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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

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My Favorite Brunette at The Princess Theatre

Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour star in a Paramount comedy at the Princess with a plot of mistaken identity and a quest for a map to a uranium mine. The cast includes Peter Lorre Lon Chaney and others. two showings August 16-17.

Bob Hope Favorie Princess Theatre Dorothy Lamour Paramount Hope Bob Miss Lamour Dottie Peter Lorre Lon Chaney John Hoyt Jack la Rue Charles Dingle Reginal Denny Oklahoma

Double Feature Evening Presents Ginger and Moon Over Montana

A Tuesday Wednesday program shows Ginger a dog tale once missed in the flood and Moon Over Montana a Jimmy Wakely Western musical with Lge White Jennifer Holt Jack Ingram and Brad Slavin. The action packed plot centers on cattlemen facing crooks and a heroine who helps expose the bad guys.

Ginger Montana Jimmy Wakely Lge White Jennifer Holt Jack Ingram Louise Arthur Stanley Blystone Brad Slavin Terry Frost Eddie Majors Arthur Smith Woody Wooder Rangers Frank Albertson Barbara Reed Albertson Johnny Calkins Johnny the Morte Hale Ady

Earl Carroll Sketchbook at Princess Theatre in August

Thursday comedy music and romance blend in Republics Earl Carroll Sketchbook at the Princess Theatre. Constance Moore and William Marshall star in a light musical about a composer who writes commercials from a penthouse.

Republic Earl Carroll Princess Theatre Hollywood Constance Moore William Marshall Miss Moore Marshall Bobby-Sox Johnny Coy Dorothy Babb Jule Styne Sammy Cahn Bill Goodwin Vera Vague Edward Everett Horton Hillary Brooke Brennan

Dehydrating Plant Closes Amid Alfalfa Shortage

Mr. Krone announces the dehydrating plant will close due to insufficient alfalfa acreage and labor shortages. He says the plant may reopen later if rainfall improves crops and conditions allow. Local farmers supplied hay and supported the operation, and he thanks the community for their help.

Krone

Tuesday Evening Visitors At Humphrey Home

Tuesday evening visitors included Mrs. Paul Humphrey, Jimmy and Eugene, Miss Alice Reece, Genevieve and Eulah Nondorf, and Margaret Grimm.

Marvin Humphrey Paul Humphrey Jimmy Eugene Alice Reece Genevieve Eulah Nondorf Margaret Grimm

Frank Isaacson and Carl visit Sorum family in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl spent Sunday evening in Belleville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sorum and Mrs. Bertha Sorum.

Frank Isaacson Carl Belleville George Sorum Bertha Sorum

Dinner guests welcomed by the Hammer family

Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer hosted Sunday dinner and supper with guests Mr and Mrs George Barleen and Eleanor, Mr and Mrs Will Mahaffey, Mr and Mrs Charles Barleen, and Ralph.

Harold Hammer George Barleen Eleanor Will Mahaffey Charles Barleen Ralph

Local social guests share Sunday visit and dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Freed and family were Sunday afternoon and lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and Jim. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jensen, Richard and Virginia and Glenn Kirk were evening guests.

George Freed Ed*Jensen Jim Artie Jensen Richard Virginia Glenn Kirk

Mrs Walter Henry Visits Mrs C O Johnson Friday Afternoon

Mrs Walter Henry was a Friday afternoon visitor of Mrs C O Johnson.

Walter Henry C. O. Johnson

Nichols and West Visit Walter Henry Home Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nichol of Pomona California Mr. and Mrs. E C Nichol of Concordia and Miss Mary West were Sunday afternoon callers at the Walter Henry home.

Ralph Nichol Pomona Calif E. C. Nichol Concordia Mary West Walter Henry

Local Women Host Twin Birthday Party and Separate Family Birthday

Mrs. George Larson entertained Saturday afternoon August 9 for the fourth birthday of twins Larry and Lorraine Larson with gifts games and a lunch. Attendees included JoAnn Largen Martha Robison Carol Fogelberg Harvey Fogelberg Janice Erickson Merle Melby and many Larson relatives. Tekla Brown celebrated her birthday with a Sunday gathering for relatives including Lloyd Brown Theodore Danielson Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Elmer Danielson Kenneth Johnson Norman Martin Johnson Pat Sandell and Robert Lindcrantz.

