State FFA Leadership Camp At Hoc Springs Ranch
Members of the Valle, FFA Chapter joined over 400 FFA members at the State FFA Leadership Camp at Hoc Springs Ranch near Junction City from August 25. Leaders pictured include Brad Trexler State FFA President Jim Norris Local FFA President Victor Herrman Local FFA Vice President Karl Jacobson Local FFA Secretary Randy Erickson Local FFA Treasurer Thompson Local FFA Sentnel and Dan Gerstner Local FFA Advisor. The theme was FFA Unites Youth with Opportunities with training in parliamentary procedure public speaking IFA information and officer development.
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FFA
Hoc Springs Ranch
Junction City
Brad Trexler
Jim Norris
Victor Herrman
Karl Jacobson
Randy Erickson
Thompson
IFA
Picnic and fund drive noted by Republic County group
The Retarded Children Association held a July 24 picnic at the Pond with Day Care Center children, parents, and friends. Mrs Lee Bowen seeks volunteers. Other groups picnicked there, jackets borrowed July 2 need return, Thompson children caught 91 carp before Sunday school.
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Republic County Retarded Children Association
Lee Bowen
Carl Hamer
Harmony Ehu Barbershop Chorus
A & I Club
Courtland
Karvey Anmer
Thompson
Haddam Beef Show results honor Mary Ann and 4-H team
Attendees from Sherdahl Boaters 4-H Club include Marvin Herrman Mary Ann Melvin Marilyn Maurice Waite Linda Linde Crantz Sharon Runft Bruce Runft Ann Johnson Beth Johnson Warren Johnson and Mrs Bill Waite Mary Ann won first in the individual class Mau rice placed eighth Bruce Sth and Ann fourth The Marvin Melvin Maurice team earned fourth in 4-H division The Bruce Ann Beth team took second and received a trophy and ribbon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam
Sherdahl Boceters
Marvin Herrman
Mary Ann
Melvin
Marilyn
Maurice Waite
Linda Lindecrantz
Sharon
Bruce Runft
Ann
Beth Johnson
Warren Johnson
Bill Waite
Maurice
Bruce
Marvin
Beth
Travelogue of an extended Continental Trailways tour
A group of 44 travelers from Missouri Arkansas Texas Oklahoma and Kansas joins a 16 day escorted tour leaving Salina on Saturday July 15. The trip covers Wyoming Idaho Oregon and Washington with stops in Red Springs Twin Falls Boise and Vancouver among others, ending back in Kansas on July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Cheney
Scott City
Continental Trailways
Salina
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Hays
Ellis
Seattle
Wash
Denver
Colo
Hilton
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cowboy Country
Wyoming
Larbamie
Rawlins
Red Springs
el Rancho
Twin Fells
Idaho
Twin Falls
Delightful Week of Cool Skies and Gentle Breezes
Cool weather with northerly breezes made the past week pleasant with partly cloudy days, keeping the hot sun from causing discomfort. The thermometer read 64 degrees at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Hail Storm Damages School Buildings in Scandia and Norway
A hail storm caused extensive damage to roofs and windows in Scandia and Norway with estimated school property damage around 10 000 dollars including the high school and three other structures. Insurance adjusters tally the loss while Auxiliary officers are elected at the American Legion Post 193 meeting.
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Charley
Nellie Loomis
American Legion Hall
Scandia
Kansas
Ethel Modlin
May Linder
Hood River
Oregon
Lucille Spooner
el Cajon
Calif
Alio Clark
Opal Thompson
Concordia
Jack Loomis
Japan
California
Pearl Countryman
Esther Thompson
Courtland
Esther's Pine
Norway
Pike Valley
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
The
Legion Hall
Chas. Stolander
Geo. Cardwell
Lula Waite
Homer Cardwell
Morris Moravek
Darrell Garst
Billy Farrell
Duane Greenslade
Duanne Greenslade
E. Porter Ahrens
Charley Cordwell
When I was in High School I worked for Dad as a carpenter
Rev Lyle Miller reflects on childhood mistakes and moral accountability. He recalls denting siding and choosing honesty over cover up. He connects wrongdoing to remorse and cites 1 John 1 9 on confession leading to forgiveness. He urges sincere contrition and seeking forgiveness.
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Dad
Lowell
Enrollment Dates Set for 1972 73 School Year
Superintendent Milton announced faculty for Scandia and Norway grade schools and Scandia High School enrollment dates. Listings include instructors for math, social science, Spanish, home economics, Vo-Ag, physical education, English, science, music, and more with details on grade assignments and NEW staff. Enrollment occurs August 28 for Scandia and Norway grade schools, August 15 for Scandia High School with specific times for each class, plus fees for books, rent, band uniforms, lunches, and activity insurances.
