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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1946

Page

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San Antonio at the Princess Theatre brings Western epic

Warner Bros. outdoor Technicolor Western San Antonio opens at the Princess Theatre on June 22 and 23. Starring Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith with a strong supporting cast, the film portrays the 1877 Great Breakup and cattle wars that forged the Texas frontier. Harvey Girls follows on June 23-30.

Southwest Hollywood Filmfare San Antonio Warner Bros Abilene East Texas U. S Fort Laramie West Harvey

Hold That Blonde Comes to Princess Theatre June 25 26

Paramount comedy features Eddie Bracken and Veronica Lake with a tale of kleptomania and romance. Bracken plays a millionaire's son who cannot remember stolen items and must fall in love to cure him. Lake plays a jewel thief entangled in a comic plot alongside Albert Dekker and Willie Best. Coming Northwest Mounted Police follows.

Princess Theatre Paramount Eddie Bracken Veronica Lake Bracken Veronica Eddie Miss Lake Albert Dekker Willie Best Northwest Mounted Police

WHO DUN IT COMEDY AT PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT

A Friday June 20 screening at the Princess presents a screaming comedy about a Lady Detective who runs a private agency after her husband goes to the armed forces. Her bungling lands her in police hands as the culprit she seeks. Plus 20 other features and a pair of Nylons.

Misses Acre Visit From California Arrive Home

Misses Christine and Esther Acre arrived Saturday morning from California for a two week visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Carl Acre.

Christine Esther Acre California Mrs Carl Acre

A Yank In London at The Princess June 27

A Yank In London stars Anna Neagle Rex Harrison Dean Jagger and Robert Morley in a 20th Century Fox romance based on a American airman diary. The story follows a Yankee serviceman and an English girl amid wartime London and foreshadows the wave of war brides.

London Times Square Grosvenor Square 20Th Century-Fox Anna Neagle Rex Harrison Dean Jagger Robert Morley WAAF 20Th Century- Fox Anna

Two Western Pictures Benefit Scandia Baseball Team

The Scandia baseball team hosts a Monday June 24 fundraiser at Princess Theatre showing two genuine westerns. Players sell tickets to raise funds for new uniforms and equipment, urging patrons to buy multiple tickets for support.

Princess Theatre Scandia

Clark Cleans Belville Establishment Becomes Clark Quality Cleaners

Earl F. Clark completed a Friday purchase of Ralph Hanson’s interest in Belleville’s cleaning shop. The business will be renamed Clark Quality Cleaners. Hanson family had run the store since May 1945. Mrs. Clark, Ruth Kenley, has Belleville ties and prior teaching experience there.

Earl F. Clark Ralph Hanson Belleville Clark Quality Cleaners Clark Peter Pan Cleaners Salina Ruth Kenley Newt Kenley Hansons

Ground-breaking attendees for Harlan County Dam site

The Alma Nebraska ceremony drew many locals including Dr. EK P Ahrens and Mrs Ahrens Mr and Mrs C O Reece Mr and Mrs J J Smith Arnold Perry Carl Aberg Fred Evert Ben Evans Ernest Fulcomer Bill Haskins Mr and Mrs H C Quantic Lois Mr and Mrs Bill Matthias Mr and Mrs George Larson Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family Dr C V Haggman Miss Blanche Haggman and Mrs E C Wires among others praised for support of the project.

Harlan County Alma Nebr EK. P. Ahrens C. O. Reece J. J. Smith Arnold Perry Carl Aberg Fred Evert Ben Evans Ernest Fulcomer Bill Haskins H. C. Quantic Lois Bill Matthias George Larson Benny Lervold Lloyd Nelson C. V. Haggman Blanche Haggman E. C. Wires E. P. Ahrens

Harlan County Dam Groundbreaking Marks Start of Project

Ground breaking held at the Harlan County dam site near Republican City Nebraska to launch the flood control and irrigation project serving Nebraska Kansas and Colorado. Army engineers will receive bids Friday for the dam construction as Kansas and Nebraska leaders tout cooperative gains and regional benefits.

Harlan County Republican River Nebraska Kansas Republican City Neb Army Engineers Carlson R. Kan Bureau of Reclamation E. Porter Ahrens Scandia Kansas Reclamation Association Republican Valley Flood Control and Irrigation Association Ahrens

Card of Thanks for Andrew Wilson

Family members express deepest gratitude to relatives and friends for deeds of kindness and floral offerings during Andrew Wilson's illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Hjalmar Larson Mrs Hjalmar Larson Mrs Joyce Johnson and Miss Mary West for comforting church services and Lebanon Lodge 221 for cemetery support.

