Al Jennings of Oklahoma at Princess Theatre in color
Columbia Pictures presents Al Jennings of Oklahoma starring Dan Duryea Gale Storm and others. The Technicolor drama recounts the outlaw era with Jennings as a former lawyer who joined banditry in Oklahoma Territory. The film opens Saturday and Sunday August 11-12 with a later booking August 18-19 for I Climb The Highest Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Jennings
Oklahoma Territory
Jennings
Columbia Picture
Oklahoma
Dan Duryea
Gale Storm
Technicolor
Princess Theatre
Daltons
James Boys
Billy the Kid
Doolins
Finis
America
Will Irwin
New Orleans
Miss Storm
Dick Foran
Gloria Henry
Guinn
Big Boy
Stephen McNally Stars In Apache Drums At Prin cess Theatre
Stephen McNally, known for Westerns, leads in Universal-International Technicolor Apache Drums, with Coleen Gray. Filmed on Mohave Desert set amid heat, he portrays both hero and heavy and ends each day exhausted. Also listed are Willard Parker and James Best. show dates August 14-15 and August 21-23 for Smuggler's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen McNally
Universal - International
Coleen Gray
Princess Theatre
McNally
Mohave
Jimmy Stewart
Willard Parker
Arthur Shields
James Griffith
Georgia Backus
James Best
Death of Lloyd McKenzie in Glendale California
Lloyd McKenzie son of Mr and Mrs D R McKenzie died Friday August 3 after a long illness in Glendale California Survived by widow Helen two sons Eugene and Kenneth his parents two brothers Elwood and Raymond McKenzie a sister Mrs Lucille Rayburn several nieces and nephews He was a nephew of Mrs W F Kallman and Mr Kallman and Mrs Edith Forsberg and had many relatives and friends in the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McKenzie
D. R. McKenzie
Glendale
Calif
Helen
Eugene
Kenneth
Elwood
Raymond McKenzie
Lucille Rayburn
Engagement announced for Janice Lee Simmitt and Pvt Hector Sicard
Mrs Ida Odgers declares the engagement of her granddaughter Miss Janice Lee Simmitt to Pvt Hector Joseph Sicard of Fort Riley. The groom elect is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Sicard of Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Odgers
Janice Lee Simmitt
Hector Joseph Sicard
Fort Riley
Edward Sicard
Clyde
Johnsons enjoy cool mountain vacation in Grand Junction
Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson return from a two week sightseeing trip through the Southern and South West States and Grand Junction Colorado They spent four days in a cabin in the mountains and report a wonderful time with cool air and a nightly fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Johnson
Grand Junction
Colo
Irene Dunne stars as Queen Victoria in The Mudlark at Princess Theatre
Irene Dunne headlines The Mudlark presenting August 16 at the Princess Theatre. 20th Century Fox film traces a slum boy’s bid for a royal audience, with Disraeli doubting him before Victoria befriends him. Show also features The Hollywood Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Dunne
Queen Victoria
the Mudlark
Princess Theatre
Darryl F. Zanuck
London
20Th Century - Fox
Theodore Bonnet
Andrew Ray
Mudlark
London Thames River
Royal Castle
Disraeli
The
Hollywood Story
Marriage of Marilyn Bookless and Delbert Gantz in Scandia
Rev. and Mrs J Orville Bookless announce the wedding of their daughter Marilyn Joan to Sgt Delbert Earl Gantz son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gantz of Nickerson. The ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon August 5 at 2:30 in the Scandia Methodist Church with a double ring rite and decorations of hollyhocks bells palms and gladioli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Orville Bookless
Scandia
Marilyn Joan
Delbert Earl Gantz
Albert Gantz
Nickerson
Lawrence Bookless
Ralph Gantz
Marilyn Walker
Belleville
Rose Bookless
Wiley Bookless
Lila German
Stanley J. Barr
Sevastipol
Calif
Arien Treaster
Scandia High School
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Fort Sill
Ohlo
Ralph
BR. Bookless
