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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

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Deanell Reece Joins Six Week European Study Tour

Deanell Reece daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Reece is among fifteen Wichita State students in a six week comparative government study tour funded by the Federal Government. The group visits England the Netherlands Germany Czechoslovakia Austria Italy Switzerland and France attends lectures and hosts discussions with local students while staying in homes. Reece left for Kansas City Monday and enters the United Nations in New York for briefing before Europe.

Deanell Reece H. ‘W. Reece Wichita England Netherlands West Germany Czechoslovaka Austria Italy Switzerland France Reece Kansas City New York United Nations State Department Europe Dearell

Legion Game With Clay Center Rescheduled

Clay Center American Legion base ball team will visit Scandia on Tuesday June 21 for the first meeting this year. The July 3 game and a Wednesday rainout postponement caused further changes as fields open dates were found.

Clay Center American Legion Scandia Cuba Tescott Concordia

American Legion to Meet Thursday

The Albert Tsaac son James Larsen Post 193 of the American Legion will hold its June meeting on Thursday June 16 at 8 00 p m The gathering is one week early due to a special event in Dr Haggman s honor on the 23rd.

Albert Tsaacson James Larsen Post The American Legion Dr. Haggman

Social Security notes visit to Belleville Kansas

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday June 21 1966. People seeking information should call the Court House Welfare Office between 10 and 2. New rules let filing for SS retirement at 65 even while working full time with annual benefit refiguring for earnings. Early 65 filing also enrolls for Medicare insurance.

Social Security Administration Belleville Kansas

Mrs Boyles Attends GFWC Diamond Jubilee Convention

Mrs Waltz Boyles Sixth District president of the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs returned from Chicago after attending the General Federation of Women's Clubs Diamond Jubilee Convention. She joined the Kansas delegation in Kansas City on June 5 for travel on the Chief. The Conrad Hilton Hotel hosted the convention from June 6 to June 10 with 54 Kansans in attendance.

Waltz Boyles Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs Chicago General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Y Teen Summer Conference Attendees Gather at Camp Fellowship

Vickie Herrman Sonja Hammer Linda Freed Cheryl Carlgren and Dianne Fogelberg attended the Y Teen summer conference held last week at Camp Fellowship near Goodland Kansas.

Vickie Herrman Sonja Hammer Linda Freed Cheryl Carlgren Dianne Fogelberg Camp Fellowship Goodland Kansas

Lloyd Wetzel Returns From Far East Service Visit

Lloyd Wetzel arrived last week to visit his mother Mrs. Maud Wetzel and other relatives and friends. He has been employed with the Air Force in the Far East and Hawaii with assignments in Korea Okinawa and the Philippine Islands.

Lloyd Wetzel Maud Wetzel Lloyd Air Force Far East Hawaii Korea Okinawa Philippine Islands

Notable Cuba area resident Leon Chizek dies suddenly

Leon Chizek of Cuba, uncle to Mrs Charles Klima of Scindia, died Sunday afternoon. Known locally for Saddle Club and rodeo involvement and Masonic ties, he served as trustee and assessor of Farmington township north of Cuba for several years.

Leon Chizek Cuba rMs Charles Klima Scandia Masonic Lodge Farmington Township

Belleville Man Frank Fraser Dies After Long Illness

Frank Fraser of Belleville died Sunday after a long illness. He formerly lived on a farm east of Scandia until moving away a few years ago.

Frank Fraser Belleville Scandia

Books donated to library by Erwin Lewis

Erwin Lewis donated several books to the library including Mary Roberts Rinehart's Mystery Book Introducing Science by Alan Isaacs How Does It Work by Richard M. Koff two Detective Book Club volumes Black 20 paperbacks Readers Digest Condensed Books by Blanche Haggman and National Geographies from 1966 courtesy of Pastor and Mrs Nielson.

Mary Roberts Rinehart Alan Isaacs Richard M. Koff Blanche Haggman Pastor Mrs. Nielson

Scandia American Legion Baseball Schedule 1966

Schedule lists games for Scandia American Legion team with venues and dates from June 17 to July 16 1966 including matches at Tescott Concordia Clay Center Mankato Superior Clyde Beloit Belleville Smith Center Cuba and a Sub-District Tournament in mid July.

Scandia American Legion Tescott Concordia Here Clay Center Mankato Superior Clyde Beloit Belleville Smith Center Cuba

Scandia Pee Wees Defeat Cuba 14 to 3 on Monday Night

Scandia Pee Wees beat Cuba 14 to 3 at Scandia field Monday night. Mike Strait earned the win as pitcher. Mr and Mrs Richard Larnon spent the weekend in Kansas City.

