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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

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Dragonwyck at the Princess theater

Dragonwyck stars Gene Tierney and Vincent Price in a turbulent early 19th century romance. Walter Huston leads a stern father role as the drama unfolds with backing by Anne Revere Spring Byington and Connie Marshall at the Princess. Spike up with Spellbound and Johnny Comes Flying Home films to follow.

Anya Seton Gene Tierney Dragonwyck Darryl F. Zanuck Princess Theatre Miranda Laura Adana Miss Tierney Gene Walter Stuston Vincent Price Glenn Langan Jeff Turner Hollywood 20Th Century-Fox Anne Revere Spring Byington Connie Marshall Ingrid Bergman

The Return of Frank James Sequel at the Picture House

The Return of Frank James stars Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney in a Fritz Lang directed epic. It traces Frank James across the West to avenge his brother Jesse while romance softens the perilous pursuit. Bob Ford confrontations climax the drama as Lut and 2nd Century-Fox push the feature to strong box office. Also shown is The People All Bunny, a comedy frolic.

Frank James Jessie James Henry Fonda Jesse Fritz Lang Frank Lawless West Bu Denver Eleanor Stone Gene Tierney Bob Ford Lut 2Nd Century - Fox Ylio

Maisie Sothern Promotes Helicopter in Up Goes Maisie

The Princess Theatre hosts Miss Sothern in Up Goes Maisie with co star George Murphy. MGM displays a future style helicopter as a practical, photogenic prop with springy seats and flutter labeled controls. The set visit invites audience interest in the flying machine.

Miss Sothern Maisie

Legion Elects Officers At Albert Isacson James Larson Post

At a special meeting of Albert Is aacson James Larson Post 193 of the American Legion officers were elected for the coming year. Commander George W. Cardwell Vice Commander Arlen Gunter Post Adjutant Carl E. Larson Sergeant at Arms John Nondorf Post Finance Officer Walter Boyles Post Historian Walter Berger Post Chaplain Dr C V Haggman Post Service Officer Dale Sanderson Delegates to State Convention at Salina September 23 George Cardwell Bill Goodwin and Dale Sanderson Alternates Harold Anderson Carl Larson and Carl Hammer The next meeting will be September 13.

Albert Isaacson James Larson American Legion George W. Cardwell Arlen Gunter Carl E. Larson John Nondorf Walter Boyles Walter Berger C. V. Haggman Dale Sanderson Salina George Cardwell Bill Goodwin Harold Anderson Carl Larson Carl Hammer

Beautiful Sunflower Shown to Journal Readers

Miss Emma Swenson sent a striking sunflower to The Journal Office. The bloom is entirely yellow, five inches across, and differs from the usual Kansas State Flower. Visitors are invited to view the display at the journal office.

Emma Swenson Kansas State Journal Office

Legion to Help Veterans at Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193

The American Legion post will assist all veterans in filling out terminal leave papers regardless of membership. Dale Sanderson, new service officer, begins around September 6 to aid in completing forms. No papers will be filled before the State Convention in Salina September 1-2.

Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion Dale Sanderson Salina Watehore The Journal

Local callers visit ER Wires and Concordia residents

Fred Prymek and Bud Leshovsky of Cuba along with Charles Fees and Art Lewis of Concordia called on ER. C. Wires Monday afternoon. Sunday evening visitors to Mrs. Lot tie Lervold included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free and family and John Tucker of Courthindy with Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold. Bi

Fred Prymek Bud Leshovsky Cuba Charles Fees Art Lewis Concordia ER. C. Wires Lottie Lervold Bill Free John Tucker Courthindy Benny Lervold

Hain Couple Pending Visit at Dr Noble Home Republic

Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Hain are awaiting a visit this week at the Dr Noble home in Republic while Dr. and Mrs. Noble take a vacation.

Frank Hain Dr. Noble Republic Mrs. Noble

Fairfield couple hosts weekend guests

Mrs. Lester Levi and JoAnn and Miller Owens of Fairfield Iowa were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C Reeve and Carla.

Lester Levi JoAnn Miller Owens Fairfield, Iowa C. (. Reeve Carla

Claudia Rasmusen Visits Grandmother Over Weekend

Claudia Kay Rasmusen spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Claude Cuthbertson, sharing family time away from home.

Claudia Kay Rasmusen Claude Cuthbertson

Miss Jona Waite Visits Wichita Family Home

Miss Jona Waite of Wichita arrived Monday and will stay with her brother Hilton Waite and Mrs Waite at their residence.

Jona Waite Wichita Hilton Waite Mrs. Waite

Melbys Return From Monthlong Dallas and Colorado Outing

Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and Yundly concluded a monthlong trip with visits to Dallas Texas and various locations in Colorado. They returned Saturday and were welcomed home by family friends.

