Bonzo Goes to College headlined at the Princess Theatre
A new Universal-International comedy arrives at the Princess Theatre for January 3 and 4. Bonzo the educated chimpanzee stars alongside Maureen O'Sullivan and Charles Drake in a story of a carnival runaway who becomes a football star. The film, directed by Frederick de Cordova, features a strong supporting cast and marks the theater's upcoming reopening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonzo
Princess Theatre
Universal - International
Francis
Maureen O’sullivan
Charles Drake
Edmund Green
Gigi Perreau
Gene Lockhart
Ted Richmond
Frederick de Cordova
Miss O'Sullivan
Gigi
Irene Ryan
Guy Williams
John Miljan
Davie Jassen
Benny Baker
Frank Welson
the Princess
Our Honor Roll: New Subscriptions List
The Journal prints this week’s Honor Roll of subscribers up to Monday noon including E. A. Olson Fairbury Nebraska Sherman Robison Carl T. Larson Fred Evert H. G. White Lincoln Nebraska new Bill Reece Bill Vandeveer E. M. Eastvedt C. A. Smith Ren Denoyer Kenneth Christensen Axel Nelson Bill Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of
E. A. Olson
Fairbury
Nebr
Sherman Robison
Carl T. Larson
Fred Evert
H. G. White
Lincoln
Bill Reece
Bill Vandeveer
Scandia HDU December Meeting Recaps Christmas Themes
Scandia HDU met December 10 with Mrs Charley Hohman. Roll call asked What I Want for Christmas. Mrs Edward Forsberg gave a consumers guide on Honey and Beef. Mrs Joe N Johnson reported on the advisory meeting November 21. Members enjoyed a Christmas grab bag and textile painting. The unit planned nylon flowers for the January 14 meeting with Mrs Erickson. The meeting adjourned after the homemakers creed. Mrs Ernest Kirk, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Hdu
Charley Hohman
Edward Forsberg
Consumers Guide
Joe N. Johnson
O. W. ‘Eric
Dinner at Abe's home among local families
Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona join Mr and Mrs Ligud Brown Stifford and Bernita and Mrs Tekla Brown for a late fish dinner at Mr and Mrs Malker qpindectant and boys Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Smith
Ramona
Ligud Brown
Stifford
Bernita
Tekla ‘Brown
Abe
Malker
Smiths and Ra Attend Evening with Lute Fish Rex
Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ra attended an evening event with a lute and fish related Rex DY reference. The fragment shows a social gathering note with names and a brief description of activities.
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Vernon Smith
Salina Journal Sends New Year Greeting Backing
A reader group thanks the Salina Journal for providing a New Year Greeting mat after a local shortage. The note expresses appreciation for the journal’s kindness and assistance during the visit to Salina.
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Salina
Salina Journal
Journal
Loring Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ed Loring celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their Scandia home on Sunday January 4 from 2 00 to 5 00 pm. No gifts please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Loring
Scandia
Local School Breaks For Christmas Holidays and Lunch Event
The school closes Tuesday afternoon December 23 for Christmas holidays with a Santa visit and gift exchange. A turkey lunch for about 125 students and teachers is planned at noon Tuesday. Classes resume Monday January 5 after the holidays. The basketball schedule for SHS runs January 6 to February 20, culminating in county and district tournaments. The American Legion Auxiliary met December 17 with 12 members, enjoyed a Christmas program and gift exchange, and will meet January 7 with Mrs. Homer Cardwell hosting.