Katie Bookless
Ross Bookless
Carol
Eldon
Harry
Katie Lee
Dale
Rex
Max
Hutchinson
Almus Gantz
Barbara
Glen Elder
Arlen Treaster
Glen ‘Elder
Wiles
Beloit
Events: Funeral for Raymond Nelson in Jamestown
Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell and Mrs Minnie Farrell attended the Jamestown funeral of Raymond Nelson on Sunday afternoon. Nelson died when crushed between a tractor and a combine. He was Minnie Farrell's nephew and leaves a widow and baby, his parents Mr and Mrs Max Nelson, and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Farrell
Minnie Farrell
Raymond Nelson
Jamestown
Mr. Nelson
Max Nelson
Walter Berry Home Welcomes Wide Circle of Guests
A large gathering visited the Walter Berry home over the past week including C O Reece Robert Nylund John Nondorf Dr Mc Comas and many others. A separate group met at Lars Norgard’s home last Thursday to honor his 25th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends from Concordia and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berry
C. O. Reece
Robert Nylund
John Nondorf
McComas
Allen Gunter
Raymond Cooper
Allen Larson
JoAnn
Richard
Darrel Morehead
Lester Thompson
Rose Betty
Patsy
Ernie Butler
Karen
Vachel Crawford
Leland Ferrow
Lee Ditto
Formosa
Max Thompson
Carla Ferguson
Dorothy Reed
Erick Erickson
Lester Simpson
Lars Norgard
Maurice Medlin
Neal
Lars Hansen
Vernon Erickson
Oscar Norgard
Boyd Raymond Jonson
Elmer Thomas
Jerry Strand
Carl Erickson
Billy
Godfrey Boman
Lonnie
George Stromberg
Glen Parrett
Dorothy
Woodrow Anderson
Marilyn
Roy Thomas
Thomas Hay
Jerry
O. A. Johnson
Emery Berry
Max Berry
Oberlin
Parlee Gunter
Rex Farrell
Don Byrandt
Milo Johnson
Hilton Waite
Aura
Beverly McBride
Leslie Tate
Ira Berry
List of visitors to the George Christie home records many names
Last week callers at the George Christie home included numerous residents and guests such as Lars Norgard Alfred Swan son Axel Nelson Herman Newcomb Den ny Oscar Norgard Boyd Russell DeWitt Judy Lena Lloyd Kenneth Danielson Harry Hohman Will Kallman Emma Porter E Porter Ahrens Frank Granstedt Gloria Swanson Laura Rasmussen John Vandeveer Bill Axel Smith J L Bennett Frank Isaacson Otto Brand Ern Riggins C V Haggman Joe Odgers Jeanne 5 Christie Ernest Smith son Frank Newcomb Concordia Rose Stieben Clifford Syanson Wakeeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Norgard
S. S. Christie
Aaron Slaughter
Billy
Harlan Johnston
Concordia
Lena Fogelberg
Donald
C. A. Williamson
Clark Freed
John Sjolander
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Harry ‘Appel
Allen Larson
Robert Scrivner
Richard Loring
Ford Olson
Ben Russell
Charley Sjolander
Richard Fogelberg
Kenneth Danielson
Alfred Swanson
Gloria
Viola
Russell DeWitt
Judy
George Christie
Axel Nelson
Herman Newcomb and Denny
Oscar Norgard and Boyd
Lena Lloyd
Harry , Hohman
Will Kallman
Emma Porter
E. Porter Ahrens
Frank Granstedt
Gloria Swanson
Laura Rasmussen
John Vandeveer
Bill
Axel Smith
J. L. Bennett
Otto Brand
Ern Riggins
C. V. Haggman
Joe Odgers
Jeanne
5. S. Christie
Ernest Smith
Frank Newcomb
Rose Stieben
Clifford Syanson
Wakeeney
Sunday Guests At Warren Johnson Home
Sunday afternoon and supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and others from Concordia Riverside Wellington Kansas City and Belleville. After supper more guests arrived including Mr. and Mrs. L K K Johnson Glenn Housholder and Thorval Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Johnson
Frank Isaacson
Hershel Miller
Baby
Concordia
Henry Peterson
Lee Evans
Riverside
Calif
Mable Sorum
Wellington
Harry Appel
Kansas City
Otto Brand
Theo Anderson
L. KK. Johnson
Glenn Housholder
Belleville
Thorval Anderson
Belleville Dinner Honors Matthias 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C Wires and W H Berger entertained Mr and Mrs William J Matthias at 7 pm Monday for the Matthias twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The dinner was at Elliott Hotel Coffee Shop in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wires
