Scandia Loses First PTL Game to Jewell in 81-59 rout
Scandia A team fell behind 40-21 by halftime and could not recover as Jewell’s Mike Nulty led scoring with 20 while Jim Nylund had 19 for Scandia. Notre Dame edged Scandia 46-42 next, with Richard Raney scoring 25. Scandia B9s and freshmen posted wins in other games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High
Scandia
Jewell
Jim Nylund
Oplinger
Richard Raney
Don Hammer
Wanklyn
Notre Dame
Maurice Lervold
Danny Sandall
Hamel
Crusaders
Gary Lervold
John Isaacson
Dana Brewer
Gordon Berry
Scandia Raney
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Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Republic County
Sheri Lewellyn dismissed from St Joseph Hospital and went home. Harley Shaffer admitted for observation and treatment. Mrs Melvin Buckley listed as a surgical patient. Mrs J E Freed returned home after short medical stay. Fred Cline admitted to Veterans Hospital Wichita. Ren Denoyer admitted to Republic County Hospital with improving condition. Frank Lervold dismissed after nine weeks. Chris Olawagon and Lloyd Kelly discharged to Concordia Rest Home. Alfred Jensen spent several days at Republic County Hospital. Irvin Lewis dismissed and home. Greg Heilies overnight patient at Republic County Hospital after aspirin overdose. Patty Isaacson admitted to St Joseph Hospital for bronchial infection.
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Sheri Lewellyn
St. Joseph Hospital
Harley Shaffer
Melvin Buckley
J. E. Freed
Fred Cline
Republic
Veterans’ Hospital
Wichita
Ren Denoyer
Republic County Hospital
Frank Lervold
Chris Olawagon
Lloyd Kelly
Concordia Rest
Alfred Jensen
Scandia Rest
Irvin Lewis
Greg
Ernest Heilies
Patty
ValGene Isaacson
Legion Auxiliary Potluck Dinner Planned at Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a potluck dinner at the Legion Hall on Wednesday December 28. Auxiliary members and families are invited to attend.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Methodist Christmas Day Service at 10:30
Christmas Day service at the Methodist church on December 25 from 10 30 to 11 30. No church school will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Swede Freshmen Dominate Belleville 60 34 on Court
The Scandia Freshmen beat Belleville Fresh 60 34 for their third straight win. Gordon Berry led rebounds with 16 and 12 points, John Isaacson topped scoring with 25. Teammates Dana Brewer Ron Aspegren David Jeardee Howard Herrman Steve Cooper and Richard Melby contributed. Next game vs Courtland Thursday at 5 46.
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Belleville Fresh
Gordon Berry
John Isaacsin
Dana Brewer
Ron Aspegren
David Jeardee
Howard Herrman
Steve Cooper
Richard Melby
Courtland
S. W. Bell Holds Second of Kind in Kansas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co held a Kansas town meeting at Scandia high school on December 15 to explain current and future telephone service and equipment. Cordia speakers Hugh Emrich Melba Gray and John Schitz presented with slides and antique telephones. Refreshments were served by the Scandia Lions Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell Telphone Co
Scandia High School
Hugh Emrich
Melba Gray
John Schitz
Concordia
Secord
Kansas
Scandia Lions
Christmas program delights grade school and high school
A full capacity audience enjoyed a Christmas program at the grade school auditorium. Pupils performed an operetta while older students joined the high school chorus. The town lit displays remained colorful despite fewer lights from a town meeting.
New Lunch Schedule Proves Successful at Scandia Schools
Supt Milton Cooper reports a revised lunch plan with four staggered times freshmen 11 20 seniors 11 35 juniors 11 50 sophomores 12 00. Benefits include reduced hall congestion and equal free time, plus about ten extra minutes of class time and a seven minute rest break in the 2 o clock period.
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State Department of Education
Farmers Tax Guide Available Free at Extension Office
Farmer's Tax Guide booklets are available at no charge from the Republic County Extension office in Belleville.
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Farmer's Tax Guide
Republic County Extension Office
Belleville
Mailboxes Protected by Federal Law Warned by Postmaster
Postmaster Minnie Cardwell warns mailboxes and their contents are protected under federal law. She cites 25,000 damaged receptacles in the past year and 2,641 arrests for mailbox damage up to June 1980. A violator faces fines up to 1000 dollars or up to three years in prison.
