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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

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Grable and Dailey Star in Technicolor Call Me Mister

Betty Grable and Dan Dailey lead the Technicolor musical Call Me Mister at Princess Theatre on August 4 and 5. Danny Thomas appears with eight major numbers and a plot set in postwar Japan. other stars include Dale Robertson Benny Ventura Richard Boone Jeffrey Hunter and Frank Fontaine.

Betty Grable Dan Dailey Princess Theatre 20Th Century - Fox Japan Danny Thomas Dale Robertson Benny Ventura Richard Boone Jeffrey Hunter Frank Fontaine Dailey Miss Grable Mister al Jennings Oklahom Technicolor

Harriet Craig stars Joan Crawford at Prin cess Theatre

Joan Crawford headlines the Pulitzer Prize winning Harriet Craig at the Princess Theatre with Wendell Corey Aug 7–8 and Apache Drums Aug 14–15. The piece portrays a possessive homemaker who wields control over her husband and home, with supporting turns by Lucille Watson Allyn Joslyn William Bishop and K T Stevens.

Joan Crawford Columbia Harriet Craig Princess ‘Theatre Wendell Corey Craig George Kelly Miss Crawford Crawford Corey Lucille Watson Allyn Joslyn William Bishop K. T. Stevens

Social Hour Club Met July 26 Social Afternoon

Mabel Johnson hosted ten members and four guests on July 26. Edith Odell and Mabel Johnson led recreation. prizes went to Elsie Berggren Wilsa Hanson and Elma Allen. Hostess gift went to Mabel Cline. Plans discussed flood relief. next meeting August 9 with Edith Odell and Myrtie Cardwell entertainment committee.

Mabel. Johnson Alma Strom la Allen Jolene Cline Edith Odell Mabel Johnson Elsie Berggren Wilsa Hanson Elma Allen Mabel Cline

The Tougher They Come at Princess Theatre

Wayne Morris and Preston Foster star in The Tougher They Come a lumberjack saga filmed in Southern California forests. Kay Buckley William Bishop and Frank McHugh co star as a timber war unfolds amid forest fire climax and rugged Northwoods action. Coming August 16 The Mudlark with Irene Dunne.

Columbia Pictures Great Northwoods Princess Theatre Wayne Morris Preston Foster Kay Buckley William Bishop Frank McHugh Columbia Great Bear Lake California San Bernardion Mountains Morris Foster Bishop Great North Woods

Republic County Drives Logopedics Fund Drive for Speech Work

Citizens push Kansas Logopedics Institute at Wichita to train teachers for local centers. The drive targets 1020 dollars with half retained for a county scholarship, dates August 6 through 11, and seeks broad support from churches schools and clubs coordinated by Mrs Theressa Kelly and Mrs John Part.

Kansas Institute of Logopedics Wichita Republic County Logopedics Wichita Institute of Logopedics Republic County Women's Federated Clubs Theressa Kelly John Part Scandia

Open House Sunday for 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W J Matthias invite friends and relatives to an open house at their home on Sunday from 2 00 to 5 00 p m to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. No gifts requested.

W. J. Matthias

Birthday Gathering at Hedstrom Home Honoring Mrs Hedstrom

Thursday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A N Hedstrom included Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and family Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Carlson Alan McClure and Mrs. Ella Hugos in celebration of Mrs Hedstroms birthday anniversary.

A. N. Hedstrom

Family reunion honors Poage and Weir families in Belleville

A large gathering at Belleville park honored Tom Poage and daughter Mrs Ray Prath ers, with many Poage Nondorf and related families from Orange Calif Saginaw Mich Topeka Oberlin and more attending. A basket dinner followed at Reuben Johnsons home with guests from Fort Riley Topeka Formosa Concordia Superior and several listed relatives.

