Sonja Henie Stars in Sun Valley Serenade at Princess
Sonja Henie appears with John Payne in Sun Valley Serenade a 20th Century Fox musical at the Princess Theatre featuring Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. The romance and skating ballets unfold on ski slopes with music by Mark Gordon and Harry Warren and the famous In The Mood arrangement. Also starring Lynn Bari Joan Davis Milton Berle and the Nicholas Brothers with Fox Movietone News and a Henpecked Duck cartoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Valley
20Th Century-Fox
Sonja Henie
John Payne
Glenn Muller
Princess Theatre
Sonja
Glenn Miller
Lynn Bari
America
Mark Gordon
Harry Warren
Glenn
Joan Davis
Milton Berle
Nicholas ‘Brothers
Fox Movietone News
Henpecked Duck
Tyrone Power
Betty Grable
Grade School Music Fete Draws Large Republic County Crowd
The annual grade school music festival was held Friday at Belleville with about 750 pupils in the mass chorus. Ninety Scandia students participated, signaling rising interest in the music field across Republic County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Scandia
Republic County
Boy Gene Downing Hurt In Fall At Marion
Word from Marion reports seven year old Gene Downing fell or jumped from a high place and suffered serious internal injuries. He was transported to a hospital in Hoisington for treatment. his condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Downing
Ronald
Marion
Gene
Hoisington
Smith and Hesser Attend Missouri Pacific Meeting
Jack Smith and E L Hesser traveled to Atchinson for a Missouri Pacific Railroad gathering over the weekend where the majority list for 1942 was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
E. L. Hesser
Atchinson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Will Rogers Tale of Californias Deathless Climate
An Iowa couple lured by California ads move to Los Angeles only to encounter two funerals in one day. They complain to the chamber of commerce president who explains the two funerals were of undertakers who died of starvation, proving no one dies in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
American Nowe Ventures, Inc
Charlie Chan in Rio Tonight at Princess Theatre
The film Charlie Chan in Rio will be shown for the last time at the Princess Theatre tonight Thursday. It is a good one and is recommended to see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan
Rio
Princess Theatre
We Go Fast at Princess Next Wed Thurd Nights
The 20th Century-Fox comedy We Go Fast opens Wednesday and Thursday December 17 and 18 at the Princess Theatre. Motorcycle cop Don Deforest and Alan Curtis clash over Lynn Bari at Billy's Beanery before a diner hold up. The feature is paired with Life of a Thoroughbred and Flying Fever. next week brings Great Guns with Laurel and Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century - Fox
Princess Theatre
Don Deforest
Alan Curtis
Lynn Bari
Don
Laurell and Hardy
Basketball Season Opens for Swedes at Republic
The Swedes prepare for the season opening game against Republic on Friday night at Republic. The student body and boosters rally behind the team as they seek a strong start and to bring home victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Tempest and Sunshine thrills Scandia junior play crowd
The junior class at Scandia High presented Tempest and Sunshine last Friday in the high school auditorium. Jeanne Goodwin as Sunshine and Betty Johnson as Tempest gave strong performances, with Darwin Housholder memorable as the father and Lorraine Helvey as the society woman. Last minute replacement Miss Irma Dietrich filled Ambrosia’s role after Elsie Burge sprained her ankle. Nine junior boys and Phyllis Marshall provided musical interludes, and a curtain call honored sponsors Miss Dietrich and Miss Dodge.
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Tempest
Sunshine
Scandia
Jeanne Goodwin
Betty Johnson
Darwin Housholder
Long
Lorraine Helvey
Alfred Killowell
Ruth Larson
Miss Dietken
Harold Smith
Carl Kallman
Edna Mae Heser
Norma Jean Ridhaurds
Elsie Burge
Ambrosia
Phyllis Marshall
Bob Smith
Imma Dietrich
Mildred Dodge
Eugene Tice
Miss Dietrich
Miss Dodge
Charles Freed
Downing Family Noted in Local Dispatch
Fred Downing of Glased called on his father, Art Downing, Monday.
