Centennial plans center on governor Edwin C Johnson return
The Colorado political figure Edwin C Johnson is expected to attend the four day Centennial celebration in Scandia marking 100 years. His long public life includes backing 1942 soldier pay raises and advisory work. Johnson’s connection to baseball via son in law Bob Howsam of the Cincinnati Reds is noted. The event will honor senior citizens and volunteers with new planning committees and invitations going out for distinguished guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Bob Howsam
Cincinnati Reds
H. W. Reece
University of Colorado
Johnson
Ed Johnson
Scandia
OES Scandia Chapter Honors Leaders Then Breaks Until September
O E S Scandia Chapter No 481 met June 18 with Mrs Alva Thompson and Homer Cardwell presiding. A birthday card shower followed for the worthy matron and patron, Josie Robison was named parade entry chair with Edith Norris as co chair. The chapter will be discontinued until September 3 with refreshments served by Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
O.E.S
Alva Thompson
Homer Cardwell
Josie Robison
Edith Norris
George Cardwell
Reynold Nystrom
First meeting of Sherdahl Boosters 4 H group held at Warren Johnson home
The Picnic and Supper group met Monday June 24 with Cathy Farrell Rhonda Hall Linda Lindecrantz Ann Johnson Beth Johnson and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz in attendance. The topic What A Picnic Is was discussed and Ann Johnson spoke on Picnic Safety. Posters were made and members prepared butterscotch refrigerator cookies and ambrosia lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club
Warren Johnson
Cathy Farrell
Rhonda Hall
Linda Lindecrantz
Ann and
Beth Johnson
Marker Lindecrantz
Ann Johnson
Sudan Pasture Health Warning for Cattle
Sudan pastures and hay may cause cytitis in horses and cattle until fall frost ends growth. Treatment has not succeeded. prevention is the key. Not all Sudan hay is implicated. Check seed tags for restricted use indications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gunter
Sudan
Correction of hospital notes and senate candidacy clarified
The hospital record should read Mrs. George C. Larson not Mrs. Eugene C. Larson. The headline previously titled Gene Hall for Congress is corrected to reflect his actual candidacy for the State Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Larson
Eugene. C. Larson
Gene Hall
Congress
State Senate
Frazier Family Visits Relatives in California
Mr and Mrs James Frazier and Charla with Mrs Frazier s brothers Freddie and Glenn Diamond of Long Beach California spend a few days with Mrs Frazier s grandmother Mrs Flo Larson and Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and others in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frazier
Charla
Frazier
Freddie and
Glenn Diamond
Long Beach
California
Flo Larson
Allen Larson and
Tates
See
Herold
Red Cross Drive Set for Scandia This Week
A Red Cross fund drive will be held in Scandia this week to prevent the county from losing its chapter as funds are badly needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Scandia
Deanell Reece speaks at President's Council event
Deanell Reece was one of four college girls who spoke in Washington, D.C. before the President's Council on the Status of Women last week. The four, a Negro woman from California, an Indian from South Dakota, a girl from a private college and Deanell representing state universities, were entertained in the White House. Deanell returned the first part of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanell Reece
Washington, D.C
Pesident’s Council On the Status of Women
California
South Dakota
Deanell
White House
Death Comes To Pioneers Of Community
Victor E Erickson died Monday afternoon June 24 1968 at Good Samaritan Home Nelson Nebraska at age 83 He was a lifelong resident Survived by wife Millie daughter Mrs John Sankey Republic son Vernon Scandia five grandchildren ten great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday June 27 10 30 am at Amana Lutheran Church Rev Melvin T Peterson officiating Interment Riverview Cemetery Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia in charge of arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor E. Erickson
