Scandia Swedes Top Courtland in Close Grade Game
Scandia grade team edged Courtland 16 to 15 in a thrilling crossover. Harold McDowell led Scandia with 11 points while Harold Swanson credited for five, as Courtland also trailed in the second game with the 2nd team loss and the 1st team win for Scandia. Les Cady and Matt Larson led the 1st team with 13 points each, and Joppie Lervold added 11 in the final thrill ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Scandia
Courtland
Harold McDowel
Harold Swanson
Swanson
Nondorf
McDowell
Loving
Foote
Larson
Scandia
Sweds
Les Cady
Matt Larson
Joppie Lervold
Max Berry
DoDo Lewellyn
FT Simpson
Pane Tate Tale
Cer Lewellyn Ware
Berry
Ocobock Jensen
Three Little Girls In Blue At The Princess
The Princess theater screens Three Little Girls In Blue with June Haver Vivian Blaine Celeste Holm Vera Ellen and Frank Latimore in a lavish Technicolor musical by Bruce Humberstone. The plot follows three sisters chasing millionaires in Atlantic City with Mack Gordon songs and Josef Myron music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century - Fox
George Montgomery
Frank Latimore
Rush
June Haver
Love
Vivian Blaine
Celeste Holm
Mr. Right
Mack Gordon
Josef Myron
Harry Warren
Atlantic City
Miss Haver
Miss Blaine
Vera-Ellen
Mike
Charles Smith
Claudia
David
Sun Valley Serenade Returns at Princess Theatre
The 1940 best picture re issued by 20th Century Fox plays Tuesday and Wednesday December 31 and January 1 at the Princess Theatre. Sonja Henie John Payne and Glenn Miller lead a sparkling musical romance set in a winter paradise with skating sequences and comedic entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Gordon
Harry Warren
Sonja
Payne
Glenn Miller
Sun Valley
Two Sisters
Boston
20Th Century-Fox
Princess Theatre
Sonja Henie
John Payne
America
Lynn Bari
Tugboat Annie Returns in Captain Tugboat Annie at Princess
Tugboat Annie resumes film life under Republic in Captain Tugboat Annie at the Princess Theatre. Jane Darwell stars as Tugboat Annie with Edgar Kennedy opposing her fleet. The story centers on riverfront tugboat politics after the war and a romance with Topitotch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugboat Annie
Republic
Annie
Charles Gordon
Pamela Blake
Santa Was Here Tuesday at Scandia Community Party
The Scandia Community Club sponsored a Tuesday Christmas party for local children with a picture show Santa Claus and treats. The event, mislabeled in some handbills, was clarified as organized by the Scandia Community Club and not the Princess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
Community Club
Santa Claus
Princess Management
The
Princess
Sundays Dinner Guests Bring Local couples Together
Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Ed Carlson of Concordia. In the afternoon the McGregors and Carlsons were luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McGregor
Ed Carlson
Concordia
McGregor
Carlson
Russell Johnson
Belleville
Denver Visitor Joins Ahrens Family Nine Days
Miss Jeanette Ahrens arrived from Denver Colorado last Thursday for a ten day visit with her parents Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens and her sister Mrs Arnold Perry Mr Perry and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Ahrens
Denver
Colo
E. P. Ahrens
Arnold Perry
Trail Ride Near Scandia Draws Club Members
Republican Valley Trail Club members rode six miles from Scandia on Sunday. R. C. Canfield led the group with Mrs. Canfield and others meeting at Clara Blakeley’s farm for lunch. Attendees included riders from Scandia, Lovewell, Belleville, Courtland, and Manhattan, with a social gathering at the Freed home later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Republican Valley Trail Club
R. C. Canfield
Canfield
Mickey
Wayne Belden
Gary
Lee Swanson
Bobby Blecka
Cuba
Clara Blakeley
Lonnie Swanson
Clarence Smith
Artie Cardwell
Dale Lervold
Marvin Scrivner
Rendall Cleveland
Lovewell
Lee Blrke
Belleville
Myr
Harry Laterter
Dean Walker
Courtland
Family Christmas Eve Dinner Guests In Carroll Iowa
Mr and Mrs C O Johnson hosted a family Christmas Eve dinner for Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and daughters of Carroll Iowa Chester Johnson of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and daughters and Jean Johnson of Concordia and Jarl Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Johnson
Glenn Johnson
Carrol, Iowa
Chester Johnson
Kansas City
Leonard LeSage
Jean Johnson
Concordia
Jarl Johnson
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Cardwells and Families
Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell entertained with a family Christmas dinner on Sunday for relatives including Mr and Mrs Geo Cardwell Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Pauline Mr and Mrs Charlie Cardwell and family Mr and Mrs Duane Greenslade and daughters Miss Laura Rasmussen and Sam Greenslade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cardwell
Geo. Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Charlie Cardwell
Duane Greenslade
Laura Rasmussen
Sam Greenslade
Clouds and Simpsons Share Dinner This Friday
Mr and Mrs B R Cloud and Pam were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson and family Friday.
