I Dood It at The Princess in Bright MGM Comedy Treat
Red Skelton stars in I Dood It at The Princess with Eleanor Powell, a fast funny MGM musical comedy featuring a zany clothes presser who marries a Broadway star and battles saboteurs. Musical numbers by Dorsey and Scott with Lena Horne add punch. Powell dances Western style with a lariat. Ray June photographs, Jack Cummings produces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M GM
Red Skelton
Eleanor Powell
Skelton
Powell
Red
Jimmy Dorsey
Hazel Scott
Lena Horne
Miss Powell
Will Rogers
America
California
Don Raye
Gene dePaul
Lew Brown
Sammy Fain
Georgie Stoll
Irene
Ray June
Jack Cummings
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Claassen Accepts Burns Kansas Ag Teacher Post
Theo Claassen signs a one year contract to teach agriculture at Consolidated Schools in Burns Kansas with a higher salary. He notes ten high school teachers, a well equipped shop for mechanical work, and community cooperation including Marion County Ration Board support for tires. Claassen and family plan to move in July pending release from current summer contract. The Journal wishes the Claassen family success in Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Claassen
Scandia
Burnns Kansas
Burns
Marion Co
Wichita
F.F.A
Ciaasséen
Marion Co. Ration Board
Ross
Belleville
Claassen
Banjo On My Knee in Southland Stars Stanwyck McCrea
Wednesday film listing features Barbara Stanwyck Joel McCrea and Walter Brennan in Banjo On My Knee. Adventure romance and dramatic scenes set against Mississippi imagery draw crowds to see the picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Barbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Walter Brennan
Mississippi
Men
Wemer
Smiver
Dane the town dog dies after long watchful years
A veteran town dog named Dane dies after days of restlessness near the Journal office where he waited for his master who moved to California. Loyal beyond prosperity, Dane had lived on the goodwill of locals and cafe scraps, later buried by friends Lester Cady and Artie Cardwell. Also noted are social visits by Mr and Mrs Ray Nulty of Jewell to the Sedetlins in El Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
California
Fri« Haussermann
Journal
Scandia
Lester Cady
Artie Cardwell
Heaven
Nesmith Family Reunion Held at City Park Belleville
Family reunion at City Park Belleville Sunday June Birth gathered many Nesmith relatives including Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith Earl Nesmith Marilyn Harold Nesmith and Phoebe Lou Moore Evelyn Fairbury Susan Lee Larkins and others from Waco Green River Los Angeles Chester and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Wyoming
Cousin
Washington
Bert Brown
Shirley
Tom
Beryle Nesmith
Gene Nesmith
Chester
M. H. Club Meets for Red Cross Birthday Tribute
The M. H. Club gathered at Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom's home on Tuesday June 19 for a pot luck lunch honoring her birthday. Mrs. Bergstrom received two bouquets as members including Mrs. Arvid Bergstrom Mrs. Donard Sederlin Mrs. El Reno Sederlin Mrs. Reynold Johnson and Shiey Mrs. W. OS. Henry Miss Minnie Anderson and Mrs. Bergstrom and Lorna attended. The afternoon focused on Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Club
Ivan Bergstrom
Arvid Bergstrom
Donard Sederlin
ElReno Sederlin
Reynold Johnson and Shiey
W. OS. Henry
Minnie Anderson
Bergtrom
Lorna
Red Cross
Birthday Dinner Guests Honor Gus Samuelson
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Samuelson and family included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Samuelson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bettis, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin George, Mr. and Mrs. Estel Samuelson, and Mrs. A M Bettis. Also visiting were Mrs. Al Gordon, Mrs. M R Cornelius of Hollywood, Mrs. Raph Parker of Green River Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. W C Nesmith with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Nesmith and Marilyn, who were Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J C McDowell of Fairbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Samuelson
Gus Samuelson
Lee Bettis
Melvin George
Estel Samuelson
A M. Bettis
al Gordon
M. R. Cornelius
Hollywood
Raph Parker
Green River
Wyoming
W. C. Nesmith
Karl Nesmith
Marilyn
J. C. McDowell
Fairbury
Mrs Stofer Returns Home From Courtland Visit
Mrs J P Stofer arrives back in Sacramento California after spending two months visiting Mr and Mrs J R Stofer and the Freeman family in Courtland local area observers note the extended stay and family ties during the trip
Hedstrom Guests Host Sunday Visitors
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom and Mr and Mrs Lorer Hedstrom were Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and Lorna. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson of Republic.
