Task Force at Princess Theatre June 24 25
Warner Bros postwar classic Task Force with Gary Cooper shown at the Princess Theatre on June 24 and 25. The naval aviation story features carriers and authentic Navy footage. Co stars Jane Wyatt Wayne Morris and Walter Brennan with Technicolor climaxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros
Princess Theatre
Gary Cooper
Pacific
Delmer Dawes
U. S. Navy
Cooper
Jane Wyatt
Wayne Morris
Walter Brennan
Morris
Essex
Okinawa
Scott
Pearl Harbor
Enterprise
Langley
Bad Men of Tombstone at Princess Theatre June 27 28
A late 1940s Allied Artists Western screens at the Princess Theatre on June 27 and 28 with Barry Sullivan Marjorie Reynolds and Broderick Crawford. Based on Last of the Badmen the tale follows Sullivan joining outlaws robbing a mining paymaster and a romance with Reynolds as lawmen close in on the gang amid daring holdups and a final downfall. Coming July 4 5 Mother Didn’t Tell Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Princess Theatre
Tombstone
Barry Sullivan
Marjorie Reynolds
Broderick Crawford
Allied Artists
Jay Monaghan
Sullivan
Crawford
Miss Reynolds
San Francisco
Girls State alumni reunion highlights Lawrence attendance
Barbara Hammer and Jacquelin Cooper attended the closing sessions of the Girls State organization in Lawrence over the weekend. The event marked the first alumni reunion with a banquet Saturday night where old friendships were renewed. Both were named outstanding junior girls at Scandia High School in 1948 and 1949 and sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Hammer
Jacquelin Cooper
Lawrence
Barbara
Jacquelin
Scandia
American Legion Auxiliary
Scandia to Close July Fourth and Baseball Win
Most Scandia stores will be closed all day on Tuesday July 4th. The Scandia town baseball team defeated Burr Oak 3 to 2 Sunday in a well played game, with near perfect defense and timely hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Burr
Burr Oak
Janice Erickson Returns Home After Week at Sankey Residence
Janice Erickson came home Sunday after spending the prior week at the John Sankey residence in Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Erickson
John Sankey
Republic
The Cowboy and the Indians at Princess Theatre
Gene Autry and Champion star in a modern outdoor drama about defending Navajo birthright against looters. Autry teams with a young Navajo brave to expose trader Richards, then rallies nationwide support as the Navajos are rescued. Autry performs four songs. Coming July 6 The Tatooed Stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry
Arizona
Columbia Pictures
Princess Theatre
Autry
Redmen
Frank Richards
Richards
Cowboy
Gene
Friends of Mr Chris C Green announce candidacy for State Representative
Friends of Mr Chris C Green of Courtland announce his candidacy for State Representative from Republic County. Green, a veteran businessman with banking ties in Courtland, emphasizes farm needs, land and water conservation, and prior legislative service. He has chaired major House committees and participates in state governance groups. Republic County would benefit from his continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris C. Green
Courtland
Republic County
Green
Kansas
Busi
House
Little Legislature
Council of State Governments
Missouri States Committee
Norton visitors share Sunday dinner at Eva Sothers home
Mrs. Jim Brown and the Stansburys Mrs. Lilly McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ramsey of Norton were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Eva Sothers. The groups left in the afternoon for their Norton homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Mike
Johnny Stansbury
Lilly McGregor
Lee Ramsey
Norton
Eva Sothers
Ramsey
Brown
Exploring Zion Canyon and Western National Parks
A description of Zion National Park in Utah and the broader U S system of national preserves. It notes 180 areas 28 parks 86 national monuments and battlefield sites with rugged terrain and government maintained campsites cabins lodges and large hotels run by private concessionaries under government supervision. Reservations are advised and information available from the concession company.
