Grasshopper Control and Identification Guide
An agricultural note describes grasshoppers as major pests and lists control using specific chemicals with quantities per acre. It covers short horned and long horned families, names several species including the differential grasshopper and Mormon cricket, and warns buyers to verify label details such as product name, manufacturer, active ingredients, net contents, cautions, and usage directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orthoptera
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Great Basin
National Safety Week Observed Across Community
National Safety Week July 21 to 27 highlights home road and farm safety. Sherdahl Boosters 4H club promote Health and Safety through notebooks talks demonstrations and safety displays at county and state fairs. Members emphasize accident prevention including firearms electricity tractors ladders and dangerous medicines while offering Red Cross lessons and safe driving training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
4H Club
4-H
Hutchinson
Red Cross
National Safety Week
Change in Feed Retail: Larsons Take Over Scandia Outlet
Harley Shaffer quits as Good Feed Dealer in Scandia after years in business. Mr and Mrs Ted Larson assume control and will sell feed from their home instead of the Old Sale Pavilion. Customers are urged to visit the Larsons for Gooch seeds and related merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Shaffer
Scandia
Ted Larson
Mrs. Larson
Ted Largon
Johnson and Jacobson Families Dine with Boman Group
Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Mr and Mrs Junior Jacobson and Carl were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Johnson
Junior Jacobson
Carl
Godfrey Boman
Honor Roll Subscriptions Added in Recent Week
New and renewal subscriptions listed include Ella B Larson, P E Cahill of San Lorenzo California. Mrs John P Nelson of Kansas City. Mrs Axel Hagland of Kansas City Missouri. Ralph Moe. Mrs Louise Fredrickson. Mrs BE M Anderson of Kansas City Kansas. Gottfrid Larson. Grant Berggren. Guy French Republic. Charlie Berggren. Albert Jackson CA. Haser now Lars Norgard. Reuben Fredrickson. C W Strom two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella B. Larson
P. E. Cahill
San Lorenzo
Calif
John P. Nelson
Kansas City
Axel H. Hagland
K. C
Ralph Moe
Louise Fredrickson
BE. M. Anderson
Kans
Gottfrid Larson Grant Berggren
Guy French
Republic
Charlie Berggren
Albert Jackson
C. A. Haser
Lars Norgard
Reuben Fredrickson
C. W. Strom
Scouts Sponsor Buffalo Burgers Feast at Legion Hall
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Scandia join to sponsor aBuffalo burger feast at the Scandia American Legion Hall starting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday July 28 the buffalo meat from a recent escape and shooting. Burgers sell for 25c coffee iced tea or kool aid for 5c. Scandia Public Schools band will provide music and there are additional attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Scandia
Legion Hall
Next Band Concert July 23 by Bruce Quantic
The final summer band concert, with the Buffalo feast, will be July 23 near the Legion Hall. Director John Van Gundy retires to teach in Belleville public schools next year. The Community Club provided malts after each concert and the band thanks supporters for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Legion Hall
John van Gundy
Belleville
Scandia
van Gundy
Scandia Band Concert July 23 Program Highlights
The Skandia band presents a July 23 concert featuring Loyalty march Peter Pan medley arranged Powers Hall of Fame concert march Oliv adoll America arr Clenette National Emblem march Belle of The Ball medley arr Hum mel Men of The Republic National airs arr Clenette Featuring Hilton Hammer Dean Milner John Stansberry Loves Old Sweet Song arr Chenette My Beamie cadinzas by Grace Quan tic arr Chenette Dull Razor Blues Fox Trot Huffine Space Cadets cornet trio Dedrick Darrell Nelson Bernita Stafford Sharon Danielson Rock Around The Clock Friedman DeKnight The Footlifter march featuring The Twirlers Sonjalisen Sue Reece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clenette
Hilton Hammer
Dean Milner
John Stansberry
Chenette
Huffine Space Cadets
Cornet
Dedrick
Darrell Nelson
Bernita Stafford
Sharon Danielson
Friedman - DeKnight
March
Fillmore
the Twirlers
Sonjalisen
Sue Reece
WSCS Meeting at Methodist Church Observes Strangers Within the Gates
The WSCS met at the Methodist church on Tuesday July 9 at 2 30 p m with lessons led by Mrs Reynold Nystrom Mrs Lester Richards and Mrs Ellen Johnson A special number was sung by Carol and Helen Nystrom and Lois Quantic Guests included Mrs Haney and Mrs Lillie Nelson Lunch was served by Mrs Richard Wilke Mrs Ollie Johnson and Mrs Everett Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Reynold Nystrom
Lester Richards
Ellen Johnson
Carol
Helen Nystrom
Lois Quantic
Haney
Lillie Nelson
Richard Wilke
Ollie Johnson
Everett Robison
Scouts Urged to Wear Uniforms at Buffaloburger Fry
All cub scouts boy scouts Brownies and girl scouts are asked to wear their uniforms Tuesday evening July 23 at the Buffaloburger fry to show school colors and community spirit.
