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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
2
The writer recalls a Topeka convention and a warm reunion with former principals, praising national feats from Mexico City and Apollo 11. Later, a string of social visits unfolds as local residents recount Sunday gatherings, weddings, and illnesses, ending with a fragmentary note on Watson's birthday.
The class held a Wednesday session during a parent teacher conference with Donald and Brian present. Marcy Isaacson celebrated a school birthday and shared Halloween treats while Laurie praised a Jack o lantern pie. Mrs. Carlgren visited Wednesday morning as paint brushes arrived for crafts. Georgine Hawthorne of Little River, Kansas visited her aunt Mrs. Hanzlick last week.
John Rockey returns to class after a stay in Belleville hospital. Students prepare Halloween decorations, a party, and an October 28 costume assembly in the gym with room mothers Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Rockey overseeing activities. Reading books and number work progress this week.
The second grade Halloween party is set for October 29 at 2 PM. Room mothers are Mrs. L Cardwell and Mrs. Lewellyn. Grades 1 to 4 will dress in costume with prizes for the top two costumes in each grade. Many parents braved muddy roads to attend parent teacher conferences last week.
Florence Genevieve Gritten 54 of Courtland died October 29 1968 in Concordia St Joseph Hospital after a life in the community. She was born March 10 1914 to Henry and Julia Gritten and educated at Republic High School. She cared for her mother and served as secretary for Courtland YWCA. active in United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sisters Mary Frances Lola Aurand and others and four brothers John Tony Claxerice Leo. Memorial services were held November 2 at the United Methodist Church Courtland with two duets sung and interment at Rosemound Cemetery. Tibbetts Bros funeral directors.
Todd White spelled all words correctly. Those missing one include Brian Carlgren Doyle Robison Jeffrey Smith Tonia Thomas.
The family of Florence Gritten thanks readers for kind acts during illness and death. Florence’s family expresses appreciation for cards flowers and support which brought happiness during her illness and passing.
The list includes Nancy Berggren Marty Higle Shari Johnson Kathleen Moravek Krista Smith and Douglas Swanson who achieved perfect scores on a six week spelling test. The seventh week all students except four scored 100 on Friday’s spelling test.
Several pupils missed school due to illness this week. In arithmetic fractions begin. Eight students scored 100 in spelling including Susan Baker and Bruce Ranft. Hallowe en party is October 28 at 2:00 with costume judging at the gym. Room mothers are Mrs Tate Mrs Morgan and Mrs Mach.
A quirky note from the Journal notes a past error where a fifth grade section ran ahead of the first grade news. The writer hints at a playful misordering of grade emphasis in the school pages.
Publishers warn eight common mistakes creep into papers with gremlins always lurking in the newsroom. Editors vow tighter checks to keep errors from reaching print.
The grade school cooks express thanks to the school board for a new mixer. Mrs Shirley hosted an after school coffee for first grade mothers to discuss future parties and room projects. The school schedules three more football games with Norway on October 25 and a trip to Mahaska on October 29. Cuba visits November 8.
A Monday afternoon Hallowe'en costume parade featured grades one through four in original outfits. Judges Mrs. Larson Mary Lou Reece Kristine Freed and Kathy Wager awarded first and second prizes in each grade. Winners include John Rockey and David Wager in grade one Dianne Larson and Scottie Hay in grade two Marilyn Waite and Kelli McDonald in grade three Bruce Runft and Gary Loring in grade four. Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer visited Ernest Nelson Tuesday forenoon.
Scandia FFA members Bob Cline and Gary Hobson with agriculture instructor Jerry Millikin attended the National Future Farmers of America Convention and the American Royal in Kansas City. Mike Waite reports this item.
Saturday evening guests at the Dinner Bell honored Darlene Nystrom and Arthur Matlock with a pre rehearsal dinner. Mr and Mrs Rey attended among others.
Mrs Elma Lewis hosted the R A R club Friday afternoon with bridge played. Attendees included Mrs Lula Waite Mrs C W Strom Mrs George Cardwell Mrs R E Cooper Mrs Zellah Berggen Mrs Edith Norris Mrs Tloyd Nelson and Mrs Lena Tingstrom. A delightful lunch was served and the group scheduled their next meeting with Mrs Zellah Berggren on November 15.
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