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Zion Canyon
Zion National Park
Utah
Social and Personal Mrs Cardwell and Steven celebrate 3rd birthday
Mrs George Cardwell and Steven entertained many friends at their home Monday afternoon for Steven s 3rd birthday anniversary. Guests included Monty Thomas Ardeth Cardwell Janet Cardwell and many others. The event featured games visiting gifts and a lovely lunch. The Dorcas Society met at the Lutheran church with hostesses and devotions group discussions and a singing program led by Carla Reece and Mrs Arnold Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Steven
Monty
Larry Thomas
Ardeth Cardwell
Phyllis Aspegren
Janet
Kenneth Cardwell
Jimmy Muth
Allen Ward
Alice Cady
Neal Medlin
Johnny
Jimmy Nylund
Arlene
Darlene
Carol
Helen Nystrom
Paula Sandell
Jimmy Cox
Bette Lee
Arnold Loring
Jane Ann
Deanelle Reece
Michael Goodwin
Lynette Boyles
Susan Dart
Martha Robison
Virginia Corbin
Leta Corbin
Harold Chrstiensen
Ben Denoyer
Maurice Medlin
John Nylund
Max Muth
Walter Boyles
Pete Sandell
Delbert Aspegren
Artie Cardwell
Bob Cox
John Dart
Kenneth Christensen
Lee Loring
Dorcas Society
Lutheran Church
Carl Hammer
Charley Cardwell
Porter Ahrens
Frank Isaacson
Ed Swanson
Boyles
Ralph Larson
J. D. Greenslade
Carla Reece
D.V.E.S
Arnold Perry
Wallace Aspegren
Mrs Woelmer and son visit friends before Monroe trip
Mrs William E Woelmer and her son Jerry Miller were Monday guests of Mrs Arnold J Perry and Mrs Taylor Shellhammer at the home of Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens. Mrs Woelmer, formerly Mary Ellen Brewer of Norway, were en route to Monroe Michigan after spending a year in Tucson Ariz for her son's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Woelmer
Jerry Miller
Arnold J. Perry
Taylor Shellhammer
E. Porter Ahrens
Woelmer
Mary Ellen Brewer
Norway
Monroe
Mich
Tucson
Arn
Smith Family Reunion Held in Salina Park
The Smith family and numerous relatives gathered at Salina park on Sunday. Attendees included Lewis and Jacksons, Bob Jacksons of El Dorado, Vosburgs of Cheney, Carl Smith and others from Wichita, Dodge City, California, Concordia, and Dodge City families, along with extended relatives and children.
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Smith
Salina
Lewis Jackson
Joe
Bob Jackson
el Dorado
Vosburg
Cheney
Carl Smith
Wichita
Richard Smith
Crawford
Evans
Dodge City
Godfrey Smith
Larry
California
Phil Smith
Concordia
Sherman Robison
Lloyd Norris
Jimmy
Arnold
C. A. Smith
Leo
Mrs Dena Anderson Attends 50th Anniversary in Lincoln
Mrs. Dena Anderson accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Avery of Concordia traveled to Lincoln Nebraska to attend a 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
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Dena Anderson
Mrs. Avery
Concordia
Lincoln
Nebr
Ordinance Regulating Fireworks Usage On July Fourth
A city ordinance defines fireworks as any powder or chemical preparation used for Fourth of July celebrations and prohibits shooting fireworks except on July 4 each year. Violators face up to a $50 fine and jail until costs are paid, with Kansas law reinforcing penalties within city fire zones.
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Scandia
Kansas
Blondie Hits the Jackpot at Princess Theatre Tonight
The feature attraction Blondie Hits the Jackpot will play at the Princess Theatre tonight Thursday June 22. The Bumstead family comedy returns with Blondie pulling Dagwood from trouble alongside the comic strip gang. Warner Pathe News and other shorts accompany the program plus 30 other reasons.
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Princess Theatre
Blondie
Bumstead
Dagwood
Warner Pathe News
Girl Scouts Attend Camp Mary Dell In Abilene
Mrs. Walter Boyles and Mrs. Raymond Cooper escorted a group of Girl Scouts to Camp Mary Dell in Abilene for a week. Scouts Loretta Freed Peggy Weir Nina Hammer and Jane Williams were listed as participants. Funds came from Sorosis Study Club contributions and individual gifts.
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Walter Boyles
Raymond Cooper
Abilene
Camp
Mary Dell
Loretta Freed
Peggy Weir
Nina Hammer
Jane Williams
Sorosis Study Club
Boyles
Cooper
Family Basket Dinner Honors Father’s Day at Currie Home
A Sunday gathering at Jim Currie’s residence honored Father’s Day with a large turnout. Attendees included numerous Currie family members and relatives from Topeka, along with friends and neighbors, who spent Monday evening visiting the Cardwell household.
