Dreamboat spoof stars Clifton Webb and Ginger Rogers
Clifton Webb and Ginger Rogers headline the Laugh Hit of 52 Dreamboat at the Princess Theatre. The film spoofs television and old silent films with Webb as a college professor and Rogers as his comical co star while recasting vintage cinema for a modern audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Clifton Webb
Ginger Rogers
Fox
Anne
Francis
Jeffrey Hunter
Webb
Miss Rogers
French Foreign Legion
Elsa Lanchester
Fred Clark
Paul Harvey
Ray Collins
Helene Stanley
Richard Garrick
Birthday party honors December anniversaries at home
Mrs Rex Sandell hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party for Gary and Steven honoring their December anniversaries. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren Mr and Mrs N E Sandell Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell and many others. Coloring books games and flashlight photos were enjoyed and a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sandell
Gary
Steven
Oscar Berggren
N. E. Sandell
Harlan Sandell
Bibert
Trene
Rodney
Dale Stafford
Patty
Denny
Roger
Birthday celebration honors Yvette Sanderson
Saturday evening relatives gathered for Yvette Sanderson's fourth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Evans of Republic Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker Marilyn EsI Donna of Belleville Miss Marian Lea Evans and Dewayne Turner of Belleville Mr and Mrs Oscar Odell and family and Frank and Herbert euant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvette Sanderson
Joe Evans
Republic
Alfred Walker
Marilynesi Donna
Belleville
Marian Lea Evans
Dewayne Turner
Oscar Odell
Frank and
Herbert Euant
Andersons Attend Oldsmobile Banquet and Visit In Kansas
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson drove to Kansas City Friday for an Oldsmobile meeting and banquet. They spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs C P Rydell in Topeka and Ronald Anderson in Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Kansas City
Anderson
Mrs. Co
Ps Rydell
Topeka
Ronald Anderson
Manhattan
Bowen hosts basket supper and family gathering
A basket supper and family gathering was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowen. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lennie Linden and Gwendolyn of Climax Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bloomar. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mitchell and Karen of Byron Nebraska. and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heater and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bowen
Lennie Linden
Gwendolyn
Harry Bloomar
Climex
Colo
Harold Mitchell
Karen
Byron, Nebr
Amana Group Tea Attended by Agnes Cardwell and Del Apegren
Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Mrs Delpert Aspgren entertained members of the Amana Group at the Lutheran church parlors on Friday in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
Delpert Aspegren
Amana Group
Lutheran Church
Aftseme
Dinner Guests Highlight Social Ties Across Families
Mr and Mrs George Haser were hosts to Mr and Mrs White and Gregory as dinner guests, reflecting a close social gathering among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
George Haser
Mr. and
Mr. White
Gregory
Blys Spend Friday With Fastvedts in Norway
Rev and Mrs Hy S Bly of Norway spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs BE M Fastvedt. The brief social gathering highlighted local church ties and friendly visits in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Hy
Bly
Norway
BE. M. Fastvedt
For Bedroom C Comedy Heads to Princess Theatre
Warner Bros presents 3 For Bedroom C in Natural Color. Gloria Swanson stars in a chic romance aboard the Santa Fe Super Chief from Chicago to Pasadena. Previewers hail it as a top seasonal comedy before the film Outcasts of Poker Flat."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner ‘Bros
Gloria
Chicago
Pasadena
Miss Swanson
Poker Fiat
Birthday Tea Honoring Mrs Edith Forsberg
A group of ladies gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs Edith Forsbergs home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Axel Smith Miss Emma Swenson Mrs Ada Aspengren Mrs Carl Hugos and Gladys Mrs S J Swenson Mrs N H Pearson Mrs Will Kallman Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Charles Freed Mrs Gunda Larsen Miss Blanche Haggman Miss Mary West and Janice Forsberg. A pot-luck lunch was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Forsberg
Axel Smith
Emma Swenson
Ada Aspegren
Carl Hugos
Gladys
S. J. Swenson
N. H. Pearson
Will Kallman
Ed Olson
Charles Freed
Gunda Larsen
Blanche Haggman
Mary West
Janice Forsberg
Families Travel to Fort Smith for Weekend
Mrs. Donald Cox Mrs. Benny Lervold and Mrs. Lyle Marshall with children left Friday for Fort Smith Arkansas where Mrs. Cox visited her husband stationed at a camp There Mr Lervold visited friends Mrs Marshall and children accompanied them home to Benton Arkansas Monday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cox
Benny Lervold
Lyle Marshall
Fort Smith
Ark
Cox
Mr. Lervold
LaVern Lervold
