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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

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Dude Goes West at The Princess Promises Laughs and Action

Rollicking 1948 comedy at The Princess Theatre features Eddie Albert Gale Storm and a cast including James Gleason Binnie Barnes Gilbert Roland Barton MacLane. Plot follows a Brooklyn gunsmith and a map to a secret Nevada gold mine amid outlaws Indians and romantic mistrust with laughs through Western hijinks.

King Brothers Allied Artists Princess Theatre Eddie Albert Gale Storm James Gleason Binchie Barnes Gilbert Roland Barton MacLane Albert Arsenic City Nevada Miss Storm Gale West Binnie Barnes Rachel and the Stranger Loretta Young

Belle Starr on Screen at Princess Theatre January 25 26

20th Century Fox Encore presents Belle Starr starring Gene Tierney opposite Randolph Scott at the Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday January 25 and 26. Film portrays Belle as a Southern beauty who becomes a daring desperado after Civil War.

Belle Starr Ozarks 20Th Century-Fox Encore Princess Theatre Gene Tierney Randolph Scott Sam Starr Belle Chicago New York Carthage Ted

Fragmentary note hints at Thursday event with Princess

A damaged snippet mentions Thursday night and a Princess named Joe with unclear context and date. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details for a fuller summary.

Notice to borrow Victrola records for Brownies band

Readers with Victrola records in March time are asked to contact Mrs. R. E. Cooper or Miss Josie Robison to arrange a short term loan for the Brownies rhythm band.

Victrola Brownies R. E. Cooper Josie Robison

P.T.A Meeting Planned For January Twenty Fourth Evening

P T A will meet January 24 at 8 00 p m for a parents night. Refreshments committee members include Max Muth W J Matthias C G Hammer Lloyd Nelson Reynold Nystrom Nels Fer all and L L Hobson.

P.T. A Max Muth W. J. Matthias C. G. Hammer Lloyd Nelson Reynold Nystrom Nels Florell L. L. Hobson

Larson Golden Wedding Celebrated by Family and Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Carl T Larson observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Saturday. About 60 guests signed the guest book as a decorated gold and white cake served by Mrs. Wilbert Hall of Republic and Genevieve Nondorf led the guest book. The couple have two daughters Frances Larson of St. Louis and Mrs. Orville Linden of Scandia and a son Ted Larson of Scandia.

Carl T.larson Wilbert Hall Republic Genevieve Nondorf Larson Frances Larson St. Louis Orville Linden Scandia Ted Larson Lawrence Nondorf Ernst Dicke

YWCA Notes Report January Meeting

YWCA members met January 17 in club rooms. A film on How to Care for Your Refrigerator by General Motors was shown, followed by devotions and a March of Dimes article. Names were drawn for Mystery Daughters and a letter-writing period runs February 1 to 21 with gifts capped at one dollar.

Y.W.C.A General Motors

Jolene Cline’s 14th Birthday Dinner Honors Celebration

A basket dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline honored Jolene on her 14th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell Miss Pearl and Ernie Strom Clarence Strom Mrs. Emer Larsen Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and family Fred Cline Mr. and Mrs. Les Rasmussen Carol Mrs. Harold Rasmussen and children Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and Kay.

Joe Cline Jolene Homer Cardwell Pauling Les‘ite, Rasmussen Carol Harold Rasmussen Dean Mitchell Ralph Rasmussen Kay

Scandia Defeats Jamestown In Overtime Thriller

Excitement rose at Scandia as the Scandia Swedes tied Jamestown 50-50 in regulation, then won 62-56 in a three minute overtime. Key players Berry Cardwell Farrell and Stensons left briefly on fouls while Jamestown’s reserves were outmatched.

Jamestown Berry Cardwell Farrell Stensons Scandia Jamestown Seconds Narka McDowell Hammer Bob Larson Don Cox Harold Larson Swanson Nondorf Brown

Social Hour Club meeting notes January 12

The Social Hour Club met January 12 with Mrs. Warren Johnson. Nine members answered roll call with What I received for Christmas. Mrs John Vishnefske was a guest. The club voted to donate ten cents per member to the March of Dimes. After the business, guessing games and contests were enjoyed. Next meeting January 27 with Mrs. Morten Jensen. A dainty lunch was served.

