Winners of Purple Ribbons at NCK Free Fair
Sherdah Boosters 4-H members excelled with many purple ribbons across divisions. Marvin Herrman earned reserve champion in Angus steer, while Thompson sisters led in Skirt and Blouse. Purple wins also went to Lanita Bergstrom Linda Fraser and others in foods knitting and woodworking. Adrian Polansky led top purple haul in multiple crops. Boosters note more awards to be listed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdah
NCK
Marvin Herrman
Angus
Cynthia
Sheila Thompson
Lanita Bergstrom
Linda Fraser
Jackie Hurley
Nancy
Pat McEwen
Verlee Blecha
Diana Barrett
Dyna Sherwood
Karen Carlson
Jeannette Bagley
Carmen Schou
Thompson
Linda Lindecrantz
Rhonda Hall
Beth Johnson
The
Roosters
Verlyn Farlee
Dana Wayne Johnson
James Gunn
Allen Hurley
Lynn van Nortwick
Shirley Cornett
Patricia McEkvewen
Susie Kadel
Julie Wallin
Brenda Bzron
Brenda Jording
Ritchie Farrell
Boosters
Republic
Mary Cornett
Jeanette
Barbara Brown
Mike Bzron
Kevin Burt
Helen Vollan
Jeffery Sothers
Daryl Burt
Michael Waite
Leroy Herrman
Adrian Polansky
Belleville
Booster members place in fair 4-H style review
Verlee Blecha and Barry Childs won the 1967 Republic Co. Style Review. Dyna Sherwood earned reserve champion honors. Fourteen 4-H style winners are listed. A belated celebration followed with an after rehearsal dinner at the Dinner Bell in Belleville. Kansas Power and Light declared a quarterly dividend payable Oct 1, 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlee Blecha
Munden
Kansas
Barry Childs
Belleville
Republic Co
Verlee
Dyna Sherwood
Concordia
Jim Childs
Karen Carlson
Jeanette Bagley
Nancy McKewen
Donna Runft
Joyce Horkman
Ina Lorimer
Connie Williams
Judy Kess
Sharon Runft
Karen Mitchell
Christine Stroade
Carmen Scholl
Diana Barrett
Cynthia Thompson
WSCS Meeting Set for September 7
WSCS members meet on Thursday September 7 at 2 00 pm Donna Runft presents a program about the Missionary Education Tour she took this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Donna Runft
Peggy Erickson Returns to U S After Europe Tour
Miss Peggy Erickson returned to the United States August 25 after a two month tour of Europe with the Kansas State University Dance Choir. She is currently visiting in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Erickson
United States
Europe
Kansas State University Dance
Missouri
Dry Weather Impacts Local Crops In Recent Weeks
Nearly a month of dry weather has altered the farm outlook as crops show moisture deficiency. The last rainfall occurred about four weeks ago with a good rain five weeks ago in the community. Late planted crops suffer most though all stages need rain. a recent cool spell reduced heat after near 90 degrees earlier.
YWCA Cabinet Plans New Year Program
YWCA cabinet met with Mrs. Dean Hobelmann as hostess and new president. Regular meetings move to the second Mondays at 7:30 p m with the first on September 11 at the high school to honor freshmen and their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Robert Lervold
O. W. Erickton
Iver Hammer
Richard Fogelberg
Earl Melby
Ann Tedrow
Don Larson
Delbert Aspegren
Arnold Perry
Courtland Rural Water District No 1 loan approved
Water district funds approved after notice from Washington D C Acting State Director Marvin E Johnson Farmers Home Administration. Schwab and Eaton of Manhattan Kansas prepared preliminary plans and Frank Spurney Jr will be attorney. A meeting is set at Courtland school house 8 00 p m Thursday September 14 1967 for members and interested persons to ask questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Marvin E. Johnson
Farmers Home Administration
Courtland
Republic County
Schwab ‘and Eaton
Manhattan
Kansas
Frank Spurney Jr
Courtland School House
Social Security Rep to Visit Belleville Kansas
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday September 5 1967. Call the Court House Welfare Office between 10am and 2pm for information. Beneficiaries should update their address when moving and mail the change of address card with the office address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administrtion
Belleville
Kansas
Courthouse
No Driver Examinations On Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day closure noted by C. W. McKay chief driving license examiner of Kanesa. No tests Monday September 4. exams resume Tuesday September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McKay
Kanesa
McKay
Teacher shortage critical in state Kansas vacancies rise
A statewide survey by Floyd Herr shows 723 teaching vacancies in Kansas as of August 10 across all grades and subjects. Contributing factors include federal funding expanding positions, lower Kansas salaries, budget limits, selective service inductions, competition from private employment, classroom management challenges, a smaller applicant pool, and higher competition from neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Herr
Division of Accreditation and Teacher Certification