Andrew Wilson Hjalmar Larson Joyce Johnson Mary West Lebanon Lodge 221 Andrew E. C. Wires A. C. Wilson

Ben's Cafe Temporarily Closes Over Ice Box Trouble

Ben's Cafe suspends operations due to ice box trouble. The notice apologizes and hopes for a quick reopening to resume business.

Attendance at Andrew Wilson's Funeral Draws Relatives

Out of town relatives and friends gathered last Wednesday for the funeral of Andrew Wilson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilson, Merle Loofhourrow of Concordia, Mrs. Charles Crum of Wichita, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Raplee of Salina.

Andrew Wilson A. C. Wilson Merle Loofhourrow Concordia Charles Crum Wichita Jay Raplee Salina

Ice Cream and Pie Social at Norway Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid sponsors an ice cream and pie social this Friday evening in the church basement. Everyone welcome.

The Ladies Aid of the Norway Lutheran Church

Kalivoda Announces Candidacy for Republic County Clerk

Vernon G. Kalivoda of Belleville announces his candidacy for Republic County Clerk on the Democratic ticket ahead of the August primary. A Cuba native and war veteran, he served as a B 17 pilot with 34 combat missions and currently works as deputy county clerk.

Vernon G. Kalivoda Belleville Republic County Cuba Mr. Kalivoda Oxford Institute of Business Chicago Army Ordnance Pacific United States Army Flying Cadet School Fifteenth Air Force Italy Kalivyoda Europe Army Air Forces

Vernon E Richards obituary notes 1900 birth in Levant Kansas

Vernon E Richards born March 12 1900 in Levant Kansas died June 11 1946 at 15 Barton Ave SE Minneapolis at age 45. He moved to Courtland Kansas as a child joined Courtland Methodist later Prospect Park Methodist in Minneapolis. He worked at Butler Bros from 1924 until death. He married Jessie M Luke on July 3 1933. Survived by wife Jessie brother Lester S Richards and several relatives. Funeral Friday afternoon at Welander Quist Funeral Parlors Minneapolis with Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery burial.

Vernon E. Richards Levant Kansas Barton Ave. S. E Minneapolis Courtland Jessie M. Luke Jessie Lester S Scandia Norma Jean Richards San Francisco Calif Mel Doran Chardon Ohio Donald Richards R. M. Moser, Jr Welander - Quist Funeral Minn Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery

Household Goods Sale Saturday Near Scandia High School

The Administrator of the Louisa Kallman Estate announces a sale of household goods Saturday at 2 p m, located one and a half blocks south of Scandia High School. Items include several antiques and early American furniture pieces. See the bill on another page for details.

Louisa Kallman Scandia High School Isue

Concordia guests Shirley Richards and Gwendolyn Linden

Friday afternoon visitors Shirley Richards of Concordia and Gwendolyn Linden joined Janice and Lois Erickson for a social visit.

Shirley Richards Concordia Gwendolyn Linden Janice and Lois Erickson

Local social notes list Sunday dinner guests

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cornett entertained at Sunday dinner with Mr. Ed Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson, Janice and Lois. Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin of Hutchison visited the Frank Granstedt home last Friday. Mrs. Duane Greenslade and Norma left Monday for Omaha for a few days.

Lloyd Cornett Ed Thomas Vernon Erickson Janice Lois Lena Lloyd and Franklin of Hutchison Frank Granstedt Duane Greenslade Norma Omaha

Kansas Lemon Display Promotes Local Citrus Pride

A large Scandia lemon grown by Mrs. A. B. Johnson on a Dwarf Lemon Tree sits in a shop window. It weighs one pound and measures 11% inches in circumference and 12 inches long, challenging perceptions of regional produce.

Scandia A. B. Johnson California Florida Kansas

Weekend Travel Notices Include Funeral Trip to Minneapolis

Jimmy Jensen spent the weekend with Junior Ocobock. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hedges of Courtland and Mr and Mrs Lester Richards traveled to Minneapolis Minnesota to attend the funeral of Vernon Richards. They returned home Sunday evening.

Jimmy Jensen Junior Ocobock Wilbur Hedges Courtland Lester Richards Minneapolis Minn Vernon Richards

Infant Gerald Freed Improves After Illness

Gerald Lee Freed infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Freed has shown improvement after a period of illness.

