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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

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Margie at the Princess highlights teen nostalgia in 1920s film

Jeanne Crain stars in Margie at the Princess Theatre previewing a Technicolor comedy drama set in a Midwestern high school. The film blends romance and song with a youthful mood, featuring Glenn Langan and Lynn Bari as key players, with a Greta-era soundtrack and a teaser for 13 Rue Madeline to follow.

America Princess Theatre 20Th Century - Fox Margie Capital Jeanne Crain Jeanne Glenn Langan Hollywood Lynn Bari Alan Young Beau Rue Madeline

Cross My Heart at Princess Theatre July 22 23

Princess Theatre screens Cross My Heart a Paramount comedy starring Betty Hutton Sonny Tufts and cast including Michael Chekhov Rhys Williams Ruth Donnelly Iris Adrian and Howard Freeman. Plot centers on a liar and her honest fiancé with courtroom chase and a comic murder confession. Also features five new songs by Burke and Van Heusen. July 29 80 The Strange Woman

Princess Theatre Paramount Betty Hutton Sonny Tufts Michael Chekhov Rhys William Ruth Donnelly Iris Adrian Howard Freeman Betty Wolf Sonny Johnny Burke James van Heusen Chile

Bel Ami Comes to Screen with George Sanders in Lead

The Loew Lewin production of Bel Ami now titled The Private Affairs of Bel Ami debuts at the Princess Theatre Thursday July 24 with George Sanders in the title role. Angela Lansbury Ann Dvorak Frances Dee John Carradine Marie Wilson Susan Douglas Hugo Haas Albert Basserman Warren William co star in United Artists release set in Paris of the early 1880s.

Guy de Maupassant Loew - Lewin Bel Ami George Sanders Sanders Angela Lansbury Ann Dvorak Frances Dee John Carradine Marie Wilson Susan Douglas Hugo Haas Albert Basserman Warren William United Artists Princess Theatre Paris de Maupassant

Fuller Taylor wedding in Portales June 27 1947

Jacqueline Lee Fuller and Paul Hunt Taylor married in Portales New Mexico with Rev E T Anson officiating. They planned a short trip to Carlsbad and future home in Portales while both attend Eastern New Mexico College. The bride is granddaughter of E C Kallman and spent summers at the Kallman farm near Rydal.

Richard L. Fuller Raton N. Mex E.N.M.C E. C. Kallman Kallman Rydal

Husted and Wakley United in Presbyterian Ceremony

Miss Margaret Helen Husted daughter of Ralph D. Husted 408 South Fifth Salina and Earl N. Wakley chief petty officer United States Navy son of Mrs A F Moore 1441 2 South Santa Fe Ave Salina were married in the First Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon July 6. Mrs Wakley's mother was the former Miss Maude McGlashan raised near Scandia.

Margaret Helen Husted Ralph D. Husted South Fifth Salina Earl N. Wakley United States' Navy A. F. Moore South Santa Fe Ave First Presbyterian Church Wakley Maude McGlashan Scandia

Local Legion Band to Play in Scandia Friday Night

Adolph Nelson formed a band at the request of Albert Isaacson Larson Post 193 for the big picnic and booster trip. After a Courtland concert last Friday, Scandia will host this Friday with plans to tour throughout the summer. Booster trip is set for July 25 and organizers seek car volunteers to transport the band, with contact names provided.

Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post American Legion Adolph Nelson Courtland Scandia Johnny Nystrom Ole Frazier Evelyne Rasmussen Babe Evert Carl Hammer Cap Berger George Cardwell Legion Adolph

Be loit Couple Visits Parents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Louis Stofer of Beloit spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J R Stofer.

Mra. Louis Stofer Beloit Mra. J. R. Stofer

Moller Family Reunion Highlighted in River Stark Wichita

A July 5 1947 Moller family reunion and dinner gathered relatives from McPherson Pratt Holly Colo Los Angeles Calif Wichita Han nibal Mo and more at Wichita. Attendees included Mrs T A Moller Ernest Moller Cecil Moller Carl Moller Joe Carlene James Knee Lloyd Williamson and others with several unable to attend. The note also lists a funeral gathering for Oscar Freed and local club activities including Triple L Club with five members present and guests.

