene Swanson, Class Prophecy Donald Smith, Presentation of Gifts Pauline Larson, Valedictory Norma Colelazier, Presentations of awards Supt. Harry Quantic. Guests Rev J A Almquist and James and Rev J A Martin of Warren Oregon visited the Rev Pearsons Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Searcy
Quentin McMurray
Jerty Linden Everett Johnson
Walter Preble
Alvin Moe
Bernice Simmons
Irene Swanson
Donald Smith
Pauline Larson
Norma Colelazier
Harry Quantic
New Oak Floor In Stock At A M Sanborn Lumber Co
Dry flooring in good grade on hand for immediate installation. Two years in stock at A M Sanborn Lumber Co located in Scandia Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co
Scandia
Kansas
For Sale Lawn Mower and Push Type Equipment
One power lawn mower and three push type units offered for sale. Inquire at the Journal Office for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
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Sorosis Study Club
Harry Hampton
E. Conzelman
George Cardwell
C V. Hageman
W. F. Curtiss
Japan
R. E. Cooper
Salina
E. E. Conzelman
R. E Cooper
Algor Anderson
C. V Hageman
J. H Hooker
Joyce Johnson
W. F. Curtis
el- Reno Sederlin
Valjean
Swift
Col
R. J. Fulton
Superior
Nebraska
Edwin Swarts
Morganville
Seeley
Ivan, Carlgren and
Baby
Sam Nelson
Pe Eas
The
Kansas Power and Light
Cap
Walter H. Berger
Vets
Excelsior Springs
Cleo Wards
Cleo G
San Francisco
Californa
Charley “Cardwell
Ted” Cardwell
Camp Lee
Virginia
Calif
Flossie Larson
Allen
Allen Dean Larson
A.S. U.S.N.T.C. Co
San Diego, Calif
Mrs. Lindecrantz
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
Robert Nylund
A. B. Johnson
John Hooker
Scandia, Kansas
J. A. Almquist
James
Warren, Oregon
Princess
Tyrone
Henry King
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