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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

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Night in Paradise at the Princess Theatre

Walter Wanger's Techni color epic Night in Paradise opens at the Princess Theatre with Merle Oberon and Turhan Bey. The lavish 550 B C setting echoes Intolerance and Ben Hur while Emmet Lavery adapts George Hellman’s Peacock Feather.

Walter Wanger Paradise Princess Theatre Sund Merle Oberon Turhan Bey Croesus Aesop Miss Oberon Thomas Gomez Wanger

Bad Man's Territory at Princess Theatre Feb 4–5

RKO adventure romance stars Randolph Scott Ann Richards and George Gabby Hayes. A Texas sheriff pursues his reckless brother amid outlaws and cattlemen in a bid for territorial status and statehood. Includes a Dalton and James gang backdrop with a Coffeyville raid reenactment. Coming Feb 11–12 features The Searching Wind.

Oklahoma Panhandle No-man’s Land West RKO Radio Princess Theatre Randolph Scott Ann Richards George “Gabby” Hayes Scott Texas Miss Richards Oklahoma Congress James Boys Daltons Coffeyville Gabby” Hayes James Dalton Tom Tyler Frank James

Hopalong Cassidy Western “Fool’s Gold” at Princess Theatre

Hopalong Cassidy returns in Fool’s Gold at the Princess Theatre starting Thursday February 6 under United Artistes. Bill Boyd stars as the quiet voiced cowboy detective in a Northwestern Texas setting where outlaws scheme a bold heist with Hoppy and his partners pursuing justice.

Lucky California Randy Brooks Andy Clyde Professor Robert Emmett Keane Hoppy United States Bruce Stephen Barclay The Princess Theatre Scandia Cassidy United Artista Bill Boyd Texas

Letter From Former Scandia Girl

Corinne Hunt of Battle Creek Michigan writes to Cap Naslund praising Scandia memories and reporting a new job with Central Michigan Press. She mentions Good Health catalogs and a need for linotype operators while hoping to visit Beloit, Kansas for the Regional and asks for The Journal to be sent to her new address.

Robt. M. Hunt Battle Creek Mich Hunt Corinne Naslund John Naslund Scandia Central Michigan Press, Inc Michigan Journal Yourself Scandra Corinne Hunt

Mr and Mrs W Hui Guests of Bergstrams

Mr and Mrs W Hui were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstram.

W. Hui Oscar Bergstram

Dinner party hosts list guests from Concordia era

Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom gave a Sunday dinner for a group including Mr and Mrs Venus Johnson Mr and Mrs Charlie Anderson Milford Anderson Lyle Marshall Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and daughters Miss Jean Johnson of Concordia Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson Leone Nilson and Gust Wennersten.

Oscar Bergstrom Venus Johnson Charlie Anderson Milford Anderson Lyle Marshall Leonard LeSage Jean Johnson Concordia Dewey Johnson Leone Nilson Gust Wennersten

Carbondale and Courtland Families Lunch With Medlins

Mr and Mrs Jack Reece of Carbondale Mr and Mrs Gene Spidler of Courtland and Mr and Mrs John Nylund and son were Saturday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal.

Jack Reece Carbondale Gene Spidler Courtland John Nylund Maurice Medlin Neal

Belleville hosts dinner guests from Rasmussen Cuthbert and Buss families

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Evelyne joined Mr Claude Cuthbert and Mr and Mrs Edward Buss with daughters of Belleville for a Monday evening supper.

Ralph Rasmussen Evelyne Claude Cuthbertson Edward Buss Belleville

Scandia Swedes Roll Over Clyde and Rim Courts

Scandia Swedes extended their winning streak with a 70 to 26 victory over Clyde-Hawks on the home court. Ralph Larson netted 34 points as the Swedes led 10 3 early and 32 18 at halftime, with their B team also winning 31 to 23.

Narka Scandia Cuba Courtland Jamestown Randall Republic Clyde Esbon Jewell Mahaska Ove Clyde Cylder-Hawks Ralph Larson Max Berry Harold Simpson Junior Ocobock Iris Randall Panthers Leslie Cady Glenn Berry Sirs

Joan Davis Comedy Tonight at the Princess Theatre

Joan Davis and Jack Oakie headline a two reel program at the Princess Theatre tonight with the film She Wrote The Book. A 2 reel colored musical and twenty other short features accompany the show.

