The Secret Life of Walter Mitty at the Princess
Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo star in Technicolor comedy based on James Thurber's story. Production by Samuel Goldwyn showcases lavish talent, with Boris Karloff Fay Bainter Ann Rutherford among a strong supporting cast. Shows April 10-11 with Thunder in the Valley following April 17-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Goldwyn
Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Walter Mitty
Princess Theatre
James Thurber
New Yorker
Reader’s Digest
Robert Benchley
Mr. Goldwyn
Danny
Mitty
Goldwyn Girls
England
South America
Boris Karloff
Fay Bainter
Ann Rutherford
RKO Thriller Riff-Raft Comes to Princess Theatre
The film stars Vatt Brien Walter Slezak and Anne Jeffreys in a tropical Panama City thriller. O Brien a mixed private detective fixer travels to recover a missing oil map vital to a new wellfield while a ruthless adventurer races to seize it. The cast includes Percy Kilbride Jerome Cowan and George Givot with a double feature to follow ages of the Border and Death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
RKO Radio
Vatt Brien
Walter Slezak
Anne Jeffreys
Princess Theatre
O’brien
Panama City
Selzak
Miss Jeffreys
Percy Kilbride
Jerome Cowan
George Givot
Mark of Zorro Returns to Princess Theatre
Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell bring the classic adventure to the Princess Theatre on Thursday April 15. The Mark of Zorro is hailed as Power’s greatest screen triumph and one of 20th century film’s greatest performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Linda Darnell
Zorro
Basil Rathbone
Gale Sondergaard
Eugene Vallette
J. Edward Bromberg
The
Bowery Boys
Mahoney
Tyrone Power
Princess Theatre
Scandia Baseball Club elects new officers
At the Scandia Baseball club meeting held at the Frazier recreation parlor Linnie Linden was elected manager Fred Evert treasurer and Guy Frazier secretary A large group of potential players attended and indications point to another strong Scandia team this year Boys practice every Sunday inviting others to join for a warm up next Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Frazier Recreation Parlor
Linnie Linden
Fred Evert
Guy Frazier
Garden season notice from Mayor Moe calls for pets and poultry control
The mayor urges residents to confine chickens and secure dogs as garden season returns and neighbors are asked to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moe
Scandia Proclaims April 11 17 as City Clean-up Week
The mayor proclaims April 11 17 as City Clean-up Week encouraging residents to remove rubbish and hazards from homes offices and yards and to organize neighborhood campaigns. The state fire marshal office suggestions aim to reduce fire risk and beautify the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Kansas
Scandia
Wimilve
Scandia High to Present The Skeleton Walks Friday
The Scandia senior class will stage The Skeleton Walks a three act mystery comedy by Felicia Metcalf in the high school auditorium Friday evening April 16. The cast includes Billie Moe Carla Reece Hjalmar Larson Jr Evelyn Burandt Jerry Wager John Cooper Blaine Berry Eloise Hamner Audrey Thompson Patsy Cooper and Glenna Hohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicia Metcalf
Billie Moe
Carla Reece
Hjalmar Larson, Jr
Evelyn Burandt
Jerry Wager
John Cooper
Blaine Berry
Eloise Hammer
Audrey Thompson
Patsy Cooper
Glenna Hohman
Cancer Campaign Runs April 7 to 14
A community outreach effort titled Cancer Campaign will run from April 7 through April 14, mobilizing volunteers, clinics, and local organizations to raise awareness, provide screenings, and fund research across the region.
