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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

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For Heaven's Sake stars Clifton Webb in surprise comedy

Clifton Webb returns to local theatres with For Heaven's Sake at the Princess Theatre July 14 15 also starring Joan Bennett Robert Cummings Edmund Gwenn Joan Blondell and Gigi Perreau Webb plays a Texas oil man turned Broadway angel with Gwenn as an in heavenly mood ally Cummings is the producer and Bennett the actress with Rawhide set to follow July 21 22

Clifton Webb Princess Theatre Webb and Gwenn Mr. Belvedere Webb Garry Cooper Cooper Hollywood Santa Claus Joan Bennett Joan Blondell Cummings Gigi Perreau Jack LaRue Harry von Zell Tommy Rettig Rawhide

Two Flags West stars bring Civil War era epic to Princess Theatre

Joseph Cotten Linda Darnell Jeff Chandler and Cornel Wilde headline the 20th Century Fox spectacle based on an overlooked Civil War proclamation. A 165-artist crew filmed in San Ildefonso New Mexico portrays Confederate soldiers captured by the Union aiding in western Indian fighting amid romance and action. All About Eve follows on July 24-25.

Princess Theatre 20Th Century - Fox Joseph Cotten Linda Darnell Jeff Chandler Cornel Wilde San Ildefonso New Mexico Cotton Miss Darnell Wilde Chandler Two Flags West

Ray Tingstrom Delivers First Roasting Ears of Season

A reader thanks Ray Tingstrom for bringing in a half dozen fine roasting ears marking the season. The note expresses appreciation for the corn on the cob dinner and enjoyment of the seasonal treat.

Ray Tingstrom

Birthday Party Honors Neal Medlin Guests

Saturday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family in honor of Neal s birthday anniversary were Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Glenn Loring Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and family Miss Joyce Edwards of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Sherman Skidmore of Manhattan.

Maurice Medlin Neal Richard Loring Glenn Loring Lee Loring Joyce Edwards Concordia Sherman Skidmore Manhattan

Cobb Returns to Films in The Man Who Cheated Himself

Lee J. Cobb returns to cinema alongside Jane Wyatt and John Dall in The Man Who Cheated Himself, a police detective drama about covering up a murder for love. The film, a Jack M. Warner production released by 20th Century Fox, opens at the Princess Theatre Thursday July 19. It follows a detective who helps hide a crime and his younger brother who uncovers the truth, forcing a choice between duty and family. The following week, July 26, brings The 13th Letter to the same venue.

Lee J. Cobb New York Jane Wyatt John Dall Jack M. Warner 20Th Century - Fox Princess Theatre

Free Act At Picnic Envisions Dwarf Entertainer

A four year old boy of dwarfism from Hiden Valley, measuring 28 inches tall, will entertain children at a local picnic. The featured performer remains a mystery to the cattle industry and draws curious attention from attendees.

Hiden Valley

Brownie Girls Collect Margarine Cartons for Playground

Brownie Girl Scouts collect Allsweet Margarine cartons to raise funds for new city playgrounds. The group hopes to buy a slippery slide or other playground equipment and asks the community to save cartons and support their effort.

Brownie City Brownies

Belleville Park Basket Dinner Brings Local Families

A Sunday basket dinner and picnic was enjoyed in Belleville Park with attendees including Mrs. W. E. Linden and Maureen Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sandell and sons of Wellington California, Glenn Harris and children of Santa Ana, Earl Tebow and children, Cliff Evert and Lynn of Republic, Ted and Harold Larson, Carl and Carl T. Larson, Orville Linden and Garey, Gaylord Linden and Neola Linden of Lincoln Nebraska.

Belleville W. E. Linden Maureen Larson Chevy Walter Sandell Wellington Calif Glenn Harris Santa Ana Earl Tebow Courtland Cliff Evert Lynn Republic Ted Larson Harold Carl T. Larson Orville Linden Garey Pfc Gaylord Lindem Neola Linden Lincoln Nebr

Basket supper honors Forsberg visitors from Los Angeles

A basket supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronald Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Forsberg and their daughters from Los Angeles, California. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom and Lois and Larry of Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and Joyce and Barbara, Dr. and Mrs. C. Lowell and Karen of Concordia, Mr. and Mrs. El Reno Sederlin, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspesgren, Don Cox and John Bookless.

Algor Anderson Ronald Delbert Forsberg Daughters Los Angeles Calif Lawrence Nystrom Lois and Larry Courtland Carl Hammer Joyce Barbara C. Lowell Karen Concordia el- Reno Sederlin Clyde Norris Belleville Wallace Aspegren Don Cox John Bookless

Wednesday Dinner Guests of Mrs Forsberg

Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs Edith Forsberg included Delbert Forsberg and his wife with Darlene Verlee and Margaret from Los Angeles California plus Edward Forsberg, Janice and Kenneth and Mr and Mrs W F Kallman.