Scandia Pee Wees Reds Cuba Scandia Mike Strait Richard Larnon Kansas City

Summer league schedule unfolds across towns

The document lists a June to July series of league games with matchups among Scandia Courtland Jamestown Cuba Nark Norway Agenda and Narka plus Open and Open dates. Harold Hammer of Norway is noted as League Recorder.

Scandia Courtland Jamestown Cubba Cuba Nark Norway Agenda Narka League Recorder Harold Hammer

Doyen Announces Candidacy for Re-election to 97th District

Doyen seeks the Republican nomination for re election to the House of Representatives from the new 97th district. He has eight years in Topeka guiding major committees while serving on the Legislative Council and labor and industry panels.

House of Representatives 97Th Ans Topeka Legislative Council Kansas Boyen Statehouse Rice Concordia High School Kansas State University Manhattan Methodist Church Concordia Kiwanis Club American Legion Post 76 Coud County Historical Society Cloud County Farm Bureau Cloud County Mental Health Ass’n Doyen Judy Cynthia Angela West 9Th Street Concordia

Reading Program And Story Hour Sponsored By Theorosis Club

Theorosis Study Club sponsors a summer reading program for all grade school children from June 15 to August 24 with prizes for top readers and reports. rules require books at reader level approved by librarians and reports of at least fifty words. A story hour for K through third grade runs June 22 to August 24, 10 to 11 a m, with Miss Sonia Larson as storyteller and prizes for perfect attendance.

Theorosis Study Club Leonard Rupert Florida Albert Billing Lovewell Elsie Johnson Ethel Thomas Sororsis Study Club Sonia Larson

Salina hosts Counci Degrees by Hiram Council No. 10

Walter H. Berger Archie Isaacson and ElReno Sederlin attended the Counci Degrees in Salina on Friday and Saturday. Archie Isaacson serves as Illustrious Master. Jim Swenson from Belleville also attended.

Walter H. Berger Archie Isaacson ElReno Sederlin Salina Hiram Council No. 10 Concordia Jim Swenson Belleville

Summer music program and band start dates announced

The program begins Monday June 13 from 9:00 to 11:00 a m and 1:00 to 3:00 p m with enrollments at the high school music room via the north door. Summer Band starts Tuesday June 14 at 6:30 for eight weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays to allow time for baseball practice. Open to community players who want to join.

Scandia Reds Beat Republic Pee Wees 15 to 2

The Scandia Reds defeated the Republic Pee Wees 15 to 2 with Larry Boman earning the win on the mound. The game took place Friday June 10. The report also notes corrections about a previous wedding anniversary guest count and alumni officers listing.

Scandia Reds Republic Pee Wees Larry Boman Erickson Carole Nystrom

Topeka Tornado Fears Reach Scandia Residents

Scandia residents report concern for Topeka relatives after a tornado. Several families describe nearby damage including demolished homes in Topeka, damaged trailers and garages, and one recovered dog while others escaped with no injuries.

Scandia Topeka Harles Cardwells John A. Cardwell Ternado Clark Danielson Mr. Danielson L. W. Johnson Johnson Delbert Aspegren Ronnie Irvin Davis Mrs. Forrestornes Jamestown

Sherdahl KEHU Meets at Klaumann Home for Meeting

The Sherdahl KEHU held a June 9 gathering at Mrs. Emil Klaumann’s home. Emma Klaumann visited. Lula Waite led a lesson on elections and citizenship and amendments. A community project was discussed. next meeting set for Sept 8 with Mrs. Rex Sandell.

Sherdahl Kehu Emil Klaumann Emma Klaumann Lula Waite Unite Rex Sandell

Open House for Dr Haggman’s 90th Birthday

A birthday open house for Dr. C. V. Haggman will take place at the American Legion Hall from 8:00 to 10:00 p m on Thursday June 23. Sponsored by the Scandia Community Club with program committee members Delbert Aspegren George Cardwell and G Donald Larson.

C. V. Haggman American Legion Hall Scandia Community Club Delbert Aspegren George Cardwell G. Donald Larson

Boys State attendees from Scandia and Brat Buer Court land High

Dennis Stafford of Scandia High School and Bruce Buer of Norway High School attended Boys State at Kansas University Lawrence from June 6 to 11. About 1,000 Kansas boys were selected from top junior classes to learn government operations, with military discipline cited as keeping them busy. Sponsors included Courtland and Scandia Community Clubs and Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193, American Legion.

