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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
1
The Hudiksvall Folkdance Ensemble will present an hour long show at Scandia High School Auditorium on Thursday October 18 at 8 00 p m. The group will showcase authentic Swedish costumes from each member home village highlighting embroidery and fine stitching.
Homecoming events set for Friday at Scandia with crowning of the queen before the 7 20 p m kickoff. Queen candidates are Jea Ann Carlgren Kaith Jones and Beth Miller. A dance for students and guests follows the game.
Scandia schedules a three day visit for Swedish guests with a Wednesday lineup including a luncheon at the Lutheran Church and a high school assembly, Governor Docking arriving at Belleville Airport, a parade and mower races, potluck, folk performances, and tours. events continue Thursday with tours, a Chamber luncheon, and a folk dance show, ending Friday with a homecoming football game against Bogue.
Scandia fought to the final seconds but Lebanon Bronchos edged them 24-20 at Lebanon Friday night ending the Swedes 441 game consecutive win streak. Strait led Scandia with 164 yards on 37 carries as Greeno added 77 on 18 carries and Lebanon outgained the Swedes 313 to 88 on the ground.
Kristine Freed 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Freed, was crowned Scandia Junior Miss 1974 at a near capacity pageant on Sunday October 14. She will represent Scandia at the State Pageant in Belleville November 15 16 17.
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