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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1956

Page

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Kiss of Fire at Princess Theatre promises romance and danger

Universal International's Technicolor drama Kiss of Fire stars Jack Palance Barbara Rush Rex Reason and Martha Hyer in a tale of love and intrigue among early Spanish royalists who plunder the Pacific Coast Palance portrays El Tigre a guard torn between a native beloved and scheming courtiers as Rush plays a Spanish princess The film based on The Rose and The Flame debuts with Blood Alley following on October 13-24

Pacific Coast Jack Palance Barbara Rush Rex Reason Martha Hyer Universal International Princess Theatre Palance el Tigre Santa Fe New Mexico Monterey Miss Rush Spain Rex Meason Miss Hyer Blood Alley

Local winners earn national rooster raising honor

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman won memberships in a national chick raising honor club sponsored by Moorman Manufacturing in Quin cy Illinois. The duo were among the 1956 Beat the Experts Chick Raising club winners across 19 states for raising chicks to 8 weeks with feed efficiency near 2.4 pounds per pound of body weight.

Glenwood Freed Eugene Herrman Moorman Manufacturing Co Quincy

Fire Prevention Week Observed Across Kansas

Statewide Fire Prevention Week runs October 7 to 18 urging residents to inspect homes barns and garages for fire hazards. Clean up trash and worn electricals and replace unsafe appliances to ensure safety through the coming winter.

Kansas Ati

Triple L Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Moe

Mrs Moe hosted the Triple L club at her home with 12 members present and Mrs Christie as a guest. The group visited and played pinochle, enjoyed lunch, and planned to meet again with Mrs George Christie on Thursday October 11.

Wm. Moe Christie George Christie

Open House Draws Fair Attendance and Prizes

A Gooch NWS open house drew about 100 registrants. Prizes were awarded to Leslie Tate, Mrs Wm Wilson, Florence Linden, Mrs Bessie Tedrow, Mrs Duaine Greenslade, and Donald Fogelberg for items like a Dormeyer Broker, Picnic Basket, Picnic Jug, Cannister Set, and Tumbler Set. Slides were shown by Ralph Adkins, Gooch field man of 1955 Red Circle auction. Donuts and coffee were served from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Dormeyer Leslie Tate Wm. Wilson Florence Linden Bessie Tedrow Blancher Duaine Greenslade Donald Fogelberg Ralph Adkins Goochfield Red Circle

YWCA Cabinet Meeting Held At Mrs Johnsons Home

The YWCA Cabinet met at the home of Mrs. Joe N. Johnson on Monday evening with opening devotionals led by Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and business conducted by president Mrs. Richard Fogelberg. Cleanup was by hostesses Mrs. Harvey Hammer and the evening’s hostess.

Ywca Cabinet Joe N. Johnson Reynold Nystrom Businesa Richard Fogelberg Damch Harvey Hammer YWCA Club Sds Janice Erickson Bernita Stafford Elizabeth McBride

Our 198 Percent Honor Roll Subscriptions

New and renewing subscriptions received this past week include Fred Jackson and Pete Sandell from Farson Wyoming.

Fred Jackson Pete Sandell Farson Wyo

Methodists to Confer at Wichita Centenary Conference

The 100th anniversary of Methodism in Kansas will be celebrated at the Central Kansas Annual Conference at First Methodist Church in Wichita on October 27. Bishop Dana Dawson notes the centennial link to the 1856 Kansas Nebraska Territory conference at Lawrence and a reenactment will open the event. Dr. William W. Sweet will deliver the centennial address with Dr. J. Wallace Hamilton and Dr. Arthur Wentworth Hewett also slated to speak in subsequent sessions.

Kansas Central Kansas First Methodist Church Wichita Dana Dawson Topeka Kansas- Nebraska Territory Lawrence William W. Sweet Dallas Texas J. Wallace Hamilton Pasadena Community Methodist Church St. Petersburg Florida Hamilton Arthur Wentworth Hewett New England

Christmas Committees Named by Community Club

At the September 20 meeting President Berger appointed committees for the season. Treats committee includes Lester Richards as chairman with Charles H Freed and Lloyd Nelson. Street decorations chaired by Charles and Minnie Cardwell with Alien and Pauline Gunter as co chairs. Home and business decorations led by Mrs Walter Boyles. Finance committee members are Fred Evert, Walter Boyles and Carl Reece. A fundraising drive is requested to cover club expenses. A second treats committee will canvass merchants about turkey drawings. All committees to report at October meeting.

