So Proudly We Hail At The Princess
Paramount drama featuring Claudette Colbert Paulette Goddard and Veronica Lake traces Army nurses leaving the mainland for Hawaii and the fall of Bataan with love interests George Reeves and Sonny Tufts. Lake delivers a dramatic shift in a wartime romance set against Pearl Harbor and Corregidor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Claudette Colbert
Paulette Goddard
Veronica Lake
Mark Sandrich
Sandrich
Fred Astaire
Suphorb
United States
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Bataan
George Reeves
Reeves
Claudette
Sonny Tufts
Paulette
State revenue trends prompt school funding questions
Kansas government data for December 1943 show incomes from income tax sales tax beer and cigarette taxes above five year averages, with gasoline tax down 22 percent. The article urges using the surplus for school funding and questions on legislature action and tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Dilsaver
Kansas Government Journal
Boards of Education
Harrigan's Kid at the Princess with Rising Star Bobby Beardheck
A MGM drama about a young jockey in Harrigan's Kid at the Princess Wed night. Bobby Beardheck leads in the title role with Rendrick as the riding talent taught by William Gargan. Frank Craven guides the boy to fair play while Carrol Naish plays a crooked bookmaker in a stirring turf tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Naish
Frank Craven
Readick
William Gargan
J. Carrol Naish
Capitol delegation to Missouri River States meeting in Omaha
Kansas will be represented at the Missouri River States committee session in Omaha March 13 14 by Governor Schoeppel George Knapp state water resources engineer and Paul Haney of Lawrence J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture is invited to attend Also all states in the organization will send representatives The Pick plan for river development and flood control reclamation expansion and navigation are major agenda items Costs to own and operate aging cars rise as valuations increase for 1944 models over 1939 figures and a Hutchinson man August F Kock seeks the lieutenant governor post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri River States Committee
Omaha
Nebr
Schoeppel
George Knapp
Paul Haney
Lawrence
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Scandia Red Cross Drive Sets Record Goal
Republic County Red Cross in the 1944 War Fund aims for 6100 dollars the chapter’s largest quota yet. The nationwide goal is 200 million and the drive starts Friday March 10 with Mrs Moe as Scandia chair seeking a liberal response for increased service to armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
American Red Cross
National Organization
United States
Red Cross
Wm. Moe
Scandia
Golden Wedding Attendance Moves to Ord Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Helvey traveled to Ord Nebraska on Friday to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Helvey’s parents. They plan to take over their Fairbury home around the 10th but will stay with Mrs Helvey’s parents until possession is secured. They returned to Scandia then left again for Fairbury Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Foster Helvey
Ord
Nebraska
Mr. Helvey
Fairbury
Mrs. Helvey
Scandia
Lard Ration Free in March by OPA and WPA Allocation
The Office of Price Administration freed lard from rationing in March and the War Food Administration allocated 60,000,000 pounds of lard to soapmaking during the month. The actions come as hog slaughter rates boost lard production to record levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
Sorosis Study Club Hosts Mrs Murphy on Postwar Planning
Mrs H C Quantic hosted the Sorosis Study Club on Tuesday afternoon with guest speaker Mrs Ralph Murphy presenting on Peace and Post War Planning. Members present included Mrs R E Cooper Mrs J H Hooker Mrs Algor Anderson Mrs N H Pearson Miss Geneva Johnson Mrs E E Conzelman and Mrs C V Haggman. The next meeting will be with Mrs Algot Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Quantic
Ralph Murphy
R. E. Cooper
J. H. Hooker
Algor Anderson
N. H. Pearson
Geneva Johnson
E.E. Conzelman
C. V. Haggman
Algot Anderson
Tragedy and politics mix in Norway area column
Loyd Hammer a young farmer dies in a suspected accidental gun discharge near Norway while moving from a new farm. Funeral details set for Hampton Funeral Home and Savior's Church. The column also weighs Harry Woodring's American Democratic party and its potential impact on Roosevelt era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Loyd Hammer
Lloyd McGregor
Lars Hammer
Carl Dammer
Hammer Grocery
Lee
Iver
Cuba
Hampton Funeral Home
Our Savior’s Church
Harry Woodring
New American Democratic Party
New Movement
State Board Holds War Demobilization Education Conferences
The State Board for Vocational Education teams with area superintendents to plan sessions in Wakeeney Hutchinson Dodge City Holton Beloit Neodesha and Wakeeney to retrain demobilized service members and workers for peacetime roles. Dates span March 13 to 23 with local officials leading each event. Strong presence hoped from industry business agriculture and women’s groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board For Vocational Education
Boards of Education
Beloit
Dodge City
Holton
Hutchinson
Neodesha
Wakeeney
Armed Services
R. E. Custey
W. R. Godwin
A. G. Schroedermeier
George Bistline
John S. Morrell
Glenn A. DeLay
