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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
1
Tonight at the Princess Theatre a western action picture Renegades of the Rio Grande stars Rod Cameron and Fuzzy Knight. It’s billed as one of the best horse operas, with a cartoon and five other attractions to follow.
Special attraction at the Princess Theatre features The House On 92nd Street showing Tuesday and Wednesday January 29 and 30. The film portrays the FBI during the war with actual cases woven into a gripping story. Watch for next week's story and keep this picture in mind.
MGM Technicolor musical arrives at the Princess Theatre for January 19 20 with Van Johnson Esther Williams and Lauritz Melchior in a romance mix with comedy. Carleton Young makes his screen debut as a lead. Also previews Along Came Jones January 26 27 and Willow Post January 31.
The musical film That Night With You arrives at the Princess for Tuesday and Wednesday January 22 and 23 featuring Franchot Tone Susanna Foster Louise Albritton and David Bruce. The story follows Suzy and friends through New York settings with music and dance numbers by Lester Horton. Buster Keaton also appears as a lunch counterman in a light comedy sequence. Coming Tuesday and Wednesday January 29 and 30 The House On Wyand Street screens next.
Warner Bros. "Conflict" debuts Thursday January 24 at the Princess Theatre with Humphrey Bogart Alexis Smith and Sidney Greenstreet in lead roles. The film uses a distinct psychology approach tracing the mind of Richard Mason an intelligent unhappy engineer.
Nelson's Food Market announces a Pasteuray electronic ray unit in its meat cooler to keep meats fresher more tender and healthful. The system purports to destroy bacteria in the cooler air and preserve vitamins minerals and protein without raising prices. Mr Nelson and Mr Corbin invite customers to inspect the unit and learn how it protects meat.
The Bureau of Reclamation investigates eight projects including Bostwick in Kansas and Nebraska and Kirwin on the Solomon River as part of a 140 million program to develop western resources. W. Brady of the Topeka bureau says the Missouri basin report was the first of fifteen major river basin reports to be completed.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Minard and daughter and Cpl Dale Minard dined with Mr and Mrs Ed Burge. Cpl Minard, recently discharged after pneumonia, will rejoin service for Air Corps training at Fort Riley. Mrs Minard, daughter of the Burges, works at a New York Western Union office.
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer and Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and Roger all of Re public Mr and Mrs Edward Larson and Sherril and John Sjolander and Alvin Sjolander were entertained as supper guests by Mr and Mrs J N Johnson.
Alumni members are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday January 24 at 8 PM at the City Office to organize the Homecoming events. President Glenn M Housholder urges all members to be present.
A group of friends surprised Carl Hammers for their 20th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson, Ralph and Pauline, ElRene Sederlin and sons, Lloyd and Clyde Norris, Carrol Anderson and Reynolds Nystrom families, Rudolph Johnson and Barbara of Courtland, Harold and Harvey Hammer and their children, George Larson, Mary Nystrom, Alice Hammer, and others. They presented a silver purse for a set of china.
Friends gathered Sunday at Richard Olson's home to celebrate Andy's birthday. Attendees included Arvid Elney and Eve Lyn Larson, Mr and Mrs August Band and Arvid, Mr and Mrs Eldon Larson, Mrs A C Olson and Alma, Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and daughters, and Mrs Minnie Anderson.
Guests celebrated Miss Amanda Rosene's birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene Marvin Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons and Mrs. Horton Johnson and Forest also, Duane Greenslade left to work on the Rock Island Railroad in Iowa. The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a New Year meeting January 3 at the Cox home with games and lunch. Local calls note Mrs. S J Swanson sidelined by a sprained ankle and visits with Mrs Algor Anderson and others. In Belleville D W Stephenson hosted Sunday dinner as neighbors called on the Bergstroms and Hedstroms. Edgar Mainquist and Ollie Johnson and Lucille visited Scandia on business and dinner guests joined the Housholder household.
Sunday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson included Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe and Irla Marie, who were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moe for Sunday dinner.
Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren Janet and Kenneth of Republic were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith.
Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Clay Center spent Friday and Saturday with Harold s parents Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson.
On Thursday January 10 the Triple L Club met with fifteen members and Lena Bell Denoyer of Pueblo as guest. Pin ochle was played at four tables with Mrs Bill Moe winning high, Mrs Billy McGregor traveling, and Mrs Alice Greenslade low. A lunch followed and the group planned to meet again January 24 with Mrs Lilly McGregor.
