Homecoming Night At Scandia High Sees Flying Swedes Face Canker City
Friday football at Scandia High features the Flying Swedes meeting Canker City as Homecoming events unfold. Queen candidates Cheryl Carlgren Linda Hammer and Diana Senner compete. A reunion for the 1966 1967 and 1968 classes follows at the American Legion Hall from 10 00 to 12 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Canker City
Cheryl Carlgren
Linda Hammer
Diana Senner
American Legion Hall
Jewell
Pirates
Scatidia
Punt Pass and Kick results in Republic County
Bryan Johnson of Seahdlia won the 10 and 11 year old division of the Republic County Punt Pass and Kick contest held last week at Belleville. Mark Melby was second, and Kevin Hoard of Courtland won the older boys division with 314. Jim McGuire of Courtland won the next division with 215, Don Melby second at 211. About 80 to 90 boys competed, boosting Courtland and Scotia entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Johnson
Seahdlia
Republic County
Belleville
Bryan
Everett Johnson
Mark
Parl Melby
Kevin Hoard
Courtland
Jim McGuire
Don Melby
Scandia
Tony's Hyklas Store Relocates to New Building
Paul Reed and family along with clerks and Hy Klas representatives completed the move to the new Hyklas store building last Monday. The relocation required long hours and minimal downtime with only one closed day for business. Items were moved using baskets, carts, and a special dolly for heavy equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Tony) Reeds
Reed Family
Clerks
Hy Klas
Mosquito danger persists into fall with batched blood tests
Fall frost has not ended the mosquito threat. Blood samples from Belleville chickens show conversion, indicating ongoing sleeping sickness risk this fall. One third of recent samples are positive. Additional tests will occur and the mosquito light trap will stay in use for at least one more month. Encephalitis cases have been reported only in horses so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Hobelman Attends Clinic of Champions in Kansas City
Dean Hobelmann Scanida High basketball coach attended the Clinic of Champions in Kansas City last Friday and Saturday. Registration was Friday afternoon. late sessions were held both days. Walt Shublom Wyandotte High School coach managed the event with over 450 coaches attending from the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hobelmann
Scanida High
Kansas City
Walt Shublom Wyandotte
Midwest
1968 Football Schedule October 18 Cawker City
Schedule fragment lists football games in October and November 1968 with teams such as Cawker City Jewell Hillcrest Belle and mentions a 9 00 p m game. The text also records visitors and dinner guests at Mrs Eiva Sjolander including Patricia Simmonds Melvin Kellogg Alvin Sjolander and others from Goodland Smith Center Fairbury and Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovctober
Cawker City
Conn
Oak
Jewell
Sevectiie
Jamestown
Hillcrest
Bellewill
Patricia Simmonds
Goodland
Eiva Sjolander
Sjolander
Melvin Kellogg
Alvin’ Sjolander
Scotty
Dean Kellogg
Sondre
Fairbury
Nebraska
Melburn Minkler
Smith Center
Visitors recount Colorado roots tracing Marble family history
Mrs. Gertrude Wirick of Denver visits, detailing her father Leslie A. Marble’s printer work at the Scandia Journal and a turn of the century publisher as postmaster. She recalls kinship with Albert D. Marble and Nettie Woods, and notes her maternal grandfather John N. Staley kept a diary during a 1895 Grand Island to Siloam Springs trip. Her party includes Vera Murphy and Iva Salling as they retrace the journey through Missouri, Chanute, Emporia, Council Grove, Manhattan, Concordia, Norway, and into Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Wirick
Denver
Leslie A. Marble
Scandia, Journal
Albert D. Marble
Nettie Woods
Scandia
Clarence
Bud) Berggrens
John N. Staley
Grand Island
Nebraska
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
Missouri
Chetopot
Chanute
Emporia
Council Grove
Manhattan
Concordia
Norway
Lutherans Plan Observance Of Reformation Service
Lutheran churches allied to The American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church in America will unite in a Holy Communion service at Norway Auditorium on Sunday October 27 at 10 00 am. Dr N Everett Hedeen will preach with Rev Jack Wischer Rev E Gordon Jorgensen Rev John Jones and Rev Melvin T Peterson assisting. The Choral Union will lead the choir. Local worships will be cancelled to allow participation in this 451st Reformation anniversary service marking the second year of combined area congregations. Congregations sponsoring the service include American Lutheran Belleville Concordia Lutheran Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Mankato Our Savior’s Norway Ada Lutheran Courtland Rt 2 and Amana Lutheran Scandia. Community invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church In America
