North Central Kansas Free Fair Comes to Close in Belleville
The Belleville fair ended Sunday after five days of mostly ideal weather. Observers noted strong displays from Freed's Truck Farm and Market and a notable upstairs art exhibit featuring works by Mrs. Jan Melhus of Norway. Hog entries by Wayne Davis highlighted the animal show, while 4-H groups dominated booths and races. Racing at the Saturday night events showcased drivers like Roy Bryant and Harold Leep, with Jay Woodside posting top times on Friday and Saturday.
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Belleville
Freed
Scandia
Jan Melhus
Norway
Arizona
Phoenix
Wayne Davis
Wreath and Joy
Brothers
Davis
Duroc
Poland
Topeka
Hutchinson
Oklahoma
Plymouth
Sherdahl
Scandra
Jay Woodside
Overland Park
Kansas
Johnnie White
Roy Bryant
Harold Leep
P. L. Beiderwell
YWCA to Meet September 12 at High School
The YWCA and Y-Teens plan a joint meeting September 12 at 7 30 p m at the high school. Girls will report on Y-Teen Camp and Mrs Neva Jones of Belleville will demonstrate various flower arrangements. All ladies are invited.
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YWCA
Neva Jones
Belleville
Former Scandinans Win Trip to Tokyo in Sales Contest
Mr and Mrs Vernon Nelson of the Toy Shop in Concordia win a sales contest prize a trip for two to Tokyo Japan for selling Gibson appliances. Two other couples from Hays and Salina join the trip departing September 26 by air. Eva Sjolander visited Selma Anderson in Courtland last week.
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Japan
Vernon Nelson
Concordia
Tokyo
Hays
Salina
OES Chapter Scandia to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Scandia Chapter OES No. 481 will meet Tuesday September 6 at 8 p m. All Masons and their wives of Scandia Courtland and Republic are invited. Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson will show slides of their one year stay in Alaska.
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Scandia
O. E. S. No. 481
Courtland
Republic
Warren Nelson
Alaska
Social Security Rep Visits Belleville Kansas Sept 6 1966
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville Kansas on Tuesday September 6 1966. Citizens may call at the Court House Welfare Office between 10:00 and 2:00 for information. The note recalls the 1965 broadened benefits for disabled workers and urges eligible individuals to contact the local social security office or the visiting representative.
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Social Security Administration
Belleville
Kansas
Court House Welfare Office
Historical Society to Meet September 12
The Republic Courty Historical Society will meet Monday afternoon September 12 at the Court House.
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The
Republic Courty Historical Society
Court ‘House
Social Hour Club meeting planned with Mrs Klauman
The Social Hour Club will meet Tuesday afternoon September 6 with Mrs. Mable Klauman.
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Mable Klauman
Triple L Club Set Meeting on September Eight
The Triple L Club will meet Thursday afternoon September 8 with Mrs. Wm. Moe. The note also lists local visitors and birthday celebrations around Belleville. Driving license exams postponed to September 6 due to Labor Day. exams resume September 6.
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Triple L
Wm. Moe
C. W. McKay
Kansas
McKay
State Civil Service Exams for Penal Clerks
The State Personnel Division announces applications open until September 16 for a civil service exam for Penal Clerks in the Kansas Penal System. The test will be held in several cities on October 1. Most vacancies are at the State Penitentiary in Lansing, with others at the Industrial Reformatory in Hutchinson.
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State Personnel Division
Kansas
Lansing
Industrial Reformatory
Hiutchinson
Harrison Topeka
The Learner Faces the New School Year
The article notes schools opened with teachers eager and new equipment in place yet warns the learner must assume responsibility. It cites a biology class where excessive talking by a student limited others’ participation, illustrating unpredictable behavior of pupils.
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Johnnys
Teachers and Their Lessons in a Farmer’s Field of Mischief
Ruby M. Larson recalls classroom moments and the fragile trust of children learning. A boy’s playful water and nickel stunt highlights teachers’ hopes to reap value from their efforts, while acknowledging some lessons fall on rocky ground.
Democrats Name County Central Committee Start Date August 15
The Democratic Central Committee of Republic County met in Belleville August 15 to organize with elected Chairman Ross Swenson and vice chair Blanche Hess, both from Belleville. Secretary is Mrs. Walter Boyles of Scandia and treasurer Lee Neil of Courtland.
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Democratic Central Committee
Republic County
Belleville
Ross Swenson
Blanche Hess
Walter Boyles
Scandia
Lee Neil
Courtland
Rotary Fellowships Offered to Study Abroad
The 567th District Rotary clubs announce an all expense District Fellowship for study abroad during the 1967 1968 term. Grants range 1500 to 2500 dollars covering travel tuition board and more. Applicants 20 to 29 with AB or BS degrees must apply through Concordia Rotary Club secretary C Carl Cunningham.
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Rotary
Rotary International
William T. Schlichter
Clay Center
Kansas
Republic County
Schlichter
Rotary Clubs
567Th
Good Will
Schlichett
C. Carl Cunningham
Concordia Rotary Club
Scandia Rural High School Football Schedule 1966
1966 schedule lists opponent and game dates for Scandia High with times and admission. Matches include Republic Jewell James town Courtland Glen Elder Notre Dame Canker City Burr Oak Munden at Scandia. Two kickoff times noted 2:00 and 7:30 p.m with 25c 50c 75c admission.
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Scandia Rural High School
Scandia
Courtland
Glen Elder
Notre Dame
Canker City
Burr Oak
Munden
Mrs Greenslade Returns as Reporter in Community
Mrs Duaine Alice Greenslade resumes regular reporting duties this week at the local paper. She reflects on community sadness this year after the death of her mother Agnes Cardwell in early July. Marilyn Larson also returns as summer reporter and attends Scania Rural High School as a senior.
