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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1947

Page

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Claudia and David at The Princess brings new romance to screen

The Princess Theatre hosts Claudia and David on Saturday and Sunday January 4 5 with Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young leading a strong cast including Mary Astor and John Sutton The film follows Claudia as she misreads her husband’s business life sparking humorous and dramatic turmoil The engagement prompts a well received sequel appeal for fans of the original Claudia also showcases a later preview of The Kid From Brooklyn and The Last Chance with an all star package of international wartime adventure and musical fare concluding with a Magnicolor Western double feature Home on the Range and Song of Mexico

Omance Claudia David 20Th Century-Fox Dorothy McGuire Robert Young Princess Theatre Rose Franken Naughton Toring the Kid From Brooklyn Danny Kaye Ers Italy Alps Switzerland Pring Cess Theatre Coring Mexico

Two Sisters From Boston Comes to Princess Theatre

The MGM musical features Kathryn Grayson June Allyson Lauritz Melchior and Jimmy Durante with Peter Lawford. Joe Pasternak and Henry Koster direct as the film debuts opera scenes with Melchior and Grayson while Allyson showcases singing and dancing talents. Two sisters depart Boston for New York adventures amid colorful turn of the century settings.

Boston Kathryn Grayson June Allyson Lauritz Melchior Jimmy Durante Peter Lawford Joe Pasternak Henry Koster Princess Theatre New York Mendelssohn Liszt Miss Grayson Bowery Beer Hall Hollywood Durante Coney Island

Flight of Three Soldiers Reported In Action

A Thursday dispatch describes three soldiers in a unit, including an American sergeant, as taking part in ongoing operations. The details note unit involvement and potential casualty or capture status as reported by officials.

Marriage of Geneva Albertina Johnson and Charles Hobart West

Mrs H S Johnson announces the marriage of Geneva Albertina Johnson to Charles Hobart West on a Saturday afternoon December 21 at the bride’s mother home. The Rev Hjalmar Larson performed the single ring ceremony in front of close family. The couple will reside in Rydal after a short wedding trip with guests including Mary West and Mrs Jack Bower.

Jack Bower Lawrence Joyce Johnson West Republi County Patterson Memorial Hospital Belleville Mumford Hospital Norton Rydal

Christmas Eve Supper Guests At No Lan Home

Christmas Eve guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Nolan included Mr and Mrs Ben Florell Gaylord Mr and Mrs Carl Florell Bobby and Joyce Nels Florell and family Mrs Vicetor Florell and others from Fairbury Scottsville Osage City Chicago and Osage City Ruth of Osage City Helen of Chicago Ill Barbara Ann and Barbara Ann of Fairbury Nebr Danny and Mike from Scottsville.

Floyd Nolan Ben Florell Wis Gaylord Carl Florrell Bobby Joyce Nels Florell Aaron Carlson Helen Chicago Ill Ruth Osage City Viceteor Florell A. C. Florell Loren. Florell Janice Mike Francis Palecek Barbara Ann Fairbury Nebr Donald Nolan Danny Henry Nolan Scottsville

Christmas Dinner Guests of Dr and Mrs Haggman

Miss Blanche Haggman hosted Christmas day dinner for Dr and Mrs C V Haggman Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman and Helen Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson and Mr and Mrs E C Wires. Afternoon lunch guests included Mr and Mrs A C Wilson Mrs Guthrie and Merle Loofbourrow of Concordia.

Blanche Haggman C. V. Haggman Bert Haggman Helen Chester Anderson E. C. Wires A. C. Wilson Guthrie Merle Loofbourrow Concordia

Scandia High Basketball Schedule 1946 47 and Preview

The Scandia team lists a full 1946 47 basketball schedule with Dec games versus Narka Cuba Courtland Jamestown Randall Republic Narka Clyde Mahaska Jamestown Clyde and Esbon plus county and district tournaments. A note previews the Jan 3 home game against Jamestown and targets a fourth straight win, expecting a large turnout.

Narka Scandia Cuba Courtland Jamestown Randall Republic Clyde Esbon Jewell Mahaska

Christmas Dinner Brings Family Together in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and daughters hosted a family dinner on Christmas day for Myrtle Sanderson and Dale, Herb Goodwin Frank Goodwin and Bill, Lulu Shotsman, Arthur Col elazier and Ira Walker of Belleville.

Alfred Walker Myrtle Sanderson Dale Herb Goodwin Frank Goodwin Bill Lulu Shotsman Arthur Colelazier Ira Walker Belleville

Open House Honors Hilton Waite Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite host an open house at their home on Sunday January 5 from 1 30 to 4 00 p m in celebration of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. The Hammer family shared an oyster supper on Christmas Eve at Mr Carl Hammer’s home with relatives and friends from Kansas City Mo Republic Ft Collins Colo Indsborg and other locations.

