Plainsman and the Lady at the Princess Theatre
Republic presents Plainsman and the Lady a historical Pony Express tale set in 1850s St. Joseph Missouri at the Princess Theatre June 21 22. Vera Ralston William Elliott Reinhold Schunzel Gail Patrick Joseph Schildkraut Donald Barry lead a large cast in a dramatized documentary style adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Express
Republic
Princess Theatre
St. Joseph
Ann Arnesen
Vera Ralston
Reinhold Schunzel
Lochinvar
William Elliott
Joseph Kane
Gail Patrick
Joseph Schildkraut
Donald Barry
Andy Clyde
Raymond Walburn
Russell Hicks
William B. Davidson
Paul Hurst
Charles Judels
Stuart Hamblen
Byron Foulger
Pierre Watkin
Rage in Heaven returns to Princess Theatre with Bergman
Ingrid Bergman and Robert Montgomery star in the psychological thriller Rage in Heaven. Based on James Hilton's novel, the tale follows a weak husband driven to crime by jealousy and a tortured wife as the story unfolds with sharp characterization. The film marks Bergman’s early American work and reissues after prior release. Coming July 1 and 2, Fun on a Weekend screens afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-G-M
Ingrid Bergman
Robert Montgomery
Princess Theatre
James Hilton
Mr. Chips
Miss Bergman
America
Sweden
Hollywood
Ginger and the Stray Dog Story in Monogram's Film
A young boy adores a stray dog in Monogram's Ginger with Frank Albertson and Barbara Reed leading a cast of juvenile players. Albertson plays a prize fighter forced to retire due to an eye injury as the plot unfolds Thursday June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Calkins
Johnny
Ginger
Janet Burston
Gene Collins
Lee
White
Dick Elliott
Oliver Blake
Edythe Elliott
Wally Walker
Monogram
Princess Theatre
Frank Albertson
Barbara Reed
Albertson
Scandia Routs Concordia 7 2 in Sunday matchup
Scandia traveled to Simpson to face Concordia and won 7 to 2. It was described as a very good game and Scandia has only one loss so far. Next, Scandia heads to Belleville this Sunday for another anticipated test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Simpson
Concordia
Belleville
California letter details a family gathering and medical news
In a June 12 1947 letter from California the writer notes a June 1 reunion with all Mrs Peterson’s children and families present for a turkey dinner including Walter Brand and families from Fresno, Richard Brand and family from Los Angeles, and others. It mentions Henry’s post operative hospital stay and prospects, Cecil Brand’s healing with an artificial limb, and Navy affiliation for Doc Watson. Also covered are visits to Beloit and a birthday anniversary gathering for Mrs Sjolander with friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap
Donald Miller
Riverside
Lois Waterson
San Francisco
Henry
Cecil
Sunday Dining Guests Highlight Local Households
Mr and Mrs Joseph Melhus were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Lars Melby. Rev and Mrs Oliver Wig dahl and Mrs Hanson were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Melhus
Lars Melby
Oliver Wigdahl
Hanson
Reynolds family hosts Friday evening guests
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Christenson and Dale and Opal Vannie of Concordia joined Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christenson and Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carlgren and Jerry as Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Loring and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Christenson
Dale
Opal Vanniie
Concordia
Kenneth Christenson
Harold
Joe Carlgren
Jerry
Lee Loring
Kansas City man travels to Texas after Bergstrom funeral
Chester Johnson of Kansas City left with Mr and Mrs Morris Johnson for Texas to spend a vacation after attending the funeral of Oscar E Bergstrom last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Johnson
Kansas City
Mrs
Morris Johnson
Texas
Oscar E. Bergstrom
Sunday Afternoon Callers at Johnson Residence
Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O. Johnson were Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom, Mrs. C. W. Warner, Mrs. Lyle Marshall and David and John Linnerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. O. Johnson
Oscar Bergstrom
C. W. Warner
Lyle Marshall
David and
John Linnerson
Mrs Anna Lewis And Ray Visit Be loit Guests
Mrs Anna Lewis and Ray of Beloit were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr E H Lewis in a local social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lewis
Ray
Beloit
E. H. Lewis
Fireworks Accidents Highlight July Fourth Toll
Six people died and 903 were injured in fireworks accidents last Fourth of July, with 1946 seen as a drop from prewar years. In 1941 total injuries reached 2,059, while eye injuries last year totaled 44 with many causing blindness. Authorities urge stronger state laws and stricter enforcement to cut the toll.
