The Big Steal at The Princess Theatre
The Big Steal stars Robert Mitchum Jane Greer and William Bendix as Army officers chasing a stolen payroll across Mexico with Ramon Navarro and Don Alvarado as police. Filmed on real Mexican locations the drama opens December 3 4 with a later December 10 11 showing You're My Everything and December 8 follow up Follow Me Quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
RKO Radio
Robert Mitchum
Jane Greer
William Bendix
Princess Theatre
Mitchum
Bendix
Misa Greer
Vera Cruz
Miss Greer
Patrick Knowles
John Qualen
Ramon Navarro
Don Alvarado
Saturday Evening Post
Carmichael
Richard Wormser
Slattery's Hurricane at Princess Theatre with Navy footage
Hollywood presents 20th Century Fox film Slattery's Hurricane starring Richard Widmark Linda Darnell and Veronica Lake. The Navy cooperated with Andre de Toth and William Perlberg to depict four engine Privateers battling 120 mile per hour winds using top secret training footage. Exterior scenes were shot at Miami Naval Air Station with 1200 Navy personnel. Coming next on December 13 14 Whiplash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
20Th Century-Fox
Navy
Slattery
Princess Theatre
Richard Widmark
Linda Darnell
Veronica Lake
Andre de Toth
William Perlberg
Centers
de Toth
Miss Darnell
Miss Lake
Widmark
Miami
Naval Air Station
Radio drama Follow Me Quietly blocks homicidal maniac
William Lundigan and Dorothy Patrick star in a tense adventure as police pursue an elusive killer calling himself The Judge. A feature writer tries to scoop the lurid tale while Lundigan’s lieutenant leads the manhunt through a sprawling city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lundigan
Dorothy
Patrick
RKO
Dorothy Patrick
Tragedy Strikes Camp Campbell Family as Sargent Is Killed
Mr and Mrs Charles H Freed learn their son in law M Sgt R E Fitzgerald died in an accident near Hannibal Missouri late Monday afternoon. His wife Mrs Fitzgerald had spent Thanksgiving with her parents and they were traveling to Camp Campbell when the accident occurred. Mr and Mrs Spencer Wyant of Denver joined the Freed party at Salina and accompanied them to Camp Campbell. Full details to appear in next weeks Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Freed
Camp Campbell
R. E. Fitzgerald
Hannibal
Spencer Wyant
Denver
Colo
Journal
Girl Scout Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Mothers
The Girl Scouts held their annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 22 with 33 guests. Decorations featured autumn leaves pumpkins and crepe paper. menus displayed cornucopias and Pilgrim figures. Dr. E Porter Ahrens spoke. a quartet with Margie Lervold Kay Rasmussen Janet Freed and Peggy Johnson sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.porter Ahrens
Margie Lervold
Kay Rasmussen
Janet Freed
Peggy Johnson
Irene Hammer
Lois Erickson
Vanskop
Judith Anderson
Alice Flesher
Jacquelin Cooper
Sherdahl 4 H Club Notes November Meeting Report
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club met November 14 at the Ambrose Doolhouse with Joyce and Carol Rasmussen as hostesses. Beverly Mikesell called the meeting to order, pledges and flag salute occurred, and music appreciation by Barbara McClure featured the group singing America The Beautiful. Nineteen members named former President during roll call. Junior Leadership and Council reports were given by Beverly Mikesell and Joyce Rasmussen respectively. Pauline Cardwell announced the December 5 Achievement Night in Public City Hall. Officers installed: Merlyn Farlee president, Ralph Hallack vice president, Lecy Treas, Janet Millen reporter, Carol Rasmussen installing officer. A Christmas party planning committee included Beverly Mikesell, Barbara McClure, Allen Millen, Ralph Hallack. Richard Mikesell performed Brush Those Tears from Your Eyes and My One and Only Highland Fling. Project Talk on Care and Use of Electric Iron by Janet Millen, and a tool sharpening demonstration by Merlyn Farlee followed. Recreation led by Kay Rasmussen. Meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene December 12 with Kay Rasmussen as hostess for a pot luck lunch. Carol Rasmussen reported as club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl
Ambrose Doolhouse
Joyce
Carol Jasmussen
Beverly Mikesell
Barbara McClure
Joyce Rasmussen
Republic City Hall
Pauline Cardwell
Merlyn Farlee
Ralph Hallack
Lecy Treas
Janet Millen
Carol Rasmussen
Allen Millen
Richard Mikesell
Highland
Kay Rasmussen
Thanksgiving Day Guest at Skyline Cafe in Concordia
Walter H. Berger attended a Thanksgiving Day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires and Mrs. Josephine Guthrie at the Skyline Cafe in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Berger
Mr. E. C. Wires
Josephine Guthrie
Skyline Cafe
Concordia
Scandia School Notes Include Events and Farewell
Scandia schools announce December and January game and concert dates with a busy calendar. The Boys Glee Club, 23 members, rehearses two part harmony under Alice Flesher as accompanist. Agriculture class led by Mr. Matthias studies wheat production and plans a field trip to examine moisture, feet, and pests. Third and fourth grades wrap six week tests and prepare Christmas operetta and gifts. A list of song titles references students and staff. Frank Molina of Donna, Texas, dies suddenly of a heart attack. burial to be in Oklahoma. he is survived by his mother and several sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Glee Club
Yomans
Rombe
Sullivans
Silvens
Alice Flesher
Matthias
Frank Mosier
Donna
Texas
Oklahoma
Helen Mosier
Belleville
Grace Kallman
Alta Goodwin
Victor Berggren
Alaeh Kelly
Sherdahl 4-H Club Meets at Mrs Cline Home
Sherdahl HDU met at the home of Mrs. Joe Cline on November 10 with 11 members and one guest. Plans were made for the joint achievement night with the Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club on December 5 at Republic city hall. A donation was given to the CROP milk fund. Officers elected: President Mrs Warren Johnson, Vice President Mrs Leslie Rasmussen, Secretary Treasurer Mrs V A Berggren, Reporter Mrs Joe Cline, Scrap Book Chairman Mrs Glenn Farlee. Home Management lesson delivered by Mrs Merrill Gunn and Mrs V A Berggren. Next meeting set for December 13 with Christmas Traditions as topic with Mrs Leslie Rasmussen hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl H.D.U
Joe Cline
Bill McClure,Jr
Sherdahl Boosters
Republic City Hall
Warren Johnson
Leslie Rasmussen
Riverview 4-H Club November Meeting Highlights
Riverview 4-H held its November 21 gathering led by Earl Melby. Officers elected and installed, pledge and flag salute observed, roll call and secretary report reviewed. Members approved a Christmas gift exchange under 50 cents, chose to meet at the church, and canceled the Belleville recreation school. A recreation period followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Earl Melby
Belleville
Birthday Dinner Honors Albin Forsberg in Republic
On Sunday November 20 a basket dinner celebrated Albin Forsberg's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Swenson and Mrs. Dena Anderson, Edith Forsberg, Edward Forsberg and Janine, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kallman, Charley Aspegren of Republic, Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Rydell and Mrs. Bisa Bergstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Forsberg
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
S. J. Swenson
Dena Anderson
Edith Forsberg
Edward Forsberg
Janine
Bill Kallman
Charley Aspegren
Republic
Pedro Rydell
Bisa Bergstrom
Nickerson Visitor E R Bookless Family Return
E R Bookless of Nickerson visited with his son Reverend J Orville Bookless and niece Miss Katie Bookless returning home Monday after a Thursday afternoon arrival and Monday morning departure.
