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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1942

Page

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Rings On Fingers at Princess Theatre This Weekend

Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney star in 20th Century Fox comedy Rings On Her Fingers at the Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday nights June 13 and 14. Tierney plays a shop girl turned debutante while Fonda plays a millionaire who fakes fortune as comic chaos unfolds with gambling gags and romance.

Jaup‘ain Henry Fonda Gene Tierney Princess Theatre Spring Byington Laird Cregar Batt Soclara Fonda Gene Hank Fonda Hank Movietone Madelene Carroll

Republican Caucus Fails To Open In Scandia Township

Only four Republicans attended the June 5 caucus at LO O F Hall, delaying business. Organizers announce a second meeting for June 12 at the I O O F Hall and urge strong turnout to influence fall candidate selection. Mrs Gustavo Ostberg and Ted join the Olson family for Sunday dinner in Jamestown.

Journal Scandia Township LO. O. F. Hall Republican Party Gustavo, Ostberg Ted Ile Olson Jamestown

Destroyer Ships Drive Two Ocean Navy – War Bond Drive

Destroyer type ships form the bulk of U S fighting ships with average 1800 ton displacement and high speed. They proved effective in convoy duty and Coral Sea. Each costs about 3 600 000 dollars. Navy yards are building them rapidly as War Bond purchases secure full production. Buy ten percent of income in War Bonds.

U.S. Treasury Department

Proper display rules for the American flag

William Kerr, founder and national president of the American Flag Day Association, outlines guidelines for flag display. He covers placement in church, left or right of speakers, use of bunting, how to raise and lower, flag use on cars with a staff, and never letting a fold touch the ground.

William Kerr The American Flag Day Association

No Hands On The Clock Opens At Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre debuts No Hands On The Clock next Wednesday night June 17 with Chester Morris and Jean Parker. Laughs mix with a mysterious murder as the clock ticks toward the capture of the culprit. The program also features the first Superman color cartoon and Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey.

Princess Theatre Chester Morris Jean Parker

Community gatherings honor birthdays and visits

Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson guests include Henry Rosene and Corinne for Mr Linden s birthday. Rosene visits from Los Angeles to report to an army camp in New Jersey. Local dinners and weekend visits span Courtland Wichita Winfield Belleville and Belleville area with extended families and 88 Club hosting at Lars Norgard s home.

Russell Anderson Henry Rosene Joe Freed Clare Westin John Naslund Corinne Oscar Linden Linden Russell Rosene Los Angeles Calif New Jersey Lars Norgard 88 Club Geo. Christie Jim Goodwin Oscar Norgard Carl Norgard Richard Fogelberg

Topeka Visitors Call on Republic Residents

Mrs. M. A. Larson and Winifred Miss Mary Larson of Topeka visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Grim in Republic on Monday afternoon along with Mrs. Benny Long and Gary, also of Topeka.

M. A. Larson Winifred Mary Larson Topeka Benny Long Gary Marvin Grim Republic

Mrs Brown and Strafiford Guests of Lindecrantz Family

Mrs Tella Brown and Mrs Andrew Strafiford and daughter were Monday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Malker Lindecrantz.

Tella Brown Andrew Strafiford Malker Lindecrantz

Superman cartoon at the Princess Theater Wednesday

The Princess Theater in technicolor shows a Superman cartoon next Wednesday night June 17. The comic strip hero is read daily by millions and the film market reports Superman car toons as top. This is to be the first of a monthly feature. Don’t miss it.

Retailers face three obligations under General Maximum Price Regulation

The directive requires marking ceiling prices on cost-of-living items, listing these ceilings with the county rationing board by July 1, and preparing a public inspection list of every item sold with its ceiling price. The cost-of-living marking has been in effect since May 18.

OPA County Rationing Board

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Fred Lundberg and families from Courtland and Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen with families and Mrs Ed Nelson from Jamestown joined Friday supper with Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby. Visitors included Joe Dickerson and daughter and the Melbys, plus McGregor Hay Bryant and Mrs OBrien at Superior Nebraska. Joe Dickerman and Shirley from Log Cruces NM visit Lars Melby and relatives. George Freed and daughters from Courtland joined Sunday afternoon with the Jensen family and Jimmy.

Fred Lundberg Courtland Leslie Rasmussen Ed Nelson Jamestown Joe Dickerson Joseph Melhus Lars Melby Elmer Melby Joe Dickerman Shirley Log Cruces New Mexico George Freed Daughters of E. Jensen Jimmy

Local Visitors From Omaha And Pittsburgh

Cleona Almquist and Lester Park er of Omaha Nebraska visit Mrs Desmond Almquist and Doris for a few days this week Mrs Kenneth Ahlstrom of Pittsburg visits Mr and Mrs George Cardwell from Thursday until Tuesday of this week

Cleona Almquist Lester Parker Omaha,Nebr Desmond Almquist Doris Kenneth Ahlstrom Pittsburg George Cardwell

Concordia Guests Visit Sjolander Family

Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and Jene join Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith of Concordia as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jorn Sjolander and family.