Edith Forsberg Delbert Forsberg Darlene Verlee Margaret Los Angeles Calif Edward Forsberg Janice Kenneth W. F. Kallman

Lowe Family Visit Before Moving to Hardy

Mr and Mrs Keith Lowe and baby of Ellis are visiting a few days with Mr and Mrs Cameron. Lowe plans to move to their new home in Hardy.

Keith Lowe Baby of Ellis Mrs Cameron. Lowe Hardy Nebr

Mrs Alva Thompson Hosts Judy’s Sixth Birthday Party

Mrs. Alva Thompson entertained Monday afternoon July 2 for Judy’s sixth birthday. Guests included Judy, Jimmy, Peggy, Bti and Erick Erickson, Kathy and Jimmy Tebow, Janice and Vickie Florell, Allen Kirk, Shirley, Delores and Danny Thompson, Janice Forsberg, Val, Jean Isaacson, and Virginia Jensen. Favors were candy bars and balloons. Ice cream and cake were served. Mothers present were Mrs. Ernest Kirk, Mrs. O W Erickson, Mrs. Artie Jensen, Mrs. Andy Thompson, Mrs. Warren Tebow, Mrs. Loren Florell, and Mrs. Archie Isaacson.

Alva Thompson Judy Jimmy Peggy Bti Erick Erickson Kathy Jimmy Tebow Janice Vickie Florell Allen Kirk Shirley Delores Danny Thompson Janice Forsberg Val Jean Isaacson Virginia Jensen Thompson Ernest Kirk O. W. Erickson Artie Jensen Andy Thompson Warren Tébow Loren Florrell Archie Isaacson

Forsberg family visiting relatives in town

Mr and Mrs Delbert Forsberg and two daughters from Los Angeles arrived for a short visit with Mr and Mrs W F Kallman and other relatives. They plan to continue to Troy Ohio to visit more kin, staying as houseguests of the Kallmans and the Aspegrens.

Delbert Forsberg Darlene Verlee Margerete Los Angeles Calif W. F. Kallman Troy Ohio Kallman Wallace Aspegren

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Hastings and Cooper Families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mae and Billy were Mr. and Mrs. George Hastings of Herington, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper and Ray of Hollis, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cooper and Charles and Ada Burandt all of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cooper and Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow.

Bill Mae Billy George Hastings Herington Charles Cooper Ray Hollis Elizabeth Cooper Dennis Cooper Charles Ada Burandt Belleville Bill Cooper Harold Virgil Morrow

Fourth Birthday Anniversary Party for Sandell Family

Elbert and Irene Sandell celebrated their fourth birthday anniversaries Thursday evening with a party at the home of their parents Harlan and family. Homemade ice cream and four birthday cakes were served to relatives including N J Sandell Ruth Pat Sandell Pete Sandell Paula Rex Sandell and Steven.

Elbert Irene Sandell Harlan Sandell Rodney N. J. Sandell Ruth Pat Sandell Pete Sandell Paula Rex Sandell Steven

Fishing Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Granstedt at Cabin

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt entertained at a fish supper Sunday evening at their cabin northwest of town. Attending were Mr and Mrs Granstead Mrs Wm Matthias Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mr and Mrs E H Lewis Mr and Mrs E C Wires and Walter H Berger.

Frank Granstedt

Mrs Wallace Aspegren Visits Republic With Mrs Habiger

Mrs Wallace Aspegren visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs N J Habiger at Republic. The brief sighting notes the two women visiting the town and stopping by local spots.

Wallace Aspegren N. J. Habiger Republic

Beloit man Derbin Blair visits Journal office

Derbin Blair of Beloit arrived in town Monday morning and stopped by The Journal office to discuss local news and issues.

Derbin Blair Beloit Journal

Aviation student receives rating at Memphis center

Donald Richards, enrolled in a 28 week Aviation Electronics course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis, Tenn., earned his rating last week and will remain stationed in Memphis until early fall. Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl included Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson Mrs Tekla Brown Mr and Mrs Charles Isaacson Mrs Harry Appel and Elmer Aberg.

Donald Richards Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Frank Isaacson Carl Martin Johnson Tekla Brown Charles Isaacson Harry Appel Elmer Aberg

Social Visit With Three Families On Saturday

Mrs Nathan Weir and children along with Mrs Paul Fredrickson and children and Mrs Bud Hallgren and daughter spent Saturday afternoon visiting Mrs Lloyd Hallgren.

Nathan Weir Paul Fredrickson Bud Hallgren Lloyd Hallgren

Mrs Berggren Visits with Rex Sandell and Steven

Mrs Oscar Berggren and Mrs Grant Berggren and girls called Tuesday afternoon on Rex Sandell's home visit with Stevendelighting in social time and conversation with neighbors.

