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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

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Home In Oklahoma At The Princess Theatre

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans star in Home In Oklahoma at the Princess Theatre, mixing murder mystery with Western action and new songs during August 23-24. Connie Edwards investigates the death of Sam Talbot at the Flying T Ranch as Rogers edits a Hereford Heaven paper and Talbot’s murder is uncovered amid gunplay and laughter with Gabby Hayes and the Sons of the Pioneers. Also shows It’s A Wonderful Life August 20-31, with Eddie Bracken in Ladies Man on August 23.

Republic Oklahoma Roy Rogers Trigger Princess Theatre Rogers Dale Evans George “Gabby” Hayes Sons of the Pioneers Connie Edwards St. Louis Miss Evans Hereford Heaven Sam Talbot Flying T Ranch Dale Talbot Gabby” Hayes Talbot Ranch Bob Nolan The

Double Feature at Princess Theatre August 26 27

Two films head the Princess Theatre lineup on Tuesday and Wednesday August 26 27 Out California Way a Monte Hale Trucolor western with Bobby Blake Adrian Booth and Joy Hodges plus Gay Blades a romantic comedy set around ice hockey star Andy Buell Nancy Davis and Mammoth Pictures.

Princess Theatre California Way Gay Blades Republic Monte Hale Foy Willing Danny McCoy Bobby Blake Pardner Trigger Thunder Adrian Booth Hale Hollywood Nancy Davis Jean Rogers Mammoth Pictures Nancy Ted Brinker New York Edward Ashley Andy Buell Allan Lane Andy Mammoth

That Brennan Girl to Play at Princess Theatre Thursday

Hollywood advance notices describe That Brennan Girl a modern drama at the Princess Theatre in San Francisco with James Dunn Mona Freeman June Du Prez and William Marshall. The film centers on a delinquent girl shaping her fate amid a mercenary mother and a new take on rackets. It opens August 28 with Danger Street and March of Time to follow.

Hollywood Brennan Republic Princess Theatre James Dunn Brooklyn Mona Freeman June Duprez William Marshall San Francisco Danger Street

Linden-Evert Rites Tie Linden Daughter to Clifford Evert

Mr and Mrs Emanuel Linden announce the marriage of their daughter Jetty to USMS Clifford E Evert son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Evert Republic The ceremony was at St Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Deshler Nebraska with Rev H S Krohn officiating The couple plans residence in New York City after the ceremony The bride wore aqua crepe with pearls The groom is a Republic High School graduate and served in the Maritime service Starting in 1948 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University

Emanuel Linden Jetty J.g Clifford E. Evert USMS Elmer Evert Republic St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Deshler Nebr H. S. Krohn Theodore Auschemberger Gloria Lee Nelson Garald Brown New York City Evert Scandia High School Mr. Evert Republic High School

Sherdahl 4-H Boosters Meet with Appointments Made

The Sherdahl Booster 4-H Club met July 28 at the U B Church in Republic with 15 members and four leaders and 14 guests attending. Lilburn Mahaffey named Council member and Barbara McClure appointed recreation leader. Next meeting set for August 18 due to the County Fair Pot luck lunch. The club received $10 for their float at the Scandia Picnic.

Sherdahl

Lt Col Hugos Commands Tokyo to Washington B29 Flight

Lt Col Howard F Hugos of Enid Oklahoma led a one stop flight of eight B29 aircraft from Tokyo to Washington. The mission carried 160 men including the ground maintenance crew. Col Hugos is nephew of Carl Hugos of Scandia.

Tokyo Washington Howard F. Hugos Enid Oklo Col. Hugos Carl Hugos Scandia

Local Club Activities Include September Picnic Plans

Mrs Russell Anderson hosted the U and I Club with eleven members present. New member Mrs Jimmy Freed joined. plans were made for a September 14 picnic at Park Hill Schoolhouse with a pot luck supper. The Social Hour Club met at Fanny Smith’s home August 14 with nine members and various guests. a Look Magazine quiz was held and the next meeting is set for September 11 with Lola Waite.

Russell Anderson U and I Lorraine Linedcrantz Jimmy Freed Mavis Freed Bertha van Nortwick Fanny Smith Ethel Kathrineberg Clara Cuthbertson Leona Jensen Tia Allen Jolene Cline Pauline Cardwell Vera Russell Gertrude Dick Hardy Nebr Alma Strom Look Magazine Lola Waite

Cardwell hosts supper for Greenslades and guests

Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell entertained Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Miss Pearl Strom, Miss Alma Strom, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cardwell and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and son, Laura Rasmussen and Sam Greenslade.

