A Letter to Three Wives At The Princess
Hollywood buzzed over a new comedy A Letter to Three Wives starring Jeanne Crain Linda Darnell and Ann Sothern at the Princess Thea tre July 16 17. The plot follows three wives after a picnic when Addie exits town with one husband leading to suspense and humor as the truth emerges on the last minute. Barbara Lawrence also appears in a supporting role with Connie Gilchrist Florence Bates and Hobart Cavanaugh. Coming July 23 24 Red Canyon follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
20Th Century- Fox
Jeanne Crain
Linda Darnell
Ann Sothern
Jeffrey Lynn
Paul Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Princess Theatre
Addie
Barbara Lawrence
Connie Gilchrist
Florence Bates
Hobart Cavanaugh
Red Canyon
Abbott and Costello bring Mexican Hayride to Princess Theatre
The pair headline Universal-International comedy Mexican Hayride in Mexico City set capers with flagging romance and a faux crook turn. Virginia Grey plays a toreador ally while Lula Malina joins the New York cast for their debut. A bull-ring chase and ship of phoney oil stock underpin the spoof before Walk a Crooked Mile follows.
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Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Universal - International
Princess Theatre
Winter Garden
New York City
Walter Scharf
Jack Brooks
Oscar Brodney
John Grant
Miss Grey
Costello
Mexico City
Montana
Abbott and Costello
Rusty Leads the Way at Princess This Thursday
A new drama titled Rusty Leads the Way arrives at the Princess on Thursday July 21. The story follows a blind girl linked with a brave guide dog as the film explores kindness and human connection carried by a gentle, uplifting tone. Sharyn Moffett stars as the blind girl with supporting cast including Toh Litel and Danny’s parent stats. Coming Thursday July 28 features another film Georet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty
Columbia
Geniek
Pictu Usly
Rainty
Mre
Igang ‘Watenelie
Sharyn Moffett
Neds
Danny
St Swithins Day Rain Lore and History
A breezy note on St Swithin and the weather rhyme. It traces the legend from a pious monk to Winchester’s patron saint and notes July 15 as the feast day with a tongue in cheek forecast for a possible rainy Friday.
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ST. Swithin’s
St. Swithin
Winchester
Weather Bureau
England
Social Guests Visit Local Families This Week
Monday to Sunday visits highlighted by Belleville and Concordia families hosting relatives from Chicago Topeka Republic Jamestown and Republic. Notable gatherings included Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander welcoming Earl Van Aiken and others while Mr and Mrs Dean Mitchell hosted guests from Republic.
Sunday visitors call on Bradshaw and Riverside residents
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benke and Richard, Mrs. Carl Larson and Jane of Bradshaw Nebraska, and Clarence Larson of Riverside California were Sunday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson.
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Carl Benke
Richard
Carl Larson
Jane
Bradshaw, Nebr
Clarence Larson
Riverside
Calif
Joe N. Johnson
Local Families Attend Social Event At Courtland Home
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven Mr and Mrs Charles Mizer and Marilyn of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna were Mrs Oscar Berggren at a neighborhood gathering.
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Rex Sandell
Steven
Charles Mizer
Marilyn
Courtland
Grant Berggren
Donna
Oscar Berggren
Sunday Evening Guests Highlight Johnson and Suzan
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs Dean Johnson and Suzan shared light conversation and refreshments in a cordial visit at their home.
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Joe N. Johnson
Dean Johnson
Suzan
Miss Marcia Ann Cady Fetes Grandparents Overnight
Miss Marcia Ann Cady was an overnight guest Sunday of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cady, during a family visit.
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Marcia Ann Cady
Mrs
Neal Cady
Farm accident memorial parade spans vast distance
A memorial parade honoring farm accident victims would extend 3 250 miles and run mainly during National Farm Safety Week. The annual farm accident cost, including fire vehicle and property damage, nears one million dollars or about 35 dollars per farm resident.
