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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
4
Field notes by Jim Gunter describe Wheat Streak Mosaic affecting wheat, noting symptoms vary by variety and warm weather worsens yellowing. Virus is transmitted by wheat curl mite carried by wind. infection in fall or spring reduces yield if plants are young.
Multiple classified items listed including sale of tomato and pepper plants at Freed's Market, a Case 14 foot self propelled swather with crimper wanted by Eugene Dunstan of Mosa Kansas, and a for sale or rent Olympia typewriter with rental price of one dollar weekly. Also mentions assorted cards stationery and journals from Journal Office and Farm Credit promotional note with meeting times in Belleville Kansas.
Robert E. Blecha declares his bid for sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to August primary voters in Republic County.
Kenneth E. Peery of Concordia Kansas announces his run for Representative in the 97th District and asks Republican voters for support in the primary election.
The text notes that most infected volunteer wheat likely appeared last fall and could cut yields on fields. Little can be done now, but at seeding time volunteers should be destroyed to mitigate spread.
Obituaries record the deaths of Olena Herrman of Scandia Kansas born 1884 died May 7 1968 and Charles E Myers born 1875 died April 26 1968. Herrman's life spanned Norway and the United States with a marriage to Victor Herrman and three children. Myers married Ollie Bartholomew and had two children. Funeral details note services in Scandia and Courtland Kansas with interments at Riverview Cemetery.
Republic County sheep producers ordered two hundred Texas yearling ewes for replacement stock. The Kansas Quality Sheep Committee arranges yearly shipments from Texas for crossing with mutton rams to produce strong market lambs. Ewes arrived at Belleville fairgrounds on April 29.
Mother's Day dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and family and Mrs Grace Kallman. Shrine Club attendance in Salina featured Mr and Mrs Carl West visiting Mrs Lloyd Kelly. Darice Sothers celebrated 5th birthday with dinner guests Elder Sothers Mildred Anderson and Judith.
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