There's Something About a Soldier at The Princess
Columbia drama shows Saturday and Sunday at The Princess behind the scenes in an Officer Candidates School in North Carolina. Wally and Frank clash as Carol Harkness enters. Wally reforms and acquits himself nobly with strong performances by Neal, Bennett, and Evelyn Keyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Columbia
Wally William
Tom McNeal
Frank Malloy
Bruce Bennett
North Carolina
Wally
Frank
O.C.S
Carol Harkness
Evelyn Keyes
Carol
Mallory
Neal
Bennett
John Hubbard
Pert
The Youngest Profession at the Princess
Teen autograph hunt comedy stars Virginia Weidler in a humorous courtship of fame. Fans pursue Greer Garson Lana Turner William Powell Robert Taylor and Walter Pidgeon while Miss Weidler’s father Edward Arnold counteracts a governess Agnes Moorehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Weidler
Greer Garson
Lana Turner
William Powell
Robert Taylor
Walter Pidgeon
Miss Ganson
Mrs. Miniver
Virginia
Marcia Mae Jones
Edward Arnold
Agnes Moorehead
Miss Weidler
Arnold
John Carroll
Hercules
Miss Moorehead
MR FEES ADVISES OBSERVANCE OF ORDERS
Mr Fees of the Kansas Power and Light Company urges residents to stop using street lights as targets. He notes the difficulty of replacing damaged fixtures and stresses prudence in preserving these essentials. Wires adds that keeping lights in place is nearly impossible, even with larger, more powerful types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fees
Kansas Power and Light Company
Wires
Easter visit and family gathering in Beloit
Mr and Mrs C E McKimson spent Easter in Beloit with a family dinner at Mrs McKimson s sister Mrs Geo Luckey s home. Out of town guests included Max Heltzel and wife of Seattle and Gerald Luckey and wife of Wichita. Heltzel supervised installing instruments in a new experimental Boeing ship assembled in Wichita and shipped to Seattle, first ship of this type having burned near the Seattle plant months ago. He will soon return home to see it reassembled. Max and Gerald are nephews of Mrs McKimson.
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C. E. McKimson
Beloit
Seattle
Max
Gerald
County Ministerial Alliance Meets in Scandia
The Republic Ministerial Alliance gathered at United Brethren Church in Scandia on April 10 at 2 30. Bad roads kept many county ministers away. C W Roll of Belleville gave a chalk talk on church symbolism. Mrs Pearson sang There a Green Hill Far Away. A duet by Mrs Hjalmar Larson and Mrs N H Pearson and a trio by Mrs Robert Seely were performed with various accompanists. Reverend Hjalmar Larson led the devotionals.
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The
Republic Ministerial Alliance
United Brethren Church
Scandia
C. W. Roll
Belleville
Pearson
Hjalmar Larson
N. H. Pearson
Robert Seely
Mrs Lillie McGregor Hosts Evert Family Birthday
Sunday supper honored grand ma Evert on her 81st birthday with guests including Elmer and Darlene Evert of Republic and Morris McGregor family. Others attending were Lloyd McGregor family Fred Evert Norway Lee Bettis family Tom O'Brien Patsy Tom Hay Jerry Albert Moe and Vernon Evert plus the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie McGregor
Grandma Evert
Elmer Evert
Darlene
Republic
Morris McGregor
Lloyd McGregor
Norway
Fred Evert
Lee Bettis
Tom O’brien
Patsy
Tom Hay
Jerry
Albert Moe
Vernon Evert
Prominent farmer Rollo Thompson recovering after illness
A west side river farmer, Rollo Thompson, has been ill for two months starting with the flu and pneumonia, later developing arthritis. He says he thinks he has it whipped now and needs time to regain his strength after a hospital stay.
