Claudia at The Princess film debut thrills audience
Rose Franken's Claudia shines in the screen adaptation starring Dorothy McGuire as a modern young matron whose farm life near New York meets love motherhood and tragedy. Robert Young Ina Claire and a cosmopolitan writer add to the light yet moving portrayal as Claudia matures through loss and expectancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carreer
Redbook Magazine
Rose Franken
Claudia
Dorothy McGuire
New York City
Robert Young
Genthe
Ina Claire
Claudra
Alumni Association Chooses Banquet Committees
Members of the Scandia Alumni Association met Friday in the City Office to appoint committees for the May 19 banquet in the High School Auditorium. Committees include Decoration Program Nominating Initiating and Menu with chaired by Mrs. Carol Anderson Mrs. Chris Nelson Max Muth and Blanche Haggman among others. The banquet theme is Till We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Alumni Association
Carol Anderson
Wayne Watson
John Nylund
Robert Lervold
Glen Johnson
Helen Forsberg
Jarl Johnson
Ralph Larson
Marie Johnson
Chris Nelson
Ed Olson
Joe Johnson
Irene Nelson
Joyce Johnson
Norma Aspegren
Betty Irene Larson
Lucile Johnson
Josie Robison
Max Muth
Alva Thompson
Pete Sandell
Vernon Nelson
Gene Morehead
Irvin Currie
Blanche Haggman
Paris after Dark at Princess creates tense wartime suspense
Brenda Marshall hides nightly in the French underground story while her husband Phillip Dorn suspects betrayal. George Sanders co stars in a 20th Century Fox drama of loyalty love and Nazi oppression with a suspenseful climax as Dorn regains faith after POW hardship.
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20Th Century Fox
The
George Sanders
Phillip Dorn
Brenda Marshall
Brenda
France
Philip Dorn
Dorn
Annual School Meeting Elects Treasurer at High School
At the annual meeting held at the high school on Friday afternoon, Mrs. Chris Nelson was reelected as treasurer and the proposed budget was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Nelson
Birthday remembrance from A B Johnson noted with baked goods
A. B. Johnson received several birthday tributes including cakes from Abel Johnson of Del Rio Texas and Aaron Johnson's wife near Scandia. The writer samples the cakes and thanks the Johnson family, joking that quarterly celebrations would suit better with the new Income Tax Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Abel
del Rio
Texas
Aaron
Scandia
A. B. Johnsons
A. B
Miss Fannie Dilsaver Seeks County Superintendent Nomination
Miss Fannie Dilsaver announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Republican ticket in the August primary. She cites five years in rural schools, years as Isabel Kansas district superintendent, Kensington high school principal, and Belleville Social Science teaching from 1927 to 1941. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Education from Kansas State Teachers College, summer study at Colorado, and Berkeley. she is a Kappa Delta Pi member and serves on state educational panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Dilsaver
Miss Dilsaver
Isabel
Kansas
Kensington
Belleville
Hgh
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Emporia
University of Colorado At
Boulder
University of California
Berkeley
Kappa Delta Pi
National
Republic County Council of Women’s Federated Clubs
State Educational Planning Commission
Mrs Weislogel Attends Funeral After Sudden Death
Mrs. Jake Weislogel returned from Leavenworth after two weeks with a sister aged 41. A message arrived of the sudden death of her sister's son in law, a nephew, prompting her timely arrival to comfort relatives and attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Weislogel
Leavenworth O
Weislogel
Sorosis Study Club Discusses Germany Then and Now
The Sorosis Study Club met with Mrs. George Cardwell and heard a presentation by Mrs. C. V. Haggman on Germany Then and Now. Assistants included Mrs. H. C. Quantic, Mrs. E. E. Con zelman and Mrs. R. E. Cooper. Plans were made for a Silver Tea at Mrs. Hjalmar Larson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
George Cardwell
Germany
C. V. Haggman
H. C. Quantic
E. E. Conzelman
R.E. Cooper
Hjalmar Larson
