Centennial Fund U and I Art Club Total
Mrs Eugene C Larson returned home after a week at Republic County Hospital. Christine Larson admitted for tonsillectomy. Mrs Andy Thompson discharged after surgery at Republic County Hospital. Bryan Scrioner recovered at home after tonsillectomy at Carl Kallman. Mia Daisy Lpringway admitted to Republic County Hospital from BelleView Manor. Mrs Fred Cline home after weeks at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene C. Larson
Republic. County Hospital
Christine Larson
Andy Thompson
Republic County Hospital
Bryan ,Scrioner
Carl Kallman
Asbury ‘Hospital
Salina
Mia
Daisy Lpringway
BelleView ‘Manor
Fred Cline
Republic
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Hall enters race for 24th District state senate
Gene Hall a 45 year old Kirwin area stockman and Phillips County commissioner announced his Republican candidacy for Kansas State Senator in the 24th District. He is a World War II veteran, educated at Fort Hays State University and the University of Texas, married to Lareida Stone with two children Cindy and Lott. They live on a farm near Kirwin Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Hall
Kirwin
Mr. Hall
Lareida Stone
Cindy
Lott
Hall
Fort Hays
University of Texas
Kansas
Phillips County
State Senate
Republic Alumni Meet Honors Longtime Graduates
Republic high school alumni gathered June 1 for a pot luck at the school with 168 attendees. Officers elected include President Mrs Charles Gunn and Secretary Mrs Rex Sandell, with Walter Fischer as vice president and Mike McClure as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic High School
Merlyn Farlee
Walter Fischer
Charles Gunn
Rex Sandell
Mike McClure
America
Marvin Harper
Helen Mead
Harper
May Hobson Bouray
Hardy
Nebraska
Véra Garman Stafford
Belle
Legionnaires Visit Fort Riley for Kansas Event
About 850 Kansas American Legion members attended activities at Fort Riley last weekend. Lars Norgard and Alvin Sjolander joined the trip, arriving Friday for dinner and returning Sunday afternoon, staying in Camp Foray the two days. New weapons were viewed and attendees found the experience worthwhile. Family members named include Donald Johnson and Esther Johnson of Vancouver Washington with Norman Johnson of Topeka and Oscar Johnson also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Norgard
Alvin Sjolander
Kansas American Legion
Fort Riley
Camp Foraythe
Buffalo feed returns to Scandia street March evening crowd planned
Buffalo feed set for Saturday June 22 in downtown Scandia with serving at 6 30 pm. Arrangements by Mrs Lloyd Brown Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mrs Charley Cardwell. Entertainment organized by Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mrs Glenn Loring and Gary Hammer promises an old fashioned program with a few surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Lloyd Brown
Duaine
Greenslade
Charley Cardwell
Delbert Aspegren
Glenn Loring
Gary Hammer
Scandia High School Honor Roll Sixth Six Weeks
Scandia High School lists the sixth six week honor roll with Seniors Lyle Larson. Juniors Pam Boylan Dianne Fog elberg. Sophomores Dana Brewer. Freshmen Carolyn Isaacson Alice Jackson Lou Anne Larson Paula Nondorf Cynthia Thompson. Honorable Mention includes Cheryl Carlgren Kathleen Carlgren Nancy Cooper Don Hammer Paul Kallman Paula Lewellyn Dana Sandell Dixie Thompson Rose Johnson Ora Lee Kenyon Beth Lervold Richard Melby Saralyn Reece Cynthia Logan Gary Hobson Gary Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia’ High School
Lyle Larson
Pam Boylan
Dianne Fogelberg
Dana Brewer
Carolyn Isaacson
Alice Jackson
Lou Anne Larson
Paula Nondorf
Cynthia Thompson
Cheryl Carlgren
Kathleen Carlgren
Nancy Cooper
Don Hammer
Paul Kallman
Paula Lewellyn
Dana Sandell
Dixie Thompson
Rose Johnson
Ora Lee Kenyon
Beth Lervold
Richard Melby
Saralyn Reece
Gary Hobson