Tom Poage Ray Prathers Virgil Poage Orange Calif J. T. Bell Robert Weir Saginaw Mich Belleville Park Ola Nondorf Ivy Brown Mike Johnny Stansbury Harry Jeardoe Alva Jeardoe Lee Jeardoe Pearl Jeardoe Glenn Larmier Earnest Blecha Art Danielson and Elywin Ann Kieffer Lawrence Nondorf Ear Melby Clare Nondorf Dora Poage Orville Nondorf Zetta Brown James Freed Joe James McLaughlin Harold Brown Floyd Nondorf Mabel Diggins Verl Beck Earl Sankey Carl Kallman Alice’ Simmons Nathan Weir Lloyd Hallgren Darrel Standley Graham Durward James Walter Sallman Eldon Sallman Lewis Sallman Clyde Blackburn M. O. Brown Lester Richards Ruth Pease Idaho Reuben Johnson Pfc Don Johnson Fort Riley Peggy Johnson Topeka Lottie Lervold Benny Lervold Robert Lervold Maurice Bill Free Carl Hammer Alice Hammer Irene Larry Walter Boyles Lynette Oscar Berggren Frank Harry Cline Superior Ned Norma Ross Formosa Delbert Thorstrup Concordia Rex Sandell Steven

Birthday observance at Arnoldy home in Hardy Nebraska

Mrs. Arnoldy celebrated a birthday anniversary Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Steve Arnoldy in Hardy Nebraska. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Studar Mr and Mrs Carl Studar Bill Studar Mr and Mrs Gene Nelson of Belleville Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson Norman Paul and Jimmy Osborne Mary and Ed Johnson Mrs Charles Gabrielson and Willard Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Mrs Harry Appel of Kansas City and Keith Kauer of Wichita.

Walter Berry Pfc Leslie Cady Carl Erickson Billy Sam Greenslade Jack Reece Carl Reece Paul Housholder Ralph Moe Alvin Peterson Max Muth Jimmy Bob Doctor Irvin Currie Woodrow Anderson Glenn Currie Kay Sonia Berry Phyllis Aspegren J. L. Bennett Guy Frazier Olive Parrett Lester Tate Russell Lervold Gary Robert Lervold Robert Scrivner Peter Maxton Ira Berry Norman Currie Frank Schneberger Rodney Dover Lloyd Norris Robert Robison Clarence Barber Bill Vandeveer Lee Loring Lloyd Nelson Arthur Harris Walter Boyles Stella Scott Alice Cady Allen Larson Jo Ann and Richard Oscar Norgard Rex Farrell Don Burandt Carl Peterson Maurice Medlin Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Emery Berry Annie George Maxton T. J. Reece Linda Sue Carl Lee Anton Nelson Tony Reed Allen Ward Robert Parrett Jake Weislagel George Stromberg Godfrey Boman Joseph Johnson George Freed Vic Erickson Tom Hay Glenn Scrivner Vernon Evert Richard Loring George Larson Dennis Kohls Allen Gunter Parlee Gunter Ora Mary Elizabeth McBride Darlene Veach Wayne Smith Bob Nylund Lester Thompson Steve Arnoldy Hardy Nebr

Thornton Doctor and Bobby Visit the Doctors for Sunday Lunch

Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and Bobby were Sunday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

Mrs. Thornton Doctor Bobby Mrs Robert Doctor

Ida Newcomb and Rose Return From Concordia Care Visit

Mrs Ida Newcomb and Rose returned home Sunday from Concordia where they had helped care for Mrs Harold McDowell who recently underwent surgery at St Joseph hospital.

Ida Newcomb Rose Concordia Harold McDowell St. Joseph Hospital

Perry Guests Visit in Hardy Nebraska

Mr. and Mrs. Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Emily Willis.

Silas Perry Hardy, Nebr Emily Willis

Mrs Charley Sjolander Visits John Sjolander Home

Mrs Charley Sjolander and children visited Sunday afternoon at the John Sjolander home, sharing time with family in a casual visit.

Charley Sjolander John Sjolander

Medlin and Lor ing Visit Skidmore Family in Manhattan

Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family and Mr and Mrs Richard Loring visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sherman Skidmore in Manhattan.

Maurice Medlin Richard Loring Sherman Skidmore Manhattan

Washington couple visits Robert Doctor home

Mr and Mrs J W Wiley of Washington called Wednesday morning at the Robert Doctor home.

Miss Emma Svenson Taken to St Joseph Hospital

Miss Emma Svenson was taken to St Joseph hospital in Concordia Saturday and is undergoing treatment.

Emma Svenson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson dine with Thompson family

Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson and Val Jean were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters, sharing an informal afternoon visit.

