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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1966

Page

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Beloit Relays Aces SRHS Domination In BB Division

Beloit Relays saw 33 class BB teams compete as Holyrood extended an undefeated season in BB by taking top honors. The Swedes finished second with 24 points, Wakefield third with 23, and nine BB records fell including Lyle Larson classic pole vault at 11 feet 8 inches. Larry Fogelberg vaulted 11 feet 3 inches for third while Rich Raney swept two events and earned four points in javelin and shot put. Mike McEwen added a fifth in the 100 yard dash for SRHS points.

Beloit Holyrood Wakefield Lyle Larson Lyle Larry Fogelberg Mike McEwen Rich Raney Rich

Swedes win Belleville meet at Scores and tables

Scandia Swedes win the Belleville invitational with 33 points as Rich Raney leads with two Belleville records and a 15 point haul. Mike McEwen adds 11 points winning the 100 yard dash, Alan Cooper places second in the 880, Lyle Larson takes 3 points in pole vault. Other teams finish as Aconda 29, Courtland 241-3, Jewell 24, Munden 18, Haddam 12, Republic 91-3, Cuba 81-2, Narka 5.

Belleville Agenda Courtland Jewell Munden Haddam Republic Cuba Mahaska Larry Fogelberg Gay Jeardoe Bryan Stensons Scandia Rich Raney Richard Mike McEwen Mike Alan Cooper Lyle Larson Aconda Narka

Track Meet at Beloit This Friday by The Swedes

The Swedes travel to Beloit for the Pike Trail League track meet this Friday May 6 starting at 4 30 with prelims and finals in multiple events including sprints hurdles jumps and throws. Evening schedule runs from 7 00 to 8 45 with relays and distance events.

Beloit

Weather Turns Hot After Friday Showers

The area saw a cool May start with frost on the 1st and 2nd, followed by Friday night showers. Rainfall reported across the region was near half an inch, with conditions turning hot and dry thereafter.

News Notes And Views On Planting And Social Visits

The column notes spraying and large corn planting as warm weather encourages fields to go in. Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson and her mother Mrs Maud Wetzel visited Topeka on April 22 and stayed overnight with Miss Lulu Rodebaugh before traveling to Neodesha for the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Dave Hughes. Mrs Hughes is a niece of Mrs Wetzel and Miss Rodebaugh.

Anjeannette Isaacson Maud Wetzel Topeka Jevening Billie Lulu Rodebaugh

Kansas Veterans Commission Representative to Visit Belleville May 12

A Kansas Veterans Commission representative will be at the Belleville courthouse May 12 from 1 to 4 PM to assist veterans dependents and survivors with service work. If unavailable, contact by writing phone or visiting the Marysville office. Clayton G. Monton is the field representative.

Kansas Veterans’ Commission Belleville Kansas Kansas Veterans Commission Marysville Clayton G. Monton

Lions Club News Ladies Night Banquet and May Event

The Scandia Lions held a Ladies Night Banquet April 26 at 7 p.m. at the grade school with Rev. Rang Morgan of Sharon Baptist Church as speaker. Special guests included Dist Governor Carl Ott and wife from Marysville. supper served to 40 members and 72 guests.

Scandia Lions Rang Morgan Sharon Baptist Church Wichita Lion Dist Carl Ott Marysville Royal Cafe Lee Dickey Helen Freed Lion Bill Reece Walter Thomas Belleville All American Lions Lions Fall River Wranglers

Republic County Historical Society Holds May Meeting

The Republic County Historical Society met at the courthouse on Monday May 2 with an unpublished events agenda. A very interesting roll call followed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2 in Belleville with history on the agenda.

Republic County Historical Society Court House Agenda Belleville Homer Cardwell

Junior Senior Banquet and Prom Held April 30

The Junior-Senior banquet and prom took place April 30 at Scan dia grade school with the theme Alpha Oc. The event featured a luau setup with palm trees and cruise liner travel posters, Hawaiian greeted guests, and Mrs Edna Johnson led the meal with help from mothers and eight sophomore staff.

Scandia Alpha Oc Edna Johnson

Republic County Council Spring Meeting Held Here

The Scandia clubs hosted the Republic County Council's 47th semi annual meeting on Monday April 25 at the Scandia Methodist church. Eight towns answered roll call with 57 registering. officers and program details highlighted devotion slides and a flower arrangement talk.

