I Was a Male War Bride at the Princess Theatre
Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan star in a mad cap comedy at the Princess Theatre showing Saturday and Sunday January 14 15. The film follows a WAC lieutenant and a French official as they navigate marriage red tape and quick weddings while touring Germany and ending with a Statue of Liberty rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gable
Greer
Grant
Princess Theatre
Sheridan
Howard Hawks
Cary Grant
Ann Sheridan
Germany
WAC
French Economic Commission
Ann
States
Cary
Hawks
Sol C. Siegel
Open House Honors Carl and Clara Cuthbertson 50th Anniversary
Open House was held at the Carl Cuthbertson home on December 25 and 26 to honor their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They were married December 25, 1899 at Hebron Nebraska and have lived in Scandia area except for twelve years in Colorado. They now reside with their son Earl on a farm five miles north of Scandia. They remain well known as Uncle Car and Aunt Clara. A large group of relatives and friends attended, with a lunch of angel food cake and coffee served to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cuthbertson
Hebron
Nebr
Scandia
Colorado
Earl
Cuthbertson
Alvin Peterson
Carl Veteto
Milo Johnson
Leslie Rasmussen
J. Orville Bookless
Will, Huckins
Mary Sutter
Alfred Jeffries
Giula George
Chester
Leonard Jordan
Straton
Ore
Ralph Rasmussen
Kay
Jimmie and Ronnie Fredrickson Spent Saturday with Roger Anderson
Jimmie and Ronnie Fredrickson were seen spending Saturday with Roger Anderson in a casual social gathering likely in the local area. The trio shared conversation and time together, reflecting a private community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Ronnie Fredrickson
Roger Anderson
Princess Theatre Closes for Repairs in January
The Princess Theatre will close for several weeks for building repairs. The wooden balcony will be removed, wires replaced, a new rest room installed, and the interior repainted and redecorated. Expected reopening in early February with a plan to rebook better pictures and possibly travel to Kansas City later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Kansas City
Berggren Hosts Open House for 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren will hold open house Sunday afternoon January 15 1950 from 2 00 p m to 5 00 p m in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
Sherdahl Hou Met December Meeting At Rasmussen Home
The Sherdah met at Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen's home for the December meeting. Eight members attended. Christmas carols were sung and the lesson copy covered Christmas traditions and legends. Officers installed were President Mrs. Warren Johnson Vice President Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Hilton Waite and Reporter Mrs. Joe Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Warren Johnson
Hilton Waite
Joe Cline
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club Meets After Sickness
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club met January 2 at Ambrose schoolhouse after a cancelation due to illness. Merlyn Farlea presided as Kay Rasmussen hosted. The group pledged the 4-H pledge, saluted the flag, and voted to add a chorus for the county festival while sharing a program of carols and solos and a Christmas gift exchange. Carol Rasmussen, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
Ambrose
Kay Rasmussen
Merlyn Farlea
Pauline Cardwell
Janet Millen
Carol Rasmussen
O. E. S. Met in Scandia Chapter Meeting
Scandia Chapter No. 481 O E S met in stated form Tuesday evening January 3 with Mrs. Sherman Robison Worthy Matron and W J Matthias Worthy Patron presiding. The next Stated meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 17 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
O.E.S
Sherman Robison
W. J. Matthias
Canasta Party Honors Steamboat Springs Guests
Mr. and Mrs. John Dart hosted a Tuesday Canasta night honoring Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Cantwell of Steamboat Springs Colo. Prizes went to Mrs. Artie Cardwell Miss Iona Hammer Mr Cantwell and Bill Reece with a guest prize to the Cantwells. Refreshments were served at quartet tables to numerous couples and guests including Larry O’Brien Kenneth Tuley and Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dart
Darrel Cantwell
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Artie Cardwell
Iona Hammer
Cantwell
Bill Reece
Birthday dinner for Geo Simmons hosts list of guests
