Glamour Boy at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday
Hollywood satire comedy romance features Jackie Cooper Susanna Foster and Walter Abel as producer A J guiding Marathon Pictures Cooper stages a comeback with radio wizard Darryl Hickman. Skippy era flashbacks reappear with Jackie Searle. Fox Movietone News and a cartoon join. Next week Rings On Her Fingers with Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney.
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Hollywood
Paramount
Princess Theatre
Jackie Cooper
Susanna Foster
Walter Abel
A. J
Marathon Pictures
Darryl Hickman
Cooper
Skiippy
Skippy
Jackie
Jackie Searle
Searle
Kid Ead
Fox Movietone News
Henry Fonda
Gene Tierney
Memorial Day services held at local high school auditorium
Memorial Day observance occurred Saturday May 30 at the high school auditorium. Rev Bertha Fogelberg opened with invocation and flowers. Foster Helvey sang a baritone solo as Eugene Tice played Facilita and Marvin E Larson gave the Memorial address. A parade moved from the school to the cemetery for the remaining service. Vernon Holmes led the organizing committee. Mrs A M Bettis visiting Courtland home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bertha Fogelberg
Foster Helvey
Eugene Tice
Marvin E. Larson
Long
Maxine Perry
Gloria Lee Nelson
Will Rogers Humorous Story Reveals Early Oklahoma Banking Origin
A humorous tale credits the dawn of Oklahoma banking to a man named Jones, described as a key figure from long ago. The anecdote frames an origin story in a light, folksy style characteristic of Will Rogers.
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Oklahoma
Feeture
Jones
Local Bank Fraud Tale From Old Territory Days
A former rancher opens a fake bank in an empty building and attracts daily deposits from locals who believe the sign and an unregulated setup make it legitimate. The tale highlights lax early banking laws and curious frontier banking practices.
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Nester
Binnie
Band Concerts On Wednesday Nights In Summer
The Journal reports summer band concerts start at 8 15 p m and end by dusk so all may attend. A separate feature highlights National Dairy Month with a three column story detailing dairy production by state and its role in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
May R Collins Announces Candidacy for Republic County Treasurer
May R Collins announces her bid for Republic County Treasurer. She has served as deputy for five prior treasurers and currently fills the office by appointment after Charles E Doupnik's resignation. She argues her extensive experience makes her a qualified candidate and asks voters for approval in the coming election.
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May R. Collins
Republic County
Collins
Chas. E. Doupnik
Chas H Strnad Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
Chas H Strnad the Republic County Clerk announces he will seek re election in the August primary. He is finishing his fourth term and urges voters to consider his experience and familiarity with county residents when casting ballots for County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Strnad
Republic County
Strnad
Proclamation Urges Flag Day Flag Flying 1942
President Franklin D Roosevelt issues a call for all Americans to fly the American flag on June 14 1942 in honor of mothers and their sons serving in the armed forces nationwide.
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Franklin ,D. Roosevelt
United States of America
United States
Obituary: Mrs Chas Howard of Tigard dies suddenly
Mrs. Chas Howard of Tigard Oregon died at her home on Wednesday May 27 after a severe stroke she was believed to be recovering. Survived by husband two daughters an aged mother Bertha Sorum of Belleville a sister S W Marsh of Sandia three brothers Geo C Sorum of Belleville Carl F of Glenrock Wyo and Henry V of Alamosa Colo.
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Charles Howard
Tigard
Ore
Bertha Sorum
Belleville
S. W. Marsh
Sandia
Geo. OC. Sorum
Carl F
Glenrock
Wyo
Henry V
Alamosa
Colo
Valjean Jackson Returns Home For Summer Visit
Valjean Jackson, a student at Bethany College in Lindsborg, came home last Thursday to spend the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valjean Jackson
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Albert Jackson
Bill Introduced to Rewrite Republican River Pact
A bill is introduced in Congress to authorize Kansas Nebraska and Colorado to rewrite the Republican River pact. President Roosevelt vetoed the earlier version. The move should not delay basin developments, but scarce materials and labor may stall the Halan County Dam construction.
