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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

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Gene Autry Stars In The Big Sombrero At The Princess

Gene Autry and Cham Pioneer star in The Big Sombrero a Columbia Pictures adventure filmed in Cinecolor. Elena Verdugo Stephen Dunne George J. Lewis Vera Marshe also appear with action romance and song. On location at Red Rock Canyon and Tucson with dancing ranchero scenes and colorful costumes. Coming May 6 7 Pinky is also advertised.

America Gene Autrey Champion Princess Theatre Columbia Pictures Elena Verdugo Stephen Dunne George J. Lewis Vera Marshe Gene Elena Catte la Golondrina Rancho Pillow Adobe Verdugo Red Rock Canyon California Mojave Desert Tucson Ariz

Borderline at Princess Theatre with MacMurray and Trevor

Hollywood stars Fred MacMurray and Claire Trevor lead a Universal-International film at the Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday May 9-10 in Borderline a fast tense adventure with Raymond Burr Joe Torvey and Morris Ankrum. Trevor plays Madeleine Haley with the LAPD Narcotics Enforcement Bureau.

Universal - International Princess Theatre Hollywood Fred MacMurray Claire Trevor Miss Treavor MacMurray Raymond Burr Joe Torvey Morris Ankrum

Dinner guests honor Mrs Elmer Thomas and Mr Frank Thomas

Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Eldon Standley and Ginger included Mr and Mrs Thomas and Mrs Thomas of California. Also present were Clarence Thomas Evelyn Ekstrom Johnny Freed John Simmons Ethel Simmons Alva Thompson George Simmons Lars Hanson Bill Simmons and Allen Currie with families.

Sunshine Circle Hosts Seventeen Members Five Guests

Mrs Paul Fredrickson hosted the Sunshine Circle last Tuesday at her home. Seventeen members and five guests attended. The guests included Mrs E M Anderson of Kansas City, Mrs Clara Westin, Mrs Anton Nelson, Mrs Wilbur Zener, and Mrs Robert Cox.

Paul Fredrickson Sunshine Circle E. M. Anderson Kansas City Clara Westin Anton Nelson Wilbur Zener Robert, Cox

Sunday coffee guests at Mr Roy Thomas home

Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Mc Dowell were afternoon visitors for coffee at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas on Sunday.

Mrs. Glenn Currie Carl McDowell Mrs. Roy Thomas

Masked Raiders stars Holt in Texas Ranger tale

Tim Holt leads a Western Texas Ranger duo in Masked Raiders at the Princess Theatre. Richard Martin and Marjorie Lord co star with a plot about a masked bandit leader who is a ranch girl seeking vengeance on a crooked banker. Gary Gray, Frank Wilcox, Tom Tyler and others feature. May 11 follows with Free For All.

Tim Holt Richard Martin Marjorie Lord RKO Radio Texas Rangers Texas Princess Theatre Holt Martin Miss Lord Rangers Gary Gray Kid Brother Frank Wilcox Charles Arnt Tom Tyler Harry Woods Houseley Stevenson Chito Rafferty

Pleasant Grove Home-coming 1950 District 61 event noted

The sixteenth Pleasant Grove Home-coming drew 93 attendees on April 16 1950. Axel Jensen presided as officers elected for 1951 include Cecil Allen president Leslie Rasmussen vice president Ray Allen secretary treasurer. The program featured songs a play and prizes with attendees from Santa Fe Manhattan Enid Omaha.

Pleasant Grove Axel Jensen Cecil Allen Leslie Rasmussen Ray Allen Dale Stafford Esther Cooper America Kenneth Danielson Joyce Rasmussen Chattanooga Lew Rasmussen Omaha Nebi Irene Danielson Mabel Cline Marjorie Stafford Eldset Emer Larsen R. A. Rasmussen Miss Swanson Ta Allen Robert’ Lindecrantz Alva Thompson Bernice Thompson Coleen Thompson Pearl Alma Strom

Scandia High School and Field Meet Highlight April Events

Scandia students participated in a Jewell City track meet with eight boys earning one first, one second and one third. The senior class traveled to Denver for a three day trip visiting museums, the Mint, and scenic sights with stops at Echo Lake and Central City.

