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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

Page

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Princess O Rourke at The Princess in frothy romance

Olivia de Havilland and Robert Cumming lead a Warner Bros comedy about a sleeping princess found by an American pilot. Hilarity, mistaken identity, and a White House wedding build to a lighthearted, farcical finale with Coburn delivering dry humor.

Olivia de Havilland Robert Cumming Warner Bros Prince O'Rourke Chas Coburn Jack Carson Tore Wyman Coburn Marie Royvalts Prince Consort California New York Eddie O'Rourne Robert Cummings Dave Jack Canson Con CIOSS Ross Eddie Prince O Washington White House Charles Coburn

Former Scandia Boy Honored At Bellevue Dinner

clipping notes the Installation dinner at Bellevue Country Club Atchison honoring elected officers of the chamber of commerce. Carl Wennersten, former Scandia boy now with the Waggener Law Office, installed as President with his brother and sister in attendance. Other relatives and family details given from Tampa to Norman Oklahoma.

Bellevue Country Club Atchison Chamber of Commerce Carl Wennersten Scandia Wagrgener, May Waggener Car Fla Anna Lauron Cart Burness College Lincoln Nebraska Corb Eric Wennerten Tampa Florida Larson Gustava Ostberg Gus Wennersten Ernest Glendale Caifornia Ella Norman Oklahoma

Mrs Mae Mead Hosts Mrs Godfrid Larson Saturday Visitor

Mrs Godfrid Larson was a Saturday visitor of Mrs Mae Mead, spending the afternoon at her home.

Mns Godfrid Larson Mae Mead

Half Cadd Dam Water Shared by Kansas and Colorado

Kansas and Colorado governors reach a year end pact to share equally the water from the John Martin dam near Caddoa Colorado. The Army Engineers will release stored water as agreed, with Colorado using water first for irrigation needs and Kansas assured of a steady flow at the state line.

Kansas Colorado Caddoa Arkansas

Have You Been Married Seventy Five Years

Plans to honor couples married 75 years or more are under way by the Pillsbury anniversary committee. They will send a 75th anniversary cake to couples married the year the flour mill started in 1869. The committee seeks life stories and asks readers to help locate these diamond anniversary couples in the United States.

Pillsbury Minneapolis U.S

Conference in Topeka Vocational Homemaking Meeting

In Topeka the Twenty second Annual Vocational Education Conference will be held August 28 24 at the Hotel Jayhawk. Miss Tagel Thomson state supervisor of Vocational Homemaking leads the announcing effort, with cooperation from the State Board for Vocational Education and the local Board of Education sponsoring the program.

Toen Marie Bonebirake Seondin High School Topeka Jayhawk Tagel Thomson Board For Vocational Exucation Board of Education

Pont for Social Hour Celbj The Pie Hour Club

The Pont for Social Hour Celbj The Pie Hour Club members and families attended a basket dinner at Poleville Stadix. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Cline and family Mr and Mrs Strom and others Mrs Ralpo Feissmuessa Mrs Leshie Rasmus Joyee and Carvel Mr Hom ey Cardwellend Pouwline Axel Jonsen and family Vivian Nelson and many more local residents.

Pei Pboleville Stadix Mro Mere Jo. Cline Pear Almera Strom Clarence Strom Ridy Dean Ralpo Feissmuessa Turior Ard Claudia Haw Leshie Rasmus Joyee Emer Larson Myrtle McDowell Fred McDowell Hilton Waite Billy

Tomatoes Delight from Scandia Gardner Wm Dunn

Wm Dunn, Scandia’s expert gardener, brought tomatoes praised for beauty and taste. Bill Hus reports high demand from Beloit and Mankato and says supply can’t meet it. Hus is noted for precise timing and skilled gardening methods.

Scandia Gardner Wm. Dunn Bill Hus Beloit Mankato Bill

Teachers Picnic at Beeville Park Draws Local Staff

A group of Beeville teachers gathered for a picnic dinner in the park. Attendees included Arleene Seeley Vera Cachian Edina Robison Ruth McGregor Esther Cooper Pauline Larson Grace Woodford Mary Ann Maehamer Ruth Hedtrom Irene Swanson Mac Berggren Mable Nelson Joan Fletcher from Courtland and Betty Jensen from Natki with county nurse Imiojeun Hauser also a member of the party.

Beeville Arleene Seeley Vera Cachian Edina Robison Ruth McGregor Esther Cooper Pauline Larson Grace Woodford Mary Ann Maehamer Ruth Hedtrom Irene Swanson Mac Berggren Mable Nelson Joan Fletcher Courtlind Betty Jensen Natki Imiojeun Hauser Nu:se Peirty

Picnic Dinner At Alderson Grove Gathered Local Family Group

The S C Circle of picnic dinner at the Alderson grove Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Henry Mrs Minnie Anter son Mr and Mrs Donard Sederlin Me and Mrs ElRene Sederlin and son Mr and Mrs Arvid Bergstrom and family Mr and Mrs Ivan Berg etcom and Lorna Mr and Mass C C Johnson and Jarrard Mr and Mrs Lerard LaSage and daughters.

