Car Crash Narrows Roads Near Kackley Injures Two
Parl Melby and Richard Larson were injured when their vehicles, a 1966 Chevrolet pickup and a 1961 Plymouth, collided at an intersection on a county road northwest of Kackley while en route to a coyote hunt. Both men sustained injuries. Larson suffered neck injuries and facial lacerations, Melby back injuries. Watson, driver of the Plymouth, was treated for facial injuries and bruises and released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl Melby
Richard Larson
Republic County Hospital
Kackley
Larson
Richard Watson
Formosa
Melby
Lareen
Watson
Post Office Announces Broad Mail Rate Increases Effective Jan 7 1968
Postmaster Minnie Cardwell informs customers that all classes except parcel post, fast and international will rise. First class mail to 6 cents for under 13 ounces, 10 cents per ounce air mail up to 7 ounces, cards to 5 and air mail cards to 8. Heavier first class and air mail move to a single rate with a base 80 cent up to 1 pound, then higher rates for over 1 pound. Second class, bulk rate, and fourth class educational mail also increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Cardwell
First Clase
Air Parcel Post
Commendation Letter Highlights YWCA Activities and Plans
Mrs Manter receives a warm commendation praising the YWCA November report. The note lauds pre-planning, strong readership, and active programs, wishing continued success for the upcoming year. Also mentions visitors from Kansas City and a local family’s greetings to Mr Ragtee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Tone Eee
Ywesa
Veterans Commission to Aid Veterans in Belleville Date
A Kansas Veterans Commission representative will be in Belleville on January 11, 1968 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Clerk of District Court office to assist veterans and dependents with service work. Those unable to attend may contact via phone or visit the office at Kansas Veterans Commission Court House Marysville Kansas 66608 HI 8-4581.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Veterans Commision
Belleville
Kansas
Kansas Veterans Commission
Courtshouse
Marysville
Charles Peterson Improves at St. Joseph Hospital
Charles Peterson shows improvement on Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital where he has been a patient since Friday. Local doctors report steady progress in his recovery from an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peterson
St. Joseph Hospital
Anniversary notices for Perry and Green couples
Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry invite friends and relatives for coffee Sunday January 7 from 3 to 5 pm celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Chris C Green of Courtland will be honored with an open house January 7 at the Methodist Church Courtland for their 50th anniversary hosted by their daughters and families who invite friends to call 2 to 5 pm with no gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Arnold
J. Perry
Chris C. Green
Courtland
Methodist
Herbert Johnson
Vira
Roy W. Browning, Jr
Topeka
Social Security Visit to Belleville Kansas Jan 9 1968
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday January 9 1968. People needing information should call at the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10:00 and 2:00. The larger check will not arrive until March with automatic benefit increases. Full information on other changes in the law is expected by February. Mrs Lyell Ocobock Jr and daughters visited with Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock Jr and Allen Plourde of Topeka during the weekend. Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Charlie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social, Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
Local Notices With Mr and Mrs Licenses and Sums
Fragments list names Mr and Mrs Chan Klima Carl Westin and Ray Nelson with licenses and monetary amounts 24 00 20 00 12 00 and 15 00 totaling 706.42 in a public notice style item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan
Klima
Briple le Cid
Carl Westin
Ray A. Nelson
Pra
Amana Lutheran Church Annual Congregational Meeting
The Amana Lutheran Church will hold its annual congregational meeting on January 11 at 7 80 p m. Summary reports from presidents and organization chairmen will be presented along with the financial status of the congregation. Resolutions affecting the entire congregation will be acted upon. officers will be elected and the 1968 budget approved. Refreshments will be served and all confirmed members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
4 H Delegates Shine at Congress Dress Revues
Kansas delegates at the 4 H Congress honored two youths for dress revue and field crops science projects. Patricia Rathbun, 16, of Superior Nebraska, and Adrian Polansky, 17, of Belleville were praised for sewing skill and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Patricia Rathbun
Paul Rathbun
Superior
Neb
Adrian J. Polansky
John W. Polansky
Belleville
Sebelius In Congress Race Seeks GOP Nomination
State Senator Keith G. Sebelius of Norton announces his bid for the Republican nomination for congressman in the First District. He is a 51-year-old Kansas native, former mayor and attorney, with a record on Federal and State Affairs committees and Army Reserve service. The announcement came at a Hays news conference on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dole
Frank Carlson
Dole
Russell County
House
Rep
Kansas
Keith G. Sebelius
Norton
Kansas Republican Party
American Legion
Sebelius
Scandia
Graham
Phillips
Rooks
Ellis
Senate
Legislative Council
Almena
Bette
Gary