Oscar Berggren Grant Berggren Rex Sandell Steven

Local Dinner Guests Include Brown and Bookless

M. D. Brown and John and Lawrence Bookless were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Richards.

John and Lawrence Bookless Mrs. L. S. Richards

Mr and Mrs Richards Host M O Brown Weekend Visit

M O Brown spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L B Richards, continuing a social visit over the weekend.

M.O. Brown Mr. and Mrs. L. 8. Richards

Berggrens and Lervolds Share Tuesday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and their daughters visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold on Tuesday evening.

Grant Berggren Frank Lervold

Visit Hosts Include Carlson McClure Family Members

Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson and El dene hosted Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill McClure Alan and Alana of Republic in attendance.

Carlson Eldene Bill McClure Alan Alana Republic

Mrs Thompson Attends KU Extension Course in Concordia

Mrs. Max Thompson participates in a three week elementary school music methods class offered as an Extension Course by Kansas University in Concordia.

Max Thompson Kansas University Concordia

Air Cadet Tonight at Princess Theatre

Tonight at the Princess Theatre the feature Air Cadet recounts U S Army jet pilot training and speeds above 600 miles per hour. Also showing Warner Pathe News March of Time and other shorts with ticket prices.

Princess Theatre Warner Pathe News March of Time

Sherdahl Boosters 4 H Meet Held at Cardwell Home

The Sherdahl Boosters 4 H club met July 9 at Pauline Cardwell's home with 12 members and 4 leaders present. They formed fall tour and fair booth planning committees. Eager Beavers guests presented talks and demonstrations. Donna Kellogg spoke on Room Improvement. a Kansas City trip report was shared. a weiner roast followed. Carol June Rasmussen reported.

Sherdahl Boosters Pauline Cardwell Pauline Wild Wood Kay Rasmussen Charles Cline Mike McClure Barbara McClure Carol Rasmussen Merlyn Farlee Jimmy Swhercinsky Eager Beavers 4-H Club Mary Lee Hansen John Hansen Donald Fike Darlene Fike Donna Kellogg Kansas City Carol June Rasmussen

Local residents visit friends for Friday evening

Mr. and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Swearingen and Larry visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis.

Homer Cardwell Glenn Swearingen Larry Delbert Aspegren Phyllis

Agen da social visitends with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Berrier and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hanson of Agen da spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Max Thompson. Donald Berrier returned home with them.

Lawrence Berrier Charley Hanson Agenda Max Thompson Donald Berrier

Miss Eldene Carlson Visits Arnt Carlson Home

Miss Eldene Carlson of Manhattan is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson for the week, staying with the family at their residence.

Eldene Carlson Manhattan Arnt Carlson

Bowling Family Visit to Beloit Noted

Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and family visited Thursday and Friday in Beloit with Mr Bowling's mother.

Harold Bowling Beloit Mr. Bowling

Mr and Mrs Philroy Henry Visit Mrs Stanley Moe

Mr Philroy Henry and Mrs Philroy Henry along with Mrs Walter Henry called on Mrs Stanley Moe Wednesday afternoon at her home.

Philroy Henry Walter Henry Stanley Moe

Local luncheon hosts entertain Mrs Minnie Anderson party

Mrs Minnie Anderson and Mrs Louise Bowling joined Mrs Carroll and Mr and Mrs Philroy Henry for a Wednesday afternoon lunch at the Carroll home with Judith and Anita also present.

Minnie Anderson Louise Bowling Walter Henry Philroy Henry Carroll Anderson Judith Anita

Berggrens Spend Saturday in Superior Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren Nor ma and Donna spent Saturday in Superior Nebraska visiting relatives and sightseeing in the town.

Grant Berggren Norma Donna Superior Nebr

Couple from Mc Cook Visit Kin at Kenesaw

Mr and Mrs Philroy Henry of Mc Cook Nebraska who have been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Henry left Thursday for Kenesaw Nebraska to visit a few days with Mrs Henrys parents.

Philroy Henry McCook, Nebr Walter Henry Kenesaw Nebr

Cook Nebr and Mrs Henry visit with Mrs Chester Anderson

Cook Nebraska resident and Mrs. Walter Henry met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Chester Anderson to exchange greetings and discuss community events.

Philroy Henry McCook, Nebr Walter Henry Chester Anderson

Currie Dinner Guests Reported Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs N D Currie in a small social gathering noted in local society circles.

Mrs. Irvin Currie Mrs N. D. Currie

Johnson and Housholder and Currie families visit

Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Johnson and Lucille, with Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Everett, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Housholder and family. Mrs. Don Thomas and family were with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family.

