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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

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Story of Seabiscuit stars Shirley Temple at Princess Theatre

A Technicolor Warner Bros. romance lands at Princess Theatre for July 22-23 with Shirley Temple and Lon McCallister. Barry Fitzgerald plays the trainer in a Seabiscuit racing biopic, featuring Ireland and Irish race lore, then followed by Cinderella on July 29-30.

Shirley Temple Lon McCallister Princess Theatre Seabiscuit Warner Bros Barry Fitzgerald C. S. Howard California War Admiral Ireland Shirley Technicolor

Tarzan returns in new role at Princess theater

Lex Barker stars as Tarzan with Vanessa Brown and Robert Alda in Edgar Rice Burroughs tale Tarzan and the Slave Girl at the Princess. A mysterious white tribe faces a plague and a nurse kidnapping, prompting Tarzan to rescue and persuade tribesmen to accept treatment. Denise Darcel and Arthur Shields lead supporting cast. Lee Sholem directed. Coming Thursday Aug 3 House Across The Street.

Africa Sol Lesser RKO Radio Distribution Edgar Rice Burroughs Tar Zan Lex Barker Vanessa Brown Jane Robert Alda Tarzan Denise Darcel Arthur Shields Hurd Hatfiled Tony Caruso Robert Warwick Lee Sholem

Buccaneer's Girl Ships Swashbuckling Romance to Theaters

Yvonne de Carlo stars in Buccaneer's Girl a Technicolor pirate romance from Universal-International. Philip Friend plays a dual life as pirate leader while Elsa Lanchester and an ensemble cast support, with action at sea and a climactic jail break. A July 24–25 Pringgss Theatre engagement in New Orleans era style.

Universal-International Pringgss Robert Arthur Frederick de Cordova Miss de Carlo New Orleans Philip Friend Elsa Lanchester Pixie Academy For Girls Andrea King Henry Daniels Douglas Dumbrille Peggie Castle Robert Douglas John Quaien Jay ¢. Flippen Buccaneer Hollywood

Election Board Appointed for August 1950 Primary

The primary election board for August 1 1950 includes judges Carl Hammer Ollie Johnson R C Canfield Adah Robison Mrs Carl McDowell and Mrs Fred Evert. Clerks are Wm J Matthias Mrs Lyell Ocobock Mrs George Haser and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm. Eight candidates seek the governorship.

Carl Hammer Ollie Johnson R. c. Canfield Adah Robison Carl McDowell Fred Evert Wm. J.‘ Matthias Lyell Ocobock George ‘Haser Joe N. Johnson

Sunday Dinner Guests Among Denver Visitors

Mr and Mrs Max Muth hosted Sunday dinner with Jim Ed Anderson and Mrs Leonard Seifert of Denver Colorado as guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Muth.

Max Muth Jim Ed Anderson Leonard Seifert Denver, Colo Ray Muth

Farm Safety Week Learn and obey safety rules

National Farm Safety Week runs July 23 29 with a checklist to test knowledge. Readiness covers keeping walkways lighted and clear guarding machinery avoiding loose clothing and sudden tractor starts, using safe bull pens, hitching to the drawbar and obeying traffic laws for safe operation.

Cautionary Safety Rules for Handling Animals and Equipment

Speak to animals with calm confidence when approaching them. Do not use kerosene to start fires. Do not pour gasoline or kerosene outdoors to prevent vapors. Dry clean outdoors. Apply first aid promptly even for minor injuries. Use the right tools in good condition and store safely. Keep guns unloaded except when using them and treat every gun as loaded. Never aim at what you do not want to shoot. Never swim alone or dive without checking depth. Be careful around boats and never stand up in small ones.

Rasmussen Family Announces Engagement of Cady's Son

Mr and Mrs Neal Cady announce the engagement of their son to the Rasmussen family. No wedding date has been set.

Neal Cady Ralph Rasmussen, Sr

Wally MecNitt Spends Days at Boyd Burge Home

Wally MecNitt of a Republic spent a few days at the Boyd Burge home, according to local notes. The visit is mentioned briefly in community circles.

