Anchors Aweigh at the Princess Theater Friday and Saturday
The Princess Theatre presents Anchors Aweigh Saturday and Sunday nights February 9 10 as a 21 gun Technicolor MGM musical with Frank Sinatra Kathryn Grayson and Gene Kelly. Clarence and Joe sailors on leave clash with love interests in a buoyant pageant of song and comedy.
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Princess Theatre
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Frank Sinatra
Kathryn Grayson
Gene Kelly
Clarence Doolittle
Sinatra
Joe Brady
Kelly
San Diego
Clarence
Joe
Wolf
Tars
Susan Abbott
Hollywood
Jose Turbi
Brooklyn
Benny in Heaven leads comedy amid heavenly cast
The notes announce Jack Benny has moved to Heaven in the Warner Bros. film The Horn Blows at Midnight at Princess Theatre for February 12–13. Alexis Smith stars as his heavenly sweetheart with Guy Kibbee and Allyn Joslyn also featured in the angel plot. Also listed for February 1920 is Shady Lady with Ginny Simms.
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Zeus
Minerva
Apollo
Jack Benny
Jack
Benny
Heaven
Maxwell
Rochester
Alexis Smith
Warner Bros
Princess Theatre
Sam Hellman
James V. Kern
Athanael
Small Planet Management
Guy Kibbee
Fallen Angels
Allyn Joslyn
John Alexander
Radio
Favorit
Ginny Simms
Peggy Ann Garner
Air Corps
Peggy Ann
Kansas Sees Strong Postwar Growth Amid Labor Calm
Alvin McCoy notes Kansas enjoys bank reserves and bright agricultural prospects as private industry expands after wartime labor shortages. Construction promises activity while housing remains tight and rail service carries returning service personnel. Farmers face building needs, equipment shortages, and steady crop prices as the nation resumes normalcy.
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Kansas
Alvin McCoy
Mystery Pinochle Club Meets For Charity
The club gathered at Mrs. Harry McGregor's home on January 31 with eight members and two guests Mrs. Axel Jensen and Mrs. Carl Veteto. Pinochle at two tables saw Mrs. J. 5. Jensen win high and Mrs. Loren Florrell low, with guest prize going to Mrs. Veteto. A donation to the March of Dimes was made, then a light lunch followed and plans set to meet Mrs. Stanley Moe on February 21.
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Harry McGregor
Axel Jensen
Carl Veteto
J. 5. Jensen
Loren Florrell Low
Stanley Moe
Willing Workers Group Aids Mrs Doctor in Quilt Withdrawal
The Willing Workers group met with Mrs. Robert Doctor to assist in quitting a quilt. Members present included Eva Sothers, Ras mussen, Axel Smith, Lottie Johnson, Elsie Johnson, Clarence Barber, Mertie Sanderson, Marie Fike, G. Agstrom, and Martyn Walker and Glenda McArty. A dinner at Charles Berggren home honored Sgt Charles Fike and George Fike. Guests included George Fike Sr of Munden, Pearl Schultz of Belleville, John and Fike families, and other relatives. Other visitors and dinners followed with Hedstrom, Bergstrom, and Loring households noted.
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Willing Workers Group
Willing Workers
Robert Doctor
Eva Sothers
R. A. Rasmussen
Axel Smith
Lottie Johnson
Elsie Johnson
Clarence Barber
Mertie Sanderson
Marie Fike
G. Agstrom
Martyn Walker
Glenda McArty
Chas. Berggren
Charles Fike
George Fike
Berggren
George Fike, Sr
Munden
Pearl Schultz
Belleville
John Fike
Kackley
Richard Fogelberg
Mrs Nelson and Mrs Grubb Called On Carl McDowell Home
Mrs Chris Nelson and Mrs Myrtle Grubb visited Saturday afternoon and called on Mrs Robert White and her son at the Carl McDowell home, sharing time together.
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Chris Nelson
Myrtle Grubb
Robert White and Son
Carl McDowell
Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 Receives Charter
The American Legion Post No. 193 named The Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post after receiving its number 193 and charter. A regular meeting is Friday night February 8 with a membership goal of 100 by February 22. Special committee chairmen are appointed and meetings move to the City Clerk’s office room. Local residents attended a Sunday dinner at Mrs. Lervold’s home.