Amana Group Sees Turnout at April Meeting
The Amana Group met with Miss Anna Swanson Friday April 2 at the church parlors. Eleven members and eight guests attended including Mrs Gust Larson Mrs Deaa Anderson Mrs Tina Isaacson Mrs S J Swenson Mrs Dean Johnson Mrs Clara Westin Mrs John Naslund and Mrs John Fredrickson. The next meeting is slated for May 7 with Mrs Ed Swanson. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson included Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson and Donna of Jamestown with other relatives joining for Johnsons birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Anna Swanson
Gust Larson
Deaa Anderson
Tina Isaacson
S. J. Swenson
Dean Johnson
Clara Westin
John Naslund
John Fredrickson
Ed Swanson
Joe N. Johnson
Harry Nelson
Donna
Jamestown
Mr. Johnson
Lawrence Nystrom
Larry
Ella Burns
Courtland
Etta Nystrom
Abe Johnson
Clinton
Emogene Konovalsky
Birthday tribute for Mrs Rex Sandell at home gathering
Mrs Rex Sandell was honored at a Sunday evening gathering at her home in observance of her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs N E Sandell and Ruth, Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell, Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell, Mr and Mrs O ear Berggren and Frank, Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth, Miss Irene Swanson and Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cline
Charles Mizer
Marilyn
Harlan Sandell
Oscar Berggren
Frank
Homer Cardwell
Rex Sandell
Sandell
N. E. Sandell
Ruth
Pete Sandell
Pat Sandell
Oear Berggren
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth
Irene Swanson
Social callers visit Eastvedt home in Oberlin area
Last week visitors at the Eastvedt residence included Mrs. Meredith Lewis of Dallas Texas Miss Claudine Olson and Miss Ollie Lena Olson of Abilene Texas Mrs. John Carlson Mrs. Lottie Lervold Ole Olson of Oberlin and Mr. and Mrs. C VU Reece and Mr. and Mrs. I A Dyrdahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Eastvedt
Meredith Lewis
Dallas
Texas
Claudine
Ollie Lena Olson
Abilene
John Carlson
Lottie Lervold
Ole Olson
Oberlin
C. VU. Reece
I. A. Dyrdahl
Softball Meeting Friday At Max Barber Shop
A softball meeting for all interested players is set for Friday night at 8 p.m. at the Max Barber shop. On Sunday a basket dinner will honor Mrs Kathrineberg’s birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kathrineberg near Mankato with many family and neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Barber Shop
Arthur Kathringberg
Mankato
Kathrineberg
August Rasmussen
Art Cardwell
Laura Rasmussen
Geo. Cardwell
Steven
Charlie Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Joe Cline
Leslie Rasmussen
Ralph Rasmussen
Kay
Morten Jensen
Clarence Kathrineberg
Amelia Kathrineberg
Ethel
Charlie Tipton
Clarence Strom
Pearl Strom
Lincoln guests stay with the Summers couple
Mrs. Etta Striplin Mrs. Mabel Heusen and Bob Lee of Lincoln Nebraska spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. S J Summer. Mrs Striplin will remain a few days at the other home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Striplin
Mabel Heusen
Bob Lee
Lincoln, Neb
Art
S. J. Summer
Striplin
Beioit Residents Share Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Louis Stofer of Be loit spent the weekend at the J K Stofer home with a family gathering and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Louis Stofer
Beloit
J. K Stofer
Dinner guests for Amanda and August Rosene
Miss Amanda and August Rosene hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs Zener and Mrs Wilbur Zener, confirming a social visit between families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda
August Rosene
Mrs
Wilbur Zener
Stofer Guests Attend Sunday Evening at J K Stofer Home
Mr and Mrs Ben Stofer of Superior were guests of Mr and Mrs J K Stofer Sunday evening at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stofer
Superior
J. Kt. Stofer
Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby Miss Emma Svenson and Leo Smith
Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby, Miss Emma Svenson and Leo Smith were Mrs Axel Smith. The notice lists individuals connected to a household or marriage arrangement in a brief social item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Norris
Ruby
Emma Svenson
Leo Smith
Axel Smith
Belleville Visit By Local Ladies During Week
Mrs Lottie Lervold and Mrs William Free of Courtland spent Monday in Belleville visiting Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Lervold
William Free of
Courtland
Belleville
W. C. Nesmith
Pratt Couple Guests of Belleville Friends Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. G K Goodwin of Pratt were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Goodwin
Pratt
Claude Goodwin
Bert Brown
Belleville
Johnsons of Belleville Host Visitors to Mc Gregor Home
Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson and Mr and Mrs Leonard Johnson of Belleville were Thursday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs Harry Mc Gregor at their home, sharing hospitality and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Belleville
Harry McGregor
Carlson Visit Notes Sickness List At Home
Mr and Mrs John Carlson visited David and Hilma Carlson Monday. David is on the sick list and receiving family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlson
David
Hilma Carlson
Townsend Club Meeting At City Offices Tonight
The Townsend Club will hold a meeting tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the City Offices. Residents are urged to attend and discuss club activities and local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Grubbs Visit Myrtle Grubb Family in Kansas City Trip
Mr and Mrs L C Grubb arrived from Denver Colorado Tuesday evening for a short visit with his mother Myrtle Grubb and sister Mrs C E Nelson Mr Nelson and Warren enroute to their home in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Grubb
Denver
Colo
Myrtle Grubb
C. E. Nelson
Nelson
Warren
Kansas City
Johnsons dine with the Marshalls Monday evening
Mr and Mrs C O Johnson were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall Monday evening, sharing an informal social visit at the Marshall home.
