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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

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13 Rue Madeline at The Princess sparks cinema double feature

The Princess Theatre shows 13 Rue Madeline with James Cagney Annabella Richard Conte and Frank Latimore in a war espionage saga based on FBI authentic cases and Allied secrets. Also announced Ramrod with Lucille Ball John Hodiak and Lloyd Nolan a crime drama. The Secret Heart begins August 7.

20Th Century - Fox Rue Madeline James Cagney Princess Theatre 92Nd Street Annabella Richard Conte Frank Latimore Department FBI Jimmy France Ramrod Lucille Ball John Hodiak Lloyd Nolan Lady Crook Miss Ball Irene Hodiak Harvey Girls Michael Shayne Lenore Ulric

Hedy Lamarr Produces The Strange Woman On Screen

Hedy Lamarr ventures into production directing and stars in The Strange Woman adapted from Ben Ames Williams. She plays Jenny Hager a volatile figure of passion and power, supported by George Sanders Louis Hayward Gene Lockhart Hillary Brooke Rhys Williams June Storey, with The Perfect Marriage slated for August 6-6.

Hedy Lamarr Strange Woman Ben Ames Williams Jenny Hager Miss Lamarr George Sanders John Evered Louis Hayward Ephraim Poster Gene Lockhart Isaiah Hillary Brooke Rhys Williams June Storey Marriage

Two Smart People at New Orleans Mardi Gras

The film Two Smart People uses Mardi Gras scenery in its New Orleans setting. It plays at Princess Theatre this Thursday with an updated, lively backdrop and comic adventures hinted for audience appeal.

New Orleans Princess ‘Theatre Edsy

Very Fine Potatoes From Sederlin Farm Patch

Friday morning Parlee Gunter and I visited Mr and Mrs C Sederlin farm home. Mr Sederlin dug over 12 bushels of very fine potatoes from a 30 by 50 foot patch. One hill yielded 16 potatoes with the smallest lemon sized.

Yeed Parlee Gunter

Sale of Mrs. E S Wilsons household goods set for Monday

Mrs E C Wires announces the sale of the late Mrs E S Wilson’s household goods at the W C Preble building next Monday afternoon July 28 at 1 00 p m Auctioneer Babe Evert and clerk Walter Boyles oversee a fine furniture sale A complete bill appears on another page of The Journal

E. C. Wires E.S. Wilson W. C. Preble Babe Evert Walter Boyles Journal

Booster Trip Notice for July 25 Parade

Residents are asked to gather on main street Friday at 8:00 a.m. dressed in old time costume or with vehicles to transport participants. Volunteers with cars are welcome to support a 20 piece band accompanying the group. decorate cars with crepe paper and join the booster effort for Scandia.

Scandia

Forsbergs and friends enjoy Belleville Park picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and Janice with Mrs. Edith Forsberg and others gathered for a picnic supper at Belleville Park Sunday evening. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Albin Forsberg Mrs. Bill Sanders Bob and Jim Mrs. W F Kallman and Mrs. D R McKinzie Mrs. W F Kallman and Fred Forsberg.

Edward Forsberg Janice Edith Forsberg Albin Forsberg Bill Sanders Bob Jim W. F. Kallman D. R. McKinzie Fred Forsberg Belleville Park

Weekend visit from Miss Eve Sandborn to Clay Center

Miss Eve Sandborn from Clay Center visited over the weekend with her sister Mrs. R. E. Cooper and family. She was joined by Miss Jacqueline Cooper who had spent the past week in Clay Center.

Eve Sandborn Clay Center R. E. Cooper Jacqueline Cooper

Mrs Clark Danielson and Daughter Visit Relatives

Mrs Clark Danielson and her daughter arrived Friday from Marquette for a two week visit with relatives. Her mother Mrs John Lering who had been visiting at the Danielson home returned with them.

Clark Danielson Marquette John Lering Danielson

Lawrence Couple Hosts Saturday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Ben Doctor and Marjorie of Lawrence were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor. The gathering featured casual conversation and a shared meal in a family home setting.

Ben Doctor Marjorie Lawrence Robert Doctor

Thomas and Currie Family Share Birthday Evening

Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Larry Leroy along with Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Sunday evening. Homemade ice cream and cake were served in celebration of Don's birthday anniversary.

Don Thomas Larry Leroy Roy Thomas Glenn Currie Don

National Farm Safety Week Focuses on Home and Farm Hazards

National Farm Safety Week highlights the need to prevent accidents in both farm operations and farm homes. The National Safety Council urges attention to eliminating home hazards alongside farm hazards to save lives across the agricultural community.

