Reveille With Beverly at the Princess Theater
A sparkling show at the Princess Theater features Ann Miller and stars like William Wright and Dick Purcell. It blends music and comedy with swing numbers from Bob Crosby Duke Ellington Count Basie and Frank Sinatra as it traces the origin of radio’s popular Reveille With Beverly program for army camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Bob Crosby
Freddie Sleck
Ella Mae Morse
Duke Ellington
Count Basie
Frank Sinatra
Mills Brothers
Beverly
Denver
My Heart Belongs to Daddy squeaks into Paramont cinema
A bubble dancer comedy romance shows a young mother caught between judgmental in laws and a kind professor. Martha Driscoll plays the dancer with Richard Carlson as the professor, Cecil Kellaway as the taxi driver, and a supporting cast including Mabel Fage and Frances Gifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramont
Daddy
Martha Driscoll
Richard Carlson
Cecil Kellaway
Mabel Fage
Frances Gifford
Florence Bates
Velma Berg
Johnny Nystrom in Arizona Describes Camp Life and Travel
A letter from Johnny Nystrom home from Arizona describes extreme heat from 70 to 138 degrees, a dusty desert camp under construction near mountains, sparse vegetation, and daily routines including 8 am to 11:30 am work, a noon lunch, and a siesta. He recalls travel from Gallatin Tennessee via Evansville St Louis Little Rock Texarkana Fort Worth El Paso to Phoenix, notes water scarcity and cramps, and mentions hoped reunion with Catherine and plans to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Nystrom
Arizonia
Gallatin
Tenn
Evansville
Ind
St. Louis
Little Rock
Ark
Texarkana
Fort Worth
el Paso
Texas
Phoenix
Ariz
Little Hell
Westward Ho Gus Isaacson Leaves Scandia for Portland
The Scandia Journal notes Gus Isaacson, long time chief trouble shooter and mechanic, has departed for Portland Oregon. He is missed as the village’s go to repair man for the press and linotype and may return in the future after his western sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Journal
Gus Isaacson
Scandia
West
Portland
Oregon
Gus
Ole Frazier’s Navy Induction Prep and Return Plan
Ole Frazier left Thursday for Leavenworth for Army preliminaries but was accepted by the Navy and will return to Scandia for a seven day stay before final entrance. He moved his barber equipment from the old shop stored since leaving for Abilene and had run a camp barber service in Concordia. Mrs. Frazier will accompany him to Kansas City to seek employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Frazier
Leavenworth
Navy
Scandia
Ole
Abilene
Concordia
Frazier
Kansas City
Round Robin letter travels through Johnson family eight
A reader shared a time and labor saving Round Robin letter story. It begins at A B Johnson’s home with eight children adding messages as the letter passes along, returning home when Mr Johnson removes his letter. Usually two months to reach the home port. One holiday failed route required a fresh start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Republic County Teachers Institute Opens at Belleville High School
The Republic County Teachers Institute convenes Monday morning at Belleville High School for rural and grade school teachers with Miss Fannie Dilsaver as conductor. H Frances James of Kansas State Teachers College leads art instruction and presents a lecture for the public. Miss M Dorothy Craig of Wellington joins the faculty and Mrs Imogene Hinser, the county health nurse, will meet teachers daily at 1 15 for health instruction. Afternoon sessions added to meet growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
Belleville
Fannie Dilsaver
H. Frances James
Kansas State Teachers College
M. Dorothy Craig
Wellington
Imogene Hinser
Warning on Travel During War Times Sparks Reader Letter
A letter from readers stresses the need to delay travel and cancel nonessential trips as troops pass through, noting crowded soldiers packed like a cattle train and some passengers forced to stand for long stretches from Kansas City to Geneseo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Geneseo
Army calls four more local men to service
The Army has summoned four married men from town to report on August 10. George Cardwell of Cardwell and Son Oil Co. Joyce Johnson of Swift Produce Co. Dale Lewellen, operator at the picture show, and Babe Evert are slated for service with uncertain possibilities of deferment. The move separates them from local business leaders as the date will reveal their fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Cardwell and Son Oil Co
Joyce Johnson
Swift Produce Co
Dale Lewellen
Babe” Evert
Change of Ownership Lets barber Move to Scandia Home
Walter Preble reports the sale of his Republic area home to C. D. Barber of Republic on Wednesday of last week. Barber, long a resident of Republic with many Scandia acquaintances, plans to make the property his home and will take possession soon. Scandia welcomes the Barbers and hopes they will like the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Preble
C. D. Barber
Republic
Barber
Scandia
Our Wheat Harvest Nears End Across Region
The wheat harvest finishes after three weeks of combining due to scarce machinery. Larger fields averaged 20 bushels while smaller ones yielded 25 to 35. Test weights ran 60 to 63 pounds in early July, but late showers reduced both test weight and yield.
