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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
1
Tonight at the Princess Theatre a lively program includes the screaming comedy Mama Loves Papa with Leon Errol. The show features Flicker Flashback and five additional attractions for Thursday, January 10.
The American Legion team of the Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post won two games last week. They defeated Mankato 37 to 22 on Wednesday and Norway 53 to 27 on Friday at the local high school gym. A benefit game with all proceeds going to the Post brought in about 40 dollars for the treasury. A charter application with 61 signatures was sent Saturday, signaling a new post for Scandia. Regular meetings are the second and fourth Fridays. the next is Friday January 11 with an ex-serviceman urged to attend.
The article previews the film God Is My Co Pilot at The Princess Theatre showing January 12 18 starring Dennis Morgan with Raymond Massey Andrea King Dane Clark Alan Hale and John Ridgely about Col Robert Lee Scott Jr and the Flying Tigers. It contrasts historical aviation heroes with the Lafayette Esquadrille and WWII pilots and notes other features Thrill of Romance on January 19 20 and That Night With You January 22 23.
Universal Studios western thriller Renegades of the Rio Grande stars Rod Cameron with Jen nifer Holt Fuzzy Knight Eddie Dew Glenn Strange Edmund Cobb Dick Alexander and Ray Whitley and his Bar-6 Cowboys. Buck Emerson seeks justice after his brother is killed and is tortured before being rescued by Rangers. The feature runs Thursday January 17 with Conflict to follow January 24.
Glenda Frances Hiarden of Sidney Nebr and Stanley Tavener of Denver Colo were married December 27 at 6 00 PM in the office of Probate Judge Van Natta Belleville Attendants Delores Brown and Delbert Tavener were present A wedding dinner followed at R C Canfield home Scandia The couple will reside in Denver Colorado Mrs Tavener formerly lived in Scandia
John Hersey’s Pulitzer winning novel is adapted by 20th Century Fox for a film starring Gene Tierney John Hodiak and William Bendix with a strong supporting cast. The story follows Major Joppolo in a bombed Sicilian village as he helps a people regain hope through courage and love without war scenes.
The Scandia high school team, the Swedes, extend their undefeated run to five by defeating Mahaska 42 to 20 in the first game and 37 to 25 in the second. Courtland visits next, a strong opponent from last year’s State Tournament.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt and daughter Mrs. BE VanDer Hayden of Chicago visited Monday evening. Also present were Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin of Hutchinson.
Frances Smith notes Kansas has grown from 107,206 in 1860 to 1,801,028 in 1940 with rising density. The state’s demography shows aging, migration from farms to cities, and major urban growth in Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, and Hutchinson along with Lawrence, Dodge City, El Dorado, and Pittsburg.
A New Years party at Alex and Eli Othberg included dancing, cards, and a lunch for many friends and relatives. Attendees included the Sallman, Larson, Salman, Currie, Ingraham, and Othberg families plus additional guests from Republic Courtland Norway Scandia Belleville and Lawrence areas. Norma Jean to attend K U.
Guests honored New Year and birthdays of Walter Henry and Mildred Anderson included George Larson and family Clyde Norris Walter Henry and Philroy Loren Carlgren Minnie Anderson and Ada Aspgren in the Carroll Anderson home party.
Callers listed include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson Mrs Arty Jensen and Virginia Mrs. Mary Nystrom Mrs. Amanda Palmquist Mrs Fella Burns Lawrence Nystrom Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ringer and Rev and Mrs Hijalmar Larson visiting the residence.
Mrs May White intends to travel to Lincoln Nebraska early next week to stay at her son Harry White's home and keep the Journal informed on what occurs among Scandia residents. A Dorcas Society committee met at the Lutheran Manse including Mrs Frank Lervold and others. New Year’s guests and family visits are noted at several local homes with multiple households mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Chas Berggren and other Berggren families spent New Years Eve with Mr Lottie Lervold as the year began.