Anniversary of Flag Day as Birthday of Present Flag
The text marks July 4 as the one hundred twenty eighth anniversary of the flag in its present form noting June 14 1777 as the adoption and 1819 as the birthday when 13 stripes remained but stars matched states. It mentions possible future changes with new states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dinner Guests From California and Texas
Friday evening the Johnson residence hosted Mr and Mrs Don Bowersox and family from Los Angeles California and Mr and Mrs Morris Johnson and sons from Houston Texas as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Johnson
Don Bowersox
Los Angeles
Calif
Morris Johnson
Houston
Texas
Jensen and Gardner families host Republic dinner guests
Mr and Mrs Edward Jensen and family Jim mie and Ralph Jensen Mrs MJ Gardner Penny and Mr and Mrs Tom Moore were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Gardner of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jensen
Jimmie
Ralph Jensen
M. J. Gardner
Penny
Tom Moore
Bill Gardner
Republic
California family visits Johnson and Bowersox kin
Mr and Mrs Don Bowersox and family of California returned home after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Charles C Johnson and with Mr and Mrs Lee Bowersox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bowersox
California
Charles C. Johnson
Lee Bowersox
Mrs Axel Smith and Mrs Gust Larsen Visit Mrs Gunda Larsen
Mrs Axel Smith and Mrs Gust Larsen called on Mrs Gunda Larsen last Friday afternoon in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Smith
Gust Larsen
Gunda Larsen
Mrs Wayne Watson and Daughter Visit Beloit Family
Mrs Wayne Watson and her daughter from Beloit spent Saturday with Mrs Gunda Larsen, sharing time and conversation in a friendly social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Watson
Daughters of
Beloit
Gunda Larsen
Mrs and Mrs Anderson Visit With Henrys
Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Walter Henry in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Anderson
Mrs
Walter Henry
Walter Henrys Visit Minnie's Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson according to local social notes noting friendly calling patterns and hospitality in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
Minnie Anderson
Jensen Family Hosts Artie Jensen Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim and Ralph Jensen were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen in honor of Artie Jensen's birthday anniversary. A lovely lunch was served late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jensen
Jim
Ralph Jensen
Artie Jensen
Artie
June 22 Longest Day Marks Historic 18th to 20th Century Events
June 22 is linked to key historic moments. The Dominican Friars founded California’s first settlement in 1773, the Leopard and Chesapeake naval clash in 1807, Napoleon waging war on Russia in 1812, America’s first reconnaissance balloon in 1861, Huxley born in 1887, the first auto race in 1894, Bolivian government ousted in 1930, Louis defeating Schmeling in 1938, the 1940 armistice with Germany, Italy’s 1941 war on Russia, Nazi invasion of Russia in 1941, and the G I Bill signed in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chesapeake
Napoleon
Russia
America
AgHan
Huxley
Louis
Schmeling
Germany
Italy
Roosevelt
Sunday Dinner Guests From Larsen Families
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Don Larsen included Ada Aspgren George Larsen and family Carroll Anderson and daughters Clyde Norris Emer Larsen Glenn Larsen and family Homer Cardwell and Pauline Joe Cline Jolene and Charles Pearl Earnie and Alma Strom Clarence Strom Art Cardwe ll August Rasmussen Laura Rasmussen and Norman Sankey. Afternoon guests were Oscar Bergstrom Rex Sandell Milfred Butler and Warren Arlgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Larsen
Ada Aspegren
George Larsen
Caroll Anderson
Clyde Norris
Emer Larsen
Glenn Larsen
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Joe Cline
Jolene
Charles
Pearl
Earnie
Alma Strom
Clarence Strom
Art Cardweell
August Rasmussen
Laura Rasmussen
Norman Sankey
Oscar Bergstrom
Rex Sandell
Milfred Butler
Waren Arlgren
Birthday Slumber Party at Sherman Robison Home
A slumber party was hosted Tuesday evening at the Sherman Robison residence honoring Ewart's birthday. Guests included Bobby and Richard Larson, Earl and Harvey Melby, and Johnny and Donald Loring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Robison
Ewart
Bobby
Richard Larson
Earl
Harvey Melby
