John Wayne Headlines High and the Mighty at Princess Theatre
John Wayne leads a 22 star cast in The High and the Mighty a Color CinemaScope Warner Bros. production based on Ernest K. Gann’s novel. The film follows a Honolulu to San Francisco flight where a mid flight emergency exposes characters as weather crews shoot authentic scenes at Waikiki, San Francisco, and Oakland. Also screens Captain Lightfoot next with CinemaScope color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WarnerColor
Princess Theatre
John Wayne
Wayne’ Fellows
Ernest K. Gann
Warner Bros
Robert Fellows
Wm. A. ‘Wellman
Lan Roman
Wayne
Claire Treavor
Laraine Day
Robert
Stack
Jan Sterling
Phil
San Francisco
Oakland
CinemaScope
Warner Color
Wellsan
Weather Bureau
Captain Lightfoot
Sherdahl Boosters 4H Notes Honor Pachta Rasmussen Shower
Sherdahl Boosters 4H honored Mr and Mrs E Pachta former Miss Carol Rasmussen a 4H member with a shower at the Leslie Rasmussen home Sunday. Guests included numerous local families and they planned to take 4H club members to Rock Springs County Camp. The cooking class met at L T Schercinsky’s home on June 16 while the clothing class met at Mrs Leslie Rasmussen’s home on June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Mward Pachta
Ormerly
Carol Rasmussen
Leslie Rasmussen
Pachta
James
Kenneth
John
Wm. Hallack
Maudie
Leonard Freed
Steven
Homer Cardwell
Leslie "Rasmussen
John Minihan
Sherdahi
Boosters
L. T. Schercinsky
Floor coverings lesson at Sherdahl HDU meeting
June 14 meeting at Mrs Hilton Waite's home discussed floor coverings care samples shown by Mrs Tuley and Mrs Waite. Discontinued scrapbook, plan future lessons, rat control as county project, next meeting September 13 with Mrs Anderson and Mrs Odell on herb cookery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Tuley
Hilton Waite
Sherdahl
Billy Waite
Leslie Rasmussen
Charley Tuley
Anderson
H. Anderson
O. Odell
Roll Call
Homer Cardwell
Honor Roll Subscriptions Recap for 1955 Post Week
The 1955 Honor Roll lists new and renewing subscribers including J. T. Bell of Saginaw Michigan Ww 8 and G. A. Hallgren and Lloyd Hallgren of Courtland Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Bell
Saginaw
Mich
G. A. Hallgren
Courtland
Lloyd Hallgren
Republic
Knights of the Round Table in CinemaScope at Princess Theatre
Robert Taylor Ava Gardner and Mel Ferrer star in the color epic Knights of the Round Table. The film features England 6th century castles jousts battles and the Arthur Guinevere Lancelot romance with Modred rebellion and a final united kingdom. Tickets sold by Girl Scouts for Wednesday or Thursday showings. Camille re release on July 6 with Greta Garbo follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Knights of the Round Table
Robert Taylor
Ava Gardner
Mel Ferrer
England
Arthur
Lancelot
Guinevere
Modred
United
Kingdom
Girl Scouts
M-G-M
Camille
Greta Garbo
Scandia Kansas Adopts Fireworks Regulation Ordinance No 215
Ordinance 215 regulates sale and use of fireworks in Scandia Kansas. It defines fireworks as any powder or chemical preparation used for Fourth of July celebrations and bans sale before July 1 or after July 4. Fireworks use limited to July 4. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 50 dollars and jail. The law also enforces a fire zone of 250 feet around main street and other business buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Social Hour club plans summer meetings and July visit
The Social and Personal Social Hour club met with Mrs. Oscar Berggren on June 20, with 12 members answering roll call. A program on Some Thing Outstanding About Our Flag was presented. The group will continue through summer, with meetings to be hosted by Mrs. Grant Berggren on July 1 and a special number by Mrs. Lars Hanson. A basket dinner and family gathering celebrated June birthdays at the Don Freed home with many members and their families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Berggren
P Pias
Glen Farlee
Cady
Grant Berggren
Lars Hanson
Mis cel laneous Shower Honors Mrs Everett Robison
Mrs Lester Richards and others hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church parlors for Mrs Everett Robison. Miss Glada Thompson led songs before gifting, with many guests assisting and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Richards
Helen Beck
Lloyd Nelson
Aaron Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Carl Peterson
Methodist Church
Everett Robison
Glada Thompson
Papeon
Cc. A. Smith
Sherman Robison
Martha
