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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

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Dole Campaign Rally Highlights Tax Hike and Spending Cut

A Dole for Senator rally at Belleville High School gym featured exhibits from Republic County and items from Scandia and nearby communities. Bob Dole discussed national tax and spending issues while local groups provided performances and displays of farm products and livestock. Pineapple juice refreshments were served as residents viewed the varied exhibits and heard from county leaders.

Republic County Belleville High School John Dart Sid Arbuthnot Tijuana Scandia High School Chery Carlgren Patricia Suzanne Jensen Gordon Berry Duane Gile Lyle Larson Jeff McDonald Beth Lervold Republic County Veteran’s Organizations M. D Lindy) Lindblad American Legion Post Fred Swoyer Republican Dole-for- Senator Bob Dole U. S. Senate Frank Carlson Dole Cloud County Scandia

Scandia Club Meeting and Class Reunion Report

The Scandia KEHU met at Mrs. Axel Jensen's home May 9 with 12 members. Vice president Mrs. Morris Moravek led the business session and Moravek taught the boiler cues lesson. June 13 is set for the next meeting with Mrs. Ernest Kirk. A 1938 SHS class reunion at Jensen's drew attendees from Scandia Concordia Atchison Belleville and Oregon.

Scandia Kehu Axel Jensen Morris Moravek Advisory Council Jensen Ernest Kirk Axel"Jensen Geo. Cardwell Vivian Evert Brewster Phil Cahill Clifford Hugos Scandia Phil Smith Concordia Violet Ofstad Pruett Atchison Mary Kallman Beck Belleville Ada Samuelson Barleen Klamath Falls Oregon

Farm loan program use in Cloud and Republic Counties

FHA loans totaling 1 091950 dollars supported family farms in Cloud and Republic Counties over 3 1/2 years. Local supervisor Ted Samuelson said 261260 was advanced in 1967 and 96 farmers currently use FHA credit. Loans fund land, debts, livestock, equipment, fertilizer and fuel, with president Johnson urging parity of income for farmers. May 6 Kans civil service exams in Beloit June 8 for stenographer and typist, with other postings and employment opportunities statewide.

Cloud Republic Farmers Home Administration Ted Samuelson Rural Credit Agency Johnson

Ruthy Circle Meeting At Olga Hugos Home

The Ruthy Circle of the Lutheran Church will meet at the home of Mrs Olga Hugos Friday afternoon May 24. The Ruby Circle meets the same afternoon with Mrs Vernice Cardwell.

Ruthy Lutheran 'Church

Harbin Outlines School Changes At Scandia Graduation

Dr. Calvin E. Harbin of Fort Hays State College spoke at Scandia High School commencement on May 16. He urged graduates to keep fit, busy, and alert amid teaching method changes and student health monitoring via classroom temperature screens. Special awards were given to Erick Erickson and Lyle Larson. more details to follow.

Scandia High School Milton Stensons Calvin“E. Harbin Fort Hays State College Stuent Space Center Houston Erick Erickson Lyle Larson

Seattle man dies of heart attack at age 66

Mr and Mrs Elmer Loring and Bea Nordman report their brother in law Jim Stansbury of Seattle Washington died Saturday from a heart attack He would have been 66 on July 4 Funeral services and burial occurred in Seattle Mrs Loring and Nordman left Monday noon to attend the funeral services

Elmer Loring Bea Nordman Jim Stansbury Seattle Washington Wash

Memorial Day Printing Notice and 4-H Spelling Out Chester Visit

Copy and ads due by Monday due to Memorial Day on Thursday. Sherdahl 4-H Club traveled to Sell's Livestock Judging in Chester Nebraska on Saturday with members listing attendees and results. The junior team finished sixth and Sheila Thompson placed eighth in the junior division.

Sherdahl Chester Nebraska Melvin Waite Johnnie Robison Steven ‘Melby Beth Johnson Lyle Thompson Sheila Thompson Richard Hobson Judy Hobson Jane Hobson Bruce Runft Ann Johnson Maryann Waite Sharon Runft Linda Lindecrantz LeRoy Marvin Herrman Erick Herrman Gary Hobson Cynthia Thompson Warren Johnson Dor. Runft Homer Cardwell Clarence Herrman Larry Hobson

Hospital note reports Leslie Rasmussen patient in Sealing

A hospital note states Leslie Rasmussen is a patient currently admitted in Sealing. The readable fragment confirms the individual and location but lacks further details on condition or duration.

Leslie Rasmussen Sealing

Republican Women to Meet in Russell on June First

Free district Republican women will meet at Russell at the 4H building in the northeast part of the city. Registration runs 9:00 to 9:30. Luncheon costs 2.25 dollars. Reservations should be sent by this week to Mrs John D Ehrlich 486 E 4th Russell Kansas 67666.

