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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
1
The editor reflects on lessons from the first year noting the need for volunteer reporters and advertising revenue. Gratitude is expressed to all writers and contributors whose tips and leads supported the pages.
Gary Jeardoe Randy Jeardoe Robert Perry Roger Stafford and Bryan Stensons with teacher Carl Wahlmeier travel to the National FFA Congress in Kansas City this week. They left Tuesday night and return Friday afternoon.
E. H. Hagan, social security district manager, outlined changes letting some with impairments not permanent qualify for monthly benefits. He noted five years of work in ten, with exceptions for blind individuals under 65, and urged contacting Salina offices for details and free literature No. 8 and No. 29.
The Lutheran Church Women Assembly of Central States Synod met Wednesday and Thursday at First Lutheran Church Manhattan with delegates including Mrs. Harvey Hammer and Mrs. Earl Melby among several attendees. A Union Building banquet on the K State Campus capped the event. SRHS BAND BENEFIT NOV 11.
Local youths aged 14 to 22 are invited to enter the Lions International Peace Essay Contest. The winner receives a 25000 educational or career grant with 8000 in regional awards and travel to Chicago for final judging. Over 20000 local and district awards total 50000. Closing date December 10, 1966.
Beginning today letter carriers will deliver two ZIP code information cards to every residence in Scandia. Residents print uncoded street address and city state then return cards for the Scandia Post Office to add ZIP codes. Cards require only street address city and state. return address needed.
Relatives and friends mourn the sudden death of Ernest W Nyström 69 at his home east of Belleville on a Friday afternoon. He lived most of his life in Republic County and was a World War I veteran. Survived by wife Beulah a son Myron Wichita Kansas two sisters Eth Nystrom Salina and Mrs Margaret Kirker Yakima one brother Lester Republic Lawrence Corvallis Russell Courtland and six grandchildren. Funeral held October 10 1966 at First Methodist Church Belleville with Rev Karl Schuster officiating. Burial in Belleville Cemetery. Robert E Gordon Post 183 conducted graveside services. Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home arranged.
Band members design a six by four foot poster in the Lloyd Nelson building to boost donations for new uniforms. The display shows a band member and a thermometer tracking weekly fund progress. Total contributions reach 191.25 by contributors including Joe McDonald Carl Larson Everett Johnson and others.
The Rock Island Railroad faces possible loss of Rocket passenger trains as approval for pre irrigation study funds moves through House and Senate. Bob Currie visits relatives after military duty in Thailand. Weather turns dry and windy with frost events and a mild spring-like day. Harvest activities rise with corn picking, shelling and drying, silo filling, alfalfa work, and wheat seeding near completion.
The 49th annual homecoming of the Norway EUB Church will be held next Sunday October 16 with worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. a basket dinner at 1:00 p.m. and a program at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Glen Claycamp will speak in the afternoon. Committee members are Mrs. Bill Brewer Mrs. Russell Fraser and Mrs. Jim Norris. Everyone is welcome.
Dr. Emory Lindquist president of Wichita State University will headline the Union Protogue Service at Clay Center High School auditorium Sunday evening October 16 at 7 30 The Centennial Heritage of Faith theme will guide his message Lindquist a Rhodes scholar and former Bethany College president has taught at WSU since 1953 and became university president in 1968 The public is welcome to attend the service.
Report notes scarce water on the Republican River with sand bars appearing along the banks. Trucks carry flat cribbing for sow fences and nearby wheat fields long for rain to sprout seed. State troopers escort out of state motorists to a mailbox along highways near Scandia and Norway.
Scandia schedules with Glen Elder Notre Dame Burr Oak and Munden games set for 2:00 p m and 7:30 p m admission 25c 50c 75c. A shell collection from J W Nelson of Los Angeles brings Pacific Coast pieces to Scandia Museum and high school science room. The mixed chorus rehearses for the Burr Oak high school vocal clinic on November 8 with bands and choirs from Pike Trail League performing at 7 30. Swedes look to beat Glen Elder Bearcats with returning linemen and prep for Cawker City game.
SSA representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday October 18 1966. People seeking information should call the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 00 and 2 00. Citizens approaching 65 are urged to contact their social security or local representative two or three months before their 65th birthday.
The WSCS held a 1:00 luncheon on Thursday October 6 in the Fellowship hall with about 50 members and guests. Decorations featured mums ivy cornucopia fruit and marigolds. Rev Dickey led devotions and shared details of a Holy Land trip touching Jacob's Well Dead Sea Jericho and Jerusalem.
The Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge near Burlington Kansas will open 3000 acres to hunting under state regulations. John C Gatlin Regional Director says the area overlays 18500 acres taken for John Redmond Dam and Reservoir and will emphasize migratory waterfowl such as mallard ducks and blue and snow geese with heavy spring use expected.
Mrs. Bill Farrell returned home Friday after treatment at Republic County Hospital. Brett Lewellyn, two months old, had surgery at St Joseph hospital and returned to Belleville. Mrs. Loner Isaacson was discharged Friday after surgery at Republic County Hospital. Mrs. Pearl Johnson injured in Belleville Saturday and is in Republic County Hospital after surgery Monday. Mrs. Lars Norgard admitted to St Joseph Hospital Wednesday for observation. Mrs. Elleryn Sederlin discharged Monday after a week at Republic County Hospital. Mrs. Ethel Thomas remains a patient at Republic County Hospital with condition about the same.
The Flying Swedes defeated Courtland 14-0 to stand 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in league play with three starters sidelined by injuries. Erick Hrickson had 16 tackles and Jit Nylund rushed for 117 yards on 20 carries. Maurice Lervold caught six passes. Roger Stafford left early with a leg injury. Glen Elder visits this Friday as a threat to the Swedes perfect record.
Cawker City B football team defeated Scandia 33 to 7 on Monday evening. Scandia trailed 9-0 early, closed to 9-7, then ceded a decisive edge as injuries hit Scan dia. Danny Sandell scored the lone Scandia TD. Next up Courtland visits Scandia on Monday October 17 at 6 30 p m.
Conservation work in Republic County finished in September 1966. Terraces were completed by Ben Moravek, Robert Molzahn, Warren Johnson, Otto Peters, Clarence Gile, Art Brzon, Wes Lowe, John O. Miller, Roy Ferguson, Gilbert Swenson, Anthony Dillehay, Ed Wiche, Glenn Snapp, Alice Hammers, and Gerald Thompson. Waterways and diversions also completed by listed workers.
Program chairpersons include Mrs. Bill Reece Mrs. Lee Dickey and Mrs. Don Freed. Committee heads cover menu decor kitchen table and chairs cleanup dish posters and tickets with numerous listed helpers.
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