George Larson Larry Lorraine Larson JoAnn Jimmy Largen Martha Sue Robison Carol K Harvey Fogelberg Janice Erickson Merle Melby Elmer Melby Martha Vernon Erickson Lois Sherman Robison Richard Fogelberg Clyde Norris Loren Carlgren Ada Aspegren J. 0. Anderson Don Larson Glenn Larsen Marlene Ehichacker Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Theodore Danielson Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Elmer Danielson Kenneth Martin Johnson and Norman Pat Sandell Robert Lindecrantz

Oklahoma City Residents Visit Friends in Blackwell

Mr and Mrs E W Kitchen and Earl Jr of Oklahoma City arrived Thursday for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson and Keith and Mr and Mrs Arthur Jackson and family. They had vacationed at Colorado Springs Cole and left Tuesday for Blackwell to spend a few days before returning home.

E. W. Kitchen Earl, Jr Oklahoma City Okla Fred Jackson Keith Arthur Jackson Kitchen Colorado Springs Cole Blackwell

Wednesday Evening Guests at Carlson Hedstrom Home

Wednesday evening guests included Axel Hedstrom and family, Ivan Bergstrom and family, Loren Hedstrom and Keith, Billy Mc Clure, and Ernest Hedstrom of Palco. Ice cream and cake were served.

Carlson Eldine Axel Hedstrom Ivan Bergstrom Loren Hedstrom Keith Billy McClure Ernest Hedstrom Palco

Triple L Club Hosts Pinochle Party at Mrs Clark’s Home

Mrs. Bill Clark hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday August 7 with thirteen members and a guest Mrs Ollie Johnson. Pinochle was played at four tables. high score went to Mrs Lillie McGregor and low to Mrs Axel Jensen. Guest prize went to Mrs Ollie Johnson. refreshments were served. The club meets again August 21 with Mrs Lillie McGregor presiding.

Bill Clark Ollie Johnson Lillie McGregor Axel Jensen Low George Christie

Birthday Basket Supper Honors Local Residents

A basket supper at the E. A. Carlgren home Friday honored the birthdays of Rev. Heltne and Charles Carlgren. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Heltne, Carl Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Carlgren and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carlgren and family, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Carlgren and family, and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Carlgren and Charles.

E. A. Carlgren Heltne Charles Carlgren Carl Edward Carrol Carlgren Joe Carlgren Loren Carlgre Ivan Carlgren Charles

Jensen family hosts birthday party at Villom home

Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and their sons attended an ice cream party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Villom near Courtland on Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. Ullom's birthday.

Axel Jensen and Sons Eldon Villom Courtland Mr. Ullom

Local family gathering for Gustava Ostberg visit

Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and Clarence hosted a Sunday supper for Mrs Gustava Ostberg and guests Ted Haywood Richard Loring Eugene Herrman and others in a family get together mirroring small community hospitality.

Victor Herrman Clarence Gustava Ostberg Ted and Haywood Richard Loring Eugene Herrman

Johnsons and Lindecrantzes Visit Andrew Stafford

Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman and Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and Robert were last Tuesday evening visitors at the Andrew Stafford home.

Martin Johnson Norman Marker Lindecrantz Robert Andrew Stafford

Sunday Social Guests Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona attended with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Larry and Mrs Tekla Brown as Sunday evening guests of Mr nita.

Lunch Guests Include Hedstroms and Ostbergs

Clarence Hedstrom and Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom were Friday evening lunch guests of Mrs Gustava Ostberg, joined by Ted and Haywood.

Victor Herrman Clarence Axel Hedstrom Gustava Ostberg Ted and Haywood

Vic Harvey and Mrs Harvey Visit in Republic

Mr and Mrs Vic Harvey of Republic visited Saturday afternoon to see Mrs Clare Nondorf.

