Vo-Tech House Sale Saturday at Beloit Campus
Two three bedroom houses built by North Central Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School carpentry students will be auctioned Saturday May 17 at 4 00 p m on the V T Campus Highway 24 Beloit Open house starts 10 00 a m Viewings continue Sunday 1 00 to 5 00 p m Previous houses have moved up to 72 miles with no damage Contact Linckey at 788 3228 during school hours or 788 2015 evenings Local Col Gerald Zimmer will conduct the sale and the event celebrates high quality craftsmanship by the program The Sorosis Club held a May 6 pot luck and installed officers for the new year in Beloit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Kansas Area Vocational- Technical School
V-T
Highway 24
Beloit
John Lackey
Linckey
Carpentry
Gerald Zimmer
Lackey
Deaths Carl E Wallin Courtland funeral services set
Funeral services for Carl E Wallin of Courtland are planned at Courtland United Methodist Church on Thursday May 15 at 2:00 p m. Wallin recently resided at Bethany Home in Lindsborg Kansas and is survived by son Warren of Courtland and brother Arthur of Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Wallin
Courtland
Courtland United Methodist Church
Walllin
Bethany
Lindsborg
Kansas
Warren
Arthur
Jamestown
Mrs. Phyllis Carpenter Dies From Car Crash Injuries
Mrs. Phyllis Carpenter 44 daughter of Russell Moe died May 8 in Grand Island Nebraska after a car accident. Her husband was injured. Attending services Monday in Grand Island were Stanley Moe family Ralph Moe Bill Moe Guy Frazier Rex Ward and Bernice Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Carpenter
Russell Moe
Grand Island
Nebraska
Scandia S
iMirs
Stanley Moe
Ralph Moe
William
Bill Moe
Guy Frazier
Rex Ward
Bernice Gordon
Edward C Booker 56 Boise official dies after long illness
Edward Connell Booker died May 5 in a Boise Idaho hospital after a long illness. He was 56 and married to Lueila Green of Scandia. Born in Dewey Oklahoma and a University of Idaho graduate, he was manager of the Boise District Bureau of Land Management and formerly a range and forestry officer in Wyoming and Oregon. He is survived by his wife, daughter Julie, son James, his mother and a brother. Funeral services were held May 7 at All Saints Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Connell Booker
Boise, Idaho
Lueila Green
Scandia
Missoula
Montana
Mr. Booker
Dewey
Oklahoma
University of Idaho
Boise District
Bureau of Land Management
Wyoming
Oregon
Won James Booker
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Julie
All Saints Dplecopal Church
Idaho Daily Statesmen
Charles O. Johnson
Anniversary Dinner Honors Mabel Cline at Rank Benggren’s
Correction: Mrs. Mabel Cline’s name was omitted from the anniversary dinner held at Rank Benggren’s on May 4. It honored her birthday as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Cline
Rank Benggren
Power Outage In Scandia Leaves Town In The Dark
Western Power officials faced embarrassment after a five hour outage in Scandia caused by a lightning strike on the line from the southwest. The blackout began around 12 12 and was not reported until about 5 30 with restoration between 9 00 and 10 00. Robert Machen of Concordia explained the incident and steps to prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Power
Robert Machen
Concordia
Scandia
Mir
Machen
Eldon
Curly” True
Courtland
Ernest Kirk
Scandia Rest Home
Week of varied weather with cool nights and a warm day
A week of mixed conditions saw cooler spells near frost on weekend nights, followed by unsettled weather from Monday bringing strong winds and rain. Scandia recorded .88 inch of precipitation while Tuesday reached near 80 degrees and fair conditions returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Republic County Historical Society Meets at Courthouse
The Republic County Historical Society gathered at the Courthouse on Monday May 5 with a diverse roll call of antiques and souvenirs. Members planned a float for the Belleville Centennial and a committee including Mrs Amona Blackburn Diana Bell Jones Mrs Anna Baxa and Homer Cardwell was named to plan the float theme. Rev Schuster of Belleville United Methodist Church spoke about his California trip. The next meeting is set for July 2 with roll call noted as an upcoming family history event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Historical Society
Belleville
Amona Blackburn
Diana Bell Jones
Anna Baxa
Homer Cardwell
Schuster
United Methodist Church of
California
H. Cardwell
Baseball Practice Notice for American Legion Team
American Legion baseball squad schedules practice Sunday May 18 at 1 30 PM on Scandia Diamond per Floyd Johnson observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Floyd Johnson
Scandia
Ruby Group Meeting At Amana Lutheran Church
The Ruby Group of Amana Lutheran Church meets with Mrs Stansley Moe on May 16 at 2 00 p m. The notice lists the time and host for the church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Amana Lutheran Church
