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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

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Song of My Heart at The Princess Theatre

The Allied Artists film Song of My Heart starring Frank Sundstrom and Audrey Long opens at the Princess Theatre with a portrait of Tchaikovsky's life featuring his music and romance. The program also announces Gentleman's Agreement plus a tale of fur industry danger and dogs in The Sign of the Wolf, with a September 4 5 double feature.

Allied Artists Symphony Films Princess Theatre Peter Illyitch Tchaikovsky Frank Sundstrom Audrey Long Ben Glazier Hollywood Sundstrom Royal Dramatic Theatre Stockholm Sweden Miss Long Sir Cedric Hardwicke Mikhail Rasumny Tchaikovsky Persian Gulf Command Gale Sherwood Sophia Serge Krizman Charles Trowbridge Lester Sharpe Kate Lawson America

The Hunted at Princess Theatre with Preston Foster Belita

The Hunted an Allied Artists drama stars Preston Foster and Belita at the Princess Theatre Tue Aug 31 Wed Sep 1. Belita performs a sensational ice skating number amid a plot of duty versus love and a possible second prison sentence for her.

Allied Artists Preston Foster Belita Princess Theatre Steve Fisher Hollywood Polar Palace

Sign of the Wolf shown at Princess Theatre re-release

Thursday night September 2 Mono gram re release of Sign of the Wolf screens at the Princess Theatre The program revives a 1941 release not previously shown in Scandia and aims to please fans of Jack London based fiction and the writer's story origin.

Jack London Princess Theatre Monogram Scandia

Show to Start at 7 30 P.M. at Princess Theater

The first show at the Princess Theater will begin at 7 30 p.m. starting Saturday September 4. The note confirms the date and time for the opening performance.

The Princess

Graham Democratic sheriff candidate outlines experience

Herbert S. Hub Graham of Belleville Kansas, a World War I veteran and Republic County native, runs as Democratic nominee for sheriff. He cites four years in office 1941 1944 and pledges economical, conscientious service to the office if elected.

Herbert S Hub) Graham Belleville Kansas Republic County Graham

Families Return From Idaho Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mrs Hannah Freed spent six weeks in Idaho and Washington and returned home Monday evening Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe joined them at Hope Idaho for fishing and sightseeing and visited ex Scandia friends in Tacoma Spokane and Centralia Washington They also saw the Eastman family in Twin Falls Idaho and Wally Helm in Imperial Nebraska Mr Moe returned Friday evening.

Frank Granstedt Hannah Freed Idaho Washington Stanley Moe Hope Tacoma Spokane Cerntralia Wash Nathan Isaacson Ray Tingstrom Frank Eastman Twin Falls Wally Helm Imperial Nebr Moe

Dinner honors guests at Belleville home

A basket dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs. Claude Cuthbertson honored Mrs. Henry Kline Mrs. John Weaver and Rhonda and Paul Miller of Des Moines Iowa. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Buss and daughters Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen Junior and Claudia and Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson and Burl.

Claude Cuthbertson Belleville Henry Kline John Weaver Rhonda Paul Miller Des Moines Iowa Ed Buss Ralph Rasmussen Claudia Carl Cuthbertson Burl

Erickson Family Visit at Leonard Freed Home

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and their daughters were Friday evening callers at Leonard Freed's home, sharing a social visit.

Vernon Erickson Leonard Freed

Card Club hosts and birthday observations in social roundup

Mr and Mrs Richard Loring hosted the 1947 Card Club with guests including Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and Clarence Mr and Mrs Martin Larson and Jimmy Barleen Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos and Gladys Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman and daughter Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer and Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor Prizes went to Mrs Ostberg and Lloyd McGregor with low to Mrs Carl Hugos and Ted Ostberg Refreshments were served The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman Sept 16 G A Johnson celebrated his birthday with a group on Friday and lunch was served to several families on Aug 19 ladies helped celebrate Mrs Minnie Jewell's birthday anniversary with refreshments Each entry preserves local social notes and greetings.

Richard Loring Victor Herrman Clarence Martin Larson Jimmy Barleen Carl Hugos Gladys Eugene Herrman Iver Hammer Gustava Ostberg Ted Alfred Hammer Lloyd McGregor Ostberg Ted Ostberg

Birthday Tribute Brings Nelson Family Guests

Mrs Hulda Edlund and Florence of Formosa join Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and families along with Leslie Catherine and Bert and Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson for Sunday visit honoring Anton Nelson and Elvera on Anton's birthday anniversary.

