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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1946

Page

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Spellbound at the Princess Theatre Promises Mystery and Psychology

The Princess Theatre presents Spellbound starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck about amnesia and murder suspicion. Bergman as a psychiatrist guides a man’s psyche through hidden guilt and distorted memory to uncover truth. Also "Bells of St Marys" and "Johnny Comes Flying Home" trailers noted with jet aircraft debut.

West End London New York Alfred Hitchcock Gregory Peck Ingrid Bergman Sweden Princess Theatre Miss Bergman

Paramount brings People Are Funny to Princess cinema

Radio fans can see Art Linkletter and cast from the show in a film version at the Princess on Tuesday and Wednesday September 3 and 4. Stars include Jack Haley Helen Walker Rudy Vallee Ozzie Nelson Philip Reed and Frances Langford with seven musical numbers and riotous stunts drawn from the radio program. The story follows a trio scheming for money on a show produced by Haley with a singing acting dancing performance by Haley. Also listed is George Raft in Whistle Stop on September 10-11.

NBS Art Linksetter Paramount Jack Haley Helen Walker Rudy Vallee Ozzie Nelson Philip Reed Frances Langford Choice Entertainment Pine Thomas Phil Reed Jack Art Linkletter George Raft

Johnny Comes Flying Home at Princess Theatre

A 20th Century Fox romance about three ex army flyers adjusting to civilian life. The film titled Johnny Comes Flying Home debuts at the Princess Theatre on Thursday September 5, praised as a heartwarming screen treat.

Richard Crane Faye Marlowe Martha Stewart Hollywood 20Th Century- Fox Johnny Evie 20Th Century-Fox Princess Theatre

Princess Theater Opens Shows At 7 30 PM Start

Starting Tuesday September 3 the first show at The Princess will begin at 7 30 p.m. Attendees are advised to arrive a half hour early on and after that date for seating and pre show info.

the Princess

Granstedt Family Letter Details Westward Tour and Fishing

Frank Granstedt writes from Spokane on August 2 1946 recounting a cross country trip to Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Montana Idaho and Washington. He notes fishing success Rainbow Trout at Spencer and salmon near Tacoma and Portland plus visits with relatives and friends. The letter closes with a local lodge notice for Lebanon Lodge No 221 A F and A M meeting on September 2.

Walt Wetel Leandra Lebtaen Hastings Nebr Grand Island Spencer Niobara South Dakota Elmer Freseth Belle Fourche Black Hills Olaf Larsen Lake of Pines Bernice Edmond van der Hayden Chicago Scandia

Mutual Benefit Club Meets and Picnic Gatherings

The Mutual Benefit Club met with Mr. Pearle Boman on August 14 with Toomenshers and two guests, planning the next meeting with Mrs. Helen Housholder on September 4. An August 11 relatives gathering at Sunland Park California featured a basket lunch with many Burbank and Hollywood attendees.

Mutual Benefit Club Pearle Boman Toomenshers Neva Boman Mary Moe The Tostess Helen Housholder Emma Tucker Hal Smith Santa Monica Calif Jeanette Watson Jean M. L. Harren Corpus Christie Texas

Triple S Club Meeting Hosts Pinochle Afternoon

Mrs Mary Moe hosted the Triple L Club last Thursday afternoon with two pinochle tables. George Cardwell won high score and Bertha Christie low. Lillie McGregor traveled. Guests included Neal Cady Alice Robison Josie Robison who won high guest prize and Ralph Moe low. Lunch was served. Next meeting set with Mrs George Haser.

Neva Carlson Victor Carlson Linda Metz Russell Anderson Carl Veteto Elizabeth Anderson Anna McGregor Minnie Farell Elberta Veteto Esther Henry Mary Moe George Cardwell Bertha Christie Lillie McGregor Neal Cady Alice Ralph Moe Josie Robison Miss Robison George Haser

Up Goes Maisie at the Princess Tonight

Laugh hits the Princess Theatre tonight as Up Goes Maisie screens with two cartoons and extra features. Audiences are promised a funny show with added entertainment and seven attractions in total.

Maisie Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre Interiors Repainted And Reopened

Interior of the Princess Theatre has been redecorated and refreshed making it clean and attractive. Ern Riggins led most work with help from John Mahan, and city officials including Mayor Wm Moe were thanked for support. September and October film lineup features major releases with stars Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour among others.

Princess Theatre Ern Riggins John Mahan Princess Wm. Moe Scandia Susie Slagel Dick Powell The Marx Brothers Casablanca Paris Johnny Evie Dorothy Seamour Mexico Dick Tracy Kansan Rebecca St. Marys Smoky Clark Gable the Virginian Utopia Bing Crosby Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour

Strawberries Bring Surprise Late in Kansas

On Monday morning Ollie Johnson brought freshly picked strawberries by Mr. Johnson. The berries, about three months late for the season, provided a fine finish to Monday dinner and delighted the crowd.

