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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
1
The Scandia Community Club sponsors a free circus on Wednesday May 31 at 8: 00 p.m. featuring ponies dogs and monkeys in 12 acts. An appeal urges all residents to attend. many local stores will stay open that night to welcome crowds.
The Sorosis Study club held its May luncheon at the Dinner Bell Belleville closing 1960-61 sessions and starting the 1961-62 administration with Mrs. Joseph McDonald installed as president. Officers, appointments, honors, and centennial themes featured, including pledges for Scandia celebration participation and a plan to collect General Mills coupons for a club silver service.
Mrs. Bertha Granstedt reports renewal subscriptions and past week receipts for 1961 honor roll and related notices.
A reflective poem about reconnecting with high school friends. The speaker imagines their changed lives and wonders if friends kept their goals, wealth, names, and happiness. Upon reunion, they discover mutual curiosity about each other and feel that true bonds remain unchanged despite time and weight gain.
The American Legion Auxiliary declares May 27 as Poppy Day 1961 to honor the war dead and the disabled. Popcorns flicker aside. veterans of World War I II and Koreacraft memorial poppies are produced by disabled veterans at the Topeka Veterans Hospital and worn as tribute. Volunteer Auxiliary and Girl and Cub Scouts support the annual event.
Savings bonds purchases in Republic County rose with April totals for Series B and H reaching 30,618 and countywide Series E and H purchases for 1961 at 203,711 for four months. Statewide April figures show a 506,624 increase vs 1960, with Kansas four month total up 2,920,856 and statewide Series E and H reach 32,666,968. Smith, new State Volunteer Savings Bonds Chairman, reports to James after being named by Treasury Secretary Dillon.
The Friendly Unit of the Amana Lutheran Church met Friday at Mrs. J. W. Smith's home with good attendance. Three guests attended. Members mended for Republic County Hospital and Scandia Rest Home. A brief business meeting preceded a lovely lunch. Next gathering set for June 2 at Mrs. Aspegren’s home.
Mr. and Mrs. Iver Hammer hosted the 47 Club at their home on Thursday evening with a pitch game. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, M L Larson, Clarence Herrman and family, Gustava Ostberg and Ted Myre, Alfred Hammer, Lloyd McGregor, Eldon Larson, and George Largon. A lunch followed and the group planned to meet in June with Mrs Ostberg and Ted. Reuben Johnson visited Oscar Berggren on Monday.
Centenn ial plates cups vases creamers and sets plus salt and pepper sets and accessories offered for sale. Items may be bought at the Library or City Office. Mrs Labon Marshall Mrs Amil Nelson and Mrs Alma Anderson visited Mrs Lee Bowersox of Belleville on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Loren Isaacson hosted the NOYB club on Thursday afternoon. After the business meeting the group mended for the hostess and enjoyed a lunch served by Mrs Isaacson to members including Mrs Alva Thompson Mrs Glen Scrivner Mrs Loren Florell Mrs Edward Forsberg Mrs Andy Thompson Mrs Archie Isaacson Mrs Hugh Modlin and Mrs Axel Jensen.
Henry J E Ahrens visited Belleville relatives and joined the Centennial reenactment of the Battle of Lexington Missouri on May 18. He flew home to Encinitas California after the event. Ahrens is a Wentworth Military Academy graduate. accompanying families and Dr and Mrs Ahrens also attended.
Local history books recount Scandia’s 93 years from 1868 to present. Only 300 copies printed selling for 1.25 in town and 1.35 mailed. Orders via The Scandia Journal Office or Josie Robison with check or money order. Do it now.
The Journal announces office hours extend to noon next Tuesday May 30 for news items. News submissions on Wednesday morning cannot be accepted.
The Brownie Scouts met Monday with nine girls and two leaders. They played games and had refreshments by Paula Lewellyn. Next meeting is Monday with Dianne Larson as hostess for a library yard project.
Mr and Mrs Thorntony Doctor and Bob hosted a dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Cecil Sargent Mrs R E Waide and children of Council Grove Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor of Kennewick Washington Mr and Mrs Clayton Kauer and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor present at the gathering.