W. H. Berger
Wm. J. Matthias
Matthias
Elliott Hotel Coffe
Belleville
Tougher They Come at Princess Theatre Tonight
Action picture from the Northwest Woods region stars Preston Foster and Wayne Morris in The Tougher They Come. Showings at the Princess Theatre Thursday August 9 with Warner-Pathe News and other short subjects. Tickets priced 7.50, 3.00 and 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northwest Woods
Preston Foster
Wayne Morris
Princess Theatre
Warner - Pathe News
Riverview 4-H Sewing Club Meeting Hosts
Mrs. Jack Reece and Linda hosted the Riverview 4-H sewing club at their home on a Wednesday afternoon. Members included leader Mrs. Ernest Kirk and several club girls. guests listed among families and friends. After the meeting the hosts served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reece
Linda
Riverview
Ernest Kirk
Shirley Thompson
Janice Florell
Nina Hammer
Patsy Nelson
Glada Thompson
Linda Reece
Andy Thompson
Delores
Danny
Loren Florell
Vickie
Judy
Coleen Thompson
Allen Kirk
Pam
Johnny Nelson
Linden Birthday Party Kicks Off in Kansas Gathered Kin
A kin group visited Theodore Linden at his home Sunday to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Peterson and Ralph, Mrs Dean Werner, Mrs Doyle Daniel and Mrs Virginia Lee Nodling, all of Kansas City. Also present were Mrs Amanda Johnson and Mr and Mrs Dewhitney Robinson of McPherson, Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and sons of Miltonvale, Mr and Mrs Dwight Mesard of Lovewell, Mr and Mrs Gideon Linden, Eara and Edward, Albin Linden, Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden and Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Linden
Henry Peterson
Ralph
Dean Werner
Doyle Daniel
Virginia Lee Nodling
Kansas City
Amanda Johnson
Edward
Albin Linden
Oscar Linden
Russell Anderson
Mrs J E Freed Hosts Birthday and Shower
Mrs. J E Freed entertained relatives Sunday evening for her husband J and Freed's birthday anniversary and held a can shower for Helen Proft. Guests included Helen Proft Allen Currie Mr and Mrs Fred Currie Dick of Topeka Mr and Mrs John Freed and family Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Mrs Hannah Freed Mr and Mrs N D Currie John Halbert Tucker and Mr and Mrs Linnie Linden and Gwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Freed
J. &. Freed
Helen
Allen Currie
Fred. Currie
Topeka
John Freed
Glenn Currie
Hannah Freed
N. D. Currie
John Halbert Tucker
Linnie Linden
Gwen
Local Families Enjoy Weekend with Kansas City Guests
Mr and Mrs Gayle Bollinger and family and Mr and Mrs Haas and family of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman and other relatives, sharing visits and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Bollinger
Haas
Kansas City
Harry Hohman
Lee Loring Buys Interest in Home Oil Co Station
Lee Loring purchased Maurice Medlin s share of the Home Oil Co Service Station and becomes sole owner. The partners ran the up to date station for five years and will continue to provide the same quality service. The notice extends congratulations to Lee on this business move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Loring
Maurice Medlin
Home Oil. Co
Lee
Home Oil Co
Maurice
Hometown Pictures August 16 Public Showing
The town will view more hometown pictures on Thursday night August 16 featuring photos from the American Legion Picnic parade and other community interest shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kiddie Contest Entry Ad for Princess Theatre
Urgent notice invites parents to enter their children in the Kiddie Contest to be held at the Princess Theatre. Entries accepted at The Journal office The Scandia Hardware or The Princess. Two adult tickets for any Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday in August with each entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Journal Office
Scandia Hardware
The
Princess
Scrap metal drive urges immediate contribution nationwide
