Boomerang at the Princess theater thrills Stamford crowds
A John Doe era review extols Boomerang as a groundbreaking film shot on location in Connecticut and New York. Dana Andrews and Jane Wyatt lead a stark drama about a man balancing life and political ambition with a climactic twist. Coming June 14 15 Carnival in Costa Rica follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl F. Zanucks
Dana Andrews
2Th Century - Fox
Princess Theatre
Connecticut
New York
Stamford
Jane Wyatt
Lee J. Cobb
Costa Rica
Killers on Screen at Princess June 10 11
The Killers translated to film by Mark Hellinger comes to the Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday June 10 11. Burt Lancaster Ava Gardner Edmond O’Brien lead a tense drama with William Conrad and Charles McGraw as killers in a Hemingway style tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hemingway
Mark Hellinger
Princess Theatre
Burt’ Lancaster
Avay Gardner
Edmond O’brien
Robert Stodmake
Notad
Action Pictures
Hemingway
O’brien
Ava Gardner
Burt Lancaster
Lancaster
Rugged
Hollywood
William Conrad
Charlies McGraw
Max
Seven Were Saved to Sail Onto Princess Theatre Screen
Paramount's Seven Were Saved stars Richard Denning Catherine Craig Russell Hayden and Ann Doran. Filmed with Air Forces help at Kessler Field Mississippi the Pacific rescue thriller follows six men two women amid tension and a brutal finale. Also shows Match of Time and two-Nylon short, plus June 17 double feature Dangerous Venture and Strange Journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
Pine
Thomas
Parmount
Princess Theatre
Richard Denning
Catherine Craig
Russell Hayden
Ann Doran
Kessler Field
Missippi
Pacific
Manila
Air Sea Rescue Service
Byron Barr
Richard Leo
Don Castle
George Tyne
John Eldredge
Hopalong Cassidy
Wests Attend Graduations Across States
Mr and Mrs James West spent a week visiting relatives in town then left Saturday for Manhattan to attend Kansas State College Commencement and Alumni events. En route they will visit St Louis and Washington DC, then Philadelphia for eldest son James graduation from Penn University before returning to Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
Manhattan
Kansas State College
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Penn
James
Penn University
Portland
Oregon
West Family Florence Visit Near Concordia
Mr and Mrs James West and William Tinker of Portland Oregon and Miss West spent part of last week at the E C Nichol home near Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
William Tinker
Portland, Ore
Miss West
E. C. Nichol
Concordia
Memorial Day Services Held at Caldwell Cemetery
Mrs. Leonard Freed and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erick joined Sharon and Rex at Memorial Day services Friday morning at Caldwell Cemetery near Formoso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Freed
Sharon
Rex
Vernon Erickson
Caldwell
Formoso
Weekend Visit From Kan sas City and Ellsworth Kin
Mrs Muriel Loofbourrow of Kansas City and Miss Helen Loofborrow of Ellsworth spent the weekend at the C B Loofbourrow home and with their sister Mrs Bill Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Loofbourrow
Kansas City
Helen Loofborrow
Ellsworth
C. B. Loofbourrow
Bill Morgan
Miss Eve Sandborn Visits Clay Center for Weekend Stay
Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center spent the weekend at the R. E. Cooper home. Barbara Cooper returned with Miss Sandborn to spend a few weeks in Clay Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Sandborn
Clay Center
R. E. Cooper
Barbara Cooper
Miss Sandborn
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated By Families
Sunday evening gathering honored Roy Thomas as he celebrated his birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Larry Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and Marilyn along with other relatives friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thomas
Larry
Woodrow Anderson
Marilyn
Roy Thomas
Thomas
Birthday celebration for Sammy Nelson at Clarence Nelson home
Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson hosted a birthday gathering for Sammy Nelson Friday evening at the Clarence Nelson residence. The event included family members and close relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fredrickson
Otto Nelson
Sammy Nelson
Dng
Clarence Nelson
Pink and Blue Showers Honor Local Women
Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz received a pink and blue shower at Mrs. Frank Isaacson’s home on May 29 with games, gifts, and lunch. Guests included numerous local women and family, and gifts were displayed as the party moved to socializing and a luncheon. A second shower for Mrs. George Cardwell occurred at Mrs. E E Conzelman’s home on May 26 with games and pink decor, guest list of neighbors and relatives, and hostesses arranging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marker Lindecrantz
Frank Isaacs
Isaacson
Martin Johnson
Andrew Stafford
Lloyd Brown
Gertrude Kauer
Lindecrantz
Tekla Brown
Harold Stafford
Frank Granstedt
Jake Weislogel
Arthur Freed