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Supt Milton
Opal Allday
Kenneth Cook
Helen Folkerts
Daniel Gerstner
Vo-Ag
Vicki Sue Hammer
Englin
Jeanette Heikes
Dennis Hutchinson
NEW
Larry Karlin
Robert Kruger
Bob Miller
Luella Tivakron
Rudolph Pouch
Scandia
Linda Boyer
Berniece Shirley
Winifred McEuen
Esther Anderson
Loretta Boman
Barbara Fisher
Marie Klima
Darlene Jensen
Stanley Estes
Norway
Bonnie Elniff
Erna Hedstrom
Luella Nystrom
Seandia
Scandia High School
Billy Clair
Ernest Kirk
Jerry Wager
Elsie Christensen
Marjorie Davis
Arsenne Swanson
Mary Lewellyn
Glenna Thomas
Church Notes From United Methodist and Lutheran Listings
Local church notices list pastors Lyle Miller and Jones at Norway and Scadia with service times. Rev Ely and Rev Wigdahl are slated to preach at Norway and Mankato respectively. amana Lutheran Rev Arnold Wuertz presiding as worship times and parsonage numbers are given. A low meets Friday Aug 11 at 9.
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United Methodist
Lyle Miller
Sca.dia
Kansas
OUR Savior's
Norway
Oe Jones
Ely
Wigdahl
Mankato
Amana Lutheran
Arnold Wuertz
AdaChurch
LOW
Gelile
Deaths Florence Johnson longtime Kansas resident dies at 89
Florence Johnson wife of Alex Johnson formerly of Scandia Sister in law of Aaron Johnson died July 31 in a Wichita hospital She was born March 14 1892 in Phillips County Kansas The only daughter of Mary and Charles Sighinger She married Alexander C Johnson July 5 1916 The couple lived in Cawker City Hutchinson and since then in Wichita Survivors include her husband daughter Betty Shields Minneapolis Minnesota son Maurice Wichita seven grandchildren She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Acacia Chapter Hutchinson and a member of the Hypatia Club and Hypatia Book Club
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Florence Johnson
Alex Johnson
Scandia
Aaron Johnson
Wichita
Mary
Charles Sighinger
Phillips County
Kansas
Alexander C. Johnson
Cawker City
Hutchinson
Alex
Betty
Vernon) Shields
Minneapolis
Minn
Maurice
Johnson
Eastern Star Acacia
Kutchinson
Hypatia Club
Hypatia Book Club
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Celebrates Century
The 100th anniversary of Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norway was marked as the fourth centennial event among churches attended in a year. Attendees enjoyed weekend services, special events, and tributes to former pastors Bly Knudson and community workers including Mrs. Amund Larsen and relatives of past congregational leaders.
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Norway
Highland Baptist
Lutheran
Swedesburg
Clay Center
Hardy Lutheran
Amund Larsen
Amund Larsens
Cel
Hospital Notes Mention Local Patients and Scholarships
Mrs Lars Norgard is a patient at St Joseph's Hospital Concordia. Mrs Eva Sjolander admitted to Belleville Hospital. Peggy Hallgren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vergle Hallgren Courtland, receives a music scholarship from Cloud County Junior College for 1972 1973 covering tuition and books. Peggy is a 1972 graduate of Scandia High School.
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Terry V. Sandusky
Jan R. Anderson
Rt.l Scendia
Aviation Electrician
Jacksonville
Fla
Belleville High School
el Toro
Calif
Lars Norgard
St Joseph’ Hospital
Concordia
Eva Sjolander
Belleville Hospital
Peggy Hallgren
Vergle Hallgren
Courtland
Cloud County Junior College
Peggy
Scandia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldon Vandahl
Betti and
Scott of
Randolph
Vernice Swanson
Black Hills
Cap
Marylou Reece
Kathy Wager
Jea Ann Carlgren
Denise Forsberg
Wichita State University
WSY
Ooms Dye Reunion
Columbia River
State of Washington
Yakima Valley
Everett
Puget Sound
Vancouver
British Columbia
Gontt
Auxllary
Homer Carnell
Genevieve Melby
Bernice Thompson
Morris Moravek and
Loren Florell
Jon Freed
Kristine
India
Florence S. Johnson
OUR Fourth Church
Bly and
Knudson
Gladys Hjortholm Bradley
Holm
Aaker
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