Pastor Nielson Named Co ordinator for Synod Race Relations
The Rev. George Nielson former Amana Lutheran pastor is named co ordinator of a special Synod President's Task Force to identify and clarify race relations issues within the synod and influence attitudes toward prejudice. He is completing a sociology degree at Kansas University.
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George Nielson
Amana Lutheran Church
Synod
Pastor Nielson
Kansas University
Hig
Rabies Shots Needed as City Enforces Tag Law
The city warns all dogs must have rabies vaccination tags after March 1 1969 or be disposed of if found with no tag. A state questionnaire on a rabies ordinance prompted the move and officials seek cat and dog population data.
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State Health Department
Scandia
Fishbein
Fire on the Prairie book on Kansas Methodists scheduled
Don W. Holter, president of Saint Paul School of Theology, writes a history of Methodist churches in Kansas from Coronado to four centuries. Deloris Gwinn designed it. printed by Methodist Publishing House. Distribution via Kansas East and West Conference offices. advance reservations accepted. pre publication price $8.60.
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Kansas
Kansas Methodist
Wichita
Don W. Holter
Saint Paul School of Theology
Methodist
Kansas City
Holter
Coronado
Deloris Gwinn
St. Louis
Methodist Publishing House
West 15Th
Topeka
North Volussia
4-H Club Day Music Scheduled in Republic County
The Republic County 4 H Club Day music portion will be Friday evening February 21 at West Elementary School. Vocal and instrumental performances feature participants from across the county judged by Mrs Jane Miller Greenleaf and Mr Liod Holbrook Morrowville. Other club day activities occur March 1 with top numbers advancing to Regional Club Day Beloit March 15.
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Republic County
the West Elementary
Jane Miller
Greenleaf
Liod Holbrook
Morrowville
Beloit
Area Soy Bean School at Armory in Mankato
An Area Soy Bean School will be held at the Armory in Mankato on Wednesday February 26 starting at 9 00 am and closing about 8 30 pm. Topics include Varieties and Seed Production Plant Growth and Development Soybean Soil Fertility and Inoculation Weed Control and Irrigation.
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Armory
Mankato
National Guard
Swedes Close PTL Season With Win Over Notre Dame
Scandia finished PTL play with a 79 to 47 victory over Notre Dame after earlier beating Jamestown 91 to 57. The win gave Scandia a 4 to 3 PTL record while Notre Dame of Concordia nears end as a high school program. Notre Dame forced overtime with a late surge before Scandia pulled away.
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Notre Dame
Scandia
Jamestown
Notre Dame of Concordia
Lindy Lindblad Named to Sixth District Resolutions Committee
M D Lindy Lindblad was appointed to the Resolutions Committee of the Sixth District convention to be held in Colby on May 3 and 4. District Commander Lyle Seymour announced the appointment. Don Janssen of Loraine chairs the committee with Bill Cady and Jim Garrison of Osborne also serving.
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M. D.lindy Lindblad
Lyle Seymour
Colby
Don Janssen F Lorraine
Comittee
Bill Cady
Jim Garrison
Osborne
Death of Reuben J Bettis longtime Scandia mail carrier
Reuben J Bettis died Thursday afternoon at Republic County Hospital after a 30 plus year service as a mail carrier in Scandia. Survived by wife, one son, three daughters and two sisters. Funeral held Sunday February 16 1969 at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia with Rev Lee A Dickey officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery Scandia.
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Reuben J. Bettis
Scandia
Republic County Hospital
Bettis
Republic
Bachelor
Faulkner
Dart Funeral
Lee A. Dickey
Riverview Cemetery
Dart Funeral Home
Death of Mrs Anna Ringer On Her 75th Birthday
Relatives mourn the sudden death of Mrs Anna Ringer at Asbury Hospital Salina on her 75th birthday after traveling to be with husband who is also hospitalized The Norway community links her life to Belleville and Concordia families with funeral at Our Savior Lutheran Church Norway officiated by Pastor John Jones Interment in Norway cemetery Funeral arrangements by Bachelor Faulkner Dart Scandia
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Anna Ringer
Asbury Hospital
Salina
Alice Edwards
Wichita
Ruby Walter
Belleville
Sigtera
Allen Vannice
Concordia
Clarence Stensons
Norway
Rex Gardner
Hebron
Nebraska
Clarence Widen
Our Saviora Lutheran Church
John Jones
Norway Cemetery
Faulkner
Dart Funeral Home
Scandia
YWCA Doll Display Slated for March 10
The YWCA will host a doll display on March 10 featuring wooden rag china head and talking dolls. Contact Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mrs Don Larson or Mrs Andy Thompson to display dolls or collections. Mr and Mrs Leslie Cady and daughters attended Friday supper with Neal Cady.