Local notices sample with rescheduled sale and social events
The notice states a sale by Mrs. Alice Hammer was postponed from April 17 to April 21 due to weather. It also lists multiple families visiting and a birthday party omission. It mentions a subscription request for Mrs. Irving Isaacson and a trip to Concordia for a hospital visit of a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hammer
Local visits bring together multiple families this week
Mr Axel Nelson and others visited Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson on Thursday evening. Joyce Johnson and Oscar Johnson joined Mrs H I Johnson and Geneva for Monday dinner. Mrs Oscar Norgard hosted Alice and Boyd on Sunday afternoon. Lars Melby’s wife spent Sunday with the Joseph Melhus household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Johnson
Oscar Johnson
H. I. Johnson
Geneva
Lars Melby
Joseph Melhus
Holstein Breeder Mike Johnson Milks Cow in Studio Tale
A humorous note recounts Holstein breeder Mike Johnson milking a cow for the first time. He fills a pail and offers the milk to the animal, then laughs that the milk looked thin and he ran it again. Wayne Smith observes the odd moment amused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Johnson
Wayne
Curly” Smith
Mike
Attend Wyman Funeral in Clifton
Dr. E P Ahrens attends the funeral of C F E Wyman in Clifton with Mrs Ahrens and family. Mrs Wyman and son accompany Mrs Ahrens home after visiting Clifton earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ahrens
Arnold Perry
B.C. Wires
W. A. Johnson
Nelson Ward
Cliifton
Cfe
Wyman
U and I Art Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Wires
Mrs E C Wires hosted the U and I Art Club on Monday April 17. Attendees included Mrs C V Haggman Mrs C O Reece Mrs Harry Hampton Mrs Ed Olson Mrs R E Cooper Mrs H W Dungan and Miss Mary West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wires
U. and I. Art Club
C. V. Haggman
C. O. Reece
Harry Hampton
Ed Olson
R. E. Cooper
H. W. Dungan
Mary West
Birth of a daughter Myrna Louise to Mr and Mrs Artie Jackson
Mr and Mrs Artie Jackson welcomed a daughter Myrna Louise born April 14 at St Joseph Hospital. This is the family's first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Jackson
Myrna Louise
St. Joseph Hospital
Mrs Bergstrom Visited by Sister During Illness
Mrs Albert Bergstrom, ill at home, received a visit last week from her sister Mrs Gertie Anderson of Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bergstrom
Gertie Anderson
Manhattan
Mrs A W Perry Visits Mrs Emily Willis
Mrs A W Perry of Kansas City visited Mrs Emily Willis on Saturday and returned home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Perry
Kansas City
Emily Willis
Veteto Family Guests At Hanson Home On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Carl Veteto and family were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Hanson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Veteto
Everet Hanson
Ada Aspegren and Norma Visit Larson Family Sunday Afternoon
Mrs Ada Aspegren and Norma visited Mr and Mrs George Larson on Sunday afternoon, sharing time with the family. The event reflects a casual social call among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Aspegren
Norma
George Larson
Canfield and Wells United in Belleville Ceremony
Evelyn Louise Canfield daughter of Raleigh and Mrs Canfield of Scandia wed George Oscar Wells son of Earl and Mrs Wells of Belleville. The ceremony was Sunday April 16 at 2 pm performed by Judge H H VanNatta of Belleville. The couple will reside at 1107 Van Buren Topeka Kansas after their wedding and Mr Wells works as Sr Mechanic at the Ordinance Plant in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Louise Canfield
Raleigh Canfield
Scandia
George Oscar Wells
Earl Wells
Belleville
H. H. VanNatta
Wells
Take Care of Ration Books Demand Public Caution
Consumers told to keep old ration books though meats and processed foods no longer bought with them Airplane Stamp No 1 remains for shoes and Stamp No 2 starts May 1 Shoes to be stamped Stamp 23 used for shoe rationing Book 4 will last about three times longer with no new books printed soon Expiration dates removed on meats and processed food stamps to extend Book 4 life.
