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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

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Edge of Doom at Princess Theatre stars Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews Farley Granger and Joan Evans headline the Samuel Goldwyn drama Edge of Doom at the Princess Theatre with a heavy tale of a slums youth who murders for his mother’s funeral funds. Robert Keith plays a detective while Paul Stewart Adele Jergens Mala Powers and others fill supporting roles. Coming July 7-8 features The Jackpot.

Samuel Goldwyn Dana Andrews Farley Granger Joan Evans Leo Brady Princess Theatre Andrews Granger Miss Evans Robert Keith Paul Stewart Adele Jergens Mala’ Powers Goldwyn Harold Vermilyea John Ridgely Doug Fowley Mabel Paige

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man at Princess Theatre

Abbott and Costello star in a Universal International comedy as private detectives entangled in a murder case with Arthur Franz who plays an invisible boxer. Nancy Guild Adele Jergens and Sheldon Leonard co star in a brisk screwball caper that pits Costello against heavies in a boxing set piece. Panic in the Streets follows on July 10-11 at the same venue.

Universal - International Princess Theatre Bud Lou Nancy Guild Adele Jergens Arthur Franz William Frawley Sheldon Leonard Gavin Muir Franz Costello Schnozzola Sheldon ‘Leonard Leonard Costello Abbott and Costello

Anniversary Birthday Party at the Danielson Home

A birthday party was held Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson home in honor of Mrs. Danielson's anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and family, Gloria Swanson, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and children, Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and children, Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita, and Mrs. Frank Isaacson.

Kenneth Danielson

Cardwell Family Hosts Saturday Supper Guests

Saturday evening guests of Mrs Art Cardwell included Capt and Mrs Jack Thull of Detroit Mich Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steves Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Pauline Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell Kenneth and Janet and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell

Art Cardwell Jack Thull Detroit, Mich Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade George Cardwell Steves Homer Cardwell Pauline Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Raymond Cardwell

Target Unknown thrills at Princess Theatre with war secrets

Universal-International presents Target Unknown a semi documentary WWII drama about Yank airmen shot down in Nazi territory and forced to reveal bombing plans. Cast includes Mark Stevens Gig Young and James Best with Joyce Holden. Opening July 5 with Air Cadets and March of Time on July 12.

Universal - International France Princess Theatre Mark Stevens Alex Nicol Robert Douglas Don Taylor Gigg Young James Best Joyce Holden

Vacation Time and Health Benefits of Time Outdoors

The article argues vacations boost health and worker efficiency, citing Dr M D Owen’s study of 300 Oak Ridge Memorial Lab workers. It finds greatest benefit from two weeks with one week rest, one week new activities, and one week rest, plus a preferred three week length when possible. Weekend guests of Mrs Ada Aspegren listed families from Rapid City Belleville and nearby towns.

M. D. Owen Owen

Fire destroys Odell chicken house killing 150 hens

The Odell residence suffered a Friday night blaze that destroyed the chicken house and resulted in the loss of 150 hens. The cause of the fire is not known.

Oscar Odell

Home Town Pictures July 5 Show Preview

Thursday night programs feature the three IGA Baby contest winners, town flowers, the Midget Baseball Team, and other local interest shots.

IGA

Mrs George Cardwell Hosts Steven Cardwell Birthday Party

Mrs George Cardwell entertained Tuesday afternoon June 19 for Steven Cardwell s fourth birthday with guests including Monty Thomas Larry Thomas Arnold Loring and family, Reece, Muth Cox and others. Games were played and a lunch of ice cream and cake was served.

George Cardwell Steven Steven Cardwell Monty Larry Thomas Arnold Bette Lee Loring Carl Lee Vickie Sue Reece Gregory White Jimmy Muth Jimmy Cox Kenneth Janet Cardwell Neal JoAnn Medlin Allen Ward Johnny Jimmy Nylund Kay Hendrikson Coyt Noble Jane Ann Deanell Reece Susan Dart Lynette Boyles Virginia Corbin Paula Sandell Alice Cady Helen Carol Arlene Danell Nystrom Phyllis Aspegren Linda Patty Fouts Anita Spitler Mrs. Cardwell

1947 Club Members Attend Home Event

The 1947 Club members and guests were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys on Thursday evening. Lunch was served to numerous couples including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring and others listed, with several children.

Carl Hugos Gladys Richard Loring Iver Hammer Sonja Lloyd McGregor Elmer Melby Victor Hertman Gustava Ostberg Ted Eugene Herrman Ben Lervold Algor Anderson Wallace Aspegren Clarence Herrman Clifford Hugos Gerald and Marla McGregor

Birthday Tea Honors Mrs Moe With Pinochle Games

A group of ladies gathered Thursday at Mrs. Bill Moe's home to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Walter Berry Mrs. Ben Denoyer Mrs. George Cardwell Mrs. Lars Norgard Mrs. Russell DeWitt and Mrs. George Christie. They spent the afternoon visiting and playing pinochle with Mrs. Cardwell earning high score while Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Norgard received traveling prizes. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess.

