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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1972

Page

2

Norendorf Family Welcomes Boy Scott Allen In Scandia

The Scandia Journal reports Mr and Mrs Larry Nordorf of Superior Nebraska are parents of a son named Scott Allen Born Thursday August 15 Grandmothers Myrtle Nordorf Courtland and Clare Newell Superior Great grandmother Mrs Subscription rate details and ad prices follow News deadline is Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Ruby M Larson editor owner.

Larry Nordorf Superior Nebr. J Scott Allen Boeet Myrtle Nondorf Courtland Clare Newell M.A. Larson Pekae Kansas Nebraska Tebe

Potpourri notes on visits and local school district debate

Mrs Mabel Barrett stayed with Mrs Irene Halloway and guests in Belleville while visiting regional acquaintances in Kansas. The piece notes hail repairs, a town fix up week, and Pike Valley USD enrollment drop raising district funding concerns. The writer questions school district unification and recalls rivalry between Randolph and Caledonia area towns.

Mabel Barrett Irene Halloway Morrowin- Kansas Jeana McDonald Florence Snook Belleville Robert Hyder R. Poling Beverly Gret Ie Poling Thousand Oak Calif Pike Valley U.S.D Randolph High School Cleburne Mariadahl Church Blue Valley Turtle Creek Reservoir

Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest Draws Oklahoma Fun Seekers

In Pauls Valley Oklahoma locals celebrate a decade of World Championship watermelon seed spitting with participants from children to seniors. The 1972 winner was a 15 year old who spit 43 feet 6 inches. the prior world record from 1966 stands at 52 feet. Contest rules allow various stances and no touching the foul line. Community smiles come from the simple joy of spitting and sharing produce. Nearby notes mention visitors in Springfield and Courtland visits and social calls.

Pauls Valley Oklahoma Geary Archer Pauls Valle

Sugar consumption in the United States per person

A Kansas State Extension note reports Americans eat about 100 pounds of sugar yearly per person in candy fruit drinks and foods. World sugar demand outpaces production due to higher prices and reduced Cuban and Russian yields, affecting retail specials.

United State Reguli Cuba Russia

Sugar price shifts and family food budget tips

An marketing economics note suggests higher prices and fewer specials for 5 and 1 pound sugar bags reflect a real global trend. Food managers should compare costs, such as cornflakes in single packs versus the large 1802 pack, to save money, noting potential weekly savings of about 70 cents for a family of four.

Manhattan USA

Big First Report on Bread Prices and Wheat Costs

The piece argues bakers plan bread price hikes in response to a wheat price rise of about 30 cents per bushel. It notes USDA data showing wheat costs contribute only 2.6 cents to a 24.7 cent loaf and defends farmers against blame for food-cost increases.

USDA

Yom Kippur Observances and Hebrew Bible Reflections

In Jerusalem worshippers observe Yom Kippur at the Wailing Wall, fasting and praying on the Day of Atonement. The Living Bible cites Leviticus 18:29-34 as the permanent law for atonement and humility. The piece also notes agricultural funding debates and remarks by Keith Sebelius on government policy and OSHA.

Jerusalem Israel Aaron

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