Art Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Phyllis Delbert Aspegren Homer Cardwell Pauline Misses Pearl Alma Strom Charlie Cardwell George Cardwell Laura Rasmussen Sam Greenslade

Local Social Hour Hosts Wide Circle of Friends

Paula Sue and Roger Anderson hosted a late afternoon gathering last Wednesday for Phyllis Beverely Max Maxine Kenny Charles Russell Delores Beth John Freed Jim My and Ronny Fredrickson Ann Donna Freed Sammy Nelson Dick Sothers and Carla Lindecrantz.

Paula Sue Roger Pamela Anderson Phyllis, Beverely Max Maxine Kenny Charles Russell Delores Beth John Freed Jimmy Ronny Fredrickson Ann Donna Freed Sammy Nelson Dick Sothers Carla Lindecrantz

Mrs Ed Swanson Hosts Birthday Dinner

Mrs Ed Swanson entertained Sunday dinner in honor of her husband Mr Swanson's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Clara West in, Miss Anna Swanson, Miss Vernice Swanson of Omaha Neb Adolph Nelson Yvonne and Gloria Lee and Vernon Swanson.

Ed Swanson Mr. Swanson Clara Westin Anna Swanson Vernice Swanson Omaha Nebr Adolph Nelson Yvonne Gloria Lee Vernon Swanson

Spencer Wyant Receives Going Away Picnic Supper

Spencer Wyant, honored by grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas H Freed at a lawn picnic last Friday, left for Englewood Colorado Wednesday morning. He received several gifts from friends including Larry and Phyllis Newcomb Alan McGregor Jimmy Muth Karen Davis Ginger Standley Alice Cady Marge and Dianne Perry Janet Cardwell ery Mrs Arnold Perry and Mrs C H Freed.

Spencer Wyant Chas. H. Freed Freed Englewood Colo Spencer Larry Phyllis Newcomb Alan McGregor Jimmy Muth Karen Davis Ginger Standley Alice Cady Marge Dianne Perry Janet Cardwell Ery Fitzgerald Arnold Perry R. E. Fitzgerald C. H. Freed

Shower honors Mrs. Charles Mikesell Jr at Clark Freed home

A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Clark Freed's home for the new bride Mrs. Charles Mikesell Jr. Refreshments were served to the guest list including Mrs. Mikesell and many relatives and friends.

Clark Freed Charles Mikesell, Jr Mikesell Russell Poole Ernie Mikesell Herbert Mikesell Murray Mikesell Erwin Louise Hay Jessie McHenry Hugh McGowan Robert Scrivner Archie Larson Charles Larson Stanley Mod Walter Berry

Picnic gathering and friendly calls reported in Belleville area

Mrs Sarah Milner and children along with the Burandt and Kelly families enjoyed a picnic supper at Belleville Park Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Emery Groves and daughters, returning from Colorado, visited friends here last Wednesday while en route to their Emporia home.

Sarah Milner Don Burandt Ernest Burandt Ted Milner Frank Kelly Belleville Park Emery Groves Colorado Emporia

Local School Alum Joins American Clipper Trailer Co Staff

Harold Smith completed his course at Stevenson Auto and Electric School in Kansas City on August 8 and now works for the American Clipper Trailer Company. Mrs. Smith also holds a position in the company's office.

Harold Smith Stevenson Auto and Electric School Kansas City American Clipper Trailer Co Smith

Anna Larson Departs Pomona Visit With Family

Miss Anna Larson left last Wednesday for Pomona California after a three month stay with her mother Mrs Martin Larson Ruth and Martin Ray for a family visit.

Anna Larson Pomona Calif Martin Larson Ruth and Martin Ray

Vacation Return From Midwest Trip Tells Chi cago Till Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronny returned Saturday evening from a two weeks vacation in Chicago Illinois and northern Wisconsin confirming their travel plans and visit highlights.

Algor Anderson Ronny Chicago Till Wisconsin

Couple Welcomes Son Montie Ray in Concordia

Mr and Mrs Don Thomas announce the birth of a son named Montie Ray on Monday August 18 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia.

Don Thomas St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Montie Ray

Mrs. C. C. Reece and Carla Visit Lincoln Guests

Mrs. C. C. Reece and Carla traveled to Lincoln Nebraska Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stone and family. They were accompanied by Dowell who visited her son Edward White and family. They returned home Tuesday.