Archie Isaacson Val Jean Alva Thompson

Sunday Evening Guests at Thompson Home

Sunday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson included Mr and Mrs Max Thompson Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and girls and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and girls Home made ice cream was enjoyed.

Andy Thompson Max Thompson Loren Florell Alva Thompson

Emporia Guests Attend Bauman Grandson’s Wedding

L J Bauman and Lou Huffman of Emporia were weekend guests at the Floyd Johnson home to attend Mr Bauman’s grandson’s wedding on Sunday, while here.

L. J.bauman Lou Huffman Emporia Floyd Johnson Mr. Bauman

Sunday Evening Lunch Guests At C A Johnson Home

Sunday evening visitors included L. J. Bauman and Lou Huffman of Emporia, Mr and Mrs Walter Huffman and Sandra of Haddam, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family.

Wilmington social guests honor Hohmans

Mr and Mrs Walter Sandell Dick and Lowell of Wilmington California visited last Monday night with Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman joining Mr and Mrs Emanuel Linden Maureen Larson and Sherrel for an evening gathering.

Walter. Sandell, Dick and Lowell Wilmington Calif Emanuel Linden Maureen Larson Sherrel Harry Hohman

Mrs Hohman Returns Home From Emporia Visit

Mrs. Charles Hohman returned to her home Monday morning after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Perry in Emporia.

Charles Hohman Emporia V. F. Perry

Methodist Youth Fellowship Hosts Pot-Luck Picnic

The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a pot-luck picnic at Patsy Nelson's home Sunday evening with 13 members and Rev. and Mrs. J. Orville Bookless plus six others present. Afterward John Bookless led a worship service and Lloyd Nelson shared vacation photos from Colorado and Yellowstone National Park.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Patsy Nelson J. Orville Bookless Irene Hammer Ronald Anderson Marion Moller John Bookless Lloyd Nelson Colorado Yellowstone National Park

Eastvedt Hosts Social Evening Guests

Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt included Mr. and Mrs Milton Stenson with Larry and Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen with Janice and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larson and Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith with Sheryl, and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson.

E. M. Eastvedt Milton Stensons Larry and Bryan Lloyd Barleen Janice Billy Glenn Larson and Lyle Harold Smith Sheryl M. L. Larson

Willing Workers Circle Meets in Methodist Church Parlor

The Willing Workers Circle gathered Thursday afternoon July 26 at the Methodist church parlors. Mrs. Joseph Johnson led the worship service and Mrs. Robert Doctor along with Mrs. Richard Fogelberg hosted and served a luncheon to members and friends.

Joseph Johnson Robert Doctor Richard Fogelberg

Concordia and Courtland Families Attend Hohman Home Event

Mr and Mrs Harold Gant and Cindy of Concordia Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Vic Brown spent Friday evening at the Harry Hohman home.

Harold Gant Cindy Concordia Sam Mahin Courtland Vic Brown Harry Hohman

Local Hosts Welcome Rasmussen Nelson Nelson Family Guests

Mrs. August Rasmussen and Florence Nelson of Formosa joined Gerhard Nelson and Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera for Sunday afternoon visits with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelson, sharing a family gathering.

August Rasmussen Florence Nelson Formosa Gerhard Nelson Anton Nelson Elvera Axel Nelson

Orange, Michigan visitors stay with Hall family overnight

Mr and Mrs J T Bell and Mr and Mrs Robert Weir and family from Saginaw Michigan plus Tom Poage Mrs Ray Prothero and Mrs Virgle Poage of Orange California were Friday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hall gren and family.

J. T. Bell Robert Weir Saginaw, Mich Tom .Poage Ray Prothero Virgle Poage Orange Calif Lloyd Hallgren

Visit to Michigan Relative Friends Highlight Short Stay

A resident arrived in Michigan on Thursday for a brief visit with relatives and friends, staying a few days in town.

Bell couple from Saginaw visit kin in town

Mr and Mrs J T Bell of Saginaw Michigan and Fom Poage of Orange California were calling on relatives and friends Friday.

J. T. Bell Saginaw, Mich Fom Poage Orange, Calif

Orange Guests of the Standleys and Family

Tom Poage, Mrs. Ray Prothero and Mrs. Virgle Poagée of Orange California are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Standley and family.

