Graduation Week Ahead at Amana Lutheran
The community prepares for graduation week starting May 16 with baccalaureate at Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor George Nielson and Rev. Lee Dickey. Class Night, 8th grade events, and commencement on May 19 feature Dr Raymond Youmans. Diplomas will be awarded to Gary Cline Alan Cooper Larry Fogelberg Linda Freed Jack Graham Doris Herrman Joyce Jackson Jo Ann Larson Ronald Larson Sonia Larson Yvette Larson Arnold Loring Mike McEuen Lola Olsen Jane Ann Reece Steven Sandell Carl Scott Barbara Tedrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church
George E. Nielson
Lutheran Church
Lee A. Dickey
Methodist Church
Phyllis Aspegren
E. T. Olson
Raymond, Youmans
Ft. Hays
Kansas State College
Gary Cline
Alan Cooper
Larry Fogelberg
Linda Freed
Jack Graham
Doris Herrman
Joyce Jackson
Jo Ann Larson
Ronald Larson
Sonia Larson
Yvette Larson
Arnold Loring
Mike McEuen
Lola Olsen
Jané Ann Reece
Steven Sandell
Carl Scott
Barbara Tedrow
KSU FFA Speaker Highlights Scandia Banquet
The Scandia FINA parent and son banquet May 4 featured Larry Fogelberg receiving awards for livestock and DeKalb, Danny Sandell as star chapter farmer, Dennis Stafford ship ship scholarship, Lyell Larson DeKalb award, and new officers Bryan Stensons Gary Jeardoe Roger Stafford Richhard Raney Randy Jeardoe. A KSU student Gerald Smith, visiting Tunisia Africa, gave a talk with slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Fina
Y-Tees
Larry Fogelberg
Robert Raney
Andy Scott
Steve Sandell
Star Green Hanis
Danny Sandell
Dennis Stafford
Lyell Larson DeKalb
Death of Mrs Fern Cuthbertson in Belleville Kansas
Mrs. Fern Cuthbertson 83 died May 4 at Republic County Hospital Belleville after a short illness. She lived in Scandia for years and is survived by two daughters Opal Rasmussen and Linda Buss, a son Carl Cuthbertson, ten grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral May 6 at 2 p m Bachelor Faulkner Dart Memorial Chapel Belleville Pastor Kenneth Will officiating. Interment Union Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Cuthbertson
Republic County Hospital
Belleville
Cuthbertson
Scandia
Opal Rasmussen
Linda Buss
North Platte
Nebraska
Carl Cuthbertson
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Kenneth Will
Union Valley Cemetery
Death of Mrs. Gerda Mahaffey at 79 in Republic County
Mrs. Gerda Mahaffey died after a prolonged illness at Belden Nursing Home in Superior Nebraska. She was 79 and lifelong resident of Republic County. Survived by husband William Mahaffey Scandia daughter Lucielle Barleen San Antonio son LaVerne Mahaffey Jamestown sister Esther Johnson Jamestown Kan sag brother Carl Aberg Coolidge Arizona five grandchildren eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services held May 8 1966 at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia with Rev George F Sills. burial at Poplar Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerda Mahaffey
Belden
Superior
Nebraska
Mahaffey
Republic Co
William Mahaffey
Lucielle Barleen
Scandia
LaVerne Mahaffey
San Antonio
Texas
Esther Johnson
Jamestown
Kansag
Carl Aberg
Coolidge
Arizona
Bachelor-Faulkner Dart
George F. Sills
Poplar Grove Cemetery
Raney and McEwen Double Winners at Pike Trail Meet
Scandia scored 44 points for third place in the Pike Trail League Track and Field Meet at Beloit. Jewell won the meet with 66 points, Courtland second with 49. Raney and McEwen of Scandia each claimed two wins, with Raney setting a javelin record of 172 feet 6.5 inches and a discus mark of 137 feet 10.25 inches during the meet. McEwen won the 100 yards in 10.7 seconds and the 220 in 24.1. Track notes include Lyle Larson second in pole vault, Nylund fourth in 100, and Scandia's 880-yard relay finishing fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Beloit
Jewell
Courtland
Alan Cooper
Bryan Stensons
Richard Raney
Mike McEuen
Nulty
Raney
Heav
McEwen
Lyle Larson
Dicke
PTL
Larry Fogelberg
Nylund
Lervold
Jackson
Scandia letters on willow clearing plan and flood risk
A Scandia resident argues the willow clearing plan by the U S Corps of Engineers to reduce flood risk on the Republican River will help farms south of Scandia. He describes his farm’s riverbank, levee, and hog operation, warns of possible upstream water surges, and notes differing opinions at meetings in Scandia Red Cloud and McCook.