Mrs. C. W. Strom entertained the RAR club at her home Thursday afternoon with bridge. A luncheon followed for members Mrs. R. E. Cooper Mrs. Ray Tingstrom Mrs. Lena Lloyd Mrs. Bertha Granstedt Mrs. W. J. Matthias Mrs. Vic Berggren Republic Mrs. Hilton Waite Mrs. George Cardwell Mrs. Edith Norris Mrs. E. H. Lewis Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and Miss Blanche Hagman. The group adjourned for the summer and will meet again Friday afternoon September 1 with Mrs. George Cardwell as hostess.
Last week callers to the Shaffer residence included Alfred and Alfreda Shaffer of Concordia, Harold Larson and family, Allen Largon and family, Florence Stafford, Donna Moss, James Garst and children, and Leslie Cady with Charla and Kim.
A family dinner honoring Henry Ahrens of Encimnilas California was enjoyed at the home of Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens Sunday. Attending were Mr Ahrens, Mr and Mrs M J Ward and Mr and Mrs Ralph Rucker and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry and family.
Mr and Mrs Car Erickson and Bill were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Davidson of Formoso.
The 5th and 6th graders and Mrs Loren Jensen enjoyed a school trip to Belleville and Concordia on Monday. They departed at 8 30 from the school house and visited Belleville Airport the Court House Rite Way Laundry Skyliner Cafe Gillan Bakery The Blade Empire and Quartzite before returning to Scandia at 4 30.
A school class rolls a roster listing officers including President Dean Milner Vice President Larry Larson Secretary Eva West Rasita Jane Hay Reporter Robert Isaacson Lorraine Larson Rodger Larson Donnie Lewellyn Sonja Olsen Martha Robison Richard Anderson Robert Garrie James Erickson Jacqueline Everhart Harvey Fogelberg Judith Freed Dorothy Sjoland er w Skamona Smith Delores Thompson John Stansberry Gerry Thompson and notes a class flower and colors Yellow Rose with Gold and White.
The Trinity Unit of the Amana Lutheran church met Friday in church parlors to sew quilts and make pillows for Scandia Rest Home and planned an all-hostess meeting for June 30. Lunch was served to a fair sized group. Also noted were a high school dinner at the auditorium and visits from Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formosa and guests of Mrs Max Berry on Wednesday evening.
The Bible Study Group gathered at the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday with Mrs. Harley Shaffer as hostess. After the lesson, lunch was served to a list of attendees including Mrs. Walt er Boyles and Mrs. Otto Wetzel. The next meeting is set for June 7 at the Methodist church with Mrs. Bertha Gradstedt as hostess.
The 60th annual Alumni Banquet will be held Friday evening May 26 with a 5 30 reception and separate rooms for each class group. Special recognition will go to those who graduated from 1894 to 1914. Members unable to attend may send 25 cents for dues to treasurer Mrs Loren Hammer.
The event includes a 8:00 p.m. dinner and reception open to all. Tickets cost $1.50 and are available at The Journal office with reservations due by noon June 7. Dr. Arnett named Grand Commander at Liberal conclave. Masonic bodies and the Order of Easter Star invited.
Sherdahl HDU gathered May 11 for a noon lunch prepared by members. Mrs. Elmer Van Nortwick led food lessons on good, well served meals. Afterward Mrs. Homer Cardwell chaired the business session with reports from Beatrice trip and booth in Scandia. A five dollar donation was made to Belleville Hospital. Mrs. Charles Tuley reviewed This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Cotton. Next meeting under Mrs. Elmer Van Nortwick.
Scandia Chapter 481 CES held its regular meeting Tuesday night May 16 with Mrs. W J Matthias presiding. District Aide Mrs Doris Collins visited from District 37 and was honored with a song and ceremony. Guest chapters Leah Concordia Cuba Haddam joined, and the next meeting is June 6 with a lunch served by Mr and Mrs Benny Lervald and committee.
Mrs Jessie Sheets and Jolene hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Dorothy Stolander at their Concordia home on May 16. Guests enjoyed spring decor, gift opening assisted by Miss Sheets and Miss Jane Hay, and a served lunch with guests from Glasco Jamestown Ames Courtland Belleville Scandia and others.
Mrs Loren Isaacson hosted Scandia HDU with 11 members present. Roll call cited Dress of Appointed Country. Two groups were set to mow River Park for the summer. Mrs Ernie Kirk led a luncheon for a lesson on Party Meals. Mr Charles Klima received a hostess gift. Next meeting set for June 14 hosted by Mrs Archie Isaacson. Mrs Ernst Kirk to conclude the Party Meals lesson.
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