Gary Johnson
Cynthia Logan
Rodeo Prep At Belleville Fairgrounds This Weekend
Cross Roads Saddle Club gears up for a rodeo at Belleville fairgrounds on June 22 and 23 at 8 00 p m Queen candidates are Kathy Beneda Stevie Pugh and Nan cy Blecha A state highway crew erects the Pawnee marker north of the American Legion Hall. Kenneth Tuley plans travel from Salina to Kansas City en route to the LCA convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads Saddle Club
Belleville
Kathy Beneda
Stevie Pugh
Nancy Blecha
American Legion Hall
Kenneth Tuley
Salina
Kansas City
Atlanta
LCA
Lutheran Student Pastor Finds Local Contact Points
Merle Bolte arrived to serve the Amana and Ada Lutheran congregation for three months and quickly found a small world in connections. His wife, soon joining him, is Taylor Shellhammer’s niece, Jeannette Ahrens, linking Bolte with Dr. and Mrs. Ahrens. He also had ties to Omaha through Mrs. Carl E. Larson and met Journal office friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Bolte
Amana and Ada
Taylor Shellhammer
Denver
longtime Concordia linotype operator dies at 63
Floyd Breitweiser a Concordia Blade Empire linotype operator and machinist for more than four decades, died Saturday morning June 16 at St. Josephs Hospital Concordia aged 63. He was born May 5 1905 in Glen Elder Kansas began work at age 20 and retired about two years ago due to ill health. He assisted the Scandia Journal and is survived by his wife two other children and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Breitweiser
Concordia Blade Empire
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Concordia
Glen Elder
Kansas
Scandia Journal
Don Lowell
Scandia
Special Films Shown at American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Two films on mouth to month respiration will be shown at the next regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary on Wednesday June 26. The public is invited to see Family Off Guard and Breath of Life. The regular meeting begins at 2 00 with the film showing expected to be about 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Meet Plans Camp and Events
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club met June 5 1968 at the American Legion Hall. Twenty five members and six leaders answered Why I Like to go to 4-H Camp. 4-H Sunday was moved to June 16 9 00 am at the Lutheran Church. An exchange meeting is planned for July 7 at Belleville city park with a potluck lunch and regular meeting. 4-H camp is set for June 12 14 at Rock Springs Ranch. Members attending include Judy Hobson Jane Hobson Ricky Hobson Sheila Thompson Lyle Thompson Leroy Herrman Marvin Herrman Melvie Waite Ritchie Farnell Randy Farnell Cathy Farnell Beth Johnson Ann Johnson and Beth Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
American Legion
Lutheran Church
Belleville
Rock Springs Ranch
Judy
Jane
Ricky Hobson
Sheila
Lyle Thompson
Leroy
Marvin Herrman
Melvie Waite
Ritchie
Randy
Cathy Farrell
Beth
Ann Johnson
Sheila Thompson
Herrman
Jane Hobson
Ritchie Farnell
Beth Johnson
Steven Foster
Robisons
Reds Edge Past Cuba Peewees In Tight Finish
The Reds squeezed past the Cuba Peewees 11 to 10 in the last inning to remain undefeated this season. Several away games are planned after a makeup game with Munden on Wednesday, June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia ‘Reds
Cuba Peewees
Reds
Munden
Dutch Elm Disease Threat Warns Elm Owners
County column warns native elm trees may be infected with Dutch Elm Disease spread by elm beetles. Beetles carry the fungus, infecting trees and causing dieback, with no cure in sight. Prevention focuses on beetle control and burning infected wood, plus local extension office guidance. Also discusses musk thistle control via spraying, mowing, and removing seed heads, and notes social bits from local residents and wedding attendance.
