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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

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Two Guys From Texas at The Princess Theatres

The Princess Theatre presents Two Guys From Texas a Technicolor musical starring Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson with Dorothy Malone and Penny Edwards. A rodeo themed musical number features 50 horseback dancers and songs by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Also showing A Song Is Born April 16 17 and Trouble in Sundown April 21 starring George OBrien.

Warner Bros Mongan Carson Lone Star LeRoy Prinz Jule Styne Sammy Cahn Leah Rhodes Travilla Miss Malone Penny

Belle Starrs Daughter at Prin cess Theatre in southwest epic

Alson Productions brings Belle Starrs Daughter to the Prin cess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday April 12 13 starring George Montgomery Ruth Roman and Rod Cameron from 20th Century Fox. The drama follows Rose daughter of a Cimarron bandit queen in a frontier clash with a marshal and a bandit chief amid high action and perilous romance. Also shown Tuesday and Wednesday April 19 20 a double feature Body Guard and Design for Death.

Princess Theatre of Belle Starr Alson Productions Southwest Geo. Montgomery Rod Cameron Ruth Rordan 20Th Century-Fox W. R. Burnett Cimarron Rose Hollywood Ainother Capitol

Packed "Horse" Comes to the Princess Cinema

Thursday program notes describe another film titled Horse arriving at the Princess, highlighting the appeal of literary enrichment for moviegoers.

School District 6 Sets Friday Meeting at High School

The annual district meeting will be held Friday April 8 at 2 00 p m in the high school. One officer to be elected director. Budget shows a slight rise from this year 0029764 01 to next year 024500 00. Patrons urged to attend to support the school and the board.

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Sherdahl H.D.U. Meeting Notes Highlight Local Topics

Sherdahl H.D.U. met at Opal Rasmussen's home on March 15 with 10 members. A safety quiz on electricity followed roll call. State Legislature bills were discussed. Beloit Farm and Home meeting announced for March 31 and April 1. Poultry and Gardening lesson by Virgie Peterson and Lula Waite. Evelyne Mitchell became a member. Next meeting features a nutrition lesson with Max Sandell hosting on April 12.

Sherdahl

Bill Wilson's Mother Dies in Hoopston Ill

Bill Wilson learned Monday afternoon that his mother Mrs Luel la Wilson died at her Hoopston Illinois home. He and his wife left Tuesday on the Rocket to Hoopston for funeral services. Cancer Drive Week urged donations to the cause with thanks from the committee.

Bill Wilson Luella Wilson Hoopton Ill

Mrs Delbert Aspegren Visited Topeka Over Weekend

Mrs Delbert Aspegren spent the Wednesday to Saturday period in Topeka visiting Mr and Mrs Ervin Davia Janet and Bobby.

Dinner Guests Noted in Local Social Roundup

Mrs. W A Johnson hosted Tuesday evening dinner for D A Letourneau Virgil E Mor wer 8 S Temple Ed Wires Joyce Johnson and Walter H Berger. Edward Varnick entertained Sunday for daughter Mrs Walter Sallman birthday anniversary with Lester Hammil Patricia Wanda Ronnie Mills Concordia Clifford Sallman Phyllis Iris Judy Marilyn Louis Sallman Lakeley Munden Walter Sallman family Lenora Sallman Salina Darlyn Standley Orangé Casale Darrell Standley Angr Oscar Mills Concordia.

W. A. Johnson D. ‘A. Letourneau Virgil E. Morwer 8. S. Temple Ed Wires Joyce Johnson Walter H. Berger Edward Varnick Walter Sallman Lester Hammil Patricia Wanda Ronnie Mills Concordia Clifford Sallman Phyllis Iris Judy Marilyn Louis Sallman A. ‘Lakeley Munden

Scandia Glee Club earns district rating at Concordia festival

Scandia Girls Glee Club and small ensembles performed at the District Music Festival in Concordia on April 1 with the choir earning a II rating and the girls trio and sextet receiving III ratings. About 1700 students from 46 schools competed as chaperones and parents attended events.