Bindweed warning and local notes from Newberg legend

City residents are urged to watch for Bindweed as it risks hard eradication once established. Also shares brief local items about William H. Hill and wife reopening a Commercial Printing Plant in Newberg Oregon at 410 First Street and mentions Sheriff Hub Graham of Republic County being tailed by a state highway patrolman during a recent visit.

Wm. H. Hill The Journal Newberg Oregon First Street Medford Hub” Graham Republic County State Highway Patrollman Hub Seary

Pheasant Season Dates And Local Picnic Report

The pheasant season opens November 8 to 11 with a daily limit of three cocks and one hen from noon to sunset. A group including Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and families of Concordia Mr and Mrs George Larson and families Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and families Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville Mrs J O Anderson Philroy Henry Mrs Ada Aspegren and Norma and Evelyn Mae Carlgren enjoyed a park picnic in Concordia last Sunday.

Harold Bowling Concordia George Larson Carroll Anderson Clyde Norris Belleville J. O. Anderson Philroy Henry Ada Aspegren Norma Evelyn Mae Carlgren

Almquists and Parker Visit Desmond in Wichita

Mrs Desmond Almquist and Dor is Miss Cleona Almquist and Lester Parker were Saturday and Sunday visitors of Desmond Almquist at Wichita.

Desmond Almquist Doris Cleona Almquist Lester Parker Wichita

Princess Theatre Shows Begin At 8 30 P M

The Princess Theatre will start shows at 8 30 p m for the next several weeks with a second performance at 10 p m The special work night selection occurs at 10 pm on Wednesday nights.

Princess Theatre

Southern Postcard From Camp Rucker Describes Life In Alabama

A Vietnam era style letter from T Sgt John M Nystrom at Camp Rucker Alabama to his parents details hot south climate red soil terrace farming and local scenes in Birmingham. He notes weight loss pollution of hair by soil humor about barefooted locals and Southern fried chicken and catfish meals priced at 65 cents. He recalls pay on Sunday and the Army Navy Relief drive at the theatre with sailors and marines. He closes with greetings to family and a request to keep flying.

John M. Nystrom H. Q. Det 306Th Medical Bat APO Camp Rucker Alabama G. A. Nystrom Deep South South Sevral Birmingham Alabama Theatre

Political aspirants for Kansas offices in fall election

A list of candidates includes Charles H. Tucker Independent for Governor aiming to attract diverse voters as a Pension Crusader. Also running are Thale P. Skevegard Republican governor hopeful, John Allison Republican U.S. Senate candidate, W. C. Austin Republican State Printer, George McGill Democrat State Senator, Wim Burke Democrat Governor, Paul B. Green Democrat Governor, and Arthur Capper Republican seeking reelection as U.S. Senator.

Chas. H. Tucker Thale P. Skevegard John Allison McPherson U. S. Senate W. C. Austin Igeo. McGill Wim. Burke Little River Paul B. Green Johnson County Arthur Capper United States Kansas

Frank Carlson Files renomination in Sixth District bid

Frank Carlson of Concordia a Republican incumbent in Kansas Sixth District filed with the Secretary of State this week for renomination to Congress. He seeks a fifth term after first winning the seat in 1934 and is praised for his past performance in the House.

Frank Carlson Concordia Kansas Mr. Carison Frank Congress

Surveyors inspect water levels for possible dam project

A Geological Survey crew was in the territory last week surveying natural water levels. They plan a full examination of this part of the state, with possible ties to a proposed dam and irrigation scheme. Further details are not yet known.

Lindecrantz Enlists in Navy Reports To Topeka

Lorraine Lindecrantz left Saturday evening for Topeka to join Navy headquarters after passing the examination in excellent condition. He was among 21 boys sworn into the Navy Sunday at Topeka, with most slated for preliminary training at Great Lakes.

Lorraine Lindecrantz Topeka Navy Lorraine Great Lakes

Formosa family visits Brown household Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dewey and their children from Formosa dropped by Sunday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown and family.

Glenn Dewey Formosa Clifford Brown

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I. O. O. F. Hall George Haser Gust Samuelson A. M. Bettis R. E. Cooper George Jeandebeur J. T. Davis Carl Linderiantz Lawrence Elmer Danielson Theodore Danielson Tekla Brown and Lloyd Frank Isaacson Carl George Sorum Otto Brant Superman M. E& McGregor Thomas Hay and Jerry Frank Bryant Mrs. McGregor O'Brien Superior Nebr Carle John Nystrom Hitler DrSeuss
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