Scandia City 1967 Budget Hearing Set for August 5
The Journal publishes the 1967 Scandia City budget and calls for a hearing on August 5 at the City Office. Norway township, Norway Cemetery district, Riverview Cemetery, and Poplar Grove Cemetery budgets are also published this week. The Scandia township budget was printed two weeks ago after a Monday night board meeting adopted it. Township budgets remain routine as roads and elections are county issues.
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Scandia City
Journal
Norway Township
Norway Cemetery
Riverview Cemetery
Poplar Grove
Scandia
School of Missions at Salina August 8 12
The Me thodist Central Kansas Conference hosts a School of Missions on the Kansas Wesleyan campus in Salina from August 8 to 12. The theme Affluence vs Poverty guides Home Missions with Bible study and a 300-person annual turnout. Registration blanks available from Mrs. O W Erickson. Scandia Reds defeat Narka 2 1 on Scandia diamond. winning pitcher Larry Boman.
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School of Missions
Methodist Central Kansas Conference
Kansas Wesleyan
Salina
National Council of Churches
O. W. Erickson
City and Rural Fire Dept Plans for Emergencies
Community fire plan details phone numbers for Fire Station and Home Oil Station. Fire siren signals include short blasts for fire, two long blasts for tornado, and one long blast for all clear. Lists fire department chiefs, auxiliary leaders, and Rural Fire District No. 10 officers.
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Home Oil
Lorinz
Wim. Moe
Wm. Moe
Allen Gunter
Istasst
Archie Isaacson
Lester Richards
Sec.treas
Charley Cardwell
Guy Frazier
Irvin Currie
Lloyd Nelson
Jerry Strand
Algor Anderson
Clarence Gile
Joe McDonald
Ray Mach
Gary Hammer
Larry Olsen
Omer Olsen
George Larson
Lee Loring
Ernie Kirk
Carl Erickson
George Cardwell
Earl Melby
Gene Strait
Leslie Cady
Joyce Johnson
Raymond Cooper
Loren Isaacson
Charles Klima
Carl Kallman
Max Thompson
Loren Florell
James Garst
Val Gene Isaacsot
Don Larson
Rural Fire District No. 10
Larry Hobgan
Don Burandt
Birthday Party Honored Beth Lervold and Ronnie Aspegren
Mr and Mrs Robert Lervold and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren hosted a group of boys and girls for swimming boating and skiing at Lowell Lake on Monday evening to celebrate Beth Lervolds and Ronnie Aspegrens birthdays. Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow dined with Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family Sunday. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Larry Thomas and Tracy and Sue Erkenbrack.
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Robert Lervold
Delbert Aspegren
Lowell Lake
Beth Lervold
Ronnie Aspegren
Roy Tedrow
Don Thomas
Larry Thomas
Tracy
Sue Erkenbrack
YWCA Membership Drive Seeks New Members
The 1966 67 drive runs through August 1 with house to house canvassing by the membership committee. The international organization spans 75 countries and invites women of all ages to join as active or sustaining members. contact Mrs Arnold Perry, membership chairman, if not yet contacted.
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YWCA
Arnold Perry
Cookie Baseball Bake Sale Plan for July 30
The Cookie baseball team holds a bake sale on July 30 at the laundromat starting at 9 00 a m. Donations of goods or money are welcome and proceeds will buy new ball suits for the team.
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Cookie
Cub Scouts Pack 232 Meet At James Garst Home
Den I of Pack 232 gathered July 12 to craft turtles and properly fold the U S flag. Attendees included Lee Moravek Don Melby Richard Sandell Randy Garst and Den Chief Dennis Garst with guests Kenny Moravek Teresa Garst and den mothers Ethel Modlin and Le tha Gargt. Ice cream bars were served by Ethel Modlin. The group made firecracker favors for the Scandia Rest Home.
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den I
Pack
James Garst
U. S
Lee Moravek
Don Melby
Richard Sandell
Randy Garst
Den
Dennis Garst
Kenny Moravek
Teresa Garst
Ethel Modlin
Letha Gargt
Cub
Scandia
Books Donated to Scandia City Library by Mrs N Carlgren
Mrs N Carlgren donated three titles to Scandia City Library. The loaned works include Jayhawker Boy by William Bailey The Surgeon by W C Hein and Journey In To Summer by Edwin Way Teale.