Norway Auditorium
N. Everett Hedeen
Central States Synod of the
Jack Wischer
Belleville
E. Gordon Jorgensen
Concordia
John Jones
Norway
Melvin T. Peterson
Courtland- Scandia
Choral Union
American Lutheran
Concordia’ Lutheran
Evangelical Lutheran
Mankato
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Ada Lutheran
Rt. 2
Courtland
Amana Lutheran
Scandia
Lutheran Film Promotes ACT Appeal to congregations
A 12 minute film will be shown at Ada Lutheran and Amana Lutheran to explain the 15 month emergency appeal by the Lutheran Church in America. The ACT program aims to raise 6.5 million dollars to fund church outreach in critical American society areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lutheran
Rt. 2
Courtland
Amana Lutheran Church
Scandia
Lutheran Church In
Song for Mother theme marks Mother-Daughter banquet
About 280 attend the high school auditorium event Monday October 14 celebrating mothers and daughters. Mrs. Robert Lervold welcomed and Kathleen Carlgren responded. corsages honored multiple generations and notable traits among attendees. Special music included Mrs. Melvin Peterson and groups from Norway and a high school octet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lervold
YWCA
Kathleen Carlgren
Axel Smith
Millie Erickson
Wm. Waite
Ben Lervold
Linda Thompson
Beth Lervold
Lora Logan
Deborah Johnson
Kristine Elizabeth Freed
Jody Baker
Smith
Edith Norris
Morris Moravek
Kathleen Moravek
Melvin Peterson
Norway
Lervold
Elmer Dicke
Evie, Johnon
Arnold’ ‘Perry
HL. W. Reees
Kenneth Cardwell
Deaths Alfred Jensen 81 in Republic County
Alfred J Jensen died Sunday at Republic County Hospital at age 81. A World War I veteran who served in France at Vosges St Mihiel Argonne Verdun. Survived by two brothers Edward and Elmer and two sisters Anna McGregor and Amanda Jensen. Funeral was October 16 at 2 p m at Bachelor Faulkier Dart Funeral Home Scandia with interment in Courtland Cemetery and post service by American Legion Post No 193.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Jensen
Republic County Hospital
Alfred
Courtland-Scandia
France
Vosges
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Verdun
Edward
Republic
Elmer
Denver
Anna McGregor
Courtland
Amanda Jensen
Boulder
Colorado
Bachelor
Mrs. Mamie Scott Rites Set After 1968 Death in Kansas
Mrs Mamie Scott died October 2 1968 at 88 years four months 28 days She was born May 4 1880 near Scandia Kansas The early married life in Arkansas and Kansas then Burlington where she or he for many years She fell and broke her hip leading to death The last seven years were spent in a Silverlake Kansas rest home She was preceded by husband and one daughter She leaves one daughter and four sisters Ida Crandall of Kansas City Missouri and Mrs Ed Olson of Scandia one brother Ed Kallman of Scandia Burial was in Burlington cemetery Also lists of conservation workers and local farm projects from Republic County with many names and organizations The text ends with social notes from Parkville Missouri and nearby visits by local residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Scott
Scandia
Kansas
Burlington
Ida Crandall
Kansas City
Missouri
Ed Olson
Ed Kallman
Burlington Cemetery
Quiet Day Observance By United Methodist Women
Local United Methodist women plan a Quiet Day service on Thursday October 24 at 12 o'clock in Fellowship Hall following the WSCS program meeting. The event includes a sacrificial lunch and focuses on prayer and self denial with mission study and world projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist
WSCS
Fellowship Hall
Vashti School
Thomasville
Georgia
Asia
Calcutta
Hong Kong
Jakarta
Seoul
Singapore
Tokyo
Saigon
Ethelene Sampley
Fort Pierce
Florida
Naomi Circle Meeting Set at Mrs West Home
Naomi Circle will meet October 24 at 2 00 p m at the home of Mrs C H West. Co hostess is Mrs Lottie Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
C. H. West
Lottie Berggren
Boeing worker Ken Wagner named Suggester of the Month
Kenneth Wagner a 27 year old Boeing leadman in metal bonding at Wichita was named Suggester of the Month for August for a first idea that eliminated lead foil use cutting skin preparation and etching time. He will receive a 1090 dollar check and has submitted a second idea while working on a third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wagner
Boeing
Wichita
Wagner
Janice Forsberg
Scandia
Ken
Hus
Kansas highway plan outlines five year program details
A tentative five year construction plan released by highway commissioner Robert Kent lists US 36 improvements near Scandia costing 417000 as part of a statewide 326600000 program. The plan includes K14 segments near Jewell Beloit and a new four lane US 81 freeway from Salina to Ottawa County with an estimated 10900000 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Robert Kent