C. C. Reece Carla Lincoln Nebr Bill Stone Sonny Bearre Dowell Edward White

Neighbors Bring Birthday Greetings to Glenn Housholder

A Tuesday evening gathering at Glenn Housholder's home included neighbors and families who brought birthday wishes along with homemade ice cream and cake. Attendees included Cecil Allen and family, Leslie Rasmus and Carol, Ted Milner and family, Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Ralph Rasmussen and Kay, Claude Cuthbertson, Tanya and Cherie Buss from Belleville.

Glenn Housholder Nancy Cecil Allen Leslie Rasmussen Carol Ted Milner Homer Cardwell Pauline Ralph Rasmussen Kay Claude Cuthbertson Tanya Cherie Buss Belleville

Picnic honors visiting Sandell and Gorkes at Belleville Park

A Sunday evening picnic at Belleville Park honored Mrs. Freda Sandell and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gorke of Harlingen Texas who have visited relatives here the past week. Attendees included N. E. Sandell Ruth Lan Sandell Harlan Sandell Rex Sandell Pat Sandell Elmer Danielson Kenneth Swanson Irene Swanson.

Belleville Park Freda Sandell Ed Gorke Harlingen Texas N. E. Sandell Ruth Harlan Sandell Rex Sandell Pat Sandell Elmer Danielson Kenneth Irene Swanson

Jacksons Visit Topeka Guests Of Olson Family

Mr and Mrs Valjean Jackson accompanied by Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson traveled to Topeka on Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Mark Olson. The Jacksons returned home Friday while Valjean and Albert Jackson stayed over the weekend and left for Oak Ridge Tennessee on Monday.

Valjean Jackson Albert Jackson Topeka Mark Olson Oak Ridge Tenn

Picnic honor for Spencer Wyant at Anderson home

Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family hosted a Monday evening picnic supper at their home to bid farewell to Spencer Wyant who left on Wednesday for Englewood Colorado. Guests included Mr and Mrs C H Freed and Spencer Wyant Mrs R E Fitzgerald and Cheryl Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene and Marvin Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden and Mr and Mrs John Naslund.

Russell Anderson Spencer Wyant Englewood Colo C. H. Freed R. E. Fitzgerald Cheryl Henry Rosene Marvin Oscar Linden John Naslund

Freed Family Heads to California Vacation Visit Plan

Mr and Mrs George Freed and family depart Monday for a trip to California. They will visit Mr and Mrs Jack Lilly and family in Hawthorne and Mr and Mrs John Jensen in Santa Ana. En route they will call on Mr and Mrs Elmer Jensen in Denver Colorado.

George Freed California Jack Lilly Hawthorne John Jensen Santa Ana Elmer Jensen Denver Colo

Sunday Dinner Guests at A. B. Johnson Home

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Glenn Miss An na Johnson of Stilwater Oklahoma Miss Lola Wettis of White City with Mrs Harold Johnson of Belleville visiting in the afternoon.

A. B. Johnson Aaron Johnson Glenn Anna Johnson Stilwater Okla Lola Wettis White City Harold Johnson Belleville

Robison Family Guests Visit R E Cooper Home

Mr and Mrs erman Robison and family were Thursday evening visitors at the R E Cooper home.

Mrs.erman Robison R. E. Cooper

Saturday Evening Guests at Mrs. Kauer Home

Saturday evening visitors included Darrel and Bob Kauer of Wick Sharon and Steve Arnoldy as guests of Mrs. Gertrude Kauer. Mr. and Mrs. West supplied ice cream and cake for refreshments.

Gertrude Kauer Yvonne Keith Darrel Bob Kauer Wick Sharon Steve Arnoldy Mrs. West

Robisons and Martha Sue Visit Roy Hall in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha Sue spent Monday evening calling at the Roy Hall home in Belleville.

Sherman Robison Martha Sue Roy Hall Belleville

Olson and Franklinforther families visit Hugos in Abilene

Misses Claudine and Ollie Lena Olson and Mrs. M. T. Lewis of Abilene Texas visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hugos. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Frankforther and Mrs. Selma Frankforther of Concordia along with Clifford and Gladys Hugos.

Claudine Ollie Lena Olson M. T. Lewis Abilene Texas Franklin Frankforther Selma Frankforther Concordia C. J. .Hugos Clifford Gladys

Wallace Aspegren Couple Attend Nebraska Wedding

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren left Wednesday for Cheyenne Wyoming to visit their son and attend the wedding of their nephew Keith Powell to Miss Shirley Strunk in McCook Nebraska.