Burns and Henrys Visit Harry McGregor Home
Mr and Mrs Gene Burns of Lovewell and Mr and Mrs Walter Henry were Sunday afternoon callers at the Harry McGregor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Burns
Lovewell
Walter Henry
Harry McGregor
Mrs Cynthia Scrivner Ill at Son Robert Scrivner Home
Mrs Cynthia Scrivner is reported quite ill and staying at the home of her son Robert Scrivner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Scrivner
Robert Scrivner
Dinner Guests Visit Concordia Family
Mr and Mrs C C Johnson were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and daughters in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Johnson
Leonard LeSage
Concordia
Sunday Dinner Guests Named at Bergstrom Home
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Os car Bergstrom were Dr and Mrs Oakleaf and the Misses Dorothy and Ethel Johnson of Kansas City, Mr and Mrs Vetus Johnson of Courtland and Gus Wennersten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bergstrom
Mra Oakleaf
Dorothy and
Ethel Johnson
Kansas City
Vetus Johnson
Courtland
Gus Wennersten
Mrs Will Kallman Visits Mrs Claude Goodwin
Mrs Will Kallman was a two oclock Monday afternoon visitor of Mrs Claude Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kallman
Claude Goodwin
Mrs Jane Thomas Heads to Savannah for Treatment
Mrs Jane Thomas and her sister Mrs Daisy Crawford of Gaylord left last Wednesday for Savannah Missouri where Mrs Thomas will receive medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Thomas
Daisy Crawford
Gaylord
Savanah, Mo
Thomas
Friday Evening Guests At Milner Home
Friday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Frank Milner included Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Emil Boman Mrs Louise Adair and Rich ard and Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and families the report notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Milner
Roy Thomas
Emil Boman
Louise Adair
Richard
Glenn Currie
Morlandresident A T Sanger visits Drs Robt and Mrs Doctor
Morland resident A T Sanger spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor. The social call occurred at the Doctors home with familiar local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Sanger
Morland
Robert Doctor
Sharon Freed Spends Day at Vernon Erickson Home
Sharon Freed stayed Thursday at the Vernon Erickson residence while her mother Mrs. Leonard Freed and Rex traveled to Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Freed
Vernon Erickson
Leonard Freed
Rex
Manhattan
Concordia Family Hosts Sunday Lunch Guests
Mr and Mrs L K Johnson, son Billy and daughter Carolyn of Concordia visited lunch with Mr and Mrs W A Johnson on Sunday afternoon.
Funeral Held for Relative in Randall Last Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas along with Mrs. Leonard Freed and Mrs. Vernon Erickson attended the funeral of a relative in Randall last Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Leonard Freed
Vernon Erickson
Randall
Be loit Visit By Watsons Highlights Saturday
Verlee and Wanda Watson of Beloit visited Lois and Janice Erickson on Saturday afternoon in a social gathering noting friendly conversation and shared time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlee
Wanda Watson
Beloit
Lois
Janice Erickson
Wolf Call at Princess Theatre Tonight
Jack London tale Wolf Call headlines the Princess Theatre program tonight. Starred by John Carroll Movita and Smoky the dog hero the show also features three short subjects and five bonus attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack London
Princess Theatre
John Carroll
Movita
Smoky
Kallman Sale Tuesday Moves Farmer to Town
W F Kallman and others announce a clean up sale at his farm one mile north and two miles east of Scandia on Highway 36 next Tuesday April 18. After 52 years as a farmer he retires, having lived on the present home place since 1903. Attend the sale to review the listed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kallman
Kallman
Scandia
Kailman
Annual School Meeting at the Schoolhouse Friday
The annual School meeting will be held at the Schoolhouse Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Patrons should attend to settle important district business. The note urges active participation to uphold public schools and the American way of life amid world tensions.