Local Relations List Names Readers In Memoriam Style
Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson Mrs John Batts Randy and Jamile of Memphis Tenn Scotty and Marc Johnson of Wichita and Mrs Jim Hansen Karen and Jay of Holdre Neb Bits Harry Nelson of Jamestown appear in a community notices section listing family connections and addresses for a social notes item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe N. Johnson
John Batts
Randy
Jamile
Memphis
Tenn
Scotty
Marc Johnson
Wichita
Jim Hansen
Karen
Jay
Holdridge
Nebr
Bits
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Social and Personal Notes From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Arlis White and family and Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Ronald Clark and family of Salina and Mr and Mrs Wm Clark. Harlan Sandell and family of Mankato were Saturday afternoon callers at the Bill Clark home. Anna Hohman visited Vic Brown and Mark of Republic from Sunday to Thursday. She was a Sunday dinner guest of Richard Loring. Calls on Thressa McDowell included Neal McBride Hannah Freed Anna Hohman W J Matthias Duaine Greenslade Axel Jensen Lena Lloyd Archie Isaacson Arls White and children Merle Haser. Sunday evening guests at Ivan Bergstrom’s were A N Hedstrom Ella Hugos C A Lofgren. Friday evening callers of Adair and Josie Robison were Mrs Charles Robison and Phyllis Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlis White
Jerry Strand
Ronald Clark
Salina
Wm. Clark
Harlan Sandell
Mankato
Bill Clark
Thressa McDowell
Neal McBride
Hannah Freed
Anna Hohman
W. J. Matthias
Duaine Greenslade
Axel Jensen
Lena Lloyd
Archie Isaacson
Arls White
Merle Haser
Ivan Bergstrom
A. N. Hedstrom
Ella Hugos
C. A. Lofgren
Zimmerman Visit Highlights Midwest Weekend
Mr and Mrs Warren Zimmerman spent the weekend in Red Cloud Nebraska visiting Mr and Mrs Omer Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Warren Zimmerman
Red Cloud
Neb
Omer Wolfe
Lorna Bergstrom Sues for Filing Week with Henstrom Grandparents
Lorna Bergstrom is filing this week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Henstrom as the legal process continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Bergstrom
A. N. Henstrom
Denver couple visits friends en route to Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Forrest Brodine of Denver Colorado were Saturday morning breakfast guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor. They were en route to Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Brodine
Denver, Colo
Robert Doctor
Kansas City, Mo
Denver Girl Returns After Six Weeks with Grandparents
Stephanie Ellyas of Denver, Cole, returned to her home Sunday after spending six weeks with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie Ellyas
Denver
Cole
Robert Doctor
Mrs Lena Lloyd and Mrs Bertha Granstedt Visit Robison Home
Mrs Lena Lloyd and Mrs Bertha Granstedt spent Saturday evening visiting the Robison home.
Sunday Evening Guests at the Robison Home
Sunday evening visitors at the Robison residence included Mr and Mrs Everett Robison.
