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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1945

Page

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Buffalo Bill at The Princess in Technicolor

Movie pageant extols Buffalo Bill with Joel McCrea Maureen O Hara and Linda Darnell. It touts thrilling battles romantic turns and a star cast while noting Red Cross parcels for American prisoners of war with listed contents and weekly rations and bi monthly parcel rules.

West America Joel McCrea Maureen O'Hara Linda Darnell Jesse James Western Union Buffalo Bill Yellow Hand Custer Maureen O’hara Louisa Cody Supherb Dawn Starlight RED Cross Next of

Western musical Cowboy Canteen stars in Columbia new film

Columbia presents a new picture featuring Jane Frazee Joan Davis Guinn Williams the Hoosier Hotshots King Cole Trio Jimmy Wakely Cousin Emmy Red River Dave and Mary Treen. The story follows two feuding ranchers now allied to supply horses for the cavalry while a song contest at Frontier Days adds laughs and music.

Jane Frazee Joan Davis The Hoosier Hotshots Guinn Big Boy Mary Treen Hollywood Red River Dave

Y W C A Meeting Set For February 1

The Y W C A will meet Thursday evening February 1 following the Union Prayer service at the Methodist church foyer. All members urged to attend.

Y.W.A

Mystery Pinochle Club Holds Meetings and Elections

The Mystery Pinochle Club met Dec 28 with 12 members and three guests to exchange gifts and elect officers led by President Mrs. Walter Henry. A Jan 18 gathering with seven members and eight guests saw high score won by Mrs. Rex Farrell and guest prize to Mrs. Bill Moe. The Valentine grab bag is planned with Mrs. Addison Carlson.

Belle Etter Alvin Peterson Carl Veteto Leonard Stephenson Walter Henry Stanley Moe Eva Sothers John Jensen M. O. Brown

Sorosis Study Club Meets for January Lesson

Sorosis Study Club met January 16 with Mrs. H. C Quantic as hostess. Mrs. E. E. Conzelman led a lesson on Building International Goodwill through Air Transportation. Members present included Mrs. Algor Anderson, Mrs. E. E. Conzelman, Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mrs. E. F. Sederlin and Mrs. H. Quantic. The next meeting, a Valentine party, will be February 6 with Mrs. E. F. E. Conzelman hosting.

Sorosis Study Club H. C Quantic E. E. Conzelman Algor Anderson Joyce Johnson E. F. Sederlin H. Quantic EF. E. Conzelman

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Strnad in Belleville Social

Mrs. Jerry Strnad was surprised with a birthday party Tuesday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Strnad and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark and Billy, Mrs. Frances Strnad, Mrs. Pete Lewellyn, Mrs Dale Lewellyn and Lonnie. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.. The gathering ended with everyone praising the event and enjoying time together.

Jerry Strnad Chuck Strnad Belleville Bill Clark Billy Frances Strnad Pete Lewellyn Dale Lewellyn Lonnie

Mr Freed Birthday Dinner Honored in Family Gathering

A family dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Fréed to honor Mr Freed's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed, Donald and Wallace Freed, Albert Ausmus and son Robert, and afternoon guests Mr and Mrs Reuben Carl son and Eugene.

Arthur Fréed Mr. Freed Maurice Freed Donald Wallace Freed Albert Ausmus Robert Reuben Carlson Eugene

Hammer Family Hosts Visitors on Sunday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and LaVerne visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and family Sunday afternoon.

Harvey Hammer Benny Lervold LaVerne Carl Hammer

Mrs Henry Lewis Returns to Clay Center After Visit

Mrs Henry Lewis of Clay Center Kansas had been visiting the Neal Cady home and returned to Clay Center on Sunday.

Henry Lewis Clay Center Kansas Neal Cady Clay ‘Center Unday

The Journal Marks 74th Year of Community Publication

The Journal celebrates its 74th year since founding by A B Wilder in 1872 and notes uninterrupted weekly issues through 73 years. Owned since fall 1938, the paper thanks Scandia readers, reflects on wartime challenges, and hopes for normal times ahead away from front-page global conflict news.

A. B. Wilder Scandia

Roosevelt's Fourth Inauguration Sets Simplicity Precedent

The 1945 inauguration at the White House marks a simple ceremony on the south portico with few officials and relatives, contrasting earlier public and ceremonial traditions. It recalls Hayes in 1877 and contrasts Washington era traditions of grand processions, cannons, and a public address.

Roosevelt White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Rutherford B. Hayes Executive Mansion Pennsylvania Avenue U. S Washington Federal Scotch High

How About Your Town Ideal Size and Community Life

A Pathfinder essay argues a town should be large enough for parking and new wealth from agriculture, trees along streets, yards for children, friendly dogs, and social chatter. It praises ample space for homes, gardens, and community interaction, celebrating many big enough towns in America.

America Pathfinder

Mrs Erickson Injures Arm In Wednesday Fall

Mrs. Eric Erickson fractured the arm above the wrist and sprained the wrist badly after a Wednesday fall. A second cast was applied on Saturday as she endures considerable pain. Visitors this week include Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McClain Mrs. H. L. Harrison of Topeka and Mrs. Orville Buhr of San Acacia Colo. and Miss Ruth Sallman of Concordia.

Eric Erickson L. D. McClain H. L. Harrison Topeka Orville Buhr San Acacia Colo Ruth Sallman Concordia Anna Swats

Family honors Mr. Freed on birthday with relatives

Mrs Mayme Freed and Milton, Mr and Mrs George Freed and Delores, Beth and John joined Mr and Mrs Arthur Freed Sunday evening to celebrate Mr Freed’s birthday.