Vic Harvey Republic Clare Nondorf

Ostberg Leaves for San Diego After Weeks with Family

Haywood Ostberg departed Tuesday for San Diego California after spending about two months with his mother Mrs Gustava Ostberg and his brother Ted in a family visit before the trip.

Haywood Ostberg San Diego Calif Gustava Ostberg Ted

Norris and Robison families visit C A Smiths

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs C A Smith.

Lloyd Norris Sherman Robison C. A. Smith

Cardwell Family Visitors Pay Call in Rydal

Mr and Mrs Charlie Cardwell and their family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs A J Dickerman of Rydal.

Charlie Cardwell A. J. Dickerman Rydal

Mrs Minnie Anderson and Mrs Celia Stromberg Visit Mrs Carlson

Mrs Minnie Anderson and Mrs Celia Stromberg were Wednesday afternoon visitors of Mrs John Carlson. They visited in the Carlson home and shared conversation and tea.

Minnie Anderson Celia Stromberg John Carlson

Funeral attendees extend from distances for Mrs. Freed

Relatives traveling from Denver Colorado Needles California Greeley Colorado Topeka Fort Collins Los Angeles and Luray gathered to attend the funeral of Mrs. Arthur C Freed. Attendees included Guy Hobson and son Thomas of Denver June Hammit of Needles Charles Hobson Fred Currie Johnny Freed Lindecrantz Karla Fort Collins Mavis Freed Maurice Freed and Tommy of Luray.

Arthur C. Freed Guy E. Hobson Thomas Denver Colo June Hammit Needles Calif Charles E. Hobson Greeley Fred Currie Topeka Johnny Freed L. L. Lindecrantz Karla Fort Collins Mavis Freed Los Angeles Maurice Freed Tommy Luray

Birthday Celebrations Mark Joan Sankey's Eighth

Sunday evening guests honored Joan Sankey on her eighth birthday with a family luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Sankey. Attending were Vernon Erickson family and Helen Larson, Jess Mc Mannama, Clifford Mc Clure family, Harold Sankey family, Art Jackson party, Tornquist families, Abe and Joe Johnsons, Fred Jackson group, and Keith. A lovely lunch followed.

Vernon Erickson W. E. Erickson Helen Larson Jess McMannama Clifford McClure Harold Sankey John Sankey Joan Art Jackson Myrna Merle E. A. Tornquist Abe Johnson Joe N. Johnson Allwin Tornquist Fred Jackson Keith Mr. Jackson

Garber Visit Heads Toward Idaho Trip

Mr and Mrs George Garber of Fairbury Nebraska stop at H S Robison home Wednesday en route to Colorado Springs to visit Zora Botts and A M Jackman and other relatives then continue to Nampa Idaho to visit his daughter

George Garber Fairbury Nebr H. S. Robison Colorado Springs Colo Zora Botts A. M. Jackman Nampa Idaho

Jamestown couples host Sunday gathering in Nelson home

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Carlgren and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murray of Jamestown were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nelson and Clifford at their home.

Ivan Carlgren Jack Murray Jamestown Sam Nelson Clifford

Smiths head west to visit relatives in Oregon and Washington

Mr and Mrs J W Smith with Eugene and Larry travel Sunday morning toward the west coast to visit relatives in Eugene Oregon and Pasco Washington.

J. W. Smith Eugene Larry West Coast Ore Pasco, Wash

Milner Family Hosts Freed Swanson As Visitors

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family and Gloria Swanson were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Ted Milner and family.

Glenwood Freed Gloria Swanson Ted Milner

Berggren and Mosher Women Head to Savannah and Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Vie Berggren Mrs Helen Mosher and Mrs Alta Good depart Friday for Savannah and Kansas City Mo Mrs Mosher plans to stay several days in Kansas City with her daughter Mrs Clarence Mahan and Mr Mahan

Vie Berggren Helen Mosher Alta Goodwin Savannah Kansas City

Larson couple visits Eastvedt home Sunday evening

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt.

Mrs. M. L. Larson E. M. Eastvedt

Supper Guests Attending A. C. Florell Home

Mrs F J Palecek Barbara Ann and Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Jance Rae were supper guests at the A C Florell home on Saturday August 2.

