Bend of the River at Princess Theatre June 14 15
Hollywood adventure film Bend of the River starring James Stewart and Kennedy plays at the Princess Theatre with Lori Nelson Jay C Flippen Henry Morgan and Stepin Fetchit. The Oregon shoot highlights Mt Hood and Columbia River backdrops in a pioneer gold rush tale. Coming June 21 22 David and Bathsheba screens next.
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Princess Theatre
Hollywood
Bend of the River
James
Stewart
Oregon
Kennedy
Lori ‘Nelson
Jay C. Flippen
Henry Morgan
Howard Petri
Chubby Johnson
Stepin’ Fetchit
Mt. Hood
Columbia River
David and
Bathsheba
Green announces State Senate bid from Cloud and Republic counties
Chris C. Green of Courtland declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the Cloud and Republic counties district, subject to August primary voters' choice.
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Chris C. Green
Courtland
District of Cloud
Republic
Senator Candidate Green Highlighted for District Race
Mr. Green, veteran House member and Ways and Means chair, is praised for long service. He is active in religious, school and civic groups and would be the first Republican senator from the district with a Republic county address in over 35 years.
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Green
House of Representatives
Ways and “Means
House
Little Legislature
Council of State Governments
Missouri
Republic County
Wood Sale Announcement by YWCA
The YWCA hosts a food sale at the City Office on Saturday afternoon and evening June 21. Serving begins at 2:00 pm.
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Y.w.cia. Will
Community Band Seeks Help for Summer Practice Night
Local group invites volunteers for summer help at the band, with the next practice set for Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. in the city office.
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the City
Bae hac cared for her father in past role
The fragment indicates Bae hac had served in a caregiving capacity for her father, describing a familial duty carried out in prior times.
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Bae Hac
I Never Forget You at the Princess Theatre
A Technicolor romance from 20th Century Fox features an atomic scientist sent back 200 years to 18th century London. Tyrone Power stars with Michael Rennie as fellow scientists in a tender tale of time defiance and enduring love. Also note a Wednesday June 25 appearance by Danny Wilson.
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Princess Theatre
20Th Century - Fox
London
Tyrone
Michael Rennie
Danny. Wilson
Amana Group Honors Mrs. Emily Willis on 90th Birthday
The Amana Group of the Lutheran church met at Mrs. Emily Willis home Friday to celebrate her 90th birthday. Rev. N. H. Pearson led scripture and prayer. A short program followed with readings by Mrs. Pearson and others, a pot-luck lunch, and well wishes for many more birthdays. The next meeting will be at the church in July hosted by Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Hall.
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Amana
Lutheran Church
Emily Willis
N. H. Pearson
Ralph Rasmussen
Ralph Larson
Ania
Birthday gathering at Johnson home honors Mrs Johnson
A family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O A Johnson Sunday celebrated Mrs Johnson’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Barbara Miss Jacquelin Cooper of Manhattan Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom Barbara Beth and Mary Jean Mellinger of Topeka Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family Mr and Mrs George Fike and Everett Lee Mr and Mrs Troxel Mellinger of Topeka and others enjoyed afternoon and lunch.
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O. A. Johnson
Johnson
R. E. Cooper
Barbara
Floyd Johnson
George Fike
Everett Lee
Troxel Mellinger
Topeka
Stafford Anniversary Dinner Held At Home
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita to honor Mr and Mrs Stafford's wedding anniversary which occurred Friday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E J Stafford of Formosa Mr and Mrs Howard Fields Mr and Mrs Junior Stafford and family of Mankato Mr and Mrs Lyle Coxon Milford Vaughn and Gary Stafford.
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Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Stafford
E. J. Stafford
Formosa
Howard Fields
Junior Stafford
Mankato
Lyle Coxon
Milford, Vaughn
Gary Stafford
Soldier Freed on Overnight Tokyo Call Home
Mr and Mrs Glennwood Freed received a morning call from their son Sgt Gaylord Freed in Tokyo Japan The 150 minute connection linked 520 am here and 900 pm there He is to be sent to Camp Crowder Missouri and hopes to return home within a month.
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Glennwood Freed
Sgt
Gaylord Freed
Tokyo
Japan
Gaylord
Sgt. Freed
Camp Crowder
Sunday Dinner Guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs George Larson and family Mrs Eldon Sten sang and children Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and Kathleen Mrs Hilma Steneaas Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris and Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey inklusive.