Mayme Freed Milton George Freed Delores Beth John Arthur Freed Freed

Tuesday Evening Visit to Bergstrom Home

Tuesday evening guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson Mr and Mrs Tom Tornquist and Mr and Mrs Phillip Larsen.

Ivan Bergstrom Henry Johnson Tom Tornquist Phillip Larsen

Sunday visit to the Anderson home is noted

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris and Norma Aspegren spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Anderson.

Clyde Norris Norma Aspegren Carrol Anderson

Mrs Hager and Dyatha G Visit Friday Evening

Mrs Hager visited Friday evening and met Mrs Dyatha G in an informal social note.

George Hager Cwith Dyatha G

Liberal couple attends Elaine Hammer and John Walser wedding

Mr and Mrs Phillip Hammer of Liberal Kansas were Sunday guests of Mrs Lars Hammer and attended the wedding of Miss Elaine Hammer to S Sgt John E Walser on Monday at the Norway Lutheran church.

Phillip Hammer Liberal Kansas Lars Hammer Elaine Hammer John E. Walser Norway Lutheran Church

Calls at the Aspegren and Bowen Homes Saturday

Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson and Shirley visit Oscar Aspegren and Mrs Lester Bowen and children along with Mr and Mrs Carl Aspegren and children and Mr and Mrs Bob Blackburr for a Saturday afternoon call.

Ronald Johnson Shirley Carl Aspegren Bob Blackburr Oscar Aspegren Lester Bowen

Nichols Buys Horses from Clayton Machen in Hartveyville

In Topeka Capital notes from Hartveyville, O W Nichols acquired a team of horses from Clayton Machen. The question remains whether the purchase included the driver along with the horses.

Hartveyville News Topeka O. W. Nichols Clayton Machen Doc

Topeka and Concordia visitors call on Gransteins

Mrs L D McClain of Topeka Colorado and Ruth Sallmen of Concordia visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Saturday afternoon.

Mrs Jomo Hedstrom Returns from Texas Camp Visit

Mrs Jomo Hedstrom arrives home from Mineral Wells Texas where she had visited her husband who is stationed at Camp Wolters Texas.

Jomo ‘Hedstrom Mineral Wells Texas Wolters

Later: tans poh. ae fee irenvie

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Kansas Day Observance Called Off In Topeka

War time travel and housing shortages plus hotel and food constraints forced organizers to cancel Kansas Day on January 29. Legislators struggled to find rooms and the event marks the first cancellation since the club’s founding.

Topeka Kansas Legislature Kansas Day Club

Locating the Lyell Ocobocks Lost Dog

The Lyell Ocobocks were happy to locate their pet through a Journal notice last week. The dog wandered to the Aspegren home where the George Larsons were visiting, and was returned after the owner was found via the advertisement.

Lyell Ocobocks Journal Aspegren George Larsons

Lindberg Celebrates Seventh Birthday Guests Gather

Mr Carl Lindberg marked his seventh birthday with a Sunday visit from many Republic residents. Attendees included Charley Aspegren, Grace Campbell, Dorsey and Darell, Paul and Wallace Beck, Albin Forsberg, Muaine Lindberg and Beverley, Lloyd Lindberg family, Clifford Lindberg and daughter, C P Rydell, Algot Anderson and Ronnie.

Carl ‘Lindberg Charley Aspegren Grace Campbell Dorsey and Darell Paul Beck Wallace Aspegren Republic Albin Forsberg Muaine Lindberg Beverley Lloyd Lindberg Clifford Lindberg C. P Rydell Algot Anderson Ronnie

Social Hour Club Holds Meeting and Plans

The Social Hour Club met with Mrs. Warren Johnson on Thursday afternoon with six members present and two guests. Pot luck lunch was served and the group adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Amelia Kathrineberg and Ethel. Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson left Wednesday for Halstead Kansas spending the night with Mr and Mrs Ray Martin and continuing to Halstead. Mr Peterson underwent a morning operation and his condition was reported as satisfactory as of Friday.

Warren Johnson Visniske Ben Marshall Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Frank Peterson Halstead Kansas Salina Ray Martin Peterson

Mrs Elmer Buried as Kenneth Remains Mentioned

A fragment notes Mrs Elmer is gone and Kenneth remains referenced. The text is sparse with few named details and no clear event context or date. Additional readable material would be needed to identify full facts and relationships.

Before Victory More Inconveniences During War Ration Changes

The article discusses unexpected cancellations of indefinite ration stamps by OPA to conserve scarce items like sugar. It notes criticism from consumers, explains war-time shortages and logistics, and urges public patience while acknowledging heavy losses and ongoing global conflict.

OPA Inp Washington UPA War Food Administration

Mrs Pearson Celebrates Birthday With Friends

A Friday afternoon gathering at Rev and Mrs Pearson’s home honored Mrs Pearson. Friends listed include Mrs J O Anderson and many others. A pot luck lunch followed while gifts were exchanged and well wishes extended for many happy returns.

Pearson Lloyd Norris Will Kallman Frank Lervold Marjorie Eugene Benny Lervold Edelson E. C C. Werner Victor Erickson Albertina Isaacson Ida Isaacson Walter Henry J. Swenson John Carlson Pedro Rydell Vaughn

U and L Art Club Meeting Recap

The U and L Art Club gathered Thursday afternoon with five members present. Minutes note informal discussion and planning for future activities.

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the Princess Thomas Mitchell Edgar Buchanan Sgt Chips Anthony Quinn Columbia Mystery Pinochle Club Charles Hughes United States Mrs. Washington Jackson Capitol MR. Lindberg Mrs. Elmer Kenneth Mrs. Pearson U' and. L Art Club Cari Reece Mambere Preasen Manche
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