Son of Lassie at The Princess Theater
Movie listings describe Son of Lassie in Technicolor at The Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday January 5 6 with stars Donald Crisp Nigel Bruce Peter Lawford June Lockhart and Billy Severn plus supporting cast. The second feature God Is My Co Pilot follows January 12 13 with Rod Cameron and Fuzzy Knight in Renegades of the Rio Grande and related plot antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassie
Hollywood
Laddie
Princess Theatre
Donald Crisp
Nigel Bruce
Duke of
Billy Severn
Joe
Dog
Leon Ames
Meet Me
St. Louis
Nils Asther
Olva
Robert Lewis
Superman
God Is
Practically Yours at Princess Theatre Promises Comedy Romance
The Paramount film stars Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert with a strong supporting cast including Gil Lamb Cecil Kellaway Robert Benchley Tom Powers Jane Frazee Rosemary De Camp Isobel Randolph and Mikhail Rasumny. Mitch Leisen directs from a Norman Krasna script in a brisk romantic comedy about a Navy hero returning home to a mistaken belief of a romance. The January 8 9 engagement precedes A Bell for Adano on January 15 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Picture
Princess Theatre
Fred MacMurray
Claudette Colbert
Gil Lamb
Cecil Kellaway
Robert Benchley
Tom Powers
Jane Frazee
Rosemary de Camp
Isobel Randolph
Mikhail Rasumny
Mitchell Leisen
Norman Krasna
MacMurray
Claudette
Fred
Miss Colbert
United States
John Hodiak
Gene Tierney
William Bendix
Adano
John Hersey
Mama Loves Papa at the Princess Thursday
Leon Errol stars as Wilbur Todd in the RKO comedy Mama Loves Papa with Elisa beth Risdon as Mama. The farce follows a mild suburbanite whose wife pushes him toward fame, sparking chaos as they long for simpler days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RKO Radio
Leon Errol
Mama
Papa
Errol
Elisabeth Risdon
Wilbur Todd
Jessie
New Titles Added to City Library Collection
The city library announces adult and juvenile additions including Valour and Arms by author, Cass Timberlane, The Townsman, The Strange Woman, Mama Was a Preacher, and other works such as Flicka Ricka Dicka and the Strawberries, Rabbit Hill, Juba s New Moon, and The Horse Who Lived Upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Cass Timberlane
Buffalo Bill Dorinda
Lizzie
Flicka
Ricka
Dicka
Strawberries
Rabbit Hill
Juba
Just an Old Alley Cat Says Derby Grain Co Mourns Loss
Derby Grain Co regrets the loss of a valued cat that lived at the elevator for six and a half years. The cat helped catch rats with Walter Anderson’s business nearby. A 10 day record showed 60 rats killed and estimates place total catches around 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Grain Co
Walter Anderson
Chris Nelson
A New Year Appeal for Subscriptions
A request notes the turning of the 1945 record into 1946 and urges subscribers who have not yet paid to settle their back debts. Readers are asked to check the date on the paper or wrapper and pay at once to start the new year right.