Warren Johnson John Vishnefske Morten Jensen

Hammer wedding anniversary celebrated at home party

Relatives gathered last Thursday to mark Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hammer's wedding anniversary with a basket dinner. Attending were Ellen Hammer Reuben Johnson Harvey Hammer Betty Iver Hammer Benny Lervold family ElRene Sederlin Russell Lervold Alice Hammer and Irene visited in the afternoon.

C. H. West Rydal Milo Johnson Joyce Johnson H. West M. L. Larson Benny Lervold W. Matthias C. G. Hammer

Local Residents Travel to Kansas City for Visit

Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren and Mrs Helen Masher of Republic and Mrs Lewis Wallin left Monday morning for Kansas City. Berggren Masher will be guests of Clarence and Mrs Mahan while Wallin visits her sister Miss Laura Larson who is ill in hospital.

Vic Berggren Helen Masher Republic Lewis’ Wallin Kansas City Berggren Masher Clarence Mahan Wallin Laura Larson

Birthday Supper Honoring Mrs. Fike At Home

A basket supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Everett Sunday evening celebrated Mrs. Fike’s birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Johnson and Lucille, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Housholder and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family.

George Fike Everett

Birth of 7 12-lb daughter Sheryl Suzanne

Mr and Mrs Harold Smith of Nor way announce the birth of a 7 12 lb daughter born January 17 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. She is named Sheryl Suzanne. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs ML Larson and J W Smith and Mr and Mrs E MN Eastvedt. great grandparent noted.

Harold Smith Norway St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Sheryl Suzanne M.‘L. Larson J. W. Smith MN Eastvedt

Millards and Sothersand Attend Friday Supper with Andersons

Mr and Mrs Millard Sothersand visited Friday evening as supper guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family.

Millard Sothersand Russell Anderson

Berggren Family Weekend Visit in Concordia

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren with their family and Mrs Charlie Berggren spent Saturday in Concordia and associated towns enjoying a family outing.

Grant Berggren Charlie Berggren Concordia

Local Family Hosts Birthday Evening in Honor of Judy Witt

Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family Mr and Mrs Charlie Sjoland er and family Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy attended a Monday evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Lare Norgard in honor of Judy Dee Witt s first birthday anniversary.

Richard. Fogelberg Charlie. Sjolander Russell DeWitt Judy Lare Norgard Judy Dee ‘Witt

Clark Freed Birthday Dinner At Home

Clark Freed was honored at a basket dinner held at his home Sunday celebrating his birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Alfred Freed and family Mr and Mrs George Freed and family Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family and Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and daughters. Mr and Mrs Orrin Reed and family were afternoon guests.

Clark Freed Alfred Freed George Freed Leonard Freed Glenwood Freed Orrin Reed

Reece Family Attend Kansas City Contractor’s Convention

Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Mel Burnett of Belleville travel to Kansas City for a contractor’s convention. They stayed overnight in Topeka with Bill Reece and family. Mrs H W Reece of Winfield Iowa joined the group for the Kansas City visit.

C. O. Reece Mel Burnett Belleville Kansas City

Birthday Dinner Honors Moe and Metz in Mankato Family

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindberg and family hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the birthdays of Mrs. Albert Moe and Mrs. Ruth Metz of Mankato. Guests included bert Moe, Mrs. Ruth Metz and children of Mankato, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Carlson and their children, and Mr. and Mrs. Addison Carlson.

Lloyd Lindberg Albert Moe Ruth Metz Mankato W. E. Carlson Johnny Carlson Addison Carlson

Currie Birthday Anniversary Celebrated With Family

Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie Mr and Mrs Norman Currie Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family and Will Currie spent Sunday evening with James Currie in honor of his birthday anniversary.

Carl McDowell Irvin Currie Norman ‘Currie Glenn Currie Will Currie James Currie

Social Evening at Jensen Home Draws Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Lee Swanson and Lonnie Mr and Mrs Charlie Cardwell Kenneth and Janet and Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen Richard and Virginia were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and their sons.

Lee Swanson Lonnie Charlie Cardwell Kenneth Janet Artie Jensen Richard Virginia Axel Jensen and Sons

Local couples honor milestone at Berggren anniversary

Friday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Don Burandt Mr and Mrs John Nylund Johnny and Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Glenna as the Berggren couple marked a ding anniversary with friends.

Don Burandt John Nylund Johnny Glenwood Freed Glenna Grant Berggren Ding Anniversary

Sunday Visitors At Berggren Homes

Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren paid calls Sunday afternoon at the Grant and Oscar Berggren residences, sharing greetings and news with relatives and neighbors.

