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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1947

Page

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It s A Wonderful Life At The Princess

The article reviews Liberty Films' It's A Wonderful Life starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, detailing George Bailey s life in a small upstate New York town, his battle with Potter, Uncle Billy s fraud, and a heavenly twist that shows the town s value. It notes supporting films California and Danger Street and upcoming showings.

Frank Capra Liberty Films James Stewart New York Donna Reed George Bailey George Building and Loan Co Henry Potter Billy Mary Hatch Stewart Miss Reed Mary Lionel Barrymore California

Ladies Man at Princess Theatre with stars and music

Paramount presents Ladies Man at The Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday September 2 and 3 starring Eddie Bracken Cass Daley Virginia Welles Spike Jones and His City Slickers and dancer Johnny Coy with Virginia Field. The film follows a country boy who finds oil then goes to New York where a radio declaration of millionaire status sparks laughs. Spike Jones performs Holiday for Strings and Cocktails for Two.

Paramount New York Spike Jones Cass Daley Virginia Welles Eddie Bracken Johnny Coy Texas Moon Roy Rogers Trigger Mr. Valentine

Danger Street at Princess Theatre Promises High Action

Pine-Thomas picture set to thrill audiences with fast paced scenes and heightened excitement. Dan ger Street arrives at the Princess Theatre on Thursday September 4 to satisfy fans of high energy action.

Pine-Thomas Danger Stree Princess Theatre

Start of School Monday in Scandia

Monday morning September 1 at 9:00 the Scandia Schools reopen after a summer overhaul by Mr and Mrs Bill Clark. This marks the first trip for many students and the final year for seniors in the community school building.

Scandia Bill Clark

Sherdahl 4-H Boosters Plan Fall Tour and Exhibits

The Sherdahl 4-H Boosters met at the U B church basement with hosts Barbara McClure and Janet Millen. They planned the Fall Tour for August 21 and a 4-H booth at the Belleville Fair.

U. B Barbara McClure Janet Millen Belleville Fair Allen Bill Mary Alice Herrick U. G Republic Sherdahl Republic City Park Dean Allen Lilburn McHaffey Merlyn Farlee Duaine Tallent Allen Millen Beverly Mikesell Charles Milner Bill Herrick Carol Rasmussen

Death of Mrs Hendrix at Jamestown

Ward reports the death of Mrs Margaret Hendrix of Jamestown at St Joseph hospital on Sunday evening August 24 at age 69. Surviving are four sons. Funeral services were held in Jamestown on Wednesday at 2 90. The Hendrix family were former Scandia residents and returned to Jamestown after Mr Hendrix died about 25 years ago.

Margaret Hendrix Jamestown St. Joseph Hospital Hendrix Scandia

Belleville Ladies Visit Mrs Christie For Lunch

Mrs Lulu Mosher of Belleville entertained guests Mrs Oscar Norgard and Boyd at Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs George Christie, with social conversation and light refreshments.

Lulu Mosher Belleville Oscar Norgard and Boyd George Christie

Crete Woman Visits Swanson Home Overnight

Virginia Persinger of Crete Nebraska stayed Monday night at the Alfred Swanson home. Trene and Gloria Swanson accompanied her home Tuesday for a brief visit and returned Thursday evening.

Virginia Persinger Crete Neb Alfred Swanson Trene Gloria Swanson

Funeral Guests From Far Places Attend P P Hammer Service

Out of town relatives gathered for P P Hammer's funeral including Philip and Mrs Hammer of Topeka Walter Darling ton Shamrock Texas Norman Hammer Burbank California Merle Hammer Topeka Robert Grady Alyssia Walter Pendleton Shamrock Texas John Walseer Minneapolis Minnesota Nels Tosseland Forest City Iowa Nellie Hanson Norma Hanson Webster City Iowa Clarence Falde Can ton California Burdette Thomasson Denver Colorado Neal Thomasson Independence Missouri Ethyl Brady Kansas City Missouri Ted Olson Lindsborg and Clement Hall Coffeyville. Diane Jeannette Perry celebrated her third birthday with guests and a lunch party. Wedding party and guests at Linden home honored Walter Sandell and family with refreshments.

