Vacation Ends School To Begin At Scandia High
Enrollment for the fall term starts Tuesday August 25 with high school pupils registering in the morning and the 26 opening day following the regular schedule. New classes include journalism taught by Mrs Ama Burns and expanded science and English offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Ama Burns
Robert Miller
Schumacher
Jerry Armbruster
Courtland
Dennis Hutchinson
Emma Burns
Brookville
Kansas
Sylvia Lesovsky
Kathleen Facklam
Barnard
Harold Johnson
Loretta Jackson
Perry Open House For 50th Anniversary In Scandia
Children of Mr and Mrs Andrew Perry announce an open house honoring their parents 50th wedding anniversary at the American Legion Hall Scandia on Sunday August 31 from 2 to 5 p m Relatives and friends invited No gifts please
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Perry
Boandia
Kanesas
Kansas City
Kansas
American Legion Hall
Scandia
Reeces Return From Extended Western Canadian Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Reece traveled from the Dakotas through Canada and the Canadian Rockies into western states. They visited Rev. N. Holger Pearson in Bismarck, Winnipeg, Banff, Vancouver Island, Prince Edward Island, and stayed with relatives in Portland Corvallis and Grayland Washington. Rev. Pearson remains active with a part time pastorate and music lessons continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl O. Reece
Dakotas
Canada
Canadian Rockies
N. Holger Pearson
Bismarck
N. D
Scandia
Pearson
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Banff
Vancouver Island
Prince Edward Island
Mr. Reece
Portland
Corvallis
Oregon
Harold Tingstroms
Grayland
Washington
Hospital notes report local patients and procedures
Mrs Ed Olson entered St Joseph Hospital on Monday for eye surgery Tuesday Parlee Gunter remains under observation at St Joseph hospital Mrs Godfrey Boman has returned home after a stay at Republic County Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Olson
St. Joseph Hospital
Parlee Gunter
Godfrey Boman
Republic County Hospital
Blues Best Episcopals 9 2 For Championship
Local meet notes recount the Blues defeating the Episcopals 9 to 2 to clinch the championship. Reverend Lyle Miller will appear on The Church of the Air via KHTL Channel 4 in Superior Nebraska Tuesday morning. Several local residents hosted Sunday dinner for Daisy Reed’s guests to celebrate Mrs Ramsey’s 102nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Miller
Scandia- Courtland
Daisy Reed
Ed Orman
Sharon Salyer
Belleville
Allen Gunter
Ramsey
Correction and baseball notes from Minnesota and Iowa
A correction to last week’s photo captions is noted for journals sent to Courtland and Norway. Bass Lake fishing trip guests included the Freeds and Halls of Albert Lea Minnesota and Lake Mills Iowa. The Scandia Blues won the State Championship at Osborne with Melby pitching a no hitter and Klima homering twice in a 9 2 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Fogelberg
Pam Boylan
Courtland
Norway
Glenwood Freed
David Hall
Albert Lea
Minn
Michael Hall
Barbara
Lake Mills
Iowa
Bass Lake
Minnesota
David Halls
the Freeds
Lynn Lukensen
Duluth
Lake
Thoughts on R F D and Zip Codes From a Local Paper
The article reflects on rural mail carriers and zip codes, recalling Reuben Bettis and two other longtime rural route carriers. It notes postal mixups with a decorated cake sent from Chula Vista to Scandia, and a misrouted letter from Monte Vista Avenue in Scandia to Cupertino before returning. It also mentions the H O Marshall reunion on August 17 1969 at Belleville Park with locals in Republic and Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Bettis
Scandia
Jim Brown
Clarenes Albro
Bettis
Stan McMains
Chula Vista
California
Los ‘Angeles
Carrie Larson
McMains
Los Angeles
Wes
Mt Waas
Esther Floodberg
Monte Vista Ave
Monte Vista
San Diego
Cupertino
H. O. Marshall
Belleville Park
Jabon. Marshall
Bretta Evans
Ben Marshall
John Odell
John Nylund
Jim
Nancy
Robert Brown
Hardy
Harold Brown
Curtis Brown
Margaret Brown
Republic
Oscar Odell
Duaine Turner
Dale Baxa
Belleville
Woman Takes Scenic Tour Through Badlands and Parks
Jearette Isaacson and friends toured the Badlands and Black Hills last week and viewed the Passion Play at Spearfish. They visited Grand Teton country in Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. Jeanette will attend the University of Iowa, leaving early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jearette Isaacson
Badlands
Black Hills
Spearfish
Grand Teton Country
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Jeanette
University of Iowa
Social notes highlight birthdays and visits in Republic County
