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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

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Man on the Eiffel Tower screens at Princess Theatre

Charles Laughton leads a Paris detective tale in The Man on the Eiffel Tower filmed in Ansco Color and distributed by RKO. Franchot Tone Burgess Meredith and Robert Hutton also star with Jean Wallace Patricia Roc and Belita in a plot of a murder mystery and a tense campaign on the Eiffel Tower. Opening this weekend is the film plus 12 O Clock High.

Charles Laughton Franchot Tone Burgess Meredith Robert Hutton Jean Wallace Patricia Roc Belita Paris Princess Theatre Eiffel Tower Irving Allen RKO Radio Ebiffel Tower Laughton Patricia Roe Hutton Meredith Ansco

Colorado Territory at Princess Theatre July 11 12

Joel McCrea stars with Virginia Mayo in a Western that blends action and romance. The cast includes Dorothy Malone Henry Hull John Archer and Basil Ruysdael. The plot follows an outlaw helping bandits steal 100000 in a train holdup and ends with a gunfight and romantic twist.

Colorado Joel McCrea Virginia Mayo Princess Theatre McCrea Miss Mayo Dorothy Malone Henry Hull John Archer James Mitchell Morris Ankrum Basil Ruysdael Ian Wolfe Joe McCrea Basil Rapsdael Miss Malone Georgia Morris Ankrum Marshall

Legion Hall Basket Dinner Honors McDowell Family

A Sunday basket dinner at the Belleville Legion hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell and their daughters from North Hollywood California. Attendees included numerous local families led by Irvin Currie Norman Currie Roy McDowell and Mary Kasson of Topeka.

Legion Hall Belleville Carl McDowell North Hollywood Calif Joe Choppaura Kenneth of Munden Harold Wallace Aspegren Irvin Currie Norman ,Currie Roy McDowell Marylou Marilyn Deshler Nebr Arlis White Gregory Ellis A. Arpin Morrowville Glenn Currie Raymond Ferguson Mary Kasson Topeka Roy Thomas Jim Currie Fred McDowell Lucille King North Hollywood

Dinner guests from Cawker City visit Greenslades

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis and Jack Thull of Cawker City were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Phyllis and Sam Greenslade.

Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Jack Cawker City Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Night Unto Night at Princess Theatre features Reagan Lindfors

Warner Bros. film Night Unto Night stars Ronald Reagan and Viveca Lindfors in a tropical drama set in Florida. The cast includes Broderick Crawford Rosemary De Camp and Osa Massen with Lindfors hailed as a rising screen personality. Opening Thursday July 13 with Storm Over Wyoming following July 20.

Warner Bros Florida Tropics Ronald Reagan Viveca Lindfors Princess Theatre Reagan John Loves Mary Miss Lindsfors Don Juan Errol Flynn Broderick Crawford Rosemary de Camp Osa Massen Sweden Viveca Royal Dramatic Academy Royal Dramatic Theatre Stockholm Wyoming Tim Holt

Sherdahl Boosters Meet Hosts and Plans

The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club met June 19 at Ambrose school house with Duaine Tallent and Na Deane Tallent as hosts. Merlyn Farlee led. Members pledged, saluted, and sang Bicycle Built for Two. Fifteen members listed a Colonial origin, reports on Junior Leadership, Council, Round-Up at Manhattan, Camp at Rock Springs Ranch, and plans for a swimming party and fair booth. Na Deane Tallent performed a piano solo and Carol Rasmussen spoke on Hair Care. The next meeting will be July 10 in Republic City Park.

Sherdahl Boosters Ambrose Duaine Na Deane Tallent Merlyn Farlee Beverly Mikesell Allen Millen Manhattan Beth Habiger Rock Springs Ranch Weiner The Republic,City Park Carol Rasmussen

New Church Breaks Ground on Santa Fe Trail

Rev W C Hanson and wife Mrs Hanson spearhead a move to build St. Mark's on the Santa Fe Trail at a site near Merriam Mission and Overland Park. Ground broke May 28 for an educational building to house a temporary sanctuary, creating a center for a 16 square mile area without another Protestant church.