National Safety Council

Social Hour Club Meets with Eight Members and Guest

The Social Hour Club gathered Thursday with Mrs Clarence Strom as host. Eight members attended and Miss Iona Waite was a guest. Refreshments were served and plans made to meet July 24 with Miss Pearl Strom. Also a prenuptial shower for Vera Cochrum was held July 18 at the H S Robison home with many relatives and friends attending. Birthdays were honored with a Sunday visit and a lunch.

Clarence Strom Iona Waite Pearl Strom Vera E. E. Burns Lovewell Charlie Tedrow Lloyd Nelson Myrtle Sanderson Alfred Walker Marilyn Donna J. W. Hall Clarente Barber Wm. Moe Arthur Coldazier Frances Cooper Sherman Robison Martha Edwin Isaacson Lucille Johnson

Basket Dinner Honors Nelson Family at Belleville Park

A Sunday basket dinner at Belleville Park celebrated Misses Ethel and Alice Nelson and Paul Nelson and Carl of Kansas City. Attending were Axel Nelson, Gerhard, Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera, Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and Leslie Katherine LeRoy Bert, Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Sammy, Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family and Bess Street.

Belleville Park Ethel Alice Nelson Paul Nelson Carl Kansas City Axel Nelson Gerhard Anton Nelson Elvera Otto Nelson Leslie Katherine LeRoy Bert Clarence Nelson Sammy Paul Fredrickson Bess Street

Reece Family Weekend Visit to Topeka Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and family of Topeka spent the weekend at his parents home Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Carla Mrs Lola Reece accompanied them here and will be a guest at the Reece home for a few weeks

Jack Reece Topeka C. O. Reece Carla Lola Reece Reece

Reece Family Hosts Tuesday Evening Dinner

Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Carla welcomed Mr and Mrs Eldon Sten, sons and family of 30d Airy, 8 D, Mrs Ada Aspegren and Reece for a Tuesday evening supper.

C. O. Reece Carla Mga. Eldon Stensons Ada Aspegren Reece

Edsiete Dinner Party Includes Swanson Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Edsiete hosted a dinner with Miss Vernice Swanson of Omaha Nebr Adolph Nelson Yvonte and Gloria Lee Miss Anna Swanson and Vernon Swanson as attendees in a local social note.

Edsiete Vernice Swanson Omaha Nebr Adolph Nelson Yvonte Gloria Lee Anna Swanson Vernon Swanson

Ericksons entertain Fort Collins and Republic visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and daughters gave supper Saturday night for guests Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Othberg of Fort Collins Colorado and Don and Joan Sankey of Republic.

Vernon Erickson C. A. Othberg Fort Collins Colo Don and Joan Sankey Republic

Ainsworths Return Home From Kansas City Visit

Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth returned to their home in Kansas City Friday after spending the week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt.

Dale Ainsworth Kansas City Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt

Nelsons Host Guests for Friday Afternoon Dinner

Misses Ethel and Alice Nelson of Kansas City along with Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and her children and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Sammy joined Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and family for Friday afternoon lunch.

Ethel Alice Nelson Kansas City Paul Fredrickson Clarence Nelson Sammy Otto Nelson

Birthday Club Meets Mrs Neal Cady on Anniversary

Birthday Club members honored Mrs. Neal Cady on her July 16 birthday anniversary with an evening at her home. Pinochle at two tables. high went to Mrs. Walter Anderson and low to Mrs. R. E. Denoyer. Guests included Mrs. Neal Cady Jr. Refreshments were served.

Neal Cady Walter Anderson R. E. Denoyer Lowing Harry Hohman S. J. Summer George Cardwell Bill Moe George Christie Walter Berry Neal Cady, Jr

1947 Community Card Club Meets At Ostberg Home

The 1947 Community Card Club met at Mrs. Gustava Ostberg's home last Thursday evening with all members present. Mrs. Richard Loring and Victor Herrman received prizes for high score and Francis McGregor received guest prize. The hostess served a delicious Lynx.

Gustava Ostberg Richard Loring Victor Herrman Francis McGregor Lynch

Mutual Benefit Link Holds July Meeting Hostess Mrs Vishnefske

Mrs Olga Vishnefske hosted the Mutual Benefit Link at her home on Wednesday July 9 with nine members present. The afternoon included visiting and refreshments. The club will meet with Mrs Paul Hoygholder on July 30.

Olga Vishnefske Paul Hoygholder

Local Social Evening Guests Reported in Fort Collins

Mr and Mrs C A Othburg of Ft Collins Colo were Thapaay evening supper guests of Meg Mrs John Sankey and family 46 Republic. Mr and Mrs Y Bee Fickaon and Mr and Mrs Vernot 3 kaon Lois and Janice were evening visitors.

C. A. Othburg Ft. Collins Colo Meg John Sankey Republic Y. Bee Fickaon Vernot Kaon Lois Janice

Social Guests At Robison Home In Texas

Mr wen Mre Louis Johnson of Malaten Texas Mrs Frank Gran seat and Theodore Granstedt were last Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs H S Robison and daughters.