F. J. Palecek Barbara Ann Loren Florell Jance Rae A. C. Florell

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Visit A C Florell Home

Tuesday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas at the home of A C Florell. The social call added a cordial note to neighborhood rounds.

Roy Thomas A. C. Florell Home

Mrs Eva Sothers and Mrs Gus Nystrom Visit A C Florell

Mrs Eva Sothers and Mrs Gus Nystrom visited Monday afternoon at the home of A C Florell.

Eva Sothers Gus Nystrom A. C. Florell Home

Miss Anna Johnson Arrives for Vacation

Miss Anna Johnson arrives Tuesday from Stillwater Oklahoma and will stay at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs A B Johnson for her vacation.

Anna Johnson Stillwater Okla Mrs A. B. Johnson

Isaacsons Visit Relatives in Walla Walla for Two Weeks

Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson and Valjean departed last week for Walla Walla Washington to spend two weeks with relatives.

Archie Isaacson Valjean Walla Walla, Wash

Miss Jeannette Ahrens at Estes Park Bible Camp

Miss Jeannette Ahrens spends a week at Estes Park Colorado attending the Lutheran District Bible Camp.

Jeannette Ahrens Estes Park Colo Lutheran District

Dinner guests of Manhattan and Courtland couples

Mrs. Marjory Florell of Manhattan and Mrs. Floyd Nolan of Courtland were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Florell. Friday, August L.

Marjory Florell Manhattan Floyd Nolan Courtland A. C. Florell

Western Jubilee Rodeo Touts Two Day Valley Event

The Republican Valley Trail Club sponsors a two day Western Jubilee at Scandia Ball Park August 16 and 17 featuring eleven rodeo entries each day. R C Totten Adondo? Color ado Buck Park Applegarth Toby Kennley Arkansas Slim and Oklahoma Shorty perform with parades bands and four hour shows. Shetland ponies appear Sunday with a safety note from the R V T Club.

Republican Valley Trail Club Scandia Ball Park R. C. Totten

Freed Pitches A Four Hitter As Scandia Smashes Narka 13–0

J E Freed fires a four hitter and Glenn Larson shines at short as Scandia wins 13 to 0 over Narka. The team collects 19 hits with Freed facing 32 batters and Larson handling 16 chances. Scandia to meet Superior on Aug 26 in Superior.

J. E. Freed Glenn Larson Narka Scandia Freed Larson Superior Narka AB Preifert Rundus Hoover K. Preifert Krasnicka Pelesky Thull John Freed Arpin Ij. E. Freed Juddy

Local Funeral Held for Relative at Clay Center

Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey and Donnie Mrs Charley Hohman and Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman attended the funeral of a relative in Clay Center last Monday.

Jewell Winfrey Donnie Charley Hohman Harry Hohman Clay Center

Social Evening Hosts A Sumner Family Visit

Family and Mrs. Harry Hohman were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Summer and Jackie Friday evening for a social gathering.

Jewell Winfrey Harry Hohman Sam Summer Jackie

Oak Ridge Couple Hosts Thursday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Valjean Jackson of Oak Ridge Tennessee along with Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and Mr and Mrs Albert Moe spent Thursday evening at the Harry Hohman home.

Valjean Jackson Oak Ridge, Tenn Albert Jackson Albert Moe Harry Hohman

Winfreys Return After Week With Hohmans

Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey Gary and Donnie returned to their Kansas City home after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman Charles and Glenna in this city for the week.

Jewell Winfrey Gary Donnie Kansas City Harry Hohman Charles Glenna

Local Family Dinner at Smith Center

Mr and Mrs John Stolander and Alvin and Lia Marie Peters visited Smith Center on Sunday and were dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Kellogg and family. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Melburn Minkler and baby.

John Stolander Alvin Lia Marie Peters Smith Center Melvin Kellogg Melburn Minkler Baby

Mrs. H W Reece Visits Then Heads to Topeka

Mrs. H W Reece returned from Denver Colorado and stayed at the C O Reece home. She left Friday to travel to Topeka.