Hulda Edlund Florence Formosa Axel Nelson Otto Nelson Leslie Catherine Bert Paul Fredrickson Anton Nelson Elvera Anton

Mrs D H McClain Guests Visit Then Return Home

Mrs D H McClain and her children, guests of relatives for two weeks, left Thursday for Clyde with Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom. They were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lew Marcoux. After a short visit there they will return to Cincinnati Ohio.

D. H. McClain Clyde Clarence Strom Lew Marcoux McClain Cincinnatti

Social Tea at Miss Anna Swanson Home

Miss Anna Swanson hosted a Thursday afternoon coffee party with guests Mrs. Ed Swanson Mrs. Clara Westin Mrs. Charles Mitchell Mrs. Millard Sother and children and Mrs. Russell Anderson and children.

Anna Swanson Ed Swanson Clara Westin Charles Mitchell Millard Sothers Russell Anderson

Moe and Miles Guests of Cates in Grand Island

Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Mr and Mrs Russell Moe and Terry Miles were Friday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Cates in Grand Island Nebraska.

Albert Moe Russell Moe Terry Miles Jack Cates Grand Island Nebrus

Birthday party honors daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Knocke

Mr and Mrs Frank Knocke hosted a Thursday evening birthday gathering for their daughter Mrs John Jones. Ice cream and cake were served.

Frank Knocke John Jones

Swansons Return From Nebraska Visit and Sidney Rodeo

Misses Irene and Gloria Swanson returned last Wednesday evening from Cedar Creek Nebraska after visiting Mr and Mrs Guy Persinger and Virginia and attending the rodeo at Sidney Iowa They also visited Mr and Mrs John Henricksen at Pawnee City Nebraska.

Irene Gloria Swanson Cedar Creek Nebr Guy Persinger Virginia Sidney Iowa John Henricksen Pawnee City

Sunday Visits By Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson

Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson spent Sunday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and their family.

Thursday Guests At Miss West Home List

Mrs. Sophia Freeburg attended a Thursday lunch at Miss Mary West. Mrs. Jake Weislogel joined as a second guest for the meal.

Sophia Freeburg Mary West Jake Weislogel

Mrs Monroe Erickson Visits Bird City Relative

Mrs Monroe Erickson of Bird City spent last week with her mother Mrs Charlie Farrell and assisted her in moving to town.

Monroe Erickson Bird City Charlie Farrell

Mr and Mrs C R Walter Visit L O Kelly Hosts

Mr and Mrs C R Walter were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs L O Kelly at their home, sharing an informal social visit.

Young Family Heads West for Colorado and Black Hills Vacation

Mr and Mrs John Young and their son Charles departed last week for a vacation trip through Colorado and the Black Hills. The family plans sightseeing and outdoor activities during the travels.

John Young Charles Corolado Black Hills

Jensen Family Hosts Dinner and Social Visits

Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and Virginia were dinner guests at the Ed Jensen home Sunday Richard Jensen spent Sunday with Harlan Acree

Artie Jensen Virginia Ed Jensen Richard Jensen Harlan Acree

Johnsons and Jacksons Return From South Dakota Vacation

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson returned Thursday from a vacation trip to Eagle Butte South Dakota. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Alvin Johnson and visited Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills during the trip.

Joe N. Johnson Fred Jackson Eagle Butte So. Dak Alvin Johnson Yellowstone National Park Black Hills

Johnson and Larson Couples Spotted in Manhattan

Mr and Mrs Everett Lee Johnson and Mr and Mrs Don Larson were in Manhattan and Salia Sunday for unspecified social visit.

Everett Lee Johnson Don Larson Manhattan Salia

Birthday party honors Mrs Sandell with guests

Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell celebrating Mrs. Sandell's birthday included Mr. and Mrs. Gust Hallgren Mr. and Mrs. Verle Hallgren Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weir Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and Kenneth Mr. and Mrs Pete Sandell Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and family and Miss Em Fred Sundgren of Salina.

Pat Sandell Sandell Gust Hallgren Verle Hallgren Nathan Weir Elmer Danielson Kenneth Pete Sandell Alfred Swanson Emfred Sundgren Salina

Norwegian visit announced for Midwest arrival in September

Mrs. Frank Isaacson learns from her niece Mrs. Mabel Sorum that Mabel and her mother Mrs. Henry Peterson are visiting in Oslo Norway and plan to leave August 27 by plane and arrive in Kansas by September 1. Mrs Peterson will stay longer in Oslo.