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Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
American Legion
Albert Isaacson James Larsen
Topeka
Hammer
Ralph Rasmussen
Ejner Larsen
Rr. Co
Norman Currie Undergoes Hernia Operation at St Joseph
Norman Currie entered St Joseph hospital last week for a hernia operation and expects to be back late in the week.
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Norman Currie
St. Joseph Hospital
Elmer Danielson Family Visits Martin Johnson Home
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family and Ben Houghton spent Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson.
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Elmer Danielson
Ben Houghton
Martin Johnson
New Show Room for Algot Anderson Displaying Cars and Implements
Algot Anderson has expanded his show rooms to properly display the new cars and Allis Chalmers implements he handles. He hopes to exhibit productions from the factories he represents soon.
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Algot Anderson
Allis Chalmers
Anderson
City hall room near Clerk’s office to host meetings
The room behind the City Clerk’s office nears completion and will be initiated by the Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post No 13 of the American Legion on Friday night February 8. The hall will serve as a meeting place for Legion and civic groups once wall lights and kitchen equipment are installed.
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Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
The
Legion
Wisconsin Federation official attends Kansas Day luncheon
Mrs. E. E. Conzelman Sixth District President of the Federation of Women's Clubs attended a Kansas Day luncheon at the home of Mrs. C. A. Noble, hostess of the ladies Library Club of Republic. Sunday afternoon guests at the George Christie home included Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard and Ilene and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Christie of Concordia. Lunch was served by Mrs. Christie before departure.
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E. E. Conzelman
Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. A. Noble
Ladies Library Club of
Republic
George Christie
Lars Norgard
Ilene
S. S. Christie
Concordia
Forest Johnson Admission Changes His Outlook
Forest Johnson a patient at Winter General hospital Topeka reports feeling like a different man already. His mother Mrs Horton Johnson conveys the news and expresses happiness over the improvement.
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Forest Johnson
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Horton Johnson
Visit of Local Ladies Highlights Saturday Gathering
Mrs Clyde Norris Mrs Alvin Peterson and Mrs Carl Veteto accompanied by Car lene and Harold visited last Saturday with Mrs Belle Etter in a friendly neighborhood gathering featuring social conversation and shared refreshments.
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Clyde Norris
Alvin Peterson
Carl Veteto
Carlene
Harold
Belle Etter
Fine Herds On The Increase In Republic County
Carl Reece imported purebred Herefords two to three years ago and has sold bulls and cattle to several farmers. The expansion includes a bull to John Nylund two cows a bull and a calf to Elmer Melby and a heifer calf to Donnie Fogelberg. This buildup boosts cattle stock in Republic and nearby counties. Mrs Thompson and husband visited El Reno Sederlin and Carl Aberg then she left to work at a state institution in Topeka. Mr Thompson stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry announce the birth of a daughter at St Joseph hospital Concordia on Monday morning February 4. The child has an older sister Diane Jeannette. Grandparents include Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens Mr and Mrs Paul Nelson and children Miss Boneh and Alice Nelson of Kansas City and Mrs Andrews of Mississippi who visited over the weekend.
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Carl Reece
Carl
John Nylund
Elmer Melby
Donnie Fogelberg
Republic
Adjoining Counties
C. ©. Thompson
el Reno
Arnold J. Perry
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Diane Jeannette
E. P. Ahrens
Paul Nelson
Boneh
Alice Nelson
Kansas City
Mrs. Andrews
Mississippi
Thompson and Mathias Attend El Reno Sederlin Supper
C O Thompson spent Sunday at the El Reno Sederlin home where Mr and Mrs W J Mathias were supper guests.
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C. O. Thompson
el Reno Sederlin Home
Mrs. W. J. Mathias
Friday Visit to El mer Danielson Home Hosts Four Guests
Friday evening guests at the El mer Danielson home were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita and Pat Sandell.
