Song of the Island at Princess Theatre this weekend
Betty Grable and Vic Mature star in Song of the Island a Technicolor romance with island music and Hula dances at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights June 27 and 28. Jack Oakie George Barbier and Thomas Mitchell support a lively plot of cattle ranches feuds and romance with Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians providing tunes and Hilo Hattie in a comic turn. Fox Movietone News and a cartoon also join the program with Bob Hope slated for July 4 and 5 Louisiana Purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Grable
Vic Mature
Jack Oakie
20Th Century-Fox
Princess Theatre
Thomas Mitchell
George Barbier
Billy Gilbert
Hilo Hattie
Harry Owens
Miss Grable
Mr. Mature
Vic
Betty
Mitchell
Mtchell
Mack Gordon
Fox Movietone News
Bob Hope
Louisiana Purchase
Fundamental foods for health guide referenced in Belleville visit
A health note lists five basic foods milk meat or eggs fruit whole wheat enriched bread or cereal and greens with fresh vegetables and advises eating to appetite. Mrs Ray Muth and Miss Beulah Anderson were in Belleville Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Muth
Beulah Anderson
Belleville
Glenn Nelson in Australia Telegram From U S Forces
Ernest Nelson received a telegram from his son Glenn Nelson of the U S Armed Forces saying he was in Australia and likes the country fine. It is the first word from any of the Scanda boys in that down under country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Nelson
Glenn Nelson
U. S
Australia
Ander
Mike Shayne Thriller at Princess Theatre July First
A new Mike Shayne mystery "The Man Who Wouldn't Tie" stars Lloyd Nolan at the Princess Theatre next Wednesday night July 1. The 20th Century Fox film features the witty detective who outsmarts a "dead man who walks and talks" and delivers laughs as he solves the case. Preston Foster and Lynn Bari appear in "Secret Agent of Japan" as the bill's second attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shayne
Princess Theatre
20Th Century-Fox
Lloyd Nolan
Shayne
Mike Shayne
Mike
Preston Foster
Lynn Bari
Japan
Weather report shows week of heavy rain and river rise
The past week brought cold and wet weather. Rainfall measured 2.25 inches with the river at 8.87 feet on Wednesday morning, 1.13 feet below bank full. Scandia area expected to regain flood level near midnight Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. V. Cox
Community Notes From Dinners and Visits Across Local Families
Last Sunday Fathers Day hosts A B Johnson received a festive meal prepared by Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson with fried chicken and trimmings enjoyed by A B Johnson, Harold and Glenn, and Mrs Clara Blakeley. Sunday guests included Will Mikesell, George Mikesell, Ernest Mikesell and others from Clinton and Manhattan, plus several Mikesell and Jensen family members. Additional visits featured Mrs Harold Bowling, Geo Larson, Axel Jensen and families, and Anita’s birthday honored by Mrs Eldon Stenson Judith Anita and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Johnson
A. B. Johnson
A.B. Johnson
Harold and
Glenn
Clara Blakeley
Herbert Mikesell
Donald
George Mikesell
Clinton
Okla
Will Mikesell
Manhattan
Ernest Mikesell
Frank Mikesell
Chas. Mikesell
Murray Mikesell
Frankie Mikesell
Glenn Farlee
Harold Bowling
Geo. Larson
Christine Acree Returns Home From York Nebraska
Miss Christine Acree comes back Tuesday from York Nebraska where she spent a year at school. She will visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Acree and family for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Acree
York
Nebr
Carl Acree
Primary filings sweep Kansas races with wide field
About 75 candidates filed for state and national offices as Prohibition and Socialist lists shape the field. Gov. Payne Ratner showed no move at the NC conference. Harry Woodring drew attention but did not add his name. Incumbents mostly filed for reelection amid a busy last minute rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Ratner
North Carolina
Harry H. Woodring
Secretary of State
United States
Helvey to Signal Corps gains for 19 year old radio trainee
Norbert Helvey son of Foster and Mrs Helvey has taken a position with the Signal Corps in Omaha after a year at NYA school in Topeka training in Radio and related fields. He will undergo six months of training at a top school with pay starting upon entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Helvey
Foster Helvey
NYA
Topeka
Omaha
Signal Corps
Norbert
War Manpower and Labor Policy Summary
