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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1951

Page

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Texas Rangers in Color at Princess Theatre

George Montgomery and Gale Storm lead the Edward Small color production of The Texas Rangers at the Princess Theatre for December 15-16. The outdoor drama, filmed in SUPERcineCOLOR, depicts the Ranger clash with Sam Bass era outlaws in Northern California setting.

Texas Rangers Columbia Rangers Courtland Bass Law and Order Montgomery West California Mother Lode Mark Twain Bret Harte Texas U.S. Marshall Sam Bass Dave Rudabaugh John Wesley Hardin the Sundance Kid Duke Fisher Miss Storm Berry Bishop Betty Grable

China Corsair at Princess Theatre Promises Romance and Revenge

Adventure drama stars Jon Hall and Lisa Ferraday as a stranded sailor and a vengeful pirate queen on the China Seas. Douglas Kennedy directs aboard the Sally Anne with Ron Randell in pursuit of looted antiques. Shows Tuesday and Wednesday December 25-26.

Columbia Pictures Jon Hall Lisa Ferraday Ron Randell Douglas Kennedy Princess Theatre China Seas Hall China Miss Ferraday Tamara

Mrs Briscoe Hosts Stanley Party Helpers List

Mrs Jim Briscoe was hostess to a Stanley party Friday afternoon. The guests included Mrs George Christie Mrs Emmerson Gritten Mrs Wilbur Zener Mrs Carl Peterson Mrs Ray Allen Mrs Alford Swanson Gloria Mrs Marker Lindecrantz Leon Mrs Vernon Smith Mrs Hilton Waite Mrs Paul Peterson Mrs Frank Gransted Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs Stanley Moe Mrs Cecil Allen Mrs Lars Hanson and Mrs Alva Jeardoe.

Jim Briscoe George Christie Emmerson Gritten Wilbur Zener Carl Peterson Ray Allen Alford Swanson Gloria Marker Lindecrantz Leon Vernon Smith Hilton Waite Paul Peterson Frank Gransted Lena Lloyd Stanley Moe Cecil Allen Lars Hanson Alva Jeardoe

Whitleys Dine With Sjolanders In Republic Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Whitley of Republic were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and a family.

Frank Whitley Republic Charley Sjolander

Manor Manhattan Hosts Cooper and Bender Dinner Party

Sun day dinner guests from Manhattan included Mr and Mrs R E Cooper Mrs Barbara Cooper and Mrs Don Bender visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert Graham and Miss Jacquelin Cooper.

R. E. Cooper Barbara Don Bender Herbert Graham Jacquelin Cooper Manhattan

Birthday celebration hosted by Robison and Nystrom

Mrs Sherman and Mrs Reynold Nystrom hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party at the Nystrom home in honor of Martha Robison and Helen Nystrom. Invited guests included Dora Moss Delores Thompson Lorraine Larson Sonja Olson Phyllis Newcomb Judy Freed Verna Hill Perry and Beiers.

Sherman Robison Reynold Nystrom Nystrom Martha Robison Helen Dora Moss Delores Thompson Lorraine Larson Sonja Olson Phyllig Newcomb Judy Freed Verna Hill A Perry Eee Beiers

Mark of the Renegade comes to Princess Theatre in Technicolor

Universal-International presents Mark of the Renegade a Technicolor adventure romance of early California starring Ricardo Montalban and Cyd Charisse. The cast includes J Carrol Naish Antonio Moreno Gilbert Roland Andrea King George Tobias and more. Coming December 27 You Never Can Tell follows.

Mark of Princess Theatre California Ricardo Montalban Cyd Charisse Universal - International Studio Los Angeles Hugo Fregonese J. Carrol Naish Antonio Moreno Gilbert Roland Andrea King George Tobias Montalban Hollywood Douglas Fairbanks Miss Charisse Bolasid

Family gathers for dinner at Beloit home of Brown couple

A Sunday basket dinner brought together many relatives at the Beloit residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown Jr. Attendees included Homer and George Cardwell and their families, the Rasmussen and Strom families, Cline and Larsen relatives, and others from Copeland Concordia and Beloit.

