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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

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Rachel and the Stranger at The Princess Theater

Regional cinema listing for The Princess Theatre shows Rachel and the Stranger starring Loretta Young William Holden and Robert Mitchum with a frontier romance triangle set in the American West It plays Saturday and Sunday January 29 30 followed by The Fuller Brush Man February 5 6 and Cry of the City February 8 9

RKO Radio Rachel and the Stranger Loretta Young William Holden Robert Mitchum Princess Theatre Holden Ohio GaSeoune Mitchum Gary Gray Tom Tully Rachel the Stranger the Fuller Brush Man

Relentless at Princess Theatre sets Robert Young as avenging cowboy

Robert Young stars in Columbia’s Technicolor Relentless at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday February 12 with Marguerite Chapman co starring. The film showcases Young as a wandering cowpuncher who becomes a hard, straight shooting avenger in a dramatic tale of fi defiant love and deadly high Sierra encounters.

Frank Fenton Miss Chapman Fenton Young Sierras Desert Technicolor Arizona Robert Young Columbia High Sierras Princess Theatre Preston Foster Gail Patrick Bill Sheffield Contigent Buzz Henry Patti Brady Guvnn Big Boy Smoky Flicka Brenda Weisberg Billy Foster Patrick Billy Sheffield Royal

Groundhog Day as Seasonal Prophecy Across Winters

A historical note explains Groundhog Day February 2 as a folk forecast from English and Scottish traditions. If the groundhog sees a shadow, six extra weeks of winter follow. no shadow signals an early spring. Rhyme and rural lore reinforce the custom in early American life.

England Woodchuck Groundhog America

Scandia Community Club Elects Officers for Year

At Friday night meeting in the RS vase the Scandia Community Club elected Walter H. Berger as President Nelson as Vice President Maurice Medlin was re elected Secretary Treasurer. The text notes army service and a wish for new leadership instead of a lifelong post.

Scandia Community Club Walter H

Mrs Henry Peterson Arrives in Belleville From Oslo Visit

Mrs Henry Peterson who spent months visiting relatives in Oslo Norway landed in New York on January 18 aboard the Stavanger Fjord and arrived in Belleville last Thursday as a guest of her sister Mrs Frank Isaacson Mr Isaacson and Carl Other house guests at the Isaacson home include Mrs Ed Togslad of Maddock North Dakota and Mrs T E Gudt of St Paul Minnesota who arrived Tuesday evening

Henry Peterson Oslo Norway New York Stavanger ‘Fjord Belleville Frank Isaacson Isaacson Carl

Mr and Mrs Cooper Visit Sherman Robison Family

Mr and Mrs R E Cooper were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family.

R.E. Cooper Mrs. Sherman Robison

Scandia Swedes Face Busy Basketball Schedule

Scandia Swedes played multiple away and home games through December to January facing Randall Burr Oak Jewell Simpson Jamestown Courtland and more. The record notes two January 18 losses at Randall and a 63-22 win over Jewell first string at Jewell City with the grade school teams also competing.

Munden Scandia Jewell Simpson Cuba Burr Oak Courtland Jamestown Narka Randall Sis Scaridia Jewell City Shs

Birthday anniversaries celebrated at the Freed home

The past week a birthday gathering was held Tuesday afternoon at the C H Freed home for Mrs N H Pearson Mrs C H Freed Miss Emma Swenson and Rev and Mrs Pearson among attendees. A delicious lunch followed with many relatives and friends present.

Claude.Goodwin Amana Group and Friends Claude Goodwin N. H. Pearson S. J. Swenson Art Cardwell Albert Jackson Carl Hammer Albertina Isaacson Ida Ed Swanson Vernon Anna Swanson Richard Loring Pedro Rydell Algor Anderson EB. Porter Ahrens Archie Isaacson Bill Moe Charles Tedrow Carrol Anderson W. W. Aspegren Albin Forsberg Will Kallman Mary_.West Duaine Greenslade Charles C. H. Freed Emma Swenson Pearson John Swenson Dena ‘Anderson H. W., Reece C. C. Reece E. Porter Ahrens Blanche Mabel Hageman Arnold Perry Diane Marcia Frank Schneberger Ed Olson Willy Kallman Wallace Aspegren C. A. Smith Phil Smith Concordia Kathleen Hacker Irma Dietrich Emma Svenson

Birthday party honors Mrs Dentoyer at Cardwell home

Mrs L R Denoyer was honored at a birthday party Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs George Cardwell. Attendants included Mrs Denoyer Mrs Walter Andergan Mrs Bill Moe Mrs George Christie Mrs Harry Hohman Mrs J Summers Mrs Walter Berry and Mrs George Cardwell. Pinochle prizes went to Mrs Moe Mrs Anderson and Mrs Christie.