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Minnie Cardwell
Cardwell
Quantic Engagement Highlighted in Nebraska Kansas Connection
Lois Catherine Quantic of Chester Nebraska plans to wed Larry C Sampson of Abilene Kansas in June. Lois, a Kansas State University graduate, teaches 6th grade at Northview School Manhattan. Larry, with BS and MS from Kansas State University and Pittsburg College, teaches aviation and drafting at Manhattan High School. Mrs Vernon Smith and Mrs Maller Lindecrantz visited Cuba residents.
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Harry C. Quantic
Chester
Nebraska
Lois Catherine
Larry C Sampson
Carl G. Sampson
Abilene
Kansas
Miss Quantic
K State University
Northview School
Manhattan
Sampson
Kansas State University
Kansas State College of
Pittsburg
Manhattan High School
Christmas Services and Lights Highlight Scandia Week
Christmas Day falls on Sunday with no Sunday School at Scandia churches. The Methodist service starts at 10 30 a m and the Lutheran at 9 30 a m. Christmas Eve service at Amana Lutheran is at 10 30 p m December 24. Norway Lutheran holds an 11 00 a m service on Christmas Day. Scandia glows with lights along Highway 36 and locals win light prizes.
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Scandia
Amana
Neighborhood luminaries brighten driveways near Scandia
Residents lit luminaries Monday evening along driveways at the Moe Johnson Aspegren Farrell and Thompson homes creating an attractive Christmas display along Highway 36 west of Scandia drawing visitors to the area.
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Ralph Moe
Larry Johnson
Delbert Aspegren
Bill Farrell
Andy Thompson
Highway 36
Scandia
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced
Judges completed the judging of the lighting and decor contest early last week and announced the winners. The list names the winning homes and decorations in the community.
Business Places Close Monday Christmas Eve Closures
Most business places will be closed on Monday December 26. Grocery stores will close at 6 00 p m on Christmas Eve.
Unified District Approves Balance for Band Uniforms
The Unified Board voted to appropriate the remaining funds to complete band uniforms order. Forty two uniforms have been ordered with delivery in about 90 days. Community efforts and donations are acknowledged as helping cover the balance.
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ElReno Sederlin
Lions Club
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Mrs Bertha Andersen Passes at 79 in Belleville
Mrs Bertha K Andersen former resident of Scandia died Friday afternoon December 16 at Republic County Hospital Belleville at age 79. Survived by husband Walter and daughter Leanor Koppock plus service by Rev Melvin J Peterson. Funeral at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Scandia with interment Riverview Cemetery Scandia.
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Bertha K. Andersen
Scandia
Republic County Hospital
Belleville
Republic County
Walter
Leanor Koppock
Wichita
Melvin J. Peterson
Riverview Cemetery
Santa Letters From Republic Kansas Children
A collection of Christmas requests from Republic Kansas children ages seven and in second grade. Jill Sankey asks for a knitting machine pool table and more while mentioning family and good behavior. Gayle Johnson and others send holiday greetings and describe social visits and a school program attended by local families.
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Santa
Howe
Julie
Bob Bence
Dale Price
Anna Hohman
Republic School
Vic Brown
Christmas Message From Kansas Legion Commander Featured
Patrick J. Finley of Kansas City extends a warm Christmas greeting in the Sunflower Legionnaire urging happiness and holiness, helping the less fortunate, and honoring those in service far from home including Viet Nam veterans. The piece blends family memories with a call to action and community support.
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Kansas American Legion
Patrick J. Finley
Kansas City
Sunflower Legionnaire
American Legion
Christ Child
Bethlehem
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S. W. Bell
Caroline
Carrie) Larson
WMAQ
Chicago
Trinity Lutheran Church
Beminary
Barry Avenues
Vernon
E. Ryding
Gerhard Nelson
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Scandia Journal
Supt
Milton Cooper
Vernon Smith
Maller Lindecrantz
Gerald Fisher
Cuba
Russell DeWitt
Guy Frazier
Edward Forsberg
E.porter Ahrens
Allen Larson
M. L. Larson
Robison
Klima Lumber Co
John Nystrom
Ceandia Community Club
Thora Berggren
Cleo Brewster
Dennis Garst
Bertha Granstedt
Parlee Gunter
Carl Hammer
Charles O. Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Violet Johnson
Josie M. Robison
David Serfvneng
West Side
Walter Anderson
Rpublic
Love, Jill Sankey
Colleen
Kirk
Gayle Johnson
Reuben Fredrickson
John
Kenneth Danielson
Tom Poage
Orange
California
Ethel
Donald
Virgil
Gladys Prothro
Ed Kallman
Poage
Darrell Stanley
Russell Hall
Gerald
Rhonda
Watervile
Norval Nider
Allen ‘Ward
Ft. Leonard Wood
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