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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

9

16 Fathoms Deep at The Princess Theatre in December

Arthur Lake Productions presents 16 Fathoms Deep filmed in Ansco color in Florida. Starring Lon Chaney Arthur Lake Lloyd Bridges Eric Feldary Tanis Chandler with underwater photography by Jack Greenhalgh. The film follows sponge divers and sponge exchange intrigue set in Tarpon Springs and St Augustine. It debuts Saturday and Sunday December 25 and 26 at The Princess Theatre with other features Arch of Triumph Race Street slated for January showings.

Arthur Lake Florida Monogram Princess Theatre Eustace L. Adams Ansco Lon Chaney Lloyd Bridges Eric Feldary Tanis Chandler John Gonatos United States Sponge Exchange Ian Chaney Sponge-Exchange Chaney Tarpon Springs St. Augustine Jack Greenhalgh Dagwood Boomstead Mr. Lake Blondie Arch of Triumph

Christmas Eve stars Raft Brent Scott in Benedict Bogeaus film

Benedict Bogeaus releases Christmas Eve at the Princess Theatre for December 28 29. George Raft George Brent Randolph Scott Joan Blondell Virginia Field Dolores Moran Ann Harding lead a tale of a wealthy spinster and her foster sons as they return home to unravel schemes and unmask a nephew amid festive intrigue.

Benedict Bogeaus Hollywood Princess Theatre George Raft George Brent Randolph Scott Joan Blondel Virginia Field Dolores Moran Ann Harding Brent Michael Raft Mario South America Scott Jonathan Reginald Denny Phillip

I Love Trouble at Princess Theatre

A private eye investigates five women in Columbia's I Love Trouble at the Princess Theatre. Franchot Tone stars as the hard hitting sleuth with Janet Blair as his trusted ally amid double dealing. Supporting roles include Janis Carter Adele Jergens Glenda Farrell Steven Geray and Tom Powers. Tone uncovers the background of Lynn Merrick while facing threats from Geray and bribery from Carter. The film ends with the detective cracking the case and a second feature Slave Ship being shown January 6.

Columbia Princess Theatre Franchot Tone Janet Blair Janis Carter Adele Jergens Glenda Farrell Steven Geray Tom Powers Lynn Merrick Tone Geray

Riverview 4-H Club Holds December Meeting

Riverview 4-H Club met December 15 at the Lutheran church parish. Fifteen members attended as the group set meetings on the second Monday each month. A new member Donna Burandt joined. gifts and a lunch followed the program led by Larry Hobson with piano solo by Ronald Anderson and a special number by Earl Melby.

Riverview Lutheran Church Parlor United States Donna Burandt Larry Hobson Ronald Anderson Earl Melby M.M.M

Social Hour Club Holds Christmas Meeting at Mrs Petersons

The Social Hour Club met December 16 at Mrs. Alvin Petersons home with eighteen members. They sang for Mrs. Pearl Jensen and planned Christmas cards for the elderly and a package for a needy family. New heart sisters were drawn. next meeting January 13 hosted by Mrs. Warren Johnson.

Alvin Peterson Charlie McGowan Pearl Jensen New Heart Sisters Warren Johnson Rall Heart Sisters Peterson

Birthday lunch honors Mrs. Dena Anderson at 84

Mrs. S. J. Swenson hosted a midday birthday luncheon on Monday honoring her sister Mrs. Dena Anderson on her 84th birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. C. A. Forsberg, Mrs. Will Kallman, Mrs. Albertina Isaacson, Ida, Rev. N. H. Pearson, Mrs. Wallace Aspegren, Mr. Algor Anderson, and Mr. Carl G. Hammer.

S. J. Swenson Dena Anderson Anderson C. A. Forsberg Will Kallman Albertina Isaacson Ida N. H. Pearson Wallace Aspegren Algor Anderson Carl G. Hammer

Iona Hammer Birthday Supper Honored by Hammer Family

Mr and Mrs C G Hammer entertained guests for Iona's birthday anniversary Thursday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ben Lervold and family Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia Mr and Mrs Russell Lervold Miss Catherine Nelson Miss Helen Larson Miss Jacquelin Cooper and Mr and Mrs C G Hammer and family.