Republcan Russell John D. Ehrlich E. 4Th Kanaas

Weather Mix Dampens Farm Field and Frost Fears

Thunder showers and drizzle moved in early Wednesday with moisture测 continuing. Frost and chilly conditions persisted last week with mid 30s two mornings and light frost in the Silver Lake area raising crop damage fears. Replanting efforts noted as moisture may soften crust preventing corn and milo emergence. The Class of 1953 held a 15th year reunion at the American Legion Hall with attendees from Bayard Nebraska Hayaville Courtland Kinsley and other nearby towns.

Silver Lake Topeka American Legion Hall Marion Stolander Bayard Nebraska Phil Dulaney Hayaville Dean. Sothers Courtland Ray Mack Gene Strait Jim Brown Kinsley Kansas Loren Isaacson Larry Hobson

McAtee Delivers Address at Liver Lake High Commencement

Charles A. McAtee director of penal institutions spoke at Liver Lake High School's commencement, praising Mahaska and scattering anecdotes about Scandia and Republic. He noted his work with former Scandian Revisor of Statutes Fred Gulick and urged American pride and state sentiment. The event drew attention to graduates and featured notable attendees including Mrs Faye Danna of Portland.

Liver Lake High School Charles A. McAtee Penal Institutions Mahaska

Scandia High School Alumni Banquet Marks 100th Anniversary

Over 350 alumni and guests gathered Friday for Scandia High School’s 100 year observance. Pastor Melvin Peterson delivered the invocation as the Lutheran Church ladies provided dinner. Centennia decor highlighted lavender and deep purple, while the Senior Class of 1968 was honored at the head table. Multiple alumni spanning classes from 1907 to 1988 attended, with reflections on community life and a variety of performances and toasts.

Scandia High School Melvin Peterson Lutheran Church Scandia Centennia Larry Johnson Supt Milton Cooper Ilass Vicki Florell Jack Mahan Lee Hedstrom Duane Gile Lyle Larson Carl E. Larson Ed Forsberg Vincent Malmstrom Hellen Moller Porter Travis Steele Blanche Haggman Otto Nelson Cherie Frazier Cecil Moller Lawrence Kansas Janet Sargent Cedar Vale Marjorie Tingstrom Grayland Helen Moller Porter Buena Park Calif Cheri Frazien Thora Berggren Pauline Swiercinsky Lawrence Nystrom Violet Ofstad Pruitt Ada Barleen Phil Cahill Vernice Cardwell Axel Jensen Vivian Brewster Alice’ Jewell Loginkasa Isaacson Anne

Governor Docking to Speak at Beloit Graduation

Governor Robert Docking will deliver the main address at the North Central Kansas Vocational and Technical School Beloit graduation for 218 students. The Beloit High School Band directed by Carl Fitzgerald will perform at the Municipal Building tonight at 8:00 p.m.

North Central Kanas Vocational ‘and “Technical School of Beloit Bob’ Severance Robert Docking Beloit High’ School Carl Fitzgerald Municipa

Cooper Family Honored With Picnic Before July Move

Mr and Mrs Milton Cooper along with Steve Nancy and Rick were feted at a Belleville Park picnic Tuesday noon before their July 1 departure to Natoma. Attendees included Ernie Heikes Greg Robert Smith Jeff Krista Dean Hobelmann Gregory Marie Klima Hazel Hanzlick Marvin LaBarge Bernice Shirley Reynold Nystrom Gil bert Allday Vernon Mai Phyllis Pyle Sylvia Leshoaky Winfred McEuen Everett Robigan Becky Morris Moravek Ernest Kirk Loren Florell Floyd Johnson Larry Johnson Max Muth Cecil Allen Jim Davis Glenn Scrivner and their families.

Milton Cooper Steve Nancy Rick Natoma Belleville Park Ernie Heikes Greg Robert Smith Jeff Krista Dean Hobelmann Gregory Marie Klima Hazel ‘Hanzlick Marvin LaBarge Bernice Shirley Reynold Nystrom Gilbert Allday Vernon Mai Phyllis Pyle Sylvia , Leshoaky Winfred McEuen Everett Robigan Becky Morris Moravek Ernest Kirk Loren Florell Floyd Johnson Larry Johnson Max Muth Cecil Allen Jim Davis Glenn Scrivner

Larson Vaults 13-1 For State BB Championship

Prominent baseball action highlighted by Larson's commanding 13-1 win as the season opens for the American Legion team. The May schedule starts with a home game at Smith Center, then matches against Clifton on May 29 and Marysville on May 31, with rain contingency for the Methodist picnic on May 26 at Belleville Park.