Salina
Robert Docking
Republic
Jewell ‘County
Jewell
US 36
Beloit
Jewell Co
Oid Cloud County
Cloud County
Washington and
Clay Counties
Clay Center
Washington County
Little Blue River
Marshall Co
Mitchell Counties
Ottawa County
Kansas
Kent
Neb-raska
Notre Dame Crusaders rout Scandia 31 to 18 in homecoming win
Notre Dame Crusaders defeated Scandia 31 to 18 at Concordia high school field. Notre Dame opened with two touchdowns to lead 18 to 0, Scandia rallied to 31 to 6 before Jeff McDonald scored again for the Swedes. Danny Sandell returned from injury and Gary Johneowiegetn led the defense with 12 tackles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Crusaders
Scandia
Concordia High School
Crusaders
Notre Dame
Jeff McDonald
McDonald
Tocchdown
Danny Sandell
David Inacson
Cawker City
Gary Johneowiegetn
Rain Lashes Wide Area As Wednesday Drenches Farms
Rain fell over a wide area on Wednesday with continued showers expected. Measurements reported near Scandia showed 1.05 inches at 7 06 a m and 1 70 inches at a farm several miles north, ending a spell of warm dry weather beneficial for farm work and wheat growth while runoff rose and winds shifted south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Charles Robison
Jewell Dominates Belleville Cross Country Meet
Jewell runners swept the top spots at the Belleville cross country meet with Jewell scoring 21 points to outdistance Scandia. Gordon Berry took third, Scandia placed fifth overall, and Koukol of Belleville won the individual race. Jim McDonald of Scandia clocked 11 43, with regional action set for Lincoln Kansas on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Scandia
Courtland
Canker City
Gordon Berry
Belleville
Clifton
Koukol
Berry
Jim McDonald
Lincoln
Kansas
4-H Achievement Night And Businessmen Dinner Planned
The annual 4-H Achievement Night and the Businessmen's Appreciation Supper are scheduled for Saturday October 19 at the Armory. Area businessmen who support 4-H and their families are invited. The meal starts at 630 PM and more than 30 plaques and trophies will be awarded to 4-H county champions. Republic County 4-H members will receive year pins achievement pins and key awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Republic County 4-H Delegates to American Royal Conference
Two Republic County 4-H Junior Leaders Verlee Blecha of Munden 4-H Club and Dennis Burt of Norway Vikings Club will attend the 4-H American Royal Conference in Kansas City October 19 to 22. The Belleville Kwainis sponsor the delegates and the trip includes meetings tours and activities with visitors to the American Royal. County Agents will join the 54th Cooperative Extension Service Conference at Kansas State University October 22 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Kansas City
Verlee Blecha
Munden 4-H
Dennis Burt
Norway Vikings
Belleville Kwainis
Cooperative Extension Service
Kansas State University
Daughter Born to Wilsons in Allen Kansas
Mr and Mrs Don Wilson of Allen Kansas announce the birth of a daughter Jacquiline Suzanne on October 1 in Emporia weighing eight pounds Don is a former principal now principal at Northern Heights High School He said we enjoy our work here in the high school A basket dinner was held Sunday at Scottaville home of Mr and Mrs Don Cox for Mrs Carl Hammers birthday Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reuben Johnson Benny Free day dinner guest at the Benny Aly dn oe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wilson
Allen
Kansas
Jacquiline Suzanne
Emporia
Don
Scandia
Mincipal
Northern Heights High Pol
Don Cox
Scottaville
Carl Hammer
Kenneth
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Tony's Hyklas
Hobelmann
Y K.C. Clinic OF Champions
Robert Gresham
Dean Corbin
Chicago
Margaret Corbin
Mrs
Kenneth WI
Printer's Daughter
Bere
Vera Murphy
Iva Salling
Lutheran Film
Gunday and Jones
Eeak
Lawrence Havel
Emil H. Havel
Leonard Barton
Eugene Wiche
Anna Bzron
Frank J. Blazek
Harold Blazek
Richard Anderson
Emil Anderson
W. R.wineinger
Gerald D. Blazek
Elmer T. Mueller
C. W. Horak
Ben Rundus
H. W. Leeding
W. B. Fry
Lloyd Bertrand
Curtis Hallack
N. H. Stroup
Anthony R. Dillehay
Max Muth
Pauline Kennett
Kenny Meyers
William A. Pickard
Arden Johnson
Ivan C. Carlgren
Kansas Land & Cattle Co
Swen Larson
Amos Blecha
Glenn L. Chopp
J. Houdek
W. R. Wineinger
Joe Novotny
Ben Moravek
Ernest Klima
Dale Preesnall
Chas Hirman
Swen Larson and Co
Victor Harvey
Gerald Thompson
Max Larkins
Francis
L. Millen
Walter
Roberto Molzahn
Kenneth M. Tuley
Kenneth Killen
Howard C. Eliott
Ffield
Charles N. Tuley
Charles E. Tuley
Parkville
Mrs. Algot Ander
Lloyd Nelson
Mra
Russell Anderson
Wses
Naomi Circle
Ned
Blecha
Burt
Royal
Wee Pescesionesas
Stevenneenes
Wilsons
Reuben Johnson
Benny
The
Bemy Aly Dnoe
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