Gerald Lee Freed Maurice Freed

Scandia Swedes edge Randall 11 to 10 in ten innings

The Scandia baseball team defeated Randall 11 to 10 after ten innings on Sunday to extend their winning streak to four games.

Scandia Randall

Birthday Honor At Sjolander Home For Mrs Sjolander

Mr and Mrs John Sjolander host Tuesday evening gathering with Mrs Louise Hay and Dean Kellogg in honor of Mrs Sjolander's birthday at the Sjolander residence.

John Sjolander Louise Hay Dean Kellogg Charlie Sjolander Mrs. Sjolander

Searcy Family Visits Daughter in Lincoln from Kansas City

Mr. and Mrs. O. E Searcy and Tommy Lee Freed traveled to Lincoln on Sunday to meet their daughter Norma Jean who had arrived from Kansas City for a reunion.

O. E Searcy Tommy Lee Freed Lincoln Norma Jean Kansas City

Carlson Family Gathered at Aunt Carlson Home

Mr and Mrs Reuben Carlson and Eugee spent Sunday evening at the Aunt Carlson home in a family gathering with close relatives.

Reuben Carlson Eugee Aunt Carlson

Mr. Francis McGregor Travels to Clinton Oklahoma

Mr. Francis McGregor went to Clinton Oklahoma on Sunday and returned Monday evening in a brief local note.

Francis McGregor Clinton Okla

Visiting families share Thursday evening gathering

Mrs. Carl Osborne and son from Tucumcari New Mexico Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norma Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Larry and Mrs Tekla Brown were last Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson.

Carl Osborne Tucumcari New Mexico Martin Johnson Norma Lloyd Brown Larry Tekla Brown Elmer Danielson

Weir Family and Mrs Bell Visit Relatives in Sa ginaw

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weir and family and Mrs. Jay Bell of Sa ginaw Michigan arrived last Friday for a visit with relatives and friends.

Robert Weir Jay Bell Saginaw, Michigan

Salina Man Philroy Henry Visits Parents Over Weekend

Mr. Philroy Henry of Salina spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry.

Philroy Henry of Salina Mrs Walter Henry

Mrs Myrtle Sanderson and Dale Dinner Guests at Walker Home

Mrs Myrtle Sanderson and Dale were dinner guests at the Alfred Walker home last Sunday, joining in a social gathering hosted by the family.

Myrtle Sanderson Dale Alfred Walker

Miss Yvonne Nelgon Spends Weekend at Home

Miss Yvonne Nelgon of Topeka spent the week end at home.

Yvonne Nelgon Topeka

Dinner guests include Andersons and Walter family

Mrs. Minnie Anderson hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters and Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy as guests.

Minnie Anderson Mra Carrol Anderson Walter Henry and Philroy

Erickson and Sankey Families Honored at Republic Father's Day Supper

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson with their daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Sankey were Sunday evening guests at the Joe Bentey home in Republic to honor Father’s Day.

L. E. Erickson Vernon Erickson Harmon Sankey Joe Bentey Republic

Mrs Neilson of Spaulding Visits With Sister in Nebraska

Miss Margaret Neilson of Spaulding Nebraska arrived Monday for a short visit with her sister Mrs Jack Reece and family. She is en route to White, Nebraska.

Margaret Neilson Spaulding Nebr Jack Reece Wighite

Obituary for Andrew D. Wilson of Scandia Kansas

Andrew D Wilson 60 died June 9 1946 at Lutheran Hospital Omaha Nebraska after a life in Scandia mostly employed by Rock Island Railroad and Scandia Telephone Company He was an electrician church member of the Presbyterian Masonic Lodge survived by sister Bertha Wires Scandia and brother Arthur C Wilson Concordia Funeral services June 12 from Scandia Funeral Home to Methodist Church with Rev Hjalmar Larson and local choir Pallbearers Ernes Riggins Herbert Goodwin Eric Thompson Edward Anderson Chris Nelson Ray Tingstrom Masonic honor guard at interment Riverview

Andrew D. Wilson Andrew D Elsie S. Wilson Scandia Kansas Lutheran Hospital Omaha Nebraska Rock Island Railroad Scandia Telephone Company Andrew Masonic Lodge Bertha Wires Arthur C Wilson Concordia Anna Loofbourrow Margery Loofbourrow Methodist Church Hjalmar Larson Larson Jacob Mary West Joyce Johnson Halmar Larson Messrs Ernest Riggins Herbert Goodwin Eric Thompson Edw. Anderson Chris Nelson Ray Tingstrom Riverview Cemetery

Death of Andrew Wilson in Omaha Hospital

Mrs. E. C. Wires and Mr. A. C. Wilson with Mrs. Crum of Wichita visited Andrew Wilson in Omaha on Sunday June 9. They found him critically ill from a heart attack at 1 30 p m and he died at 9 20 that evening. The party stayed overnight.

