Du Barry Was a Lady at The Princess
Red Skelton stars in the technicolor musical comedy as a club check room attendant who dreams he is King Louis while pursued by Lascelle Ball. The film features Cole Porter songs, Tommy Dorsey band, Irene costumes, Virginia O’Brien numbers, and Roy Del Ruth direction with Karl Freund photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Skelton
du Barry
Lascille Ball
King Louis
Mme. du Barry
Red
Cole Porter
Tommy Dorsey
Irene
Dorsey
Skelton
Miss Ball
Zero Mostel
New York
Virginia O’brien
Roy del Ruth
Karl Freund
Battle of Russia film released for public showings
The Battle of Russia from the Army and Signal Corps portrays Soviet resistance and defense against fascist invaders. Gen Douglas MacArthur lauds its depiction of scale and courage as a significant historical military achievement, highlighting why Hitler targeted Russia. The film explains the people’s resolve to defend their land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Special Service Division
Army Service Forces
War Department
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Douglas MacArthur
Hitler
Rusma
Birthday surprise guests honor Mrs Swenson on celebration
A birthday surprise was carried out for Mrs S J Swenson with unannounced guests Rev N H Pearson Algot J Anderson Mrs Lloyd Nelson Mira Oscar Bergstrom and Mrs Dena Anderson attending. Sunday dinner honored Janet Cardwell third birthday with Mrs Duaine Greenslade Norman Phyllis Sam Greenslade and Mrs Charley Cardwell family present. Fred Haussermann left for Pratt Kansas to attend a state for sale noting good time but little business on return to Seandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Swenson
N. H. Pearson
Algot J Anderson
Lloyd Nelson
Mira Oscar Bergstrom
Dena Anderson
Art Cardwell
Little Janet Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Norma
Phyllis
Sam Greenslade
Charley Cardwell
Fred Haussermann
Pratt
Kansas
Seandia
Scandia Native Senator Johnson Attacks New Deal
Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado, born in Scandia in 1884, emerges as an anti New Deal Democrat. The article cites a Chicago speech in which he condemns the Roosevelt administration’s third term bid and policy moves including lend-lease and war aid details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
U. S. Senate
Chicago
Japan
Pearl Harbor
China
Great Britain
John L. Lewis
Railroad Brotherhoods
White House
Senate
Nature and the Soul in Sleep and Resurrection
Plainly on Nature's scroll the image of growth mirrors the soul as a sleep ends in dawn. The passage compares a fallen root revived by time to the awakening of the spirit from darkness to God's perpetual light. It critiques blind followers and urges personal reading of truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Party for the Assistants at Lunch Room
Mrs. Caldwell hosted a Tuesday evening party for Lunch Room assistants of the semester. An entertainment committee led by Miss May Bahl Ronald Clark and Dennie Richards organized games. Guests later paired for refreshments served by Iona Hammer Frances Haser and Quentin McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Caldwell
Miss
May Bahl
Ronald Clark
Dennie Richards
Miss Bahl
Iona Hammer
Frances Haser
Quentin McMurray
Red Cross Contributions Listed By Donors
A community donation list names contributors including Andrew Wilson, Mrs. Chas Berggren, Lucille Johnson, and Vernice Johnson with small amounts. The list totals 701.38 and urges gifts be turned in to Mrs. Wm Moe or Miss Mary West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Andrew Wilson
IO. O. F
Chas. Berggren
Lucille Johnson
Vernice Johnson
Wm. Moe
Mary West
Fuel Administration Warns Coal Consumers to Stock Up
The Fuel Administration says demand for coal from Colorado and New Mexico in 1948 was about 1.6 million tons higher than production in those states. Transportation limits may hinder distribution, so consumers are urged to buy and store coal now to avoid shortages next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
New Mexico
Surprise Birthday Party for Ada Brewer
A Friday night surprise party honored Miss Ada Brewer with many relatives and friends attending at her home. Sunday guests included the families of Aunt Carlson and Republic visitors, plus Dr. G. W. Nichols returning from Belleville after months away with a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooner
Ada Brewer
Bill Brewer
Fred Walter
Leslie Jones
Gloria
Lanny
Pete Brewer
Joe Patachek
Beverley
Walter Guiot
Leland
Shirley
Joe Brewer
Lloyd Barleen
Janice
Sorosis Study Club Hosts Easter Talk and Music
The Sorosis Study Club met at Mrs. N. H. Pearson’s home with nine members. Rev. Hjalmar Larson and Rev. Pearson attended. Larson spoke on Easter history and meaning, followed by Easter music sung by Gloria Nelson Christine Acree and Pauline Larson with accompaniment by Mrs. Robert Seeley. The next meeting will be with Mr. George Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
N. H. Pearson
Hjalmar Larson
Rev
Pearson
Rev. Larson
Gloria Nelson
Christine Acree
Pauline Larson
Robert Seeley
George Cardwell
Air Mail postage notice and local family news
Post Office authorities advise 8 cents postage for air mail to the United States unless sent via FPM or APO for 6 cents. Lyell Ocobock spent several days with family in Scandia and returned to work in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
F.P.M
A.P.O
Lyell Ocobock
Scandia
Kansas City
Calvary Crucifixion Passage And Jesus Commits His Spirit
An archaic text recounts the crucifixion of Jesus at Calvary with the soldiers dividing his garments, darkness over the land from noon to three, and Jesus commending his spirit to the Father before dying.