Hall Family Reunion At City Park Republic
The Hall family reunion was held Sunday at City Park in Republic with a basket dinner at noon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lewis Crossant Lyle and Dick Miss Laura Larson of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Carl Benke Richard and Mrs Carl Larson Jane of Bradshaw Neb Mr and Mrs Warren Gunter Don and Bill of Los Angeles Clarence Larson of Riverside Mr and Mrs Harold Larson Rodger Linda Ronnie Mr and Mrs J W Hall Mr and Mrs Vic Carlson Clara Mae Mrs G A Nystrom Mr and Mrs Allen Larson Jo Ann Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson of Scandia Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Lois and Larry Mr and Mrs Reuben Carlson and Eugene of Courtland Mr and Mrs Wilbert Hall and C G Asp gren of Republic
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Hall
Republic
Lewis Crossant
Lyle
Laura Larson
Kansas City
Carl Benke
Richard
Carl Larson
Jane
Bradshaw
Nebr
Warren Gunter
Don
Bill
Los Angeles
Calif
Clarence Larson
Riverside
Harold Larson
Rodger
Linda
Ronnie
J. W. Hall
Vic Carlson
Clara Mae
G. A. Nystrom
Allen Larson
Ann
Lewis Wallin
Joe N. Johnson
Scandia
Lawrence Nystrom
Lois
Larry
Reuben Carlson
Eugene
Courtland
Wilbert Hall
C. G. Aspegren
Mallory Dinner Honors Mallory Family Visitors
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Emmerson Mallory in Concordia honored visiting families including Mr and Mrs William Mallory of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Joe Mallory and Jerry of Bay City Texas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. EB. Sandell
Ruth
Pete Sandell
Paula
Rex Sandell
Steven
Harlan Sandell
Edwin Anderson
Hebron
Nébr
Hugo Soder
Formosa
Emmerson Mallory
Concordia
William Mallory
Topeka
Joe Mallory
Jerry
Bay City
Texas
Birthday party honors Larry's eighth year
A party was held at the Axel Jensen home Monday afternoon for Larry's eighth birthday. Attendees included Mrs Artie Jensen Virginia Mrs George Freed Beth John Mrs Herman Newcomb Dennis Mrs Bud Cloud Pamela Sue Ldis Quantic Vatjean Isaacson Ginger Standley Yommy Freed Eugene Lervold and Bill Johnston. Games were played and favors of balloons and candy bars given with refreshments served.
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Axel Jensen
Larry
Artie Jensen
Virginia
George Freed
Beth
John
Herman Newcomb
Dennis
Bud Cloud
Pamela Sue
J Ldis Quantic
Vatjean Isaacson
Ginger Standley
Yommy Freed
Eugene Lervold
Bill Johnston
Sunday Coffee Guests Include Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene
Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene visited as Sunday afternoon coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden in a friendly social gathering.
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Henry Rosene
Mrs
Oscar Linden
Bundiny Afternoon Call on Local Baralows
Bundiny residents Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander visited Mr and Mrs Edward Baralow in Courtland in a social call recorded in local notes.
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Bundiny
Char’ley Stolander
Edward Baralow
Courtland
Chicago ladies visit Swenson and Anderson hosts
Mrs. Mary Carlson and Mrs. Anna Heyberg of Chicago are visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Swenson and Mrs. Dena Anderson.
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Herald Westin
Chicago, Ill
S. J. Swenson
Dena Anderson
Mary Carlson
Anna Heyberg
8. J. Swenson
Dena_Anderson
DeWitts Dine With Sjolanders Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt, Judy and Donnie DeWitt spent Friday evening as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Sjolander and family.
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Russell
DeWitt
Judy
Donnie ‘DeWitt
Charley Sjolander
Birthday luncheon honors Neal Cady Sr.
Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Mr and Mrs Neal Cady Jr along with Marcia and Monty joined Monday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady Sr to honor Mrs Neal Cady Sr on her birthday anniversary.
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Walter Berry
Neal Cady, Jr
Marcia
Monty
Neal Cady
Sound engineer Fred Walls works Princess Theatre gig
Fred Walls of Topeka, RCA sound man, was in town Monday evening and serviced the sound equipment at the Princess Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Walls
Topeka
R.C
Princess Theatre
Rogues Regiment at Princess Theatre Tonight
The French Foreign Legion action picture Rogues Regiment screens at the Princess Theatre tonight starring Dick Powell and Marta Toren. Also on program is Warner-Pathe News plus short subjects and 45 other reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Foreign Legion
Rogues’ Regiment
Princess Theatre
Dick Powell
Marta Toren
Warner - Pathe
Junior Cady Dinner Guest Of Neal Cady Family
Junior Cady was a Monday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady Sr and family.
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Junior Cady
Mrs
Neal Cady, Sr
Cady Family Hosts Guests This Week
Mr and Mrs Neal Cady Jr and Marcia and Monty stayed from Tuesday to Saturday with Mr and Mrs Neal Cady Sr and family in a extended visit.
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Neal Cady, Jr
Marcia
Monty
Neal Cady
W.S.C.S. Session at Methodist Church Discusses United Nations
W.S.C.S. met Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. Alfred Walker gave the devotionals and Mrs. R. E. Cooper led the program. Jacquelin Cooper played a piano solo as hostesses served a lovely lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Alfred Walker
R. E. ‘Cooper
United Nations
Jacquelin Cooper
Misses Adair Robison Edne and Josie visit Mr Walker family
Thursday evening guests were Misses Adair Robison Edne and Josie Robi son visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walker and their girls along with Mrs. Myrtie Sanderson.
