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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

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Crossfire at the Princess Theatre hearts of intolerance exposed

The film Crossfire stars Robert Young Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan in a Washington murder mystery centered on a Jewish ex serviceman. Gloria Grahame Paul Kelly and other cast members drive a tense tale of suspects and a trap that cracks the case. Coming March 67.

Robert Young Robert Mitchum Robert Ryan Princess Theatre Washington Young Mitchum Ryan Gloria Grahame Paul Kelly Sam Levene Mpurder Jacquelin White George Cooper Steve Brodie Richard Benedict Richard Powers William Phipps Lex Barker Marlo Dwyer Hal Reach

Gas House Kids Go West and Law of the Lash at Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre presents a Tuesday Wednesday double feature March 9 and 10 with Gas House Kids Go West and Law of the Lash. The kids chase a stolen car during a West Coast trip while Lash LaRue battles outlaws in an outdoor action tale plus stunt whip work.

Princess Theatre Gas House Kids Carl “Alfalfa Switzer Bennie Bartlett Tommy Bond Rudy Wissler Chili Williams West Old West LaRue Villians John Nevada Roy Rogers Trigger

Wholesome Family Entertainment Delights Audiences

A Thursday program offers wholesome family fun with infectious humor and tuneful cue music. The event highlights lively performances and broad appeal for all ages at a community venue.

Red Cross Drive Launched To Raise 1948 Funds In Scandia

The Red Cross Drive for 1948 funds started Monday in Scandia with 15 solicitors canvassing 11 city districts and continuing through March. The national goal is 975 million. Republic County’s share is 4017 dollars. 58.9 percent stays locally, 41.1 percent to the national office. Local solicitors include Mrs. Bud Cloud, Mrs. Axel Jensen, Mrs. Wallace Aspegren and others. Ernest Kirk chairs Scandia Township and Mrs. Arnold Perry leads Norway Township drive.

Red Cross Scandia Republic County Clifford L. Johnson Belleville C. H. Freed Bud Cloud Axel Jensen Wallace Aspegren Rex Ward George Haser Lena Lloyd Frank Granstedt Wyatt Corbin Algor E. Anderson Edith Forsberg Emma Swenson E. E. Conzelman Lyell Ocobock Claude Goodwin Lee Swanson John Nondorf Ernest Kirk Scandie Arnold Perry Norway Township

Triple L Club Gathered for Pinochle Afternoon

Mrs V. E. Dieckmann hosted the Triple L Club with fifteen members present and guest Mrs Bud Cloud. Prizes went to Mrs Axel Jensen Mrs S J Summer and Mrs Lillie McGregor. Mrs Cloud won a guest prize. Lunch was served and future plans noted with Mrs George Haser hosting March 11.

V. E. Dieckmann Bud Cloud Axel Jensen S. J. Summer Lillie McGregor Cloud George Christie Bill Moe George Haser

Dinner Hosts Honor Guests at Royal Cafe

Dr and Mrs C V Haggman hosted a six o'clock dinner at the Royal Cafe Thursday evening with seating for Mrs Grace Daly Mrs Richard Gregg of Spokane Miss Mabel Haggman Miss Helen Haggman of Chicago Mrs A O Wilson Mrs Josephine Guthrie and M G Loofbourrow of Concordia E C Wires Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman Miss Aura Lewis Blanche Haggman and Mary West W H Berger and Dr and Mrs Cc V Hagemen attended.

C. V. Haggman Royal Cafe Grace Daly Richard Gregg Spokane Wash Mabel Haggman Helen Haggman Chicago Ill A. O. Wilson Josephine Guthrie M. G. Loofbourrow Concordia E. C. Wires Bert Haggman Aura Lewis Blanche Haggman Mary West W. H. Berger Cc. V. Hagemen

Social Hour Club Meeting Honors Longtime Member

The Social Hour Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Doris Kathrineberg. Roll call featured household hints. A shower was given to Mrs. Zellah Berggren who has been a member for ten years. The hostess led the event.

Doris Kathrineberg Zellah Berggren

Scandia School Honors Roll and Youth Group Notes

Scandia high school lists honor roll recipients by class across seniors to freshmen. YTeen Cabinet met at Barbara Hammer’s home March 1 with a hamburger meal and a planning session for a Mother-Daughter banquet. Principal notes activities plus a large list of grade school perfect attendance and spelling honors, plus social guest gatherings at local homes.