Hilton Waite Hammer Carl Hammer Ellen Hammer Iver Hammer Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer Benny Lervold Alice Hammer Lawrence Hugos C. Reece Albert Jackson Lorraine Jackson Virginia Ft Collins Colo Gene Larson Indsborg Loren Carlgren Harry Hohman

Robison Family Dinner Gathering Noted

Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison held a Saturday dinner for George and Rose Robison of Porterville California joined by Mr and Mrs H J Robison and daughters Mr and Mrs Ed Robison of Manhattan Bob Robison and Elwyn Tsaacson Ed Robison and guests stayed overnight with the Robisons Saturday night.

Sherman Robison George Rose Robison Porterville Calif Robison Ed Robison Manhattan Bob Robison Elwyn Tsaacson

Christmas Dinner Guests Listed in Nebraska Notice

Mr and Mrs Flarold Ocobock hosted a family Christmas dinner at their home with guests including Mr Emily Willis Frank Sallman Mr and Mrs Lioyd Ocobock and daughter Mr and Mrs S T Perry of Hardy Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Winhorse of Deshier Nebraska Evening guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Briges and Mr and Mrs Lor en Myers

Simpson Family Returns After Stockon Visit

Mrs. Lester Simpson and her children returned Sunday evening from Stockton to be with Mr. Simpson's mother who broke her hip ten days ago. He remained at her bedside as she remains in critical condition.

Lester Simpson Stockton Mr. Simpson

Kansas City Visitors Spend Christmas At Hohman Home

Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey and family and Bob Pence drove from Kansas City Missouri Tuesday to spend Christmas at the Harry Hohman home. Miss Evelyn Hohman who had stayed here returned with them to Kansas City.

Jewell Winfrey Evelyn Hohman Bob Pence Kansas City, Mo Vic Brown Republic Harry Hohman Glenna Kansas City

Christmas Family Dinner Noted in Wichita and Belleville

Mr and Mrs Alfred Kallman hosted a Christmas day family dinner including Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe, Mr and Mrs Halton Waite and Billy, Miss Iona Waite of Wichita, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick of Belleville.

Alfred Kallman Ralph Moe Halton Waite Billy Iona Waite Wichita Elmer van Nortwick Belleville

Christmas Night Guests at Nells Sandells

Mr and Mrs Nells Sandell hosted Christmas night guests including Mr and Mrs Elmer Daniel with Dorothy and Kenneth, plus Miss Irene Swanson, Miss Vada Mauk, Miss Mae Berggren, and Rex and Harlen Sandell.

Nells Sandell Ruth Pat Elmer Danielson Dorothy and Kenneth Irene Swanson Vada Mauk Mae Berggren Rex and Harlen Sandell

New Year Dinner Guests From Waite Family

Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite and Billy and Miss Iona Waite of Wichita were New Year dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Worden Waite of Belleville.

Hilton Waite Billy Miss Iona Waite Wichita Mrs. Worden Waite Belleville

Dinner Guests From Denver Visit Carl Hugos Family

Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos hosted Friday evening dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia from Denver Colorado and Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted.

Carl Hugos Lorraine Jackson Virginia Denver Colby Albert Jackson Erick Erickson Gustava Ostberg Ted

Lewises entertain guests at Christmas supper

Mr and Mrs E H Lewis hosted a Christmas evening supper for Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt, Fred and Edward Olson, and Walter H Berger.

E. H. Lewis Frank Granstedt Fred and Edward Olson Walter H. Berger

Mrs Sadie Robison Returns to Salina Home

Miss Sadie Robison came back to Salina Sunday evening after visiting the past week at her parents Mr and Mrs H Robison.

Sadie Robison Salina Mrs. H. Robison

Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe dine with Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt

Friday evening lunch guests were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt for a social gathering.

Mrs Stanley Moe Frank Granstedt

Oysters Supper Hosts Include Nelson Family

Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and others attended an oyster supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Sammy last Thursday evening.

Otto Nelson Ferdly Mags Paul Fredrickson Clarence Nelson Sammy

Family Christmas Visits Across Topeka and Manhattan

Albin Anderson drove to Topeka last Tuesday to spend Christmas with his daughter Mrs. John Miller, Mr. Miller, and their son. Walter Preble joined him to Manhattan and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. Wood and family.