L. R. Dentoyer George Cardwell Hose Denoyer Walter. Andergan Bill Moe George Christie Harry Hohman J. Summer Walter Berry George. Cardwell Moe Anderson Mra. Christie

Open House for 50th Anniversary by Mr. and Mrs. C A Smith

Mr. and Mrs. C A Smith invite neighbors to an open house on Sunday January 30 from 2 to 5 PM to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The notice lists no gifts.

Swyhart Family Arrives From Philadelphia for Stay

Capt Carl Swyhart and wife with children arrived Tuesday from Philadelphia as guests of his mother Mrs Hulda Swyhart and sister Mrs John Nondorf. Mrs Swyhart and children plan to return home by week’s end while Capt Swyhart stays until February 6 before sailing to the west coast for Guam.

Carl Swyhart Philadelphia Hulda Swyhart John Nondorf Nondorf Johnny Swyhart Capt. Swyhart West Coast Guam

Mutual Benefit Club meets with hostess and guests

Mrs. Herb Tharp hosted the Mutual Benefit Club last Thursday afternoon with sixteen members present. Guests included Mrs. Clyde Thomas and Mrs. Ted Milner. After the business meeting the afternoon was spent visiting. The club will meet with Mrs. Glenwood Freed on Feb. 2.

Victor Herrman Carl Hugos Clifford Gustava Ostberg Ted Eugene Herrman Clarence Toa M. L. Larson Herb Tharp Mutual Benefit Club Clyde Thomas Ted. Milner Glenwood Freed

Birthday Anniversary Guests Honor Ronnie Larson Judy DeWitt

Mr and Mrs Charlie Stolander and family and Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt joined Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family on Wednesday evening to celebrate the birthdays of Ronnie Larson and Judy DeWitt.

Charlie Stolander Russell DeWitt Judy Lars Norgard Harold Larson Ronnie Larson Judy DeWitt

Mrs Sederlin Hosts Hook and Needle Club Meeting

Mrs Conrad Sederlin entertained the Hook and Needle Club at her home Friday afternoon. High members attended and after the business meeting the group enjoyed needlework. The February meeting will be with Mrs Charlie Mcnee.

Conrad Sederlin Hook and Needle Club Charlie Mcnee

Joe Palooka at Princess Theatre Tonight

The famous comic strip hero Joe Palooka appears at the Princess Theatre tonight January 27 in Joe Palook Winner Takes All a film about the world heavyweight champion. Added features include Warner Pathe News two reel Pal's Return and a Boy and Dog short.

Joe Palooka Princess Theatre Joe Palook Warner Pathe News Pal

Diversion Dam Bids Opened for Guide Rock Project

Ten sealed bids were opened January 20 at the Superior Chamber of Commerce for the Guide Rock diversion dam. Knisely-Moore of Douglas Wyoming bid 866 263 28 dollars, Donovan Construction of St Paul Minnesota 994 993 16, Morrison Knutson Boise Idaho 998 782 30. Region engineers estimate 907 920. Contract let in 60 to 90 days, completion expected summer 1949. Dam will supply water to the Courtland Scandia irrigation district canal.

Chamber of Commerce Room Superior Nebr Guide Rock Knisely-Moore Company Douglas Wyo Donovan Const. Co St. Paul Courtland - Scandia

Cribbage notes duel over double skunk and perfect hand

Jake Weislogel and Carl McDowell claimed early double skunkings with Ralph Moe and W. C. Preble later joining. The group plans a trip to Waconda Springs for cleanup while Frank Granstedt boasts a season perfect cribbage hand of 29 points.

Jake Weislogel Frank Granstedt Walt Preble Waconda Springs Jake Carl McDowell Ralph Moe W. C. Preble Ralph Walt Carl

Sorosis Study Club Meets January Eighteen

Mrs. R E Cooper hosted the Sorosis Study Club on January 18. Mrs Algor Anderson named committees for the year with chairmen for Library and Civic, Finance, Year Book, Music, Historian, and Parliamentarian. Mrs Anderson read a paper on Kansas Place in the Union and Mrs Aspegren spoke on Kansas Products.

R. E. Cooper Sorosis Study Club Prisedine Algor Anderson Raymond Cooper Wallace Aspegren Hobart. West N. H. Pearson Max Muth E. Conzelman Algot Anderson Kansas

Sabetha man injured after icy fall in Scandia

E. C. Wires reports I D A Nywall of Sabetha fell on an icy Scandia sidewalk, injuring his head with a concussion. Nywall, a former local drug store owner, is remembered fondly by friends here and is hoped to recover swiftly.

E. C. Wires D. A. Nywall Sabetha Nywall Scandia

Joyce Florell Begins Nursing Training After Mary Mount Work

Miss Joyce Florell completes duties at Mary Mount College Salina and now pursues a nursing training program at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia.