Emma Sonson
Lloyd. Norris
Phil Ath
Edwin Isaacson
el- Iogacson
Jim Norris
Morris’ “Moravek
Arnold Norris
Maye
Adair
Josie
Edna Robiso
Harvey Hammer
Perrys
Marcia
Larson
Qotrain
Bob Larson
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Glada ‘Thompson
Wilbur Zener
Reynold’ Nystrom
H. W. Reece
Joe Johnson
Harry Quantic
Howard Sanders
George Fike, Jr
Ollie ‘Johnson
Neal
Alice Hammer
Edna Richardson
Florence Clark
Joyce Johnson
Bill Matthias
Warren Hickman
Otto Nelson
Myrtle Grubb
Chris Nelson
Clarence Barber
G. A. Nystrom
Hannah Freed
Zena Storer
Bob Doctor
Lee Loring
Edith Forsberg
Jim Baker
Frank Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
Minnie Farrell
Lena Fogelberg
Larry Hobson
Charlie Cardwell
Warren Zimmerman
Ethel Moree
E. P., Ahrens
Warren Nelson
J. Orville Bookless
Don Richards
Nadine Ruggiere
Paty
Betty Thompson
Janice Fiorell
Carole Olsen
Donna Berggren
Loretta Breed
Viola Swanson
Shirley Freed
Delores Johnson
Elaine Robbins
Betty Everhart
Marilyn Johnston
P T A Band Project Raises Funds for Uniforms
The planning committee thanks supporters for raising additional funds for band uniforms. Net proceeds totaled 498.05 dollars, bringing the project close to its goal. Appreciation is extended to the many school patrons who contributed.
Duncan Guests at Allen Home Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Charley Duncan were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Duncan
Cecil Allen
Strait and Freed Families Host Weekend in Cottonwood Falls
Mr and Mrs Gene Strait and Mike of Cottonwood Falls spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J E Freed in a family visit highlighting local social ties and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Strait
Mike
Cottonwood Falls
J. E. Freed
Nesmith Lervold Scrivner Guests at Berggren Home
Sunday evening guests at the Grant Berggren home included Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold Mr and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Nesmith
Frank Lervold
Glenn Scrivner
David
Grant Berggren
Mrs Sankey and Ericksons Visit in Republic Sunday
Mrs. John Sankey of Republic and Vernon Erickson joined Lois and Janice for a Sunday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. Vic Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sankey
Republic
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
Vic Erickson
Curries Visit Hannah Freed and Relatives in Topeka
Mr and Mrs Fred Currie of Topeka spent the weekend with Mrs Hannah Freed, along with other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Currie
Topeka
Hannah Freed
Mrs Woodrow Anderson Guests for Sunday Dinner
Mrs Woodrow Anderson Marilyn and Linda visited Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Anderson
Marilyn
Linda
Mrs
Roy Thomas
Topeka Families Visit Mrs Hannah Freed Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Freed and family together with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie of Topeka were Sunday evening visitors of Mrs. Hannah Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Freed
Glenn Currie
Fred Currie
Topeka
Hannah Freed
Mrs Tekla Brown Visits Danielsons for a Few Days
Mrs Tekla Brown is spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tekla Brown
Mrs
Theodore Danielson
Picnic Dinner At Irvin Currie Home
A yard gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie of Topeka Mr. and Mrs. Norman Currie Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gutscher Carl McDowell Jim Currie and Mrs. Hannah Freed attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Currie
Fred Currie
Topeka
Norman Currie
Glenn Currie
Vic Gutscher
Carl McDowell
Jim ‘Currie
Hannah Freed
Mrs Everett Robison Heads to Boulder for Summer School
Mrs Everett Robison departed Friday evening for Boulder Colorado to attend summer school, traveling with plans for study and residence during the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Robison
Boulder, Colo
Fort Riley Pvt Everett Robison Visits Family
Pvt. Everett Robison of Fort Riley spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison, returning home for a short family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Everet Robison
Fort Riley
Mrs
Sherman Robison
Sunday Evening Guests At Roy Thomas Home
Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and family Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family and Mr and Mrs Vic Gut cher were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thomas
Fam Ily
Glenn Currie
Vic Gutscher
Roy. Thomas
Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette Visit Cantwell Family
Mrs Walter Boyles and Lynette spent from Wednesday until Sunday with Mr and Mrs Darrell Cantwell and family at Gorham. Lynette remained for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter’ Boyles
Lynette
Darrell Cantwell
Gorham
Death of Mrs. W L Bowersox in La Crescenta Calif
Mrs. W L Bowersox of La Crescenta California has died. She was the sister of Albert and Gottrid Larson of Scandia. The notice reports the passing and identifies the family relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Bowersox
la Crescenta
Calif
Albert and
Gottrid. Larson
Scandia
Local Family Hosts Tuesday Evening Guests
Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Mrs
Homer Cardwell
Hanson Guests At Cady Home On Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs John Cady, sharing an informal social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Hanson
John Cady
Family Visit in Cawker City Spanning Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and their children joined Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade for Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Jack Balls and their children in Cawker City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aspegren
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Mrs
Jackball
Cawker City
Freeds Host Birthday Party For Mike Strait
Mr and Mrs J B Freed entertained at their home Sunday afternoon honoring their grandson Mike Strait on his first birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Strait and Mike, Mr and Mrs Fred Currie, Mr and Mrs John Freed and family, Mr and Mrs Vic Gutscher, Mrs Hannah Freed, and Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.‘B. Freed
Mike Strait
Gene Strait
Mike
Fred’ Currie
John: Freed
Vic Gutscher
Hannah Freed
Glenn Currie
Sunday Dinner with Stromberg and Mrs George Aice
A Sunday dinner gathering included Stromberg and Mrs. George with the Aice and Godfrey Boman families. The event focused on shared meals and fellowship among the local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromberg
George
Aice Ace
Godfrey Boman
Basket dinner marks family gathering at Carlgren home
A Sunday basket dinner and family gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and family. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carrol Carlgren and family Sam Nelson of Concordia Mr and Mrs Ed Carlgren Mr and Mrs Charles Carlgren and Cheryl Mr and Mrs van Carlgren and family Mr and Mrs Joe Carlgren and boys Mrs Ade Aspegren and Clifford Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Carlgren
Mra. Carrol Carigren
Sam Nelson
Concordia
Ed Carlgren
Charles Carlgren
Cheryl
van Carlgren
Familly
Joe Carlgren
Ade Aspegren
Clifford Nelson
Scouts selling tickets for Knights of the Round Table
The Scandia Girl Scouts sell CinemaScope tickets for Knights of the Round Table at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday June 23 30. Tickets bought from the girls earn 10c each to support their troop treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Knights of the Round Table
Princess Theatre
Hammer Reunion Draws 281 Descendants Across Five Generations
On Sunday June 19 the Hammer family held its 25th reunion at Mrs. E M Wistvedts home in Scandia. The gathering celebrated Grandpa Hammer who died January 17 1930 at age 90 and Grandma Hammer who died January 24 1917 at 78. From Norway the eight children produced 281 living dependents across five generations with many relatives from Manhattan Riley Concordia Hebron and various Texas Nebraska and Kansas locations attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Wistvedt
Scandia
Hammer
Grandpa Hammer
Grandma Hammer
United States
Norway
Europe
Kendall
Sherman Skidmore
Manhattan
Maurice Medlin JoAnn and
Neal
Riley
Lawrence Hugos
Anna Hammer
Walter Darlington
Porter Hammer
J. Rudolph Johnson
Barbara
Robert Grady
Robbie
Amarillo
Tex
Walter Pendleton
Mona
Phil
Leo Hammer
Mike and
Paul
Ellen Hammer
Carl Hammer
Joyce
Bill
Hilton
Kenneth Tuley
Debara
Loisann
Don Cox
Scottsville
Alice Hammer
Irene Hammer
Concordia
Larry Hammer
Wichita
Lee Hammer
Diane
Superior
Neb
Iver Hammer
Sonja Ale Hammer
Hebron
Nebr
Rex Gardner
Gene
Paul Cline
Melvin Schroer
Clarence Stensons
Glenn
Jol Jack
Lee Loring
Bette Lea
An ‘Arnold
Harry Ringer
Clarence Widen
Alfred’ Hammety
John Whitney
Carolyn
Mike
Gregory
Rex Cory
Linda
Bob
Talmo
Larry
Jeff Wager
Clarice Ross
Clarice
Tena Eastvedt
Dale Ainsworth
Kansas City
Wm. van Auken
