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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
1
Rain fell daily since Saturday night while temperatures stayed warm, halting corn planting and delaying field work across the region. Local farmers report extended wet conditions ahead, complicating spring tasks and crop timelines.
Scandia swept the A division scoring 60 percent to Republic 3954, Courtland 2934, and Norway 14. In B division Scandia led with 49 points to Courtland 44 and Republic 25. Courtland girls won both A and B divisions led by solid Scandia and Republic showings.
National Nursing Home Week runs May 11 to 17 with visitors always welcome, and special invitation extended by Scandia Rest Home.
All mothers with children who reach five before September 1 are invited to the kindergarten on Monday May 12 at 1 30 p m. Hazle Hanzlick, teacher.
Parents of boys aged 8 to 12 are invited to a meeting at the Royal Cafe on Thursday May 8 at 8 00 p m to register players. Boys leaving this year should turn in their suits. organizer Gene Strait urges attendance.
The third annual adult art show by the Washington Art Guild displays original works by guild members and local Yatesville artists. It runs at the Farm Bureau Building 6th and C Streets Washington Kansas May 8 to 11 with varied hours and free admission.
NCK Vo-Tech School lists four areas with sessions from June 2 to July 11 for Business Office Education and related programs. Heavy Equipment Operation, Diesel Mechanics, and Auto Mechanics start June 9 with Beloit address and contact for more details.
At Kansas State University a writer unintentionally joins two banquets on the same night. After a mix up with tickets and attendees, they discover Roberta Applegate of the Journalism Department and meet guests including Ralph Lashbrook and Jimmy Breslin at the Journalism awards banquet before enjoying the Black and Bridle Club and Kansas cattlemen closing Feeders Day.
Narrator recalls attending a journalism banquet with editors and notable figures. Names mentioned include Merle Miller Margo Powell of Liberal and cattleman Rogler from Matfield Green. A jokey misplacement moment and a remark about the journalists banquet conclude as the meal continues with fruit salad and steak.
The Future Farmers of America banquet on April 29, 1969 at Scandia High School recognized members from the Courtland area. Awards were given to Eric Herrman, Leroy Herrman, Steve Larson, Thayne Larson, and Douglas Sederlin for green hand. others received chapter farmer, farm mechanics, crop farming, dairy farming, livestock farming, and best record book honors. Dwight Gorman earned crop farming. Richard Stenson and Gary Hobgan spoke.
Sunday evening May 4 the group gathered in the dining room of the Masonic Hall for a supper and brief business session led by president Mrs J D Greenslade. Cards followed with present members including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Mr and Mrs W M Matthias Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson Mrs Hilton Waite and others. The next gathering will be a summer picnic.
The Republic County Council led by Mrs. Pete Hansen of Courtland held a Scandia session on April 28 with sixty five members from across the county. Mrs. Arthur Wanklyn of Randall discusses her aunt’s story Behind The Iron Curtain and life under surveillance.
A Kansas Veterans Commission representative will be in Belleville May 8 from 1 to 4 PM at the Welfare office in the Republic County Courthouse to assist veterans and their families with service work. If unavailable, contact details include phone 662-2581 and address Kansas Veterans Commission Courthouse Marysville KS 66508.
Rebecca Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Larson will present her senior voice recital at 8 00 p m Tuesday May 13 in Presser Hall Auditorium Lindsborg Kansas The program includes works by Mahler Whitman Delibes Hahn Hue D Ondy Bowles Saltu Scott and more Larson granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George C Larson of Scandia
The USD 426 band directed by Phyllis Pyle will perform in the Scandia High School auditorium on May 16 at 8:00 p.m. The event highlights student musicians and school activity in the local arts calendar.
The Ruth Circle will meet Thursday May 15 at the Methodist church. Hostesses will be Helen Smith and Maxine Erickson.
In the Pike Trail League meet at Beloit on April 30 the Scandia Swedes placed second to Jewell with 101 points. Scandia won both grade meet classes. notable results included Randy Zohn finishing second in the discuss and fourth in the shot, Aspegren first in the broad jump, Jeff McDonald second in the pole vault, and Garon Benny fifth in the high jump as Neal Combs began a late drive in the running finals.
In Scandia area news Ronald Johnson and James Wineland earned service academy appointments announced by former Sen. Frank Carlson. Johnson will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, while Wineland heads to the Military Academy at West Point. The report also notes local senior achievements at track events and upcoming regional meets and schedules.
About thirty residents attended the Community Club clean-up at Buffalo Park and enjoyed a wetner roast. The Boy Scouts assisted the west park, with a list of volunteers including Walter Boyles and many Cardwell family members. The next meeting is set for Monday morning May 12 in the City Hall.
Six ladies hosted by Mrs. C W Ogren tour Santa Fe Taos Madrid and Servilleta sites. They visit Folk Lore Museum founded 1958 and view Spanish influenced carvings, Indian culture displays, and Old West style venues during a New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs gathering. Mrs Boyles notes Kansas wheat flourished after rain.
Patricia Hall gren listed as residing at 452 Indiana Wichita Kansas in a street notice referencing the Johnson family listing.
Mrs Oscar Linden fell Sunday and broke her hip. She is in Republic County Hospital Belleville. Oscar Nor gard entered April 20 at the same hospital. Mrs Eda Smith entered St Joseph Hospital Friday and is making good progress. Dick Seaver was refused from Republic County Hospital last week after a few days stay. Lester Simpson was admitted to St Joseph Hospital Concordia on April 30. Lena Tingstrom who spent a few days with a broken arm is now with her daughter in Topeka. Pete Sandell had surgery Monday at Paradise Valley Hospital National City California.
The Liberal area Vocational-Technical School will offer a bricklaying program next school year. It is a nine month course. A skilled mason can earn from five to six dollars per hour.
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