Bill Moe Ren Denoyer Elsie Johnson Triple L Club Roy Thomas George Cardwell Steven George Haser Bill Clark Hannah Freed Ben Denoyer Johnson

Thompson and Berry Guests At Walter Berry Home

Mr and Mrs Max Thompson were guests of Mr and Mrs Max Berry Saturday night at the Walter Berry home.

Mrs Max Thompson Max Berry Walter Berry

Stores to close in Scandia on Wednesday July 4

Most Scandia businesses will be closed all day Wednesday July 4. The report lists many visitors to Carl McDowell’s home the past week and notes a Triple L Club party hosted by Ren Denoyer and Elsie Johnson with guests in attendance.

Scandia

Lawn Party At Johnson Home Brings Local Guests

A Monday evening lawn party at Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson’s home drew guests from Jamestown and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson and Vickie from Jamestown, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Datts of Martin Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hansen of Ord Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom, Lois and Larry, Mrs. Ella Burns of Courtland, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson and family.

Joe N. Johnson Harry Nelson Jamestown Robert Nelson Vickie Johnny Datts Martin, Tenn Jim Hansen Ord, Nebr Lawrence Nystrom Lois Larry Ella Burns Courtland Dean Johnson

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Several Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and their children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ron Tedrow. Mr and Mrs Bud Dressler and Barbara and Mrs Myrtle Dressler of Belleville were afternoon visitors.

Don Thomas Ron Tedrow Bud Dressler Barbara Myrtle Dressler Belleville

Paleecek and Barbara Visit Fairbury Group Sunday

Mr and Mrs F J Paleecek and Barbara of Fairbury Neb visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Eldon Sten sons and children and Mrs Ada Aspgren.

F. J. Paléecek Barbara Fairbury, Nebr Eldon Stensons Ada Aspegren

Clarence Berggren Assigned to Pearl Harbor Receiving Station

Clarence Buddy Berggren is now stationed at the receiving station at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. The change places him at a key naval facility in the Pacific theater.

Clarence Buddy) Berggren Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Ordinance Regulating Fireworks Sales in Scandia Kansas

Ordinance 215 bans selling fireworks in Scandia before July 1 and after July 4. It restricts use to July 4 only and imposes a misdemeanor with fines up to 50 dollars plus jail until fines are paid. State law adds a fire zone penalty near businesses and professional residences.

Scandia Kansas

On the Isle of Samoa at Princess Theatre

Tonight at the Princess Theatre the feature is On the Isle of Samoa a romantic action picture set in a South Seas paradise with volcanic eruption and earthquake. Also showing Warner Pathe News and other shorts with ticket prices 7.50 4.50 and 1.00.

Princess Theatre Isle of Samoa South Sea Warner Pathe

Scandia Midgets Defeat Jewell City 10 to 2

The Scandia Midget baseball team beat Jewell City 10 to 2 on Monday evening in a postponed game. Pitcher Larry Smith silenced Jewell City except for a two run third inning. Jewell City used three pitchers as Scandia’s bats stayed hot. The Midgets travel to Montrose this Friday for another league game.

Scandia Jewell City Larry Smith Jewell City Boys Jewell Montrose

Sargent Family Visit Spans West to Colorado

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sargent and Janice stayed overnight Friday at the Robert Doctor home while en route from Alburn and Richland Washington where they visited their daughter and son in law, Mrs. Jack Fry and the Paul Doctor family. They also called on Katharine Elis and daughter in Denver, Colorado, before returning home to Council Grove Saturday.

Visit extended by locals to Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs John Swanson

Friday afternoon and evening visitors included Mrs Clyde Boyles of Courtland Mrs George Christie and Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson and Dennis in a social call to Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs John Swanson.

Ellen Day John Swanson Clyde Boyles Courtland George Christie Charles Swanson Dennis

Sunday Visitors Share Weekend At Day and Swanson Homes

Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. John Swanson and Mrs. Ellen Day included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swanson Ruth and Fred Carolyn Erickson Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson Irving Isaacson and Bob Mr. and Mrs. Will Paul of Salem Oregon and August Paul of Lincoln Nebraska. They departed Sunday evening for Kensington for a visit.

John Swanson Ellen Day Clarence Swanson Ruth Fred Carolyn Erickson Carl. Swanson Irving Isaacson Bob Will Paul Salem Ore August Paul Lincoln, Nebr Kensington

Local families visit near Cawker City on Friday

Capt. and Mrs. Jack Thull of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Thull near Cawker City.

Jack Thull Detroit, Mich Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Phyllis John Thull Cawker City

Isaacson Family Visited Ellen Day and John Swanson

Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family and Mrs Olive Isaacson visited Saturday evening with Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs John Swanson.

Berry Guests Spend Weekend With Wilson Family

Mr and Mrs Max Berry of Wilson were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry.

Max Berry Wilson Walter Berry

Chehalis man guest of Mr. and Mrs Joe Walter Berry

Bob Berry of Chehalis Washington was a Friday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Joe Walter Berry.