Mr. Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Benton, Ark
Lervold
Birthday party honors Mrs Swanson at home gathering
Sunday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and family in honor of Mrs Swanson s birthday anniversary included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Geo Christie Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl and Miss Virginia Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Alfred Swanson
Freed and Anderson Families Share Sunday Afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freed and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Freed
Russell Anderson
Friday Visitors at Eastvedt Home
Friday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt included Mrs. P. P. Harmmer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Darlington, and Rev. Norman Hammer of North Hollywood California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Eastvedt
P. P. Harmmer
Walter Darington
Norman Hammer
North Hollywood
Calif
Local families host Thursday evening supper
Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson and Marilyn and Mr and Mrs Robert Cox with children were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and Paula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Larson
Marilyn
Robert Cox
Pete Sandell
Paula
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson Attend Russell Anderson Visit
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson spent Sunday evening at the home of Russell Anderson, sharing time and conversation in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Chester Anderson
Russell Anderson
Mr and Mrs George Haser Return From Hampton Iowa
Mr and Mrs George Haser returned home Saturday afternoon from Hampton Iowa where Mr Haser has been working for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haser
Hampton
Iowa
Mr. Haser
Hammer Couple Attend Tuesday Visit With Eastvedt Family
Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer visited Tuesday afternoon accompanied by Mr and Mrs M Eastvedt in a social call observed by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hammer
M. Eastvedt
Sunday Guests at Doctor Residence
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor Linda and Bobby Mrs Nellie Wells and Clayton Kauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Mrs Thornton Doctor
Linda
Bobby
Nellie Wells
Clayton Kauer
Local social notes feature Midwestern visits and dinners
Mrs EB Porter Ahrens returned from a weeklong Denver trip to visit Mr and Mrs Taylor Shellhammer and family. In Lincoln Nebraska Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs Max Muth Mrs Carl Scott Mrs E E Conzelman and Mrs George Cardwell spent Monday there. Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer. Mr and Mrs Jean Clark and Smith Center pair, Mr and Mrs J Strand, and Mr and Mrs Ron Clark with baby were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyles
Max Muth
Carl Scott
E. E. ‘Conzelman
George. Cardwell
Lincoln
Nebr
George Cardwell
Steven
Ren Denoyer
Jean Clark
Smith Center
J. Strand
Ron . Clark
Baby
Aie
Bill Clark
Billy
Relatives Honor Mrs urrie's Birthday at Glenn Home
A Thursday gathering at the Glenn home honored Mrs urrie's birthday anniversary. Relatives included Mr and Mrs Irvin Celt and Worman, Woodrow Apheraon, Marilyn and Linda, Mrs Frank Miner and density, Jim Currie, with a pot luck lunch shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Urrie
Irvin Celt Dua Hom Worman
Aesent
Woodrow
Apheraon
Marilyn
Linda
Frank
Miner
Density
Jim "Currie
Scandia School News Highlights Sports and Activities
The Scandia school reports a busy period with basketball schedules against Cawker City Burr Oak Randall Jamestown and more including county and district tournaments. The play Wheat Fire placed first with a 2 rating at Cawker City. Top magazine sellers Harvey Melby and Dorothy Johnson earned honors. The Pep Club Y Teens and Hi Y activities ran with caroling plans and a movie on basketball rules. Seniors and juniors on honor rolls listed along with a football banquet success. Scandia opened Pike Trail League play beating Courtland 50 7 for the A team and 39 33 for the B team with Cardwell and Bookless leading scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Courtland
Cardwell
Dicke
Bookless
Roper
Simmons Public Sale North of Scandia
Mr and Mrs George Simmons announce a farm machinery and cattle sale at their home four miles north and one west of Scandia on Monday December 16 starting at 12 30 p m Ill health and retirement from farming prompted the move The full bill is printed on another page in The Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simmons
Scandia
Death of Mrs Zilora Keen at Belleville
Belleville mourns the death of Mrs Zilora Keen who died at Belleville hospital on December 3. Former owner of the Royal Cafe in Scandia, she and daughter Mrs Dorothy Reed were well known locally. Funeral services were held December 7 in Belleville with burial in Belleville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zilora Keen
Belleville
Journal
Local Dinner Guests And Family Visits Reported