H. W. Reece Denver Colo C. O. Reece Topeka

Birthday Dinner for Don Brown Honored by Richards

Mr and Mrs M O Brown were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs L S Richards and Don in honor of Don s birthday anniversary.

Mrs. M. O. Brown Mrs. L. S. Richards Don

Quantic Family Heads to Rice Lake for Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs H C Quantic Bruce and Lois and Mrs Sylvester of Riley depart Saturday for Rice Lake Wisconsin to visit Mrs Quantics sister Mrs Herman Fettig for a week.

H. C. Quantic Bruce Lois Sylvester Riley Rice Lake Wisc Quantic Herman Fettig

Perry family attends REA directors picnic at Belleville Park

Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry and daughters joined REA directors and families and former employees at a Saturday evening picnic in Belleville Park.

Arnold Perry Belleville Park REA

Forsberg Hosts Sunday Dinner for Friends

Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg entertained to Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs W F Kallman Mrs Ellen McKinzie and Mrs Edith Forsberg.

Edward Forsberg W. F. Kallman Ellen McKinzie Edith Forsberg

Ness City Resident Spends Weekend with Relatives

A Ness City resident named O'Brien spent the weekend with relatives, recounting time away from routine duties and noting family visits during the stay.

O'Brien Ness City

Recruit Sgt Robert White Aided Local Service Drive

Three man Jackson County recruiting unit sent 484 men to service in two years. Sgt Robert G White, youngest staff member, from Midwestern Kansas, enlisted November 1942, served as gunner y instructor at Drew Field from 1944 to 1945, formerly a New York Yankee baseball batter, catcher, married to Norma Grubb of Kansas, with one son.

Jackson County Marianna Fla Robert G White Carl McDowell Bob Robert G. White Kansas Army Air Forceg Drew Field New York Yankee Sgt. White Norma Grubb

Parkhurst Visitors Call on Ham mer Family

Mr and Mrs Wayne Parkhurst of Kansas City were Sunday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Harold Ham mer and family.

Wayne Parkhurst Kansas City Harold Hammer

Harvey Hammer Family Hosts Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer with their daughters and Larry Hammer spent Sunday evening visiting at the Carl Hammer home.

Harvey Hammer Larry Hammer Carl Hammer

Hammil and Haskins Family Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Hammil and Eddy were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins and daughters.

Earl Hammil Eddy Bill Haskins

Rasmussen Duo Heads to Kansas City for Eye Operation

Ralph Rasmussen and Junior left Tuesday for Kansas City where Junior will receive an operation on an eye injury he sustained playing football last fall. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hay of Aurora and granddaughter Virginia Greene of Niles joined Mrs. Louise Hay for Sunday dinner. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Hedstrom of Palco stayed the past week at the Axel Hedstrom and Arnt Carlson homes.

Ralph Rasmussen Junior Kansas City Arthur Hay Aurora Virginia Greene Niles Louise Hay Mrs Ernest Hedstrom Palco Axel Hedstrom and Arnt Carlson

Prodigal Son Film Shown On Hedstrom Lawn

The film of Prodigal Son was shown on the lawn at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom Sunday evening. Later lunch was served to about sixty guests.

Prodigal Son Loren Hedstrom

Mrs Bell Visits Saginaw Relative for Two Week Stay

Mrs. Jay Bell left last Tuesday for her home in Saginaw Michigan. Her sister Mrs Ivey Brown accompanied her home for a two week visit.

Jay Bell Saginaw, Mich Ivey Brown

Oak Ridge Couple Guests of Denver Friends

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and Mr and Mrs Valjesin Jackson of Oak Ridge Tennessee left last Friday for Denver Colorado and were guests of Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia returning on Tuesday.

Albert Jackson Valjesin Jackson Oak Ridge Tenn Denver Colo Lorraine Jackson Virginia

Monson Carlson Callers Visit Carlson Household

Mr and Mrs Charlie Monson and Mr and Mrs Carl Carlson of Kack ley were Tuesday afternoon visitors to Mr and Mrs John Carlson.

Charlie Monson Carl Carlson Kackley John Carlson

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