Sunday Dinner Guests At Mrs Swan Son Home
Adolph Nelson and Bud were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Edith Swan son and Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Bud
Edith Swanson
Vernon
Belleville Hosts County Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and their daughters joined Mr and Mrs Darwin Housholder for a Monday evening gathering at the Glenn Housholder home in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Johnson
Darwin Housholder
Glenn Housholder
Belleville
Local Couples Visit Hosts for Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Larry Smith and Vickie and Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr and Everette were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs O A Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Smith
Vickie
George Fike, Jr
Everette
O. A. Johnson
Mrs Carrol Anderson Admitted To St Joseph Hospital
We report Mrs Carrol Anderson is a patient at St Joseph hospital in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Anderson
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Larson Family Supper Guests In Lindsborg Area
Mr and Mrs Gene Larson and family of Lindsborg and Sonia Larson hosted Friday evening supper at the George Larson home. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Don Larson and family Mr and Mrs Richard Larson and Mr and Mrs Robert Larson and their baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Larson
Lindsborg
Sonia Larson
George Larson
Don Larson
Richard Larson
Robert Larson
Death of Ted Moe Shocks Scandia Community
Ted Moe died Monday at St Marys after falling ill on the job with O G Brommer Construction Co. He was born north of Scandia and leaves three brothers, Donald of Topeka, Ralph and Stanley of Scandia. Funeral services are Thursday at 10:00 from Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home with burial in Union Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted. Moe
St. Marys
Ted
0. G. Brommer Construction Co
Scandia
Donald
Topeka
Ralph
Stanley
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Union Valley Cemetery
Larsen and Currie Families Dine With Gile Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Larsen and family of Concordia and Mrs. Irvin Currie were guests at Saturday evening supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gile and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Larsen
Concordia
Irvin Currie
Clarence Gile
Dinner guest visit noted in Albany society column
Mrs. BE A McGregor of Albany Missouri was a Monday dinner guest of Mrs. Anna Hohman in a local social item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. McGregor
Albany, Mo
Anna Hohman
Mrs Anna Hohman Attends Friday Supper Guests
Mrs Anna Hohman visits Friday evening to dine with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring as guest for supper.
Mrs. E A McGregor Visits Republic Couple
Mrs. E A McGregor of Albany Missouri spent Friday to Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Elmer Everts of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. McGregor
Albany, Mo
Elmer Everts
Republic
Beth Erickson Returns Home From Napton Visit
Beth Erickson comes home to report a two week stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stouffer and family in Napton Missouri.
Kirk Family Visits Manhattan for Housing Prospects
Mr and Mrs Glen Kirk and Lynn spent the weekend in Manhattan visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Clark and family and looking for a place to live when Glen returns to school this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Kirk
Lynn
Manhattan
Paul Clark
Glen
Longmont Couples Visit Mrs. Mauda Farrell
Mr and Mrs Ted Milner of Longmont Co led guests with Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed Mr and Mrs Don Burandt and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visiting Monday evening at Mrs Mauda Farrell's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Milner
Longmont, Cole
Glenwood Freed
Don Burandt
Grant Berggren
Mauda Farrell
Local families visit for Sunday gathering
Mrs Bud Berggren and family of Republic and Mrs Glen Scrivner and boys were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren, sharing a family gathering and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Berggren
Republic
Glen Scrivner
Grant Berggren
Weekend Guests Of Erickson Family
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Erickson and family were Jack Furrikawa of Denver Colorado and Joy McCartney and Alex of San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Erickson
Jack Furrikawa
Denver, Colo
Joy McCartney
Alex
San Antonio
Texas
Redondo Beach Guests Attend Methodist Family Night
Reb and Mrs Kenneth Doctor and Karen of Redondo Beach California were guests of the Methodist Family night supper Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reb
Kenneth Doctor
Karen
Redondo Beach
Calif
Kenny Reece Visits Kansas City Family Over Weekend
Kenny Reece of Kansas City Missouri spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carl Reece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Reece
Kansas City
Mra
Carl Reece
Mrs. B A McGregor Visits Albany Household
Mrs. B A McGregor of Albany Missouri is visiting Mr. and Mrs. O W Erickson and family and other relatives for a couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. McGregor
Albany, Mo
Mrs
O. W. Erickson