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A. N. Hedstrom
Lorer Hedstrom
Ivan Bergstrom
Lorna
Arnt Carlson
Republic
Sunday Dinner Guests and Visitors List Noted
Mrs. Mary Barnes and her son Donald and Tommy McMillan of Detroit Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. Water Berry and Max. ee Monday evening guests included Peter and Anna Maxton Ira and Emery Berry. Also visiting were Sgt. George Nelson of Camp Richard Maryland Mrs. John Egan of Omaha Neb and the P J Hammer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barnes
Donald
Tommy McMillan
Detroit
Michigan
Peter
Anna Maxton
Ira
Emery Berry
Water Berry
Max
George Throwbeck
Louise
George Nelson
Camp Richard Maryland
John Egan
Omaha
Nabr
P. J. Hammer
Friday Evening Guests Named Bergstrom Hosts
Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and Loma included Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom, and Mr. Henry Aspegren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Bergstrom
Loma
A. N. Hedstrom
Loren Hedstrom
Henry Aspegren
Newlyweds Honored at Methodist Church Reception
Mr and Mrs Arthur C Freed hosted a wedding reception in Courtland with Lorraine Lindecrantz and bride Eldred Freed in attendance. Guests from numerous area families and couples were received in the west parlor as a three tier cake and candles graced a lace table in the dining room. Inclement weather kept many away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Freed
Lorraine Lindecrantz
Bride
Eldred Freed
Helen Nordell Kathryn
Irene Nelson
Jenny Lindecrantz
Lawrence
Marker Lindeecranitz
Harold D. Nelson
U. S. Army
Carl Hammer
Harry Hampton
C. O. Reece
Verlee Reece Stone
Helen Nordell
C. H. Freed
Spencer Wyant and Spencer Jr
Juddy Freed
James
Irene
Bertil
W. C. Curtis
Gene Spitler
Mary
Ed Johnson
Wallace Freed
Courtland
Maurice Freed
Marion Gunn
Wm. Gunn Jr
Webber
A. T. Kramer
Mankato
W. EF. Hodges
Belleville
Nina Jean celebrates sixth birthday with family dinner
A Sunday basket dinner at the Harvey Hammer home marked Nina Jean's sixth birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Howard Ame and family Mrs Lars Hammer Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and family from McPherson Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and sons Mrs Alice Hammer and family Norma Laverne and Robert Lervold Dean Ames and Mr Carl Hammer and family.
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Harvey Hammer
Nina Jean
Howard Ame
Lars Hammer
Reuben Johnson
McPherson
Harold Hammer
Alice Hammer
Norma
Laverne
Robert Lervold
Dean Ames
Carl Hammer
Dorchester Visitor Returns Home After Week in Nebraska
Jack Suffarethe returned to his home in Dorchester after a two week visit in Nebraska. Mrs. Charlie Steel and Betty accompanied him on the trip back, continuing their travels together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Suffarethe
Dorchester
Nebraska
Charlie Steel
Betty
Funeral for Dave Doctor Held at Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs Robt Doctor attended the funeral of Dave Doctor the cousin of Mr Doctor from the Presbyterian Church at Rydal on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Doctor
Dave Doctor
Presbyterian Church
Rydal
Perry Visits From Denver This Summer
Mrs. Arnold Perry arrived from Denver Colorado last week and will spend the rest of the summer with her parents Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens.
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Arnold
Visitors from Fnsign and Larson Families Gather
Wednesday afternoon guests included Mrs. Gene Larson and the George Larson family, with Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson and Mr. Homer Larson joining the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fnsign
Gene Larson
George Larson
N. H. Pearson
Homer Larson
Underhill and Cox Families Share Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs C M Underhill were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs K V Cox and family. Don Cox returned with them after a week spent at the Underhill home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Underhill
K. V. Cox
Don Cox
Underhill
Lion's Club Variety Show for Red Cross in Concordia
The Lion's Club of Belleville sponsors a Variety Show with skits and musical numbers for the Red Cross Camp and Hospital Committee by Army personnel at the Concordia P.O.W. Camp. The event is at the High School Auditorium Friday night June 30. Tickets available at Haggman and Wires Drug Store.
