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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1949

Page

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That Lady in Ermine at the Princess Theatre Weekends

Betty Grable stars in That Lady in Ermine at the Princess with Douglas Fairbanks Jr in a Lubitsch color musical. Cesar Romero Walter Abel Reginald Gardiner also appear as the cast lines up for two show days. The article notes the score by Leo Robin and Frederick Hollander and a barefoot ermine sequence styled by Rene Hubert.

Betty. Grable Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Ernst Lubitsch Technicolor Leo Robin Frederick Hollander 20th Century = Fox Princess Theatre Miss Grable Betty Ace Rene Hubert Fairbanks Cesar Romero Walter Abel Reginald Gardiner Harry Davenport Virginia Campbell Whit Bissell

Double Feature At The Princess RKO Reissues

The Princess screens two RKO reissues Tuesday and Wednesday January 11 12 Bring Em Back Alive Frank Buck's 1932 wildlife adventure and Painted Desert with George O'Brien show dramatic frontier action in mohave and Cameron Arizona settings. The Buc k film showcases thrilling animal encounters while Painted Desert follows a tungsten mine dispute with tense confrontations and action laden sequences.

RKO ‘Radio Frank Buck Alive’s Arizona Geo. O'Brien California Cameron Obrien

Frontier Marshall Film Screening Notice

By RKO Radio Pictures. Coming Tuesday and Wednesday January 18 19 at local theaters Frontier and Marshall star in new westerns.

RKO Radio Pictures Frontier Marshall

Famed Comedy The Gay Intruders at Princess Theatre

The Gay Intruders a 20th Century Fox release stars John Emery and Tamara Geva arrives Thursday January 13 at the Princess Theatre. The film follows Broadway duo John Lewberry and Maria Ivar in riotous behind the scenes marital clashes aided by two psychiatrists. A wild climax promises uproarious sequences and a side-splitting setback for their manager. Coming Thursday January 20 Mystery in Mexico follows.

20Th Century Fox John Ery Tamara Geva Princess Theatre John Emery Tamara Geva John Lewberry Maria Ivar Leif Erickson Virginia Gregg Mexico

Peterson Rosene Wedding Seals with single ring ceremony

Vera Peterson and Marvin H. Rosene wed in a single ring ceremony at 7 p.m. December 21 in a Meth odist parsonage at Raton New Mexico. The couple plan to live in Wichita after January 15. Rosene, a Kansas University graduate, is deputy director of Sedgwick County Department of Social Welfare. Peterson, a Kansas State College graduate, is McPherson County social welfare director. They spent Christmas with Rosene’s parents in Scandia.

Vera Peterson N. Ash Mathilda Peterson Gypsum Marvin H. Rosene Wichita Henry E. Rosene Scandia Raton J. Glore Reneau Rosene Kansas State College Manhattan Zeta Hall Alpha Social University of Denver McPherson County Department of Social Welfare Kansas University At Lawrence Delta Sigma Pi Phi Delta Kappa Sedgwick County Department of Social ‘Welfare Belleville 9Th Air Force- ‘Headquarters 19Th Tactical Air Command

Lute Fish Dinner Hosted by Mrs G A Nystrom

Mrs G A Nystrom entertained guests at a Lute Fish dinner on Tuesday December 28 at her home. Attending were Mr and Mrs J W Hall, Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Jamestown, Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson, Mr and Mrs Ity Jensen and family, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and family, and Ira Burns of Courtland.

G. A. Nystrom J. W. Hall Harry Nelson Jamestown Joe N. Johnson Ity Jensen Lawrence Nystrom Ira Ela Burns Courtland

Scandia Basketball Schedule with Misc School News

Scandia high school hosts schedule of basketball games from December to February against nearby towns including Jewell Burr Oak Courtland Jamestown Narka and Randall with dates Jan 7 Jan 11 Jan 14 and Feb 14. Also notes Y Teen cabinet meeting and Ritz Trumpeteers assembly program at 11:00 am and teaching duties resuming for Kathleen Hacker plus a birthday dinner for Mrs Homer Cardwell with local attendees.

Munden Scandia Jewell Simpson Cuba Burr Oak Courtland Jamestown Here Narka Randall Editorium Ritz Trumpeteers Ben. Ritzenthaler Hollywood Calif Trimpet

Birthday Celebration for Rev. Pearson at Amana Church

The Amana congregation honored Rev. N. H. Pearson on his birthday with a program in the church parlors. Organ solo, congregational hymn I Look Not Back, scripture and prayer, solos, poems, and a piano duet followed by messages. He received a purse, and the table featured a lace cloth, mums, and a three tiered birthday cake for him and a smaller cake for granddaughter Cheryl Johnson whose birthday also occurred that day.