The War Manpower Commission targets 6 to 7 million men in the armed forces by 1943 end and 20 million workers for war production and transport by 1944, with 12 million needed for 1943 crops. Estimates warn enrollment declines in 1944 could be severe, and $92 million is approved for vocational training. Selective Service screens non military age 45 to 65 for professional and scientific skills. Pacific Coast mariners may receive draft deferment. farm labor may be solved by subsidies or pooled migrant crews. Rubber and oil sectors advance with new cracking processes. Costa Rica rubber sale agreement for five years. rural carriers to aid scrap drives. Pay raises for armed forces authorized retroactive to June 1, plus dependents’ aid and married deferment. A Senate plan seeks $5,000 insurance for service members injured or diseased since the Selective Service Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Manpower Commission
Committee On Fair Employment Practice
Selective Service
WPB
Agriculture
Wickard
U. S
Republic of
Costa Rica
Post Office Department
Armed Forces
Congress
Senate
House
Red Cross Film Friday Nite To Be Shown In Scandia
The Red Cross presents the sound four reel first aid training film Before The Doctor Comes at the Princess Theatre Scandia Friday June 26 at 9 p m. The film reviews first aid care including bleeding shock burns fractures splints and transport methods and is shown with no admission charge or collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Princess Theatre
Scandia
Cuba
Belleville
Republic
C. V. Haggman
Murray Jones
W. F. Splichal
The
Lindecrantz Enlists in Navy at Great Lakes
Lorraine Lindecrantz twenty of Courtland Red No 1 reports for active duty at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois He will begin recruit training before potential assignment to a ship or service school in the Navy system
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
U. S. Navy
Scandia
Lorraine Lindecrantz
Carl Lindecrantz
Red No. 1
Courtland
U. S
Navy
Kansas Wesleyan Honors Local Men Serving in Armed Forces
A service flag honoring nearly 200 Kansas Wesleyan men in the armed forces includes Earl Watson and Willard Nelson from Scandia. The flag now flies beneath the American flag over the campus. University officials note there may be others honored by the flag whose enlistments are not known. Visitors at the A B Johnson home last week included Mrs. Alice Platner, Mrs. Fred Evert, Mrs. Pete Lewellyn, Mrs. Ollie Johnson, Mrs. Reynold Nystrom and Carole Ann, Mrs. C O Reece, and Mrs. Ada Aspegren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Wesleyan
Earl Watson
Willard Nelson
Scandia
A. B. Johnson
Alice Platner
Fred ‘Evert
Pete Lewellyn
Ollie Johnson
Reynold Nystrom
Carole Ann
C. O. Reece
Ada Aspegren
Wires Host 26th Anniversary Supper Guests
Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires honored their 26th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Hageman and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hageman and Helen, Miss Blanche Hageman and Andrew Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wires
C. V. ‘Hageman
Ruth
Bert Hageman
Helen
Blanche Hageman
Andrew Wilson
Doing the Impossible in American War Production
Washington reports show massive wartime output surpassing early schedules. Libety ships and machine guns arrive faster, planes and tanks scale up, and factories exceed targets as mass production hits stride.
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Pearl Harbor
Axis
Washington
America
Liberty
United States
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McFarland
Ed Jensen
Jim
Arty Jensen
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Hilman Stensaas
Courtesy
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Little River
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Mission
Arthur Capper
John Allison
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C. C. Isely
Dodge City
Geo. McGul
Wichita
Randolph Carpenter
Marion
W. G. Clugston
L. A. Moore
Montaola
W. P. Lambertson
Fairview
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Clay Center
Guyer
Chloe Matteson
Kansas City
Thomas D. Winter
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Arthur Cranston
Parsons
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Emporia
Clifford R Hope
Garden City
Frank Carlson
Concordia
Hugo T. Wedell
Supreme Court
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Harry K. Allen
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George Robb
Salina
Charles F. Hobbs
Baldwin
Frank J. Ryan
Charles Ward
Lyons
Walter E. Wilson
A. W. Logan
Quenemo
W. C. Austin
Cottonwood Falls
Fred Veiland, Jr
Charley Spencer
Independence
Helvey
Carl Hammer
Benny Lervold
Harvey Hammer
Maxine Ames
Lars Hammer
Iver
Lawrence Olson
Phyllis
Oliver Johnson
Eugene
A. W. Sjoholm
Jamestown
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Joe N. Johnson
Rae Ellen
Abe Johnson
E. A. Tornquist
Allwyn
Hugh McMullen
Marjorie Rae
Russell
Fred Jackson
Keith
Elmer Danielson
Earl Hammil
Eddie
Martin Johnson
Norman
Ben Houghton
Frank Isaacson
Carl
W. S. English
Albert
Air Force Advanced Flying School
Williams Field
Chandler, Ari
Dr.Seuss
Warsavings Bonds & Stamps
U. S. Treasury Department
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