Visitors Attend Swanson Day Gatherings From Many Towns
Wednesday and Thursday guests at the homes of Mrs. J F Swanson and Mrs. Ellen Day included Edwin Sallman and family from Scotts Bluff, Ruth Sallman from Concordia, L D McClun and Oscar Swanson families, Joan Carolyn and Bud Swanson of Topeka, Mrs. Fred Baker of Mayette, Roy Thomas Ted Larson Harold Allen Clarence Swainson and families from Lovewell, Carl Swanson Eldon Sallman family, and Maxine Rasmussen of Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Swanson
Ellen Day
Vic Erickson
Edwin Sallman
Scotts Bluff
Pete Rasmussen
Ruth Sallman
Concordia
L. D. McClun
Harold and Allen
Clarence. Swainson
Lovewell
Carl Swanson
Eldon Sallman
Maxine Rasmussen
P T A Met Monday With Guest Edith Johnson
The Scandia P T A met Monday evening November 28 with Miss Edith Johnson of Jamestown as guest speaker. She showed motion pictures from Sweden and gave an engaging talk. Lunch was served to about 200 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia P.T. A
Edith Johnson
Jamestown
Sweden
Hawthorne Sweeny Wedding in Belleville Nebraska
Agnes Hawthorne and Joseph D. Sweeney wed in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. James A. Gray in Belleville on Wednesday November 23 1949 at 730 p.m. Miss Joyce Felker served as maid of honor and Forrest Johnson was best man. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Dave Watson and Tommy Ord Nebr Art Drennen Madrid Nebr Sylvia Hawthorne Wayne and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hawthorne
Trumbull
Nebr
Agnes Hawthorne
Joseph D. Sweeney
James A. Gray
Belleville
Joyce Felker
Seattle
Wash
Forrest Johnson
Scandia
Dave Watson
Misses Bookless Visit Scandia With Family
Misses Marilyn and Wanda Bookless of Kansas City spent several days in Scandia with their parents Rev. and Mrs. J. Orville Bookless. Marilyn arrived Wednesday morning and Wanda Saturday morning. They returned to Kansas City Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Wanda Bookless
Kansas City
Scandia
Basket Dinner Hosted by Nesmiths in Belleville
A Sunday basket dinner gathered guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith in Belleville. Attendees included Mrs. Lottie Lervold, Charley Berggren and family, Frank Lervold and guests, Reuben Johnson and Peggy, Bill Free and Carol and Benny from Courtland, Vic Berggren and Warren Berggren couples, Janet Kenny, Helen Masher of Republic, Burl Nesmith and Marilyn, and Charles Jenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Nesmith
Belleville
Lottie Lervold
Charley Berggren
Oscar, Berggren
Frank
Frank Lervold
Eugene
Reuben Johnson
Peggy
Bill Free
Carol
Benny
Courtland
Vic Berggren
Warren Berggren
Janet
Kenny
Helen Masher
Republic
Burl Nesmith
Marilyn
Charles Jenson
Grady Johnson Birthday Celebration Notes
A pot luck dinner was held Sunday at the Everett Johnson home in his honor. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert White Ruth Irene and Vernon Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson of Kackley Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Johnson
Grady
Robert White
Ruth Irene
Vernon
Joseph Johnson
Don Larson
Sonia
Russell Lervold
Lawrence Olson
Kackley
Oliver Johnson
Eugene
Courtland
Noble Isaacson
Loren
Thanksgiving Guests at Hedstrom Home
Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom included Mr. and Mrs. George Ames and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Bergstrom and Inez, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Frye and Darrell, Mr. and Mrs. Ifan Bergstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stensons and family, Erma Ames, Dean Brewer and Mrs. Hattie Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hedstrom
George Ames
John Bergstrom
Inez
A. N. Hedstrom
Eugene Frye
Darrell
Ifan Bergstrom
Milton Stensons
Erma Ames
Dean Brewer
Hattie Walters
Thanksgiving Guests Toast Nelsons in Formosa and Kansas City
Mrs Hilda Edlund and Florence and Anton Lund of Formosa with Gerhard Nelson Paul Nelson and family join Misses Ethel and Alice Nelson of Kansas City as Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson.