Larson American Legion Smith Center Clifton Marysville Cuba Neceereses Mankato Dma Seete Oual Clay Center Beloit Tescott Belleville Concordia Tescott Cee Clifton = oy Cuba Mankato Casessan League Cee Neae Seree

Former graduates return for annual banquet across states

Out of state alumni attended the Friday banquet led by Vincet Malmstrom of Eugee Oregon and Helen Moller Porter of Buena Park California. Other attendees included Travis Steele Costa Mesa California Wilma Mitchell Egbert Sant Fernando California Alan Kirk Arvada Colorado and many more. Scandia again crowns an individual state track and field champion Lyle Larson cleared 13 feet 1 inch in Salina to win the state BB pole vault. Maurice Lervoldt claimed the best discus throw in the state per Topeka Daily Capital listings, while Rich Raney's BB record of 156 feet stood unthreatened.

Vincet Malmstrom Eugee Oregon Helen Moller Porter Buena Park Cal Travis Steele Costa Mesa Califf Francis Wilma Mitchell Egbert Sant [Fernando Calif Alan Kirk Arvada Colorado Jack Alice Cady Jewell Commerce City Colo Oregon Robert G. White Lincoln Neb Taska Harold McDowell Denver Ae Herbert Johnson Belleville William Goodwin Ae Springs Agnes Brooks Glenn Johnson Kansas City Darrell Audrey Thompson) Morehead Wyatt Corbin Fairbury Nebr Scandia Lyle Larson Salina Maurice Lervoldt Topeka Daily Capital Rich Raney

Mary Jane Wayman Graduates From Kansas State Teachers College

1968 Scandia American Legion notes Mary Jane Wayman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wayman Admire Kansas among Kansas State Teacher College Emporia graduates with commencement on Friday May 24. Also coverage of legion events officers elected and local visits across Scandia and nearby towns.

Mary Jane Wayman George Wayman Admire Kansas Kansas State Teacher's College Emporia Wayman Esther Smith Scandia

Sweden Battles for 11th as Jewell Wins BB Crown

The report notes Sweden tying for 11th with Wilson and others after a team scoring spread from 1 to 51.2 points. Jewell repeated as basketball champions by narrowly beating Sylvan Grove 25 to 24 and Lebanon 19. Bogue held seventh with 12 points.

Sweden Wilson Natoma Fowler Northern Valley Waverly Kendall Seneca Lyndon Jewell Sylvan Grove Lebanon Bogue

Concordia Wins Third Straight Championship

Concordia repeated as a champion securing a third consecutive title. Belleville scored two points in the B meet.

Concordia Belleville

Memorial Day Observances Highlight Scandia News

Attention is called to the Memorial Day schedule as the American Legion again observes ceremonies at cemeteries in southwest Republic County. Local business improvements include Dick Senner putting up a name plate and removing an old awning from his window and Scandia Appliance Store. Klima Lumber Company painted its building green with maroon trim. Steve Sandell will graduate from Cloud County Community College on May 21. Dr. Calvin E. Harbin of Ft. Hays State College praised Scandia, noting beautiful yards and blooming iris and snowballs during his commencement visit.

American Legion Republic County Dick Senner Senner Scandia Farm Supply Scandia Calvin E. Harbin Ft. Haya State College

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F. H. A. Farm Loan Programs Manhattan Harrison Street Mrs. Ahrens Arnold ‘Perry Robert and Ann Lexington Pearl ‘Johnson Mae, Igsaceon Oulcix. Johnson Steven Cardwell And Dale Stafford George Cantwell Ronald. Janasck Jeffrey Vernon Eritkeon Mar Wayman Hobson Ceney L. L. Hobson Tooy, Kirchott Byron Bven- Champlin Harbin James Stansbury Faye Danna Portland, Oreon Lumni Governor Docking V-T Coopers Centennial Fund Conzelman Etek Ener Buffalo Sanatasen K. S. T. C. Graduate Harold Tingstrom Grace Jokander Lena Tingstrom Jon Tulesdae Springfield Illinois George Garnett Troxal Mellinger 0. M. Nelson Hastings Lloyd Davis Memorial Flag Pole Ada Lutheran Poplar Grove Scandia Lutheran Scandia Riverview Kenneth Cardwell Suns Everett, Johnson Artie Cardwell Norte’ Lefivner Gaved Melby Arlene Oe Satan Eet Boond Ted Hats Scandia American Legion Don Betty Dan Joey Brown Mrs Mrs. Cardwell Violet Pruett Ernest Shaffer Bertha Christie Pruett Shaffer Douglas Sederlin David Scrivner Klima Lumber Company Steve Sandell Cloud, County Community College
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