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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1951

Page

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The Jackpot at Princess Theatre July Showings

James Stewart and Barbara Hale star in a 20th Century Fox comedy about a radio prize winner facing taxes, promotion loss, and doubts after a $24,000 jackpot. Supporting lineup includes James Gleason, Fred Clark, Alan Mowbray, Patricia Medina, Natalie Wood, Tommy Rettig, Robert Gist and Lyle Talbot with showings on Saturday and Sunday July 7-8.

James Stewart Barbara Hale 20Th Century - Fox Princess Theatre Jimmy Stewart Jimmy Stewart Miss Hale James Gleason Fred Clark Alan Mowbray Patricia Medina Stewart-Hale Stewart - Hale Natalie Wied Tommy Rettig Robert Gist Lyle Talbot

Kazan Delivers Panic in the Streets at Princess Theatre

Elia Kazan brings Panic in the Streets to the Princess Theatre for July 10 and 11 with a star cast including Richard Widmark Paul Douglas and Barbara Bel Geddes. Filmed in New Orleans the drama follows a Public Health officer hunting a pneumonic plague killer threatening a city.

America Elia Kazan Princess Theatre Richard Widmark Paul Douglas Barbara Bel Geddes Kazan New Orleans Widmark Patern Douglas Zero Mostel Walter Jack Palance Dan Riss Alexis Minotis Guy Thomason Tommy Cook

Social Hour Club Meets with Wilsa Hanson

The Social Hour Club gathered June 28 with Wilsa Hanson. Twelve members and three guests answered “My Favorite Magazine.” Flossie Rasmussen won the hostess gift. Next meeting July 12 with Pearl Jensen. roll call topic “A Fourth of July I Remember.” Entertainment committee: Wilsa Hanson and Edith Odell. Mrs Hanson served a delicious lunch. a hand crocheted favor sat on each tray.

Wilsa Hanson Norma Berggren Jolene Cline Esther Simmons Flossie Rasmussen Pearl Jensen Edith Odell Mrs. Hanson

Death of Mrs W S Wiley Roughed in family notice

Mrs W S Wiley of Mankato died about 7 30 p m at the El Monte California home of her son Russell Wiley while visiting with her daughter Lucy Wiley of Mankato She leaves four daughters and two sons Mrs Carlson of Scandia Mrs Lendell Graham and Miss Lucy Wiley of Mankato Mrs Otis Cunningham of Lovewell Glenn Wiley of Mankato and Russell Wiley of El Monte California.

Addison Carlson

Air Cadet hits the screen with jet speed thrills

Universal-International presents Air Cadet at the Princess Theatre on July 12 featuring Stephen McNally Gail Russell Alex Nicol and Richard Long. The semi documentary drama follows U S Air Force jet pilot training with a love story and dramatic aerial sequences. Cadets graduate to Williams Field Arizona as action shifts to the base and romance. The film claims to be the first to show jet fighter pilot training and Korea era baptism of fire. Next week's slate includes The Man Who Cheated Himself.

Universal - International Princess Theatre Stephen McNally Gail Russell Alex Nicol Richard Long United States Air Force McNally Air Corps Robert Arthur James Best Williams Field Arizona Miss Russell Korea

Birth of a slang term and John Hancock meaning

The passage explains the origin of the slang term John Hancock meaning to sign one’s name. It notes John Hancock as the Declaration of Independence’s first signer on July 4 1776 and mentions his large bold signature to be easily read.

John Hancock John Henry George England

Volunteer of America Aid to Penal Institutions

Message from a Missouri Kansas Volunteer of America officer appeals for donations to support chapel services and rehabilitation work in prisons and farms in Missouri Kansas and at Lansing Leavenworth and other facilities. It notes aid to over 12 million men women and youths released from penal institutions and mentions a home for unwed mothers.

