Cisco Kid Double Takes on Rio Grande Romance at Prin cess Theatre
The Cisco Kid returns in Romance of the Rio Grande at the Princess Theatre showing Saturday and Sunday nights June 28 and 29. Cesar Romero stars with Patricia Morison and Lynne Roberts as love interests and Ricardo Cortez as a villain. Fox Movietone News and a Porky cartoon precede the feature with Edward G Robinson’s A Dispatch from Reuters set to follow on July 4 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Henry
Cisco Kid
Cisco
Gordito
Chris-Pin Martin
Rio
Patricia Morison
Lynne Roberts
Ricardo Cortez
Fox Movietone News
Porky
Edward G. Robinson
Reuters
Baldevin's Wedding screens as Persson stars in Sweden
Sweden's top screen comedian Edvard Persson returns in Baldevins Brollop or Baldevin's Wedding a side-splitting coast of Bohuslan comedy. Shown at Princess Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday July 1 and 2. Persson, famed baritone, performs songs reflecting sailors life as the film plays to full houses nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Edvard Persson
Baldevins Brollop
Baldevin
Talking Pictures, Inc
Princess Theatre
Persson
Bohuslan
Stralande Humoristisk
Quoto Meeting Attended by Local Leaders
Chris Nelson attended a farmers, elevator men and business men gathering at Superior Nebraska on Friday night and another similar meeting in Belleville on Saturday. The group discussed the Federal Quote with strong language but no definite action was taken, and results remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Nelson
Superior
Nebr
Belleville
Perry of Hardy Nebr Visits Mrs Willis Over Weekend
S. T. Perry of Hardy Nebraska spent the weekend visiting Mrs O. M. Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Perry
Hardy, Nebr
Mra
O. M. Willis
Princess Theatre Replays Western Union on July 8 and 9
Heavy rains and high water prevented many locals from seeing the film Western Union in early June. Due to numerous requests the Princess Theatre will present a return showing on Tuesday and Wednesday July 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Western Union
Kansas Itinerant Merchant Law Set To Take Effect
The 1941 Kansas itinerant merchant law becomes effective around July 1 with licenses required for truckers hauling over 3000 pounds. Licenses cost 10 annually or 5.50 after July 1, with a 500 cash or surety bond. Exemptions cover farmers selling own goods, interstate carriers, private carriers, and those with established businesses. Forms available post July 1 at the state corporation commission and county treasurers offices. Affidavits may be used to prove exemption, false claims punishable by up to seven years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Corporation Commission
Border Patrol
State Corporation Commission
Scandia Picnic Neckties Attract Local Attention
The Community Club in Scandia Kansas sponsors red or yellow neckties bearing Scandia’s Coronado Picnic slogan for July 81 and August 1 2. After selling about 12 dozen on the first day the club is out and has ordered another batch arriving soon. Patrons are advised to inquire at local outlets and be patient for restock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Community Club
Turnips from Scandia Farmer Impress Journal Staff
A. B. Johnson sent three turnips grown in his Scandia garden to the Journal force. The staff have not tasted them yet but praise their outward appearance and expect delicious flavor. The note ends with thanks and a promise to see Johnson again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Force
A. B. Johnson
Wires Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Scandia
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires observed their silver wedding anniversary with a fried chicken dinner in Scandia after twenty five years of marriage. Relatives and friends from Concordia Topeka and Knoxville attended the celebration, with gifts exchanged and fellowship shared. The couple, affectionately known as Kid Wires, have lived in Scandia since 1919 following time in Kansas City and earlier arrivals in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wires
Mankato
McKay
Wires
Kansas City
Scandia
Mr. Wires
Kid
Helen
Mary Creager
Chester Anderson
Russell Anderson
Anna Larson
Julia Larson
Topeka
Mary West
Emma Swenson
Josephine Guthrie
Concordia
Chas. H. Freed
E. T. Olson
Lewis Wallin
Rasmussen hosts dinner guests from Chicago and Nebraska
Thursday evening dinner and overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen included Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Humes and their Chicago son Irj who are nieces of Mrs. Rasmussen and left Friday for relatives in Nebraska. Other visits featured Elmer Danielson and family Andrew Stafford Bernita and Harold Hedstrom in Salina with Sophia Lundgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Rasmussen
M. F. Humes
Chicago
Elmer Danielson
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Harold Hedstrom
Salina
Sophia Lundgren
Friday Evening Visit Recalls Local Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson and family in a neighborhood social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Mrs
Horton Johnson
Henry Rosene Shipped Fat Cattle to Kansas City
Henry Rosene sent a carload of fat cattle to Kansas City on Tuesday. The shipment indicates ongoing livestock trade activity and reflects regional market movements in midweek trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rosene
Kansas City
Vacations and Visits Across Many States
Residents and relatives gather for extended visits and tours across Minnesota, Idaho, California, Montana, and beyond. A sightseeing trip includes Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Richards, Norma Jean Richards, and Betty Hedges among several families touring and visiting kin in Scandia, Topeka, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Additional guests arrive for dinners and summer time activities while Mrs. Jake Storer recovers from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Richards
St. Paul, Minn
Lester Richards
Norma Jean
Donald Richards
Betty Hedges
Courtland
Weekend Visitors Reported From Kansas City Trio
Glenn and Maurice Johnson of Kansas City Missouri and Lewis Johnson of Topeka along with Junior Green of Kansas City Missouri visited Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Johnson and Jarl over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Maurice Johnson
