Scandia Track Scores Three Firsts in Regional Meet
Scandia placed fourth at the Hays regional track meet as Maurice Servill earned fifth in discus. Lyle Yarson won the pole vault at 11 6 inches and qualified for state. Rich Raney highlighted the day with state qualifications in shot put discus and javelin while posting strong marks. Schedule lists Raney in shot and discus events Friday and javelin Saturday, with Largon in pole vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Hays
Holyrood
Bison
Bogue
Edson
Maurice Servill
Maurice
Lyle Yarson
Lyle
Rich Raney
Rich
Manhattan
Raney
Largon
Summer track meets offer boys and girls competitions
The 1966 Kansas Junior Olympics will be held at the University of Kansas stadium in Lawrence on June 10 and 11 with girls events first day and boys on the second day. Fort Hays State Development Program at Lewis Field Stadium on June 18 at 5 p.m. has no entry forms or fees. Ages 8 to 17 may participate. contact Doug Mullenex for details before the dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
University ‘of Kansas
Lawrence
Fort” Hays
Kansas State College
Fort Hays
Lewis ‘Field
Doug Mullenex
Field Trip to Belleville by Second Graders
The second grade and Mrs McEuen thank Mr Farrell Mrs Berry and Mrs Bennett for planning a field trip to Belleville. They visited Columbia Toy Factory the fire station courthouse Telescope News office library and Harbor Ice Cream Factory. Special thanks go to Mr Reuben Johnson for a safe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Berry
Bennett
Strand
McEuen
Belleville
Theolumbia
Court House
Matthias
Telescope
Harbor
Reuben Johnson
Memorial Day Observance by American Legion Post 193
American Legion Post 193 sponsors Memorial Day events Monday May 30 with ceremonies at five area cemeteries. Members and the public are invited to assemble at the American Legion Hall at 8 00 a m and proceed to Courtland 8 30 Scandia Lutheran 9 00 Riverview 9 30 Norway 10 16 Highland 11 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 193
American Legion Hall
Courtland
Scandia Lutheran
Riverview
Norway
Highland
Scandia School News First Grade Awards and Graduation Plans
Scandia Rural High School track schedule noted for May 2021 state events. First graders listed top spellers Jovena Susan Tim Cam Brenda Gary Randy Karla with many missing only one word. Field trip enjoyed and teachers aided by student drawings. Books update includes science books finished. mothers asked to return all grade one books by Thursday. Graduation exercises scheduled Wednesday night with Mrs Richard Larson hosting. thanks extended to parents and students for a successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jovena
Susan
Tim
Cam
Brenda
Gary
Randy
Karla
Richard Larson
Poppy Day Drives Support For Veterans and Children
On May 28 1966 the Girl Scouts Brownies Cub Scouts will sell poppies in Courtland Norway and Kackley areas and Scandia to raise funds for the American Legion Auxiliary child welfare and rehabilitation program. Donations support disabled veterans and needy children as the Poppy Day effort continues under Mrs. James Garst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Norway
Kackley
Scandia
American Legion Auxiliary
Behal
Poppy
James Garst
Scandia Recreation Sold to Floyd Johnson
Floyd Johnson purchased Scandia Recreation from Neal and Leslie Cady this week. Neal Cady retires, Leslie Cady becomes co owner of Home Oil Company. Johnson had been collaborating with Republic County Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Johnson
Scandia” Recreation
Neal
Leslie Cady
Republic County Highway Department
Neal Cady
Leslie
Home Oil Company
Weather Woes Hit Wheat and Pasture in Jamestown Area
Weary dry spell grinds wheat prospects and pasture health across the region. Alfalfa growth slows as drought tightens its grip. Jamestown area irrigates with a dehydrating plant at Concordia. Thunder and distant rainfall hint at relief, while a Linn tornado last week caused wind and hail damage within 30 miles. Mrs. Algot Anderson notes Pastor Linnerson, once at the local Lutheran church, now recovering in Minnesota trailer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Concordia
Althowgh
Nebraska
Linn
Algot Anderson
Marvin Linnerson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Elementary Spelling Winners Celebrate Ribbons in Final Week
In the last week of school, 40 words from this year’s list produced winners across ribbons. Purple winners are Gary Housholder, David Nielson, and David Loring. blue winners include Mark Bennett and Cathy Farrell. red winners are Wade Berry, Delton Robison, Beth Thompson. green winners Susan Hall and Joey Thompson. The school thanks Mrs Klima’s room for selecting the words. The report also notes interest in astronauts and extends sympathy to Mrs Shirley for her father's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Housholder