P. P. Hammer Philip Hammer Topeka Walter Darlington Shamrock Texas Norman Hammer Burbank Calif Merle Hammer Robert Grady Alyssia Walter Pendleton John Walseer Minneapolis Forest City Iowa Nellie Hanson Norma Hanson Webster City Clarence Falde Canton So. Ca Burdette Thomasson Denver Colo Neal Thomasson Independence Ethyl Brady Kansas City Ted Olson Lindsborg Clement Hall Coffeyville

Picnic Honors Ault Family at Belleville Park

A postscript gathering last Thursday evening at Belleville Park honored Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ault and daughter of Los Angeles California. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ault and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hedin of Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Emigh of Formosa, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haskins Erma and Betty.

Walter Sandell California Emanuel Linden Orville Linden Linnie Linden Gwendolyn Frank Isaacson Carl Minnie Anderson Arthur Elmer Sandell Will Rosenquist Courtland Belleville Park Harry Ault Los Angeles Calif Ault Enoch Anderson Carl Hedin Lawrence Emigh Formosa Bill Haskins Erma Betty

Greenslade and Cook Wedding Reception Held in Courtland

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Phyllis attended a reception for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cook at the Clarence Aspegren home in Courtland on Sunday afternoon with Dr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Sam Greenslade present.

Duaine Greenslade Phyllis Delbert Aspegren Sam Greenslade Kenneth Cook Clarence Aspegren Courtland

Birthday honors for Ora May McBride at home

Ora May McBride was feted at a birthday party hosted at her home last Thursday afternoon. A delicious lunch followed with guests including Mari Anna and Allen Ward Martha Sue Robison Alice Cady Janet Cardwell Darrel Nelson and the McBride sisters Mrs Jane Thomas Mrs Will Gunter Mrs Neal Cady Miss Edna Robison and Mrs McBride.

Ora May McBride Mari Anna Allen Ward Martha Sue Robison Alice Cady Janet Cardwell Darrel Nelson McBride Sisters Jane Thomas Will Gunter Neal Cady Edna Robison McBride

Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs. Sandell

Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman, Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth, Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mrs Tekla Brown, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Larry, Mr and Mrs Verle Hallgren and Robert Lindec rantz spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell honoring Mrs Sandell on her birthday.

Martin Johnson Norman Elmer Danielson Kenneth Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Larry Verle Hallgren Robert Lindecrantz Pat Sandell Sandell

Judith and Anita Anderson Honored at Going Away Party

Judith and Anita Anderson were honored guests at a going away party hosted by Marjorie Lervold on Friday afternoon before their move to Topeka. Attendees shared games and refreshments, with a long list of names from the community in attendance.

Judith Anita Anderson Topeka Marjorie Lervold Barbara Cooper Rose Thompson Irene Hammer Nina Norma Berggren Donna Jean Burandt Martha Melby Lois Janice Erickson Eva Marie ‘Olson Peggy Johnson Yvonne Kauer Patsy Nelson Gwendolyn Linden Arlene Tebow Carrol Anderson Frank Lervold Arlene Marjorie Eugene

Birthday anniversaries celebrated at Johnson home

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O A Johnson and Lecille marked the birth day anniversaries of O A Johnson George Fike and Delores Johnson whose birthdays fall this month Also mentioned were Floyd Johnson and family Mr and Mrs George Fike Oscar Johnson and Mr and Mrs C A Johnson and Lucille sharing in the celebration.

O. A. Johnson Lecille George Fike Delores Johnson Floyd Johnson Oscar Johnson C. A. Johnson Lucille

Dining Hosts Honor Visitors From Nearby Town

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and family hosted Sunday dinner for relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and daughters Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and family Mr and Mrs Charlie Rasmussen and Gene of Riceville Iowa Mrs Nettie Simpson of Wichita Billy Dean Tipton and Billy Waite in a community gathering.

