Gunter to Become County Extension Agent in 1968
Jim Gunter will assume the post of Republic County Extension Agricultural Agent on March 1, 1968. A Ardmore Oklahoma native, he graduated in 1963 from Oklahoma State University and taught Vocational Agriculture near Phoenix for a year. For three and a half years he has served as Jewell County Extension Agent. The Gunters have one daughter, Julie Ann, who is five. They will move to Belleville once their Mankato home sells.
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Jim Gunter
Republic ‘County’ ‘Extension
Gunter
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
Phoenix
Arizona
Jewell “County
Gunters
Julie Ann
Belleville
Mankato
Monty Cady Reaches Golden Gloves Final Round
Monty Cady of Lincoln Neb earned a place in the finals at the Midwest Golden Glove Tournament in Omaha Neb. In the semi finals he won by technical knockout over Joe Baker of Omaha and lost a decision to Mike Durst in the 147 pound class in the final on Saturday night.
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Neal ‘Cady
Omaha
Nebraska
Monty Cady
Monty
Lincoln
T. K
Joe Baker
Mike Durst
Freshmen Win Own Tourney by Narrow Margin
Scandia freshmen captured their own tournament defeating North Central of Morrowville 62 to 61 in the final. Neal Combs scored 19 and Jeff McDonald 17 for Scandia, with Randy Zohn 11. Nance led N.C. with 18 before fouling out as Scandia led 81-27 at halftime and built to a 44-88 edge by the third. Coach Dean Hobelman called it his first perfect season with an all victorious squad that won 11 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
North Central
Morrowville
Milton Ooper
Neal Combs
Jeff McDonald
Randy Zobn
Nance
N.C
Miller
Rhino
Chester
Bob Cling
Combs
Gary Johnson
McDonald
Zohn
N. C
Dean Hobelmann
Remember the Old Post Office
Corinne Naslund recalls the evening mail routine at the old post office. Families gathered on the corner, children played as men talked and waited, while the navy blue Model A delivered mail and workers sorted parcels before seven, ending with residents walking home and lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Hospital Notes Reflect Postsurgery and Admissions
Several Concordia and Republic County residents appear in hospital notes. Eva Stolander and her son Eustace were admitted at St. Joseph hospital. Alma Strom and Miss Alma Strom listed at various facilities. Alfred Swanson admitted at St. Joseph. Aaron Johnson moved to Asbury Hospital in Salina for surgery after transfer from Republic County Hospital. Linda Lindecrantz, Maud Wetzel, Maud Wetzel returned home. Mrs. Neal McBride and Mrs. Guy Frazier discharged from St. Joseph hospital. Ernest Strom involved in minor accident treated and kept for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Stolander
St. Joseph Hospital
Eustace
Concordia
Linda Lindecrantz
Republic County Hospital
Fred Cline
Republic
Maud Wetzel
Aaron Johnson
Asbury Hospital
Salina
Alma Strom
Ernest Strom
Alfred Swanson
St Joseph Hospital
Scandia Wins High Rating At Trail League Play Festival
Scandia hosted Monday evening festival where their one act play The Storm earned an 11 plus rating. Cast included Lyle Larson Kathleen Carlgren Erick Erickson Ora Lee Kenyon and Lou Anne Larson. Written by Donald Payton and directed by Charlene Trapp. Theatre director Eldon Davis served as critic. Ratings for other schools were not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Lyle Larson
Kathleen Carlgren
Erick Erickson
Ora Lee Kenyon
Lou Anne Larson
Donald Payton
Charlene Trapp
Eldon Davis
Salina High School
Weather shifts with snow and thaw through week
Skies were partly cloudy Wednesday with chilly conditions and snow flurries. A surprise snow event Saturday night into Sunday left two to five inches, followed by a thaw that reduced snow by nightfall. The week had snow nearly every day totaling four or five inches with strong northerly winds and mixed rain sleet periods.
Funeral for Belleville resident Gene Nelson held
Nellie Nelson 82 of Belleville died Monday February 6. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Belleville at the Bachelor Faulkner Dart Chapel. She was sister of Mrs. E. T. Olson and Ed Kallman of Scandia. The Scandia community news notes a centennial year, local events, and area attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Nellie) Nelson
Belleville
Amana Lutheran to Have Time Change March 10
The Ada Lutheran congregation will join Amana for rededication services of the Sanctuary on Sunday March 10 at 10 45 am. Sunday School will meet at 9 80 am. A pot luck dinner will follow the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran
Ada Lutheran
Amana
Conference attendee cites judge from Royal Oak on juvenile delinquency
Mrs Lee Dickey attended the South Central Jurisdiction Methodist meeting in Omaha in February 2022. Hon Keith J Leenhouts, Royal Oak Michigan municipal judge, was highlighted as an outstanding speaker. The Royal Oak work to counteract juvenile delinquency was noted from Readers Digest.
