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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
1
Officials declare no further grass clippings may be left in roadways. Residents may be required to remove clippings moved onto streets, with enforcement actions possible for noncompliance. The notice stresses keeping streets clear to prevent hazards and blockages.
Crowds gathered Monday evening at a flower bordered lawn to celebrate Mrs Margaret Ramsey aging 104 and Charley Cardwell, with greetings arriving from high profiles including the President and Senator Bob Dole.
Football practice begins this week with the first regular game in three weeks. The Flying Swedes host Canker City on September 10 and Hillcrest of Cuba on September 17. A scrimmage is planned for September 3 as preparations ramp up for post season state championships.
Ada Kansas notes report a memorial service and dedication of church items on August 15 at Ada Lutheran Church Rt 2 Courtland. Gifts honored Carl Lundblade Emma Falk and Fred Jackson. Also mentioned are hospital stays in Hastings and St Josephs, a garden party attendee list, and a 50th class reunion picnic in Abilene.
Karstin Olofsson returned to Cleveland Ohio after a few days visit at the Mrs Joseph Johnson home She has just completed a four month assignment in the International Job Corps at Cleveland and Albuquerque New Mexico under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Cleveland She will be working as Social Psychologist for forty members of the Cleveland elementary schools until June 1972 under a scholarship from the University at Gothenburg Sweden A boating and swimming party was given at Lovewell Lake by the H W Reece family honoring Miss Olofsson Those present included Mr and Mrs Warren Sutton Marvin Dunlap John Tachu Concordia David Miller Richard Melby Sar alyn Mary Lou and Deanel Reece Verne Dyatt Mr and Mrs H W Reece Larry Larson and Mrs Joseph Johnson Mr and Mrs Dennis Cahill and children and Bobby Cahill have returned to Arizona after visiting grandmother Mrs Alice Peterson
Obituaries note the deaths of Phoebe Erickson 88 in Westminister Colorado and Signe Westrick 78 in Lincoln Nebraska, with survivors listed and funeral details. Other items include reunion attendance in Belleville Park and a birthday party at the Robison home. Congressman Sebelius to visit Belleville on August 20 at 3 15 p m to discuss rural programs and concerns.
Sven Bjork a Swedish tenor from Denver gave a concert at the United Methodist church with accompanist Mrs. John Blackburn. His program included I Cannot Fail the Lord and How Great Thou Art. Bjork, once a full time soloist at the Philadelphia Church of Stockholm, has appeared at major events and on national radio. Lunch followed the concert.
FFA meeting of the FRA is set for Monday August 23 at 8 p m in the Scandia Vo Ag room. Open House for Mr and Mrs Isaacson of Formosa marks their 40th wedding anniversary on August 29 from 1 to 5 p m at 1301 W 16th Street. Guests Mr and Mrs Ervin M Davis of Topeka attend an Opera House event. the 25th anniversary is also celebrated August 29 from 2 to 5 p m with no gifts. Hosts are their children and families Kenneth Coffman Wellsville Robert Davis Mayetta John Toda and Rhonda Topeka. The couple have four grandchildren.
Scandia held its annual picnic featuring a food sale a style show and a soap box derby. A pet parade decorates the event with colorful floats bicycles and costumed children. Local girls modeled outfits in an advanced class and served iced tea and cookies afterward.
Social Security Administration field representative Jack Loftus will visit Belleville on Wednesday August 25 1971. Residents may call at the Courthouse Basement between 8:00 and 12:00 for information.
In Norway Kansas the local church undergoes renewal under the leadership of Pastor Lyle Miller. parishioners anticipate updated programs and spiritual growth as part of the revival effort.
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