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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

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What Price Glory Comes to Princess Theatre in Technicolor

James Cagney stars as Captain Flagg with Cornie Calvet as Charmaine and Dan Dailey as Sergeant Quirt in the 20th Century Fox Technicolor version of Maxwell Anderson and Laurence Stallings classic. Director Joby Ford guides a vivid World War I tale of camaraderie, danger, and romance amid battle. Also features William Demarest and Robert Wagner. new songs by Evans and Livingston. Coming December 27-28: Willie and Joe Back At The Front.

20Th ‘Century- Fox Maxwell Anderson Laurence Stallings Princess Theatre James Cagney Flagg Corinie Calvet Charmaine Dan Dailey Quirt Captain Flagg Joby Ford Cagney Miss Calvet Dailey Ray Evans Jay Livingston William Demarest Craig Hill Robert Wagner Marisa Pavan Casey Adams James Gleason Wally Vernon Henry Letondal Willie Joe

RAM Elects Officers at Helleville Royal Arch Masons Dinner

Helleville Chapter No 69 Royal Arch Masons held its oyster supper and annual elections Thursday night. D Verne Glens Belleville was named High Priest and Walter H Berger King. Glen Hruza Scribe. George Faulkner Treasurer. Gene Nelson Secretary. Appointed officers include Dean Lindberg Courtland Captain of the Host Homer Cardwell Principal Sojourner Archie Isaacson Royal Arch Captain Ralph Moe Master of the Third Veil Loren Fincham Master of the Second Veil Casey Clark Master of the First Veil. Bill Mikesell Sentinel. Installing officer Most Excellent High Priest Alvin Weyh and Marshall James B Swenson.

Helleville Royal Arch Masons Llgud Norris Ralph Moe Hilton ‘Waite D. Verne Glens Belleville Walter H. Berger Glen Hruza George Faulkner Gene Nelson Cane Dean Lindberg Courtland Homer Cardwell Archie Isaacson Royal Arch Loren Fincham Casey Clark Bill Mikesell Alvin Weyh James B. Swenson

City installs swinging door trash containers

City officials install swinging door trash containers to prevent paper litter on streets. They praise the move as a needed improvement for the business section and request public use of the containers.

Triple L Club gathers with 17 members at Mrs Johnson’s home

Mrs Reuben Johnson hosts the Triple L Club with 17 members present. President Mrs Cameron Lowe opens the meeting and officers for the coming year are elected: Vice President Lars Norgard, Secretary Cameron Lowe, Treasurer Ethel Thomas. The group donates $2 to tuberculosis relief and exchanges Christmas gifts. Lunch is served. The next meeting is January 8 with Mrs George Haser.

Reuben Johnson Triple L Cameron Lowe Lars Norgard Ethel. Thomas George Haser

Luther League Meeting Plans For December 28

The Luther League reports a gathering with Luther Lesgoe hosted by the Kackley league. The next meeting is scheduled for December 28.

Weesurer Luther Lesgoe Kackley League Sql

Dinner party guests listed in a Sunday gathering

A Sunday dinner gathered Mr grid Mrs Oscar Norgard and Boyd and Mr and Mrs Joe Odgers with Jemnme, Mead Mes, Walle Be, Meraa, Vernon Erickson and Jealce-we in attendance at a domestic meal.

Grid Oscar Norgard Boyd Joe Odgers Jemnme Vernon Erickson Jealce

Outcasts of Poker Flat at Princess Theatre

20th Century Fox western based on Bret Harte tale screens Wednesday December 24 at the Princess Theatre with Anne Baxter and Dale Robertson. The rugged cast includes Miriam Hopkins Cameron Mitchell and Craig Hill as the murderous antagonist.

Poker Flat 20Th Century - Fox Bret Harte Princess Theatre Anne Baxter Dale Robertson California Harte Miriam Hopkins Cameron Mitchell Craig Hill Barbara Bates Billy Lynn Diplomatic Courrier

Christmas for Others operetta by Carrington at Scandia

A grade school operetta titled Christmas for Others by Carrington will be presented by Scandia grade school at the regular P T A meeting Monday December 22 at 8 00 p m in the school auditorium. Everyone is welcome.

Carrington Scandia

Brownies Sell Christmas Seals Saturday

Brownie Girl Scouts will sell T B Seals on Saturday December 20 to raise funds to combat tuberculosis. The annual sale supports the fight against the disease during the Christmas season and continues year round through fundraising.

Brownie

Intermediate Scouts Met For December Meeting

The Intermediate Girl Scouts met on Monday December 15 with flag salute and singing. Eighteen members and three leaders attended. Five Brownies earned their wings and transferred Nola Brown joined from Lebanon. Janet Cardwell reported.

Nola Brown Lebanon Janet Cardwell

Sorosis Study Club Meeting Honors Brownie Scouts Birthday

The Sorosis Study Club held a December 24 meeting in the Library Club room with Mrs. Walter Boyles presiding. The group sponsors Girl Scouts as a Youth Conservation project and celebrated Brownie Scouts advancing to full Scouts with fly up wings. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wilbur Zener, Mrs. Arnold Perry and Mrs. Max Thompson.

Sorosis Library Club Walter Boyles Wilbur Zener Arnold Perry Max Thompson

Christmas Caroling at Princess Theatre Saturday Night

Community carol singing after the picture show at the revolving Christmas tree. Everyone is welcome to join in the singing at the Princess.

Carlsons Visit for Alan McClure Fifth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson visited Sunday evening at Bill and Mrs McClure's home honoring Alan McClure on his fifth birthday.

