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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

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Red Canyon at the Princess Theater July 23 24

The Red Canyon screen attraction comes to the Princess Theatre on July 23 and 24. The Technicolor western stars Ann Blyth Howard Duff and George Brent in a Zane Grey tale of wild horses and desperadoes filmed in Southern Utah.

Red Canyon Princess Theatre Utah Ann Blyth Howard Duff George Brent Universal - International Zane Grey Mr. Duff Miss Blyth Mathew Bostel Brent Daugarer Edgar Buchanan Jane Darwell Buchanan Duff Miss Darwell Ann Sam Spade Omring

Walk a Crooked Mile at Princess Theatre this week

FBI and Scotland Yard join to fight an international spy ring in Columbia's Walk a Crooked Mile at the Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday July 26 27. Stars Louis Hayward Dennis O Keefe Louise Allbritton Carl Esmond. A lab based chase ends in a deadly blaze and the master spy is captured. Coming Tuesday and August 2. You Gotta Stay Happy.

Doughty FBI Scotland Lord America Columbia Princess Theatre Louis Hayward Dennis O’keefe Edward Small Louise Allbritton Carl Esmond G-Men Scotland Yard FBI Atomic Project Dan "Hara O'Keefe Philip ‘Grayson Hayward Tony Neva Atomic Acientists Ritter van Stolb Esmond van Stolb

Honest Saloon Keeper Preaches Vice in Charity Card

A letter titled An Honest Saloonkeeper in New Mexico sends a mocking public notice claiming liquor sales ruin families and society while vowing to continue business. The spoof argues the storefront profits from vice and urges observers to view pawnshops and jails as visible consequences of drinking.

New Mexico American Medical Journal Kingdom of Heaven

Stanley Schwahn obituary from Lawrence and Scandia services

Stanley E. Schwahn died Sunday night in Lawrence after a brief illness. He had surgery Saturday and did not recover. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Lawrence Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. and at the Methodist church in Scandia on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery.

Stanley E. Schwahn Lawrence Presbyterian Church Methodist Scandia Riverview

Sherdahl H D U Meeting Reports July 12 Notes

The Sherdahl HDU met with Mrs. Hil Waite on July 12 with thirteen members and two guests. Members shared a good or recommended book, and a collection of pennies for friendship was taken. Mrs C W Strom gave a review of Papa Was a Breacher by Alvin Porter and donated the book to Pleasant Grove School Library. Minutes from the Executive Council meeting at Manhattan and Home Demonstration Council meeting were read by Mrs Waite.

Sherdahl H.D.U Hil Waite A. J. Kallman Ralph Moe Pleasant Grove Leslie Raspa Wasenpu

Evening at Ralph Rasmue Residence

Mr 270 Mrs Ralph Rasmue spent TH today evening with Mr and Mrs Ca if fduthbertson and Burk.

Ralph Rasmue Fduthbertson Burk

Picnic Honoring Rex Farrell Birthday in Belleville Park

A Sunday event at Belleville Park celebrated Rex Farrell's birthday with a large gathering. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Don Burandt Evelyn and Donna, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Milner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and Donna, Mrs. Charles Farrell and Rex Farrell with family.

Belleville Park Rex Farrell Don Burandt Evelyn Donna Glenn Currie Ted Milner Grant Berggren Charles Farrell Concordia Harvey Hammer Glenn Larson Martin Larson Ralph Harold Smith Sheryl Harold Hammer Benny Lervold Norma Russell Lervold C. G. Hammer

Jensen and Norgard Families Visit Fo gelbergs and Christie

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and family were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family. Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and Mr and Mrs Geo Christie were evening visitors.

Axel Jensen Richard Fogelberg Lars Norgard Geo. Christie

Dinner Guests Highlight Brooklyn Hugos Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Henry Hugos of Brooklyn New York were guests last Friday for dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos and Gladys.

Henry Hugos Brooklyn, N. Y Carl Hugos Gladys

Sunday Evening Visit From Two Families and Sons

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman and Paul Osborne and their hosts, Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and sons, on Sunday evening.

Frank Isaacson Carl Martin Johnson Norman Paul Osborne Marker Lindecrantz

Belleville Couple Dines With Isaacson Family

Mr and Mrs Elmer Isaacson of Belleville were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family.

Elmer Isaacson Belleville Mrs Irving Isaacson

Hansons Visit Beloit Couple in Beloit Household

Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ever ett Anderson in Beloit local residents hosted a social visit at their home during the weekend.

Lars Hanson Mrs Everett Anderson Beloit

Don Goodwin Visits From Maryville Missouri

Don Goodwin of Maryville Missouri spent from Thursday until Sunday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin and Marjorie here.