Mrs Eastvedt hosted relatives Wednesday for August birthdays honoring sister Karan Ross of Norway and other family members including Ralph and Glenn Larson. Mary Ann Waite and Rosemary Ball attended health camp duties and counseling at Rock Springs Ranch. Visitors from Beloit and Kansas City joined funeral services for P P Hammer in Norway and dinners with Martin L Larson in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Eastvedt
Karan Ross
Norway
Rale Ainsworth
Kansas City
Ralph C. Larson
Glenn Larson
Randy Ainsworth
Alexander
Louisiana
Mary Ann ‘Waite
William Waite
Republic County
Mary Ann
Sherdahl Boosters
Rosemary Ball
Belleville
Max'Ball
Rock Springs Ranch
Dale R. Ainsworth
James King
P. P. Hammer
Ainsworths
E. M. Eastvedt
King
Walter Darlington
Martin L .Larson
Dale Aineworth
Harold Smith
Haysville
E .M. Hastvedt
Martin Larson
Republic County Hospital
Rainfall Dips Across Town Amid Dry Season Woes
Rainfall Wednesday brought half to three quarters of an inch in scattered pockets, with south areas receiving less. Coping with dry spell, pastures and dryland crops deteriorate as temperatures rise. Blues baseball team wins state placing local youth on a new high, aided by supportive adults. US 81 crash claims Mrs Homer Swenson 64 and her son Gene 35 in three-vehicle wreck near the 24 81 junction. Funeral at Jamestown. Anton Hanson honored with graveside service as veterans perform military rites. Local steak supper planned by Baker-Homes VFW Post 2722 for October 4 at Belleville Armory. Floyd Huenergarde promotes US 36 Highway Association in town for new members. Mrs Margaret Ramsey receives Nixon birthday greeting on her 102nd year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Swenson
Oupeka
Gene R. Swenson
New York City
Swenson
Lloyd Peterson
Scandia
Gilbert Swenson
Rackley
Frances Larson
Nijth
Jamestown
Florida and Illinois visitors surprise Topeka hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rydell of Seminole Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olson of Chicago arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. The Rydells had been visiting Topeka last week and returned home, while the Olsons stayed on to spend a few more weeks with the Johnsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Larson
Topeka
Herbert Klemmer
Marilyn
Lou Anne
Charles Johnson
Company i
Florida
Tlinois
Bert Rydell
Seminole
Carl Olson
Chicago
Palefaces Campout Adds Families Then Heads to Wakefield
The Pawnee Palefaces held their first campout August 9 10 adding two families to the group. Lovewell Lake proved too close to home pulling many back to Scandia early. They plan to attend the State Campers and Hikers outing near Wakefield over Labor Day weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovewell Lake
Scandia
Wakefield
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Douglas Plumbing and Heating Establishment
Helen Ward
Tom Sanford
Arlene Swanson
Johnson
Garl E. ‘Larson
Clay Center
Leonardville
Alf Johnson
Walsburg
Olsburg
Maria Johnson
Lewis Johnson
J. J. Rishard
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Alaska
Roald Fryxell
Roy Johnson
National
Jaycees
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Ruthie Oman
Rhonda Rosell
Helen Carlson
Johnson Reuson
Phil R. Ekblad
John Bischoff
Agnes Kelly
E.da ‘Smith
Alice Hammer
Larry Hamner
Bademento
W. E.linden
Terry Linden
Dennis Lauritzen
Thad
Larry Tebow
Wayne Hromadaka
Lincoln
Nebraskea
Jim Reed
Marine Larsgnard Gapt
Dick’ Walter
Dutae
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Blues
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Kenny Moravek
Delton Robiron
Bryan Johnson
Mark Melby
Bradley Klima
Wade Berry
Mark Bennett
Gary Housholder
Sandy Hay
Richard Hobson
Jody Hay
Doyle Robison
Joey Thompson
Joel Berry
Ryan Holwin
Bob Johnson
Charles Klima
J. L. Bennett
Scandia Blues
Osborne
Concordia Episcopals
Brad Klima
Delton Robison
Mark Benedett
Terry Thomas
Smith
Klima
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Courtland West
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Earl Melby
Gene ‘Strait
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Joe McDonald
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Rita
Tom Thull
Irvin Davie
Pat
Rhonda
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Delbert Aspegren
Ron
Jane Ann
Michelle Thull
Rhonda Davie
R.F.D
Marshall
Rockies
Eugene Brown
Beloit
Homer ‘Cardwell
Tony Reed
Denver
Colorado
Delbert Aspégren
Lori
Duaine Greenslade
Charles Robison
Cecil Allen
Kared Ross
Clarice
Loren Florell
Melvin
Fairbury, Nebraska
Spencer Tholstrup
Malina
Reuben Johnson
American Legion
Anton
Ony) Hanson
Danish Lutheran
V.F.W
Concordia
Cindy Erickson
Baker-Homes
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Guard
Floyd Huenergarde
Smith Center
Us-36 Highway Association
Margaret Ramsey
Richard M. Nixon
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