Scandia High conferred 1940 diplomas at first-rate ceremony
The capacity audience watched 22 graduates receive their diplomas on May 23 in a near-complete new auditorium. Betty Jo Cox gave the Salutatory, Dr. Emory Lindquist delivered the principal address, and Valedictorian Valjean Jackson urged lasting memories despite future separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High
Irene Gritten
Luella Ruthman
Emory Lindquist
Bethany College of Lindsborg
Speeking
Bethany College
Scarridia
Scandia High School
Scandia School
Bethany
Stockholm
Sweden
Marceline
Maxine Perry
Valjean Jackson
Wm. E. Hodges
Board of Education
Ernest Nelson
M. C. Linnerson
Population 613 for Scandia in 1940 census preliminary
Preliminary census count shows Scandia’s population at 613 as of April 1 1940 up from 608 in 1930. Figures are subject to correction per Supervisor Roy L. Hamilton. K. V. Cox visited Concordia on business Friday morning.
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Scandia
Roy L. Hamilton
K. V. Cox
Sin “Concordia
Memorial Day Proclamation by Scandia Mayor 1940
The mayor proclaims May 30 1940 as Memorial Day in Scandia urging residents to observe the holiday. Businesses close from noon to 5 pm to participate in ceremonies at City Hall and Riverview Cemetery. Memorial honors departed, and those who died for their country are celebrated per national and state proclamations.
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United States
Kansas
Scandia
Riverview Cemetery
E. T. Olson
Eighth Grade Class Graduates in City Commencement
Twelve students received grade diplomas at the high school auditorium on May 22. Salutatory by Norman English and Valedictory by Donna Jean Robison. class history by John Englund. class will by Roy Wilson. address by Rev. L R Templin. Students named plus music and ceremonies described. Class flower is white carnation. colors blue and peach. motto With the Ropes of the Pact we will Ring the Bells of the Future.
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Luella Ruthman
J. E. Englund
Norman English
Donna Jean Robison
Florence Berggren
Paul Nelson
John Englund
Roy Wilson
Junior Preble
L. R. Templin
Concordia
Otis Roger's
Wm. E. Hodges
Neal Cady
Or Normen English
Chester Ewing
Leonard Garoutte
George Donald Larson
Harold Mahan
Jack Mahan
Parade Committee Meeting Sets for June 4 in City Clerk Office
Parade Committee chairman Rev. M. C. Linerson calls a committee meeting for Tuesday evening June 4 at the City Clerk's office. Attending members include Dr. C. V. Haggman Dr. E. P. Ahrens Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs E. H. Lewis Mrs S. D. Bla key Mrs Guy Frazier Gus Sandell Allen Gunter Gus Nystrom Vic Erickson Frank Lervold Mrs Wm Clark and Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson.
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M. C. Linerson
Scandia
C. V. Haggman
E. P. Ahrens
Benny Lervold
E. H. Lewis
S. D. Blakeley
Guy Frazier
Gus Sandell
Allen Gunter
Gus Nystrom
Vic Erickson
New member joins Journal Force a two pound pup
The Journal Force announces a new member a two month old puppy weighing two pounds nine ounces with hazel eyes and a fetching disposition. The pup named Tiny is described as brown spaniel with unclear parentage and a lively nature.
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Force
Baseball Here Sunday Scandia Meets Sibley
Scandia and Sibley meet Sunday at 9 30 in the afternoon both teams undefeated this year promising a strong contest locals urged to attend. Mr and Mrs C Pp Rydell hosted a six o'clock dinner Monday evening for several local residents including the Lindbergs Lindberg Clifford and Algor Anderson and Ronnie plus Mrs Poage and Mrs Shivvers.
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Scandia
Sibley
C. Pp. Rydell
Harold Lindberg
Long Island, N. Y
Carl Lindberg
Clifford
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
Seniors Parade Through Scandia Mark Alumni Welcome
In Scandia on Friday at 2 30 pm twenty two seniors from the class of 1940 paraded the streets in imaginative costumes for the alumni association. An accordion by Alvin Stolander accompanied the procession while items included Dr Brinkley Archie s Hired Man old fashioned ladies hitchhikers scrubwomen and Paul Revere. Bill Jensen carried water to fight an imagined fire near the F and M Store but alumni Wietzel was mistaken for the blaze and saved by senior women. After peanut races the seniors were dismissed and told they could go home.
