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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
1
Reunion of Republic High Alumni Crowns May Potluck
Republic High School alumni held a Saturday potluck on May 29 with 208 attendees registering. Addressed by president Mrs Rex Sandell, the gathering featured class roll calls, prophesy skits by new graduates, and history talks from multiple class groups. New officers were elected and a dance followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic High School
Rex Sandell
W. H. Polley
Wm. McClure
Albina Evans
Grace Ward Willis
Orra Morehead
Blanche Aspegren
Dana Johnson
Dean Dunback
Phyllis Thomas Hofts
Leila Young Gunn
Maureen Hurley Kess
Darlene Fleming Wiedel
Norman Sankey
Bill Plawmiller
Carl Sutherland
Kearney
Nebraska
Gunn
Hofts
Erma Stromberg
Hartley Marm
Shelby
May Cooduck Hayes
Fairbury
Stromberg
Mann
Kenneth Moore
Fairmont
Velda Fischer
Hazel Powers Hamison
Lola Gritten Aurarid
Florence Taylor
Mae Berggren Sandell
Merlyn Farlee
Michael McClure
Charles
Bill) Cline
Beth Habinger Sankey
Judy Lis
den Erkenbrack
Carolyn Davidson
Simms
Evelyn Carlson McClure
Blanche Riley Aspegren
Firma Davidson Stromberg
Delores Vistmerske Durback
Jerry Moore
Modesto
California
Marilyn Gardner
Seattle
Washington
Sarah Daugherty Picking
Lola Gritten Aurand
Marlene Snyder Aurand
Eagles Plan Benefit for Freed Victim After 20 Foot Fall
Leonard Freed and his two sons worked on a shingling project when a bracket failed sending Leonard 20 feet to the ground. He suffered a crushed vertebra and spent weeks in hospital and at home. Belleville Eagles Club will host a benefit dance for him on June 19 at the Aerie home to raise support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Freed
Frank Dolezal
Munden
Leonard
Ing
Steve
Danny
Dad
Belleville
Salina
Salina Hospital
Eagles Club
Aerie
Reminiscences of Amana Lutheran and Scandia Friends
A longtime Scandia resident recalls three departed friends Clifford Hugos Mrs J Mathilda Swenson and Vernon Swanson and recounts church memories at Amana Lutheran Church from 1921 onward plus school days at District 88. He honors Vernons civic church work and notes shared family ties across the community through the 1940s to 1960s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Hugos
J.mathilda Swenson
Vernon Swanson
Scandia
Vernon
Amana Lutheran Church
Hazel Edgren
Yvonne Nelson
Ella Maxell
Vernor Swanson
Clara Cederstam
Margaret Brard Evans
Lee Edgren
Swedesburg
Morganville
Hazel
Yvonne
Axel Blomgren
Central States Synod
Karnas City
Ft. Leavenworth
Sam
Ana Edith Swanson
Ralph
Adolph
Main Street
Wright Johnstons
Lindsborg
Bethany College
Karl Mattson
Augustana Seminary
Helph
Arnold Perry
Keith Cady
Ife
Lutheran Church
Maxell
Amana
Emil Swenson
Augustana Church
Swensons
Bonanders
John Kullbergs
Swensor
Clifford
Scathia
Mrd
Swenson
Carl BE. Lamber
Scandia High School Honor Roll and Local News Briefs
Six weeks honor lists include A students Don Melby Cathy McDonald Nancy Carlgren Sheila Thompson Virginia Hammer Becky Cady Kimberley Boylan Karen Sweat Carolyn Isaacson Lou Anne Larson. B list features Lyle Thompson Ritchie Farrell Beth Johnson Mike White Mary Lou Reece Gene Mahan Jerry Baker Diane Brewer Jeanne Hobson Nancy Thompson Jim Melby Cindy Erickson Lois Nondorf Linda Lindecrantz Sharon Kunft Cynthia Thompson Paula Nordorf Gary Johnson Sue Jensen Alice Jackson Nancy Larson Carol Davis Mickle L. King son of Mr and Mrs Gloria Nelson King received medical discharge and returns to Memphis with Rock Island train crew. Attendees at Shrine Ceremonies and Parade include Ralph Moe Lloyd Nelson Floyd Johnson and Kenneth Killen of Courtland. Scandia people joined in Shrine car and parade. Miss Audrey Sallman and relatives from Junction City Erick and Maretta Terry of Aurora plus Susan Newton Diane Newton of Kansas City visited the Standleys. Ann Perry Nancy Thompson Becky Cady Virginia Hammer Mary Lou Reece and Cindy Erickson attended Camp Fellowship in Goddard Kansas. Ann and Nancy will stay as junior camp counselors through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Melby
Cathy McDonald
Nancy Carlgren
Sheila Thompson
Virginia Hammer
Becky Cady
Kimberley Boylan
Karen Sweat
Carolyn Isaacson
Lou Anne Larson
Lyle Thompson
Ritchie Farrell
Beth Johnson
Mike White
Mary Lou Reece
Gene Mahan
Jerry Baker
Diane Brewer