Carlson Bill McClure Alan Alana

Birthday gathering at Mrs. Alice Hammer home

A group of friends and relatives gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Alice Hammer s home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Ellen Hammer Mrs Hita Nystrom Mrs Minnie Varreth Mrs Walter Boyles Lynette Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs Carl Peterson Rev and Mrs N

Alice Hammer Ellen Hammer Hita Nystrom Minnie Varreth Walter Boyles Lynette Blanche Haggman Carl Peterson

Scandia Prep Sports Schedule and Student Letters

Scandia School reports basketball results from Pike Trail League games and upcoming tournaments including county and district brackets. Sophomore class plans decorating the math room. letters to Santa list children names and gift requests, reflecting school life and community tone.

Scandia Jewell City

Journal Print Schedule Shift Before Christmas

The Journal will print on Tuesday due to Christmas falling on Thursday and no mail delivery. News must be in by Monday afternoon so residents in the area receive their papers before the holiday.

Journal

Santa Claus Comes to Scandia for Saturday Treats and Show

The Scandia Community Club invites children to a Saturday event at the Princess Theatre. At 2:00 p.m. a free double feature cartoon and Shirley Temple film will entertain kids, followed by a visit to the revolving Christmas tree for treats with Santa. If weather delays, Santa will move indoors.

Santa Claus Scandia Princess Theatre Santa Scandia Community Club

City Receives Christmas Present From Reece Construction

At the December 5 council meeting the Reece Construction Co. donated a Standpipe base for Scandia. Jack Moe and crew built it while completing the City Improvement project. The base features four log footings and a center control house, totaling about 50 yards of concrete. City officials thank the firm for this Christmas gift.

Reece Construction Co Scandia Jack Moe

New Employees Added at Scandia Reclamation Office

Several new workers were listed at the Scandia Reclamation office this week. Names include Harold L. Jacobs and spouse Belleville, Orrin C. Mackie and spouse Belleville, Warren C. Dolan and spouse Belleville, Marvin E. Wacker Scandia, Eugene A. Frazier and spouse Bachelor Faulkner Dart apartments above the furniture store, Alfred L. Kennedy and George LeMarr, Belleville.

Scandia Reclamation Office Harold L. Jacobs John Belleville Orrin C. Mackie Warren C. Dolan Marvin E. Wacker Scandia Eugene A. Frazier Alfred L. Kennedy George LeMarr

Richards and Nelsons Host Thursday Supper

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Richards and M. O. Brown were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson.

Lester Richards M. O. Brown Warren Nelson

Christmas Wish List from Local Children

A collection of letters from children naming gifts for Christmas. Janice Forsberg asks for a cowboy outfit, a ring for her mother, a kitten for her father, and a bicycle and doll for herself. Judy Thompson wants a doll for her sister and a cowboy suit for herself. Others request bats, dishes, a sink, a bus toy, a dish towel, a hat, colors, and a book for everyone.

Santa Russell Glasscock Momamy Daddy Deanell Reece Janice Forsberg Judy Thompson Father Darlene Nystrom

Obituary for A. B. Johnson in Scandia Community

A. B. Johnson died at Belleville hospital after a heart attack on Sunday following a prior arm injury. Born April 1868 in Chicago, he lived in the area most of his life and leaves six sons, two daughters, 15 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two brothers. Funeral services were held at the Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home and Scandia Methodist church.

A. B. Johnson Belleville Hospital Johnson A. B Chicago Alex Wichita Abe del Ree Texas Aaron Scandia Louis LaGrange Ill Earl Cairo Egypt Harvey Paducah Anna May Johnson Stillwater Okla Mamie Wetetig White City Frank Simon Oberlin Bachelor Scandia Methodist Church J. Orville Bookless Riverview Cemetery

Veterans of Foreign Wars Donates School Markers

The Belleville VFW Post presents Scania Schools with road markers to alert drivers of school locations and urge slow cautious driving. The program aims to provide markers to all city schools and eventually county and country schools.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Belleville

Holly from Medford brings festive cheer to Journal staff

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill of Medford send a box of three varieties of Christmas Holly. Shared with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires. Gratitude expressed for the thoughtful decorations. Mr. Hill, a former editor of The Journal, has many friends who recall him fondly.

Wm. Hill Medford Ore E. C. Wires Hill Journal Hil

Seaman Eugene Sederlin Tends Duty Aboard The Helena

Eugene A. Sederlin USN seaman son of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin of Scandia sails from Guam to Hawaii on a voyage via Wake Island with President elect Eisenhower. Sederlin is stationed aboard The Helena which returns to the United States from a third Korean combat tour.

Guam Hawaii Wake Island Dwight D. Eisenhower Eugene A. Sederlin Seaman USN ElReno Sederlin Scandia Sederlin Helena United States Korea

Mrs Paul Erickson birthday honors 89th year

Mrs Paul Erickson was feted on her 89th birthday December 9 with a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs Monroe Erickson. List of guests included Mr and Mrs Monroe Erickson Bird City Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson Mrs Celia Stromberg Mrs Minnie Farrell and Mrs Guy Frasier others present were Mrs Earl Hammill Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice Mr and Mrs Art Jacobson Rev N H Pearson Mrs Vic Erickson and Mr Frasier.

Paul Erickson Monroe Erickson N. H. Pearson Vic .Erickson Guy Frasier

Bellevue Birthday Celebration Attended by Ericksons and Guests

Mrs Kenneth and Harold host a Bellevue birthday gathering with Mr and Mrs Chet Erickson and their daughters, joined by several guests to honor the occasion.

Kenneth Harold Chet Erickson Bellevue Ole’e Birthiay Enniver Very

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