E. C. Wires A. C. Wilson Concordia Charles Crum Wichita Omaha Nebr Andrew Wilson

Anita Eleven Birthday Party for Miss Anita Anderson

Miss Anita Anderson celebrated her birthday Monday afternoon inviting friends to share ice cream and cake. Guests included Anla Jean Ccapbock Marjorie Lervold Irene Hammer Ann Peterson Barbara Cooper Lois Erickson Judith and Anita Anderson.

Anita Anderson Anla Jean Ccapbock Marjorie Lervold Irene Hammer Ann Peterson Barbara Cooper Lois Erickson Judith

Visitors from Jackson Welcome Sederlins in Michigan

Mrs. Robert Nulty along with Bob and Jane from Jackson Michigan arrived Monday morning to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin.

Robert Nulty Bob and Jane Jackson Michigan Conrad Sederlin

Visit of Albuquerque and Salina Family to Frank Ledrow

Mr. and Mrs. John Heimrich and their two sons from Albuquerque New Mexico visit their father Mr Frank Ledrow along with Miss Gale Tedrow of Salina.

John Heimrich and Sons Albuquerque New Mexico Gale Tedrow Salina Frank Ledrow

Swanson and Vernon Family Dine With Nelsons Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swanson and Vernon were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. Adolph Nelson and family.

Ed Swanson Vernon Adolph Nelson

Ada Luther League Presents Program at Lutheran Church

The Ada Luther League presented a program at the Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Refreshments were served after the program.

Ada Luther League Lutheran Church

Fike Family Hosts Sunday Supper Near Munden

Mr and Mrs George Fike Jr were Sunday evening supper guests at the home of George Fike Sr near Munden detailing a family gathering.

George Fike Jr George Fike Sr Munden

Miss Catherine Nelson Attends Lincoln Church Dinner

Miss Catherine Nelson attends a basket dinner at Lincoln Church north of Courtland on Sunday honoring the new minister Rev. Watkins.

Catherine Nelson Lincoln Church Courtland Rev Watkins

Sunday Supper Guests Include Local Families

Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin hosted Sunday evening supper with guests Mr and Mrs H C Quantic and Lois and Mr and Mrs Bill Matthias in a social gathering.

ElRene Sederlin H. C. Quantic Lois Bill Matthias

Haggmans to Travel to Tennessee for Ten Days

Dr and Mrs C V Haggman depart July 2 to visit their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs H W Dungan in Tennessee for about ten days Miss Blanche Haggman will accompany them.

C. V. Haggman H. W. Dungan Tennessee Blanche Haggman

Mrs J T Bell Visits Sisters Over Weekend

Mrs J T Bell spent Saturday night with her sister Mrs Ivy in Brown and visited Sunday with sister Mrs Charley Nondorf and family, detailing a family gathering over the weekend.

J.T. Bell Ivy, Brown Charley Nondorf

Reece Family Heads to Black Duck Lake Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Carla departed Sunday for Black Duck Lake Minnesota for a two week fishing excursion led by the family group.

Charles Robison Spends Time with Donald Loring

Charles Robison spent from Wednesday till Saturday with Donald Loring, sharing days together and visiting in their community.

Charles Robison Donald Loring

Death of Walter Berger’s mother in Abilene

Mr Walter Berger was summoned to Abilene Monday afternoon by his mother’s serious illness. She died before he arrived. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 00 PM from the Tuffs Danner Funeral Home.

Walter Berger Abilene Tuffs - Danner Funeral Home

Hail Storm Wipes Out Much Small Grain Acreage

A severe hail storm swept through the territory Friday night damaging crops with several thousand acres of golden wheat wiped out. West and south areas were hardest hit as hailstones the size of baseballs were reported. The storm lasted over an hour with repeated rounds of hail and rain totaling 3.78 inches.

