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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

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Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend At The Princess

Betty Grable stars in The Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend a Technicolor comedy at the Princess Theatre with Cesar Romero Rudy Vallee Olga San Juan and more. The film blends music western and comedy with gunfights and a schoolteacher disguise. Also announced for September 3-4 The Green Promise and September 8 River Lady.

20Th Century - Fox Bend Betty Grable Princess Theatre Preston Sturges Hollywood Betty Sell the Beautiful Blonde Cesar Romero Rudy Vallee Olga San Juan Sterling Holloway Hugh Herbert el Brendel Porter Hall Pati Behrs Earl Felton

The Lucky Stiff heads to Princess Theatre for two nights

Brian Donlevy Dorothy Lamour and Claire Trevor headline The Lucky Stiff a comedy mystery from Craig Rice. Donlevy plays John J Malone with Lamour as a nightclub singer revealing a hidden heavy. Supporting cast includes Irene Hervey Billy Vine Marpatie Rambeau Robert Armstrong. The Pan follows on September 6-7.

Brian Donlevy Dorothy Lamour Claire Trevor Jack Benny Craig Rice Princess Theatre United Artists Hollywood McGinty John J. Malone Donlevy Bing Crosby Bob Hope Lamour Chekhov Irene Hervey Billy Vine Marpatie Rambeau Robert Armstrong

Time change at Princess Theatre starts Sept 1

Beginning Thursday night September 1 the Princess Theatre show will begin at 7 30 p m Attend a half hour earlier on and after that date to allow for the schedule shift.

The Princess Theatre

Ye Ed On Vacation Trip

The editor notes a four day vacation at the end of the week. Plans include visits to Topeka and Overbrook where the newspaper was formerly edited. Some news may arrive late this week.

Topeka Overbrook

New Street Lights Installing in Scandia

The Western Light and Telephone Co. installs six new street lights in Scandia to brighten dark nights. One light goes halfway between the alley behind the Linden Cafe and the Princess Theatre to illuminate the sidewalk to the show.

Western Light and Telephone Co Scandia Lennin Linden Princess Theatre

Scandia High School Enrollment Announced

Enrollment for Scandia high school will be held Friday August 26 from 9 00 a m until 4 00 p m at the schoolhouse Supt H C Quantic says the faculty for the coming school year is all obtained and a complete list will print in next week's Journal.

Scandia High School H. C. Quantic

Birthday dinners mark social week in town

Ye Ed attended two Friday birthday dinners at the homes of Alvin Weyh LeRoy and Fred in Belleville and George Fike with Everett, Lee and others. A Sunday family dinner gathered numerous Simmons, Thomas, Christensen, Larson and more, followed by a bridal shower for Miss Helen Larson hosted by Iona Hammer and others in Amana Lutheran church parlors.

Alvin Weyh LeRoy Fred Belleville Fred Weyh George Fike Everett Lee Eldon Standley John Simmons George Simmons Willie Simmons Elmer Thomas and Clarence Currie Jack Christensen Alvin Larson E. Gritten Carl Thomas Ray Johnson Alva Thompson Alva Simmons Elmo Davis Grand Island Nebr Gale Knaht Belle Hellman Pama Sue Cloud Eldon Stanley Ginger Iona Hammer Gwen Ocobock Phyllis Greenslade Helen Larson Norman Sankey Amana Lutheran Church Miss Larson George Larson Lorraine John Sankey Joan Don Larson Sonia Gene Larson Becky G. Sankey Victor Erickson Ada Aspegren Paul Eric Norma Lervold Robert Lervold Russell Lervold Everett Johnson Shirley Robbins Barbara Hammer Bean Mitchell Ila Mae Peters Evelyn Burandt Lee Hammer Emer Larson N. H. Pearson Elmer Melby Martha Aaron Johnson Ben Lervold J. O. Anderson

Birthday party honors Thomas brothers with guest list

A Thursday birthday gathering celebrated Larry Leroy Thomas and Monty Ray Thomas. Attendees included Darrell Nelson Larry Tedrow Jimmy Muth Kenny Cardwell Larry Newcomb Eugene Lervold Lonnie Swanson Marilyn Anderson Steven Cardwell Bobby Currie Mrs Woodrow Anderson Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs Glenn Currie and girls Mrs Vernon Nelson and Lynn Mrs Geo Cardwell and Mrs Roy Tedrow.

