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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
1
Showers Tuesday night eased extreme heat that lasted two weeks. Reports describe several inches of rain in parts with heavy downpours in the east and southeast. Temperatures near or above 100 degrees and humidity remained high as readings clustered in the 90s. Dry conditions threaten crops and pastures.
Deanell Reece was invited to join a New York panel on Women and Violence in the first part of the week. She declined due to Centennial commitments and Swedish groups performing in Cuba that afternoon.
Nearly ninety attendees gathered at the Lutheran Church on Wednesday as the Centennial Community Club hosted eighty year members from the Scandia area. Swedish costumes and old fashioned flower arrangements set the scene while Suzanne Jensen and others performed folk songs directed by Deanell Reece. Guests listed include Kate Scrivner Esther Jackson Millie Erickson Phoebe Erickson and many more. Lou Anne Larson managed the guest list and refreshments were provided by several hosts and helpers.
The fragment honors neighbors who offer support and prayer in hard times. A Keneth Tuley home gathering near Hilton and Donna Neaver includes Barbara Cox for a birthday with guests listed, reflecting local social ties and an afternoon luncheon.
The community notes ongoing Centennial year observances in Scandia though the official celebration ended. Residents discuss lingering displays and a possible limited run of commemorative coins. Interest grows in Cuba coins as souvenirs and more reactions to evacitation last month continue to come in.
Gregory White, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White of Beloit, died in a cement mixer accident at Glen Elder Dam last Thursday. A Beloit High School graduate and former standout football player, he is survived by his parents, sister Pamela, and grandmother Mrs. Merle Haser of Scandia. Funeral services were held at Beloit Lutheran Church with graveside rites at Riverview Cemetery. Community leaders and friends expressed deep sympathy.
Warren Michigan Erick Erickson 18 of Scandia earns honorable mention in the senior division for a sports coupe in the open category. He receives a 25 dollar cash prize and competes for one of ten 1000 dollar styling scholarships at the national Guild Convention in Detroit. Top national winners announced at the Guild Banquet July 22 at Fisher Body General Offices in Warren.
The Scandia tenth anniversary opening failed to impress some, yet crowds later joined in a spirited turnout for Cuba on Sunday to aid the Czechs. Four Score Event hosted coffee for seniors in the Lutheran basement while an opening ceremony lacked a king and queen due to Chris Nelson’s ladder fall. Historical Pageant Cuba Kansas band directed by Elmer Dolezl gave a Wednesday concert with veteran performers.
Walter H. Berger of Scandia Kansas a retired newspaper publisher and longtime Mason was appointed Republican Campaign Manager for William S Robinson Democratic US Senate bid. Berger served in the 360th Field Artillery 95th Division 1942 to 1945 and ran the Scandia Journal until his 1966 retirement. The article also notes local events in Scandia including community celebrations and visits by Edwin C Johnson former Colorado governor.
A Governor Edwin Carl Johnson visit to Republic County Kansas features praise for local hospitality in Denver Colorado notes about irrigated corn, old displays, and a celebration with dancing rides and games. Guest judges include Frank Spurney Jr Sid Arbuthnot and Bus Boyd with prize awards and a Atari television grand prize.
The Skelly dealer in Scandia held a grand opening with prizes for adults and youths. Barbecue set went to Jan Anderson of Belleville. winners include Darrell Zohn Louis Stofer Mrs. Eric Jacobson Betty Stromberg R. R. Gunn Belleville Esther Vern Waddle Lebanon. Girls winner Melinda Melhus. boys winner Donald Isaacson. Royal float and Centennial king and queen crowned. More winners to be listed in a future issue.
Courtland Community bakes a 100th birthday cake float that draws warm thanks from Scandia and Cuba locals. The parade piece highlights mutual appreciation for regional greetings shared by Courtland.
A Kansas Veterans Commission representative will be in Belleville on August 8 1968 from 1 00 to 4 30 p m at the Clerks office Courthouse to assist veterans dependents or survivors with veterans service work. Those unable to attend may contact the Marysville office at 6562 2581 or write. Kansas Veterans Commission Courthouse Marysville Kansas 66508.
Public notice from Scandia City Council states Lystads exterminators will poison the dump grounds to control rats. Parents are urged to keep children and pets away from the area for at least two weeks.
The Community Club will hold an important meeting on Thursday August 1 at 7 30 p m to wrap up past business and begin new. Members are urged to attend as key decisions will be discussed.
Inquiry asks if a bill exists against the Community Club for Centennial expenses and requests submission to Norma Scrivner soon.
Dr C W Hageman was released from St Joseph Hospital Monday. Herb Goodwin remains in Republic County Hospital Belleville after a broken hip suffered Sunday.
First prize placings across six categories include Religious United Methodist Church Patriotic American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Theme Scandia HDU Horseless Carriage and Buggies two seated carriage Stradley and Sterba Antiques Johnson and Larson Steam Engine Social and Civic Organizations T T and J Recreation Virgil Anderson Topeka won ten dollars for his homemade replica.
Scandia schedules additional tournaments with League and Cookie baseball events from July 30 through August 2. The state Pee Wee tourney comes the following week. Cawker City won the America Legion B district by crushing Belleville 28 to 7. Scandia posted a 1 2 record, beating Cuba, then losing 10 to 2 to Cawker City and 3 to 2 to Belleville.
The TT and J Pond hosts a free watermelon feed Sunday at 8 00 p m in appreciation of the first prizes won by TT and J Pon and the Scandia HDU. Community Club members and all interested citizens are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Harrigan Mahan from Lebanon Missouri visited Mr and Mrs Max Muth from Thursday to Monday July 11 15. Mr and Mrs Jim Muth and Melody of Clay Center along with Mr and Mrs Roy Flesher and girls of Eldorado joined the Muths and Steven Cardwell of Topeka for the Centennial celebration week.
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