Oqllie Johnson Mr. Johnson Kansas Ollie

Local Families Enjoy Picnic and Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold and family plus Carla Reece and others joined a Thursday picnic on the Hammer lawn. Ernest Freeman and Paul visited Marysville and spent the weekend with A W Freeman, returning Monday. Siew and Loren Florell were in Fairbury Nebraska with Francis Palace. Axel Jensen and sons with Loren Florell and Janice returned from a ten day Denver Boulder Longmont trip. Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Kay attended supper at August Rasmussen's. Lawrence Nystrom Lois and Larry Courtland spent Tuesday with Joe N Johnson family.

Benny Lervold Carla Reece Joe N. Johnson Carl Hammer Hammer Lawn Ernest Freeman Paul Marysville A. W. Freeman Siew Mrs Loren Florell Fairbury Nebr Francis Palace Axel Jensen Janice Denver Boulder Longmount Colo Lawrence Nystrom Lois and Larry of Courtland

Birthday cake and gifts delight Metho dist class

The Beginners Class of the Methodist Sunday School celebrated Jimmie’s birthday with a cake bearing six candles and a birthday basket of gifts. The room enjoyed watching him open the packages and shared in his happiness.

Methodist Sunday School

Local Residents Visit Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor

Mrs A C Doctor and her son from Washington D C join Mrs Lloyd Hershey of Olathe and several others in Thursday afternoon call on Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

A. C. Doctor Washington, D. C Lloyd Hershey Olathe Lou Doctor Belleville Frank Willams Margaret Sells Mary West Robert Doctor

Local families host dinners and visits in Concordia and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Mrs and Mrs Maurice Johnson of Houston Texas were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and family at Concordia Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Harry Hampton and family and Mrs Anna Swanson, returning from Colorado, were Friday afternoon callers at the Carl Hammer home on their way to Oskaloosa.

Charles Johnson Maurice Johnson Donald and Charles Houston Texas Leonard LeSage Concordia Harry Hampton Ane Anna Swanson Colorado Carl Hammer Oskaloosa

Miss Malley Visiting With Thomas Family This Week

Miss Frances Malley is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomas and Larry while her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cloud visit New Washington.

Frances Malley Don Thomas Larry Mrs Bud Cloud New Washington

Sunday Dinner Guests At Roy Tedrows Include Out-of-Town Visitors

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tedrow were Mrs. Cora Martin of Kansas City, Miss Frances Malley and Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomas and Larry LeRoy.

Roy Tedrow Cora Martin Kansas City Frances Malley Don Thomas Larry LeRoy

Ledbetter Visit Mentioned by Belleville Couple

Monday afternoon visitors referenced in a Belleville social item connected to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ledbetter. The brief note records local social activity without further details.

Axel Jensen and Sons Tom Ledbetter Belleville

Carlson and Florell Families Share Monday Tea

Mr and Mrs Aaron Carlson and Ruthie and Nels Florell visited Monday afternoon for lunch with Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell.

Aaron Carlson Ruthie Nels Florell Conrad Florell

Saturday Callers Visit Mrs. Strnad in Kansas City

Mrs Roy Tedrow and Mrs Cora Martin of Kansas City joined Mrs Don Thomas and Larry for a Saturday visit with Mrs Jerry Strnad, sharing time and conversation.

Roy Tedrow Cora Martin Kansas City Don Thomas Larry Jerry Strnad

Dinner guests hosted by local families relax evening

Mrs Otto Nelson and Irene visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family along with Mrs Carl T Larson and daughter Frances of Washington DC and Mrs Orville Linden and Denny with Mrs L A Nondorf Monday afternoon guests were noted.

Otto Nelson Irene Paul Fredrickson Carl T. Larson Frances Washington, D. C Orville Linden Denny L. A. Nondorf

Kallman Daughter Improves After Illness in Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs E C Kallman learn their daughter Mrs Ben Garcia is much improved after a serious illness at a sanitarium in Los Angeles California.

E. C. Kallman Ben Garcia Los Angeles Calif

El Centro guests at local supper in honor of visitors

Mr and Mrs Neal Wray and sons of El Centro California and Robert John son visited Thursday evening and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C A Johnson and Lucille.

Neal Wray el Centro Calif Robert Johnson C. A. Johnson Lucille

Misses honored as coffee guests of Mrs Norman Currie

Misses Jessie Nichol Esther Sjo gren and Mary West were coffee guests of Mrs Norman Currie on Friday with social chatter and light refreshments.