Kansas State University
Douglas
Norton Methodist Church
U. S. Army Reserve
George Washington University Law School
Fort Hays State College
Congress
Wint Smith
Hays
Local merchants award gifts in pre Christmas events
Scandia merchants gave gifts valued at over 200 dollars during four Saturday afternoon events before Christmas. The Dick Senner family moved to Scandia from Salina and updated the Walter Anderson property on East Main Street. Also noted are delays in the trial of James Dale Davis on marijuana charges and Anthony J. Mylett of New York bound over for district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Senner
Standia
Salina
Senner
Johnson
Larson Elevator
Walter . Anderson
East Main Street
James Dale Davis
Anthony J. Mylett
New York City
Central Kansas Libraries Extend Services to Republic County
Scandia Courtland Republic and Belleville libraries join Central Kansas Library System enabling residents to borrow books for three weeks from any of the four branches and return at any location. A public photocopier is provided at these libraries for patrons, businesses, or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Courtland
Republic
Belleville
Republic County
Central Kansas Library ‘System
Central ‘Kansas
Swedes Travel to Burr Oak for League Pair
Scandia takes a 2-0 league record to Burr Oak where the Flying Swedes play the main game with Burr Oak at 7 p.m. Burr Oak stands 1-1 in league play. A Freshman game is set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
Burr Oak
Scandia
Jewell
Community Club Meeting Set for Thursday at City Office
The Community Club will meet at 1380 p.m. Thursday at the Scandia City Office. The notice specifies the gathering is for tonight’s date and urges attendance by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clb
Scandia
Mrs Fire Takes Office as Clerk in Scandia
Josie Robison retired as city clerk at end of 1967 after serving since May 1941. Katherine Fike began duties Tuesday, bringing 25 years in grocery work to Scandia. Robison plans to assist briefly before relaxing. Fike aims to continue the same careful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Robison
Scandia
Miss Robison
Ifice
Fike
Katherine Fike
Hammer's Grocery
IGA
Ita
Robison Hea
Frigid Weather Bites Region As Snowdrifts Persist
A large portion of the country endures cold, with temperatures dipping to 5 to 10 below. By mid morning a rise above zero occurred as clouds linger. Snow depth sits near 38 inches with flurries and drifting, making driving hazardous. Scandia streets remain snowpacked and treacherous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Auction Narrows Local Property Sales In Republic County
County Attorney Frank Spurney Jr sold numerous real estate tracts at public auction on the prior Wednesday December 27 at the Republic County Courthouse to satisfy tax claims. Paul Reed bought the Ackley Main Street property once the U S Post Office, while a six acre Kirsti Fogelberg tract near a public road was purchased by Richard Fogelberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spurney, Jr
Republic Co
Ackley
Main Street
U. S. Post Office
Paul
Tony) Reed
Irvin Currie
Recca Construction Company
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Scandia State Bank
Reed
Neal Cady
Henry Fulcomer
Guy
Ole) Frazier
O. G. Lowell
Concordia
Victor Anderson
Adolph Nelson
C. W. Johnston
A. R. Morey
Kirsti Fogelberg
Richard Fogelberg
Lions Club Dinner at Royal Cafe
Thirty seven members and four guests met at the Royal Cafe for supper. Lion Chief Robert Lervold led the meeting with song, the Pledge of Allegiance, and prayer. The program featured the four Star Lites singing a dedication to a respected Lion member. Next meeting will be at the cafe next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Cafe
Lion
Robert Lervold
America
Alegiance
Obituary: Mrs Opal Rockhold of Scandia Dies at 85
Mrs Opal Rockhold died Saturday afternoon December 30 1967 in Scandia Kansas. She was past 85, widow of Art Rockhold, sister of the late Charles P Nordman and Artillus Nordman, mother of Ted and five daughters. Born on the Nordman farm southwest of Scandia, she attended rural school in the area. Survivors include Lyell Ocobeck Jr and daughters of Topeka and others in the extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Rockhold
Hiewatha
Kansas
Elmer. Loring
Scandia
Charles P
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Darrel Cantwell
Kansas City
Walter Ragtee
Veterans Notes
Lyell
Ocobock Jr
Daughhters
Mra. Lyell
Ocobock, Er
Lyell Jr
Allen Plourde
Russell Anderson
Charlie Johnson
Centennial Fund
Lutheran Annual Meeting
Polansky
Rathbun
Chicago
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Rath
Tigers
O. ES
Georze Chase
George Chase
Duaine Greenslade
Clarence Strom
Athol Scott
Alva Thompson
Loren Isaacson
Scott
Homer Cardwell
Isaacson Sand
Oh Susanna
Charles ‘Klima
Carl Peterson
Elma Lewis
Chris Nelson
Belva Brewer
Marshall
Ceri Kallewe
Jim
Delbert
L. S. Richards
Warren Nelson
Beloit
Chelona
Christ
Matos Ang
Scandia A— Erickson Scemtpemdeategaton
Gile Adameerecon Eect
Asa Cccsocettehtihent Sacle
Anderson Feee
Rene Aren Aee
Hanson
Renee Nnne
Scandia B
Yaspergten
Brewer Wee
Davis Wee
Herrman
Armerestecere
Courtland B— Russet Uw
Pednraensein
Thomas
Lindberg
Wenaee
Swanson Mendes
Wees
Hanry Pomeegins
Aller Ou
Ceseeescseecess Icpenaidinds
Te Cmeyeee
Richard: Loring
Glenn Loring
Grace
Kallman
Balleville
Elmer van Nortwick
Billy Waite
Myv
Ralph
Lala ‘Watt
Mrs. Fire
Lion News
Mrs. Opal Rockhold
Lyell Ocobeck Jr
Family Aid
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Don Latvon
Arid Fiegiy Ware
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