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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

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Jolson Sings Again at Princess Theatre this Weekend

Hollywood reports the Jolson sequel Jolson Sings Again stars Larry Parks with Barbara Hale at the Princess Theatre Friday to Sunday April 21 22 23. The film features William Demarest Bill Goodwin Ludwig Donath Tamara Shayne and Myron McCormick along with Technicolor musical numbers and the USO era saga of Jolson’s late career. Also on view Saturday and Sunday April 29 30 is The Big Sombrero.

Hollywood Jolson Princess Theatre Larry Parks Barbara Hale Columbia Technicolor William Demarest Bill Goodwin Ludwig Alaska Europe Pacific Sonny Boy Miss Hale

David Harum Back On Screen At Princess Theatre

Will Rogers classic David Harum returns to the Princess Theatre for a two night engagement on April 25 and 26 after fan demand. The reissue showcases Rogers in the skinshot banker role with Louise Dresser Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor and Stepin Fetchit among the cast. The story follows a country banker and horse trader whose apparent stinginess hides charitable works.

Will Rogers David Harum Princess Theatre 20Th Century- Fox Rogers Louise Dresser Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor Stepin Fetchit Miss Dresser Polly Princess Boderline

Stolander Family Hosts Sunday Evening with Larsen Family

Mr and Mrs Charlie Stolander and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Larsen and family.

Charlie Stolander Harold ‘Larsen

Abandoned at Princess Theatre reveals a grim baby adoption racket

Universal-International stages a fast paced semi documentary drama about an unwed mother’s search for her sister linked to an adoption ring. Dennis O’Keefe and Gale Storm chase the truth with Jeff Chandler aiding as district attorney. May 4 features Tim Holt western Masked Raider.

America Universal - International Princess Theatre Dennis O’keefe Gale Storm Jeff Chandler Miss Storm O’keefe Salvation Army Chandler Tim Holt

Tuna Clipper at Princess Framed by Scandia Juniors

The Scandia high school Junior Class sponsors a Friday April 28 picture show at the Princess Theatre featuring Tuna Clipper. Roddy McDowall plays a Scottish tuna fisherman’s son who helps cover a theft amid rival boat families. The event funds the junior senior banquet.

Scandia High School Princess Theatre Roddy McDowall Young McDowall Elena Dickie Moore Roddy Roland Winters

P. T. A. Open House Set For April 24 At School

The P. T. A. will hold its annual Open House Monday night April 24 in the school auditorium. A fashion show by Home Economics girls will highlight the program. Social committee chairmen include Mrs. Carl Peterson and eight other organizers.

Carl Peterson Carl Reece J. Orville Bookless Téd’ Larson Bill Clark Ralph Rasmussen Neal Cady Bill Reece

Sale of Mrs Myrtie Sandersons household goods

Household goods and furniture of the late Mrs Myrtie Sanderson will be sold Saturday afternoon April 22 starting 2:00 p.m. Col Babe Evert serves as auctioneer and Scandia State Bank acts as clerk. Many items listed on the sale bill in this issue.

Myrtie Sanderson Babe Evert Scandia State Bank

Clean-Up Week Encourages Community Health and Safety

This week April 16 to 22 marks State Wide Clean-up Week with Scandia participating. Tips urge residents to remove trash, tidy attics and cellars, police yards, and brighten homes for a safer community with neater yards and stronger fire security.

Scandia

Coff ee Guests Attend Mrs Christie's Friday Afternoon

Mrs Alfred Swanson and Gloria Lars Norgard and Mrs Bill Moe and Billy were Friday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs George Christie.

Alfred Swanson Gloria Lars Norgard Bill Moe Billy George Christie

Scandia School Host to April Mother-Daughter Banquet

The Scandia high school hosted the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet on Tuesday April 11 with a Rainbow themed program. Carol Loring opened with a Y Teens welcome and Betty Haskins led group singing as students highlighted performances, honor roll lists, and a seniors Colorado trip planned for April 20 1950.

Carolyn Loring Ed Olson Pauline Cardwell Nina Berggren Barbara Cooper Sonny Jim Patsy Nelson Irene Hammer Mother of Mine Arlene Marjorie Lervold N. H. Pearson Reading Alice Flesher Judith Anderson Betty Haskins Alice Mesher N.D. Currie Earl Melby Lawrence Stensons Norma Berggren Genevieve Nondorf Ronald Anderson John Bookless Donna Buranii Martha Melby Rose Thompson Patricia Owens Glada Thompson Scandia High School Denver Colo C. B. Stensons E. J. Melby W. Robbins H.C. Quantic Colorado State Museum Municipal Air Port State Capital Red Rocks Central City Colorado Springs Royal Gorge Garden ‘of the Gods The Cave of the Winds Colorado

Paula Anderson 15th Birthday Party Teeming with Relatives

Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson Sunday to celebrate Paula’s fifteenth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund, Mrs. Louise Fredrickson, Mrs. Clara Westin, Mrs. Ezra Anderson of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Freed, Mrs. R. E. Fitzgerald and Cheryl, Arthur Freed, Wallace and Donald and Herman Anderson.