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Fred Downing of
Glased
Art Downing
Red Cross Seeks 2300 in War Fund Campaign
Republic County Chapter mobilizes for a national and local Red Cross drive with a 2300 quota to fund war relief and armed forces support. Norman H Davis urges full support as the nation faces wartime duties and the President plans a Friday proclamation. Local residents noted visiting area families over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
American Red Cross
Norman H Davis
Whia
Red Cross
United States
Congress
Navy Seeks Enlistments at Salina
Navy and Naval Reserve recruiting drives are underway in Salina. Interested men should leave their names at the Journal office or with E. H. Lewis or Foster Helvey. transportation to Salina will be provided after a carload has applied. Act now if interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Naval Reserve
Salina
Journal
E. H. Lewis
Foster Helvey
Y W Christmas Meeting at the YWCA
A festive YWCA Christmas meeting was held December 4 at 8 o clock in the science room of the high school building. Mrs Currie reported on the National Convention in Lincoln Nebraska, Miss Jessie Nichol spoke on the G R meeting in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie
Lincoln
Nebr
Jessie Nichol
G. R
Minneapolis
Art Buckelheide
Christmas decorations light up local shops
Merchants boost holiday spirit with full seasonal displays. Seaborn Lumber Co. shines in festive regalia alongside I. and M. Store and Nelson's Grocery. Royal Cafe Cofffee Shoppe and others join in as Christmas atmosphere spreads through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
Downing Variety Store
Seaborn Lumber Co
I. and M
Nelson’s Grocery
Royal Cafe
Mrs Loofbourrow Returns From Visit to Kansas City
Mrs M G Loofbourrow, who has been visiting her mother Mrs E S Wilson and Andrew and Mr and Mrs E C Wires the past two months, returned to Kansas City Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R E Bowersox and Norma, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Black and daughter and Mr and Mrs Joe Donahou were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Loofbourrow
E. S. Wilson
Andrew
E. C. Wires
Kansas City
R. E. Bowersox
Norma
Lloyd Black
Joe Donahou
Bert Bowen
ElRene Sederlin
Michigan
EbReno
Sunday visit to Mrs Spitler at St. Joseph Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ed Loring and Mr and Mrs Gene Spitler visited Mrs Ray Spitler on Sunday afternoon at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Loring
Gene Spitler
Ray Spitler
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
P. T. A. Meeting Notes and Wartime Press
The P T A meets December 16 in the school auditorium and features a Christmas Cantata by the high school glee club and mixed chorus. The Football Band banquet, postponed due to a fatal train wreck, was held. a long oyster supper followed with students performing a varied program, ending with an assembly farewell. The issue reports Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, the U S declaration of war, and calls for unity, sacrifice, and national resolve in the face of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Scandia High School
Miss Dodge
Cap’’ Benger
J. W. Smith
Betty Johnson
Paul Albro
Paul Nelson
Warren Nelson
Glenn Larson
Lorna Mahan
Marceline
Maxime Perry
Eugene Tice
Ruth Peterson
Pauline Larson
Edma Mae Haser
Morgan
John R. Trimble
Japan
U. S
Southwest Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Wake Island
Guam
Phillppeans
Imperial Japan
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Senate
House i
United States of America
Prince of Wales
Firsm
American War Office
Minilla
Sheriff adds watchman at Rock Island bridge
Sheriff Herbert Graham announced Nete Sandell, longtime deputy, now serves as a watchman at the Rock Island bridge over the Republican River, a move the paper calls timely for a key midwest road. Guests Mrs Westin and son from Topeka stay with her mother Mrs Walfred Westin. EbReno returns with a six point buck. Community Club schedules six pension Day drawings for December 17 20 and 24 with registration opening December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Graham
Nete Sandell
Rock Island Bridge
Republican River
Middle West
K. V. Cox
Mrs Wayne Smith Returns Home After Caring for Stroke Victim