Scandia Republic County Council Scandia Methodist Church Dean Anderson Loren Isaacson John Dart Bellevivlle Pete Harson Courtland H. W. Reece Scandia Edgar Johnson Glen Lorin Seandra Dana Johnson Dunback Neva Jones Belleville Elmer Dicke Courtland Joseph McDonald Robert Gunn Republic Herbert Doubek Edgar Jording Courtland Orion A. Kennedy Cuba Walter Boyles Albert Sauvain Agenda Historia C. A. Kennedy

Scandia Rural High Track Schedule and End of Year Notes

Scandia Rural High lists track meets with Pike Trail League at Beloit on May 6, Regionals May 13-14 at Beloit, and State May 20-21. The piece notes reading tests, magnets science materials, and upcoming year-end activities with students by name and ongoing PE play.

Beloit Susan Tim Neil Jody Cam Brenda Gary Randy Karla Becky Debra Scott

Students attain perfect spelling marks amid illness absences

The Friday spelling test saw Charla Cady Paula Gile Ray Jackson Mark Melby Bryan Scrivner Danita Strait and Melvin Waite all score 100. Bradley Klima Byran Johnson Bry an Scrivner and Rona Thomas were absent due to illness.

Charla Cady Paula Gile Ray Jackson Mark Melby Bryan Scrivner Danita Strait Melvin Waite Bradley Klima Byran Johnson Rona Thomas

A Plus Spelling Honors Recipients Named

Friday’s A plus spelling award lists Kinberley Boylan Becky Cady Cindy Erickson Rhorda as top honorees among students noted for accurate spelling skills.

Kinberley Boylan Becky Cady Cindy Erickson Rhorda

Legion District Convention Notes Awards And Leadership

American Legion Sixth District met in Norton for a three day convention April 29 to May 1. Officers Lans Norgard Rusty West and M D Lindblad attended along with Mrs Norgard Mrs West and others. Post 193 earned two awards for 100 percent membership before December 31 1965 and high post membership. The 1967 convention will be April 15-16 in Concordia Kansas. Pete Brumhardt of Hays was elected commander and Gilbert Toman of Ellsworth vice commander with Louis Kasper and Don Anderson also in attendance. The district voted $100 to the Viet Nam Relief Fund.

American Legion Concordia Kansas Pete Brumhardt Hays Gilbert Toman Ellsworth Louis Kasper Cuba Post Don Anderson Belleville Post Viet Nam Relief Fund

Senior Girls Guests of Sorosis Study Club Tea

The Sorosis Study Club hosted senior girls, mothers, grandmothers, and teachers at a May tea in the Ladies Club room. Mrs. Dart spoke on cups as friendships, with a program titled Cups of Friendship, and the seniors received cups and flowers as keepsakes.

Sorosis Sorosis Study Club Clarence Strom Don Freed Phyllis Aspegren Vicky Herrman John Dart Belleville Linda Freed Doris Herrman Joan Larson Sonia Larson Yvette Larson Lola Olsen Barbara Tedrow Jane Ann Reece Progra Joseph Johnson Delbert Aspegren C. H. West E. EB. Coneleman Geo. Cardwell

Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Cooking Girls Meet

The Sherdahl Booster 4-H cooking girls met Friday after school at their leader's home with ten girls present. They learned measurement, baked cookies and popped corn. Members listed include Beth and Ann Johnson and Jane Ann Aspergren among others. Also noted are engаgement plans for Myrna Louise Jackson and Joseph Richard Ayotte with a June 4 wedding planned at Sacred Heart Cathedral Salina. American Legion officers were installed at the regular meeting with George Cardwell installing.

Mrs. Waite Mary Ann Beth and Ann Johnson Luis Nondorf Sharon Runft Linda Lidecrantz Rhonda Hall Jane Ann Aspe~gren Jane Ann Judy Hobson Mary Ann Waite Arthur Jackson Courtland Myrna Louise West Walnut Salina Joseph Richard Ayotte South Third Arlene DuFault Elmwood Connecticut Miss Jackson Scandia High School Brown-Mackie School of Business Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Ayotte Weaver High School Hartford Western Electric Sacred Heart Cathedral American Legion George Cardwell

Mrs Boyles Honored by Sorosis Club Tea

The Sorosis Study Club honored Mrs Walter Boyles at a May 2 tea in Scandia Ladies Club Room. Mrs Boyles is president of the Sixth District, Kansag ledenation of Women's Clubs, and was installed district president in Lawrence in April.

Sorosis Study Club Walter Boyles Ladies Club Scandia Boyles Kansagledenation of Women’s Clubs Lawerence Clrence Strom Scrusis K?vz Marvin Joredan Glasco KFWC C. W. Ogren Downs Gerald James Formoso, Jr Fine Arts Difford Makalous Belleville R. L. Spiegel Randall Papar Algot Andereson C. H. West Sorosis Club Formosa Concordia Republic County E. I. Conzeleman Sorosis

Track meet results from Republic meet

In Republic on April 26 the Class A boys finished second while the Class B boys won first and the girls finished second. Participants include Carolyn Isaacson Alice Jackson Gary Johnson Lou Anne Larson Nancy Larson Paula Nondorf and Roxie Thomas.

