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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

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Duffy's Tavern at the Princess Theater Primetime Cast

Thirty two stars come to the Princess Theatre on Saturday and Sunday June 8 and 9 for Duffy's Tavern. Ed Gardner Charley Cantor Eddie Green Ann Thomas lead a stellar lineup including Bing Crosby Betty Hutton Alan Ladd Dorothy Lamour Eddie Bracken and more. The plot follows Archies misadventures in finance before a benefit block party saves the day.

Princess Theatre Duffy’s Tavern Archie” Gardner New York Third Avenue WEAF Archie Bob Benchley Melvin Frank Norman Panama Duffy Victor Moore Moore Marjorie Reynolds Barry Sullivan Duffy and the Law Hal Walker Paramount

They Were Expendable at Princess Theatre Tuesday-Wednesday

Robert Montgomery and John Wayne star in a John Ford directed MGM drama about a PT boat squadron’s heroic fight against overwhelming odds. Lt Brickley and Lt Ryan command crews through battles near Cavite and Mindanao as Singapore falls and Australia becomes their refuge.

Robert Montgomery John Wayne John Ford Princess Theatre Montgomery Ford William L. White Brickley Cavite J.g Rusty” Ryan Wayne Port Binanga U.S Ryan Sandy Davyss Donna Deed Singapore Mindanao Australia MacArthur Fengiake Portraya Hie

Carole Landis Returns to Screens in Behind Green Lights

Globe-trotting star Carole Landis debuts in Behind Green Lights at the Princess Theatre on June 13 after extensive cross country and ocean travel. She notes a goal to stay in one spot for a month and recounts weight changes while awaiting studio calls. Her new film follows a young society girl suspected of murder with William Gargan as the detective love interest. Follow That Woman opens June 20.

Carole Landis G.J Carole 20Th Century-Fox Landis Stern Princess Theatre William Gargan

Cadwalader Announces Candidacy for State Treasurer Nomination

Jess Cadwalader of Topeka with over ten years in the State Treasury declares his bid for the Republican nomination. He previously served as Farmers State Bank Belvue cashier nine years, deputy bank commissioner, and held roles with State Savings and Loan Association. Cadwalader—World War I veteran, husband, father of three, and active in American Legion, War Dads, and multiple fraternal orders—was educated in Kansas and has teaching, banking, and finance experience.

Jess Cadwalader Topeka State Treasury Cadwalader Farmers State Bank Belvue State Savings and Loan Association of Roy L. Bone Rawlins County Smith County Kansas Wesleyan Business College Salina Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Kansas American Legion War Dads Methodist Church Masonic, ‘Elk and Eagle Lodges

Mrs Carolyn Mikesell Visits Mrs W A Johnson

Mrs Carolyn Mikesell spent Monday with Mrs W A Johnson, sharing news and hospitality in a quiet social exchange typical of local color.

Carolyn Mikesell

Scandia Baseball Beats Lovewell Webber 11 4 in Road Victory

The Scandia team traveled to Webber Sunday and defeated a combined Lovewell Webber squad 11 to 4. A week earlier Scandia won at Courtland 21 to 10, as the team builds a strong lineup and earns community support.

Scandia Webber Lovewell and Courtland

Bill Moe Leases Garage to C McGregor in Scandia

Bill Moe leases his Scandia garage to Charles McGregor a World War II veteran and skilled mechanic. McGregor replaces Moe who operated 40 beehives and farms cattle while running the garage. Moe cites his farming and beekeeping duties as a reason for his retirement and welcome McGregor to the community.

Bill Moe C- McGregor Moe Charles McGregor Charlie Mr. Moe Reed Scandia

Carlson Considers Civil Service Exam for Military Academies

Congressman Frank Carlson requests The Journal publish that the Civil Service Commission will hold an exam on Wednesday July 24 1946 to fill 1947 vacancies at West Point and Annapolis. Sixth District citizens aged 17 to 71 for Naval Academy and 17 for Military Academy may apply, with testing sites in Salina Concordia and Norton. Applicants must notify Carlson by July 1.

Frank Carlson Journal Civil Service Commission West Point Annapolis United Saes Sixth Congressional District Naval Academy Army of the United States Fe Miliary Academy Salina Iay Concordia Norton Carlson Washington D.C

Berggren Family Reunion Held at Republic Home

The Berggren family annual reunion gathered at the Republic home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Berggren with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included W. C. Nesmith Lottie Lervold Charlie Berggren Grant Berggren and family Warren Berggren and family Frank Lervold and family Benny Lervold and La Verne Bill Free and family Reuben Johnson and family Harry Stinson Dean Schneberger and family and Mrs Vinton Hatfield and children.