Frank Isaacson Mabel Sorum Henry Peterson Oslo Norway Mr. Peterson Kansas Peterson

Concordia woman returns from New York with Master’s in Teaching Math

Miss Jessie Nichol of Concordia returned last week from New York where she spent the summer at Columbia University and completed work for the Master’s degree in the department of Teaching Mathematics.

Jessie Nichol Concordia New York N. Y Columbia University

Moe and Winsted families share Sunday dinner

Mr and Mrs Albert Moe and Mr and Mrs Russell Moe joined Mr and Mrs Charlie Winsted near Courtland for a Sunday dinner.

Albert Moe Russell Moe Charlie Winsted Courtland

Barleens Dine With Eastvedt Hosts and Reeces Visit

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen with Janice and Jimmy were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt. Mr and Mrs C C Reece were evening callers there.

Lloyd Barleen Janice Jimmy E. M. Eastvedt C. C. Reece

Dinner guests at Currie home discussed by family

Saturday visitors to Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie included Marilyn Boman and Emil Boman joining the Currie household for the dinner gathering.

Glenn Currie Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Emil Boman

Sunday dinner guests visit local families

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Walker and their son were Sunday dinner guests at the Steve Leibenborn home and spent the afternoon visiting the Chester Loofbourrow residence.

Evan Walker Steve Leibenborn Chester Loofbourrow

Bergstroms Visit Hedstroms on Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and their family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom as visitors or callers.

Ivan Bergstrom A. N. Hedstrom

Mrs Jensen and grandson visit Cheyenne guest of Peterson

Mrs. Fred Jensen and her grandson Eugene Mclevin of Cheyenne Wyoming arrived Sunday morning and are staying with Mrs. Frank Peterson for a few days.

Fred Jensen Eugene Mclevin Cheyenne Wyo Frank Peterson

Mrs Charlie Farrell Moves into Lillie McGregor Property

Mrs Charlie Farrell has purchased the Lillie McGregor property on Kansas Ave and moved in last week to make it her home.

Charlie Farrell Lillie McGregor Kansas Ave

Topeka Anglers Return From Minnesota Fishing Trip

Albin Anderson Chester Anderson and John Miller of Topeka returned Saturday from a ten day fishing trip in Minnesota. Mrs Chester Anderson was a guest of Mrs John Miller during their absence.

Albin Anderson Chester Anderson John Miller Topeka Minnesota

Highland Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting and Style Show

The Highland Farm Bureau conducted an all day meeting and style show at the Highland church last Friday with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs. John Jones organized the sewing segment of the event.

Highland Farm Bureau Highland Church John Jones

Visitors honor Johnsons with Sunday evening call

Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. John Stolander, Mr. and Mrs Allen Larson and JoAnn and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson.

Joe N. Johnson John Stolander Allen Larson JoAnn Dean Johnson

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson Guests of the Lindecrantz Family

Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl with Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and their family. The short note records a social visit among local residents.

Frank Isaacson Carl Marker Lindecrantz Ado

Birthday honors for Mrs Tornquist draw visitors

Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson Mr and Mrs Abe Johnson Mr and Mrs Clinton Johnson Mr and Mrs E A Tornquist and Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Alwyn Tornquist on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Mrs Tornquist's birthday anniversary.

Fred Jackson Abe Johnson Clinton Johnson E. A. Tornquist Joe N. Johnson Alwyn Tornquist Tornquist

Rockholds Visit Friends in Town

A. E. Rockhold and wife from Huron with their son and family of Robinson are visiting friends and relatives here during the first of the week. The Rockholds are longtime Scandia residents and Mrs. Rockhold is sister to Chas Nordman.

A. E. Rockhold Huron Robinson Rockholds Scandia Mrs. Rockhold Chas. Nordman

Western Heritage Tonite at Princess Theatre

Tim Holt stars in a western action packed "Western Heritage" at the Princess Theatre tonight presenting two gun justice in "Old Tucson" with range badmen. A two reel special titled "20 Years of Academy Awards" plus two other shorts and news complete the program.

Princess Theatre Tim Holt Tucson

Scandia Township Raises 403.10 for CR0P Effort

Chris Nelson treasurer reports Scandia Township donations totaling 403.10 to the Christian Rural Overseas Program. City and rural contributions split 214.60 and 188.60 respectively, with thanks to organizers and volunteers. Appreciation extended to the Scandia Journal and Friendship Train supporters.