C. G. Hammer Iona Ben Lervold Don Larson Sonia Russell Lervold Catherine Nelson Helen Larson Jacquelin Cooper

Johnson Family Dines With Courtland Hosts

M and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Richard with extended Johnson relatives shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and their son in Courtland.

Joseph Johnson Richard Everett Lee Johnson Lawrence Olson Phyllis Ed Johnson Eben Oliver Johnson and Son Courtland

Scandia Swedes Win, Jewell Foe Narrowly Falls 66-64

Scandia beat Jewell 66-64 on December 14 with an 18 point start by Scandia before Jewell scored. Scandia second team won 29-16 as subs played after halftime.

Munden Scandia Jewell Simpson Cuba Burr Oak Courtland Jamestown Here Narka Randall Republic Clyde Agenda

1947 Club Hosts Christmas Oyster Supper and Gift Exchange

Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman hosted the 1947 Club gathering with an oyster supper at 6 30 p m followed by a Christmas gift exchange and pitch games. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer and many others with Erick Thompson as a guest. The club plans to meet again with Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman on January 20.

Mary Ae Lois Erickson Joan Ook Wets Eal Ee Aeps Glen Kirk Katherine Patsy Nelson Elaine Robbins Jacqueline Everhart Phyllis Hammer Virginia Jensen Beverly Sue McBride Larry New- Olson Dianne Persinger Earl Westhoff Lois Quantic Ruth Sandell Stargleam Nadene Farrell Bruce Quantic Srrench Donna Berggren Charles Duncas Glada Thompson Darrell Nelson Patsy Thompson Kenneth Cardwell Ann Peterson Billy Hammer Anla Ocobock Raymond Lewellyn Lonnie Swanson Janice Erickson Janet Cardwell Jimmie Weir Mervin Corbin Jimmie Muth Jane Williams Jacqueline Westhoff Alan Kirk Hilton Hammer Aurie Mae McBride Triple L Club Anderson Lee Swanson Duaine Greenslade L. R. Denoyer Harry Henman Mittee Axel Jensen Walter Berry Bill Clark George Cardwell Carole Ann Nystrom Hans Barbara Everhart Merle Melby Walter President Wyatt Corbin George Christie Flower Harry Flohman Eugene Herrman Lloyd McGregor Alfred Hammer Gustava Ostberg Ted Iver Hammer Victor Herrman Clarence M. L. Larson

Loren Florell Birthday Honored By Friends

Loren Florell was honored last Wednesday evening at his home with birthday greetings. A pot-luck lunch was served. Attending were Mrs. Florell and Janice. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Freed and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and Janice. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and Judy.

Loren Florell Florell Janice Maurice Freed Edward Forsberg Alva Thompson Judy

Social gathering at the Moe residence

Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe hosted a Sunday evening party at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Kallman Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell and Nadine Mrs Minnie Farrell Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family.

Ralph Moe Alfred Kallman Hilton Waite Rex Farrell Nadine Minnie Farrell Lewis Wallin Albert Moe Bill Moe Dale Price

Concordia Dinner Party Hosts LeSage and Johnson Families

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard LeSage and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson entertained to dinner Sunday at the LeSage home in Concordia. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson and daughters of Portland Oregon Mr. and Mrs. C O Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Marshall.

Leonard LeSage Chester Johnson LeSage Concordia Louis Johnson Portland, Ore C. O. Johnson Lyle Marshall

Dinner guests listed for Wednesday at the Johnson home

Mrs. Martin Johnson hosted a Wednesday dinner with guests Mr. Frank Isaacson, Mrs. Sophia Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Mary Johnson.

Martin Johnson Frank Isaacson Sophia Johnson Mary

Carlson Birthday Dinner Hosts in Mankato Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Addison Carlson hosted a Friday evening birthday anniversary dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Lendell Graham and Teresa of Mankato, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry.