S.C. Circle Olf Alderson Grove Walter Henry Minnie Anterson Donard Sederlin ElRene Sederlin Arvid Bergstrom Ivan Bergetcom Lorna Mass C. C. Johnson Jarrard Lerard LaSage

Lois Nystrom Celebrates Birthday at Jamestown Gathering

Lois Nystrom and family hosted a birthday celebration with Mr and Mrs Gus Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Artie Jonzen in Jamestown. Guests included Mr and Mrs Laurence Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and Dean.

Gus Nystrom Harry Nelson Jamestown Land Artie Jonzen Laurence Nystrom Lois Joe Johnson Dean

Social Security Bureau to Visit Concordia Office

A representative from the Old age and Survivors Insurance Bureau of the Social Security Board will be at the Pot Office in Concordia on Tuesday August 22 at 10 00 AM per A F Silber Salina Field Office manager. Citizens may file old age and survivors insurance claims or ask about social security numbers wage records and related matters.

Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Bureau Social Security Board Pot Concordia A. F. Silber Salina

Scandia Baseball Team Rout Glasco 23 to 7

Scandia bats exploded in a Sunday game against Glasco at the Norway diamond, winning 23 to 7. Diz Smith and Milner formed the Scandia battery as the local nine rolled to victory.

Scandia Baseball Nine Glasco Norway Scandia Diz Smith Milner

Welders Meeting in Frankfort Kansas

Mr. Irvin Currie of Scandia Tire Shop attended a meeting of the 0. K. Welders in Frankfort Kansas on Sunday of last week.

Irvin Currie Scandia Frankfort Kansas

Hospital Admission For Appendectomy In Topeka

Charles Westin son of Carl Westin of Topeka formerly of Scandia was admitted to the Security Benefit Association Hospital Topeka on August 7 1944 for an appendectomy and is recovering nicely.

Charles Westin Carl Westin Topeka Scandia Security Benefit Association Hospital

Honor J H W Nystrom Dinner Guests Honor Mardi Birthday

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Renold Nystrom and daughter in honor of Mardi Ro Nystrom's birthday were Mrs J Ro Nystrom, Mr and Mrs Agron Johnson and Glenn, Mr Betty Lirsen of Manhattan, Mr Hareld Johnson of Clay Center, Northode, guests were Moe and Moe Carl Hammer and Tunten, Mr and Mrs Banay Lervold, Mr and Mrs Harry Wringer, Mrondo Mrs Gus Nyecrom, Mrs Hervey Trammer and Pogiliz, Mrs Ellen Hammer, Mr Oleo Hammer and Harry Lee Walters.

Renold Nystrom Deugnter Mardi Ro Nystrom J. Ro Nystrom Mer Mars Agron Johnson Glenn Betty Lirsen Manhattan M Hareld Johnon Clay Center Nothode Moa Moe Carl Hammer Tunten Banay Lervold Harry Wringer

Mrs Lillie McGregor Hosts Norway Club Meeting

Mrs. Lillie McGregor entertained the Norway Club at the Royal Cafe on Wednesday August 9 with 9 members and 1 guest. Attendees included Anta Hugos, Ollie, Alfa Moore, Roy Moore, Gustava Ostberg, Ray Studer, Filla Logsdon, Sindie Tate, Grandma Evert, and the hostess. The next gathering will be with Maud Hanson of Concordia.

Lillie McGregor Norway Club Royal Cafe McGregor Anta Hugos Ollie Alfa Moore Roy Moore Gustava Ostberg Ray Studer Filla Logsdon Sindie Tate Grandma Evert Maud Hanson Concordia

Roger Five Years Old Birthday Picnic at Superior

A birthday picnic was held at Superior in honor of Roger Aspegren turning five. Attending were the Hendricks and Furgeson families, the Aspegren kin, the Bowens, Blackbur ns, the Johnsons, and Shirley, sharing food and good wishes.

Superior Roger " Aspegren R.D. Hendricks Marvin Hendricks Art Furgeson Oscar Aspegren Carl Aspegren Lester Bowen Bob Blackburn Renold Johnson and Shirley

Triple L Club Meets With Mrs Vook Dieckman

The Triple L Club met with Mrs Vook August 10 with 1 member present. Pinochle was played at a table with Mrs Walter Atdeen winning high score. Mrs Frank Granstedt stood toward Mrs Gio Haser traveling. A lovely lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Axel Jensen on August 24.

Vook. Dieckman Walter Atdeen Frank Granstedt Gio. Haser Axel Jensen

So-So Red Cross Club Meeting at Mrs Trammer Home

The So-So Red Cross Club met at Mrs Ellen Trammer's home on a Wednesday in August with members Cicto Terman Lloyd McGregor Marla Jane and Gerald present. Mrs Alfred Hammer Mrs Axel Hedstrom and Mrs Richard Loring attended. A luncheon was served late in the afternoon.

