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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1946

Page

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Love Letters at The Princess shines with star power

The Hal Wallis production Love Letters stars Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotten in a tale built on secret signatures of love letters. Director William Dieterle crafts a striking romance with strong supporting turns from Ann Richards Anita Louise Cecil Kellaway Gladys Cooper and Robert Sully. Spanish Mae previews next.

Hal Wallis Paramount Love Letters Jennifer Jones Joseph Cotten Princess Theatre Ann Richards Anita Louise Cecil Kellaway Gladys Cooper Robert Sully Wallis William Dieterle Ayn Rand Joe Cotten Australia

My Reputation at Princess Theatre stars Stanwyck

Warner Bros dramatic film based on Clare's Jayne tale debuts July 9 10 at the Princess Theatre. Barbara Stanwyck plays Jessica Drummond a widowed mother torn between love and social convention amid a Lake Tahoe vacation romance with George Brent and ensuing family crisis.

Clare’ Jayne Warner Bros Princess Theatre Barbara Stanwyck George Brent Lucelle Watson Waxumer Anderson John Ridgely Eve Arden Jessica Drummond Barbara Stanwyen Lucille Watson Jessie Ginna Cary Abbott John Ridgley Lake Tahoe Jessica Scott Landis Chicago Scott Keith Kim Bobby Cooper Scotty Beckett Major

Friday Supper Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson

Friday night guests included Harold Larsen and Roger, Edward Larsen and Cheryl, Ada Shaffer and Allen Dean Larsen all of Republic, plus Audrey Webster of Clebourne.

Joe N. Johnson Harold Larsen Roger Edward Larsen Cheryl Ada Shaffer Allen Dean Larsen Ell Republic Audrey Webster Clebourne

Man Alive at Princess Theatre Stars O'Brien and Menjou

A rollicking screen comedy starring Pat O'Brien Adolphe Menjou and Ellen Drew comes to the Princess Theatre July 11. Rudy Vallee leads a strong supporting cast with misadventures as Speed McBride misreads his wife Connie's fidelity then haunts her shows with schemes to reunite them. The chaotic caper ends with happiness for the couple and Tolliver meeting a watery fate.

Pat O’brien Adolphe Menjou Ellen Drew Rudy Vallee Princess Theatre O’brien Speed McBride Connie Miss Drew Gordon Tolliver Vallee Speed Stoker Kismet Menjou Tolliver Barney Killarney Hursday Zane Grey Wanderer

Substitute Reporter Covers Local Notes While On Vacation

The Journal assigns Eloise Hammer to fill in during Mary West ten day absence. Mary West is on vacation and the paper notes the switch while she is away.

Mary West The Journal Eloise Hammer Mary

Larsen Farm Machinery Sale Shortly After Noon

Mrs. Frank Larsen conducts a large Tuesday sale on July 9 at the farm two miles south of Scandia starting at 12 30 pm. The auction lists many hard to obtain farm machinery and personal property.

Frank Larsen Scandia

Wedding Announcement of Norma Jean Abbey and Jack Smith

Mr and Mrs Oscar Abbey announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Jean to Jack Smith son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith of Scandia Kan. The double ring ceremony was held June 24 at 6 30 AM at the Belleville Methodist Parsonage Rev Gray officiated. They will reside in Concordia where both work. Mrs Smith a Scandia School graduate and Mr Smith a Randolph High School graduate with one college semester at Emporia and Army discharge last November after 40 months including a year overseas.

Oscar Abbey Norma Jean Jack Smith Wayne Smith Scandia Kan Methodist Parsonage Belleville Kansas Gray Francis Barber Maurine Hanson

Tokyo Rose Feature at Princess Tonight

The Princess presents the tale of the infamous wartime figure Tokyo Rose. The program includes a two reel colored musical, a cartoon, five other attractions, and a pair of nylons.

the Princess Pacific Tokyo Rose

Miss Ahrens Guests At Armstrong Home In Buffalo Visit

Miss Jeannette Ahrens flew from Washington to Buffalo on Saturday where she was met by her uncle Neil H. Armstrong Mrs. Armstrong and Sandra of Lewiston New York. She is a guest this week at the Armstrong home with her grandmother Mrs Hugh Kerr and Mr Kerr of Niagara Falls Ontario and other relatives in Toronto and Orillia Ontario Canada.

Jeannette Ahrens Washington,d. C Buffalo New York Neil H. Armstrong

We Hold These Truths To Be Self Evident

The passage presents the first section of the Declaration of Independence, asserting universal rights and the right of the people to alter or abolish government when it harms life liberty and happiness. It emphasizes equality, natural rights, and the just powers deriving from the governed.

Picnic Committees to Meet Friday Night

Picnic committees will meet Friday night at 8 00 PM at City offices. Those listed in the picnic write up or who know they are on a committee should attend.

Weir Family Heads Home to Saginaw Michigan

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Weir and family and Mrs. Jay Bell left last Thursday for their home in Saginaw Michigan.

