Benefit Band Play Behind Locked Doors June 15 16
Scandia Community Club presents the mystery farce Behind Locked Doors at the high school auditorium 8 15 p m June 15 and 16. Cast includes Colleen Medford Ada Jeandebeur Vernon Holmes, Rosemary Lee Norma Aspegren, reporter Dick Johnson Jimmy Larsen, chauffeur Galt Ercell Lindblad, detective Barnum John Nystrom, country cousin Henry Meddle Walter Berger. Admission 10c and 25c. Proceeds help fund band summer programs and weekly concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
Colleen Medford
Arthur Medford
Ada Jeandebeur
Vernon Holmes
Rosemary Lee
Norma Aspegren
Bobby Ewing
Dick Johnson
Jimmy Larsen
Harry Galt
Galt
Ercell Lindblad
Barnum
John
Colleen
E. C. Wirse
Scandia
Scandia Plans Old Time Picnic for July Fourth
A Scandia Fourth of July celebration features an Old Time Picnic a basket dinner and supper at the Missouri Pacific Park. Attendees are urged to bring cats and bring friends and relatives with seats and ice water provided. Expect attractions for all ages as large bills advertise the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Missouri Pacific Park
Picnic Dates Set For Annual Scandia Fair
The Scandia community announces the annual picnic to be held Thursday Friday and Saturday August 3 4 and 5 with three days of fun and amusement. Residents are urged to mark their calendars for the event.
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Scandia
Cafe Society at Princess Theater Lights Up Weekend
Glamour comedy at Princess features Fred MacMurray and Madeline Carroll in Cafe Society this weekend with a peek at MacMurray’s metropolitan newspaper columnist Chick O’Bannon. The farce ribaldly traces headlines and honeymoon mishaps as a glamorous social set headlines the escapade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred MacMurray
Madeline Carroll
Princess Theatre
Cafe Society
Chick O’bannon
Chris West
O’bannon
Merchant
The
Richard Dix
Lucille Ball
Air Mail Service To Europe Inaugurated May 20 1939
The Air Mail Service to Europe began on May 20 1939. The 4708 mile route leaves New York City Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. stops at Horta Azores and Lisbon before reaching Marseilles France at 2:00 p.m. Monday. Post Office Department release via postmaster Sherm English notes potential public benefit.
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Europe
New York City
Horta
Azores
Lisbon
Portugal
Marseilles
France
Post Office Department
Sherm English
Gooseberries Praised as Finest Fruit in Journal Office
Mrs Paul Erickson left a sample of her gooseberries at the Journal Office last week and the fruit is described as the finest of its kind ever seen by the paper.
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Paul Erickson
Journal
County 4-H Delegates Attend State Roundup in Manhattan
Henry J. Adams county agent and Mrs. J W Davis accompanied six Republic County 4 H delegates and girl sponsors to the state wide 4 H club roundup in Manhattan. Five different clubs from the county were represented.
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Henry J. Adams
Republic County
J. W. Davis
Manhattan
Sheriff Subpoenaed Witness in Kansas City Robbery Trial
Sheriff Curtis S. Moore was subpoenaed as a witness in a U S Federal Court case in Kansas City related to the November 30 last November 30th post office robbery in Courtland. The article also notes visits by Mrs G H Beach and Janet Lou of Bellaire to the Beach home and travels of O E Beach and family to Hastings Nebraska and other social guests including Mrs A B Johnson and Annie Spiker.
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Curtis S. Moore
United States Federal Court
Kansas City
Frank Hammon
Courtland
G. H. Beach
Janet Lou
Bellaire
O. E. Beach
Dellamae
O. E. Beach, Jr
Beach
Crop Tour Set for Thursday June 15 in Republic County
Republic County announces its first annual crops tour to be held Thursday June 15. Farm Bureau sponsored, county agent Henry J. Adams says speakers include John Parker, Floyd Hawkins, and Dr. A W Reitz. Morning visits cover wheat plots at 100 farms. afternoon tours include Ross Swenson barley oats plot in Freedom and Ed Richards wheat variety test in Liberty. Event welcomes all farmers.
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Republic County
Farm Bureau
Henry J. Adams
John Parker
State Wheat Improvement Association
Floyd Hawkins
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Reitz
United States Department of Agriculture
Ross Swenson
Freedom Township
Ed Richards
Liberty Township
Vacation Bible School Nears Closing in Scandia
The Scandia Union Vacation Bible School closes its first season with a Thursday 7:45 program at the Methodist church. Thirty-six pupils from churchs nearby and in Nebraska joined modules in primary, junior, and intermediate departments taught by volunteers. Friday morning's bouquets will go to the sick and shut-ins.