Volunteer of America Omaha Nebr N. L. Haney Missouri Kansas Federal Leavenworth Lansing State Missouri - Kansas Volunteer of America LaSalle 9Th St Kansas City

Belleville Dinner Honors Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick Birthday

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A J Kallman honored Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick. Birthday anniversary guests included Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Nortwick of Belleville.

A. J. Kallman Elmer van Nortwick Hilton Waite Ralph Moe Elmer van Nortwick Belleville

Coffee Guests Share Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Max Thompson with Mrs. Lester Thompson were Friday night coffee guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry.

Vernon Erickson Max Thompson Lester Thompson Walter Berry

Home Town Pictures July 5 Show

Thursday night July 5 the Home Town Pictures program returns with photographs of the three IGA Baby contest winners, town flowers, the Midget Baseball Team, and other local interest shots.

IGA

Midget Baseball Triples Schedule At Scandia Picnic

The Scandia Midget team will host three games during the Scandia picnic. On Thursday July 12 Courtland visits, Friday July 13 Mankato brings a junior team, and Saturday July 14 the Manhattan Modern Woodmen of America Biscuit team plays. All games start at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Scandia Courtland Mankato Manhattan Modern Woodmen of America Biscuit

Cooper and Anderson Marriage License in Concordia

Among licenses issued at Concordia on June 29 are Eddie Walter Anderson of Scandia and Frances Lucille Cooper of Belleville. Probate Judge Pro Tem Clell Barton performed the ceremony.

Concordia Eddie Walter Anderson Scandia Frances Lucille Cooper Belleville Clell Barton

Belleville couple guests at Greenslade home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakley of Belleville were Saturday evening guests at the Duaine Greenslades home.

Mrs Clyde Blakley Belleville Duaine Greenslade

Thompson Improves After Hospital Surgery

Lester Thompson, admitted to St. Joseph hospital in Concordia last Monday, underwent surgery on Wednesday and is reported to be getting along nicely at this writing.

Lester Thompson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Lester Isaacson at Belleville

Mr and Mrs Lester Isaacson welcomed a baby boy at Belleville Hospital on June 29 weighing six pounds seven ounces. The birth adds to the Isaacson family with both parents listed.

Lester Isaacson Belleville Hospital

Marilyn Johnston and Clara Merrill Spend Afternoon

Marilyn Johnston and Clara Ann Merrill spent Thursday afternoon with Janice Erickson in a casual social visit.

Marilyn Johnston Clara Ann Merrill Janice Erickson

Visits to Concordia Hospital Patients Friday Evening

Mrs Walter Berry and Mrs Les ter Thompson visited Mr Thompson at St Joseph hospital in Concordia Friday evening. They also visited Mrs Jalmer Smith a patient there.

Vernon Erickson Walter Berry Lester Thompson Thompson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Jalmer Smith

Currie Family Honours Mrs Currie On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family and Jim Currie spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Norman Currie in honor of Mrs Currie's birthday anniversary.

Glenn Currie Jim Currie Norman Currie Mrs. Currie

Currie and Straad Families Share Wednesday Supper

Mr and Mrs Norman Currie and Irvin Currie visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad for Wednesday evening supper in a friendly social gathering.

Norman Currie Irvin Currie Jerry Straad

Lowe family house guests move to Nebraska transfer

Mr and Mrs Keith Lowe and their baby from Ellis were guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe. Keith works with the Bureau of Reclamation at Ellis and has been transferred to Superior Nebraska.

Keith Lowe Ellis Cameron Lowe Keith Bureau of Reclamation Superior Nebr

Visit Highlights Evening Call at Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren in a social visit. The gathering reflected friendly neighborhood ties and shared conversation.

Milo Johnson Mrs Grant Berggren

Sunday Evening Guests At Cardwell Home

Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Trecek and Lonnie from Cuba plus many Cardwell relatives such as Kenneth Janet Ardeth Agnes Duaine Greenslade and Raymond George and Steven Cardwell and Artie Cardwell.

Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Frank Trecek Lonnie Cuba Artie Cardwell Ardeth Agnes Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Raymond Cardwell George Cardwell Steven

Sunday Evening Guests At Cooper Home

Sunday evening visitors at Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and Barbara included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reece and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reece and Carla, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reece and family.

R. E. Cooper Barbara Bill Reece Carl Reece Carla Jack Reece

Harold Cooper Overnight Guest of Billy Moe

Harold Cooper spent Friday night as a guest of Billy Moe detailing a casual visit.

Harold Cooper Billy Moe

Loveland Woman Visits Parents After Stop at Weislagel Home

Donna Hauserrmann of Loveland Colorado stopped at the Jake Weislagel residence on Tuesday while en route to Clay Center to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Don Hausserrmann.

Donna Hauserrmann Loveland Colo Jake Weislagel Clay Center Mrs Don Hausserrmann

Riverview 4 H Club Notes June Meetings

Riverview 4 H Club held sewing sessions on June 19 and June 26 with President Shirley Thompson and host Glada Thompson. Members included Patsy Nelson Janice Florell Linda Reece Nina Hammer and others. guests listed for each date. A luncheon was served and plans were announced for an upcoming meeting July 11 and a July 16 gathering at District 42 schoolhouse with Joyce Sothers as hostess.

Riverview Glada Thompson Shirley Thompson Nina’ Hammer Linda Reece Janice Florell Patsy Nelson Andy Thompson Danny Jack Reece Loren Florell Vickie Ernest Kirk Alan Rolla Thompson Nina Hammer Marthy Melby Genevieve Nondorf Vickie Sue Carl Lee Charley Loomis Delores Danny Thompson District 42 Joyce Sothers

Soldier Gaylord Freed Seeks Letters from Japan

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed report their son Pvt Gaylord M Freed RA 17298608 Provisional Co Se1310 APO No 613 c o Postmaster San Francisco Calif stationed in Japan asks for mail correspondence to be sent to the listed address

Glenwood Freed Gaylord Japan Pvt Gaylord M. Freed Provisional Co San Francisco Calif

Tuesday Coffee Guests At Courtland Home

Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs. Sam Mahin of Courtland included Mrs. E. R. Stensons of Rapid City South Dakota Mrs. George Larson Mrs. Ada Aspegren Mrs. Richard Loring Mrs. Loren Carlgren and Kathleen and Mrs. Carroll Anderson.

Sam Mahin Courtland E. R. Stensons Rapid City

Thursday Evening Supper Guests Listed in Local Social Note

Thursday evening supper guests included Mrs. Carrol Anderson and Judith and Anita. Also present were Mrs. E. R. Stenson, Mike and Jane of Rapid City South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. George Larson with Larry and Lorraine, Mrs. Ada Aspegren, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sankey.

Carrol Anderson Judith Anita E. R. Stensons Mike Jane Rapid City So. Dak George Larson Larry Lorraine Ada Aspegren Norman Sankey

White and Halloell guests visit McCook Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory spent from Wednesday through Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell and Terry Lee in McCook Nebraska. Mrs Hallowell and Terry returned home with them to visit until after the Fourth.

Arlis White Gregory Alfred Hallowell Terry Lee McCook Nebr Hallowell Terry

Belleville Visit By Phillipsburg And Kansas City Guests

Mrs. Lester Mulky of Phillipsburg and Mrs. Edwin Kkiles and Deanne of Kansas City were Wednesday overnight guests of Mrs. Alta Goodwin of Belleville.

Lester Mulky Phillipsburg Edwin Kkiles Deanne Kansas City Alta Goodwin Belleville

Wichita couple guests at Cardwell home

Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Wichita were Sunday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell, Kenneth and Janet.

Artie Cardwell Ardeth Wichita Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet

Henry families visit Mc Cook for Fourth of July

Mr and Mrs Philroy Henry of Mc Cook Nebraska visit over the Fourth with Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and other relatives. Mrs Minnie Anderson is also a guest at the Walter Henry home.