Wen Louis Johnson Malaten Texas Frank Gran Theodore Granstedt H. S. Robison

Mrs Kallman and Mrs McKinzie Visit Relatives in Kansas

Mrs. W F Kallman and Mrs. D R McKinzie left Wednesday by bus for Kansasity and Osawatomie to spend several days visiting relatives and friends in the area.

W. F. Kallman D. R. McKinzie Kansasity Osawatomie

Supper Hosted by Housholders and Nancy

Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and Nancy hosted a Monday evening supper for Mr and Mrs Dee Housholder and Danny of Winfield and Mr and Mrs Glenn Swearingen of Courtland.

Glenn Housholder Nancy Dee Housholder Danny Winfield Glenn Swearingen Courtland

Walstroms Leave Fort Dodge After Visit

Mr and Mrs D E Walstrom and Donalee and Mr and Mrs Carl Kreiman Jr depart Fort Dodge Iowa after two weeks with their mother Mrs Martin Largon Ruth and Martin Ray for home.

D. E. Walstrom Donalee Carl Kreiman, Jr Fort Dodge Iowa Martin Largon Ruth Martin Ray

Rasmussen Dinner Guests Highlight Local Social

Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie on Sunday in a social gathering noted by local residents.

Mrs August Rasmussen Leslie, Rasmussen

Romantic Comedy Tonight at the Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre presents a new romantic comedy The Private Affairs of Bel Ami starring George Sanders. Tonight includes two cartoons and ten other reasons to attend.

Princess Theatre Bel Ami George Sanders

Band Concert Pleases Scandia Crowd

A large crowd attended last Friday night in Scandia for the town’s first band concert led by Adolph Nelson and his ensemble. In three weeks of rehearsal the group impressed, drawing flattering remarks for Nelson and the band members from Courtland and Scandia.

Scandia Adolph Nelson Adolph Courtland Nelson

Sherdahl 4 H Boosters Meet At Pleasant Grove School

The Sherdahl Boosters 4H Club met June 23 at Pleasant Grove School with Pauline Cardwell as host. Joyce Rasmussen reported on her Round Up trip to Manhattan. A July 28 meeting at the school with Merlyn Farlee as host was announced. The club collected 2100 pounds of paper in the drive. A July 15 project meeting occurred at the school. Sewing class covered buttonholes while the cooking class learned nutrition with a candy making demonstration. A August 19 meeting was set. At a special meeting Merlyn Farlee was named Wheat King and Pauline Cardwell Wheat Queen.

Sherdahl Boosters 4H Pleasant Grove School House Pauline Cardwell Joyce Rasmussen Manhattan Merlyn Farlee

Fred Noble, 49, Dies at Home After Heart Attack

Community mourns Fred Noble who died at his home early Tuesday morning July 22 from a heart attack. Noble was 49 and local residents remember his contributions and character.

Fred Noble

Beeler Takes East Half of Preble Building for Variety Store

Arrangements between W. C. Preble and J. W. Beeler of Courtland grant Mr Beeler possession of the east half of the Preble building for a new variety store. He plans to stock and open around August first.

W. C. Preble J. W. Beeler Courtland Beeler Preble

Norris Family Dinner Guests Include Council Grove and Jamestown Members

Mr and Mrs A D Norris hosted a family dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Clarence Norris of Council Grove and Mr and Mrs Martin Blosser of Jamestown in attendance.

A. D. Norris Lloyd Norris Clyde Norris Clarence Norris Council Grove Martin Blosser Jamestown

Mrs Barleen Family Arrives for Three Week Visit

Mrs L W Barleen and her children arrived Saturday morning from Klamath Falls Ore for a three weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Gus Samuelson Mrs Henry Barleen and others.

L. W. Barleen Klamath Falls Ore Gus Samuelson Henry Barleen

Mr and Mrs O A Johnson Return From Fresno Visit

Mr and Mrs O A Johnson returned Saturday evening from Fresno California where they spent several weeks with his brother Otto Johnson who is very ill.

Mrs O. A. Johnson Fresno Calif Otto Johnson

Cornetts Return to Sweet Grass After Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs R C Cornett left Saturday morning for their home in Sweet Grass Montana after visiting his mother Mrs Mary Cornett and other relatives Mr and Mrs Clarence Cornett accompanied them home

R. C. Cornett Sweet Grass Mont Mary Cornett Clarence Cornett

Osawatomie Visit Ends for Fort Collins Couple

Mr and Mrs Charlie Othberg visited at the Charles Anderson home in Osawatomie arriving last Wednesday for a few days with relatives and returning to Fort Collins Colorado Monday.