Elmer Danielson
Pat Sanedll
Warren Johnson
Mary Johnson
Chas. Gabrielson
Alfréd Swanson
Irene
Gloria Swanson
Carl Hammer
Eben Hammer
John Carlson
Axel Lundberg
Yvonne
George Cardwell
E. E. Conzelman
Cardwell
Ben Denoyer
Roy Tedrow
Don Thomas
Arthur Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Charles Cardwell
Homer
Hubert West
Chas Tedrow
Beverly Mustard
Salina
C. V. Haggman
E. Porter Ahrens
Arnold J. Perry
Hilton Waite
Carl Reece
Eq Wires
Mary West
J. H. James
Belleville
W. W. Aspegren
Max Muth
Walter Boyles
John Nystrom
Birthday Honored At A D Norris Home
A birthday party was held Thursday at A D Norris's home to honor him. Guests included Mr and Mrs Martin Blosser of Jamestown Mr and Mrs Andy Wagner of Concordia Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby. Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris were evening visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Norris
Martin Blosser
Jamestown
Andy Wagner
Concordia
Lloyd Norris
Ruby
Clyde Norris
Layette Shower Held For Mrs Don Thomas Guests Named
A layette shower for Mrs. Don Thomas was held Friday with Mrs. Lee Swanson and Mrs. Irving Isaac son as hostesses. Those present included Mesdames Robert Doctor Roy Ted row Glenn Currie Woodrow Ander son Wyatt Corbin George Cardwell Ben Denoyer Roy Thomas Oscar Bergstrom August Swanson Bud Cloud George Christie Lee Bettis Courtland Lee Swanson and Don Thomas. A delicious lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thomas
Lee Swanson
Irving Isaacson
Mesdames
Robert Doctor
Roy Tedrow
Glenn Currie
Woodrow Anderson
Wyatt Corbin
George Cardwell
Ben Denoyer
Roy Thomas
Oscar Bergstrom
August Swanson
Bud Cloud
George Christie
Lee Bettis
Courtland
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Cooper at Home
A surprise birthday party was held Tuesday evening last week at Mrs. R. E. Cooper’s home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart West, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cooper
E. H. Lewis
Frank Granstedt
Hobart West
Joyce Johnson
Carl Hammer
Sherman Robison
Wm. J. Matthias
Birthday Honored For Mrs. Archie Isaacson
A surprise birthday party was held Monday evening at the Isaacson home in honor of Mrs. Archie Isaacson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Archie Isaacson and Valgene, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Isaacson, Jean nette and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Isaacson and Miss Madeline Tornquist of Belleville, Elmer Isaacson and Mr. and Mrs. John Isaacson. They brought and served a lovely lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Isaacson
Isaacson
Valgene
Irving Isaacson
Jeannette
Bobby
Raymond Isaacson
Madeline Tornquist
Belleville
Elmer Isaacson
John Isaacson
Topeka Guests Dine With Mrs Ostberg
Mr and Mrs Grant Norman and their son from Topeka along with Mr and Mrs Carl Wennersten were Friday evening supper guests of Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted. The Normans plan to stay a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Norman
Topeka
Carl Wennersten
Gustava Ostberg
Ted
Norman and Son
Lincoln Families Dine With Mrs May White
Mr and Mrs Perry White of Lincoln Nebraska Mr and Mrs Arles White Mrs Carl Mc Dowell and Harold were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs May White in a local gathering that highlighted family ties and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry White
Lincoln, Nebr
Arles White
Carl McDowell
Harold
May White
Cardwells Attend Topeka Postmaster Convention
Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell attended the Postmaster's convention in Topeka on May 27 and 28 and visited Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Cardwell
Topeka
Delbert Aspegren
Oklahoma City Man Visits Local Hosts This Week
A. R. Morey of Oklahoma City Oklahoma on business spent the first of the week as a guest of Mr and Mrs E C Wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Morey
Oklahoma City, Okla
E. C. Wires
Social visit hosts in Belleville and Manhattan
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott of Manhattan and Mrs. Tilda Jacobson along with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Melhus were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jacobson in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scott
Manhattan
Tilda Jacobson
Joe Melhus
Russell Jacobson
Belleville
Sunday Dinner Guests At Mr. And Mrs Elmer Melby
Rev and Mrs N H Pearson and families visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby for Sunday dinner. Also listed were Mr and Mrs Glenn Carlson and family Mrs Oscar Carlson Mr and Mrs Joseph Melhus and Mrs J K Melhus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. ‘H. Pearson
Glenn Carlson
Oscar Carlson
Joseph Melhus
J. K. Melhus
Elmer Melby
Dale Taylor Visiting Abilene With W H Berger
Dale Taylor of Abilene is spending a few days with W H Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Taylor
Abileneis
W. H. Berger
Hay Family Reunion Held In May