A. B. Johnsons Celebrate 66th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson observed their 66th anniversary with a quiet Sunday gathering. Their son Aaron Johnson and family and Robert Nylund attended. Mrs. Aaron Johnson gave a angle food cake. Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Englund sent greetings from Lorimer Iowa. Mrs. T. S. Doctor visited Seeley Colorado sister Mrs. Albert Bengston and Mr. Bengston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Aaron
Robert Nylund
Aaron Johnson
J. E. Englund
Lorimer
Iowa
T. S. Doctor
Seeley
Colorado
Albert Bengston
Bengston
Double Honors Honor Guests For Olson Family Birthday
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Olson and Mrs Olson hosted a double celebration for S Sgt Andrew Olson of Ft Dix New Jersey and Mrs Olson with birthdays April 18. Attendees included Bertil Olson Arkan sas City Miss Agnes Olson Salina Arvid Larson and family August Band and sons Carl Anderson and daughters A C Olson Alma Minnie Anderson Eldon Anderson and Walter Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Olson
Lester
Andrew Olson
Ft. Dix
New Jersey
Olson
Bertil Olson
Arkansas City
Agnes Olson
Salina
Arvid Larson
August Band
Carol Anderson
A. C. Olson
Alma
Minnie Anderson
Eldon Anderson
Walter Henry
Birthday gathering at Sophia Johnson home honors Mary
Sunday evening visitors marked Mary’s birthday with a party at the Sophia Johnson residence. Attendees included Ed Cower, Martin Johnson, Norman, Charlie Gabriel and family, Lester, Willard, Frank Isaacson and Carl, plus Emily Willis who reported her oldest grandson is in Italy after a long pneumonia hospital stay. Sgt Phillip Cahill has been abroad for 18 months. Charley Stolander and family and Lars Norgard joined Ferg Olson family for Thursday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Johnson
Mary
Ed Cower
Martin Johnson
Norman
Charlie Gabrielson
Lester
Willard
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Emily Willis
Italy
Phillip Cahill
Charley Stolander
Lars Norgard
Ferg Olson
Community Guests Visit Area Families
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bar leen and Janice were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Estvedt. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and Loren were Wednesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom and Loren. S. T. Perry and Ida Greenslade were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson and family of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Norris
A. D. Norrs
Martin Blogser
Martin Larson
Lloyd Barleen
Janice
Mrs. Estvedt
Ivan Bergstrom
Loren
A. N. Hedstrom
S. T. Perry
Ida Greenslade
John Nelson
Courtland
Mrs Emer Larson Hosts Wednesday Club Meeting
Mrs Emer Larson was hostess to the Wednesday Club with thirteen members and five guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer Larson
Mrs. John R. Nystrom Visits Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom
Mrs John R Nystrom was a Tuesday afternoon visitor of Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom at their home. The brief social call noted a cordial visit and mention of ongoing family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Nystrom
And
Reynold Nystrom
Homecoming Attended by Emer Larson and Thelma
Mr and Mrs Emer Larson and Thelma attended the Home Coming at District 61 Sunday afternoon.