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Congress
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Republican River
Pres. Roosevelt
Halan County
Inflation Control and the Gap Between Precept and Practice
The Round Up critiques the administration's inflation stance noting a price and rent freeze without strong measures to curb income growth or a realistic tax plan. It urges concerted effort to align policies with stated principles and to push for concrete action beyond rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Tien
Mr. Henderson
Birthday tribute dinner honors Mr. Andrew Stafford
Sunday dinner guests honored Mr. Andrew Stafford on his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindcrantz, Robert and Mrs. Lars Brown, and Lloyd, as well as Bernita Stafford.
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Elmer Danielson
Marker Lindecrantz
Robert
Lars Brown
Lloyd
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Mr. Stafford
Republican Caucus in Scandia Township June 5
Notice for a Republican voters caucus in Scandia Township to be held Friday night at 9:00 at the I O C F Hall Scandia. A complete ticket will be named for the August primary. Fred Evert acting committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Township
Local notes on civilian fashion and service moves
Mrs Emmett Larson displays a paper neck piece from Hawaii via her son Edward serving there. Norbert Helvey is now a full fledged radio operator assigned to a station in Alaska. Guy Ward leaves Topeka for army training and commissions. Monday evening guests honored Anabelle McDowell with several local families in attendance.
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Emmett Larson
Edward
Hawaii
Norbert Helvey
Foster Helvey
City
Visitors at FE M Eastvedt home include many locals
Visitors at the FE M Eastvedt home over the past week included Mrs Hilma Stenson and Milton, Geraldine Ames, Mr and Mrs Chester Chezik and children of Lynn, Mr and Mrs Bet Ainsworth of Concordia, Eugene Herrman, Mr and Mrs James Boyer and Jerry of Eldorado, Mrs Carl Hammer and sons and Mrs Dallas Foggle of Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Eastvedt
Hilma Stensons
Milton
Geraldine Ames
Chester Chezik
Lynn
Bet Ainsworth
Comcordia
Eugene Herrman
James Boyer and
Jerry
Eldorado
Carl Hammer
Dallas Foggle
Concordia
Supper Guests Honor Lorraine Before Navy Enlistment
Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Lindecranitz and their sons included Kenneth Danielson Edward Forsberg George Thompson Leo Smith Johnny Freed Raymond and Victor Anderson Eustace Stolander and Mr and Mrs Malker Lindecrantz to honor Lorraine who left Monday to take examinations for enlistment in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lindecranitz and
Lorraine
Navy
Kenneth Danielson
Edward Forsberg
George Thompson
Leo Smith
Johnny Freed
Raymond and
Victor Anderson
Eustace Stolander
Malker Lindecrantz
Lindecrantz Family Hosts Visitors For Sunday Evening
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindecrantz and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielsom and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Malker Lindecrantz and Robert.
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Carl Lindecrantz
Elmer Danielsom
Malker Lindecrantz
Robert
United States To Join British Air Bombing Effort
Gen Arnold told London press US fighters and bombers will join British air forces to bomb Germany. He said US air fields and ground crews will be built, with unwavering air superiority to cripple Nazi power. Marshall said Army strength will reach about 4.5 million by year end 1942, up 300k in four weeks. The Civil Aeronautics Administration seeks glider pilot volunteers 18 to 36 with licenses and flight experience. U.S. Commissioner of Education Studebaker cited about 430,000 illiteracy rejections, plans to train basic literacy and arithmetic. Navy reports subs sank two Japanese cargo ships and damaged one heavy cruiser. Blakely torpedoed with crew losses.