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Adair
Edne
Josie Robison
Alfred Walker
Myrtie Sanderson
Noble Isaacson Names Mrs Lewis Wallin
Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson became Mrs Lewis Wallin in a ceremony referenced within the notice.
Local social guests visit area families this week
Sunday interactions included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gunter hosting the Ward family for supper. The Terrill and McGregor families stopped by the Sothers and Millard Sothers households. Forsbergs and Janice spent Friday with the Thompsons. Swanson parties from Topeka joined the area, with Mrs. Ellen Day staying to help care for Mrs. John Swanson.
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Harry Terrill
Piper
Millard Sothers
Chuck McGregor
Bud Swanson
Ellen Day
Topeka
Swanson
Day
John Swanson
Berggrens Welcome Grant Berggren Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren in a family visit.
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Grant Berggren
Donna
Mrs
Charley Berggren
Willis Family Visits Honor Brisco Anniversary
Mrs. C. L. Willis and family of Hutchinson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brisco and family to honor the Briscos wedding anniversary.
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C. L. Willis
Hutchinson
Jim Brisco
Mrs. Brisco
Courtland Household Hosts Lervold Family Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and Norma with Mrs. Lottie Lervold and Eugene Lervold were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free and family of Courtland.
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Benny Lervold
Norma
Lottie.Lervold
Eugene Lervold
Bill Free
Courtland
Isaacson Birthday Dinner Honors Elwyn Isaacson
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Isaacson host a Wednesday evening dinner for Elwyn Isaacson's birthday anniversary. Guests include Mr. Schuricht, Gus Isaacson of Hastings Nebraska, and Misses Odah Edna and Josie Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Isaacson
Mr. Schuricht
Gus Isaacson
Hastings, Nebr
Misses Odah
Edna
Josie Robison
Elwyn Isaacson
Elwyn
Brik crete masonry home plan offers low cost compact design
Modern Brik crete construction presents the Brikadier a 37 by 24 foot 888 square foot masonry home with 264 square feet living room and 130 square feet master bedroom. Exterior walls eight inches thick feature a 43 percent void for insulation. Complete blueprints available from Norman Currie of the Jayhawk Builderete Co in Scandia.
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Brikcrete Construction
Norman’ Currie
Jayhawk Buikerete Co
Scandia
Mrs Vic Erickson Attends Republic Roller Skating Night
Mrs Vic Erickson visits Republic on Sunday evening to watch the local roller skating event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Erickson
Republic
Jensen Dinner Guests Include Four Couples
Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen hosted Sunday dinner with Richard and Virginia, Harlan Acree and Don Poole as guests at the Jensen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Jensen
Richard and
Virginia
Harlan Acree
Don Poole
Ed Jensen
Amana Group Holds Friday Meeting at Lutheran Church
The Amana Group met Friday July 1 at the Lutheran church parlor with 17 members and 13 guests present. Gifts were given to Mrs Delbert Aspe gren Mrs Arlis White and Mrs Ralph Larson. A nice program and lunch followed hosted by Miss Anna Swanson and Mrs Ed Swanson.
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Amana
Lutheran Church
Delbert, Aspegren
Arlis White
Ralph Larson
Anna Swanson
Ed Swanson
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson Visit Basarts in Mankato
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson travelled to Mankato on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Walter Basart, sharing time with the Basarts during their visit.
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Bill Wilson
Mankato
Walter Basart
Blackburn Hosts Visiting Couples on Thursday Eve
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Don Boyles with Lynette Boyles were Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blackburn.
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Reuben Johnson
Don and
Lynette Boyles
Henry Blackburn
Picnic supper shared by local families in Republic
Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson and family hosted a picnic supper with Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Janice Lois and Miss Helen Larson and the John Sankey family in Republic on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Benny Stofer of Hutchinson visited Mrs May White Sunday evening.
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Vic Erickson
Vernon Erickson
Janice
Lois
Helen Larson
John SankKey
Republic
Benny Stofer
Hutchinson
May White
Sunday guests at Mrs. Willis home named attendees
Sunday afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska Mr and Mrs Ebright and Mr and Mrs Nathan Terrel as listed in the social notes.
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Emily Willis
Silas Perry
Hardy, Nebr
Ebright
Nathan Terrel
Saturday and Sunday Visitation at the Willis and Wallin Homes
Saturday afternoon guests of Mrs. Emily Willis included Mrs. Axel Smith Miss Emma Swanson Mrs Sherm Robison and Martha and Mr and Mrs Lewis Crossant Lyle Dick and Laura Larson. Sunday morning visitors were Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin and Mr and Mrs Warren. Gunter and family left Tuesday for California.
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Emily Willis
Axel Smith
Emma Swanson
Sherman Robison
Martha
Lewis Crossant
Lyle ‘and
Laura Larson
Mrs
Lewis Wallin
Warren
Gunter
California
Dinner Guests at Gunter Residence Last Tuesday
Last Tuesday evening supper guests included Mr and Mrs Alien Gunter. The brief note records a domestic gathering at the Gunter home with no further details or events reported.