Philroy Henry McCook, Nebr Walter Henry Minnie Anderson

Scandia Midgets Top Montrose 13 to 4 on Watered Montrose Field

The Scandia Midgets defeated Montrose 13 to 4 Friday night after Montrose’s diamond flooded. Pitcher Larry Smith earned his fifth win with strong support from Larson who hit a bases loaded triple and Bill Hammer driving in three runs. The Midgets host Courtland Friday at 6:00 p.m. at the local diamond, urging a big turnout.

Scandia Montrose Larry Smith Larson Bill Hammer Courtland

Visitors at the Carl Mc Dowell home list numerous callers

Last week a large group called at the Carl Mc Dowell residence including Mrs. Glenn Currie Mrs. Herman Newcomb Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reece and Carla Mrs. Jack Reece and daughters Mrs. Hannah Freed Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Mrs. Delbert Aspegren Mrs. Bob Doctor Mrs. Minnie Farrell Mrs. Etta Nystrom Mrs. Clarence Barber Mrs. Harry Hohman Mrs. Maggie Hohman Mrs. Jerry Strand Mrs. W. E. Dieckmann Mrs. Dale Lew ellyn Rex and Paula Sue Mrs. Axel Jensen and Loren Mrs. Walter Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomas and boys and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ferguson

Carl McDowell Glenn Currie Herman Newcomb Wm. J. Matthias Carl Reece Carla Jack Reece Hannah Freed Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Bob Doctor Minnie Farrell Etta Nystrom Clarence Barber Harry Hohman Maggie Hohman Jerry Strand W. E. Die

Baptism Blessings For Steven Cardwell And Phyllis Aspegren

Steven Cardwell and Phyllis Dianne Aspegren were welcomed into the church via Holy Baptism by Rev. N. H. Pearson on Thursday evening at the Greenslade home. Sponsors were Capt. and Mrs. Jack Thull and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer. Guests included the Cardwell and Aspegren families, Rev. and Mrs. Pear son, and other relatives. Refreshments were served afterward by Mrs. George Cardwell and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren.

Steven Cardwell Phyllis Dianne Aspegren N. H. Pearson Duanne Greenslade Jack Thull Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Clarence Aspegren Agnes Cardwell Homer Cardwell Pauline Charley Cardwell Janet Kenneth Raymond Cardwell

Miss Nichol Helps Install Two Delta Kappa Chapters

Miss Jessie Nichol former Scandia high school teacher and State Chairman of Alpha Delta Kappa spent Thursday in Wichita assisting the installation of two new chapters of the National Honorary Sorority for teachers.

Jessie Nichol Scandia High School Alpha Delta Kappa Wichita

Sunday Supper Hosts Honor Guests at Noble Home

Mrs. Elsie Noble and Mrs. Charles Tuley hosted a Sunday evening repast at Mrs. Noble's residence with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Guy French, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom, Mrs. Lena Lloyd, Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias, and Mr. Tuley.

Elsie Noble Charles Tuley

Dinner guests in Wilson Formosa Ellsworth visit

Mr and Mrs Max Berry of Wilson hosted Sunday dinner for Miss Joan Fuller of Formosa and Dennis Kohls of Ellsworth, with Mr and Mrs Walter Berry in attendance.

Max Berry Wilson Joan Fuller Formosa Dennis Kohls Ellsworth Walter Berry

Willing Workers Circle Hosts Church Meeting and Lunch

Mrs. Robert Cox and Mrs. L S Richards hosted the Willing Workers Circle in the Methodist church parlors on Thursday afternoon June 28. Mrs. J Orville Kkless led the worship service. Mrs. Everett Johnson presided over the business meeting. Hostesses served lunch to a large group of members and guests.

Robert Cox L. S. Richards J. Orville Kkless Everett Johnson

Weekend Visit Highlights Omaha Nebraska This Weekend

Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs Ted Larson Harold and Allen spent the weekend in Omaha Nebraska visiting Mr and Mrs Emil Beyers and their baby.

