Centennial Fund Displays At Scandia Craft Show
During the Centennial celebration there will be displays of various Scandia crafts. One day centers on quilts with builders invited to participate. Contact Norma Aspegren or Mrs Joseph Johnson for display participation and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Aspegren
Joseph Johnson
Scandia Crafts
C. ‘H. West
Edwin ©. Johnson
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Milo Johnsons
Irvin Nomdorf
Chester Erickson
West
Edwin Johnson
U. S
Washington D.C
Grace Robison to Speak at WSCS Meeting in United Methodist Church
Mrs Grace Robison who has taught in Germany will discuss her travels in Europe at the WSCS meeting at the United Methodist Church on Thursday July 11. Coffee is served at 9 00 am with the program at 9 30 am and a business meeting to follow. The invitation extends to all community members.
Centennial Celebration Plan With Swedish Flair In Scandia
A two week Centennial celebration in Scandia features Swedish flavor with performers, a pancake shop, and a historic pageant. A Community Handicraft Shop displays articles by locals for sale, with help from Esther Johnson and the journal office. Reed prizes for floats and a Red Cross fund drive accompany room rentals for visitors. The event runs July 17 with a picnic on July 17 and ongoing exhibits and displays through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Johnson
Journal
Scandia
Gome
John Nystrom
Scandia Baseball Team Victorious in Local Play
Scandia won 10 to 6 at Beloit after the visitors were named home on the Scandia diamond. Dwight Hol dren hit a grand slam as Scandia defeated Mankato 7 to 4 at home, aided by two homers. Scandia had previously beaten Cuba 8 to 6 on Wednesday.
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Scindia
American Légion
Cuba
Beloit
Scandia
Dwight Holdren
Scandia Reds win tight 6-5 over Republic on Sunday
Scandia Reds edged Republic 6-5 Sunday evening as Melby and Smart pitched for Scandia after ten straight wins. Earlier wins over Courtland and Narka extended Scandia's hot start to the season. Blues also fell 6-5 to Belleville Jaycees.
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Republic
Scandia
Melby
Smart As
Courtland
Narka
Scandia Reds
Scandia Blues
Belleville
Jaycee Peewee
SSA Representative to Visit Belleville Kansas July 9 1968
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday July 9 1968 to provide information. Call the Court house basement between 10:00 and 2:00 for details. An important farmer notice explains crew leader employment rules and record keeping for farm workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
Page from a paper town newsroom amid a gas incident
In a small Kansas town the Journal office handles a flood of calls from national outlets and relatives seeking details after a gas incident as reporters scramble for accurate pictures and centennial news. The scene captures newsroom activity, phone chatter, and anxious inquiries from Salina to Calgary.
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All News
Main Street
Journal
Williams
Salina
News ‘Department
Calgary
Canada
KGMT
Fairbury
Otaide
Channel 4
Centennial News
Home Oil Company
New York
Boston
Local Health Notes from Republic County Area
Carl Kallman shows improvement at Asbury Hospital after illness. Leslie Johnson of Republic is ill at Republic County Hospital. Mrs Lilli Nelson returned to Scandia Rest Home after surgery at Republic County Hospital. Algot Anderson returned home Sunday after eye surgery at St Joseph Hospital. Paul Baker admitted to St Joseph Hospital for Tuesday surgery. Phil Cahill returned Friday from St Joseph Hospital Concordia.
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Carl Kallman
Asbury Hospital
Leslie Johnson
Republic
Republic County Hospital
Lilli Nelson
Scandia Rest Home
Algot. Anderson
St. Joseph Hospital
Paul Baker
Phil Cahill
Concordis
Linda Beyer Crowned National Yorkshire Queen in Indiana
Linda Beyer of Gretna Nebraska was named National Yorkshire Queen at a June 29 contest in Lafayette Indiana. The 19 year old 1968 Gretna High School graduate and 4-H leader will attend Kearney State College and was selected as part of Nebraska's 31 member 4-H delegation bound for the National Park contest in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Beyer
Ted Larson
Scandia
Lafayette
Ind
Nebraska
Dianne
Linda
Emil. Beyer, Jr
Gretna
Gretna High School
Kearney State College
Algo
Agamer
Linds
Novem
Ammonia Gas Escape Triggers Town Evacuation
Residents flee Scandia as a two inch pipe vents anhydrous ammonia from the plant. First responders and neighbors aid injured plant worker Clear Stroud after eye burns and a rapid alarm spreads across the area. Recovery noted as corn fields and livestock sustain damage and the town reassesses safety.
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Scandia
Ready to Action at San-Ore Plant and Scandia Pump-Lift
The report notes two operations poised to begin. San-Ore has a hot mix plant at John H. Alsop Land Company ready to surface the road to Pawnee Museum. A new pump lift operation southwest of Scandia is expected to start pumping irrigation water within days.
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San-Ore
John H. Alsop Land Company
Pawnee Museum
Scandia
New J and L leg in operation after replacement
Replacement of the Johnson and Larson grain handling facility at the hill site was completed by Friday noon and is back in operation for the wheat harvest. The new leg, painted white and with an open construction, is believed to be less vulnerable to wind and was used again for the first time Friday afternoon.
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Johnson and Larson
Hill
Favorable Weather Accelerates Wheat Harvest
Hot sunny days ripen the wheat with dry conditions aiding harvest. A Monday noon shower paused combining briefly. Reports show yields from 50 to 85 bushels per acre. Earlier, Friday and Saturday saw 100 degree heat with strong south winds, while Sunday brought cooler 80s and a strong north wind.
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Centennial Fund
RED Cross
Republic County Red Cross
Norway
Clyde Kearns
Bell
Engona Yneeding
Eo Pheane
Gove Tr
Aophy
Clean Record
Peewee Games
Peery Coffee
Kenneth E. Peery
97Th
Jamestown
Royal Cafe
The
Lincoln Star
Larry. Boman
Godfrey. Boman
East Scandia
Cemetery Hill
Larry
Dean Terrill
Lincoln Journal Star
George Ten Eyck
Terrill
Ten Buck
And
Lawrence Nelson
Gary
Dard
Hospital News
Concordia
Clear Stroud
Keith Allen
Dennis Florea
Stroud
Allen
Gary Hammer
Bea Nordman
Hammer
Duane Gile
Alk
Gile
Nordman
Duane
Jean Allen
Florea
Herb Pagel
Aster
Pagel
J&l
David Kirk
Arvada
Colorado
George Larson
Will
t.Louie
Joe McDonald
Mass
John Anastasia
Air Force
Joe
Anastasia
MacDonald
Eldon Larsons
Kackley
Jim
Anchorage
Alaska
Doctora
Harold Tingstroms
Washington State
Grant Berggren
Conrad Florells
F. J. Palacek
Holland
Michigan
Paul Reed
Lancaster
California
Paul
Tony) Reed
Raymond Standley
Debra Lynn Standley
Riverside
Darrell Standley
Edwin L. Sallman
Junction City
the Legion Park
Una Gatton
Grant
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