Burr Oak Braves Rally Past Swedes 71-63 in PTL Play
Burr Oak closes within share of PTL lead by outscoring the Flying Swedes 22-10 in the final frame to win 71-63. Fearing leads Burr Oak with 29 points while Gordon Berry Jed and Erickson pace the Swedes with 20 and 16 points respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
Oak
Braves
Burr Oak
PTL
Scandia
Jewell
Cawker City
Burro
Fearing
Gordon
Berry Jed
Erick Erickson
Nylund
Gite
Dick ‘Larson
Lyle Larson
Don Hammer
Swedy B. Téei
Pike Trail league game shapes up Friday clash
Jewell travels here Friday for a league contest that could tighten the Pike Trail lead as two teams sit tied. A junior game will precede at 7 00 with the freshmen kickoff the doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Pike Trail
Scandia Community Club Sets Centennial Plan and Budget
Scandia Community Club held its January meeting at the city office with President Nystrom forming an advertising committee for the 1968 Centennial year. A note from Scandian Rest Home described residents enjoying Santa Claus visit on December 23. A special meeting January 18 at 7:30 p.m. will craft the Centennial Picnic budget and plan year events. The next regular meeting is February 1 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
SIDC Annual Meeting Highlights Growth and Re-elections
The Development Corporation held its annual meeting Tuesday January 9 at 10 30 am in the Scandia city office. Clarence L Gile presided with Raymond Cooper as secretary in Loren D Isaacson s absence. Treasurers report indicated solid growth for the year and directors Andy Thompson Allen Gunter G Donald Larson and Lee Loring were re elected for another three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Industrial
Development Corporation
Scandia
Clarence L. Gile
Raymond Cooper
Loren D. Isaacson
Ligyd
Nelaen
Andy Thompson
Allen Gunter
G. Donald Larson
Lee Loring
January Meetings and Socials Highlight Local Notices
January calendar items include the Luther Annual Meeting at 7 80 p m and a Social Hour Club on the 16th. Socials feature Mary Bob Thoepeon Nancy and families, Pat birthday honors, and visits from Mrs. Harvey Melby and Mary Lou Reece to the Thomp sons. Dennis Nickerson and Wick Denise with the Hall family are noted guests, with Hillsboro visits to Slater and Hall mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bob
Max Thompson
Harvey Melby
Mary Lou Reece
Lester Thompson
Pat
Jack Smith
Herman Newcomb
Denise and
Dennis Nickerson
Balina
Mrs
Russell Hall
Bob Nickerson
Centennial Fund Women's Softball Team Update
The report notes a total of 17.76 dollars attributed to Centennial Fund activities for the women's softball program. It records the amount and links it to team support within the school's athletics funding efforts.
Conservation Work Report December 1967 Republic County
December 1967 conservation efforts in Republic County cover terraces led by John Sheridan Ladimer Walta Ronald Marsicek L V Drapal Leonard Barton Kenneth Douglas Bud Hanzlick Louis Trecek Jack K Smith Catherine P Walker Larry Reed. Waterways overseen by Wesley Rundus Jack K Smith and Frank G Spurney Jr Diversion Terrace by Louis Trecek and Catherine P Walker. New Cooperators Loren Hedstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
John Sheridan
Ladimer Walta
Ronald Marsicek
L. V. Drapal
Leonard Barton
Kenneth Douglas
Bud Hanzlick
Louis Trecek
Jack K. Smith
Catherine P. Walker
Larry Reed
Wesley Rundus
Jack ‘K. Smith
Frank G. Spurney, Jr
New
Loren Hedstrom
LeBarge to Lead Grade Athletics at Fort Hays Kansas
Marvin LeBarge begins duties January 22, 1968, assisting Dean Hobelman in the grade basketball season and taking full program responsibility for the year. He secured housing in the Math apartments and joins the Fort Hays campus community. A note praises his commitment and welcomes him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcene
Marvin LeBarge
Fort Hays
Kansas State College
LeBarge
Dean Hobelmann
Yearbook Staff Begins 1967 68 Preparations
Work has begun on the 1967 68 yearbook. On Monday the seniors met with Mr Charles Lang of the American Yearbook Company and reflected covers and end sheets for this year's annual. Group pictures for the yearbook were taken Tuesday by Mr Frank Krob of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lang
American Yearbook Company
Frank Krob
Belleville
Contest Typing I Teams Race to Semester End
Students competing in a typing contest are divided into Ron's Racers and David's Daredevils. The two teams tally points based on timed performance as the first semester ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
David
Land Auction for 160 Acres Near Courtland
