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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1941

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Here Comes the Navy at Princess TheatreSaturday and Sunday

Warner Bros reissues Here Comes the Navy with James Cagney and Pat O’Brien showing at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights. The film features thrilling naval scenes aboard the U S Navy and at San Diego Naval Station with added Fox Movietone News and a Merrie Melody cartoon. next week brings Hudson's Bay with Paul Muni.

James Cagney Pat O’brien Warner Bros Uncle Sam The Navy Princess Theatre U. S. 8. Anzote Naval Training Station San Diego Calif Aliso Fox Movieton. News Paul Muni Hudson's Bay

Y W C A Treasure Show Set For April 17

The Y W C A sponsors a Treasure Show Thursday evening April 17 at the high school auditorium with Mrs A C Freed as chairman. People may bring treasures to display and a free lunch will follow the program. The event was postponed from December due to bad weather.

A. C. Freed Y. W

Will Rogers and Travel Tales From Europe

In a humorous tale from the trip to Europe, Will Rogers recalls friends from Iowa Kansas and Oklahoma enjoying the journey. He notes a girl who boasts her father bought a Botticelli to boost their town’s class and jokes about a second-hand Fiat as a rival.

Iowa Sck Alice May Stu Botticelli Express

Historical Highlights by Elmo Scott Watson

A column by Elmo Scott Watson introduces Historical Highlights, noting his national fame as a history writer and talent for uncovering little known or forgotten facts about colorful historical figures. The feature promises engaging reading for families.

Elmo Scott Watson

Pier 13 at Princess Theatre Next Week

Pier 13 a 20th Century Fox drama stars Lynn Bari and Lloyd Nolan. Set on New York’s waterfront the heart pounding tale blends action with comedy and suspense. A Terrytoon Cartoon and the Defense film First Line of Defense accompany the bill as the first of upcoming Defense pictures at the Princess.

Princess Theatre 20Th Century-Fox New York Lynn Bari Lioyd Nolan

City Election Set for Monday April 7

The regular City Election is scheduled for Monday April 7 with polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The slate is headed by Mayor candidate Wm Mee, with Jack Smith Carl Ham mer John Hooker Chas Freed and Walter Anderson for council. Voters show little enthusiasm and turnout is expected light.

Wm. Meetor Jack Smith Carl Hammer John Hooker Chas. Freed Walter Anderson

A Real Surprise for Junior Preble on 15th Birthday

Friday the 28th marked Junior Preble’s fifteenth birthday. His father W C Preble arranged a dinner at the Coffee Shop with Mrs. McGregor’s help. Junior arrived unaware to find a decorated table, a birthday cake, and close friends Paul Albro Warren Nelson Everett Lee Johnson Donald Larson and his father.

Junior Preble W. C. Preble Paul Albro Warren Nelson Everett Lee Johnson Donald Larson Junior

Homecoming at Axrbeose School District 61

The seventh annual Homecoming at Axrbeose School District 61 takes place on Saturday April 12. Ex teachers patrons and pupils are invited to attend with a basket dinner at noon.

National Defense Picture at Princess Theatre

Through 20th Century Fox the Princess Theatre will show a special National Defense film titled The First Line of Defense along with the regular show on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, April 8 and 9. Come out and see this picture.

20Th Century Fox the Princess Theatre

District Music Festival to Feature Scandia Groups in Concordia

Scandia will send multiple ensembles to the District Music Festival in Concordia on April 4 and 5. Friday events include glee clubs mixed chorus and band while Saturday showcases brass sextette clarinet trio baritone solo girls sextette girls trio and several solos. The freshmen debut chapel program was well received by the student body.

Scandia Concordia Warren Nelson Paul Adlero Betty Johnson Norbert Helvey Irene Nelson Donald Richards Clariney Paul Nelson Irene Gwinten Norma Jean Richards Ruth Peterson Lorna Mahan Marcelene Perry Maxine Perry Pauline Larson Betty Larson Maxine

Rex Pixley to Enter Mile at Sterling Relays

H S senior Rex Pixley will enter the mile at the Sterling Relays in Sterling on Saturday April 5. He previously won the mile in the Republican Valley League trek meet last spring and also won the county meet. He is set to compete in Hays Relays K U Relays Concordia night meet Republican Valley League meet and the county track meet.

Rex Pixley H. S Sterling Rex Hays

Vocational Ag class builds for fiesta and judging underway

The Vocational Ag class prepared various constructions for the fiesta last week. Students Glen Larson and Robert Lervold are making cedar and mauve walnut chests while Donald Larson Harold Rasmussen and Kay Goodwin built brooders and brooder houses. C. W. Clair notes field trips planned soon as Hoards Dairymen Cadets judging continues.

Vocational Ag Glen Larson Robert Lervold Donald Larson Harold Rasmuesen Kay Goodwin Hoards Cadest

HI Y Boy Council Dinner Delights Local Youth

The HI Y boys were entertained Tuesday night by councilmen Rev M C Linerson Ed Wires and Carl Hammer. Hot dogs scalloped potatoes coffee cake and jello were served and attendees report a grand time with plenty to eat.

M. C. Linerson Ed Wires Carl Hammer

Freshmen Present Assembly at S H S

The Freshman class of S H S presented an assembly on Friday March 29. The program opened with a song by the group followed by a story by Bernice Simmons. Audrey Thom sang a solo The Old Refrain. A skit Mose's Troubles was dramatized by John Erickson and Ik Garoutte who were blackened to represent two darkies. Everett Johnson performed a solo and a short musical comedy The Old Maid's Tea.

Bernice Simmons Audrey Thomas Mose John Erickson Ik Garoutte Everett Johnson

News Notes From Courtland Area Families

Local social notes recount Sunday visits and dinners among Courtland Concordia Salina and nearby residents. Families of Johnson Jensen Naslund Danielson Stolander Pilcher and Bergstrom appear with multiple arrivals and gatherings including sick list update for Cardwell and a turkey dinner hosted by Joyce Johnson.

Joyce Johnson M. C. Brown Wibur Hedges Courtland Lester Richards Oscar Johnson

Funeral Held for C Gust Sandell of Scandia

C Gust Sandell died suddenly at his Scandia home after a day of errands and a tire service. A Sweden native, he arrived in Republic county in 1903, served as County Commissioner, was a lifelong bachelor with siblings in Kansas City Courtland and Sweden, and funeral services were held at Hampton Funeral Home and the Methodist church with Rev. John R. Trimble officiating.

Scandia Republic County C. Gust Sandell Home Oil Company Gus Sweden N.E. Sandell Helga Boquist Kansas City Anna Lindblade Courtland Jennie Sandell Hampton Funeral Home Methodist Church John R. Trimble Popular Grove Cemetery

ENSTALLED NEW SEATS AT PRINCESS THEATRE

Last week more than 100 seats were added to the Princess Theatre to improve seating and sound quality. Management expresses confidence that all attendees can be seated in good seats. The upgrade also enhances background for sound equipment improving overall acoustics. Sunday dinner guests included the Loring family and Reece family and others from McPherson Jamestown and nearby.

Princess Theatre Richard Loring Wm. Loring Bill Jack Reece Geo. Jeandebeur McPherson Maurice Medlin Jamestown C. O. Reece

Courtland visitors join Mrs. Enoch Hedin Sunday

Sunday afternoon Mrs. John Stoland er and Alvin were visitors of Mrs. Enoch Hedin of Courtland. the social call echoed small town courtesy.

Theodore Danielson Elmer Danielson Lars Brown Lloyd John Fredrickson John Rosegren Henry Andrew Stafford John Stolander Alvin Enoch Hedin Courtland

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