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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

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Till the Clouds Roll By at The Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre screens Till the Clouds Roll By in Technicolor on August 9-10, a Jerome Kern tribute with Rob ert Walker Van Heflin and Lucille Bremer. The program highlights Kern songs and star turns, with further features including My Favorite Brunette and a Cinecolor outdoor reel.

Jerome Kern Princess Theatre Kern James Hessler Sally New York England Robert Walker van Heflin Hessler Lucille Bremer Dorothy Patrick Judy Garland Marilyn Miller Sunny June Allyson Ray McDonald van Johnson Miss Bremer Cyd Charisse Gower Champion Kathryn Grayson Tony Martin Dinah Shore Paris Kaleb Peterson Frank Sinatra Virginia O’brien Lena Horne America Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour

Gallant Bess at Princess Theatre August 12 13

The MGM film Gallant Bess screens at the Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday August 12 13. A sixteen year old Tex loves an intelligent mare named Bess and joins the Seabees after his parents die. After Bess dies he finds a new horse and later swims after him when Tex is sent home. Marshall Thompson leads a strong cast with George Tobias Chill Wills Clem Bevans and others.

Bess Princess Theatre Neamed Tex Seabees Feal Pacific Atoll United States LST Marshall Thompson George Tobias Thompson Chill Wills Clem Bevans Atore Praiaa Jimmiy Abee Henry Morgan

Princess Theatre Double Feature Delights with Don Coyote and Fear in the Night

On Thursday August 14 the Princess screens a double feature. The Adventures of Don Coyote a United Artist release presents a Don Quixote inspired western tale with Richard Martin as Don Coyote and Frances Rafferty as the tomboy heroine. Fear in the Night from Paramount follows with Paul Kelly Kay Scott DeForest Kelley and Ann Doran in a suspenseful thriller.

Don Coyote Westrn Pine - Thomsa United Artist Don Quixote Sancho Hitchcock Paul Kelly Kay Scott DeForest Kelley Ann Doran Earl Carrol

Death of Mrs Peterson Remembrance in Americus

Many friends of Rev and Mrs B O Peterson mourn the death of Mrs Peterson who died Sunday at her Americus home. The couple were former residents and long served as Missionaries in the Philippines.

B. O. Peterson Peterson Americus

Death of Mrs. A. C. Freed saddens community

The community was saddened Thursday morning by the death of Mrs. A. C. Freed. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church.

A. C. Freed Methodist Church

Basket dinner honors local families at Johnsons home

A basket dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson and Lucille Sunday was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mahan of Salina, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Mellinger and daughters of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom of Lawson, Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Ralph Cooper.

O. A. Johnson Lucille Mahan Salina T. K. Mellinger Topeka Ray Tingstrom Lawson, Mo Eve Sandborn Clay Center R. E. Cooper George Fike Ralph Cooper

Sargent Couple Return From Seattle Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs C W Sargent of Council Grove spent a few days last week at the Robert Doctor home en route home from a five weeks vacation to Seattle Washington where they visited daughter Mrs Jack Frey Mr Frey and granddaughter Mary Ann They also visited the Paul Doctor family in Washington and the Dudley Doctors in Cheyenne Wyoming.

Mrs. C. W. Sargent Council Grove Robert Doctor Seattle Wash Jack Frey Mr. Frey Mary Ann Paul Doctor Washington Dudley Doctors Cheyenne Wyo

Denny Newcomb Celebrates Sixth Birthday

Dennis Ray Newcomb, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Newcomb, celebrated his sixth birthday Monday with 13 guests. An angel food cake topped with six candles was lit by Denny. He received many fine gifts, played games, and enjoyed cake ice cream and ice tea. Guests wished him many more happy birthdays.

Dennis Ray Newcomb Herman Newcomb Denny Gene Simpson Lester Simpson

Birth of Ruth Ann Bernhardt in Odell Nebraska

Word arrives of the birth of a baby girl to Rev and Mrs Harvey Bernhardt of Lenn July 24 at Rice hospital Odell Nebr The infant named Ruth Ann weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces The Bernhardts have a son Garry Lee and were formerly of the vicinity

Harvey Bernhardt Lenn Rice Hospital Odell Nebr Ruth Ann

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for August

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Monday night in August. Members are urged to attend for updates and planning.