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Emer Larson
Thelma
Ames Dinner Guests Visit Larson Household
Mr and Mrs Fred Ames were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Bjner Larson and Thelma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ames
Bjner Larson
Thelma
Scandia Kansas Seeks 2500 New Railroad Workers
Pioneer Days report quotes K V Cox of Missouri Pacific Lines in Scandia urging local men to join railroading to aid the war effort. He notes a nationwide manpower shortage with nearly 5000 employees in the armed services, and highlights demand for track workers mechanics and shop crews to move troops and supplies and keep plants running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Republic County
K. V. Cox
Missouri Pacific Lines
Cox
H. E. Roll
Seventh Birthday Dinner Honors Kenneth Berggren at Republic Home
A family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berggren in Republic Kansas gathered numerous relatives to celebrate Kenneth Berggren's seventh birthday. Attendees included the Stenson Schneberger Berggren Miller Clabaugh Thomas Stradley Johnson Cordell Nesmith Berggren Lervold families and others from Wichita McPherson Concordia Courtland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Berggren
Republic
Kenneth
Harry Stenson
Lorene
Dean Schneberger
Vic Berggren
Alvah Miller
Ray Clabaugh
Minnie Thomas
Jess Thomas
Ina Stradley
Kansas
Chet Lervold
Chas. Berggren
Evelyn
Grant, Berggren
Bennie Lervold
Frank Lervold
Lottie Lervold
Ralph Larson
Mrs Wallin Honored With Birthday Afternoon
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Wallin celebrated Mrs Wallins birthday on April 13. The guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin Mr and Mrs Oscar Aspegren Mr and Mrs Bob Blackburn Mrs Lester Bowman and sons of Belleville Mr and Mrs Emil Aspegren Mrs Arthur Aspegren and Mr Olaf Larson of Burr Oak Mr Henry Aspegren and Arthur Wallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wallin
Paula Celebrates Paula's Birthday With Local Visitors
Paula Sue and Roger joined Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family for a Sunday afternoon birthday gathering honoring Paula Linden and Paula's birthday. Corrine Naslund and Corrine Nashlund were also present along with Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Linden
John Nashlund
Corrine
John Naslund
Reuben Fredrickson
Joyce Sothers
Russell Anderson
Paula Sue
Roger
Paula
Harold Chester Honored On Tenth Birthday
Harold Chester was celebrated at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Ferguson and family with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell in attendance. The event marked Harold Chester's tenth birthday on Sunday April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McDowell
Harold Chester
Raymon Ferguson
Mrs Nesmith Returns With Better Health From Savannah
Mrs W C Nesmith had been in Savannah Missouri two and a half weeks to be near him. She returned with Mr Nesmith who had been a hospital patient there for a month and a half. He returned greatly improved in health.
Sunday callers visit Russell and Fredrickson homes
Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Russell and later called at the Paul Fredrickson home in the same afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nelson
Sam Russell
Paul Fredrickson
Miss Geneva Johnson Visits Miss Betty Johnson in Mankato
Miss Geneva Johnson traveled to Mankato this weekend to visit her sister Miss Betty Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Johnson
Mankato
Betty Johnson
Republic Valley Saloon Ad Dismissed as Moral Threat
An 1873 notice from Republic Valley Saloon in Scandinavia praises loud drinks and cheap prices while promising scandalous behavior and infective morals. It cites church members and officials as customers and boasts free fights as entertainment amid a broader sought satire of frontier commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Wilder and Kirby
George Morningstar
Scandia
Republic Valley Saloon
Scandinavia
Kamen George Morningstar & Son
Belleville
Tim
Unusual Spring Weather Brings Snow to California Area
The report notes freakish spring conditions with warm days followed by heavy snow on Monday April 17. Ground remained saturated after rain, with six inches or more of snow reported in town and soil beneath the ridge reaching five feet as workers erected new fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mr Albro Visits Helveys in Fairbury Nebraska
Clarence Albro visited the Helveys at Fairbury Nebraska for a day or so last week and found them prospering. He reports Loraine Albro has resigned her Santa Fe office job and will join him in Sioux City Iowa once suitable living quarters are found, remaining there while he attends school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Albro
Helveys
Fairbury
Nebraska
Loraine Albro
Santa Fe
Sioux City
Iowa
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Paris After
Sorosis Study Club
Frank Milner
Ray Milner
Clifford Carey
Ted Milner
Donald Milner
Charles McGregor
Allan Dale
Bob Robbins
Grandma Evert
Irving Isaacson
Great Lakes
Charles Berggren
Bill Haskins
Concordia
St. Juseph Hospital
Axel Nelson
Gerhard
Willard Clarence
Otto Nelson
Oscar Norgard
Alice and Boyd
Albert Bergston
U and I Art Club
E. A. Carlgren
Charles
Ivan Carlgren
Robert
Carrol Anderson
Shirley Johnson
Lorna
Reynold Johnson
Art Cardwell
Omaha, Nebraska
Cardwell
Carl Hammer
Hilton
Billy
Emer Estvedt
Dale Ainsworth
Canfield—Wells
Mrs. Wallin
Pioneer
Savage
Borton
West
MR Albro
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