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Ada Aspegren
George Larson
Eldon Stensang
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
Loren Carlgren
Kathleen
Erickson Couple Celebrate 46th Wedding Anniversary
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Erickson Friday evening to honor their 46th anniversary dated June 6. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and Sonia, Mr. and Mrs. John Sankey and Norman Sankey, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and Janice. A lunch of coffee and cake followed.
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Vic Erickson
George Larson
Larry
Lorraine
Don Larson
Sonia
John Sankey
Unclear Fragments From Belleville Park Gathering
A damaged OCR fragment mentions relatives and friends at a Sunday evening prose supper in Belleville park. Names and legible items are jumbled, listing various surnames and individuals with incomplete phrases.
Scandia Methodist Church 75th Anniversary Recalls Early Founding
The article commemorates 75 years of Scandia Methodist Church service to the community. It recounts 1868 settler arrival, revival efforts led by Jonas Engstrom and J. B. Anderson, and the 1877-1915 building history. It notes the first baptism, marriages, parsonage changes, and windows procured from Minneapolis, with a 1915 dedication and 1919 English services debut.
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Methodist Church of
Scandia
Chicago
Republican River
Nels Peterson
Litchfield
Minn
Charles Peterson
Old Colony House
John Lind
Des Moines
Iowa
Clay Center
Kansas
Jonas Engstrom
J. B
John Strom
A. P. Rosene
Henry Rosene
J. B. Anderson
Amanda Lavinia Isaacson
M. QO. Olson
California
Emily
Augusta. Sjodahi
Frank Baynes
Rey
Jonas
Engstrom
J. . Peterson
Mary Anderson
Oscar Sandberg
Alvin Boman
O Ae Swan
C. N. Wennersten
Ole Olson
Fred Anderson
O. J. Swan
John Boman
Emil Malstrom
Minneapolis
E. Shepard
E. Malmstrom
Theodore Johnson Adrian
Otto Cheliberg
Joseph Johnston
B. O. Peterson
J. Engstrom
C. Charnsuist
7. G. Engstrom
C. Nord
P. M. Sotingon
James Iverson
A. F. Winell
A. G. Milton
Republic City
Onia
C. D. Day
Bey Gkopi
Hilsto
Waa
Beloit
Albro
Beloi
Belleville
Marks
Reynold
Nebe
J. M. Ream
Sanborn Show Postponed To Friday At Princess Theatre
The Sanborn Lumber Co sponsored a free Princess Theatre show last Thursday with two comedies. A 16MM projector failed, delaying the program until Friday night June 13. High school equipment caused sound trouble. a large crowd remained patient as coffee and doughnuts were served at the Sanborn lot. Austin Sanborn of Chapman promises a new machine and a full test of the production and machines Friday night.
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Sanborn ‘Lumber Co
Princess Theatre
Sanborn Lumber Co
Austin Sanborn
Chapman
Mr. Sanborn
Sanborn Company
918T Anniversary Marked for Mrs. Jane Thomas
On June 4 1952 the 91st birthday of Mrs. Jane Thomas was celebrated with an open house from 1 to 4 PM. About 100 friends visited her Courtland and Scandia area home, where her daughter Mrs. Neal McBride led refreshments and guests signed the guest book.
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Jane Thomas
Neal McBride
Alice Hammer
Claude Goodwin
McBride
Thomas
Grandma Thomas
Scandia Chapter O B S meets with visitors and treats
CBS MET JUNE 3 Scandia Chapter No. 481 OBS met Tuesday evening June 8 with Mrs. Clarence Strom Worthy Matron and Lloyd Nelson Worthy Patron presiding. District aide Mollie Lull visited and was introduced by conductress Mrs. Chris Nelson. Star Point officers honored her with flowers and song. Visitors from Venus Haddam Ophel Chapter Belleville spoke. A lunch followed. Next meeting June 17 with birthday dinner and potluck.
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Scandia
O.B.S
Clarence Strom
Lloyd Nelson
Mollie Lull
District 30
Chris Nelson
Star Point
Wm. J. Matthias
Lull
Venus
Haddam
Alvin Weyh
Ophel
Belleville
Reynold Nystrom
Conrad Sederlin
Ed Olson
Gene Spitler
Society Notes Two Local Visits at R. E. Coopers Home
Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center and Miss Jacquelin Cooper of Manhattan spent Sunday at the R. E. Cooper home.
Bergstroms Visit Denver Friends at Carl Westin Home
Mrs. Henry Bergstrom and Rudolph Bergstrom traveled from Denver Colorado to visit the Carl Westin home and catch up with friends.
