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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1967

Page

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School Enrollment Tuesday August 22

Enrollment for both grade and high school is set for Tuesday August 22 from 10 00 to 11 30 a m. Students may pay textbook rental and lunch fees at the time.

Erkenbracks to Teach at Agra and Kensington

Dennis Erkenbrack moves to Agra to serve as head basketball and track coach and football assistant while directing physical education and driver training. Judy Linden Erkenbrack will teach first grade at Kensington. Both are Kansas State University graduates with ties to Republic and Scandia.

Dennis Erkenbrack Brett Agra Erkenbrack Judy Linden Glenwood Linden Republic Kensington Kansas State University Madhattan Dennis Kenneth Erkenbrock Republic High School American Legion Scandia Snyder Farm Supply Republi Rkenbrack Wabaunsee

School Bus Clinic Shows Passenger Protection Film

A school bus clinic at Concordia Moose Lodge No 1428 on August 25 will feature films from California University of Los Angeles on passenger protection and collision research. Donald Lamber of Concordia Senior High will share a student view of bus operators. Red Cross and Kansas Highway Patrol reps attend. A driver knowledge quiz is offered amid a 20 percent rise in bus accidents. Harold Pellegrino of the State Highway Commission stresses driver attendance.

University of California Los Angeles Concordia Moose Lodge Donald Lamber American Red Cross Kansas Highway Patrol Harold Pellegrino State Highway Commission

Scandia Community Club Plans August Centennial Barbecue

The Scandia Community Club met with Archie Isaacson presiding. They heard progress on Centennial committees and planned a barbecue supper for Friday evening August 18 at the athletic field. Committees were named and two ball games will follow the supper to raise funds for the Centennial Fund.

Scandia Community Club Archie Isaacson John Nystrom Centennial Fund

Loyal supporters list for Chanute baseball trip

A long thank you lists those who traveled to Chanute for the baseball tournament and others who joined along the way. The names include families from Courtland Norway Norway and surrounding areas with bus travelers led by Larry Johnson and many players and supporters named.

Chanute Elmer F. Johnson Aline Housholder Courtland Robert Raney Raymond Myron Reed Harold Hammer Virginia Pearl Jeardee Norway Robert Lervold Beth O. W. Ericksn Cindy Clarence Gile Terry Paula Joe McDonald Jeff Jim Cathy Kelli G. Donald Larson Sonia Kent Thayne Edward Forsberg Kenneth Denise Delbert Aspegren Ron Cecil Allen Charley Cardwell Duaine Greenslade H. W. Reece Saralyn Mary Lou Leslie

Centennial Benefit barbecue set at Athletic Field Friday

News notes describe a Friday 6 0 barbecue at the Athletic Field for a centennial benefit with softball games to follow. Weather shifts to typical August heat and dryness after a cool spell with temperatures in the fifties and little recent rain.

Scandia Community Club Barbecue Friday Night

The Scandia Community Club sponsors a barbecue supper on Friday August 18 at the Scandia Athletic Field with serving at 6 00 PM Families are invited to stay for ball games to follow A children age 8 to 7 game is planned at 7 30 Farmers versus City Dads and Farm Wives versus City Wives will play after the kids game Proceeds support Scandia Centennial program in 1968

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp Tour Visits Estes Park

Gary Lervold, Robert Perry, Maur ice Lervold, Erick Erickson and others travel to Estes Park Colorado for a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp. Russell Lervold led a group there on Sunday and Wesley Vytlacil plans to bring the boys home.

Gary Lervold Robert Perry Maurice Lervold Erick Erickson Dennis Roger Stafford Steven Vytlacil Dick Larson Don Hammer Dean Hobelmann Estes Park Colorado Fellowship of Christian Athletes Russell Lervold Wesley Vytlacil

Seven donors give monthly support to the project

Seven contributors pledged one dollar per month totaling 84.00 including Mrs. Delbert Aspegren Walter Boyles John Nystrom Chris Nelson Charley Cardwell Alva Thompson and Scandia KBHU Others include Mrs Ethel Modlin Girl Scouts and Johnson Laundromat adding 21.00 A ice cream social raised 166 85 bringing the grand total to 271 85 since the project began

Delbert Aspegren Walter Boyles John Nystrom Chris Nelson Charley Cardwell Alva Thompson Scandia Kbhu Ethel Modlin Girl Scouts Johnson Laundromat Ice Cream Social

Peace Corps Test Date Set for August 19

Scandia area residents seeking Peace Corps service are invited to take the Placement Test at 1 30 P M on Saturday August 19 at Salina Main Post Office. The one hour thirty minute test measures aptitude for language learning and overseas placement.

Scandia Peace Corps Salina Main Washington, D. C Asia Africa Latin America The Pacific

Sherdahl 4-H Tour Heads from Scandia Legion Hall

The Sherdahl 4-H tour departs the north door of the Scandia Legion Hall at 1 30 on Sunday August 20. It will view beef swine and crop projects of members and include a display of sewing cooking and woodworking items at the west end of the hall. Anyone interested in 4-H work may accompany this tour.