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Duaine
Alice) Greenslade
Agnes Cardwell
Marilyn Larson
Scandia Rural High School
Olsennius Hammer Wedding Attended in St Paul Minnesota
Donna Olsen ius married the Rev Hilton Hammer at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran church in St Paul Minnesota last Friday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family of Republic Miss Joyce Hammer Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley and family of Republic Mr and Mrs Donald Cox and family of Scottsville Mr and Mrs Bill Hammer and family of Lindsborg Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer Don and Virginia. Also present were Rev and Mrs Marvin C Linnerson formerly of Scandia now living in St Paul.
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Carl Hammer
Joyce Hammer
Kenneth Tuley
Republic
Donald Cox
Scottsville
Bill Hammer
Lindsborg
Harold Hammer
Don
Virginia
Donna Olsenius
Hilton Hammer
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
St. Paul
Minnesota
Ard
Marvin C. Linnerson
Scandia
Lilving
St. Paull
Labor Day Closings Prompt Early News Copy
The note reminds readers that Labor Day causes many stores and businesses to close next Monday and advises customers to stock up on Saturday. It also notes the Journal will be affected and asks for news copy by Friday and Saturday.
Bible Study Group and Veterans Notes in September Schedule
The Bible Study group meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Mrs W B English as hostess. A Kansas Veterans Commission representative visits Belleville September 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Courthouse to assist veterans and families. write or call the office for details. Clear skies and warming near 90 define the week. farm work like silo filling and wheat ground prep are advised. Clay Center won the state girls softball title at Garnett. Ringling Bros circus comes to Kansas September 27 for six days. tickets go on sale September 12 at Municipal Auditorium.
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Methodist Church
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Kansas
Ararat Shrine
Municipal Auditorium
K State field day plans despite drought hit by bad weather
Dr. R V Olson heads the K State agronomy department noting fall field days will proceed at Belleville Hutchinson Minneola Newton Powhattan Scandia sites with St Marys and Manhattan canceled due to drought. Sessions cover cornbelt irrigation tillage fertilizer and drought resistant varieties to aid Kansas agriculture.
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Kansas State University
R. V. Olson
K-State Agronomy Department
Bellevile
Hutchinson
Minneolla
Newton
Powhattan
Scandia
St. Orlin
Manhattan
Olson
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Colby
Garden City Hays
Mound Valley
Tribune
Kansas Station
Hays Station
Garden City
Colby Station
Tribune Station
Kansas
KSU Extension Announces Community Art Classes
Kansas State University Extension unveils fall art classes across numerous communities. Drawing I and Painting I and II will be offered in Arkansas City, Belle Plaine, Beloit, Cedar Vale, Chapman, Clay Center, Cottonwood Falls, Derby, El Dorado, Garnett, Great Bend, Halstead, Harper, Hill City, Holton, Junction City, Manhattan, Marysville, McPherson, Minneapolis, Salina, Wamego, Washington, White City and Winfield. Courses carry 2 hours undergraduate credit for 14 weeks or non credit, with a $24 enrollment fee. beginner to advanced students welcome.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Michael Williamson
Kansas State University
Arkansas City
Belle Plaine
Beloit
Cedar Vale
Chapman
Clay Center
Cottonwood Fall Derby
FE Dorado
Garnett
Great Bend
Halstead
Harper
Hill Iy
Holton
Junction City
Marysvivile
MacPherson
Minnneapolis
Salina
Wamego
Williamson
Scandia Schools Begin Term With Fresh Enrollment
Scandia schools opened with 77 high school students and 170 in grades. Freshmen and sophomores number 21 each, seniors 18, juniors 17, and seventh grade has the most pupils. Football practice lists 33 boys with 24 grade-school players. The band has 42 members with three trips planned and 54 in the Mixed Chorus. Modern Algebra and Geometry added to math.
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Scandia
Hutchinson
Kansas State U
Clay Center
Summer Reading Program Ends With Awards
The Sorosis Study Club sponsored Summer Reading Program and Story Hour ending August 24. Thirty three children enrolled in Story Hour, held weekly for 10 weeks. Prizes honored perfect attendance and near perfect attendance with names listed. Reading awards went to Gene Mahars for 31 books and Rhonda Hall for 11 books.
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Sorosis Study Club
Susan Baker
Scott Stolander
Lonnie
Doug Swanson
Kelli McDonald
Carla Garst
Randy
Terry
Lor Mach
Sonia Larson
Gene Mahars
Rhonda Hall
Lloyd Wetzel Assigned to Korea from Hawaii Duty
After two months in Hawaii Lloyd Wetzel is sent to duty in Korea. Before departure he sent his mother Maud Wetzel a bouquet of arighuriums a red flower with a yellow center.
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Hawaii
Lloyd Wetzel
Korea
Hawaiian Islands
Lloyd
Maud Wetzel
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Gary Hammer
Roy Tedrow
Monty Thomas
Chester Erickson
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Larry
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Pueblo
Sherman Scrivner
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Richard and
Deborah
Omaha
Neb
Loren Scrivner
San Diego
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Robert Scrivner
Scrivner
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County Central Committee
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Jamestown
Mrs. Greenslade
Kansas Veterans’ Commission
Kansas Veterans Commission
Marysville
Clayton G. Morton
Helld At Garnett
KSU
Clark Freed
0. C Rockey
Elsie Johnson
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Ruth Johnson
Lena Tingstrom
Stanley Mow
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