Scandia Chris Nelson Christian Rural Overseas Program Committee Fred Evert Joseph Johnson Paul Fredrickson Nernon Swanson George C. Larson Carl Hugos L. A. Norris Josie Robison Charles Berggren Claude Goodwin W. W. Aspe

Ladies Auxiliary Elect Officers After August Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary held a August 18 meeting with 12 members. Opal Rasmussen led the business session. Members thanked Mrs. Lillian McGregor for a hamburger press and Carl Hamner for coffee. Lunch proceeds exceeded 19 dollars. Officer elections were set for August 25 during fair week. Birdie Evert and Pauline Gunter hosted lunch. Esther and Jona Hammer were appointed to serve August 25.

Opal Rasmussen Lilllian McGregor Hamburger Press Legion and Auxiliary Carl Hammer Girl State Lawrence Birdie Evert Pauline Gunter Esther Jona Hammer

Graham Lervold Wedding At Amana Lutheran Church

Miss Erma Jean Graham and Russell Lee Lervold were married in a 10 oclock ceremony on Friday August 20 at the Amana Lutheran Church in Scandia. The bride wore a light blue gabardine suit with Hawaiian orchid corsage. the groom is a Scandia high school graduate and Navy veteran. The couple will reside in Scandia after a short wedding trip with Everett L Johnson as best man and Mrs Lervold attending in a blue gabardine suit.

Erma Jean Graham L. M. Graham Belleville Russell Lee Lervold Benny Lervold N. H. Pearson Amana Lutheran Church Scandia Everett L. Johnson Lervold Belleville High School Southwestern Bell Co United States Navy

Moe Rodman Family Moves and Visits

Mr and Mrs Russell Moe left Tuesday for their home in North Holywood Calif Terry Miles a guest of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Moe returned to Colton Calif

Russell Moe North Holywood Calif Terry Miles Albert Moe Colton

Daughters Return From Ten Day Vacation Trip

The daughters arrived home Thursday evening after a ten day trip visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas in Emrick North Dakota and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fisher and Linda in Big Sandy Montana. They also toured Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills.

Vernon Erickson Ed Thomas Emrick No. Dak Louis Fisher Linda Big Sandy Mont Yellowstone National Park The Black Hills

Fair at Belleville to Open Monday

The North Central Kansas Free Fair in Belleville opens Monday August 30 running four days and five nights. The third year grandstand expansion and top acts including auto races over $4 000 in prizes and Jimmie Lynch highlight attractions with 4 H and F F A youths competing in calf scramble and livestock displays drawing thousands to the event.

Kansas Joe Sanders Jimmie Lynch F.F.A Corral Belleville Helen Howe

Spitler Named Commander At Legion Post 193 Meeting

At the Albert Isaacson J James Larsen Post 193 regular meeting on August 12 Ray Spitler of Courtland was elected Post Commander. Maurice Medlin of Scandia became Vice Commander and other officers were chosen including Donald Freed Adjutant Walter Boyles Finance Officer Carl Larson Historian Carl Hammer Chaplain Elmer Aberg Sergeant At Arms and Charles Cardwell Service Officer.

Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion Ray Spitler Courtland Maurice Medlin Scandia Donald Freed Walter Boyles Carl Larson Carl Hammer Elmer Aberg Charles Cardwell

High School Enrollment Announced for August 28

Supt. Harry C. Quantic announces enrollment for high school students will be held on Saturday August 28 at the school from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All eligible students are asked to register. Scandia Schools start Monday September 6 with faculty same as last year. next week a full faculty list will be provided.

Harry C. Quantic Scandia

Miss Irene Nelson Returns From Vacation to Lincoln

Miss Irene Nelson returns to Lincoln Nebraska after three weeks with home folk. She has been in nurses training for three years and this week joins the graduating class from Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln.

Irene Nelson Lincoln Nebr Irene Bryan Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Dinner Guests of Currie Family

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family.

Roy Thomas Glenn Currie

Birthday Party Attendees Honor Peggy Johnson on 12th

Friday afternoon a celebration honored Miss Peggy Johnson on her 12th birthday with family and friends including Mrs. Lottie Lervold Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Norma and Robert Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family Mrs. Alice Hammer and Irene Mrs. Bill Free and Benny Mrs. Edgar Bates and Beverly Mrs. ElReno Sederlin Mrs ver Hammer Miss Judith Anderson Miss Eva Marie Olson and Miss Lynette Boylea

Peggy Johnson Lottie Lervold Benny Lervold Norma Robert Carl Hammer Alice Hammer Irene Bill Free Benny Edgar Bates Beverly ElReno Sederlin Ver Hammer Judith Anderson Eva Marie Olson Lynette Boylea

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