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Republican River
Scandia
Harlan County
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Nebraska
Red Cloud
McCook
Scandia School Track Schedule and May Activities
Scandia Rural High School outlines regional and state track dates May 13 14 and May 20 21 with field trips planned to Concordia on May 12 including visits to a fire station theater and Fairmont Foods. Teachers room mothers and student achievements are noted along with spelling awards and reading tests.
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Scandia Rural High
Pupils Score 100 in Spelling and Trip to Hebron Neb
The class celebrated spelling perfection with a list of students scoring 100 last week. They visited Hebron Nebraska on Friday evening and enjoyed sack lunches. Gratitude is extended to room mothers Mrs Melby Mrs Herrman and Mrs Thompson for treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinderley Boylan
Becky Cady
Rhonda Wall
Leroy Herrman
Carla Kallman
Dianne Larson
Thayne Larson
Linda Lindecrantz
Jimmy McDonald
Lois Nondorf
Sharon Ranft
David Scrivner
Janet Lervovld
Hebron
Nebraska
Melby
Herrman
Thompson
Thanks to Mrs Straad for flowers and bulb
Silent reading tests were given last Tuesday. Results were very satisfactory. Carla Garst and Gary Housholder are on the sick list. Mr. Finkbiner has returned after his operation. May room mothers are Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Bennett planning a field trip. Plans remain incomplete.
100 Spelling Honors Highlight Seventh Grade Trip
Students listed for perfect spelling awards include Carol Davis Jeff McDonald Carolyn Isaacson Gary Johnson LouAnne Larson Nancy Larson Paula Nondorf Roxie Thomas and Cynthia Thompson. The 7th grade trip to Pioneer Village proved educational and engaging for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Davis
Jeff McDonald
Carolyn Isaacson
Gary Johnson
LouAnne Larson
Nancy Larson
Paula Nondorf
Roxie Thomas
Cynthia Thompson
Pioneer Village
Grade Three Spelling Aces and Field Trip Plans
The following pupils earned 100s in spelling last Friday Charla Cady Paula Gile Carrol Hall Marvin Herrin Ray Jackson Mark Melby Kenny Moravek Judy Pitts Bryan Scrivner Donita Strait and Rona Thomas. This year the field trip will visit Farbury Nebraska to the museum Boettcher Bakery planning mill and telegraph company with transportation by room mothers and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charla Cady
Paula Gile
Carrol Hall
Marvin Herrin
Ray Jackson
Mark Melby
Kenny Moravek
Judy Pitts
Bryan Scrivner
Donita Strait
Rona Thomas
Farbury
Nebraska
Vst
Museum
Boettcher Hatchery
School group plans trip to Fairbury Nebraska
Kristine Freed Beth oohn son Brian Larson Cathy McDonald Don Melby Richard Sandell and others are listed. Bonnie Graham Rebelynn Cook missed days due to sickness. Lyle Thompson traveled to Indianapolis last weekend. Trip planned for Wednesday to Fairbury with room mothers Gene Strait Warren Johnson Max Thompson and Morris Moravek visiting Rcdea Meat Packing Co Museum and Smitty Pas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristine Freed
Beth Oohnson
Brian Larson
Cathy McDonald
Don Melby
Richard Sandell
Bonnie Graham
Rebelynn Cook
Lyle Thompson
Indianapolis
Fairbury
Nebraska
Gene Strait
Warren Johnson
Max Thompson
Morris Moravek
Rcdea Meat Packing Co
Museum
Smitty Pas
Grade Eight Spelling Honors Highlight May Activities
