The Velvet Touch at The Princess Theatre
Rosalind Russell stars in The Velvet Touch at The Princess Theatre with Leo Genn Claire Trevor and Sidney Greenstreet as a woman entangled in a homicide she may have caused. The plot follows Valerie Stanton whose guilt drives a tense confession watching her relationships and conscience rise to a dramatic climax. December 18-19 showings preview the drama with supporting cast and a Hedda Gabler stage interlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Russell
The
Leo Genn
Claire Treavor
Sidney Greenstreet
Princess Theatre
RKO
Miss Russel
Valerie Stanton
Leon Ames
Valerie
Claire Trevor
Gena
Greenstreet
Miss Russell
Ames
Frank McHugh
Walter Kingsford
Dan Tobin
Hedda Gabler
Aliss Russell
Sleep My Love to Debut at Princess Theatre This Week
Mary Pickford production Sleep My Love opens Tuesday and Wednesday at the Princess Theatre with Char les Buddy Rogers and Ralph Cohn co producing. Claudette Colbert Don Ameche and Robert Cummings co star in a suspenseful drama based on a Collier's serial by Leo Rosten, featuring a plot of murder schemes hypnosis and double crosses. Rita Johnson also appears in the United Artists release. Christmas Eve follows on December 28-29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Princess Theatre
Miss Pickford
Charles Buddy Rogers
Ralph Cohn
Claudette Colbert
Robert Cummings
Don Ameche
Leo Rosten
Collier's Magazine
Alison Courtland
Daphne
Hazel Brooks
George Coulouris
Ameche
Claudette
Cummings
Carnegie Hall film screens at Princess Theatre
United Artists releases the picture hailed as a great concert by critics. The program showcases the New York Philharmonic Orchestra alongside Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra, presenting a richly instrumented blend of classical and modern tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry James
New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Carnegie Hall
United Artists
Princess Theatre
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughn Monroe
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club December Meeting
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club met at Ambrose school house with host Charles Cline on December 15. Twenty members answered Roscall with What I Want for Christmas. Beverly Mikesell reported on the Purple Seal and Junior Leadership meeting. Pauline Cardwell outlined the Christmas party planned for December 20. The program featured a solo Londonderry Air by Joyce Rasmussen, a wrapping demonstration by Cardwell, and a talk on Trapping Fur Bearing Animals by Ralph Hallack. Next meeting with Merlyn Farlee as host on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
Ambrose School House
Charles Cline
Roscall
Beverly Mikesell
J. Harold Johnson
Beverly
Pauline Card-well
Joyce Rasmussen
Pauline Cardwell
Ralph Hallack
Merlyn Farlee
W S C S Christmas Party For Honorary Members
The W S C S held a Christmas party Friday at the Methodist church parlors with a short program including Swedish numbers. Honored guests included longtime members Mrs Myrtle Grubb and others who joined in 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Myrtle Grubb
R. A. Rasmussen
John Naslund
Louise Fredrickson
Scandia
Augusta Peterson
S. P. Nelson
Mrs. C. H. Freed Hosts Birthday Dinner
Mrs. C H Freed entertained Sunday to dinner honoring Mr Freed on his birthday anniversary. Deshler Nebraska guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Mr and Mrs William Pohlmann Alice Erma Elmer Pohlmann and Elmer Schraft. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family Mr and Mrs O P Linden Mr and Mrs H E Rosene and Mrs Irma Dietrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Freed
Mr. Freed
Stanley Moe
William Pohlmann
Alice Erma
Elmer Pohlmann
Elmer Schraft
Deshler, Nebr
Russell Anderson
O. P. Linden
H. E. Rosene
Mis. Irma Dietrich
Mr and Mrs Jack Peterson Guests of Jamestown Family
Mr and Mrs Jack Peterson and their son of Jamestown were last Monday dinner guests of J P Vandeveer and Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Peterson
Jamestown
J. P. Vandeveer
Wil
Sunday callers visit Formoso residents
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson were Sunday afternoon visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunston of Formoso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Henry Dunston
Formoso
Scandia School News Highlights and Schedule
The article lists Scandia basketball fixtures from December to February with results against Munden Jewell Simpson Cuba Burr Oak Courtland Jamestown Randell and Republic plus a county tournament. It notes a triple victory for Scandia teams December 10 and a Christmas program by the grade school and Posture Week recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munden
Scandia
Jewell
Simpson
Cuba
Burr Oak
Here
Courtland
Jamestown
Narka
Randall
Republic
Clyde
Agenda
Parvell
Lewellyn
Berry
McDowell
Cardwell
Cox
Stensians
Bammer
Bob Livson
Harold Larson
Hobson
Smith
Bookless
Acree
Hammer
Farewell Basket Dinner For Thomspon Family At Norway Church
