SW Bell Sets All-Number Calling In Rural Lines
SW Bell announces new directory changes with all numbers becoming all-number dialing. Prefixes FES are retired and 335 now serves as FED location, effective February 1, with rural service limited to four on a line where weather permits expansion. John Schmitz notes completed engineering and existing cable ready for work, with some lines sharing three users and private line options possible without construction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Scandia
John Schmitz
Southwestern Bell
Concordia
Flossie Larson Estate Sale Set for Saturday in Scandia
Sale of a five room house and household goods of the late Flossie Larson will be held by auction in Scandia this Saturday afternoon. Scandia State Bank acts as clerk with Eugene Waring of Belleville serving as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Larson
Scandia
Scandia State Bank
Eugene Waring
Belleville
Deadline Set for Unified District 426 Board Candidates
A legal notice announces February 11 as the filing deadline for candidates seeking board positions in Unified District 426. The notice targets eligible residents and specifies the election framework and required filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unified District 426
Mystery Mother Daughter Week At YWCA Begins February 3
The YWCA hosts Mystery Mother Daughter Week from February 3 to the February 10 revelation party. Each mother contacts her mystery daughter daily, spends a quarter, and donates a dollar for the party. Women without daughters may give a gift to join. Public invited. doll displays possible with contact to local organizers. Jim Erickson and Carl Lee Reece visited the DeWitts Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Delbert Aspegren
Don Larson
Andy Thompson
Blanche Haggman Outstanding Citizen of Scandia
Blanche Haggman, a respected nurse and pharmacist in Scandia, dedicated her life to family neighbors and town improvement. She shaped yellow flower projects, supported the museum, and aided Dr. Haggman with care and advocacy, remembered as a peacemaker and civic beacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Haggman
Scandia
Dr. Haggman
Mrs. Ramsey
Blanche
Mariel
Washington Street
Kansas State University
KSAC
C. V. Haggman
Abraham Lincoln
Girl Scouts collect scrap paper in special drive
Girl Scouts of Scandia, under sponsor Miss Josie Robison, ask participants to tie papers or place them in paper bags for a scrap paper collection this week and next, with magazines not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of
Scandia
Josie Robison
Dick Larson Enters Navy After Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and Dianne hosted a dinner honoring their son Dick Larson who will enter the Navy on February 3. Attending were Rodger Larson and family Libby Jody Belleville Joann Larson Nancy Elliott Topeka Ronnie Larson Trina Kristi John Odell Brad Cindy Harold Larson Nancy and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Larson
Dianne
Navy
Rodger Larson
Libby
Jody
Belleville
Joann Larson
Nancy Elliott
Topeka
Ronnie Larson
Trina
Kristi
John Odell
Brad
Cindy
Harold Larson
Nancy
Snow removal efforts noted in Lebanon Times
The Lebanon Times reports on sidewalk and street snow removal, praising Scandia's work while noting gaps on unoccupied property. It mentions flu cases, a Hong Kong flu quirk, Johnny Nystrom selling items, and local family visits including Fimner Melby's surgery and relatives traveling to Denver and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Times
Scandia
Fimner Melby
Basalt
Colorado
St. Joseph's Hospital
Derver
Parl
Harvey Melby
Denver
More Snow This Week Delays and Ice Create Hard Winter Pattern
Snow and sleet lash the region with added inches and icy roads. A recent cold blast dropped temperatures into the 20s and near zero readings, followed by brief clearing then more snow and freezing rain, compounding hazardous travel and lingering ice. Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson plan their 50th wedding anniversary on February 2 1969 at 512 N Buckner Centralia Washington 98531.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Isaacson
N. Buckner
Centralia
Washington
WSCS MEET FEBRUARY 6
WSCS will meet February 6 at 2 00 p.m. The executive committee will meet at 1 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.sc.s
Washington Trip Beside Essay Contest For Kansas Juniors
The NCE Electric Cooperative offers a paid trip to Washington D C for the winner of its annual essay contest. High school juniors in the service area must submit 750 to 1000 words on Electric Cooperatives Build Rural Kansas by March 25. Entry blanks are available at the cooperative office or from high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
NCE Electric Cooperative, Inc
Everett L. Ledbetter
Kansas
N.C. K. Silectric Cooperative
Virginia Anderson
Courtland
Kansas Electric Cooperative
Washington, D. C
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Arlington National Cemetery
U. S House and Senate
U. S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Electrical Cooperative
Ten Attend Soil Survey Meeting in Republic County
County Agent Richard D. Stroade reported about ten attendees at the Republic County soil survey meeting held at the American Legion home. Most heard the report for the first time with specialists H. Atkinson, H. Tolley, Alfred Glove, and Wayne Tolley present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Stroade
Journal Office
Republic County Soil Survey
American Legion
Vyesder Stronde
HH. Atkinson
Loils Seieni
Lfred
SCS
Heal
Wayne Tolley
United Methodist Conference at Scandia Church
The Church Conference of the Scandia United Methodist Church will meet Thursday January 30 at 7 30 p m Dr Cecil R Findley Concordia District Superintendent will preside Officers will be elected and reports given A Fellowship Hour follows all members urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia United Methodist Church