Jewell City Scandia Ronald Anderson John Bookless Larry Hammer Larry Hobson Bob Johnston Harold McDowell Raymond Williams Ralph Carlson Burr Oak Courtland Randall Jamestown Currie Sweeney Johnson Pike Trail League Simpson Randall Ast Gun Club Denver Colo Stensons Quantic Ray Sederlin Wayne Robbins Roosevelt Hotel Denver Museum and Zoo Municipal U.S. Mint Fishers Towers Echo Lake Red Rocks Red Rock Theatre Harold Brown Bergen Park Central City Colorado

Sherdahl H D U Met Hosts Meeting Apr 11

Sherdahl HBU met Tuesday April 11 at Mrs. Carl Peterson’s home with six members and one guest Mrs. Wilbur Zener present. Reports covered Beloit meeting Hastings Rural Homemakers convention and a $2.00 donation to the Cancer drive. Lessons on cooking equipment were begun by Mrs. Glenn Farlee and Mrs. Chas Tuley. next meeting May 3 at 10:00 a.m. with the Sherdahl 4-H girls as guests.

Manhattan K-State Scandia Anderson Hall van Zile Hall Waltheim Hall Carl Peterson Helen Ward Vernon Erickson Laverine Currie Clara Zener Nels Florell Ghs Sherdahl Chas Tuley

Sunday Celebration Marks 58th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday afternoon guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Danielson included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and Lola Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman Mrs Tekla Brown Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita Mr and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona Mr. and Mrs Rollie Canfield Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Malker Lindecraft and sons.

Theodore Danielson Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Kenneth Danielson Martin Johnson Norman Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramonia Rollie ‘Canfield Lloyd Brown Malker Lindecrantz and Sons

Abandoned Tonight at the Princess Theatre

The film Abandoned showing tonight at the Princess Theatre exposes the baby selling racket. The program includes Warn er Pathe News and two other short subjects with about 40 additional reasons to view.

Princess United States Warner Pathe News

Strike for the Living Cancer Crusade Appeals for Help

The American Cancer Society urges support for the 1950 Cancer Crusade to warn that cancer may affect any neighbor. It highlights survivors who have recovered and stresses collective effort to save millions through funding and outreach.

Cancer Crusade American Cancer Society

Scandia OES Chapter Members Attend Topeka Grand Chapter

Members from Scandia Chapter 481 of the Order of the Eastern Star attended the Grand Chapter session in Topeka. ElRene Sederlin was named District No. 30 District Aide and Lloyd Nelson became a Grand Teller. The next Chapter 481 meeting is May 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Scandia E.S Topeka Sherman Robison Joyce Johnson ElReno Sederlin Lloyd Nelson Myrtle Grubb Chris E. Nelson Clarence Strom Lloyd Norris Elsie Noble Helen Freed L. S. Richards Mary West ElRene Sederlin Grand Lodge

Sorosis Study Club Meets at Library for Orient Travelogue

Mrs Maurice Medlin hosted the Sorosis Study Club Tuesday afternoon in the library building. The program on the Orient opened with a flag salute and was led by Mrs E E Conzelman and Mrs John Dart with roll call on Oriental customs.

Maurice Medlin E. E. Conzelman John Dart

Birthday Party Held at Lars Larsen Home in Norway

Ellen Hammer was honored at a Sunday evening birthday party at the Lars Larsen home in Norway. Attending were Ellen Hammer and many relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren and families, Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Bly, Harold Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melhus, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Carlgren, and Concordia residents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hammer and Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Carlgren and families.

Lars Larsen Norway Ellen Hammer Loren Carlgren Ivan Carlgren Archie Brewer S. H. Bly Joseph Melhus Harold Dean Russell Jacobson E. A. Carlgren Lee Hammer Concordia Carrol Carlgren

Delphian and Sorosis Clubs Host Book Review Evening

Thursday evening Mrs. John Dart entertained the Delphian Club and Belleville members while Sorosis Club guests attended. Mrs. Earl Barnett presented a book review of Cheaper by the Dozen. Sorosis attendees included several named members. hostess served refreshments.

John Dart Delphian Club Belleville Sorosis Club Earl Barnett Sorosis Algor Anderson George Cardwell Walter Boyles H. C. West Max Muth H. W. Reece E.E. Conzelman Wallace Aspegren J. H. Pearson

Local clergy attend Kansas Lutheran Conference in Loveland

Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson, Mrs. Ed Swanson and Mrs. Wallace Aspgren left Tuesday for Hernden Colorado and overnighted with Rev. and Mrs. Carl A. Larson. They continued to Loveland to attend the Kansas Lutheran Conference and plan to return home Monday.

