The Shocking Miss Pilgrim at The Princess
Betty Grable and Dick Haymes star in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim a Technicolor musical with new Gershwin songs. The Boston set 1870s tale follows Cynthia Pilgrim as she enters a male dominated business world producing romance and charm. Also starring Anne Revere Allyn Joslyn Gene Lockhart and Elizabeth Risdon. Coming July 12 13 at Princess Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Grable
Dick Haymes
George Gershwin
20Th Century - Fox
Boston
Cynthia Pilgrim
Business College
Prim Boston
Miss Pilgrim
Betty
John Pritchard
Anne Revere
Allyn Joslyn
Gene Lockhart
Elizabeth Patterson
Elisabeth Risdon
Dishonored Lady at Princess Theatre July 15–16
Henry Lamarr stars as a magazine editor seeking self discovery with Dennis O Keefe. John Loder plays a possessive husband figure amid a murder accusation. William Lundigan returns to screen after military service with new film Cross My Heart following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Stromberg
Princess Theatre
Aledy Lamarr
Dennis O’keefe
John Loder
Miss Lamarr
William Landigan
Loder
America
William Lundigan
Marine Corps
Stop Fireworks Nuisance in Scandia Urged by Citizens
Residents of Scandia allege weeks of illegal and dangerous firework shootings in streets, alleys, businesses, and cars. They demand city action to restrict or prohibit sales and limit the hours, citing July 2 as a disgrace and urging the passage of an ordinance to curb the problem and protect residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Vandeveer
Cleaning Service Termination at The Journal Office
The Journal office ends cleaning service as current contractor quits due to non profitability. Remaining cleaning tasks should be collected and settled by Saturday with urgency to clear the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Republican Valley Sons of the Pioneers Concert
The Republican Valley Sons of the Pioneers a band from Courtland and Scandia will perform a concert in Courtland this Friday night and also in Scandia. The event showcases local musicians in a community music night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Valley Sons of the Pioneers
Courtland
Scandia
Local Birthday and Social Gatherings Highlight July Events
A sequence of small town gatherings is reported. Myrtle Sanderson received a birthday surprise on July 6 with relatives and friends at her home. Phyllis Allen celebrated her sixth birthday July 1 with family and friends. The Amana Group met July 2 with ten guests and a luncheon. A basket dinner and family reunion occurred at Courtland Park and at the Carlgren home the same day. The Social Hour Club met July 3 with eight members and a guest, enjoying tea towels and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Sanderson
Sanderson
Newell Cooper
Robert Doctor
Clarence Barber
Wilbur Zener
Thomas Brough
Alfred Walker
A. L. Coldazier
E. C. Wires
Vera Cochrum
Adair
Josie
Enna Robison
Mary West
Phyllis Allen
Ray Allen
Phyllis
Nancy Housholder
Kay Rasmussen
Carol Rasmussen
Ira Allen
Loren
Larry Jensen
Glenn Housholder
Axel Jensen
Cecil Allen
Social Hour Club
Dale Stafford
Bert Carpenter
Clarence Strom
Erick Erickson hosts family dinner for relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Erick Erickson entertained at a family dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chester Erickson and daughters of Concordia, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCarty of Denver. and Mrs. Elda Weaver and sons of Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Erickson
Chester Erickson
Concordia
Lee McCarty
Denver
Colo
Elda Weaver
Boulder
McDowells Visit Topeka And Chicago Guests
Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell traveled to Topeka on Saturday and stayed at the C V Ferguson residence returning Sunday evening Miss Alice A McDowell of Chicago Illinois also visited the Ferguson home Carla Jean Ferguson accompanied her aunt to Chicago for a short visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McDowell
Topeka
C. V. Ferguson
Alice A. McDowell
Chicago
Ferguson
Carla Jean Ferguson
Dinner Guests Hosted by Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer
Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer entertained at Sunday dinner with Alvin Nelson of Evanston Illinois Vernon Nelson of Concordia Mrs Grace Caldwell of Beloit Ernest Nelson Mrs S P Nelson and C W Johnson and Elmer of Courtland listed among the guests in the event notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Hammer
Alvin Nelson
Evanston, Ill
Vernon Nelson
Concordia
Grace Caldwell
Beloit
Ernest Nelson
S. P. Nelson
C. W. Johnson
Elmer
Courtland
Richmond couples enjoy July 4 picnic supper
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie Mr. and Mrs. Norman Currie Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strand and Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Nylund and daughter of Richmond Mo enjoyed a picnic supper July 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Currie
Norman Currie
Jerry Strand
Dallas Nylund
Richmond, Mo
Mrs Mamie Wettig Recovering After Hospital Operation
A. B. Johnson reports his daughter Mrs Mamie Wettig underwent an operation last week at McPherson County hospital and is now recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Mamie Wettig
McPherson County Hospital
Local Families Host Luncheon for Visiting Guests
Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters hosted a luncheon Monday evening for Harold Bowling and family of Winfield, George Larson and family, Clyde Norris, Loren Carlgren, Don Larson and Ada Aspegren.