Johnny
Donald Loring
Dinner Honors Mrs. Paul Nelson at Tanner Home
A dinner in honor of Mrs. Paul Nelson was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Tanner. Guests included Mrs. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Quantic and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Nelson
Tanner
Nelson
H. C. Quantic Ang
Joyce Johnson
Ericksons and Larson Visit Ostberg in Concordia Hospital
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Mrs Victor Erickson and Mrs Ted Larson visited Eli Ostberg at St Joseph hospital in Concordia Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Erickson
Victor Erickson
Ted Larson
Eli Ostberg
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Genevan and Republic residents listed in social notices
The notice names Mr. Vernon Erickson and Mrs Erickson with their daughters, and also lists Mr. and Mrs. Nick Carter of Geneva New York as well as Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. John Sankey of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Erickson
Nick” Carter
Geneva, N. Y
Guy Frazier
John Sankey
Republic
Sunday evening guests at Erickson home
Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Erickson were Mr. and Mrs. John Sankey and family and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Erickson
John Sankey
Vernon Erickson
Dee Swyhart Visits Sister Mrs Johnny Freed
Dee Swyhart of Lovewell is visiting his sister Mrs Johnny. The note mentions he has been freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Swyhart
Lovewell
Mrs
Johnny
Freed
Hammer Reunion Returns With Dinner And Game
The annual Hammer Reunion was held Sunday June 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Widen south of Norway. A basket supper and ball game followed a social gathering with many relatives and friends listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer
Clarence Widen
Norway
C. C. Bennion
Wilford Leake
ElVera Ricketts
Jackson, Fla
Ole Wammer
Ellen Hammer
Einar Eastvedt
Anna Hugos
Ollie
Lawrence
Richard
Alfred Hammer
Anita
Clarence Stensons
Harry Ringer
Rex Gardner
Donald
Allen Vannice
Opal
Floyd
John Graham
Jo Susan
Lee Loring
Betty Lea
Lorene Christenson
Kenneth Christenson
Joe Carlgren
Benny Lervold
Harold Hammer
Maurice
Harvey Hammer
Carl Hammer
Iver Hammer
Alice Hammer
Irene
Larry
Martin Larson
Ralph
Glenn Larson
Leonard Barleen
Elnora Fraser
Bill Larson
Frank Widen
Clyde Graham
Mountain View Hosts Mr and Mrs Freed for Granstedt Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Theodore Granstedt of Mountain View California visited Sunday afternoon and supper with Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Granstedt
Theodore Granstedt
Mountain View
Calif
Oscar Freed
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Stanley Moe At Home
A Friday evening party honored Mrs Stanley Moe at her residence. Attending were Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Mr and Mrs Clark Freed Shirley and Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt. Guests contributed a pleasant lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Moe
Albert Moe
Clark Freed
Shirley
Frank Granstedt
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Norris Robison Smith Family
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Ruby and Arnold and Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Norris
Ruby and
Arnold
Sherman Robison
Axel Smith
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Mary Moe at Home
A Monday party at Mrs. Mary Moe’s home honored her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Bertha Anderson Mrs. George Cardwell Mrs. Pearl Denoyer Mrs. Harry Hohman Mrs. Anna Cady Mrs. Bertha Christie and Mrs. Sam Summer. Pinochle at two tables, Mrs. Hohman won high and traveling, Mrs. Christie low. Mrs. Moe received many gifts and a delicious lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moe
Bertha Anderson
George Cardwell
Pearl Denoyer
Harry Hohman
Anna Cady
Bertha Christie
Sam Summer
Mrs Hattie Gourley Reunites With Family in Brook
A fragmented note reports Mrs Hattie Wright Gourley visiting her brother and family in Brook after a week apart. The message mentions Mr and Mrs Harry and indicates a domestic reunion at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Wright Gourley
Harry
Brook
Double Feature Tonight with Hopalong Cassidy Adventure
The program presents two films: Dangerous Venture, a Hopalong Cassidy tale, and Strange Journey, an adventure feature. A pair of nylons and ten other reasons are added to the lineup.
