Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm at Princess Theatre
Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride headline the Ma and Pa Kettle comedy as the farm duo and their 15 kids romp through gadgets and mishaps in Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm. Notable support from Richard Long Meg Randall Ray Collins Barbara Brown and Emory Parnell. Coming Saturday and Sunday September 8 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Bethetr
Pa Kettle
Universal - International
Princess Theatre
Kettle Clan
Egg and I
Kilbride
Richard Long
Meg Randall
Ray Collins
Barbara Brown
Oliver Blake
Teddy Hart
Emory Parnell
Billy Reed
Rocky Mountain
Donald OConnor Stars in Pirate Comedy Double Crossbones
Universal-International brings Donald O Connor to the Princess Theatre for the Technicolor pirate comedy Double Crossbones with Helen Carter and a strong supporting cast. A naval adviser adds authenticity as the plot follows a clerk and his ally turning to buccaneering to clear a friend’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal - International
Princess Theatre
Donald O’connor
Helen Carter
Conover
Hope Emeerson
Will Geer
John Emery
Stanley Logan
Kathryn Givney
Charlies McCraw
Navy
K. D. Iain Murray
Murray
Hollywood
Young O'Connor
Dave
Mike Carter
Donald
Helena
Buccaneers
Emery
Lt Yvonne Nelson Reassures Father After Alaska Car Accident
Telegram from Lt Yvonne Nelson in Alaska to Adolph Nelson reports a car accident with minor injuries. She is in Ladd Hospital and progressing nicely, asking family not to worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Yvonne Nelson
Alaska
Ladd Hospital
Yvonne
Nancy Cooper Returns Home After Visit
Nancy Cooper arrives in Denver Colorado Friday following a two week stay with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener The brief homecoming notes the visit concluded with her return to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Cooper
Denver
Colo
Mra
Wilbur Zener
Texan Meets Calamity Jane Cinecolor Western at Princess Theatre
Calamity Jane rules Deadwood and her Prairie Queen saloon faces a Texan lawyer rival. Matt Baker brings a niece and legal claim from Texas, sparking gunplay and romance in The Texan Meets Calamity Jane. Evelyn Ankers and James Ellison star with Lasses White and others in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calamity Jane
Spitfire
Columbia Pictures
Princess Theatre
America
Deadwood
South Dakota
Wild Bill Hickok
Prairie Queen
Jane
Matt Baker
Texas
Evelyn Ankers
James Ellison
Lee
Lasses) White
Ruth Whitney
Jack Ingram
Triple L Club Meets at Mrs Norgard’s Home
Mrs Lars Norgard hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday afternoon. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs Russell DeWitt, attended. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs H C Hohman winning high score, Mrs George Cardwell low, and Mrs Hannah Freed traveling. Lunch was served and the club will meet in three weeks with Mrs Axel Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Norgard
Russell DeWitt
H. C. Hohman
George Cardwell
Hannah Freed
Axel Jensen
Walter C Preble Dies After Heart Attack in Scandia
Walter Claude Preble longtime Scandia resident died Tuesday night from a heart attack at St Joseph hospital Concordia Born in Strawberry Kansas he moved to Scandia and attended local schools He married Alta Simms in 1904 they had two children Marciel and Walter Jr Funeral services were held August 24 at the Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home and Scandia Evangelical United Brethren church Interment Riverview cemetery He was active in Cribbage society and church and remembered for his friendly greeting and community spirit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Preble
Scandia
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Rossville
Walter Claude Preble
Strawberry
Kansas
Alta Florence Simms
Marciel
Joe Woods
Manhattan
Walter C., Jr
Scandia Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lebanon
A. F
A. M. Scandia
C.E.S
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Riverview Cemetery
Walt Or
Cotton
Walt
Reverend Bertha Jackson Attends Berggren Dinner
Sunday at the Berggren home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charley Berggren featured guest Reverend Bertha Jackson as the main attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Jackson
Charley Berggren
Granstedt Cabin Supper Honors Several Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt and Mrs. Lena Lloyd hosted a supper at the Granstedt cabin on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Henry Peterson, Mrs. Mabel Sorum, Mrs. Lee Evans, and Terry of California. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson, Mrs. Harry Appel, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe, Chester Freed, Elmer Aberg, and Franklin Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
Granstedt Cabin
Henry Peterson
Mabel Sorum
Lee Evans and
Terry
California
Warren Johnson
Harry. Appel
Stanley Moe
Chester Freed
Elmer Aberg
Franklin Lloyd
Teachers as citizen shapers of future leaders explained
An editorial stresses that teachers are citizens first not rulers, urging every group to participate in shaping the country's future and to recognize their role beyond authority or military power.