Kreiman Family Visits Fort Dodge Relative Two Weeks
Mr and Mrs Carl Kreiman Jr and niece Donalee Waistrom of Fort Dodge Iowa arrived Sunday afternoon for a two weeks visit with her mother Mrs Martin M Larson and Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kreiman, Jr
Donalee Waistrom
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Martin M. Larson
Ruth
Larson Guests Visit Taunton Hosts Sjolander Pair
Mr and Mrs Donald Larson of Taunton Massachusetts arrived Friday and are guests of Mr and Mrs John Sjolander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Larson
Taunton
Mass
John Sjolander
Weekend Event at Kiana City Mentioned
Over the weekend Ms Anna Swanson hosted a gathering in Kiana City involving Mrs C. Or Dahl and Louise, with local attendees noting a house guest stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C
Dahl
Snd
Louise
Kianaas
Sgpeste
Anna Swanson
Birthday tribute at Mrs. E A McGregor home
Friends and relatives gathered Friday evening July 4 at the home of Mrs. E. A. McGregor to honor her birthday anniversary. Guests included Morris McGregor and family, Jack Smiths, Petersons, McGregors, Sothers family, Ericksons, and Grandma Evert among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. McGregor
Morris McGregor
Bob
Larry
Kathy
Jack Smith
Gene
Carl Peterson
Arlene
Ann
Charlie McGregor
Allen
Lloyd McGregor
Francis
Geral
Marla
Millard Sothers
May
Ole Erickson
Grandma Evert
Erickson Birthday Dinner Brings Families Together
Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson and relatives gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Orland Erickson to celebrate Mrs Erickson s birthday anniversary with daughters sons and extended family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Erickson
Chester Erickson
Lee McCarty
Ella Weaver
Orland Erickson
Visit by Michigan family to Lloyd Hallgren home
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Weir and family and Mrs. Jay Bell of Saginaw Michigan arrived Friday evening for a visit at the Lloyd Hallgren home and with other relatives. Mrs. Bell and her sister Mrs. Ivy Brown left Sunday for Norton en route to Orange California to visit their brother Tom Poage and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Weir
Jay Bell
Safinaw, Mich
Lloyd Hallgren
Bell
Ivy Brown
Norton
Orange
Calif
Tom Poage
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell
Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell welcomed twins born Saturday morning July 5, a boy and a girl named Harlan Elbert and Ilene Bernice. Mrs Sandell is former Miss Veda Mauk of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Sandell
Taney
Harlan Elbert
Ilene Bernice
Sandell
Veda Mauk
Belleville
Larson Family Hosts Sunday Lunch in Honor Guests
Mr and Mrs George C Larson and family entertained Sunday evening for Harold Bowling and family of Winfield Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Carroll Anderson and daughters Loren Carlgren and Don Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Larson
Harold Bowling
Winfield
Ada Aspegren
Clyde Norris
Carrol Anderson
Loren Carlgren
Don Larson
Lawrence guests at dinner hosted by West family
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West and family entertained Sunday dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mrs. Minnie Jewell, Mrs. H. I. Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bower of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. West
Milo Johnson
Elaine
Joyce Johnson
Minnie Jewell
H. I. Johnson
Jack Bower
Lawrence
Sherdahl Club Class Focused On Sewing Machines
The Sherdahl Home Demonstration Unit met with Mrs Myrtle Cardwell on Tuesday July 1. Miss Helen Craft led the lesson on Sewing Machines. Twelve members attended and the hostess provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl
Myrtle Cardwell
Helen Craft
Robison Family Visits R E Cooper Home
Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and their family visited Sunday evening at the home of R E Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sherman Robison
R. E. Cooper Home
Mrs. Godfrey Boman Returns Home With Child
Mrs. Godfrey Boman and her young son have come home from Belleville hospital on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Boman
Little Son
Belleville Hospital
Miss Vivian Mann and Dave Braunkow Guests Of Alliance Hosts
Miss Vivian Mann and Dave Braunkow of Alliance Nebraska visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Mann
Dave Braunkow
Alliance, Nebr
Wilbur Zener
Dinner Guests Gather for Sunday at Chester Andersons
Me and Mrs Walter Henry and Philfoy Mrs Floss Simon of Kir win, Albin Anderson and Guy Ewell were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry and
Philfoy
Floss Simon
Kirwin
Albin Anderson
Guy Ewell
Chester Anderson
Fourth of July at Walter Henry Home
Mr Chester Anderson and Mrs Anderson spent the Fourth with Mrs Floss Simon and Guy Ewell at the Walter Henry residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Anderson
Floss Simon
Guy Ewell
Walter Henry
Ainsworths Return From West Coast Hosts Friday Visit
Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth returned from the west coast on Wednesday and were guests at the Eme Eastvedt residence until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Ainsworth
West Coast
Dangerous Millions at Princess Tonight with Added Shorts
The Princess Theatre presents the fifth in the current series tonight Thursday July 10 featuring Dangerous Millions as the main attraction plus a cartoon and a March of Time reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Nelson's remodeled join IGA Stores
Lloyd Nelson has remodeled his food store and joined the IGA Food Stores organization. The store is redesigned for customer convenience with clearly marked Low Everyday Prices and a Grand Opening Sale on Friday and Saturday July 11 and 12 inviting all to see the new modern market in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nelson
I.G.A. Food Stores
Nelson’s
Scandia
Independent Grocers Alliance
IGA
Nelson Iga
Lloyd
New Wheat Arrival Marks Start of Harvest at Derby Elevator
New wheat began to arrive at Derby Grain Co. on Monday with quality testing 60 to 62. Early loads show about 17 to 40 bushels per acre, led by Rob Thompson at about 25 bushels. John Nylund reported 50 bushels per acre on his first round as Chris Nelson demonstrated a Steinlite Moisture Tester at the elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Grain Co
Rob Thompson
John Nylund
Yeed
Chris Nelson
Jack Robinson
Chris
Visitors of Eastvedts Host Alberta Guests
Tuesday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Eastvedt included Mr and Mrs Oscar Olson Evelyn and Alfred of Alberta Canada along with Mrs E A Carlgren Mrs Karen Ross Clarice Mrs Minnie Jewell and Mrs Ellen Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Eastvedt
Oscar Olson
Evelyn and
Alfred
Alberta
Canada
E. A. Carlgren
Karen Ross
Clarice
Minnie Jewell
Ellen Hammer
Forsberg and Lundell Families Host Sunday Lunch
Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg their daughter and Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mr and Mrs Godfrey Larson were Sunday afternoon lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Sandell and Mr and Mrs Herbert Sandell and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Forsberg
Edith Forsberg
Godfey Larson
Harvey Sandell
Herbert Sandell
Concordia visitors call on Seattle and local hosts
