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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1944

Page

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Civil Service Exam Offered for Naval Academy Vacancy

Representative Frank Carlson announces a competitive examination on Saturday July 29 to fill a 1945 vacancy at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis. Exams will be in Salina Hays Concordia and Norton for U S citizens age 17 to 21 on April 1 1945 residents of the Sixth District. Applicants should notify Carlson by July 15 to be included on the candidate list and may contact his Washington Office Room 259 House Office Building for details.

Frank Carlson Civil Service Commision United States Naval Academy Annapolis Salina Hays Concordia Norton United States Sixth Garlson Civil Service Commission Washington House

Kansas vocational agriculture teachers announce June conference

An announcement to Ted Claassen from Scandia High School outlines the Kansas vocational agriculture teachers conference at K.S.A.C. from June 14 to 17. Topics include Farm Programs Farm Mechanics Future Farmers of America and part time work for Farm Boys out ay School with committee reports. Milton Eisenhower of Kansas State College will speak Thursday morning and again deliver the address at the Friday banquet toastmaster C M Miller will introduce him.

Ted Claassen Scandia Kansas K.s.ac Future Farmers of America Pollom Milton Eisenhower Kansas State College C. M. Miller State Board For Vocational Educution Eisenhower

Our Thanks For Fry and Fruit From Local Foundries

The Journal family extends appreciation for the fry from W. C. Nesmith Hatchery and the berries from Wm Moe garden. Readers express gratitude that friends endure as they face uncertain times, pledging to do their part to keep those friendships strong.

Journal W. C. Nesmith Hatchery Wm. Moe

Invasion planned mulled by maps to isolate German forts

British sappers lay portable high way mats to speed landings as steel landing mats bring rapid access for transports and tanks on European shores. US Gypsum Company mats form part of the war’s innovations and will be repurposed after the conflict for fire safety in walls and ceilings. The naval photo shows an American warship blasting shore targets as part of pre invasion fire preparation.

United States Gypsum Company USG

Watch on the Rhine at The Princess cinema

Warner Bros releases Watch on the Rhine from Lillian Hellman on the Princess screen. Betty Davis and Paul Lukas lead a strong cast in a dramatic wartime tale set in a Washington home, with themes of anti fascist resistance and family reunion.

Warner Bros Lillian Hellman Herman Shumlin Betty Davis Paul Lukas Gerald Fitzgerald Lucile Watson Beulah Bondi George Coulourisouris Hollywood Sara Muller Muller Kurt Muller Washington Fanny Farrelly Sara Kurt Count Teck de Brancovis Fanny Farrell

The Lodger at Princes Promises Thin White Chapel Terror

The 20th Century Fox film The Lodger based on Mrs Marie Belloc Lowndes novel screens at the Princes and is billed as a tense shocking thriller. John Brahm directs with Robert Bassler producing and Barre Lyndon adapting the tale of a mysterious lodger in a panic stricken London setting.

20Th Century Fox Marie Belloc Lowndes Jack the Ripper the Princes London White Chapel John Brahm Robert Bassler Barre Lyndon Mr Lowndes Burton

Caucus nominees named in Scandia township meeting

The Republican caucus in Scandia township was held with Fred Evert in charge and C. E. McKimson as acting secretary. Nominations were Fred Evert for Committeeman Mrs. G. A. Nystrom for Committee woman Labon Murhall for Trustee Milo Johnson for Treasurer Benny Lervold for Clerk W. C. Preble for Justice of the Peace Geo Stromberg for Justice of the Peace Vic Erickton for Constable G. A. Nystrom for Constable.

Scandia Township Fred Evert C. E. McKimson G. A. Nystrom Labon Murhall Milo Johnson Benny Lervold W.C. Preble

Lorraine Lindecrantz Honored on Navy Leave at Granstedt Home

Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt honored Lorraine Lindecrantz home on leave from the Navy. Attendees included Mrs Jennie Lindecrantz Lorraine and Lawrence Miss Helen Nordell Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and Robert Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson Mrs Lena Lloyd and Mrs E J Van Der Heyden.