Kansas
200 Slides To Aid In Teaching Science
Margaret Flynt one of fifty in the United States chosen by the Institute of Technology for intensive study in Washington D C, completed 200 slides for teaching. An emergency appendectomy kept her in the capital three weeks, limiting sightseeing but she still visited the Smithsonian Institute and saw points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Flynt
United States
Institute of Technology
Washington D. C
Washington D
The
Smithsonian Institute
Kansans Join Trade Mission to Canada Next Fall
Kansas plans a September nine day Kansas Trade Mission to Canada from September 10 through 15. A Kansas Department of Economic Development survey shows over 200 Kansas firms currently export Kansas made products to Canada. A Wichita couple welcomes a son Ronald Eugene born August 25 with grandparents Eugene Lervold Frank Lervold Salina Gerald Freeman and Hope Kansas. Great grandparents Pete Wineinger Bessie Thompson Belleville and Mrs Freeman of Dover Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Trade Mission
Canada
Kansas Department of Economics Development
Kansas
Ronald Eugene
Eugene Lervold
Wichita
Frank Lervold
Salina
Gerald Freeman
Hope
Pete Wineinger
Bessie. Thompson
Belleville
Freeman
Dover
Okla
Freeborn to Preach at Methodist Church
The Rev. W. B. Freeborn of Miltonvale will speak at the Methodist worship service next Sunday September 3. Worship begins at 11:00 after Sunday school at 10:00. Freeborn is known locally for previously serving as interim pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeborn
Miltonvale
Lee A. Dickey
Three Scandians Appointed to State Chamber Councils
Mr and Mrs H W Reece and Joe McDonald were named to two year terms on Kansas State Chamber of Commerce councils. Mrs Reece joins Education and Public Affairs councils, H W Reece serves on Highway Development, and McDonald on Tourist and Recreation Promotion. The councils totaling 37 to over 183 members plan action programs as task forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Reece
Joe McDonald
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Reece
Joseph McDonald
Kansas
Henry Jameson
State Chamber
Jameson
Football Practice Opens As Team Prepares For Republic Clash
More than 30 boys join Coach Ernest Heikes and Assistant Dean Hobelmann for a Tuesday session. The first game is set at Republic on September 16 and senior Jim Nylund will miss due to last week’s injury. A science room tobacco plant survived the summer for students and staff. Margaret Flynt reports a definite malaria cure, noting regional treatment differences. Yvonne Nelson is hospitalized and welcomes cards at VA Hospital room SW 503, 4801 Leawood, Kansas City, Missouri 64128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Ernest Heikes
Dean Hobelmann
Republic
Jim Nylund
Yvonne Nelson
Leawood
Kansas City
Missouri
Miss Flynt
Courtland
Robert Smith
Opal Allday
Margaret Flynt
Priscilla Jackson
May Robison
Phyllis Pyle
Luella Nystrom
Wesley Vytacil
Dorothy Cook
Bonnie Elniff
Grace Robison Heads to Teaching Post in Germany
Mrs Grace Robison left Scandia on August 9 to take a teaching assignment in Germany. She arrived August 22 after a 21 1/2 hour flight from New York. Her address is Mrs Grace Robison Brewer Haven American High School APO New York City NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Robison
Scandia
Germany
New York
Brewer Haven American High School
APO
City
N. Y
Green River Ordinance Protects Scandia Residents
Josie Robison notes the Green River Ordinance is in force in Scandia to shield residents from door to door solicitation. Only locals or sellers of nearby produce may solicit. outsiders selling magazines purses or other items violate the ordinance. Report solicitors to the City Office or council members for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Josie Robison
Scandia
Deaths Arthur Sandell 56 Courtland
Arthur Sandell aged 56 of Courtland died Friday August 25. Survived by brothers Elmer Courtland and Walter California. Funeral services held at Amana Lutheran Church Monday August 28, conducted by Rev Melvin T Peterson. Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sandell
Courtland
Elmer
Walter
California
Amana Lutheran Church
Melvin T. Peterson
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home
Death of Lloyd Falk at 69 in Jewell County
Lloyd Falk died suddenly Saturday August 26 at his Jewell County home. Survived by widow Ethel and stepson Gerald Engstrom, formerly of Scandia, with nephew Eldon Larson of Kackley. Funeral services were held August 29 at Ada Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd iFalk
Jewell County
Ethel
Gerald Engstrom
Scandia
Eldon Larson
Kackley
Ada Lutheran Church
H.S. Enrollment Up As School Year Begins
Milton Cooper reports Scandia High School enrollment at 81, up four from last year, with 15 seniors, 20 juniors, 21 sophomores and 25 freshmen. Grade school enrollees total 146. Half day in Monday, then normal schedule. Four new courses, and several new teachers across Scandia and Norway campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Cooper
