Community Pioneer Dies in Scandia After Hip Injury
Mrs. Caroline (Canrie) Larson, 94, longtime Scandia resident, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital Concordia after a fall. Survived by sons Carl E. and Ralph W. Services set for Saturday at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia with burial in Lutheran cemetery. Bachelor-Faulkner Dart Funeral Home of Scandia in charge.
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Scandia
Carolina
Canrie) Larson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Concordia
Ing
Omaha
Montana
Carl E
Ralph W
Amana Lutheran Church
Melvin T. Peterson
Faulkner
Dart Funeral Home
Cookies Begin Season in Practice Win at Nara Field
Scandia Cookies defeated Narka &C in a Sunday evening practice game at Nara field. A game is scheduled at Courtland on Thursday evening.
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Stan Estes
Narka &C
Nara
Courtland
After-Grad Party Follows Eighth Grade Exercises
An after graduation party was held May 2 at the Legion Hall. Sixty three students from Courtland Norway and Scandia eight grades attended. Teachers present included Miss Julia Hodge Stan Estes and three others. Hosts were multiple local residents.
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Legion Hall
Courtland
Norway
Scandia
Julia Hodge
Stan Estes
Roger Fosberg
Jerry Armbrewster
H. E. Stone
Bill Farrell
Larry Hobson
Bud White
Max Thompson
Gene Strait
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Ron on 17th Birthday
Delbert and and Mrs Aspegren with Jane Ann hosted Tuesday’s surprise party at Legion Park for Ron’s 17th birthday. High school friends attended as guests. several families and visitors from Enid Oklahoma Longmont Colorado North Platte Nebraska Republic Kansas City gathered for supper and greetings.
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Delbert Aspegren
Jane Ann
Ron
Legion Park
Duuaine Greenstad
Todd Cardwell
Artie Cardwell
Loren Florell
Vicki
Warren Tebow
Winfield
Don Milner
Sherry and Clark
Enid
Oklahoma
Clifford Carey
Bill McCrumb
Longmont
Colorado
Marvin Florell
Pam
North Platt
Nebraska
Conrad Fiorell
Algor Anderson
Esther Johnson
Walter Boyls
Mire
R. E. Cooper
Errett Johnson
Rotrext Smith
Krista
Jeff
George Larson
Charlie Johnson
Olga ‘Hugos and Grays
Glenn Johnson
Kansas City
Everett Johnson
Wallace Aspegren
Republic
Veterans Service Help Visits Planned in Belleville
A Kansas Veterans' Commission representative will be in Belleville on June 12, 1969 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Welfare Office, Republic County Courthouse to assist veterans and their dependents or survivors with veterans service work. If unavailable contact is possible by writing, phoning, or visiting the Marysville courthouse office at 662-2581, Kansas Veterans Commission, Courthouse, Marysville, KS 66508.
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Kansas Veterans’ Commission
Belleville
Republic County
Kansas Veterans Commission
Marysville
Kansas
Seven Republic County 4-Hers Attend 45th Roundup at K State
Seven Republic County 4-H members travel to Kansas State University for the 45th annual 4-H Club Roundup from June 2 to 6. Participants include Nancy Blecha Andrea Polanski Lenita Bergstrom Kelvin Blecha Gary Hobson Nick Zeninger and Bob Manzlick with Christine Stroud, a 4-H Chorus member, slated to sing at Friday morning assembly.
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Republic County
Kansas State University
Nancy Blecha
Andrea Polanski
Lenita Bergstrom
Kelvin Blecha
Gary Hobson
Nick Zeniger
Bob Manzlick
Christine Stroud
Neighborhood Youth Corps seeks 16 17 year olds for local work
The Neighborhood Youth Corps seeks youths aged 16 to 17 from low income families who dropped out or are underemployed for an out-of-school program spanning eight counties. Contact Don Heidrick Educational Resource Center Beloit Kansas Ph one 738 2233. Scandia Reds Pee Wee team wins first league game 14 13 Monday. Duane Gile to be new manager after June 8 with Gene Strait as interim.
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Neighborhood Youth ‘Corps
Don Heidrick
East Main
Beloit
Kansas
Phong
Scandia Reds
Mionday Evening
Duane Gile
Gene Strait
Farewell Picnic for Phyllis Pyle at Reece Cabin
A group of friends held a farewell picnic for Phyllis Pyle at the Reece cabin by Lowwell Lake last Wednesday evening. Attendees included H. W. Reece and family, Gary Davenport of Seattle Washington, Ernie Heikes and baby, Don Freed and Kristine Freed, Loren Carlgren and family, Jack Davis and Carol Davis, and D. D. Davis of Oxford Kansas. Memorial Day callers were Mrs. Axel Jensen and Eugene Burns of Lincoln Kansas.
