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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1958

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Princess Theatre Reopens October 4 With Ten Films Plan

The Princess Theatre announces an October 4 reopening after 16 months closed. Ten films are planned including Seven Men From Now and Band of Angels with dates ranging October through December. Screenings start 7:30 pm with two reels on the second show and admission 15c for children and 50c for adults.

Princess Theatre Randolph’ Scott Walter Brennan Alan Ladd Clark Gable Yvonne DeCarlo Randolph Scott Warner Bros Gail Russell Lee Marvin Warner Color Scott Miss Russell Gail M Squad Lee Ben Stride

Willing Workers Circle Meeting at Methodist Church

The Willing Workers Circle met September 24 in church parlors with hostesses Mrs. Dale Sanderson and Mrs. Roy Tedrow. The gathering included a worship service led by Mrs. Raymond Cooper, a business session planning a bazaar, and bids opened on a downtown quilt won by Mr. and Mrs. Cheslie Boylan. A social hour featured lunch prepared by the hostesses.

Methodist Church Dale Sanderson Roy Tedrow Raymond Cooper Cheslie Boylan

Cub Scouts Leaders Meet Plans Watermelon Feed

The cub scouts leaders gathered at George Cardwell home on September 24 with Earl Melby Mrs Dale Uhrich Arlis White Carl Erickson and Cardwell present. They planned a watermelon feed pack meeting at Legion Hall at 7 30 pm tonight October 2. Mrs Cardwell served refreshments. Hosts for the next meeting will be Mrs Harold Larson on October 16.

Cub Scouts George Cardwell Earl Melby Dale Uhrich Arlis White Carl Erickson Cardwell Legion Hall Harold Larson

Mrs Sederlin Guests of Mrs Johnson Thursday

Mrs Conrad Sederlin and Mrs El Reno Sederlin were Thursday after was guests of Mrs Charles Johnson.

Conrad Sederlin el- Reno Sederlin Charles Johnson

Our 1958 Honor Roll Renewal Subscriptions

Our weekly note lists new renewals and one new subscriber, R. J. Bettis, acknowledged in the 1958 honor roll.

R. J. Bettis

Girl Scout Financial Report and Thanks

The notice reports dues to National Headquarters in New York City totaling 55 dollars including 1 dollar per Scout Brownie Leader and Troop Committee member. It notes 36 dollars for 24 American Girl magazines and 91 dollars paid at registration. The message thanks supporters for saving newspapers and aiding collection and delivery. Carl Kallman is thanked for binding twine.

Girl Scouts New York City Carl Kallman Brownie Scouts Scout Leaders Troop Committee

Death of Albert Larson in Scandia community

Albert Larson, 80, died Sunday at his daughter's home in Scandia after years of ill health. He ran a men s furnishing store in Scandia and is survived by two daughters, a brother, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 1 at Amana Lutheran church with Pastor George E. Nielson officiating. Interment followed at Scandia Lutheran Cemetery. Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home in charge.

Albert Larson Lyell Ocobock Larson Scandia Ocobock Alberta Kemper Los Angeles Calif Gottfrid Larson Amana Lutheran Church George E. Nielson Lutheran Cemetery Faulkner Dart

Legion Installs Officers for Coming Year

Installation of American Legion officers was held with C. H. Westl as installing officer Wayne Pickel acting sergeant at arms. New officers include Commander Clarence Gile First Vice Commander Myron Reed Second Vice Commander at Hammer Adjutant Carl E Larson Finance Officer Walter Boyles Chaplain Carl Hammer Sergeant at Arms John Nondorf Service Officer Allen Gunter Child Welfare Officer George Cardwell Historian Mendle Lindblad. County Council met at the Legion Hall with seven members from Belleville Cuba and Scandia. Auxiliary served coffee for the Sixth District Tour as hosts to the annual event.

American Legion C. H. West l Wayne Pickel Clarence Gile Myron Reed At Hammer Carl E.larson Walter Boyles Carl Hammer John Nondorf Allen Gunter George Cardwell Mendle Lindblad Legion Hall Belleville Cuba Scandia American Legion Auxiliary Legion Post

Social Hour Club Met September 26 Event

The Social Hour club met with Mrs Warren Johnson on September 26 with 15 members present. Mrs Leslie Rasmussen led recreation and a spelling contest was won by Mrs V A Berggren. next meeting planned with Mrs Rasmussen on October 10.

