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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
2
The Journal celebrates Richard Raney of Scandia Rural High School as a state champion twice at Manhattan last week. He won the discus throw and set a new BB record, while fellow contender Lyle Larg on, a sophomore, also performed with distinction as part of a promising track future.
The writer recalls Mother's Day reflections on mothers guiding generations and shares loving memories of grandmothers, May baskets, Swedish phrases, and quirky family anecdotes. Vivid scenes include doilies, tumatuts, baskets, Robin and cardinal birds, and cherry season, ending with a humorous note about a rabbit.
The article details green-topped fresh onions and onion cousins like scallions leeks and shallots with notes on bulbs and sizes. It explains cereal trends from grandmother days to ready-to-eat options and cost comparisons. It also covers mayonnaise and salad dressing ingredients and nutrition. Local notices mention residents visiting and traveling, including Elliott of Kingman and Barleen in Kansas City.
In 1965 Republic County residents received 1,190,328 in social security benefits for 1595 people an increase of 155,558 and 85 beneficiaries from the prior year. Hagan notes 7 percent retroactive raise and Medicare linkage expanded coverage for 65 and over.
Eleven Republic county 4-H members will attend the 42nd Annual Club Round-Up at Kansas State University June 6 10. Delegates include Nadine Benyshek Karen Carlson Dyna Sherwood Donna Runft Gary Jeardoe Donald Blecha and Keith Sherwood Regular delegates join Willowdale 4 H Club quartet Beverly Thomas Carol Bowersox Jim Eickman Darrell Janousek Special program at Rock Springs 4 H Center and campus tours planned. Jack Stroade accompanies group to Manhattan.
Conservation completed in Republic County for March and April 1966. Terraces listed with Ed Fisher and others. waterways including Larry Reed and Curtis Hallack. ponds with Warren St. Pierre and John Anderson. land leveling by John Miller and Glenn Larson. New cooperators named: Cecil Allen, Victor L. Thompson, and others. Great Plains Applications listed for several Larson and Smith family members. Friday guests to Mrs Olga Huggos’ reception included Blanche Hageman and more.
Local residents hosted and received visitors this Sunday to Thursday including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson and sons from Concordia, Mr. Vernon Nelson, Mrs. Vic Brown with her mother, Mrs. Anna Hohman, and others. Several guests came from Belleville, St. Paul, and Ft. Worth while hospital recoveries and birthday celebrations were noted.
The Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas holds Sunday school and adult Bible study at 10:00 a.m. Worship follows at 11:00 a.m. The LCW meets on the first Thursday after the Lutheran Brotherhood, which gathers on the first Thursday night. The League meets on the first and third Sunday nights.
George FE Nielson presides at Amana Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 11:00 and Worship. The Methodist Church led by Rev Lee A Dickey offers Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with MYF at 6:20 p.m. Everyone welcome.
The district plans to file with the School Budget Review Board to raise operating expenses by 26300, raising the budget to 367900 and the levy by 1 mill. The increase funds custodial services insurance utilities and new teachers for Courtland's new elementary building per the state’s pupil teacher ratio guidance.
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