Mrs Dickey Represents CK Conference at National Seminar
Mrs Lee A Dickey represented the Central Kansas Conference of the Methodist Church August 1 10 at a National Seminar at St Paul School of Theology in Kansas City Missouri. Delegates from across the United States studied Human Rights in World Perspective with leaders from Protestant Jewish and Catholic backgrounds and United Nations officials stressing education and global citizenship for 1968 International Year observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Dickey
Central Kansas
The
Methodist Church
St. Paul
Dean Kelley
National Council of Churches
Morris Laub
World Council of Synagogues
John A. Lucas
S. J
Julia Henderson
United Nations
Dan W. Dodson
New York University
Edgerton R. Richardson
Jamaica
Estelle Linser
Eleanor Roosevelt
Nelsons Return from 4200 Mile West Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson completed a three and a half week journey by camping along the West Coast visiting friends in Denver Pocatello Idaho and Eugene Oregon They spent a night at Crater Lake Lodge and were impressed by the beauty and snow there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nelson
West Coast
Denver
Pocatello
Idaho
Eugene
Oregon
Crater Lake
Central Kansas Methodist Ladies Attend Mission School
Mrs Lee A Dickey and Mrs Esther Johnson attended the Conference School of Christian Missions at KWU Salina from August 14 to 18. About 270 women participated in the annual event of the Central Kansas Conference of Methodist Churches. Mr and Mrs Gene Hammer relocated to Concordia where Mrs Hammer will teach at Cloud County Community Junior College and Gene will teach at Norway Grade School. Mr and Mrs Charles Mach Nar, Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring and Gary and Mr and Mrs Ray Mach and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Dickey
Esther Johnson
Conference School of Christian Missions
KWU
Salina
Central Kansas Conference of Methodist Churches
Gene Hammer
Concordia
Hammer
Cloud County
Community Junior College
Gene
Norway Grade School
Charles Mach
Narka
Glenn Loring
Gary
Ray Mach
Lyell Ocobock
Jack Reece
Gloria Lamia
Carl Lee Reece
Brookville Hotel
Plowing Bee Held for Homebound Neighbor
Neighbors and relatives organized a plowing bee on Monday August 14 to aid Woodrow Anderson confined at home with a sprained ankle. Dozens of local men assisted and dinner was prepared by several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Anderson
Glenn Currie
Marvin Steward
Arthur Danielson
Art Goodwin
Bernard Arkowski
Joel Hayka
L. T. Swiercinsky
John Vishnefske
Bill Levendofsky
Herbert Mikesell
Arnold Stindt
Adam Wenda
John Nylund
Clarence Levendofsky
Keane Dunback
Raymond
Victor Anderson
Francis Cote
Murray Mikesell
Harold Anderson
Gilbert Price
Glenn Peters
Ernest J. Mikesell
Jim Schmidt
Anderson
Bronze Star for Dale Larkins Heroic Liberty action praised
Western Nebr Dale Larkins Navy seaman received the Bronze Star from the President for gallantry during the June 8 1967 attack on USS Liberty in the Eastern Mediterranean. He aided at machine gun 64 and 53, helped extinguish fires, carried wounded shipmates, and fired at torpedo boats before orders to cease fire. Grandson of Mrs Minda Jensen of Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebr
Dale Larkins
U. S. Navy
Vern Larkins
Western
United States
Liberty
Mediterranean
USS
Seaman Larking
Seaman Larkins
United States Naval Service
New FHA Committeeman Named for Republic County
Glenn O. Strand of Cuba Kansas was appointed for an eight year term to the Republic County Farmers Home Administration Committee. He succeeds Charlie Brokesh whose appointment expired on June 30 1967. Appointed by F Jackson George state director. Other members are Glenn W Peters of Belleville and Henry Passmore of Agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn O. Strand
Cuba
Kansas
Repulic
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson
Mr and Mrs Oscar E Johnson of Jamestown marked their 60th wedding anniversary on August 16 with visits to their home. Esther Aberg of Scandia is the former wife of Mrs Johnson, and the couple wed on August 16 1917 at Amana Lutheran Church in Scandia. They are parents to three children including Mrs Darwin Lillegren Maurice Johnson and Oscar Johnson Jr. of Bird City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Johnson
Jamestown
Johnson
Esther Aberg
Scandia
Amana Lutheran Church
Darwin Lillegren
Kansas City
Maurice Johnson
Prairie Village
Oscar Johnson Jr
Bird City
Kansas
Scandia FCA Sponsors Attend National FCA Conference