Bob Berry Chehalis, Wash Joe Walter Berry

Thompson and Berry Families Host Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Watler Berry were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson, Lois and Janice.

Lester Thompson Watler Berry Vernon Erickson Lois Janice

Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson Visit Mr and Mrs Walter Berry

Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry. The social visit reflected cordial relations between the two families in the community.

Lester Thompson Walter Berry

Berry Dinner Guests Include Crawford Berry and Chehalis Visitor

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry were Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford of Formosa Mr and Mrs Max Berry of Wilson and Bob Berry of Chehalis Washington.

Walter Berry Vachel Crawford Formosa Max Berry Wilson Bob Berry Chehalis Wash

Berggren Family Visit Reported at Republic Home

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren along with Nina and Donna visited the Warren and Vic Berggren home in Republic Friday evening for a social gathering.

Grant Berggren Nina Donna Warren and Vic Berggren Republic

Berggrens Host Guests from Republic and Detroit

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic and Mr and Mrs Darell Berry of Detroit visiting Mr and Mrs Emery Berry and relatives Sunday afternoon.

Grant Berggren Vic Berggren Republic Darell Berry Detroit Mich Emery Berry

Miss Helen Hageman Vacationing in Chicago with Parents

Miss Helen Hageman of Chicago travels with her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman for a week long visit. The Courier Nurse on the Santa Fe Railroad is referenced in the item.

Helen, Hageman Chicago, Il Santa Fe R.R Bert Hageman

Mrs Wallace Aspegren Visit Noted in Republic Gathering

Mrs Wallace Aspegren visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Merle Milner at Republic for a social gathering and discussion.

Wallace Aspegren Merle Milner Republic

Birthday gathering at Cardwell home honors Steven

Tuesday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven in honor of Steven's birthday anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell, Janet and Kenneth, Mrs. Duaine Greenslade, Sam Greenslade, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rasmussen and family of Fort Collins Colorado, Laura Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cardwell.

George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Charley Cardwell Janet Kenneth Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade Lawrence Rasmussen Fort Collins Colo Laura Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Pauline Agnes Cardwell Raymond Cardwell

Journal prints early next week due to July 4th on Wednesday

The Journal will publish on Tuesday next week with all news due by Monday night. The note explains the early edition schedule because July 4 falls midweek.

Silver Star awarded to Virgil Ady in Korea action

Private First Class Virgil D. Ady of the 1st Cavalry Division receives the Silver Star for extreme heroism near Yong Po Korea on August 2. He protected withdrawing comrades under heavy fire and single handedly engaged the enemy after his platoon was forced to retreat. He carried a wounded man to safety despite engulfing fire and then defended the platoon flank until able to regroup. Ady, from Superior Nebraska, is thanked by the Spokane community for supportive messages and packages.

1St Cavalry Division U.S. Army Korea Cass Virgil D. Ady William Ady Bloom Street Superior Yong-Po Ady Virgil Scandia

Open House Honors 25th Wedding Anniversary in Scandia

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade hosted an open house at their Scandia home Sunday afternoon June 24 from 2 to 5 for relatives friends and neighbors. Attendees from distance included many named families and individuals. decorations refreshments and a three tiered cake highlighted the event.

Duaine Greenslade Scandia Amana Lutheran Church Carl Hammer Axel Smith Ed Erickson Courtland N. H. Pearson Art Cardwell Anna Bengston Charley Cardwell Homer Cardwell Irvin Currie Clarence Williamson Delbert Aspe Jack Thull Emer Larsen Clarence Strom Silas Perry Ernie Strom Hardy, Nebr Phil Thull Sandra Canker City Detroit Mich Edgar Taylor Will Gardner Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Misses Pearl Alma Strom Concordia Hugo Erickson Clarence Aspegren Dennis Cook

Stensaas Family Visiting Ada Aspegren Area

Mr and Mrs Eldon Stensaas of Rapid City South Dakota and their family are visiting Mrs Ada Aspegren and other relatives and friends. Mr Stensaas returned home Sunday while Mrs Stensaas and children stayed for a longer visit.

Eldon’ Stensaas Rapid City So. Dak Ada Aspegren Stensaas

Abbeys Visit Abey Family in Concordia

Mr and Mrs Oscar Abbey spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Ab bey in Concordia.

Oscar Abbey Mrs Fred Abbey Concordia

John Carlson Returns Home After Hospital Stay

John Carlson who had been at St. Joseph hospital for the past weeks returned home Saturday and is reported getting along very nicely.

John Carlson St. Joseph’ Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dana Andrews, Farley Granger Targhee Eldon. Stensons Clyde Norris Carroll Anderson Judith Anita Loren Carlgren Kathleen George Larson Norman Sankey Don Larson Sonia Home Town Pictures Carl McDowell John Nondorf Glenn Currie Harry Hohman Maggie Hohman Archie Isaacson Jerry Strand R. J. Arpin Morrowsville Rollo Canfield Norman Currie Arlis White Gregory Herman Newcomb Isle OF Samoa Olive Isaacson Silver Star Virgil Ady
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