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Scandia
Alumni Association
Alvin Stolander
Brinkley
Archie
Paul Revere
Bill Jensen
F and M
Wietzel
Community Dining and Visits Across Several Families
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent and family along with Carl and Lorraine Nelson of Concordia joined Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Larson and Eldon for Sunday dinner. V. A. Falk LaVerne and Robi Bernhardt visited in the afternoon. Mrs. E. M. Jokander of Rapid City has visited relatives and joined travels to Martell Nebraska en route home. Clyde Norris of Belleville plans a three week California trip with Dorothy Aspengren. A. D. Norris to Boise Idaho. Saturday dinner hosts C. J. Hugos and family welcomed Ernest Olson Albin Anderson Axel Smith Emma Swenson Gustava Ostberg and Ted from Chicago. Jean Tingstrom of Topeka spent weekend with grandparents N. S. Cooper then traveled to Martell with her parents. Harold Johnson Evanston Ill and Everett Richard Johnson were Monday dinner guests of Olives Johnson in Courtland.
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Harold Vincent
Carl and
Lorraine Nelson
Concordia
Carl D. Larson
Eldon
V. A. Falk
LaVerne
Robi. Bernhardt
E. M. Jokander
Rapid City
So, da
Farlee
Ray Tingstrom
Jean
Martell
Nebr
Clyde Norris
Belleville
California
Laramie
Wyo
Dorothy Aspegren
Ed Holmgren
Eddie
A. D. Norris
Boise
Idaho
C. J. Hugos
Ernest Olson
Albin Anderson
Chicago, Ill
Axel Smith
Emma Swenson
Gustava Ostberg
Ted
Jean Tingstrom
Topeka
N. S. Cooper
Harold Johnson
Evanston, Nl
Everett
Richard Johnson
Mrs. Olives
Johnson
Courtland
Whiskers Contest Changes At Scandia Picnic
The Scandia Community Club reverses a June whiskers rule after crowding confusion. Two prize classes now reward best whisker growth by June 1 and by June 15 with separate first and second prizes. Registration for the second class begins June 1 at the Journal office. first class remains free-for-all.
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Scandia Community Club
Sundgren and Sundgren guests share Salina Sunday meals
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson host Sunday dinner guests Mrs J P Sundgren and Emmbred and Leonard Sundgren of Salina. Visits include John Aspegren at Oscar Aspegren home. Several families from Oregon Randall Scandia and Missouri Pacific area gathered for meals and small talk during the week.
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J. P. Sundgren
Emmbred
Leonard Sundgren
Salina
Elmer Danielson
John Aspegren
Oscar Aspegren
Band Notice for Beginner and Instrumental Classes
Those interested in a beginner band and instrumental class or private lessons are invited to the high school on Monday June 3 from 9 a m to 5 p m. The first regular summer band rehearsal is Tuesday evening June 4 at 8 p m.
Dr Cyclops at Princess Theater This Weekend
Paramount presents Dr Cyclops filmed in Technicolor at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights. The fantasy centers on a diabolical doctor who shrinks four men and a woman to fourteen inches and traps them in a world magnified five times. The film promises novel effects and a thriller tone unlike Snow White or Gulliver's Travels.
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Paramount
Dr. Cyclops
Princess Theatre
Peruvian Andes
Savant
Wheat Looking Fine After Recent Rains Across Country
A newspaper note describes wheat in excellent condition following recent rains. The author observes heads forming across fields and anticipates a strong harvest in the next five to six weeks, noting widespread improvement and optimism.
Social visits and alumni banquet attendance noted in town
Several families from Salina and surrounding towns visited relatives here this week. Highlights include the Alb or Andersons and Freeds at various gatherings and an Alumni Banquet attended by Evelyn Brown and Wini fred Wyant of Salina.
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Algor Anderson
George Freed
Delores
Ivy Brown
Dorothy Lee Lily
Salina
Mr. Freed
Evelyn Brown
Winifred Wyant
Scandia
Andersons
Red Cross Drive Continues With Community Support
The Red Cross Drive is extended for another week to reach its goal. Committee members Mrs Frazier Mrs Hageman and Mrs Mary West are praised for their dedication. Those not contacted are urged to help and donors will be listed in the Journal next week.
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Red Cross
Frazier
Hageman
Mary West
Thes
Democratic Caucus nominates full ticket in Scandia Township
Scandia Township Democrats held a caucus at Odd Fellows Hall naming a full ticket for the August primary. Art Cardwell presided with Ole Frazier as secretary. Nominated: Allen Gunter committeeman Lucille English committee woman Chas Hohman trustee Ed Jenset treasurer Bob Doctor clerk John Newcomb Lyell Ocobock constables Lester Richards justice of the peace. Local social notes mention graduation attendance and visits from Scottsville and Jewel residents.
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Scandia
Odd Fellows Hall
Art Cardwell
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