Stansley Moe
Qualifies For State 1 A Meet At Emporia
Ron Aspegren finished third in the 880 yard run at the regional meet in Hays with a 2 05.38, earning Scandia four points and state qualification. Ken Fogo of Esbon won in 2 08.6 as Fort Hays teammates and area schools piled up points, with Wilson leading 86 points for Wilson. Richard Rarey, a former Swede star, placed in two events at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference meet in Emporia helping Fort Hays win the title with a shot put of 48 51 2 and a javelin throw of 199 10 for sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Aspegren
Hays
Ken Fogo
Esbon
Scandia
Aspegren
Emporia
Wilson
Bogue
Jewell
Courtland
Ron Johnson
Jamestown
Richard Rarey
Fort Hays
Rich
Luther League elects Amana officers at Sunday meeting
At their Sunday afternoon session the Luther Leaguers of Amana chose Richard Melby as president Lou Anne Larson as vice president Jane Ann Aspegren as secretary and Charles Johnston as treasurer The group also planned one monthly meeting with a Wiener roast on July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Leaguers of
Amana
Richard Melby
Lou Anne Larson
Jane Ann Aspegren
Charles Johnston
League
Blue Hawaii Banquet for Seventh and Eighth Grades
Seventh and eighth graders plus teachers and school board members gathered in the grade school gym for a Tropical Isles themed banquet. Mothers prepared the meal served by students in Hawaiian attire while a record player provided island music. Ninth grade leaders Don Melby and Mike White addressed the group as Mrs Forsberg urged focus on high school goals and rapid knowledge growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Tropical Isles
Danita Strait
Carol Hall
Mark Melby
Marvin Herrman
The
Isles
Don Melby
Mike White
Enjoys Article Dear Mr Larson and Banquet Reflections
A reader compliments a Dia Journal piece about a town drive to Kunze's and a Banquet at Block and Bridle. The note notes two gatherings that night influenced local coverage and hints at agricultural and flour milling themes, with thanks to Wayne Rogier for feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Scandia Journal
Kunze's
Kanses
Wayne Rogier
Local Hospitalized After Weekend Accidents
Mrs Lloyd Brown is at Republic County Hospital with a fractured leg from a Saturday evening accident. Edwin Isaacson remains in Republic County Hospital after a hip fracture from a Sunday fall. Mrs Neal Cady has improved at St Joseph Hospital since Wednesday. Lester Simpson was discharged Monday from St Joseph Hospital to his home. Delwin Floodberg of Chula Vista California had surgery there last week and is the nephew of Mrs Carrie Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Brown
Republic County Hospital
Edwin Isaacson
Neal Cady
St. Joseph Hospital
Lester Simpson
Delwin Floodberg
Chula Vista
California
Carrie Larson
Birthday cake and quilt gifted for Belleview Manor event
Mrs Esther Johnson Josie and Ed na Robison visited Belleview Manor Monday to celebrate Mrs Bertha Granstedt birthday in April and present a finished quilt Mire Granstedt embroidered blocks for a United Methodist bazaar. Eric Jon Loring born May 11 at Republic County Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arnold Loring with grandparents listed from Scandia and Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Johnson
Josie
Edna Robison
Belleview Manor
Bertha Granstedt
Granstedt
United Methodist Bazaar
Eric Jon
Arnold Loring
Republic County Hospital
Lee Loring
Glenn Currie
Scandia
Richard Loring
B. Stenssas
Concordia
Ethel Thomas
Belleville
Social Security Rep to Visit Belleville Kansas
Jack Loftus will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday May 20 1969. Call the Courthouse Basement between 10:00 and 2:00 for information. Beneficiaries must report changes in address marriages deaths or other events affecting checks to their local office. Reports may be by mail phone or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Loftus
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
Social Security
Persom
School Board Buys Two Buses And Seeks New Member
News Notes report a Monday decision to purchase two 48 passenger buses in exchange for one 30 passenger bus. A seventh unified board member will be chosen to satisfy new legislation. Several teaching vacancies remain and Memorial Day events will proceed.
New Liquid Fertilizer Blending Facility at Johnson and Larson
The Johnson and Larson Grain and Feed Company introduces a new liquid fertilizer blending facility. The ad outlines the service process and highlights improved application options for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson and‘ Larson Grain and Feed’ Company
Journal
Graduation Week Activities Highlight Scandinavia and Norway Schools
A week of graduation events unfolds across Scandia and Norway schools with multiple commencements and a variety of speakers. Notable names include Rev. Lee A. Dickey delivering the Sunday sermon and Father Eugene Stehno as Baccalaureate speaker.