Ralph Rasmussen R. A. Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen Reuben Fredrickson Charlie Rasmussen Gene Riceville Iowa Nettie Simpson Wichita Billy Dean Tipton Billy Waite

Belleville hosts supper for local families this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Larson of Belleville entertained to supper Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and family, A. B. Johnson, Lola Wettig of White City, Mrs. John Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson and Glenn.

Archie Larson Belleville Harold Johnson Reynold Nystrom A. B. Johnson Lola Wettig White City John Nystrom Aaron Johnson Glenn

Hammer Family Heads to Weeklong Black Hills Vacation

Mr and Mrs C G Hammer travel with Billy and Hilton Hammer along with Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer Mr and Mrs Martin L Larson and Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold for a week in the Black Hills.

C. G. Hammer Billy and Hilton Harvey Hammer Martin L. Larson Benny Lervold Black Hille

Birthday Anniversary Dinner Hosts Honor Miss Clare Melby

Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy hosted a Sunday dinner for Albert Myers of Chino California and others from York Pennsylvania Granite City Illinois and nearby. The guest list included Arne Melby William Eichacker Marlene Joseph Melbus Lars Melby and the honoree Clare Arlene Melby with Elmer Melby family.

Walter Henry Philroy Albert Myers Chino Calif Earl Shortridge Amanda Watson Bertha Holby York, Penn Carrol Anderson Minnie Anderson Elmer Melby Clare Arlene Melby Arne Melby William Eichacker Marlene Granite City, Ill Joseph Melbus Lars Melby

Art Ellingson Severely Injured In School House Accident

Art Ellingson had a serious fall last Saturday while papering a school house north of Republic when a ladder slipped. He broke his arm fractured his shoulder and suffered additional injuries and was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Concordia.

Art Ellingson Republic St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Triple L Club Meets AtMcGregor Home With 14 Members

The Triple L club gathered at Mrs. E. A. McGregor’s home Thursday afternoon with 14 members present. Guests included Mrs. Eva Sothers and Mrs. Alice Hammer. Pinochle was played at four tables. high went to Mrs. Axel Jensen, second to Mrs. Bill Moe, low to Mrs. Harry Hohman. Mrs. Sothers won the guest prize. A dainty lunch was served. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Lee Swanson on Sept. 4.

E. A. McGregor Eva Sothers Alice Hammer Axel Jensen Bill Moe Harry Hohman Lee Swanson

Kitchen Shower for Nelsons at Curtis Home

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Nelson received a kitchen shower last Tuesday evening at Ardith and Charley Curtis home. Lincoln church members and friends attended and refreshments of cake and punch were served.

LeRoy Nelson Ardith Charley Curtis Lincoln Church

Community Club Hosts Host and Guests Evening

Mr and Mrs Richard Loring hosted a 1947 Community Club Saturday with all members present. Winifred and Francis McGregor were guests and won guest prizes while Mrs Victor Herrman und Iver Hammer took high score. Refreshments were served during the card evening.

Richard Loring Winifred Francis McGregor Victor Herrman Iver Hammer

Supper Gathering Hosted by Johnson Family

Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and sons entertained last Monday evening for guests including Mr and Mrs Homer Beatty of Chicago Illinois Mr and Mrs Arthur Sjoholm of Jamestown Arthur and Vera Roy of Wilsey Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Phyllis Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene and Miss Gladys White.

Joseph Johnson and Sons Homer Beatty Chicago, Il Arthur Sjoholm Jamestown Arthur Vera Roy Wilsey Lawrence Olson Phyllis Oliver Johnson Eugene Gladys White

Sunday Dinner Guests List

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A B Johnson included Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson Robert Nylund Miss Anna Johnson of Stillwater Oklahoma Miss Lola Wettig of White City and Mr. and Mrs Harold Johnson of Belleville Miss Wettig will depart for White City Thursday accompanied by her aunt Miss Anna Johnson

A B. Johnson Aaron Johnson Robert Nylund Anna Johnson Stillwater Okla Lola Wettig White City Harold Johnson Belleville

Willing Workers Group Meets at Mrs Doctor Home

The Willing Workers Group of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Robert Doctor's home on Thursday afternoon with Miss Amanda Rosene assisting. Eighteen members and several guests attended. Lunch was served.