Scandia Hatchery Again Open for Chick Orders
In this issue an announcement highlights the Scandia Hatchery inviting orders for chicks. Proprietors Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith are praised for maintaining a high standard through years of service to the public as they ship chicks locally and farther afield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Hatchery
Scandia
W. C. Nesmith
Berggrens Host Victor Berggren Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Victor Berggren were Monday night and Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren and Evelyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Victor Berggren
Charlie Berggren
Evelyn
Kansas Natural Gas Fuel Drives State Industrial Growth
The Industrial Development Commission highlights natural gas as a major Kansas resource fueling homes and industry. Since 1873 gas wells expanded across the state, with the Hugoton field of 1927 touted as the world’s largest. Kansas now produces 145 billion cubic feet annually, guiding pipelines to Chicago and other cities while supporting ammonium nitrate and carbon black plants and ongoing lab work at the University of Kansas on future uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Allen County
Central
Hugoton
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
St. Louis
Industrial Development Commission
University of Kansas
Christmas Day Roll Call At A C Freed Family Dinner
The A C Freed family hosted a Christmas day gathering with many relatives visiting from across the region. Attendees included Wallace and Donald Freed of Mankato, Miss Mavis Freed of Denver, Lorraine and Maurice Freed and Tommy Lee of Scandia, and Ruth and Frances Curtis among others. Also present were W F Curtis and Charles Nesmith, Major J I McDowell, Sgt Ted Holdowski, Marion Cornelius and family, Ralph Parker, Will Parker, J Lt McDowell Sr, Harold Nesmith, Susan Lee, Theabe Moore, and Harilyn Nesmith, signaling a festive familial reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Freed
Wallace
Donald Freed
Mankato
Mavis Freed
Denver
Colo
Lorraine Lindecrantz
Maurice Freed
Tommy Lee
Scandia
W. C. Nesmith
J. I. McDowell
Camp Waters Texas
Ted Holdowski
Peterson Field
Colorado Springs
Marion G. Cornelius
Ft. Benning Ga
Hollywood
Calif
Ralph Parker
Cheyenne
Wyo
Will Parker
Greeley
J. Lt. McDowell ,Sr
Howard Larkins
Susan Lee
Fairbury Nebr
Harold Nesmith
Theabe Moore
Beulleville
Earl Nesmith
Harilyn
Christmas Eve Gathering at Carl Hammer Home
A large family group stayed overnight at the Carl Hammer residence to enjoy hospitality and a Christmas roast goose dinner. Attending were Mrs Ellen Hammer Iver Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer Alice Hammer Benny Lervold and families plus guest Miss Vivian Nelson. Reuben Johnson of McPherson arrived for Christmas breakfast with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
Hammer
Ellen Hammer
Iver
Harold Hammer
Harvey Hammer
Alice Hammer
Benny Lervold
Vivian Nelson
Reuben Johnson
McPherson
Christmas Dinner At Home Of Mrs Maime Freed
Christmas day dinner was hosted at the home of Mrs Maime Freed with part of the family present including Mr and Mrs Alfred Freed and family Mr and Mrs Orin Reed Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and Shirley Mr and Mrs Leonard Freenane and family and Mr and Mrs Chas led row in the group Marion and Chester were home for the holiday as was grandson Alvin Moe to enjoy the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maime Freed
Alfred Freed
Orin Reed
Glenwood Freed
Clark Freed
Shirley
Leonard Freenane
Chas
Belated Christmas Dinner Shared by Local Families
A belated Christmas was observed with a dinner at the Frank Isaacson home on Sunday attended by Mr and Mrs Theo Danielson, Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman, Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and Robert, Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith of Formosa, Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson, Dorothy and Kenneth, Mrs Kauer and children, Chas Gabrielson and Willard, Mrs Brown and Lloyd and Pat Sandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
Theo. Danielson
Martin Johnson
Norman
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Marker Lindecrantz
Robert
Vernon Smith
Formosa
Elmer Danielson
Dorothy
Kenneth
Kauer
Chas. Gabrielson
Willard
Brown
Lloyd
Pat Sandell
Christmas Dinner Guests At Eastvedt Home