After Sunday service at Our Saviour Lutheran Church Norway a basket dinner honored Mr and Mrs Carroll Thompson and Jay as they prepare to move to Indiana. A short program followed with hymns remarks by Rev H S Bly Mrs H S Bly Joseph Melhus and Harry Buer presenting a gift on behalf of the congregation. Program closed with God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Petersons Entertain Guests for Zeners at Dinner
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson hosted dinner Wednesday for Mr and Mrs Burr Zener and Mr and Mrs Willy Zener of Denver. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Hanzlick of Munden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Burr Zener
Denver
Colo
Willy Zener
Ben Hanzlick
Munden
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Smiths and Norris Family
Mr and Mrs C A Smith Mrs Phil Smith and Charles were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby in a family gathering noted in a local social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Smith
Phil Smith
Charles
Lloyd Norris
Ruby
Sunday Dinner Visit With Local Families
Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman and Glenna in a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Price
Harry Hohman
Glenna
Belleville Birthday Visit for Mrs White
Mr and Mrs Everett Lee Johnson were Wednesday supper guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Robert White in Belleville to celebrate Mrs White s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Lee Johnson
Robert White
Belleville
White
Local Hosts Welcome Marshalls and Nylunds
Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny, while Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold spent Monday in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Marshall
John Nylund
Johnny
Everett Lee Johnson
Russell Lervold
Lincoln
Nebr
Sunday Evening Callers Visit Stofer Household
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and Donna were Sunday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Johnson
Grant Berggren
Donna
Jake Stofer
Swanson Couple Guests Of Christie Residence
Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson were Saturday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs George Christie at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Swanson
George Christie
Mr. and Mrs Florell Visit Fairbury Family
Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell traveled to Fairbury Nebraska on Friday and stayed overnight with their daughter Mrs F J Palacek her husband Mr Palacek and their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Florell
Fairbury
Nebr
F. J. Palacek
Mr. Palacek
Miss Eloise Hammer Changes Beauty Shops in Belleville
Miss Eloise Hammer returned Friday from Salina where she completed work at the Stuart Beauty School and began work Monday at the Madeline Beauty Shop in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Hammer
Salina
Stuart Beauty School
Madeline Beauty Shop
Belleville
Cradle Shower Honors Mrs Harlan Sandell at Home
At Mrs. Pete Sandell's home on December 13 a cradle shower honored Mrs. Harlan Sandell. Guests helped with quilt blocks, played games, opened gifts, and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. N. E. Sandell Mrs. Elmer Danielson Mrs. Oscar Berggren and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Sandell
Homer Cardwell
Joe Johnson
Noble Isaacson
Ralph Larson
Lee Swanson
Vernon Nelson and Lynn
Carl Peterson
Belleville guests join Sunday dinner at Miss West and Miss Lewis
Sunday evening dinner guests of Miss Mary West and Miss Aura Lewis were Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, Mr. and Mrs C. E. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias and Mrs. Margaret Sells of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary West
Aura Lewis
Myrtle Grubb
C. E. Nelson
Wm. J. Matthias
Margaret Sells
Belleville
Fogelbergs Honor Mrs Fogelberg Birthday Anniversary
Mrs Charlie Berggren Miss Bertha Fogelberg Mrs Gus Fogelberg and Donald and Elmer Fogelberg were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family celebrating Mrs Fogelbergs birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Berggren
Bertha Fogelberg
Gus Fogelberg
Donald
Elmer Fogelberg
Richard Fogelberg
Sunday Guests at Doctor Residence
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mrs. J. O. Emsworth of Formosa Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Doctor and family Mrs. Nellie Wells of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams Mrs. Charlie Farrell attended as an evening guest per the hosts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
J. O. Emsworth
Formosa
Thornton Doctor
Nellie Wells
Belleville
Frank Williams
Charlie Farrell
Belleville callers visit Nesmiths Saturday afternoon
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith in Belleville on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
W. C. Nesmith
Belleville
Home Demonstration session held in Belleville Friday