Princess Theatre Joan Davis Jack Oakie Will Bei

Shower Honors Bride at Amana Lutheran Church

A bridal shower was held at Amana Lutheran Church on Tuesday January 14 honoring Mrs. Carl Kallman. Hosts were Mrs. Hugh McGowan Mrs. Marguerite Robert Mrs. Wm Kallman and Mrs. Claude Goodwin. Guests included the honoree mother Mrs. Russel Johnson and many others as listed.

Amana Lutheran Church Carl Kallman Hugh McGowan Marguerite Robert Wm. Kallman Claude Goodwin Russel Johnson Clifford Johnson Verle Beck Dale Simonds Earl Sankey Howard Boyles EB. Winson Eye Kenneth Kean Frank Haworth E. van Nortwick Irma Haskins Delores Brown Dorothy Erickson Nor

Scandia Chapter 481 OES Holds January Meeting

Scandia Chapter No 481 O E S met Tuesday night January 21 with Alma Lewis Worthy Matron and Frank Granstedt Worthy Patron presiding in the East. Mrs Myrrle Grubb substituted for Esther's station. Chapter closes in form and schedules a February 8 meeting at 7 30 p m.

Scandia Alma Lewis Frank Granstedt Myrrle Grubb Esther

Belleville children visit grandparents amid highway meeting

Lynda Sandra and Bobbie Doctor of Belleville spent Friday evening with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor while their parents attended a highway employees meeting in Mankato.

Lynda Sandra Bobbie Doctor Belleville Robert Doctor Mankato

Mrs. Larson Visits Fort Dodge Couple En Route to California

Mrs. T. B. Larson of Fort Dodge Iowa called on Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt. She is the sister in law of Mr. Eastvedt and was en route to California.

T. 8. Larson Fort Dodge Iowa E. M. Eastvedt Larson Eastvedt California

Sjolander Family Plans Move to Arkansas

Mr and Mrs John Sjolander visited Mr and Mrs Frank Sjolander in Jamestown on Monday. The Frank Sjolander family plan to move to Arkansas where they expect to establish their new home.

Lewis Wallin Los Angeles Calif Warren Gunter Cleo Ward Mr. Ward Laramie Wyo John Sjolander Frank Sjolander Jamestown Arkansas

Bottger Buss couple wed in Salina ceremony

Mrs Glenda Bottger and Edward Buss of Belleville were united in marriage Saturday at the Lutheran church in Salina. Mrs Buss is the daughter of Mrs Claude Cuthbertson of Belleville. They will reside in Belleville.

Glenda Bottger Edward Buss Belleville Salina Buss Claude Cuthbertson

Venetian blinds installed at Nelson Grocery and Market

Last week Nelson Grocery and Market fitted venetian blinds in their display windows. From the reader’s side of the street the new blinds improve the store’s appearance. Check the front of Nelson's store next time you pass.

Nelson Grocery and Market Nelson’s

P T A Meeting in School Auditorium

The Scandia Parents Teacher Association held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening January 27 at the school auditorium. The program included the Star Spangled Banner and Flag Salute, a prayer by Rev. N H Pearson, group singing and business meeting, an accordion solo by Mrs Elfer Melby, and a song titled Chive by the Girls Glee group.

Scandia Parents Teacher Association N. H. Pearson Elfer Melby

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Johnsons and Nylund

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Robert Nylund were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A B Johnson.

Aaron Johnson Robert Nylund A. B. Johnson

Sanger Visitors Call on Robt Doctor Home

Mr and Mrs George Sanger of Hill City and A T Sanger of Moreland visited the Robt Doctor home Friday afternoon.

George Sanger Hill City A. T. Sanger Moreland

Former pastor finds call in Hastings Iowa parish

In a letter to friends of Rev. John R. Trimble the former pastor reports he and his family have moved to Hastings Iowa where he now serves as pastor in a rural community.

John R. Trimble M. E. Church Hastings Iowa

Stockton Woman Brought Home After Hip Injury

Mrs E W Simpson of Stockton, mother of Lester Simpson, returned Sunday from St Anthony hospital at Hays after breaking her hip six weeks ago in a fall.