Christmas dinner at the Eastvedt home included Mr and Mrs Bert Ainsworth Mr and Mrs Dallas Fogel and Miss Cynthia Ames all of Concordia Sir Glenn Larson of Jacksonville Florida Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth Aileen and Mr and Mrs Robert Ainsworth of Kansas City Mr and Mrs M L Larson Pauline Ralph and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen Janice and Jimmie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M
Eastvedt
Bert Ainsworth
Dallas Fogel
Cynthia Ames
Concordia
Glenn Larson
Jacksonville
Fla
Dale Ainsworth
Aileen
Robert Ainsworth
Kansas City
M. L. Larson
Pauline
Ralph
Lloyd Barleen
Janice
Jimmie
Christmas Eve Supper Hosted By Mrs Dan Setphenson
Mrs Dan Setphenson served a Christmas Eve supper to guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos and family Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson Mrs Loraine Jackson of Denver Colo and Mrs Lewis Elmberg also of Denver in a cordial gathering at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Setphenson
Carl Hugos
Albert Jackson
Loraine Jackson
Denver
Colo
Lewis Elmberg
Christmas Dinner Hosted at Sherman Robison Home
Christmas dinner was served at the Sherman Robison home to Mr and Mrs Sheridan Robison and daughters, Paul Marlow and Mr and Mrs Leon Wick, of Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Robison
Sheridan Robison
Paul Marlow
Leon Wick
Manhattan
Christmas Eve Guests At Mrs Adz Aspegren Home
Family members gathered for Christmas Eve dinner at the maternal home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Larsor and family, Mr and Mrs Lorin Carlgren, Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris, Mr and Mrs Carrol Andersor and family, Mr and Mrs E R Stensons and family of Amarillo Texas, Mrs Gene Larson and parents Mr and Mrs Leiker of Hutchinson as guests outside the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adz Aspegren
George Larsor
Lorin Carlgren
Clyde Norris
Carrol Andersor
E. R Stensons
Amarillo Texas
Gene Larson
Leiker
Hutchinson
Christmas Eve at the Reeces in Lincoln
Mr and Mrs C O Reece hosted their whole family for Christmas Eve. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Stone and their young son Bill Reece from Kanarado and Jack Reece with family. John and Mary Stone left for Kansas City to visit John’s parents, while Bill returned to Kanarado Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Reece
John Stone
Lincoln, Nebr
Bill Reece
Kanarado
Jack Reece
Jensen Family Hosts Christmas Wedding Anniversary Dinner
A Monday dinner at the Ed Jensen home honored Christmas day and the wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and Mr. and Mrs Axel Jensen as well as the birthdays of Jimmy Jensen and Beth Freed. Attendees included Artie Jensen family, Axel Jensen family, Geo. Freed family, and Sgt. and Mrs. Martyn Gardner with Penny of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jensen
Axel Jensen
Jimmy Jensen
Beth Freed
Artie Jensen
Geo. Freed
Martyn Gardner
Penny
Republic
Dinner Guests At Frank Granstedt Home For All United Meal
Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe and Alvin Mr and Mrs Earl Hamil and Eddie Mr and Mrs Albert Moe and Marion Freed their house guests Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin and Mrs E J Van Der Hayden were Friday night dinner guests at the Frank Granstedt home where the hostess served a 23 lb turkey and all the trimmings Forest Johnson joined them in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Moe
Alvin
Earl Hamil
Eddie
Albert Moe
Marion Freed
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
E. J. van der Hayden
Frank Granstedt
Forest Johnson
Kallman Family Receives Christmas Guests Despite Blocked Roads
Mr and Mrs Ed Kallman welcomed part of their family for Christmas supper as roads lay blocked. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Beck and Mrs Earl Sankey and daughter of Republic along with Mr and Mrs Dale Simmonds of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kallman
Earl Beck
Earl Sankey
Republic
Dale Simmonds
Belleville
Dinner guests on Christmas day in Anderson family
Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson were dinner guests of Mrs. Minnie Anderson on Christmas day, sharing holiday hospitality in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Carrol Anderson
Minnie Anderson
Army unit foreman promoted to corporal in Japan
