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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
1
Decisions on whether to store milo at harvest depend on storage availability costs and grain condition. Prices must cover storage investment. new storage may not be justified. local feed areas may differ. Also details on drying methods costs and Kansas 4H project introducing small gasoline engine units for youth education and safety.
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade received a letter from relatives Mrs Alma Beckman Madeline and Winifred of San Jose California. They are in fine health and wish to greet friends in Scandia. Mrs Beckman turns 95 on October 6 and hopes to hear from friends. Address listed as 1481 Cherry Ave San Jose CA 95123.
Rosa Mackinnon leads a daylong leadership training event at Airport Park Concordia on Sunday October 6 with 10 a.m. registration. Scouts and adults must bring a sack lunch, pocket knife and $1.50 for the evening meal. Showando is required for the Scouter's key.
The text notes costs borne by families for uniforms books dues and camping while the unit funds badges equipment and reregrotiation fees. It cites sponsor support for meeting space heating insurance and custodial costs and mentions funds raised by community drives to support the Coronado Area Council. It questions what Scouting would cost if volunteers were paid $1 an hour for time freely given.
Social Security beneficiaries may report changes of address or other events affecting monthly benefits through the Salina Kansas office at 628 North 9th or by mail telephone or in person. Wipperman notes improved district office capacity allows faster processing via high speed communications and postcard forms previously sent to beneficiaries.
Beginning January 1969 an older person under Medicare will pay the first forty four dollars of a hospital bill. The average stay is about three hundred sixty dollars, with the deductible rising from forty to forty four dollars due to annual review requirements.
In a game watched by a large crowd under perfect weather, the Tigers defeated the Swedes 18 to 0 after a 2 to 0 halftime deficit. Strong defense included 18 tackles from Richard Melby and 12 by Gary Johnson. David Issacson added 10 and Dana Brewer 7. Glen Elder visits next Friday.
Jem led the Swede freshmen and sophomores to a 7 to 0 win in Cuba Mondy week. Pass plays delivered the lone first quarter touchdown. Kent Larson quarterbacked the team and Jim McDonald also scored for theSwedes.
American Legion and Auxiliary representatives stopped here for a meeting at the Post. Lyle Seymour of Bird City 6th District Commander and John Towne with a Wichita Rehabilitation representative visited. Scandia Auxiliary won the coffee cup plaque and local Post 198 members reached 115 in 1969 after turning in 65 percent of its quota.
A weather note says a northerly flow could bring frost risk on Wednesday before milder air returns. Dry conditions from the past ten days aided farm work, with wheat seed ing nearing completion as timely warmth approaches.
In October a Kansas Veterans Commission representative will visit Bellevilla on October 10, 1968 from 1 to 4 pm at the Welfare Office Republic County Courthouse. The visit aims to assist veterans and dependents with service work. Those unable to attend may contact the office in Marysville by phone or visit. Phone 6622581.
The event is scheduled for Monday October 14 at 6 00 p m with a price of 100 per plate Attendees are asked to bring their own place settings Mrs Vic Brown visited Friday with her mother Mrs Anna Hohman and is noted in a local social item
A Kansas couple, Granetello of Overland Park and his wife, faced a state action after attempting to enroll seniors in Scandia with an unlicensed school. Sam Sanderson alerted guidance counselors leading to Granetello’s arrest by Sheriff Blecha. The couple were banned from selling tuition in Kansas pending state action.
The Masons announce a second degree ceremony at the Monday meeting on October 7 at 7 30 p m Members are urged to attend lunch will be served Billie Farrell W M Walter H Berger Sec
Scandia will host its own cross country meet next Wednesday October 9 at 6 30 p m on a course east of the Scandia schools. Gordon Berry finished second in a field of 46 at a meet in Minneapolis September 26 where Scandia placed third. Duane Koukol of Belleville ran two miles in 11 09 with Berry at 11 35.
News notes report Iver Hammer named chairman of the Scandia-Norway township committees of the ASC farm program following the mail election ballots. Thomas Hay received the second chair, Ralph W. Layson is regular member, Donald H. Freed is first alternate, and Elwyn Isaacson is second alternate. Community committees meet in Belleville next Monday to select the county committee.
Royal Henderson of Belleville and Violet Johnson of Scandia were named last week as chairman and co chair man of the Republic County Nixon for President committee. The effort will work with the regular Republican party, with McDill Huck Boyd stating chairmen will aid in building a unified ticket. Coordination and supplies will be handled through state Republican Headquarters in Topeka.
Reece Construction Company of Scandia was the low bidder on four reinforced concrete box culverts and a bridge to be built on a county highway in Harvey County. The State Highway Commission announced a price of 22,486 dollars.
Dr V C Hurtig a Courtland veterinarian moved a new house into Courtland after buying it from Beloit Vo Tech earlier this year. House movers carried the building along the Jamestown to Rackley road and reached Courtland township by 4 PM Tuesday.
Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas sponsor a Pioneer story contest offering three cash prizes. Entries must be unpublished, limited to 760 words, and postmarked by December 25 1908. Submit to Mrs. Frank W Boyd contest chairman Mankato Kansas. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Shehene.
Mrs Janice Slavik of Belleville received the Heart Fund award for leadership in the 1968 drive in Kansas. The Kansas American Legion and its national parent were honored with a special award for continued support to the Heart Association during its 50th anniversary year. Marjorie Piper of Hutchinson was named the first annual Heart of the Year for long service with the Reno County Red Cross, now recovering from a February heart attack.
Several people across ages have sprains and broken bones in recent weeks. Phyllis Pyle band director Vernon Erickson injured after a fall at the city sewage disposal plant. Darrell Garet, Danny Sandell and others face sports injuries including a vertebrae issue. Paul Baker and Kelli McDonald are affected pupils.
C. E. Swan known as Manny Swan of Sterling Colorado died Tuesday morning September 24 in a Sterling hospital after a night illness. News reached Ed Anderson via Mrs A R Bowman sister of the deceased. Survivors include daughter Mrs Corrine Hunt of Denver and sons Cecil and Max. Funeral services were held Thursday September 26.
Mrs. Matt Joerg of Courtland died Saturday at Beloit Hospital after a long illness at age 76. She is survived by her husband Matt, a son Melvin and his wife, and many relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Courtland Methodist church with burial in Balch Cemetery.
Joseph P. Johnson age 64 of Washington Kansas died Tuesday October 1 while en route to St Josephs Hospital Concordia He was an appliance dealer and a long time owner of the Scadia coin operated laundry since its early 1960s installation.
Homer Greele, 33, who lived near Scandia in recent years, died in a Monday automobile accident in Nebraska.
Mrs Charles Klima and Brad attended a local event at Aalina on September 22. The brief note records their presence at the Hardware Phony gathering and notes a social engagement for the pair.
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