The American Legion Auxiliary Will

Sundgren Aspegren Reunion and Birthday Party Highlights

The Sundgren Aspegren Reunion gathered at a Minneapolis park with a noon basket dinner attended by numerous Aspegren, Sundgren, Johnson, Nystrom, and related families from Republic Courtland Salina and Concordia. A separate evening gathering hosted by Joe N Johnson honored Dean M Johnson. A one year old, Gene Simpson, celebrated a birthday with a candle cake and fruit salad refreshments.

Sundgren Eugene Nelson Donny Archer Sundgren Mickie Eben Sundgren Carl Claire Tarn Loren Isaacson Salina

Local Residents Honor W A Johnson on Birthday Anniversary

Mr and Mrs L K Johnson Caro lyn and Billy and Gladys Wagner of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson Mr and Mrs Herbert Mike sell Donald Carolyn and W H Mikesell spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs W A Johnson honoring W A on his birthday anniversary Home made ice cream and cake were served.

Birthday Anniversary Dinner Honors Mrs Johnson

Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Phyllis and Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Richard honoring Mrs Johnsons birthday anniversary.

Oliver Johnson Eugene Lawrence Olson Phyllis Noble Isaacson Loren Joseph Johnson Richard Johnson

James Barleen Birthday Dinner at Larson Home

James Barleen was honored with a birthday dinner on Saturday at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen Jimmy and Janice Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith of Kansas City Glenn Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Larson and Ralph.

James Barleen M. L. Larson Lloyd Barleen Jimmy Janice Harold Smith Kansas City Glenn Larson Martin L. Larson Ralph

Birthday Dinner Honoring Edward Sallman At Ocobock Home

A basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Ocobock Sunday honored Edward Sallman whose birthday occurred last Thursday. Guests included Mrs Emily Willis, Mr and Mrs Ralph Briggs and daughter, Mr and Mrs Loren Myers and daughter, Mr and Mrs S T Perry, Frank Ebright and Mrs Hayes of Hardy Nebraska, and Andrew Perry of Kansas City.

Harold Ocobock Edward Sallman Emily Willis Ralph Briggs Loren Myers S. T. Perry Frank Ebright Hayes Hardy, Nebr Andrew Perry Kansas City

West Coast Vacation For Lawrence Couple Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schwahn of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. E C Wires left Tuesday morning for a three week vacation on the West Coast. In Spokane they will be guests of Mrs Grace Daly and Mr and Mrs Dick Gregg. They will visit Vancouver and Victoria B C Canada on their trip.

Stanley Schwahn Lawrence E.C. Wires West Coast Spokane Wash

Mrs Dieckmann and Jimmy Plan Los Angeles Visit

Mrs V E Dieckmann and Jimmy left Tuesday evening for Netawaka to join her mother Mrs Bert Ammon who will accompany them to Los Angeles California for a three week visit with relatives.

V. E. Dieckmann Jimmy Netawaka Bert Ammon Los Angeles Calif

Miss Blanche Haggman Heads to Chicago for Holiday

Miss Blanche Haggman left Friday for Chicago accompanied by her sister Miss Blanche Haggman and niece Miss Helen Haggman. They will spend their vacation with home folk and return Sunday evening.

Blanche Haggman Chicago Miss Blanche Haggman Helen Haggman

Lunch entertains Mrs Swanson and guests in Tuesday gathering

Miss Anna Swanson hosted a Tuesday luncheon for Mrs Pelbert McKinzie of Burbank California Mrs Bill Sanders of Kansas City Mrs Albin Forsberg Mrs Millard Sothers and Joyce and Mrs Ed Swanson.

Anna Swanson Pelbert McKinzie Burbank Calif Bill Sanders Kansas City Albin Forsberg Millard Sothers Joyce Ed Swanson

Friday supper guests at the Smith home

Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Axel Smith hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris with Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and family, and Miss Emma Svenson.

