It's a Pleasure at The Princess starring Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie the top skating star makes her Technicolor screen debut in It's a Pleasure at The Princess. The film blends skating displays with romance and comedy, pairing Henie with Michael O'Shea and Marie McDonald in a story of love, career, and misunderstandings that lead to a reunion. A highlight is two ice ballets and a hockey sequence filmed in Technicolor.
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Sonja Henie
International Pictures
Sonja
Kates
Miss Heje
Norway
O.e L.me
America
Chris Linden
Dona Martin
Michael O’shea
Don
Chris
Buzz Fletcher
Buzz
Gale
O’shea
Marie McDonald
Bill Johnson
Junior Miss film comes to Princess Theatre for two nights
20th Century Fox filmed Peggy Ann Garner led Junior Miss as a joyous comedy. The Broadway sensation stars Garner with a strong cast and debuts at the Princess Theatre on December 25 and 26, following its theater success and high bidding battles.
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New York
20Th Century-Fox
Peggy Ann Garner
Princess Theatre
Francie
Tree Grows
Brooklyn
Katie
Judy
Ae Jie
Aa Garner
Princess Theatre installs new RCA screen for Technicolor films
The Princess Theatre has installed four new silver screens for the latest RCA Sound Screen. The screen, designed for the Sound and Lamp House equipment, allows Technicolor pictures to be shown with enhanced quality. RCA calls it the best screen in the region, and Princess management is proud to offer Scandia audiences this improvement.
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Princess Theatre
R.C.A
Princess
Scandia
Stores to Close Christmas in Scandia
All stores and business houses in Scandia will close on Christmas Day Tuesday December 26 so merchants may observe the birth of Our Savior in a fitting manner.
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Scandia
Caribbean Mystery at the Princess Tonight
Tonight at the Princess Theatre a showing of Caribbean Mystery features James Dunn and Shilia Ryan in a light mystery comedy. A Terrytoon cartoon and sixteen other short features accompany the program.
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the Princess
James Dunn
Shilia Ryan
Forest Johnson Visits Friend in Omaha Over Weekend
Forest Johnson spent the weekend in Omaha visiting a friend, staying through Sunday. The trip focused on informal meetings and local sightseeing with no major events reported.
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Forest Johnson
Omaha
Nebi
The Greatest Gift Christmas Message of Sacrifice and Service
A holiday editorial urges giving beyond gifts by serving others and supporting returning servicemen. It honors families of fallen heroes, notes flags turned to gold, and calls for charity, goodwill, and understanding to strengthen peace and community spirit this Christmas season.
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Prince of Peace
Local Adoption Blessing Highlights Christmas Season
A five year old named Jimmie found a loving home with Max and Mrs Muth, described as a real Christmas gift for the family. The notice also lists community news including Triple L Club hosting guests, district OES meeting, oyster supper for relatives, and various visits over the holidays.
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Max Muth
Jimmie
Glenn Johnson
Carroll
Iowa
Mr. Johnson
Local Vets Return Home For Christmas Festivities
Alvin Stolander calls from California to arrange an extra plate for Chrisma as he and others return from overseas service. Discharges and homecomings include Jack Mahan, Clarence Herrman, Glenn A. Larson, Robert Lervold, Harold Rasmussen, Gerald Kay Goodwin, Edward Larson, Max Smith, Wilfred Corbin, and more as families prepare for Christmas gatherings across Scandia and nearby towns.
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Alvin Stolander
California
Chris
Wilfred Corbin
Japan
Scandia
Christmas Treats Planned for Scandia Kiddies
The Scandia Community Club brings back pre war days with treats for the children. On Saturday afternoon December 22 at 3:00 the Princess Theatre hosts Santa Claus and gifts for every kid in the community. Please invite all the children.
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Scandia
Princess Theatre
Santa Claus
Princess
Tiptons Called to Mother’s Home Amid Illness in Jamaica Town
Mr and Mrs Charles Tipton were summoned to the home of Mr Tiptons mother in Jamaica town on Friday due to illness. She is reported somewhat improved at this writing.
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Ollie Johnson
Paul Housholder
Paul
Wife
Wichita
Stanley Moe
Charles Tipton
Mr and Mrs C C Reece and Carla Host Supper Sunday
Mr and Mrs C C Reece and Carla, after battling flu the past week, managed a supper at the Jack Reece home Sunday evening.
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Martin Larson
Ralph
Lloyd Barleen
E. M. Eastvedt
C. C. Reece
Carla
Jack Reece
Mrs George Haser Spends Week in Igwa with Manet
Mrs George Haser has been spending the past week in Igwa with Mr Manet, Dak We.eapenind. femme.
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George Haser
Igwa
Mr Manet
Dak We.eapenind
Princess Theatre to Stage Midnight New Year Show
Resuming prewar custom the Princess Theatre will present a midnight show on New Year’s Eve starting at 11 30 p m The musical comedy Show Business starring Eddie Cantor and Joan Davis runs December 31 January 1 and 2 and is billed as a laugh hit viewers are urged to attend
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Peggy Ann
Eddie Cantor
Princess Theatre
Joan Davis
Freezing Week Brings Harsh Weather and Flu Fears
The community endures freezing temperatures and recent snow while homes seek warmth by fires. Officials note temperatures from 1 to 18 below may help curb germs and flu spread. A new address for Glen A Johnson lists General Petroleum Corp in Colina California.
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Glen A. Johnson
A. B
Colina
C-O
General Petroleum Corp
Jeland
Calif
Carl Hammer Elected First Post Commander
At the first regular meeting of the Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post of the American Legion in Scandia Carl Hammer was elected Post Commander with George Cardwell as Vice-Commander and other officers named. The post signed 37 charter members and invited more to join. guests from Belleville and Parmoun Film highlighted talks on Legion aims and support for Scandia. The meeting adjourned to Friday December 28 with refreshments announced.
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Carl Hammer
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
American Legion of
Scandia
Masonic Hall
George Cardwell
Walter Berger
Peter L. Hugos
C. V.haggman
Carl B. Larson
J. W. Smith
Journal
Cap” Berger
R. W. Thomasson
Belleville
Power Lines To Carry Phone Service Test Near Jonesboro
Public tests of the rural power line carrier telephone system began near Jonesboro Arkansas. Four users participate in a cooperative Bell System and REA experiment aiming to extend rural phone service to farms with potential future use in Selma Alabama.
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Jonesboro
Ark
W. L. Ginn
Southwestern Bell Telphone Company
Ginn
Bell System
Rural Electrification Administration
Selma
Ala
Alabama Power Company
Hutchinson
Southwestern Bell
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