Mrs Hans Anderson and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom attended an all day Home Demonstration program in Belleville on Friday adding to the day's community education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Anderson
Ivan Bergstrom
Belleville
Courtland Visit Highlights Local Families
Mr and Mrs Estel Samuelson along with family and Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughter were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Betts and family in Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Samuelson
Alva Thompson
Lee Bet- Us
Courtland
Thompson and Florells Visit Fairbury Nebr Family
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and Mr and Mrs Loren Florell spent Friday in Fairbury Nebraska and were callers at the F J Palace home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson
Loren Florell
Fairbury
Nebr
F. J. Palace
Saturday Evening Hosts Share Lunch Occasion
Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe were Saturday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs C H Freed in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ralph Moe
C. H. Freed
Thursday Evening Guests At Thompson Home
Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed and family and Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Janice were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Freed
Loren Florell
Janice
Alva Thompson
Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson in Hebron Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson were in Hebron Nebraska last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Anderson
Hebron
Nebr
Texas at Princess Tonight
Texas the Columbia Pictures re issue will be the feature attraction at the Princess Theatre tonight Thursday December 16. The western action picture stars William Holden Glenn Ford and Claire Trevor. Ad edd will be another issue of Warner-Pathe News a cartoon and 25 other reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Columbia Pictures
Princess Theatre
William Holden
Glenn Ford
Claire Trevor
Adedd
Warner- Pathe News
Sorosis Study Club Hears Papers on Religion and Prejudice
The Sorosis Study Club met on December 7 in club rooms with Mrs. C. H. West hosting. Mrs. George Cardwell presided in the president's absence. Mrs. N. H. Pearson wrote a paper on Social Trends in Religion read by Mrs. Walter Boyles, who also led a forum on Religious and Racial Prejudice. Gifts for War Veterans were received. The club will sponsor Miss Lois Nystrom of Courtland at the Sixth District Music Talent audition in March at Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
C. H. West
George Cardwell
Algor Anderson
H. J. Adams
Unesco
N. H. Pearson
Walter Boyles
OES Benefit Picture at Princess Theatre This Friday
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES hosts a benefit at the Princess Theatre on Friday evening December 31 featuring the comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in Sons of the Desert. A New Year Eve Midnight frolic begins at 11 30 p m that same night with further information to follow in next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
OES
Princess Theatre
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Birthday Greetings Pinochle Night for Mrs George Taser
A Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. George Taser’s home featured birthday greetings from friends. The group enjoyed pinochle and a pot-luck lunch with numerous couples and individuals listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taser
S. J. Summer
O. E. Searcy
Bill Clark
Lyell Ocohock
Charlie Cardwell
Kenneth and
Janet
Delbert Aspegren
Arlis White
Duaine Greenslade
Phyllis
Haser
Stanley hostess party in Mankato hosted by Christie
Mrs. Gayle Hancock of Mankato gave a Stanley hostess party at the home of Mrs. George Christie on Wednesday afternoon. Sixteen ladies were present. Mrs. Christie served refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Hancock
Mankato
George Christie
Christie
Jamestown reception for Mr and Mrs Hanson at Nelson homes
Mrs. Gus Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and Mrs. Artie Jensen and Virginia attended a Sunday evening reception for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hanson hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Nystrom
Joe N. Johnson
Artie Jensen
Virginia
Jim Hanson
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Moe Family Visits Lawrence Student Billy Moe
Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and Mr and Mrs Albert Moe spent Sunday in Lawrence with Billy Moe a student at KU planning their trip back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moe
Mrs
Albert
Moe
Lawrence
Billy Moe
K. U
Dinner hosts recount cordial gathering at Florells
Mr and Mrs Victor Florell hosted a Monday dinner for Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin and Mr and Mrs Leonard Haggman, sharing a congenial evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Florell
Conrad Sederlin
Leonard Haggman