Bridal Shower Honoring Miss Carla Reece At Amana Lutheran
A bridal shower at Amana Lutheran Church honored Miss Carla Reece with guests including Mrs. Ed Loring and Mrs. Gene Spitler of Courtland. The afternoon featured games and photographs followed by cake and ice cream for attendees, with evening callers listed.
Pot-luck Picnic at Granstedt Cabin Hosted by Neighbors
A Sunday evening pot-luck supper was enjoyed at the Granstedt cabin. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Guy French Mr and Mrs Charley Tuley Mr and Mrs Robert Shaffer Ann Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mr and Mrs E H Lewis Mr and Mrs Wm Matthias Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Mrs Elsie Noble Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin and Charles Tuley jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granstedt
Guy French
Charley Tuley
Robert Shaffer
Ann
Clarence Strom
E. H. Lewis
Frank Granstedt
Elsie Noble
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Charles Tuley
Sunday Evening Guests at Berggren Merill Home
Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren and Clare Ann Merill visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Oscar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Berggren
Clare Ann Merill
Oscar Berggren
Sgt and Mrs Fike Dinner Guests of Berggrens
Sgt and Mrs Charles Fike were Tuesday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren. Charles Fike had just returned from Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Charles Fike
Charley Berggren
Korea
Mrs Fogelberg Visits Berggren Family Tuesday Morning
Mrs Richard Fogelberg and her children called on Mrs Charley Berggren Tuesday morning in a social visit noting friendly neighborly contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fogelberg
Charley Berggren
Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Glenn Larson at Eastvedt home
Wednesday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt celebrated Mrs. Glenn Larson's birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Larson, Lyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and Sheryl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Eastvedt
Glenn Larson
M.L. Larson
Glen Larson
Lyle
Harold Smith
Sheryl
social evening hosted by Elmer Aberg and Mrs Appel
Elmer Aberg and Mrs. Harry Appel entertained a circle of friends Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Miller and baby of Concordia, Mrs. Lee Evans, Terry, and Mrs. Henry Peterson of Riverside California, Mrs. Mabel Sorum of Wellington California, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and Viola, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman, Paul and Jimmy Osborne, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson, Theodore Anderson and Thorval, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Aberg
Harry Appel
Hershel Miller
Baby
Concordia
Lee Evans
Terry
Henry Peterson
Riverside
Calif
Mabel Sorum
Wellington
Carl Hammer
Richard Loring
Alfred Swanson
Viola
Martin Johnson
Norman
Paul
Jimmy Osborne
Minnie Anderson
Warren Johnson
Theodore Anderson
Thorval
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Birthday party honors Mrs Cady at Neal Cady home
A Thursday evening birthday gathering at the Neal Cady residence honored Mrs. Cady. Guests included Mrs. Lars Norgard Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Judy Mrs. Ben Denoyer Mrs. George Cardwell Mrs. George Christie Mrs. Harry Hohman and Mrs. Bill Moe. Pinochle scored with Mrs. Norgard high Mrs. Cardwell low and Mrs. Christie traveling. A lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Cady
Personal Shower for Carla Reece Held at Hammer Home
Mrs Kenneth Tuley and Miss Barbara Hammer hosted a personal shower for Miss Carla Reece at Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer's home on Friday evening. Attending were Miss Reece, Mrs Carl Reece, Mrs Benny Lervold, Mrs Larry O'Brien, Mrs Russell Lervold, Mrs Norman Sankey, Mrs Glenn Loring, Miss Evelyn Brandt, Miss Marjorie Goodwin, Mrs Don Larson, Mrs Vic Brown, Mrs Jack Reece, and Mrs Carl Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana‘ Lutheran Church
Carla Reece
Ed Loring
Gene Spitler
Courtland
Ada Aspegren
George C. Larson
Don Larson
Norman Sankey
Republic
Loren Carlgren
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Carrol Anderson
Harry Hohman
Charles Hohman
Sam. Mahin
Clarice
Charles Freed
Orville Linden
Clifford Evert
Bill Kelly
George Fike
Ollie Johnson
Lucille
Reynold Nystrom
Gene Morehead
Gloria Swanson
Harold Tallent
Max Thompson
Frankie Mikesell
Earl Tebow
R. E. Cooper
Jacquelin
Barbara
Lester Thompson
Rose
Betty
Pat
Don Burandt
Donna
Claude Goodwin
Lyell Ocobock
Arla
ElRene Sederlin
Louis Stofer
Beloit
C. V. Haggman
Sherman English
Ray Tingstrom
Carl McDowell
Harold Smith
Carl Hugos
George Stromberg
Lee Hammer
Concordia
Charley Tedrow