Mr and Mrs Dennis Cooper and Nancy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Moe. Mrs Don Bender and Gregory returned home Wednesday after spending the past two weeks with relatives in Elsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Dennis Cooper
Nancy
Bill Moe
Don Bender
Gregory
Elsworth
Cox Family Visits King Couple at Linn This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Robert Cox and family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Irwin King at Linn according to local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cox
Mrs
Irwin King
Linn
Stockton man Harold Simpson dines with Bill Clark family
Harold Simpson of Stockton was a Wednesday evening supper guest at the Bill Clark home, enjoying a casual social visit and meal with local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Simpson
Stockton
Bill Clark
Visitors From Sandell Family Bring News
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and sons Steven and Gary visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs N E Sandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sandell
Steven
Gary
N. E. Sandell
Weekend visit brings multiple couples to Kansas City
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Waite and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe joined Mr. and Mrs. Vic Berggren for a weekend in Kansas City with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Waite
Ralph Moe
Vic Berggren
Kansas City
Clarence Mahan
Mr and Mrs Loren Florell Visit Warren Tebow Home
Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Vicki visited Friday evening at the Warren Tebow home, sharing time with the host and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Loren Florell
Vicki
Warren Tebow
Supper Guests Noted at Zener Residence
Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener entertained guests Mrs Minnie Farrell Mrs Edna Richardson and Misses Adah Josie and Edna Robison in their home The informal gathering highlighted local social connections and community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Zener
Minnie Farrell
Edna Richardson
Adah
Josie
Edna Robison
Larsen and Norgard Visit Williamson On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Arlie Larsen of Superior Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs C A Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Larsen
Superior
Nebr
Lars Norgard
C. A. Williamson
Notable Friday Guests After Local Basketball Game
LeRea Leshosky Robert Linde Crantz Richard Swanson and Jerry Hay were Friday evening lunch guests at the R A Williams home after the basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRea Leshosky
Robert Lindecrantz
Richard Swanson
Jerry Hay
R. A. Williams
Mrs Christie and Mrs Berry Visit Mrs Moe Thursday
Mrs. George Christie and Mrs. Walter Berry were Thursday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Bill Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christie
Walter Berry
Bill Moe
Tebows and Florells Share Sunday Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and their children spent Sunday evening at the Loren Florell home detailing a family gathering and social visit in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Tebow
Loren Florell
Currie Family Visits Frank Milner Home in Belleville
Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie visited Friday evening at the Frank Milner home in Belleville with their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Currie
Frank Milner
Belleville
Swanson and Hay Guests at R A Williams Home
Richard Swanson and Jerry Hay were Sunday evening supper guests at the R A Williams home.
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Richard Swanson
Jerry Hay
R. A. Williams
Carlgren Family Plans Kansas City Visit
Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and their baby left Friday for Kansas City where they will visit this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Carlgren
Baby
Kansas
Forsberg Family Spends Saturday in Salina
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and family and Mrs. Edith Forsberg spent a Saturday in Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Forsberg
Edith Forsberg
Salina
Birthday Gathering Honors Mrs. Johnson at Home Party
A group of friends surprised Mrs. Everett Johnson on Sunday evening at their home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. The crowd included Mrs. Don Larwon, Mrs. Kenneth Tuley, Mrs. Russell Lernold and others, along with Mr. and Mrs. Larry O'Brien and their boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Johnson
Ada Choir Plans Christmas Candle Light Program
The Ada Lutheran church choir of Kackley presents the annual Christmas Candle Light program on Sunday December 14 at 7 30 p m with the new cantata Star of the Silent Night. Salem is set to be sung by several soloists and a duet by two members. An obbligato will accompany the ladies chorus and Leonard Sterling will perform. The audience will join in the candle lighting ceremony as red tapers and white candelabra decorate the church. A social hour follows the service and all are invited.
