Editor's Wife Reflects on Swedish Customs and Local Gatherings
The writer recalls visiting Sweden in 1985 with Pastor Bilidt and cousins, making vispar and other crafts, and contrasts past joyful community celebrations with their decline. She notes fond memories of parades, picnics, and fireworks, and hopes to glimpse future celebrations by grandchildren. Local visitors and family updates follow, including Mrs. Walter Hocker and several Kansas guests.
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Weden
Fabovall
Aly
Mrs. Caroling Larson Born in Scandia Dugout
Mrs. Caroling Larson daughter of Annders J. Blodberg, an original settler, was born December 15, 1874, in a dugout on a farm a mile south of Scandia. She has lived in Scandia all her life except six years in Montana. Her two sons Carl E. and Ralph W. and their families reside in Scandia.
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Caroling
Cartie
Larson
Annders J. Blodberg
Scandia
Montana
Carl E
Ralph W
December 1967 Republic County treasurer receipts and expenditures
Republic County Kansas treasurer records show year end receipts and expenditures for township accounts. Items listed include Western Power light bills for hall and other charges, supplies, mowing, publications, and meetings. Sworn statement by Willard Boyles as township treasurer with Chester Russell as trustee.
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Republic County
Western Power & Gas Co
Chester Russell
Hell
Kenneth Tuley
Willard Boyles
Robert Lancaster
Hall
Farmers Union Grain & Supply
Western Power & Gas
Courtland Journal
Mark Russell
Mow Lawn
State of Kansas
A. D
Scandia City Water Report June 30 1968 Highlights
City of Scandia Kansas releases second quarterly water report for period ending June 30 1968. figures show water revenue expenses and balances including 272.61 2229.98 44212 and 55.87 in specified accounts. No narrative beyond tablet figures provided.
Notices to landowners on irrigation district assessments
The Scandia Journal reports notices to landowners of Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District No 1 and District No 2 for hearings on August 1 1968 at 10 00 A M in Courtland Kansas. Hearings review annual and block assessments to meet construction costs and district operating expenses. Directors list includes John E Ayers Dewayne Lindberg Kenneth M Tuley.
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Init
Scandia Journal
Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District
Courtland
Republic County
Kansas
Board ‘of Directors
Tae Hettn
Sata
THE
Kansas Bostwick Irrigation
Board of Directors
WP&G Changes Name and Applies for Stock Listing
Western Power and Gas Company Inc stockholders approve a name change at the Pueblo meeting and Central Telephone approves a stock listing move for the New York Stock Exchange. Advisory Board includes J Milton Sorem and Jesse C Denions. G R Sutton attends. WP&G plans a $16 million buildout with a 150000 kilowatt unit near Dodge City and a 280000 volt line from Dodge City to Great Bend and Hutchinson. Alberta Kemper arrives from Los Angeles to visit relatives and attend a birthday dinner with Mr and Mrs Mach and others.
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Wp&g
Western “Power Aid Gas Company
Inc
Pueblo
Colorado
Central ‘Telephone
Ubili
New York Stock Exchange
J. Milton Sorem
Scrivner-Boogart, Inc
Concordia
Jesse
Dodge City
Servece
Great Bend-Hutchingon
District records schedule filed in Countland Kansas
The schedule is now on file in the office of the District in Countland Kansas and any interested person may examine it. Dewayne Lindberg serves as Secretary and Kenneth M Tuley as Treasurer.
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Ments
Countland
Kansas
Lost glasses and various local items posted for sale
Classified notices list Debra Lind berg seeking lost black rimmed glasses in a case with her name. Debra asks to call FE 6 2819 if found. Also items for sale include a small deep freeze, a 1967 Honda Beram bler, ducklings starting 85 cents, and a Case 14 foot self propelled swather with crimper. Wording reflects a era classifieds style with several contact numbers and locations such as Scandia Cuba Concordia and Mokan.
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Scandia Ball Park
Debra Lindberg
Courtland
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Walter Hocker
Cynthia
Paul
Kansas City
Andrew Stafford
Formosa
Marker Lindecrantz
Robert Lindecrantz
Russell Hall
Gary Moravek
Highland
Adolph Moravek
Munden
Morris Moravek
Glenwood Freed
Wichita
Roger Breed
Dione Ane
Woonane
Ctemepam
Sepsesere
Ileas
Devowevceenepeeses
Sewer Service Library Fund
Olive Richards
Scand
John E. Ayers
Dewayne Lindberg
Kenneth M. Tuley
Alberta Kemper
Los Angeles
California
Lyell Quobsch
Ocobock
Ray
Mach
And
Ore
Glenn Loring
Gary
Mes. Kemper
Kansas Power, and Light Company
KPL
Ahadd
Nastahyn
Ms Ae
Rd Iy
Freed
John Mahan
Beverly Estes
Joe Kass
Cuba
Elliott’s
Concordia RR
Eugene Dunstan
Formoco
Colony House
Antiqu
Velde L. Seth
Venus Beauty Shop
Serene and
Naomi
Belleville
Kay and
Shirley Goodwin
Belleville, Kansas
Theo
Ted
Sanborn
Se Mitchell
Osborne
Phillipa
Republic
Rooks
Smith Counties
Ways and Means
Youry
Forestry
Fish, and Game
Minh and Game
Senate
Aarestiees Eles
Selyvintss Pilihesti Corporation
I Brenjiany Council
Pr Hyterian Church
Masonic
Elks, Moses and Ly
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