Nine Scandia Huddle members plus Mr and Mrs Dean Hobelmann traveled August 13 to Estes Park Colorado for the 29th National FCA Conference at YMCA Camp. Attendance reached 1200 delegates, with prior highs of 900 and 300 at the first event in 1956. This year over 5000 boys and coaches attended across all conferences. Notable guests included Bobby Rehardson, Bob Pettit, and Paul Anderson. The Scandia group, active for a year with about 25 members, meets biweekly and aims to foster church attendance, clean speech, prayer, and athletic involvement. local Lions Club support and business sponsors fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Fca
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Estes Park
Colorado
Scandia
Dennis Stafford
Steve Vytlacil
Roger Stafford
Dick Larson
Gary Lervold
Maurice Lervold
Erick Erickson
Robert Perry
Don Hammer
Dean Hobelmann
Russell Lervold
Wesley Vytlacil
Bobby Rehardson
New York Yankees
Bob Pettit
St. Louis Hawks
Paul Anderson
Ve Scandia Lion’s Club
FCA
Hobelmann and
Heikes
Local Hospital Notes From Republic County Region
Miss Susie Lervold admitted to Republic County Hospital after a broken hip from a fall at Belleville Home. Linda Freed treated a week at Republic County Hospital. Eddie Kunze discharged from St Joseph Hospital Concordia. Vic Berggren transferred to Medical Center Kansas City from Republic County Hospital. Noble Isaacson dismissed after a few days at Republic County Hospital. Albert Moe discharged Friday. Parlee Gunter and Mrs William Moe remain patients at Republic County Hospital. Kenneth Danielson improved Wednesday at Republic County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Lervold
Republic County Hospital
Belleville
Linda Freed
Eddie Kunze
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Vic Berggren
Medical Center
Kansas City
Kansas
Noble Isaacson
Albert Moe
Parlee Gunter
William Moe
Kenneth Danielson
Mrs Margaret Ramsey Reaches Century Mark Amid Birthday Wishes
Mrs Margaret Ramsey begins her second hundred years amid birthday greetings totaling 187 cards. Messages include a White House card a gift from Governor Docking and a telegram from Congressman Robert Dole. Her Kansas home overflows with flowers as she smiles and says she enjoyed her day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ramsey
White House
Governor Docking
Reagan
Robert Dole
North Central Kansas Free Fair Opens in Belleville
The Belleville free fair began on Wednesday with stands and displays going up and exhibitors bringing in livestock on Tuesday evening. The event runs through Sunday and showcases local agricultural displays and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
School opens after annual attraction enrollment time
Enrollment was held Tuesday and classes begin Monday August 28. New teachers join the high school staff and most grade positions are filled. Names include Mrs All day Miss Flynt Miss Trapp Mrs Jackson Mr Hobelmann Mr Heikes new football coach Mrs Robison Mr Bingham Miss Pyle Mrs Nystrom Mr Milligan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allday
Newspaper wants faster news delivery
The message requests earlier news submission to ensure publication and notes a busy schedule. It mentions a commitment to frequent presence, claiming 512 days a week as a humorous exaggeration to stress urgency.
Land of the Free Estate Auctioned at 160 Acres
Land of the Free Estate sold at auction last Thursday August 10. The 160 acre tract lies along 36 highway 23 miles to Courtland with about half irrigable. Frank Standley placed the high bid at 312.00 dollars per acre after about an hour of bidding. A H Kottemeyer of Superior acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Frank Standley
A. H. Kottemeyer
Superior
Charles Klima Promotes Paint Sale Ad
Local ad by Charles Klima touts surplus paint offerings. He invites readers to view the advert in this issue for details on prices, colors, and quantities available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klima
Boyles Family Tour Covers Colorado Wyoming Visit
Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette spent ten days visiting Grand Junction and Durango in Colorado and Wyoming areas. In Cheyenne Mrs Boyles was on a radio station promoting the Scandia Centennial. She also notes a bank tropical plant may bloom soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyles
Lynette
Colorado
Wyoming
Grand Junction
Durango
Cheyenne
Boyles
Editor’s Wife Designs Polished Window Crayon
The polished crayon design in the window was created by the Editor’s wife. Though it promotes items for sale, the editor believes the work warrants viewing for its craftsmanship and effort.
Window announcements list upcoming events and displays
A local window displays upcoming events and items of interest. The Cookie baseball trophy remains on display, with plans to update posters so entries reflect future dates and avoid past events.