Good Samaritan
Nelson
Nebraska
Millie
John Sankey
Republic
Vernon
Scandia
Amana Lutheran Church
Melvin T. Peterson
Riverview Cemetery
Gustav A Hallgren 81 Dies. Rites at Scandia Church
Gustav A Hallgren died June 24 1968 in Republic County Hospital aged 81. He is survived by his wife two sons Lloyd of Republic and Vergle of Courtland grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services Thursday June 27 at 2 00 pm at Scandia United Methodist Church with Rev Lee A Dickey officiating burial Riverview Cemetery Tibbetts Bros Funeral Home Belleville in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav A. Hallgren
Republic County Hospital
Lloyd
Republic
Vergle
Courtland
Scandia United Methodist Church
Lee A. Dickey
Riverview Cemetery
Tibbetts Bros. Funeral Home
Belleville
Gottfrid Larson obituary notes long illness
Gottfrid Larson died Thursday night at age 84 after a long illness. A retired farmer, he moved to town and served Scandia as librarian. Obituary printed in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfrid Larson
Scandia
Mrs Lulu May Bowersox Dies at 81 in Topeka
Mrs. Lulu May Bowersox 81 died at a Topeka hospital Thursday June 20 born March 19 1887 in Scandia. She had lived in Topeka 13 years with survivors including two sons Max of Topeka and Dean of Coffeyville two daughters Bernice Elliott of Detroit and Norma Johnson of Topeka and four grandchildren. Services were held Monday in Topeka with burial in Coffeyville Kansas attended by Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper Mrs Elsie Johnson and Mrs Lena Tingstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowersox
Scandia
Topeka
Max
Dean
Coffeyville
Bernice Elliott
Detroit
Michigan
Norma Johnson
Kansas
Raymond Cooper
Elsie Johnson
Lena Tingstrom
Major Brenner Killed in Viet Nam Collision
Major David Brenner died in a June 18 plane helicopter collision over Viet Nam. He was a cousin of Mrs. Clarence White of Scandia. The White family attended graveside services at the EUB cemetery in Leonardville Kansas on Monday June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brenner
Viet Nam
Clarence White
Scandia
Mr. White
Eub
Leonardville
Kansas
Birthday Party Honors Kim's Eighth Birthday
Mrs. Leslie Cady hosted a Saturday party for Kim marking her eighth birthday. Guests included Kelli McDonald Karyl Morgan Amy Jo Thompson Kathleen Moyavek Terri Mach Tammy Housholder Shari Johnson Karen Senner Marilyn Waite Nancy Bergeron Mone Steele and family Charla and Tammy Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Cady
Kim
Kelli McDonald
Karyl Morgan
Amy Jo Thompson
Kathleen Moyavek
Terri Mach
Tammy Housholder
Shari Johnson
Karen Senner
Marilyn Waite
Nancy, Bergeron
Mone Steele
Charla
Tammy Cady
Juniors Prepare for Road Trip and Local Showdowns
The Scandia American Legion juniors plan a busy away schedule after a Beloit Friday game. They visit Mankato next Sunday and Clay Center on July 3 ahead of the Cuba league tournament starting July 4. Last week they lost to Concordia and Clifton while the Tescott game was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia’ American Legion
Pases
Will
Mankato Cat
Beloit
Clay Center
Cuba
Concordia
Clifton
Tescott
Cookies Still Unbeaten In Close Week Ends
Scandia Cookies remain undefeated after two tight wins last week. They beat Cuba at home in the last inning and edged Norway 10 9 in two extra innings. Parade entries are invited for the Scandia Centennial on July 19 20 with a 3 30 p m start and a Kids Parade July 18. Contact Archie Isaacson for details.
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Cuba
Norway
Scandia
Archie Isaacson
Naomi Circle Meets June 27 at United Methodist Church
Naomi Circle will meet Thursday, June 27 at 2 00 p m at the United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
United Methodist Church
Weather Update Cool, cloudy spell follows warm spell
Cool weather and cloudiness moved in Tuesday after several days of warmth. A shower Monday night and light mist Tuesday evening followed by a drop to the low to mid 50s by Wednesday morning as clearing conditions develop.