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The
Lion's Club of
Belleville
Red Cross
Army
Concordia. P.O.W
Haggman, Wires Drug
Mrs. Fike Family Named in Local Notice
Mrs. John Fike and family listed alongside Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berggren and Ivelyn Gwen Ocobock and Mrs. Florence Fike in a local social column detailing family connections and household names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fike
Charlie Berggren
Ivelyn
Gwen Ocobock
Florence Fike
Local Families Share News and Visits
Mr and Mrs C O Johnson learned their son PFC Chester Johnson in California is to be sent overseas. Belleville visitors included Mr and Mrs Reynold Johnson and Shirley to Mrs Warren Sopeerhucinet and Miss Madeline Tornquist. Reverend Walker, formerly at U B Church, now Santa Cruz New Mexico, met Mrs May White. Mrs C O Johnson returned from Kansas City visiting Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson. Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and children and Mr J K Currie joined Irvin Currie for Monday meals. Reuben Carlson visited at the home of her mother Mrs Charley Pilcher and Gretta in Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Johnson
Pfc
Chester Johnson
California
Reynold Johnson
Shirley
Warren Sopeerhucinet
Madeline Tornquist
Belleville
Reuben Carlson
Charley Pilcher
Gretta
Courtland
Norris Hosts Monday Evening Supper Guests
Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris were Mr. and Mrs. Geo Larson and family and Ensign and Mrs. Gene Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Norris
Geo. Larson
Ensign
Gene Larson
Ladies from area visit Concordia on Tuesday
Mrs. O. E. Searcy Mrs. George Haser Mrs. Bill Clark and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade with daughters were in Concordia on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Searcy
George Haser
Bill Clark
Duaine Greenslade
Concordia
Sunday Guests of Mrs OBrien Revealed
Sunday visitors to Mrs I M O Brien included Patsy and Larry with Mrs Charlie McGregor Mrs Mutt Mc Gregor and Violet Brown as named guests in the entertaining notice.
Williams and Doctor families host Belleville guests
Mr and Mrs Dave Williams and the Thornton Doctor family of Belleville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Williams
Thornton Doctor
Belleville
Robert Doctor
Betty Joe Cox Returns Home From Grandparents in Simpson
Betty Joe Cox arrived back Sunday after visiting her grandparents, the C. M. Underhill family, in Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Joe Cox
C. M. Underhill
Simpson
Hastings Guests Share Midweek Visit
Mrs Elmer Boyer and her Hastings Nebraska daughter were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Wats on and family, enjoying a shared visit at the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Boyer
Hastings, Nebraska
Wayne Watson
Sunday Guests Visit Mr and Mrs A B Johnson
Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Glenn and Robert Nylund were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A B Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
Robert Nylund
A. B. Johnson
Sunday Evening Call on Grandmother Agusta Freed
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Mau rice Freed visited grandmother Agusta Freed at the O P Linden home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Freed
Agusta Freed
O. P. Linden Home
Evelyn Berggren Visits Gwen Ocobock Overnight
Evelyn Berggren spent Sunday night as a guest of Gwen Ocobock, staying overnight at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Berggren
Gwen Ocobock
Thursday Evening Guests At Ada Aspegren Home
Thursday evening visitors included Ensign and Mrs Gene Larson Mr and Mrs George Larson and family Mr and Mrs W O Seiker of Hutchinson Mr and Mrs Clyde Nomis and Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Aspegren
Norma
Ensign
Gene Larson
George Larson
W. O. Seiker
Hutchinson
Clyde Nomis
Carrol Anderson
Supper Guests Include Larson Family and Friends
Tuesday evening guests of the daughters included Ensign and Mrs Gene Larson and Mr and Mrs George Larson with family. Additional visitors were Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mrs Ada Aspeyren and Norma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Anderson
Ensign
Gene Larson
George Larson
Clyde Norris
Ada Aspeyren
Norma
Jensen family hosts weekend visitors from Denver
Mr and Mrs George Freed and family plus Mr and Mrs Elmer Jensen of Denver Colorado and Mrs M J Gardner and Penny Lou visited Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jimmie Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Freed
Elmer Jensen
Denver, Colorado
M. J. Gardner
Penny Lou
Ed Jensen
Jimmie
Freeman and Stofer Families Visit Johnsons on Friday
Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman and Paul join Mr and Mrs Reuben Eng wall Mrs J P Stofer of Sacramento California and Mr and Mrs J R Stofer as Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Freeman
Paul
Reuben Engwall
J. P. Stofer
Sacramento
California
J. R. Stofer
Rudolph Johnson
Beloit Hosts for Sunday Dinner Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jorgenson and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Day of Beloit were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hain. Mr. and Mrs. E Axelson and daughters were afternoon visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Jorgenson
Clarence Day
Beloit
Frank Hain
E. Axelson
Noticeable Fewer Candidates in Primary Contests
Filing deadlines reached Tuesday June 20 at the statehouse and county courthouses, showing fewer primary contests. Republican candidate fields limited in many counties and for Legislative seats, with blanks in some GOP lists. Democrats fielded full tickets in only a few counties and absent in several. Governor Schoeppel seeks a Republican renomination unopposed. opponents include Robi Lemon Pittsburg Democrat Senator Clyde Reed Carl E. Friend and Chauncey Dewey. In Congress, only first district and third district races show opposition to Lambertson and Winter respectively by Cole and Renn.
