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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

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Sentimental Journey At The Princess Theatre

Sentimental Journey starring John Payne Maureen O'Hara and William Bendix opens at the Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday June 16 16 with Connie Marshall in a demanding child role and an ensemble cast that includes Sir Cedric Hardwicke Glenn Langan and Mischa Auer Also billed is the film San Antonio showing June 22 23

20Th Century-Fox John Payne Maureen O’hara William Bendix Connie Marrshall Princess Theatre Aoman Maureen O'Hara Julie Miss O’hara Air Corps Dolly Sisters Payne Littl Connie Marshall Miss O'Hara Connie Donnelly Sir Cedric Hardwicke Glenn Langan Mischa Auer Kurt Kkyreuger Trudy Marshall Ruth Nelson

Out of This World at Princess Theatre with Bracken Lake

Mounting buzz for Paramount musical at the Princess Theatre June 18–19 stars Eddie Bracken Veronica Lake and Diana Dors. Bracken mimics Bing Crosby with dubbed voice while a glamour band led by Diana performs with Carmen Cavallaro Ted Fiorito Henry King Ray Noble and Joe Reichman providing keyboard harmony. Dynamics center on a Western Union messenger turned singer whose rise and a contract snafu spark laughs and romance.

Paramount Princess Theatre Eddie Bracken Veronica Lake Diana Jivnn Eddie Bing Crosby Bing Bracken Diana Cass Daley Carmen Cavallaro Ted Fiorito Henry King Ray Noble Joe Reichman Veronica New York

Olga San Juan Stars in Hold That Blonde This Week

Rhumba number executed by Olga San Juan headlines the coming Tuesday and Wednesday show dates June 25 and 26 for Hold That Blonde at the local venue.

Olga San Juan

Follow That Woman at Princess Theatre This Thursday

Moviegoers can see Paramount Pine Thomas thriller Follow That Woman at the Princess Theatre on Thursday June 20. William Gargan plays a private detective opposite Nancy Kelly as his ambitious wife in a murder mystery involving a nightclub singer. Byron Barr Regis Toomey and Don Costello also star in the whodunit with Kelly's character driving the plot until Gargan solves the crime in a week.

Princess Theatre Paramount Pine - Thomas William Gargan Nancy Kelly Gargan Miss Kelly Nancy Tou Wangle Tlaw Tau Regis Toomey Byron Barr Don Costelo Mrs Kelly Pine Thomas Alan Lada

Visitors from Colorado Visit The Journal Office

Dr. and Mrs. U S Bowersox of Longmont Colorado called at The Journal office visiting the sister of Dr Bowersox. They recall their father John R Bowersox a former early subscriber and discuss Union Valley homestead roots from 1871. They plan to visit Topeka for a granddaughter's graduation after Topeka trips.

Journal U. S. Bowersox Longmont Colo Lars Larsen Courtland Scandia Gulick and Buckley

Erickson Anniversary Dinner Attended by Local Group

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson hosted a dinner last Thursday honoring the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Victor Erickson. Attending were Mr and Mrs Victor Erickson Mr and Mrs John Sankey Don Norman and Joan Miss Helen Larson and Mr and Mrs Vayson Erickson Lots and Janice.

Vernon Erickson Victor Erickson John Sankey Don Norman Joan Helen Larson Veysion Erickson Lots Janice

Scandia Chapter 4810 Meets at Masonic Hall June 18

Stated meeting of Scandia Chapter No. 4810 at Masonic Hall on June 18 with a pot luck birthday dinner at 6 30. All members invited to be present and bring a covered dish. Initiation at 8 00 PM. Last meeting before the September 3rd session.

Scandia Masonic Hall

Mystery Comedy “Behind Green Lights” at The Princess Thea Tre

Tonight June 18 the Princess Thea Theatre presents a mystery thriller labeled Behind Green Lights starring Carole Landis. The program includes two cartoons a pair of nylons and 15 other attractions for a full bill.

The Princess Theatre Carole Landis

Scandia routs Jewell City 24 to 2 in lopsided win

Scandia beats Jewell City 24 to 2 as pitcher Joppy Lewellyn dominates with a masterful effort. Scandia tallies seven runs in the second inning and twelve in the eighth to seal the victory.

Scandia Jewell City

Local Social Notes Include Circus Visit and Visitors

Mr John Carlson Mr Adolph Nelson and Mr Chris Nelson visited Lincoln Nebraska Saturday to see Charlie Luckey and Mrs Luckey of the Cole Bros Circus. Denver guests Mr and Mrs Gordon Ewell stay with Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson for a few days. Miss Margery Ewell plans a longer visit. Mrs Ralph Rasmussen spent days in Belleville with her mother Mrs Claude Cuthbertson helping care for sister Mrs Glenda Bottger and baby. Mr and Mrs K E C Nienel and Miss Jessie of Concordia dined with Mary West. Scandia Chapter 4810 FE S met last Friday with initiation. Mr Wm Matthias was soloist. Refreshments followed.