Charlie Berggren Grant Oscar Berggren

Weir Couple Visit Boyd Burge Home Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir were Sunday evening visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Boyd Burge. The call highlighted social rounds in the community.

Mrs. Nathan _Weir Boyd ‘Burge

Anderson and Linden Family Spend Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden on Sunday afternoon.

Russell “Anderson Maa Oscar Linden

Weekend Hosts Welcoming Local Guests

Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and Judy included Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed and family and Mr and Mrs Estel Samuelson and families in a community gathering.

Alva Thompson Judy Maurice Freed Estel Samuelson

Weir Family Social Evening Reported In Local Circles

Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir and Allen Weir visited Mr and Mrs Phil Weir Thursday evening, sharing a family gathering note from the community pages.

Johnson and Allen families visit Hubbell and Courtland

Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Ray Allen and family of Hubbell Neb visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and Nancy.

Elmer Johnson Courtland Ray “Allen Hubbell, Nebr Glenn Housholder Nancy

Mystery in Mexico at Princess Theatre Tonight

The comedy action film follows a jewel thief from Los Angeles to Mexico City and screens tonight at the Princess Theatre. The program includes Warner Pathe News March of Time and 50 other reasons for entertainment.

Mexico Los Angeles Mexico City Princess Theatre Warner Pathe News

Journal Printed Earlier for Veterans Hospital Visit

The Journal will publish one day early next week due to a veteran's hospital appearance in Wichita for a physical exam at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday. The paper hopes to return by week end. C. E. McKinnon of Beloit will oversee the shop in the absence.

Veterans Hospital Wichita C. E. McKinnnon Beloit

Riverview 4-H Club Notes January Meeting Summary

The Riverview 4-H Club met January 10 with Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge. A New Year’s resolution roll call preceded minutes and new business. Members planned a Valentine party and discussed record books. With absent program leaders, members sang songs, then adjourned for lunch hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Larson and a trip to the picture show.

Bobby Larson Eldon Larson M.M

Sorosis Study Club Holds January Meeting at Club Rooms

Mrs. Maurice Medlin hosted the Sorosis Study Club gathering on January 11 in the club rooms. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. Algor Anderson Vice President Mrs. George Cardwell Secretary Mrs. Walter Boyles and Treasurer Mrs. Wallace Aspegren. Mrs. E. E. Conzelman spoke on The Marshall Plan at Work and Mrs C. V. Hageman reviewed Wm. Vogt Road to Survival.

Maurice Medlin Sorosis Study Club Algor Anderson George Cardwell Walter Boyles Wallace Aspegren E. E. Conzelman C. V. Hageman Wm. Vogt

Thompson and Samuelson Families Host Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and Judy were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Estel Samuelson and family in Formoso, sharing a family visit.

Alva Thompson Judy Estel Samuelson Formoso

Social Evening Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wallin

Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren and Mrs Helen Mosher of Republic. Also present were Mr and Mrs Alfred Kallman, Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe, and Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite.

Lewis Wallin Vic Berggren Helen Mosher Republic Alfred Kallman Ralph Moe Hilton Waite

Weir Family Visits Mrs and Mrs Gus Hallgren

Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir and Mr and Mrs Phil Weir along with Allen Weir were Friday evening visitors of Mrs and Mrs Gus Hallgren.

Nathan Weir Phil Weir Allen Weir Gus Hallgren

Mr and Mrs Silas Perry Visit Emily Willis in Hardy Neb

Mr and Mrs Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska spent Sunday with Mrs Emily Willis. The brief social note records a family visit and hospitality in the community.

Silas Perry Hardy, Nebr Emily Willis

Belleville guests share Sunday lunch with Ada Aspgren

Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren were Sunday lunch guests of Mrs Ada Aspgren.

Clyde Norris Belleville Loren Carlgren Ada Aspegren

Dinner guests from Republic visit Linden family

Mr and Mrs Clifford Evert of Republic were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Orville Linden and family.

Clifford Evert Republic Orville Linden

Mrs Mary Larson Plans Visit To Dewey Squires Family

Mrs Mary Larson will visit her daughter Mrs Dewey Squires and family this weekend, departing Saturday to spend time with relatives.

Mary Larson Mrs. Dewey Squires

Bergstroms and Hedstroms Share Friday Supper

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family were supper guests Friday evening of Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom.

Ivan Bergstrom Axel Hedstrom

Luncheon guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren

Thursday afternoon visitors included Mrs Emer Larsen Mrs Don Larson and baby Mrs George Larson Lorraine and Larry Mrs Carrol Anderson and Mrs Sam Mahin of Courtland.