A birthday dinner was held for Geo Simmons Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson and Gracie, Mr and Mrs Eldon Standley and Ginger, Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas and Clarence, Mrs Ethel Simmons and Donnie, Mr and Mrs John Simmons, Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson, Judy and Colleen, Belle Hellman, Alva Simmons and Allan Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Simmons
Ray Johnson
Gracie
Eldon Standley
Ginger
Elmer Thomas
Clarence
Ethel Simmons
Donnie
John Simmons
Alva Thompson
Judy
Colleen
Belle Hellman
Alva Simmons
Allan Currie
Scandia Swedes Basketball Schedule and Holiday Notes
The Scandia high team lists upcoming games from December to February against Republic, Simpson, Burr Oak, Clyde, Lebanon, Courtland, Jamestown, Randall, Jewell, Narka, and more with dates and home away notes. It also reports local holiday travels and activities of Mr. Florell, Mr. Erickson, the Sweeneys, Miss Young, and others, plus a close January 3 game where Courtland edged Scandia 37-35 and a January 6 win for Scandia 42-24 at Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Scandia
Simpson
Burr Oak
Clyde
Lebanon
Courtland
Jamestown
Randall
Here
Jewell
Narka
Shs
Courtland Tigers
Ahs
Local girl Jacquelin Cooper listed for future study
Jacquelin Cooper born August 1 1933 in Scandia attended Scandia and Salina schools then back to Scandia. She enjoys reading and dancing and plans to study mathematics in college. She takes Typing 2 Biology History Physical Education Physics and Glee Club this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacquelin Cooper
Scandia
Salina
Jackie
Birthday Pot Luck Dinner at C B Stensaas Home Norway
A Sunday pot luck was held at the C B Stensaas residence in Norway in honor of Mrs Stensaas birthday. Guests included Homer and as Mrs Christensen Clarice Young Vickie Clovis Hodgson Jamestown Jim Stensaas Charles Concordia Leslie Stensons John Graham Judy Jack Lee Loring Bette Lee and Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Smith
Glenn A. Larson
Lloyd Barleen
Smith Home
Lee Loring
Maurice Medlin
Kenneth Christensen
Scandia
Don Larson
Arnold Perry
Iver Hammer
Eugene Herrman
Harold Hammer
Max Wagor
Rex Cory
John Graham
Milton Stensons
Cecil Dickerhoof
Clarice Ross
Vernon Wright
Bob Wagor
C. B
Birthday gathering honors Ida Thursday afternoon
Guests of Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida Thursday afternoon in honor of Ida s birthday anniversary were Rev and Mrs N H Pearson Mr and Mrs S J Swenson Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs Will Kallman Mrs Minnie Anderson Mrs Frank Isaacson Mrs Chester Lervold Mrs Cameron Lowe Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Carl Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
N. H. Pearson
Savage Splendor at Princess Theatre Tonight
The Technicolor feature Savage Splendor screens at the Princess Theatre tonight Thursday January 12 as the first color filmed Africa picture. Also shows WarnER-Pathe News a 2 reel subject and other short subjects. Ad 10 other reasons (It goes!).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Princess Theatre
Warner - Pathe News
March of Dimes Campaign Opens January 16
The annual March of Dimes drive starts next Monday January 16 and runs through January 31. Mrs Arnold J Perry is the Scandi drive chairman. Half the funds stay locally to aid polio research and care, the rest goes to the National Foundation. Your donation could help a child or adult walk again. please contribute when solicitors visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold J. Perry
National Foundation
Salina Journal praised for revolving Christmas tree display
A letter applauds the Salina Journal for a feature on the revolving Christmas tree that decorated local streets. Readers commend the decoration committee and note the paper’s timely coverage of Scandia area news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina Journal
Scandia
Marion Sjolander
Birthday Pot Luck Dinner Hosted by Mrs Charley Farrell
A birthday anniversary dinner was held at the home of Mrs Charley Farrell. Guests included Miss Ada Robison Miss Josie Robison Miss Edna Robison Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin Mrs Eva Sothers Mrs Oscar Freed Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Mrs Lilly McGregor Miss Blanche Haggman and Miss Mary West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Farrell
Ada
Josie
Edna Robison
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Eva Sothers
Oscar Freed
Robert Doctor
Albert Moe
Lilly McGregor
Blanche Haggman
Mary West
Sederlin Family Gatherings After Easter Saturday Visit
Mrs ElRerio Sederlin and Eugene Sederlin traveled with Dr Ray Sederlin and Bob Larson to Lindsborg for an Easter weekend. Mrs Sederlin attended an Easter Star meeting and the group stayed as overnight guests of the Leland Westmans. Eugene Sederlin and Bob Larson also stayed at the Gene Larson home.