Juniors Play Road Schedule for Scandia Team
Arlan Folsom pitched a no hitter as Scandia American Legion beat Beloit 2 0. The juniors lost 8 7 at Belleville on Sunday. A non league game Friday ended with Tescott leaving over a ground rule dispute. Road schedule continues with Concordia Wednesday, Tescott Friday, Clifton Sunday June 23 and Cuba June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlan Folsom
Scandia American Legion
Beloit
Belleville
Tescott
Scandia
Concordia
Clifton
Cuba
Sorosis Clubs Sponsor Summer Reading and Story Hour
The Sorosis Study Club announces a summer reading program for all elementary students starting June 24 with prizes for top readers. A story hour for kindergarten through third grade begins July 8 at the library from 1 30 to 2 30 led by Saralyn Reece with attendance prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
Clarence Strom
Delbert Aspegren
Librarrian
Saralyn Reece
Grain Elevator Struck by Violent June Windstorm
A powerful gale struck Scandia and surrounding areas on June 13, toppling the Johnson and Largon Grain and Feed elevator, twisting the 80 foot structure and spilling corn. Debris, fallen trees, and damaged utilities followed as repairs began. overall rainfall reached about 1.5 inches and total weekly around two inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandiia
Johnson and Largon Grain and Feed Company
Highway 36
Everett Johnson
Dick Senner
Early Copy for Next Week News and Ads Needed Monday
The notice asks for news and advertising copy by Monday due to different arrangements for next week. It emphasizes that early copy is helpful for planning and scheduling.
Hobelman Selected for 1968 History Institute in Emporia
Emporia Kansas Dean W Hobelmann history teacher at Scandia High School is among 40 teachers chosen for the 1968 NDEA History Institute at Kansas State Teachers College Emporia. The program runs June 17 to August 2 and includes the class Great Issues in United States History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kansas
Dean W. Hobelmann
Scandia High School
Ndea History Institute
Kansas State Teachers College
United States
Anniversary marked for Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles silver wedding
Lynette Boyles hosted an open house on Sunday June 16 in celebration of her parents silver wedding anniversary. The home featured flowers and a white linen table with silver crystal and a three tier cake with pink rose buds. About 260 friends visited during calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyles
Lynette Boyles
Henry Henriksen
Russell Henriksen
Kenneth Henriken
Lee Neil
Lloyd Lindberg
Courtland
Raymond Gingles
Eeats Texas
Chris Nelson
H. ©. Quantic
Chester
Nebraska
Clifford Makalous
Belleville
Judith Anderson
Pat ‘Sandell
Clarence Berggren
E. E. Conzelman
Nancy Cooper Elected to Sunflower State Senate
Nancy Cooper, chosen as Scan dia's representative to Girls State at Lawrence, is elected State Senator from Smoky Hill County. She ran on the Federalist ticket and also served as election board judge and passed a bar exam to practice law. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Cooper
Scandia
Girls’ State
Lawrence
Smoky Hill County
Nancy
The
American Legion Auxiliary
25th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren
Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren will be honored by their children on their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home from 2 to 5 p m on Sunday June 30 No gifts please Weekly update notes Mr and Mrs Melvin Cailieux of Salina visited Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and family over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Carlgren
Melvin Cailieux
Salina
Alva Thompson
Grain dryers moved from Clay Center to multiple locations
A trio of Tox-O-Wik grain dryers parked north of the American Legion building at noon Tuesday. Transported by Gilmore-Tatge of Clay Center Kansas, the equipment originated at Scandia Farm Supply and was headed to Arling Grain Company with destinations Cambridge Indianola and Red Willow. Ralph C Mutt Larsen involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryere
American Legion
Mananand
Gilmore-Tatge
Clay Center
Kansas
Scandia
Arling Grain Company
Red Willow
Cambridge
Indianola
Sener
Ralph C. “Mutt” Larsen
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Centennial Fund
U and I Art Club
Total
Senateicwndad
Legionnaires
Donald Johnson
Gail and
Mark
Vancouver
Washington
Esther Johnson
Moe
Norman Johnson
Topeke
Vietinii Or
Melesson
Oscar Johnson
Buffaloburgers
S. H
Gertrude Farlee
Mary Blecha
Rodney
Charles Blecha
Robert Blecha
Mabel Cline
Charles Cline
Clara Comer
Whittier
Alifornia
Lutheran
Jim Gunter
Musk Thistle
Craem
Olga Hugos
Gladys
Richard Loring
Sonja ‘Hammer
Raymond Johnson
Chilae
Floyd
Johnson
Houston
Texas
Sorosis
Kansas Avenue
Edith Forsberg
South Cloud Street
Dr. E. Porter Ahrens
Anna Hohman
Journal News
Scandia Fire Department
Hobelmann
FOR History Institute
Sunflower State
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