Larry Leroy Thomas Monty Ray Thomas Darrell Nelson Larry Tedrow Jimmy Muth Kenny Cardwell Larry Newcomb Eugene Lervold Lonnie Swanson Marilyn Anderson Steven Cardwell Bobby Currie Woodrow Anderson Roy Thomas Glenn Currie Vernon Nelson and Lynn Geo. Cardwell Roy Tedrow

Andersons and Ronald Return From Northern Vacation

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronald came home Friday night after a two weeks trip to northern states including Wisconsin Ronald visited Chicago and Milwaukee before joining his parents there.

Algor Anderson Ronald Wisconsin Chicago Ill Milwaukee Wisc

John Bookless Dinner Guest at Nelson Home

John Bookless was a Thursday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson, Patsy and Darrell.

John Bookless Lloyd Nelson Patsy Darrell

Belleville visitors part of Thursday evening calls

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Weyh and Fred of Belleville visited W. H. Berger and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires on Thursday evening.

Alvin Weyh Fred Belleville W. H. Berger E. C. Wires

Barbara Cooper Reports This Week’s Journal News

Barbara Cooper served as the Journal reporter this week while Betty Cady vacated to the Ozarks region in Missouri and Arkansas. The note places both reporters and the Ozark trip in the same item.

Barbara Cooper This Journal Betty Cady Ozarks Missouri Arkansas

Nelsons Visit Barnes With Curtis Family

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson accompanied by Patsy and Darrell spent Sunday in Barnes visiting the Curtis Nelson family.

Lloyd Nelson Patsy Darrell Barnes Curtis Nelson

Willing Workers Group entertains at Methodist church

Mrs. Sherman Robison and Mrs. R E Cooper hosted the Willing Workers Group of the Methodist church on Thursday afternoon.

Sherman Robison R. E. Cooper The Methodist Church

Miss Lois Erickson Guests of Miss Patsy Nelson

Miss Lois Erickson spent Thursday as an overnight guest of Miss Patsy Nelson at her home.

Lois Erickson Patsy Nelson

Dr and Mrs Jones Tour Ends in Homeward Return

Dr and Mrs Marc E Jones spent a week with Mrs Edith Felbeck on their way home to New York City New York. Dr Jones was on a three months coast to coast lecture tour.

Marc E. Jones Edith Felbeck New York City N. Y Jones

Miss Patricia Cooper Returns From Visit

Miss Patricia Cooper returned home Friday from a week long visit with her aunt Miss Eve Sandborn at Clay Center.

Patricia Cooper Eve Sandborn Clay Center

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Martha Melby at Elmer Melby Home

A birthday dinner honoring Mrs Martha Melby was held at the Elmer Melby home on Friday August 19. Attending were Hardy Johnson Mrs Margaret Pickrel Mrs Talleta Johnson Mr and Mrs James Melbus Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and the guest of honor Mrs Melby who was 82.

Martha Melby Elmer Melby Hardy Johnson Margaret Pickrel Talleta Johnson James Melbus Eilmer Melby Mra. Melby

Mrs George Trimmer Visits Belleville Friend Friday

Mrs George Trimmer of Belleville called on Mrs G A Nystrom Friday afternoon delivering greetings and sharing conversation in a local social visit.

George Trimmer Belleville G. A. Nystrom

Detroit Guests Share Thursday Supper

Pete and George Moxton Ira Berry Bill Currie and Mrs Mary Barnes of Detroit Mich were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Emery Berry and family.

Pete and George Moxton Ira Berry Bill Currie Mary Barnes Detroit, Mich Emery Berry

Johnsons and Andersons Host Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Theo Anderson. The casual visit highlighted friendly ties between the two households and their extended relatives.

Warren Johnson Theo. Anderson

Sunday Dinner Guests Shared by Nelson Family

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson included Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson, Sammy, and Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and family, Mrs. Elizabeth Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Howe of Salina.