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Rollo Thompson
Death of Mrs Hulda M Monson at 65 in Concordia
Mrs Hulda M Monson aged 65 died at St Joseph Hospital Concordia after a short illness. She was mother to nine and is survived by four sons and three grandsons now serving in the U S Navy. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. An obituary will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda M. Monson
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
U.S. Navy
Hedstrom Birthday Honors Draw Past Guests
Wednesday evening honors at the Hedstrom home for Mr. A. N. Hedstrom with guests Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and Lorna and Mr. and Mrs. Ella Hugos of Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hedstrom
Lorna
Mr. Hedstrom
Ivan Bergstrom
Ella Hugos
Denver
Colorado
Poem From South Pacific War Release and Overseas Updates
A poem from S Sergeant Norbert Helvey recalls wartime censorship as he writes home about well being and secrecy. The piece accompanies notices of Cpl. Paul W. Albro nearing combat crew training in Sioux City and Pvt. Lee F. Olson sending word from overseas.
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Army Air Base
Sioux City
Iowa
Paul W. Albro
Cpl
Albro
Co. E. Albro
Scandia
Kansas
Santa Fe Trailways Transportation Co
Salina
Local and Army News From Belleville and Santa Monica
Set and Mrs Leonard Stethenson return to California after two weeks with Mrs Stethenson’s parents and his parents Mr and Mrs Horace Stethenson of Belleville. Wesley Newcomb, a soldier lad, who has been home recuperating from disabilities, leaves soon for recuperation camp at Santa Monica California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Stethenson
California
Wesley Newcomb
Santa Monica
Honor Soldier Lad at Cuba Family Gathering
A family gathering at the C. A. Bergstrom home in Cuba honored Pvt. Howard Edman who is stationed in Missouri. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Bergstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Bergstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Faye Troupe, Mrs. Howard Edman, and Mr. Warren Ellis.
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C. A. Bergstrom
Cuba
Pvt
Howard Edman
Edman
George Bergstrom
Arvid Bergstrom
Faye Troupe
Morrowville
Topeka
Warren Ellis
Navy Servicemen Guests at Local Home
Virgil Monson of the Navy visited his uncle Mr. Nels Florell at the R. J. Bettis Sr. home Sunday. He has been hospitalized in California since last August after active service at Pearl Harbor and Tarawa. The new address for Corporal Carl A. Magnussson is 87206982 A.S.N. at D.E. M.L. Hq Camp Hale Colorado U.S. Army.
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Virgil Monson
Navy
Nels Florell
R. J. Bettis Sr
California
Pearl Harbor
Tarawa
Cpl
Carl A. Magnussson
A.S.N
D.E. M.L
Camp Hale
Colorado
U.S. Army
Navy promotes Arlis White to Cook Second in Pacific
Arlis Jean White advances to Cook Second in the Navy while serving somewhere in the Pacific. The promotion reflects completion of required tests and duty at sea.
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Arlis Jean White
Pacific
Cook 2
Navy
Local social notes highlight Kansas City visitors and area gatherings
Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and others from Kansas City Missouri and Kansas spent weekends with local families. Several couples hosted and visited across Concordia Scandia and Beloit with dinners, suppers, and hospital visits noted. Other groups included Johnsons, Hasers, Searcys and Wallins among many local guests at home dinners and cafe outings.
Sunday dinner guests at Eastvedts include Larson and Barleen families
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eastvedt were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen and Janice.
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Eastvedt
Martin Larson
Lloyd Barleen
Janice
Easter Visit Mentioned for Harvard Army Air Base Staff
Miss Howardine Larson secretary and assistant bookkeeper at Harvard Army Air Base spent her Easter vacation with her parents Rev and Mrs Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howardine Larson
Harvard Army Air Base
Mrs. Larson
Hastings Man Visits Relatives Amid Family Illness
Fred Fredell of Hastings Nebraska spent the weekend with the Ant Cardwell family and visited his mother who has been quite ill.
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Fred Fredell
Hastings
Nebraska
Ant Cardwell
Nelson Family Spends Easter Vacation in Kansas City
Mr Willard Nelson, Mr Paul Nelson, Miss Ethel Nelson and Miss Alice Nelson of Kansas City spent Easter vacation at the Axel Nelson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Nelson
Paul Nelson
Ethel Nelson
Alice Nelson
Kansas City
Axel Nelson
Ed Swanson and Nelson families visit Pearson home
The Ed Swanson and Adolph Nelson families with Rev and Mrs N H Pearson were Sunday evening guests at the John Swenson home.