Carl G Hammer Named Sixth District Sons of Legionaires Chair
State Adjutant Chick Cowger announces Carl G Hammer, Past Commander of Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193, appointed Chairman of the Sixth District of the Sons of Legionaires. The Sons of Legionaires serve sons of veterans from World Wars I and II, distinct from the Junior Legion. The Journal congratulates Hammer on this honor reflecting well on the post and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chick” Cowger
Carl G. Hammer
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
Sons of Legionaires
Sons of Veterans
Junior Legion
Carl
Son Visits Mother in Stockton After Fall
Lester Simpson was called to the bedside of his mother Mrs E W Simpson of Stockton Saturday evening. Mrs Simpson fell at her home and the extent of her injuries is not known at this writing. Mrs Lester Simpson and family left Monday evening for Stockton and points west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Simpson
E. W. Simpson
Stockton
Dinner Guests Share Oyster Supper and Gifts
Mrs. Tom Barleen and Peggy Jane visited Mrs. Lester Simpson and family Monday. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper hosted an oyster supper with a Christmas gift exchange. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson and Lucille, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barleen
Peggy Jane
Lester Simpson
R. E. Cooper
N. S. Cooper
C. A. Johnson
Lucille
George Fike, Jr
Floyd Johnson
Medlin Family Sought as Sunday Guests at Spitlers
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin and Neal visited Sunday afternoon and for supper with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Spitler, sharing a family gathering in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Medlin
Neal
Gene Spitler
Jensen Family To Attend Belleville Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and their two sons will be guests at a Christmas dinner Tuesday hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom Ledbetter at their Belleville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Jensen and Sons
Tom Ledbetter
Belleville
Chester Johnson Returns Home for Holidays in Kansas City
Chester Johnson of Kansas City arrived home Monday morning to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Johnson and Jarl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Johnson
Kansas City
C. C. Johnson
Jarl
Printing Schedule Update for New Year Week
The Journal informs readers that to permit staff a holiday on New Year’s Day the new week’s issue will be printed on Tuesday. All news must be in by Monday evening to meet the early deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Force
Dog Reunites with Soldier Arrives in Scandia
While stationed in Germany, Alvin Moe formed a bond with a dog and arranged for its shipment to Scandia. The pet arrived Wednesday and Alvin is very happy to have his dog back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Moe
Germany
Scandia
Alvin
Beautiful Window by Dr Haggman in Christmas display
Dr C V Haggman presents a handcrafted miniature nativity scene numbered among the most beautiful December windows. The display features Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the three wise men, angels, princes with gifts, camels and goats with varied colors and worn sandal soles for realism and is lit indirectly for effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Haggman
Jesus
Joseph
Mrs. Charles Nordman Dies in Seattle
Mrs. Charles P Nordman died Saturday evening December 21 in Seattle Washington. Her remains will be brought home for burial and funeral services are set for Friday at 2 00 p.m. from Scandia Funeral Home. The Journal offers sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Loring
Charles P. Nordman
Seattle
Wash
Scandia
Journal
Mrs Harry McGregor Visits Mrs Carlos Kack Ley Courtland
Mrs Harry McGregor spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Carlos Kack Ley of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McGregor
Carlos Kackley
Courtland
Greenslades Return From Drakeville Visit
Mr and Mrs Duane Greenslade returned Sunday morning from Drakeville Iowa where they visited relatives and friends during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Greenslade
Drakesville
Towa
Christmas Dinner Held in Concordia for Belleville Guest
Mr and Mrs Glenn Goodwin and family hosted a Christmas dinner at their Concordia home Sunday for Mrs D F Housholder of Belleville along with Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and family Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and family and Mr and Mrs Glenn Swearringen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Goodwin
Concordia
D. F. Housholder
Belleville
Glenn Housholder
Paul Housholder
Glenn Swearringen
Caroling and Christmas program at local Lutheran church
The Christmas program at the Lutheran church Sunday evening drew a good crowd. Afterward several young people went caroling and were hosted at Dr. E P Ahrens home with cocoa cookies and doughnuts. Miss Yvonne Nelson of Topeka visits Adolph Nelson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Yvonne Nelson