Addison Carlson Carlson Chester Anderson Stanley Moe Russell Anderson Joyce Johnson Lendell Graham Teresa Mankato Walter Henry

Cardwells Attend Lenabelle Denoyer Willis Wedding in Pueblo

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell left Thursday for Pueblo Colorado to attend the wedding of Miss Lenabelle Denoyer and Mr Bill Willis on Saturday They returned Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Willis providing a brief family wedding report

George Cardwell Pueblo Colo Lenabelle Denoyer Bill Willis Willis

Christmas gathering of Hook and Needle Club at Henriksen home

The Hook and Needle Club held its Christmas meeting last Friday at Mrs. Claude Henriksen’s home with all members present. Gifts were exchanged and a Christmas lunch was served. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Conrad Sederlin on Friday January 21.

Hook and Needle Club Claude Henriksen Conrad Sederlin

Sunday Visitors Reach Swanson Danielson and Sandell Families

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and baby.

Alfred Swanson Elmer Danielson Kenneth Pat Sandell

Berggrens Host Visitors In Republic

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Nina visited Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren on Sunday afternoon in Republic.

Grant Berggren Nina Vic Berggren Republic

Belleville Hosts Sunday Dinner for Local Couples

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell and daughter entertained Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Milner of Belleville.

Loren Florell Alva Thompson Judy Edward Forsberg Ray Milner Belleville

Family spends Friday evening with local residents

A family joined Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny for a Friday evening visit, sharing time and conversation in a neighborly gathering.

Grant Berggren John Nylund Johnny

Mrs Karen Ross and Jackie Graham Visit Eastvedts

Last Tuesday evening callers Mrs Karen Ross and Jackie Graham visited Mr and Mrs B M Eastvedt, sharing greetings and news.

Karen Ross Jackie Graham B. M. Eastvedt

Carnegie Hall Tonight at the Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre presents Carnegie Hall tonight, a celebrated musical featuring classical works. Also showing are March of Time and 30 additional entries, appealing to fans of refined music.

Princess Theatre

Death of A. W. Scott 77 Burlington

Ward reports the death of A. W. Scott aged 77 of Burlington who died Friday at Newman hospital Emporia. He married Nannie Kallman in 1898 and leaves a widow two daughters Mrs. Carl Johnson Kansas City and Mrs. Harvey Russell Rozel two granddaughters Dorothy and Virginia Russell and brothers Hugh Detroit and Dave Portland. Funeral services were held at his Burlington home Sunday afternoon.

Injury Hand Mangled in Corn Picker Incident

Max Thompson suffered a severe injury to his right hand when caught in a corn picker last Friday afternoon. He was transported to Belleville hospital and is reported as doing as well as could be expected.

Max Thompson Lester Thompson Belleville Hospital

Mrs Irving Isaacson Hosts Jeanette Ann Birthday Party

Mrs Irving Isaacson entertained Monday afternoon in honor of Jeanette Ann’s seventh birthday anniversary. The party featured gifts from young guests and games as entertainment. Dainty refreshments were served with invited guests including girls from the four lower grades Joey Elaine Carolyn Horn Helen Nystrom Diane and Marcia Perry and Miss Aura Lewis.

Irving Isaacson Jeanette ‘Ann Joey Elaine Carolyn Horn Helen Nystrom Diane Marcia Perry Aura Lewis

Sunday Lunch Guests Share Time with Local Families

M/Sgt and Mrs M J Gardner with Penny and Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen hosted guests Richard and Virginia for Sunday lunch at Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim.

M. J. Gardner Penny Artie Jensen Richard Virginia Ed Jensen Jim

Larson and Rastvedt Hosts Social Evening

Mr and Mrs M R Larson and Mr and Mrs Harold Smith spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs FE M Rastvedt in a small social gathering at their home.

M. &. Larson Harold Smith FE. M. Rastvedt

Sunday Supper Guests Include Clark Kreed Family

Mr and Mrs Clark Kreed and their daughters were the Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, sharing a family gathering and meal.

Clark Kreed Mrs Stanley Moe

Hubbell Family Guests Visit Jensen Household

Mr and Mrs Ray Allen and family of Hubbell Nebraska were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and their sons.

Ray Allen Hubbell, Nebr Axel Jensen

Johnsons Welcome Portland Guests Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs Louis Johnson and daughters Betty and Geraldine arrived Thursday evening from Portland Oregon to be guests of his parents Mr and Mrs C O Johnson for the holidays.