John Stone
California
C. G. Reece
Carla
Kenneth Tuley
Barbara Hammer
Carl Hammer
Miss Reece
Carl Reece
Benny Lervold
Larry O’brien
Russell Lervold
Glenn Loring
Evelyn Brandt
Marjorie Goodwin
Vic Brown
Jack Reece
Dinner Honoring Pfc Lyell Ocobock Jr
Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock hosted a Sunday dinner at their home honoring Pfc Lyell Ocobock Jr Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gus Larson and Carl Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson and Marilyn Mr and Mrs Gottfrid Larson Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Robert Brewster Marilyn Eversole Albert Larson Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring Aria and Vaughn Dean Ocobock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyell Ocobock
Pfc
Local Ladies Visit Mr and Mrs Cardwell Family
Mrs Henry Peterson and Mrs Mabel Sorum with Mrs Lee Evans and Terry of California visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peterson
Mabel Sorum
Lee Evans
Terry
California
George Cardwell
Steven
Mrs Vinton Hatfield and friends visit A B Johnson home
Mrs Vinton Hatfield, Alice and Lloyd of Havenville and Robert Nylund spent Saturday evening at the A B Johnson home.
Her First Romance Tonight at Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre screens Her First Romance tonight featuring a grown up Margaret O'Brien in a 13 year old girl’s amusing love story. Added are Warner Pathe News and other short subjects with prices 5.00 7.50 and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret O’brien
Princess ‘Theatre
Warner Pathe News
Hometown Pictures Show Sept 6 Flood Images
A program of flood photographs from Manhattan Topeka and Lawrence will be screened Thursday night September 6 at the Princess. The collection features images by Fred M. Walls RCA sound engineer of Topeka Billy Moe and Ouselvyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Topeka
Lawrence
Fred M. Walls
RCA
Billy Moe
Ouselvyes
the Princess
Freshman Night Promotes Be ware of Blondie at Courtland Scandia
The Princess hosts Freshman Night on Friday September 7 inviting all freshmen from Courtland and Scandia to see Be ware of Blondie. Admission details: grade pupils 10c, high school students 30c, adults 45c. The film stars Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake with Daisy the dog and includes Dagwood’s prison dream scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Scandia
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Larry Simms
Marjorie Kent
Adele Jergens
Daisy
Family Pup
Chic Young
Dagwood
Bumsteads
Death of Earnie Fulcomer in Scandia aged 61
Scandia mourns the death of Earnie Fulcomer who died Monday evening in a Harvey South Dakota hospital at age 61. He left a niece Mrs. Max McLean of Portland Oregon and relatives Mrs. Charles Freed and Mr. Freed of Scandia plus cousins Stanley and Ralph Moe. Funeral services are set for Friday August 31 at 2:00 PM at the Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia with Rev. N. H. Pearson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Earnie Fulcomer
Harvey
So. Dak
Max McLean
Portland
Ore
Charles Freed
Freed
Stanley
Ralph Moe
Bachelor - Faulkner’ Dart
N. H. Pearson
New Sales Barn Opens in Concordia by Cloud County Commission
The Cloud County Livestock Commission opened a sale at Concordia on Saturday August 25 at the new site four blocks east and one block south of the viaduct. Owners Harold Libby and Joe Sheets announced weekly Saturday sales with free coffee and doughnuts as an opening attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud County Livestock Commission
Scandia Sales Barn
Concordia
Harold Libby
Joe Sheets
Fifty Year Couples Picnic Set in Belleville Park
A countywide event invites couples married 50 years or more to a picnic at Belleville Park on Saturday September 22. Up to 70 couples have been contacted and plan to attend. Attendees provide their own picnic dinners and join the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville Park
Bellevillé Park
Chiropractor Dr Bennett Moves Office to Zener Apartments
Dr J L Bennett moving his chiropractor practice from the Gunter building to the Zener Apartments this week and will open in the new location on Saturday September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bennett
Gunter Building
Zener Apartments
Laura Larson Visit with Mrs Nystrom
Laura Larson arrived from Kansas City on August 14 and stayed with Mrs. G A Nystrom until August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Larson
Kansas City
G. A. Nystrom
Picnic at Belleville park draws twenty six attendees
The Evangelical Brethren Sunday School held a picnic supper at Belleville park Friday evening August 17. Twenty six attended. Mrs. Ole Erickson Rev. Bertha Jackson and Harold Brown rode in cars. Everyone had a wonderful time. The older children enjoyed the swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Brethren Sunday School