The annual Hay family reunion took place Friday May 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner. A noon basket dinner was served to Louise Hay Thomas Hay Jerry Jane Clark Freed Shirley Russell Poole Hugh McGowan Margaret Roberts Jessie McHenry William Hay and Robert Scrivner and family. Afternoon guests included James West William Tinker of Portland and Miss Mary West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Robert Scrivner
Louise Hay
Thomas Hay
Jerry
Jane
Clark Freed
Shirley
Russell Poole
Hugh McGowan
Margaret Roberts
Jessie McHenry
William Hay
Robert Sc
Triple L Pinochle Club Meets With 138 Members
The Triple L Pinochle Club met with Mrs. Ben Denoyer Thursday afternoon as 138 members played pinochle at three tables. Mrs. Walter Anderson won high, Mrs. Axel Jensen low, and Mrs. Harry Hohman traveling. A delicious lunch was served. The next meeting is planned for June 12 with Mrs. Bill Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple L
Ben Denoyer
Walter Anderson
Axel Jensen
Low
Harry Hohman
Bill Clark
Grocery staff honor Mrs Algor Anderson at birthday party
Nelson Grocery Store employees held a surprise birthday celebration for Mrs Algor Anderson on Monday morning. A large decorated cake along with ice cream and coffee were served to honor her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Grocery
Mrs
Algor Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Miss Ruby Johnson Visits Miss Mary West in Randolph
Miss Ruby Johnson of Randolph arrived Monday for a visit with Miss Mary West, sharing time together during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Johnson
Randolph
Mary West
Guffeys Visit Vancouver Hosts Stay with Simpsons
Mr and Mrs Henry Guffey of Vancouver Washington were Sunday night and Monday guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Guffey
Vancouver
Wash
Lester Simpson
Simpson Visit With Stockton Relatives
Lester Simpson spent from Thursday until Sunday with relatives at Stockton, staying overnight and sharing meals. The visit focused on family time and local updates with his Stockton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Simpson
Stockton
Mrs Jimmie Westerfield and Jeanne Lunch Guests
Mrs. Jimmie Westerfield and Jeanne were Thursday afternoon lunch guests of Mrs. Lester Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Westerfield
Jeanne
Lester Simpson
Ronny Anderson Visits Topeka With Swanson Family
Ronny Anderson spends the week in Topeka staying with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Swanson and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronny Anderson
Topeka
Mrs
Oscar Swanson
Johnsons and Bergs Host Visitors Thursday Evening
Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Johnson
Elaine
Mrs
Grant Berggren
Falkenburgs Visited Bergs Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Richard Falkenburg and family spent Friday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Falkenburg
Charles Berggren
Sunday Guests Visit Moe and Freed Couples
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Freed were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Moe
Oscar Freed
Mrs
Albert Moe
Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and Shirley Dinner With Moe Family
Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and their guest Shirley were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, sharing a casual social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Freed
Shirley
Mrs
Stanley Moe
Wennersten Family Guests of Ostberg Matron
Mr j and Mrs Carl Wennersten and their children spent the weekend as guests of Mrs Gustava Ostberg at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wennersten
Gustava
Ostberg
Mrs Myrtie Sanders Visits Norton Couple This Weekend
Mrs Myrtie Sanders spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Alec Sanders at Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Sanders
Mrs
Alec Sanders
Norton
Haskins Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins hosted a Sunday dinner attended by their daughters. The event featured a hearty meal and the presence of Mrs Carl Peterson and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
End
Bill Haskins
Mr. End
Carl. Peterson
White Tie and Tails at The Princess Tonight
Tonight June 5 the fifth in the series at The Princess features the farce romance White Tie and Tails with Dan Duryea Ella Raines and William Bendix. A pair of cartoons is added and the ad promises a lucky patron will leave 25 times happier than when they arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Duryea
Ella Raines
William Bendix
Manhattans June 1947 wedding unites Genevieve Roth and Louis Stofer
Genevieve Reva Roth daughter of Mrs. Roxey Roth San Francisco and Louis Frederick Stofer son of Mr. and Mrs. J R Stofer Scandia were married June 1 1947 at the First Christian church Manhattan Rev J D Arnold officiated The couple planned a Niagara Falls Canada honeymoon and will reside in Beloit Mrs Stofer taught in Manhattan schools four years and Mr Stofer worked with R and M Auto Parts Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Reva Roth
Roxey Roth
San Francisco
Calif
Louis Frederick Stofer
