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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
1
The children of Mr and Mrs Andrew Perry announce an open house to honor their parents 50th wedding anniversary at the American Legion Hall Scandia Kansas on Sunday August 31 from 2 to 5 p m Relatives and friends are invited No gifts please
One hundred and three students enrolled by Monday at Scandia High School for the new year, with 26 freshmen, 34 sophomores, 23 juniors, and 20 seniors. The district sees a seven student rise from last term. New upperclassmen include David Miller and Audig Neeper. Freshmen listed include Beth Miller, Jimmy Reed, Diabe Brewer, Nancy Carlzen, Virginia Hammer, Jessée Jeattoe, Mary Kasper, Viola Keriyan, James Norris, Mikkel Stehsiutskind, Rose Neeper. Classes began Tuesday, August 26.
Pike Trail League football schedule for 1969 lists Levarton, Cawker City, Burr Oak, Jamestown, Courtland, Jewell and other towns with games on various dates. Most games start at 7 30 p m except the November 11 match at 2 p m. Ernest Heikes coached, Robert Miller served as principal.
Promotion of Sunday School classes on August 81 at the United Methodist Church begins at 8 45 a m The installation of Sunday School teachers will take place during the morning worship at 9 45 a m
A week of cloudy, cooler days with highs in the 80s and game days in the 70s. Rain fell mainly to the west with Sunday totals in Scandia around 0.6 to 0.7 inches. Showers Monday crept within miles. reports show from over an inch to 1.5 inches near Courtland.
Army Private First Class Howard E. Reed, 21, of Belleville Kansas, stationed near Long Binh, met Mrs Patricia Nixon during her Vietnam tour on July 30. Reed serves as a mechanic with the 632nd Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company and is married to Beth Erickson.
Gary Hobson won the Dr Bernard Memorial Plaque for leadership and dependability at the North Central Kansas Fair Belleville. He also earned two purple ribbons in crops and grand champion swine and reserve best groomed boy. The Scandia Sherdahl Boosters 44 H club wrapped a strong year with numerous ribbons across clothing, foods, and livestock events.
Mr and Mrs Don Larsen and Mr and Mrs Hiner Larsen of Concordia travel from Kansas City by plane to Denmark and other European destinations for about three weeks to visit relatives and see points of interest.
The Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to drive safely during the Labor Day weekend from Friday 6:00 PM August 29 to midnight September 1. Despite police efforts, June and July saw a rise in fatal accidents costing fifty extra lives. drivers must stay attentive, professional, and responsible to prevent injuries and deaths throughout 1969.
Pat Sandell hosted a Chester Nebraska dinner to honor his wife Dore Mrs Walter Boyles and Walter Cap Berger on Wednesday August 20. Attendees included Walter Boyles Mildred Anderson Judy Angereoni and Mr and Mrs Danny Sandell.
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson marked 25 years with a surprise party hosted by their children and relatives. Guests included Ernest Kirk Loren Issacson Marcy Barry Artie Jensen Jim Davis Loren Florell Lester Thompson and Glen Scrivner as well as Iver Hammer Dennis Stafford and Teress.
Mrs Eldon True of Courtland 41 died in a two car collision near Mankato last Sunday. Her husband Eldon Curly True a Western Power Division serviceman and their son Dale were injured. Funeral services for Mrs True will be at Courtland United Methodist Church Thursday at 10:60 a.m. Tibbetts Bros Funeral Home in charge. Walter H Berger visited Overbrook Kansas and attended a Grand Lodge session in Topeka to dedicate a new building.
Freed's Market of Scandia won 15 firsts five seconds and three thirds for truck farm products at the Belleville fair last week. The strong showing underscored the market's popularity and quality in regional competition.
The library announces closure on Saturday August 30 and reopening Wednesday September 3 with new hours from noon to 8 p m. Each Saturday will be 9 to 12 and 1 to 8 p m for the rest of the year. Books donated include A Song of Sixpence Cronin Wentworth Stevenson Frost The Aim Was Long Gould and George Washington Carver the Man Who Overcame Elliott.
Keith Sebelius notes public opinion swings on tax reform and federal spending. He recalls receiving hundreds of letters opposing tax reform, then similar numbers supporting a $1 billion increase for HEW, urging restraint. He defends the 868 page tax bill and predicts broader demands if more funds are added, while planning a two week Kansas trip to meet locals.
The staff reports that if all new requests are approved the total foreign aid and prior-year funds could total nearly 30 billion dollars. It criticizes the amount as misaligned with domestic needs.
Field Representative Jack Loftus will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday September 2 1969 to provide information at the Courthouse Basement from 10:00 to 2:00. The notice explains a six month waiting period for disability payments and that back benefits may apply if disability lasts beyond seven months, with back pay limited to 12 months before the application.
Dwight Isaacson departed Sunday August 24 for Kansas City for induction into the Merchant Marines and proceeded to San Diego California for two months of training. Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring. Lawrence and Olle Hugos hosted guests Monday evening. Mrs Max Berry and her daughters, Mrs Ralph Larson, Lon Anne, and Dallas Cox visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formogo, Dallas.
The C C Johnsons observed sixty years of marriage with eight children and multiple families attending an 9 am Amana Lutheran Church service on Sunday August 24. A large family dinner at Glenn Johnson’s Beaver Creek farm followed in rain, featuring a white lavendar mum centerpiece and a three tier wedding cake. The couple wed in a double ceremony at Ada Lutheran Church on September 15 1909. They later moved from the Kackley area to Scandia in 1961. The celebration drew many relatives across states and 27 grandchildren with 19 great grandchildren, though Sunday afternoon coffee was postponed due to rain.
Curtis Modlin of the U S Navy arrived home Wednesday for a 14 day leave before reporting to Memphis Tennessee for further training arrangements and duty follow up.
Mrs Grace Robison left for Chicago and Philadelphia then flew to Frankfurt to resume teaching at the American school where she will also serve as librarian and teach one library science class. Mary McBride departed for Seoul to teach remedial reading to military dependents students. Mrs Robison previously taught at the same post.
Dr. C. V. Haggman entertained at the Royal Cafe for his daughter Mrs. H. W. Dungan of Kingsport Tennessee and to honor Walter H. Cap Berger's August 19 birthday. Each lady received a red carnation. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ward and Robert Mr. and Mrs. Roger Anderson Kim and Dana and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson. Mrs. Dungan departed August 19 after a ten day visit with the doctor.
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