Triple L Club Meets With Card Games and Lunch
The Triple L Club met with hostess Mrs. George Christie and 13 members plus guest Mrs. Neal Cady. Four pinochle tables debated as Mrs. Frank Ler vold won high and Mrs. Bill Clark traveled with Mrs. Lee Swanson low. A lunch was served and the next meeting is December 8 with hostess Mrs. Bill Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christie
Neal Cady
Frank Lervold
Bill Clark
Lee Swanson
Bill Moe
Kazan at the Princess Theatre Tonight
James Oliver Curwood story Kazan plays at the Princess Theatre this Thursday December 1. The dog tale follows a wild animal tamed and loved by a man. Also showing Warner Pathe News and 45 other short subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Oliver Curwood
Kazan
Princess Theatre
Warner. Pathe News
Christmas Decorations Up in Scandia Ahead of Week’s End
Scandia community members have completed or nearing completion of Christmas decorations. Nine strands of wire span Scandia’s main street with over 175 colored lights. Local businesses display exterior lights while a revolving Christmas tree is planned. Volunteers including Art Cardwell and John Dart spearheaded setup begun on Thanksgiving Day. Prizes will be awarded to three best decorated homes, with residents invited to enter via the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
Journal Office
Princess Theatre
Art Cardwell
E. H. Lewis
John Dart
R. C. Canfield
Curnal
Kansas
Family Listings Include Numerous Simmons and Thomas Members
Several households are listed with extended families including Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas and son, Mr and Mrs Willie Simmons, Mr and Mrs John Simmons, Mr and Mrs Carl Thomas and sons, Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson and daughter, Alva Simmons, Mrs Ethel Simmons and son, Mr and Mrs John Osborne, Mr and Mrs Eldon Standley and Ginger, Mr and Mrs Grover Simmons and daughter, Mrs Alva Thompson and daughters, Miss Belle Heltman and Miss Hilda Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simmons
Elmer Thomas
Willie Simmons
John Simmons
Carl Thomas
Ray Johnson
Alva Simmons
Ethel Simmons
John Osborne
Eldon Standley
Grover, Simmons
Alva Thompson
Belle Heltman
Hilda Johnson
Oyster Supper Honors Birthday Anniversary at Carl Hammer Home
An oyster supper was held Sunday evening at the Carl Hammer home in honor of Carl Hammer and E. H. Lewis birthdays. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Hammer, and numerous couples such as M. L. Larson, Sherman Robison, C. H. West, R. E. Cooper, Frank Granstedt, Benny Lervold, El Reno Sederlin, Wm. Matthias, Milo Johnson, and Joyce Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
E. H. Lewis
Lewis
Hammer
M. L. Larson
Sherman Robison
C. H. West
R. E. Cooper
Frank Granstedt
Benny Lervold
el Reno
Sederlin
Wm. Matthias
Milo Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Sunday Evening Visitors at Thompson Family Home
Mr and Mrs Walter Berry, and Max and Darrell Morehead were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berry
Max and
Darrell ‘Morehead
Lester Thompson
Berry returns home for Thanksgiving then moves to Blue Rapids
Max Berry visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Berry for Thanksgiving. He left Friday morning to seek employment in Blue Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Berry
Wilson
Walter Berry
Blue Rapids
Thanksgiving Dinner at Bill Free Home in Courtland
A Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Bill Free home in Courtland. Attendants included Mrs. Lottie Lervold, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold, Arlene, Margie, Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lervold, Norma, LaVern, Mrs. Reuben Johnson, Peggy, and Mr. and Mrs. Oren Free of Hardy Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Scandia Township Urged To Back New Concor dia Hospital
Sisters from St. Joseph's Hospital Concor dia announce a 152 bed facility under construction costing 1 700 000. They seek donations from communities around Concor dia and ask Scandia to form committees. Donors of 1 000 or more will have names on a bronze plaque and up to 50 percent of net income may be tax deductible. A meeting is set for Sunday December 4 at 2 30 p m at the City Office building to organize volunteers listing local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Joanne
Edith
St. Joseph's Hospital
Concordia
Scandia
Scandia Township
Fred ‘Evert
Joseph Johnson
Noble Isaacson
Carl E. Larson
Max Muth
Lloyd Nelson
Vernon Erickson
Maurice Medlin
Tommy Hay
Elmer Melby
Harvey Hammer
Richard Loring
