Picnic A Success Sparks Plans for 1942 Scandia Event
The 1941 Scandia picnic closed under ideal weather and smooth running. Highlights included the Young Bros amusement rides, Happy Darling the Clown, Danny Sullivan and his pig, and a new Mechanical Farm, all drawing steady crowds. The three parade sections Coronado Pioneer Modern showcased winning entries from Home Oil Co., Gus Ny strom, Vic Erickson, Rebec ca Lodge, and Cardwell and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Bros
Jamestown
Happy Darling
Danny Sullivan
Peters Serum Co
Kansas City
Vic Erickson
Rebecca Lodge
Uncle Sam
Cardwell and Son
Will Rogers on Doctors Authority and Cigar Rules
A humorous piece questions doctors authority in society. It recalls President, Senator, and Pope related anecdotes. The narrator jokes about multiple doctors each setting limits on smoking and alcohol, highlighting conflicting medical orders.
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Smoke
Pavement Dance West of F M Store for Scandia Picnic
A street pavement dance is planned for next Wednesday night August 18 on the block west of the F and M Store Corner. Proceeds go to the Scandia Picnic Association. Admission is 10c for ladies and 20c for men from 9 to 12.
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F. and M
Scandia Picnic Association
Believing in Cool Wet July for Kansas and City Parade
July in Kansas proved cooler and the third wettest since 1929 with 2.25 inches of rainfall and slightly above normal temperatures. Wheat harvest lagged due to heavy western rains, corn stayed in good shape though heat later in the month caused some damage. Local events in Scandia included Corinne Naslund visiting Norma Richards, a Coffee Shop float, water fountain carnival by Mrs. E Porter Ahrens, a pavement dance, and a parade featuring several businesses and groups. Cap Berger led the Scandia Community Club in organizing the celebratory events and plans for August 1942.
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Kansas
L. A. Flora
America
Coronado
Father Padilla
Betsy Ross
Red Cross
Home Oil Co
Cardwell and Son
Ielson’s Grocery
Rebecca Lodge
Scandia Journal
Princess Theatre
Sanborn Lumber Co
Coffee Shop
Louise Cafe
Cap Berger
Scandia Community Club
Birthday Dinner Honors Francis Palacek and Mrs Florell
Saturday evening supper guests of Mrs Eva Sothers and Doris in honor of Francis Palacek and Mrs Marvin Florell's birthdays included Oss Emcerson A C Florell Marvin Florell and family Francis Palacek of Fairbury Nebraska Loren Florell and Janice Ray.
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Eva Sothers
Doris
Francis Palacek
Marvin Florell
Oss Emcerson
A. C. Florell
Fairbury
Nebr
Loren Florell
Janice Ray
Like Movies Behind the Scenes by Virginia Vale
Virginia Vale, noted film correspondent, contributes her Hollywood column to this paper, offering star gossip and goings on behind the scenes in the film industry.
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Hollywood
Virginia Vale
Star Dust column on film personalities and radio headliners
Miss Vale presents an engaging column with insider facts about film stars and radio headliners. The piece blends friendship insights with real news, offering readers a scintillating look at contemporary entertainment figures.
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Miss Vale
Robison Family Visit Highlights Manhattan Ties
Mr and Mrs Edward Robison of Manhattan visited Sh ered Robison and family Saturday and Sunday. Donna Jean Robison, who had been visiting, returned to Manhattan with her parents.
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Edward Robison
Manhattan
Sheriden Robison
Donna Jean ‘Robison
Birthday visitors for Mrs. Albert Henry celebrate early
Wednesday afternoon guests attended Mrs. Albert Henry for her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Chester Anderson, Mrs. Lewis Wallin, Mrs. Walter Henry, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. August Vance, Mrs. Rubert Swearingen, Mrs. Carl Veteto, Mrs. McGregor, and Miss Irma Andésic.
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Albert Henry
Chester Anderson
Lewis Wallin
Walter Henry
Minnie Anderson
August Vance
Rubert Swearingen
Carl Veteto
McGregor
Irma Andésic
M. O. Brown
Bible School Invites All Children Next Week
Community invitation to a Bible School at the Lutheran church beginning next Monday. Classes held in the church basement noted as cool for attendees.
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Harold L. Lundquist
America
United States
Lutheran Cil
Charles Hohman Aims for Salina Roundup Trip
Charles Hohman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman of Scandia is among Salina Journal carriers invited to the third annual roundup on August 30. Carriers must reach a new subscriber quota to earn a vacation trip and an invitation to the convention.
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Charles Hohman
Harry Hohman
Scandia
Salina
Groves Couple Relocates Near Scandia Hatchery
Mr and Mrs Emory Groves Vocational Agriculture teacher for the coming year spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W E Hodges and Barbara Kay They are moving into the Ericsson poverty south of the Scandia Hatchery.