N. H. Pearson Amana E. T. Olson Pearson Carl A. A. Larson Nils Pearson M. N. Tatley Mankato Marlin Johnson JoAnn ‘Zimmerman Jo- Ann Zimmerman Adolph.Nelson Cheryl Johnson

Florells Host Christmas Eve Supper in Fairbury

Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell entertained at Christmas Eve supper for a long list of relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Carl Florell Bob and Joyce Mr and Mrs Ben Florell Gaylord Dr and Mrs W H Florell Nels Florell Mrs Floyd Nolan Danny Mr and Mrs Don Nolan Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman Paul Mrs Eva Sothers Mr and Mrs Loren Florell Janice and Mr and Mrs Francis Palacek and Barbara of Fairbury Nebr.

Conrad Florell Carl Florell Bob Joyce Ben Florell Gaylord Vv. H. Florell Nels Florell Floyd Nolan Danny Don Nolan Ernest Freeman Paul Eva Sothers Loren Florell Janice Francis. Palacek Barbara Fair Bury Nebr

New Year Basket Dinner Honored Anderson Family

A New Year basket dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson home honored Mrs. Anderson and Walter Henry birthday anniversaries. Guests included George C. Larson and family Clyde Norris from Belleville Walter Henry Minnie Anderson and Ada Aspegren.

Carrol Anderson Anderson Walter Henry George C. Larson Clyde Norris Belleville Walter Henry Minnie Anderson Ada Aspegren

New Year Eve Party Hosted by Rasmussen Family

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family entertained with a New Year Eve party. Guests included Mrs Harold Rasmussen and her children, Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder, Nancy, Lars Hanson, Clarence Blomer Thomas, Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen and Keith, Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and Patty, Mr and Mrs George Simmons, Ralph Rasmussen senior, and Mr and Mrs Ray Allen and family from Hubbell Nebraska.

Leslie Rasmussen Harold Rasmussen Glenn Housholder Nancy Lars. Hanson Bl‘mer Thomas and Clarence Cecil Allen Keith Dale Stafford Patty George Simmons Ralph Rasmussen Ray Allen Hubbell Nebr

New Year Luncheon Guests Meet Nelsons and Elvera

A New Year’s Day luncheon gathered Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson along with Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera as guests, sharing a social afternoon.

Aan Axel” Nelson Anton Nelson Elvera

Y W C A Cabinet Meeting Set for January 6

The Y W C A cabinet will meet on Thursday January 6 at the home of Matthias with a hostess.

Y.W.C.A Matthias

Supper Hosts Honor Several Families on Wednesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson hosted a supper Wednesday night for Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson and Elging Mr and Mrs El mer Danielson and Kenneth and Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and baby. The gathering included several families and their children in a community social. The event showcased hospitality and neighborhood fellowship.

Alfred Swanson Arnt Carlson Elging Elmer “Danielson Kenneth

Mrs Christie Goodwin Visits Family Amid Navy Leave

Mrs Christie Goodwin of Colby spent the first of the week with sister in law Mrs Claude Goodwin while her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Wallace Hurd visited his parents at Superior Nebraska. Mr Hurd was on leave from the Navy and returned to San Francisco the last of the week.

Christie Goodwin Colby Claude Goodwin Wallace Hurd Superior Nebr Hurd Navy San Francisco

Cedar Creek Visitors Honor the Goodwins

Mr and Mrs Guy Persinger and family of Cedar Creek Nebraska visited Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin and family during the Christmas vacation.

Guy .Persinger Cedar Creek Nebr Claude Goodwin

Mrs Johnson Hosts Dinner for Mikesell Family Visitors

Mrs W A Johnson entertained to dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Herbert Mikesell Donald and Carolyn of Courtland and William Mikesell of Belleville. Mr and Mrs Emil Isaac son of Beatrice Neb and Oscar Johnson were afternoon callers.

W. A. Johnson Herbert Mikesell Donald Carolyn Courtland William Mikesell Belleville Emil Isaacson Beatrice, Nebr Oscar Johnson

Mr and Mrs Vernon Evert Visit Hay Family Saturday

Mr and Mrs Vernon Evert were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay and family.

Vernon Evert Mrs Thomas Hay

Mrs W A Johnson Returns From California Visit

Mrs W A Johnson came home last Thursday evening after a month visiting relatives in Alhambra and Los Gatos California.

W. A. Johnson Alhambra Los Gatos Calif

Scrivner and Hay Families Dine With Louise Hay

Mrs. Louise Hay hosted Sunday evening lunch with guests Mrs. Cynthia Scrivner and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hay and family, along with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner, Glenn, Marvin, and William Hay of Belleville.