Don Goodwin Maryville Claude’ Goodwin Marjorie

Beloit couple visits Journal office and friends

Mr and Mrs C B McKimson of Beloit were in town Thursday. C E McKimson of Belit was a visitor at The Journal office Monday. Norma and Nina Berggren were Thursday afternoon guests at the Glenwood Freed home.

Anton Ofstad Norway Journal C. B. McKimson Beloit C. E. McKimson Belit Norma Nina Berggren Glenwood Freed Home

Sunday Afternoon Callers at Glenwood Freed Home

Mrs. Ww. W. Anderson and Barilyn with Bob and Jo Ann Currie visited the Glenwood Freed residence on Sunday afternoon.

Glenwood Freed Home Ww. W. Anderson Barilyn Bob Jo Ann Currie

Chicago Visitors Spend Weekend with Hugos Family

Mr and Mrs Eddington and daughter of Chicago Illinois were Saturday visitors of Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos.

Friday Dinner Guests At Johnson Home

Friday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson included Mr and Mrs John Stolander. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Pete Hamilton and Dickie of Junction City, Mrs Fred Johnson and Bradley Killen of Courtland, and Mrs Don Johnson of Belethe.

Charles Johnson John Stolander Pete Hamiltgqn Dickie Junction City Fred Johnson Bradley Killen Courtland Don Johnson Belletbe

Dinner Guests Highlight Local Social Ties

Mr and Mrs Walter Henry were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson. Mr and Mrs Eddington Jeanne and Claire of Chicago were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson.

Walter Henry Minnie Anderson Mrs. Eddington Jeanne and Claire Chicago, Ill Albert Jackson

Families Meet for Park Picnic in Salina

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brisco and family visited Salina Sunday where they joined Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Willis of Hutchinson and their families for a park picnic. Mrs. Dan Stephenson and children of Meade are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys, and Mrs. Stephenson later traveled to Akron Ohio on business.

Jim Brisco Salina C. L. Willis Hutchinson Dan Stephenson Meade Carl Hugos Gladys Stephenson Akron Ohio

Visiting kin and friends gather in Evanston area

Alvin Nelson of Evanston NL visits his father Ernest Nelson and relatives. Mr. and Mrs Oscar Odell and sons stay with Leonard Freed family Friday. Sunday coffee guests include Mr. and Mrs Robert Scrivner and Marvin Scrivner, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Scrivner and family from Nelson Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs Chuck Mikesell and Mike.

Alvin Nelson Evanston, NL Ernest Nelson Oscar ‘Odell Clark Freed Robert Scrovner Marvin Gene. Scrivner Nelson, Nébr Chuck Mikesell Mike

Sunday Afternoon Callers Visit Mrs Burandt

Mrs Woodrow Anderson Marilyn and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Rodger were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs Don Burandt.

Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Glenwood Freed Rodger Don Burandt

Sunday Evening Guests at R E Cooper Home

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and their daughters Martha and Charles Currie Guests shared a social hour at the Cooper residence.

Sherman Robison Martha Charles Irvin’ Currie R. E. Cooper

Farm Safety Week Proclaimed Amid Ongoing Farmer Fatalities

A 1948 National Safety Council report highlights 4400 fatal work accidents in farming and 7000 home and automobile deaths. It notes most farm incidents stem from defective equipment and careless handling of machinery, with higher injury rates among men than women.

Warning on Farm Accidents and Injury Risks Amid Records

A historical notice warns farmers to take precautions over the next 12 months to reduce injuries. It cites statistics that about one in 17 farm residents may suffer a disabling injury from accidents and estimates total accident costs across farms. The text references sizable potential losses and safety implications for rural communities.

Rusty Leads the Way at Princess Theatre Tonight

A heartwarming film event screens at the Princess Theatre tonight July 21. Lead cast includes Ted Donnaldson and Sharyn Moffett with Flame. The program adds a Warner Pathe News reel, a 2 reel short, and five other features.

Rusty Princess Theatre Ted Donnaldson Sharyn Moffett Flame Warner Pathe News

Owl Show Promises Laughs With Miss Mink of 1949

The Princess Theatre hosts an Owl Show on Saturday July 30 at 11 30 p m featuring Miss Mink of 1949 a 20th Century Fox farce about a radio prize winner and a mink coat Lois Collier stars with Jimmy Lydon as the conflicted couple as burglars and bluecoats complicate the mix.