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Warren Gunter
Mrs
Alien Gunter
Friday Evening Visit From Rex Ward and Family
Mr and Mrs Rex Ward Allan and Mr and Mrs Warren Gunter and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson and children.
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Rex Ward
Allan
Warren Gunter
Lawrence Johnson
Hastings Welcomes Gus Isaacson Return Home
Gus Isaacson returned to Hastings Nebraska Friday after spending a few days at the Edwings Isaacson home.
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Gus Isaacson
Hastings
Nebr
Edwings Isancson
Civil Service for Veterans Readjustment Allowance Agents
Veterans Administration announces Civil Service examinations for Readjustment Allowance Agent CAF-12 CAF-13 serving Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas. Salary range 6235.20 to 8389.80 yearly. Apply to VA Zone Board of Examiners No 9 420 Locust St St Louis MO. Further info from Director Ninth US Civil Service Region New Federal Building St Louis MO. Executive Secretaries at VA Regional Offices in Kansas City and Little Rock and VA Hospitals in Excelsior Springs Fayetteville Jefferson Barracks North Little Rock Topeka Springfield Oklahoma City Wichita Muskogee Wadsworth and at first or second class post offices in the four state area.
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St. Louis
Veterans Administration Today
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
VA Zone Board of Examiners
Locust St
US. Civil Service Region
New Federal
Kansas City
Little Rock
Ark
Excelsior Springs
Fayetteville
Jefferson Barracks
North Little Rock
Topeka
Kans
Springfield Mo
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wichita, Kans
Muskogee
Wadsworth
Riverview 4-H Club Holds Swim Recreation in Meeting
The Riverview 4-H Club met Sunday at Belleville Park for recreation and a business session. A pot luck lunch was served with Ronald Anderson as host. Martha Melby served as reporter.
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Riverview 4-H
Belleville Park
Ronald Anderson
Martha Melby
Excavation Work At Pawnee Village Studied By KU Museum
A University of Kansas Museum of Natural History expedition spends the summer examining the Pawnee Park site from about 1800. Eight students and staff, led by Carlyle S. Smith, work near Pawnee Village in Ellsworth County collecting pottery, grinding stones, trade goods, and the remains of eight Indian houses. Relics include copper kettles and iron tools. a single house reveals a 40 foot diameter with a central fireplace and thatch roof. the dwelling was burned with buffalo bones and corn remains found inside.
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Museum of Natural History
University of Kansas
Pawnee
Pawnee Park
Ellsworth County
Kansas
University
Republican River Valley
Floyd Schultz
Clay Center
Kansas University
Pawnee Village
Carlyle S. Smith
K. U
Judith P. Smith
Vernon C. Mahon
Jack Kennedy
George Newton
Gary Vescelius
Yale
Seymor Kurtz
Brooklyn College
Tucker Hall
Haverford College
Harry Manville
Amherst
St. Louis
Republic
Sunday gathering at Carl Norgard residence
Friends visited Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard on Sunday. Attendees included Rev and Mrs N H Pearson, Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson and Vernon, Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson, Mr and Mrs Co J Hugo s and Gladys, Mr and Mrs George Larson, Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer, BU and Hilton Carl Larson, Mrs George Christie, Mrs Lars Norgard, Mrs Reuben Johnson, Mrs Frank Lervold, Mrs Ellen Hammer, Miga Minnie Anderson, Mrs Louisa Hay and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay and Clarence of Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Norgard
N. H. Pearson
Ed Swanson
Vernon
Frank Isaacson
Co. J. Hugos
Gladys
George Larson
Richard Loring
Carl Hammer
BU and Hilton
Carl. Larson
George Christie
Lars. Norgard
Reuben Johnson
Frank Lervold
Ellen Hammer
Miga Minnie Anderson
Louisa’ Hay
Arthur Hay
Clarence
Aurora
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Bion
Stiwa: Georet
Earl van Aiken
Belleville
John Sjolander
Alvin
Russell DeWitt
Mrs. Mirrell Avery
Charley Stolander
Connie Hillquist
John Nylund
Johnny
Ben Marshall
Dean Mitchell
Ralph Rasmusen
Ralph Rasmussen
Kaye
Carla
Sandra Cuthbertson
R. A. Rasmussen
Leslie Rasmussen
Joyce
Carol
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Jo. Ann Swanson
Mrs. Algot Anderson
Algot Anderson
C. P. Rydell
Esther Lindberg
Albert Jackson
Fran Frankforther
Lally Thompson
Erick Erickson
Noble Isaacson
Edward Forsberg
Alva Thompson
Civil Service For Veterans
Riverview
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