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Phyllis Pyle
Reece Cabin
Lowwell Lake
H. W. Reece
Gary Davenport
Seattle
Wabh
Ernie Heikes
Don Freed
Kristine Freed
Loren Carlgren
Jack Davis
Carol Davis
D. D. Davis
Oxford
Kansas
Eugene Burns
Lincoln
Axel Jensen
Delpha Williams
Emporia
Mirs
Eugene Burne
Agnes Brooks
Kansas City
Chris Nelson
Elma Lewis
Lottie Berggren
Lester Richards
Belleville woman earns masters degree at Kansas State
Mrs. Loren Jensen of Belleville was among 1600 graduates at the Kansas State University commencement on May 31. She received a Master’s Degree in Education as Governor George Docking and James McCain addressed the ceremony. The Jensen couple attended the event with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen.
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Loren Jensen
Belleville
Kansas State University
Jensen
Axel Jensen
George Docking
James McCain
Kansas State
Lynette Boyles
Manhattan
Walter Boyles
Janice Frederickson Chandler
Paul Fredrickson
Salina
Chandler
Greenbugs Threat Sorghum Fields in Republic County
Greenbugs have been found in several sorghum fields in Republic County and in other southern counties. Recommendations include ground spraying with Malathion or Diazinon and aerial spraying with Parathion Posdrin and Systex. Ensure proper application and follow temperature related effects as natural enemies rise with heat. Reports also note an insect in alfalfa not believed to be the sorghum greenbug. Kansas State University reports a school record of 2536 degrees conferred. local graduates Lynette Boyles and Janice Chandler received degrees at Manhattan exercises and Salina ceremonies respectively.
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Republic
Kansas State University
Circle the Wagons for Farmers in a Tight Political Strain
Kansas frontier imagery frames a call on Capitol Hill for farm unity to protect dwindling political power. Keith Sebelius urges a coalition of farm and agri business interests, warning that the small farmer faces survival challenges amid urban dominance and debated federal policy.
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Kansas
Department of ‘Transportation
Capitol Hill
America
Kongis de Egeeld
Congress
Washington
Welcome Coffee for Rev and Mrs Lyle Miller and family
The Scandia United Methodist Church hosts an informal welcome coffee for Rev and Mrs Lyle Miller and their family on June 8 from 3 to 4:30 p m. Everyone is welcome.
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Lyle Miller
Scandia United Methodist Church
Methodist Time Change for United Methodist Services
Rev Lyle Miller takes charge of Scandia and Courtland United Methodist churches causing new service times. Sunday school in Scandia starts at 8 45 a m and worship at 9 45 a m. The Millers moved to Scandia on Tuesday with a family of four children and are welcomed by the community.
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Scandia
Courtland
Norway Alumni Reunion Draws About 100 at Grade School
The 52nd annual Norway alumni reunion was held Saturday May 31 in the Grade School auditorium with around 100 guests enjoying a box supper. Mrs. George Ry an of Kansas City opened with organ music as attendees mingled near a red white and blue punch centerpiece. Officers elected for the coming year include Floyd Thompson president Harold Hammer vice president Mrs Charles Young secretary Milton Stenaans treasurer and Charles Carlgren sergeant at arms.
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George Ryan
Kansas City
Charles Sattenfield
Satterfield
Dale Ainsworth
Leo Hammer
Littleton
Colorado
John Walser
West Des Moines
Iowa
Merle Hammer
Topeka
Harold Smith
Lonnie Carpenter
Wichita
Alex Scott
Junction City
Herb Jordahl
Montley
Minn
iMr
Eugene Larsen
el Segundo
California
Fourteen Day Camps Planned By Central Kansas Girl Scouts
Central Kansas Council of Girl Scouts will hold fourteen day camps to provide summer outdoor activities. Scandia troop joins June 16 20 at Mungers Creek near Belleville with Mrs. Robert Wells directing and volunteers staffing.