Albin Anderson Topeka John Miller

Nelson Family Christmas Visit From Kansas City Arrives

Misses Ethel and Alice Nelson of Kansas City arrived last Monday to spend Christmas with their father Axel Nelson and other relatives.

Ethel Alice Nelson Kansas City Axel Nelson

Dinner honors Robison and Isaacson guests

Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson and Edwyn hosted last Thursday for Mr and Mrs George Robison Adah Sadie Edna and Bob Robison Paul Marlow and Gus Isaac son, a family gathering noted in society notices.

Edwin [Isaacson Edwyn George Robison Adah Sadie Edna Bob Robison Paul Marlow Gus Isaacson

Dinner Hosts and Guests Mark Christmas Day Social

Mr and Mrs Ik M Eastvedt hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Bert Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Dalas Fogo from Concord ia, Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth and Aileen and Mr and Mrs Harold Smith from Kansas City, Miss Kristine Moe and Arild Moe from Ohlo Norway, and Mr and Mrs Martin L Larson and Ralph.

Ik. M. Eastvedt Bert Ainsworth Dalas Fogo Concordia Dale Ainsworth Aileen Harold Smith Kansas City Kristine Moe Arild Moe Ohlo Norway Martin L. Larson Ralph

Robison Family Hosts Weekend Dinner Gathering

Mr and Mrs H S Robison and daughters hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Leon Wick and Mr and Mrs E A Robison of Manhattan, Paul Marlow and Bob Robison, with all attendees listed as guests.

H. S. Robison Leon Wick E. A. Robison Manhattan Paul Marlow Bob Robison

Nelsons host Christmas gathering in Linn area

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Clare Nelson and family in Linn. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Joe Neill and son of Council Grove and Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson of Cuba.

Lloyd Nelson Clare Nelson Linn Joe Neill Council Grove Hans Nelson Cuba

Local visitors call on Mrs Ada Aspegren Sunday

Mr and Mrs C a Reece, Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris, and Mr and Mrs Francis Palecek of Fairbury Nebraska were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs Ada Aspegren.

C. A Reece Clyde Norris Francis Palecek Fairbury, Nebr Ada Aspegren

Christmas Basket Dinner At Brown and Larry Home

A large group including Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson Mr and Mrs Charlie Gabrielson Lester Willard Mrs Sophia Johnson and others shared a basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Larry on Christmas day.

Theodore Danielson Charlie Gabrielson Lester Willard Sophia Johnson Mary Tekla Brown Marker Lindecrantz Robert Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Frank Isaacson Carl Elmer Danielson Kenneth Dorothy Carl Swanson Charles Pat Sandell Carl Moline

Mrs Hammer Hosts Class Party At Home

Misses Iona Hammer and Norma Lervold held a Friday class party and pot luck supper at the Hammer home. Guests included Erma Haskins Gaylord Freed Don Richards Ray Sederlin Carl Studer Alvin Moe Lee Hammer Eloise Hammer and Gwen Ocobock.

Iona Hammer Norma Lervold Hammer Erma Haskins Gaylord Freed Don Richards Ray Sederlin Carl Studer Alvin Moe Lee Hammer Eloise Hammer Gwen Ocobock

Cooper Family Visited Fairbury on Friday

Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and their daughters were in Fairbury Friday for unspecified reasons reflecting a family outing or visit in the community coverage.

R. E. Cooper Fairbury

Captain Tugboat Annie at the Princess on Thursday

A cartoon program at the Princess shows Captain Tugboat Annie starring Jane Darwell and Edgar Kennedy. The event also features a cartoon lineup and additional entertainment.

the Princess Annie Jane Darwell Edgar Kennedy Add&d

Oscar the horse finds home with Valley Trail Club

An orphaned crossbreed horse named Oscar is rescued from shelf life and adopted by the Republican Valley Trail Club. A horse wrangler arranged the change, giving Oscar a fellowship of horse lovers and a new home. Oscar now smiles and dreams of his ancestors seeing him. He can be seen in the window of The Scandia Leather Shop.

Oscar Republican ‘Valley Trail Club Eohippus Scandia Leather Shop

Scandia Chapter HSL of Eastern Star installs officers

The Scandia Chapter No. HSL of the Eastern Star held a dignified installation ceremony Tuesday evening December 17 in Belleville. Mrs Mollie Sorensen acted as installing officer, with Miss Norma Lervold supplying music and officers taking their obligations. The chapter has grown from 20 members in 1946 to 78.