Berger Lester Richards Charles H. Freed Lloyd Nelson Charles Minnie Cardwell Pauline Gunter Walter Boyles Fred Evert Carl Reece Warren Nelson Sec. Com Chub

MYF Notes on Sunday Service at Scandia Methodist

The Scandia MYF met at the Methodist church with Bernita Stafford leading worship and Aurie McBride reading the meditation. Next Sunday the MYF will conduct the entire morning service except for the sermon.

MYF Methodist Church Bernita Stafford Aurie McBride

Scandia Swedes Rally Past Randall 13 to 6 in Thriller

Scandia defeated Randall 13 to 6 in a near finish as Loren Hammer sealed the win with a 20 yard interception return in the third quarter. Raymond Johnson caught the early touchdown pass and Hilton Hammer added the extra point.

Randall Scandia Raymond Johnson Hilton Hammer Mackaroy Loren Hammer

WSCS Se minar Held at Scandia Methodist Church

The Concordia District WSCS conducted a missionary education seminar at the Scandia Methodist church on Thursday September 27 with 75 guests from Jewell and Republic counties. Mrs H W Reece led the morning worship and Mrs Lewis Stafford District President Mankato presided. Numerous local and visiting members presented study talks and solos were provided by Mrs R B Wilke Miss Bernita Stafford and Mrs J A Robertson with piano by Mrs Reynold Nystrom. Light refreshments were served in the morning and a hot noon lunch completed the day.

Concordia District of Womens Society of Christian Service Scandia H. W. Reece Lewis Stafford WSCS Mankato Elmer Frazell Downs To Donaldson Glade W. A. Horney Logan Helen Stafford F. M. Beam Washington John King Manakito Wm. Heller Hunter Walter Carlile Jamestown Ladd Haskin Ki. IF. Taylor Plainville Alvah Menhusen Oscar Townley Phillipsburg J. A. Robertson Smith Center W. W. Whitlat

Pigtail Patrol Meeting At Library September 26

The Pigtail Patrol met at the library on September 26 with 13 girls and two leaders present except Mary Turner. Johnston served fudge-sickles after the business meeting. They played games and sang Goodnight Brownies on the way through their tunnel. Beth Erickson reporter.

Mary Turner Clark ‘Johnston Beth Erickson

Legion Coffee Caravan invites members to potluck supper

All Legion and Auxiliary members and their families are invited to a potluck supper at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening October 9 at 630 p.m. The Legion and Auxiliary will hold their meetings after the supper. The Coffee Caravan comprising State and District officers will be in Scandia October 16 at 2 00 p.m. at the Legion Hall.

Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Scandia Legion

Death of Ray Muth in Republic county

Ray Muth 66 died Monday night at St. Joseph hospital Concordia after a stroke and years of ill health. He lived in Republic county most of his life. He is survived by his wife, son Max of Scandia, daughter Maxine Flesher of Linn, four sisters, three brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday October 4 at 2:00 p.m. from the Methodist church with burial in Superior Nebraska.

Ray Muth St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Mr. Muth Republic Republic County St. Augeph Hospital Max Scandia Maxine Flesher Linn Methodist Superior, Nebr

Kansas State Band Heads to Oklahoma Oklahoma State Game Trip

The Kansas State Band schedules a three day Norman trip to attend the Oklahoma K State football game on October 6. They depart Manhattan Friday morning visit the Foe ing Airplane plant in Wichita and join the O U Band party that evening. Bruce Quantic will accompany the group to Norman. They return Sunday stopping en route at Stillwater to visit Oklahoma A and M.

Norman Ota Kansas State Manhattan Foeing Wichita O. U. Band Oklahoma A and M Stillwater Bruce Quantic Okla

Farewell for the Pearsons at Amana Lutheran Scandia

The Amana congregation in Scandia bids farewell to Rev and Mrs N H Pearson after 13 years of ministry. A rally day program, installed teachers, songs, and a farewell sermon marked the day. They plan to move to Bismarck North Dakota and are wished health and happiness.