Picnic and Swimming Party at Belleville Park Enjoyed
A Belleville Park picnic and swimming party Thursday evening featured Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hammer and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and sons, Mrs. Anna Swenson of McPherson, Miss Mary Alice Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Carla Hammer and family, Joyce Nichols, Barbara Householder, Phyllis Gile, Carla Reece, and Eugene and Ray Sederlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville Park
Benny Lervold
Lloyd Hammer
Harold Hammer
Anna Swenson
McPherson
Mary Alice Larson
Carla Hammer
Joyce Nichols
Barbara Householder
Phyllis Gile
Carla Reece
Eugene
Ray Sederlin
Meeting Called By Republic County N F I P
The Republic County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will hold an open business meeting in the courthouse courtroom at 8 p.m. Friday August 6. Mrs. Henry Smith chairs. The meeting aims to decide on training for someone in the Kenny Method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Henry Smith
Letter from Alfred Holloway on July 9 reports meetings in Los Angeles
Alfred Holloway stationed in San Diego writes a July 9 letter about meeting former Scandiaites in Los Angeles. He mentions Chick Bowersox Jean Johnson and Scrappy and asks for a message from the Nelson or Drug Store Gang but not to forget the Pool Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Holloway
San Diego
Los Angeles
Calif
Chick” Bowersox
Jean Johnson
iHe
Nelson
Golden Wedding Honors Elmer and Mrs Funk in Jamestown
Mr and Mrs Elmer Funk of Jamestown were honored Tuesday evening as friends and neighbors celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Enoch Anderson and Oscar Anderson Courtland Mr and Mrs Chas Anderson Concordia Mr and Mrs Ed Funk and Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Funk
Jamestown
Enoch Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Chas., Anderson
Courtland
Ed Funk
Concordia
Gustava Ostberg
Ted
Visitor from the South Visits Nystrom Family
Mrs Johnny Nystrom of Nashville Tennessee visits Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom for an indefinite stay as she awaits her husband recently transferred to a camp in Arizona.
Film by Robert Siodmak Features F. Hugh Herbert Comedy
The article highlights the collaboration of director Robert Siodmak and writer F. Hugh Herbert noted for deft comedy handling. It discusses their work on a film project showcasing Herbert's signature wit and Siodmak's directing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hugh Herbert
Robert Siodmak
Picnic Celebrates Marlene Aspegren Birthday
A river picnic honored Marlene Aspegren with family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Aspegren and Marlene, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Aspegren, Mr. and Mrs. Renold Johnson, and Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Aspegren
Carl Aspegren
Bob Blackburn
Oscar Aspegren
Renold Johnson and Shirley
Picnic at the River Sunday By Currie and Freed Families
Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and sons and extended families including Judy Freed and family Oscar Freed Norman Freed Glen Currie Clare Nondorf and Joyce Johnson enjoyed a river picnic on Sunday. Edward Olson attended with Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Currie
Judy Freed
Oscar Freed
Norman Freed
Glen Currie
Dughters
Clare Nondorf
Fred
Edward Olson
Joyce Johnson
Miss May Bahl to Teach in Scandia Schools Next Year
Miss May Bahl of Morrowville will teach third and fourth grades in Scandia Schools for the coming year. She previously served as assistant to Superintendent Weiland of Washington County and comes highly recommended as a teacher for these grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Bahl
Morrowville
Scandia
Weiland
Washington Co
School appoints Mrs Seely to teach in Morganville grades
Mrs. Robert Seely a former Morganville School teacher has been secured by the Board of Education to teach first and second grades while her husband Sgt Seely serves in the foreign service in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Seely
Morganville
Board of Education
Scandia
Sgt. Seely
Brazil
Postwar Kansas plans for recreation and fuel supply