Mrs Hugh Marquis of Seattle Mrs Fred Robertson Mrs Josephine Guthrie and Marie Loof bourron of Concordia were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs E C Wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Marquis
Seattle
Wash
Fred Robertson
Josephine Guthrie
Marie Loofbourron
Concordia
E. C. Wires
Alvin Nelson Visits Hammer Family Over Weekend
Alvin Nelson spent from Sunday until Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Iver Hammer, staying in their home and sharing time with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Nelson
Mrs. Iver Hammer
Visitors from Topeka Stay With Andertons Through Saturday
Mrs Oscar Swanson and JoAnn traveled from Topeka to visit Mr and Mrs Al Gor Anderton and Ronny joining them for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Swanson
JoAnn
Topeka
Algor Anderton
Ronny
Ryenson
Picnic Committees Named for 1947 Scandia Picnic
The 1947 Scandia Picnic schedules July 31 to August 2, sponsored by Alebret Sa aacion James Larsen Post 193 of the American Legion, lists parade floats bingo and more with prizes. Booster trip July 25 seeks car owners. Four parade prize divisions include 50 dollars for business houses clubs and 4 H groups ten dollars per 4 H float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alebret Sa‘aacion
James Larsen
American Legion
Bill’ Goodwin
Victor Erickson
Roy Thomas
Dale Sanderson
Adolph Nelson
Vernon Erickson
Elmer Aberg
Jack Christenson
Faye Dieckmann
Cherie Frazier
Evelyne Rasmussen
Vivian Erickson
Max Muth
Ted Milner
Don Burandt
C. V. Haggman
Cap Berger
Bill Clark
Bill Goodwin
Ralph Rasmussen
Leslie Tate
Allen Gunter
Charles Cardwell
John Nystrom
Walter Berger
Carl E. Larson
Babe Evert
Carl Hammer
Brownie Amusement Company
Business House
Republican Valley Trail Club
Gene Larson Accepts Teaching Post At Halstead School
Gene L. Larson son of Mr and Mrs George C Larson of Scandia has accepted a science instructor and assistant coach role in Halstead for the coming year. Appointment via Bethany Placement Bureau. Larson earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Bethany on June 2 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene L. Larson
George C. Larson
Scandia
Halstead
Bethany
Larson
Damages From Floods Build Calls For Harlan Reservoir
A survey links recent flood losses to 15 million dollars in the Republican River area with 9 0541 000 in 1985 and 10 million in Kaw valley totaling 34 054 000 over 12 years. The House approved 3 750 000 for 1948, urging faster Congressional funding to prevent future floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Republican Valley
Kaw Valley
Harlan
House of Representative
Congress
Ana
Denver couple visits Erickson home in Colorado ties
Mr and Mrs Lee McCarty arrived last week from Denver Colorado and were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Erick Eyikeyn and other relatives until Sunday. Mrs Ellan Weaver Elwin and Bobby of Boulder Colorado were also weekend guests at the Erickson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McCarty
Denver
Colo
Erick Eyikeyn
Ellan Weaver
Elwin
Bobby
Boulder
Erickson
Visiting Elmer Jenson Family Notice
Mr and Mrs Elmer Jenson and sons announce a family visit at their parish home inviting friends and neighbors to share in the occasion as they preview a new chapter in their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jenson
Peen
Visting
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Reed
Pine-Thomas
Paramount
Steve Wilson
Illustrated Press
Big Town
Bel Ami
Amana Group
Reuben Johnson
Lottie Lervold
Ben Lervold
Chester Lervold
Alice Hammer
Ruby Nesmith
Gloria Nelson
Tina Isaacson
Ida
Elmer E. Jensen
Charles
Carrol Carlgren
Jack Larson
Joe Carlgren
Jerry
Ida Skagen
Ivan Carlgren
Leo Hammer
George Larson
Lg.a
Gene Larson
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