Scandia High School Alumni Banquet History
A historical after dinner speech by Miss Ella Maxell recalls Scandia High School alumni events. The May 1905 banquet organized an Alumni Association with officers J. H. Sandell president Bertha Wilson secretary and A. R. Morey treasurer. The piece lists graduates from 1892 1903 1912 1915 1916 and notes 27th anniversary membership and notable careers across the United States. It mentions Gov. Arthur Capper as commencement speaker for 1916 and Esther Isaacson Johnson as the only twice graduated student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Maxell
Scandia High School
Scandia _ school
Jimmy
Jane
Scandia
J. H. Sandell
Bertha Wilson
A.R. Morey
Thorpe
Ray Wheeler
Carrie Larson
Ornery
Fred Thornburgh
Atta’ Corner
United States
A. R. Morey
W. E. Carlson
Chas. Caldwell
May Reardon
Parlee Plotmer
John Fraser
Isaacson
Murial Grubb
Gertrude Cullers
Bess Whalfort
Lela Hyatt
Verne Rockhold
Heith Gunter
Lavina Garman
Ola Booze
Lula Downing
Uoin
Blanche’ Haggman
Mabel Rosenquist
Claire Newton
Bertha Vandeveer
Olive Lundquist
Hida Downing
Lottie McGlashen
Winnifred Beckman
Masie Fraser
Esther Hemberger
Agnes Maxell
G. P. Plotner
Stanley Schwahn
George Sigstee
Arthur Sjoholm
John Garman
Harold Coleman
Paul Preble
State of
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Esther Isaacson Johnson
Bobenhouse seeks second term in Kansas legislature
Representative Harry Bobenhouse of Republic county announces he will run for re election on the Democratic ticket. The progressive farmer from Scandia township cites two years in the House and committee work on Ways and Means Parks and Memorials and Judicial Apportionment as qualifications. He seeks Democratic support in the August primary with no opposition so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bobenhouse
Republic County
Bobenhouse
Scandia Township
Scandia
House
Judicial Reapportionment Committee
Bible School at Norway High School Building
Our Saviors Lutheran Church announces a two week Bible School for children at Norway High School from 9 to 11 30 a m starting May 30 with pastor and assistant teachers guiding sessions. The flyer urges parental participation and prayer for the event. Pastor Orlin Torgeson invites families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saviors Lutheran Church
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Anton Ofstads
Norway High School
Jesus the Savior
Jesus
God
Bible School
Orlin
Torgeson
Union of Churches Sets Scout Hike and Communion Plan
The Presbyterian United Brethren churches call Boy Scouts to meet at the parsonage at 10 30 for a hike and fishing party with evening options arranged via Karl Hugos. Sunday features a communion service marking the union, followed by the Christian Endeavor meeting and a Memorial service at the United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hugos
Union Memorial
Ashe United Brethren ‘Church
Amana Lutheran Church Sermon Focus on Wealth and Faith
The Amana Lutheran Church observes the First Sunday after Trinity with Gospel Luke 12 13 21 read in worship and Sunday School. Members join others for the Memorial in the evening as Rev Megill delivers the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church
Megill
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Sets Day Activities for Sunday and Memorial Day
The Methodist Church schedules a children’s day rehearsal next Saturday at 2 with Miss Lyla Loring in charge and junior girls chorus meeting in the parsonage. Lord’s Day church school starts at 10 for all ages, 11 worship with topic Are we at the End of an Epoch, special music, 7 30 Epworth League. No evening service due to union Memorial Day service at United Brethren in Christ Church then cemetery fellowship social at the church parlors with lunch.
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Methodist Church
Lyla Loring
Methodist Church School
Epworth League
United Brethren In Christ, Church
Our. Church
They Sleep Row by Row Cross by Cross Soldier Dead
Poetic meditation on soldiers who sleep in graves as a nation debates virtue and war. It laments greed and urges renewed resolve, honoring sacrifice while warning against reckless conflict. The verse cycles through tribute, mourning, and calls to arms with somber cadence.