Tme Eugene Brown, Jr Beloit Homer Cardwell George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Agnes Cardwell Laura Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen Carol Clarence Strom Ernie Strom Joe Cline Jolene Charles Nellie Cline Copeland Emer Larsen Pearl Alma Strom Concordia Don Larson Sonia August Rasmussen Judith Anderson Eva Marie Olson Eugene Brown, Sr

Mrs Ellen McKenzie Leaves for California Visit

Mrs Ellen McKenzie spent months with her sister Mrs W F Kallman and relatives then traveled to Salina with Edward Forsberg Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mrs Kallman before taking Union Pacific to Glendale California.

Ellen McKenzie California W. F. Kallman Kallman Edward Forsberg Edith Forsberg Salina Union Pacific Glendale Calif

Sunday Dinner Guests of the Nystrom Family

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and daughters included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson with Allen Dean and Neal of Scott City, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson and David of Concordia, Archie Larson of Belleville, A. B. Johnson, Mrs. Mary Nystrom, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson.

Reynold Nystrom Harold Johnson Allen Dean and Neal Scott City Glenn Johnson David Concordia Archie Larson Belleville A. B. Johnson Mary Nystrom Aaron Johnson

Birthday Celebrations Honor Ocobock and Swanson Families

A basket dinner and family gathering Sunday at Harold Ocobock’s Republic home marked Harold Ocobock’s birthday with many guests from Hardy and Republic. Another Sunday evening gathering honored Mrs. Swanson’s birthday with relatives from Osborne and surrounding towns joining Alfred Swanson and family.

Harold Ocobock Republic Ocobock Frank Ebright Ralph Briggs Alta Faye Roper Hardy Nebr Junior Ocobock Cheryl Gene Milner Baby Belleville Ed Sallman Loyd Ocobock Ruth Emily Willis Alice Cahill Ella Artz Freytag

Mrs Frank Larsen Visits Beloit For Junior Play

Mrs Frank Larsen spent last week with Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson and their daughters in Beloit and attended the Junior play. Her granddaughter Ver lee Watson was in the cast.

Frank Larsen Wayne Watson Beloit Verlee Watson

Mrs Elsie Noble Hosts Small Gathering at Home

Mrs. Elsie Noble entertained a few friends at her home Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tuley Mr. and Mrs. Wm J. Matthias Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt Miss Mary West and Mr. and Mrs. Guy French.

Elsie Noble C. W. Strom Charles Tuley Wm. J. Matthias Frank Granstedt Mary West Guy French

Learn Them and Preserve Them Amendments Overview

A compact historical summary of the first ten amendments to the U S Constitution, detailing rights from free religious worship and press to trial by jury and prohibition of cruel punishment. It notes the original 12 proposed, 10 ratified, and the restating of state ratifications.

United States Eough New York

Scandia Swedes Edge Cuba 43 42 In Close Clash

Scandia beat Cuba 43 to 42 in a tight high school basketball game marking Scandia’s first game of a 16 game slate. Cuba’s second game of the season featured strong performances from Klima and Reynolds, while Smith led Scandia with 17 points.

Jewell City Simpson Cawker City Burr Oak Randall Courtland Jamestown Republic S.H.S Cuba Scandia Bookless Hobson Anderson Parrett Stensons Acree Baxa Kopsa Smith Klima Reynolds Gerg Roper

Community visits and church event noted around holidays

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson and M. O. Brown, with further visits from Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Lois and Janice to the Richards and Berry households. The Methodist Youth Fellowship decorated the church for Christmas after their Sunday meeting. Others visited Axel Hedstrom and family including Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and children and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson with Arlene and Ann.

Methodist Ivan Bergstrom Axel Hedstrom

Local couples share Saturday evening visit

Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson and Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe in a social gathering reflecting community ties and shared hospitality.

Chester Anderson Frank Granstedt Mrs Stanley Moe

Formoso guests include Naslund Fredrickson and Westin families

Mr and Mrs John Naslund Mrs John Fredrickson and Albert and Nels Westin were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Westin and family near Formoso.