O. A. Johnson Lucille George Fike Everett Paul Housholder Don Thomas Roy Thomas Glenn Currie

Currie Family Guests Attend Sunday Evening Gathering

Irvin Currie and Jim Currie were Sunday evening guests at the Glenn Currie home.

Irvin Currie Jim Currie Glenn Currie

Vernon Erickson Home Hosts Sankey Family Visit

Mr and Mrs John Sankey and Don of Republic visited Sunday evening at the Vernon Erickson home in a friendly social gathering.

John Sankey Don Republic Vernon Erickson

Visitors at Eastvedt Home Include Several Local Families

Wednesday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Eastvedt included Mr and Mrs C O Reece Mrs M L Larson Mrs Lloyd Barleen and children Mrs Harold Smith and Sheryl Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle Mr and Mrs Allan Vannice Mrs Floyd Vannice and Mrs Kenneth Christensen.

E .M. Eastvedt O. Reece M. L. Larson Lloyd Barleen Harold Smith Sheryl Glenn Larson Lyle Allan, Vannice Floyd’ Vannice Kenneth Christensen

Booster Trip Promotes 1951 Legion Picnic

A nine car caravan left Scandia Friday led by Picnic Booster chairman Guy Frazier to promote the 1951 Legion Picnic. Ten towns visited Courtland Formosa Mankato Superior Hardy Deshler Byron Republic Belleville Norway with Billy Moe’s 24 piece band entertaining in each stop.

Scandia Frieday Morning Guy Frazier Legion Courtland Formosa Mankato Nebraska Superior Hardy Deshler Byron Kansas Republic Belleville Norway Billy Moe

Courtland Scandia Midgets Play to Tie in Courtland

A mixed up game last Friday at Courtland ended 7 to 2 in favor of Courtland after seven innings and darkness halted play. Courtland scored ten unearned runs in the second inning, then Scandia tied it in the Suh frame with a hit and three errors. The tie will be resumed at the local diamond on Tuesday night July 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Courtland

Women Society of Christian Service meets in Methodist church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers in the Methodist church parlor on July 5. Mrs Carl Peterson leads prayer and business. Mrs Wilbur Zener reads scripture and acts as worship leader. A program on Pearl of the Orient Seas The Philippines is presented with several helpers and a group piano and vocal pieces follow. Lunch is served by hostesses Frank Granstedt Lena Lloyd Albert Sjoholm Anton Nelson and E. H. Lewis to many members and friends.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Carl Peterson Peterson Wilburé Zener Ann Peterson Wm. Cooper Virgil Morrow Zener Wyatt Corbyn Orient Seas Philippines Joseph Johnson J. Orville Bookless Wm. Haskins Frank Granestedt Albert Sjoholm Anton Nelson E. H. Lewis

Erickson Birthday Celebration At Home With N.O.Y.E. Club

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Erickson were surprised Friday evening as relatives and N.O.Y.E. Club members gathered at their home with homemade ice cream and cake to mark Mrs. Erickson's birthday anniversary. Guests included many Erickson and Forsberg families, plus the Tebows and Kirk families among others.

0. W. Erickson N.O.Y.E. Club Alva Thompson Warren ‘Tebow Arid Ernest Kirk Loren Florell

Local residents visit in Winfield and Belleville families

Mrs Loren Carlgren and Kathleen join Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and family of Winfield along with Ada Aspengren, Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson, Judith and Anita, Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mrs George Larson and family. Mrs Don Larson and Sonia were afternoon visitors there.

Loren Carlgren Kathleen Harold Bowling Winfield Ada As~pegren Carroll Anderson Judith Anita Clyde Norris Belleville George Larson Don Larson Sonia

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Silas Perry in Hardy Nebraska

Mrs Emily Willis Mrs Alice Cahill Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Mrs Jack Thull and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis attended a basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska Sunday in honor of Mr Perry's birthday anniversary.

Emily Willis Alice Cahill Duaine Greenslade Jack Thull Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Silas Perry Hardy Nebr Perry

Family visiting Ada Aspegren and relatives

The Winfield family are visiting Mrs. Ada Aspegren along with other relatives and friends.

Harold Bowling Winfield Ada Aspegren

Birthday Surprise at Scandia Leather Shop

Mr and Mrs Roth Canfield were surprised by a gathering of friends Saturday night at the Scandia Leather Shop to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Present were Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson, Mrs Tekla Brown, Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson, Mrs Charles Gabrielgon, Mrs Harry Appel, and Mrs Frank Isaacson. A delicious lunch was enjoyed by all.

Roth Canfield Scandia Canfield Martin Johnson Tekla Brown Vic Erickson Charles Gabrielgon Harry Appel Frank Isaacson

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Cobb Scandia Midgets Pavement Dance CARNI Carnival K.D.K. Amusement CO American Legion Phoncho Jerry Sherdahl W.S.C Met Joly
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