Rural water plans advance on both river sides
Rural groups along the Republican River move to ease water problems by forming a watershed district near Norway and Scandia and an incorporated Rural Water District No 1 from Kackly toward the Nebraska line. Directors named and engineers hired, with work on lines and contracts underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican River
Kackly
Nebraska Line
Norway- Scandia
Republic County Rural Water District No. 1
Frank Spurney
Andy Thompson
Ernest Stenson
Marvin Bergstrom
Dean Sothers
John Anderson
Clarence Swenson
Bill Thomas
Christmas Reflections and Church Festivities in Norway
A devotional piece centers on Christmas wishes and prayers for happiness and faith. It covers Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Norway Christmas service with Chrismans on display, pastor John Jones explaining symbols, high school dialogue Are You Jok ing Jeremiah, and notes on postservice gifts and visiting guests from Wichita Belleville Republic and Longmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Norway
L. J. Melhu
John Jones
Patan
Jeremiah
God
Snowy Weather Dawns as Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer
Snow covered the ground three inches by morning after a late Tuesday start with temperatures near 20 degrees. The week featured a cold spell dipping to about eight degrees Friday morning, followed by warming into the weekend as Santa visited Main Street and residences with treats. A long list of Scandia merchants and residents supported Christmas activities, with families sharing meals and holiday greetings across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaton
Bundey
Swedes Open League on Jan Five Burr Oak Next
After vacation the Swedes travel to Burr Oak for a league game on January 5 followed by another league game here January 12 with Jewell. Three of four January league games are on the road. Mrs. Einar Eastvedt hosted a traditional Christmas Eve supper and gift exchange for extended family including Dale R Ainsworth and many relatives in Kansas and nearby towns. John Schmits of Southwestern Bell entertained with a noon dinner in Concordia with guests Walter Boylen Everett Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
Jewell
Einar Eastvedt
Dale R. Ainsworth
William van Auren
Danny
Richard
Alisa
Kansasity
Martin L. Larson
Lloyd Barleen
Ben
Bill
Beth
Barbara
Brenda
Jeffrey
Topeka
Harold Smith
David Jayne
Marcia
Haysville
Glenn ‘Lareda
Lyle
Lori
Mra
Ralph
Larson
Steven
Craig
Bradley
Monte
Todd
John Schmits
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Concordia
An Cate
Walter ‘Boylen
Everett Johnson
Hant, Mélby
Joseph McDonald
Carl Hammer
Kenneth Tuley
Republic School
Larry Smith
Vachel Crawford
Formose
Tommy Hay
Max Berry
Jack Smith
Jack
Linda Freed
Cheryl Currie
Wichita
Eustace Sjolander
Cone ‘Cordia
Alvin Sjolander
Scoth
Charlie Sjolander
Connie
Eva 'Sjolander
Scandia ‘Journal
Young Farmer Class Organizes At Scandia High
An organizational meeting for a young farmer class will be held in the Ag room at Scandia High School on Wednesday night January 8 at 7 30 p m. The course will be built by the class and cover agriculture and rural living with plans for educational trips and recreational activities. Farmers or prospective farmers are welcome and urged to bring a neighbor. J D Millikan urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Pleasant Day For Gift Events
A fine Saturday afternoon drew a lamze crowd as merchants wrapped up their gift events. Receivers included Ann Johnson, Jack Smith, Ernie Kirk, Beryl D. Thomas, Lindblad, Maurine Larson, Jane Hobson, Kristine Freed, Cynthia Larson, Bea Nordman, Ruby Smith, Blanche Butler and Bob Raney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Johnson
Jack Smith
Ernie Kirk
Beryl D. Thomas
M. D. “Lindy” Lindblad
Maurine Larson
Jane Hobson
Kristine Freed
Cynthia Larson
Bea Nordman
Ruby Smith
Blanche Butler
Bob Raney
Swedes Vamp up fifth straight win 80 60 over Courtland Tigers
Scandia Swedes built early 10 point lead and led 41 28 at halftime in a rough contest. Maurice Lervold scored 10 after fouling out, Duane Gile 18, Erick Erickson 16, Jim Nylund 16, Dale Hanson led Courtland with 29 on free throws as the Swedes extended their streak to five victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Courtland Tigers
Tigers
Courtland
Maurice Lervold
Gordon Berry
Lervold
Duane Gile
Erick Erickson
Jim Nylund
Berry
Lyle Larson
Don Hammer
Dale Hanson
Swedes Rally To Edge Scandia 49 46 In Thriller
The Swedes built a comfortable lead before fading in the second half. Ron Aspegren nailed clutch free throws late and added a game sealing pair at the buzzer to lift Scandia over Swedes 49 to 46. The freshman game was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Aspegren
Christmas Week Shortened News Omission Notice
The paper notes a holiday cutback causing omission of some items from this issue and promises to print the remaining stories next week.