Joyce Florell Mary Mount Colleg Salina St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Dinner Honors Loring Family Birthday Anniversaries

Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Glenn Miss Gwen Odobock and Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and family celebrating the birthday anniversaries of Richard and Lee Loring which occurred recently.

Maurice Medlin Neal Richard Loring Glenn Gwen ,Odobock Lee Loring Richard

Birthday tribute dinner honors Victor Erickson

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson host a turkey dinner on Sunday to celebrate Victor Erickson birthday anniversary. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Vic Riche Mr and Mrs John Sankey and family of Republic and Miss Helen Larson.

Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Victor Erickson Vic Riche John Sankey Republic Helen Larson

Families Visit for Sunday Basket Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Milner and family of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kay Goodwin and Claude Goodwin and Don spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tebow and son. A basket dinner was served at noon.

Ted Milner Belleville Glenwood Freed Kay Goodwin Claude Goodwin Don

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Hammer Family

Mr and Mrs Benny Larvold and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C G Hammer and family, sharing a meal and fellowship in a local social note.

Benny Larvold C. G.’Hammer

Birthday Guests Honor Marjorie Ler vold

Overnight guests on January 19 for Marjorie Ler vold’s birthday included Lois Erickson Vaneta Johnston Judith and Anita Anderson.

Larry Newcomb Beverly Sue McBride Lois Quantic Jéannette Ann Isaacson Larry Thomas Michael Stansberry Rosemarie Williams Janet Cardwell Janice Erickson Hilton Hammer Merle Melby Jacqueline Westhoff Darrell Nelson Allan Larson Aurie Mae McBride Lonnie Swanson Donna Berggren Phyllis Westhoff Jimmy Sanders Bruce Quantic Kenneth Cardwell Nadine Farrell Charles Duncan Glen Kirk Ruth Sandell Larry Smith Marianna Ward Lawrence Bookless Anita Anderson Lois Erickson Irene Hammer Larry Hobson Waneta Johnston Arla Ocobock Patricia Owen Glada Thompson Marjorie Lervold Vaneta Johnston Judith Anita Anderson

March of Dimes Campaign Promotes Benefit Show

Scandia Township teams up with Mrs. Arnold J. Perry for a January 31 benefit at the Princess Theatre to raise polio funds. The event features Diamond Jim starring Edward Arnold and Jean Arthur with proceeds to the county and national foundations. Brownie Girl Scouts canvass tickets. additional activities include a Hammer Grocery food sale and a Legion auxiliary dance at the Legion hall. Local officials offer ticket outlets and box office access.

Scandia Arnold J. Perry Princess Theatre Brownie Diamond Jim Diamond Jim Preston Sturges Jean Arthur Cesar Romero Edward Arnold Binniie Barnes New York Miss Arthur Jane Matthews Emma Parry Romero Jerry Richardson Josie Robison Hammer Grocery Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall

Sherdahl 4-H Club Reports and Plans for March Event

The Sherdahl Booster 4-H Club met at the Ambrose Schoolhouse with 20 members answering roll by Common Courtesy. Joyce Rasmussen reported on Junior Leadership, Glen Farlee on a leaders meeting at Clay Center, and plans were made for a Belleville spring festival on March 12. A $5 donation to March of Dimes was voted, and a February 7 cake walk and achievements night were planned with project shows, a style show, a piano solo by Mrs. Gladys Mikesell, and a history reading of the Sherdahl community.

Ambrose Merlyn Farlee Joyce Rasmussen Glen Farlee Clay Center Belleville Gladys Mikesell Flossie Rasmussen Nese Joyce aRsmussen

January meeting of O.Bg. MEL Chapter No. 481

The January 18 meeting in Btated form opened with the Flag Salute and regular business. Mrs Word Matron presided with Lloyd Norris as Associate Patron and Joyce Johnson as Sentinel. Four candidates received initiation with Mrs Arnold J. Perry as soloist. New member talks followed, and the Worthy Matron thanked the presiding officers. Lunch was served. next meeting scheduled for February 1.

Word Gui Lloyd BE. Porter Ahreng

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rachel and The Princess Lorette Young Stare Wintes the Wild Horses Community Club Scandia School News Barbara Hammer Ruby Norris Marilyn Walker Marilyn Bookless Jacquelin Cooper Lawrence Stinsons Richard Johnson Genevieve Nondorf Barbara Cooper Ihs Solem Rizk Trecek Cardwell Frank Trecek Neva Arthur Cardwell Charley Cardwell Amana Lutheran ‘Church Glenn Loring Frank ‘Trecek Roberta Trecek Raymond Cardwell Lonnie Trecek Gwen Ocobock Cribbage March OF Dimes Campaign Sherdahl Clu O.bg
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