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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
1
A special meeting is set for Thursday evening April 18 at 7 30 p m at the Royal Cafe to discuss commemorative coins and advertising for the Picnic and Centennial Days. Garage space is requested and arrangements should be made early.
Mrs. Arthur Goodwin wins contract to carry mail on a 61 mile route from Concordia to Republic via Norway Scandia Courtland Formosa Lovewell and Webber. Route previously served by Ora Ball Chester Poole, with Rev. George Sills a recent carrier.
Scandia held a 2:00 to 3:00 p m Good Friday service at the Lutheran Church with Rev. Lee A Dickey delivering the message Special music featured Mrs Bud White Mrs Joyce Johnson Mrs Lee Dickey and Phyllis Aspereg n singing selected hymns Pastor Melvin T Peteson led the Litany of the Seven Words and Pastor Dickey tied the crucifixion to present moral failings including crowd conformity and self interest citing a Bob Hope Oscar remark about rioting and indifference as sins
Rex L. Mahan 33 of Haysville died April 11 in a motorcycle accident near Florence Kansas. He is survived by two children in Haysville, a father Frank Mahan of Belleville, and two sisters of Belleville. Funeral services were held April 15 at the Belleville Christian Church with Rev. Maurice Graham officiating. Tibbett Brothers arranged the services. An obituary will follow.
Track notes show the Swedes placing third at Fort Hays Relays with Lyle Larson and Maurice Lervold delivering top performances in pole vault and weight events. Larson breaks the Jewell inverted record at 12-1, while Lervold sets a new discus mark at 145-5 and pairs with Erickson and teammates for strong showings. Three meets loom in four days headlined by Beloit Relays, Kansas Wesleyan, and Belleville Invitational.
Julia Brenneman reports the death of her nephew Stanley Gartside of Houston Texas. He served in the European Theater in World War II and was wounded in Sicily. He leaves wife Mange son Stanley Jr and daughter Gay Gartside. His body was sent to Tipton Oklahoma for burial. Local notes mention visits by Herbert Mikesell Courtland and Bill Kennedy Ellia.
Allen and Pauline Gunter contribute 25.00 bringing the total to 944.44. A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday April 23 1968, with welfare office hours 10:00 to 2:00. The article explains changes in disability credit rules for young workers under the current law.
Tuley Loisann Tuley daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley of Republic won the 440 yard run and the high jump in a girls track meet at Ma Monday Republic easily won the meet outscoring Minneapolis by 30 points Three other schools were entered
Civil Defense communication details list fire and disaster call numbers for Scandia area stations and homes, with multiple names and mobile unit signals. Storm observers are named by day from Sunday to Saturday, plus routine alerts and social guest notes. Centennial tags are priced at 91.00.
The Young Women's Christian Association of Kansas District joins nationwide observance from April 21 to 27 with the theme Where You Count the YWCA Mrs Dean Hobelmann local president notes the effort aims to recruit and inform about the YWCA across 76 countries Next week Scandia will hold observances as members visit local churches during National YWCA Week The YWCA, a Christian women's organization, serves girls and young women worldwide with a focus on community needs and international understanding The article also lists several local residents hosting Easter and spring meals and visiting friends in the area
Algor Anderson entered St Joseph Hospital Saturday morning and underwent surgery on Tuesday. Alfred Swanson was a patient several days at St Joseph Hospital where he underwent surgery on Friday. Alfred Jensen returned to the Scandia Rest Home after several weeks at Republic County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Darrell Nelson of Topeka were weekend guests of his parents Lloyd Nelson and other relatives.
Harold Ensley entertained a large crowd at the Friday night athle tic banquet sponsored by the Scandia Lions Club in the grade school auditorium. He shared radio and TV memories and stories of his western Kansas home county. Introduced by Nels Florell, Lions Chief Robert Lervold led with a brief salute and invocation. Coaches Heikes and Hobelman handed out awards for football basketball track and cross country with closing song God Bless America.
Subscribers urged to verify mailing labels dates and addresses as they switch to duplicate card files. Gift renewals encouraged to maintain gifts. Kan gas and Nebraska rates set at 3.00 beginning April 29 while other areas rise to 3.50 for one year.
The Kansas Motor Vehicle Department issues a two part driver license first issued April 15. For applicants over 21 the license is blue and gold. those under 21 receive the same style in red and blue. The left section is the license and must be signed on the reverse to be valid, while the right section serves as a receipt and provides forms for a duplicate, or address change, and name and address updates.
R C Ray Zajic of Glasco announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative of the 97th District, representing Cloud County and western Republic County. Zajic, a 24 year Cloud County resident and Emporia State graduate, is a former International Harvester employee and long time Farm Equipment dealer in Glasen. He serves as Cloud County Fair Association president and holds sales roles with Waddell and Reed and Cloud County Truck and Tractor. He and his wife Leda have two daughters, LeRae and Mrs. Thomas Ruhlmann. A children's pictures event is planned in American Legion Halls on Saturday April 27, 9 am to 4 pm, offering color portraits with no cost to parents. black and white prints will appear in the Scandia Journal. Appointment calls to Pearl Johnson at FE 5-2830 are optional.
In centennial year Scandia expands with a new greenhouse by J. E. Freeds housing 350 tomato plants. Heat protects against frosts and winds while soon being staked for easy fruit access. The Freeds have run a truck farm and market for fifteen years supplying North Central Kansas and southern Nebraska with tomatoes peppers cabbage melons sweet potatoes and more.
Bethany College Choir visits Norway Auditorium Monday evening April 22 for an 8 p m concert led by guest conductor Dr Henry Weld formerly of Augustana College Choir. The Kansas tour includes Hays Manhattan and Norway with supper by Ada Norway and Scandia Lutheran women. A free will offering will be collected.
Republic County Council will meet on Monday April 22 at the Ada Lutheran church. Coffee hour begins 9:30 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. Morning highlights include Clyde Kearns and Republic Co. Red Cross and Mental Health by Rev. Mitchell. Afternoon session features Creative Crafts by Mrs. Monte Miller.
William H. Borst outlines volunteer adult leadership responsibilities at a 6:30 p m dinner meeting at Kranmore Dinnerbell Belleville. Miss Jeanne L. Muret and Jim M. Gunter lead four part session with panels and talks on visual aids meeting conduct and teaching methods. A 7:30 armory session offers the same responsibility program for nonattendees.
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