Wallace Aspegren Cheyenne Wyo Keith Powell Shirley Strunk McCook, Nebr

Freeman and Freeman Guests at Rodeo Dinner

Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman and Paul were invited by Mrs Ewa to a Sunday dinner and attended the rodeo in the afternoon confirming a social gathering with a regional event.

Ernest Freeman Paul Ewa Sothers

Earl Carroll Sketchbook at the Princess Tonight

The Princess presents a big musical comedy tonight titled Earl Carroll Sketchbook with lavish sets beautiful gals and popular songs. Two cartoons and twenty other attractions boost the program.

Earl Carroll

Amateur Rodeo Draws Large Crowds in Scandia Weekend

The first annual amateur Rodeo sponsored by The Republican Valley Trail Club drew large crowds at Scandia on August 16 and 17 despite two accidents. Parke Applegarth fractured his neck after a steer throw and Oklahoma Shorty suffered a pulled ligament on his elbow. Winners include Warren Zenger, Randall Cleveland, Clint Chappel, Don Dunn, Lee Swanson, Clarence Smith, and others across Barrel Race Balloon Fight Brone Riding and Calf Roping with multiple placements in Belleville Scandia and surrounding towns.

Republican Valley Trail Club Scandia Parke Applegarth Belleville Oklahoma Shorty Warren Zenger Haddam Darlene Kavolida Narka Bessie Chizek Cuba Don Chappel Randall Cleveland Lovewell Clarence Smith Marvin Scrivner Lee Swanson Richard Blackwood Courtland Tobe Kennedy Hollis Fire Oklahoma Shorty

Scandia High School Enrollment Set for Aug. 22

Enrollment for Scandia High School will be Friday August 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Supt. H. C. Quantic if unable to enroll then. Books should be ordered at the drug store to be available on opening day September 1 and the faculty remains largely the same with Earl Smith joining to teach commerce.

Scandia H. C. Quantic Eveyone Earl Smith Salina Nels Florell W. J. Matthias Normar, Currie

Fire at Noble Isaacson Farm Destroys Buildings and Grain

Fire of undetermined origin swept the Noble Isaacson farm last Saturday destroying four buildings including machinery and grain. Two calves inside one burning structure were rescued.

Noble Isaacson

Fine eating apples donated by Mrs Isaacson at Scandia

Mrs Albertina Isaacson contributed a fine batch of eating apples grown in Scandia last week. The note thanks her for the tasty fruit.

Albertina Isaacson Scandia

P. P. Hammer Passes at 82 in Norway Community

The community mourns the Tuesday morning death of P. P. Hammer, 82, at his home near Norway. Funeral services are set for Friday August 22 at 10 a.m. at the home and 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Norway Cemetery.

P. P. Hammer Norway Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway Cemetery

Mrs. Alvin Anderson Travels to Elko Visit Relative

Mrs. Alvin Anderson left Tuesday for Elko Nevada to visit her sister Mrs. D Olin and other relatives.

Alvin Anderson Elko Nev Slater D. Olin

Belleville Fair Set to Open Next Week in Kansas

The North Central Kansas Free Fair in Belleville runs five days starting Monday August 25. Highlights include Jimmie Lynch Thrill crash show, Duke of Paducah appearance, Woolcot Circus acts, Grand Ole Opry star, 2-day auto races on the Belleville half-mile dirt track, and awards to 4-H participants.

Kansas Chicago Carlson Belleville Nitwits Billy Papon Hollywood Norma Dusty Jimmie Lynch

Scandia Cruises Past Republic In Big Win

Scandia defeated Republic 23 to 3 at Republic Sunday behind Bledsoe’s steady pitching. He yielded eight scattered hits while Scandia totaled 23 hits and committed no errors. Jack Thull hit a first inning homer with one on base. Republic’s next meeting with Scandia is August 24 at home. Scandia will then travel to Superior, Nebraska on August 26 for another game.

Bledsoe Scandia Republic Jack Thull Superior Nebr

Mrs Swanson Visits Son and Family Near Lovewell

Mrs Anna Swanson visits at the home of her son Clarence Swanson and family near Lovewell for a family gathering.

Anna Swanson Clarence Swanson Lovewel

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the Princess Frank Albertson Anne Gillis Paul Harvey Robert Armstrong Eddie Bracken Ladies Man Linden - Evert P. P Hammer Pass
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