Barbara Hammer

Warren A Scott Seeks Re election for District Court Clerk

Warren A. Scott announces his bid for re election as Clerk of the District Court. Born in the Norway community he attended local public schools and studied commercial law and typing. He has held the clerkship for several years.

Warren A. Scott Norway

Scott Announces Expanded Duties for Twelfth District Office

Mr. Scott says his office now serves the entire twelfth judicial district for naturalization cases and handles recording personal property delinquent tax warrants and service agent appointments. He notes increased passport applications with foreign ports reopening. If elected he pledges to continue performing duties carefully in the public interest.

Scott Twelfth Judicial District Kansas

Mrs Daly and Mrs Gregg Dine with Norton Hosts

Mrs Grace Daly and Mrs Richard Gregg left Sunday for Spokane Washington. E C Wires Mrs A Wilson Mrs Josephine Guthrt and M G Loofbourrow of Concordia joined them to Norton where they were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Mitchell.

Grace Daly Richard Gregg Spokane Wash E. C. Wires A. @. Wilson Josephine Guthrt M. G. Loofbourrow Concordia Norton Bob Mitchell

Mrs Eva Sothers Hosts Dinner for Local Families

Mrs Eva Sothers entertained Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson and family of Topeka Mr and Mrs Leonard Stephenson and family of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and sons.

Eva Sothers Paul Peterson Topeka Leonard Stephenson Belleville Ernest Kirk

Belleville guests join E C Wires at Royal Cafe

Monday evening supper guests of E C Wires at the Royal Cafe included Mr and Mrs Bert Bowen of Belleville Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Miss Blanche Haggman and Walter H Berger.

Bert Bowen Belleville Joyce Johnson Blanche Haggman Walter H. Berger E. C. Wires Royal Cafe

Mrs C O Reece Visits Lincoln Family

Mrs C O Reece traveled to Lincoln Nebraska last Thursday to see her daughter Mrs Bill Stone and her family. Mr Reece and Carla stayed over the weekend and returned Sunday evening.

C. O. Reece Lincoln Nebr Bill Stone Mr. Stone

Quantics Visit Relatives as Sylvester Recovers in Manhattan

Mr and Mrs H C Quantic with Bruce and Lois spent the weekend with relatives in Riley. They visited Mrs Wm Sylvester who is recovering from a major operation at St Marys Hospital in Manhattan.

Rasmussen Oyster Supper Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen

Mr. and Mrs. R A Rasmussen entertained with an oyster supper Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and family Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rasmussen and their baby of Glasco.

R. A. Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen Leslie, Rasmussen Harold Rasmussen Glasco

Mrs. Axel Smith Returns From Admire Visit

Mrs. Axel Smith came home last week after spending two months in Admire with her daughter Mrs. George Wyman and family.

Axel. Smith Admire George Wyman

Week end Guests at Robison Home in Manhattan

Mr and Mrs Edward Robison and Mr and Mrs Leon Wick and Linda Lee of Manhattan and Miss Sadie Rebigori of Salina visited the H B Robison home for a week end. Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family were Sunday dinner guests.

Edward Robison Leon, Wick Linda Lee Manhattan Sadie Rebigori Salina H. 8 Robison Sherman Robison

Family Names Mentioned in Vague OCR Note

A garbled OCR fragment lists several family names including Arch ie Isaacson and Valjean with varied spellings and titles, unclear context or event. No dates or locations are discernible.

Kit Carson Tonight at the Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre presents Kit Carson tonight starring Jon Hall and Lynn Bari with Dana Andrews. A pair of car toons and twenty other attractions complete the program.

Princess Theatre Kit Carson Jon Hall Lynn Bari Dana Andrews

Tribute to Bertha Wires from Scandia Community

A heartfelt tribute by Miss Eve Sandborn honors Bertha Wilson Wires for a life of sharing kindness, friendship, and service. The piece celebrates her influence at church, home, and in Scandia, noting her generous time, talent, and lasting memories with family and friends.

E. C. Wires Eve Sandborn Bertha Wilson Wires Bertha Wires Scandia Bertha

Chest X-ray Survey Planned for Republic County

Beginning about March 22 1948 the State Board of Health the Tuberculosis Association and the County Medical Society will conduct a chest X-ray survey in Republic County with eight centers Belleville Scandia Courtland Republic Munden Narka Cuba Agenda. X-rays are free and all residents age 12 or older are eligible. children 6 to 12 may participate if in contact with an active TB case. The schedule is not yet complete. watch The Journal for dates.