Wally MecNitt Republic Boyd Burge

Escape to Make-Believe: Nevada Western Village Vacation

Vacationers seek old west ambiance at Nevada ranches and western resorts while travel faces detours from roadwork. Rail and bus upgrades ease trips as airlines offer family fares. Pennsylvania reports over 3 million spent on hotel upgrades. gasoline prices swing with taxes and supply.

Nevada Western Village Pennsylvania

Social and Personal Dinner Honor at Tuley Home

A basket dinner at Republic home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tuley drew many guests including Ellen Hammer and numerous Hammer family members, Larsons, Lidvals, Sederlins, Nulty, Haskins, Cardwell, and Melbys. Earl’s birthday was celebrated later at the Melby home with a gathering of young friends and a lunch served by Mrs. Melby.

Kenneth Tuley Republic Ellen Hammer Carl Hammer Barbara Billy Hilton Ben Lervold Larry O’brien Robert Lervold Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer Iver Hammer Sonia Alice Hammer Larry Irene Lee Hammer Concordia Martin Larson Harold Smith Sheryl Don Larson Everett Johnson Elgene Sederlin Eugene Ray Sederlin Jane Bob Nulty Betty Haskins Pauline Cardwell Reuben. Johnson Don Tuley Elmer Melby Earl LaVern Melhus Everett Robison Donnie Fogelberg Bob Larson Arlene Peterson Eugene Sederlin Genevieve Nondorf Martha Melby Donna Burandt Billy Farrell Lawrence Stensons Harvey Melby Mrs. Melby

Trio Visits Mrs Johnson as Men Travel to Little Rock

Mrs Lyle Mashall and Beth stayed with Mrs Charles Johnson from Thursday to Sunday. Mr Marshall and Mr Johnson were away in Little Rock Arkansas. Marcia Johnson, who had stayed four weeks with her grandparents, returned home with them.

Sunday Visitors At Berggren Homes

Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven visited the Oscar Berggren home on Sunday Afternoon Mrs Berggren and Mrs Sandell and Steven later called at the Grant Berggren home for the afternoon social visit

Rex Sandell Steven Oscar Berggren Berggren Sandell Grant Berggren

Local family gathering at George Larson home

Mrs Clyde Norris Mrs Eldon Sten sons and children Mrs Ada Aspegren Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Judith and Anita Mr and Mrs Loren Carl gren Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey of Republic and Mrs Gene Larson and children were Sunday afternoon and lunch guests at the George Larson.

Clyde Norris Eldon Stensons Ada Aspegren Carroll Anderson Judith Anita Loren Carlgren Norman Sankey Republic Gene Larson George Larson

Freed and Roger Visit Leonard Freed Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Roger visited the Leonard Freed home Sunday evening in a quiet family gathering.

Mrs. Glenwood Freed and Roger Leonard Freed

Freed Family Enjoys Lincoln Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed and their boys spent Saturday evening and Sunday at the home of O Searcy in Lincoln Nebraska.

Maurice Freed O. E. Searcy Lincoln Nebr

Red Cloud Visit Ties Forsberg Jensen Families

Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and Virginia drove to Red Cloud Nebraska Monday to visit at the Jee Swanson home and Richard Jensen returned home with them after visiting Lonie Swanson.

Edward Forsberg Janice Artie Jensen Virginia Red Cloud Neb Jee Swanson Richard Jensen Lonnie Swanson

Visit of Janice Godwin to Mankato

Little Janice Godwin of Mankato stays with her grandmother Mrs. Manda Goodwin for a few days as a short visit.

Janice Godwin Mankato Manda Goodwin

Sunday Dinner Visit Noted by Currie Family

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family.

Roy Thomas Glenn Currie

Swanson Family Visit Spans Red Cloud to Belleville

Mr and Mrs Lee Swanson and Lonnie of Red Cloud Nebr spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Fischer at Belleville and with other friends in Scandia

Lee Swanson Lonnie Red Cloud Nebr Jim Fischer Belleville Scandia

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen Were Mons Tom Ledbetter

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen were married in Belleville with Mons Tom Ledbetter officiating. The ceremony united the couple in a small town rite attended by local friends and family.

