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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1961
Page
1
The piece surveys youth crime topics and reform approaches from various publications. It notes work for pay penology, restorative fines, and juvenile rehabilitation programs, citing trials in Illinois and nationwide discussions. It mentions resources from the Children's Bureau and NEA titles on delinquency principles.
The text reflects aging reflections on health and appearance amid a church youth group update. It records a September 7 MYF meeting at the Methodist church with dart ball, worship, officer installation, and refreshments. Attendees include Larry Fogelberg Dennis Stafford Steven Sandell Lola Sandell Jane Ann Reece and Donna Runft. Co sponsors are Mrs Trauer and Mrs Miller.
The program Voices Across Time and Space will be shown to students at Belleville High School on September 18 and to the public at 7 40 p.m. The event features Ty Popplewell of Southwestern Bell in Topeka, who demonstrates the history and future of communications. It includes a Project Echo balloon model and explanations of TASI and PCM, with emphasis on the nations defense network and long distance voice transmission.
The Roal Kats of the Serosis Club met Tuesday morning at the Espresso for coffee hosting by Margaret Anderson Marynell Reece Norma Aspegren Pat Gorton and Pat MacDonald. Solos poetry and drumming energized the room as hats stayed awake despite mixed reception. Reece presented the year’s program Responsive Responsible Hands and Federation aims of self improvement and community betterment. Max Berry reported 223.90 raised for Kansas Children’s Service League in June. Joe McDonald announced Scandia’s Centennial preparations including a parade float and Colony House service. Members each brought a favorite coffee pot and Reece and Aspegren shared Inside Story of Coffee. Next meeting is September 19 at 3 PM with each member bringing a sack lunch for two and a Girl Scout. Meeting at club room from ithener to Pawney Park.
In Scandia Rest Home week, callers visit with Mirgy Alice Waiters Edgar Nina Malngpist and Mrs iter Hemmer of Norway Mr and Mrs Duaine Green Slade Fred C Eplekeon visit Feurtland and Malngpist including list of names shown.
Gene Hammer starts his sophomore year at Haya College as he returns to campus after summer. The article notes his plans to major in engineering and participate in campus clubs and sports teams this season.
The Bible Study Group met September 6 at the Methodist church with Mrs. Eda Smith as hostess. They studied Isaiah chapters 27 through 30 and listed sixteen attendees including Rev. Ford Milter and several named members. The next meeting is set for Tuesday September 19 at the Methodist church with Mrs. Olga Hugos and Gladys as hostesses.
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met in regular session on Tuesday evening September 5 with Mrs W J Matthias and C W Strom presiding. Next meeting set for September 19 at 8 pm to honor the Chapter’s Chaplains. Lunch served by Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Mr and Mrs Duane Greenslade.
The MYF met Sunday at the Methodist church for a supper and elected officers including President Sam Nelson and Vice-President Peggy Erickson. Darlene Nystrom served as Secretary, with Faith Kathy Gile as Outreach and Beth Erickson as Citizenship. Rex Lewellyn and Patty Stafford also noted. Afterward, members attended a show in Belleville.
The ALCW met September 8 in the Amana Lutheran church parlor with hostesses Mrs. E Porter Ahrens Mrs. Herman Newcomb Mrs. Kenneth Tuley and Mrs. Don Larson. President Mrs. Delbert Aspegren opened the meeting with a hymn prayer and business.
The community mourns the death of Ed Fischer of Republic who died Sunday morning at Salina Hospital. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs Delores Samuelson Courtland and Mrs Russell Hall Scandia, plus three sons Charles California Everett Pennsylvania and Melvin Republic. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the HUB church in Republic.
Scandia travels to Republic September 15 and hosts Jamestown September 22. The squad, with four lettermen returning Nylund Hammer Davis and Reece, opens the season Friday at 7 30 p m. Pep club officers and class officers for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen are listed along with student activities and grades announcements.
The fragment mentions widow Lillie Nelson and a list of relatives including a brother Axel and Sophie Hangon, with scattered dates and mentions of Nebraska. The legible fragment hints at a memorial or funeral context but lacks clear full details.
Dens 2 and 3 along with den mothers Mrs. Earl Melby Mrs. Max Berry and Mrs. Jack Davis toured Freed's Truck Farm during Harvest Time. Juddy the gracious host showed crops and care methods. Scouts took gourds home and a watermelon was shared with the group expressing gratitude.
The Social Hour club met September 1 at Mrs. Dale Baxa's home. Twelve members and two guests attended. Labor Day roll call noted. A baby shower was set for September 15 honoring Mrs. Baxa. Meeting adjourned with recreation led by Mrs. Dale Stafford. The group plans another gathering September 15 hosted by Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Hilton Waite.
The local PTA announces its first meeting on Monday evening September 25 at the school auditorium. The committee is finalizing the membership list and invites uncontacted potential members to reach out to membership chairman Mrs Hugh Modlin or secretary Mrs Glen Scrivner Know. Visitors during the past week include Mrs Lillie Thompson Mrs Ada Martin and Mrs Charlie Berggren among many others visiting relatives and hosting meals at various local homes.
Supper guests in Belleville honored Mr. Eugene Sederlin on his birthday with attendances from Henry Kas and Edith Reeves families Ellen Sederlin Ellene Sederlin Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Alva Thompson Colleen Nancy Jim Davis and Dale Davis along with Mrs. Allen Larson and Charley Sjolander earlier in the week.
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