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State League
Schoeppel ~ix
Robi
Lemon
Pittsburg
Clyde Reed
Carl E. Friend
Chauncey Dewey
Berwster
Republi
U. S
W. P. Lambertson
Albert Cole
Tom D. Winter
Oscar
Jack) Renn
Arkansas City
Picnic for Lorraine Lindecrantz Held at Betlvis City Park
A Sunday picnic at Betlvis City Park honored Lorraine Lindecrantz. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jonson and others. extended families from Lindecrantz Harner Hampe Brown Granstedt and Nordé families, and individuals Richard Blackwood Patsy Blackwood Robin Kauer Donald Johnson Terry Evans Pat Sandell.
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Betl.vis
Lorraine Lindecrantz
Martin Josn
Malker Lindecrantz
Jenny Lindecrantz
Laspence
Harry Hampte
Carl Har Ner
Eline Danielson
Frank Isaacson
Vernon Smith
Alice Hammer
Lloyd Brown
Lars Brown
Frank Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
Helen Nordé
Richard
Patsy Blackwood
Robin Kauer
Donald Johnson
Terry Evans
Pat Sandell
Kansas Delegation Hints at Dewey Victory at National Convention
Alf M. Landon chairs the Kansas delegation with Harry Darby and Mrs. Ralph Harris in Chicago as the National Convention opens. Early indications favor Dewey with Bricker as running mate for the presidency and vice presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Ralph Harris
Ottawa
Dewey
Chicago
Bricker
Birthday Honored for Clarence Kathrineberg Family
Sunday guests honored Mr. Clarence Kathrineberg on his birthday. Attendees included Pearl Strom, Martin Jensen and family, Joe Cline and family, Millie Kathrineberg and Ethel, Floyd Walter, Clarence Strom, Ralph Ramudsen family, and Mrs R A Rusmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kathrineberg
Kathrineberg
Pearl Strom
Martin Jensen
Joe Cline
Millie Kathrineberg
Ethel
Floyd Walter
Clarence Strom
Ralph Ramudsen
R. A. Rusmussen
TripketS Club Meeting Features Pinochle Play
The TripketS Club met June 21 with seventeen members. Pinochle was played at four tables. Mrs. Bill Moe won high score, Mrs. George Haser won low, and Mrs. Harry Hohman traveled. A lovely lunch was served. Next meeting with Mrs. Duaine Greenslade on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripkets Club
Jas
Lilly McGregor
Bill Moe
George Haser
Harry Hohman
Duaine Greenslade
Examination for Scandia Postmaster Vacancy
U S Civil Service Commission announces exam to fill Scandia postmaster position in Belleville. Application blanks and details available at the local Post Office and must be filed with the Commission in Washington DC by July 14 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S.S. Civil Service Commission
Belleville
United States Commission
Washington D. C
Returns Top $15,000 War Loan Drive by Scandia Town
Mrs. E. P. Ahrens, chairman, reports the Fifth War Loan Drive exceeds $15,000 in contributions. The town of Scandia is noted for strong loyalty, often leading in response from its citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ahrens
Beter
Scandia
Jimmie Rickle Recovers After Tonsil Operation
Jimmie Rickle shows a satisfactory recovery from a tonsil operation performed in Concordia by Dr. Starr last Tuesday. Reuben Carlson visited him Sunday. Mrs. Wm Moe Red Cross chair announces surgical dressing workers meet Tuesday evening and Friday afternoon at the Red Cross headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Rickle
Concordia
Dr. Starr
Reuben Carlson
Unclear Names Mentioned in Brief Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists J. W. Plothey, Mrs. R. A. Nissan, and Mrs. BY Stone among sparse names in a brief notice with unreadable context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Nissan
BY Stone
Jensen Visitors Spend Time with Denver relatives
Mr and Mrs Elmer Jensen of Denver Colorado visit Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen Mrs M J Gardner and Penny along with Lou and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jensen
Denver, Colorado
Ed Jensen
M. J. Gardner
Penny. Lou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Princess
Burns Kansas
Ray Nulty
Jewell
el Reno Sedetlin
Freeman
Free
United States
Mrs
Glenn Johnson
Fred Currie
J. K. Currie
Irvin Currie
Triple L Club
William. Moe
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