John Naslund John Fredrickson Albert Nels Westin Carl Westin Near Formoso

Hammer Family Weekends Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja.

Harold Hammer Iver Hammer Sonja

Mystery-Action Tonight at the Princess Theatre

The feature tonight is The House On Telegraph Hill a mystery action drama at the Princess Theatre on Thursday December 13. Also showing Warner-Pathe News short subjects and additional reels with prices 5 00 1 50 and 1 00.

Princess Theatre Telegraph Hill Warner - Pathe News

P T A To Meet December 17 For Christmas Pageant

The P T A will meet Monday night December 17. The program features a religious pageant by grade school pupils directed by Mrs Glen Erikson. A mixed chorus and band will perform with several Christmas carols.

P.T. A Glen Erikson

New RCA Projector Heads Installed at Princess Theatre

Fred Walls of Topeka RCA engineer visited the Princess Theatre to install a new projector head on one machine, following a recent head upgrade on the other. He tunes sound and projector gear, with RCA handling all booth equipment and staff visiting every two months for maintenance.

Fred Walls Topeka R.C Town Princess Theatre Walls Princess of Better Pictures RCA Mr. Walls Princess

Local Social Visits Spotlight Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs Richard Loring. Mr. and Mrs. Wm J Matthias spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs Clarence Strom. Mr. and Mrs. O A Johnson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hous holder and family.

Maurice Medlin Mrs Richard Loring Wm. J. Matthias Mrs Clarence Strom O. A. Johnson Paul Housholder

Sunday Guests at Harlan Sandell Home

Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Sandell and Ruth were Sunday afternoon guests at the Harlan Sandell home.

N. E. Sandell Ruth Harlan Sandell

Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard Visit Anton Nelson Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard were Tuesday evening guests at the Anton Nelson home.

Mrs Carl Norgard Anton Nelson

Belleville visitors at Oscar Gerggren home

Last week callers at the Oscar Gerggren home included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith of Belleville Mrs. Grant Berggren and daughters Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Sandell and Ruth Joe Cline and Jolene Fred Cline Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mizer and Marilyn.

W. C. Nesmith Belleville Grant Berggren N. E. Sandell Ruth Joe Cline Jolene Fred Cline Everett Johnson Charles Mizer Marilyn Oscar Gerggren

Steven Sandell Spends Week with Berggrens and Frank

Steven Sandell spent the previous week living with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and with an unnamed male companion, Frank. The arrangement appears to be a family visit or extended stay.

Steven Sandell Oscar Berggren Frank

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Town

Mrs Rex Sandell and infant Harold Kent returned from the hospital Friday to rest at the Oscar Berggren home. Dowrs residents Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed and their sons spent the weekend with Arthur Freed, Wallace and Don. The Berggren and Fogelberg families exchanged Sunday visits, with Lena Fogelberg and others hosting and visiting Richard Fogelberg’s family. Grant Berggren Donna and Roy Thomas joined gatherings with Lottie Lervold and Currie families. Dickie Sothers and Jimmy Fredrickson visited Roger Anderson. Walter Berry and Keith Morehead with families were Tuesday evening guests of Darrel Morehead.

Rex Sandell Harold Kent Oscar Berggren Maurice Freed Sons of Dowrs Arthur Freed Wallace and Don Grant Berggren Donna Lottie Lervold Walter Berry Keith Morehead Darrel Morehead

Mr. and Mrs Vernon Brickson Visit The Berrys

Mr and Mrs Vernon Brickson were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry for a social visit at their home.

Vernon Brickson Walter Berry

Oberlin and area families host Sunday dinner

Mr and Mrs Max Berry of Oberlin and Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of For mosa and Dennis Kohls were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry.

Max Berry Oberlin Vachel Crawford Formosa Dennis Kohls Walter Berry

Nickerson Family Visit With Reverend Bookless

Miss Katie and J. R. Bookless of Nickerson visited with the Rev. J Orville Bookless from Thursday until Monday.

Katie R. Bookless Nickerson J. Orville Bookless

Pvt John Peters Ordered for Korea From Japan Duty

Mrs. Bill Wilson reports her son Pvt John Peters of the 45th Division in Japan has received heavy clothing and rumors say he is being sent to Korea after months abroad.