State lake to open for hunting and fishing this fall
State lake project near Salt Marsh southwest of Courtland moves to open this summer for hunting and fishing. A 250 foot dam will create a 750 acre lake with a caretaker cottage and blinds. State buys 1064 acres and plans fencing and supplies fish from Pratt hatchery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
State Game Department
Game Department
Republic County
Harry, Woodring
J. P. Cammack
State’ Department
State Fish Hatchery
Pratt
County Treasurer Seeks Second Term in Republic County
Earle Hanel the present county treasurer announces his candidacy for a second term. Elected two years ago he is among the few Democrats in Republic county to hold office. Supporters cite well kept books and efficient administration and note his deep ties to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Hanel
Republic
Hanel
Republic County
Camaign
Scandia Swede Team Defeats Belleville In Baseball
Belleville's American Legion Juniors were defeated 6 to 4 by the Scandia Swedish team on Scandia field last Thursday afternoon. Pitchers G Currie and L Jackson contributed on the mound for Scandia with F Johnson catching. Further games are planned at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
American Legion
Scandia Methodist
Scandia
G.—Currie
L. Jackson
F. Johnson
Avery
Local residents visit in Wichita and Omaha
Mrs. H Kannier and Mrs. E C Wires motored to Wichita Monday with Warry Moller Cleo Ward and Elvin Bettis. Mrs Kannier stayed on for a visit with relatives and friends. Miss Elsa Johnson visiting from Omaha spent Thursday to Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Chas O Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kannier
E. C. Wires
Warry Moller
Cleo Ward
Elvin Bettis
Wichita
Elsa Johnson
Omaha
Mrs. Chas
Johnson
Southsiders Defeat Northsiders 16-6 In Picnic Baseball Game
Approximately 500 attendees at the annual School and Community Picnic sponsored by the Scandia PTA and local faculty. Northsiders and Southsiders clashed in a multi-innings baseball game with Southsiders winning 16 to 6 after clerks and merchants faced off, drawing the largest crowd in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Parent-Teachers Association
Millers Rink
Northsiders
Southsiders
Carl Reece
South Siders
South Side
North Side Farmers
North Siders
Former Scandia Girl Wins Grading Honor
Miss Donna Jokander daughter of Mr and Mrs Eric Jokander of Rapid City SD is salutatorian of the Rapid City High School graduating class of 155 students Ninety one girls and sixty four boys Make note the Jokanders are well known in Scandia where they formerly lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jokander
Eric .Jokander
Rapid City
S.D
Rapid City High School
Mondo Tedrow Improves and Leaves Salina Hospital
Scandia high school senior Mondo Tedrow, injured in an auto collision last Sunday near Salina, was discharged to a private Salina residence. Physicians hope the injured eye can be saved as he will continue recovery at his parents’ home near Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondo - Tedrow
Scandia
Salina
Union Memorial Day Union Church Service Next Sunday
A Union Memorial Day service will be held at the United Brethren Church next Sunday evening at 8 p m with Rev V Glen Megill preaching the Deed sermon Special music will be provided All churches in town will dismiss evening services so the congregation may attend. Mr and Mrs C H Freed and Genevieve and June and Miss Emma Swenson left Sunday for Corning Kansas where they visited a few at the Wm Woods home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren ‘Church
V. Glen Megill
C. H. Freed
Genevieve
June
Emma Swenson
Corning, Kans
Wm. Woods
Frank Nimocks Visited Friends in Lawrence and Concordia Event
Frank Nimocks spent a few days last week visiting friends in Lawrence and Ruth Lyons faced Concordia in a weekend event at Robt. Doctor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lyons
Concordia Enent
Robt
Scandia to Observe Memorial Day Noon Closures
Scandia mayor I S D Blakeley proclaims Monday May 30 a holiday in the city to honor the departed and fallen soldiers. He requests all city businesses close at 12 noon and stay closed for the rest of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kansas
I. S. D. Blakeley
Scandia
Public Honors Given to Scandia High Senior Graduates
Public recognition was awarded to standout members of the Scandia High School graduating class at the annual Class Night program. Carl Larson delivered the valedictory and Genevieve Freed gave the salutatory. Richard Haggman won the Achievement Award by six tenths of a point over Lois Hiatt. Scholarships went to top students in each class and athletic and scholarship awards were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Carl Larson
Genevieve Freed
Richard Haggman
Young Haggman
Lois Hiatt
Fred Stukenbroeker
Maye Roberts
Jeanne Plotner
Alice Isaacson
H. G. Hahn
Frances Curtis
Bernice Granstedt
Warren
Gunter
Helen Gunter
Helen
Victor Sothers
Mondo Tedrow
Glass Creed
Clarice Wallin
Maurice _Johnson
Helen Hall
Katherine Nelson
All Eighth Graders in Class Are Graduated
For the first time in the local school system the entire eighth grade passed required work and is ready for high school. The nineteen students include seven girls and twelve boys led by Miss Emma Poage.