Grade eight students with perfect spelling include Ronald Aspegre Deborah Bennett Gordon Berry Janet Imler Rose Johnson Beth Lervold Richard Melby Glenn Lervold Caralyn Reece Glenn Lervold Saralyn Reece Lula Pitts. May 6 girls track at Concordia. events list names and events. May 10 league meet at Courtland for grades six to eight. May 6 eighth graders trip to Topeka. graduation prep for May 18. book reports due. science class completed by written report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Aspegre
Deborah Bennett
Gordon Berry
Janet Imler
Rose Johnson
Beth Lervold
Richard Melby
Glenn Lervold
Caralyn Reece
Saralyn Reece
Lula Pitts
Concordia
Ane
Dash
Cindy Erickson
Linda Lindecrantz
Roxie Thomas
Peggy Hallgren
Nancy Nylund
Ann Perry
Nancy Thompson
Mary Ann Waite
Becky Cady
Carolyn Isaacson
Donna Pitts
Alice Jackson
Cynthia Thompson
Nancy Larson
Courtland
Carol Davis
Topeka
Be Kind to Beaver Week Endorsed as Flood Plan Debates
Arnold J. Perry argues for local control of floodplain improvements along the river with property owners voting on and funding a Corps of Engineers channel project. He discusses cost estimates, rights of way, and avoiding saltwater intrusion, while proposing beaver-clearing as a potential method and urging affected residents to review the official plan from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Geological Survey
Belleville
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City
Missouri
Arnold J. Perry
Scandia
Kansas
Social Hour Club Meets May 8 With 11 Members
The Social Hour Club gathered with Mrs. Bretta Evans on May 8, 11 members attended and four children. Roll call featured a May basket or a Mother’s Day poem. Mrs. Mable Cline won the contest prize. Mrs. Oscar Bertgren took the napkin prize at lunch. Adjournment set for May 17 with Mrs. Uars Hanson. roll call to cover a current event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretta Evans
Mable Cline
Oscar Bertgren
Uars Hanson
Scandia high school plans annual band concert May 13
The Scandia high school band will present its Annual Band Concert on Friday May 13 at the high school gym. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students and children to help purchase new band uniforms. The concert begins at 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Fall River Wranglers to Perform at High School Auditorium
The Fall River Wranglers a western show sponsored by the Scandia Lions Club will run this Saturday May 14 at 8 00 p m in the high school auditorium. Three men perform stringed instruments sing and provide comedy and imitation with past recordings in Nashville and appearances in Estes Park Colorado and Scottsdale Arizona. Admission is 1 25 for adults and 50c for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River Wranglers
Scandia Lions Club
Nashville
Estes Park
Colorado
Scottsdle
Arizona
Wheat Certification Deadline May 15
Frost damage in Republic county wheat minimal. certify by May 15 to help with expected shortage. Inspect stalks from ground up to assess head color. healthy green heads indicate certifiable grain. Extension Office offers farms and certification details.
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Republic County
Weather swings from heat to frost over five days
The week showed wide temperature swings with readings near 95 on Saturday aided by a hot south wind stressing crops, cooler conditions and light drizzle Sunday, frost in the low 30s Monday morning, and strong southeast winds with possible rain Tuesday.