Axel Jensen Mons Tom Ledbetter Belleville

Sun day Dinner Honors Mrs Cady Birthday

Léon Lewis of Clay Center joined Jun ior Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Neal Cady Jr and family for Sunday dinner honoring Mrs Cady's birthday anniversary.

Léon Lewis Clay Center Junior Rasmussen Neal Cady, Jr Marcia Monty Ord Neal Cady

Mrs Hohman Hosts Group of Local Women Tuesday

Mrs Harry Hohman entertained a group of guests including Mrs Carrol Anderson Mrs Ada Aspegren Mrs George Larson Mrs Eldon Stensons Mrs Harold Bowling Mrs Clyde Norris Mrs Loren Carl gren Mrs Jack Reece Mrs Carl Reece Mrs Bill Reece Mrs Ed Loring Mrs Sam Mahin Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Gene Spitler Mrs Maurice Medlin Mrs Charley Hohman and Mrs Vic Brown Tuesday afternoon at her home.

Carrol Anderson Ada Aspegren George Larson Eldon Stensons Harold Bowling Clyde Norris Loren Carlgren Jack Reece Carl Reece Bill Reece Ed Loring Sam Mahin Richard Loring Gene Spitler Maurice Medlin Charley Hohman Vic Brown Harry Hohman

Birthday celebration at Arnoldy home in Hardy Nebraska

A small party gathered Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Arnoldy in Hardy to mark Mrs. Arnoldy's birth day anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Arnoldy, Mrs. Sophia Johnson, Mary and Ed, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gabrielson, Willard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, and Carl.

Steve Arnoldy Hardy Nebr Arnoldy Sophia Johnson Mary Albin Anderson Charley Gabrielson Willard Frank Isaacson Carl

Jensen Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr Artie Jensen and Mrs Artie Jensen hosted Richard Jensen and Virginia for Sunday dinner at the Ed Jensen home.

Artie Jensen Richard Virginia Ed Jensen

LeSage Guests Stay At Charles Johnson And Lyle Homes

Joan and Peggy LeSage of Concordia are spending a few days at the Charles Johnson and Lyle Marshall homes.

Joan and Peggy LeSage Concordia Charles Johnson and Lyle. Marshall

Concordia Residents Visit Charles Johnson Home

Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage Joan and Peggy and Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen of Concordia and Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall and Beth spent Sunday at the Charles Johnson home.

Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Chester Johnson Karen Concordia Lyle Marshall Beth Charles Johnson Home

Storm Over Wyoming at Princess Theatre Tonight

Feature film Storm Over Wyoming headlines the Princess Theatre program tonight with Tim Holt and Richard Martin in the old West action picture. Also showing Warner-Pathe News three reel musical Western and ten other reasons.

Princess Theatre Wyoming Tim’ Holt Richard Chito) Martin Warner- Pathe News

Local Social Roundup Skips to Tuesday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Rex Cory and Linda, Alfred Hammer and M L Larson spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and Sheryl.

Rex Cory Linda Alfred Hammer M. L. Larson Harold Smith Sheryl

Haskins Couple Visits Wilbur Zener Home

Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins called at the Wilbur Zener home Friday evening.

Bill Haskins Wilbur Zener

Local Families Host Evening Gathering in Cheyenne

Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Cheyenne Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moe, Terry and Ralph Miles and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohman were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs Harry Hohman.

Lorraine Jackson Virginia Cheyenne Wyo Albert Jackson Albert Moe Terry Ralph Miles Charles Hohman Harry Hohman

Riley and Hohman Families Dine Together

Mr and Mrs Dale Price and family of Riley and Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman, sharing a family gathering at their home.

Dale Price Riley Charles Hohman Harry Hohman

Mrs Karen Ross and Clarice Visit Dale Ainsworth Home

Mrs Karen Ross and Clarice, along with Mrs Alfred Hammer and Mrs M L Larson, spent several days last week visiting at the Dale Ainsworth residence in Kansas City Missouri.