Whitehall Forum to Publish full Rev Seggerhamme obituary
The Whitehall Forum reports it has a detailed life record of Rev Seggerhamme including his death and funeral services, but space prevented publication this week. The paper promises to run the full obituary in the next issue for the benefit of long time Whitehall residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall Forum
Whitehall
Michigan
Segerhamme
Seggerhamme
Birthday Surprise Hosted by Mr and Mrs Barleen
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen hosted a birthday surprise party on Sunday. The honoree was Mrs Charles Barleen with attendees including Mr and Mrs George Barleen Eleanor Mrs Bill Mahaffey Mrs Harold Hammer and Mr and Mrs Harry Gile and Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Barleen
Charles Barleen
George Barleen
Eleanor
Bill Mahaffey
Harold Hammer
Harry Gile
Clarence
Birthday Surprise For Mrs. Lloyd Nelson
A group of Mrs. S J Swenson Mrs. Dena Anderson Mrs. Julia Bettis Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mrs. N H Pearson surprised Mrs. Lloyd Nelson on her birthday Saturday afternoon in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Swenson
Dena Anderson
Julia Bettis
Algor Anderson
N. H. Pearson
Lloyd .Nelson
Birthday celebration at Renoict Nystrom home
Tuesday evening a pot-luck supper was held to celebrate the birthdays of Carro Ann Nystrom and Mrs. Aaron Johnson. Guests included Mr. Aaron Johnson, Glenn, and Mr. and Mrs. John Nystrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renoict Nystrom
Carro] Ann Nystrom
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
John Nystrom
Newly Weds Maurice Freed Honored at Lincoln Church
A reception and shower at Lincoln Methodist Church Tuesday honored Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed who wed in Scandia on Sunday February 27. A program featured piano solos Spanish Dance and Medley by Mavis Freed and a vocal The Sweetest Story Ever Told by Carl Aspegren with Mrs Aspegren. Lunch followed on a lace table with pink and white chrysanthemums and lighted tapers. Guests presented gifts and the couple opened them after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Methodist Church
Maurice Freed
Scandia
Mavis Freed
Carl Aspegren
Aspegren
Scandia Visitors Return After Abilene Trip
Irvin Isaacson his wife and children returned to Abilene Thursday after visiting relatives in their hometown while Irvin attended a Leavenworth physical. He will resume work at Camp Phillips near Salina and await his call. The Isaacson brothers closed their garage here a year ago and moved to Abilene when shops shifted to Ft. Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Isaacson
Abilene
Irvin
Leavenworth
Camp Phillips
Salina
Isaacson Brothers
Ft. Riley
Grandma Mike's News Plea From a Faithful Reader
A frequent caller notes that regardless of weather or turmoil she sends in well written items from her era. The remark expresses appreciation for her steady contributions.
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Mike
Mrs Emily Willis As Thursday Caller In Arf Card Event
Mrs Emily Willis served as a Thursday afternoon caller for the Arf Card function, engaging attendees in the social activity. The event proceeded with light conversation and companionship among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Willis
Arf Cardwel
Kenneth Celebrates Birthday With Friends at Danielson Home
Kenneth’s birthday was celebrated Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Netus Sandell Mr and Mrs Gust Hallgren as guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family. The event honored Kenneth who had a Friday birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netus Sandell
Gust Hallgren
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth
Tax offices to stay open late through March 14
U. S. Collector Lynn R. Brodrick says all zone offices in the state will operate until 9 p m nightly through March 14 to help filers with new forms. Belleville remains the nearest zone office with deputies ready to assist taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn R. Brodrick
U. S
Birthday Afternoon Honoring Mrs Henry McGregor
Mrs Henry McGregor was the guest of honor as Mrs Walter Henry Mrs Carl Veto and Mrs M D Brown spent Tuesday afternoon with her in celebration of her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
Carl Veteto
M. D. Brown
Henry McGregor
Corpus Christi man laments brother's overseas delay
Louie Smith of Corpus Christi visits home to report his brother Harold has been overseas since early December and expresses frustration that he remains in Texas.
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Louie Smith
Corpus Christi
Texas
Harold
Reece to be stationed in Dallas after Sunday departure
Lt. J. G. and Mrs. H. W. Reece departed for Dallas Texas on Sunday where he will be stationed for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G
H. W. Reece
Dallas
Texas
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Harrigan’s
Pocketbook OF Knowledge
OF Topps
California
Kekiī
Capitol
Hutchison
August F. Kock
Will Zurbucken
State Highway Patrol
Scandia Red Cross
Sorosis Study Club
Shultz
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Washington
Alben” Barkley
Senate
White House
National Congress
Democratic Party
Woodrings
Barkkeys
Hary Woodring
Democrats
Woodring
American Democratic Party
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