Limaxing Scandia HSL Eastern Star Moe Mollie Sorensen Uphelhapter Belleville Mabel Quantic Riley Marshall Velda Sothers Norma Lervold Alma Lewis Frank Granstedt Inez Cox Lloyd Norris Mirriam Nelson Bertha Granstedt Grace Cooper Bertha Wires Byrne Barber Mary West Christine Matthias ElRene Sederlin Sentinel Grace Robison Ada Violet Johnson Ruth Lulu Hain Esther Erith Norris Martha Ellen Sederlin Electa Thelma Sederlin Erwin Lewis

New Year Resolve Embraces Faith Hope and Peace

An editorial by Warren Nelson reflects on turning from the past year to a new one with faith and resolve. It stresses learning from mistakes, guiding the future toward peace among nations, and fostering goodwill in a hopeful, shared humanity.

Warren Nelson Chris Nelson Kansas State College Manhattan Earth

Dinner party entertains many area families

Mrs. Adam Aspegren hosted a Saturday evening family dinner for numerous relatives and in laws including Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling of Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Steusons of Rapid City So Da, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson and daughters, Mar and Mies Loren Carlgren, Mar and Mrs. Gene Larsen of Lindsborg, and Miss Thelma Larsen.

Adam Aspegren George Larson Harold Bowling Winfield Eldon Steusons Rapid City Lyde Norris Carroll Anderson Mar Mies Loren Carlgren Gene Larsen Lindsborg Thelma Larsen

Jensen Family Christmas Dinner Hosts Geog Freed Guests

Mr and Mrs Ku Jensen and Jim held a Christmas day family dinner for Mr and Mrs Geo Freed and family Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and family Mr and Mrs Ralph Jensen and family of Manhattan Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and sons and Mr and Mrs Harry Mc Gregor

Ku Jensen Jim Geo. Freed Artie Jensen Ralph Jensen Manhattan Axel Jensen Harry McGregor

Linden Hosts Dinner With Multiple Families

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden entertained Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs John Naslund Carl Moline Arthur Wallace Donald Freed and Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family.

Oscar Linden John Naslund Carl Moline Arthur, Wallace Donald Freed Russell Anderson

Robisons Return Home with California Guests

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Robison returned to their Manhattan home Sunday evening. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Robison of Porterville, California.

E. A. Robison Manhattan George Robison Porterville Calif

Brown Goodwin couple wed in candle light Lutheran ceremony

Miss Shirley Ann Brown and Harold Kay Goodwin were married Thursday evening December 26 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Wichita. Mrs Brown is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Bert Brown of Belleville and Mr Goodwin is the son of Mr. and Mrs Claude Goodwin of Scandia.

Shirley Ann Brown Harold Kay Goodwin Emanuel Lutheran Church Wichita Goodwin Bert Brown Belleville Mr. Goodwin Claude Goodwin Scandia

Robison Family Dinner Guests Share Christmas Day

Mr and Mrs EK A Robison of Manhattan hosted dinner with Dwaine Robison and Denny of Wichita and George Robison Bob Robison Paul Marlow and Sadie Robison of Salina joining Mr and Mrs H S Robison for Christmas Day meal.

EK. A. Robison Manhattan Dwaine Robison Denny Wichita George Robison Bob Robison Paul Marlow Sadie Robison Salina H. S. Robison Tarcly

Nelson Family Christmas Dinner Guests List

Mr and Mrs Paul Nelson and family hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Sammy Mr and Mrs Paul Frederickson and family Axel Nelson and Gerhard Mrs Huldardlund and Florence Aston itnd and Ethel and Alice Nelson of Kansas City.

Paul Nelson Anton Nelson Elvera Otto Nelson Clarence Nelson Sammy Paul Fredrickson Axel Nelson Gerhard Huldardlund Florence Aston Itnd Ethel Alice Nelson Kansas City

Local residents visit Topeka hosts for weekend gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell and Harold Chester stayed in Topeka for the weekend and were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vo Ferguson. Miss Arabele McDowell of Chicago joined them. She works for Dearborn Equipment Co. in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie also dined with the Fergusons Sunday.

Arlis White Carl) McDowell Harold Chester Topeka Vo Ferguson Arabele McDowell Chicago Ferguson Miss McDowell The Dearborn Equipment Co Fred Currie

Lutfish Supper Hosts Noted Local Guests Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry entertained with a Lutfish supper Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Carlson, and Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson.

Walter Henry Chester Anderson Addison Carlson Joyce Johnson

Johnson and Nystrom Families Host Friday Supper

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Mrs John Nystrom were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and family.

Aaron Johnson John Nystrom Mra. Reynold Nystrom

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Claudia and Princess Sgt Braddock G. I Halliday Germany New York Times New York Herald Tribune New York Post National Board of Review of Motion Pixtures Johnson Tosite
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