Karen Ross Clarice Alfred Hammer M. L. Larson Dale Ainsworth Kansas City, Mo

Picnic Supper Shared by Johnson Tingstrom Families

Mr and Mrs O A Johnson Lucille Elizabeth and Barbara Mellinger of Topeka enjoyed a picnic supper at the Ray Tingstrom home Sunday evening.

O. A. Johnson Lucille Elizabeth Barbara Mellinger Topeka Ray Tingstrom

Mahan Family Guests Visit N. S. Cooper Home

Mr and Mrs A S Mahan of Salina and Bill Mahan of Illinois were Sunday guests at the N S Cooper home.

A. S. Mahan Salina Bill Mahan Ilinois N. S. Cooper Home

Jeannette Isaacson Visits Garden City With Grandparents

Jeannette Ann Isaacson accompanied her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wetzel to Garden City for a brief visit at their home.

Jeannette Ann Isaacson Mrs Otto Wetzel Garden City

Sunday Callers at Harlan Sandell Home

Sunday visitors at the Harlan Sandell residence included Mr and Mrs N E Sandell and Ruth Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven and Mr and Mrs Pete Safidell and Paula.

Harlan Sandell N. E. Sandell Ruth Pat Sandell Lola Rex Sandell Steven Pete Safidell Paula

Topeka Families Visit Carl Reece on Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Bill Dyatt of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Bill Reece and girls called on Mr and Mrs Carl Reece on Sunday afternoon.

Bill Dyatt Topeka Bill Reece Carl Reece

Courtland Family Visits Ericksons for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Leonard Erickson and family of Courtland were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy.

Leonard Erickson Courtland Carl Erickson Billy

Birthday party honors Mrs Jeorg at Formosa home

Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Billy and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspergen and Phyllis attended a Sunday evening birthday party at the Matt Jeorg home near Formosa in honor of Mrs Jeorgs anniversary.

Carl .Erickson Billy Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Matt Jeorg Formosa

John Vandeveer and Bill Were Sun George Christie

John Vandeveer and Bill are identified with Sun George Christie in a fragmented notice. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome. Further context from the original page is needed to construct a complete summary.

Granstedt Couple Visits Tuesday Evening With Albert Moe

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Albert Moe in a social gathering.

Frank Granstedt Mrs Albert. Moe

Price and Hohman Families Visit Republic Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Price with Jenney and Patty and Mrs. Harry Hohman called on Saturday afternoon to see Mrs. Maggie Hohman and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown in Republic.

Dale Price Jenney Patty Harry Hohman Maggie Hohman Vic. Brown Republic

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit at George Larson Home

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sankey of Republic Mrs. Gene Larson and children Charles Robison and Harvey Melby were Sunday dinner guests at the George Larson home.

Norman Sankey Republic Gene Larson Charles Robison Harvey Melby George Larson

Johnsons Host Sunday Dinner Guests At Home

Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and Susan were Sunday dinner guests at the Joe N Johnson home.

Mrs Dean Johnson Susan Joe N. Johnson

Wichita Couple Guests At Joe N Johnson Home

Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson and their two sons from Wichita visited Thursday evening at the Joe N Johnson home. Scotty and Marc stayed with their grandparents while the parents went on a fishing trip into Missouri.

Leo Johnson Wichita Joe N. Johnson Scotty Marc Missouri

Tornquist Family Guests At Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Emanuel Tornquist and Mr and Mrs Alwyn Tornquist Lyle and Janet were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson and Mr and Mrs Perry Stinson of Randall were evening guests.

Emanuel Tornquist Alwyn Tornquist Lyle Janet Joe N. Johnson Fred Jackson Perry Stinson Randall

Larson Family Weekly Visit at George Larson Home

Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia spent Sunday evenings at the George Larson home.

Mrs Don Larson Sonia George Larson

Mrs Leonard Seifert Spends Days in Kansas City

Mrs Leonard Seifert was in Kansas City last week for a brief visit lasting several days. She attended local events and met with friends during her stay.