Danny
Richard
Randy Ainsworth
Alexandria
Cookies Defeat Courtland In Close 10 9 Victory
Scandia led 7th inning rally as Jim Erickson and Bob Linden drove in the go ahead runs. Raymond Lewellyn allowed seven Courtland hits with seven strikeouts for the win. Jamestown games set for June 23 and July 10. girls softball vs Courtland on June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia) Cookies
Courtland
Scandia
Lewellyn Walker
Currie
Jim Erickson
Bob Linden
Raymond Lewellyn
D. Johnson
L. Stewart
J. Erickson
C. Reece
B. Linden
L. Thomas
A. Kirk
L. John‘son
R.’ Lewellyn
Jamestown
Pawning Indians 4 H Club News Report
The group met Friday June 17 with a small class due to rain. Members worked on garments and towels while Michelle Carlson and Sandra Douglas served lunch. Reporter: Marilyn Mizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Freed
Michelle ‘Carlson
Sandra Douglas
Marilyn Mizer
Unclear Social Update Mentions Rodney Dovel and Associates
Fragmentary note lists Rodney Dovel and Mr Sterling with others including Marcel, Fred Pewhie, and locations in Emporia. Details are incomplete and identities partially obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dovel
Ste Neat
Marcel
I Tans
Fred Pewhie
Emporia
Wheat Referendum Voting Places Named for Republic County
Victor Harvey announces 20 polling sites across Republic County for a Wheat Referendum on June 25. Eligible voters with more than 15 acres can vote on continuing the marketing quota program for the 1956 crop. Results hinge on two thirds approval to keep quotas. disapproval ends quotas with price support at 50 percent of parity for compliant farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor ‘Harvey
Republic County Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Committee
Republic County
SNE
Beaver Township
Eager Beaver 4-H Club Holds Fair Plans Meeting
The Eager Beaver 4-H club met at Rackley school house with 20 members. John Hansen gave the round-up report. Woodworking demo by Dickie Anderson. Eight members will vacation at Rock Spring Ranch. Music led by Lyle Bergstrom with recreation by Connie Carlson. Refreshments by the Kelloggs. Lorna Bergstrom, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eager Beaver
Rackley School House
John Hansen
Dickie Anderson
Rock Spring Ranch
Lyle Bergstrom
Connie Carlson
Kelloggs
Lorna Bergstrom
Death of Harold Stafford
Harold Stafford died last Tuesday at his daughter Marjorie Reed’s home in Kansas City Missouri after years of illness. He leaves his widow a son Dale of Scandia and four daughters. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 PM at the Belleville Methodist Church with Rev. James Gray officiating. Burial followed in Washington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stafford
Marjorie Reed
Kansas City
Auxiliary Met At Mrs. Hammer Home June Fifteen
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Carl Hammer's home on June 15 with nine members. Janet Cardwell joined, filling the quota. Carpet rags were sent to Wadsworth hospital. Next meeting set for July 6 with Mrs. Bjner Larsen as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Carl Hammer
Janet Cardwell
Wadsworth Hospital
Bjner Larsen
Death of Ralph Bowersox in Coffeyville
Ralph Bowersox died Monday at his Coffeyville home after a period of failing health. Born in Union Valley, he lived there before moving to Coffeyville. He is survived by his widow two daughters Norma and Bernice and two sons Max and Dea. Funeral held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Coffeyville with burial in Coffeyville cemetery. Attendees included Mr and Mrs QO Johnson and Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom from Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bowersox
Coffeyville
Mr. Bowersox
Union Valley
Norma
Bernice
Detroit
Mich
Max
Topeka
Dea
QO. A. Johnson
Ray Tingstrom
Scandia
Ronald Anderson Heads to Perrin Air Force Base
Ronald Anderson departed Tuesday afternoon for Perrin Texas Air Force Base to receive advance training and assignment information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Anderson
Perrin, Texas Air Fore Base
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EADS
Sherdahl Hdu
MHL
Paul Fredrickson
Don Freed
Tekla Brown
Martin Johnson
Johnnot
Brown
Vernon’ Smith
Ramona
Andrew’ Stafford
Bernita
Fran Isaacson
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth Danielson
Pat Sandell
Marker Lindecrantz
J. Elgin and
Jimmy
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