Bob Weir Jay Bell Saginaw, Michigan

Facts on the Declaration of Independence History

The Declaration was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and amended by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams before adoption by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4 1776. Jefferson was 23 and spent 18 days on the document. Franklin was 71. the average signer was 44. An engrossed copy was signed by Hancock and 55 others. John Nixon read it publicly on July 8 1776. the Liberty Bell rang all night that day.

Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin John Adams Continental Congress Philadelphia Jefferson America Franklin New York City John Hancock Congress Charles Thompson Hancock John Nixon State House Yard

MacConnaughey Seeks Register of Deeds on Republican Ticket

L. E. MacConnaughey, a World War I veteran, runs on the Republican ticket for Register of Deeds. He is active in the American Legion and V F W.

L. E Mac) MacConnaughey McConnaughey Register of Deeds American Legion

Mr. Multy Heads West for Colorado Fishing Trip

Mr. R. L. Multy of Jackson Michigan arrived Saturday with his family and left Monday for a fishing trip in Colorado. They will visit Salt Lake Utah and Rawlins Wyoming before returning.

R. L. Multy Jackson, Mich Colorado Salt Lake Utah Rawlins Wyoming

Johnsons Grow Fruit in Scandia with Big Lemon and Cherry Twig

Mr and Mrs A B Johnson are putting Scandia on the map as a fruit growing town A lemon weighing over a pound was brought in plus a Cherry twig with fifteen large red cherries on it The twig measures about 14 inches The note boasts that California should look to its laurels as the Johnsons aim to beat them in fruit production.

A. B. Johnson Scandia Mr. Johnson California Johnson’s

Bergstrom Family Visits Cuba Home

Mr and Mrs Arvid Bergstrom and their children visited the C A Bergstrom residence in Cuba last Sunday.

Arvid Bergstrom C. A

Larson Family Guests at Barleen Home Dinner

Mr and Mrs Mutt Larson visited Sunday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and family, joining other Barleen relatives for the meal and conversation.

Mutt” Larson Lloyd Barleen

Closure Notice for All Stores on July Fourth

All stores will be closed Thursday July 4th due to the holiday. Customers are advised to plan purchases accordingly and check local hours after the holiday.

Scandia Picnic Plans Advance for 1946 Homecoming

The American Legion Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 outlines 1946 Scandia Picnic plans set for August 1 2 3. Events include a homecoming Diamond Jubilee celebration carnival band bingo street dance amateur program and booster parade with multiple committees appointed and a booster trip on July 26.

Scandia Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post The American Legion the Legion George Cardwell Mr. Cardwell Legion Building Fund Legion James Larsen Commander Hammer Bingo Babe Everts Matt Medlin Guy Frazier Adolph Nelson Erickon Bill Goodwin E. Porter Ahrens Walter Anderson Harry Hohman Walter Boyles Carl Hammer Walter Berger John Nystrom Allen Gunter Ralph Rasmussen E. H. Lewis Dale Sanderson

Greenslade Couple Mark 20th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Duane Greenslade celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Guests included Art Cardwell George Cardwell George Hacer Charlie Cardwell Pearl Ernie Strom Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Grethel Weir and daughter Martin Jenson and sons Laura Rasmussen August Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Pauline Sam Greenslade Norma and Phyllis Greenslade.

Duane Greenslade Art Cardwell George Cardwell George Hacer Charlie Cardwell Pearl Ernie Strom Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Grethel Weir Martin Jensen Laura Rasmussen August Rasmussen

Death of Mr Thornburg in Norton Kansas

Mr Ben Evans and Mrs Esther Thornburg traveled to Norton Kansas last Friday after her husband Mr Thornburg fell seriously ill and died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Burr Oak Kansas and he was buried near his former home. Mrs Neva Thornburg and a sister from Lincoln Nebraska are in Scandia at Mrs Thornburgs home and accompanied Mrs Esther Thornburg Joan and Gary to Burr Oak.

Ben Evans Esther Thornburg Norton Kans Thornburg Burr Oak Kansas Neva Thornburg Lincoln Nebr Scandia Joan Gary

Ed Kallman Family Flies From Tucson for Daughter’s Operation

Mr and Mrs Ed Kallman and Carl return from Tucson Arizona where they were summoned by their daughter’s critical illness She will be flown to San Francisco for surgery and treatment

Ed Kallman Carl Tuscon, Ariz San Francisco Calif

Sunday Afternoon Callers Honor Ada Aspegren Family

Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sten and sons Mike and Jane of Amarillo, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Caroli Anderson and daughters.

Ada Aspegren George Larson Clyde Norris Loren Carlgren Eldon Stensons Mike Jane Amarillo Texas Caroli Anderson

Topeka Families Visit Cooper Household This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Millinger and daughter of Topeka and Mrs Ray Tings tion are spending the week end with Mr and Mrs N L Cooper.

Mrs. Millinger Topeka Ray Tingstion N. L. Cooper

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Princess NEW Reporter Larsen Tokyo Uncle Sam You MR. Thornburg
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