Ada Aspegren Emery Larsen Don Larson Baby George Larson Lorraine Larry Carrol Anderson Sam ‘Mahin Courtland

Belleville Couple Hosts Thornton Doctor Family Visit

The Thornton Doctor family from Belleville spent Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor. The gathering highlighted family ties and downtown social life as relatives exchanged news and shared light refreshments.

Thornton Belleville Robert

John Vandeveer and Will Guests of Christie Family

John Vandeveer and Will were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Christie, sharing a quiet afternoon visit.

John. Vandeveer Will Geo. Christie

Dale Sanderson and Yvette Visit Alfred Walkers

Mr and Mrs Dale Sanderson and Yvette spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker.

Dale Sanderson Yvette Alfred Walker

Granstedt and Preble Travel to Waconda Springs

Frank Granstedt and W. C. Preble went to Waconda Springs last Thursday. Jake W. says they went out to get cleaned up as they both got double skunked.

Frank Granstedt W. C. Preble Waconda Springs Jake W

Johnsons Attend Cincinnati Guests of Johnsen Couple

Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson travel to Cincinnati Ohio to be guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnsen for a social occasion.

Joseph Johnson Cincinnatii Ohio Harold Johnsen Fapalty

March of Dimes Campaign Calls County Help

Mrs Arnold J Perry chairs the drive in Scandia Township urging local donations to fund the March of Dimes. Containers placed in Scan dia businesses invite coins to aid crippled children and a January 31 cinema at Princess Theatre will raise proceeds to the drive with Diamond Jim as the feature.

National Foundation Arnold J. Perry Scandia March of Dimes Committee Princess Theatre Diammond Jim Edward Arnold Diamond Jim Brady Solistics

Death of Mrs. Jennie Landreth Weislogel at Sarcoxie Mo

Mrs Jennie Landreth Weislogel 1870 died December 30 1948 at Sarcoxie Missouri after living in Republic County and Scandia. She was sister to Clarence Landreth of Republic. Survived by husband William Weislogel two children two brothers and other relatives. Funeral at Jackson and Sons Funeral Chapel Sarcoxie with Rev Lloyd Cochran officiating. Male quartet provided music. Burial in Sarcoxie cemetery.

Sarcoxie Jennie Landreth Weigslogel Republic County Clarence Landreth Republic William Weislogel Scandia Jackson and Sons Funeral Lloyd Cochran

Dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. Porter Ahrens

Miss Irman Dietrich accompanied by Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry and their daughters Diane and Marcia were Sunday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens.

Irman Dietrich Arnold Perry Diane Marcia Mrs E. Porter Ahrens

Walker Family Sunday Visit at Dale Sanderson Home

Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and their daughters spent Sunday afternoon at the Dale Sanderson residence, enjoying a family gathering and hospitality in a cordial social event.

Alfred Walker Dale Sanderson Home

January Community Meeting at Schoolhouse Leads to Good Attendance

District 84 patrons gathered for the January community meeting at the schoolhouse Friday evening. An interesting program preceded a served lunch and strong turnout.

District 84

Mrs Alice Plotner Visits Kansas City for Holidays

Mrs. Alice Plotner returned from Kansas City Missouri Friday where she spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. G P Plotner.

Alicé Plotner Kansas City G. P. Plotner

Housholders Visit Manhattan On Sunday

Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and Nancy traveled to Manhattan Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Darwin Housholder.

Glenn Housholder Nancy Manhattan Mrs Darwin Housholder

Supper Guests Gathered From Three Families

Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and baby hosted Monday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth for an informal supper gathering.

Pat Sandell Baby Alfred Swanson Elmer Danielson Kenneth

Eastvedt Hosts Dinner For Norway Guests Post

Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt entertained Monday dinner for Mrs Karen Ross and Clarice Jody and Jackie Graham of Norway and Mrs Lloyd Bavjegn and Jimmy.

E. M. Eastvedt Karen Ross Clarice Jody Jackie Graham Norway Lloyd Bavjegn Jimmy

Supper Guests At Hohman Home Include Dal P tce Family

Mr and Mrs Dal P tce and family and Nadine Yerrell were supper guests Sunday evening at the Harry Hohman home. Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and Mrs Charlie Hohman were evening visitors.

Dal Nadine Yerrell Harry Hohman Walter Anderson Charlie Hohman

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