Double Celebration Honoring Cooper Birthday Dinner
A family dinner at the Raymond Cooper home celebrated the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper on Sunday April 2. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. QO. A. Johnson and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Householder and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahin of Salina, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coleman and Eldora of Salina, and Miss Eve Sanborn of Clay Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cooper
N. S. Cooper
QO. A. Johnson
Floyd Johnson
Paul Householder
A. S. Mahin
Salina
Harry Coleman
Eldora
Eve Sanborn
Clay Center
Mrs Caldwell Injured In Lunch Room Floor Collapse
Grace Caldwell suffered a possible serious accident when a lunch room floor collapsed Saturday. She lacerated a leg and was confined to her room for about a day. She returned to duty Monday but worked mainly from a chair. Supper guests Thursday March 29 included Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family with Lee Hammer, Mrs Ellen Hammer, Iver and Miss Vivian Nelson at Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Caldwell
Carl Hammer
Lee Hammer
Ellen Hammer
Iver
Vivian Nelson
Benny Lervold
Easter Cantata Praised By Community Chorus
The Community Chorus of about fifty voices directed by Mrs. N. H. Pearson presented the Easter cantata Hosanna on Palm Sunday. Soloists and ensemble members delivered polished performances, with selections including Faith Hope and Love and Open The Gates of the Temple, ending with a climactic final chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Pearson
Ig.ng
Red Cross
Hope
Mev’ames
R. J. Betts
Hjalmar Larson
Jou
E. C.C. Wires
Blanche Hageman
Robert Nylund
Adolph Nelson
Rev. Parking
Home from the West visitor praised California growth
Mr W. Aspegren of Republic returned from a California winter and said building restrictions were not enforced there as houses rise by the block. He discussed places of interest and remains a loyal Journal subscriber, noting a January subscription lapse due to travel. He hopes others would renew.
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W. Aspegren
Republic
California
Aspegren
Cup Moe Returns From California Vacation
Back home Moe and his wife returned from a vacation spent with their daughter and son near Los Angeles. They left Scandia in January and arrived back a few days ago. Moe enjoys sharing wanderings and movie scene notes with friends. He also called on one of our boys during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Los Angeles
Scandia
Holywooil
Mrs Tedrow Dies in Mankato Home After Husband’s Death
Mrs. Joe Tedrow died Friday at her daughter’s home in Mankato where she had been living. She had been an invalid for some time, and the death of her husband a few months ago, her constant companion and nurse, greatly affected her and she survived him only a short while.
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Joe Tedrow
Mankato
Birthday Guests Listed for Mrs. Forsberg Party
Mrs. Albin Forsberg celebrated her birthday Sunday afternoon with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie along with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindberg Mr. and Mrs. P. Rydell and Mr. C. D. Aspegren of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Forsberg
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
Carl Lindberg
P. Rydell
C. D. Aspegren
Republic
Larson Anniversary Honored At Sunday Supper
Mr and Mrs Frank H Larson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson and family honoring their eleventh wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Larson
Wayne Watson
Famly
Mrs Sanderson Returns From California Trip
Mrs. M. Sanderson and family finish a four month winter stay on the west coast returning from California. They left Scandia in November and are described as having spent the winter away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sanderson
California
Scandia
West Coast
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The
Princess
Abet Skelton
MGM
Janet
Matilda Atin Allen
Fuel Administration
Carlson
Oear Norgard and Boyd
Alfred Swanson
Daughters
John Bergstrom
Inez
A. N. Hedstrom
Loren
Richard Loring
Glen
Ivan Bergstrom
Lorna
Nona Lee Ames
Ada Aspegren
Clyde Norris
Carol Anderson
George Larson
G. W. Nichols
Belleville
City
Calvary
Jesus
Issus
Caldwell
Mrs. Tedrow
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