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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

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Swedes Open Season with 57 31 Victory at Republic

Scandia's Flying Swedes opened at Republic on December 2 with a 57 to 31 win as they jumped to a 16 6 first quarter lead and dominated on defense and the boards. Rich Raney led scoring with 20 points. Stensaas 8 rebounds. Nylund 13 points. Jamestown results noted for the Swedes.

Scandia Republic Bryan Stnsaas Rich Raney Jim Nylund Bryan Stensaas Duane Giles Lyle Larson Dick Larson Maurice Lervold Don Hammer Glen Elder

Reprinting Sw Bell Directory Seeks Corrections

John Schmitz of Southwestern Bell urges perms to call the telephone business office to update alphabetical and yellow pages listings before the directory goes to press. The new edition will reuse last year’s game story plot but adds more characters, he quipped. Weekend visitors include the Petersons from Topeka and relatives of the Ericksons and Norris families.

Scandia John Schmitz Southwestern Bell Perms Mr. Schmitz Schmitz

Lions Club White Elephant Sale Set for December 17

The Scandia Lions Club will hold a White Elephant sale on Saturday December 17 at 1 00 pm on Main Street. Donations or consignments can be arranged by contacting Don Larson Kenny Cardwell Dr J L Bennett Bob Lervold or Richard Larson. Lions members can pick up items if needed.

Scandia Lions Club Main Street Don Larson Kenny Cardwell J. L. Bennett Bob Lervold Richard Larson Lions

Scandia Eastern Star to Host Holiday Coffee Day

Scandia Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will serve coffee, pie, rolls, cake and cookies at the laundromat Saturday December 17 starting at 9 30.

Scandia Order of Eastern Star

Land Auction Signals Third Sale in Six Weeks

The Scandia American Legion Hall hosts the third land auction in six weeks on Monday December 12 at 2 00 p m for the Ettie Nystrom Estate 170 acre farm west of the river. Earlier this week the Williams farm sales occurred at the National Guard Armory Belleville with Leo Berry buying the 160 acre home farm east of Scandia for 46000 and Clarence Herrman purchasing a 60 acre tract for 12300. Irvin Florea bought an 80 acre Belleville township parcel for 12000. Eugene Waring acts as auctioneer.

Scandia Clarence Herrman Belleville Township Belleville Irvin Florea Eugene Waring

Weather Turns Cold and Community Notes Highlight Week

A cold snap kept temperatures well below freezing with light freezing rain early in the week. The town shows festive touches as Nel son’s 1GA Store places Christmas trees around the Royal Cafe site. Lehman Orchards advertises apples along Highway 86 this Friday. Recollections of December 7 1941 are featured as the community revisits that date. A farewell to Rev Linnerson’s family marks Lutheran services, and Colony House Antiques opens for Open House next Sunday. Local visits include Stan Estes family from Fort Sill and multiple neighbors sharing meals and gatherings.

Nelson Royal Cafe Franklin D. Roosevelt Linnerson Osage City Beth

Christmas Mailing Hints From Mr Zip

Mr Zip offers guidance for holiday mail including deadlines for overseas servicemen, use of zip codes on all addresses, secure packing, and clear writing. Cards with a 5a stamp may be sealed and forwarded. indicate if items should not be opened until Christmas.

Menry Christmas Minnie Cardwell P. M

Band Uniforms Saved For Christmas Club Donations

The American Legion Auxiliary asks for coupons key strips and jar labels from Butternut Coffee for the Christmas Club. Donations can be given to Mrs. Lloyd Brown or Mrs. Morris Moravek. Several local ladies were guests of Mrs. George Larson during Tuesday morning activities.

The American Legion Auxiliary Lloyd’ Brown Morris Moravek Loren Carlgren Clyde Norris Mildred Anderson George Larson

Blue Rock Shoot Set by American Legion Post

American Legion Post 193 holds another Blue Rock Shoot next Sunday December 11 at 1 30 PM on the regular site south of town. Merchandise prizes will be awarded.

American Legion Post 193

Pioneer Story Contest Offered by Kansas Native Sons

Olive Ann Beech of Wichita funds a Pioneer Story contest with 25 16 and 10 dollar prizes for three winning true Pioneer Life tales under 750 words. Entries must reach Mrs Frank W Boyd Mankito contest chairman by December 24 1966. Winners announced at the Native Sons and Daughters Banquet in Topeka January 28 1967.

Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas Olive Ann Beech Wichita Frank W. Boyd Mankmito Native Sons and Daughters Topeka

Coffee hosts announce 1967 ALCW leaders in Melby home

Ard Lawson and Mrs Kenneth Tuley hosted a coffee at the Melby home on Monday morning. Attended were women selected as program leaders for the 1967 ALCW. Present were Mrs Anjeanette Isaacson Mrs Arnold Perry Mrs Clark Freed Ms Don Larson Mrs Lena Forgelberg Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mrs Harvey Hammer.

Ard Lawson Kenneth Tuley Melby oMnday ALCW Anjeanette Isaacson Arnold Perry Clark Freed Don Larson Lena Forgelberg Homer Cardwell Harvey Hammer

Scandia School News December schedule and events

The report lists upcoming games for Scandia area schools including Glen Elder Jewell Notre Dame Courtland Burr Oak and Jamestown with home and away dates from December 9 through February 29 and notes a Pike Trail League Tourney at Jamestown. A new permanent storage for old records arrives from Alsop's via crane and requires painting a door. A freshman game is set for Friday December 9 at Glen Elder at 5 30 with players listed.

Glen, Elder Jewell Notre Dame Courtland Cawker City Burr Oak Jamestown Republic Milton Cooper Dean Hobelmann Pike Alsop’s Reece's

Student Honors List by Class and Mentions

Freshmen: Dana Brewer Ora Lee Kenyon Saralyn Reece. Honorable mention: Deborah Bennet Edward Carlgren David Jerdoe Patricia Jensen Rose Johnson Beth Lervold Richard Melby. Sophomore: Pam Boylan Kathleen Carlgren Dianne Fogelberg. Honorable mention: Cheryl Carlgren Nancy Cooper Don Hammer Dixie Thompson. Junior: None. Honorable mention: Erick Erickson Vicki Florell Lyle Larson Senior: Cheryl Currie Sonja Hammer Marilyn Larson Donna Runft. Honorable mention: Phyllis Aspergen Gary Jeardee Vicki Herrman Colleen Thompson.

Dana Brewer Ora Lee Kenyon Saralyn Reece Deborah Bennett Edward Carlgren David Jeardoe Patricia Jensen Rose Johnson Beth Lervold Richard Melby Pam Boylan Kathleen Carlgren Dianne Fogelberg Cheryl Car]gren Nancy Cooper Don Hammer Dixie Thompson Erick Erickson Vicki Florell Lyle Larson Cheryl Currie Sonja Hammer Marilyn Larson Donna Runft Phyllis Aspegren Gary Jeardee Vicki Herrman Colleen Thompson

Courtland Yo-Ag Meeting On December 12

The Courtland Young Farmer meeting will be held Monday December 12 at 7 30 in the Courtland Yo Ag shop. Bob Rose of Cawker City will present slides and discuss his commercial pig operation inviting all farmers to attend.

Courtland Courtland Yo-Ag Bob Rose Cawker City

Bomb Shelter Donated to Old School Building by Reece Construction

Reece Construction Company donated a bomb shelter to the old school building. The act provides protective facilities for pupils and staff amid security concerns.

Reece Construction Company

Seniors Write Ballads And Y-Teens Plan Christmas Festivities

English seniors study Beowulf and Old English ballads while composing a four stanza ballad. Y-Teens plan a December 19 gift exchange at the Skyliner in Concordia and a December 14 caroling party at Mrs Ahren’s with refreshments. George Elferman, famed Mr America, spoke on nutrition and exercise at a grade school lyceum.

Skyliner Concordia Mr. America George Elferman Mr. Elferman Mr. Universe

Ada Lutheran Choir Christmas Concert Dec 11

The Ada Lutheran Church Ada Kansas announces a Christmas Concert and candle lighting service on December 11 at 7 30 p m. The Ada Church choirs will include Children’s Choir Confirmation Choir and Adult Church Choir with familiar and new Christmas songs. A brass choir from Courtland High School will also perform. Public is invited to this Service of Worship.

Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Ada Church Courtland High School

Open House at Colony House Antiques

Open House at Colony House Antiques set for Sunday December 11 from 2 to 8 p m announced by Mrs Velda Sothers. The shop expands with a southeast addition, new carpeting and decor creating inviting surroundings.

Colony House Antiques Velda Sothers

Death of William Mallory veteran Topeka civic figure

William R. Mallory 77 died in a Topeka hospital November 30 after a long illness. He served as superintendent of parks and as a city streets commissioner in Topeka. He is survived by sisters Mrs. N E Sandell of Scandia, Mrs Albert Anderson of Republic, and Mrs Soder of Formosa. One son Joe Mallory resided in Scandia and graduated from Scandia High School in 1981.