Bill Wilson Pvt John Peters Japan 45Th Division Korea

Doctor Haggman Improving After Eye Operation

Mrs C V Haggman of Kane City is with Dr Haggman at the University of Kansas Medical Center where he had an eye operation on December 1 The note says the doctor’s eye is expected to be all right and that she hopes he can be home in several days, with a positive outlook for recovery.

C.V. Haggman Kanesas City Dr. Haggman University of Kansas Medical Center Mra. Haggman Docetor Doc O.k

PUPILS PICK CORN AT FREEDS FARM ON SATURDAY

Seventh and eighth grade pupils with teacher Vincent Alstatt spent the day picking corn at Glenwood Freed farm. Helpers included Darrell Nelson John Fredrickson Marvin Corbin Allen Larson Larry Olson Richard Jensen Tony Reed and others. Corn delivered to Derby Grain Co Scandia earned students 17 dollars 43 cents for their day.

Vincent Alstatt Glenwood Freed Farm Darrell Nelson John Fredrickson Marvin Corbin Allen Larson Larry Olson Richard Jensen Tony Reed Aura Mae Mary Jane McBride Marilyn Johnston Donna Berggren Carol Olson Shirley Freed Margaret Williams Lauretta Freed Donald Freed Derby Grain Co Scandia

Y W C A Meeting Christmas Program Report

The YWCA held its December 10 meeting in the library club room with about 50 attendees. Mrs. Carl Peterson led the business session, a Christmas poem and carols were shared, a $5 T B fund vote occurred, and gifts were exchanged during a music filled program led by Mrs. John Dart and her committee.

Y.W.C.A Carl Peterson John Dart J. Orville Bookless Don Larson

Auxiliary Met December Honors Gift Drive and Party

The American Legion Auxiliary met December 5 and served ice cream and cookies to Brownie Scouts for help with flowers and Memorial Services. They voted $5 for the dolelor bill fund and praised gifts for the Gift Chop at the Wadsworth hospital. The annual Christmas party is set for December 19 with a pot-luck lunch and gift exchange for all members and families.

American Legion Auxiliary Wadsworth Myrtle Cardwell

Riverview 4-H Club Holds December Meeting

The Riverview 4-H club met with vice president Harvey Melby presiding. Members answered roll on Christmas wishes, reviewed minutes and finances, read the constitution, and handled old business. A motion funded games, two songs were sung, Larry Hobson gave a talk, Shiney Thompson performed piano pieces, and the meeting adjourned with exchanges of gifts and refreshments.

Rivereview Harvey Melby Motion Larry Hobeon Shiney Thompson Larry Hobson

Mrs. Barleen and Larson Family Weekend Visit

Mrs. Lloyd Barleen and her children of Riley spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson and other relatives.

Lloyd Barleen Riley M. L. Larson

Bellevisla women visit Salinas for Wednesday coffee

Mrs Earl Van Aken of Bellevisla Mrs Ellen McKensie and Mrs Vic Erickson were Wednesday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs W F Salinas at her home in town.

Earl van Aken Bellevisla Ellen McKensie Vic Erickson W. F. Salinas

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Montgomery Gale Storm THE Mark OF the Old Alfred Swanson Scandia School News H.S Patsy Nelson Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer Kay Rasmussen Irene Hammer Janice Semmit Gwendolyn Linden Clara Mae Carleon Glada Thompson Africa U. N Anita Anderson Glada Thompson Lois Erickson S.hls SHS Heaven Butch Ila Janice Semmitt Rose Thompson Goodby Wanda E Ted Larson Emil Beyer Omaha Russell DeWitt Judy Lars Norgard Wichita Free Hedges Sothers Woodford Whitley Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Mrs. Carl. Peterson Arlene and Ann Loren’ ‘Hedstrom Charlie Berggren Richard Fogelberg Downs Lena ‘Fogelberg Roy Thomas Glenn Currie Dickie Sothers Jimmy Fredrickson Roger Anderson Freeds Riverview 4-H Club News
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