Elmer Melby Yundly Dallas Texas Colorado

Sunday Supper Guests Visit Ham mers and Barleins

Mr Charley Barleen and Mrs Barleen and Ralph were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer in a social visit.

Charley Barleen Ralph Harold Hammer

Out of town guests attend Johnson Bower wedding

A list of guests from Norton to Beatrice Nebraska and beyond attended the John son Bower wedding. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Bower Mr atte Mrs H J Bower Mr and Mrs Eled Bower Jr and Ray Mr and Mrs Ned Bower and Janet Mr and Mrs B S Brooks Dr and Mrs Walter Stephenson PS Frederick and Miss Katherine Kluender Mr and Mrs Dale N Dieterich Clayton Kansas City and others from Wichita Mulvane Clay Center Jamestown El Centro and Belleville.

Johnson Bower Clarence Bower Atte H. J. Bower Eled. Bower, Jr Ray Ned Bower Janet B.S. Brooks Walter Stephenson PS. Frederick Katherine Kluender Norton Dale N. Dieterich Clayton W. T. Hufford Wichita James McNill Conway Springs Bernice Lowry Mulvane John P. Nelson Marjory Emil Isaacson Kansas City Beatrice Nebr Eve Sandborn Clay Center Henry Johnson Jamestown N. L. Wray el Centro Calif Charles Warner Bert Williams Belleville

Freed family and guests visit in Agra and town

Mr. and Mrs Oscar Freed and Maurice Freed and family and Mr. and Mrs O E Searcey of Agra visited Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs Charles Freed and Mrs W F Curtis and Ruth dropped by Sunday evening.

Oscar Freed Maurice Freed O. E. Searcey Agra Arthur Freed Charles Freed W. F. Curtis Ruth

Blaz ers visit Carlson home in Palco trip

Mr and Mrs Thuren Blazer of Palco spent Monday and Tuesday evening at the Arnt Carlson home in a brief social visit.

Mrs. Thuren Blazer Palco Arnt Carlson

Methodist Church wedding links Scandia couple

Miss Betty Lee Johnson and Mr Jack C Bower wed in a simple August ceremony at the First Methodist Church Scandia with a double ring rite. The couple will reside in Lawrence after October first following a honeymoon. he is a Kansas University pharmacy student and Army veteran.

Methodist Scandia Betty Lee Johnson Milo Johnson Jack C. Bower Clarence Bower Norton W. T. Hufford Wichita Hjalmar Larson Gladioli Arnold Perry St. Marys John van Gundy Belleville la Marie Moe Phyllis Marshall Hugh Fraser England Nancy Jo Housholder Marjory Nelson Kansas City Bower Vale Dieterich Clayton Kansas University Emil Jaacson, Jr Darwin Housholder H. I. Johnson R. K K. Cooper Clarcice Bower Mary West Lucille Johnson George Fike, Jr O. A. Johnson Patricia Jacqueline Barbara Cooper Joyce Johnson Ira Marie Moe Betty Johnson Bower Rock Island Railway Company Mr. Bower Jack Norton High School Kansas University At Lawrence 88Rd Infantry

United Brethren Ladies Aid Met Tuesday August 13

The United Brethren Ladies Aid gathered in the Aid room Tuesday afternoon August 13. Three comforts were tied and a pot-luck lunch was served. Attendees included Mrs. Maggie Hohman, Mrs. Sally Cooper, Mrs. Lottie Berggren, Mrs. M. A. Perkins, Miss Josie Robison, Mrs. Ethel Thomas, Mrs. Mary Moe, Mrs. Bertha Anderson, Mrs. Bertha Nondorf, Rev. M. A. Perkins, Mrs. Anna Hohman, Mrs. Bertha Christie, and Mrs. Lavinia Evert. The next meeting is August 27 with a thimble quilting plan.

U. B Ladies Aid United Brethren Ladies Aid Aid Room Maggie Hohman Sally Cooper Lottie Berggren M. A. Perkins Josie Robison Ethel Thomas Mary Moe Bertha Anderson Bertha Nondorf Anna Hohman Bertha Christie Lavinia Evert

Johnson Zener announces marriage in Scandia Colorado

Announcement of Mrs Clara Johnson of Scandia marrying Mr Wilbur Zener of Denver Colorado. They wed in a simple ring ceremony August 17 1946 at the bride's home with gladioli and asters. Rev Hialmar Larson officiated a small gathering followed by a luncheon reception and a motor trip to Denver and the Colorado Rockies.