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Army Air Forces
Arnold
London
United States
Germany
U. S. le
Europe
Army
Marshall
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Selective Service
U. S. Commissioner of Education
Studebaker
War Front Navy
U. S
Far
Navy
Blakely
Caribbean
Laugh Packed Romance at Princess Theater Wednesday
The Princess Theatre nights feature 20th Century Fox martial comedy The Night Before the Divorce with Lynn Bari Mary Beth Hughes and Joseph Allen Jr. New romantic plot has Bari clashing with her screen husband and Hughes slipping in as the clinging rival. Features Terrytoon Lights Out and World Today Hub of the World plus 98 attraction. next week Chester Mortik in No Hands on the Clock and Superman Cartoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess’ Theatre
20Th Century - Fox
Lynn Bari
Maryeth" Hughes
Josph Allen, Jr
Joseph Ollen
Joe
Lynn
Mary Beth Hughes
Joseph Allen, Jr
World Today
Chester Mortic
Injured in Wreck Near Wahoo Nebraska
LeRoy Gillian and wife from North Platte Nebraska were in a May 25 crash en route to a Bakery Convention in Lincoln. Mrs Gillian drove over an embankment injuring both, Mr Gillian severely with broken hips and a punctured lung. Mrs Gillian is daughter of Paul Preble of Salina and niece of W C Preble of Secanda. Mr Gillian is son of G C Gillian and Mrs Gillian of Concordia.
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LeRoy Gillian
North Platte
Nebr
Lincoln
Gillian
Wahoo
Imrs
Paul Preble
Salina
W. C. Preble
Secandia
G. C. Gillan
Concordia
De Luxe Pullman Busses On Santa Fe Trailways Run
Santa Fe Trailways introduces De Luxe Pullman Busses on Highway 36 with 36-seat capacity powered by an International unit. A trial trip from St. Joseph Missouri to Smith Center last Wednesday was praised by ticket agent Foster Helvey as a smooth, comfortable ride. Each bus costs $10,000 and arrives just before the sale of such vehicles ends, making Scandia and surrounding towns well positioned for modern transport. Eastbound service departs at 9:27 a.m. and Westbound at 10:08 p.m.
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Santa Fe Trailways
St. Joseph
Smith Center
Foster Helvey
Scandia
Oder
John Carlson's Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
Belated notice reports the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Carlson of this city on May 11. Their supper guests included Mr and Mrs J S Svenson. Mrs Carlson has been unwell recently and the news is only now published.
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John Carlson
May 1942 Rainfall Totals Reported
The May 1942 rainfall measured 3.54 inches for the month, noting how precipitation compared with average levels.
Marvin E Larson Announces For Republic County Attorney
Marvin E Larson, beaver township born and raised, seeks a second term as Republic County Attorney. A Rackley high school graduate with KU study, he earned an LL B from Washburn in 1940 and has completed his first term as county attorney.
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Marvin ‘Cr.Larson
Republic County
Marvin
Marvin Larsom
Beaver Township
Rackley High School
University of Kansas
Washburn
A Fish Story of Big Catches by Stofer and Groves
Louis Stofer and Emery Groves announce their fishing catch with two fish weighing 50 pounds and a largest 7 1/2 pounds and a smallest 1 1/2 pounds. The report emphasizes verification of the facts and the notable sizes caught.
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Louis Stofer
Emery Groves
Hi-Y Club delegates depart for 10-day Camp Woods outing
Darwin Housholder and Irvin Nondorf left Saturday to join a 10 day camp outing at Camp Woods as delegates for the Scandia high school Hi-Y Club.
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Darwin Housholder
Irvin Nondorf
Camp Woods
Scandia High School
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Mrs
A. M. Bettis
G. A. Samuelson
Courtland
Will Rogers
Defense Savings Staff
Paul Paulson
Harrington Park
M. D
Defense Savings
Paulson
South Dakota
Comminee
May Collins
Chas. H. Sprnad
Chas. Howard
Guy Ward Fommer
Topeka
Guy
Carl McDowell
Harold
Anrabelle McDowell
Fred Currie
Glenn Currie
Joan
Edwin Isaacson
Elwyn
Raymond Ferguson
Lovewell
Jim Currie
Gust Isaacson
the Princess
DE Luxe
Rivage Opie
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