Jeanne Hobson
Nancy Thompson
Jim Melby
Cindy Erickson
Lois Nondorf
Linda, Lindecrantz
Sharon Kunft
Cynthia Thompson
Paula Nordorf
Gary Johnson
Sue Jensen
Alice Jackson
Nancy Larson
Carol Davis
Ralph Moe
Lloyd Nelson
Floyd Johnson
Wm. Matthias
Kenneth Killen
Courtland
Scandia
Ann Perry
Goddard
Kansas
Ann
Nancy
Vernon A Porter obituary notes 55 at Grand Island Veterans Hospital
Vernon A Porter of Belleville died at the Veterans Hospital Grand Island Nebraska Friday June 4 1971 at age 55. He ran a shoe repair business in Scandia and worked in a local liquor store on US 36. Graveside rites followed a funeral at Belleville with VFW Post 3722 assisting. Several unrelated notes follow about local life and a Belleville high school salute to Craig K Scott receiving the John Philip Sousa Band Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon A. Porter
Belleville
Veterans Hospital
Grand Island
Nebraska
Vernon
Scandia
Mary
Faullmer
Dart Memorial Chapel
VFW
Summer School Opens With New Instructors
Mrs Anderson Mrs Shirley and Mrs Elniff return as instructors for three week reading and math courses. A fourteen pupil start marks term with more expected after vacation. Lou Anne Larson and Sharon Runft assist with clerical work and other tasks. Mr Hutchinson leads instrumental program during June. Mr Drew Peer directs the Summer School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Shirley
Elniff
Lou- Anne Larson
Sharon Runft
Hutchinson
Drew Peer
District Aide To Visit C E S At June Meeting
District Aide to visit the C E S. met at the Masonic Halls June 1. A Flag Day tribute was read by the Worthy Matron. Memorial service held for departed members. Next meeting June 15 at 8 p m with pins for 25 year members and a public sandwich supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E
Masonic Halls
Scandia Legion Nine Opens Season With Win Over North Central
The Scandia American Legion baseball team improved to 2 and 1 after a 7 to 4 win over North Central of Morrowville Sunday night. Scandia scored all seven runs in the fifth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia American Legion
North Central
Morrowville
Scandia
Scandia and area notes from county games and Boys State
Republic County Hospital reports Mrs. Harvey Hammer's surgery this week. Scandia battles in baseball with Mike Strait striking out 13 Morrowville batters as North Central trails 4 3. Scandia loses 6 0 at Clifton, wins 5 4 at Concordia, tournament in Belleville then Clyde June 16. David Scrivner elected Patton County treasurer at Boys State Kansas. Scrivner ties and towns named Scrivner noted. Tom Hofts of Republic attends Boys State. other details remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hammer
Republic County Hospital
Kent Larson
Mike Macy
Jeff McDonald
Gary Johnson
North Central
Scandia
Mike Strait
Strait
Morrowville
Clifton
Concordia
Belleville
Clyde
David Scrivner
Patton County
Mth
American Legion
University of Kansas
David
Scrivner
Tom Hofts
Glenn Hofts
Republic
Boys State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republic High
Jean
Louise Lindecrantz
Lawrence Lindecrantz
Sedalia
Missouri
Smith- Cotton
Walter C. Daniel
Jennie-Jaynes Stadium
Daniel
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
Bill Morrow
Steves Gerbecz
Mohammed’. Saber Tsenzai
Afghanistanlso
Miss Lindecrantz I8
Lawman School
Jim Adams
Lawman Academy
Highway Patrol
Federal Bureau of Investigation
American Legion Post
Sceandia
Norway
Mathilda Swenson
John
Tillie’ Swenson
Albert
Swansons
Saron Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Scoridia
Oakland
Ed Andersor
Clifford Jerome Hugos
Lloyd Carlson
Ruth Larser
Lloyd Carlier
Sadie Robison
Ben) Larsen
Miss Robison
Phil
Leo Smith
Ollie Johnson
Max
Corinne Hurt
Journal
James Larson
Gene Larson
Harold Dear
Johnson
Smiths
Larsons
Cliff
Florida Disneyland
New
Disneyland
Florida
Scandia High School
Mickle L. King
Gloria Nelson) King
United States Army
Memphis
Tennessee
Bill King
Rock Ti
Audrey Sallman
Junction City
Elden Sallman
Erick
Maretta
Terry
Aurora
Susan Newton
Diane Newton
Kansas City
Darrell Standley
Belleville Wed
Smith Center
Sun
Clay
Logan
Mrs. Allen Ward
Annie
Logan, Kansas
Mr. Ward
U. S
Moscow
Europe
Red Square
Wwegis
Craig K. Scott
Warren Scott
Bellevi Ne High School
C.E.S
Legion Nine
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