Otto Nelson A. L. Nelson Clarence Nelson Sammy Marjorie Paul Fredrickson Elizabeth Russell Jim Howe Salina

Local Youth Heads to Haddam for Work

Max Berry of Kensington spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry then left Monday morning for Haddam to work.

Max Berry Kensington Mrs Walter Berry Ag Haddam

Mrs Mary Barnes Returns From Michigan Trip

Mrs Mary Barnes returns to Detroit Michigan Thursday night after a two week visit residing at Maxton Ry dal and the Emery and Walter Berry homes in Scandia.

Mary Barnes Detroit Mich Maxton

Sederlins and Visitor Tour Missouri Ozarks

Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin and Eugene drove to St Louis Missouri on Friday They were joined by Dr Ray Sederlin recently trained at Logan Chiropractic School in St Louis They plan a sight seeing trip through the Ozarks with a few fishing days before returning home

ElRene Sederlin Eugene St. Louis Ray Sederlin Logan Chiropractic School Ozarks

Birthday Party For Mrs Nelson At George Christie Home

A Friday birthday gathering honored Mrs Axel Nelson at the George Christie residence. Attendees included Mrs Bill Kallman Mrs Harry Hohman Mrs Tena Isaacson Ida Mrs George Christie Mrs Eben Day Mrs E Porter Ahrens Dianne Perry and the guest of honor. The luncheon was elegant and Mrs Nelson received several gifts.

George Christie Axel Nelson Bill Kallman Harry Hohman Tena Isaacson Ida Eben Day E. Porter Ahrens Dianne Perry Nelson

Picnic Dinner Attended by Local Families in Smith Center Park

Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly and family of Mankato, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Erickson, Lois and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crawford of Gaylord, Mr. and Mrs. N. Clark and Henry of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Crawford and sons, Mrs. Daisy Crawford of Woodson, Mrs. Vina Crawford and Roy of Smith Center joined a Sunday picnic in Smith Center Park.

John Kelly Mankato Leonard Freed Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Gerald Crawford Gaylord

Birthday party honor for Mrs Sandell hosted by family

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and Lola attended a birthday anniversary celebration for Mrs. Sandell. Couple lists included Mr. and Mrs. Theo Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown Larry and Shirley Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson and Mrs. Tekla Brown.

Pat Sandell Lola Sandell Theo. Danielson Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Larry and Shirley Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Tekla Brown

Fogelbergs Vacationed in Colorado and Wyoming Last Week

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogelberg and family vacationed last week in Colorado and Wyoming, enjoying a family trip across three states and areas.

Richard Fogelberg Colorado Wyoming

Mrs and Mrs Cooper Visit Belleville Homes

Lt and Mrs Robert W Cooper with Jan and Van visit the Bill Cooper home and also stay at the F I Gilbert residence in Belleville, sharing time with local hosts.

Robert W. Cooper Jan and Van Bill Cooper F. I. Gilbert Belleville

Gransteins Visit Moe Household Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt called on Friday evening at Mr and Mrs Albert Moe's home bringing a friendly visit and conversation with their hosts.

Frank Granstedt Mrs Albert Moe

Mr and Mrs Lewis and Gransteads Visit Selina Thisday

Mr and Mrs E H Lewis and Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt spent last Thisday in Selina for a brief outing.

E. H. Lewis Frank Granstedt Selina

Hasers Return Home After McCook Visit

Mr and Mrs George Haser return ed home Tuesday from McCook Nebraska where they had visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell there.

George Haser McCook, Nebr Alfred Hallowell

Matthiases Visit Hutchinson For Week

Mr and Mrs Wm J Matthias spent several days in Hutchinson this past week visiting relatives and returned home on Thursday.

Wm. J. Matthias Hutchinson

Black Bart at Princess Theatre Tonight

Technicolor action picture "Black Bart" shown at the Princess Theatre tonight August 25. The program includes Warner Pathe News one reel and "Let us Go To The Movies" plus 30 other reasons as part of the feature.