Housewarming at Clark Freed Home Friday Evening
A housewarming was held at the Clark Freed home Friday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Ward and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogelberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scrivner and Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Cape Russell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Judy, and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sjolander and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Freed Home
John Ward
Richard Fogelberg
Bob Scrivner
Marvin
Cape Russell
Russell DeWitt
Judy
Charley Sjolander
Mrs Charley Johnson Visits Concordia Guests
Mrs Charley Johnson spent Thursday to Saturday in Concordia visiting Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage with Joan and Peggy. Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen accompanied her home and remained over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Matthias
Perry
Hutchinson
Topeka
Charley Johnson
Concordia
Leonard LeSage
Joan
Peggy
Chester Johnson
Karen
Steven Sandell Hosts Birthday Anniversary Party
Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell honoring Steven's first birthday anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and Donna, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline, Jolene and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Marshall and Beth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mizer and Marilyn, and Miss Chloris Edom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sandell
Steven
Grant Berggren
Donna
Oscar Berggren
Joe Cline
Jolene
Charles
Lyle Marshall
Beth
Mizer
Marilyn
Chloris Edom
Mrs Rex Sandell Hosts Social Hour Club Meeting
Mrs Rex Sandell will host the Social Hour Club gathering today January 12. Members are expected to attend at the usual meeting place and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sandell
Scandia Community Club Elects 1950 Officers in Meeting
John Dart elected president for 1950 succeeding Walter Berger at the Scam dia Community Club meeting on January 9 in Scandia Kansas. Maurice Medlin becomes vice president and Lloyd Nelson new secretary treasurer. The club praised the Christmas decorations committee and the cats committee for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scamdia Community Club
John Dart
Walter H. Berger
Maurice Medlin
Lloyd Nelson
Scandia
Kansas
Max Muth
Reynold Nystrom
Victor Erickson
Rollie Canfield
Vernon Erickson
Ralph Moe
Cats
Max
Erickson
Supt. H. C. Quantic
King
Quantic
Card Party Hosts Honor Several Couples and Families
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thomas entertained at a Friday evening card party for multiple couples and families including Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Housholder, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and Carol, and Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hanson. Prizes went to high scorers Cecil Allen and Glenn Housholder and low to Mrs. Mable Johnson and John Freed. A lunch of coffee, cake and sandwiches was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Thomas
Warren Johnson
Glenn Housholder
Nancy
Cecil Allen
George Simmons
Ray Allen
John Freed
Leslie Rasmussen
Carol
Lars Hanson
Glenn Housholder Low
Mablé Johnson
Birthday honors at Concordia home of Le Sagé family
Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall and Beth and Mr and Mrs Charley John son were Thursday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Le SAGE and daughters in Concordia in honor of Mrs LeSage s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Marshall
Beth
Charley. Johnson
Leonard LeSagé
Concordia
Birthday Honorees At Freed Home Dinner
Sunday dinner guests at the Leonard Freed home celebrated Mr Reed's birthday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Freed and family Mr and Mrs Jim Freed and Joe Mr and Mrs George Freed and family Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and family Mr and Mrs Johnnie Freed of Silver Lake Milton and Chester Freed and Reggie Max and Billy Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Freed
Mr. Reed
Alfred Freed
Jim Freed
Joe
George Freed
Glenwood Freed
Clark Freed
Johnnie Freed
Silver Lake
Milton
Chester Freed
Reggie
Max
Billy Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blondie
Princess Closers
Sherdahl Hou
4-H Club
O.E.S. Met
Scandia School News
Sis Mr. Erickson
Council Grove
Joplin
Sweeney
Hastings
Henry Hawthorne
Sylvia
Miss Young
Forest Johnson
Red Cloud
Forest
Sweeneys
Belleville
Mrs. Currie
Jim Currie
Harry Quantic
Minneapolis
Riley
St.bernard Dogan
Paris
Pope
Gilly
Cecarion
Nies
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