Topeka
Adolph Nelson
Gloria and
Adolphus
Nelson brothers return home for holidays visit
Warren Nelson of Manhattan and Paul Nelson of Lindsborg came home last Friday to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Nelson
Manhattan
Paul Nelson
Lindsborg
Mrs. C. I. Nelson
Tingstroms Rush Home After News Of Ill Relative
Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom who arrived Saturday afternoon received word of the serious illness of his mother Mrs Adella Tingstrom of Centralia Washington They departed early Sunday on the Rocket for Washington to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tingstrom
Adella Tingstrom
Centralia
Wash
Tingstroms
Washington
Isaacson Family Shares Friday Supper
Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson and Valjean and Mr and Mrs John Isaac son and Lester joined Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family for Friday evening supper in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Isaacson
Valjean
John Isaacson
Lester
Irving Isaacson
Currie Family Arrives in Topeka for Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and their family from Topeka arrived Tuesday to spend the holidays with home folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Currie
Topeka
March of Time Showing The Soviets Neighbor At Princess
The third issue of March of Time will be shown at the Princess Theatre Thursday December 26. It features The Soviet's Neighbor, an action drama Deadline For Murder, plus a cartoon and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Nylon hose giveaway resumes at Princess store
The Princess management secured additional nylon hose pairs and will resume a Thursday night giveaway starting December 26, presenting a free pair to one lucky lady each Thursday evening.
Midnight New Year Show at Princess Theatre
The Process Theatre hosts a New Year Eve midnight gala starting at 11 15 p m featuring The Jungle Princess a revived action comedy with Kay Milland and Dorothy Lamour. Lamour plays a jungle maiden and Milland an explorer meeting her after she saves him from a tiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judz
Kay Milland
Dorothy Lamour
Paramount
Miss Lamour
Dotty
Milland
Process Theatre
Foundation Started for New American Legion Home
Foundation work began last week on the new American Legion building located on city land at the northwest end of town just north of the Chas Freed residence. The old P W Camp at Concordia is nearly ready for moving and is expected to be relocated shortly after year’s start. Several Legion members spent days at Concordia preparing the building for the long move to Scandia. Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 will hold a regular meeting Friday night at the City office building to transact important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chas Freed
P. W Camp
Concordian
Legion
Concordia
Scandia
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
Fifth Birthday Party For Jeanette Isaacson
Jeanette Ann Isaacson celebrated her fifth birthday with a tea party hosted by her parents last Friday. A group of friends including Pamela Sue Cloud Judy Simpson Gene Simpson Peggy Erickson Jimmy Erickson Valjean Isaacson Gene Lervold Carol Ann Nystrom Helen Nystrom Jackie Everhart Bobby Isaacson and Jeanette Ann Isaacson attended. Relatives Mrs Cloud Mrs Simpson Mrs Ole Erickson Mrs Archie Isaacson and Mrs John Isaacson also joined for the celebration with games and a dainty lunch after gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Ann Isaacson
Pamela Sue Cloud
Judy
Gene Simpson
Peggy
Jimmy Erickson
Valjean Isaacson
Gene Lervold
Carol Ann
Helen Nystrom
Jackie Everhart
Bobby
Cloud
Simpson
Ole Erickson
Archie Isaacson
John Isaacson
Wennersten Family Guests Dine With Ostberg En Route Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Wennersten and their children were Thursday evening supper guests of Mrs Gustava Ostberg as they traveled home to Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Carl Wennersten
Gustava Ostberg
Russell
Greeley visitors arrive for Christmas at Currie home
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. McDonald and Bruce Norman of Greeley Colorado arrived Monday evening and will spend Christmas with her father James Currie and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. McDonald
Bruce Norman
Greeley, Colo
James Currie
Christmas Program Draws Big Audience at Methodist Church
The Methodist Sunday School and Choir presented an interesting Christmas program Sunday evening to a large audience. After the program, treats were distributed to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
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Narka
Jamestown
Randall
Clyde
Esbon
Jewell
Mahaska
FT Cady
F Loring
lLayson
Lervold
Blue
Topitotch Entertainment
Saundra Berkova
Santa
Beth Freed
Jimmy Jensen
George Freed
Ed Jensen
Ralph Jensen
Eddy and
Susan
Artie Jensen
Richard
Virginia
Axel Jensen
Loren
Larry
Milton Freed
C. G. Hammer
6Th Dist
Sons OF Legion
Dog
Chas. Nordman
NEW Legion Home
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