Berggren Victor Berggren Republic W. C. Nesmith Lottie Lervold Charlie Berggren Grant ‘Berggen Warren Berggren Frank. Lervold Benny Lervold

Scandia Community Club Meets at Royal Cafe

The Regular monthly meeting of the Scandia Community Club will be held at the Royal Cafe Monday evening June 10 at 6 30 P M. My Care Aberg Pres.

Scandia Community Club Royal Cafe Aberg

Comedy Tonight at Princess Theatre Delights Audiences

A Thursday show at Princess Theatre features an amusing comedy set around horse racing with college scientists and their Gal Friday trying to outsmart bookies. The plot pivots on a romance and a forgotten formula, plus two cartoons and ten other acts.

Princess Theatre

Douglas-Ewing Wedding Marks Wichita Union

Mr and Mrs Orva Douglas announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to Robert P Ewing son of Mr and Mrs Paul Ewing 639 S Millwood Wichita Kan The ceremony May 24 at 6 pm in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel with Dr Asa J Ferry officiating A simple floral arrangement flanked by candles decorated the chapel Nuptial music by Kay Singleton and organist Mrs Free The bride wore aqua crepe The maid of honor Daphne Brindle wore navy crepe The best man was Chester Ewing Afterward a wedding dinner at Drolls English Grill for relatives and friends The couple will reside at 550 N Grove Wichita after a short wedding trip to Kansas City

Orva Douglas Mildred Robert P. Ewing Paul Ewing S. Millwood Wichita Kan First Presbyterian Church Asa J. Ferry Kay Singleton Mrs. Free Ward Douglas Daphne Brindle Chester Ewing Ewing Courtland High School Courtland Kansas Beech Aircraft Corporation M. A. Elliott Martha Sally Belleville Jane Chester Helen Livers Laura Bate F. W. Ruggles Katherine Ruggles Max Nunn Kenneth Cannadl N. Grove Kansas City

Relatives Attend Funeral of C. E. Albro

Out of town relatives and friends gathered last week for the funeral of Mr. C. E Albro. Attendees included Miss Agnes Albro Richland Washington Mr and Mrs Paul Albro Lincoln Nebraska Mrs Dewey Wilderson Atchison Mr and Mrs Foster Helvey Nor bert Mr and Mrs Thurm Altman Mrs Fred Jones and Mr and Mrs Helvey Fairbury Mr and Mrs Les Reed and Miss Edith Goodman Kansas City and Mr Earl Goodman Caney Kansas.

C. E Albro Agnes Albro Richland Washingon Paul Albro Lincoln Neb Dewey Wilderson Atchison Foster Helvey Norbert Thurm Altman Fred Jones Helvey Fairbury Les Reed Edith Goodman Kansas City Earl Goodman

Curries Attend State YW Meeting in Wichita

Irvin Currie and Mrs Nor Currie left Wednesday morning for Wichita to attend the State YW meeting held there on Wednesday and Thursday.

Irvin Currie Nor- Currie Wichita Y. W

Swanson Guests at Albert Jackson Home in Denver

Mr and Mrs Carl E Swanson of Denver Colorado were house guests the past week at the Albert Jackson home. Mrs Swanson is a sister of Mrs Lorraine Jackson of Denver.

Carl. E. Swanson Denver, Collo Albert Jackson

Ground breaking ceremony set for Harlan County Dam

June 13 ceremony at the Harlan County Dam site near Naponee Nebraska with Lt Gen Wheeler Major General Pick Col Potter Gov Schoeppel Gov Griswold and other notables. Officials from U S Army Engineers Bureau of Reclamation Power Commission Agriculture Soil Conservation and Wildlife departments attend. Burlington Railway offers a special train from Superior with two bands.

Harlan County Naponee Nebr Wheeler U S. Army Pick Missouri River Col Potter Andrew Schoeppel Kansas Griswold Nebraska Republican Valley Athol Superior U. S Army Engineers State Engineers Bureau of Reclamation The Power Commission Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Committee Recreation and Wild Life Department Harlan Pick-Sloan Scandia Burlington Railway Journal Office

Nystrom Hammer Reunion At District 88 School

The annual Nystrom Hammer reunion was held at District 88 School with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of visiting and a ball game. Many Nystrom and Hammer family members from Sabetha Republic Concordia Hebron Courtland and beyond attended.