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Santa Claus
Burr Oak
Randall
Courtland
Jamestown
Jewell City
Simpson
Cawker City
County
Republic
Shs
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Homer Cardwell
Rev M A Perkins Dies Former LaCrosse Pastor
News of the death of Rev. M. A. Perkins of LaCrosse at a Wichita hospital on Saturday December 27. He had formerly served as pastor of the United Brethren church here and leaves many local friends. A Christmas dinner and family gathering was held Sunday at the Stolapier home with several relatives and friends attending from Phillipsburg Belleville Kansas City Mo and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Perkins
LaCrosse
Wichita
Perkins
United Brethren Church
Creaved
John Stolapier
Melvin Kellogg
Johnny
Patty
Melburn Winkler
Phillipsburg
Earl ‘van Aken
Belleville
Alvin Sjolander
Kansas City
Connie Hulquist
Charley Sjolander
Carl Erickson
Eustace Sjolander
Bill Wilson
Lute Fish Dinner Hosted by Berry Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Walter Berry entertained with a Lute Fish dinner Sunday for a list of guests including Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formosa Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon of Linwood Mr and Mrs Darrell Morehead Corrine and Mrs Alex Scott of Belleville Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson Bob Rose Betty Patsy Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Mr and Mrs Max Thompson and Joan Sankey of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berry
Vachel Crawford
Formosa
Max Berry
Gordon
Linwood
Darrell Morehead
Corrine
Barbara Cooper and Ronald Anderson Dinner Hosts
Miss Barbara Cooper and Ronald Anderson were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Cooper
Ronald Anderson
Larry Hobson
Christmas Day Dinner at Johnson Home
A Christmas Day dinner and family gathering were hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson. Guests included Ray Tingstrom, R. E. Cooper and family, Jacquelin and Barbara, Don Bender and Gregory, Eve Sandborn, Floyd Johnson and family, Melvin Huffman and baby, Adam and Wenda, George Vike and Everett Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Johnson
Ray Tingstrom
Jacquelin
Barbara
Don Bender
Gregory
Eve Sandborn
Clay Center
Floyd Johnson
Melvin Huffman
Adam
Wenda
George Vike
Everett Lee
Kansas City area fight over sewage plant policy heats up
Marysville Kansas mayor argues state health board uses outdated 1907 law to force sewage disposal plants. He alleges hidden lobbying by engineers, cites bond scares in Clay Center, and urges residents to protest to senators and the governor. He warns of costly city debt and claims the policy enriches contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moe
R. N. Galloway
Marysville
Kansas
Scandia
Kansas State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Dwight Metzler
Board of Health
T.woud Lke
Topeka
Clay Center
Kansaga
Death of Larry Swanson in Newton Funeral Notice
Larry Swanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swanson of Wichita, died December 23 at Newton hospital. Funeral services were held December 26 in Newton. Born March 23, 1951, he is survived by his parents and one brother Lonnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Swanson
Lee Swanson
Wichita
Newton Hospital
Newton
Larry
Lonnie
Diplomatic Courier at Princess Theatre Wednesday
Adventure present day life in Europe featured at the Princess Theatre Wednesday night December 31. The screening promises 25 other reasons and marks the last Wednesday show for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Princess Theatre
Princess Theatre to Close for Repairs in January
The Princess Theatre will close after the Sunday show on January 4 for several weeks to repair equipment and the heating plant and redecorate the auditorium. The reopening is expected in late February, with notices posted when the date is set.
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Princess Theatre
Roads Icebound After Week of Freezing Rain and Snow
The region faced impassable roads as ice coated surfaces and freezing rain earlier in the week gave way to about seven inches of wet snow. Snowfall spared few winds, leaving wheat lands with six inches of snow cover and easing some drifts.
Personal Shower Honoring Miss Eva Marie Olson
Judith Anderson hosted a personal shower for Eva Marie Olson with guests including Mrs. Ford Olson Mrs. Raymond Thompson of Topeka Mrs. Charles Robbins Arla Ocobock Nina Berggren Norma Berggren Arlene Peterson Mrs. Eugene Brown Beloit Mrs. Delbert Tholstrup Mrs. Melvin Huffman Mrs. Earl Melby Mrs Glenwood Freed Mrs. Alta Goodwin Dorothy Parrett and Mrs. Jack Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Anderson
Eva Marie Olson
Miss Olson
Ford Olson
Raymond Thompson
Topeka
Charles Robbins
Arla Ocobock
Nina
Norma Berggren
Arlene Peterson
Eugene Brown, Jr
Beloit
Delbert Tholstrup
Melvin Huffman
Earl Melby
Glenwood Freed
Alta Goodwin
Dorothy Parrett
Jack Davis
Car Wreck West of Town Injures Five in Christmas Crash
A car owned by Mr and Mrs Clifford Williamson of Inglewood Colorado skidded on icy pavement a mile west of town and hit an overflow bridge. Five people in the car suffered fractures including a broken arm broken legs and a fractured skull. Driver Bob Williamson was uninjured. The family was en route to Sterling Nebraska for a belated Christmas gathering.