Cecil R. Findley
Concordia District
Mrs Earl Melby Named Heart Fund Drive Chairman
Mrs Earl Melby is named campaign chairman for the Heart Fund Drive in February by Dr J A Ward president of the Republic County Heart Association. The county goal is set at 2200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Melby
Heart Fund
Scandia
J. A. Ward
Republic County Heart Association
Frazier Takes Vacation as Ole's Barbershop Closes
Guy Frazier started his vacation this week. Ole's barber shop will stay closed for another week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Frazier
Ole’s
Vo-Tech Begins Adult Study Classes February 8 1969
The spring semester of the VT Adult Education Program starts Monday February 8 1969 with first class sessions at 7:00 p.m. at assigned rooms. Instructors include Sweeney Goodheart Nozicka Coburn Oreitz Stearns Heinen Marshall Swastl Albert Schwerman Myers Kadel Parr and others. Half price admission offered to residents of USD 272 273 279 and 299. Contact 114 North Hersey Beloit for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Severance
Jim Sweeney
Bill Goodheart
Martin Nozicka
Social Security Office Visits Belleville Kansas for Open Enrollment
Social Security official Jack Loftus will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday February 4 1969 to answer questions at the Courthouse Basement from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A new Medicare open enrollment runs January 1 through March 31 1969 for those aged 65 and over or previously enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack ‘Loftus
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
David Scrivner Injured in School Shop Power Saw Accident
David Scrivner, SHS freshman, was injured in the school shop Tuesday afternoon while using a power saw. He needed several stitches to close cuts on two fingers of his right hand. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Scrivner
Glenn Scrivner
SHS
Swedes Head For Glen Elder and PTL Tourney
Scandia teams face PTL leaders Glen Elder 5-0 and prep for Jewell tourney next week. B team plays Glen Elder 4:30 and A vs Jamestown 6:00 Tuesday. Notre Dame and Glen Elder also on the bracket. Courtland and Jewell open Monday with B vs Jamestown 4:30 and Courtland Jewell A at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Pike Trail League
Scandia
Glen Elder
Jamestown
Notre Dame
Courtland
Mionday
Jewell A
Boy Scouts Reorganized in Scandia Under New Leaders
Troop 282 at Scandia has been reorganized after efforts by Institutional Representative James F. Garst and others. New Scoutmaster is Beryl Thomas with Larry Johnson as Assistant Scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Scandia
James F. Garst
The
America Legion
Beryl Thomas
Larry Johnson
Tekseed Awards Go To Three Community Farmers
Loren Hammer of near Norway led Re public County in irrigated corn with 160 bushels per acre in Tekseed Hybrid Company's high yield program. Arthur Jackson west of Scandia topped irrigated sorghum at 102 bushels per acre. Charles N Tuley northeast of Scanda posted a 107 bushel irrigated corn top. Vic Rediger, Tekseed GM, announced results at a Belleville dinner honoring entrants. Joyce Johnson is Tekseed's local representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hammer
Norway
Republic County
Tekseed Hybrid Company
Tekamah
Nebraska
Arthur Jackson
Scandia
Charles N. Tuley
Scanda
Vic Rediger
Belleville
Joyce Johnson
NK Feeders Pick Officers at Annual Meeting
Billy Hanson was elected chairman of the North Central Kansas Feeders Association at the January 16 annual gathering. Officers include vice president Karl Morgan secretary Paul Freeman treasurer Wm Kelly and district director 5 J Joe Hanzlick. Over 100 members and guests attended with talks by Annette Clouse and Leo Wendling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hanson
North Central Kansas Feeders Association
Karl Morgan
Paul Freeman
Wm. Kelly
Joe Hanzlick
Annette Clouse
Leo Wendling
Raymond Splichal
Mike McClure
Mervin Johnson
Charles Tuley, Jr
National Livestock Feeders Association
New Rural Route One Carrier Joins Scandia District
Max Conzelman of Republic begins carrying rural route one south and west from Scandia. He is the son of retired carriers Emmett E. and Mrs. Conzelman. He previously served as Republic postmaster since 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Conzelman
Republic
Scandia
Emmett E. Conzelman
Norman Sankey
Helen Larson
Carl Kallman
Route One
Conzelmans
Max
Denver
St. Joseph's Hospital
Gerald Max Conzeman
U.S. Navy
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Franklin
Colorado
Injuries From Icy Slips Reported At Local Homes
Mrs William Clark twisted her ankle and misplaced a knee bone two weeks ago and is recovering with subsiding pain. Mrs Artie Cardwell broke an ankle and Mrs Russell DeWitt sprained an ankle while Warren Johnson fell and injured his arm and hand. SHS senior Jack Davis slipped while chores and will miss school and likely end basketball season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Artie Cardwell
Russell DeWitt
Warren Johnson
Jack Davis
SHS
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SW Bell
ANC and
New Country Lines
Jim Erickson
Carl Lee Reece
Mrs
By R. M. L
Sorosis Club
Dick Larson
Hong Kong
Johnny Nystrom
Sheila Thompson
WSCS
H. S
Charlie Sjolander
Arcy
Carl Erekson
Allen Larsua
Feually
United Methodist Church Conference
Frazier
Vo-Tech
PTL
Courtland Tigers
Tigers
Margn
Gordon Berry
Zohn
Berry
Curtis Lindberg
Neal Combs
Hammer
Isaacson
Brewer Asperren Davis
Zohn Opt
Courtland A . R. Johnson
Lindberg G
Russell
van Meter Wettest Ata
Max Thompson
Sheila and
Lyle
Harvey Me’ By
Lydia
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