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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
1
National Farmers Organization vows a broad price leverage campaign starting with grain. It aims to pull all farm products off the market to drive prices up, with targets of corn 1.50 per bushel wheat 2.00 soybeans 3.00 sorghum 2.25. President Oren Lee Staley previews a final bargaining phase to help farmers and rural businesses.
A prize trip to Washington D C goes to the high school junior who writes the winning essay on What is a Cooperative The contest invites juniors from Belleville Courtland Cuba Munson Republic Scania Concoria Public Notre Dame Concoria Glasco Jamestown Miltonvale Clifton Clyde Linn Morganville and more Reference kits are available at the NCK office The contest closes March 26 Entry blanks must be filed with the Cooperative by February 15 For details contact NCK Electric Cooperative Inc P O Box 309 Belleville Kansas 66935.
The Scandia Community Club met February 1 at the city office to discuss plans for Pioneer Dress Up Day this spring and other Centennial events. A boxed supper sponsored by Scandi KEHU is set for March 3 with a program, the YWCA will hold a Quilt Display on March 11, and shaving permits plus other business were addressed. The meeting adjourned to March 7 at 7 30 p m.
A fast moving front brought northerly winds and occasional snow on Tuesday. by late afternoon it calmed. Wednesday looks fair with temperatures in the mid-20s and a return to the past two weeks of pleasant conditions. Dust was noted Tuesday.
The YWCA cabinet met at Mrs Don Larson’s home with Mrs Lee Dickey as co host. They discussed the Revelation party for February 12 and an exchange gift of 1.00 for those without a daughter. A Mystery Daughter gift of 1.00 is urged. March 11 will feature a Quilt Display. April 4 is set for the Area Officers Training Seminar in Scandia. Other notes include Project Concern and a stamps drive.
The 1869 water ville area massacre near Republic left six men dead including Reuben Winklepeck and his son Alonzo. John L McChesney survived an arrow wound and later helped locate burials with townsfolk. A 1968 Waterville Telegraph account and Scandia Journal detail the event and survivor's tale.
Patty Hallgren of Scandia High School finished first in a written knowledge and attitude exam for senior girls on December 5 1968 and was named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. Her win earns state and national scholarships and a silver charm from General Mills, sponsor of the program.
Local salons led by Maxine Muth and Lorene Davis celebrate National Beauty Salon Week February 11 to 17. Cheryl Larson and Cathy Scarlet work in Maxine’s shop with Mrs. Naomi Swanson assisting Lorene. The Ruffled Curl debuts for spring featuring personalized curls and retro touches. Ice cream blondes, milk chocolate accents, and candy pinks refresh hair colors. Several community events and club meetings are listed for February and March.
Raymond Johnson of Hays died from injuries after his state highway vehicle collided with a cattle truck northeast of Mankato last Thursday. He was 48 and a cousin of Ernest Nelson of Scandia and C Elmer Johnson of Courtland. Funeral services were held at the Community Church in Formosa last Sunday February 4.
The column laments mail trains being discontinued and higher postage. Nor way news delayed from Belleville caused no print that week. Carl Westin's Jewell County courthouse office hosted Nels Florell of Scandia, praised as Scandia's teacher of 17 years and Burr Oak's science teacher of four years, honored by the Scandia Alumni association for teaching excellence.
February marks Heart Fund Month with the same door to door envelope collection. Residents may donate at home or from business areas by passing the Heart Fund envelope to the next neighbor. Mrs Earl Melby serves as Scandia Heart Fund chairman. questions can be directed to her by phone.
At Republic American Legion Hall on Monday Feb 5 three 80 acre tracts totaling 240 acres sold for 46000 dollars. Vic Brown of Republic paid 16000 for the improvements tract, George C Larson of Scandia 18250 for crop land, and Ray Darrel Albertson of Tulsa 11750 for the remaining tract. Auctioneer was Eugene Waring of Belleville with Spurney and Spurney as attorneys.
A 1968 law bans youths under sixteen from operating tractors and other hazardous farm tasks with exceptions for children on their parents farms and certain supervised programs. The text lists over a dozen hazardous farm jobs and notes exemptions for vocational students meeting requirements. In other news a Lions Club supper in Royal Cafe on January 23 drew twenty seven members and two guests with El 7Then meeting set for February 18 at Grade School recreation court for Ladies Night.
BB tournament outline shows Scandia inviting freshmenFeb 15 game vs Hillcrest at 6 p m followed by North Central vs Notre Dame at 7 80 p m Other teams entered include Chester Nebraska and Courtland
The Flying Swedes erased a two game skid with a 70 67 win over Jamestown on Scandia floor. Erickson led with 15 points, Larson and Nylund 14 each, Gile 11, and Lar son 10. Rebounding led by Nylund with nine as five starters finished in double figures.
Ladies who left pie pans at the Methodist church are told to pick them up before the silent auction at the WSCS meeting on March 7.
A Kansas Veterans' Commission representative will be in Belleville on February 8, 1968 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Clerk of District Court Office to assist veterans and dependents with service work. Those unable to attend can contact the office in Marysville by phone or mail.
Walter H. Berger attended the funeral of Armond H. Bishop Grandi High Priest of Masonic Lodge in Parsons Wednesday.
Scandia Flying Swedes forward Lyle Larsen compiled a 25 consecutive free throw streak across games January 23 26 January 31 and February 1. Our independent stat check confirms the 25 in a row with attempts spanning Notre Dame Courtland Jamestown and Glen Elder matchups. Larsen is the son of Mr and Mrs Glenn A Larsen of Scandia.
Notre Dame and Courtland open the grade school tournament at Courtland at 5:00 p m on Thursday February 8. Norway and Notre Dame boys 6 16 Scandia and Norway girls 7 80 with the last opening round between Scandia and Courtland 8 45 Thursday. Finals Saturday February 10 girls 6 00 third place 6 16 girls 7 30 girls championship 8 45 boys finals 8 45. District tourney at Notre Dame Concordia February 27 through March 1.
Mrs. Guy Frazier improves at St Joseph Hospital while Ed Kallman enters Republic County Hospital. February bridge club hosts, dinners, and visits are listed with attendees including Mrs Lena Tingstrom and Mrs Alice Hammer, plus numerous couples and guests in Concordia and nearby towns.
Glen Elder Hawks host a league contest this Friday with the game marking the last regular season. The team visits Republic on February 16 for the final regular season road game.
Scandia freshman team overcame an early 9-6 and 22-19 deficit to surge in the third quarter and pull away for a 43 87 victory over North Central of Morrowville. Key players for Scandia included Neal Combs Dob Cline Gary Johnson Jeff McDonald Randy Zohn and Steve Larsen.
In Jewell last week Scandia B Team lost both games, missing a consolation title chance. They edged Glen Elder 59 55 on Thursday but fell to Canker City 65 55 in the B final as island rivals dominated proceedings.
Glen Elder led 20 10 early but fell back as the Swedes tied 55 55 late. Four Swedes hit double figures led by Duane Gile 18 and Lyle Larson 14. Dick Larson added 12 with 14 rebounds. Nylund scored 10. Jewell wins tourney title after a tough finish against Glen Elder.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Lanham of Nora Nebraska visited Mr and Mrs Russell Hall on Tuesday morning. On Monday Mrs Mildred Anderson Mrs Clyde Norris and Mrs George Larson were coffee guests of Mrs Loren Carlgren of Norway. Mr and Mrs George Larson were KF guests Monday of Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey Julie and Jill at Republic.
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