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Elmer Danielson Home
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Pat Sandell
Picture of Dorian Gray Tonight at Princess Theatre
Tonight at the Princess Theatre a screening of The Picture of Dorian Gray from M G M is joined by a Terrytoon Cartoon and 14 other attractions making an unusual bill for local patrons.
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Princess Theatre
Dorian Gray
Local notes on service members travel and updates
Alvin Moe left Thursday to the east after a two week furlough at the Stanley Moe home. Lt. Gene Larson arrived in Seattle from Japan and will quarantine a week before leaving. Cpl Lorraine A. Jackson earned a sergeant rating while serving in the Marianas. Chuck Hobmar completed basic training and is taking a clerk typist course in Missouri. Lt Leroy Nelson spent a few days with the Nelson family in Scandia.
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Alvin Moe
East
Stanley Moe
George Larson
J. G
Gene Larson
Seattle
Japan
Cpl
Lorraine A. Jackson
Timare
The
Marianas
Chuck” Hobmar
Basie
Whenl
Cann Crowder, Mo
Water control programs on Republican River may start this year
Rep Curtis of Nebraska announced four Republican River valley water projects may begin in the year. The Budget Bureau sent requests to Congress for Enders dam and related works 1.5 million, Wray dam 100 thousand, Bostwick below Harlan reservoir 1 million, Harlan county reservoir 2 million, plus 85 thousand for further valley investigations. Army engineers to handle the Harlan project others the reclamation bureau. Curtis expects congressional funding close to budget bureau amounts.
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Washington
Republican River Valley
Curtis
R-Nebr
Bureau of the Budget
Congress
Frenchmen - Cambridge
Enders
Wray
North Republicans
Colorado
Nebraska
Bostwick
Harlan County
Kansas
Alson
Army Engineers
Reclamation Bureau
Budget Bureau
Ferguson couple plans Topeka move after selling Scandia home
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ferguson spent the weekend in Scandia arranging storage for household goods after selling their Scandia home to Fred Evert. They purchased a Topeka house where they will reside once possession is possible, as they prepare for their future home. The Ferguson sons returned to Topeka on Tuesday. Max Smith, who left Scandia to enroll at Kansas Wesleyan, instead joined the College of Temporia with his brothers Jack and Lori, boosting the C of E basketball squad.
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Raymond Ferguson
Scandia
Fred Evert
Topeka
Fergusons
Max Smith
Kansas Wesleyan College
Salina
College of Temporia
Jack
Lori
C. of E
Johnsons Visit From Carrol Iowa For Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson and Toby arrived Monday from Carrol Iowa for a brief visit with Glenn's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. They left Friday returning home with Marcie who had stayed with her grandparents since Christmas.
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Glenn Johnson
Toby
Carrol
Iowa
Glenn
Charles Johnson
Marcie
Residents Linked to Callers List in Franklin County
Reported callers last week on George Holmes at the residence of Mr and Mrs Frank Trimmer include Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson Bill Gunter Mrs Geo Stromberg Carl T Larson Walt Hawkins Ruth Larson George Nichols J A James and Carl McDowell.
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George Holmes
Frank Trimmer
Frank Peterson
Bill Gunter
Geo. Stromberg
Carl T. Larson
Walt Hawkins
Ruth Larson
George Nichols
J. A. James
Carl McDowell
Mrs Lars Hammer Attends 48th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Lars Hammer, guest at the 48th anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs KE M Eastvedt, was also present at their wedding. Mrs Hammer is described as an active, modern woman who keeps abreast of the times and refuses to grow old.
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Lars Hammer
KE. M. Eastvedt
Dorcas Seeks Used Clothing for War-Stricken Nations Drive
The Lutheran church notes Dorcas is soliciting used clothing to aid a clothing drive helping needy peoples in war torn countries.
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Dorcas
Miss Evelyn Hohman and Kenny Freeman Visit Kansas City Couple
Miss Evelyn Hohman and Kenny Freeman of Kansas City Missouri spent the weekend at the Harry Hokman home.
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Evelyn Hohman
Kenny Freeman
Kansas City, Mo
Harry Hokman
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Courtland
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Chicago Historical Society
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M. J. Gardner
Penny
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Mrs
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