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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
1
The Journal will publish congratulatory ads for graduates next week starting May 20. Contact Mrs. Larson at 335-2242 to place ads, including information on college grads. Also notes a church music workshop led by Elmer Copely at Ada Lutheran near Rackley on Saturday at 9 a.m.
Army Specialist Four Steven R. Sandell 22 of Concordia is a helicopter mechanic with Troop F 8th Cavalry 23rd Infantry near Quang Tri. Cobra and light helicopters provide convoy escort and aerial reconnaissance for Vietnamese ground troops. Also noted is Specialist Lonnie R. Arnold 19 of Courtland promoted to Specialist Four with the 25th Corps Aviation Company in Vietnam.
Lebanon Lodge 221 AF and AM presented eight 25 year pins during an opera meeting on May 3. Alfred E. Anderson Walter Boyles George Cardwell Harold K. Goodwin Vernon L. Nelson Lars Nordgard and Alvin Peterson received pins. Frank Lervold, hospitalized in Concordia, received his the next day. Phil Johnson Courtland, state essay winner, read his piece. The Last Day of School Dinner is May 28 at noon at Scandia Grade School with PT A committees handling kitchen cleanup and nominating next year’s officers.
Frank Lervold returned home after a 242 week stay at St. Josephs hospital in Concordia. la Berry now lives at Belle View Manor following release from Republic County Hospital. Mrs. Belle Florell had surgery last week at Republic County hospital. Clarence Happy Williamson is home after several days away. Shrine Club supper and meeting at the Dinner Bell in Belleville drew Delbert Aspegren and other North Central Kansas attendees on May 8. Sunday dinner guests at the Clark Darielson home included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring and Mrs. Clyde Norris. Excerpts from writing stress education for life through public schools and the need for relevant classes addressing ecology drug misuse and civil disorder to develop values and responsible action from a young age. Public schools should evolve with sound logic and aim to instill concepts of justice success happiness and social responsibility.
Cloud County Community College elected Santos Bonilla Bo Nea as Student Senate president for the 1971 72 term and Dave L Miller of Scandia was chosen as vice president. Bonilla is Vietnam veteran and ex Marine, Miller a 1970 Scandia High School graduate and son of Rev Lyle Miller. Their platform called for greater student involvement in school and community activities.
Y Teens and YWCA met Monday evening at the High School for the installation and Concentration Service. Retiring officers and cabinet members were thanked for their service to the clubs. Mrs. H. W. Reece was the retiring president.
The Sorosis Study Club concluded its 1970 71 season with a Friday May 7 luncheon in Club Rooms. Officers installed included President Delbert Aspegren and Vice President Carl E. Larson. Mrs Albert Jackson read an award winning poem and a winning Sixth District skit.
Social Security warns 18 to 22 year old student beneficiaries to file the school attendance form before summer to guarantee continued payments. Those not receiving the form by June 1 should contact their nearest district office to avoid potential check delays.
The Rev. Richard Wilke, longtime pastor in Scandia and since 1965 at University Church, was named Superintendent of the Winfield District of the Kansas West Conference effective June 4, announced by Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe.
A seventh grade event at the American Legion Hall included a meal after Steven Melby spoke. Guests and eighth grade members attended a film intermission notice, a Figure 8 race film from Hebron, and a dance filled evening with punch and snacks provided by local hostesses. Scanida Chapter 481 OES held meetings with Initiation and reports from Grand Chapter Topeka.
The Library Museum marks its opening with a big turnout for inspection and a pancake and sausage supper. The board thanks donors to the supper carpet fund and picture fund and especially the Swedish Singers for entertainment. Board members listed include Wm Moe Grace Cooper Vernice Cardwell Josie Robison Lula Waite Reynold Nystrom Ben Lervold Walter Boyles and Carl E Larson.
Sandia placed second at the Meriden Kansas regional meet on May 6, earning five boys a trip to Wichita for the state meet. Neal Combs won high hurdles and helped on the 880 relay, Randy Zohn won discus and shot put and ran on multiple relays, with Kent Larson and Jeff McDonald also contributing on relays. The team tally was led by Highland and Oklahoma junior squads, as Scandia earned two firsts and several runners advanced to state in multiple events.
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