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Scandia
Methodist Church
Superior
Nebr
City Council Reappoints Officials and Purchases Fire Equipment
At the regular meeting last Friday the City Council reappointed Marshall Anderson and Night Watchman Charley Nordman for another month. New fire equipment was purchased including hose and an automatic Cut-Off Switch for the water pump. The Fire Chief was authorized to buy a truck to convert into a fire truck.
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Marshall Anderson
Charley Nordman
Two New Teachers Hired for Scandia Schools
Scandia Schools announce the hiring of two new instructors for next term. Alma B. Nichol of Waterville will teach English and multiple related subjects, including crafts and history, after training at Baker University and Kansas State College. Chester L. Lemon of Portis will serve as commercial teacher and athletic coach, with prior posts at Longford and Bethany College credentials.
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Alma
Nichol
Waterville
Chester L. Lemon
Portis
Scandia
William Hodges
Alma B. Nichol
Baker University
Baldwin
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Kansas University At
Lawrence
Colorado University
Lemons
Osborne
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Lemon
Longford
Offspring Fly Lineage Reaches Vast Season Total
Scientists estimate a single pair of flies could produce a total of 195 312 000 000 000 offspring in a season, highlighting rapid reproduction and population potential.
Thanks and Tributes From Local Garden Enthusiast
Thanks go to George Stromberg for a box of home grown strawberries praised for superb quality and flavor. The note highlights his wide gardening range and fine variety, with a request for more visits.
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George Stromberg
George
U. S. 36 Meeting at Marysville Draws Crowd
Several hundred attend the annual U. S. 36 Highway Association meeting in Marysville. The event featured remarks by Marysville officials and a tour of the city’s schools and business district, with discussion on road conditions and funding.
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Carlo Hammer
de Soto
E. T. Olson
Harry Hampton
Scandia Community Club
Republic County
Scandia
Belleville
Marysville
A. A. Nork
al Hancock
St. Francis
Carl Tubbs
Washington
Charles Miller
Tonganoxie
Listner
Sunday Evening Guests At Mrs. Sothers Home
Mrs Sherman English and family and Mrs Geraldine Lloyd visited Sunday evening with Mrs Eva Sothers and daughters, sharing conversation and hospitality.
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Orin Reed
Clark Freed
Shirley
Russell Poole
Sherman Scrivner
Artie Jensen
Eustace Sjolander
Ernest Hedstrom
Paleo
Axel Hedstrom
Loren
Ivan Bergstrom
Sherman English
Geraldine Lloyd
Eva Sothers
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E. C. Wires
Will Rogers
Minneapolis
Princess
L. E. Conn
Hastings
Aaron Johnson and Sons
A. B. Johnson
Little Rock, Ark
Annie Spiker
RHO Diomede Seland
Bering
Lztlawomede Island
Sabe Anke
England
the County Farm Bureau
Bill Owen Conn
Peggy Ann
Reuben Fredrickson
R. A. Rasmussen
Ardith
Floyd Johnson
Lebanon
Ray Streeter
Sturgeon, Mo
G. W. Mathis
George Christie
Walter Tedrow
Ralph Rasmussen
Emer Larson
Warren Gritten
Albert Jackson
Valjean
Denver
Colo
Lorraine Jackson
Virginia
Theodore Hanson
M. E. Church
Virgil Curry
Hyannia
Carl McDowell
Bob White
Vanier Preble
Mrs. J. N. Wood
Nell Armstrong
Phillipsburg
Harry Leedham
C. Cowan
Downs
A. G. Allmutt
Topeka
D. L. Crider
Gloria
John Musgrave
Ellis
Huron
Lars Hammer and
Iyer
MR. Stromberg
D. Dicker
Smith Center
Chris Nelson and Sons
Myrtle Grubb
Chris Nelson
Warren
Mrs. Dickar
Th Derby Grain Co
Carl Norgard
Oscar Norgard
Alfred Swanson
Irene Swanson
Ed Thomas
Audrey
Vernon Erickson
John Thomas
Leonard Freed
Nellie Stafford
Logan
Daisy Crawford
Roy Thomas
Palco
Carlson
U. S
Scotland
Ian Ler
Ana
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