Girl Scout visit to Belleville Bell Telephone Office
Senior Girl Scout troop and leaders visited the Belleville Bell Telephone Office as part of an educational program. They received pamphlets after the chief operator explained the switchboard and the high volume of calls, local and long distance, left the girls amazed. Ice cream or cold drinks followed the tour. Participants included Arlene Lervold, Ruby Norris, Jacquelin Cooper, Betty Cady, Pauline Cardwell, Alice Flesher, Alice Fredricksen, Donna Johnson, Peggy Johnson,low tiyn Walker, Barbara Hammer, Nina Berggren, Norma Berggren, Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mrs. Reuben Johnson and Mrs. Walter Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Office
Belleville
Arlene Lervold
Ruby Norris
Jacquelin Cooper
Betty Cady
Pauline Cardwell
Alice Flesher
Alice Fredricksen
Donna Johnson
Peggy Johnson
Ow Tiyn Walker
Barbara Hammer
Nina Berggren
Norma Berggren
Carl Hammer
Reuben Johnson
Walter Boyles
Pawnee
Mrs Matilda A Robison Dies at 80 in 1948
Mrs Matilda A Robison 80 died Monday April 5 1948 in our community Funeral services were held Thursday April 8 at 2 pm from the Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev M A Perkins officiating Interment was in Riverview Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agin
Matilda A. Robison
Evangelical United Brethren Church
M. A. Perkins
Riverview Cemetery
Couple honored at house warming with many local guests
Mr. and Mrs. Cap Russell were hosted at a house warming last Friday evening. Attendees included John Thomas of Narka W L Smith of Willamina Ore John Ward Lars Norgard John ny Jensen Russell De Witt and family Char lie Stolander Alfred Walker Donna Thomas Hay and Louise Hay. A pot-luck lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap” Russell
John Thomas
Narka
W. L. Smith
Willamina, Ore
John Ward
Lars Norgard
Johnny Jensen
Russell de Witt
Charlie Stolander
Alfred Walker
Donna
Thomas Hay
Louise Hay
Birthday party marks Janice Fredrickson’s second year
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson together with Katherine and Bert were Sunday evening lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Sammy to celebrate the second birthday anniversary of Janice Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fredrickson
Otto Nelson
Katherine
Bert
Clarence Nelson
Sammy
Janice Fredrickson
Sophomore Fund Drive Screens Hurricane at Princess Theatre
The Scandia high school Sophomore class sponsors a Monday April 12 picture show at the Princess Theatre featuring The Hurricane with Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall. Proceeds aid the Junior-Senior Banquet fund as students canvas the town for tickets to support their class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Princess Theatre
Sophs
Dorothy Lamour
Jon Hall
Mary Astor
Sir Aubrey Smith
Thomas Mitchell
Raymond Massey
John Carradine
Jerome Cowan
Saturday Evening Post
Tahiti
Picnic Called Off By Scandia Community Club
The Scandia Community Club voted at Royal Cafe to cancel the last week in July picnic due to unforeseen circumstances and rising costs. Finances could not cover essentials, and the eightieth anniversary year founding of Scandia could not be celebrated with a fundraiser lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
Royal Cafe
Scandia
Engagement Announced Between Eleanor Randel and Max Smith
Mr and Mrs Marshall Randel of Ju2zy Washington Emporia announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to Max Smith son of Mr and Mrs W Smith of Scandia. The wedding is planned for early summer. Eleanor graduated from Emporia Senior High School 1942 and Emporia State College 1946. She is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and has worked at the YMCA for two years. Max Smith is a Randall High School graduate and attended Emporia College for 1.5 years. He will earn a Physical Education degree from Emporia State in May after three and a half years in the Army Air Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Randel
Washington
Emporia
Eleanor
Max Smith
Scandia
Miss Randel
Emporia State College
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Y.M.C.A
Smith
Randall High School
College of Imperia
Emporia State
Army Air Forces
467 Had Chest X Rays Taken At Mobile Unit Clinic
About 467 people responded to the X Ray Clinic of the Mobile Unit on March 30 in Scandia. Grateful thanks go to hostesses and staff including Mrs C O Reece Mrs Lloyd Nelson Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Inez Cox Mrs Frank Schne burger Mrs Edith Forsberg the typists Ralph Larson Lyell Ocobock Jr and Jackie Summer registrars Glenna Hohman Evelyn Burandt and Shirley Robbins. Mrs Earl Whitney T B County Chairman Blanche Haggman Scandia City Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
C. O. Reece
Lloyd Nelson
Lena Lloyd
Inez Cox
Frank Schneburger
Edith Forsberg
Ralph Larson
Lyell Ocobock Jr
Jackie Summer
Glenna Ho
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Eldon Standley
A Sunday surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs. Eldon Standley. Attendees included Elmer Thomas. Gale Knahl and family from Grand Island Nebraska. Frank Thomas from Belleville. Mirwt and Roger Marvel family from Alam, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Simmons of Formosa. and Mr. Standley with Gin fær. Mrs. Standley received many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Standley
Elmer Thomas
Gale Knahl
Grand Island
Neb
Frank Thomas
Belleille
Mirwt
Roger Marvel
Aland
Nebr
Bie Simmons
Formosa
Egmgmoree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Princess
Darlene Anderson
Genevieve Nondorf
Alice Fredrickson
Carolyn Loring
Glee Club
America
Kenneth S. Clark
Richard Kouitz
Reimann Stickles
E. T. Olson
Plee Club
Miss Dietrich
State Board of Education
North Central Association
Miss Bess
Axel Wohlford
Girl Scout
H. S. Robison
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