Friday morning coffee guests in Albany event
Friday morning coffee guests of Mrs. O. W. Erickson and Mrs. E. A McGregor of Albany, Mo. were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Everts of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Erickson
E. A McGregor
Albany, Mo
Elmer Everts
Republic
Mont Cole Returns Home After Holiday Visit
Mont Cole returns to his home after spending ten days visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Albany trio visits Walter Saunders home Sunday
Mrs EB A McGregor of Albany Missouri and Cindy Erickson spent Sunday evening at the Walter Saunders home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. A. McGregor
Albany, Mo
Cindy Erickson
Walter Saunders
SSA Representative to Visit Belleville on July 24
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on July 24. Individuals seeking information should call at the Welfare Office in the courthouse from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Welfare Office
Anla Ocobock and Raymond Mach wed at Amana Lutheran Church
Anla Jeanne Ocobock and Raymond Charles Mach were married at 7:30 p.m. June 30, 1957, at the Amana Lutheran church in Scandia. The double ring ceremony featured two seven branch candelabras, yellow and white flowers, and a reception in the church basement. The couple, both from Kansas communities, will reside on a farm near Narka after a Colorado wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church
Scandia
Anla Jeanne Ocobock
Lyell Ocobock
Raymond Charles Mach
Charles Mach
Narka
J. Orville Bookless
Clyde
Lois Erickson
Wallace Morey
Mahaska
Phil Dulaney
Wichita
Chantilly
Glenn Loring
Dean Michels
Fairbury
Nebr
Elmer Deas Sothers
Michels
Sothers
Marilyn Larson
Darrce Lynn Ocobock
Avril Renee Ocobock
Miss Larson
Phyllis Hayes
Loren Mach
Miss Hayes
Marvin Heller
Gillad
Vaughn Dene Ocobock
Lincoln
Lyell Ocobo
Scandia High School
Republic County Asc
Belleville
Narka High School
Colorado
Red Cross Bloodmobile Schedule at Catholic Grade School
Cloud County American Red Cross lists bloodmobile visits on Thursday August 1 from 1 00 to 6 45 and Friday August 2 from 9 00 to 2 15 at the Catholic grade school building on Std and Kansas streets. Donors are urged to schedule 15 minute slots and follow a fat free diet before giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Std
Kansas Streets
Cloud County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
St. Joseph Hospital
George Fredrickson
Howard Myers
Concordia
Birthday Anniversary Honored in Republic Home
Mr and Mrs Bill McClure hosted Friday evening guests Alan and Alana of Republic as Alana celebrated her 7th birthday anniversary with the Carlson and McEwen families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnt Carlson
W. H. McClure
Donald McEwen
Bill McClure
Alan
Alana
Republic
Kansas Savings Bonds Jump in June 1957 Sales
June sales of United States Series E and Series H Savings Bonds in Kansas totaled 6,211,249 dollars, surpassing June 1956 by over 60,000. Republic County led with 355,309 dollars for the first six months of 1957, reaching 78 percent of its 455,000 goal. Statewide six month sales reached 44,728,099 dollars, accounting for 50 percent of the 89,000,000 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings
Kansas
A. H. James
Volunteer Savings Bonds
Republic County
Evan Griffith
State Savings Bonds
Scandia Triumphs Over Montrose In Five Inning Game
In a five inning cookie league baseball game last Sunday night Scandia defeated Montrose 10 to 1 as Gary Reed allowed no Montrose hits. Reed fanned seven walked one and three batters were hit by pitches. Scandia totaled nine hits while Montrose pitchers Price and Jones yielded all the runs. Reece Erickson Currie Reed and R Odell had Scandia hits with Currie and Reed each recording multiple. Scandia scored two in the first five in the second and three in the fourth before the game ended early due to the lopsided score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Reed
Montrose
Scandia
Reed
Price
Jones
Reece
Erickson
Currie
R. Odell
Triple L Club Meets At Mrs Haser Home In July
Mrs Merle Haser hosted the Triple L club at her home on Thursday July 11 with 14 members answering roll call. Pinochle was played at four tables with Mrs Greenslade high and Mrs Christie third high. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs George Cardwell on July 25 after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Haser
Triple L
Bill Moe
Axell Jensen
George Christie
Wm. Clark
Carl Erickson
Duaine Greenslade
George Fike, Jr
O. A. Johnson
Roy Thomas
Benny Lervold
Reuben Johnson
Ben Denoyer
Anna Hohman
Arlis White
Greenslade
Lervold
George Cardh Well
Vacation party returns from Yellow stone trip
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven returned home Saturday from a week long vacation in Yellow stone National Park En route they visited Mr and Mrs Cleo Ward and family at Laramie Wyoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cooper
George Cardwell
Steven
Yellowstone National Park
Cleo Ward
Laramie
Wyo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grasshopper Menace
Bruce Quantic
Vic Brown
Mark
Richard Loring
Misses Adair
Josie Robison
Charles Robison
Phyllis Hammer
Bertha Granstedt
Robison
Mrs. Everett Robison
Ted Mof
Beth Erickson
Napton, Mo
Mrs. C. E. Stouffer
Longmont
RED Cross Bloodmobile
Triple 1
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