Bob Maher and Don Gorton of Courtland offer 160 acres of irrigated unimproved land at public auction. The event takes place at the American Legion Hall in Scandia on Monday January 22 at 2 00 PM. Land lies in Courtland township section 86 about six miles southeast of Courtland. Eugene Waring of Belleville functions as auctioneer and Scandia State Bank serves as escrow agent. Sale bill will be printed in Journal next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob, Maher
Don Gorton
Courtland
American Legion Hall
Scandia
Courtland Township
Eugene Waring
Belleville
Scandia State Bank
Journal
Republic County Sheriff Department 1967 Accident and Jail Report
In 1967 Republic County Sheriff’s Department handled 122 accidents with 42 personal injuries and 3 fatalities. Combined with Kansas Highway Patrol, county fatalities reached 5. Sixty three accidents occurred on county roads and highways. the rest in towns around the county excluding Belleville. The Republic County jail housed 65 prisoners on charges from drunkenness and marijuana to deserters, runaways, auto theft and larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Sherfff
Kansas Highway Patrol
Republic
Belleville
Armed Services
Kansas YWCA talk highlights state history and future projects
Rev. Lee Dickey presented a photographic overview of Kansas history at the YWCA, featuring images from the Capitol, Coronado murals, Fort Scott sites, Mine Creek battlefield, and Baker University. A Centennial quilt display and country store were announced for March, with community notices and events to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Dickey
Kansas
YWCA
Capitol
Coronado
Father Padilla
Dickey
Pawnee
Karisag
United States
Arlington
Ft. Scott
Baker
Baldwin
Delbert Aspegren
Arnold Perry
Sorosis Club
H. W. Reece
Gomer
Hosea
Found Items Hint at Local Lost and Found
Found gloves a white right hand and a black left hand a brass coat button with a distinctive design may help identify owners. The journal notes Dr Swengons counsel aided the local congregation and mentions Minnesota Conference leadership with over 100000 members. Capt Jaris Wagor prepares to depart for duty in Viet Nam. his wife and children stay behind in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swengon
Minnesota
Jaris L. Wagor
Pendleton
California
Viet
Nam
Wagor
Steve
Kathy
David Will
Rose Wagor
Scandia
Watershed District Plans Forming Session and Creeks Vote
A January 8, 1968 meeting in the Norway area formed a steering committee of 15 to pursue feasibility, organization, and legal steps for a proposed watershed district. Five members from each of Ash Creek Grave Creek and Lost Creek were chosen, signaling strong local interest in drainage control. state civil service exams in Beloit on February 10 for stenographers, typists, and radio telephone operators were announced, with applications due February 1 from the Personnel Division in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Topeka
Nea-Esta
Kansas
Miritia
Boards of Education Authority
Norway
Richard Fogberg
Clarence.Herrman
Loren
Hammer
Glenn Larson
Donald Fogelberg
Loren Carignen
Myron Reed
Karl Morgan
Hedsthém
Milton Stensaas
Grave
Creek
Leslie Stensaas
Orlin Kenyon
Floyd Thompson
Lee Combs
Omar Dutton
Civil Service
Beloit
Manhattan
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kansas Highway Patrol
Harrison Street
Kansas State Employment Service
Obituary notices from Republic Kansas area deaths
John McGregor 87 died January 8 1968 at Good Samaritan Rest Center Lincoln Kansas after a short illness. Survived by wife Pearl daughter Ruth Lincoln two grandchildren sister Mrs Zanne Davis Oxford step grandson Luther Johnson Kansas City. Funeral January 11 1968 2 p.m. Bachelor Faulkner Dart Scandia interment River View near Eva. Lewin Ainsworth 93 died January 8 at St Joseph Hospital Concordia lived in Norway until 1922 moved to Concordia died 1955. Survived by daughter Mrs Dallas Fogo and son Dale R Ainsworth both of Concordia. Funeral held Wednesday 2 p.m. Concordia EUB church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. McGregor
Good Samaritan Rest Center
Lincoln
Kansas
McGregor
Republic
Courtland
Pearl
Ruth
Zanne Davis
Oxford
Luther Johnson
Kansas City
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart
Scandia
Lee Dickey
Rivervew, Cemetery
Eva
Lewin
Ainsworth
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Norway
Dallas Fogo
Dale R. Ainsworth
Concordia Eub Church
Farm Prices a Problem for Congress Says Dole
Congressman Bob Dole warned four domestic issues will dominate the 1968 Second Session including farm prices He cited a $1.5 billion drop in net farm income in 1967 and a $1.1 billion rise in production costs He urged support for agriculture and warned farmers are being driven from farms.