Warren Johnson Leslie Rasmussen Kansas John Cady V. A. Berggren

Mrs Henry Peterson of Riverside Dies At Home

Worg reports the death of Mrs Henry Peterson of Riverside California at her home Sunday. She is a sister of Mrs Frank Isaac of Scandia and Ursal Loyd Miller of Aurora Kansas. Her status as a grandmother is noted in local notices.

Worg Henry Peterson Riverside Calif Frank Isaacson Scandia Ursal Loyd Miller Aurora Kans

Crop Drive Announced for Overseas Food Aid

The C R O P drive runs October 12 to 19 with CROP Sunday on October 12. The goal is 1000 dollars for Republic County as Christian Rural Overseas Program marks 11 years. The effort sends government surplus food to refugees and disaster areas. one dollar equals twenty dollars of food. Rev. Richard Wilke and Rev. Don O'Hara co chair county drive.

C.R.O.P Republic County Christian Rural Overseas Program Richard Wilke Scandia Don O’hara Munden

Scandia Scorns Burr Oak 38 to 13 on Friday Night

Scandia defeated Burr Oak 38 to 13 in a well played game with strong defense. Key plays included a 52 yard pass from L Hammer to J Erickson and multiple Hammer led TDs. Scandia led 26 to 13 at half and gained 214 receiving yards to Burr Oak’s 104. Upcoming game vs Jewell noted as strong competition.

Scandia Stans Burr Oak Scandia Republic L. Hammer J. Erickson Gimple Seaman Overany Larry Thomas Jim Erickson Loren Hammer Thomas Hammer Jewell

Ground Observer Corps Adds Two New Members

The Ground Observer Corps adds Ronald Shaffer and Chester Anderson as new members. Chester joins the Wednesday crew and Ronald is assigned to the Saturday team.

Ronald Shaffer Chester Anderson Chester Ronald

American Legion Auxiliary district Coffee Tour and meetings

Post 193 hosts district and state officers for a Coffee Tour on September 29. An invitation to the Tea for Mrs Jesse Christensen was sent for September 21 but not all members attended. Dues will rise 15 cents after October 17, with local dues set at 2.00 and 1.75 to state plus 25 cents to unit funds. Auxiliary met with Celia Stromberg on September 24. ten members answered roll call. An invitation to Belleville Auxiliary arrives for October 9. Girl State report to be given. Next Legion Hall meeting October 24 at 7.00. Weekend callers include numerous local ladies and families.

American Legion and Auxiliary Jesse Christensen Celia Stromberg Belleville The Legion Hall

Fire prevention urged as vast losses grow in Kansas

Governor George Docking proclaims October 5 to 11, 1958 Fire Prevention Week in Kansas. State Fire Marshall Fred Bergman warns that 75 percent of fires are preventable and highlights 850000 annual fires nationwide with 11000 fatalities and billions in property losses.

Fred Bergman Bergman United States Woma Mr. Bergman Kansas State of George Docking Topeka

Veterans gain ability to draw Social Security and VA pension

Congress ends the bar preventing veterans from receiving both Social Security and VA disability pensions before age 65. Under the new law eligible veterans can draw both benefits. For more information contact the Kansas Veterans Commission at Court House Marysville Kansas. Dwight Burkhead, Field Representative.

Congress Kansas Veterans Commission Court House Marysville Kansas Dwight Burkhead

Triple L Club Meeting Held September 24

Mrs. George Fike Jr hosted the Triple L club Thursday afternoon for 16 members and one guest, Mrs. Alice Hammer. Members played pinochle, prizes awarded to Mrs. Benny Lervold, Mrs. Wm Moe, Mrs. Reuben Johnson, and Mrs. Hammer. A lunch was served, with the next gathering planned at Mrs. Lare NorGary on October 9.

George Fike, Jr Triple L Club Alice Hammer Benny Lervold Wm. Moe Reuben Johnson Hammer Lare Nor ‘Gary

Mrs Stanley Moe Spends Monday Afternoon with Mrs Freed

Mrs Stanley Moe spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Charles Freed, sharing conversation and tea in a cordial social visit.

Stanley Moe Charles Freed

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