David Nielson
David Loring
Mark Bennett
Cathy Farrell
Kevin Largén
Steven Melby
Chandra Strand
Lonny Swanse
Sandy Hay
Wade Berry
Delton Robison
Beth Thompson
Susan Hall
Joey Thompson
Shirley
Summer Music Program Opens with Instrument Show
The summer music program begins Monday June 13 from 9 to 11 AM and 1:00 to 9:30 PM with enrollment at the high school music room through the north door. Tom's Music House Concordia sponsors an instrument showing for students and parents to view and price new and used instruments. Summer Band starts Tuesday June 14 with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks at 6:30 PM open to community members who want to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom's Music House
Concordia
Absent Student Notice and Spelling Results
Bonnie Graham was absent Monday forenoon. The following pupils had 100 in spelling last Friday: Paula Berggren Kristine Freed Beth Johnson and Don Melby. We will have our final test in spelling Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Graham
Paula Berggren
Kristine Freed
Beth Johnson
Don Melby
Spelling Award Winners and Perfect Attendance Names
The list of spelling award recipients includes Peggy Hallgren Kim Boylan David Scrivner Becky Cday Linda Lindecrantz Cindy Erickson and Janet Lervold. Perfect attendance names are Lois Nondorf Peggy Hallgren and Cindy Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Hallgren
Kim Boylan
Daevid Scrivner
Becky Cday
Linda Lindecrantz
Cindy Erickson
Janet Lervold
Lois Nondorf
School Calendar Notes For End Of Year Events
Carolyn Isaacson Gary Johnson Lou Ann Larson Paula Nondorf posted school notices. The last day of school dinner will be at the grade school. Monday May 23 will be a teachers work day. Tuesday May 24 students may pick up report cards from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Isaacson
Gary Johnson
Lou Ann Larson
Paula Nondorf
Techers
Grade Eight 100s in spelling list names
Ronald Aspegren Rose Johnson Glenn Lervold Saralyn Reece Lula Pitts and Richard Melby earned perfect scores in the eighth grade spelling contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Aspegren
Rose Johnson
Glenn Lervold
Saralyn Reece
Lula Pitts
Richard Melby
Eleven 4-H Members to 42nd Club Round-Up at KSU
Eleven Republic county 4-H members will attend the 42nd Club Round-Up at Kansas State University from June 6 to 10. Regular delegates include Nadine Benyshek Karen Carlson Dyna Sherwood Donna Runft Gary Jeardoe Donald Blecha and Keith Sherwood. Willowdale 4-H Club quartet joins as special delegates: Beverly Thomas Carol Bowersox Jim Hickman and Darrell Janousek. They will tour the campus and attend a Rock Springs 4-H Center program. Vocal group will perform at several occasions with County Ag Agent Jack Stroade accompanying to Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Kansas State University
Rock Springs
Big Car Races Set at Belleville May 29
Entries for the Big Car Racing Event at the North Central Kansas Free Fair Track Sunday May 29 grow with drivers from multiple states. events include seven races with time trials at 1 80 p m and racing at 2 30 p m sanctioned by the Big Car Racing Association of Wheat Ridge Colorado.
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North Central
Kansas Free -Fair Track
Big Car Racing Association
Wheatridge
Colorado
Curt Stockwell
Denver
Colo
Offy
Dale Reed
Wichita
Chev
Les Butler
Dallas
Texas
Jack Petty
Wayne Carpenter
McCook
Nebraska
Olds
Willie Hardman
Golden
Roger
Lane
Blue Springs
Jack Hahn
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ted. Foltz
Springs
Harry Ivers
Lakewood
Sam Sauer
Merc
Buzz Barton
Tampa
Fla
Warren Hamilton
Bob.Daly
Roomfield
Colo. Lincoln
Orville Nance
Colorado Springs
Ry Bryant
Fair Amusement
Jayhawk Racing Assn
Large attendance at LCW Northern District meeting
The Northern District Lutheran Church Women assembly drew 162 diners and delegates, with Mrs. Warren Breeding presiding and new secretary installed. Speakers included pastors Raymond Mai, Paul Olson, and Melvin Peterson. leaders and members from Scandia and Amana contributed to Bible study and program sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
WLCS
Warren Breeding
Zion Lutheran Church
Brantford
Raymond Mai
Clay Center
Paul D. Olson
Manhattan
Melvin Peterson
Ada, Kackley
Fred Kloepper
Lancaster
Central States Synod Lcw
Scandia
Harvey Hammer
Amana Lcw
E. T. Olson
George E. Nielson
Iver Erickson
Paul Olson
American Legion Baseball Practice Next Sunday