E. W. Simpson Stockton Lester Simpson St. Anthony Hospital Hays Simpson

Belleville Farm Bureau meeting noted by the Clines

Mr and Mrs Joe Cline and Mr and Mrs Vie Berggren and Fred Cline spent last Thursday in Belleville. The ladies attended an all day Farm Bureau meeting. Jolene Cline spent the day with Mrs Homer Cardwell.

Joe Cline Vie Berggren Fred Cline Belleville Farm Bureau Jolene Cline Homer Cardwell

Saturday Dinner Guests At Freed Family Home

Mrs Vernon Erickson and daughters Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas and Mrs Audrey Cornett were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family.

Vernon Erickson Ed Thomas Audrey Cornett Leonard Freed

Erickson couples visit Republic resident

Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson and Mrs Vernon Erickson were Wednesday afternoon callers of Mrs John Sankey of Republic.

Vic Erickson Vernon Erickson John Sankey Republic

Mrs Berry Birthday Anniversary Dinner Hosts Honor Guests

Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard and Mr and Mrs Joe Odgers with Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mrs Berry's birthday anniversary. The event gathered family friends for a celebratory meal at the Berry residence.

Oscar Norgard Boyd Joe Odgers Walter Berry Max

Simpson and Harold Spend Weekend in Stockton

Lester Simpson and Harold were in Stockton for a weekend visit, spending Saturday night and Sunday there.

Lester Simpson Harold Stockton

Bettis and Corbin Families Host Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Lee Bettis with family and Bernard Samuelson of Courtland were guests of Mr and Mrs Wyatt Corbin and family for Sunday dinner.

Lee Bettis Bernard Samuelson Courtland Wyatt Corbin

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Rasmussen at Rasmussen home

About 85 neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen last Monday evening to honor Mrs Rasmussen on her birthday anniversary. The evening featured games and a pot luck lunch.

Leslie Rasmussen Rasmussen

Birthday celebration at Mrs Homer Cardwell’s home

Neighbors and friends gathered last Friday evening for a birthday celebration at Mrs Homer Cardwell’s home. A pot-luck lunch was served during the event.

Homer Cardwell

Belleville Guests Dine With Cardwell Family

Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocokock and Mr and Mrs James H James of Belleville were Saturday evening coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Cardwell and family.

Lyell Ocokock James H. James Belleville Charlie Cardwell

Ralph Larson Dines with Harold Simpson Tuesday Evening

Ralph Larson was a Tuesday evening dinner guest of Harold Simpson, joining them for an informal social visit at the Simpson residence.

Ralph Larson Harold Simpson

Local Residents Visit Vernon Erickson Home

Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas Mrs Audrey Cornett and Mr and Mrs John Sankey of Republic spent Friday evening at the Vernon Erickson home.

Ed Thomas Audrey Cornett John Sankey Republic Vernon Erickson

Travelers Moe and Johnson Visit California Relatives

Mr and Mrs Albert Moe and Mrs Charlie Johnson left early Saturday for California to spend several weeks visiting relatives and relatives in the state.

Albert Moe Charlie Johnson California

Hedstroms and Bergatroms Share Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and Keith spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergatrom and family.

Loren Hedstrom Keith Ivan Bergatrom

Dinner visit and calls by Louise Hay in local circles

Mrs Louise Hay was a Wednesday dinner guest of Mrs Ada Aspegren. In the afternoon the ladies called on Rev Bertha Vogelberg and Olaf Norgard.

Louise Hay Ada Aspegren Bertha Vogelberg Olaf Norgard

Emrich and Big Sandy residents visit relatives here

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas of Em rich No Da and Mrs. Audrey Cornett of Big Sandy Mont arrived Friday evening for a visit with relatives and friends here.

Ed Thomas Emrich No. da Audrey Cornett Big Sandy Mont

Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg Visit Mrs Edith Forsberg

Sunday afternoon coffee guests were Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg visiting Mrs Edith Forsberg at her home. The gathering highlighted a family cordial exchange and warm social contact.

Albin Forsberg Edith Forsberg

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Three Families

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Sammy.

Anton Nelson Otto Nelson Clarence Nelson Sammy Paul Fredrickson Paul Nelson Anderson Vicksburg Miss Axel and Gerhard Nelson Clarence Nelsson

Nelson brothers visit Salina family home

LeRoy and Harold Nelson, who are attending school in Salina, spent the weekend at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and family.