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Congress
Dole
Bob Dole
America
District Holds Election Fire Meeting at New Station
Annual meeting of Rural Fire District 10 Tuesday night attracted about ten members. Carl Kallman reelected to the board, Glenwood Freed to replace Donald Burandt. The group noted progress since formation two years ago, showcased a high powered fire truck from Great Bend, and stressed training and proper use of equipment. In emergencies call City Fire Department FE 5-2551.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Oil Co
Lions' Club
Lions
Carl Kallman
Glenwood Freed
Donald Burandt
Allen, Gunter
Ray Mach
Charles N. Tuley
Great Bend
Republican Valley
City Fire Department
YWCA Quilt Display Sparks March Meeting Interest
The YWCA invites quilt owners to submit pieces for display at its March 11 program featuring a history of quilts. Notify committee members Mrs Delbert Aspegren, Mrs Porter Ahrens, Mrs Ivan Carlgren, Mrs Homer Cardwell, or Mrs Carl E Larson or call Mrs Larson at the Journal Office FE 56 2280.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Delbert Aspegren
Porter Ahrens
Ivan Carlgren
Homer Cardwell
Carl E. Larson
Larson
the Journal Ofifice
Belville Courthouse Sidewalks Still Unclear After Snow
News notes report main sidewalks in Belleville were not cleared since the last snowfall with a stretch along the square still packed. Fish hatchery data show Farlington Kansas stocked 81 farm ponds in Republic County last year and channel cat production reached a million, amid high demand due to pond filling and rainy conditions.
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Belleville
Farlington
Kansas
Crawfor County
Republic County
Mercury Weather Shifts From Freeze to Slight Thaw
The spell of extreme cold eased slightly after a severe week. Temperatures moved from subzero readings to near freezing, with Saturday blizzard conditions causing blowing snow and drifting accumulations that began to thaw by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Etme
Hog Cholera Meetings In Topeka And Hutchinson
State Veterinarian to host two statewide meetings on hog cholera eradication legislation. Discussions will include state and regional activity and seek swine producers input. First session January 17 in Topeka at Garfield Park Shelter house 1:00 PM. Second session January 18 in Hutchinson at Ark Valley Co op building 10 East 10th South Hutchinson KS.
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Topeka
Garfield Park
Kansas Avenue
Hutchinson
Ark Valley
Co-op
East 10Th South Hutchingon
KSU
Hospital admissions and transfers across Republic County medical facilities
Mrs. Darwin Housholder was admitted Monday at St Joseph hospital and had surgery Tuesday. Jimmy Stensaas son of Glenn Stensaas had surgery last week at Republic Co hospital. Ed Loring and Elmer Fogelberg also admitted. Richard A Larson transferred to KU Medical Center on Thursday after a December 3 accident and is to undergo surgery Thursday week. Earl Melby returned home from Republic County hospital Tuesday January 9 recovering from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin Housholder
St. Joseph Hospital
Jimmy Stensaas
Glenn Stensaas
Republic Co
Republic Co. Hospital
Ed Loring
Elmer Fogelberg
Richard Larson
KU Medical Center
Richard A. Larson
K. U. Medical Center
Kansas City
Kansas
Earl Melby
Republic County Hospital
Past Matron and Past Patron Club Installs Officers
The Past Matron and Past Patron Club met Sunday with a pot luck supper and installed new officers led by President Athol Scott and Vice President Ernie Kirk. Attendees included Delbert Aspegren Belva Brewer Homer Cardwell Raymond Cooper Joyce Johnson and others. Next meeting is in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol Scott
Ernie Kirk
Delbert Aspegen
Lula Waite
Raymond Cooper
Delbert Aspegren
Belva Brewer
Homer Cardwell
Joyce Johnson
Isaacson
Wm. Matthias
Ralph Moe
Lloyd Nelson
Edith Norris
Clarence Strom
Club
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SIDC
Sedadig What
Wick
Gerald
Hillsboro
Bob Slater
Ernest Neleon Hee
Yee
Centennial Fund
Scandia High School
Charles Kasper
Charles
Sheriff's Department
Kesnvetli- Danieleot
Sherdahl Kehu
State Civil Service
John McGregor
Bert Ainsworth
Floyd Johnson
Eher
Tonia
Thomas
Charla
Tammy
Cady
Bob Blewis
Raymond Johnson
Mer
Bob Blecha
Kirk
Mra
George Stromberg
Ricky
James
Crentierreer
Billy
Mildred. Anderson
Vic Brown
Melanie
Anna Hohman
Evelyn. Pence
Pence
D. L. Brooks
Shiris Nelson
Kenneth Cardwell
Apa
Aioe
Salina
Mrs. Rayun
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