Carolyn Isaacson Alice Jackson Gary Johnson Lou Anne Larson Nancy Larson Paula Nondorf Roxie Thomas Republic

Field Day Planslisted For Topeka Trip And Track Meets

Ronald Aspegren Deborah Bennett Richard Saralyn Reece Stevan Cooper Lula Pitts announce a trip to Topeka Friday for field day. The girls compete in a May 5 track meet at Concordia and a league meet on May 10 at Courtland.

Ronald Aspegren Deborah Bennett Richard Saralyn Reece Stevan Cooper Lula Pitts Topeka Concordia Courtland

Home Demonstration Meeting Held in Beloit May 2 1966

Kansas home demonstration event in Beloit gathered about 500 women from Cloud Jewell Mitchell Osborne Republic and Smith counties. Mrs Lebert Charbonneau of Cloud County presided with speakers Velma McGaugh Judith Keith and greetings from state and district leaders. 96 Republic County ladies attended the meeting ahead of the May 27 Kansas Extension Home Makers Week program.

Kansas Beloit City Cloud, Jewell Mitchell Osborne Republic Smith Counties Lebert Charbonneau Cloud County Don Tulley Mitchell County Wendell Peck Lester Charbonneau Velma McGaugh District H FE. A Warren Johnson Allen Koops Jewell County Walter Holloway State Association Glenn Kindler Khea Judith Keith Kansas Extension Sherdahl Hdu Harold Anderson Homer Cardwell Chas. Tuley Lulu Waite Rex Sandell Clarence Herrmann Scandia Hdu Andy Thompson Edw. Forsberg Archie Isaacson Ethel Modlin Republic County

News and Ad Deadline Reminder for the Week

The notice asks for news and ad copy in the office by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to avoid late printing this week. It mentions resuming regular Wednesday printing to aid advertising.

Cub Scout Bake Sale Set for Scandia Saturday

Cub Scout Pack No 232 holds bake sale in Scandia at the laundry mat on May 7 from 2 to 5 pm. Donations welcomed and appreciated.

CUB Scouts Scandia

Scandia High School Band Concert May 13 at Gym

The Scandia high school band will present its Annual Band Concert Friday May 13 at the high school gym. Admission charges will fund new band uniforms. Adults 50 cents, students and children 25 cents.

Scandia High School

Social Security Visit and Retirement Test in Belleville

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday May 10 1966. Citizens seeking information should call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 and 2. The liberalized 1966 retirement test may allow benefits while working. If you are over 65 and never applied, contact your SSA representative at once.

Social Security Administration Belleville Kansas Courthouse Social Security

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes April 1966

The Albert Isaacson James Larson American Legion Auxiliary met April 22 1966 with twelve members. They sang Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and thanked donors. The unit contributed 5 to support Miss America Debbie Bryant’s parade float and 5 to the Cancer Fund. They plan poppy sales for Memorial Day and hold upcoming conventions in Hutchinson and Norton Kansas.

Albert Isaacson James Larson American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall Hutchinson Kansas Norton Republic County Council of Women Methodist Church Scandia Cancer Fund Union

Home Oil Company Sold to Local Partners

The Home Oil Company was sold May 1 to Leslie Cady and Russell DeWitt, with existing operator Lee Loriniz continuing in the business. Cady and DeWitt, long-time Scandia residents, bring military service and varied commerce experience to continue operations of the service station and fuel tank wagon at the same corner location.

Home Oil Company Lee Loriniz Leslie Cady Russell DeWitt Lee Maurice Medlin C. O. Reese Jack Reece Medlin Riley Kansas Loring Cady and DeWitt Scandia Reclamation Bureau

Also Mentioned on This Page

SRHS PTL Lions Club News Mrs. Johnson Scandia School News Scandia Rural High Alvin Peterson Mrs Russell Anderson Marilla Anderson Mable Haggman Nancy Erickson Carl Erickson Cancer Society Blair Theater Republic County Home Demonstration Units Republic County Unit American Cancer Society Raymond Robbing Bill Farrell Familly Don Burandt Josie Robison Elsie Jonsoon Hans Nelson Bellevivlle Frances Holmberg Ida Nelson Sherdahl Boosters Mrs. Boyles Velma Garst Corrina John Burch Mankato Darrell Garst Bob Isaacson Superior Nebraska Roger Larson Carl Benson Bertha Christie Wm. Moe Lloyd Kelly Marty Hile Home Oil CO
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