Mrs Wayne Smith came home Thursday after a week in Downs helping her mother Mrs N B Kiedler who recently suffered a stroke and is under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Smith
Downs
N. B. Kiedler
Local visitors honor Belleville residents and celebrate birthdays
Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and Lin da and Mr and Mrs Emory Groves visited Mrs Quentin Groves at Patter sur Memorial hospital in Belleville Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin visited Mr and Mrs Walter Henry Philroy and Mrs Minnie Anderson Wednesday evening in honor of Philroy birthday. Mr and Mrs Bert Bowen were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs E C Wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reece
Linda
Emory Groves
Quentin Groves
Pattersur. Memorial Hospital
Belleville
Lewis Wallin
Walter Henry
Philroy
Minnie Anderson
Courtland Guests Visit Local Family Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Jack Lilly and daughters of Courtland visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs George Freed and Delores. Also hosted were Mrs Artie Jensen Mrs Ed Jensen and Anna Marie bringing a cordial social note to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Harold Bowling
Concordia
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Ada Aspegren
E. R. Stensons
Carroll Anderson
Ralph Moe
Ila Marie
Bill Moe
Lilly
Stanley Moe
Albert Moe
Jack Lilly
Courtland
Artie Jensen
Ed Jensen
Anna Marie
George Freed
Delores
Miss Thelma Acree Visits Con ecordia Weekend
Miss Thelma Acree was a weekend guest of Miss Gayl Tedrow at Con ecordia, enjoying local hospitality and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Acree
Gayl Tedrow
Conecordia
Mrs. Fred Evert Hosts Friday Afternoon Visit
Mrs. Fred Evert was a Friday afternoon guest of Mrs. Walt Anderson, sharing a cordial social visit at the Anderson residence.
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Fred Evert
Walt Anderson
Local residents visit Mrs May White this week
Mr and Mrs David Dahl of Webber were Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs May White. Mr and Mrs Ben Stofer of Courtland were Monday morning callers of Mrs May White.
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David Dahl
Webber
May White
Ben Stofer
Courtland
Red Cross Membership Drive Progress Report
The Red Cross membership shows strong turnout but funds remain short of a 126 dollar quota. Donations total 83.25 with new members Dr. O. V. Nichols C. O. Reece and Wesley Keltcher. the school faculty has 100 percent membership and a special seat awarded.
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Red Cross
O. V. Nichols
C. O. Reece
Wesley Keltcher
Sunday Dinner Guests from Hoxie and Neighbors
Mo and Mrs J E Miner of Hoxie joined Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf for Sunday dinner along with Mr and Mrs E W Fullen and Mr and Mrs Emil Granquist and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Miner
Hoxie
E. W. Fullen
Emil Granquist
Clare Nondorf
Mr and Mrs Cahill Visit Mrs Emily Willis
Mr and Mrs Chester Cahill of Sheeps Ranch California were Tuesday evening visitors of Mrs Emily Willis in an informal social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Cahill
Sheeps Ranch
Calif
Emily Willis
Out of Town Guests Attend Glenn Eastman Funeral
Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Day Fred Jorgenson and Mr and Mrs Pete Jorgenson of Beloit Mr and Mrs Albert Hicks of Salina and Mr and Mrs Ernest Axelson of Stony Point among others at the funeral for Glenn Eastman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hicks
Robert Camp
Salina
Ernest Axelson
Stony Point
Frank Hain
Glenn Eastman and Sons
Glenn Eastman
Clarence Day
Fred Jorgenson
Pete Jorgenson
Beloit
Concordia visit by Mrs. E. C. Wires and Miss Mary West
Mrs. E. C. Wires and Miss Mary West were in Concordia Monday for unspecified activities or engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wires
Mary West
Concordia
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Will Rogers
QuRr
Pocketbook OF Knowledge
U.S
Tora Ovipur
J. B. Florell
Gaylord
Victor Fiorell
A. C. Fiorelli
Eva Sothers
Washington I. C
Y. W. Christmas Meeting
Carl Westin
Topeka
Walfred Westin
Westin
A. D. Stratton’s
Washington, Kansas
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