Ellen Day Ted Larson Harold and Allen Omaha Nebr Emil Beyers Baby

Sunday Guests at the Anderson Home

Sunday afternoon visitors and lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson included Miss Blanche Haggman Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman Mr and Mrs Albin Anderson Herman Anderson Mrs Russell Anderson and children and Mrs Addison Carlson and Darrell.

Chester Anderson Blanche Haggman Bert Haggman Albin Anderson Herman Anderson Russel Anderson Addison Carlson Darrell

Target Unknown Tonight at Prin cess Theatre

The feature tonight is Target Unknown a World War II action film in a large U S bomber at the Princess Theatre on Thursday July 5. Also shown will be a Warner-Pathe News short subjects plus regional features including Scandia Midget baseball team photos flowers of the community and coverage of the Baby 1.G.A. contest winners.

Princess Theatre U.S Warner - Pathe News Scandia

Scandia Picnic Sponsored by American Legion Next Week

The American Legion hosts Scandia Picnic starting Wednesday July 11 featuring daily free acts, a parade, ball games at 6:00 p.m., and evening water fountain carnival with prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars. Booster trip to towns Friday July 6 departs 8 30 a.m. from the post office corner with band accompaniment.

American Legion Sanborn Lumber Company Courtland Formosa Mankato Superior Nebr Hardy Neb Deshler Byron Republic Belleville Norway Guy Frazier Frazier Barber Cap Berger Journal Office Scandia

Triple L Club Meets At Mrs Greenslade Home

Mrs Duaine Greenslade hosted the Triple L Club at her home on Thursday afternoon June 28 with 16 members and six guests. After the meeting, pinochle was played at five tables. high scores went to Mrs George Christie first, Mrs Harry Hohman second, and Mrs Ethel Thomas third. guest prizes to Mrs Raymond Cardwell and Mrs Vic Brown. Lunch was served and the group planned to meet in two weeks with Mrs O A Johnson.

Duaine Greenslade Triple L Todd Cardwell Janet Raymond Cardwell Vic Brown Charles Hohman Delbert Aspegren Jack Thull Detroit Midere George Christie Harry Hohman Ethel Thomas O. A. Johnson

Noyb Club Meets at Mrs Warren Tebow Home

Mrs Warren Tebow hosted the N O Y E Club at her home Thursday afternoon. Eight members answered roll call. The hostess served a lovely lunch. The club will meet next month with Mrs Kay Goodwin in Belleville.

Warren Tebow N.O.Y.E. Club Kay Goodwin Belleville

Thompson Family Guests From Dunnings Nebraska

Friday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Rollo Thompson and Glada were Mr and Mrs Halbert Thompson Carol Ann and Bob and Mrs Donald Thompson and Joyce of Dunnings Nebraska Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and sons Mr and Alva Thompson and daughters Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson and children and Gwen Glasco of

Rollo Thompson Glada Halbert Thompson Carol Ann Bob Donald Thompson Joyce Dunnings, Nebr Ernest Kirk Alva Thompson Andy Thompson Gwen Glasco Belleville

Cardwell Family Friday Dinner Guests List

Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Capt. and Mrs. John Thull, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspelgren and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell, Kenneth and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cardwell, Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.

George Cardwell Steven John Thull Agnes Cardwell Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Homer Cardwell Pauline Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Raymond Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Family Visit Ties Denvers trip and homecoming

Mrs Charles Freed travels with her nephew Walter Wohlford of Manhattan and Martin Erickson to Denver Colorado to visit her daughter Mrs S H Wyant and family. Jennifer Wyant visits the Freed home with her grandmother for an extended stay.

Charles Freed Walter Wohlford Manhattan Martin Erickson Denver Colo S. H. Wyant Jennifer Wyant Freed

Thompson Dinner Guests Include Several Families

Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and family included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Erickson, and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson.

Andy Thompson Ernest Kirk Loren Florell Edward Forsberg Artie Jensen Wyatt Corbin C. W. Erickson Alva Thompson

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