Belleville Park
Ole Erickson
Bertha Jackson
Harold Brown
Sunday Evening Titles for Mrs Erickson Family
Sunday evening writers listed for Mrs Paul Erickson include Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson Mr and Mrs Nick Carter and Paul Mr and Mrs Art Jacobson Mrs Celia Stromberg Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Erickson
Vic Erickson
Nick Carter
Paul
Art Jacobson
Celia Stromberg
Guy Frazier
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
Time Change for Princess Theatre First Show
Starting Saturday night September 1 the time for the first show at the Princess Theatre will be moved up to 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Princess Theatre
Scandia Public Schools Open Term Next Monday
School starts Monday September 3 at nine o'clock. The community welcomes students and lists grade and high school faculty including principal Vincent Alstatt superintendent H C Quantic and staff members Edna Richardson Eleanor Thompson Edna Robison Nels Florell Wm Matthias Norman Currie Glen Erikson Milton Cooper Mrs Erikson will handle music in the grades. Parents urged to send children to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Vincent Alstatt
Edna Richardson
Eleanor Thompson
Edna Robison
H. C. Quantic
Nels Florell
Wm. J. Matthias
Norman Currie
Glen Erikson
Milton Cooper
Erikson
River View 4-H Club Meets August 20 Tour and Booth Plans
The River View 4-H club met Monday night August 20 with a fall project tour at 7:00 p.m. Members visited Richard Larson Larry Hobson Jim Muth and Glen Kirk. After the tour a business meeting at District 42 school discussed 4-H stand, kitchen booth, and judge duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Richard Larson
Larry Hobson
Jim Muth
Glen Kirk
Heifer
Elaine Johnson
Martha Melby
Glada Thompson
District 42
Glenn Kirk
Belleville
O E S To Meet September 4 For First Fall Session
The O B S will hold its first fall meeting on September 4 at 8 00 p m. The agenda includes plans for reimbursement of funds given to flood relief and related financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.B.S
Treasury
Y W C A Cabinet Met on August 20
The Y W C A cabinet met with Mrs Carl Peterson on August 20 to plan the year book. Anyone not yet invited who wishes to join may contact Mrs Vernon Erickson or Mrs Ralph Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Carl Peterson
Vernon Erickson
Ralph Rasmussen
Methodist Youth Convocation Attends Purdue Meet
John Bookless son of Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless of Scandia is among 5 000 delegates at the fifth quadrennial National Convocation of Methodist Youth at Purdue University Lafayette Ind August 27 31 High school and college students from 48 states Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Cuba represent church youth fellowships or state chapters Delegates from Central Kansas Conference traveled by special bus and John joined them at Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bookless
J. Orville Bookless
Scandia
Purdue University
LaFayette Ind
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Methodist
Central Kansas
John
Salina
Band Hosts Weiner Roast for Instructor at City Park
After band practice on Monday the group held a surprise weiner roast in the new city park for their instructor Billy Moe. Fifteen band members attended with three guests, Lloyd Nelson Vernon Erickson and Janice. Billy received a gift honoring his summer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Billy Moe
Lloyd Nelson
Vernon Erickson
Janice Billy
Public sale of W. C. Preble Estate items in Scandia
A public sale will be held Saturday evening September 1 at the Preble building in Scandia featuring household and miscellaneous goods from the W C Preble Estate. Interested buyers are urged to attend to purchase furniture and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preble
Scandia
W. C. Preble
Birthday Supper Honoring Mrs Dovel at Home
Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas hosted a Wednesday evening supper for Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel and Minnie Dovel in honor of Mrs Nie Dovel's birthday. The gathering was held at their residence with friends noting the warm celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas Gvere
Rodney Dovel
Minnie Dovel
Nie Dovel
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New
Donald O'Connor
Triple L
Walter Preble
Don
Thomas
Monty Ray
Larry
Neal Medlin
Carl Lee Reece
Hilton
Hammer
Steven Cardwell
Charles Robbins
Eugene Lervold
Kenneth Cardwell
Darrell Nelson
Dennis Newcomb
Jimmy Erickson
Marilyn Anderson
Cheryl
Bobby
Joan Currie
Jimmy
Larry Newcomb
Lonnie
Rex Lewellyn
Glenn Currie
Home Town Pictures
Karnie Fulcomer
O.E.S
Weiner
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