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Ed Swanson
Adolph. Nelson
N. H. Pearson
John Swenson
Easter Worship At Methodist Church Draws Large Attendance
Easter worship and program services at the Methodist Church drew strong turnout last Sunday despite poor weather and road conditions. The 10 am service heard the pastor's Easter message and the 11 am program filled the sanctuary with a sense of uplifting worship. gratitude is given to Sunday School members, parents, and those who attended despite difficulty, making the day worthwhile.
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Methodist Church
Community relief drive aids surgical dressing efforts
Work finished and delivered to Public County Chapter on April 8 1944 includes one coat ten small pillow covers eight wheelchair cushion covers one card table cover tray cover one cotton quilt two lap covers two wool afghans seven V neck sweaters three mufflers and three helmets. Mrs Wm Moe Chairman asks for helpers in the surgical dressing group meeting every Friday afternoon and evening. So lend a hand.
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Republic County
Moe
Welcome Home Dinner for New Residents at Frank Isaacson House
A basket dinner Sunday welcomed new residents to the Frank Isaacson home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman, Mrs. Sophia Johnson, Mary and Ed, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Danielson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Malker Lindecrantz and Robert, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Larry, Mrs. Jennie Lindecrantz and Lawrence, Miss Helen Nordell and Arthur Sandell of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
Martin Johnson
Norman
Sophia Johnson
Mary
Theodore Danielson
Elmer Danielson
Malker Lindecrantz
Robert
Tekla Brown
Lloyd Brown
Larry
Jennie Lindecrantz
Lawrence
Helen Nordell
Arthur Sandell
Courtland
Celebration for 76th birthday of B. Johnson noted
A family gathering at the Johnson home honors the 76th anniversary of B. Johnson. Guests at dinner include Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Glenn and Robert Nylund. Mrs John Nys tirum visited in the afternoon. Johnson received many gifts from children across the United States.
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B. Johnson
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
Robert Nylund
John Nystirum
Mr Johnson
United States
Mrs Rachel Vincent Passes After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Rachel Vincent mother of Art Cardwell died Monday afternoon after several weeks of illness. Known as Grandma Vincent she lived beyond seventy and was described as having led a long life.
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Rachel. Vincent
Art Cardwell
Grandma Vincent
Helen Honored at Birthday Party by Haggman Household
Monday evening guests of Misses Blanche and Helen Haggman honored Helen's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haggman, Mr. and Mrs. John Fike, Darlene and Donald Lee, Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Haggman, Mrs. H. W. Dungan, and Miss Audra Milner.
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Blanche
Helen Haggman
Helen
Bert Haggman
John Fike
Darlene
Donald Lee
C. V. Haggman
H. W. Dungan
Audra Milner
Dinner honoring Norma Aspegren birthday at Norris home
Mrs. George Larson and family with Mr. and Mrs. Carol Anderson and daughters hosted Sunday dinner for Norma Aspegren in honor of her birthday on April 9. Guests included Mrs. Ada Aspesgren and Norma.
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George Larson
Carol Anderson
Ada Aspegren
Norma
Clyde Norris
Norma Aspegren
Birthday Guests Honor Mr Ed Johnson Dinner
Mr Ed Johnson and Eben were honored at a Monday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson to celebrate Mr Johnsons birthday with family guests in attendance.
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Ed Johnson
Eben
Mrs
Ronald Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Dinner Guests Include Eva Sothers Guests Tuesday
Jimmy, Mrs. Paul Peterson, and Johnny were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Eva Sothers, sharing an evening of companionship and conversation.
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Set
Leonard Stethenson
Jimmy
Paul Peterson
Johnny
Eva Sothers
Hap Williams and Wife Visit Williams Sr Over Weekend
Hap Williams and his wife were visiting Mr. Williams' father during the weekend, staying at the elder Williams' home and enjoying family time together.
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Hap” Williams
Mr. Williams
Kansas Proclaims Clean-Up Week for War-Effort Safety
Governor Andrew F. Schoeppel proclaims April 16 to 22, 1944 as Clean-Up Week in Kansas. He urges citizens to cooperate with the State Fire Marshal and all agencies to remove fire, accident and health hazards and beautify towns and countryside during wartime.