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Scandia City
N. Carlgren
William Baily
W. C. Hein
Edwin Way Teale
Blecha Seeks Republic County Sheriff Seat on Republican Ticket
Robert E Blecha announces his candidacy for sheriff of Republic County on the Republican ticket. He is a Cuba native son from Fairview Township son of Char ley E Blecha and spouse of the local churchgoer. He is a Belleville High School graduate and attended Bethany College for two years studying history and political science. Blecha served two years in the U S Army and fought in Viet Nam in the Chaplain section. He belongs to Baker-Holmes Post 722 VFW in Belleville and the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba. He says his college and military training fit him for sheriff duties.
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Robert E. Blecha
Republic County
Charley E. Blecha
Cuba
Fairview Township
First Presbyterian Church of
Blecha
Belleville High School
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Kansas
Viet Nam
Army
Baker-Holmes
Belleville
Stroade warns farmers on seed wheat scams
Republic County Extension Agent Richard Stroade cautions farmers about truckers claiming seed wheat shortages and offering a so called new variety Early Victor for $8.00 a bushel. The wheat is an untagged mix of varieties. Gage and Lear are mentioned as better options but not worth the price.
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Republic County Extension
Richard Stroade
Republic County Historical Society Meets at Courthouse
The Republic County Historical Society met at the courthouse on July 11 with roll call and reports on Cuba and Kansas events. Kansas Historical Society began Pawnee grounds excavations, operating 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Three Republic County histories were ordered this past month. next meeting set for August 1 and plans underway for a booth at the NCK Free Fair, led by H. Cardwell.
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Republic County Historical Society
Cuba
Kansas
Kansas Historical Society
Pawnee
Republic County Historis
NCK Free Fair
H. Cardwell
FHA HELD FOUR DISTRICT CONFERENCES
Farmers Home Administration in Kansas held four district planning conferences in July at Hays Salina Fort Scott and Topeka to review insured credit plans for rural housing and community water systems. State director F Jackson George led discussions with local officials on expanded credit services aiding low income rural families.
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Farmers Home Administration
Kasas
Hays
Salina
Fort Scott
Topeka
F. Jackson George
Rcently
Farmmers Home Administration
Kansas
Buford J. Miller
Robert K Sheetz
Larson Chellberg wedding in Amana Lutheran Church
Lorraine Elizabeth Larson wed PHC Lowell W. Chellberg at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia in a ceremony with Rev George Nielson and Rev Raymond Holm assisting. The bride wore an organza gown with Alencon lace and a pearl veil. Guests included relatives from Scandia Yankton and Chesterton. After July 24 they reside at 6179 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church Virginia.
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Lorraine Elizabeth Larson
George C. Larson
Scandia
PHC
Lowell W. Chellberg
Hilmer Chellberg
Chesterton
Indiana
Amana Lutheran Church
George Nielson
Raymond C. Holm
Sioux Falls
Becky Larson
Lindsborg
Jesus
Raymond Holm
Norman Sankey
Republic
John Hanson
Yankton
Dakota
Joel Nelson
Maize
Kansas
Mrs. Larson
Mrs. Chellberg
James Nelson
Larry Larson
Hubert Holm
Richard
Robert Larson
Sonia Larson
Julie Sankey
Michael Larson
Christine Larson
Gene Larson
Don Larson
Richard Larson
Jerry Quigley
Augusta
Gary Keeling
Gerry Thompson
Courtland
Pam Anderson
Concordia
Judith Anderson
Scandia Rural High School
Bethany College
Chellberg
Ind
U. S. Army
National Military Command Center
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Washington, D. C
Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church
Virginia
Children pictured free in Journal feature
The Journal announces a free children’s portrait event on Saturday July 30 at Legion Hall from 10 am to 5 pm. No charges or subscriptions needed, parents may opt for additional prints by arranging with the studio. Appointments via Marilyn Larson at WE 5-2317.
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Legion Hall
Papr
Marilyn Larson
Rapid Temperature Swing and Local Rainfall Report
Last week brought strong north winds and dust with cooler nights. Scandia saw about a half inch of rain while other areas measured 1.24 to nearly two inches. Rain fell locally along a narrow band, with conditions warming by week’s end and Monday reaching 105 to 110 degrees followed by a cool front lowering temps to around 90 by Wednesday with light showers.