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Mra
Lee Dickey
Omaha
The
Methodist Church
Keith’ J Leenhouts
Royal Oak
Michigan
Scandia Notes Welcome Visitors and Building Razing
News Notes and Views recounts visits from Horatio Wyman of Oklahoma and J P Stofer of Lynwood California with remarks on their ties to Scandia and local figures. The old building west of the former bank is being razed with workmen removing the roof and vault masonry by Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Wyman
Oklahoma
Scandia
Clark Wyman
Horatio
Everett
Scandia High School
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
St. Louis
J. P
Stofer
Lynwood
California
Jake
Louis Stofer
Journal
Bank
World Day of Prayer Service Set at Methodist Church
World Day of Prayer will be held at the Methodist Church on March 1 at 10 00 a m with the whole community including the high school students invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Day of Prayer
School of Missions
Social Security visit announced for Belleville Kansas
A SSA representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday March 5 1968. Call at the Court house Welfare office between 10:00 and 2:00 for information. A time limit on filing claims for physicians fees and other medical services applies. submit by March 31 1968 for services in July August and September 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
Veteran’ ‘Commission
Clerk District Court
Veterans’ Commission
Maryeville
Swede Town Dads & Sons Banquet Heft Celebrates Centennial
Fraternal event held Friday February 23 in the grade school auditorium drew 220 fathers sons and guests. PTA led planning with decorations honoring Swedetown centennial featuring WWI memorial flagpole markers and historic stones. Sheriff Blecha spoke on county law enforcement history as young and old Swedes performed music and received awards.
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PTA
American Legion Hall
Pike Monument
River
Lyle Larson
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Dean Hobelmann
Robert Perry
Swedetown
Carl E. Larson
Earl Melby
Ralph
C. “Mutt
Loren
Hedstrom
Everett Johnson
John Nylund
Robert Lervold
Duane Gile
Les Hedstrom
Jim Nylund
Dick _ Larson
Maurice Lervold
Erick . Erickson
Lee A. Dickey
Scandia SwedesBeat Notre Dame in District Opener
Scandia won 62 to 42 at Concordia to advance to a semifinal against Miltonvale. Bennington defeated Munden 71 to 40, and Miltonvale beat Cuba Hillcrest 64 to 53 to reach the other semifinal. Scandia’s comeback featured a 17 point third quarter and a 20 point night from Dick Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Notre Dame
Crusadrs
Concordia
Miltonvale
Miltonvale Pirates
Cuba Hillcrest
Cuba
Girard
Scandia Rade
Nault
Lenten Meditations and Local Family News
Lenten reflections tie to Lent's meaning and 40 days before Easter as churches enter the season. Rev. Melvin T. Peterson emphasizes confession and devotion. Also noted is a family outing to a beauty clinic in Salina with Don Swanson Naomi Swanson and Jack Davis attending a class by Richard Obbres, a renowned stylist.
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Christendom
Jesus Christ
First Centuri
Melvin T. Peterson
Don Swanson
Boys
Belleville
Naomi Swanson
Myre
Jack Davis
Salina
Davie
Swanson
Richard Owbres
Ohio
Arid Pennslyvania
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Delbert Aspegren
Cecil Allen
Jim Davis
WCCR
Concordia Monnday
Steven Robert Brenner
Bud White
Army R. C. TL. C
U. S. Amy
Kansas State University
Brenner
Army
K U. Medical Center
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Suzanne Larson
Carl B. Anderson Jr
Gene L. Larson
Lindsborg
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George C. Larson
Maw
Lee Loring
David
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Corinne Naslund “Hunt
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Guy ¥ Frazier
Guy. Frazier
Gene Nelson
Tijuana Brass
Scandia’s
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Catay
American Inventors ‘Insurance. Company
Hall
Howard Johnson
Clarence Gille
Patricia
Suzanne Jensen
Beth Lervold
Jaff McDonald
Gordon Berry
Phyllis Pyle
Jalse
Ware Min
Clarance Gile
Jensen
Nelson’ Ax
Ron
Marcia Sig
Cabens
Morris
Mutt
McGregor
Highland
Chanute
Gangas
Gary Hobson
Scandia Ywca
Ronald Odell
Sterling, Kansas
Richard
Harvey Hammer
Oscar Odell
Howard Ames
Bretta Evens
Delbert Rapegren
Ronand
Dana Brewer
Manhattan
Hee Corral
Woess Winfield
Clyde ‘Norris
Alvin Peterson
Mia
Witchel Crawford
Max Berry
Alice’ Hassimer
Clarennial Banattt
Gsandle
Legion Hall
Maxeh
Dads & Sons
Charles Robison
Harold Melhus
Bill Farrell
Charles Klima
Edward Forsberg
Alya Thompson
Ralph Sothers
Courtland
Kansas City
Rest Home
Venus Beauty Shop
Scandia Rest Home
Dick Larson
Berry
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