A. B. Johnson Christian Advocate W. C. Hanson Scandia Santa Fe Trail Rev. Hanson Tower Grove Kansas City W. C. .Hanson Santa Fe Drive Merriam, Mission Overland Park

Sunday Guests At Ada Aspegren Residence

Sunday visitors included multiple families and individuals from Winfield Belleville Republic Republic and surrounding areas. Attendees listed include Hilma Stensaas Clovis Hodgson Eldon Stensaas and others.

University of Kansas Medical Center alumna visits home

Miss Marilyn Bookless of the University of Kansas Medical Center at Kansas City came home Friday evening and returned to Kansas City on Sunday evening.

Marilyn Bookless University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Alfred Kallman and Viola Swanson visit Glenwood Freed home

Mr Alfred Kallman and Mrs Viola Swanson spent Thursday afternoon at the Glenwood Freed home.

Aft Alfred Kallman Viola Swanson Glenwood Freed Home

Las Vegas Resorts Attract Millionaire Tourists And Lounging Suns

Readable captions describe rich travelers enjoying Las Vegas hotels and Lake Mead near Hoover Dam. The piece notes rising resort prices are unlikely and package tours gain popularity as travelers choose self guided trips with transport and hotel arrangements handled by agents.

Las Vegas Nev Lake Mead Dolar

Picnic Basket Supper at Sherman Robison Home

A Sunday evening picnic basket supper at the Sherman Robison home brought together many local residents. Attendees included Edwin and Mrs Isaacson Elwyn Isaacson and Marilyn Sadie Josie Edna Adah Robison Bob Robison Phill Smith Charles of Concordia C A Smith Emma Svenson Lloyd and Jimmy Norris Maurice Noravek Stella Scott Leo Smith Larry Hammer Wm Matthias EB Kitchen and Junior of Oklahoma City H C McMullen Marjorie Stephen Jackson Myrna Merle Joyce and Keith Jackson Otto Nelson Leslie Katherine Irene Bert Sammy Nelson Axel Nelson Gerhard Nelson.

Sherman Robison Edwin Isaacson Elwyn Isaacson Marilyn Sadie Josie Edna Adah. Robison Bob Robison Phill Smith Charles Concordia A. Smith Emma Svenson Lloyd Norris Jimmy Maurice Noravek Munden Stella Scott Leo Smith Larry Hammer Wm. Matthias EB. W. Kitchen Oklahoma City Okla C. McMullen Marjorie Stephen Lincoln Nebr Art Jackson Myrna Merle Joyce Keith Jackson F. M. Jackson Otto Nelson Leslie Katherine Irene Bert Sammy Nelson Axel ‘Nelson Elvera Gerhard Nelson Axel Nelson

Wed nesday Guests at Concordia Home of Christie Couple

Mr and Mrs H A Bushby and Thelma of Boise Idaho Mr and Mrs Parker Bushby of Meridian Idaho Miss Gladys Jasper of San Jose Calif Mr and Mrs Elmer Nichol and Jessie of Concordia Miss Mary West and Mr and Mrs George Christie were Wednesday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs B S Christie in Concordia

H. A. Bushby Thelma Boise Idaho Parker Bushby Meridian Gladys Jasper San Jose Calif Elmer Nichol Jessie Concordia Mary West George Christie 8. S. Christie

Clergy Couple Attends Central Kansas Conference Session

Rev. J. Orville Bookless and Leslie Nelson joined a called session of the Central Kansas Conference in Hutchinson Thursday. Mrs. Bookless and Lawrence accompanied them to Nickerson to visit relatives. They returned to Scandia on Friday.

