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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1969
Page
2
A column mixes lyrics and fashion notes with a personal reminiscence of Blue Valley and Maria dahl area. The author corrects Pearl Johnson’s age and jokes about Dolores Cady, while reflecting on Swedish folk songs and nostalgic hometown scenes.
Scandia High School, Grade School and Norway Grade School begin the 1969-70 year with Mr. Miller as principal. He comes from Lincoln High School where he taught math and physics and holds degrees from Pitstburg and Fort Hays State. The district adds Journalism and other courses and holds a student government election with officers named. The FFA plans a trip to Hutchinson for the State Fair as a possible consolidation of the Courtland Chapter with Scandia.
Senior Smash Number One was the first high school dance staged by the Seniors Friday night August 29. Sponsors were Mr. Miller Mrs. Facklam Mrs. Aliday and Mr. Hoblemann. The evening featured Happy Birthday to Mr. Miller and dancing from 8 to 11 with music from a record player.
The Y-Teens held a Hobo Picnic at Thompson Thompson and Johnson Pond to welcome freshmen. Activities included open fire cooking, swimming, trampoline play, boating, and skits by upperclassmen followed by songs and devotions.
Gene Mahan a freshman completed a first aid correspondence course from Cramers athletic medical supply company and earned a certificate and badge. The program offers a student trainer's letter and medal. Scandia FFA met Tuesday September.
Linda Hammer, bride elect of Frank Sis, was honored at a August 23 shower at the Royal Cafe hosted by the 1969 Senior girls and their mothers. Invitations included numerous relatives and friends. The event followed by other local gatherings and visits noted in the community roundup.
The Social Hour Club met September 2 at Mrs. June Anderson's home with 10 members and guest Rodney Cornett. Roll call referenced school days. napkin prize won by Mrs. Elsie Berggren. Next meeting is September 16 hosted by Mrs. Mae Sandell with memory verse as roll call.
Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and Mr and Mrs Loren Florell were guests Sunday evening of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and Nancy Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Melanie and Mrs Eleanora Noble visited Mrs Anna Hohman Sunday afternoon.
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