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Emma Poage
Ruth Ahrens
Winona Anderson
Norma Aspegren
Wilma Mitchell
Fern Shotzman
Jean Tingstrom
Brenda Rogers
Raymond Anderson
R. J. Bettis
Cecil Brand
Robert Cahill
Edward Forsberg
Richard Hiatt
James’ Larsen
Frank Newcomb
Leonard Newcomb
Max Nunn
Forrest Ward
Minor Thompson
Damages Sought After Salina Car Collision Involving Tedrow
Chas Tedrow father of Mondo Tedrow, injured in a Salina crash, sues the speeding driver seeking 21000 dollars. The suit also names J W Wilson of Salina as a defendant in a separate claim for injuries in the same accident. An Oakley, Kansas physician is the defendant in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.Tedrow
Mondo Tedrow
Salina
Young Tedrow
Tedrow
J. W. Wilson
Wilson
Oakley, Kans
Formoso Keeps Lead In Baseball League
Formoso defeated the invaders from Superior 2 to 1 on its field to stay atop the Republican Valley League standings. Battery was Frazier and Frazier for Formoso. Red Cloud beat Republic City 9 to 1, tying for league lead. Lawrence defeated Mankato, with Mankato set to visit Republic City next Sunday as Red Cloud and Formoso prepare to meet.
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Formoso
Invaders
Superior
Scandia
Frazier
Formoso Battery
Republic City
Red Cloud
Lawrence
Mankato
Memorial Day Observance Planned at Can Hall and Cemetery
Plans are set for a Memorial Day program at Can Hall at 2 p.m. March to honor two Civil War veterans in place of honor, with ex-soldiers and other attendees expected. Pearson to deliver the address.
Decoration Day Program For Legionnaires
All Legionnaires and ex service men are requested to be present at the Decoration Day program at the City Hall, Scan dia, next Monday at 2 pm Seats reserved for veterans who assemble at the I O O Hall and march to the City all and thence to the cemetery after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Scandia
Memorial Day observance plans in Scandia
A local Memorial Day program is set for Monday at City Hall at 2 p.m. The city will close at noon. A committee led by Mayor S D Blakeley with American Legion’s Gust Bentson and Scandia Lions Club’s G P Plotner organizes events. Legionaires meet at I O O F Hall then march to City Hall for ex servicemen seats. Civil War veterans A M Bettis and Godfrey McDowell will be honored with Spanish American War veterans. A parade to Riverview cemetery will follow the program with a salute by the American Legion squad leading.
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Scandia
S. D. Blakeley
Gust Bentson
American Legion
G. P. Plotner
City Hall
A. M. Bettis
Godfrey McDowell
Riverview Cemetery
Legion Squad
Community Chorus Invites Singers For Sunday Practice
All persons interested in singing are urged to attend the Methodist Church Sunday at 4 p m to rehearse for the Decoration Day program. The choir is organized by the Decoration Day Committee led by Mayor 5 D Buakeley, G P Plotner, and Gost Bentsam with Mrs B W Selin directing.
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D. Buakeley
P. Plotner
Gost Bentsam
B. W. Selin
Scandia parade to honor veterans and memorial address
Two Civil War veterans and Spanish American War veterans lead a Scandia High School parade with Boy Scouts and Girl Reserve following. At 2 p m Rev Chas Pehrson of Scandia Lutheran Church will deliver the memorial address as special music and other numbers are planned for the afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Chas. Pehrson
Scandia Lutheran Church
Anni
Commencement Exercises Draw Full House at Scandia High
A capacity audience of about 400 gathered in City Hall last Thursday for Scandia High School's 1932 commencement. Dr. W L Strickland of Kansas State Agricultural College spoke for the occasion, with musical selections by the school chorus and performances by students including Carl Larson Richard Haggman Maurice Johnson Victor Sothers Lloyd Wetzel and several Misses Genevieve Freed Frances Curtis Helen Hall Katherine Nelson Margaret Mikesell Leona Kelly Lois Hiatt Bernice Granstadt Clarice Wallin Helen Gunter Ruth Hageman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
W. L. Strickland
Department of Education
State Agricultural College At
Manhattan
Music Studer
Ernest. Nelso
Bane
Songeas Carl Larson
Richard Haggman
Maurice Johnson
Victor Sothers
Lloyd Wetzel
Mondo
Tedrow
Warren Gunter
Genevieve Freed
Frances Curtis
Helen Hall
Katherine Nelson
Margaret Mikesell
Leona Kelly
Lois “Hiatt
Bernice Granstadt
Clarice Wallin
Helen Gunter
Ruth Hageman
The Princess Theatre Closes Indefinitely in Scandia
Scandia’s only cinema, The Princess Theatre, closed last evening with plans to remain shut indefinitely. Manager R H Cooper cited small attendance and local conditions as reasons and suggested the theatre may not reopen until fall or later.
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Princess Theatre
Scandia
Youth Breaks Arm in Fall at I O O F Hall Picnic
Little June Perry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Perry, suffered a broken arm Friday evening when she fell from the steps of the I O O F Hall during the School Community Picnic. Dr C V Hageman was called to set the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Perry
Andy
Perry
Schook
Dr. C
Hageman
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Presbyterian
United
Brethren Churches
State Lake
Salt Marsh
North Side
UNION
Can Hall
Marchk Te Cemetery
Pearson
Legionaires
Capacity House
the Princess
O. F
Hale
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