The Methodist Church Robert Doctor Amanda Rosene

Mr and Mrs C C Reece and Sarla in McPherson Visit

Mr and Mrs C C Reece and Sarla spent Friday in McPherson, detailing a brief family outing in the city.

C. C. Reece Sarla McPherson

That Brennan Girl To Headline Five Week Run At Princess

The Princess theater brings That Brennan Girl as the feature tonight with five additional car toons. The run begins Thursday August 28 and promises extra entertainment beyond the main feature.

Nie Brennan

Freshmen Honored At Princess Theatre Get Acquainted Night

The Princess Theatre presents a Monday September 8 event for Republic Courtland and Scandia students. A Teen Age Vacation Days feature plus Moonlight Melodies and Tex Beneke Glen Miller orchestras provide entertainment. Freshmen admitted free with sponsors. grade school 10c, high school 20c, adults 30c. Master of Ceremonies W J Matthias to introduce visiting freshmen.

Princess Theatre Republic Courtland Scandia Tex Beneke Glen Miller Freddie Stewart June Preisses Spade Colley W. J. Matthias Scandia Hi

Lever Brothers Introduces Breeze Soap in Scandia Area

Lever Brothers selects Scandia and nearby markets to launch Breeze, its new suds discovery, ahead of national rollout. The product is now on sale at Ocandia area grocery stores.

Scandia Lever Brothers Co Breeze Lever Brothers Ocandia

Sunday Callers at Erickson Home Noted

Sunday afternoon visitors included Gerald Crawford and JoAnn of Gaylord Earl Thomas Mr and Mrs John Sankey Don and Joan of Republic Mr and Mrs V E Erickson Mr and Mrs Warren Gunter of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Rex Ward.

Vernon Erickson Gerald Crawford JoAnn Gaylord Earl Thomas John Sankey Don Joan Republic V. E. Erickson Warren Gunter Los Angeles Calif Rex Ward

Local couples share Sunday evening visit

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weir and Mr. and Mrs. Verle Hallgren and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson with Kenneth and Miss Irene Swanson spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell.

Nathan Weir Verle Hallgren Elmer Danielson Kenneth Irene Swanson Pat Sandell

Nondorf Couple Move to Belleville Home

Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf moved to Belleville last week to establish their residence. Mr and Mrs Rex Ward and family will occupy the house vacated by the Nondorfs.

Clare Nondorf Belleville Rex ‘Ward Nondorf

Nelsons honor Mr Nelson on birthday anniversary

Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and families including Leslie Katherine Harold Bert Clarence Sammy Paul Fredrickson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and ElVera to honor Mr Nelson on his birthday anniversary.

Otto Nelson Leslie Katherine Harold Bert Clarence Nelson Sammy Paul Fredrickson Anton Nelson ElVera Nelson

Sunday birthday party for Norman Currie honors guest list

Sunday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Norman Curries included Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie and Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad for Norman Curries birthday observance.

Norman Currie Norman Glenn Currie Irvin Currie Jerry Straad

Haskins Family Spend Brief Stay in Iowa and Missouri

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haskins along with Erma and Betty spent several days last week visiting Shenandoah Iowa and St. Joseph Missouri.

Bill Haskins Erma Betty Shenandoah Iowa St. Joseph

Dinner crowd gathers at the Greenslade home

Friday evening a group enjoyed a fish fry at the Duaine Greenslade residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell, Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and their son, Mr and Mrs Charlie Cardwell and family, plus Jack Thull and Sam Greenslade.