Louis Johnson Betty Geraldine Portland Ore Mrs. C. O. Johnson

Sunday Visit From Mr and Mrs Stensaas

Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and their children spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs C B Stensaas.

Lee ‘Loring C. B. Stensaas

Loring Family Guests Visit Carlgrens Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and children were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Joe Carlgren and family.

Lee Loring Joe Carlgren

Mrs Hain Guests In Salina With Hicks Family

Mrs. Frank Hain spent Friday in Salina as the guest of her sister Mrs. Albert Hicks and Mr. Hicks, visiting relatives and attending local activities.

Frank Hain Salina Albert Hicks Mr. Hicks

Hasers Vacationing With Hallowells in Ravanna

Mr. and Mrs. George Haser spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hallowell at Ravanna Nebraska.

George Haser Alfred Hallowell Ravanna Nebr

Haskins Family Spends Tuesday in Fairbury

Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins and their daughters spent last Tuesday in Fairbury Nebraska visiting relatives and sightseeing in the county seat.

Bill Haskins Fairbury, Nebr

Oyster Supper Hosts Honor Mr and Mrs Granstedt

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt attended an oyster supper Sunday evening hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs A. OH Lewis where friends gathered for the social event.

Frank Granstedt A. Oh, Lewis

Amana Trutheran Church Honors Swenson Wedding Anniversary

The Amana Trutheran Church celebrated Mr. and Mrs. 8 J Swenson’s 32nd wedding anniversary with a Sunday afternoon program. Erma Dietrich performed Here Comes the Bride, and a variety of solos and poems followed. About 75 guests joined in, with gifts from family and friends and an 81st anniversary for another couple noted. Out of town guests attended from Concordia.

Amana Trutheran Church J. Swens Erma Dietrich Miss Dietrich Arnold Perry Pedro Rydell N. H. Pearson Marian Albert Jackson Elsa Bergstrom Arthur Swenson Donna Albert Swenson Merrill Avery Concordia Wallace Aspegren Avery Charles Sjogren Esther Peter Johnson

Kansas Power and Light plans 7 million 1949 gas upgrades

D E Ackers, president, announces 1949 spending of 7 million dollars to enlarge and add to the gas pipeline system serving 101 Kansas cities. A new 20 inch line with a 4500 HP compressor will run from Pratt to the Hugoton field, about 145 miles, to be completed in November 1949. The company will also buy gas from City Service Gas Co. at Hutchinson next year to meet winter demand.

D. E. Ackers Kansas Power and Light Co Comany Pratt Hugoton Ackers City Service Gas Co Hutchinson

Nordman Heads to Seattle for Christmas Visit

Charlie Nordman departed Monday night for Seattle Washington to spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stansbury and their family.

Charlie Nordman Seattle Wash Jim Stansbury

Petersons dine with Howlands in Formoso family visit

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and their daughters were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Bruce Howland and family in Formoso.

Carl Peterson Bruce Howland Formoso

Thompson hosts supper for Erickson family visitors

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and Judy entertained Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Ole Erickson and family from Wiggins Colorado.

Alva Thompson Judy Ole Erickson Wiggins, Colo

Birthday pot luck honors Lervold and Free families

A Sunday pot luck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold celebrated birthday anniversaries of Dale Lervold and Carolyn and Billy Free. Attending were Lottie Lervold Benny Lervold LaVerne Chester Lervold Wichita Ute Mrs Bill Free Courtland Reuben Johnson Russell Lervold and Frank Lervold with their families.

Frank Lervold Dale Lervold Carolyn Billy Free Lottie Lervold Benny Lervold LaVerne Chester Lervold Wichita Ute Bill Free Courtland Reuben Johnson Russell Lervold

Mrs Plotner Visits Town On Holiday Return

Mrs. G. P. Plotner was in town on business Friday. Mrs. Alice Plotner accompanied her home to spend the holidays.

G. P. Plotner Alice Plotner

Salina Friday Visit By Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mrs KE A Lewis with Mrs Lena Lloyd spent Friday in Salina for a day trip and social engagements, returning that evening.

Frank Granstedt KE. HA. Lewis Lena Lloyd Salina

Johnsons Enjoy Sunday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson were Sunday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and daughters.

Aaron Johnson Reynold Nystrom

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