Charlie Othberg Charles Anderson Osawatomie Fort Collins Colo

Manhattan visitors call on Belle Etter and others

Mr and Mrs Loren Etter and Miss Jean Hafenstein of Manhattan were Monday overnight and Tuesday guests of Mrs Belle Etter and were callers at the Carl Veteto and Alvin Peterson homes.

Loren Etter Jean Hafenstein Manhattan Belle Etter Carl Véteto Alvin Peterson

Othberg Family Visitors Share Friday Call

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Othberg with Mrs. Victor Erickson and Mrs. John Swanson visited Eli Othberg Friday afternoon in a social call.

Charlie Othberg Victor Erickson John Swanson Eli Othberg

Delbert Aspegren hosts Monday evening gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tebow and Jimmy.

Delbert Aspegren Warren Tebow Jimmy

Local Hosts Welcome Fran k Schneberger and Guests

Mr and Mrs Frank Schneberger, Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Chester Johnson were last Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elgene Sederlin and Eugene.

Frank Schneberger R. E. Cooper Chester Johnson Elgene Sederlin Eugene

Sunday Afternoon Lunch Guests Noted at Danielson Home

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth included Mr and Mrs Ephriam Hedstrom and family Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Migs Irene Swanson at the Danielson home noted in social columns.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Ephriam Hedstrom Pat Sandell Migs Irene ‘Swanson

Scandia Community Club Meets For Supper and Business

The Scandia Community Club gathered at the Royal Cafe last Thursday evening for a supper and regular meeting. Dr E Porter Ahrens reported on his Washington trip for the Republican Valley Flood Control appropriation and a committee to liaise with the band was formed. Members named are Dr V Haggman Dr Ahrens and R C Canfield. Ahrens Lloyd Nelson and Fred Evert attended a Missouri Valley Flood Control meeting in Kansas City on Wednesday.

Scandia Albert Isaacson James Larsen American Legion The Princess Theatre Derby Grain Co Sanborn Lumber Co Currie and Cooper, Haggman and Wires R. C. Canfield Nelson IGA Grocery Royal Cafe Scandia Hardware the Home Oil Anderson Motor Co Ward Isaacson Metz Swanson Bachelor-Faulkner Furniture Friendly Inn Max’s Frazier’s Hammer’s Grocery Allen Gunter George Stromberg Frank Peterson Frank Lervold Fred Evert Sale Barn Freddie Welch Brownie Amusement Company Legion Scandia Community Club Royal Cafe E. Porter Ahrens Washington Republican Valley Co. V. Haggman Ahrens Lloyd Nelson Municipal Auditorium Kansas City

Supper Hosts Honor Lenabelle Denoyer in Pueblo Visit

Mr and Mrs Roy Tedroy entertained Wednesday evening for Miss Lenabelle Denoyer of Pueblo Colorado. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer, Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven Ren, Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Larry Leroy.

Roy Tedroy Lenabelle Denoyer Pueblo, Colo Ren Denoyer George Cardwell Steven Ren Don Thomas Larry Leroy

Mrs Loren Carlgren Hosts Luncheon for Local Guests

Mrs Loren Carlgren entertained to lunch Monday afternoon for a group of women including Mrs George Larson and daughters Mrs Ada Aspegren Mrs Clyde Norris Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters Mrs Eldon Stepsons and daughter and Mrs Don Larson in a social gathering reflecting community ties.

Loren Carlgren George Larson Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Carrol Anderson Eldon Stepsons Don Larson

Mrs Ada Aspegren Hosts Sunday Dinner Attendees

Mrs Ada Aspegren entertained to Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Eldon Stensons and family of Rapid City South Dakota Mr and Mrs George Larson and family Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and Mrs Wallace Aspegren Afternoon guests were Mrs C O Reece Mrs Jack Reece and children and Wallace Aspgren

Ada Aspegren Eldon Stensons Rapid City S. da George Larson Clyde Norris Carrol Anderson Loren Carlgren Wallace Aspegren C. O. Reece Jack Reece

Dinner hosts list guests from several states

Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman hosted a Friday dinner for Mr and Mrs Louis Johnson of Me Allen Texas Fred Granstedt of Kansas City Theodore Granstedt of Mountain View Calif Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Maa Oscar Freed and Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman

Victor Herrman Louis Johnson Me. Allen Texas Fred Granstedt Kansas City Theodore Granstedt Mountain View Calif Frank Granstedt Oscar Freed Eugene. Herrman

Sunday Dinner Guests Noted in Local Family Row

Mrs Myrtle Sanderson hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs A J Colclagie and Frank Goodwin visiting Sunday afternoon notes.

Myrtle. Sanderson A. J. Colclagiex Frank Goodwin

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the Princess Truman Abe Johnson E. A. Tornquist Allwin Tornquist Fred Jackson Clinton Johnson Keith Jackson Art Jackson Myrna Merle Mutual Benefit Club Met Sherdahl THURS Anal Nelson Alice Eles
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