Governor Schoeppel outlines postwar aims to expand recreational facilities at state lakes and parks using surplus military structures. He notes fuel and gas supply concerns for Kansas, with Union Gas and Cities Service in focus, while tax and revenue reductions push personnel limits. Also covered are license tag changes, coyote bounty funds, and the September 14 special election for Guyer’s Congressional seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoeppel
Kansas
Guy Josserand
Forestry Fish and Game Commission
Sam Wilson
State Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Corporation Commission
Union Gas Corporation of Independence
Thee Federal Power Commission
City Servic Gas Co
Union
Cities Service
A. &. Guyer
Paola
Errett P. Scrivener
Kansas City
American Legion
GOP
Herbert L. Drake
Wyandotte County
Guyer
Tragic Death of 14 Year Old Thadeus McCracken
Thadeus McCracken 14, an employee of Kuiker Elevator Co. in Belleville, died instantly when he fell from a box car while adjusting a spout conveyor. He struck a rock and bolt, suffering a skull fracture. Survived by wife, two daughters June and Louise, and two sons Donald and Warren in the U. S. Service. Funeral at Friends church with Bellville Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thadeus McCracken
Kuiker Elevator Co
Belleville
McCracken
Republic County
June
Louise
Donald
Warren
U. S
Friends Church
Bellville Cemetery
Pioneer Jacob Helfer Passes at 8 in Belleville
Jacob M. Helfer, 8, pioneer of Republic County, died Friday at his Belleville home after a paralytic stroke. He lived mostly in Kansas on a Republic farm. later moved to Belleville. Survived by wife Mrs Helfer formerly Miss Kinsley, siblings, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bachelor Faulkner Chapel, burial in Washington Cemetery near Republic.
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Jacob M. Helfer
Pioneer of Republic Co
Belleville
Topeka
Kansas
Republic
Helfer
Kinsley
Missouri
Bachelor- Faulkner
Washington
Emit Larson Dies After Lingering Illness
Emit Larson died at his home southwest of town on Wednesday noon after a long illness. Funeral plans await word from service members. Surviving relatives include his wife Mrs. Diamond and sons Corporal Donald Larson at Camp Hale Colorado, Corporal Harold Larson of Alliance Nebraska, Edward serving overseas, and son-in-law Glen Diamond of Sheppard Field Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emit Larson
Allen
Diamond
Cpl
Donald Larson
Camp Hale
Colo
Harold
Alliance Nebr
Edward
Glen Diamond
Sheppard Field
Texas
Carlson Asks For Delay On Gasoline Restrictions
Senator Harold Ickes receives a letter urging postponement of gasoline restrictions in the eastern area until after Congress reconvenes on September 14. The letter, from a senate and house committee member, argues current limits hinder war production and agricultural shipments amid transportation shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Congress
Barn Fire Destroys Homestead Contents
A barn on the John R. Bowersox homestead near Union Valley School burned Friday at noon. Fire destroyed 160 bushels of grain, hay, feed, mower, hayrack, wagon, harness, a calf, and other items. The property, occupied by Mrs. John Schafer and sons, is owned by John Wisenefske Sr. Contents were a total loss. partial insurance on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bowersox
Union Valley School
John Schafer
Floyd
Arthur
William
John Wisenefske
Dinner guests honor Frances Larsen at home
Sunday guests honoring Frances Larsen of Washington D C gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Carl T Larsen home. The visiting party included Mr. and Mrs L A Nondorf Mrs M A Larsen Mr and Mrs Ted Larsen and family and Mr and Mrs Orville Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T. Larsen
Frances
Washington D. C
L. A. Nondorf
M. A. Larsen
Ted Larsen
Orville Linden
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Miss Miller
America
Johnny
Ala
Catherine
Mother
Republic County Teachers Institute
Alfred
Capitol
Kansas Taxation and Revenue Commission
Taxation and Revenue Commission
Kanas
Highway Commission
Pioneer
Carlson
Harold Ickes
Interior
Washington, D. C
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