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Henry Bergstrom
Rudolph Bergstrom
Denver
Colo
Carl Westin
Visit With Mrs Delbert Aspgren Families In Cawker City
Mrs. Jack Thull and Denise spent Thursday and Friday with her sister Mrs. Delbert Aspgren and family in Cawker City.
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Jack Thull
Denise
Cawker City
Delbert Aspegren
Mr. Aspegren
Berggrens Visit With Sandells Monday Evening
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and their children for a social gathering.
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Oscar Berggren
Rex Sandell
Chester Cahill Visits relatives in Illinois
Chester Cahill visits his mother Mrs. Able Cahill and his grandmother Mrs. Emily Willis for a few days. The trip highlights family gathering and travel within the region.
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Chester Cahill
Able Cahill
Emily
Willis
Marital Announcement Near Sunday Evening Event
A brief society note confirms a Sunday evening gathering with Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold marking a family milestone in the social page.
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Mrs
Frank Lervold
Sandell Family Guests for Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Frank, according to local social notes.
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Rex Sandell
Oscar Berggren
Frank
School Board Elects Mrs Reece Director At June Meeting
At the annual Scandia No 6 school district meeting held last Friday afternoon Mrs Bill Reece was elected to the office of Director. The budget for 1952 53 was discussed and raised by 2000 to start repairs on the building and upgrade the lighting system. The board approved starting school September 1 for nine months and set the next annual meeting for June 1953 at 8 00 p m.
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Bill Reece
Raymond. Cooper
Chris Nelson
R. E B. Cooper
Cooper
Scandia
Reece
Reynold Nystrom
Vernon Erickson
Harlan County Dam Dedicated on Republican River
Lt Gen Lewis A Peck declares the 47 million dollar Harlan County Dam part of a sound solution to floods and droughts at dedication ceremonies. Officials from communities along the Republican River attend a morning parade and afternoon speeches by Gen Pick highlight flood control and irrigation benefits. The dam, an Army Engineers project started six years ago, will store irrigation water for 11 towns and 150000 acres of land, with estimated annual direct benefits around 2000 dollars.
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Lewis A. Peck
Harlan County
Republican
Gen. Pick
Army Engineers
Formosa visit by Ericksons Berry family and Gordon
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson with Lois and Janice joined Mr and Mrs Walter Berry Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon for a Tuesday evening gathering at Rachel Crawford's home near Formosa.
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Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
Walter Berry
Max Berry
Gordon
Rachel Crawford
Formosa
Sunday Dinner Guests at the Berry Home
Sunday dinner and lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry included Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice Dennis Kohls Mr and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon.
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Walter Berry
Vernon Erickson
Lois and
Janice
Dennis Kohls
Max Berry
Gordon
Johnston and Debra Visit Walter Berry Home
Mr and Mrs La Molines Johnston and Debra of Wichita spent Sunday evening visiting at the Walter Berry home.
Moe clan visit ties Topeka man to Scandia gathering
Don Roy Moe of Topeka is spending the week with his father Jack Moe and other relatives in Scandia, Kansas, joining a family gathering that highlights kinship and travel between towns.
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Don Roy Moe
Topeka
Jack Moe
Scandia
Billy Moe Returns to Lawrence for Summer School
Billy Moe returned to Lawrence on Thursday to attend a summer school program.
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Billy Moe
Lawrence
Edward Sallman Visits Mother Mrs Emily Willis
Edward Sallman is visiting his mother, Mrs. Emily Willis, for a few days.
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Edward Sallman
Emily Willis
Dart and Domony Visit in Downs on Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Domony in Downs.
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John Dart
Susan
Vernon Domony
Downs
Mr and Mrs John Dart Attend Supper at Home
Mr and Mrs John Dart attended a supper at the home of Mr and Mrs. The brief item notes their presence at a local social event.
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John Dart
Farewell Picnic Held At McDowell Yard
A Friday evening farewell picnic in the yard of Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell honored Mr and Mrs Owens and their daughters. Attending were Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and Ardeth, Mr and Mrs Artis White and Gregory, Mr and Mrs Allen Currie, Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson and Valjean, Marcia, a Carol, Hae, Thressa and Pape.
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Carl McDowell
Owens
Artie Cardwell
Ardeth
Artis White
Gregory
Allen
Currie
Archie Isaacson
Valjean
Marcia
Carol
Thressa
Anit Pape
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State Senate
Wood Sale
Belleville Park
Shnielion
Maker Linde
Anders
Tekla Harry’ Pel
Sanborn
CBS
Eve Sandborn
Jacquelin Cooper
Manhattan
Otto
Nelson
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