LeRoy Harold Nelson Salina Mrs Otto Nelson

Birthday honors for Mrs. Anderson noted at Friday gathering

Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden hosted Friday evening at the Anderson home honoring Mrs. Anderson on her birthday, which fell on Wednesday. The event brought together local families for the celebration.

John Naslund Oscar Linden Russell Anderson Anderson

Cecil Brand to Undergo Further Amputation at LA Hospital

Word from Scandia reports Cecil Brand, injured at Christmas, facing another operation with removal of his leg above the knee. He has been moved to Wadsworth General Hospital, Veterans Administration Center, Wilshire and Sawtelle, Los Angeles. His aunt Mrs. Frank Isaacson says he appreciates letters from old friends.

Cecil Brand Wadsworth General Hospital Veterans Admistration Center Wilshire and Sawtelle Los Angeles Calif Cecil Frank Isaacson Scandia

Eastvedt Couple Celebrate 49th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt marked their 49th anniversary with a Sunday basket dinner at home. Relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson, Ralph, Lloyd Baren, Janice, Jimmy, Glenn Larson, Karen Ross, Clarice, Anna Hugos, and Ollie as afternoon visitors.

E. M. Eastvedt Eastvedt Martin Larson Ralph Lloyd Bareen Janice Jimmy Glenn Larson Karen Ross Clarice Anna Hugos Ollie

4 H Club News Sparks February Pie Social

The January 10 4 H Club meeting at Gus Fogelberg home covered minutes and roll call. A February 1 pie social was approved, a talk on safety rules in driving was planned, and efforts to recruit members plus issuing membership cards were endorsed. Visitors Peggy Johnson and Eugene Sederlin attended, Donald Fogelberg was named to the game committee, and a February 10 meeting at Ted Larson home was announced.

Gus Fogelberg Earl Melby Harvey Melby Harold Larson Eldon Larson Bobby Larson Peggy Johnson Eugene Sederlin Donald Fogelberg Ted Larson Hammer Grocery Lois Erickson

Trail Club Met Sunday Horsemanship and Fun

The Republican Valley Trail Club gathered Sunday with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hay and Jerry for an afternoon of horsemanship and races. Notable moments included Mr. Hays spotted mule perform well. attendees listed several local residents and a luncheon concluded the event.

Republican Valley Trail Club Thomas Hay Jerry Hays Mule Lee Swaison Clarence Smith Marvin Scrivner Ronald Clark Artie Cardwell Dale Lervold Evelyn Berggren R. C. Canfield Nickie

Osage Woman Visits Parents to Help Ill Father

Mrs Charlie Rasmussen of Osage Iowa spent a week at her parents home helping care for her ill father Mr Hugh Etter.

Charlie Rasmussen Osage Iowa Hugh Etter

Osage Families Visit Rasmussen Home on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and family and Mrs Charles Rasmus sen of Osage Iowa were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen.

Reuben Fredrickson Charles Rasmussen Osage Iowa August Rasmussen

Mrs Lester Simpson and guests dine with Miss Laura Rasmuss

Mrs Lester Simpson hosted Judy and Gene as lunch guests of Miss Laura Rasmuss on Wednesday afternoon, enjoying a social visit in a local setting.

Lester Simpson Judy Gene Laura Rasmuss

Ahrens Couple Guests of Blosser Family in Concordia

Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens were Sunday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Quincy Blosser in Concordia.

E. Porter Ahrens Quincy Blosser Concordia

Burandts Visit Berggrens for Tuesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Don Burandt and family spent last Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family in a friendly social gathering.

Don Burandt Grant Berggren

Mrs Claire Larn and Mrs Eugene Nelson Visit Gypsum Mentors

Mrs Claire Larn of Gypsum and Mrs Eugene Nelson of Mentor visited the Elmer Danielson and Ephriam Hedstrom homes from last Tuesday through this Tuesday.

Claire Larn Gypsum Eugene Nelson Mentor Elmer Danielson Ephriam Hedstrom

Local resident spends weekend at home with family

Nels Pearson of Lindsborg remained at his residence over the weekend while visiting with his parents Rev. and Mrs N H Pearson.

Nels Pearson of Lindsborg Rev N. H. Pearson

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