Western Power pays first half 1967 Ad Valorem tax
Western Power and Gas Company Inc. presented Republic Co. a check for 8569 last week for the first half payment of the companys 1967 Ad Valorem taxes. The tax bill in 389 Kansas counties exceeded 112 million dollars, up 7 percent from 1966 and more than double the 1957 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Power and Gas Company Inc
Republic Co
G. BR. Sutton
Kansas
Emil Swenson Dies Suddenly At 83 In Minneapolis
Dr. Emil Swenson 83 died suddenly at Augustana Home Minneapolis on Friday December 22. Survived by wife Sadie of Augustana Home daughter Mrs Erling Hauge of Minneapolis son Wendell of Rochester. he was born northwest of Scandia and ordained in 1918 after Bethany College and Augustana Seminary. Services held December 26 at Augustana Lutheran Church Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Swenson
Augustana Home
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Vernice Swanson
Vernon Swanson
Sadie
Erling Hauge
Wendell
Rochester
Swengon
Scandia
Amana Lutheran Church
Bethany Collage
Lindsborg
Augustana Seminary
Rock Island
Illinois
Chicago
Augustana Lutheran Church
Minnesota Conference
Obituary Notice for Robert Pence of Kansas City
Robert Pence 46 of Kansas City Missouri died Tuesday December 19. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Hohman, his parents, a sister, two brothers, nieces and nephews. Pence lived in Kansas City all his life and was superintendent at Easter Tron Works Construction for 11 years. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pence
Kansas City
Migzouri
Evelyn Hohman
Seveal
Robison to Retire as City Clerk in January
Josie Robison, city clerk for over twenty six years, will retire in January. Katherine Fike will succeed her, moving from long service at the local IGA store. Local and state groups urge Christmas Seal contributions to fight TB and other breathing diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Muth
Josie Robison
Scandia
Bank
Resces Johnson ,Inc
Johnny’s Repair
Guy Frazier
Allen Gunter
Freed’s Market
J. L. Bennett
Elima Lumber Company
Mimie Cardwell
Gile Insurance
Bachelor - Faulkner-Dart
Rex Ward
Colony House Antiques
Ron Larson
Peterson 36 Cafe
Archie Isaacson
Reece Gas
Katherine Fike
Larry Cates
Belleville
Rebecca Larson elected to North American Select Choir
Rebecca Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Larson Lindsborg and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Geo C Larson Scandia represented Bethany College in the seventh annual Select Choir drawn from thirty three Lutheran college choirs. Choir conducted by Dr Adalbert Schuetz of Bethel Germany performed at the International Church Music Seminar in St Louis from Nov 30 to Dec 3. Larson majors in applied voice plans to pursue music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Larson
Gene Larson
Lindsborg
Geo. C. Larson
Scandia
Bethany College
North America
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
Missouri
Lutheran Brotherhood
Adalbert Schuetz
Bethel
Westphalia
Germany
Miss Larson
Lindsbonz News- Record
Mrs John Grennan Dies After Illness in Concordia
Mrs John Grennan age 57 of James Town died at St Joseph's hospital Concordia early Sunday after falling ill Friday evening. She leaves her husband and seven children. Rosary was held Tuesday at Blachly Funeral Home and funeral services were held Wednesday at St Mary's. Burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grennan
James'town
Patrick Grennan
Marcia Perry
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Concordia
Blachly Funeral Home
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ASH Creek Farmers
Ash Creek
Glenn Larson
Republic County Soil Conservation
Fred Gleue
Harvey Melby
Donald Foglberg
Clarence Herrman
Harold Melhus
Ted Ostberg
Thomas Hay
Ralph W. Larson
Richard Fogelberg
Loren Hedstrom
Milton Stensons
Walter Boyles
E. E. Conzelman
Boyles
Messrs
Harold and
Harvey Hammer
Lee Dickey
Chris Nelson
Carl E. Larson
Arnold “Perry
Albert Jackson
Glenn Loring
Algor Anderson
Porter Ah- Tens
Neal ‘McBride
Vernon Erickson
Charles Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Carl B. Larson
Lloyd Norris
George Larson
Clyde Worris
John Nylund
Chas. Peterson
Roy Tedrow
Harold Hammer
Harvey Hammer Lee Dick
Rural Water District
Republic County Hospital
MY Christmas
Hildur Jackson
Joe McDonald
G. L. Henline
Atlanta
Nebraska
Carl Reece
Hays
Gene Hammer
Loren Hammer
Lance
Jack Reece
Larry
Dianne Can
Harvey Pogelberg
Mrs
Charlie Bergy
Chrismans
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Tom Whitley
Randi Carson
McPherson
Charlie Stolander
Labon Marshall
Ted Wilner
Longmont
Colorado
Glenwood Freed
Bernard Marshall
Kay Goodwin
Olaf Bergstrom
Republic
Jimmy Currie
C. W. Strom
Zac Powers
Santa Claus
Main Street
Santa
Lester Thompson
Pat
John Nondorf
Lawrence Berrier
Max Thompson
Millard Sothers
Shirley Strand
Loren Howe
Lynette Boyles
Val Gene Isaacson
Andy Lcott
Arnold Perry
C. Haggman
Kenneth Cardwell
Lester Simpson
Herman Newcomb
Gerry Thompson
Olive Richards
Charles Peterson
Joseph Johnson
Tony Reed
Glenn Scrivner
Anna McBride
Richard Larson
Max Berry and
C. A. Crawford
H. B. Blachly
Pratt
Crawford
Formoso
Wade Berry
Lisa Hammer
Don
Virginia
Chester Erickson
Frank Danielson
Dean
Don Danielson
Gary Hammer
Lloyd N Ch Rind Darrellee
Heps Eve
Larry Hobson
Gervant
Young Farmer
J. D. Millikan
Robison
Ray Mach
Charles Mach
Narka
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