Kansas City
Lewis Johnson
Topeka
Junior Green
Kansas City, Mo
Mrs. C. O. Johnson
Jarl
Sunday Evening Guests Across Families in Topeka NYA
Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronnie visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Foster Helvey with Lorraine and Carla McDowell with Arlis and Betty Johnson visited Robert White Norbert Helvey and Robert Ewing at NYA School in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
Oscar Bergstrom
Foster Helvey
Lorraine
Carla McDowell
Arlis
Betty Johnson
Robert White
Norbert Helvey
Robert Ewing
NYA
Topeka
Local Socials Highlight Evening Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and Mr and Mrs Ted Sanderson with Miss Blanche Hageman spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman and Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Anderson
Ted Sanderson
Blanche Hageman
Bert Hageman
Helen
Mrs Tibbetts and Eleanor Visit Mainquists Kin
Mrs Paul Tibbetts and Eleanor of Galveston Texas are visiting John and Edgar Mainquist of Courtland and other relatives for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tibbets
Galveston, Tex
Martin Larson
Edgar Mainquist
Courtland
E. C. Wires
E. S. Wilson
Paul Tibbetts
Eleanor
Galveston, Ter
John and
Drivers licenses on sale at Haggman Wires Drug Store
Licenses are now available at Haggman and Wires Drug Store in our city with clerk Vivian Nelson assisting applicants. The fee is 40 cents and renewal is required as licenses have expired. other county offices exist but this store is the sole Scandia source. After July 1 licenses must be obtained in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
Vivian Nelson
Haggman - Wires Drug Store
Scandia
Belleville
Nordman Couple Sets Out for Seattle Vacation
Charley Nordman and his wife left for Seattle to spend the next couple of months sightseeing. They travel with J. A. Stansberry, his wife, three children, and Mr. Stansberry’s father in the Stansberry car. This first western trip follows their 40th wedding anniversary celebrated earlier this month. They plan hunting and fishing, with hopes of a memorable and safe journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Nordman
Seattle
Wash
Charley
Second Registration Opens July First 1941 in Belleville
A new registration for men reaching age 21 by July 1 1941 is scheduled for Monday July 1 1941. All male US citizens and male aliens residing in the United States must register at the Selective Service Office in Belleville from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on that date according to a presidential and state proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
United States
Republic County
Selective Service Office
Belleville
Grain Bins Manufactured by Sanborn Lumber Co
Sanborn Lumber Co of Scandia builds 800 bushel grain bins easily moved to sites. Two bins were delivered this week to Edward Forsberg and Dr. Hurtig of Courtland. Arnie Melby and family from Dallas are visiting relatives of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Melby, including Mr. Melby who works for Dallas Gas Co for 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn Lumber Co
Scandia
Edward Forsberg
Dr. Hurtig
Courtland
Arnie Melby
Dallas
Texas
M. A. Melby
Mr. Melby
Dallas Gas Company
Potluck Guests From Belleville And Concordia Attend Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ben Doctor and Norma Jean hosted a potluck with guests including Mr and Mrs W F Burands Mr and Mrs Warren Waite Mr and Mrs George McCullough and Mr and Mrs D T Williams all of Belleville plus Harley Lewis and G Waite with grandson Larry Waite of Concordia Mo Dave Lewis and Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor with Ada and Charlie Burantree of Belleville W B Currie was an evening visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Doctor
Norma Jean
W. F. Burands
Belleville
Warren Waite
George McCullough
D. T. Williams
Harley Lewis
Bellevile
G. Waite
Larry Waite
Concordia Mos
Dave Lewis
Robert Doctor
Ada
Charlie Burantree
W. B. Currie
Algor Anderson Family Guests Visit Rydells
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronnie were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs C P Rydell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
C. P. Rydell
Flood Control Bill Passes House to Aid Harlan Dam
Congressman Frank Carlson reports the House passed the Flood Control Bill authorizing the Harlan Reservoir. No votes against it, with President reportedly ready to approve. The measure aims to prevent flood damage along the Republican, Solomon, and Saline rivers and benefit farmers and Kansas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlson
E. Porter Ahrens
House
Harlan Reservoir
Whittington
Senate
Republican River
Solomon
Saline
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Ahrens
Washington
Harlan County Dar
Harelan County
Ft. Riley
National Defense
Kansas City
State of
Kansas
Harlan
Wheat Harvest in Full Swing Despite Drought and Floods
The article notes a fever heat in harvesting thousands of acres of wheat across Kansas with June yields forecast around eighteen million bushels, but revised expectations reflect early freezes Hessian fly floods and heavy rains reducing prospects. It cites Republic county progress slow and concerns over Federal quota rules penalizing choices, affecting farmers elevator operators machinery dealers and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Republic County
Bill” Rogers
Evert Family Weekend Visit in Clay Center Area
Mr and Mrs Elvin Evert and their son of Clay Center spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Evert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Elvin Evert
Son of
Clay Center
Fred Evert
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Vasa
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U.G
Wright Brothers
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A. D. Paul
Virginia
Paul
Concordia Park
Valen Hendricks
Platisville
Colo
Mary White
Lincoln
Harry White
Edwin White
Yvonne
Gloria
Adolphus Nelson
Paul Edgar
Leon Mathis
Gooding
Idaho
Adolph Nelson
J. R. Courtney
Peggy
Bill Anderson, Jr
Los Angeles
Calif
W. A. Johnson
Courtney
Johnson
Peggy Courtney
Bill Anderson
Charles. Freed
Henry Kuzewski
Jake Storer
Gustava Ostberg
Anderson
Montana
Emma Swanson
John Carlson
Stephen Anderson
Inverness
Mont
Marvin Anderson
Havre, Mont
Gust Larson
Sons
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