Mrs Eleanor Kitchen and her son Earl left for Oklahoma City Oklahoma after spending two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs F M Jackson and Keith She expects her husband home from China where he has been stationed for the past eight months
Mr and Mrs George Cardwell entertained Sunday night supper guests including Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Billy Dean Tipton of Lincoln Nebr Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer and Jenabell Mr and Mrs Max Muth and Jimmie and Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell.
Mr and Mrs Neal Cady visit Marine Hansen in St Joseph hospital Concordia on Sunday reports him recuperating satisfactorily and expects release soon. He suffered severe illness from peritonitis after a burst appendix. Edwin Robison and Duaine Robison visit Sheridan Robison home. Edwin returns Sunday while Duaine stays longer. Mrs Raymond Ferguson and children move to Topeka January 2 joining Mr Ferguson in new job. eldest daughter enrolled in Topeka schools. E A Tornquist hosts New Year oyster feed with Abe Johnson Joe Johnson Art Jacobson Fred Jackson Keith Earl Kitchen and Earl Jr. Christie and Lars Norgard visit Concordia with Sam Christie. Bill Stephanek of Belleville joins. Jack Mahan returns from California with discharge papers.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and daughters visited the Larson family on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Clyde Norris spent the evening in the Larson home.
Word arrives that Carl Kallman has been promoted to private first class. Navy men Glenn Larson and Russell Lervold report station changes and a U S S Panamint posting. Updates include new addresses for Ronald Acree and George Fike and a home visit from Kenneth Kinyart and Lyle Cook following long overseas service.
Major Frank Nimits formerly of Scandia visited old friends last Friday. He and his wife, recently stationed nearby, had been in Superior, Nebraska, where she was detained due to illness among relatives.
Hugh McMullen EM2c has been discharged after service in the Pacific and received a Lincoln Nebraska contact for immediate work as projectionist at the Lincoln Theatre. He left Friday and plans to move once housing is found. Sunday dinner guests at Claude Goodwin's honored Harold Goodwin on leave.
Bureau of Reclamation engineers set to begin work in Superior as headquarters for the Bostwick project. 50 living quarters needed for families, plus space for 75 men, with surveys to start soon. Project covers about 100000 acres along the Republican River in Nebraska and Kansas. E C Washington of the Chamber of Commerce asks locals with room to contact promptly.
An accident one mile west of town on a Thursday led to the death of George Jensen. No injuries beyond death were visible and the cause remains uncertain whether a heart condition or shock was responsible. He was found in the car as if death were instantaneous, leaving an immediate family. An obituary appears elsewhere in this issue.
A sale concluded Monday transferred ownership of the Scandia property from the Nichol family to Mrs. Lilly McGregor. Mrs. Tecog will occupy second floor living quarters while first floor rooms remain occupied and new arrangements are made for the residents.
Rosale was consummated last sweet making Maurice Medlin and Lee Loring owners of Home Oil Co. Reece’s company, operated by Jack Reeve, exits. Walter Berry will be retained by the new firm. The community hopes the Reece family stays in Scandia and no changes occur.
Charles S. Siebenborn age 61, a former Concordian, died New Year’s Day in Denver Colorado. He moved to Denver in May 1946 seeking a new home after a period of illness and poor health.
Larry Is Five Dinner was served at the Lawrence Nystrom home in Courtland Sunday to celebrate his fifth birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Gus Nystrom, Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson and family of Jamestown, Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and family, Mrs Ella Burns, and afternoon priests Mr and Mrs August Johnson and Leon of Jamestown.
Ed Burge bagged a coon last week but mourns a missing billfold containing a considerable amount of money. Later reports say burge located his wallet after the search and recovery efforts.
Russell Anderson was honored on his birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden joining in the celebration. An enjoyable time was reported by those in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Ray Allen announce the birth of a son named Richard Lynn He has two older sisters and was a welcome holiday gift in the Allen home Also Mrs Chris Nelson Mrs Myrtle Grubb Gloria Lee Nelson and Jetty Linden of Concordia visited Mrs Robert White and her little son at the Carl McDowell home Sunday afternoon
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt and daughter Mrs J Van Der Hayden of Chicago Nil and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moe.
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