PeeWees Win Again as Scandia Blues Triumph 11-9
Scandia Blue beat the First National PeeWees of Belleville 11-9 on Friday to stay undefeated. They face Jamestown on Monday at home. Scandia Reds defeated Munden on Wednesday and remain undefeated, set to host Republic this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Blue
PeeWees
Belleville
Blues
Jamestown
Scandia Reds
Munden
Reds
Republic
New Head for KSU Extension Director Bohannon to Lead Service
Dr. Robert A. Bohannon, 46, named director of Kansas State University Extension Service effective August 1, succeeding Dr. Harold E. Jones who led the department since 1965. Bohannon grew up on a Jackson County farm, began as Nemaha County Agent in 1951, and has worked with farmers, vocational agriculture teachers, and state field days. He holds agronomy degrees from Michigan State, Kansas State, and Illinois, and did a post doctoral fellowship at Michigan University in 1964, with agricultural trips to India, Africa and beyond. Meanwhile Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson and children of Beloit were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson, then left for Missouri. Jean, Lois and Jim stayed to visit grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Bohannon
Kansas State University Extension Service
Harold E. Jones
Bohannon
Jackson County
Kansas
Nemaha County
Michigan State University
Kansas State University
Ilineis University
Michigan University
India
Africa
Warren Nelson
Beloit
Chris Nelson
Nelsons
Missouri
Jean
Lois
Jim
Cuba Centenary Weekend Planned in Kansas Town
The Cuba community marks 100 years with a two day celebration starting Saturday July 20 and ending Sunday July 21. Local leaders including Ernest Piroutek and Joe Chizek outline a full schedule with parades flag ceremonies a Field Mass and various contests along with minted Centennial coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cube
Kansas
Cuba
American Legion Hall
Mac Nutter
Veterans Building
Grafton Nutter
Republic
Mac
Ernest Piroutek
Piroutek
LaVern Kopsa
Randy
Joe Chizek
Centencial Organization
Carl E. Larson
Cadlgren anniversary honor set for June open house
Mr and Mrs Ivan Cadlgren celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children on Sunday June 30 from 2 to 5 p m at their home. Rex Sandell delivered the first 1968 crop wheat to Johnson Carson elevator, grown on Oscar Berggren’s farm east of Scandia, testing 61 pounds 14.10 moisture, three loads at Republic with an estimated 36 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Cadlgren
Rex Sandell
Johnson & Carson
Oscar Berggren
Scandia
Rex
Republic
Centennial appearance by former governor Edwin Johnson
Edwin C. Johnson of Denver, a former governor and three term U S Senator, has accepted an invitation to return for Scandia's Centennial celebration in July. Johnson is a native of Scandia, born on a farm about two miles northeast of town. Scandia Community Club will meet Tuesday, July 2, with the date moved earlier due to July 4 holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Johnson
Denver
Colo
U. S
Scandia
Carl
Edwin Carl Johnson
Sherman Street
Colorado
David Larson joins Bethany College athletics
David Larson a 1968 Lindsborg High graduate is accepted for the fall term at Bethany College. Bethany athletics director Keith Rasmussen calls him a fine asset after his football and basketball records. He starred as quarterback in 1967 and was a guard on the basketball team, also lettering in golf and other activities. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gene Larson of Lindsborg and grandson of Mr and Mrs George Larson of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Larson
Lindsborg
Bethany College
Keith Rasmussen
Bethany
David
Larson
Lindsborg High
Gene L. Larson
George Larson
Scandia
Centennial Eve Celebrations Highlight Buffalo Community
Colorful boards vests and old time dresses marked the pre centennial event as Buffalo residents gathered for a supper on Main Street. Over 600 Buffalo burgers were served as politicians, old timers, and youngsters enjoyed music, beauty contests, and square dancing led by Elmer Dolezal and his Cuba group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Fair City
Elmer Dolezal
Cuba
Local hospital updates in Salina and St. Joseph
Carl Kallman improves after surgery at Asbury Hospital in Salina. Frank Goodwin was dismissed from St. Joseph Hospital after several days as a patient. Algor Anderson entered St. Joseph Hospital for surgery on Wednesday.