John Carlson Adolph Nelson Chris Nelson Lincoln Nebr Charlie Luckey Cole Bros. Circus Gordon Ewell Denver Chester Anderson Margery Ewell Ralph Rasmussen Belleville Claude Cuthbertson Glenda Bottger Scandia FE. S Wm. Matthias

Miss Aura Lewis Takes Rocket to Seattle Vacation

Miss Aura Lewis departed Friday morning on the Rocket bound for Seattle Washington to spend the summer with relatives.

Aura Lewis Seattle Wash Relaives

Berry Visits From Detroit To See Emery Berry Family

Mr Darrel Berry arrived last Friday from Detroit for a two week visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Emery Berry.

Darrel Berry Detroit Mrs Emery Berry

Perkins Couple Attends Woodston Youth Conference

Rev and Mrs M A Perkins with Billy Moe and John Nondorf drove to Woodston Kansas last Wednesday to attend the Annual Youth Conference and returned Friday afternoon.

M. A. Perkins Billy Moe John Nondorf Woodston Kan

Death of Miss Della Booze in Mansfield Ohio

Mrs. Mae White relayed word from Mrs. Kate B. Ryan of Raytown Mo about the death of Miss Della Booze on June 4 in Mansfield Ohio. The Booze family were well known here where Miss Della taught school for years and also worked as a telephone operator.

Mae White Kate B. Ryan Raytown Miss Della Booze Mansfield Ohio Booze Della

Local residents host Monday evening gathering

Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen entertained Monday evening with guests including Mrs Frances McGuffey and daughters, Mrs Gerda Hurt of Chanute Kansas, and Mr and Mrs Tom Ledbetter and Mr and Mrs Everett Ledbetter and Phyllis of Belleville.

Frances McGuffey Gerda Hurt Chanute, Kans Tom Ledbetter Everett Ledbetter Phyllis Belleville Axel Jensen

Couple Host Fifth Street Gathering For Moving Friends

Mr and Mrs Gene Spitler entertained at their home near Courtland on Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Jack Reece who will leave in two weeks for their new home at Carbondale Kansas. Those present besides the honor guests were Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and Bette Lea and Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren. Mr and Mrs L L Hobson and son spent Saturday and Sunday in Wichita at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hobson. Mrs Sherman Robison was taken to St Joseph Hospital last Thursday for major operation Friday morning and is recovering nicely.

Gene Spitler Courtland Jack Reece Carbondale Kaw Maurice Medlin Lee Loring Bette Lea Loren Carlgren L. L. Hobson Sherman Robison St Joseph Hospital

Nesmith and Berggren Dinner Hosts

Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren. Mr and Mrs Dave Elmberg were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom.

W. C. Nesmith Charlie Berggren Dave Elmberg Ivan Bergstrom

Drainage Ditch Work Begins South of Scandia

Work started Monday morning on the drainage ditch for the School Creek Drainage District south of town. Ade Construction Company is doing the project and when finished will improve drainage for landowners south of Scandia at a high cost now, but with expected long term benefits.

School Creek Ade Construction Company Scandia

Scandia Community Club Formulates Expanded Committees

The Scandia Community Club met at the Royal Cafe with President Carl Aberg presiding. A long committee slate was announced including Execu tive Future Planning Civic Improvement Legislative Sports and Recreation Agriculture Water Conservation and Flood Control Highways Trade Expansion and Scandia Picnic Housing Patriotic Schools Churches and Library Banquet of Kats Finance and others. The group discussed School Creek Drainage District progress and planned a large delegation for the Ground Breaking Ceremonies of the Harlan County Flood Control and Irrigation Dam before adjourning to reconvene in July.

Scandia Community Club Royal Cafe Carl Aberg Aberg E. P. Ahrens E. C. Wires R. E. Cooper Carl Hammer Fred Evert Lloyd Norris Chris Nelson Lloyd Nelson Walter Boyles Walter Berger L. L. Hobson Algor Anderson Raymond Cooper Lester Simpson George Larson J. P. Ahrens Ben Lervold George Laron Carl Reece Maurice Medlin Arthur Cardwell Scandia Walter H. Berger Allen Gunter George Cardwell

Mrs Minnie Jewell Visits Kansas City Relative

Mrs Minnie Jewell arrived from Kansas City last week and will spend several weeks with her niece Mrs Joyce Johnson and Mr Johnson.

Minnie Jewell Kansas City Joyce Johnson Mr. Johnson

Mr and Mrs Frank Schneberger Return From Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Schneberger came back Friday afternoon after a trip to Iowa and Wisconsin.

Frank Schneberger Iowa Wisconsin

Fishing Party and Plenty Supper Enjoyed Sunday

Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Mrs Van Der Heyden joined a fishing party and enjoyed a hearty supper Sunday evening.

Stanley Moe Guy Frazier Frank Granstedt van der Heyden

Sun day Guest Visit Highlights Berggren Foyvelbergs

Mrs Charlie Berggren was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Richard Foyvelberg during a local social visit.