N. H. Pearson Ed Swanson Wallace Aspegren Hernden Colo Carl A. A. Larson Loveland

Mrs Elmer Thomas Visits Kin After California Trip

Mrs Elmer Thomas returned Sunday from California to spend the week here visiting her son Clarence and other relatives and friends.

Elmer Thomas California Clarence

Mrs. Elmer Thomas and Clarence Thomas Visit Calif. Friends

Mrs. Elmer Thomas of California and Clarence Thomas spent Monday as visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hanson, according to local social notes.

Birthday Celebration at Vernon and Ramona Smith Home

Guests gathered Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona to celebrate Mr. Smith’s birthday. Attendees included Frank Isa acson and Carl, Martin Johnson and spouse, Elmer Danielson, Kenneth Danielson, Pat Sandell and Lola, Lloyd Brown and family, Tekla Brown, Andrew Stafford and Bernita, and Marker Lindecrantz and their sons.

Vernon Smith Ramona Smith Frank Isaacson Carl Martin Johnson Elmer. Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Lloyd Brown Tekla Brown Andrew, Stafford Bernita Marker Lindecrantz

Highway work makes progress on US 36 improvement

Grading is underway on the 7.4 mile US 36 project between Scandia and Belleville with Harry Henery Inc of Ottawa as the low bidder at 180000 dollars. O G Brommer won the bridge contract at 82000 dollars. The plan removes 577000 cubic yards of dirt and 1000 cubic yards of rock to widen and regrade the route including a new alignment near Scandia town.

Scandia Belleville M. C.burnett State Highway Commission Harry Henery Rock Island O. G. Brommer Kansas Pat Schroll Jack Moe Doc Caylor

Tuna Clipper shown by Scandia junior class at Princess

The Junior Class of Scandia high school sponsors Tuna Clipper at the Princess Theatre Friday April 28. The film follows Roddy McDowall as a tuna fisherman’s son who helps cover a theft and works to regain his family’s trust amid rival boats and waterfront crime. Tickets sales support the junior senior banquet fund.

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

Sunday Birthday Dinner at Fredrickson Home

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and family honored Paul's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs. John Fredrickson, Roger Anderson, Russell Anderson and family, John Naslund, Reuben Fredrickson, Johnny, Mrs. John Fredrickson, Otto Nelson, Leslie, and Katherine.

Paul Fredrickson Paul John Fredrickson Roger Anderson Russell Anderson John Naslund Reuben Fredrickson Johnny Otto Nelson Leslie Katherine

Sunday Callers Trace Mrs White Visit List

Sunday afternoon visitors to Mrs. May White included Mr. and Mrs. E. Dahl and Dwaine of Hardy Nebraska Mrs. Frank Larsen Mrs. Clarence Barber Mrs. Harry Hohman Mrs. Carl Mc Dowell Mrs. Will Kaliman and Mrs. Art Cardwell.

May White E. Dahl Dwaine Hardy, Nebr Frank Larsen Clarence Barber Harry Hohman Carl McDowell Will Kaliman Art Cardwell

Johnson on sick list improved at this writing

A. B. Johnson has been on the sick list but is improved at this writing according to the latest bulletin.

A. B. Johnson

Goodwins Host Visitors From Mankato and Locals

Mr and Mrs G K Goodwin and baby of Mankato Iona Vallan Don Goodwin and Jack Block were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin.

G. K. Goodwin Baby Mankato Iona Vallan Don Goodwin Jack | Block Claude Goodwin

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Gene Autry Borderline Fred Mac Murray Scandia School News Lawrence Bookless Ruth Sandell Larry Smith Harold Christensen Judy Freed Lorraine Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Ivan Owen Phyllis Newcomb Martha Robison Delores Thompson Beverly Sue McBride Virginia Jensen Larry Newcomb Rodger Larson Lois Quantic Jeannette Isaacson Rosemarie Williams Larry Thomas Karen _ Davis Janet Cardwell Alice Cady Janice Erickson Allan Larson Darrell Nelson Lonnie Swanson Aurie Mae _ McBride Mary Jane McBride Janice Florell Donna Berggren Bruce Quantic Sherdahl Hdu Strike For OES Grand Sorosis Study Club Clarence Thomas Lars Hanson Jim Jepsen Wichita Princess Friday
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