The United States Steel Corporation asks firms and individuals to provide scrap metal under urgent demand. Mills operate above capacity and face shutdowns. a half ton of scrap is required per ton of steel. Gather dormant metal from equipment, tools, sheds, and junk piles and send it to mills now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Reece
Belive
United States Steel Corporation
Flood Devastation Across Manhattan Topeka Areas
Report from visitors E C Wires and Walter Preble describes severe flood damage in Manhattan and Topeka Kansas. Water depths reach two stories in North Topeka, widespread destruction leaves few intact buildings, and farmland along the Kaw Valley is ruined with many properties bought for pennies. Sympathies extended to affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeed
E. C. Wires
Walter Preble
Manhattan
Topeka
Kaw River
Kansas
Kaw Valley
Soldier Creek
U.S
North Topeka
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Genevieve Nondorf
A bridal shower was held Friday evening August 3 at the Lutheran church for Miss Genevieve Nondorf. Hostesses were Misses Arlene Peterson Donna Burandt Pauline Cardwell and Mrs Ralph Gunn Jr. Guests included Mrs Lawrence Nondorf and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Nondorf
Lutheran Church
Arlene Peterson
Donna
Burandt
Pauline Cardwell
Ralph Gunn, Jr
Nondorf
Lawrence Nondorf
Ebulah
Clara
Melhus
Wilbur Zener
Mrs. Gunn
Miss Peterson
Miss Burandt
Miss Cardwell
Shirley Anderson Visits in Mebron with Jo Ann Currie
Shirley Anderson of Mebron Nebraska visited last week with Jo Ann Currie. The brief social note records their meeting and cordial exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Anderson
Mebron
Nebr
Jo Ann Currie
Matthias Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matthias hosted an open house at their home on Sunday August 4 from 2 to 5 PM to mark their 25th anniversary. Over 100 guests attended with flowers, a three tier red cake, and silver service gifts on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Matthias
E. C. Wires
Cap Berger
C. A. Smith
Hobart West
Carl McDowell
E. Porter Ahrens
Chris Ey Nelson
Lloyd Norris
ElReno Sederlin
Frank Granstedt
Sherman Robison
Clarence Strom
Elsie Noble
Guy E. French
E. H. Lewis
George Cardwell
Katie Matthias
Perry
Matthias
Ainslie Sturley
Grantville
Carl Moore
Topeka
Harold G. Hunter
Sturley
Moore
Hunter
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets in Church Parlor
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered in the Methodist church parlor on August 2. Mrs. Carl Peterson led the business meeting. Mrs. Noble Isaacson led worship from Psalm 71. The program on Christian Service to Older People featured readings, a vocal solo by Reynold Nystrom, and songs, ending with a prayer and lunch by hostesses Ollie Johnson H C Quantic Wilbur Zener Malker Lindecrantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Raymond Cooper
Carl Peterson
Noble Isaacson
Bill Haskins
Reynold Nystrom
Ollie Johnson
H. C. Quantic
Wilbur Zener
Malker Lindecrantz
Norma Jean Richards Receives Five Year Pin at United Air Lines
Miss Norma Jean Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs L S Richards of Scandia has earned a five year pin for five years service as Lead Planner in the San Francisco California office of United Air Lines Her picture with the pin appeared in the United Air Lines paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Richards
L. S. Richards
Scandia
United Air Lines
San Francisco
Calif
Norma
Sunday Evening Guests of Mr and Mrs Burandt
Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell and Nadine and Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Roger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burandt
Grant Berggren
Donna
Rex Farrell
Nadine
Glenwood Freed
Roger
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Oklahome’ Inechnicolor
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Rugged Wester
Gantz
Japan
Northwoods Picture
Hometown Pictures
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