E. T. Olson
Carl Reece
Carl Hammer
Chris Nelson
Sherman Robison
Saturday Supper Guests of Mr and Mrs Hugos
Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs C J Hugos included Clifford and Gladys Hugos and Mr and Mrs Robert Frankforth er and Don, Mr and Mrs Franklin Frankforther of Kansas City, Mrs Jesse Young of Topeka, Mrs Selma Frankforther of Concordia, Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Cheyenne Wyoming, Lewis Elmberg of Denver, and Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. _Hugos
Clifford
Gladys
Robert Frankforther
Don
Franklin Frankforther
Kansas City
Jesse Young
Topeka
Selma Frankforther
Concordia
Lorraine Jackson
Virginia
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lewis
Entertained guests at C J Hugos home Tuesday evening
List of attendees includes Mr and Mrs Martin Larson, Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer, Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor, Ivor Hammer and Sonja, Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and Clarence, Mr and Mrs Eugene Herr man, Doris and Dickie, Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, Mrs Gustavo Ostberg and Ted, and Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hugos
Martin Larson
Alfred Hammer
Lloyd McGregor
Ivor Hammer
Sonja
Victor Herrman
Clarence
Eugene Herrman
Doris
Dickie
Richard Loring
Gustavo Ostberg
Ted
Harold Hammer
Gary
Local Social Circle Names Attendees at Afternoon Gathering
Mrs Loren Carlgren and Mrs Ada Aspegren hosted guests including Mr and Mrs George C Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville. The assembly also included Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and Judith and Anita, plus Mr and Mrs Gene Larson with Becky Sue of Lindsborg and Mr and Mrs Don Larson with Sonia. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Carlgren
Ada Aspegren
George C. Larson
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Carroll Anderson
Judith
Anita
Gene Larson
Becky Sue
Lindsborg
Don Larson
Sonia
Norman, Sankey
Republic
Birthday Party for Mary Jane McBride Hosts Readied Guests
Mrs Anna McBride held a Saturday birthday party for Mary Jane Mc Bride. Guests included Darrell Nelson Darlene Veach Marvin Corbin John Williams Allen Larson Lowell Owens Aurie Mae Elizabeth Annand Bever ly Sue McBride Mrs Mauda Goodwin Marjorie Mrs Charles Nondorf and Mrs Jane Thomas. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McBride
Mary Jane McBride
Darrell Nelson
Darlene Veach
Marvin Corbin
John Williams
Allen Larson
Lowell Owens
Aurie Mae
Elizabeth Annand
Beverly Sue McBride
Mauda Goodwin
Marjorie
Charles Nondorf
Jane Thomas
Local Social Pages Mention Sankey and Erickson Families
The passage lists multiple family members led by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel and Mr. and Mrs. Beacher Comstock of Omaha with Mrs. Vic Erickson and the Erickson clan including Vernon, Lois, and Janice Sankey among others. It reads as a social roster from a Republic Gazette page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sankey
Joan
Don
Republic
Herbert Michel
Beacher Comstock
Omaha
Nebr
Vic Erickson
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
Norman Sankey
Walter and Mrs Berry Visit Belleville With Mrs Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry spent Tuesday evening in Belleville visiting with Mrs. Alex Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berry
Alex Scott
Belleville
Dinner Guests Visit Bean Family in Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Harry Cline of Superior Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Rex Sanders and Steven joined Mr and Mrs Grant Bean and family for Sunday dinner, gathering from nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cline
Superior
Nebr
Rex Sanders
Steven
Grant Bean
Mrs Dale Hanson Visits Lincoln After Week There
W. W. Aspegren accompanied Mrs Dale Hanson to her home in Lincoln Nebraska Thursday Mrs Hanson had spent the past week and a half here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Aspegren
Dale Hanson
Lincoln
Nebr
Hanson
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Janke Greer
The
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Lundigan
Charles D. Brown
Exiwin Max
Sgt
Robo Ftsgerald
Girl Scout
Scandia School News
Simpson
Burr Oak
Clyde
Lebanon
Randall
Jewell
Narka
Sis
Scandia High School
Googan and Trene
Joe
D. ‘Sweeney
Sweet Genevieve
Sherdahl Hdu
Riverview 4-H Club News
E. R. Bookless
Nickerson
J. Orville Bookless
Katie Bookless
Rev. Bookless
P.T. A
Hawthorne
Sweeney
Princess
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