Estel C. Samuelson of Formosa and Belleville wife Virgene Bergreem, serving with the 65th Engineer Battalion of the 25th Infantry Tropic Lightning in Nagoya area Japan, promoted to corporal after Army enlistment last January. Other local notes include Sgt. Robert G. White extending furlough to five days before duty, and Louis Smith Ph M visiting from the west coast on leave awaiting discharge at Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
25Th Infantry
Sixth Army
Nagoya
Japan
Estel C. Samuelson
Gus Samuelson
Formosa
Virgene Bergreem
Belleville
Cpl. Samuelson
Fort Leavenworth
Camp Hood
Texas
Scandia High School
Robert G. White
Concordia
Bob
Scandia
Ceck
Mrs. White
Rupert Warren
Carl Me Iwell
Msband
Louis Smith
West Coast
J. W. Smith
Great Lakes
Mildred Debey
Boston
Mass
Fitzgerald to Meet Husband in Muncie After Leave
3 June Fitzgerald recently discharged from the service has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas Freed for a week and will leave Saturday for Muncie Indiana to meet her husband T Sgt. Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Chas. Freed
Muncie
Ind
Sgt
Junior to Ship Out Expected in Manhattan Visit
Walter Preble learned that Junior had been ordered to ship out and would be in Manhattan at his sister Mrs. J. N Wood’s home for New Year’s Day. Mr. Preble departed Tuesday to meet him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Preble
Junior
Manhattan
J. N Wood
Mr. Preble
Frazier Couple Settles in Cheyenne Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Guy Ole Frazier are now in Cheyenne Wyoming Ole is a Navy dischargee pursuing barber trade in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Ole) Frazier
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ole
Navy
Nordman Receives Discharge Papers in December Return
Reo Nordman was discharged on December 11 and returned from service in the European theater to spend 30 days resting at his parents home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Nordman are hosting him during this furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo Nordman
Chas. Nordman
Wilfred Corbin Receives Honorable Discharge at Norman Center
Wilfred Corbin CM 2c of Scandia Kansas completes 21 months service in two war theaters and is honorably discharged from the Navy Separation Center at Norman Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Glenn Medlin
Scandia
Kansas
Samar
Phillipines
Navy Separation Center
Norman
Okla
Wilfred Corbin
Sailor Dale Lewellyn Discharged Joins Family in Belleville
Dale Lewellyn, who had served in the Pacific area for months, was discharged late last week and joined his wife and young son in Belleville, arriving Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lewellyn
Pacific Area
Belleville
Berggren Sends Word From Fleet Hospital Off Samar
Clarence F Berggren writes to relatives that he is working in the P O Department of a Fleet hospital off Samar Island in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Berggren
P.O. Department of A
Samar Island
Phillipines
Wohlford Siblings Visit Freed Home in San Diego
Charles Wohlford of San Diego and his sister Miss Pearl Wohlford of Great Falls Montana visited the Chas Freed home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wohlford
EM Lle
San Diego
Calif
Miss Pearl Wohlford
Great Falls
Mont
Chas. Freed
Walter Wohlford and Carl Johnson Visit Leonardville Family
Walter Wohlford recently returned from three years of Pacific service and Carl Johnson were Wednesday evening visitors at the Chas. Freed home in Leonardville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wohlford
Pacific Area
Leonardville
Carl Johnson
Chas. Freed
Clarence Berggren Navy Hospital Record
Clarence F Berggren served in the Navy at Fleet Hospital 114 with staff number 19 and FPO 3149 in San Francisco California. His service details appear in this Navy personnel record fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Berggren
Fleet Hospital
Navy
F.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Brothers in arms reunite in Santa Ana discharge tale
Ralph L. Jensen and Billie Jensen, sons of Ed and Billie Jensen and John Jensen, resided in Santa Ana California after being discharged from service. The two brothers enlisted in November 1942 and were never together again after discharge, finally leaving service only 24 hours apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Jensen
Ed Jensen
Billie Jensen
John Jensen
Santa Ana
Calif
Dwaine Robison Heads West for Discharge
Dwaine Robison was reported on the west coast en route to Norman where he will receive his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwaine Robison