N. H. Pearson Amana Lutheran Church Scandia Pearson Vernon Swanson Rev. Pearson Arlis White Loren Florell Guy Frazier Amana Peason Pearsons Jesus Lofgren Ada Mis Joyce Hammer R. B. Wilke Methodist Marjorie Lervold Wichita My Lord and I Adolph Nelson Joe Dingman Anton Nelson Dan Hammer Lutheran Choral Union Walter Darlington Choral Union Atl Reva Pearson Kansas Mia Pearson Bismark North Dakota

Marilyn Johnston Joins Blaine Club at Park College

Miss Marilyn E. Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Johnston of Scandia was accepted into the Blaine club at Park College after a week of rush activities. As a resident student she joined one of four brother-sister social clubs on campus. Johnston a Park freshman is a 1964 Scandia High graduate. Chester Shupe of Ashland visiting Manhattan spent the weekend with Mourloe Hammer.

Parkville Marilyn E. Johnston C. W. Johnston Scandia Blaine Club Park College Park Johnston Marilyn Scandia High School

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Universal Triple L Gooch Carrol Anderson Judith Ada Aspegren Ltinnie Anderson George Laraon Dr. J. Wallace Hamilton Milo Johnson Junior Jacopson Don McIntyre Baby Johnson Home Don Bender Bill Farrell Raymond Robbins Judith Anderson Wayne Robbins Marvin Novak Harry Swanson V. A. Berggren Clarence Berggren Charlie Berggren Oscar Berggren John Nylend Russell Jacobson Oscar Linden PWC EO Se Bas Vici Scandia School News Canker City Burr Oak Jewell City Courtland Simpson Pamela Anderson John Qdell Diane Perry Jim Erickson Judith Freed Larry Carson Lonnie Lewellyn Dean Milner Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom Sonja Olsen Martha Robison John Stansberry Delores Thompson O. W. Erickson Cindy Lester Isaacson David Oscar Odell Vickie Florell Dwight Isaacson Vickie Dwight Swight Larry Boswell Cheryl Currie Billy Erickson Marilyn Larson Curtis Modlin Mary Pickel Donna Runft Colleen Thompson Duane Gile Judy DeWitt Jo Ann Larson Ronald Larson Sonja Larson Sonya Pickel Lola Sandell Yvette Sanderson Barbara Tedrow Randy Uhrich Sonja Berry Lynette Boyles Jimmy Oeborn Gene Rockey Myron Runft Dipper North Star Katheryne Rockey Deanell Reece Darlene Nystrom James Newcomb Bette Loring Linda Larson Garry Freed Linda Erickson Cheryl Larson Tommie Freed Marilyn Johnson Bill Reed Camp Pendleton Calif Oren Reed Reed Patty Reed Alfred Freed Ann George Freed Beth John Glenwool Freed Stanley Moe Phillip Eddington Don Reed Raymond Freed Donald Freed Clark Freed Linda Ray Burton Reggie Reed Max Reed John Sankey Joan Af Republic Don Lois Erickson Lois C. A. Othberg Fort Collins Colo Gertie Sankey Jess McMannama Clifford McClure Norman Sankey Julie Victor Erickson Vernon Erickson Janice Don Kuchera Carlson Bill McClure Delbert Aspegren Jane Ann Anna Gunter Mary Barrett Belleville Ray Tingetrom Glenn Scrivner Grant Berggren Alya. Thompson Frank Isaacson Mrs. Albert Tina Isaacson Ida Paula Anderson Emi Russell Anderson Roger Pamela McIntyre Dennis Marsha Salina W. C. Nesmith Donna Berggren Mrs and Allen Ronnie Gerald Allen Clareland Cod Cecil Allen Keith Pigtail Patrol Legion Coffee Caravan Katate Okklahoma Frank Miller Glenn. Currie Roy Thomas Woodrow Anderson Wm. Clark Billy John Schell Maryeville Schell Blaine’ Club Chester Shupe Ashland Mourloe Hammer
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