Scandia Legion Hall Legion Hall

McDaniel Enrolls at Bernard College in Iowa

Gene McDaniel enrolled at Bernard College in Oskaloosa Iowa to pursue a B A degree. The McDaniels will move from Scandia to Oskaloosa next week and Mrs McDaniel will work at the county recorder’s office. The couple returned to Scandia after a 10 day Iowa visit and attended a Free Methodist Church camp.

Gene McDaniel Bernard College Oskaloosa Iowa McDaniel Scandia

One Centenarian Sends Birthday Greeting Across Ages

Mrs. Margaret Ramsey, who just celebrated her 100th birthday, sent a greeting to William Ferrow of Smith Center, who is six days older than she is. The exchange marks a rare moment between two centenarians sharing a milestone.

Margaret Ramsey William Ferrow Smith Center

Hospital News Update From Republic County Area

Clarence A Williamson returned home Sunday after weeks at Republic County Hospital. Vic Berggren admitted August 7 for observation at Republic County Hospital. Russell Hall Parlee Gunter and Albert Moe recently admitted to hospital in Belleville. Edward Kunze a surgical patient at St Joseph Hospital Cordia admitted Thursday last week. Melvin Pret Jensen returned home from KU Medical Center after months hospitalized. Mrs Jennie Stromberg discharged from Republic County Hospital after observation. Wayne Curley Smith of Wichita a patient at St Joseph Hospital Wichita. Leon Lindecrantz of Topeka visited parents over the weekend. On his 20th birthday gifts from Lindecrantz family Canton IL, Walter Hocker Mission KS, Andrew Stafford Formosa, Vernon Smith. Dale Stafford and Gene Clark visited. Dicky who spent the week here returned home with Jem.

Vic Berggren Republic Republic County Hospital Russell Hall Parlee Gunter Albert Moe Belleville Edward Kunze St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Melvin “Pret” Jensen K. U. Medical Center Kansas City Jennie Stromberg Wayne “Curley” Smith Wichita Leon Lindecrantz Topeka Visted Hs Marker Lidecrantz Lada Lawrence Lindecrantz Canton Walter Hocker Mission Kansas Andrew Stafford Formosa Vernon Smith Dale Stafford

Legion Nine Nets Top Four At Chanute Tourney

Scandia American Legion baseball finished with two strong showings in Chanute, winning 8-2 over Columbus before falling to Lawrence 38-0. Pitching by Arlan Folsom was hampered by illness, with Duane Gile stepping in to relieve and total innings reaching 11 2/3 across the two games. Fans from the area traveled about 300 miles for the tournament as Scandia earned praise for its strong offensive outburst and gritty defense.

Scandia American Legion Chanute Columbus Scandia Lawrence Lyndon Arlan Folsom Duane Gile Folsom Gile Salina Hutchinson Finls Chanute Tribune

Open House for 100th Birthday in Scandia Kansas

An open house will be held at the American Legion Home in Scandia Kansas on August 20 from 2 p m to 4 p m in honor of Mrs Margaret Ramsey who celebrates her 100th birthday this month. Everyone is invited.

American Legion Scandia Kansas Mis Margaret Ramsey

Steve Pounds Loses Leg in Grain Auger Accident

Steve Pounds nineteen son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Pounds of Norway received injuries to his left leg in a grain auger at Maher Grain Co in Courtland on Friday He was admitted to Republic County Hospital where his left leg was amputated below the knee.

Steve Pounds Harvey Pounds Norway Maher Grain Co Courtland Republic County Hospital

4-H Wheat Grower Honors at Wichita Show

Adrian Polansky of Belleville earned a championship rating on 66 wheat exhibits at the District 4-H Wheat Show in Wichita. The event was sponsored by the Kansas Cooperative Extension Service Kansas State University with cooperation from the Kansas Wheat Improvement Association and Kansas Crop Improvement Association.

Adrian Polansky Belleville Wichita Kansas Cooperative Extension Service Kansas State University Kansas Wheat Improvement Association Kansas Crop Improvement Association

Miss Marcia Perry Honored By Mixed Shower At Church

Miss Marcia Perry, a September bride to be, received a miscellaneous shower at Norway Lutheran Church on Saturday evening August 12. Hostesses included Mrs. Loren Hammer Mia Richard Larson and Mrs. Harvey Melby. About 25 neighbor ladies attended. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sjolander Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sjolander Scotty and Mrs. Gene Carlson and Kan di Allen joining Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johnston and Charles and Mrs. Mabel Johnston.

Marcia Perry Norway Lutheran Church Loren Hammer Mia Richard Larson Harvey Melby Charlie Sjolander Alvin Sjolander Scotty Gene Carlson Kandi Allen C. W. Johnston Charles Mabel Johnston

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