Russell Anderson Paula Oscar Linden Henry Rosene Chester Anderson John Naslund Louise Fredrickson Clara Westin Ezra Anderson Kansas City Chas. H. Freed R. E. Fitzgerald Cheryl Arthur Freed Wallace Donald Herman Anderson

Triple L Club Chooses Donation and Pot Game

The Triple L Club met with 14 members and two guests on Thursday. They voted to donate $2 to the Cancer drive and held a four-table pinochle session. Pearl Denoyer won high, Mrs. Cardwell low, Mrs. Christie traveling. A luncheon followed. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Walter Berry as hostess.

Triple L Bill Clark Frank Learvold O. A. Johnson Pearl Denoyer George Cardwell Geo. Christie Walter Berry

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Johnson at Family Home

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson to honor Mrs. Johnson on her birthday anniversary. Guests included the Johnsons and their family, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and children Patsy Jacquelin and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson and Lucille, and Mr. and Mrs. George Fike with Everett Lee and Dean Fike.

Betty Haskins Goldy Hunk-O-Man Handsome Ramie Cardwell Pinto Alice Fredrickson Earl Melby Jacquelin Cooper Bee Bee Joan Thornburg Psycho Lawrence Stensons Buzz Barker Larry Hammer Bob Olson Bull Burly Sheldon Gene Sederlin Angevine Pat O’brien Carolyn Loring Floto Don Johnson Barbara Cooper Pauline Cardwell Nina Berggren Irene Hammer Patsy Nelson Floyd Johnson

Pot-Luck Held at Robison Home for Miss Edna Robison

Saturday evening a pot-luck supper was given at the Robison home in honor of Miss Edna Robison. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Barber Mrs. Robert Doctor Mrs. O. A. Johnson Mrs. Lillie McGregor Mrs. Lena Lloyd Mrs. Minnie Anderson Mrs. Minnie Farrell Mrs. Hannah Freed Miss Mary West Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs. Frank Hain and Miss Sadie Robison of Salina.

Robison Edna Robison Clarence Barber Robert Doctor O. A. Johnson Lillie McGregor Lena Lloyd Minnie Anderson Minnie Farrell Hannah Freed Mary West Blanche Haggman Frank Hain Sadie Robison Salina

Hammer Family Social at Mrs. Alice Hammer Home

Mrs. Alice Hammer hosted a Thursday evening gathering welcoming Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family including sons and daughters, and extended relatives Mrs Iver Hammer Sonja Mrs Ben Lervold Mrs Larry O'Brien Mrs Reuben Johnson Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and others such as Marian Jones Eloise Irene and Larry Hammer.

Eloise Hammer Carl Hammer Marion Jones Harold Kess Larry Irene Hammer Richard Lee Hammer Larry O’brien Vic. Brown Kenneth Tuley Glenn Loring Phyllis Greenslade Joyce Barbara Hammer Carla Reece Ralph Larson Donald Johnson Ben Lervold la Verde Ed Olson ElReno Sederlin Walter Boyles Carl Peterson Alice Hammer Carl Hammer and Sons Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer And Iver Hammer Sonja Reuben Johnson Carl. Hammer Marian Jones Eloise Irene Larry Hammer

District 225 Attends Norway Track Meet

Mrs. Laura Ginn, Mrs. Cape Russell, Mrs. Charley Sjolander and Mrs. Clark Freed joined the teacher and pupils of District 225 for a trip to Norway to attend the track meet on Friday.

Laura Ginn Cape Russell Charley Sjolander Clark Freed Norway

One Last Fling at Princess Tonight

The Princess Theatre presents the farce comedy One Last Fling tonight Thursday April 20 starring Alexei Smith and Zachary Scott. Also on the bill are a Warner Pathe News reel two reels of subjects cartoons and about 30 other reasons for entertainment.

Princess Theatre Alexei Smith Zachary Scott Warner Pathe News

Double Ring Marriage Unites Hammer and Jones at Scandia Church

Eloise Hammer and Marion Jones wed in a Sunday ceremony at Amana Lutheran church Scandia with Rev N H Pearson officiating. The event featured blue and yellow gowns, formal bouquets, a three tier red wedding cake, and a reception in the church parlor. Both newlyweds are local graduates with ties to Scandia and Belleville.