Oyning Axel Smith Lloyd Norris Ruby Sherman Robison Emma Svenson

Sunday Dinner Hosts Share Table With Belleville Guests

Mr and Mrs A B Johnson hosted Sunday dinner inviting Archie Largon and Harold Johnson of Belleville along with J R Nystrom Reynold Nystrom and daughters Mrs Alice Plotner Robt Nylund and Glenn plus Mr and Mrs Aaron B Johnson and families.

A. B. Johnson Archie. Largon Harold Johnson Belleville Reynold Nystrom J. R. Nystrom Aaron B. Johnson Glenn Alice Plotner Robert Nylund

Nolan Golden Wedding Attended by Nebraska Familie

Mr and Mrs Floyd Nolan celebrated their gold wedding anniversary in Courtland on Sunday afternoon. Family members from Fairbury Nebraska including Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell and Mr and Mrs S J Palecek attended the observance.

Conrad Florell S. J. Palecek Fairbury Nebr Floyd Nolan Courtland

Odell Family Hosts Sunday Dinner for Stephenson Guests

Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell and their sons were Sunday dinner hosts for guests Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson of Balleville.

Oscar Odell and Sons Dan: Stephenson Balleville

Five Couples Dine With Jacksons Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson hosted a supper Friday night for Mr and Mrs Bil Page and Mrs Selma Frankforther of Concordia Mr and Mrs Robert Frankforther of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos Gladys and Clifford and Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family

Albert Jackson Bil Page Selma Frankforther Concordia Robert Frankforther Kansas City Carl Hugos Gladys and Clifford Dan Stephenson

Oak Ridge and Whiting visitors converge on families

Mr. and Mrs. Valjean Jackson of Oak Ridge Tenn visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Olson of Whiting arrived Wednesday for a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson.

Valjean Jackson Oak Ridge Tenn Mark Olson Whiting Albert Jackson

Robison and Wick Families Honor 57th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E Robison and Mr and Mrs Leon Wick of Manhattan plus Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs H S Robison and daughters to honor the 57th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robison.

E. Robison Leon Wick Manhattan Sherman Robison H. 5. Robison Robison

Miss Aura Lewis Visits Rev and Mrs Pearson

Miss Aura Lewis returned Friday evening from Lindsborg where she had attended summer school and is a guest of Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson for the week.

Aura Lewis Lindsborg N. H. Pearson

Couple from Texas Visit Relatives Before Nebraska Trip

Capt and Mrs Marlin Johnson and their daughter from San Antonio arrived last Wednesday as overnight guests of Rev and Mrs N H Pearson. They were en route to Bristow Nebraska to visit relatives and will return here later.

Marlin Johnson San Antonio Texas N. H. Pearson Bristow Nebr

Andersons and son depart for Chicago relatives visit

Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronny left Friday morning for Chicago Illinois where they will visit relatives.

Mrs. Algot Anderson Ronny Chicago Ill

Secret Heart at Princess Tonight With Colbert Pidgeon

The Princess Theatre presents Secret Heart tonight featuring Claudette Colbert Walter Pidgeon and June Allyson. An additional March of Time issue and ten other attractions accompany the screening.

Princess Theatre Tonight Claudette Colbert Walter Pidgeon June Allyson March of Time

Belleville couple's daughter wed in Wichita ceremony

Norie Jeanne McBratney and Dean M. Johnson married at Ashbury Methodist Church Wichita in a 9:00 a m service on Sunday July 27. Rev A Kuhn officiated. Guests included Leo Johnson. Norie wore navy crepe with pink carnations while Mrs Johnson wore midnight black crepe. Norie is Belleville High School graduate and Employed by A L Duckwall Co Belleville. Dean is Scandia High School graduate and a former Merchant Marine veteran now farming. Also Sunday dinner guests included Ollie Miller Republic and Rex Sandell at Francis Cornett home.

