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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
1
Ralph Moe reported the buffalo for Saturday's feed was butchered that Tuesday and moved to Belleville for processing. The butchering was done by Moe Vernon Erickson and Bea Nordman with Nordman's pickup hauling the animal to Belleville.
The Amana Lutheran Church will not hold Sunday School next Sunday or in August and September 7. The next session is planned for September 14. The note mentions visits by Mrs. Paul Kuchera and family from Lincoln Kansas and time spent with local residents.
Heavy rain drenched Scandia and surrounding areas from Thursday through the week with seven to eight inches and more in places. Additional showers Sunday and Tuesday nights added inches, flooding streets and the drainage ditch near the city office. Norway area saw comparatively lighter rainfall while humidity remained high and weekend weather cooled.
The Pee Wee district tournament starts next Wednesday July 30 at 7 00 p m with two games, two more first round games Thursday night. Semi finals are Saturday night August 2 and the finals Sunday night August 3, tournament managers Charles Klima and Floyd Johnson.
Fair-goers at Hutchinson may attend two open air services this year. Dr. Oswald Hoffman of Luther Hour will preach on Sunday September 21 and Rev. Merton T. Rymph of Omaha First Congregational Church will preach on September 14. Both services start at 9 a.m. in the State Fair Kansas Farmer Arena.
Since forming last year to celebrate Scandian Centennial the Swedish Singers have performed at supper clubs churches and events including KNGK broadcasts and the Belleville Centennial. Leader Saralyn Reece pins down contact for groups seeking performances and lists members from Scandia and Norway. Birthday picnic honors Mrs Nylund. local social visits noted.
Self service car wash at Se is now open around the clock, enabling 24 hour access. Loring Texaco Service promotes the facility as a convenient option for motorists in the area.
Wayne Spangler of Concordia, spraying a mile field on the Childs farm north of Belleville, crash landed his plane in the farm yard. He suffered facial bruises and a compound leg fracture, was taken to Republic County Hospital and later transferred to Galina for bone specialist care. Mrs. Hedden, owner of Scandia Airport, said Spangler’s wife waited on the field and alerted her after his late return. Spangler, a Concordia High School math teacher, prior acted as flagman for him.
Neighbors and friends hauled in bales for Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smither Weanesay last week and assisted with trucks and tractors. Esther Mahagan of Lincoln visited the Stroms from Sunday July 12 to Wednesday. B M Mahagan and Bryan of Oklahoma City visited Tuesday and Wednesday along with George Cardwell and Pearl Denoyer at the Dinnerbell.
The Scandia Blues finish second to Courtland West in the Pee Wee tournament at Courtland Monday. In the semi finals the Reds lose to Courtland West and then fall to Norway in the third place game.
Amana Lutheran Church Women will meet Friday morning August 1 instead of the following Friday. Missionary Jeanette Isaacson will be the speaker at the gathering.
Frank Frazier died Sunday July 20 at age 83. Survived by sons Guy Frazier of Scandia and LaVern Frazier of Wichita. Funeral services set for Thursday July 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Church of Formosa Kansas.
Luther Leagues of Ada and Amana pledge to support a Vietnam orphan for one year via twelve dollars a month. Ada Leaguers held an ice cream social, Amana Leaguers plan a concession stand at the weekend picnic to raise funds for their adopted boy.
Beloit captured the American Legion tournament crown with a 12-3 championship win over Belleville after beating Salina Hawks 9-8 the previous night. Beloit opened with a home run on the first pitch and Myers delivered a two run shot later to seal the victory.
Scandia American Legion defeated Minneapolis 7-2 Friday night in strong showing. Semifinal game against Belleville was postponed to Sunday, where Scandia failed to score and was eliminated 10-0 in five innings.
Kids urged to enter by Saturday July 26 with categories for costumes horses ponies small pets and more. Registration at Rest Home corner by 7 p.m. includes cash prizes ribbons and a post parade treat. Call Marynell Reece or Georgine Freed to enter.
The body of 31 year old Jimmy Lynn Dieckmann was found at an Iola Kansas motel pool on July 9. Cause of death undetermined with no signs of foul play. Survived by wife Susan of Emporia and children Christy Kelli and Douglas James. Funeral services were held July 12 in Netawaka Kansas.
Sunday proved bright for space activities but dim for Scandia baseball as youth participation waned at the American Legion sub district tourney while many fans attended Pee Wee finals in Ourtland. Despite the clash, a fair crowd still gathered at Scandia's athletic field for a twin bill Sunday.
The 10th annual Fort Hays State football coaches clinic ran July 17 to 19 with 144 high school coaches and officials. Wayne McConnel directed the event honoring Fran Welch of KSTC Emporia, while W.H. Hargiss spoke on Welch’s behalf.
The Swedish Singers led by Bobby Serra and other entertainers will perform after the pet parade on Saturday evening. The Beloit dance band The Blue Luv will play for the dance starting at 9:00 PM. Concessions will offer buffalo burgers beans and a drink with pig or ice cream also for sale.
Members of American Legion Post 193 are reminded to turn in cash and materials for the fund campaign as prizes are to be given during a picnic at 9 00 p m Saturday July 26. Mr and Mrs L L Hobson spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Eva Stolander and in late afternoon they all visited at the Rest Home. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs C O Johnson Mrs Eustace Sjolander and Mrs Charlie Sjolander.
Mrs Myrtle Grubb remains at St Joseph Hospital with somewhat improved condition. Mrs Harry Quantic of Chester is a patient at Asbury Hospital in Salina. Mrs Howard Reed and Amy were released from Republic County Hospital and returned to O W Erickson home. Mr and Mrs Cliff Evert Lynam and Miss Beverly Smith left for Santa Ana California after a visit here.
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