J. Orville Bookless Leslie Nelson

Birthday Dinner at Bill Moe Home

Sunday dinner honored Albert Moe with guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Moe, Mr and Mrs Jack Moe and family, Jimmy Moe of Clay Center, Robi Doctor, Mrs Charley Farrell, Mr and Mrs W E Carlson of Courtland, M D Brown of Courtland, Ralph Miles and Bill Moe and Billy.

Bill Moe Albert Moe Jack Moe Jimmy Moe Clay Center Robi Charley Farrell W. E. Carlson Courtland M. D. Brown Ralph Miles Billy

Mrs. Mosher and Berggren Visit Republic Family

Mrs. Helen Mosher and Mrs. Vic Berggren of Republic visited Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed and family.

Helen Mosher Vic Berggren Republic Glenwood Freed

Searcy Couple Visited J D Greenslade Home

Mr and Mrs O E Searcy of Lincoln Nebraska spent Thursday afternoon at the J D Greenslade home.

Mrs O. E. Searcy Lincoln Nebr J.D. Greenslade

Sunday Supper Guests at Larsen Home

Sunday supper and evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emner Larsen included Mrs. Jack Jorgensen of Chicago, Miss Olga Larsen of Demark, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Larsen of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Larsen and family of Narka, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Larsen and Sonia.

Emner Larsen Jack Jorgensen Chicago Olga Larsen Demark Chris Larsen Belleville Pete Larsen Narka Don Larsen Sonia

Judy and Loretta Freed Visit Alfred Swanson Home

Judy and Loretta Freed spent Friday afternoon at the Alfred Swanson home.

Judy and Loretta Freed Alfred Swanson

Dinner guests from Standley and Sallman families attend

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Darrell Standley and family included Mrs Jack Mills of Concordia Mr and Mrs Walter Sallman and Carl Mr and Mrs Clifford Sallman and Alice and Mr and Mrs Eldon Standley and Ginger.

Darrell ,Standley Jack. Mills Concordia Walter Sallman Carl Clifford Sallman Alice Eldon Standley Ginger

Tattooed Stranger Screen Feature at Princess Tonight

The Tattooed Stranger a police life mystery will play at the Princess Theatre tonight July 6 with Warner Pathe News three reels musical western and other shorts. Fans will see a fast moving thrill filled drama plus a variety program of short subjects and feature attractions.

New York City Princess Theatre Warner Pathe News

OES Chapter Holds Special Initiation Session

Scandia Chapter No. 481 of the OES met in a special session Friday night June 30 for initiation. Several visitors attended. The meeting has been discontinued until September.

Scandia OES

Mrs Carl Reece Hosts Relatives In Weekday Tea

Mrs Carl Reece and Carla entertained a small group of relatives on Monday afternoon. Present were Mrs Ada Aspegren Mrs George Larson Mrs Harold Bowling Winfield Mrs Eldon Stensons Rapid City SD Mrs Carrol Anderson Mrs Loren Carlgren Mrs Sam Mahin Courtland Mrs Harold Gant and Cynthia Concordia Mrs Elmer Loring Mrs Harry Hohman and Mrs Maurice Medlin and Neal.

Ada Aspegren Hilma Stensaas Clovis Hodgson Eldon Stensaas Mike Jane Harold Bowling Winfield Clyde Norris Belleville Carrol Anderson Judith Anita George Larson Donald Larson Sonia Eli Rush Bill Apple McPherson C. O. Reece Richard Loring Norman Sankey Republic Loren Carlgren Carl Reece Carla Eldon Stensons Rapid City So. Dak Sam Mahin Courtland Harold Gant Cynthia Concordia Elmer Loring Harry Hohman Maurice Medlin Neal

Rasmussen Family Basket Supper At Home In Concordia

A basket supper was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmus sen. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Rasmussen and Eugene of Charles City Iowa Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen Mr and Mrs Harold Rasmussen and children Mr and Mrs Joe Cline Jolene and Charles Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Pearl Strom of Concordia Amos Blecha and Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen Joyce and Carol.