Local Legion posts rise in membership and highway work ends
Post 193 continues a decade long growth, reaching about 150 members as construction company T H Shears Sons shifts gear from Highway 36 project near Jamestown. A major gravel road update links Jamestown with Republic county while utility poles are relocated for future improvements. Social notes include visits by Mrs Melvin Currie, Mrs Lena Fogelberg, and Mr Lars Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Shears’ Sons Construction Company
Courtand
Hich
Sandell
Jamestown
Republic County
Rackley
Lutheran Women Meet Here Assembly in Amana May 18
The Northern District Assembly of the Lutheran Church Women meets at Amana Lutheran church this Friday May 18 with 8 30 coffee and registration. Organ prelude by Mrs H T Olson precedes 9 45 devotionals by Pastor Raymond Mai of Clay Center. Mrs Warren Breeding of Clyde leads business, greetings by Mrs Fred Kroepper of Lancaster, and Dr Ernest F Tonsing of Topeka expected. Noon lunch at Methodist church, Bible study at 1 15, sermon by Pastor Paul Olson of Manhattan, and secretary installation. Over 100 out of town registrations with 175 anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lutheran Church Women
Amana Lutheran Church
H. T. Olson
Raymond Mai
Clay Center
Warren Breeding
Clyde
Fred Kroepper
Lancaster
Central States Synod L. C. W
Central States Synod
Ernest F. Tonsing
Apeka
Methodist Church
Wi-Os
Paul Olson
Manhattan
Ten Swedes Qualify For Regional Track Meet
Four seniors three juniors and three sophomores from the team qualified for the regional track meet in Hays this Thursday. Seniors Joyce Jackson Alan Cooper Larry Fogelberg Mike Melven and juniors Rich Raney Bryan Stenson Gary Jeardoe and sophomores Jim Nylund Lyle Larson Mature Ice Lervold earned spots in various events aiming for the state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Joyce Jackson
Alan Cooper
Larry Fogelberg
Mike Melven
Rich Raney
Bryan Stensons
Gary Jeardoe
Jim Nylund
Lyle Larson
Mature Ice Lervold
Tasting Luncheon Held by Farm Bureau Women
The Republic County Farm Bureau women hosted a tasting luncheon in the basement of Belleville's First Methodist church on May 3. Recip es were shared in booklets. speakers included Mrs Ivan Carlsten of Norway and Mrs Victor Halflich of Garden City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Farm Bureau
First Methodist
Belleville
Ivan Carlsten
Norway
Republic County Farm Bureau Women’s
Victor Halflich
Garden City
State Farm Bureau Women’s
America
Kenneth Duitsman
Washington
Kansas
5Th District Farm Bureau
Seeds of Liberty
Marvin Rott
Cuba
Republic County Farm Bureau Safety
Steve Glen
Bob Leonard
Conservation Work and New Cooperators in County for March April
Conservation work completed in Republic County during March and April 1966. Terraces named for Ed Fisher, Stella Bednar, Curtis Hallack, Dorothy Ocobock, Jim Demal, George Ames, John Anderson, and William Klima. Waterways listed for Larry Reed, Eddie Popelka, Jim Tibbets, George Bizon, Don Rose, Curtis Hallack, Mary E. brownell, Ron Moravek, Glenn Johnson, Wilfred Cote, and John Anderson. Ponds credited to Warren St. Pierre, Ed Pachta, Cecil Nutter, Paul Walthers, and John Anderson. Land leveling by John Miller and Glenn Larson. New cooperators include Cecil Allen, Victor L. Thompson, Carl Erickson, Carl and Warren Russell, L J Melhus, J E Chizek, and Harvey Shulda. Great Plains Applications by Glenn A. Larson, George C. Larson, Glen E B Matousek, Kenneth Tuley, Gerald Thompson, Jack K and Leslie B E Smeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Ed Fisher
Stella Bednar
Curtis Hallack
Dorothy Ocobock
Jimmy Demal
George Ames
John Anderson
William Klima
Larry Reed
Eddie Popelka
Jim Tibbets
George Bizon
Don Rose
Mary E. Brownell
Ron Moravek
Glenn Johnson
Wilfred Cote
Warren St. Pierre
Ed Pach«ta
Cecil Nutter
Paul Walthers
John Miller
Glenn Larson
Cecil Allen
Victor L. Thompson
Carl Erickson
Carl
Warren Russell
J. E. Chizek
Harvey Shulda
Great Plains
Glenn A. Larson
George C. Larson
Glen EB. Matousek
Kenneth Tuley
Gerald Thompson
Jack K
Leslie BE
Smeth
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KSU
Claude Cuthbertson
Algor Anderson
C. P. Rydell
Martin Larson
Myrtle Nondorf
Carrie Larson
Diana Larson
Ralph W. Larson
Marilyn and
Loyann
Scandia Journal
Scandia, Kansas
Scandia School News
Try Co
Theater
Fairmont
Baker
Stolander
Isaacson
Ranft
Susan Neil
Cam
Brenda
Gary
Randy
Karla
Debra
Scott
Javena
Jody
Tim
Damon
Bruce R
SRHS
American Legion
Mem
Post 193
Melvin Currie
Lena Fogelbergis
Lars Hanson
Holly Cady
Scottaville
Farm Bureau
Will Krob
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