State Board of Health The Tuberculosis Association County Medical Society Republic County Belleville Scandia Courtland Republic Munden Narka Cuba Agenda

Aberg Household Goods Sale Next Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Carl Aberg hold a public sale of household goods at their home two blocks south of the Gunter Second Hand Store. The sale starts Tuesday March 9 at 1 p m. See sale bill on another page for details.

Carl Aberg Gunter

Hall Golden Wedding Open House at Amana Luther Church

Mr and Mrs J W Hall will be honored with an open house reception Sunday March 7 at the Amana Luther Church to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary. A short program begins at 2 80. Relatives friends and congregation are invited.

J. W. Hall Amana Luther Church

Birthday Dinner Honored Guest Mrs Aaron Johnson

Mrs Aaron Johnson was the honored guest at a Sunday birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and family. Present were Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson Mrs Mary Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and family.

Aaron Johnson Reynold ‘Nystrom Mary. Nystrom Reynold Nystrom

Miss Jeannette Ahrens Visits From Denver

Miss Jeannette Ahrens arrived from Denver Colorado Tuesday evening and will spend a few weeks with relatives.

Jeannette Ahrens Denver Colo

Princess Theatre Honors Local Basketball Teams Night Show

The Princess Theatre plans a Monday March 15 screening of Smart Politics to honor Republic Courtland and Scandia basketball teams. Wm J Matthias will MC and coaches will introduce players. Admission 25c high school 10c grade school adults pay regular price.

Princess Theatre Republic Courtland Scandia Wm. J. Matthias Freddie Stewart Jane i Preisser Frankie Darro

Tribute to Bert Wires by Delma Nelson

Delma Nelson of Imperial Nebraska shares a heartfelt tribute to Mrs. E C Wires known as Bert a beloved friend who helped others with kindness and faith. Nelson recalls Bert’s gentle presence at gravesites and her habit of placing flowers for friends and loved ones expressing enduring admiration and sorrow.

E. C. Wires Delma Nelson Imperial Neb Republican River Valley Pal “Bert Legion Heaven Bert Paul Steve Hannagan Shell Jordan Delma Nelson

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Cartwright Helen Esmeralda Las Vegas Hollywood Ernie Ezzie Jack Ezzy Lori Talbott Helen Boyce Ritz Brothers Fis RED Cross Drive Patsy Cooper Glenna Hohman Hjalmar Larson, Jr Carla Reece Jack Summer Ruby Norris Marilyn Walker Raymond Cardwell Jacquelin Cooper Earl Melby Lawrence Stensons Darlene Anderson Johnny Loring Harold McDowell Genevieve Nendorf Jeannette Isaacson Larry Thomas Karin Davis Hilton Hammer Janice Erickson Janet Cardwell Alice Cady Richard Milner Jacquelin Westhoff Merle Melby Lonnie Swanson Eva Mae Robbins Aurie Mae McBride Darrell Nelson Allan Larson Donna’ Berggren Marilyn Milner Loretta Freed Paul Reed Jimmy Dieckmann Kenneth Cardwell Bruce Quantic Ruth Sandell Larry Smith James Reed Lois Erickson Irene Hammer Larry Hobson Wanda Johnson Patsy Nelson Arla Ocobock Patricia Owen Barbara Robbins Glada Thompson Ronald Anderson Barbara Cooper Wanda Everhart Irene Johnson Larry Jensen Eugene Lervold Jimmie Muth Allen Ward Jane Williams Mary Jane Mce-Bride Darlene Veach Vernon Williams Donna Berggren Patsy Thompson Peggy Weir Richard Jensen Loren Jensen Betty Thompson Nadine Farrell Dick Weir MariAnna Ward Harlan Acree Charles Dieckmann Harvey Melby Raymond Williams Ronnie Anderson Donna Burandt Barbara Coope Ronald Freed Carl Isaacson Irene Johnston Martha Melby Rose Thompson Allen Larson Beverly Owen Elaine Robbins Ann Peterson Pat Sandell Irene Swanson Elmer Danielson Kenneth Sunday Kenneth Vernon Smith Ramona Tekla Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Larry Alfre Swanson Martin Johnson Norman Warren Scott Joseph Melhus Mrs Archie Isaacson Valjean Mra Ving Isaacs and Family Aberg Sale
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