Ellis Brothers Big Attraction Play Colorado Country Act
Johnny Bell and the Ellis brothers traveled from Denver to perform a country and western show on Main Street for the Fourth of July crowd. The group drew a large turnout and planned another appearance Wednesday night during the picnic, promoting Colorado and country music. The trio includes Fred Denny and Roger Ellis with associates and wives, traveling in a covered wagon and station wagon. Fred was born in Concordia and Denny in Montrose, Kansas.
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Johnny Bell
Ellis Brothers
Main Street
Denver
Colorado
Nashville
Tennessee
Fred
Denny
Roger
KLAK
Fred Ellis
Concordia
Montrose
Kansas
Rydal
Scandia Reds Begin League Tournament Undefeated
Scandia Reds enter the league tournament at Courtland undefeated after a non league win over Belleville Jaycees Saturday. The Scandia Blues, also undefeated in league play, arrive with two non league losses. Both teams draw byes first round. Reds meet the Jamestown or Narka winner Tuesday. Blues meet the Munden or Courtlargl East winner Tuesday.
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Scandia Reds
Courtland
Belleville Jaycees
Scandia Blues
Scandia
Reds
Jamestown
Narka
Blues
Munden
Courtlargl
Scandia Centennial Plans Highlight 1968 Events
The community gears up for Centennial festivities with elderly honorees and volunteers. Windows decorate quickly, Flo Larson’s 4 by 8 foot painting in Johnny's Repair Shop draws attention, and post office displays attract visitors. Pre Centennial events, time capsules, and a big community service are discussed as plans unfold for July 17 18 19 and 20 in Scandia.
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Johnny
Flo Larson
Scandia
Bible Study Group Meets With Eva Sjolander
A Bible study group met Wednesday July 3 with Eva Sjolander. Attendees included Eda Smith Agnes Kelly Eunice Canfield Olga Hugos Gladys Hugos and Mrs Sjolander. The next gathering is set with Mrs Lloyd Kelly on July 17.
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Eva Sjolander
Eda Smith
Otto Wetzel
Agnes Kelly
Frank Lervold
Eunice Canfield
Olga Hugos
Gladys Hugos
Sjolander
Lloyd Kelly
Farm life through decades to hopeful revival
Poem traces prairie farmers from 1868 to 1968 and beyond. It notes grassy plains, sod breaking, building of big houses, and a shift to town life. The piece laments decline in farming and previews a forthcoming effort to restore farmer fortunes.
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Mrs.Joseph
Johnson
Sub District Tourney Here Hosts Scandia Baseball Event
Scandia will host a sub district American Legion tournament July 19 21 and 22 with Cuba Belleville and Canker City. One loser will be eliminated Sunday night in the double elimination format. Regular season ends with Scandia defeating Clay Center 3 2 and other recent results.
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Scandia
American Legion
Cuba
Belleville
Canker City
Smith Center
Concordia
Bostwick Tour Set For Aug 15
Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District announces its annual summer tour for Thursday August 15. Registration opens at Cortland school at 7:30 a.m. Sedate nine stops by bus include Sothers farm Scan dia Irrigation Experiment Field Darwin Housholder farm and Republican Valley Feed Lot. Lunch at Lavewell Dam. The district irrigates over 40 000 acres with 24 000 acres irrigated last year at about 120 bushels per acre.
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Kansas-Bostwick
Cortland School
B. M. Sothers
Sona Farm
Scandia Irrigation Experiment Field
Darwin
Scouts Campout and Fishing Trip Near Scandi Moe Pond
Members of Pack 282 Cub Scouts enjoyed an overnight campout and fishing trip on Saturday at Moe Pond north of Scandi. Cubmaster James Garst and other fathers sponsored the group. Mr and Mrs Ben Hanslick of Mun den and Mr and Mrs Harold Wan sob and son were present.
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Cub -Scouta
Moe
Scandi
James Garst
Mosquito Traps Discussed in Republic County Meeting
Republic County prepares for mosquito control with light traps led by Jim Melby and traps managed by Gary Hotsholder and Mike Wreath. Barton community health survey aims to map species and density for planning and evaluating the program.
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Republic County
Jim Melby
Gary Hotsholder
Scandia
Mike Wreath
Belleville
Norway Girl Wins At K C District Junior Olympics
Karen Sweat of Norway won the baseball throw event at the District Junior Olympics in Kansas City. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sweat. Kenneth E. Peery, Republican candidate for State Representative of the 97th District, met supporters in a local cafe to hear voter opinions. He discussed gun legislation, opposing universal gun registration but supporting restrictions on sales to high risk individuals. He planned a Friday Coffee event at Norway Snack Bar at 10 a m.
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Karen Sweat
Norway
Kansas City
Milton Sweat
Kenneth E. Peery
97Th
Scandia
Peery
Republic County Historical Society meets and plans fair booth
The Republic County Historical Society met July 1 1968 with a roll call of old readers and spellers. Howard Anderson reported Zora Hollandsworth Estate antiques stored at Merle Miller home awaiting a home. They fear losses from lack of a county museum and will display at the N C K Fair August 21 22 28 24 and 25 1968. The next meeting is August 5 with Cards as roll call. Mrs. Robert Blecha and Rodney Charles were honored at a baby shower at Royal Cafe attended by about 20 guests.