Eloise Hammer Alice Hammer Scandia Marion Jones Belleville N. H. Pearson Amana Lutheran Church Ed Olson Phyllis Greenslade Barbara Hammer Glenn Loring Ralph Larson Richard Lee Hammer Irene Hammer Kenneth Tuley Larry O’brien Harold Kess Robert Lervold LaVerne Lervold Donnie Johnson Larry Hammer Twilla Leunzler Lindsbdrg Elmer Isaacson Jones Scandia High School Stewart's Beauty Academy Salina Madeline's

Card from Dr. and Mrs. Haggman Arrive in London

A card from Dr. and Mrs. Haggman dated April 15 from London says they had just arrived from Paris and both were feeling fine. The doctor notes London weather as chilly.

Laynette Shower Honors Mrs Mahan At U B Aid Room

Mrs Mahan was honored guest at a Laynette Shower in the U B Aid Room Monday night. Attendees included Mrs Mahan and baby, Mrs John Mahan, Mrs Roy Thomas, Mrs Delbert Aspegren, Miss Phyllis Greenslade, Miss Josie Robison, Mrs Leonard Freed, Mrs Ella Duncan, Mrs Fred Evert, Mrs Labon Marshall, Mrs Frank Mahan, and Mrs Frank Hain. A lunch of Jello cake and coffee was served.

Jack Mahan U. B. Aid Room Baby John Mahan Roy Thomas Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Greenslade Josie Robison

English Family Arrives in Scandia for Visit

Mr. and Mrs W S English and Walter of Los Angeles arrive in Scandia Monday afternoon. The couple will stay in Scandia to make their home, while Walter plans to return to California.

W. S. English Walter Los Angeles Calif Scandia Mrs. English California

Scandia Community Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Scandia Community Club will meet Friday night April 21 at 8 00 p m in the City office building. Several items of interest to the entire community will be discussed so residents are urged to attend.

Scandia Community Club

Give Strive Back Campaign for Cancer Fight

Twenty two million Americans face cancer deaths if rates persist yet the public can join the crusade. Contributions to the American Cancer Society fund research education and patient service to help protect friends neighbors and loved ones.

American Cancer Society

That Season Is Here Again Pen Up Chickens City Plea

City officials urge residents to pen up chickens and tie up dogs as gardens begin to sprout. The notice warns unruly animals may disturb neighbors and harvests. Neighbors are asked to keep yards orderly to protect crops and garden growth.

Ada Mae Isaacson to Wed Robert W Cook in Seattle

Engagement announced Ada Mae Isaacson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson Centralia Washington will wed Robert W Cook son of Dr and Mrs Clement Cook Sedro Woolley Washington The couple met while Ada Mae studied at University of Washington and Swedish Hospital School of Nursing He served in World War II in the European theatre The wedding is planned for August 4 at Denny Park Lutheran Church Seattle and they will reside in Seattle.

Nathan Isaacson Centralia Wash Ada Mae Robert W. Cook Seattle Scandia University of Washington School of Nursing Swedish Hospital Cook Clement A. Cook Sedro Wolley Tau Kappa Epsilon Denny Park Lutheran Church

Parretts Take Over Chucks Café In Scandia

Mr and Mrs Glen Parrett of Had dam take over management of Chucks Café in Scandia. They began serving meals Monday and promise an up to date dining spot with free coffee from 10:00 a m to 6:00 p m on Saturday April 22.

Glen Parrett Haddam Parrett Scandia

Alumni Committees Formed At Scandia High Meeting

Scandia high school Alumni Association met April 11 and appointed committees for decorating menu nominating table and program as well as initiation. Volunteers are urged to help May 19. president Mrs Arnold J. Perry calls for full cooperation and pride in the association.

Ernest Kirk Gloria Swanson Ray Sederlin George Fike Arlene Lervold Carroll Anderson Katherine Nelson Ray Tingstrom Vernon Nelson Wyatt Corbin Raymond Cooper Max Thompson Vernon Swanson Max Muth Axel Jensen Bill Reece Joseph Johnson Sherman Robison Joyce Hammer Ed Forsberg Billy Farrell Warren Nelson Alva Thompson Chuck Hohman Bob Lervold LaVerne Lervold Scandia High School Arnold J. Perry

Peterson Dies In Scandia Funeral Planned

Frank Peterson has died, aged resident of Belleville. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m Monday at Amana Lutheran Church in Scandia with interment at View Cemetery.

Wordwag Belleville Frank Peterson Amana Lutheran Church Scandia

Johnsons Forge Family Papering On Frday Event

Mrs Harry N Johnson and Mrs Joe N Johnson assisted their mother Mrs G A Nystrom with papering tasks on Friday. The detail reads as a small family home project and lists the participants by name in a brief local notice.

Harry N Joe N. Johnson G. A. Nystrom

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