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Ada Lutheran Church of
Leonard
Sterling
Eastern Star Scandia Chapter Elects New Officers
Scandia Chapter No. 481 of the Order of Eastern Star elected new officers for the coming year at the December 2 meeting. Officers include Elsie Noble as Worthy Matron Ralph Moe as Worthy Patron Joyce Johnson as Associate Patron and other posts. Installation is set for December 16 with Christmas greetings from Kansas officials and a birthday dinner held beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Order of Eastern Star
Clarence Strom
Lloyd Nelson
Elsie Noble
Ralph Moe
Chris Nelson
Joyce Johnson
E. H., Lewis
Wm. J. Matthias
Hilton
Death of Mrs Jennie Lewis in Concordia
Mrs. Claude Goodwin learned Saturday night of the death of her aunt Mrs. Jennie Peterson Lewis of Concordia. Formerly of Scandia, she died and funeral services were held Tuesday at the E U B Church in Concordia with burial in Concordia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Goodwin
Jennie Peterson Lewis
Concordia
Lewis
Scandia
E.U.B
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Hears Christmas Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met December 3 at Mrs. Geo. Cardwell's home with ten members present. The group scheduled a December 17 meeting at the Legion hall featuring a Christmas program and gift exchange followed by a pot luck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Y.W.C.A. Cabinet Holds December Meeting and Christmas Gifts
The Y.W.C.A. Cabinet met at Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen’s home on December 3 with all members present. A Christmas gift exchange and turkey supper were enjoyed. A Library meeting followed with strong attendance and each member bringing a Christmas gift for Kits for Korea. Mrs. Chris Nelson led a Christmas program and a lunch was served by Mrs. Ole Erickson and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Ralph Rasmussen
Korea
Chris Nelson
Ole Erick~son
A. B. Johnson Sustains Broken Arm After Fall
A. B. Johnson fell last Tuesday while returning from town and sustained a broken arm. He was taken to Belleville hospital for X rays and remains hospitalized but is reported to be improving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Johnson
Belleville
Mr. Johnson
Cardwell Family Dinner Guests From Nebraska and Belleville
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and Monte of Superior Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Belleville attended Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell along with Janet and Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cardwell
Monte
Superior
Nebr
Artie Cardwell
Ardeth
Belleville
Charley Cardwell
Janet
Kenneth
Abbeys Spend Sunday in Concordia With Guests
Mr and Mrs Oscar Abbey spent Sunday in Concordia with Mr and Mrs. Oscar Abbey accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Abbey
Concordia
Party at Mrs. Noble's Home Attended by Mr and Mrs Aspegren
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren attended a party at the home of Mrs. Elsie Noble on Wednesday evening, according to society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Aspegren
Elsie Noble
Mrs Emily Willis and Harold Ocobock Dinner Guests
Mrs Emily Willis and Mrs Harold Ocobock were Sunday dinner guests at the Ocobock home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Willis
Harold Ocobock
Brown Family and Guests Dined With Tekla Brown
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family and Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Bernita were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Tekla Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Brown
Vernon Smith
Bernita
Tekla Brown
Birthday Celebration Honoring Ervin's Anniversary
A Sunday evening gathering honored Ervin's birthday anniversary hosted by Mr. and Mrs. BH Lewis. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Lewis
Ervin
Wm. J. Matthias
Lloyd Norris
Ms. CW
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clifton ‘Webb
Boa Vic
Erick
Scandia School News
Simpson
Cawker City
Burr Oak
Randall
Jamestown
Jewell City
Here
S.H.3
Harvey Melby
Dorothy Johnson
Harvey
Dorothy
Sha
Delores Johnson
Mary Lou Bray
Nadene Farrell
Donna Berggren
Marjorie Lervold
Harold Cooper
Lois Erickson
Irene Hammer
Kay Rasmussen
Lawrence Bookless
Glen Kirk
Larry Smith
Ruth Sandell
Kenneth Cardwell
Bruce Quantic
Legionares
Keith Allen
F Allen
Larson Corbin Nelson Ward Thomas
Kirk Qo
Davidson Hurtig Johnson Smith
Dickie ‘ Appleby
Ae. E.eaawm
Larry Hobson
Hammer
Reed Robison O Williams
R. Linden Williams
Kirk Freed
Quantic Soring
Acree Hobson
Parrett Smith
Larson
Cardwell Hammer
Robison Williams
Linden Lindecrantz
Williams
V. Loring
Modlin
Ray
Don
Soe
Elizabeth Cooper
Eve Sandborn
Clay Center
R. E. Cooper
Alvin Peterson
John Nondorf
Carl Cuthbertson
ADA Choir
OES
Jennie Lewis
Legion Auxiliary Met
Y.W.C.A. Notes
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