Duaine Greenslade Art Cardwell George Cardwell Charlie Cardwell Jack Thull Sam Greenslade

Sunday visitors call on Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell

Mrs Pearl Banks of Republic and Mr and Mrs Daurie Greenslade with Phyllis and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspgren were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell.

Pearl Banks Republic Daurie Greenslade Phyllis Delbert Aspegren Art Cardwell

Scandia Sales Co to Open New Sales Barn Monday

The Scandia Sales Co. will open its modern Sales Barn Monday September 1 with a large livestock sale. Fred Evert is manager, Victor Erickson yard foreman, Col Babe Evert auctioneer. The facility on Vic Erickson land at town edge offers parking for crowds and hosts hogs cattle mules work mares and saddle horses. The company invites community participation and urges attendance at the first sale.

Scandia Sales Co Fred Evert Victor Erickson Col Babe] Evert Scandia Vic .E. Erickson Reed

Shows Start Earlier at Princess Theatre This Fall

Beginning Tuesday September 2 the Princess Theatre will start at 7 30 for the winter months. Patrons are reminded to arrive early as performances begin half an hour sooner from that date onward.

Princess Theatre

Newsreels at Princess Theatre in early September

Starting Tuesday September 2 and Wednesday September 3 the Princess Theatre will show a newsreel each night. The Paramount program Eyes and Ears of the World News will be screened.

Princess Theatre Paramount Eyes and Ears

Fine Crab Apples From Scandia Display Window

A. B. Johnson shared a plentiful Scandia crab apple crop. The tree yielded over two and a half bushels of high quality fruit now on display in the window.

A. B. Johnson Scandia

Mrs Adella Tingstrom Dies In Centralia

Mrs Adella Tingstrom died at her home in Centralia Washington on a Wednesday morning last week. She and her family lived here for many years before moving to Centralia. Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom left Wednesday morning for Centralia.

Adella Tingstrom Centralia Wash

Street Nelson Bride of Albert Leroy Nelson in Courtland Parsonage

Elizabeth Street daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Street Courtland wed Albert Leroy Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Courtland in a simple Courtland Methodist parsonage ceremony officiated by Rev J R Watkins on August 20. Harold Nelson served as best man and Bonnie Street as brides maid. The couple departed for a brief honeymoon and will reside in Saline while both attend Kansas Wesleyan University. The bride graduated Courtland High School and has taught in Republic County. The groom, a Scandia High School alumnus, served in the war and now attends Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina.

Elizabeth Street J. E. Street Courtland Albert Leroy Nelson Otto Nelson Courtland Methodist Parsonage J. R. Watkins Harold Nelson Bonnie Saline Kansas Wesleyan University Courtland High School Republic County Scandigh School Kansan Wesleyan University Salina

Carlgren Family Host Dinner For Brewers Guests

Mr and Mrs E A Carlgren entertained to dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Clarence Brewer of Monroe Michigan Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren Mr and Mrs Carrol Carlgren of Concordia Rev and Mrs Heltna and Carl of Bradley South Dakota Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and family Mr and Mrs Joe Carlgren and family and Mrs Ellen Hammer were afternoon guests.

E. A. Carlgren Clarence Brewer Monroe, Mich Loren Carlgren Carrol Carlgren Concordia Heltna Carl Bradley, Co. da Ivan Carlgren Joe Carlgren Ellen Hammer

Ada Aspegren Hosts Supper for Carlgrens and Helmes

Mrs. Ada Aspegren entertained to supper last Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carlgren Rev and Mr. Helme and son and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren.

Ada Aspegren Ed Carlgren Helme and Son Loren Carlgren

Dinner guests at Oscar Berggren home

Misses Pearl and Alma Strom Mrs. Joe Cline Jolege and Charles and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Paul ine were dinner guests at the Oscar Berggren home Tuesday.

Pearl Alma Strom Joe Cline Jolege Charles Homer Cardwell Pauline Oscar Berggren

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