Carl Mary Ann Barrett Republic Carl Hammer Allan Vannice Opal Connie Vannice Concordia Vivian Nelson Iver _Hammer Joe Carlgren Anthony Thorkildsen Harvey Hammer Harold Hammer Russell Nystrom Clarence Stensons Clarence Widen Alice Hammer Rex Gardner Hebron Nebr Kenneth Christensen Harold Lee Loring Bette Lea Paul Cline Neb John Graham Jo Susan Ted Hanson Arthur Jensen Marjorie Goodwin Lawrence Nystrom Lois Larry Courtland

Judith Ann Honored On Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Dan Stephenson hosted a Thursday afternoon party for Judith Ann Stephenson celebrating her fifth birthday. Games, ice cream and cake were enjoyed by guests including Linda Reece Janet Cardwell Alice Cady and several Odell Isaason and Skinner family members. Lorraine Jackson and daughter Virginia visited and returned to Denver where he resumes a Civil Service instructor post.

Dan Stephenson Judith Ann Linda Reece Janet Cardwell Alice Cady Jeanette Ann Isaacson Bobby Ronnie John Odell Robert Billy Skinner Carol Ann Nystrom Winn Skinner Oscar Odell Irving Isaacson Reynold Nystrom Jack Reece Carl Hugos Gladys Lorraine Jackson Virginia Denver Civil Service Army

Relatives Attend Funeral of Mrs Mamie Freed

Relatives from several cities attended the funeral for Mrs. Mamie Freed last week. Those present included Marion Freed of Fort Collins Colorado Mr and Mrs Johnny Freed of Silver Lake Chester Freed of Plainville Mr and Mrs Conner Tucker of Wichita and Mr and Mrs O M Haney of Concordia.

Mamie Freed Marion Freed Fort Collins Colo Johnny Freed Silver Lake Chester Freed Plainville Conner Tucker Wichita O. M. Haney Concordia

Mrs Eva Sothers Visits Belleville Home Guests

Mrs Eva Sothers spent a couple of days last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Stephenson near Belleville visiting and enjoying time with friends and neighbors.

Eva Sothers Leonard Stephenson Belleville

Miss Minta Walters Visits California Relatives

Miss Minta Walters arrived last Wednesday evening from Sacramento California and will spend a month visiting her brother Mr Charles Walters and other relatives.

Minta Walters Sacramento Calif Charles Walters

Republican Caucus for Scandia Township Held Monday

A Republican caucus for Scandia Township is scheduled for Monday evening June 10 at the City Clerk's office. Committeeman Fred Evert notes the meeting details and invites local party members to attend.

Scandia Township Fred Evert

Memorial Day Services Draw Wide Community Attendance

Memorial Day events at the School Auditorium and three cemeteries drew large crowds. The program featured Rev. N H Pearson, American Legion units, solos, addresses, and flower bearers, with speakers Rev. M A Perkins and Rev. Hjalmar Larsen. Ex servicemen from both world wars participated in processions and ceremonies.

N. H. Pearson Albert Isaacs James Larsen The American Legion America Nelson Trio Carl FE. Larson Hjalmar Larsen Albert Isaacson God Bless Marlin Johnson M. A. Perkins Carl G. Hammer Riverview Cemetery Carl E. Larsen Hammer Rusty” West Jackie Summer Riverview Legion Lutheran Norway Cemetery Perkins Ande Larson James Larsen Post

Atchison Man Receives Chamber of Commerce Award

Carl Wennersten of Atchison wins the Chamber of Commerce distinguished service award as outstanding young man of the year. He led the Junior Chamber from 25 to 100 members and directed civic efforts including the Halloween festival and a $1,000 high school band fund drive. He is active in Red Cross YWCA Community Chest and Salvation Army drives and will become secretary of the Atchison Chamber after resigning from Deer Creek Creamery.

Atchison Kan Carl Wennersten Chamber of Commerce Wennersten Red Cross Community Chest Salvation Army Wennerston Presbyterian Sunday School Atchison Hospital Association Bellevue Country Club Oklahoma City Scandia

Special meeting of C. E.8. No. 481 at Masonic Hall

A special meeting of C. E.8. No. 481 is set for Friday evening June 7 at Masonic Hall. The District Aide will visit the Chapter during the session.

Masonic Hall C.E.S. No. 481 Masonic Hell

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