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Kansas
Andrew F. Schoeppel
State of
Andrew F. Shoeppel
Triple J Club Holds April Meeting at Grantedt Home
The Triple J Club met April 6 with hostess Mrs. Frank Grantedt. Ten members and eight guests attended, including Mrs. Albert Moe and Mrs. Chas Ferrell. Pinochle was played at four tables. Winners were Lottie Summers high, Mrs. E. O. Searey low, Lillie McGregor traveling, and guest Allert Moe. A desert luncheon followed. The group will meet April 20 with Mrs. Win. Clark.
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Triple L Club
Frank Grantedt
Albert Moe
Chas. Ferrell
R. ©. Cooper
Jennie Lindecrantz
Marker Lindecrantz
O. E. Searcy
Horton Johnson
Paul Ewing
Grantedt
Lottie Summers
E. O. Searey Low
Lillie McGregor
New Appointee Miss Alis Jeardoe Named Typist
Norway graduate Miss Alis Jeardoe is appointed permanent typist in Salina offices of the State Highway Commission at 97 Ure State Highway. She previously served provisionally and scored highly in a competitive examination.
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Mis Alis Jeardoe
Norway
Salina
Ure
State Highway Commission
Kansas Department of Civil Service
Miss Jeardoe
Norway High School
Business Collessus
Honors Birthday at Granstedt Home Sunday Evening
A birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt's home honored Mrs. Granstedt on her upcoming birthday April 10. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. F E Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. O V Nichols, Mrs. R C Cooper, Mrs. Jenny Lindcrantz, and Fred and Ed Olson. The group enjoyed a supper and progressive pinochle.
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Frank Granstedt
So and Sew Club Volunteers Support Red Cross Work
The So and Sew Club of Norway met at Mrs Victor Herman home to do Red Cross work. Present were Mrs Ellen Hammer Mrs Alfred Hammer Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Axel Hestro m and Mrs Martin Larson. Alfred Hallowell recently discharged from the Navy has found employment at Gillan Bakery in Concordia where he and his wife will live.
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So and Sew Club
Norway
Victor Herman
Ellen Hammer
Alfred Hammer
Richard Loring
Axel Hestrom
Martin Larson
Alfred Hallowell
Navy
Gillan Bakery
Concordia
Mrs James Brown Moves to Vacated Wichita Residence
Mrs James Brown leaves Wichita after months there and moves into a home recently vacated by the Lloyd Nelson family.
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James Brown
Wichita
Lloyd Nelson
Easter Visit by Freeland Couple in Falau and Scand
John Freeland and his wife of Falau spent Easter in Scand with friends enjoying the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Freeland
Falau
Scand
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MR Fees
Mrs. Monson
Natal
South Pacific
Norbert Helvey
Foster Helvey
Norbert
Fairbury, Neb
E. A. Olson
R. I
Berwick
Lee
North Atlantic
O.K
Rose
Everett Watkins
K. P
Impo
Lee FE. Olson
APO
New York
N.Y
Glenn Johnson
Marcia and
Hubert
Leonard laSage
Joan
Peggy
C. O. Johnson
Russel Anderson
Chester Anderson
Addison Carlson
Walter Henry
Minnie Anderson
Gust Halgren
Verle Halgren
Boyd Burge
Artie Jensen
Richard
Joe Johnson
Dean Johnson
Helen Kilgore
George Haser
Frances
Noble Isaacson
Loren Dean
Lewis Wallin
Carl Wallin
Art Wallins
Joyce Johnson
Marie Searcy
Erman Lloyd
Walter Tedrow
Pueblo
Art Emmert
Ben Denoyer
Don Thomas
Roy Tedrow
Jack Mallory
Tommie Thompson
Sgt
Cal Galbreith
K. J. Bettis Sr
E. H. Lewis
Anna Lewis
Ray
Jane
Harvey Hammer
Harold Hammer
Maurice
Carl Hammer
John Brose
Clay Center
Donald Brose
P. J. Hammer
RED Cross Report
Rachel Vincent
Triple J. Club
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