Princess Theatre 20Th Century-Fox M. Wurtzel Lois Collier Jimmy Lydon Jimmy Miss Mink

Brown Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs M O Brown mark their 50th anniversary on Sunday July 17 with a gathering of relatives and friends. Des Moines Iowa guests C B Anderson Ruth Tease Ronald Buhl Idaho and others from Courtland Salina and Cortland join to honor the couple. Afternoon guests include Mentor Marty E Porter Ahrens Arnold J Perry Diane Marcia Harry McGregor Belle Etter Carl Veteto and Carlene.

M. O. Brown C. B. Anderson Des Moines Iowa Ruth Tease Ronald Buhl Idaho Earl Tease Glenn Salina W.E. Carlson Courtland Lester S. Richards Mentor Marty E. Porter Ahrens Arnold J. Perry Diane Marcia Harry McGregor Belle Etter Carl Veteto Carlene

Kansas Children's Service League formed to aid crippled children

The Kansas Children's Service League assumes duties once handled by the Children's Home and Service League to aid crippled and neglected children. A Child Welfare League member, the group notes over 1000 homeless children in Kansas and asks for donations via Mrs. EB Conzelmian.

Kansas Children’s Service League Children’s Home and Service League Kansas League Child Welfare League of America Kansas Sorosis Study Club EB. E. Conzelmian

Basket supper honors Johnson family and anniversaries

A basket supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson honored Clinton Johnson and Mrs. Art Jackson's birthday anniversaries and the Dean Johnson wedding anniversary. Guests included Clinton and Mrs. Johnson of Belleville Abe Johnson of Jamestown E A Tornquist Allwyn Tornquist Lyle of Hackley Fred Jackson Keith Art Jackson Myrna Merle Joyce Joe N Johnson and others.

Dean Johnson Susan Clinton Johnson Art Jackson Belleville Abe Johnson Jamestown A. Tornquist Allwyn Tornquist Lyle Kackley Fred ‘Jackson Keith Myrna Merle Joyce Joe N. Johnson

Birthday party honors Ramona with Sunday guests

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona attended in honor of Ramona's birthday anniversary. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Larry and Shirley, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford, Bernita, Mr. and Mrs. Pat San Lola, Mr. and Mrs. Bimer, Daniel son and Kenneth.

Vernon Smith Ramona Lloyd Brown Larry and Shirley Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Pat San Lola Bimer Danielson Kenneth

Thorp Family Visits Belleville Friends

Mr and Mrs H C Thorp of Belleville spent Monday evening with Mrs Claude Goodwin and family.

Belleville Claude Goodwin

Anniversary honors honor Mrs Hallgren and kin

Mrs Gus Hallgren is honored on her anniversary with relatives listed including Mr and Mrs Hallgren Lloyd Sandell Duval Republic Pat Sandell Lola Danielson Irene Swanson Allan Weir and others while Kenneth Danielson and others attend.

Gus Hallgren Hallgren Id Hallgren Lloyd

Town Endures Prolonged Blackout Amid Storm

Scandia residents faced an eight to nine hour blackout after a July Wednesday storm. The Scandia light company was slow to respond, causing losses for merchants and the local cinema. The newspaper calls for inspection of aging lines and penalties for outages to ensure reliable service, dubbing it “First Grade service for First Grade Prices.”

Scanadia Concordia Scandia Light Company Iight Fair City

Triple L Club Social Hosts Guests for Evening Card Session

The Triple L Club met Thursday with hostess Mrs Reubes Johnson and 13 members plus four guests. Four tables played Finochle. Prizes went to Mrs George Christie and Mrs Bill Clark. the group plans to meet again July 28 with Mrs Sam Summer.

Triple L Reubes Johnson Alice Hammer Walter Boys23 Carl Hammer Bear Lervold George Christie Bill “Clark Wyatt Corbilow Vold

Alice Cady Hosts Saturday Night Visit

Alice Cady attended a Saturday night gathering as a guest of Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson in a social event noted by the local page.

Alice Cady Mrs Lars Hanson

Miner Melty Couple Finds Grandoya Children

Mr and Mrs Miner Melty locate grandchildren amid family notes and scattered records. The fragmentary item references a pair of children and a place or person named Grandoya, with unclear context.

Miner Melty Grandoya Mire

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Princess Penny Singleton Blondie Arthur Lake Dagwood Larry Simms Alexander Bumsteads Barbara Stanwyck Stanley Schwahn Sherdahl Hdu Loren Eugene Jensen George Freed Near Courtland C. V. Hageman Skyland Cafe Concords E. C. Wires Bert Hageman Chester Anderson Guthrie Blanche Hageman W. H. Berger United States National Safety Council Kansas Children's Service
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