Saturday Evening Guests From Several Towns

Saturday evening visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson including Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holmgren and Gary and Biddie of Garden City, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and Allen of Scotts City, and Archie Larson of Belleville.

Aaron Johnson Ed Holmgren Gary Biddie Garden City Harold Johnson Allen Scotts City Archie Larson Belleville

Body of Richard Weir Still Not Recovered

The body of Richard Weir, drowned at the sand pump Saturday July 8, has not been recovered as search efforts continue. High water in the Republican river paused work. once subsidence allowed, volunteers have searched daily with a partial list of 50 to 60 men aiding in the effort. The Weir family thanks those assisting in the recovery attempt.

Richard Weir Republican Gus Gustin Harold Larson R. A. Williamson Charley Berggren Roy Weir Maurice Medlin Norman Currie H. C. ‘Quantic Gay Lord Freed John Nondorf Keith Jackson Max Thompson Dale Lervold Lennie Linden Wayne Smith Eldon Standley Todd Cardwell Kenneth Christensen

Legion Picnic at Scandia Grounds July 21 25

The American Legion Post 193 Scandia will host a carnival and picnic on the grounds from Friday July 21 through Tuesday July 25. A bingo stand will operate each night and dances are slated for Saturday and Tuesday evenings.

The American Legion Post 193 Scandia Legion

Cradle Shower Honors Mrs. A. J. Perry in July Event

Mrs. A. J. Perry was the honoree at a cradle shower on a Friday evening, July 14, at the C. H. Freed home. Hostesses were Mrs. R. E. Tingstrom, Mrs. R. E. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Freed. Attendees included a long list of guests, gifts were opened after a game, and pink rosebuds served as favors.

A. J. Perry C. H. Freed R. E. Tingstrom R.E. Fitzgerald Freed Mrs. Perry E. Porter Ahrens H. C. Quantic Irving Isaacson N. H. Pearson Emma Svenson Blanche Haggman Mary West Loren Carlgren Ada Aspegren Eldon Stensons C. E. Nelson Lloyd Nelson C. O. Reece L. 8

Sherdahl H D U Met Hosts Invite Scan dia Ladies

Sherdahl H.D.U. met July 11 with Mrs Rex Sandell as hostess. President Mrs Warren Johnson called the meeting to order. Ten members answered roll call on decorating hints and Mrs Kenneth Tuley became a member. An invitation extended to a group of Scandia ladies to organize a unit at the next H.D.U. meeting August 8 at Mrs C W Strom. Lesson on color and design in the home was given by Mrs Rex Sandell and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen. Roll call for next meeting on First Aid Hints. guests were Mrs Oscar Berggren and Mrs Dale Stafford. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Sherdahl Rex Sandell Ralph Rasmussen Oscar Berggren Dale Stafford Shostess

Mahin and Loring Families Share Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mahin of Courtland visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring on Sunday evening for a social gathering.

Sam Mahin Courtland Richard Loring

Nelsons Visit With Cuba Couple Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson of Cuba visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson, Patsy and Darrell.

Hans Nelson Cuba Lloyd Nelson Patsy ‘and Darrell

Erickson Family Visits Glenn Currie Home

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Billy spent Friday evening at the Glenn Currie home.

Carl Erickson Billy Glenn Currie

Arpins Spend Sunday Afternoon at Carl McDowell Home

Mr and Mrs R J Arpin and their children of Morrowville spent Sunday afternoon at the Carl McDowell home.

R. J. Arpin Morrowville Spet Carl McDowell

Matthiases Visit E H Lewis Home Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Wm J Matthias were Sunday evening visitors at the E H Lewis home.

Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias E. H. Lewis

Mr and Mrs Granstedt Visit Stan Moe Household

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt shared Sunday meals with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe during a family gathering.

Mrs Cari Hosts Luncheon for Sherman Robison Meeting

A social note indicates Mrs Cari plans a luncheon hosted at her home or venue to accompany an upcoming meeting with Sherman Robison. The fragment suggests informal talks and civic or community engagement in a small gathering. The text names Mrs Sherman Robison and the hostess.

Cari Hammer Merniext Mra Sherman Robison

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