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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
1
The editors express thanks to readers who send items early and those who allow carryovers to next week. They note rising costs and time demands, recount long drives for typesetting, and seek affordable options to publish the Journal without overworking staff. They highlight missed and late notices due to Wednesday deadlines.
Underclassmen saw substantial playing time as Scandia lost 53 13 to Cawker City. Scandia totaled 358 yards with 289 rushing on 12 first downs and 69 passing. Key players included Art Koster for Cawker City and Jim McDonald Kent Larson scoring for Scandia. Forsberg led tackles with 10 as Melby McDonald each added nine. Next up Burr Oak visits Friday as Scandia aims to rebound in PTL play.
The Scandia United Methodist WSCS holds its charter meeting on Thursday November 7 at 2 00 p m. All members are urged to attend to sign the charter.
Rebecca Larson of Lindsborg and Bethany College senior is honored in Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She is one of ten Bethany seniors recognized for scholarship leadership citizenship service and future promise. An applied magic major, she is the daughter of Gene L. and Mrs. Gene Larson.
The first annual United Methodist Homecoming was held with morning worship and a 1 p.m. basket dinner. Rev. Zeisser led the invocation and introductions, with music by Jeane Norris, Mary Kasper, Diana Brewer, and a Berk-Campbell quartet. Officers elected for next year include Mrs. Athol Scott as president and Mrs. Loyd Blosser as vice president.
A photo of Scandia Journal staff around the 1929 1980 period shows Parlee Plotner Hershel Kannier and others. Another color shot by Ron Freed captures Rick Harman Bob Dole and Keith Sebelius before a portrait of Wint. Smith in uniform. Local families share weekend visits and gatherings in Hillsboro Salina and Greensburg.
Scandia freshmen and sophomores defeated Republic 21 to 12 on Monday night. Neal Combs Kent Larson and Jim McDonald led Scandia scoring while Mark Brown starred for Republic.
Wednesday's Mail reports Democrat candidate George Meeker for First District Congress to speak in Scandia Thursday after noon October 31. He will hold a local campaign event to discuss issues with voters and supporters.
Open House at Beloit Vocational Tech Sunday with all departments open 1 30 to 5 00 p m. Visitors register at the Beloit Municipal Building to begin a tour and refreshments will be provided.
Mrs Mary S Vannie Swan 78 died in Sterling Colorado October 18 Survived by her husband Mannie on by only 18 days Obituary next week
Keith G. Sebelius Republican candidate for First District Congress will visit Scandia and Courtland on Tuesday morning after a stop in Belleville. He has campaigned across all 52 counties and completes six years in the Kansas Senate. A World War II and Korean Conflict veteran, he is active in the Methodist Church and American Legion. Naomi Circle meets October 24 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. C. H. West’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Lottie Berggren.
Jack Loftus of the Social Security Administration will visit Belleville on Tuesday October 29, 1968. Call the Courthouse Basement from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for details on Medicare hospital and doctor bill payments and the assignment method.
News notes praise Sherdahl Boosters and Scandia youth as 4-H activities wrap with the Chicago Exposition near. Valerie Handley of Belleville earned the reading award while belonging to the Rydal Rustlers 4-H Club, daughter of Paul and Mrs Handley.
Billy Clark has purchased the coin operated laundry from the Joseph Johnson family and will assume operation. The laundromat will be attended with opening hours from 6 00 a m to 10 30 p m starting November 1.
A reader notes the global fascination with events from the Olympics to Jackie Kennedy and elections. Personal memories surface as a mother reacts to Jackie Kennedy wedding rain news, while Mrs Georgene Harris of Savannah visits the office and recalls Scandia High School 1920.
Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 of the American Legion will meet tonight Thursday as scheduled. Members are urged to attend and discuss post activities and community service plans.
The notice shows 25 cents per name or anniversary for calendars, with 50 cents each and four or more names for a dollar. Deadline is November 1 to submit names via Auxiliary members or FE 5-2820 or FE 56-2321. Also mentions social visit among Cardwell and Stafford families in Topeka and nearby.
Lutheran congregations in the area will hold a Holy Communion service at the Norway Auditorium next Sunday October 27 at 10 00 am Dr N Everett Hedeen president of the Central States Synod will preach The service marks the 451st anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation and the second year of joint area worship with local churches including Belleville Concordia Kackley Mankato Norway and Scandia Community members are invited to attend
A large non combat airlift drill titled Cold Mass III will involve 86 C-141 Starlifter transports over Fort Riley on October 31. The route covers Central and Naner Kansas with low level 500 foot flight, gathering 18 MAC wing rendezvous from Dover to Norton. Combat control teams will drop ahead to mark a dropzone and crews will be graded on drop accuracy.
Mrs. W. Strom at the Library may arrange photos taken at the Scandia Centennial celebration. Photographs were captured by Arthur Clabaugh, formerly of Republic, with sessions on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
Cheryl Carlgren was crowned Homecoming Queen at halftime ceremonies Friday night. Don Hammer was chosen King with Kenneth Forsberg and Dan Sandell as attendants. Linda Hammer and Diana Senner were attendants to the Queen. Children assisting included Debbie Cardwell Becky Zohn Michael Larson and Randy Carlgren. Friday visitors to the Greenslades included the Thulland and Custer families and others from Cawker City. Saturday guests honored Bradley Klima's birthday. attendees included Bill Farrell Morria Moravek and Janousek of Belleville with the Klima and Bradley families.
Mrs Daisy Reed and Mrs Frank Lervold are hospitalized in Republic County and Salina. Ed Olson was taken to St Joseph hospital Concordia after a stroke. Mrs C H West visited Mrs Lottie Berggren. guests honored Mrs Martin Larson on her birthday. Weekend visitors included the Swansons and Greenslades, and several Nystroms visited Reynold Nystrom.
Scandia's underclass runners lead a strong show in a five team Minneapolis meet, finishing second behind Minneapolis. Gordon Berry placed second at 11 08, 18 seconds behind Belle Ville’s Duane Koukol. Jim McDonald and Ron Aspegren also scored, with Isaacson and Larson high for the Swedes.
Republic County Council will host a Pawnee Museum tour in Republic on Monday October 28 at the United Methodist church. Registration and coffee run 9:30 to 10:00 am CST with morning session at 10:00 led by Mrs H D Doubek president in charge. A noon covered dish lunch precedes an afternoon session at 1:00 pm followed by the museum tour open to the public.
The Social Hour Club met October 16 with Mrs. Hilton Waite and Mrs. V A Berggren presiding. Fourteen members answered roll call on Halloween. An anniversary card was sent to Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson in the Homestead Home Washington Kansas for their 61st wedding anniversary. Next meeting is November 18 with Mrs Emil Klauman. Armis tice is subject for roll call. Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed visited Homer Cardwell and Pastor Peterson and boys called. Ann Anderson of Belleville visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Lare Hanson.
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