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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

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Many Rivers to Cross stars Taylor and Parker at Princess Thea tre

Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker headline MGM comedy Many Rivers to Cross set in Kentucky frontier days. Filmed in CinemaScope, with Victor McLaglen and Russ Tamblyn, the film includes laughs, fights, and a chase sequence as Parker pursues Taylor. Also advertised are The Adventures of Hajji Bal.

Robert Taylor Eleanor Parker M-G-M Kentucky Princess Theatre Victor McLagren Russ Tamblyn Jeff Richards Seven Brothers James ‘Arness Alan Hale Josephine ‘Hutchinson Rosemary de Camp California Russian River Miss Parker Taylor Hajji Bal

Engagement Announced Delores Johnson and Leslie Cady

Mr and Mrs Floyd O Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Delores Jean to Mr Leslie Gene Cady The wedding is planned in the near future. Also notes birth of Stephen Kitchens December 6 to Rev and Mrs Richard B Wilke Mother and baby well and proud father keeper of the moment.

Floyd O. Johnson Delores Jean Leslie Gene Cady Richard B. Wilke Stephen Kitchens

Western Light Telegraph Co. appoints Pickel and Norris in Kansas

A fragment indicates Western Light Telegraph Co of Great Bend Kansas names Wayne B Pickel as new contact and Lloyd Norris in a renewal or appointment notice. The text is incomplete and lacks full details.

Great ‘Bend Kansas Wayne B. Pickel Lloyd Norris

Santa Claus to Visit Scandia on December 17

Santa Claus arrives in Scandia Saturday afternoon December 17 with treats for children. At 2 00 p.m. a picture show will be held at the Princess Theatre featuring A Christmas Carol. The event invites all kiddies to look forward to the big afternoon.

Santa Scandia Princess Theatre

Santa Letters From 3rd Grade Readers Across Town

The page features multiple Christmas requests from 3rd grade pupils to Santa, naming gifts for siblings and family members such as clothes dolls shoes and toys. Additional school news lists holiday plans and local social notes including visitors, sports results and student honor rolls.

Christmas Wish List From The North Pole Kids

A jumble of childlike requests appears as a holiday letter scene. Several children name gifts from bicycles and dolls to trains and dress sets. Parents and siblings are mentioned with general wants such as a mower, iron, or shoes as part of a festive wish draft.

Santa Clara Berry Emery Berry Kay Berry Dorothy Berry Glenn Blaine Darrel Berry Kay Momer

Hills of Medford News Pioneers Celebrate 49 Years of Marriage

Mrs. and Mr. Wm H Hill recall 23 year career trading weekly papers for Medford property. They once ran Jerome County Journal in Idaho Kansas titles Scandia Journal and Richfield Recorder before settling in Medford. Now retired at 215 West Jackson Street they still miss the pressroom and deadlines. Ed Wires obituary noted as community loss.

W. Jackson St Medford Oregon Rogue River Times Novlith Wm. H. Hill West Jackson St Ore Martha Holland Munden Kansas Journal Recorder Richfield Idaho Sat

Birthday Rail in Belleville Socials for Local Families

Mrs Max Thompson and Mrs Etta Nystrom spent Monday in Belleville. Thursday guests at Larry O Brien home honoring Danny s birthday anniversary were Mr Benny Lervold Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs Alice Hammer Mrs Walter Boyles. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Doran O Brien and family of Concordia.

Darrell Garst Kenneth Dennis James Garst Teresa Lawrence Hugh Modlin Velma Garst Mankato Max Thompson Etta Nystrom Belleville Larry’ O’brien Danny Benny Lervold Reuben Johnson Alice Hammer Walter Boyles Mra Doran O’brien Concordia

Scandia business house gives away two turkeys this weekend

The Scandia business house invites customers to collect two free turkeys, with a weekend pickup Saturday at 3:00 pm. A second turkey giveaway follows on Wednesday night December 21 at 8:00 pm as the final two in the Series. Save your lists after Saturday to ensure eligibility.

Scandia Turkey

Christmas Home Decorations Contest in Scandia

Judging of the Christmas home light display takes place between December 10 and 17. Prizes are 20, 15, 10, and 5 dollars for first through fourth place. All residents except yeed, who provides judges, are eligible. Winners printed December 22. prize checks available December 23 at Scandia State Bank.

Scandia Yeed Journal of Scandia State Bank

Senior MYF Plans Christmas Caroling and District Meeting

The senior MYF met at the Methodist church with Bernita Stafford and Gene Verton in charge of worship. They practiced slinging Christmas carols for the 18th and planned to carol around town. After a business meeting they enjoyed basement recreation with games led by Carol Fogelberg, including Dollar a Second. Members were urged to meet next Sunday at 1 30 PM and attend a district meeting at Concordia.

Methodist Church Bernita Stafford Gene Verton Carol Fogelberg MYF Concordia

Cub Scout Den Meetings Plan Pack Event and Bob Cat Badges

Den 1 Troop 232 met in the study hall to make Christmas gifts for fathers and plan for a Thursday pack meeting at 7 30 PM. Den 2, December 5, with Den 1, opened with America and flag salute and pledged the Cub Scout promise.

Den Cub Scouter All Cube

YWCA Sets December 12 Meeting for Kits for Korea

The regular YWCA meeting will be in the club room Monday December 12. Members are asked to bring articles for the Kits for Korea including scissors feed sacks washed clothing prints needles thread tape bar soap toothpaste toothbrushes and can also donate money.

YWCA Korea

Social Hour Club MHI Meets December 2

The Social Hour club met with Mrs Rex Sandell on December 2. Acting president Mrs Homer Cardwell led eleven members and one guest through a Birthday Vow remembered. Mrs Oscar Berggren performed a reading. Next meeting December 16 with Mrs Dale Stafford will be a Christmas gift exchange for children, limit 25 cents. All members to prepare a poem.

Rex Sandell Homer Cardwell Oscar Berggren Dale Stafford

Triple L Club Meets at Mrs. Roy Thomas Home

Mrs. Roy Thomas hosted the Triple L club Tuesday afternoon November 29 with 18 members answering roll call. An afternoon of visiting and playing pinochle followed by a lunch prepared by the hostess. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Duaine Greenslade on December 16.

Roy Thomas Triple L Duaine Greenslade

Fragmented OCR Summary Improves Clarity Noted

An unclear OCR fragment notes improvements in a report writer’s style. It mentions better wording and evaluations but lacks concrete names dates or events to identify a specific incident. The text remains incomplete and does not specify location organization or outcomes.

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