Frank Granstedt Lorraine Lindecrantz Navy Jennie Lindecrantz Lorraine Lawrence Helen Nordell Frank Isaacson Carl Marker Lindecrantz Robert Warren Johnson Lena Lloyd E. J. van der Heyden

Fifth War Loan Drive Set Under Leaders Ahrens and Wires

Mrs. E. P. Ahrens and Mr. L. C. Wires head the Fifth War Loan Drive and announce it will begin in a few days.

E. P. Ahrens C. Wires

Merle Oberon Stars in London Musical Tale

Niece of the Burtons Merle Oberon plays a London stage queen in a tale of a lodger, Jack the Ripper menace, and a populace terrorized by fear. The story blends romance with Oberon’s entrancing musical numbers.

Burtons Merle Oberon London Jack the Ripper Scotland Yard Miss Oberon

Moe Moe Moe United in Marriage in Cloud County

Irene Moe and Stanley Moe were married Monday June 5 1944 by the Probite Judge of Cloud County. Swanley a prosperous farmer and Irene recently ran the Cozy Inn next to the office. They will reside at their country home north of town. The Journal offers congratulations and best wishes to the couple.

Irene Moe Stanley Moe Cloud County Swanley Irene Moe

Birthday Dinner Honored In Pearl Strom’s Home

Sunday dinner guests honored Pearl Strom on her birthday. The attendees included Emer and Thelma Larson, Art Cardwell and spouse, Clarence Strom and family, Billie Dean Tipton, Homer Cardwell and family, Pauline, Joe Cline and family, Leslie Rasmussen and family, Ralph Rasmussen and family, August Rasmussen, Martin Jensen and Charles, Millie Katrineberg, Ethel Katrineberg, Charley Tipton and Anita Hammer with Beth Gile.

Pearl Strom Emer Larson Thelma Art Cardwell Clarence Strom Billie Dean Tipton Homer Cardwell Pauline Joe Cline Leslie Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen August Rasmussen Martin Jensen Charles Millie Katrineberg Ethel Katrineberg Charley Tipton Anita Hammer Beth Gile

Property changes hands in Scandia as Cooper family sells home

The residence of Raymond Cooper is sold to Chris Nelsons and they will move into Salina. The Coop ers plan to depart Scandia this Thursday as Mr. Cooper has purchased property in Salina and will relocate with the family.

Raymond Cooper Chris Nelsons Cooper Salina Scandia

Dutton Son Killed in Action Over New Guinea

Mr and Mrs Fred Dutton of Norway receive war department notice that their son Fred Dutton Jr was killed in action over New Guinea during World War II.

Fred Dutton Norway War Department Fred Dutton Jr New Guiana

M. O. P. Improvements Sidetrack Train at Scandia

A Missouri Pacific work train is sidetracked in Scandia for days as rails are laid and a new bridge is built. Piling for underpinnings began early in the week, with work moving toward completing a practically new road along the Missouri Pacific line from Yuma toward the state line.

Scandia Yuma State Line K. W. Cox Missouri Pacific Lines

Cris Green Seeks Reelection as State Representative

Courtland businessman Cris Green announces candidacy for reelection to State Representative from this district after two years in office. He highlights civic involvement and support for a Flood Control project with Republican Valley group, aiming to benefit local farmers.

Cris Green Courtland Green Hs Dutie- Stata Repimertative Haute Republican Valley

M. H. Club Hosts Pot Luck for Bergstrom Birthday

The M. H. Club gathered at Mrs. Agnes Johnson's home on Friday for a pot luck lunch honoring member Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom. They report two months of Red Cross work totaling 5 large pillow slips 20 small pillow slips 3 large wheelchair pillows 5 small tuckin pillows 18 tray covers 2 water bottle covers and 1 afghan. Members listed include Ivan Bergstrom Arvid Bergstrom Oscar Bergstrom Renald Johnson El El Reno Sederlin C O Johnson Donald Sederlin Minnie Anderson and W S Henry.