Scandia Picnic Promotes Wisker Fines and Prize Beard Fashion
The 1947 Scandia Picnic sponsored by Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 of the American Legion will urge men to grow chin whiskers by June 21 to avoid a voluntary $5 fine for not participating. Prizes will reward the best beard and whisker styles as part of a promotional campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen Post
American Legion
Wishkera
Trail Club to Scandia Sunday Horse Show
The Republican Valley Trail Club will meet in Scandia Sunday afternoon June 22 for riding races and horsemanship at the ball park. A large turnout is expected to witness the event billed as a horse show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Valley Trail Club
Scandia
Ball Park
Band Practice Announced for June 23 City Office
Adolph Nelson calls all interested in forming a band to meet Monday night at 8 30 at the City Office. With the picnic a little over a month away, practice should start now to have a band for the big picnic and advertising trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Sunday Evening Guests At Hedstrom Home
Sunday evening visitors included Loren Hedstrom and Keith, Ivan Bergstrom and family, Rudolph Stener and Hilda Stener of Courtland, and Eugene Frye with Derrall of Haddam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hedstrom
Loren.Hedstrom
Keith
Ivan Bergstrom
Rudolph Stener
Hilda Stener
Courtland
Eugene Frye and
Derrall
Haddam
Great‑granddaughter born to Seattle couple Mary Ann Frey
Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor announce the birth of their great granddaughter Mary Ann Frey born June 9 1947 to Mr and Mrs Jack Frey Seattle Washington Miss Emogene Sargent daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Sargent Council Grove Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Mary Ann Frey
Jack Frey
Seattle
Wash
Frey
Emogene Sargent
Cecil Sargent
Council Grove
Freeds Host Friday Dinner Guests From Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Edwin Skiles and Diane of Kansas City joined Mr and Mrs Ted Milner and family for Friday dinner with Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family. Miss Glenna Freed later accompanied the Skiles party to Kansas City for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Skiles
Diane
Kansas City
Ted Milner
Glenwood Freed
Glenna Freed
Skiles
Birthday Honor At C A Smith Residence
Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and family and Miss Emma Svensen spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs C A Smith in honor of Mrs Smiths birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Robison
Lloyd Norris
Emma Svensen
C. A. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Manhattan Guests Visit Bergstroms for Sunday Afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. John Bergstrom and Ines and Mrs. Homer Russell of Manhattan were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bergstrom
Ines
Homer Russell
Manhattan
Ivan Bergstrom
Dinner guests at the Andersons include Linerson and others
Saturday dinner guests were Rev. M. C. Linerson Beth Marilyn John and David of Ellis Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom and Karolyn Swanson visiting Mr. and Mrs. Algot Anderson and Ronny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Linerson
Beth
Marilyn
John and
David
Ellis
Oscar Bergstrom
Karolyn Swanson
Algot Anderson
Ronny
Friday Overnight Guests at Andersons Include Linnersons Swanson
Beth Linnerson Marilyn Linnerson and Karolyn Swanson visited Friday as overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronny, sharing time at the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth and
Marilyn Linnerson
Karolyn Swanson
Mrs. Algot Anderson
Ronny
Mrs Alta Goodwin Heads to Bird City to Visit Sister
Mrs Alta Goodwin left Thursday for Bird City to visit her sister Mrs Arthur Brown and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Goodwin
Bird City
Arthur Brown
Mrs Leonard Freed and Family Visit Glenwood Home
Mrs Leonard Freed Rex and Shar on visited Sunday afternoon at the Glenwood Freed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Freed
Rex
Sharon
Glenwood Freed Home
Berggren Family Notice From Local Page
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Pieces Berggren are named in a local notice with limited readable fragments. The item appears to be a family or household record published in the community section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Berggren
Pieces Berggren Werg
Donna Tanner and Judy Fred Attend Friday Event
Donna Tanner and Judy Fred were seen spending Friday together after an event. The two appeared relaxed and chatted with friends at a local gathering, drawing attention from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Tanner
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Nicholas
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