Calif James D. Knee Kathy Lloyd Williamson Becky Patty Wichita Harry E. Moller Hannibal W. E. Hatler Duane Moller Carl Moller Moller Scandia

Birthday honors for Harold and Earl Melby

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Melhus hosted a birthday supper Sunday night for their sons Harold Melby and Earl Melby whose birthdays fall on July 11 and 12. Guests included Mrs. Lars Melby, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jacobson and son Iver Melhus and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melby and family. Wilbur Zener and family toured, while Mrs. Wilbur Zener heads to Barstow, California to visit sons Floyd and Forrest Johnson for a couple of weeks before returning to Boulder Colorado for the rest of the summer.

Joe Melhus Harold Earl Melby Lars Melby Russell Jacobson Iver Melhus Elmer Melby Wilbur Zener Barstow Calif Floyd Forrest Johnson Boulder Colo

Larson Family Hosts Sunday Lunch at Home

Mr and Mrs George Larson hosted a Sunday afternoon lunch for Gene Larson of Lindsborg, Walter Seiker of Hutchinson, Clyde Norris, Loren Carlgren, Carrol Anderson and daughters, Ada Aspegren, and Don Larson.

George Larson Gene Larson Lindsborg Walter Seiker Hutchinson Clyde Norris Loren Carlgren Carrol Anderson Ada Aspegren Don Larson

Sjolander Hosts Supper for Local Families

Mr and Mrs Charlie Sjolander and family gave a Sunday supper for Mr and Mrs Melvin Kellogg and family Barbara Jones of Smith Center Mr and Mrs Frank Whitla Mr and Mrs John Sjolander and Alvin and Ila Marie Peters.

Charlie Sjolander Melvin Kellogg Barbara Jones Smith Center Frank Whitla John Sjolander Alvin Ila Marie Peters

Isaacson Family Honors Wedding Anniversary on Thursday

Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson and Valjean with Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family joined Mr and Mrs John Isaacson to celebrate their wedding anniversary in an event honoring the couple.

Archie Isaacson Valjean

Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Kauer in Hardy Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Philip Hendrickson and family of Clifton Alfred West ling of Haddam Steve Arnoldy of Osborne Mrs Gertrude Kauer Yvonne and Keith and Virginia Lew ellyn were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Alfred Magnusson and Miss Edith Bessire in Hardy Nebraska in honor of Mrs Kauer s birthday anniversary

A. M. Hedstrom Loren Hedstrom Keith John Bergstrom Inez Ivan Bergstrom Juanita Philip Hendrickson Clifton Alfred Westling Haddam Steve Arnoldy Osborne Gertrude Kauer Yvonne Virginia Lewellyn Alfred Magnusson Edith Bessire Hardy Nebr

Cummings Family Dines With Freed After Colorado Vacation

Mr and Mrs C C Cummings and sons Charles and Stephen, fresh from a two week trip at Grand Lake Colorado, dine with Mr and Mrs A C Freed before continuing home to St Joseph Missouri.

Riverside 4-H Club Meeting Notes

The Riverside 4-H Club met at George Larson's home on Monday July 14. The next meeting is set for August 11 at Elmer Melby's home. Members should bring lists of items for the 4-H Booth at the County Fair. A pot-luck lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison attended as guests. Lois Erickson reporter.

Triple L Walter Anderson Norman Currie Frank Schneberger Gail Bollinger Kansas City Josie Robison George Christie S. J. Summerlow Axel Jensen Schneberger Currie Riverside George Larson Elmer Melby Sherman Robison Lois Erickson

Luncheon Guests Include Haddam Brown and Concordia Trio

Haddam and Mr and Mrs Clifford Brown and Harold of Concordia were luncheon guests Sunday of Mrs Gertrude Kauer Yvonne and Keith.