State Examination for Emergency Certificates

State Teacher's Examination for emergency certificates will be held in the office of Co Supt Friday morning Aug 18 at 8 30. Supt H C Guantie and Supt John ing Board son of Courthind are on the Examin

H. C. Guantie Johning Board Courthind

Twins celebrate first birthday for Larry and Louisaine

Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Larson honored the 1st birthday of Larry and Louisaine. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson and daughters, Mrs. Ada Aspegien and Norma, Mr. and Mrs. Cyde Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling and family of Winfield.

George Larson Larry Louisaine Carrol Anderson Ada Aspegien Norma Cyde Norris Harold Bowling Winfield

Birthday Observed for Mrs Nelson with Guests

Sunday afternoon guests honored Mrs. Nelson on her birthday at the Nelson home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and Rdébert, and Mr and Mrs Victor Faulk.

Sam Nelson

Christmas Parcel Rules for Army and Navy Mailings

A wartime notice outlines Christmas parcel guidelines for overseas forces. Packages must be sent Sep 15 to Oct 15, under five pounds and within 15 by 36 inches. Items should be well packed, with perishables restricted and dangerous goods avoided. Letters from service members and family notes follow, including updates on a paratrooper story and overseas postings.

Army Navy Lergie Girth

Ceiling on restaurant prices set for national poster rule

By August 16 every eating and drinking establishment must post ceiling prices for 40 basic meals and items on an official War Price and Rationing Board poster. Prices must match those from April 4–10, 1948, with coffee limited to five cents unless higher during October 4–10, 1942. Sunday surcharges may continue. exemptions apply to schools colleges hospitals private clubs and recognized charitable groups.

War Price and Rationing Board

Sugar Stamp No 33 Valid for Five Pounds Sugar

Sugar Stamp No 33 in War Ration Book Four becomes valid for five pounds of sugar starting September 1 1944 and remains valid indefinitely like other stamps. Stamp indicates ongoing policy to validate sugar stamps every two and a half months and will apply to five pounds of cabbing sugar through February 28 1945.

O P.A C.P.A

Reminder to keep back cover for A Coupon renewal

The back cover of the A Coupon Book must be attached when filing for renewal next month. Preserve the back cover even after using all coupons.

Ertewal

OPA Announces August Point Chart Changes for Meats

The OPA will issue a new point chart from August 18 to September 2 for meaty fats and processed foods. It sets zero points for all cuts of utility beef and restores points for certain pork cuts.

OPA

Cardwells and Rasmussen Visit Cardwells on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Paaine along with Miss Laura Rasmussen were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell and family.

Homer Cardwell Paaine Laura Rasmussen Art Cardwell

Ole Frazier heads to Farragut for duty

Ole Frazier left Friday evening for Farragut Idaho to report for duty. He is to inform the public that there are 65 000 in camp there and, as a barber, he is expected to handle 100 hair cuts a day, a full day’s load. He will stay in Scandia with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Rick.

Ole Frazier Farragut Idaho Fragier Scandia Paul Rick

Guests at the Ivan Bergstrom Home

The article lists visitors to the Ivan Bergstrom home including Mrs Guetava Ost and Ted, Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom, Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom, Mr and Mrs John Bergiom, Inez Bergstrom and Mr and Mrs Annet Cari and daughters.

Hovoing Haywool Oberg Iteloupgarem New Guitreda Ivan Bergstrom Guetava

Local service members return and relocate homes in Florida

Cpl June Fitzgerald of Ft Benedict Florida arrives home for a 10 day furlough to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C H Freed and relatives. Jim Davis now in the service and stationed in Florida has purchased the Frazier home which had been unoccupied since Johns move to Topeka.

Roy Weir War Dept Kenneth J. Huber Camp Polk Kenneth L. Huber 140Th Armoured Signal Co APO Elo P. M New York N.Y Huber Cpl June Fitzgerald Ft. Benning Florida Mrs. C. H. Freed Jim Davis Frazier Johns Topeka

Sailor Son Honored At Otto Nelson Family Gathering

Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson were Ensign Leroy Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson with Samie, plus Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and their sons, honoring the sailor son.

Otto Nelson Ensign Leroy Clarence Nelson Samie Paul Fredrickson

Mr and Mrs Stofer Visit May White in Omaha Area

Mr and Mrs Ben Stofer of Superior Nebraska were guests of Mr Stofer's sister Mrs May White on Tuesday afternoon.

Ben Stofer Superior Nebraska Mr. Stofer Mrs May White

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Princess O’rourke” At “the Princess Henry Aldrich Boy Scout Boy Scouts of America Paramount Aldrich Jimmie Lyndon Henry Harry Boy Scouts Peter Kent Darryl Hickman Henrry Eve Rameecy Kent Centerville Keney Peter Plaschke Chicago Herald-Americai PONT Lois Nystrom K. Welders Mrs. McGregor Roger Triple L SO Red Cross Club Elmer Olson Sabetha Cpl. Lee Dad Jay Tere Freneanana Jerry Hitler Lee E. Olson Holy. and Holy. Co 2Nd Military Railway Service A.P.O. Co P.M New York, N. Y Sailor Son
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