Robert Scrivner Glenn Marvin Cynthia Scrivner Thomas Hay William Hay Belleville Louise Hay

ElReno Sederlin Host Supper for Hammer Family

Mr. and Mrs. ElReno Sederlin and their sons entertained to supper last Monday evening for Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hammer and family.

ElReno Sederlin and Sons C. G. Hammer

Berggren Guests Share Saturday Afternoon in Republic

Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren of Republic visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family, extending hospitality and brief social time.

Mrs Warren Berggren Republic Grant Berggren

Nesmiths Visit Grant Berggren Home for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith of Belleville were guests to Sunday dinner at the Grant Berggren home. The social visit highlighted family hospitality and community ties in the Belleville area.

W. C. Nesmith Belleville Grant Berggren

Birthday celebration honored Russell Anderson at home

Misses Blanche and Mabel Haggman were Sunday guests for lunch honoring Russell Anderson's birthday anniversary. Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden were evening guests at the Andersons.

Blanche Mabel Haggman Russell Anderson Russell Mrs Oscar Linden

Oyster Supper Hosts Attend by Mr and Mrs Johnson

Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson and Mrs H I Johnson were guests at an oyster supper Thursday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine at their home.

Ters Joyce Johnson H. I. Johnson Milo Johnson Elaine

Belleville and Wichita guests visit the Doctors

Nellie Wells of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Carl Wagner of Wichita were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.

Nellie Wells Belleville Carl Wagner Wichita Robert Doctor

New Year Guests Across Two Families Visit Andersons

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and a family were New Year day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Anderson and Marilyn.

Roy Thomas Glenn Currie Woodrow Anderson Marilyn

Sunday Caller Report In Belleville Society Pages

Mrs. Margaret Sells of Belleville visited Sunday callers including Mrs. H Johnson and Mrs. W A Johnson in a local social note.

Margaret Sells Belleville H. Johnson W. A. Johnson

Reece Couple Guests of Baftvedt Evening

Mr and Mrs C C Reece were last Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs E M Baftvedt.

E. M. Baftvedt

McKimson and Blair Visit Journal in Scandia Scene

McKimson and Dorbin Blair visited Scandia to discuss patel and epent mia amid Journal reports. Officials held brief talks on local events and community matters as part of their itinerary this week.

GB ‘McKimson Dorbin Blair Patel Scandia

Sells and Sjogren families dine with Miss West

Mr and Mrs B C Nichol and Miss Jessie, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sjogren, Jim and Bob Sjogren, Esther Sjogren of Concordia and Mrs Margaret Sells of Belleville were Thursday evening supper guests of Miss Mary West and Miss Aura Lewis of Concordia.

Jessie Lawrence Sjogren Jim Bob Esther Sjogren Concordia Margaret: Sells Belleville Miss Mary West Aura. Lewis

Slave Ship at Princess Theatre Tonight

Reel thrills on the big screen with the 20th Century Fox release Slave Ship at the Princess Theatre tonight Thursday January 6. Includes Warner Pathe News and other shorts plus 40 more attractions.

20Th Century - Fox Princess Theatre Warner Pathe News

Letters From Lt Edwin White On Berlin Airlift

Lt Edwin White writes from Berlin about weather delays and ongoing airlift operations. He reports hauling 10 ton loads of flour and coal to Gatow, 14 hour duties, and temporary base moves between Templehof and Rheim Main. He notes German transit on foot or bicycle, rare cars, and meeting entertainers in Berlin.

Edwin White Carl McDowell Lt. White Berlin Gatow U.S States Concordia Rheim Main Frankfurt R.M Templehof U. S Bob Hope

New Year Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson hosted a New Year Day supper with guests including Gust Rydell and Barbara from Chicago, Leonard LeSage and family, Joan and Peggy, Chester, son from Concordia, C P Rydell, C O Johnson, Esther Lindberg of Courtland, and Ronnie.

Algor Anderson Gust Rydell Barbara Chicago Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Chester. Johnson Concordia C. P. Rydell C. O. Johnson Esther Lindberg Courtland Anderson Ronnie

Amana Lutheran Hosts Forsbergs for 43rd Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C A Forsberg were honored with a house warming by the Amana Lutheran congregation and friends last Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd attended and a delicious lunch was served to celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary.

C. A. Forsberg Amana Lutheran Congregation

Family Dinner Attended by Weir and Kin in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. H J Weir hosted a Sunday family dinner. Present were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family Louie Weir Bill Kelly Mrs Gladys Robbins and family of Belleville Mr and Mrs Phil Weir Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir and Fred Olson.