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Clifford Williamson
Inglewood
Colo
Bob Williamson
Clifford
Ralph Williamson
Williamsons
Sterling
Nebr
Doctor- Lyon Nuptials for Paula Sue Doctor and Charles Lyon
Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor announce the marriage of their granddaughter Paula Sue Doctor to Mr Charles Albert Lyon of Portland Oregon on December 12 1952 at United Providence church in Richland Washington Paula Sue is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor former Scandia folk
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Robert Doctor
Paula Sue Doctor
Charles Albert Lyon
Portland
Oregon
United Providence
Richland
Wash
Paula Sue
Paul Doctor
New Year Eve Owl Show At Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre presents a 1130 p.m. New Year Eve show featuring Son of Ali Baba a Technicolor adventure with Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie as Ali Baba's son and a captured princess. Swordplay romance and action fill the tale with Caliph villains and a palace battle. Special party prices offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Ali Babi
Tony Curtis
Piper Laurie
Ali-Baba
Curtis
Miss Laurie
Doug Fairbanks
Tony
Ali Baba
Bagdad
Hoydenish
Forty Thieves
Military Academy
Piper
Susan Cabot
Victor Jory
William, Reynolds
Hugh O’brien
Riverview 4-H Club Meets December 17 Highlights
Riverview 4-H Club held a December 17 meeting at the 42 school house called to order by president Harvey Melby. First year 4-H pins were awarded to Glada Thompson and Glen Kirk. Members started a club file and library with plans to add clippings and booklets. The group decided to clean the cisterna, build a health display, and expand health material in the library. They voted to meet the first Thursday each month at 7 30 p m during winter with Jim Muth and Richard Larson slated as January recreation leaders. Demonstration by Judy Freed and talk by Jeannette Isaacson. H J Adams spoke on tractor maintenance and distributed 4 H calendars for George Sis Merle Melby and Glada Thompson. The Irving Isaacsons hosted with Glen Kirk as reporter.
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Riverview
School House
Harvey Melby
Glada Thompson
Glen Kirk
Jim Muth
Richard Larson
Judy Freed
Jeannette Isaacson
H. J. Adams
George Sis
Merle Melby
Irving Isaacsons
Christmas Dinner Guests of Ada Aspegren
Christmas dinner guests included George and Ada Larson family Minn ie Anderson Loren Carlgren Kathleen Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Gene Larson of Lindsborg and Clyde Norris Belleville Norman Sankey Republic Don Larson Sonia and Anita Barrett in attendance.
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Ada Aspegren
George Larson
Minnie Anderson
Loren Carlgren
Kathleen
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
Gene Larson
Lindsborg
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Norman Sankey
Republic
Don Larson
Sonia
Anita Barrett
Christmas Day Dinner Guests Named
Christmas Day dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford with Bernita and Mr and Mrs Vernon Smitts plus Ramona, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown with Shirley and Larry, Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrants with Robert and Leon, Mrs Tekla Brown, Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Miss Mary Johnson.
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Kenneth Danielson
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Vernon
Smitts
Ramona
Lloyd Brown
Shirley
Larry
Marker Lindecrants
Robert and Leon
Tekla Brown
Elmer Danielson
Mary Johnson
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Nelaie
Reshwagh Disposal Plants
Princess
Lyon
Hilltop
Korea
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