Leslie Rasmussen Charles Rasmussen Eugene Charles City Iowa R. A. Rasmussen Ralph . Rasmussen Harold Rasmussen Joe Cline Jolene Charles Homer, Cardwell Clarence Strom Pearl Strom

Sears Eastman wedding joins Twin Falls couple

Wilma Jean Sears daughter of Mr and Mrs M P Sears and Paul V Eastman son of Mr and Mrs George Mitchell were married at 3 00 pm Sunday at First Methodist church Twin Falls Idaho The Rev Albert B Parrett officiated amid peonies and candlelight A reception for 250 followed before the couple left for Salt Lake City Utah The bride a Twin Falls High School graduate worked at Fidelity National Bank The groom also a Twin Falls High School graduate plays in the municipal and school bands and is a grandson of Mrs Frank Hain of Scandia

Twin Falls Idaho First Methodist Wilma Jean Sears M. P. Sears Paul V. Eastman George Mitchell Albert B. Parrett Salt Lake City Utah Twin Falls High School Alpha Nu Jobs Daughters Fidelity National Bank Eastman Frank Hain Scandia

Wheat harvest in full swing amid rain delay

Wheat harvest is in full swing in the community though rain halted progress. Yields reported near normal with nine to 38 bushels per acre and grain weights around 60 pounds or higher. If weather allows, most grain should be cut by week’s end.

Winners Given A Party At Methodist Church

A church membership drive at the Methodist church Sunday School ended with the little folk winning a party. Attendees included Mrs. Reynold Nystrom Darlene Arlene Mrs. Clarence Nelson Margie Clarence Mrs. Paul Fredrickson Janice Mrs. Glenwood Freed Roger Mrs. John Nylund Johnny Char ley Stolander Dorothy Mrs. Wyatt Corbin Leta Mae Mrs. Harold Larson Linda Maurice Freed Tommy Gary Duane Floyd Johnson Betty Marilyn Oscar Odell Janice Johnny Harold Johnston Sandra Allen Larson Joanne Maureen Larson Cheryl Ann Emily Lorna Tebow J. Orville Bookless Everett Johnson.

Methodist Church Reynold Nystrom Darlene Arlene Clarence Nelson Margie Clarence Paul Fredrickson Janice Glenwood Freed Roger John Nylund Johnny Charley Stolander Dorothy Wyatt Corbin Leta Mae Harold Larson Linda

Picnic Supper Held In City Park Belleville

A Sunday evening picnic in City Park Belleville honored Mr. and Mrs. Homer A. Bushby and Miss Thelma Jasper of Boise Idaho who are visiting after 82 years away. Guests included many local families and relatives from Belleville Clifton Concordia Norway Township Scandia and nearby areas. They planned to depart Wednesday via the Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park.

Belleville Homer A. Bushby Thelma Parker Bushby Gladys Jasper Boise Idaho Rye Colo California Jasper Black Hills Yellowstone National Park Bushbys Arden Ted) Griffith Clifton Elmer C. Nichol Jessie Lawrence Sjogren Near Concordia Glenn Kelly Norway Township Wm. Cooper John Near Sherdahl Hobart Rydal Frank Williams Robert Scrigner Marvin Robert Doctor Lottie Johnson Mary Westall Scandia Amelia McIntyre Nettie Hay George W. Bushby Warren Wait Grant Christie George Fike Clinton Ogg John Snedden Hugh McGowan Norman Donald McGowan Marguerite Roberts Jessie McHenry William Hay

Mrs Wanda Bookless Visits Kansas City Family

Miss Wanda Bookless of Kansas City Missouri spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs Je Orville Bookless and family. She returned to Kansas City Tuesday evening.

Wanda Bookless Kansas City Je Orville Bookless

Ministers Visit Glen Elder and Cawk er City for Camp Business

Rev. J. Orville Bookless and his family traveled to Glen Elder and Cawker City on Monday to handle camp business.

J. Orville Glen Elder Cawker City

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