Princess Theatre California Warner Pathe News

Veterans Life Insurance dividend forms to reach veterans Monday

Application blanks for the National Service Life Insurance dividend will be distributed this week to VA offices post offices and many service organizations. The three fold card asks nine items including name address service branch birth date and insurance number if known. One third of the card remains with the veteran and the rest is mailed to Washington with one cent postage. Eligible veterans include those who held NSLI and kept it in force three months or more.

Veterans Administration Washington, D.C

Owl Show at Princess Theatre September 3

The Princess Theatre screens Way Out West with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy on Saturday night September 3 at 11 30 p.m. The plot follows the duo delivering a deed to a gold mine in Brushwood Gulch while dodging a scheming honky tonk owner and a wide cast of comic misadventures.

Princess Theatre Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Laurel and Hardy Brushwood Gulch Rosina Lawrence James ‘Finlayson Finlayson Sharon Lynne Finn

Weekend Visits by Morro Rowville and Wichita Residents

Mr and Mrs Arles White of Morrowville spent the weekend at the Arl McDowell home. Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur spent a few days in Wichita and will return to spend a few days here before returning to their home in Pasadena California.

Arles White Morrowville McDowell George- Jeandebeur Wichita Pasadena Calif

Porter Ahrens Dined With Ward Family in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. N J Ward in Belleville, sharing an evening of hospitality.

E. “Porter ‘Ahrens N. J. Ward Belleville

Local couples host Friday supper for Nyhughcd and Berggren guests

Mr and Mrs Ben and Mrs Norma Berggren with Miss Donna Berggren, along with Robert Nyhughcd, visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny Nylund for supper in Marshall.

Ben, Marshall Robert Nyhughcd Norma Donna Berggren John Nylund Johnny

Hicks guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sandell

Mark Loren and Miss Gloria Hicks of Republican City Nebraska were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell and family in a social visit.

Loren, Mark Miss Gloria Hicks Republican City Nebr Harlan Sandell

Belleville North Central Fair Opens Monday in Kansas

The Belleville North Central Kansas Free Fair opens Monday August 29 for four days and five nights. The event features auto races with over 4000 dollars in prizes, Jimmie Lynch and His Death Dodgers, a calf scramble for 4 H and FFA youths, and concerts by Joe Sanders and KMBC Rhythm Riders. Governor Carlson is expected to attend awards on Wednesday night as 4 H and 4 H girls are highlighted.

Kansas WIBW F.F.A Carlson Belleville Jimmie Lynch Colwell Drug Company BeHeville Joe Sanders Kmbc - Kfrm

Sherdahl Boosters Club Meeting at Ila Allen Home

The sewing and clothing girls met August 16 at Ila Allens home with six members and three guests. Ila spoke on different kinds of material. It was decided the sewing and cooking girls will go to Belleville for a swimming party after the 4 H tour on August 23 with a weiner roast afterward. Tia Allen Reporter.

Ila Allen Ila Belleville Tia Allen

Johnsons visit Burr Oak to see R. R. Richardson

A. B. Johnson and his daughter Miss Anna Mae Johnson of Stillwater Oklahoma spent Saturday in Burr Oak visiting R. R. Richardson.

A. B. Johnson Anna Mae Johnson Stillwater, OK Burr Oak R. R. Richardson

Perrys and others noted in brief social item

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Perry, Marcia and Dianne were mentioned with Thursday evening plans. Anand Cooper and Matthias were also noted in the same social brief.

A. J. Perry Marcia Dianne Anand Cooper Matthias

Sunday Dinner Guests From Eastvedt Family

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith.

E. M. _Eastvedt M. L. Larson Ralph Lloyd Barleen Glenn Larson Harold Smith

Weekend Guests Celebrate Peggy Johnson Birthday

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and family were Mrs Harry Fowler and Jean and Mr and Mrs Walter Freeberg of McPherson. They were celebrating Miss Peggy Johnson s birthday anniversary.

Reuben Johnson Harry Fowler Jean Walter Freeberg McPherson Peggy Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bhitry Grable Jay Dratler Dick Powell John Forbes Jane Wyatt Jimmy Hunt Mona Stevens Lizabeth Scott Smiley Byron Barr Mona MacDonald Raymond Burr Black Bart Veterans News Sherdahl Boosters Club
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