Farm Sale Set for September 4 Near Scandia Grade School
Vernon L. Erickson will hold a farm sale on Monday September 4 at 1 00 p m located 3 4 mile south of the Scandia grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Erickson
Scandia
Mrs Maurine Larson Missing From 25th Anniversary Story
The Journal's August 10 anniversary piece for Harold Larson omits Mrs Maurine Larson as a guest. The article should include her as part of the couple and acknowledge her presence in the milestone event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Larson
Harold Larson
Mrs. Olson Nears 50 Years as Amana Lutheran Organist
Mrs. E. T. Olson plans retirement from her organist post at Amana Lutheran Church. She began in January 1918 under Pastor August Nordin and will reach fifty years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Olson
Amana Lutheran Church
August Nordin
Open House Honoring 100th Birthday of Mrs Ramsey
Mrs. Margaret Ramsey celebrated her 100th birthday with an Open House at the American Legion Hall on Sunday. About eighty attendees toured, sang, and listened to Rev. Lee Dickey speak. The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club sang Happy Birthday, while the Community Club coordinated refreshments and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ramsey
American Legion Hall
Daisy Reed
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club
Lee Dickey
Viola Wagner
Pauline Gunter
Ramsey
J. W. Smith
Community talents showcased in public spotlight
A local feature highlights various residents talents and hobbies, noting how some are active while others lie latent and deserve wider visibility within the community.
Cardwell IGA Sign Painted by Local Resident
Neat Cardwell IGA sign across the street was painted by Chris Nelson who lives a half block from the Journal plant, linking the storefront mural to the nearby community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardwell
IGA
Chris Nelson
Journal Plant
Scandia Cookies Win Season Finale at Courtland
Scandia defeated Courtland 2-0 in a Saturday evening game at Courtland Fun Day with pitcher Mike Strait leading Scandia to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Cookies
Courtland
Scandia
Mike Strait
Ada L W LCW Members Attend Scandia Meeting
Members of the Ada Lutheran Church who attended the LCW meeting at Scandia on August 11 include Pastor and Mrs. Melvin Peterson and many church members listed by name. The gathering featured a large group of women and accompanying spouses and friends from the Ada church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA L. C. W
Scandia
Ada Lutheran Church
LCW
Melvin Peterson
Sylvia
Karl
Eric
Joel
Charles Anderson
Hans Anderson
Ivan Bergstrom
Aaron Carlson
Clarence Freeman
Ole Hansen
Pete Hansen
Everett Hanson
V. G Hurtig
Arthur Johnson
Edgar Johnson
Elmer E. Johnson
Leon Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Arvid Larson
James Lundblade
J. G. Lundblade
Vernon Mai
Cynthia
Evan
Orvin Marquardt
Chester Nelson
Ghost Nelson
Lawrence Olson
A. W. Walter
W. C. Hurtiger
Orville Moser
Thelma Larson
Howard Tebow
Floyd Nolan
Susan Harris
47 Club Hosts Evening at Martin Larson Home
Mr and Mrs Martin Larson hosted the 47 Club on Thursday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Gene Hermann Lawrence and Ollie Hugos Mrs Gustavo Ostberg and Ted Mr and Mrs George Larson Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs Lloyd McGregor. Guests were Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
47 Club
Martin Larson
Clyde Norris
Gene Hermann
Lawrence
Ollie Hugos
Gustavo Ostberg
Ted
George Larson
Carl Peterson
Lloyd McGregor
Ralph ©. Larson
4-H Tour Highlights Family Farm Projects For Fair
A group of 4-H members, parents, and leaders toured multiple farms near Scandia and Republic to view irrigated corn, dryland crops, and cattle projects. Hosts explained planting dates, fertilizer and feed programs while sharing challenges of water availability during a dry spell. The trip served as a dry run for the Belleville Fair and emphasized the costs of achieving quality crops and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Republic
Michael and
Melvin Waite
Missouri Pacific
Scandia
Leroy Herrman
Leroy
Frank E. Williams
Clarence Herrman
Marvin
Belleville
John P. Jensen
Mike Nondorf
Max Thompson
Lyle
Sheila
Bill Farrell
Legion Hall
Herrman’s
Scandinavian Pavilion at Expo 67 Montreal Showcases Five Nations
The Scandinavia pavilion in Montreal presents Denmark Finland Iceland Norway and Sweden under one roof for the first time. Dishes include Greenland shrimp Danishes Danish tenderloin salmon reindeer snow grouse trout and Swedish apple cake with regional desserts and sauces. Daily ingredients fly in from Scandinavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavia
Montreal
Denmark
Finland
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Greenland
Copenhagen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Dickey
CK Conference
Dale
Minda Jensen
Axel Jensen
Evelyn Redden
Larry Jensen
Frank Lamia
Leonard Lamia
Sandra
Scot
Nancy Herrington
Kanopolis
Donald Ray
Ellsworth
Lester Jensen
Atwood
Pat Riley
Manhattan
Cindi Holliday
LaCrosse
Gwen Beebe
Phyllis Weigel
Randall Baxter
Hays
Max Zimmer
Downs
Duanne ‘Greenslade
Wayne Musgrove
Cawker ‘City
George Rockey
Smith Center
Duane Manely
Stacy
Mankato
Artie Jensen
Omaha
James Carr
Denise and
Tracey
Fowler
Ohio
Hospital News
Mrs. Ramsey
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