Tom Poage Ray Prothero Virgle Poagée Orange, Calif Darrell Standley

Mrs Grant Berggren and Agnes Albro Visit Sunday

Mrs Grant Berggren and Agnes Albro visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

Grant Berggren Agnes Albro Robert Doctor

Poage Couple Dine With Orange Hosts Tuesday

Tom Poage and Mrs. Virgle Poage of Orange California were dinner guests Tuesday at the Lloyd Hallgren home.

Tom Poage Mrs. Virgle Poage Orange, Calif Lloyd Hallgren

Katie Did It Tonight at the Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre screens Katie Did It tonight with a strong farce vibe. Warner-Pathe News and other shorts join the program plus admission at 5.00, 1.50 and 4.00 as listed.

Princess Theatre Katie Warner - Pathe News

Southwestern Bell seeks rate hike in Kansas exchanges

Southwestern Bell filed new rate schedules with the Kansas Corporation Commission, proposing monthly increases averaging under four cents per day. The amended request totals 495000 dollars monthly, with 231114 dollars kept by the company and the rest for taxes. Company cites rising costs including wages, materials, and expanded Kansas service from 401900 to 438500 phones.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Kansas Kansas Corporation Commission Telephone Company Warren S. Miller Southwestern Bell Miller Scandia

Riverview 4 H Club Notes Attend July Meetings

Riverview 4 H held two gatherings. On July 23 at Mrs. Milo Johnson's home the group learned sitting the table and baked baking powder biscuits while sharing a lunch. July 25 at District 42 schoolhouse host Genevieve Nondorf led sewing with guests present and a lovely lunch served.

Riverview Cooking Club Heme Milo Johnson Martha Melby Patsy Nelson Elaine Johnson Joyce Sothers Glada Thompson Janice Florell Nina Hammer Johnson Genevieve Nondorf District 42 Shirley Thompson Ernest Kirk Andy Thompson Allen Kirk Lawrence Nondorf

Triple L Club Meets At Mrs. Lowe’s Home

Mrs. Cameron Lowe hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday afternoon July 26 with 14 members and three guests. After the business meeting four tables played pinochle. High score went to Mrs. Bill Clark, low to Mrs. Harry Hohman, traveling to Mrs. Reuben Johnson, guest prize to Mrs. Pete Sandell. Lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet August 9 with Mrs. Hannah Freed Ten people attended the notice lists two weeks later.

Cameron Lowe Pete ‘Sandell Virgil Morrow Eva, Wiles Bill Clark Harry Hohman Low Reuben Johnson Pete Sandell Hannah Freed

Princess Theatre Kiddie Contest Opens for Fall Season

The Princess Theatre invites children age six months to six years to enter a Kiddie Contest with August entry window from August 2 to August 31. Each entry earns two adult tickets for August shows, voting begins in September on select weekdays, and prizes include a radio wagon a wagon and a kiddie scooter. Ballots counted by Miss Josie Robison and her Brownie Scouts with results announced November 15.

Princess Theatre Princess Journal Office Scandia Hardware Josie Robison Brownie Journal of Scandia

Johnson Huffman wed in Scandia Methodist Church

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter Donna Lee to Melvin Royce Huffman. The double ring ceremony occurred Sunday at 1 30 PM at the Scandia Methodist Church with Rev J Orville Bookless officiating.

Floyd Johnson Donna ‘Lee Melvin Royce Huffman Scandia J. Orville Bookless Jacquelin Cooper Barbara Hammer Joseph Johnson Loren Isaacson Dorothy Johnson Wallace Freed Merlyn Farlee Richard Johnson Sorma Berggren Don’ Bender Lucille Johnson George Fike Cecil Allen Nina Berggren Marjorie Housholder Lelores Johnson Huffman Emporia

Birthday Anniversary Honored by Brown Family Guests

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and children in honor of Mr. Brown's birthday anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mrs. Marker Lindengranz and Leon, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mrs. Pat Sandell and children, Mrs. Kenneth Danielson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson.

Lloyd Brown Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Marker Lindecrantz Leon Tekla Brown Pat Sandell Kenneth Danielson Elmer Danielson

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Grable and ME Mister Social Hour Club Wayne Morris and Southwestern Bell Ask Riverview Triple L
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