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Carl Kallman
Asbury Hospital
Salina
Frank Goodwin
St. Joseph Hospital
Algor Anderson
Veterans Commission rep to visit Belleville Thursday
A Kansas Veterans' Commission field representative will be in Belleville on Thursday July 11 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Clerk of District Court office in the Courthouse. Veterans, dependents or survivors may seek assistance in veterans service work. Call or visit the Marysville office in Courtland at 526-2581. Clayton G. Morton, Field Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Veterans’ Commission
Belleville
Marysville
Courtland
Clayton G. Morton
Kasper Undergoes Major Arm Surgery
Charles Richie Kasper had major surgery at St John's Hospital Salina to correct a badly set arm fracture. Doctors grafted hip bone to straighten the arm. He is recovering well and expected to go home early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Richie) Kasper
St. John's Hospital
Salina
Tax check of $8,569 from CT&A Corporation
A check for 8569 dollars for second half 1967 taxes was presented to Republic County treasurer last week by Western Power Division of Central Telephone and Utilities Corporation. G. R. Sutton, division manager of Concordia, announced the payment covering property and equipment taxes in the county. Roger Freed of Wichita was...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Western Power
Central Telephone & Utilities Corporation
G. R. Sutton
Concordia
Western Power Division
Strand Receives DAV Citation for VA Hospital Service
John L. Strand of Scandia, based in Topeka, received a plaque from Disabled American Veterans for distinguished volunteer work at the Topeka VA Hospital. The 22 year service was honored at a DAV convention in Coffeyville where Kansas Commander Kenneth Thompson presented the award. The plaque was later placed on display in The Journal window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strand
Scandia
Topeka
National Adjutant
Topeka VA
John
John L. Strand
Coffeyville
Kansas
Kenneth Thompson
Construction Underway for Tony's Hy-Klas Store Base
News notes say forms are being built for the foundation of Tony's Hy-Klas food store. Good progress is reported on rebuilding the Johnson and Larson grain handling leg. Both tasks are handled by Senner Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Hy-Klas
Johnson & Larson
Senner Construction
Story Hour Begins July 3 For Young Readers
The Sorosis Study Club sponsors a library story hour for kindergarten through third grade starting Wednesday July 3 from 1 30 to 2 30. Saralyn Reece oversees the event with prizes for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sorosis Study Club
Saralyn Reece
Coffee for Mrs Avery Highlights Local Campaign Socials
Mrs Hazel Avery wife of the Republican senatorial nominee will attend a Friday morning coffee in Belleville hosted by Mrs Gladys Alsop. In the afternoon Mrs Avery will partake in a tea at the Methodist Church Educational Building hosted by Mrs Fred Harper of Glasco Cloud County chair for Avery for Senator Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Avery
United States Senate
Gladys Alsop
Belleville
C. C. Arnett
Republic County
William
Bill) H. Avery
Tri County 4 H Home Economics Judging Contest Held in Minneapolis
The Tri-County 4 H Home Economics Judging Contest took place June 19 in Minneapolis Kansas with Public County reporting twenty four participants. Top placers included Karen Carlson first Joyce Hostinsky fifth Cynthia Thompson tied for ninth with another county participant and Debby Filipi tenth Cathy Farrell stood among the Junior division leaders. Nearby visitors noted Mr and Mrs KE Hodges of San Diego visiting relatives and Mr and Mrs Duane Traver and family Palco visiting Delbert Aspgren and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Kansas
Republic County
Karen Carlson
Joyce Hostinsky
Cynthia Thompson
Debby Filipi
Cathy Farrell
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Boosters
Eva Sjolander
Gunda Larsen
President’s Council
Victor E
Erickson
Ralph Bowersox
Lulu May Bowersox
Topeka Hospital
Naomi Circle
KSU
Sherdahl Kehu
Lula Waite
Ralph Moe
Cardwell
Vivian Briggs
Kansas Extension
KSA
Clarente Herrman
Lester Simpson
Bertha. Christie
Anna Horman
Jim Jacobs
George Strobel
Rockwell
Iowa
William Rockey
Bill Goodwin
Blue Springs
Frank and
Herbert Goodwin
Western Baseball League
J. L. Bennett
Hospital News
Kasper
Ct&a Corporation
Roger’ Freed
Wichita
Strand
Mrs. Avery
Tri-County
KE. FR. Hodges
San Diego, California
N. E. Sandell
Duane Traver
Palco
Delbert Aspegren
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