Scandia Girls Concordia Scandia Quantic N. D. Currie Elmer Melby Carl Peterson Bill Haskins Richard Johnson Glee Club E. T. Olson Miss Dietrich

Mrs Augusta Jennings Dies at 89 in Scandia

Mrs Augusta Jennings, 89, longtime Scandia resident, died at her home on Sunday April 3 1949. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Scandia Funeral Home with Rev J Orville Bookless officiating. Interment followed in Riverview cemetery.

Augusta Jenning Scandia Rev. J. Orville Riverview Cemetery

City Election Sees Charles Freed Win After Ballot Anomaly

Tuesday’s city vote saw 1311 ballots cast with a single write in changing the outcome. Charles H Freed appears on the winning slate due to 66 write in votes. winners include Moe Reed as mayor, Lesa Richards as Police Judge, and council members Carl Hammer Neal Cady Evert Allen Kunter and Charles Keea.

Chas. H. Freed Moe Lesa & Richards Carl Hammer Neal Cady Red Evert Allen Cunter Charles Keea

Charley Aspegren Celebrates 80th Birthday in Republic

Relatives gather at Charley Aspegren’s Republic home for an 80th birthday reception with a large pot luck. Guests listed include Becks Larson Hansens Osar Aspegrens and many others from Republic and nearby towns.

County Council Officers Plan April 19 Meeting At Courtland

Mrs. V A Berggren presides as officers set Tuesday April 19 at Courtland for a County Council meeting. All ladies and clubs invited with 10:00 am start and a noon covered dish luncheon. Louise Strom, press correspondent for Republic County council.

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Phil Weir in Courtland

Mrs Phil Weir planned and carried out a surprise party for her husband’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Veryle Hallgren Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell Mr and Mrs Bill Kelly of Belleville Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir and Allan Weir. A lunch of ice cream and cake was served with Mrs Nathan Weir assisting.

Phil Weir Courtland Veryle Hallgren Pat Sandell Bill Kelly Belleville Nathan Weir Allan Weir

Mrs Standley Honored At Birthday Surprise

Mrs Standley received many lovely gifts at a surprise birthday gathering held Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas and Clarence, Mr and Mrs Carl Thomas, Alva Simmons, George Simmons, Pamela Sue Cloud, Larry Jensen, Esther Simmons, Donnie and Olive Simmons, Eldon Standley and Ginger. A nice lunch was served.

Sarah Standley Elmer ‘Thomas and Clarence Carl ‘Thomas Alva Simmons George Simmons Pamela Sue. Cloud Larry Jensen Esther Simmons Donnie Olive Simmons Eldon Standley Ginger Standley

Mrs Elizabeth Cooper Hosts Visit with Bil Moe and Darwin Cooper

Mr and Mrs Bil Moe and Darwin Cooper spent a Sunday with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper at Belleville, sharing time and conversation in a quiet family gathering.

Mrs Hansen and Cheryl Ann Visit Lincoln Home

Mrs Hall Hansen and Cheryl Ann of Lincoln Nebr have been visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren since Tuesday and accompanied her husband home Monday morning. Mr Hansen drove down Saturday and spent the weekend at the Aspegren home.

Hall Hansen Cheryl Ann Lincoln Nebr Wallace Aspegren Mr. Hansen Asfiegren

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mrs Johnson Gather Local Figures

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Bower of Norton and Mr and Mrs C H West with daughters. Also present were Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine Joyce Johnson and Mrs W A Johnson. Supper guests were Mr and Mrs Emil Isaac, son of Beatrice Nebraska.

H. I. Johnson Jack Bower Norton C. H. West Milo Johnson Elaine Joyce Johnson W. A. Johnson Emil Isaacson Beatrice, Nebr

Dinner Guests Share Sunday with Salina Visitors

Guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth for Sunday dinner were Mr and Mrs Eben Sundgren and Carl, Miss Joan Wooster and Miss Ermfrid Sundgren of Salina, Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola and Miss Irene Swanson.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Eben Sundgren Carl Joan Wooster Ermfrid Sundgren Salina Pat Sandell Lola Irene Swanson

West and Johnsons Host Friday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs C H West and daughters Mrs Jack Bower of Norton Mrs H I Johnson and Joyce Johnson were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine.