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Central Kansas
Delores Cady
News Notes and Views Week In Review
Community notes recap this week with help from Mrs Scrivner and local reporters. Weather brought two inches or more of new precipitation by Thursday and Saturday, with cooling winds and a low 40s by Monday. Farmers return to fields as drying conditions allow planting and tending existing crops. Peterson's Cafe offered free coffee on 36 highway with safety literature and 95 cups served. other signs appeared along highways near Clay Center on 24, sponsor unconfirmed.
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Peterson’s
Clay Center
Memorial Day Observers Join Legion at Southwest Republic Cemeteries
Memorial Day drew larger than usual crowds as the American Legion post performed at cemeteries in southwest Republic County. The local post funded free coffee at Bea and Janet, sponsoring refreshments for attendees.
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American Legion
Republic County
Post
Bea
Janet
Seven Youth to Confirmed in Amana Lutheran Church
Seven Amana Lutheran youth Jane Ann Aspegren Janet Lervold Nancy Thompson Carla Kallman Ante Perry Thayne Larson and Jim Melby will participate in the Rite of Confirmation on Sunday June 8 after three years of study. The public is invited to attend the service.
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Amana Lutheran Church
Jane Ann Aspegren
Janet Lervold
Nancy Thompson
Carla Kallman
Ante Perry
Thayne Larson
Jim Melby
Local hospital news reports patient updates and births
Mrs. Myrtle Grubb shows improvement at St. Josephs Hospital. Mrs. Allen Larson returns home after surgery at St. Josephs. Miss Sadie Robison has gone home after several days as a patient. John Isaacson had arm surgery at St. Johns Hospital in Salina and is home. Mrs. Ernest Bartholomew admitted to Republic County Hospital. Lynn Michael born May 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammer of Scandia. grandparents listed. Mrs. Charles Barleen of Concordia is a great grandmother.
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Myrtle Grubb
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Allen Larson
Sadie Robison
John Isaacson
St. John’s Hospital
Salina
Ernest Bartholomew
Republic County Hospital
Lynn Michael
Mirs
Charles
Gary) Hammer
Scandia
Chester Erickson
Harold Hammer
Charles Barleen
Concordia
Legion Team Drops 1 2 Week With Home Losses
The local American Legion squad went 1 2 on the week at home. They opened with a loss to Beloit on Wednesday May 28, defeated Marysville B on Friday, and fell 19 4 to Clay Center on Sunday as pitching faltered. Gary Johnson debuted on the mound and pitched the last four innings allowing one run.
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American Legion
Beloit
Marysville
Clay Center
Gary Johnson
World of Hospitals and Local Notables in Scandia
The piece notes hospital scenes with relatives staying long for loved ones and lists patients including Mrs Hannah Freed Carl Peterson Alfred Korovalsky and Alfred Swanson. It reports William Carter found dead in an Omaha street and identifies his family connections to Scandia.
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Hannah Freed
Carl Peterson
Alfred Korovalsky
Alfred Swanson
St. Joseph’s
Swen Carlson
Kackley
Scandia
William
Bill) Carter
Omaha
Edith
Ed Carter
Frank
Henry
Theodore Peterson
Scandia Museum Library Sets Summer Hours and Programs
The Scandia Museum Library will be open daily this summer from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until September 1 with no night hours. New books have been added and a summer reading program will be offered for area children. Please return overdue books.
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Scandia Museum
Scandia
New Books at Library and Remembrance Notices
New titles include Contract Surgeon by Robert T Crowly and Let Your Heart Answer by W E Ross. Memorial dedications honor Blanche Hagg man Flossi Laron Mrs Harley Shaffer Ella Rockhold and Mrs Ella Beth Fickel. Also four detective titles and paperbacks by Walter Berger and others.
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Robert T. Crowly
Blanche Haggman
A & I Club
W.E. Ross
Flossi Laron
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Julie
Frances Hancolk
Harley Shaffer
Ladies Auxiliary
High Prairie
Archie Joscelyn
Ella Rockhold
Ella Beth Fickel
Chanute
Kansas
Walter Berger
Funeral Rites Held for Lawrence Shields at Lindsborg
Attending the services were Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and family and relatives from Springfield Missouri and Kansas as Steven Shields on leave from Vietnam joined to honor Lawrence Shields who died at 63 last Wednesday. Relatives and friends gathered Tuesday and Wednesday to pay respects to Ruth Johnesh’s guest list included Mrs Gladys Bockhurst Mrs Agnea Stuart and Mrs Gene Kurts.
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Lee Loring
Richard Loring
Arnold Loring
Gladys Bockhurst
Agnea Stuart
Springfield
Gene Kurts
Buckingame
Karrens
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