Road to Morocco at The Princess heads Saturday shows
A pair of Arabian Knights played by Bing Crosby and Bob Hope arrive in The Princess Theater next Saturday and Sunday June 5 6 for Paramounts Road to Morocco Dorothy Lamour stars as Princess Shalmar with the usual trio in a rapid fire comedy loaded with gags and music.
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Paramount
Dorothy Lamour
Morocco
Singapore
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Mable
Bing
Bob
Shalmar
America
Desert Victory chronicles the Eighth Army in Africa
The article recalls the June 9 Desert Victory documentary showing British and American units in the North Africa campaign. It praises Montgom ery and the fall of Rommel’s Afrika Korps, highlights photographers who filmed Desert Rats, and notes animated maps helping viewers follow the campaign and the arrival of Sherman tanks in the final triumph.
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Montgomery
Eighth Army
Tripoli
Rommel
Afrika Korps
Mussolini
Italian Africa
Hitler
U. S
Sherman
War Time Medical Duty Amid Calls for Socialized Health
The piece argues against socialized medicine while noting doctors are drafted for service and face new disease threats abroad. It praises American medical progress before the war and asserts doctors must fight disease at its source with scientific methods, not legislative limits.
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America
United States
Family Reunion At John Hay Homestead Near Scandia
The John Hay homestead southeast of Scandia hosted a large family reunion after more than twenty five years with a cafeteria style meal. Guests included Ralph D. Husted and daughter Margaret Helen of Salina and many Hay relatives from Scan dia Belleville Aurora Oskaloosa Scotch Plains and Concordia areas.
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John Hay
Scandia
Margaret McClasken
Robert FE. Serione
Ralph D. Husted
Margaret Helen
Salina
Thos, Hay Sr
Thos. Hay Jr
Jerry
Scandia Township
Arthur Hay
Aurora
Jessie McHenry
William Hay
Belleville
John Hay Sr
Oskaloosa Kans
Margaret Sells
Scotch Plains
Robert Scrivner
Glen
Marvin
Hugh McGowan
Margaret Roberts
Catherine Higle
Rydal
Elmer C. Nichol
Jessie
Concordia
Dinner Reunion Honors Niece from Denver at Rydal
At the Rydal church basement a Sunday family dinner honored their niece Mrs. Grethel Weir and daughter Jo Ann of Denver. Guests included Mrs. Weir, Jo Ann, Mrs. Faye Snyder and children of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cardwell and children of Scandia, Mrs. Ole Roe, and William and Clinton Wells of Lincoln Township, and Mr. and Mrs. Dickerman of Rydal.
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Rydal
Amos Dickerman
Grethel Weir
Jo Ann
Denver
Weir
Faye Snyder
Charles Cardwell
Scanda
Ole Roe
William and Clinton Wells
Lincoln Township
Gust Lundin Dies in Portland at 77
Gust Lundin former Scandia resident died May 31 at his daughter Mrs Arthur Klintbergs home in Portland Oregon. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 from the daughter’s home Mr and Mrs Carl Lindgren zat Scandia and at the M E Church at 2 oclock
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Gust Lundin
Scandia
Arthur Klintberg
Portland
Oregon
Carl Lindecrantz
M. E
Desert Fox Rommel Flees to Mareth Line Pillboxes
Shattering the Nazi myth, field reports claim General Rommel forces head toward Mareth Line fortified shelters as Allied advance tightens. Casualty figures and troop movements contextualize the retreat within the North African campaign.
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Rommel
Mareth Line
Destructive Farm House Fire Injures Housholder Kin
A fire destroyed the Housholder farm house and its garage on Wednesday evening near Concordia. Darwin Housholder suffered burns when a tractor tank exploded as he refueled by lantern light. He was treated by Dr. Hagman and the family stayed with Bill Johnson's household.
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Darwin
Haggman
Bill Johnson
Johnson
Housholder
New Courthouse Custodian Appointed for Beaver Township
Alvin Nichols, formerly a road patrolman in Beaver township, becomes courthouse custodian in Belleville with Mrs. Nichols. They moved this week to begin duties on Tuesday June 1. Mrs. George Horak and son Eugene resign after Horak’s Army call and return to Munden.
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Alvin Nichols
Beaver Township
Nichols
Belleville
George Horak
Eugene
Horak
Munden
Scandia Recreation Club Moves to New Basment Clubrooms
The Scandia Recreation Club vacated their old rooms last week and is now in the basement of the Post Office. Members, mainly local businessmen, enjoy cribbage and pinochle in more comfortable surroundings.
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Scandia Recreation Club
Stagecoaches Return to Pike Peak Roads for Tour Rides
Old fashioned stage coaches reappear on Pike Peak area roads replacing rubber tired autos. Gas rationing prompts an auto touring firm to start a stage coach sightseeing line for vacationers in the popular scenic region.
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Pikes Peak
U and I Art Club Sees Last Meeting Before Fall
The U and I art Club met with Mrs. S J Summers on Thursday afternoon. Seven members and one guest Mrs E P Ahrens attended and played bridge before lunch. The gathering marked the club’s final meeting until fall.
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U and I Art Club
S. J. Summers
E. P. Ahrens
Wichita man Paul Ewing visits home folks this weekend
Paul Ewing of Wichita spent the weekend visiting relatives and returning to town. He was seen in the neighborhood catching up with family and friends.