C. H. West Jack Bower Norton H. I. Johnson Joyce Johnson Milo Johnson Elaine

Miss Emfrid Lundgren Visiting Salina kin

Miss Emfrid Lundgren of Salina is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. Danielson and Kenneth this week.

Emfrid Lundgren Salina Elmer Danielson Mr. Danielson Kenneth

Social Supper Honors Sgt Fitzgerald and Family

Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry and daughters hosted a Thursday evening supper to honor Sgt and Mrs R E Fitzgerald and Cheryl along with Mr and Mrs C H Freed and Mrs E Porter Ahrens.

Arnold Perry R. E. Fitzgerald Cheryl C. H. Freed E. Porter Ahrens

Mr and Mrs Phil Thull and Miss Greenslade Attend Ice Follies

Mr Phil Thull Mrs Thull and Jack Thull of Cawker City with Miss Phyliss Greenslade spent the day in Kansas City and attended the Ice Follies.

Phil Thull Jack Thull Cawker City Phyliss Greenslade Kansas City

Norton Woman Visits Relatives Then Sees Mr. Bower Home

Mrs. Jack Bower of Norton visited Thursday with Mrs. H. I. Johnson and other relatives and accompanied Mr. Bower home Sunday.

Jack Bower Norton H. I. Johnson Mr. Bower

Bea trice couple visits Scandia on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson of Beatrice Nebraska spent Sunday visiting Scandia.

Emil Isaacson Beatrice, Nebr Scandia

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren Visit Duaine Greenslade

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade.

Mrs Clarence’ Aspegren Duaine Greenslade

Sunday Supper Guests Include Zener Brough Granstedt Brisco

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Mr and Mrs Thomas Brough of Kansas City Mrs Frank Granstedt and Kenneth Brisco were Sunday evening supper guests of Mrs Lena Lloyd and Frank Lin.

Wilbur Zener Thomas Brough Kansas City Frank Granstedt Kenneth Brisco Lena Lloyd Franklin

Larson Families Share Weekend Visit in Halstead

Mr and Mrs Gene Larson and Becky of Halstead spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Larson and family, sharing time and companionship in the community.

Gene Larson Becky of Halstead George Larson

Larson Families Share Sunday Dinner at George Larson Home

Mr and Mrs Gene Larson and Becky of Halstead and Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Larson and family.

Gene Larson Becky Halstead Don ‘Larson Sonia George Larson

Mrs Wallace Agpegren and Mrs Dale Hansen Visit Republic

Mrs Wallace Agpegren and Mrs Dale Hansen with Cheryle of Lincoln Nebr spent Friday in Republic visiting relatives and friends.

Wallace Agpegren Dale Hansen Cheryle Lincoln Nebr Republic

Sunday visitors at Smith home list several locals

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Smith included Edna Robison Adah Robison Mrs Mack and son Emma Svenson J P Stofer Gordon Jake Stofer and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris in a neighborhood social note.

Axel Smith Edna Adah Robison Mack Andson Emma Svenson J. P. Stofer Gordon Jake Stofer Lloyd Norris

Sonja Henie Skates Tonight in The Countess of Monte Christo

Sonja Henie stars in a musical ice spectacular at the Princess Theatre tonight, Thursday April 7, in The Countess of Monte Christo with elaborate skating sequences. The program also includes a Warner Pathe News reel and 30 other reasons.

Princess Theatre Sonja Henie Countess of Monte Christo Sonja Aow Warner Pathe News

Singin' Spurs Hoosier Hot Shots Show at Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre hosts an Owl Show on Saturday April 9 at 11 30 p m featuring Singin Spurs a Hoosier Hot Shots farce with Hezzie Ken Gil and Gabe chased across the plains. Supporting cast includes Kirby Grant Patricia White Lee Patrick Marion Colby Red Egner and the Shamrock Cowboys. The program includes eight musical numbers such as Honeymoon Ranch A Valley in Montana Singin Spurs Hair of Gold and Man Is Brother to a Mule.