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YWCA
Delbert Aspegren
Don Larson
Andy Thompson
Leslie Cady
Neal Cady
Lions Club Benefit Night in Scandia High School Auditorium
Talent from Cloud County Community College and Scandia Swedish singers will headline a benefit show on Saturday March 1 at 7 30 PM in the Scandia High School auditorium. Other acts include Bobby Serra Kathleen Carlgren and performers from Norway and Belleville with proceeds aiding community projects. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Scandia High School
Great Society
Cloud County Community College
Scandia
Bobby Serra
Kathleen Carlgren
Norway
Belleville
Lions Club
Lenten Services Planned in Lutheran Churches
Mid week services at Amana Lutheran and Ada on different weeknights at 7 p m and 7 30 p m feature communion this week. Colored film strips In Our Stead will be shown and discussed. Our Savior's Lutheran Norway holds Thursday meetings at 7 30 p m with meditations on the Seven Last Words and a Lenten drama performed by members.
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Amana Lutheran
Ada
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Norway
Ten inch snowfall halts spring thoughts in February
A heavy snowstorm blanketed the region mainly on Friday February 14 with ten inches measured in the local area. Schools closed due to illness and weather hazards while the Lions Club banquet faced a sparse turnout and streets were cleared by city crews piling snow in the center.
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Lions Club
USC
Notre Dame
Crusaders
Kansas
Tragedy at Crete Nebraska Echoes in Community Notes
Residents recall the ammonia gas tragedy in Crete Nebraska where eight died after tank cars derailed. The item notes evacuation fears from June, offers sympathy, and mentions community events including Lions Club talent night and farm meeting reports.
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Crete
Nebraska
Change of Date The Amana Low Meeting
The Amana Low will meet February 21 for its postponed session.
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Amana Low
Republic Here Tomorrow District Next Republic Here Tomorrow
The district 1A tournament starts next week with Scandia hosting the first semifinal on Thursday February 27 at 7:00 pm. Courtland and Burr Oak meet to begin the tourney, followed by Esbon vs Republic. Lebanon and Scandia wait as the field advances. final rounds run February 28 with the title game at 8:30.
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Republic
Scandia
Lebanon
Courtland
Esbon
Burr Oak
Community letter warns against plant relocation near Scandia
A public appeal recalls ammonia explosion scares and a Crete Nebraska tragedy to urge residents to oppose moving the Erickson farm plant near a residential area. The note warns of property damage and insurance costs and questions if the risk is worth it. Mrs Lula Waite hosts a February 8 birthday dinner for family and friends with several attendees listed.
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Crete
Nebraska
Scandia
Erickson
Lions Ladies Night Inspires Local Lions Club
Four dozen Lions and guests gathered at Scandia Grade School for Ladies Night with a song, flag salute, and prayer. Entertainment included a Charleston dance by Gordon Berry and Saralyn Reece, plus old hometown slides. A talent show is planned for March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. The next Lions meeting is February 25 at 7:00 p.m.
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Lions
Scandia
Doc Bennett
America
Gordon Berry
Saralyn Reece
Royal Cafe
Hillcrest tops Scandia frosh to reach NC tourney final
Hillcrest of Cuba freshmen defeated Scandia 40 to 30 at North Central in Morrowville. Scandia led 8 7 at the first quarter but trailed 12 18 by halftime as Hillcrest outpaced them 15 6 in the third. Jim Melby and David Scrivner led Scandia with nine points each. North Central advanced to Thursday’s finale by beating Republic. Scandia meets Republic for third place at 6 30 Thursday.
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Hillcrest
Cuba
Scandia
North Central
Morrowville
Jim Melby
David Scrivner
Jim McDonald
Kent
Thayne Larson
Republic
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Sincerely, Vernon and
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Lula Waite
Lynn van Nortwick
Ralph Moe
Grace Kallman
Billy
Maurice
Mary Ann Waite
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Billy Waite
Elmer van Nortwick
Mark
Republic County Soil Conseevation District
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