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Paul Ewing
Wichita
Decoration Day Services at High School Auditorium
Decoration Day services were held at 2.80 oclock in the High School Auditorium. The program included the High School Band under Paul Nelson, a standeing audience singing America, Rev Hjalmar Larson s invocation, Vernon Holmes reading the Gettysburg Address, Jackie Summers cornet solo, Mrs Hjalmar Larson address, Patriotic airs by the band, and Mrs Bertha Fogelberg benediction. Afterward a procession to the cemetery decorated soldiers graves as the band played and the firing squad saluted the Unknown Soldier.
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Paul Nelson
America
Hjalmar Larson
Vernon Holmes
Jackie Summers
H. L. Hampton
Bertha Fogelberg
Soldier Boy Speaks on Lt Gunter Cardboard Note
A soldier boy sent a communication with Lt. Doug Gunter’s recent photo for a bulletin board. He claims two cabin cruisers under his command for fishing and recreation, each equipped with a small gun and a fifty caliber machine gun. He asks friends to write, saying he pays income tax like ordinary citizens while gambling his life against the odds.
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Doug” Gunter
Triple L Club Meeting Sees Pinochle Play and Prizes
The Triple L club gathered May 26 with Mrs. Bill Moe hosting. Fifteen members played pinochle across four tables. high score went to Mrs. George Haaser, low to Mrs. Harry Hohman, and traveling prize to Mrs. V. E. Dieckman. Guests Mrs. Jake Stofer and Mrs. Ralph Moe attended. Stofer won the guest prize. Next meeting is June 3 with Mrs. Roy Thomas hosting.
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Triple L
Bill Moe
George Haaser
Harry Hohman
V. E. Dieckman
Jake Stofer
Ralph Moe
Stofer
Roy Thomas
Double Birthday Dinner for Mahans and Burwell Jr
Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan Belleville celebrated the 88th birthday of John Mahan Sr and the birthday of Billie Burwell Jr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family and John Mahan Sr.
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Frank Mahan
Belleville
John Mahan Sr
Billie Burwell Jr
Leslie Rasmussen
Mr. Mahans
Miscellaneous shower honors Mr and Mrs Glen Householder
Friends and relatives gathered at the Methodist Church Monday evening for a miscellane ous shower for Mr and Mrs Glen Householder and family. They received many useful gifts.
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Glen Householder
Methodist Church
Crumbine Plaque Gift Arrives for Kansas Governor
The Kansas Society of New York sends the Crumbine Plaque to Gov. Andrew F. Schoeppel in Topeka. Kansas born sculptor Olive Kooken created the piece for a tribute dinner at the Waldorf Astoria honoring Dr. Samuel J. Crumbine, health crusader and former Health Director. The event also marks the 365th anniversary of abolishing the common drinking cup, a movement Crumbine championed.
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State of Kansas
Crumbine
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Topeka
Kansas Society of New York
Olive Kooken
New York
Kansas Society
Waldorf-Astoria
Samuel J. Crumbine
New Postal Rules Speed Up Delivery with Branch Office Numbers
The postal service introduces a branch post office number appended to addresses in large cities to speed mail sorting and delivery. Driven by rising mail volume and many losses to the armed forces, the system aims to relieve overworked clerks and improve accuracy. Residents in small towns should check with urban correspondents about assigned branch numbers to ensure faster handling. The speed increase depends on how widely the numbers are used by mailers.
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John C. Smith
Scandia Shoe Shop Moves to New Location
The Scandia Shoe Shop owned by Frank Granstedt relocated to the building next door formerly used by Downing Variety Store. The renovated shop features new flooring shelving and display cases as well as a larger stock. Granstedt plans to expand offerings for all ages and welcomes customers on Main Street.
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Scandia
Frank Granstedt
Downing
Granstedt
Frank
Main
Strawberries From Local Garden Impress Author
Our friend K V Cox runs the Missouri Pacific in Scandia and is praised as a rain maker and good fellow. He also grows delicious home grown strawberries supplying us with a feast from his garden Sunday. Strawberries are plentiful this summer but none compare to those fresh from the vines.
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K. V. Cox
Missouri Pacific
Scandia
Ben Evans Returns Improved After Springs Treatment
Ben Evans came back from Excelsior Springs after weeks away for treatment and shows significant health improvement. Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson returned Wednesday from an eight day grain meeting in Topeka.
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Ben Evans
Excelsior Springs
Chris Nelson
Topeka
Travel Aide Urges End to Nonessential Trips for War Time
The Office of Defense Transportation asks the public to cut all nonessential travel and keep vacations close to home. Eastman urges day trips, light luggage, and carrying box lunches to ease strain on rail and bus services during mass mobilization.
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Office of Defense Trnsportation
Eastman
ODT
Medical care provided wives and children of servicemen
Representative Frank Carlson writes that Congress authorized grants to states for medical, nursing, hospital maternity and infant care for wives and children of enlisted service members. Funds flow via the Children's Bureau to State Health Departments and county offices. Kansas gets a tentative $10,000 for three months.
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Scandia Journal
Frank Carlson
Congress
United States
Children’s Bureau
American Red Cross
Unec
State Health Department
Mrs America and nursery care expand labor force
Mrs America may join 2 million women entering the labor force as nurseries for child care multiply in community centers schools churches and private homes. Between 2 and 8 million children must be cared for outside homes this year as mothers work. Industries cooperate with communities to provide attractive programs. If Mrs America joins the labor army they have provisions for her children.
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America
Uncle Sam
Labor Army
Petersons and Stephenson Family Guests at Eva Sothers Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson and Johnny of Topeka and Cpl and Mrs Leonard Stephenson and Jimmy of San Francisco were weekend guests of Mrs Eva Sothers.
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Paul Peterson
Johnny
Topeka
Cpl
Leonard Stephenson
Jimmy
San Francisco
Eva Sothers
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