Sandell Family Visited Hallgrens Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Nete Sandell and Ruth spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nete Sandell
Ruth
Gus Hallgren
Hay Couple Dines With Mrs Louise Hay
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay of Aurora were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs Louise Hay, sharing an evening visit at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hay
Aurora
Louise Hay
Sunday Dinner Guests for Louise Hay Family
Mrs. Louise Hay hosted Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hay and family Glenn and Marvin Scrivner and Dean Russell attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hay
Mrs
Thomas Hay
Glenn and
Marvin Scrivner
Dean Russell
Pat Sandel and Lola Jean Visit Weirs Friday Evening
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandel and Lola Jean were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Sandel
Lola Jean
Nathan Weir
Norgards Visit Mrs. Louise Hay For Thursday Coffee
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norgard were Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs. Louise Hay for coffee, sharing a cordial social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Norgard
Louise Hay
Zener Family Supper Hosts Denver Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener entertained Thursday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener Jr. of Denver Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson, Arlene, Ann and Marilyn Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Zener
Wilbur Zener, Jr
Denver, Colo
Carl Peterson
Arlene
Ann
Marilyn Walker
Carlsons and Eldine Attend Alan McClure Birthday
Mr and Mrs Anton Carlson and Eldine attended a birthday party on Sunday for Alan McClure at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bill McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Carlson
Eldine
Alan McClure
Bill McClure
Cecil Dickerhoff and Hammer Family Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Cecil Dickerhoff spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Dickerhoff
Mrs
Harold Hammer
Cecil Brand Recovers From Knee Operation
Word from Mrs. Cecil Brand of Pasadena California says Cecil is recovering nicely after a knee operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Brand
Pasadena
Calif
Cecil
Santa Claus Here Saturday in Scandia for Free Show
Santa Claus visits Scandia Saturday afternoon December 18 with a free picture show at the Princess Theatre at 2:30 p.m. and treats on Main Street after the film. The Shirley Temple feature Young People with Jack Oakie is in Technicolor, plus color cartoons. Local businesses sponsor the free event for all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Scandia
Princess Theatre
Santa
Main Street
Shirley Temple
Jack Oakie
Nelson
IGA
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
Currie and Cooper
Lester Simpson
C. O. Reece
F and M Store
Dr. C. V. Ha
Ward
Lennie Linden
Bachelor - Faulkner
May and
Jack
Max and Maxine Babe
Frazier Recreation Parlor
Hammer Grocery
Isaacson Garage
Owl Show At Princess Theatre Saturday Night
The Princess Theatre hosts an Owl Show on Saturday December 18 starting at 11:30 pm featuring My Dow Rusty the fastest in the Rusty series. Ted Donaldson John Litel Ann Doran Mona Barrie and Flame lead a boy and dog adventure with a town election water supply plot and a rattlesnake sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Rusty
Danny
Donaldson
Litel
the Princess
Scandia Chapter Elects Officers for 1919
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES elected officers for 1919 at a December 7 meeting led by Worthy Matron Mrs. Mirriam Nelson and Worthy Patron El Reno Sederlin. Installation is planned for December 21 with a Christmas fund gift and a December 31 movie event to aid the new rest room project. A birthday pot-luck dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
OES
Mirriam Nelson
ElReno Sederlin
Bertha Granstedt
William Matthias
Alvia Lewis
Grace Cooper
Treveller
Grace Robison
Violet Johnson
Grand Patrol
Masonic Home
Inez Cox
Fish fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson entertained Friday evening with a fish fry. Guests included Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson Mr and Mrs Wale Henry Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Mr and Mrs Lendell Graham and Teresa of Mankato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Anderson
Addison Carlson
Wale Henry
Stanley Moe
Lendell Graham
Teresa of
Mankate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scandia School News
Wallace
Rose Thompson
Bob Johnson
Virginia Lewellyn
Johnny Loring
Joan Thornburg
Lawrence Stensons
Billy Farrell
Dodo Lewellyn
Jacquelin Cooper
Larry Hammer
Earl Melby
Alice Flesher
Johnny Nondorf
Ralph Carlson
Martha Melbush
Alice Hammer
Larry
C. G. Hammeer
Iona
Maurice Hammer
Reuben Johnson
Frank Tsaacson
Carl
Richard Loring
Ellen Hammer
Harvey Hammer
G. Hammer
Erma Haskins
Lawrence Hugos
Iver Hammer
Benny Lervold
Princess
OWL Show
Ofimcers
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