Clara Johnson Scandia Wilbur Zener Denver Colo Hialmar Larson Zener Colorado Rockies

Lunch hosted by Mr and Mrs Housholder for regional guests

On Friday evening Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder hosted a luncheon for guests including Mr and Mrs N N Wray and sons of El Centro and Robert Johnson of Glen dale Calif Me and Mrs L K Johnson and family of Concordia Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson Mr and Mrs WooOA Johnsen and Glen Swearingen.

Enertain Glenn Housholder N. N. Wray el Centro Robert Johnson Glendale Calif L. K. Johnson Concordia Warren Johnson Woooa. Johnsen Glen Swearingen

Birthday celebration honors Dorothy Cattelson at home

Miss Dorothy Cattelson was honored at a birthday gathering Sunday afternoon at her home. The event marked her August 20 birthday anniversary with refreshments served by Mirandates Mather Iidecrantz Mrs. Frank Isaacson Yvonne Kauer and many friends and family.

Red Dorothy Cattelson Mirandates Mather Iidecrantz Frank Isaacson Yvonne Kauer Theodore Danielson Martin Johnson and Norman Tekla Brown Lloyd eoWhowed Larey Andrew Stafford and Bertiita

Sunday Supper Guests Entertained For Local Residents

Mrs Myrtle Sanderson and Dale hosted a Sunday evening supper for Mrs N S Wray and husband and later Robert Johnson of California, with Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and daughters in attendance.

Myrtle Sanderson Dale N.S. Wray Robert Johnson California Warren Johnson Alfred Walker

Third Birthday Honored for Larson Twins at Home

Larry and Lorraine Larson twins of Mr and Mrs George Larson celebrated their third birthday anniversary at home last Friday. Two decorated cakes adorned the table and refreshments were served to a list of guests including Ada Aspengen Clyde Norris Eldon Stenans Mike Lanny Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Loren Carlgren and Thelma Larson.

Little Larry Lorraine Larson George Larson Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Eldon Stenans Mike Lanny Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Loren Carlgren Thelma Larson

U and I Art Club Meets at Mrs Freed Hostess

Mrs Alfred Freed hosted the U and I Art Club at her home last Wednesday with ten members present. The group spent the afternoon sewing quilts for Mrs Sharp and enjoyed a lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs Lloyd Hallgren.

U and I Art Club Alfred Freed U and I Sharp Lloyd Hallgren

Mary Davis Admitted To Security Benefit Association Hospital

Mrs. Mary Davis a former Scandia resident now living in Wichita was admitted to The Security Benefit Association hospital in Topeka on August 16.

Mary Davis Scandia Wichita Security Benefit Association Topeka

Soldier reenters duty at Fort Knox after family illness

Corporal Carl A. Kallman reported to Fort Knox Kentucky for duty following a prolonged furlough prompted by his sister Mrs Ben Garcia’s illness, which remains critical.

Cpl Carl A. Kallman Fort Knox Ben Garcia

Captain Kidd at Princess Theatre Tonight

Tonight at the Princess Theatre features Captain Kidd with Randolph Scott and Charles Laughton. Two cartoons and a double bill of 25 Other Reasons accompany the feature for Thursday August 22.

the Princess Captain Kidd Randolph Scott Charles Laughton

League Convention at Norway This Week

Our Savior s Lutheran Church hosts the Kansas Omaha Circuit Young People s Luther League and Choral Union Convention in Norway August 23 25. Rev A E Hanson of Brookings South Dakota will open with Take Time for God at the Pocket Testament League banquet. Officers to be elected Saturday at 10 a m. The theme Christ Wants You features sermons and oratorical contests. Delegates come from Omaha Newman Grove Albion Hardesty Robinson Mankato Jamestown Concordia Belleville and other towns in Kansas and Nebraska.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Kansas - Omaha Young People’s Luther League and Choral Union Norway A. E. Hanson Brooings S. D International Young People’s Luther League God Christ Pres. A. E. Hanson V. A. Jensen Robinson R. A. Wangberg Omaha Nebr O. J. Lundry Hardesty Circuit Choral Union Virgil Hanuth F. Melius Christiansen St. Olaf College Geibel J. L. Hall Our Savior Luther League of Norway M. N. Tatley Mankato Palestine Agnes Bygland Albion Marian Swenson Concordia Luther League Our Saviors Ladies J. Melhus Newman Grove Bradish Hardesty Near Bieka Jamestown Randall Belleville Scanfia Kackley Galsco Beloit Kansas

Johnsons visit relatives before Bremen voyage

Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson traveled from Mist to Galveston Texas to see their son Dean who was shipping out for Bremen Germany. They also visited Mrs. Earl Kitchen and Marl Jr in Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson and Scott in Wichita returning home Monday afternoon.