Norman
Uncle Harry Tonight and Flicker Flashback Featured
The program notes a showing of Uncle Harry tonight along with a Flicker Flashback and 25 other reasons. An attendee is expected to leave 25 times happier than at the start of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Harry
Scandia Buys New Road Grader From Stall and Adams
Mayor Bill Moe and Fred Evert traveled to Clay Center Saturday to purchase a road grader for city use. The old steel tired tractor used by Harry Hohman was retired as the new machine promises quicker clearance of snowy streets and curb drifts, bringing relief to residents and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Bill Moe
Fred Evert
Clay Center
Stall
Adams
Sol
Bill
Fifty Charter Members for Albert Is aacson-James Larsen Post
At the Albert Is aacson-James Larsen American Legion meeting held Friday night December 28 the charter total reached 50. A charter application will be sent Saturday and eligible locals urged to sign up. A membership committee led by Emer Larsen and others will sign up new members. The Eats committee for February is listed as Cardwell Goodwin and Anderson. The next reguard meeting is January 11. The Legion basketball team beat Mankato 36 to 30 in a benefit game for the local post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
American Legion
Emer Larsen
Glenn Swearengen
Harold Nelson
Bill Goodwin
Forrest Johnson
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Corps
K. P
EATS
Charlie Cardwell
Harold Anderson
Mankato
Jesse Lewellyn Passes Away in His Sleep
A longtime local character Jesse Lewellyn died Saturday evening after a sudden illness. He lived with his nephew George Holmes for years and was a familiar figure on the streets, with many childhood memories of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lewellyn
Trimmer
Jessie
George Holmes
Sargent Family Hosts Belated Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs C W Sargent and Emo Gene and Janice of Council Grove visited Mrs Sargents parents Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor for a belated Christmas dinner. Also Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor Lynda Lou Sandra Kay and Bobby Allen of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sargent
Emogene
Janice
Council Grove
Christmas Celebration At A B Johnson Home
A Christmas celebration was held Wednesday at the A B Johnson home. The guest list included Mrs. Mamie Wettig of Canton Kans Miss Anna May Johnson of Stillwater Okla Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Clay Center Carl Lavelle Harold Lola and June Wettig and Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Mamie Wettig
Canton
Kans
Anna May Johnson
Stillwater
Okla
Harold Johnson
Clay Center
Carl, Lavelle
Harold
Lola
June Wettig
Aaron Johnson
Christmas Eve Supper Guests Listed for Jackson Family
Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson hosted Christmas Eve supper with guests including Mr and Mrs Hugh Mullen and children of Belleville Mr Earl Kitchen and Earl Jr of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Artie Jackson and Myrna and Mr and Mrs J N Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jackson
Hugh Mullen
Belleville
Earl Kitchen
Earl Jr
Oklahoma City
Okla
Artie Jackson
Myrna
J. N. Johnson
Christmas Dinner Hosts Share Fort Collins Guests
Mr and Mrs Ray Muth hosted a Christmas dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs W E Bedard and Mrs Leonard Seifert of Fort Collins Colorado Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jimmie Mrs Nellie Anderson and Ed Anderson and Mrs Robt Flesher and children of Concordia joined them at supper hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Muth
W. E. Bedard
Leonard Seifert
Ft. Collins
Colo
Max Muth
Jimmie
Nellie Anderson
Ed Anderson
Robt, Flesher
Concordia
New Address for Lawrence Lindecrantz at USNTO San Diego
Lawrence Lindecrantz has a new address at US Co. 45-688, USNTO in San Diego California. This update lists his affiliation and location for mail and official purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lindecrantz
US Co
USNTO
San Diego
Calif
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Lassie At “the Princess
Wilbur
Rod Cameron
Fuzzy Knight
Renegades
The
Rio Grande
An Industrial Development Commission
Frances Smith
Alvin Moe
Stanley Move
Fort Francis E. Warren
Marion
Legion
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