Charlie Berggren Richard Foyvelberg

Local serviceman visits family as readers receive gifts

Cpl. Carl A. Kallman arrived home Monday evening for a visit with his parents. The City Library has received from Miss Beulah Grubb a gift of books including The Harvard Classics known as Dr Fliot's Five-Foot Shelf. Mrs. Ada Aspegren and others visited Mrs. Harry Hohman Monday evening.

Cpl Carl A. Kallman Ed Kallman Beulah Grubb Concordia Harvard Dr. Fliot Ada Aspegren Carl Reece Linda, Sue Carl Lee Harry Hohman

Mrs. Edwin Isaacson Visits St Joseph Hospital

Mrs. Edwin Isaacson and Miss Edna Robison joined Martha Sue forenoon visit to Mrs. Sherman Robison at St. Joseph hospital on Tuesday.

Edwin Isaacson Edna Robison Martha Sue Sherman Robison St. Joseph Hospital

Van Meter Couple Visits Kin Across States to Celebrate Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Oren Van Meter of Fickley Colorado traveled Friday and Saturday to visit the Carl Moline home on their way to Effingham Kansas to see her sister Mrs. Mike Puckett and family for a wedding anniversary observance Sunday. They will also visit Mrs. Bert Palmquist and family at Stanton Iowa and plan calls with friends in the local community before returning home.

Oren van Meter Fickley Colo Carl Moline Effingham Kan Mike Puckett

Mrs Peterson and party visit Waconda Springs

Mrs Frank Peterson Narvene Mrs Duane Greenslade and Norma drove to Waconda Springs Saturday and Mr Peterson who had been there the past week for treatment returned home with them Saturday evening.

Frank Peterson Narvene Duane Greenslade Norma Waconda Springs Peterson

District aide visits Scandia Chapter on initiation night

Scandia Chapter No 481 hosted District Aide Mary Koukol of Meden Chapter No 3854 for an official visit on Friday June 7 in a special meeting. Five new initiates received initiatory degrees as Mrs Koukol praised building for the future and was welcomed by Mrs Thelma Sederlin matron.

Scandia Mary Koukol Meden Thelma Sederlin Irvin Lewis W. J. Matthing Kouko Herman Helen Brosh Rudolph Maden William Haskins Lyle Ocobock

Mr Andrew Wilson Dies After Stint In Omaha Hospital

Mr Andrew Wilson died Sunday evening in Omaha at the Lutheran Hospital after a monthlong confinement. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Lion Park Church. a complete obituary will be published next week.

Andrew Wilson Lutheran Hopital Omaha Geer Lion Pf

Basket Dinner Honors Returning Soldier at Belleville Park

Mr Darwin Housholder, back from eighteen months overseas and now discharged, was honored at a basket dinner in Belleville Park last Sunday. Attending were many locals including Housholder’s family, the Johnsons, the Varrws, Glete, the Goodwins, and Carol of Concordia among others.

Darwin Housholder Belleville Park Miro Glete Housholder D. BF. Housholder Patsy Varrew Wo A. Johnson Warren Johnson Lawrence Johnon Oscar Johnson Milo Johnson Blaine H. I. Johnson Floyd Johnson O. A. Johnson Lucille Paul Housholder George Fike Glenn Goodwin Carol Concordia

Haser White announce daughter Frances Arlene marriage

Frances Arlene Haser and Arlis J. White wed in a double ceremony on June 8 at 10 AM. Officiant Rev. Bertha Fogelberg. Attendant Gloria Lee Nelson wore beige and black. bride wore blue eyelet dress. After a dinner, couple plans to live in Scandia. Frances is Scandia High School graduate. Arlis is a Navy veteran.

George Haser Frances Arlene Arlis J. White Carl McDowell Dune Bertha Fogelberg Gloria Lee Nelson Ravenna Lincoln Nebr Hageman and Wires Scandia White U.S. Navy

Elizabeth Sandborn Receives Marine Corps Meritorious Service Award

Elizabeth Sandborn sister of Mrs. R. F. E. Cooper of Scandia was cited for meritorious services as Chief of the Fleet Marine Force Section General Supply Division Marine Corps Headquarters Washington D C. Award presented March 27 1946 by General A A Vandegrift to 37 civilian workers. She completes seven years of Marine Corps service and is a George Washington University graduate.

Elizabeth Sandborn R. F E. Cooper Scandia Fleet Marine Force Marine Corps Headquarters Washington, D. C A. A. Vandegrift Marine Corps

Bowersox Host Dinner For Social Guests

Mr and Mrs Lee Bowersox entertained with a dinner last Thursday for Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs Don Bowersox and Janet and Mr and Mrs Leonard La Sage and daughters

Lee Bowersox Charles Johnson Don Bowersox Janet Leonard la Sage

Mr Anton Carlson Leaves for Concordia for Work

Mr Anton Carlson departed Tuesday for Concordia where he has work.

Anton Carlson Concordia

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San Antonio Colorado Ape Lasi KE. C. Nienel Miss Jessie Mary West Day Whne Whistler Brooklyn Wilson White House Spokane Jowie Coa Haser
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