Scandia High School
Scandia
Carlene Trapp
Ft. Hays
Kansas State Teachers College
Farm Sale Notices For Vernon Erickson and Edna Muth
Vernon L Erickson schedules a farm sale Monday September 4 at 1 PM located 3 4 mile south of the Scandia grade school. A separate public auction of the late Edna Muths household goods is set for Saturday September 9 starting at 1 PM. The sale bill will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Erickson
Scandia
Edna Muth
Pearl Johnson Celebrates 80th Birthday in Courtland Area
Mrs. Pearl Johnson, aged eighty on August 27, marked the day with a long distance call from Granada Hills California. Birthday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson and several Johnson relatives. Ice cream and cake were served and relatives shared meals and visits through the weekend ending with neighbors helping on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Johnson
Granada Hills
California
Joyce Johnson
Edith Norris
Ruth B. Johnson
Elsie Johnson
Herbert Mikesell
Courtland
Charles Kelloge
Manhattan
Oscar Johnson
May Isaacson
Roy Tedrow
Veterans' Commission outreach in Belleville September 14 1967
A Kansas Veterans' Commission representative will visit Belleville on September 14 at 4 00 p m at the Courthouse to assist veterans and dependents with service work. Those unable to attend may contact the office at Hi 38 4581 or visit the Kansas Veterans Commission office in Marysville Kansas 66508. Clayton G Morton, Field Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Veterans’ Commission
Belleville
Kansas Veterans Commission
Marysville
Kansas
Clayton G. Morton
Pre-Nuptial Luncheon for Marcia Perry Attendees Listed
Mrs. Nelson Ward and Mrs. Ralph Kueker hosted a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday at the Dinner Bell honoring Marcia Perry. Guests included Miss Perry and Mrs. Arnold J. Perry among others. Sam Stradley of Fullerton California has been visiting in Russell Hall and left for Hubbell Nebraska to visit his grandparents. Mrs. Evelyn Stolander visited Tuesday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold McIntosh plus daughter were Thursday visitors of Russell Hall and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Belleville
Steven
Patricia Stafford
Nelson Ward
Ralph Kueker
Marcia Perry
Miss Perry
Arnold J. Perry
E. P. Ahrens
Mar. L. H. Kueker
John van Gundy
Salina
Cynthia Rucker
Sam Stradley
Fullerton
California
Russell Hall
Hubbel
Nebraska
Harry Stradley
Evelyn Stolander
Arnold McIntosh and
Mrs. Russell Hall
Unified District 426 Plans Science Fair Venture
Margaret Flynt announces a district Science Fair starting immediately with summer work already begun. Two units in Scandia two in Courtland and one in Norway will participate though no date is set. She says the district will publish specimen needs in the Journal as they arise.
Beloit Vo-Tech Enrollment Signals Fall Start
Larry Boswell and Curtis Modlin enrolled at Beloit Vo-Tech with classes set to begin August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Boswell
Curtis Modlin
Beloit
Vo-Tech School
Local hospital updates and state job examinations issued
Kenneth Danielson was taken to As bury Hospital in Salina for treatment. Dorothy Reed of Chester was a Republic County Hospital patient with a broken ankle and was dismissed. Parlee Gunter was dismissed from Republic County Hospital. Vic Berggren was readmitted after a KU Medical Center stay. The State Personnel Division announced exams for Maintenance Carpenter Electrician Painter and Plumber at state colleges hospitals and other institutions as well as Informational Writer and Informational Counselor roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Danielson
Asbury Hospital
Salina
Dorothy Reed
Chester
Republic County Hospital
Parlee Gunter
Vic Berggren
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Harrison
Topeka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Gile
Paula
Stanley
McMillan and Sons
Virgil Larsen
Jamestown
Bertha Liarsen
Ron Marozas
Ivan Currie
Kansas Power and Light Company
Lansing
Hutchinson
Tuttle Creek
Toronto
Larned State
Correctional Officers Service
State Personnel Division
Harrison Street
Kansas State Employment Service
Wichita Art Museum
Kansas Highway Patrol
Browning
Elmer Childress
Topeka—A
Kan-Do
USA
YWCA
Water District
Methodist Church
Lloyd Falk
H.S
Larry Johnson
Russell DeWitt
Ernest Kirk
Max Muth
Floyd Johnson
Norway
Ole Hansen
Cecil Dickerhoof
John Jones
Norma Aspegren
Elma Allen
Marjorie Davis
Elsie Christensen
Kta Toe Republic
Glen Elder
Eee Notre Dame
Te Dahons Cawker City
Burr Oak
Jewell
Munder
Lee Loring
David
Mrs. Johnson
Royal Cafe
Carla Kallman
Kristine Freed
Mikesell
Edith Forsberg
Helen Baker
Jody
Linda
Hospital News
Civil Service
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