River View 4 H Club elects officers

The River View 4 H Club met at the Elmer Meloy home on June 12 and elected Earl Melby as president Bobby Laren as vice president Donnie Fogelberg as secretary and treasurer Dale Nichols as reporter Eldon Larson named club leader The next meeting is July 5 at 8 30 p m at the Gus Fogelberg home Members should bring a club project to show.

Isaacson Reunion Held in Osborne Kansas

The Isaacson reunion gathered at Mrs. Mabel Hyde home in Osborne Kansas on Sunday June 9 with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included Arthur Johnson Elmer Ham mer Albertina Isaacson Roy Westrick Raymond Westrick Millard Musil Lumi Musil Charlie Isaacson E M Hyde Frank Isaacson Ralph Reta Lois Isaacson Irene Housholder Gene Pixley Billy Waite Elmer Isaacson Carl Hammer and S Hyde plus many family members.

Isaacson Mabel Hyde Osborne Kans Arthur Johnson Elmer Alice Hammer Albertina Isaacson Ida Roy Westrick Raymond Westrick Millard Musil Sherryl Lumi Musil Charlie Isaacson E. M. Hyde Frank Isaacson Ralph Reta Lois Isaacson Irene Housholder Gene Pixley Billy Waite Elmer Isaacson Mrr Carl Hammer S. Hyde

Flowers From Mrs Willis

Mrs Emily Willis presented the Journal Office with a large bouquet of Yuccas. They are very lovely and we thank Mrs Willis.

Emily Willis Journal Willis

Hallgren Family Fetes Fathers Day With Kin

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren and their family spent Father’s Day with the couple’s parents Mr and Mrs Gust Hallgren. The gathering highlighted family ties and shared memories on a sunny holiday.

Lloyd Hallgren Hig Mrs Gust Hallgren

Weir Family Spends Father’s Day With Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weir and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weir to celebrate Father’s Day, sharing time with the grandparents.

Robert Weir Jim Weir

Sunday Dinner Visit Among Kallman Family

Mrs. J. T Bell was a Sunday evening dinner guest of her sister Mrs. Ed Kallman and family.

J. T Bell Ed Kallman

Topeka Family Visits Nendorff Before Imperial Trip

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Garson and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dicke with Marcia Lowell and Karen of Topeka arrived Saturday morning to visit L. A. Nendorff. On Monday morning they departed for Imperial, Nebraska to visit the Marvin Grim fany for a few days.

M. A. Garson Ernest Dicke Marcia Lowell Karen Topeka L. A. Nendorff Imperial Nebraska Marvin Grim Fany

Larson families visit over Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs M A Larson Me and Mrs Ernest Dicke Mareta Lowell Karen and Genevieve Fulah and Larry Nondorf called at the Carl T and Ted Larson homes and also on Mrs S P Nelson Sunday evening.

M. A. Larson Ernest Dicke Mareta Lowell Karen Genevieve Fulah Larry Nondorf Carl T Ted Larson S. P. Nelson

Mr and Mrs Menter Martza Courtland visit Mrs Lillie McGregor

Friday afternoon callers Mr and Mrs Menter Martza Courtland visited Mrs Lillie McGregor, sharing a brief social call.

Darrel Berry Recalled as Saturday Caller of Grandma Evert

Darrel Berry is identified as a Saturday afternoon caller associated with Grandma Evert in the notice. The brief item records a personal involvement without additional context or broader events.

Darrel Berry Grandma Evert

Mr and Mrs Mahan Redecked U B Church

Mr and Mrs John Mahan Jr redecorated the U B Church last week, brightening its interior for the congregation. The couple contributed time and effort to the church renovation.

John Mahan Jr U. B. Churen

Mrs Lillie McGregor and family visit in town

Mrs Lillie McGregor and Grand ma Evert were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie McGregor and Mr and Mrs Bob Beeler.

Dinner Guests At Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard Home

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Christie and Mr. Lars Norgard with Otto Brand. Also Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry visited in the afternoon.

George Christie Lars Norgard Otto Brand Oscar Norgard Walter Berry

Smiths and Robisons Visit Sherman Robison in Sanitarium

Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Mr and Mrs Leo Robison with Miss Edna Robison traveled to Norton last Thursday to see Sherman Robison who is confined in the Sanitarium.

Axel Smith Leo Edna Robison Norton Sherman Robison

Cardwell Family Visit at Dieckman Home in Rydal

Mr and Mrs Charlie Cardwell and family were Sunday evening visitors at the Amos Dieckman home in Rydal.

Charlie Cardwell Amos Dieckman Rydal

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