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Emory Groves
W. E. Hodges
Barbara Kay
Ericsson Poberty
Scandia Hatchery
Sunday Dinner Guests and Visits Across Local Families
A string of social visits across Concordia Belleville and surrounding areas is noted. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling and family, Clyde Norris, Ada Aspegren, Norma, George and Carl D. Larson, Eldon, Andrew Stafford and daughter, Harry Ringer, Raymond Falk and Fula and C. J. Falk. A May birthday at Miss Laura Rasmussen’s home brought Abe Thompson's celebration with Art Cardwell, Homer Cardwell, and R. A. Rasmussen. Florence Fike hosted Sunday dinner with John Fike, Richard Fogelberg, Carroll Berggren, and Florence Berggren.
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Harold Bowling
Concordia
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Ada Aspegren
Norma
George Larson
Carl D. Larson
Eldon
Andrew Stafford
Harry Ringer
Raymond Falk
Fula
C. J. Falk
Laura Rasmussen
Abe Thompson
Art Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
R. A. Rasmussen
Florence Fike
John Fike
Richard Fogelberg
Carroll
Charles Berggren
Florence
Residents Headed Home From Scandia Area
Mrs. Jay Bell left for Saginaw Michigan with Mr and Mrs Robert Weir and children. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren depart Friday. Once residents of Scandia they have lived in Saginaw for six years. Sunday visitors at the Swenson home included Mr and Mrs Avery Mr and Mrs Forrest Diche Mr and Mrs Gust Anderson and Mr and Mrs Albert Swenson of Concordia. The Lutheran Ladies Missionary Society met at the Swenson home with Rev Linnerson Mrs Ed Olson and Mrs Ed Swanson. Mrs C P Rydell was a weekend guest of Algret Anderson and Ronnie. Charles Linnerson was a Sunday caller.
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Jay Bell
Robert Weir
Saginaw,Mich
Lloyd Hallgren
Scandia
S. J. Swenson
M. Avery
Forrest Diche
Gust Anderson
Albert Swenson
Concordia
Ladies Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
S. J
C. P. Rydell
Algret Anderson
Ronnie
Charles Linnerson
Mrs
High School Enrollment Deadline Sets Early Schedule
All high school students must enroll Friday August 15 at the school building. Early enrollment determines class schedules and event programs from figures gathered. Watch next week's Journal for more complete information.
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The
Journal
White Rock Old Settlers Reunion August 21
The 52nd annual White Rock Old Settlers Reunion will be held at Old Settlers Park near Lovewell on Thursday August 21. Plan to attend the annual gathering.
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White Rock
OLD Settlers
Old Settlers Park
Lovewell
Col. S.ation
Mrs Crandall Dies at Home in Corning July 26
Mrs E W Crandall passed away July 26 at her Corning home. The Crandalls were known in Scandia after living there years ago. Mr Crandall served as depot agent for Missouri Pacific from 1929 to 1987.
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E. W. Crandall
Corning
Scandia
Marines Recruit Party in Concordia Post Office
The U S Marines announce a recruiting event at the Concordia Post Office building from Wednesday August 13 to Friday August 15 to accept young men for enlistment in the Marine Corps and Marine Reserves.
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U. S
Concordia
Marine Corps
Marine Reserves
Aluminium drive in Scandia overachieves target
Aluminium drive results in Scandia bring in eighty six pounds for shipment to Wichita. The amount surpasses expectations for towns of Scandia’s size and even larger towns. Sunday visitors to Mrs Tekla Brown included multiple local couples for supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Lindencrantz and Mr and Mrs Stafford among others.
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Scandia
Wichita
Thieves Fall Out to Debut at Princess Theatre This Weekend
A Warner Bros comedy starring Joan Leslie Eddie Albert and Alan Hale opens Saturday at the Princess Theatre. Eddie loans $30,000 to marry his girlfriend to secure a deal, leading to a string of comic jams and a grandmotherly nudge. Fox Movie tone News and Cartoon to follow. next week That Night in Rio in Technicolor.
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Princess Theatre
Warner Bros
Joan Leslie
Eddie Albert
Eddie
Alan Hale
Jane Darnell
Joan
Ther
Service Station Reopens Under Consumers Co-Operative
The Adolph Nelson Service Station at the east river bridge, formerly Conoco, was acquired by the Consumers Co Operative Association of Phillipsburg. Howard Stephenson of Hebron Nebraska will manage and has moved his family there. Charles Marshall of Phillipsburg led the deal in Scandia and invites locals to tour the Philipsburg plant and refinery. Glen Berry found a white dog with color and chain. he will return the pet if the owner is identified.
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Adolph Nelson
River ‘Bridge
Conoco
Consumers Co-Operative Association of
Phillipsburg
Howard Stephenson
Hebron
Nebr
Chas. Marshall
Kansas
Scandia
Marshall
Philipsburg
Consumers Co-Op
Glen Berry
Glen
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