J. R. Stofer
Scandia
First Christian Church
Manhattan
J. David Arnold
P. B. Course
Niagara Falls
Canada
Tyson Tedrow Wedding in Cambridge Nebraska
A May 24 morning ceremony at the Tyson home in Wauneta Nebraska united Miss Ann Tyson and Mr Mondo Tedrow of Imperial Nebraska. The Rev Albert Becker officiated with a bridal wreath altar and gladioli centerpiece. Guests included family from Eaton Murray Cambridge Wauneta and Imperial as the couple plans their new home in Imperial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Tyson
Mondo Tedrow
Imperial
Nebr
Tyson
Albert Becker
Congregational Church
Cambridge
Becker
Noel L. Tyson
Wauneta
Nebi
Nancy Brown
Eaton, Colo
Ann Marilyn Tyson
Murray
R. W. Tyson
Tedrow
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Cambridge High School
Imperial Hospital
Chas. Tedrow
Scandia
W. J. Brown
Nancy
Floyd Tyson
Ann Marilyn
B. F. Butler
Nellie Butler
Lincoln
Martta Dettman
Louise Peterson
Kansas
Mrs August Rasmussen Call Mentioned in Johnson Note
A fragment reports Mrs August Rasmussen calling on Mr and Mrs A B Johnson on Monday, indicating a social contact or note in an undetailed local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Rasmussen
A. B. Johnson
Harlan County Reservoir Gets Momentum From Washington Hearing
Report on a Washington hearing before the House Appropriations Committee notes delegates from the Missouri River Basin and Kansas witnesses led by C A Munger E Porter Ahrens and W J Briendenthal. Wint Smith spoke on flood control and construction progress is seen as economical and ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Appropriations Committee
House
Harlan County
Missouri River
Kansas
C. A. Munger
Belleville
E. Porter Ahrens
Scandia
Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association
W. J. Briendenthal
Kansas City
G. P. Spence
Franklin
Nebr
Wint Smith
Congress
Republican Basin
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Ruth McGregor
Miss Ruth McGregor was feted at a bridal shower Monday afternoon June 2 at the H S Robison home. The gathering included visiting, contests, and a luncheon after gifts were opened with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McGregor
H.S. Robison
Sherdahl Boosters Plan 4-H Sunday at Republic church
The Sherdahl Booster 4-H club met May 26 at Pleasant Grove schoolhouse with hosts Ira Mae and Dean Allen. They finalized plans for observing 4-H Sunday on June 1 at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Republic, moved from May 25. The meeting adjourned to the basement for games and lunch served by Mrs. Cecil Allen. The next gathering is set for June 23 at the Homer Cardwell home. Roll call prompts A Good Habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl
Pleasant Grove
Ira Mae
Dean Allen
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Republic
Cecil Allen
Homer Cardwell
John Cooper
Doctors Visit Family Ties for Decoration Day Trip
Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor and family from Belleville joined Mrs Doctor and Mr Doctor in Concordia on Decoration Day. They met Mrs Craven and Mr Craven, toured to Scandia, stayed until Sunday, then returned to Sugar Creek Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Doctor
Belleville
Robert Doctor
Concordia
Doctor
Arnold Craven
Mr. Craven
Scandia
Sugar Creek
Visits to Carlson Home Notify Local Friends
Callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson the past week included Mrs. Lottie Lervold Mrs. Ejner Eastvedt Mrs. Jake Weislogel Mrs. Jennie Lindecrantz Mrs. Jessie Jenng of Kansas City Mrs. Albert Jackson Mrs. Carl Hugos and Mrs. Dena Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlson
Lottie Lervold
Ejner Eastvedt
Jake Weislogel
Jennie Lindecrantz
Jessie Jenng
Kansas City
Albert Jackson
Carl Hugos
Dena Anderson
Birthday Celebration Honoring Everett Olson Johnson
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Mrs Oliver Johnson and family were Monday evening guests in honor of Everett birthday, which was May 26, at the Johnson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Olson
Oliver Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Everett
Birthday party honors Mrs Algor Anderson at Anderson home
A birthday party was held Monday evening at the Anderson home in honor of Mrs. Algor Anderson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albin Forsberg, Mrs. Carl Lindberg, and Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Rydell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Anderson
Albin Forsberg
Carl Lindberg
C. P. Rydell
Commencement Visit For Bethany College Guests
Mr and Mrs George Larson and Helen and Mrs Ben Larson attended the Bethany College commencement exercises in Lindsborg on Monday to celebrate the event and support graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Helen
Ben Larson
Lindsborg
Bethany Ge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Dekker
Sam Levene
John Millan
Virginia
Christine Vince Barnett
Keystone Hotel
Layette
Roth - Stofer
Tyson - Tedrow
Harlan
Sherdahl Boosters
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