Leslie A. McBratney Belleville Norie Jeanne Dean M. Johnson Joe N. Johnson Scandia Asbury Methodist Church Wichita A. Kuhn Leo Johnson Johnson A. L. Duckwall Co Scandia High School Merchant Marine Pacific Atlantic

Nelson couples visit Nelson family in Iowa towns

Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson of Cuba and Mr and Mrs Carl Nelson of Portland Oregon were last Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family mentioning a family gathering with three couples.

Hans Nelson Cuba Carl Nelson Portland, Ore Lloyd Nelson

Denver Visitors Spend Weekend With Nondorf Family

Mr and Mrs Dee Anderson and Ted Cady arrived Friday from Denver Colorado to be weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf and Virginia Lee Corbin.

Dee Anderson Ted Cady Denver Colo Clare Nondorf Virginia Lee Corbin

Mrs. Russell and daughters visit Hollis family

Mrs. Ben Russell and her daughters Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Mrs. Lars Norgard spent Friday with Mrs. E. W. Smith and her sons of Hollis.

Ben Russell Russell DeWitt Lars Norgard E. W. Smith Sons Hollis

Nelson Family Guests Attend Linn Picnic

Mr and Mrs Clare Nelson and a Linn family were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family and attended the local community picnic.

Clare Nelson Linn Lloyd Nelson

Gosney Family Visits Grand Island Guests

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Gosney and family from Grand Island Nebraska were Tuesday overnight and Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Mc Gregor.

Wilbur Gosney Grand Island, Nebr Harry McGregor

Saturday Evening Callers At Mrs Bergstrom Home

Saturday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and their daughters from Carroll Iowa Mrs C O Johnson and Mr and Mrs Vetus Johnson from Courtland.

Elsa Bergstrom Glenn Johnson Carroll, Iowa C. O. Johnson Vetus Johnson Courtland

Mrs Dora Poage Visits Clare Nondorf Home This Week

Mrs Dora Poage arrives from Belleville and stays at the Clare Nondorf residence for several days this week as a guest.

Dora Poage Belleville Clare Nondorf

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Hay wood visit Mrs Elsa Bergstrom

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Hay wood were lunch guests of Mrs Elsa Bergstrom Monday afternoon, sharing a quiet afternoon gathering.

Gustava Ostberg Haywood Elsa Bergstrom

Stromberg Absent Ill At Nelson Grocery This Week

George Stromberg is reported ill and unable to be on duty at the Nelson Grocery this week. The notice indicates a temporary staffing issue affecting the store’s operations.

George Stromberg Nelson

Mrs. Fike Assists at Drug Store During Wires Absence

Mrs. George Fike steps in to help at the drug store while Mr. Wires is away, ensuring continued service and operations.

George Fike Mr. Wires

Mrs Glenn Larson Returns Home After Major Operation

Mrs Glenn Larson underwent a major operation at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia and was able to return home last Friday.

Glenn Larson St. Joseph ‘Hospital Concordia

Hanson Guests Visit Melby Family in Mankato

Mr and Mrs Lester Hanson of Mankato were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family.

Lester Hanson Mankato Elmer Melby

Fairbury Visitors Call On Friends At Local Picnic

Mr and Mrs Paul Albro and Nor bert Helvey of Fairbury Nebraska were in town last week calling on friends and attending the picnic.

Paul Albro Norbert Helvey Fairbury, Nebr

Wohlfort Brother Returns Home From Kansas City Care

Axel Wohlfort, who had spent several weeks in Kansas City under a doctor’s care, returned home last week accompanied by his sister Bess Wohlfort.

Axel. Wohlfort Kansas City Bess Wohlfort

Denver Residents Visit Albert Jacksons for Sunday Supper

Ted Cady of Denver Colorado was a Sunday supper guest of Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson.

Stafford and Lindcrantz Guests

Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Marker Lindcrantz and Robert.

Andrew Stafford Bernita Marker Lindecrantz Robert

Mrs Elsa Bergstrom and Mrs Jennie Dunigan Visit

Mrs Elsa Bergstrom and Mrs Jennie Dunigan were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs John Swenson.