Amana Group of the Lutheran church met January 4 with seven members and two guests in the church parlors. Refreshments were served by Dr and Mrs C V Hageman Miss Blanche Haggman and Mrs FE. Wires.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Nelson Nystrom and others from James town Courtland Cuba Concordia and Savannah area spent Sunday at various homes including Gus Nystrom Lloyd Nelson Roy Thomas and Eastvedt households. Mrs. Larsen ill with flu delays progress at Savannah hospital.
Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Reynold Nystrom visited A B Johnson home last week. Mrs John D Larson is visiting relatives in Jewell. Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and daughters were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakley in Belleville.
Leon Mathis of Wicker Idaho Adolph Nelson and son Adolphus visited with Mr and Mrs John Carl on Christmas day in a brief local social note highlighting small town social ties.
Mrs Chris Nelson and Frances Haser spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Robert White and the Carl McDowell family.
Fred Larson left early in the week for Long Beach California where he will spend the winter. He has requested The Journal to follow him there.
Roy Wilson of Scandia has been promoted to sergeant while stationed in Japan. Irving Isaacson returns to Scandia from Norman Oklahoma with naval discharge papers after nearly two years in service. Garold Conzelman of Scandia is among 1029 high point veterans being discharged aboard the Okanogan departing Okinawa. Vernon Evert comes home as a civilian. Jarl Johnson is reported hospitalized in San Diego with scarlet fever.
Mrs John Sundgren mother of Mrs Elmer Danielson died Thursday January 10 in Salina where she lived. Danielson spent the past week with her before the funeral services Sunday in Salina attended by Chas Aspegren of Republic Iphrinam tledstrom and Mr and Mrs George Aspegren plus Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Carl Wallin with the Elmer Pantel son family.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Sargent of Council Grove announce the engagement of daughter Emogene to Set Jack Frey son of Mr and Mrs G E Frey of Seattle Washington Informal announcement came with candy passing at Zeta Tau Alpha house Emogene attended Washburn University and joined Zeta Tau sorority Set Frey attended University of Washington and served in the Army Air Corps three and a half years stationed at Topeka Air Field Emogene is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor and has many friends in Scandia.
Announcement notes the December 25 1945 birth of David Randolph to Mildred and Melvin Erickson of Scandia with Mildred formerly Mildred Dodge, a home economics teacher. It also records the January 12 birth of a grandson to Leo and Mrs Leo Johnson of Hutchinson with maternal grandparent Scott Culbertson of Canadian Texas and great grandparents Gus and Mrs Nystrom of Scandia.
Mrs N H Pearson left Friday for Omaha to meet her new grand daughter Cheryl Elizabeth born January 2 to Mr and Mrs Martyn Johnson. She will stay two weeks.
Mr and Mrs Edwin White of Lincoln Nebraska announce the birth of their first child a baby boy named Michael Leroy at St Elizabeth Hospital on Friday January 12 He is the second grandson of Mrs Carl McDowell and joins the family with this new arrival.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Morrow of Kansas City announce the birth of their son Robert Lynn on January 12 The mother prior to marriage was Hazel Barleen.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Barleen and their children of Klamath Falls Oregon have been guests the past week of Mrs R N Bettis and Mrs George Haser and Frances.
Philroy Henry arrived from Salina for the weekend to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Henry accompanied by Elmer Larson while he attends a business college.
Mrs Minda Jensen and her daughter Mrs Larkens of Norway called on Mrs John Carlson Monday January 7. They spent time exchanging greetings and catching up on family news during the afternoon visit.
Concordia Kansas January 16 1946 Congressman Frank Carlson announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor after touring the state. The six term congressman farmer and veteran pledges an economical businesslike administration and leadership for Kansas returning veterans and farmers. He vows honesty and will state his views on controversial issues if elected.
The Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post of the American Legion plans a ladies night on Friday January 25 inviting all members and ex service men with wives or lady friends. A wolf hunt is slated for Sunday January 27 with tentative rally points and a pasture location near Mrs Horton Johnson, watch for updates and bills.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Nichols describes their daily life and wit. Mrs. Nichols notes Kenny busy with school and basketball, the girls, and that Doc has a new Formal while still joking about plowing up everything. She mentions gaining a bit in weight and invites a visit to share their good meals.
A family cooperative dinner was held at the Chet Lervold home Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free and family of Courtland, Mrs. Lottie Lervold, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and family, and Ronnie and Emory Ward of Belleville.
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