H.J. Weir Lloyd Brown Louie Weir Bill Kelly

Local Guests Attending In Nutting Family Event

Mr and Mrs Prank Schneberger hosted guests from Superior Nebraska Mrs Emma Schneberger and Mrs Daisy Russell from Cuba Mr Wesley Kolman and Mrs Arlene Kolman from Lindsborg Mr and Mrs C D Billups and Mr George Ganstrom with Gayle Lynn from Concordia in attendance.

Prank Schneberger W. CG. Brodd Superior Nebr Emma Schneberger Daisy Russell Cuba Wesley _Kolman Agenda Arlene Kolman Lindsborg C. D. Billups George Ganstrom Gayle Lynn Concordia

Eastvedt Household Hosts Sunday Supper Guests

Sunday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt included Mrs. P. P. Hammer and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Darlington. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hammer.

E. M

Girl Scout Benefit Show At Princess January 10

The Girl Scouts of Scandia sponsor a benefit picture show at the Princess Theatre Monday night January 10. Proceeds after expenses go to the girls. The Laurel and Hardy reissue Swiss Miss features Della Lind and Walter Woolf King with a 138 member ensemble and Swiss flag numbers. Tickets go on sale. support the Scouts and enjoy a classic comedy musical.

Girl Scouts Scandia Princess Theatre America Della Lind Walter Woolf Ki Laurel and Hardy Princes Theatre Girl Scouts of

Mail career to end after 85 years with railway service

Oscar Sjoholm a Kansas City postal clerk 65 retires Friday after 85 years in railway mail work from the general post office He was born near Scandia Kans moved to Kansas City before joining the postal service He and his wife will move to Oakland Neb where they bought a home Mrs Sjoholm’s parents live there He is brother of County Commissioner Albert Sjoholm of Courtland.

Oscar Sjoholm State Line Kansas City Sjoholm General Post Office Scandia Kans Postal Service Oakland Nept

Belleville IGA contest honors Miss Irma Joyce Haskins

Miss Irma Joyce Haskins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins of Scandia, wins the $25 first prize in the TM contest at the Belleville IGA Store. The Journal extends congratulations on her success.

Irma Joyce Haskins Bill Haskins Scandia Belleville I.G Miss Haskins

Man Finds Pheasant In Blizzard On Main Street

Warren Nelson encountered a large pheasant while walking home through a blizzard last Tuesday evening. He raised his hand to shield himself and found the bird in his hand, then turned it over to the game warden.

Warren Nelson Main Street

Wedding anniversary celebration for Kay and Goodwin couple

Mr and Mrs Kay Goodwin celebrated their wedding anniversary hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin at Sunday evening. Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Brown of Belleville Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and baby Mr and Mrs Paul Clark and Jimmy Jensen.

Kay Goodwin Claude Goodwin Donald Marjorie Bert Brown Belleville Pete Sandell Paul Clark Jimmy Jensen

Birthday celebration honors Harvey Melby at home

Mrs Elmer Melby entertained a group of boys Thursday evening in honor of Harvey s 13th birthday anniversary Homemade ice cream cake cookies and punch were served Guests included Richard Larson Charles Robison Donald Loring Larry Hobson Raymond Williams and Harold Melhus

Elmer Melby Harvey Richard Larson Charles ‘Robison Donald Loring Larry Hobson Raymond Williams Harold Melhus

New Year Basket Dinner Attended by Local Families

Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson and El dine join Mr and Mrs William McClure and Alan plus Mr and Mrs Alfred Swan son and family. Also present are Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl, Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and family, Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal and Kenneth Danielson at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Glenn.

Carlson Eldine William’ McClure Alan Alfred Swanson Frank Isaacson Carl Lee Loring Maurice “Medlin Neal Kenneth Danielson Richard Loring Glenn

Local families listed at Har¢ Nebraska gathering

Mrs Emily recounts a social event with numerous Har¢ Nebraska attendees including Mr and Mrs Jease Hayes and children, Mr and Mrs Silas Perry, Mr and Mrs Frank Ebright, Mr and Mrs Lorences and children, Mr and Mrs Briggs and daughters, and others from Republic and nearby areas.

Emily Willis Jease- Hayes Silas Perry Frank Ebright Lorences He Briggs Har Nebr Harold Ocobock Republic Willia

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Scandia School New Ihs Ruby Norris Kathleen Hacker R. E. Cooper Homer Cardwell Art Cardwell George Cardwell Steven Charlie Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Emer Larsen Glenn Larsen Don Larsen Sonia Princess Belleville Iga
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