Elsa Bergstrom Jennie Dunigan John Swenson

Barleens Visit Atchison Guests Of Morrows

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and family drove to Atchison Sunday where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Linn Morrow returning home Monday evening.

Lloyd Barleen Atchison Linn Morrow

Local Hosts Dinner With Charles Tedrow Family

Mr and Mrs Charles Tedrow hosted a Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Charles Hoyt, Mrs Delbert Mette, and Mr and Mrs Will in attendance at the homemaker’s home.

Charles Tedrow Charles. Hoyt Delbert Mette Will

Harold D Johnson Named County Agent for Wichita County

Harold D Johnson left Sunday for Scots to take the post as County Agent of Wichita County. Mrs Johnson will join him later.

Harold D. Johnson Wichita County Mrs. Johnson

Perry Family and Andrew Parry Return Home from Picnic

Mr and Mrs Guy Perry and family and Andrew Parry were in town last week as relatives and attended the picnic. They returned to their home in Kansas City on Monday.

Guy Perry Andrew Parry Kansas City

Scandia Picnic 1947 Brings Parade and Wins

The 1947 Scandia Picnic concluded after three days of events hosted by the Albert Isaacson James Lams on Post of the American Legion. Parade entries exceeded 20 floats with top honors to Fraziers Recreation Parlor, Maxine Beauty Shop and Max Barber Shop, and Scandia Hatchery. Scandia baseball team beat Aurora and Belleville but lost to Narka, while evening concerts and a postdance drew crowds despite hot, dry weather.

Albert Isaacson James Lamson Guy Cherie Mer John Nystrom Max Maxine Max Barber Shop Scandia Hatchery Hammer Grocery Royal Cafe Ward Home Oil Co Scandia Aurora Belleville Narka Legion Post Cais

Mrs Jennie Dunigan Visits Mother In Flushing

Mrs Jennie Dunigan of Flushing New York arrived last week for a month's visit with her mother Mrs C B Werner in the same city.

Jennie Dunigan Flushing,n. Y C. BP. Werner

Dinner guests at Mrs. Alice Hammer’s home

Miss Irma Haskins and Lawrence Hugos visited Sunday for dinner with Mrs. Alice Hammer and family, sharing an afternoon gathering.

Irma Haskins Lawrence Hugos Alice Hammer

Courtland Hosts Reuben Johnson Family for Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and family were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Free and family in Courtland.

Reuben Johnson Bill Free Courtland

Mrs Werner and Mrs Dunigan Host Coffee Guests

Mrs O F Werner and Mrs Jennie Dunigan were Monday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs Elaa Bergstrom.

O. F. Werner Jennie Dunigan Elaa Bergstrom

Milwaukee couple visits Tedrow Séderlin and Hallgren homes

Mr and Mrs Charles Hoyt of Milwaukee Wisconsin arrived last Tuesday for a visit at the Charles Tedrow Conrad Séderlin and Gus Hallgren homes.

Charles Hoyt Milwaukee Wisc Charles Tedrow Conrad Séderlin Gus Hallgren

Lorraine Guests of Fred Evert Family

Mr and Mrs Elwyn Evert and their Lorraine family spent Thursday night as guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Evert.

Mrs. Elwyn Evert Lorraine Fred Evert

Dinner guests at the Hallgren home

Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren hosted dinner Monday with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Hoyt Mr and Mrs Charles Tedrow and Mr and Mrs Verle Hallgren for an informal evening.

Gus Hallgren Charles Hoyt Charles Tedrow Mra Verle Hallgren

Hoyt Couple Guests at Conrad Sederlin Event

Mr and Mrs Charles Hoyt were Thursday evening guests at the Conrad Sederlin home in what appears to be a social visit noted in local society columns.

Charles Hoyt Conrad Sederlin Onie

Social Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Sederlin

Mr and Mrs S. Sederlin entertained guests at dinner Wednesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Hoyt of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Chas Tedrow.

S. Sederlin Charles Hoyt Milwaukee Wisc Chas, Tedrow

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