Mer Joe N. Johnson Gaulveston Texas Dean Bremen Germany Earl Kitchen Marl, Jr Oklahoma City Okla Leo Johnson Scott Wichita

Jamestown Dinner Guests Include Hay Family and Calif Guest

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hay and family, Mrs. Louise Hay and Clarence Smith were in Jamestown Sunday for dinner with Mrs. O. L. Smith. Joseph Martin of Anaheim, California, also joined the gathering.

Thomas Hay Louise Hay Clarence Smith Jamestown O. L. Smith Joseph Martin Anaheim Calif

Mrs Mavis Freed Visits Mother and Notes Recovery

Miss Mavis Freed arrived from Denver to spend time with her mother Mrs Arthur Freed who has recently returned home from St Joseph hospital in Concordia where she was a patient for several weeks. Mrs Freed is slowly improving from a serious illness.

Mavis Freed Denver Colo Arthur Freed St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Freed

Coffee Party hosted by Mrs Loren Carlgren in Norway

Mrs Loren Carlgren entertained last Thursday afternoon with a Coffee Party for Mrs Ada Aspegren Mrs George Larson Larry and Lorraine Mrs Eldon Stensons Mike and Janice Mrs Clyde Norris and Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita.

Loren Carlgren Norway Ada Aspegren George Larson Larry Lorraine Eldon Stensons Mike Janice Clyde Norris Carrol Anderson Judith Anita

Kallman Family Dines With Belleville Residents

Mr and Mrs Ed Kallman and Cpl Carl Kallman were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson of Belleville Sunday evening.

Ed Kallman Cpl Carl Kallman Russell Johnson Belleville

Goodwins Visit Wichita for College Entrance

Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin and Don and Marjorie drove to Wichita where Don entered Wichita Business College. En route home they visited Mrs Arthur Goodwin in Salina returning to Scandia.

Claude Goodwin Don Marjorie Wichita Wichita Business College Arthur Goodwin Salina Scandia

Five Day North Central Kansas Free Fair Opens in Belleville

The North Central Kansas Free Fair in Belleville runs August 26 to 30 with WIBW radio kickoff and packed grandstands. Highlights include a $1,000 horse show prize, $3,000 auto race prizes, circus acts, high acts, juggling, and a 2 day auto race on the Belleville half mile track. Governor Schoeppel to attend awards for 4 H as the horse show finale closes the week.

Belleville N.C.K Jimmy Lynch Halle

Family reunion gathers Hoel siblings across states

A large Hoel family reunion occurred Sunday August 18 at the Red Larson home. It marked the first gathering in 16 years of all Hoel brothers and sisters, with numerous relatives listed from Missouri to California and as far as Texas and Washington.

Red Larson Hoel Helmer Hoel Jerico Bring Louise Bangs Jerico Spritws Kannah Krogness Seauhure Wash Christina Lyman Lisbon N. C Leona Williams Guntown Edward Hoel San Fernando Calif George Hoel Wayne Kansas Gideon Anderson Jewell L. B. Hoel Randall Robert Hoel Ottawa Frank Anderson Mire LE. Henderson Smith Cortes Cal Bo. Punk Beloit Sophia Lundeen Courtland Sigrid Peterson Ruth Arvid Larson Ivelyn Courtland Carl Broling Texas Martin Larson Topeka Linden Republic Frances Larson Wahiteton D. C J. Hanson Mankato Henry Belorf J. A Nondorf and Mary Larson Carl To Larson Mr and Myre Ted Larson Familly

Help Wanted at The Journal Office and Local Sale Recap

Still seeking a Linotype operator for The Journal office to handle regular work and the Republic Booster biweekly. The note mentions easing load after a household goods sale in Abilene and pending retrieval of secretarial work for the American Legion.

Journal Landa Republic Abilene American Legion

Membership additions and confirmations at Our Savior's Lutheran

At morning services in Norway Our Savior's Lutheran Church received new members Mrs Archie Brewer Mrs Loren Carlgren Patricia JoAnn Ball Eugene Victor Herrman and Mr and Mrs Iver Rodde Patricia Ball confessed the Christian Faith in the Rite of Confirmation Eugene Herrman was received into Christian Baptism.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway Archie Brewer Loren Carlgren Patricia JoAnn Ball Eugene Victor Herrman Iver Rodde Patricia Ball Eugene Herrman

Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson Dinner Guests of Simmons

Mr Walter Anderson and Mrs Anderson were dinner and supper guests of Mr Henry Simmons and Mrs Simmons last Sunday at their home.

Mrs Walter Anderson Henry Simmons

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