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Scandia
Norway
Cub Scouts Plan Overnight Camp Out on July 23
All Cub Scouts interested in attend ing overnight camp out Saturday July 23 please bring sleeping gear and meet at James Garst home at 5 00 p m.
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James Garst
Lions Tennis Tournament Registration Open
Be sure to register for the Lions Tennis Tournament with a July 25 deadline. The notice welcomes all skill levels, noting most players will be beginners and that being good is not required to participate.
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Lions
Social Security Visit Slated for Bellevue Kansas
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Bellevue Kansas on Tuesday July 26 1966. People seeking information should call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 and 2.00. Carry your health insurance card as claims require a claim number. If lost, contact your social security office to replace it.
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Social Security Administration
Bellevue
Kansas
Courthouse Welfare Office
Social Security
Sister From Oslo Visits Riverside Family
Mrs. Frank Isaacson hosts her sister Mrs. Christian Mikelsen of Oslo Norway and nieces Mabel Barrett and Mrs Lee Evans and Mr Evans all of Riverside California as houseguests.
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Frank Isaacson
Christian Mikelsen
Oslo
Norway
Mabel Barrett
Lee Evans
Mr. Evans
Riverside
California
Scandia Reds Win Pee Wee Tournament Title
Scandia Reds captured the first place trophy at the Republican Valley Pee Wee Tournament in Scandia, defeating Narka 5-1. Narka scored in the first inning while Scandia’s five runs came in the third. Boman pitched for Scandia with Joy of Narka taking the loss. Cuba beat Republic 5-1 for third place. Other teams included Scandia Blues, Norway, Jamestown and Courtland.
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Scandia Reds
Scandia
Narka
Seardia
Boman
Reds
Joy
Republic
Cuba
Scandia Blues
Norway
Jamestown
Courtland
Scandia Grapples In Lincoln Tournament Opener
Scandia American Legion team sits 2 0 in the Lincoln Kansas sub-district tournament after a 5 3 victory over Salina with Duaine Gile tossing seven innings allowing two hits. Holder opened scoring with a first inning homer as Scandia led 2 0.
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Scandia American Legion
Linccoln
Kansas
Belleville
Scandia
Salina Falcons
Salina
American Legion
Omaha
Nebraska
Clyde
Duaine Gile
Holder
Lincoln
Johnson Chosen Manager of Eastern All Stars
Floyd Johnson of Scandia was selected to manage the Sixth District Eastern team for the all star game at Wakeeney on August 5.
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Johnson
American Legion
Floyd Johnson
Scandia
Wakeeney
Death of Mrs Tekla Brown
Mrs Tekla Brown aged 73 died Sunday evening July 17 after a seven week illness at Republic County hospital. She lived in Courtland Scandia area a Scandia Methodist church member. Survivors include daughters Ruby Stafford Formogo Kansas Alice Lindekraptz Scandia Helen Smith Scandia and son Lloyd Brown Courtland plus brother Elmer Daniel Scandia seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral July 20 at 10 00 am Scandia Methodist with Rev Lee Dickey. burial Riverview cemetery Scandia. Funeral Home Bachlor Faulkner Dart Scandia in charge.
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Tekla Brown
Brown
Republic County Hospital
Courtland
Scandia
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Larry Boman
Karka
City and Rural Fire Dept
Scandia AB Johnson
Hammond
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Anderson
Myers
R. Kopga
G. Kopsa
Ninemire
Novak
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Nee Ullum
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Gile
Penne Smith Center
AB Kennedy
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Lull
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Cookie Baseball
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Stroade
Republic County Historical Society Meets
FHA
Ethel Kathhrineberg
Wm. Waite
Bretta Evans
Lula Waite
Emil Klaumarm
Larson—Chellberg
Debra Tuley
G. L. Herline
Atlanta
Ric Cooper
Gary Hobson
Mrs. Isaacson
Edith Norris
Edith Smith
Leo Smith
Oscar Bentgren
Rex Gandel
Chloris Edom
Scandia AB RH
Stensons
Holdern
Reed
Raney
Kitts
Nates
Jeardee
Salina Seth
Soeamas
AB Gans
Magatha
Breault
Neihouse
Parker
Maltactee
Guy Garst
FE. Porter
Ahrens
John E. Hanson
John
So. Dakota
Ahrenss
Everett Hanson
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