Princess Theatre Hezzie Ken Gil Gabe Columbia Kirby Grant Patricia White Lee Patrick Marion Colby Red Egner Billy Hill The Shamrock Cowboys Montana

MIT to test five million volt X rays for cancer

MIT will test a five million volt X ray to improve deep cancer treatment under an American Cancer Society grant. The device follows MITs two million volt breakthrough and aims to deliver concentrated rays with less normal tissue damage, expanding the therapeutic energy range from one to five million volts.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology American Cancer Society MIT John Trump Trump

Birthday honors for Mrs Rex Sandell home celebration

Mrs Rex Sandell was honored at home on her birthday and anniversary Friday evening. A pot luck lunch followed for Mr and Mrs Sandell and several relatives including Steven, Berggren and Frank, Berggren and daughters, N E Sandell, Ruth, Pete Sandell and Paula, M Joe Cline and family, Charles Mizer and Marilyo, and Miss Pearl Strom.

Rex Sandell Sandell Steven Ang Car. Berggren Frank Berggren N. E. Sandell Ruth Pete Sandell Paula Joe Cline Charles Mizer Marilyo Pearl Strom

Hedstrom Birthday Guests List Includes Local Families

Sunday afternoon guests honored Mr. A. N. Hedstrom on his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Bergstrom and Inez, Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Hedstrom and family, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. George Ames and Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bimberg, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family.

A. N. Hedstrom Hedstrom John. Bergstrom Inez Ephriam Hedstrom Gustava Ostberg Ted George Ames Ronnie Dave ‘Bimberg Loren Hedstrom Ivan Bergstrom

Scandia Alumni Association Seeks Help for Annual Banquet

A call goes out to Scandia High School graduates to support the alumni banquet. Past President Wyatt Corbin urges attendance at the City Office on Friday evening April 8 at 8 00 p m to ensure the gathering continues amid dwindling membership and plans for the year.

Scandia Alumni Association Scandia High School Asmani Wyatt Corbin

Community Club Slates April 15 Meeting on Soil Conservation

The Scandia Community Club will meet Friday April 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the City office building to discuss and show soil conservation pictures led by Elmer Melby. Max Muth leads the postmeeting sandwiches and coffee with a committee. attendees include farmers and townspeople.

Scandia Community Club Elmer Melby Max Muth Tony Nystrom Vic Erickson Vernon Erickson Ralph Moe Andy Canfield Melby Earl Smith

Sherdahl Boosters 4 H Club Meeting Notes

The Sherdahl Boosters 4 H Club met at the Ambrose schoolhouse on March 15 chaired by president Beverly Mikesell. Eighteen members named a new farm machinery type during roll call and plans were made for Arbor Day tree planting and an oyster supper. Bronze pins were awarded, Charles Jensen spoke on livestock value, Gladys Mikesell and Joyce Rasmussen presented, and the group adjourned to meet April 11 with refreshments by Jimmy Habiger.

Sherdahl Boosters Ambrose Beverly Mikesell Rockies Farlee Belleville Gladys Mikesell Charles Jensen Joyce Rasmussen Jimmy Habiger

Nellie Anderson Home Hit By Fire in Northeast Town

A fire at the Nellie Anderson residence in the northeast part of town Monday afternoon damaged the house severely. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze and high school boys helped carry out the furniture.

Orgin Nellie Anderson

Funeral gathering for Charley Nondorf draws out-of-town attendees

Out-of-town mourners attend the funeral for Charley Nondorf. Among those listed are Mrs. Ruby Budler Mrs. Maggie Han lin Ruth and James from Geneva Nebraska Mrs. Mary Poage Mr and Mrs Ivan Poage Mr and Mrs Verl Poage and son Ray Podge Orville Poage of A lmena Mildred Nondorf and Mrs Floesie Black of Wichita Pfc Eugene Jeardoe Briggs Field Texas Ed Kaliman Mr and Mrs Verl Beck Mr and Mrs Earl Sankey and Mr and nin Lloyd Hallgren of Republic.

Charley Nondorf Ruby Budler Maggie Hanlin Ruth James Geneva Nebr Mary Poage Ivan. Poage Verl Poage Ray Podge Orville Poage Almena Mildred Nondorf Floesie- Black Wichita Eugene Jeardoe Briggs Field Texas Ed Kaliman Verl Beck Earl Sankey Nin Lloyd Hallgren Republic

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