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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
1
Corinne Hunt argues Kansas must improve tourist appeal beyond parks and sod houses. She urges slower travel, better roadside amenities, and a possible Great Plains National Monument to showcase the land and foster visitor exchange with locals.
A SSA representative will visit Belleville on June 5 1962 with information available at the Courthouse Welfare Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notices advise checking social security records after events like marriage or address/name changes. Local residents share Sunday visits among neighbors including the Burandts and Odells.
Mrs Mauda Goodwin Don Goodwin claims recent subscription renewals show interest in the 1962 honor roll. She writes from Courtland Kansas expressing loneliness and longing for a lost loved one with a desire to receive a latest photograph and a phone call.
Albert Isaacson Jamies Larsen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 met May 23 with 12 members. Judy Thompson selected to attend Girl State in Lawrence. Delegates to Salina Auxiliary Convention June 23 24: Mrs. Hugh Madisen, Mrs. Hilton Waite, Mrs. Homer Cardwell. alternates listed. Unit donated to Pee Wee and Cookie baseball teams and sent cards to Veterans Hospital. Memorial Day graves decorations prepared. crosses made and carpet rags sent to Veterans hospitals. Various memorial remembrances for veterans noted. Next meeting June 27 at Legion Hall with Mrs. Wilson hostess.
Jacqueline Everhart and SP5 Charles A Sjolander exchanged vows Friday May 18 1962 at 8 PM in the Scandia Methodist Church officiated by Rev Ford R B Miller. The couple, both of Scandia, plan to reside in California after the ceremony and reception.
The Scandia summer music program at S.R.H.S runs June 4 to August 3 with weekly Monday rehearsals at 7 30. Performances occur on alternate Saturdays and the concert band is open to all with horn players especially welcome. Those who did not receive the schedule should contact J L Sanders.
Republic County Historical Society will meet in the basement of the courthouse at 1 30 pm on Monday June 4. Members and officers are asked to notify if interested in Republic County history as manuscripts go to the printer and an estimate of book quantities is requested.
Miss Joan Stephenson and Larry Brown were married May 6 1962 at Central Christian Church Belleville with Rev Maurice Graham officiating. The ceremony featured white gladioli decor and music by Nelson King and Richard Williams. the couple will reside on a farm near Scandia after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.
Mrs Wm Clark hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday May 24 with 15 members answering roll. Two guests attended and after the business meeting pinochle was played at four tables. Prizes went to Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs Russell DeWitt Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mrs J W Smith. Lunch followed and the club adjourned for summer. Next meeting set for September 11 with Mrs Merle Haser.
The Brownie and Girl Scouts sold poppies in Norway Courtland and Kackley Saturday afternoon. They were accompanied by five ladies Miss Josie Robison Mrs Flossie Larson Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mrs Don Ranft. The Cub Scouts also sold poppies in Scandia. After sales the groups were treated at a drug store by the American Legion Auxiliary.
District 61 Rural High School District 6 will hold its annual meeting at 8 p m on Thursday May 31 at Scandia auditorium. Notice to patrons from the Board of Education outlines meeting details and district agenda.
Common School District 6 will hold its annual school meeting at 8 00 PM on Friday June 1 in the Scandia School auditorium. Board of Education.
District 221 Kackley will hold its annual school meeting on Friday June 1 at 7 00 p m The School Board District No 221. Memor iah Day closed most business places Wednesday. City notice announces birth death and divorce record fee rising to 2 00 effective July 1 1962 During June birth certificates available at old price.
There will be degree work at the next regular meeting of Lebanon Lodge No 221 AF and AM on Monday night June 4. Members urged to attend and visiting Masons welcome. Robert Lervold WM. Guy Frazier Sec.
Memorial Day participants are asked to meet at the Legion by 8 15 a m Wednesday May 30. The observance includes cemetery services at Courtland 9 00 a m Scandia Riverview 9 30 a m Norway 10 30 a m and High End 11 00 a m. The schedule is shorter to encourage broader veteran and group participation.
Dorothy Sjolander daughter of Charley and Mrs Sjolander and Eugene Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Carlson of Courtland wed in a May 20 1962 double ring ceremony at the Scandia Methodist church. Rev Ford R Miller officiated with Melvin Kellogg as soloist. The bride wore pink satin with lace and carried a white Bible. The couple plans to live on a farm northwest of Scandia.
Frugal community notes list Friday supper guests for Ronnie’s 10th birthday and Mike’s 2nd, plus Alta Trimmer’s 91st party. Attendees include Clarence Aspegren, Duaine Greenslade, Leslie Candy, Mrs. Johnson and many local families.
The Trinity and Friendly Units of Amana Lutheran church will gather Thursday afternoon May 1 at 2 o'clock at the church. Hostesses include Mrs. Lee Loring Mrs. George Larson Mrs. Ed Olson and Mrs. Wm. Wilson. The ladies will clean the church.
Mrs. Cecil Allen hosted the Social Hour Club on a Friday afternoon May 25. Mrs. Hilton Waite received the hostess gift. After a lovely lunch the group planned to meet June 15 with Mrs. Dale Baxa. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Jackson of Wheatridge Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Young in Topeka on Sunday.
Accent on youth discusses how the term gang carries different connotations for youths and adults. It argues that a group's aims and behavior shape its value, with adolescence needing peer bonds while maintaining parental guidance, illustrated by a set of club rules centered on respect and restraint.
Emerson L Mallory of Concordia died Tuesday evening at St. Joseph Hospital from a heart attack at age 63. He was a well known resident of the area. Funeral services were held Friday at Smith Funeral Parlors in Concordia with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Clyde.
Cawker City's second annual fishing derby and barbecue takes place Sunday June 3 on the Solomon River south of town. Cash prizes totaling 130 awarded to children and adults for fish. A square dance will run in the street between the post office and city auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets sold by the Commercial Club.
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