Picnic Supper Shared by Andersons and Friends at Belleville Park

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronny with Mrs Oscar Bergstrom Mrs Bill Sanders Bob and Jim and Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg enjoyed a picnic supper at Belleville Park Sunday evening.

Rex Ward Mari Anna Vernon Erickson Beloit Wayne Watson Lois Janice Erickson Beloit Park Algor Anderson Ronny Oscar Bergstrom Bill Sanders Bob Jim Albin Forsberg Belleville Park

Sunday Social Attends Eastvedt Home Gathering

Sunday afternoon callers at the E M Eastvedt home included Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mr and Mrs M L Larson Mrs Lloyd Barleen Jimmy and Janice and Mrs Minnie Jewell in a casual neighborhood visit.

E. M. Eastvedt Lmome Carl Hammer M. L. Larson Lloyd Barleen Jimmy Janice Minnie Jewell

Friday Evening Guests at Mrs Os Car Freed

Friday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson of McAllen Texas Fred Granstedt of Kansas City Theodore Granstedt of Mountain View California Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Mr and Mrs John Freed Peggy and John.

Oscar Freed Theodore Granstedt Mountain View Calif Louis Johnson McAllen Texas Fred Granstedt Kansas City Conner Tucker Topeka Fred Currie Norman Freed Lewis Johnson Frank Granstedt Stanley Moe John Freed Peggy John

Ainsworths Arrive From Kansas City for Visit

Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth arrived Friday from Kansas City to spend a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt and other relatives.

Dale Ainsworth Kansas City E. M. Eastvedt

Kellogg Family and Barbara Jones Dine With Stolanders

Mr and Mrs Melvin Kellogg and family and Barbara Jones of Smith Center were lunch guests of Mr and Mrs John Stolander Sunday afternoon.

Melvin Kellogg Barbara Jones Smith Center John Stolander

Nelsons host supper guests from Hopkins Kansas City and beyond

Willard Nelson of Hopkins Minnesota joins Ethel and Alice Nelson of Kansas City and Axel and Gerhard Nelson as Thursday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera.

Willard Nelson Hopkins, Minn Ethel and Alice Nelson Kansas City Axel Gerhard Nelson Anton Nelson Elvera

Barbara Hammer Visits Marilyn Walker for Three Days

Barbara Hammer was a guest of Marilyn Walker from Tuesday through Thursday of last week, staying as a visitor at the home of the Walker family.

Barbara Hammer Marilyn Walker

Hallowells Visit Relatives in Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell of Ravenna Nebraska spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George Haser Mrs Hallowell remained here for the week All names are from the readable text and reflect a local social note format.

Alfred Hallowell Ravenna Nebr George Haser Hallowell

Cummings Family Visits St Joseph Friends in Town

Mr and Mrs C C Cummings and their sons from St Joseph Missouri spent Friday in town calling on friends and visiting acquaintances.

Zener and Johnson Visit Bill Haskins Home

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zener and Mrs. Lottie Johnson spent Tuesday evening at the Bill Haskins home for a social gathering.

Wilbur Zener Lottie Johnson Bill Haskins

Onaga and Chicago visitors call on Anton Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bureman of Onaga along with Miss Hildy Swan of Chicago visited the Anton Nelson home Sunday.

Oscar Bureman Onaga Hildy Swan Chicago, Ill Anton Nelson

Minnie Anderson Visits Santa Ana Hosts

Mrs. Minnie Anderson visiting California was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gunter and Mrs. Ada Madison in Santa Ana last week.

Minnie Anderson California Douglas Gunter Ada Madison Santa Ana

Anton Nelson’s Wheat Test Yields 42 1 2 Bu Per Acre

Anton Nelson planted a 6 acre patch of wheat on alfalfa soil and harvested 42.5 bushels per acre, showing strong yields from the experimental crop rotation.

Anton Nelson

Los Angeles Couple Dinner Guests in Iowa

Mr and Mrs Milton Nelson and daughters of Los Angeles Calif were Tuesday dinner and lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera during a Midwest visit.