Jessie Nichol Esther Sjogren Mary West Norman Currie

Rasmussen Family Dined With Relatives in Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Kay and Harold Rasmussen were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen last Sunday in a family gathering.

Ralph Rasmussen Kay Harold Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen

Linda Lou and Sandra Kay Doctor visit grandparents

Linda Lou and Sandra Kay Doctor of Belleville spent last week at the home of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor.

Linda Lou Sandra Kay Belleville Mrs Robert Doctor

Don Bowersox Dines Monday With Charles Johnson

Los Angeles resident Don Bowersox was a Monday dinner guest at the home of Charles Johnson, noting social ties within the local community.

Don Bowersox Los Angeles Calif Charles Johnson

Bowersohns Visit Los Angeles Friends

Mr and Mrs Larry Bowers and Don Bowersox of Los Angeles arrived Sunday evening and are visiting at the Lee Bowersox home.

Larry Bowers Don Bowersox Los Angeles Calif Lee Bowersox

Mrs George Elliott and Ruth Visit Mrs Emily Willis

Mrs George Elliott and her daughter Ruth of Republic spent Friday evening with Mrs Emily Willis, sharing time and conversation during the visit.

George Elliott Ruth Republic Emily Willis

Lincoln Woman Visits Relatives in Nebraska

Mrs. Minnie Isaacson of Lincoln Nebraska arrived last Thursday night and is staying with her brother 8 J. Summer and family and her sister Mrs. Art Ellingson of Republic.

Minnie Isaacson Lincoln Nebr 8. J. Summer and Art Ellingson Republic

Rasmussen Family Visited R. A. Rasmussen Home Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and their children spent Saturday evening as guests at the R. A. Rasmussen residence, sharing time with the family.

Leslie Rasmussen R. A. Rasmussen

School reopens as classes begin September 2

Back to school time arrives Monday September 2 as students gather books and courage to meet teachers. High school enrollment reached about 80 with 21 freshmen. commerce teacher Mrs. Alta Dalrymple joins the faculty along with familiar names.

Quantic Alta Dalrymple Norman Currie Trella Reiber Irma Jdietrich Wm. J. Matthias Nels Florell Harry C. Quantic Scandia Dorothy Heitman Grace Woodford Lucille Tanner Aura Lewis

Royal Cafe Reopens After Short Remodel Period

The Royal Cafe has reopened after a two day closure with corrections and redecorating. The Journal congratulates Atvo and Mrs Reed for their fine dining establishment and its upgrade to the town's scene.

Royal Cafe Journal Atvo

Seaundia Chapter Opens with Stated Meeting on September 3

Seaundia Chapter No 481 C E S will open with a stated meeting on Tuesday September 3 led by Thelena Sederlin W I A local lodge notice announces the schedule and leadership for the session.

Seaundia Thelena Sederlin W. i

All business houses close for rest of Thursday

All business houses will be closed from 10 a m for the balance of the day today Thursday August 29. No further actions or details provided.

Death of William Matthias of Perry Kansas

The death of William Matthias age 81 of Perry Kansas is reported. He was the father of Wm J Matthias a Scandia high school instructor. He died Saturday evening in Topeka. The Journal extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Matthias.

William Matthias Perry Kansas Wm. J. Matthias Scandraigh Matthias Topeka

Larry LeRoy Thomas Celebrates Birthday with Family

Larry LeRoy Thomas celebrated a birthday Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow and Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and great grandmother Mrs Cora Martin and parents Mr and Mrs Don Thomas. The cake was baked by Mrs Roy Thomas.

Larry LeRoy Thomas Saxot Roy Tedrow Roy Thomas Cora Martin Don Thomas

Bert Haggman Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Bert Haggman spent five weeks in St. Joseph hospital in Concordia recovering from a back injury. He returned home last Thursday and is reported to be feeling much better.

Bert Haggman St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Johnsons and Fikes Host Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs UD A Johnson and Lucille were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Fike in honor of Mr Fikes birthday. Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and family were afternoon guests.

UD. A. Johnson Lucille George Fike Fike Paul Housholder

Larson Guests At Rasmussen Home

Rev and Mrs Hjalmar Larson and Hjalmar Jr visited Sunday afternoon for coffee with Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen in a social gathering noted in the community column.

Hjalmar Larson Hjalmar, Jr R. A. Rasmussen

Mrs. Cora Martin Visits Kansas City Home

Mrs. Cora Martin of Kansas City is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. Roy Tedrow and Mr. Tedrow.

Cora Martin Kansas City Roy Tedrow Tedrow

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