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McGuffey
Republic County Historical Society
Howard Anderson
Zora Hollandsworth
Merle Miller
Republic Co
N. C
Centennial opening program printing deadline announced
An urgent notice requests early printing for the centennial opening program. Deadline for next week's items is 9:00 a.m. Tuesday July 16. An Open House honors the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George Ames at Norway Auditorium July 18 from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Norway Auditorium
George Ames
Jack Bewley
Salina
Cuba
Mrs. Cornwall
Ruth Circle of United Methodist Church Meeting Notice
Ruth Circle of the United Methodist Church will not meet in July as per the notice. Members are advised to attend the next meeting in August or contact the church office for details.
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Grace Robison
Germany
Europe
WSCS
United Methodist Church
Ruth Circle
United Methodists Church
Westin in 24th Senate Contest
Carl Westin of Mankato announces his candidacy for State Senate District 24 on the Democratic ticket. He has six terms as Jewell County superintendent and prior hospital administration and education work.
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Carl Westin
Mankato
Jewell
Republic
Smith
Deaths Mrs Harley Shaffer
Mrs Harley Shaffer died July 3 at St Joseph Hospital Concordia after a lingering illness. Survived by husband Harley of Concordia three sons Alfred Cecil and Glenn U S Air Force two daughters Mrs Harold Larson and Mrs Allen Larson of Scandia two sisters two brothers grandchildren and others. Services held at United Methodist Church Concordia July 5 with burial in Concordia cemetery.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Harley
Alfred
Cecil
Omaha
Glenn
U.S. Air Force
Harold Larson
Allen Larson
Scandia
United Methodist Church
Concordia Cemetery
Magnusson dies of heart attack in Longmont at 62
Carl Alfred Magnusson known as Alfred died suddenly at his Longmont Colorado home on July 2 at age 62. He belonged to Amana Lutheran Church and was a Scandia High School graduate. Survived by wife Ruble son Everett Carl in U S Navy sister Mrs Gertrude Arnoldy of Mankato and nieces and nephews. Funerals held July 6 in Longmont with Arnoldys Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and Mrs Harold Melhus attending Mrs Cardwell’s aunt Mrs Istely Crawtend noted in the city report.
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Carl Alfred Magnusson
Longmont
Colorado
Alfred
Amana Lutheran Church
Scandia High School
Ruble
Everett Carl
U. S. Navy
Gertrude Arnoldy
Mankato
Arnoldys
Scandia Plans Centennial Celebration Weeks of Festivities
Scandia prepares for a four day centennial festival starting Wednesday July 17 with a basket dinner on the library lawn. Mayor Bill Moe will open ceremonies and John Nystrom will introduce guests. A crowning of king and queen honors long time residents. Parades, concerts, old photos, and performances slated through July 20 with substantial prize offerings.
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Scandia
Bill Moe
John Nystrom
Skelly Plans Grand Opening And Parade Details
Home Oil firm Skelly will hold a grand opening next week starting Monday July 15 with a dealership parade. Parade Chairman Archie Isaacson urges entrants to submit written entry details for announcers and notes the Kids Parade will feature badges and treats.
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Home Oil Company
Skelly
Parade
Archie Isaacson
Book on American heritage with multiple documents
Contains texts from the Mayflower Compact Gettysburg Address and the Preamble to the Constitution plus inaugural quotations and flag display rules. Includes Boy and Girl Scout Creeds and other material. Sells for two dollars Mrs Charley Cardwell accepts orders at the Post Office viewable there.
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Charley Cardwell
Republicans Spread Campaign Notes Across Scandia Visit
Republican candidates for State Representative in the 97th District spoke in Scandia with Kenneth Peery hosting a morning coffee session and Ray Zajic campaigning in the afternoon. A Concordia candidates meeting is planned for Friday July 12 at 6:30 p m with a basket meal and many candidates invited.
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Scandia
Kenneth Peery
R. C
Ray) Zajic
Zajic
Concordia
YWCA Sponsors Country Store at Swedish Center
The YWCA sponsors a Country Store at the Swedish Center on Wednesday July 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds go to support YWCA programs.
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YWCA
Swedish Center
Scandia Crafts Booth Set Up at Swedish Center Fire Station
The Scandia Crafts booth will be in the Swedish Center Fire Station daily. Donors may bring articles Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning July 16 or 17.
Smorgasbord Jointly Sponsored by Methodist and Lutheran Churches
A smorgasbord sponsored jointly by the ladies of the Methodist and Lutheran churches will be held at the Methodist Church this evening. No tickets will be sold in advance. Attend and invite friends.
Centennial window display seeks old articles
Homer Cardwell requests local residents provide newspaper articles or collections for display in downtown windows during the Centennial celebration. Anyone with items to loan or share is asked to contact Mr. Cardwell.
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Homer .Cardwell
Cardwell
Ammonia Effects Damaging Local Produce Memo
A health department memo from Shirley Fry RN of Republic County details ammonia damage. It notes ammonia's corrosive action on plant tissues and its volatility causing quick evaporation, meaning uneaten fruits and vegetables may be from exposure even if not visibly damaged. damaged items are harmless but may be unpalatable.
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Shirley Fry
R. N
Republic County Health Department
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