Milton Nelson Los Angeles, Calif Anton Nelson Elvera

Kansas City Couple Visit Mrs Bergstrom Wednesday

Dr and Mrs Oakley of Kansas City were Wednesday overnight visitors of Mrs Oscar Bergstrom, staying briefly as guests in her home and sharing time in conversation.

Mrs. Oakley Kansas City Oscar Bergstrom

Mrs Axel Jensen and family plans week visiting relatives

Mrs Axel Jensen and her two sons along with Mrs Tom Ledbetter of Belleville left Friday morning for a week long visit with relatives and friends in Chanute Augusta and Buffalo.

Axel Jensen Tom Ledbetter Belleville Chanéute Augusta Buffalo

Big Town Screened At Princess Tonight

The feature Big Town screens at the Princess tonight July 17 with a strong action plot. A two reel comedy and two one reel cartoons accompany the show along with six other attractions.

The Princess Tonight

Harlan Reservoir Notes on flood control and dam capacity

Dr. E Porter Ahrens argues the Harlan Reservoir offers effective flood control with a total capacity of 850000 acre feet, including 150000 acre feet for permanent storage and flood storage. He compares it to Fort Peck and Kingsley reservoirs and praises U S Army Engineers and the Reclamation Service as top dam builders.

Republican Valley Harlan Fort Peck Missouri Kingsley North Platte Boulder Dam Grand Coulee Shasta Republican River U. S. Army Engineers Reclamation Service E. Porter Ahrens Scandia Republican Valley Flood Control and Irrigation Association

Wheat still pouring in at Derby Grain Company Elevator

Chris Nelson reported at noon Monday over 30 car loads of wheat were accepted with room to take in more if cars were available. The elevator stayed full most of last week, with 8 000 bushels taken in Fridga afternoon from 4 30 to 9 45.

Derby Grain Company Chris Nelson Frdiga Républican Valley

Postage Rates Continued Under 1947 Law

Under House Joint Resolution No. 221806 approved by the President on June 30 1947 the 8 cent letter rate and other postage rates and fees in effect on that date are continued thereafter on a permanent basis.

Matthiases and Sederlins Gather for Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs W J Matthias spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Elgene Sederlin and Eugene in a small family gathering.

W. J. Matthias Elgene Sederlin Eugene

Scandia Faces Repeated Blackouts Hit Local Theater Losses

The Scandia community endures a series of outages with seven known interruptions last week and a major blackout Saturday night at the Princess Theatre costing about $75 in losses plus staff wages. The editor urges the city to consider a municipal plant or Belleville power link and hints at bond funding even with tax increases to secure reliable service.

Scandia Western Light and Tele Phone Co Princess Theatre Belleville

Eligibility for WWI and WWII Veteran Benefits Highlighted

The Adjutant General announces a WWI occupation medal for veterans who served 1918 to 1923 in Germany with written requests. WWI insured status remains open through the Government insurance program, with the Veterans Affairs Office as a resource. WWII recall notes set July 31 for NSLI reinstatement without exams and August 31 for terminal leave pay filing.

Germany Adjutant General's Office War Dept Washington D. C Office of Veteran’s Affairs

Community Club Meeting Planned Tonight

The Community Club will meet Thursday at 6 00 p m Reports on the flood and lunch noted during the session.

Sunday Visitors From Concordia and Fort Dodge

Sunday visitors of Mrs. Martin M. Larson and Ruth included Mrs. Dan Jensen and children Mr and Mrs Albert Larson and children Mrs Emery Latham Boyd and Arlene Mr and Mrs Robert Byers all of Concordia Miss Anna Larson of Pomona California Mr and Mrs Carl Kreinesan Jr and Mr and Mrs D E Walstrom and Donalee of Fort Dodge Iowa

Martin M. Larson Ruth Dan Jensen Albert Larson Emery Latham Boyd Arlene Robert Byers Concordia Anna Larson Pomona Calif Carl Kreinesan, Jr D. E. Walstrom Donalee Fort Dodge Iowa

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Princess Fuller - Taylor Husted Clifford Brown Harlan Reservoir
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