M. H. Club Agnes Johnson Oscar Bergstrom Red Cross Messrs Ivan, Arvid Renald Johnson el Reno Sederlin C. O. Johnson Donald Sederlin Minnie Anderson W. S. Henry

Alvin Nelson Honored During Army Furlough

Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and Jimmie honored Cpl. Alvin Nelson on his furlough from the Army. Those attending included Ernest Nelson and family Artie Jensen and family George Freed and family Axel Jensen and family Mrs. M. J. Gardner and Penny Lou.

Ed Jensen Jimmie Cpl Alvin Nelson Ernest Nelson Artie Jensen George Freed Axel Jensen M. J. Gardner Penny Lou

California Visitor Honored With Birthday Luncheon

Mrs Jake Stofer arrived in Sacramento California for a few weeks. She is staying with Mr FoR Freeman and is visiting the Sto ter family on Courtland. A birthday luncheon at the Sto ter home honored her with relatives as guests.

Jake Stofer Sacramento California Courtland For. Freeman Ion Sibet Poe Geume M Stefia Mardak Stoter Sr Californi Stoter

Open House for Lindecrantz Family in Lawrence

Mrs Jennie Lindecrantz will hold an open house at her Lawrence home for Mo M M 2 c and Mrs Lorraine Lindeecrantz on Sunday afternoon from 2 00 to 4 45 p m All friends invited to attend.

Jennie Lindecrantz Ated Lawrence Lorraine Lindeecrantz

Mr and Mrs Fred Evert Visited Superior On Business

Mr and Mrs Fred Evert were in Superior on Friday for business purposes. The brief note records their presence and activities during a local business trip.

Fred Evert

Walsh seeks reelection as District Judge in 12th Judicial District

Chas A Walsh announces his candidacy for reelection as District Judge of the 12th Judicial District. Elected November 6 1940 he cites a satisfactory record. A Concordia local, he grew up on a farm, KU graduate, 19 years’ law practice, WWI flying officer, and active in Red Cross work and war fund drives.

Chas. A. Walsh 12Th Kansas University Flying Oficer Concordia Cloud County Red Cross County War Fund Committee

U and D1 Art Club Holds Farewell Meeting

The U and D1 Art Club met at Mrs. Sam Summers home on June 8 with nine members present. Members listed include Miss Mary West and Mrs. Harry Hampton among others. The gathering honored Mrs. R E Cooper who is leaving and presented her with a gift. A light lunch followed. This was the final meeting for the summer.

U and 1 Art Club Sam Summers Mary West Harry Hampton C. V. Haggman E. C. Wires Ed Olson C. O. Reece R. E. Cooper Jake Weislogle Club

Robert Celebrates 8th Birthday With Local Guests

Sunday guests for Robert’s 8th birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz included Elmer Danielson Kenneth and Dorothy Theo Danielson Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Jennie Lindecrantz Lorrain Lawrence and Helen Nordell. Evening visitors were Frank Isaacson Car Martin Johnson and Norman.

Marker Lindecrantz Robert Elmer Danielson Kenneth Dorothy Theo Danielson Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Jennie Lindecrantz Lorrain Lawrence Mis Helen Nordell Frank Isaacson Car Martin Johnson Norman

Mrs. Alice Hammer Visits Mrs. Lars Hammer

Mrs. Alice Hammer was a Monday caller of Mrs. Lars Hammer, meeting at their home to chat and exchange greetings during a social visit.

Alice Hammer Lars Hammer

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U. S. Naval Academy Conference For Teachers Invastons U.S. Army Signal Corps U.S Europe Warners Kurt Mullen New York Drama League Cc. C. Green
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