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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
2
The Methodist Church announces Rev. Lee A. Dickey as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. MyF meets at 6:90 p.m. John Jones listed as pastor with similar services. 4LCW meets first Saturday afternoon. Luther League on first and third Sundays.
Concordia couple families including Vernon and Lawrence Nelsons attend Martin Johnson’s funeral in Mankato Sunday. Ernest Nelson notes Johnson as his cousin. Albert Andersons celebrate 59th anniversary at Homestead Washington Kansas amid visits by Cooper Cardwell Lorentz parties.
A reflection on how language shapes learning and self worth in students with spelling difficulties. The piece urges praise for small gains, discourages labeling a child as dumb, and highlights the impact of encouragement from teachers and community. Mr and Mrs Cliff Swanson of Belleville visited Kenneth Danielson's home on Sunday.
The Unified School District No 426 Board endorses Proposed Constitutional Amendment No 3 to shift state education oversight to an elected board, abolish county superintendent, grant constitutional status to the Board of Regents, and remove outdated language. Voter YES on November 8. Also notes social visits and local notices from Russell and surrounding areas.
Two Republic County obituaries note long farming lives and family ties. Wilbur E Kelly born 1880 in Norway township died 1966 at Belleville Hospital, survived by wife Mary Tate and three children. funeral at Highland Baptist Church. Ernest W Nystrom born 1897 near Belleville died 1965 at home. veteran and WWI veteran, survived by wife Beulah and one son, six grandchildren, and several siblings. services at First Methodist Church with American Legion tribute.
Debra Robison stepped on a nail and missed school for the day. The class received paperback story books from the Lucky Book Club and continues a science unit on fire.
The list shows Mark Bennett Wade Berry Cathy Farrell Susan Hall Linda Hay Gary Hous Holden Robert Johnson Kevin Larson David Loring Delton Robison John Robison Chandra Strand Lonny Swanson Beth Thompson and Joey Thompson scoring 100s. Teachers note a busy week with Columbus lessons and Fire Prevention Week activities.
Geography covers Norway and spelling top earners. Story Time reads The Tough Winter by Robert Lawson. Science highlights one celled plants. Social studies focuses on New England States. Students named include Kristine Freed and Cathy McDonald among others.
The class reports over half of students not absent. Names include Cindy Erickson Rhonda Hall Peggy Hallgren Carla Kallman Di anne Larson Linda Johnson Jim Melby Jim McDonald Lois Nondorf Sharon Ranft Douglas Sederlin Dav id Scrivner and Mary Waite. Three students earned honor roll Kim Boylan Jim Melby Peggy Hallgren. Friday spelling produced several A pluses Becky Cady Cindy Erickson Peggy Hallgren Thayre Larson Linda Lindecrantz Jim Melby David Scrivner Nancy Thompson and Mary Waite.
The Norway team defeated an opponent 28 to 14 at Norway field last Friday. Students completed achievement tests for the first six weeks and reports prep for parent teacher conferences is set for October 20 and 21 in the afternoon. Perfect spelling honorables include Carol Davis Carolyn Isaacon and Lou Anne Larson. This week spelling 100s awarded to Carolyn Isaacson and Alice.
Gary Johnson, Lou Arme Larson, Nancy Larson, Paula Nordorf, Cynthia Thompson and Mike Waite appear among attendees at the community meeting. The event drew residents and city officials discussing local projects.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyell Ocobock Jr and their daughters and Allen Plourde of Topeka visited over the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Lyell Ogobock. Also present Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mach and family and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring and Gary.
Names of students achieving A plus in spelling are listed: Larry Boman Dennis Garst Terry Gile Jane Hobson Mary Imler Joan Isaacson Gene Ma han Mary Lou Reece Rita Thomas and Sheila Thompson. The class studies France topics including Mont Blanc Napoleon Joan of Arc La fayette Riviera Eiffel Tower and more.
A political fundraising appeal urges support for Congressman Bob Dole in a 52 county district. It solicits contributions from readers, asserts independence from out of state interests, and directs payments to Milton Blakemore at First National Bank in Liberal Kansas. The message is signed by Jim French as chairman authorized by Bob Dole for Congress.
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