Scandia High School seniors tour Colorado highlights
Canon City Colorado May 2 1969 members of the Senior Class of Scandia High School Scandia Kansas visited Colorado with trips to Royal Gorge Garden of the Gods Seven Falls Cave of the Winds Air Force Academy and the state penitentiary in Canon City. They rode the Worlds Highest Bridge incline railway and saw an aerial tramway nearing completion set to open in June. Sponsors were Delores Williams and H E Stone. Students on the tour included Harold Herrman Danny Sandell Don Hammer Mike Nondorf Pamela Boylan Paul Kallman Paula Lewellyn Linda Hammer Dianne Fogelberg Kenneth Garst Cheryl Camgren Diana Senner David Isaacson Jack Davis Bill Davis and Kenny Forsberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Colo
Scandia High School
Scandia
Kansas
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Garden of the Gods
Seven Falls
Cave of the Winds
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colorado State Penitentiary
Arkansas River
America
Delores Williams
H. E. Stone
Harold Herrman
Danny Sandell
Don Hammer
Mike Nondorf
Pamela Boylan
Paul Kallman
Paula Lewellyn
Linda Hammer
Dianne Fogelberg
Kenneth Garst
Cheryl Camgren
Diana Senner
David Isaacson
Jack Davis
Bill Davis
Kenny Forsberg
Shrine Parade Promised in Belleville May 28
Several locals including Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and others from Scan dia are mentioned after visits to St Josephs Hospital. Mrs Ed ith Norris recalls her mother Mrs Eda Smith and Mrs Ed Carl gren from Norway. A Shrine parade is scheduled for Belleville Friday May 28 at 9 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Norris
Eda Smith
Ed Carlgren
Norway
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Salina
Scandia
Ralph Moe
Lloyd Nelson
Walter H. Berger
Chris E. Nelson
Carl Kallman
Carl Vateto
Belleville
Engagement announced for Linda Beth Hammer and Frank Sis
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer of Scandia announce the engagement of daughter Linda Beth to Frank Sis son of Mr and Mrs George Sis of Belleville Miss Hammer is a senior at Scandia High School and Frank Sis a 1966 Belleville High School graduate engaged in farming A fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hammer
Scandia
Linda Beth
Frank Sis
George Sis
Belleville
Miss Hammer
Scandia High School
Sia
Belleville High School
Beloit
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Vo-Tech
Sorosis
Richard Fogelberg
George Cardwell
Joe McDonald
C. H. West
Kansas Childrens
Cameron Hawley
Blanche Hageman
Charles Carpenter
Edward Booker
Algor Anderson
Parkville
Ronald Anderson
Lawrence
George Nielson
Gons
Topeka
Historical Society
Ruby Circle
Raney
Luther League
Tropic Isles
Socrates
Puff
the Magic Dragon
Impossible Dream
Doris Brown
Beth Johnson
Paula Berggren
Roielyn Cook
Denise Forsberg
Deborah Johnson
Cathy McDonald
Kristine Freed
Paul Baker
Bobby Greene
Rick Cardwell
Ritchie Farrell
Lee Moravek
Carl Peterson
Aloha
Mlatifield Green
Hospital News
American Legion Post
M. D
Lindy) Lindblad
Cahill
IGA
Lindy
Alice Peterson
Phil Cahill
Wyatt Corbin
Montgomery Ward
Fairbury
Wyatt
Margaret Corbin
Neal W. Johnson
Kansas Engineering Society
Harold D. Johnson
Neal
United Methodist Church
Lee A. Dickey
Stan Estes
Jerry Lee Baker
Larry Dean Boman
Randall Ray Farrell
Dennis Lynn Garst
Terry Ray Gile
Jane Ann Hobson
Judy Ann Hobson
Joan Kay Isaacson
Ann Renne Johnson
Harold Eugene Mishan
Jackson Martin McGrew, Jr
Mary ‘Lou Reece
Michael Eugene Strait
Rita Dawn Thomas
Sheila Jean Thompson
Ste
Lynn Wager
Michael Franklin Waite
Diane Ruth Brewer
Nancy Reyes Carlgren
Virginia Marie Hemmer
Jessee
Edward Jeadroe
Vicerie
Arleen Jeardoe
Mary Louise Kagper
Viola Irene Kenyon
James William Norris
Mikkel Ames Stengaas
Hillcrest Graduation
Hillcrest
Cuba
Eugene Stehno
S. Wesley Jackson Kansay
Dale Price
Pathe Price
Gene Barclay
Evelyn Pence
Kansas City
Anna Hohman
Vic Brown
Republic
Mabel Nesmith
Ars
John D. Garwood
Kansas State
Garwood
Midwest
Carroll
Belden
Wayne
Nebraska) State College
University of Wisconsin
University of Colorado
University of Louisiana
University of Southern California
Kathleen
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Kiamsan
John Kuchers
Munden
Min
Vernon Bridieson
and Mire
Paul Kuchera
Lincoln
Kanass
Charlie Stolinder
Mr. and
Mire Toumby
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