William R. Mallory Topeka N.E. Sandell Scandia Albert Anderson Republic Soder Formosa Mallory Joe Scandia High School

Healthy Life: Mr Eiferman Plays Trumpet and Harmonica

Mr Eiferman demonstrates a feat of strength and music by holding a 150 pound weight in one hand while playing the trumpet and harmonica in the other. The display highlights fitness and musical skill in a single act.

Eiferman

Scandia Girls Cheer On Boys En Route To Game

The Scandia pep club excites travel to the opponent, shouting school pride. They chant our nickname and cheer for the team, showing spirited support and a strong school bond.

Scandia

Kindergarten Santa Card From Scandia Kansas

A kindergarten class in Scandia Kansas writes to Santa asking for blocks a big ball a dolly and a bed for play at school They praise Mrs Hanzlick and sign with names Lori Scotty Kevin Doyle Donald Sheri Teresa Kathryn Brad Kari Diane Todd Christine Clinton and Shannon They also request a watch for Mrs Hanzlick that won t stop.

Santa

Birthday honors for local residents

A birthday notice lists Kim, Tammy, Marilyn, Kathleen, and Mona as honored last Wednesday with continued details on page 8.

Kim Tammy Marilyn Kathleen Mona

Christmas Home Decorating Contest and Chickens Giveaway

Town reads of December 9 judging for best home and business decor with cash prizes and four organization prizes. Chickens to be given on December 10 17 and 22 with registrations starting December 5 at Scandia business places and first giveaway at 2 45 p m on December 10. register once before December 9 5 00 p m.

Scandia

Southwestern Bell To Sponsor Town Meeting

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company will sponsor a town meeting at Scandia High School Auditorium on Thursday December 15 at 7 00 p m The event aims to discuss service and information with exhibits on display and refreshments provided by the Scandia Lions Ladies

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Scandia High School Scandia Lions

Swedes Open Home Schedule With Jewell Visit

The Swedes host Jewell next Tuesday December 13 for their first home game after three away. Jewell beat Courtland by ten points Tuesday. Notre Dame of Concordia comes Friday December 16 for a league contest.

Jewell Scotdia Courtland Notre Dame Concordia

Conservation Work Completed in November

November 1966 activity in Republic County lists Terraces by Loren Carlgren Vernon Naysmith Ben Moravek George Rytych Lad Drapel Larry Stephens Charles Houdek Amos Blecha Mul zahu Bros A Thompson Waterways by Charles Houdek Wilbur Kirk John Sheridan Max Muth Gerald Thompson Ponds by Ray Johnson Max Thompson Land Leveling by Edwin Isaacson Kenneth Killen Lloyd Blosser Martin Blosser Richard Loring New Cooperators George Rytych Russell Moe Great Plains Applications Reginald QO Reed Great Plains Contract Harold B Anderson.

Republic County Loren Carlgren Vernon Naysmith Ben Moravek George Rytych Lad Drapel Larry Stephens Charles ‘Houdek Amos Blecha Mulzahu Bros A. M. ‘Thompson Charles Houdek Wilbur Kirk John Sheridan Max Muth Gerald Thompson Ray Johnson Max Thompson Edwin Isaacson Kenneth Killen Lloyd Blosser Martin Blosser Richard Loring Russell Moe Great Plains Reginald QO Reed Harold B. Anderson

Saunders mark 59th wedding anniversary with cake

Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders received a telephone call from their daughter Velma Hunter of Sacramento California and a decorated cake from Mr and Mrs Paul Saunders in honor of their 59th wedding anniversary.

Walter Saunders Velma Hunter Sacramento California Mrs Paul Saunders

Hospital Notes and Social Visits Report

Mrs. Glenwood Freed and Parlee Gunter were dismissed from the Republic County Hospital last weekend. New admissions include Mrs. Harley Shaffer and Ervin Lewis. Lloyd Kelly and Chris Clauson remain patients. Fred Jackson was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital on Wednesday and returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mack. Several couples attended gatherings honoring birthdays of Mrs. Kenneth Cardwell and Timmy. Visiteurs included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ainsworth of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blosser of Norway visiting Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lamon.

Glenwood Freed Parlee Gunter Re. Republic County Hospital Harley Shaffer Ervin Lewis Lloyd Kelly Chris Clauson Fred Jackson St. Joseph Hospital Dale Ainsworth Kansas City Lloyd Blosser Norway Martin Lamon

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