Eastern Star meeting attendance and social guest list
A group including Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and several other couples attended the Eastern Star meeting in Beloit Friday evening for the Worthy Grand Matron's official session. Monday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs Reuben Johnson included Mrs Walter Boyles, Lynette, and other listed companions. John Dart and Susan traveled to Chicago Tuesday to attend the furniture market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moe
Lester Richards
Joyce Johnson
Wm. J. Matthias
Chris Nelson and
Warren
Clarence Strom
Sherman Robison
Lloyd Norris
Myrtle Grubb
Betty Haskins
E. H. Lewis
ElRene Sederlin
Ray Sederlin
Beloit
Eastern Star Meeting
Worthy Grand Matron
Reuben Johnson
Walter Boyles
Lynette
Ben Lervold
Alice.Hammer
Irene
Carl Hammer
Hilton
Kenneth Tuley
Republic
John Dart
Susan
Chicago, Ill
Family gathering honors Father’s Day at Nylund home
A Sunday dinner was held at Bob Nylund’s home to honor Father’s Day. Attending were John Nylund and family, Roscoe Cooper, Nila and Jerry from Wymore, Marilyn Cooper, Bill Hoyt from Lincoln, Charles Cooper, and Rusty Hoyt from Clay Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Nylund
John Nylund
Roscoe’ Cooper
Nila and
Jerry
Wymore
Nebr
Marilyn Cooper
Bill Hoyt
Lincoln
Charles Cooper
Rusty Hoyt
Clay Center
Scandia Juniors Clash With Formosa Juniors Friday Night
The Scandia Juniors, 2 1 1 record, host Formosa Juniors at 5 30 PM on the local diamond. Manager Bill Reece lists Parrott C Smith P Robison 1b Bookless 2b Cardwell ss Hammer 3b Duncan If Jensen cf Linden Jf Corbin Allen may appear. Players must be under 15, as the league promotes youth baseball and future pro hopes.
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Scandia
Scandia Juniors
Norway
Formosa Juniors
Bill Reece
Parrott
Smith P
Robison
Bookless
Cardwell Ss
Hammer
Duncan If
Jensen Cf
Linden
Corbin
Allen
Princess Theatre To Give Away Gene Autry Standee
The Princess Theatre will give away a large standee of Gene Autry and his Wonder Horse Champion at the Thursday show June 29. The film The Cowboy and the Indians starring Gene and Champion will be shown. Kids should attend for a chance to win.
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The
Princess Theatre
Gene Autry
Champion
Gene
Hammer Reunion At Alfred Hammer Home Near Nor way
The Hammer reunion took place at the Alfred Hammer residence near Nor way on Sunday with a long list of attendees including Anna Hugos and numerous Hugos family members, Hammer relatives from Concordia and other towns, and several spouses and children. The crowd tied together extended families across Kansas City Missouri and Republic, Belleville, Riley, and Manhattan among others.
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Hammer
Alfred Hammer
Norway
Anna Hugos
Richard
Lawrence
Ollie Hugos
Sherman Skidmore
Manhattan
Maurice Medlin
Neal
K. A. Hugos
Anna Hammer
Leo Hammer
Concordia
Walter Darlington
Porter Hammer
Lars Hammer
Carl Hammer
Billy and
Hilton
Kenneth Tuley
Republic
Ben Lervold
Alice Hammer
Larry
Marion Jones
Belleville
Ive
Sonja
Harold Hammer
Harvey Hammer
Phyllis
Betty
Ole Hammer
Harry Ringer
Kenneth Christensen
Harold Jo
Susan Graham
E. M. Eastvedt
Dale Ainsworth
van Auken
Daniel
Kansas City
M. L. Larson
Ralph
Lloyd Barleen
Riley
Glenn Larson
Lyle
Harold Smith
Sheryl
Leonard Barleen
Max Wager
John Whitney
Carolyn
Michael
Rex Cory
Linda
Karen Rogs
Clarice
Eugene
Larry Smith
Strnad of Munden Seeks Democratic State Rep Seat
B M Strnad, a 48 year old farmer with 820 acres and 540 more farmed with four sons, announces his candidacy for State Representative on the Democratic ticket. He is a church elder, former school board member, and, as president of Munden Telephone Co, pledges to reduce taxes, severance tax, and licenses and run an active campaign to reach voters before the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Strnad
Munden
Munden Telephone Co
P.M.A
Straad
Republic County
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Task Force
Naval Aviation
Wonder Horse
Bill Moe
Yeed
Girl Scouts
Jim Currie
Fred Currie
Dickie
Topeka
Rae and
Janet Ferguson
Norman
Irvin
Allen Currie
Judy Freed
Hannah Freed
Glenn Currie
Carl McDowell
Harold Chester
Todd Cardwell
Kenneth
Art Cardwell
Sam Greenslade
Ardeth
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Laura Rasmussen
Kaynis
Issen
Patty
Denne
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