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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1972
Page
1
A pit has been dug at the north end of the dump by order of the State Board of Health for all discarded meats potatoes fruits and such. NO TIN CANS OR BOXES. Wm Moe Mayor Carl Erickson Clarence L. Gile Russell DeWitt.
Elwin M. Shanahan announces nationwide voter registration rules for the November 7 election. Citizens must be US citizens 18 by election day and reside in the state and precinct 50 days prior. Those changing names or who did not vote in 1970 must re register. Registration closes October 17 in all counties, with some rural areas allowed to register at voting places on election day. Mail registration available for out of county or disabled voters, and absentee voting options exist. Local election officers can provide details and registration outposts. 55th Homecoming at Norway United Methodist Church scheduled for Sunday October 15 with dinner at 1 and program at 2:30.
Virginia Hammer led two major events last weekend. She was named Homecoming Queen at the Esbon game and judged Scandia Junior Miss 1973. Norway Kansas has supplied Scandia with a Junior Miss for two years, a tradition started by last year’s winner Waren Sweat.
Scandia Junior Miss pageant features Mary Kasper and Mary Lou Reece with stagecraft and scholarship awards. Judges included Karen Johnson and Roger Medlin. Marie Klima earns degree after 11 years teaching in Belleville area, reflecting community effort and school projects.
The Flying Swedes dominate Esbon 76 to 12 in the Scandia Homecoming game with a 68 to 0 lead after three periods. Lyle Thompson and Joe Stensaas score late, while Terry Strait and Mikkey Stensaas help key early scoring and defensive plays. The recap also lists extensive Republic County conservation notes covering waterways terraces and farm projects.
Local church notices list worship times for Our Saviors Lutheran Norway Amana Lutheran United Methodist and Norfolk area services. Sunday School times include 9 30 and 10 15 with worship at 9 30 or 11 00 depending on church.
Ryan Hobson son of Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson won the Zone Pass Punt and Kick Contest in Salina with a total of 2072 feet. He previously won in Belleville and is now eligible for the state meet in Kansas City next Saturday with potential advancement to Dallas if he places well.
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