Dennis Staford Scandia Brute Buer Courtland and Scandia Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion

Summer Track Meet Promoted for Kansas Youth

The 1966 Kansas Junior Olympics will be held at the University of Kansas stadium in Lawrence on June 10 and 11 with girls competing the first day and boys the second. Fort Hays State Development Program runs June 18 at Lewis Field Stadium with no entry fees or forms. Ages 8 to 17 may contact Doug Mullenex for details before the listed dates.

Kansas University of Kansas Stadium Lawrence Fort Hays Kansas State College Lewis Field Stadium Doug Mullenex

Donna Runft Attends 4-H Roundup at Kansas State University

Donna Runft attended the 4-H Roundup on the Kansas State University campus during the week of June 6. Speakers included James McCain, Robert Rives, Dr. Chester Peters, and Marilyn Van Derbur. The event highlighted citizenship, career exploration, and personal development with tours of the campus and a barbecue at Rock Springs Ranch.

Donna Runft Donald Runft Kansas State University James McCain Robert Rives Wichita Chester Peters Marilyn van Derbur Markato Commission On Development Ciizenship Kansas Peters United States 4-H Rock Springs Ranch

Visitors Journey Through Iowa En Route to Detroit Church Event

Mr and Mrs Aaron Larson of Yosemite Park California visited Mrs Eva Sjolander from Wednesday to Friday then traveled to Alcorn Iowa. Alma Henne Leta and Ila Chowchilla California visited Sjolander Friday. Mrs Henne is Sjolander's niece. All were en route to Detroit for a church convention. Sunday evening guests at Oscar Linden included Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Pam Anderson.

Aaron Larson Yosemite Park California Eva Sjolander Alcorn Iowa M. Larson Sjolander Alma Henne Leta Ila Chowchilla Henne Detroit Oscar Linden Charles Johnson Russell Anderson Pam Anderson

General rainfall in area tops Kans as weather improves

The region received 2.92 inches from Tuesday to Wednesday with additional totals near 3.50 inches in official gauges. The rain marked the most beneficial precipitation since last September, easing drought conditions after months of below normal rainfall.

Kansas Topeka Manhattan Jerry Straad Noral

Rich Raney Shines at Junior Olympics Track Meet

Rich Raney qualified for finals in shot put discus and javelin at the Kansas University Junior Olympics. He placed 6th in shot put with 50 feet 1 3/8 inches, won the javelin at 168 feet, and took third in discus with 134 feet 1 inch. Lyle Raney also competed in the senior division while Penny, Brown, Jackson, and Nulty starred in various events. The meet was won by Topeka Cosmopolitan Club with 149 points, Lawrence second, Jewell 10th.

Lst Rich Raney Lyle Larson Kansas University Lyle Rich Javern Brown Wichita East Jackson Topeka Hgh Penny Emporia Lewis Field Stadium Topeka Cosmopolitar Club Lawrence Jewell Nulty Birdssell

Death of William H. Wilson Ends Scandia Resident Life

William H. Wilson 78 died Saturday at Republic County Hospital after 60 years in Scandia. A World War I veteran and member of WWI Barracks Shrine Shrine Legion, he survived by wife Mary son Roy 3 stepchildren 8 step-grandchildren and siblings. Funeral June 14 1966 at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home with grave side services by Albert Isaacs James Larsen Post 198 and Lebanon Lodge AF and AM.

Bill Wilson Republic County Hospital Scandia Bill Shrine American Legion Mary Roy Conforciig

Former Employee Visits Journal

Mr. R P Ewing of Slidell Louisiana stopped in at the Journal office to see if it had changed much since he used to work here. The Ewings are visiting the Ward Douglas family in Courtland and Mr and Mrs E H Lewis are here.

R. P. Ewing Slidell Louisiana Journal Ewing Ward Douglas Courtland E. H. Lewis

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Legion CLAY Scandia AB Jeardee Raney Reed Holdren Aero Cane Renere Folsom Ss Kitts P Peer Q! Jones Gile Kunsneke Patton Teeter Mifts HSS Ketterman Eeenere Mrs. Boyles Erwin Lewis PEE Wee Reds Republic County League Sorosis Republic Alfred Shaffer Alfreda Voncordin Harley Shaffer Sherdarl Kehu Mre H. C William H. Wilson
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