American Legion Junior players are asked to report for practice next Sunday May 22 at 2 30 p m at the school athletic field. All interested players urged to come out. Leslie Cady manager Floyd Johnson coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Leslie Cady
Floyd Johnson
Social Security visit announced in Belleville May 24 1966
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday May 24 1966. Citizens seeking information should call the courthouse welfare office between 10 and 2. The note promotes Senior Citizens Month and the Medicare program expanding for those over 65 starting July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
Johnson
Thompson family wins Vo-Tech building trades house auction
Scandia couple Alva and Mrs. Thompson bought the three bedroom teaching tool house at public auction in Scandia. The auction drew about 400 locals from Kansas Nebraska and Colorado as the three day open house showcased the building trades program. Proceeds will repay suppliers with leftovers funding next year’s carpentry and cabinetmaking project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson
Scandia
Vo-Tech
John Lackey
V-T Carpentry
Thompson
Kanisag
Nebraska
Colorado
Thompson Fmily
Gerald Zimmer
Beloit
Lackey
Stroade to Speak at Livestock Marketing Clinic in St Joseph
Jack Stroade from County Agricultural Avent will speak at a Livestock Marketing Clinic in St Joseph Mississippi May 18 19 and 20. On May 19 he discusses The Effectiveness and Organization of a County Lamb Shipping Association Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stroade
County Agricultural Avent
St. Joseph
Mssour
County Lamb Shipping Association
4 H AND FFA JUDGING CONTEST AT SELL FARM
The annual Sell 4 H and FFA judging contest will be held at the Sell Farm west of Chester Nebraska on Saturday May 21. Registration starts at 8 00 a m Beef cattle sheep and swine are the classes with divisions for County 4 H Teams FFA Teams and Senior and Junior Club Teams. Sponsored for 13 years by the Republic and Thayer County Extension Councils Nebraskan and Kansas counties to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Sell Farm
Chester
Nebraska
Republic
Thayer
Kansas
Graduation Events Scheduled for Scandia High School 1966
The Scandia High School class of 1966 will receive diplomas at commencement Thursday May 19 at 8:00 p.m. Dr Raymond Yousmans of Kansas State College will be the speaker. Baccalaureate was held Sunday. senior night and alumni banquet follow Friday May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Officers include Gary Hammer president and Larry Hobeson vice president. 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
Scandia Bureal High School
Raymond Yousmans
Fi Hays Kansas State College
Lutheran Custeh
George E. Nicholson
Scandia
High High
Luthéta Church
Te Alumni Association
Gary Hammer
Larry Hobeson
Clebert Age Pegren
Glen Scrivner
Charles Robison
Gary Cline
Alan Cooper
Larry Fogelberg
Linda Freed
Jack Graham
Doris Herrman
Joyce Jackson
Jo Ann Larson
Seed wheat shortage eyed for Kansas next year
Kansas State University officials warn of a seed wheat shortage in 1968 due to 1967 wheat acreage growth and a hard freeze. Winter kill may have cut Kansas production by 76 million bushels, with dry weather also reducing yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas State University
Orville Freeman
Howard Wilkins
Kansas Rop Improvement Association
Wilkins
B. G. Heyne
Waters Hall
Manhattan
Augusta
Cowley County
Sumner County
Kirman
Barber County
Pratt
Stafford
Pawnee
Barton
Rush
Ness
Lane
Hodgman
Rice
McPherson
Saline
Ellis
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Oklahoma
Kenneth Cardwell
Ray Mach
Mrs. Lawrence Train
Culver, Kansas
Clark Freed Home
Frank Lervold
Grant Berggren
A.m
Scandia School News
Scandia Rural
Scandia Recreation
Edrl Janagek
Vernon Erickson
Ron Janasek
Jeffrey
Robert Doctor
Beiderwell Rest Home
Lcworthhern
Dist
Sheridahl
Donna Ranft
Virginia Herman
Hutchinson
Homer Cardwell
Mary Ann Waite
Steve Sandell
Mike Waite
Sharon Runft
Don Runft
of. Nelson
Don Ranft
Donna
Sharon
Vartigers
Scandia Family
Vo-Tech Building Trades
Stroade
Marketing Clinic
Lions Club News
Scandia Lions
Royal Cafe
Johnsons
Robert Blecha
Cuba
Viet Nam
Fall River
Anna Hohman
Richard Lorimg
Alfred Swangon
Bertha Christie
Carrie Linden
James Schmidt
Timmy
Pamela Anderson
Russell Anderson
Russel Anderson
Pamelia
Oscar Linden
Carl Erickson
Marion Stolander
Bayard
Carl Peterson
Hipolite
Jowell
Eda Smith
Lloyd Kelsey
Robbie, Jody
Steven Greene
Kansas City
William Moe
Bill ‘Moe
Mra
Ethel Thomas
Howard Ames
Ed Olson
Lloyd Kelly
M. Lb. Larson
Harold ‘Smith
George Barber
Grant Bebtgren Hide
Raymond Youmans
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